PODCAST · comedy
The Beautiful Nightmare
by Tamara Linke, Shanelle Franklin
Awarded the Best Comedy Podcast 2024, and 2023 nominee for the Australian Podcast Awards, Shanelle Franklin and Tamara Linke bring you The Beautiful Nightmare. You’re perfectly imperfect, overworked and seriously misunderstood. You’ve got the shits with your family, your boss is a ‘Grade A Dick’ and all you want is to sail away with Pink to a deserted island and eat sourdough. Bliss! Oh don’t forget self-care – add it to the bloody list. Shanelle and Tamara navigate the steep learning curve of life’s shit storm, giving you permission to stop, feel heard, and pour your beverage of choice. Spoken with humour, heart and truth, it’s survival of the fittest and nobody’s winning. If laughter is your tonic and some A-Grade BS is your thing- this podcast is for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more
Episodes
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SORRY NOT SORRY- WITH SPECIAL GUEST KAT TAYLOR
Kat Taylor is BAAAAACK! AND she's got a few things to debate including how she's not ready to 'Let Them' just yet, why parents over sharing with their kids, and why women should stop apologising themselves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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AMAZON REVIEWS 2025
Amazon reviews are hilarity at its best. Shanelle and Tamara review some most excellent products from leggings that never rip, to the worlds most explosive gym powder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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EPISODE FROM THE ARCHIVES- YOUR FANTASY LIFE
Fantasies! If we could read your dirty mind we'd be shocked! Whether it's a sexual fantasy, a daydream, or a that weird creepy dream where you slept with your sleaze ball boss (whyyyy?!!!) We all have 'em, and this episode, we’ll share 'em. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
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PEOPLE WATCHING
There's weirdness all around us. From those little moments when we catch ourselves watching people's iPads on planes, to church signs preaching free baked goods. But at least we all do it, and we're giving you permission to continue to be weird on the daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
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BOOMER GRANDPARENTS
Boomer grandparents- young in mind but older in body compared to their parents of yesteryear. Deadly combination! Yep, our parents are ditching the grand kids in favour of holidays to Greece, lunch with the ladies and Tai Chi classes on a Wednesday morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
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NEVER HAVE I EVER- WITH SPECIAL GUEST KATE JENKINSON
She's baaaack! Once again she's graced us with her presence on The Beautiful Nightmare. Kate Jenkinson is an actress and digital creator, who willingly participates in an epic game of Never Have I Ever. Get ready for some earth shattering reveals! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
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EPISODE FROM THE ARCHIVES- TOP 6
The girls visit some of the places of their top listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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TIT BITS- 18+ CURRY CHIPS
Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story. Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not...
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AWKWARD ADULTING
Ever made intense eye contact with a stranger while trying to parallel park? Stood awkwardly against the wall at a Bounce party”? Or said something weird to your gym instructor whilst puffing and panting? In this episode, we dive deep into the world of awkward adult interactions. We unpack the...
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TIT BITS- THE KING AND AI
Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story. Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not...
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KARENS
So it's a dive headfirst into the world of Karens—those bold, bobbed warriors of customer service complaints and OH&S meetings. From demanding to "speak to the manager" over lukewarm lattes to starting World War III over a parking spot, the ladies unpack the legend, the meme, and the madness....
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TIT BITS- LEONARDO DA PINCY
Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story. Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not...
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THINGS WE CAN'T DO
So many things we can't do. But we're ok with that! From 'I can't do percentages' to 'I can't eat peas', we've got a laundry list of everyday things we just-can't-do. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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TIT BITS- CAVE WOMAN
Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story. Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not...
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ARCHIVE EPISODE- ROAD RAGE
We're all guilty of cutting someone off, getting pissed at cyclists or just plain flippin' the bird at that bloke in the Commodore. But what about when we're the victim's of road rage? Our listeners share their funny, but sometimes horrifying stories of experiences on the road. Hosted on Acast.…
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EPISODE FROM THE ARCHIVES- YOUR MIC'S ON
Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story. Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not...
