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It was after 10 pm, on November 2nd, 2021 when 35-year-old Peng Shuai - China’s beloved global tennis star - sat down and began typing. Truncated sentences of an open letter, detailing an affair and sexual assault involving one of China’s highest-ranking political figures. It took only a few minutes before the post had amassed thousands of shares, likes, and comments. But within half an hour, it vanished. And moments later, so too did Peng Shuai.

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Host: Emma Gillespie

Writers: Emma Gillespie, Tia Ucich 

Producers: Emma Gillespie

Guest booking: Kally Borg 

Audio Production: Madeline Joannou

Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff

 

WITH THANKS TO:

Sydney Pead, Yaqiu Wang and Drew Pavlou

 

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It was after 10 pm, on November 2nd, 2021 when 35-year-old Peng Shuai - China&rsquo;s beloved global tennis star - sat down and began typing. Truncated sentences of an open letter, detailing an affair and sexual assault involving one of China&rsquo;s highest-ranking political figures. It took only a few minutes before the post had amassed thousands of shares, likes, and comments. But within half an hour, it vanished. And moments later, so too did Peng Shuai. CREDITS:
Host: Emma Gillespie
Writers: Emma Gillespie, Tia Ucich&nbsp;
Producers: Emma Gillespie
Guest booking: Kally Borg&nbsp;
Audio Production: Madeline Joannou
Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff
&nbsp;
WITH THANKS TO: Sydney Pead, Yaqiu Wang and Drew Pavlou
&nbsp;
GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We&rsquo;re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at&nbsp;podcast@mamamia.com.au Need more lols, info and inspo in your ears? Find more Mamamia podcasts here... https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/

Immerse yourself in a different world, every week, as host Emma Gillespie and guests dig deeper into the truth and tragedy of some of the world’s most remarkable women. From Ita Buttrose to Charlotte Dawson to Amanda Bynes.....Extraordinary lives, told by extraordinary people. Welcome to Extraordinary Stories.

Immerse yourself in a different world, every week, as host Emma Gillespie and guests dig deeper into the truth and tragedy of some of the world’s most remarkable women. From Ita Buttrose to Charlotte Dawson to Amanda Bynes.....Extraordinary lives, told by extraordinary people. Welcome to Extraordinary Stories.

Extraordinary lives, told by extraordinary people. Welcome to Extraordinary Stories.

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1. The Disappearance Of Peng Shuai: The Tennis Star Who Vanished

This episode of The Spill is about a celebrity mystery that still haunts Hollywood (and all of us). Brittany Murphy would have celebrated her 47th birthday this month, if she hadn't died on December 20, 2009. Nearly 15 years later, her shocking death remains one of the most perplexing unsolved mysteries.

We’re diving deep into Brittany's complicated life, exploring the chilling circumstances surrounding her untimely death, and unpacking the new theories around her story.

And, as the suspense builds for White Lotus season 3 we've got a juicy update on the cast.



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Hosts: Laura Brodnik & Em Vernem 

Executive Producer: Kimberley Braddish 

Audio Producer: Jacob Round

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. 

This episode of The Spill is about a celebrity mystery that still haunts Hollywood (and all of us). Brittany Murphy would have celebrated her 47th birthday this month, if she hadn't died on December 20, 2009. Nearly 15 years later, her shocking death remains one of the most perplexing unsolved mysteries. We’re diving deep into Brittany's complicated life, exploring the chilling circumstances surrounding her untimely death, and unpacking the new theories around her story. And, as the suspense builds for White Lotus season 3 we've got a juicy update on the cast. 
THE END BITS Listen to The Spill episode: <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-spill/best-halloween-movies">The Best Halloween Movies Of All Time (From Horror To Disney) here. </a> Listen to The Spill episode: <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-spill/best-crime-documentaries">The Best True Crime Documentaries Of All Time (That You Haven't Watched Yet), here.</a> Listen to The Spill episode: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/a-brutally-honest-review-of-netflixs-dallas/id1473523403?i=1000661992590">A Brutally Honest Review Of Netflix's Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Doco, here. </a> Listen to The Spill episode: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-question-that-changed-our-mind-about-ariana/id1473523403?i=1000675854463">The Question That Changed Our Mind About Ariana Grande And Ethan Slater, here. </a> Subscribe to The Spill Newsletter by <a href="https://mamamia.com.au/newsletter">clicking here.</a> Find The Spill podcast on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thespillpodcast/?hl=en">Instagram here.</a>   Listen to more episodes of <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-spill/">The Spill here</a>.  <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=spill">Subscribe to Mamamia</a>
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Hosts: Laura Brodnik &amp; Em Vernem  Executive Producer: Kimberley Braddish 
Audio Producer: Jacob Round
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

The Story That Will Change How You See Brittany Murphy’s Death

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[Part 3 of 3] A month before Amy Winehouse’s death, her performance at a music festival in Serbia was resoundly panned. She was intoxicated for the whole world to see, but the silver lining of what would be labelled 'the worst gig of her career' meant she didn’t have to go on tour. It meant Amy, and those who loved her, had their hopes pinned on a chance for Amy to get better again. 

On this episode we’ll explore the final years in the life of Amy Winehouse. After her closest friends were convinced Amy was doing better than ever, how did she die? Why was she sent on tour when she was not only unwilling, but unwell? 

Plus, we’ll take a closer look at the 27 club. What is this unique curse that looms over the legacies of these young artists?

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CREDITS:

Host: Emma Gillespie

Written and produced by Emma Gillespie with Tia Ucich & Kally Borg

Audio Production: Madeline Joannou

Guest booking: Kally Borg

With thanks to:

Dr Peter Hughes
Eleni Papavasileiou
Polly Taylor
Dean McCarthy

[Part 3 of 3] A month before Amy Winehouse’s death, her performance at a music festival in Serbia was resoundly panned. She was intoxicated for the whole world to see, but the silver lining of what would be labelled 'the worst gig of her career' meant she didn’t have to go on tour. It meant Amy, and those who loved her, had their hopes pinned on a chance for Amy to get better again. 
On this episode we’ll explore the final years in the life of Amy Winehouse. After her closest friends were convinced Amy was doing better than ever, how did she die? Why was she sent on tour when she was not only unwilling, but unwell? 
Plus, we’ll take a closer look at the 27 club. What is this unique curse that looms over the legacies of these young artists?
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CREDITS:
Host: Emma Gillespie
Written and produced by Emma Gillespie with Tia Ucich &amp; Kally Borg
Audio Production: Madeline Joannou
Guest booking: Kally Borg
With thanks to:
Dr Peter Hughes Eleni Papavasileiou Polly Taylor Dean McCarthy

‘I Told You I Was Trouble’: The Amy Winehouse Story [Part 3]

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[Part 2 of 3] After a celebrated album with her debut, Frank, and with that distinct voice and sound, Amy Winehouse got very famous, very fast. Everyone wanted a second album, but Amy had entered a whole new world. On this episode, we’ll hear how Amy’s very private struggles with mental health and addiction became headlines for a relentless tabloid culture. And, in one of the most volatile love affairs in pop culture history, how would the story of Amy and Blake become a cautionary tale about the dangers of codependency?

CREDITS:

Host: Emma Gillespie

Written and produced by Emma Gillespie with Elissa Ratliff, Tia Ucich & Kally Borg

Audio Production: Madeline Joannou

Guest booking: Kally Borg

With thanks to:

Dr Peter Hughes
Eleni Papavasileiou
Polly Taylor
Dean McCarthy

[Part 2 of 3] After a celebrated album with her debut, Frank, and with that distinct voice and sound, Amy Winehouse got very famous, very fast. Everyone wanted a second album, but Amy had entered a whole new world. On this episode, we’ll hear how Amy’s very private struggles with mental health and addiction became headlines for a relentless tabloid culture. And, in one of the most volatile love affairs in pop culture history, how would the story of Amy and Blake become a cautionary tale about the dangers of codependency?
CREDITS:
Host: Emma Gillespie
Written and produced by Emma Gillespie with Elissa Ratliff, Tia Ucich &amp; Kally Borg
Audio Production: Madeline Joannou
Guest booking: Kally Borg
With thanks to:
Dr Peter Hughes Eleni Papavasileiou Polly Taylor Dean McCarthy

‘I Told You I Was Trouble’: The Amy Winehouse Story [Part 2]

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/3ea926be-9be7-482a-8ac3-a44f016e43d1/clips/6df3701a-2f05-496f-b95f-ae9100258a26/transcript

1. The Disappearance Of Peng Shuai: The Tennis Star Who Vanished

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