Best Shelley Taylor Podcasts (2024)

1
Au Revoir, Paris Games with Michelle Collins and Billy Magnussen 1:23:36

4m ago1:23:36

1:23:36

Humble Emmy-nominee Louis Virtel is joined by guest co-host Michelle Collins to wade through a week’s worth of pop culture drama, including Quentin Tarantino shading George Clooney, Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles losing her bronze medal, Pat Sajak returning for Celebrity Wheel of Fortune, the alleged feud embroiling the box-office hit It Ends With U…

1
Keats & Lord Byron On Life 10:00

2h ago10:00

10:00

The second wave of Romantic Era Poets brought a hyper focus on individuality and emotions regardless of personal cost. Keats represented the finer, yet overly sensitive pieces that impelled reflection, and beauty. Byron, on the other hand was defiant, uncompromising and bold. One of the key differences between Keats and Byron lies in their personal…

1
Let’s Unpack The Feud Between Blake Lively & Justin Baldoni Over ‘It Ends With Us’ 11:35

5h ago11:35

11:35

We’ve got a jampacked episode today with Matty taking us through why some very famous songs from Dua Lipa sound very similar to some classics from back in the day while Gina tells us all about the 9-year-old techpert she’s enlisted for a little bit of help. Plus, a Melbourne bulgar is on the run after taking a car… and some muffins plus we unpack t…

1
BONUS: Miley Cyrus Has Become The Youngest Inductee EVER Into This Hall Of Fame 3:34

5h ago3:34

3:34

Gina & Matty unpack all of the news straight out of the massive D23 event happening in Tinseltown about our Disney faves including news about Toy Story 5, Inside Out and Moana. Listen via the Star Player app. Follow us @ginaandmatty on Instagram and Facebook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

1
Six Shocking Stories - Super Gross Absorbency 39:47

2h ago39:47

39:47

📺 Watch this Episode This week on Six Shocking Stories, we discuss a dog eating its owner, an unusual method of suicide, a "lost" object found during a pelvic exam, an unusual finding in a patient's larynx, a mummified human finger, and a mother and daughter's horrific drive. Want to submit your shocking story? Email stories@motherknowsdeath.com Sp…

1
William Blake On The End of Innocence 12:48

11h ago12:48

12:48

William Blake, the renaissance man of the Romantic era. He was an artist, an engineer and a poet, a man with many interests. Born in London in 1757, he attended art school as a teenager and later apprenticed as an engraver, developing a unique style that combined intricate illustrations with poetic texts. Like many of his Romantic era peers, Blake'…

1
There Is A Brand New Beauty Hack Involving [REDACTED] That Even Kim Kardashian Is Using 14:07

12h ago14:07

14:07

The News Suze Didn’t Use is back with Matty taking us through Banksy’s latest artwork, plus the news influencers are now using [REDACTED]’s sperm for anti-ageing purposes. Yeah we’ll let the team unpack that one. Plus, Gina takes us through her hilarious icebreakers we should all be using to prevent small talk and our resident techpert Trevor Long …

1
BONUS: Gina Reveals Her Gripes About Being Left Handed 4:38

11h ago4:38

4:38

It’s National Left Handed Day, and our resident left hander – Gina – wanted to celebrate (and commiserate) with the Central Coast. Listen via the Star Player app. Follow us @ginaandmatty on Instagram and Facebook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Star 104.5

1
The Block’s Shelley Craft Reveals Which Couple Made Some “Brave” Styling Decisions 7:09

1d ago7:09

7:09

The legendary Shelley Craft joined Gina & Matty on-air this morning – and after Gina professed her love for her – Shelley told us just how much drama we can expect to see on this season and who she roomed with on the Block Island. Listen via the Star Player app. Follow us @ginaandmatty on Instagram and Facebook. See omnystudio.com/listener for priv…

1
Shelley On The Futility of Power 11:50

1d ago11:50

11:50

Percy Bysshe Shelley, one of the iconic, and polarizing figures of the Romantic period in English literature, is renowned for his visionary poetry and radical ideas. His early years were marked by a passion for literature and a defining defiant demeanor that in some respects was admirable and in others was ill advised. He found some respite and ref…

