That's Showbiz Baby!

Bonnie Lythgoe is showbiz personified, and best believe, when we asked for juice in this ep, SHE OVERDELIVERED. Strap yourself in for 39 minutes of showbiz tea including:An embarrassing encounter to Sean ConneryAriana Grande's quirky on set habitsThe truth about Popstars, American Idol & her chaotic marriage to the creator, Nigel LythgoeHow she became a judge on So You Think You Can Dance, AustraliaKyle Sandiland's bizarre snack requestsUnknowingly conversing with Idris Elba at a garage sale in AmericaWe were not prepared for this amount of juice, but here we are! EnjoyIf you LOVE our show, please rate, review & subscribe wherever you listen. Share it with a friend & stay up to date with the latest on socials @thatsshowbizbaby.podSHOWNOTESPurchase tickets to Snow White by Bonnie Lythgoe Productions at https://www.ozpanto.com/

Larry Emdur won the Gold Logie and we don't mean to brag, but we called it. From Rebecca Gibney's son to Raygun's cameo appearance, we recap Australian television's night of nights and Alex reminds us again that she's worked with most of the Gold nominees.We also expose Tom Gleeson for lies he spun to Alex' Dad...yes, you read that right, listen for context...We do a deep dive into the drama surrounding Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's film adaptation of "It Ends With Us." Power dynamics and claims of fat-shaming in showbiz? Shocking, we know. While celebs and their bad behaviour might once have been protected, it seems the tide is turning. While we don't expect them to be puretins, can we hit pause on expecting celebs to save the world? Stay up to date with the latest from us at ItsAllHer.com/thatsshowbizbaby or on socials @thatsshowbizbaby.pod

Strap yourselves in for 45 minutes of a mix of old & new Logies stories from Australian Televisions night of nights!In this special Logies bumper episode we cover:- The soap opera rivalry between "Home & Away" & "Neighbours", because nothing says high stakes like fictional beach towns and suburban drama.- Alex's awkward red carpet interview with a mystery actress- Logies after-parties: where the real entertainment begins -How Seal (the singer, not the marine mammal) almost got Jordy sued - Our Gold Logie predictions, which was basically a chance for Alex to name-drop celebrity pals & old colleagues, while pretending she has any interest at all in who wins. Stay up to date on socials for all the latest in showbiz, find us on Instagram or Tiktok @thatsshowbizbaby.pod

In our biggest (literally, our longest) episode yet, we dive headfirst into the Breaker that stole the Olympics, Raygun. From the murky qualification process to the absurd dance moves, it all just feels a little off for us. But somehow the Australian Olympic Committee is trying to convince us that WE are the arseholes.Speaking of arseholes, Alex has been trolled in the comments on the Daily Mail & of course Jordy performs a dramatic reading (any chance to practice her craft right?) We discuss Sam Armytage's surprise endorsement of our pod, but then come to the conclusion that we're actually not surprised at all. Classic us...We add to the dumpster fire that is Channel 7 when ex-reporter Talitha Cummins drops by. Talitha shares how the pressures of showbiz contributed to her alcoholism & why she walked away from the industry (but not in too much detail, because, NDA). It was delightful to hear how Talitha has rediscovered herself & a passion in the diamond industry.We touch on the 4 Corners report on Channel 7's heinous culture & though we both felt deeply confronted, we weren't in the slightest bit surprised.Stay tuned as we keep waving the flag for better treatment and a deep clean of the industry. We'll be sharing more of our own juicy stories, and calling on YOU to share yours. DM us @thatsshowbizbaby.pod or email showbiz@itsallher.com