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SWEATING THE SMALL STUFF- WITH SPECIAL GUEST KAT TAYLOR
Kat Taylor- she's an influencer and an all round hysterical human who waxes lyrical on all things menopause, family, parenting and life hacks! The ladies sit her down to talk about the nitty gritty of menopause, supermarkets and online keyboard warriors. Don't miss this! Hosted on Acast. See...
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EPISODE FROM THE ARCHIVES- LAND THE DAMN PLANE
Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story. Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not...
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TRAVEL BUG
Tamara's recent trip to Vietnam triggers conversation around plane flights, travelling with family and random situations you often find yourself in when you least expect. Ever landed a plane with your butt?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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TIT BITS- MEECE
Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story. Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not...
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7 SIGNS YOU'RE ATTRACTIVE
Scrolling online the web throw so much unsolicited advice and judgment in our faces. '12 reasons you're dressing wrong for your age', '10 signs you're intelligent', (and our personal fave '7 Signs you're an attractive man'. In this last episode of the season, the ladies break down why this is not...
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PERI-M PARTY WITH AMELIA VEALE
Praise be! Shanelle and Tamara are guests on Amelia Veale's Radio Adelaide show, and it's a Peri- Menopause party up in here! The ladies discuss the ins and outs of life after 40 and how your body transitions through its second puberty. Night Martin's get onto it! Hosted on Acast. See...
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TIT BITS- MANIFESTING A WIN
Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story. Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not...
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SCAMMIN THE SCAMMERS
In this episode, we dive headfirst into the murky waters of scam calls, email cons, and the guy on Facebook who swears he's a bloke in the next suburb selling a perfectly good couch. From market place scammers to job scammers who ghost you taking your 20 bucks, we’re exposing the con artists one...
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TIT BITS- MOUNTAIN RESCUE
Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story. Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not...
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BE LIKE THE FRENCH
Sometimes as parents we can keep the lid tight on our kids. Wrapping them in the proverbial cotton wool they need to feel safe in the world. But on the rare occasion we let them up for air, and like the French, who wouldn't let their 5 year old drink wine with their Beef Bourguignon? Hosted on...
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TIT BITS- SEAGULL LOVERS
Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story. Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not...
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BURNT CHOP
Women often sacrifice themselves for the greater good. This week, we dive fork-first into the culinary catastrophe known as Burnt Chop Syndrome—a totally made-up, highly contagious condition affecting anyone who’s given themselves the unwanted meat portion in hopes to make everyone else in their...
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TIT BITS- POOP EARRINGS
Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story. Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not...
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CELEBRITY SPECIAL
This week is an ode to some of the fabulous celebrities that have graced the podcast airwaves of The Beautiful Nightmare. Entertaining moments with some of our faves including Maggie Dent, Georgie Carroll, Kate Jenkinson, Christian Hull, Felicity Ward and the charming Dr. Karl. Hosted on Acast.…
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TIT BITS- DEADLY COMMUNION
Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story. Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not...
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NUT DROPS & TIT SLIPS
Wowser! Our nipples are slippery little suckers; waiting for a moment to show themselves whenever there's a loose fitting top or a popped shirt button, causing ultimate embarrassment. But what about the slippery willies you ask? Yes, they're out there too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
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TIT BITS- MY HOUSE IS A TOILET
Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story. Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not...
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THE TIME I QUIT MY JOB
We can all regale countless tales of quitting a job, getting sacked from that pizza joint, or when your boss is a complete lunatic and you have no other options left but to cut the chord then and there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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SUPERMARKET SWAP- WITH SPECIAL GUEST NABULA BRDAR
Ever wanted to know what's really hiding in your food on those supermarket shelves? Sure, it says natural (tick), gluten free (tick) and the packaging screams home-made or just how mother nature intended. But turn that package over and view that ingredients list. Beef gelatin anyone? Or perhaps a...
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TIT BITS- WELSH WIND
Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story. Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not...
