Samantha Armytage talks cancel culture

Kate says she has been very fortunate to have been able to spend a life doing what she loves, throw into that the fact that she is an award winning novelist of stories and books most of us just can’t put down, it makes for a fascinating chat.

Elizabeth MacArthur’s Letters is the latest novel by acclaimed author Kate Grenville and it is an unbelievable read. Kate says she has been very fortunate to have been able to spend a life doing what she loves, throw into that the fact that she is an award winning novelist of stories and books most of us just can’t put down, it makes for a fascinating chat. 

Elizabeth MacArthur&rsquo;s Letters is the latest novel by acclaimed author Kate Grenville and it is an unbelievable read. Kate says she has been very fortunate to have been able to spend a life doing what she loves, throw into that the fact that she is an award winning novelist of stories and books most of us just can&rsquo;t put down, it makes for a fascinating chat.&nbsp;

When Australia's celebrities are ready to talk, they come to Something To Talk About. A new episode of the Stellar podcast is available every Sunday.

When Australia's celebrities are ready to talk, they come to Something To Talk About. A new episode of the Stellar podcast is available every Sunday.

Something To Talk About

Kate Grenville

Sporty Spice Melanie C sits down with the Stellar podcast

For Melanie C, who was just 22 at the time and one-fifth of the group that brought “girl power” to a new generation, the sudden blast of “Spice mania” was intoxicating, intimidating and ultimately short-lived. 

Thirty years ago this July, a catchy song called ‘Wannabe’, sung by a then-unknown pop group called the Spice Girls, hit radio airwaves – and a global phenomenon was born. 

For Melanie C, who was just 22 at the time and one-fifth of the group that brought “girl power” to a new generation, the sudden blast of “Spice mania” was intoxicating, intimidating and ultimately short-lived. 

Three decades later, Melanie is a successful solo artist who has also found her groove touring the world as a DJ, she is a coach on The Voice Australia, and she remains close to all of her former bandmates.

On this episode of the Stellar podcast, Melanie opens up about what really goes on in group chats with her fellow Spice Girls, explains how her upcoming album and world tour hark back to her early days as a raver, and explains how finding love with an Australian helped her grow more comfortable with work/life balance. Plus, she answers the eternal question: could the Spice Girls someday make their way here for their first-ever Australian shows?  

Watch the full episode with Melanie C here.

Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand 

Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellar or stellarmag.com.au

Thirty years ago this July, a catchy song called &lsquo;Wannabe&rsquo;, sung by a then-unknown pop group called the Spice Girls, hit radio airwaves &ndash; and a global phenomenon was born.&nbsp;
For Melanie C, who was just 22 at the time and one-fifth of the group that brought &ldquo;girl power&rdquo; to a new generation, the sudden blast of &ldquo;Spice mania&rdquo; was intoxicating, intimidating and ultimately short-lived.&nbsp;
Three decades later, Melanie is a successful solo artist who has also found her groove touring the world as a DJ, she is a coach on The Voice Australia, and she remains close to all of her former bandmates.
On this episode of the Stellar podcast, Melanie opens up about what really goes on in group chats with her fellow Spice Girls, explains how her upcoming album and world tour hark back to her early days as a raver, and explains how finding love with an Australian helped her grow more comfortable with work/life balance. Plus, she answers the eternal question: could the Spice Girls someday make their way here for their first-ever Australian shows?&nbsp;&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlq8In_ATbJntl3fnItC720fbXVEVZMOR" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list%3DPLlq8In_ATbJntl3fnItC720fbXVEVZMOR&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1773359732873000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2cqme-8Q8OktRbyOFTeeEL">Watch the full episode with Melanie C here.</a>
Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sarrahlemarquand/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/sarrahlemarquand/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1773359732873000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2qM1ea-y7uvoKi5LTTprYl">&nbsp;Sarrah Le Marquand</a>&nbsp;
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Melanie C on sexism, ageism and the Spice Girls’ group chats

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/53e1e17b-9302-4ec9-a5c8-b40b002fd8fa/transcript

In this episode of the Stellar podcast, Katherine opens up about the decades of sacrifice it took to get here, what she really thinks about the criticism of her Australian of the Year win, and why she believes you don't need to leave Earth to change the world.

Like many of us, Katherine Bennell-Pegg grew up with a dream of one day becoming an astronaut. 

But unlike most childhood dreamers, Katherine actually achieved hers. In 2024, she became the first astronaut to officially represent Australia and the first Australian woman to receive professional astronaut wings. On January 25 this year, she was named the 2026 Australian of the Year for her trailblazing contribution to the Australian space industry. 

In this episode of the Stellar podcast, Katherine opens up about the decades of sacrifice it took to get here, what she really thinks about the criticism of her Australian of the Year win, and why she believes you don't need to leave Earth to change the world.

 

For more information on Katherine Bennell-Pegg, visit space.gov.au

Watch the full episode with Katherine Bennell-Pegg here.

Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand 

Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellar or stellarmag.com.au

Like many of us, Katherine Bennell-Pegg grew up with a dream of one day becoming an astronaut.&nbsp;
But unlike most childhood dreamers, Katherine actually achieved hers. In 2024, she became the first astronaut to officially represent Australia and the first Australian woman to receive professional astronaut wings. On January 25 this year, she was named the 2026 Australian of the Year for her trailblazing contribution to the Australian space industry.&nbsp;
In this episode of the Stellar podcast, Katherine opens up about the decades of sacrifice it took to get here, what she really thinks about the criticism of her Australian of the Year win, and why she believes you don't need to leave Earth to change the world.
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For more information on Katherine Bennell-Pegg, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://space.gov.au__;!!F0Stn7g!FLmXNX0iYQYjbuwEhmYHaBdubMmDtUw6smQ-KniiJAKDJRM2TGmb-R4tvesJpZPpoOpsqnUAngHXy1SJuvao5uHqsK3LxApBZw$" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://space.gov.au__;!!F0Stn7g!FLmXNX0iYQYjbuwEhmYHaBdubMmDtUw6smQ-KniiJAKDJRM2TGmb-R4tvesJpZPpoOpsqnUAngHXy1SJuvao5uHqsK3LxApBZw$&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1772685552775000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0TvBruwDvcqgm4XeMF5FPU">space.gov.au</a>
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Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sarrahlemarquand/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/sarrahlemarquand/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1772685552775000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2r58wsOHlexKQCkgfB1wQE">&nbsp;Sarrah Le Marquand</a>&nbsp;
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Astronauts, trolls and aliens: 2026 Australian of the Year

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/7323f866-6b3a-493a-8158-b40300af6d8f/transcript

Rove McManus shares his favourite Rove Live moments on Stellar podcast

In 2026, after 25 years on our screens, the comedian is reliving the best, worst and most controversial moments from the TV hit in his new live comedy show. 

For more than a decade, Rove McManus was one of the most familiar faces on Australian TV. Rove Live helped launch the careers of some of Australia's brightest talents – including Carrie Bickmore, Peter Helliar, Hamish Blake and Andy Lee – it attracted some of the biggest stars on the planet, and created viral moments before internet virality even existed. 

In 2026, after 25 years on our screens, the comedian is reliving the best, worst and most controversial moments from the TV hit in his new live comedy show. 

On this episode of the Stellar podcast, he shares the reason he first hired Carrie Bickmore, and the strangest complaints the show ever received, plus he reflects on why a show like Rove Live couldn’t exist today. 

Rove is currently touring Australia with his new comedy show Tonight’s Guest: Rove McManus (Tales From The Talk Show Trenches). For tickets and more details, visit comedy.com.au

Watch the full episode with Rove McManus here.

Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand 

Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellar or stellarmag.com.au

For more than a decade, Rove McManus was one of the most familiar faces on Australian TV.&nbsp;Rove Live helped launch the careers of some of Australia's brightest talents &ndash; including Carrie Bickmore, Peter Helliar, Hamish Blake and Andy Lee &ndash; it attracted some of the biggest stars on the planet, and created viral moments before internet virality even existed.&nbsp;
In 2026, after 25 years on our screens, the comedian is reliving the best, worst and most controversial moments from the TV hit in his new live comedy show.&nbsp;
On this episode of the&nbsp;Stellar&nbsp;podcast, he shares the reason he first hired Carrie Bickmore, and the strangest complaints the show ever received, plus he reflects on why a show like&nbsp;Rove Live couldn&rsquo;t exist today.&nbsp;
Rove is currently touring Australia with his new comedy show&nbsp;Tonight&rsquo;s Guest: Rove McManus (Tales From The Talk Show Trenches). For tickets and more details, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://comedy.com.au__;!!F0Stn7g!DYLyy7vDsdu7RFmhINeG1xi6kiJwnV_whY2s3OtXSQJptTfhKJHiv62ML8HT6L25i0pK9sp35yUTsLqETWl3v9lcwSd66qVNkwUG8A$" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://comedy.com.au__;!!F0Stn7g!DYLyy7vDsdu7RFmhINeG1xi6kiJwnV_whY2s3OtXSQJptTfhKJHiv62ML8HT6L25i0pK9sp35yUTsLqETWl3v9lcwSd66qVNkwUG8A$&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1772145204571000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1KEEo6vE-0THP5z0Dx2QEr">comedy.com.au</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlq8In_ATbJntl3fnItC720fbXVEVZMOR" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list%3DPLlq8In_ATbJntl3fnItC720fbXVEVZMOR&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1772145204571000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3mkOWQykdEj1CSd0wcsSE-">Watch the full episode with Rove McManus here.</a>
Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sarrahlemarquand/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/sarrahlemarquand/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1772145204571000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3Ivzmi7hRbKpJBVv8ctyhO">&nbsp;Sarrah Le Marquand</a>&nbsp;
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Why Rove McManus doesn’t test his comedy at home

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/af1653ac-f232-4274-9a0c-b3fc01769ecd/transcript

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