That's Showbiz Baby!

Rove McManus is a true icon of Australian television. From 1999-2009, he was part millions of living rooms around the country. We'd all we all tune in to Rove Live to laugh, watch the biggest celebrity interviews & of course, get our weekly dose of "WHAT THE?!".Years later, Rove is still the much loved Aussie icon he always has been, and in a stunning turn of events, he said YES to coming on our pod!So there we were, sitting across from television royalty, trying to tame our inner chaos.Don't worry, we came prepared and made sure we asked ALL the questions you'd want the answers to. Rove gives us a candid recount of how he built the show from the ground up, never before heard behind the scenes stories & the evolution of "What The?!"Hear how he made the choice to end the show on his terms, his move to LA & why he is passionate about mentoring new talent.This is a rare, in-depth chat with Rove that these 2 showbiz nerds are seriously so grateful for! Don't meet your idols, unless they're Rove.Stay up to date with the latest on Instagram @thatsshowbizbaby.pod

This week on TSB we hit the ground running with "The Block" drama, where former contestant Paige has made allegations about manipulative production practices. Because, you know, reality TV is always 100% real and unmanipulated, right? Alex gives her 2 cents as a former post-production producer & vows to get some inside goss from her mates at Channel 9, STAY TUNED!The conversation then shifts to musician Dave Grohl, who recently revealed he has a daughter from an extramarital affair *CLUTCHES PEARLS*. It seems his reputation as "one of the good guys" in rock n roll might not be so accurate after all.We then welcome this weeks guest, Aussie medium Jessica Lynn, who talks about having a profile in the media, celebrity readings & portrayals of psychic mediums in film and TV.FOLLOW US on Instagram to stay up to date with the latest @thatsshowbizbaby.pod

We recount our oh-so-glamorous experience at the Chemist Warehouse brand showcase, where we were treated like second class citezens in favour of influencers and reality TV contestants. Because who doesn't love feeling like a nobody next to someone who gets paid to post selfies? Alex was irate but Jordy resigned herself to this reality of showbiz long ago...Tom Gleeson responded to our snarky video exposing him as a liar, but Jordy still isn't convinced he'll come on the pod.We discuss the Oasis reunion, an infamous spat between 2 Neighbours cast members & question whether we'll ever know the truth about Harry & Meghan. Jordy has been watching Netflix doco Popstar Academy, and recounts the time she was almost in a movie musical about a girlband titled, "The Chickabees". Spoiler alert: the movie never received funding, so naturally we're starting a campaign to get it off the ground!Rate, review, subscribe & stay up to date on socials @thatsshowbizbaby.pod !!!

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