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LAUNDRY LIST OF REGRETS
We regret the big things, we regret the small things. It's not only about the wrong boyfriend or quitting your job- it's about the awkward thing you said to the hot guy at the bus stop or the time you wet yourself at the supermarket because you waited too long. But why regret anything at all?...
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TIT BITS - SCOTTISH PRANKSTER
Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story. Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not...
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BOOMER
Oh the boomers- we love em, but we also wince when they bring up topics like immigration and neuro divergence. Let's face it, we're all going to be there one day, and the ageing aint slowing down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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TIT BITS- TAKE ME TO JAIL!
Think about your bucket list for a minute. Visit Rome, climb a mountain, learn French? All completely acceptable things. Not for 104 year old Loretta! She's got big plans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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DR. GOOGLE
Why does my wife not like me? Why don't I have any friends? How do giraffes clean their ears? Why is my beard itchy? Google helps us in those times when we really need answers to life's vital questions. But does it?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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TIT BITS- CHEAP CHOOK
Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story. Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not...
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TRIGGER HAPPY
You know what they say—work hard, play hard... but somewhere between work hard and play hard, many of us forgot about the play. But here’s the thing; playtime isn’t just for kids or puppies. It’s an absolute game-changer for adults too. The ladies take a deep dive into why the art of 'play' is…
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TIT BITS- LADY IS BAGGAGE
Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story. Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not...
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WHAT A SHAM
Oh the utter SHAM of being a woman! Why can't woman go around topless? Why can't we be foul mouthed and dirty? Why can't we cook a damn bbq with nothing but an apron on? The ladies talk dirty about the social acceptance of what men can do compared to women. The parity is clearly unfair. Hosted on...
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TIT BITS- HEADS UP, I'M STEALING A CAR!
Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story. Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not...
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BONUS EPISODE- THE BEAUTIFUL NIGHTMARE MEETS EVERYDAY CONSPIRACY THEORIES
It's better than a ham sandwich! Combining the witty repartee of The Beautiful Nightmare with that of the blokes from the Everyday Conspiracy Theories podcast; Sean Craig Murphy and Mena Soliman. This bonus episode discusses ECTs about back hair, little pockets, #GirlMaths and Bunnings. It's a…
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ON BEING A CREATIVE- WITH SPECIAL GUEST SAMANTHA WILLS
Samantha Wills is a multidisciplinary creative. A writer, founder, educator, feminist and sagittarius, she's worked out how to be an artistic grown up in the best way. Shanelle and Tamara chat about Samantha's journey from building a design empire to entrepreneurial success. Hosted on Acast. See...
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TIT BITS- THE BIG ZOOM JERK OFF
Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story. Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not...
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CONFERENCES, EXPOS & WEIRDOS
Conference and networking events can be irritatingly awkward, but also a thriving hive of activity in which to meet some like minded people. So get your conference swag, wear your lanyard proudly, and grab a soggy sandwich from the tray and buckle up for this one. WARNING: Hideous story about 3...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Awarded the Best Comedy Podcast 2024, and 2023 nominee for the Australian Podcast Awards, Shanelle Franklin and Tamara Linke bring you The Beautiful Nightmare.
You’re perfectly imperfect, overworked and seriously misunderstood. You’ve got the shits with your family, your boss is a ‘Grade A Dick’ and all you want is to sail away with Pink to a deserted island and eat sourdough. Bliss! Oh don’t forget self-care – add it to the bloody list. Shanelle and Tamara navigate the steep learning curve of life’s shit storm, giving you permission to stop, feel heard, and pour your beverage of choice.
Spoken with humour, heart and truth, it’s survival of the fittest and nobody’s winning. If laughter is your tonic and some A-Grade BS is your thing- this podcast is for you.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more
HOSTED BY
Tamara Linke, Shanelle Franklin
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Awarded the Best Comedy Podcast 2024, and 2023 nominee for the Australian Podcast Awards, Shanelle Franklin and Tamara Linke bring you The Beautiful Nightmare. You’re perfectly imperfect, overworked and seriously misunderstood. You’ve got the shits with your family, your boss is a ‘Grade A Dick’...
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