1
Robert Burns on Emotional Authenticity 12:42

2d ago12:42

12:42

Robert Burns is widely regarded as one of the greatest poets to have ever lived. Born in 1759 in Alloway, Scotland, Burns is considered the national poet of Scotland and is celebrated for his lyrical poetry and poignant observations on life, love, and nature. Burns had a unique ability to convey complex feelings and ideas in a simple and accessible…

1
Samuel Taylor Coleridge on Life 12:56

3d ago12:56

12:56

1798 to 1837 marks the Romantic Era. Writers were inspired by the French Revolution. People were populating the newly formed industrial cities for jobs and moving away from rural life and agrarian societies.The Romantic era in poetry was a time of impactful change in literature and art. This era was marked by a sense of longing for a lost past, a f…

1
Lord Fellowes, Professor Helen Whitwell, David Power, Irène Schweizer 27:44

4d ago27:44

27:44

Matthew Bannister on Lord Fellowes, who was private secretary to Queen Elizabeth during the 1990s. Professor Helen Whitwell, the forensic pathologist who inspired the central character in the TV series “Silent Witness”. David Power, the Irish businessman who co-founded one of the world’s biggest gambling companies – Paddy Power. Irène Schweizer, th…

1
Amit Shah: How I Break Down a Script as an Actor 1:18:08

4d ago1:18:08

1:18:08

In this episode, we speak with actor Amit Shah, well known for his outstanding performances in TV, film, and theatre. Amit's TV credits include Happy Valley (for which he was nominated for the BAFTA Best Supporting Actor award), Crashing, Mr Bates vs the Post Office and The Witcher. His feature film work includes roles in The Infidel, Final Score, …

1
Wordsworth on Imagination 11:25

4d ago11:25

11:25

William Wordsworth, one of the most influential and iconic poets of the Romantic era, was born on April 7, 1770, in Cockermouth, Cumberland, England. He is often credited with launching the Romantic movement in English literature with his groundbreaking works that celebrated the beauty of nature and the power of the human imagination. Throughout hi…

1
Man Sticks Live Eel in Anus, Eras Tour Terrorist Plot, Bulge Prevents Olympian From Medal, Boeing Astronauts Stuck in Space, Zac Efron, and More! 1:38:44

5d ago1:38:44

1:38:44

📺 Watch this Episode This week, we open the show discussing the Eras Tour terrorist plot. Getting into celebrities, we cover an Olympian who lost a medal due to his bulge, Olympic swimmers getting sick in the Seine, and Zac Efron's swimming accident. Moving over to freak accidents and true crime, we discuss a bounce house tragedy, a foreign object …

1
BONUS: [REDACTED] Has Endorsed Matty In His Ambitious Dream To Star In A Sydney Opera House Production 4:05

5d ago4:05

4:05

If you’re a regular listener of the show, then you’ll know that Matty was the star of the 1998 production of Guys & Dolls and he’s currently petitioning the Sydney Opera House to get involved in their upcoming performance. So, it’s safe to say he was pretty excited when he received an “endorsement” from one of the highest offices in Australia. List…

1
BONUS: Channel 9’s Eddie McGuire Previews Our Gold Medal Hopefuls On Day 13 Of Paris 2024 6:27

6d ago6:27

6:27

Broadcasting legend Eddie McGuire joined Gina & Matty LIVE from Paris, giving us a round up of our historic medal haul overnight and giving us the preview of our medal hopefuls on Day 13 of the Olympics Game. Listen via the Star Player app. Follow us @ginaandmatty on Instagram and Facebook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

1
Longfellow On Moving Forward 10:30

6d ago10:30

10:30

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poem "Autumn" is probably one of his most beautiful pieces. It uses descriptive language to paint a picture of the nuances of Autumn. The poem, in essence, is about transformation, and emotional depth. He calls Autumn a beautiful spirit as it is essentially imbuing everything it touches with new life. Longfellow reflect…

1
Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour Shows In Austria Cancelled After Terrorist Attack Plans Revealed 11:08

6d ago11:08

11:08

Gina & Matty bring us across some breaking news this morning – Taylor Swift’s planned shoes in Vienna, Austria have been cancelled after government officals foiled plans for a terrorist attack. Plus, Gina pitches a brand new idea to Matty Shark Tank-style and we all talk a little bit about karma involving a husband and a cat. Listen via the Star Pl…

