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The Beautiful Nightmare

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

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  1. 261

    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.

  2. 260

    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.

  3. 259

    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 information.

  4. 258

    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 for more information.

  5. 257

    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 for more information.

  6. 256

    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 information.

  7. 255

    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.

  8. 254

    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 much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday.Please don't eat these chips. They might kill you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  9. 253

    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 unspoken rules of adult socialising (spoiler: no one knows them) and confess our most mortifying encounters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  10. 252

    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 much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday.The King painted nude by a robot. Yes please! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  11. 251

    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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  12. 250

    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 much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday.This episode is about a cat that floggs stuff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  13. 249

    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.

  14. 248

    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 much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday.Wouldn't your life be simpler living in a cave? This is what one Russian woman tried to find out, after being discovered in a forest cave in India. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  15. 247

    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. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  16. 246

    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 much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday.Mic drop! If you didn't hear it the first time... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  17. 245

    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 acast.com/privacy for more information.

  18. 244

    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 much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday.It was such a clincher, we thought we'd play it again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  19. 243

    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.

  20. 242

    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 much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday.What to do when a wild animal stumbles into your kitchen. What about wild meece?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  21. 241

    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 only unhelpful, but also bloody hilarious. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  22. 240

    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 acast.com/privacy for more information.

  23. 239

    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 much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday.We all imagine winning the lottery. But would it really be all it's cracked up to be? (Yes, probably). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  24. 238

    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 ridiculous scheme at a time.Join us as we share real stories, fake accents, and a few questionable life choices.Warning: Listening to this episode may result in severe trust issues and an irrational fear of extended warranties. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  25. 237

    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 much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday.Mt. Fuji is a mountain that could tell some interesting stories. This is not one of them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  26. 236

    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 Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  27. 235

    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 much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday.Can you imitate a seagull and are you prepared to enter a competition to prove how good you are? Why in the heck not! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  28. 234

    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 life happy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  29. 233

    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 much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday.This is about the kinda Tiffany diamond earrings you will never want to wear. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  30. 232

    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. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  31. 231

    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 much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday.The blood of Christ may also mean a trip to ER. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  32. 230

    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 for more information.

  33. 229

    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 much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday.Yes, Ms Yang lives in a toilet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  34. 228

    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.

  35. 227

    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 full dose of MSG you never knew you needed. Super woman Nabula Brdar takes a seat with the ladies to discuss exactly what her supermarket swap is all about, and how to moderate in your consumption of all those nasties in your foods. Don't worry, she's making it easy for you too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  36. 226

    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 much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday.What better way to execute revenge than to send your ex's new girlfriend a stream of fart videos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  37. 225

    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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  38. 224

    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 much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday.When you have a bad day, what else is left to do but to torture poor marathon runners? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  39. 223

    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.

  40. 222

    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.

  41. 221

    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.

  42. 220

    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 much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday.Would you buy a cheap chook from the supermarket? Karen would. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  43. 219

    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 more important than you think! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  44. 218

    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 much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday.A 74 year old Russian woman finds out what's behind the baggage claim at the airport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  45. 217

    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 Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  46. 216

    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 much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday.One woman knee deep in black ops espionage, calls 919 to cover her ass. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  47. 215

    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 very good episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  48. 214

    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 acast.com/privacy for more information.

  49. 213

    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 much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday.In October, a reporter for the New Yorker thought he'd give himself a little light relief whilst on a break from his Zoom meeting. Let's face it, no one likes a sticky keyboard... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  50. 212

    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 mins in if you're not into dogs or tampons, so skipping is recommended but not encouraged. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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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

Produced by Franke Media

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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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