LIWe're BACK BABY! After a short production break, we're out of Jordy's study & IN STUDIO! Alex gives us the rundown from her first audition, which of course Jordy insisted on chaperoning her to/from & documenting for content. Will Alex become the face of a national brand? Will she create a Starnow profile? Only time will tell...In Aussie media news, Sam Armytage announced her departure from Channel 7 after 21 years on Instagram last week.Fans (& friends) of TSB will know Alex once worked as a digital producer on Sunrise, so we decided to open up the (breakfast TV shaped) can of worms & spill the tea on what is the biggest pressure cooker in showbiz.Alex reveals just how stressful live television can be, the 'mortifying' email she once received from Sam Armytage herself & the strict legalities around the infamous Cash Cow.Lastly, we question if viewers still want 'polished' presenters & higher production value when it comes to free-to-air TV. We'd love to hear your thoughts, but don't slide into our DMs just to tell us you don't watch TV at all, okay?FOLLOW us on Instagram @thatsshowbizbaby.pod More links:Listen to Jordy's interview with Natalie Barr on Apple or Spotify

Jordy lost 1 hour & 54 minutes of her life watching "A Family Affair," and is spoiling the entire plot in an unhinged rage so you don't have to. Alex also recommends a brilliant Aussie 'dramady' that's second season is near perfect, much like the first.Phil Burton (1/4 of iconic boyband Human Nature) is our FIRST EVER GUEST and is it obvious that neither of us have any cool about the situation?We explore the evolution of Human Nature’s style, both musical & physical: from goatees to bleached tips, the latex uniforms to double denim,  and finally to their iconic Motown phase. Phil spills the tea on the strangest gift he's received from a fan, the reality of maintaining a Vegas show for over 11 years & why he chose to walk away from it all.Was he banished from the Human Nature WhatsApp (yes they have a group WhatsApp!) after moving back to Australia? You'll have to listen to find out, and don't tell us we don't ask the big questions here at TSB!For the latest, head to ItsAllHer.com/thatsshowbizbaby or follow us on Instagram @thatsshowbizbaby.pod

Trust these uncultured milennials to attend the opening night of a critically aclaimed theatre production, only to focus on the celeb spotting and an egg sandwich. Shifting gears, we dive into the gritty realities of unpaid work in the entertainment world, focusing on the physical and emotional hardships faced by the women in the new Netflix docu-series, America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. We discuss the thankless expectations and question how much we'd want to be paid to give an organisation ownership of our bodies.Alex shares why her Dad placed a ban on her dressing up as the CashCow on Sunrise & Jordy teases the scams actors are warned about when moving to Hollywood.Hungry for more? Follow us on Instagram @thatsshowbizbaby.pod

We kick off this episode by dissecting the absurdity and moral complexities of the Ashley Madison documentary on Netflix. From the outrageous hypocrisy of born-again preachers to the uncomfortable ethical questions about the hackers who turned lives upside down.Alex has been listening to "The Vial Files". A podcast hosted by former Bachelor star Nick Vial, who brings his unique brand of relationship advice and personal growth tales to the table. We then explore the dynamics of high-profile relationships and hear our listeners thoughts on why showbiz romances often end in heartbreak.One message strikes a chord with Jordy, which leads her to question the 'fraternising' she took part in all those years ago.Want to tell your story on That's Showbiz Baby!? Send us an email showbiz@itsallher.com

After being hilariously misrepresented by a certain media outlet & labelled a "disgruntled former Neighbours star", Jordy sets the record straight. Alex reads out comments from Jordy's trolls, which leads us to the weird nature of parasocial relationships. Jordy thinks we're all on the same page until Alex reveals herself as a superfan that has no qualms sliding into celebrity's DM's. We aren't the only ones who've had it rough in the news this week. Kyle Sandilands threw Delta Goodrem under the bus on his radio show & of course the media were like moths to the flame.As a self-proclaimed 'Pro-Delta podcast', we share why we won't hear a bad word about our Queen. From Alex wrangling a Delta superfan on the Red Carpet at The Logies, to the time Jordy was INSIDE her Hollywood Mansion. You won't believe what went down...Follow us on Instagram for supporting imagery of the tales we tell  @thatsshowbizbaby.pod or head to ItsAllHer.com/thatsshowbizbaby