1
The Olympics with Cate Blanchett and Joel Kim Booster 1:20:25

6d ago1:20:25

1:20:25

This week, Louis is joined by guest co-host Joel Kim Booster to discuss the most viral Olympic moments, from Simone Biles bowing to Rebecca Andrade to French pole vaulter Anthony Ammirati getting beat by his own bulge. Then Louis interviews the one and only Cate Blanchett about her new film Borderlands, prompting a discussion on Cate's unforgettabl…

1
BONUS: This Central Coast Woman Is Named After Which Famous Song From The Beatles?! 4:44

7d ago4:44

4:44

A woman from the United Kingdom has run into legal trouble after naming her daughter after a famous character from Game of Thrones. So naturally, Gina & Matty had to pose the question to the Central Coast – who are you named after – and boy, didn’t they uncover some gems. Listen via the Star Player app. Follow us @ginaandmatty on Instagram and Face…

1
Leonardo DiCaprio Got Stung By A [Redacted] In The South Of France 14:58

6d ago14:58

14:58

It’s a hard life if you’re Leonardo DiCaprio who ran into some trouble on his super yacht in the South of France. Plus, Gina asks some questions of Gen Z and Matty gives us a wrap up of the Paris Olympics. Listen via the Star Player app. Follow us @ginaandmatty on Instagram and Facebook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

1
Longfellow On Suffering And Strength 9:14

7d ago9:14

9:14

Today, we're taking a closer look at Light of Stars. It's one of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's early poems. The piece explores the theme of suffering, strength and the indomitable will. Empirical research supports some of the assertions Longfellow highlights in the poem. We'll share some of the findings as well as unpack a potential reason why some …

1
Six Shocking Stories - Fava Beans and a Nice Chianti 42:44

7d ago42:44

42:44

📺 Watch this Episode This week on Six Shocking Stories, we discuss an unusual finding on external exam, a bloody accident involving a Barbie doll, a real-life Hannibal Lecter situation, an appalling letter to Dear Abby, a man buried alive, and a pet owner turned into cat food. Want to submit your shocking story? Email stories@motherknowsdeath.com S…

1
Longfellow On Mistakes 12:02

7d ago12:02

12:02

Longfellow's final poems highlight his musings on a well lived life. They also provide notable lessons that impart pearls of wisdom from one of the greatest poets of all time. In this podcast episode, we focus our lens on Loss And Gain, a poem included in his posthumously published collection In The Harbor published in 1882. In this brief, but impa…

1
Gina & Matty Rank The Top TV Show Theme Tunes Of All Time & Number One Is A Little Controversial 13:20

8d ago13:20

13:20

Gina & Matty rank the top five TV show theme tunes of all time and let’s just say number one might cause a little bit of controversy and a very fierce debate. Plus, Gina takes us through the Olympic sport us normies could do and Matty brings us the News Suze Didn’t Use including the tale of one Italian fashion house releasing a perfume for *checks …

1
BONUS: [REDACTED] Has Slid Into Matty’s DMs About His Guys & Dolls Performance 3:42

8d ago3:42

3:42

If you’re a regular listener of the show, then you’ll know that our very own Matty was in the 1998 production of Guys & Dolls. So, when Matty heard that the production was coming to the Sydney Opera House, he naturally had to slide into their DM’s and much to the surprise of well, everyone, Matty has finally got a response. Listen via the Star Play…

1
Actor Zac Efron Has Been Hospitalised After An Accident In Spain 12:21

8d ago12:21

12:21

Gina & Matty bring us the hottest news straight out of Tinseltown including the news Zac Efron has been in an accident in Europe and Keanu Reeves is returning to acting in an unexpected role. Plus, Matty shares hilarious reason why he climbed into a toilet over the weekend and the team break down the News Mary-Ann Didn’t Have On Hand including the …

1
Our Very Own Gina Shares A Beautiful Message About Grief 7:38

9d ago7:38

7:38

Gina opens up with the Central Coast, sharing a beautiful message about grief and gets the Central Coast to share their thoughts. Listen via the Star Player app. Follow us @ginaandmatty on Instagram and Facebook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Star 104.5

1
Longfellow On Solitude 10:09

9d ago10:09

10:09

Longfellow's take on solitude by way of one of his briefest, yet impactful poems later in his career, provides a different perspective on the concept of taking time for ourselves. In his poem, Holidays, he uses the term associated w/ time off with family and friends partaking in festive events as a time of retreat, reflection and solitude. Some of …

1
Longfellow On The Power of Words 9:59

10d ago9:59

9:59

Today, we're taking a closer look at The Arrow and the Song, first published in 1845.The poem was initially included in Longfellow's collection titled The Belfry of Bruges and Other Poems which is 122 pages of poems, songs and sonnets. When "The Arrow and the Song" was first published, it was well-received by the reading public. Longfellow was alre…

1
Longfellow On Maturity & Wisdom 12:58

11d ago12:58

12:58

Today, we’re taking a closer look at "Hyperion: A Romance"which I guess is considered a novel, but really, it is just a work of prose. Longfellow was primarily known for his poetry. The book was very obviously about his courtship with Frances Appleton, who, by the way, did not appreciate the gesture at the time. However, despite its bumpy beginning…

1
Creator Interview: Nicole Wolverton 1:17:43

11d ago1:17:43

1:17:43

We talk to Nicole Wolverton, Pushcart-nominated writer of speculative fiction and the author of the brand-new YA horror novel, A Misfortune of Lake Monsters. We discuss the resilience of young readers, the importance of YA horror, the beautiful interplay that can and should be humor, romance, and horror, all things cryptid, a whole lotta X-Files, a…

1
Edna O’Brien, Sir Kenneth Grange, Ewy Rosqvist, John Mayall 27:51

11d ago27:51

27:51

John Wilson on Edna O’Brien, one of Ireland’s greatest writers. In a career spanning over 60 years she wrote 17 novels and many short stories, plays and essays. Sir Kenneth Grange, the prolific designer whose works included the Kenwood Chef, the parking meter and the Intercity 125 train. Groundbreaking Swedish rally driver Ewy Rosqvist. The British…

1
Longfellow On The Purposeful Soul 9:40

12d ago9:40

9:40

"A Psalm of Life'' was first published in 1838 and reflects Longfellow's thoughts on living life as he asserts that the soul is eternal, and the things we’ve done in life will endure after we’re gone. Of course, from a scientific perspective, the concept of the soul cannot be proven nor disproven which is the basis of the scientific method, therefo…

1
Local Stylist Sam Woods Reveals The Surprising ‘00s Fashion Trend Making A Comeback For Spring 11:05

12d ago11:05

11:05

Ahead of the Star 104.5 Ladies Day at Wyong Race Club, we got our go-to stylist Sam Woods from Vibrant Concepts into the studio to take us through what is in for Spring – including the surprising trend from the ‘00s making a comeback. Listen via the Star Player app. Follow us @ginaandmatty on Instagram and Facebook. See omnystudio.com/listener for …

1
There Is A Locals Only Music Gig Happening On The Central Coast This Weekend 3:28

12d ago3:28

3:28

The weekend is knocking Central Coast, so naturally Gina & Matty had to get their go-to local expert – Nikki from Coasties Mag – into the studio to breakdown everything happening on the Central Coast this weekend. Listen via the Star Player app. Follow us @ginaandmatty on Instagram and Facebook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

1
BONUS: This Olympic Athlete Is Sponsored By Which Type Of Cheese?! 9:52

12d ago9:52

9:52

Gina & Matty take us through some very curious moment’s straight out of America in the News That Suze Didn’t Use. Plus, the team wrap the happenings of Paris 2024 up overnight including our other fave G.O.A.T. Simone Biles’s impressive performance. Listen via the Star Player app. Follow us @ginaandmatty on Instagram and Facebook. See omnystudio.com…

1
Taylor Swift Dance Class Tragedy, Olympic Pedophile, Ellen Greenburg, Sinead O’Connor Cause of Death, and More! 1:49:26

12d ago1:49:26

1:49:26

📺 Watch this Episode This week, we open the show discussing the tragedy at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class. Getting into celebrities we cover the Olympics allowing a convicted pedophile to compete and Sinead O'Connors official cause of death. Moving over to freak accidents and true crime, we discuss a kid's meal splattered with blood, a young cou…

1
BONUS: Gina Takes Us Through Her Dream Country Music Festival Lineup (Sort Of) 2:03

13d ago2:03

2:03

Our country music queen Gina takes us through her dream country music festival lineup she spotted on the ‘net, proving you should always read the fine print. Listen via the Star Player app. Follow us @ginaandmatty on Instagram and Facebook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Star 104.5

1
This New Zealand Woman Made The Horrifying Discovery Of A [REDACTED] On A Beach 13:25

12d ago13:25

13:25

The News That Suze Didn’t Use is upon us featuring the heartwarming note one athlete wrote to herself at just 13-years-old plus, Gina & Matty take us through the shocking discovery of a [redacted] on the beach. Plus, Matty is shooting his shot for a performance in one very special show. Listen via the Star Player app. Follow us @ginaandmatty on Ins…

1
Longfellow On Inner Peace, Reflection & Music 8:44

13d ago8:44

8:44

"The Day is Done" is a poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow that reflects on the peacefulness and contemplation that comes at the end of a busy day. In the poem, he seeks comfort as night falls, drawing closer to a sense of rest and reflection. Inner peace and reflection especially at the end of your day helps you to clear your mind and make better d…

1
Olympics, Celine Dion, Deadpool & Wolverine, MCU, Presumed Innocent with Zosia Mamet 1:30:59

13d ago1:30:59

1:30:59

Ira and Louis discuss The Olympics Opening Ceremony, the return of Celine Dion, Deadpool & Wolverine, Presumed Innocent, Kamala on Drag Race, “weird” Republicans, and Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom. Zosia Mamet joins to discuss her new series The Decameron, lasting memories of Girls, and more. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episode…

1
Longfellow On Optimism & Inner Strength 11:05

14d ago11:05

11:05

"The Rainy Day" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is a reflective poem that explores themes of melancholy, introspection, and finding solace and hope during challenging times, much like finding comfort on a rainy day. The poem highlights the idea of looking beyond the gloomy exterior to find inner strength and resilience. "The Rainy Day" was first publ…

1
BONUS: Channel 9 Commentator Mitch Tomlinson Phones In To Talk All Things Skateboarding & BMX In Paris 8:43

14d ago8:43

8:43

Channel 9 Commentator Mitch Tomlinson joined us LIVE from Paris to chat all things Olympics including who to keep an eye out across the Channel 9 Coverage plus what the atmosphere is *really* like on the ground in the French capital. You can catch all the coverage on Channel 9 and 9Now. Plus, Matty pays tribute to the River Seine… and it’s not so c…

1
This Central Coast Local Puts Tomato Sauce & Checks Notes Peanut Butter Together 10:54

14d ago10:54

10:54

It’s a golden themed News Suze Didn’t Use with Gina & Matty bringing us the news straight of out the French capital including some incredible athletic feats and the United States flipping the medal table to make it look like they’re winning. Plus, Gina & Matty put the call out to the Central Coast to find out what is the weirdest combination of foo…

1
Six Shocking Stories - Butt Bomb 57:26

14d ago57:26

57:26

📺 Watch this Episode This week on Six Shocking Stories, we discuss the importance of cutting fingernails before sex, how a breast implant saved a woman's life, a gruesome matricide, a car that killed a woman without actually touching her, a very dangerous rectal foreign body, and a gardening freak accident. Want to submit your shocking story? Email…

1
How to Break Into Screenwriting with the Channel 4 Script Writing Course’s Philip Shelley 1:02:51

15d ago1:02:51

1:02:51

Philip Shelley is a script editor, producer, and the head of several screenwriting courses, including the Channel 4 Scriptwriting course. Philip began his career as a freelance script reader/consultant, working for numerous companies including the BBC, Granada TV, Thames TV, the First Film Foundation, Channel 4 Film, Paramount Pictures, and Paines …

1
Longfellow On Loss 14:18

15d ago14:18

14:18

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was one of the most influential and renowned poets of the 19th century in the United States. He was born on February 27, 1807, in Portland, Maine. He began his career as a professor of modern languages at Harvard and published his first book of poetry, "Voices of the Night," in 1839. His popularity grew rapidly with works…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Shelley Taylor Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide