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Join author & host Linda Marigliano (triple j, Love Language) each week to explore modern relationships, mental health, family, career identity and cultural conversations by speaking with friends like Benny Blanco, Jessie Ware, Leslie Liao, Gabrielle Stone and Osher Gunsberg. Recorded as a unique documentary chat series, you’ll be immersed in full scenes with these personalities as you learn their tough love lessons on all the sh*t that counts. Follow Linda's IG @lindamarigliano & @toughlove ...
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Brooke Boney and Linda Marigliano, two of Australia’s most connected entertainment tastemakers, tell you what to think about the most important moments in culture this week. Brooke & Linda’s Dream Club is a book club for film, TV, fashion, politics, society and culture, food, literature, gaming, travel, relationships and mental health. From the biggest stories of the week to the ones you need to know about, Brooke & Linda give their authentic insider opinions and tunnel into the deeper issue ...
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While shopping at a flea market, Linda gets distracted by some big questions and heads home to seek out some advice from one of NYC’s most sought after relationship therapists, Vienna Pharaon (The Origins of You, This Keeps Happening). Vienna outlines the five origin wounds that you may be affected by, and discusses why it is so important to unders…
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Linda’s friends and family are starting to feel even more far away. As we live increasingly global lives, Linda is wondering, how do we maintain these homegrown relationships while setting down roots elsewhere? Linda spends an afternoon with illustrator and podcast host Sophie Ansari (Podcrushed & @scribbledbysophie) and hears about her life living…
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On a leafy street in Sydney, Linda arrives at the home of Aussie TV Icon Osher Gunsberg (The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, The Masked Singer). They have a candid conversation about the darker times in his life: dealing with depression, addiction, OCD and suicidal ideation all while maintaining a smiling public profile on television. Osher reveals the…
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What do we really know about our parents' lives and the decisions they make? Comedian, actor and writer Andrea Jin was often left wondering where her strong emotions came from, and in her 20s, she discovered a deep family secret that made sense of it all. Linda meets Andrea in downtown LA where Andrea intimately shares her unconventional life story…
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Linda’s been thinking about the F-word again. Fertility. It can be confronting to plan ahead when it comes to your own fertility but in recent years, women have more access and awareness with TTC AKA ‘trying to conceive’. Today, Linda pays a visit to her fertility specialist who helped freeze her eggs and the two discuss how much the process improv…
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We’re taking a lil break this week to chomp on a NY pizza slice, but wanted to share what’s been happening in our Tough Love members-only community! If you sign up, you’ll get the weekly episodes, ad-free, and before anyone else! Plus my newsletter and members only episodes! Like the one I’ve just shared, titled BONUS EPISODE: How To Win Your Life.…
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Linda spends an afternoon with Emmy-nominated TV writer, comedian, podcaster and author Chelsea Devantez (The Problem with Jon Stewart, Girls5Eva, Not Dead Yet). They nestle on Chelsea’s couch to talk about the ugly side of relationships; from friendship breakups to Chelsea’s traumatic experience in her first relationship which lingered for decades…
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Linda is back in Los Angeles and heads straight to the best food court in Koreatown with LA based fashion stylist Chloe Badawy to talk about finding confidence and living unapologetically. They dig into the complex mental load of motherhood, plus Chloe gives you the hottest tips for nailing your personal style and the key to longevity in her relati…
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Magnus and Linda head back to Australia to visit family before the baby pops out in a few months. It’s Mother’s Day so Linda’s mum, Janet, reminisces about becoming a mum and then Linda seeks out a best friend to talk about her experience of new motherhood, how parenting changes your relationship, and especially those first few challenging weeks of…
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It’s a bustling afternoon in New York and Linda hops on the subway to meet up with Australian comedian and actor, Aaron Chen (Taskmaster Australia, Koala Man). Aaron has recently moved from Sydney to the US, and Linda asks him about his decision to move overseas. While lounging in his Brooklyn apartment, Aaron reveals what his Chinese family has ta…
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Linda continues to eat her way around LA and drops by the queen of dinner parties; food journalist, cook & best selling author Jess Damuck (Health Nut, Salad Freak, Benny Blanco’s Open Wide). As Jess and Linda slap some clay in Jess’ home pottery studio, they talk about how Jess is a self-proclaimed control freak who has learned to let go of perfec…
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Linda is easing into LA life and visits new mum Gabrielle Stone. Gabrielle is a best-selling author who has picked up the ingredients for a Self Love Cocktail after catching her husband cheating, living through a divorce in her 20s and then getting dumped by a high profile celebrity before their European vacation. How do you learn to trust again af…
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On a rainy day in LA, Linda meets comedian Leslie Liao (Central Intelligence) at her apartment. Leslie reflects on her Asian American upbringing in The OC and how she tried to fit in. She gives Linda her current rules on dating, feelings after freezing her eggs and what her needs are in a relationship. And we love a girl who f*cking loves a to-do l…
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It’s been over a year since Linda moved to LA. Now, she is calling her family with life-changing news about her relationship. That’s if her mum, Janet, will pause to ask how Linda’s doing to find out herself. After her big confession, Linda catches up with one of her oldest friends who understands exactly what she’s going through. Join Linda on her…
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Tough Love is back April 9, 2024! And right now, I have a sweet update with an opportunity for you if you enjoy this podcast series. We are launching an official community with some super perks. By signing up, you’ll get weekly episodes, ad-free, before anyone else! You’ll also receive my personal newsletter, plus access to extended interviews and …
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This is it. It’s taken years, but Linda is finally leaving Australia and moving to LA for good. Before she goes, Linda spends quality time with each of her loved ones, including Nonna Carmelinda. This series finale culminates in a tough and tender full circle moment. Tough love lessons on all the shit that counts. A huge thanks to YOU for joining t…
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It’s the night of Linda’s book launch, and emotions are flying. For the last two years, Linda’s been writing a memoir about family and relationships. While getting stuck into the process, Linda’s been digging into a big part of her personality: she is a life-long people pleaser. Linda turns to two close friends for guidance on how to live a more ho…
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Linda heads out of the city to check in on her fertility journey with a close ‘egg freezing’ friend. She makes a happy discovery while realising an important emotional lesson on control and expectations. How do we let go of things outside of our control? A new friend teaches us the philosophy of stoicism as Linda asks, how do we remain stoic in tim…
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We’re halfway through Season Two of Tough Love! So we’re taking a hot minute to catch our breath and share part of the one off Live Show we did at the Sydney Opera House in March 2023. It was sold out and part of the esteemed All About Women festival. This conversation is about Making Tough Decisions. Linda is joined by some fascinating & funny fri…
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Back in Australia, Linda is shocked when her dad shares some life-changing news about his health. Then, her mum confesses a personal secret from her childhood. Faced with the reality of her parents getting older, Linda realises that their time together is limited. With her move to the US on the horizon, Linda asks how can we navigate duty and loyal…
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Linda finally gets on a plane to LA, but she discovers there’s a larger issue at hand causing her body breakouts. Stress. How do we handle it in changing times? How do our bodies manifest stress? What the f*ck is an exhaustion funnel? Join Linda on her hilarious, raw and (sometimes) sad journey towards self-reflection and growth in a time of uncert…
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After a long awaited reunion with her boyfriend Magnus, Linda remains in Australia to finalise immigration paperwork as he heads back to LA. But, with extra stress piling up, something has happened to Linda’s face. As her mum Janet tries to intervene, Linda seeks answers with close friends - restaurateur Samantha Lim and DJ Anna Lunoe. Can these fr…
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Everything has led to this moment. Linda is about to see her boyfriend IRL for the first time in a year and a half. On her way to pick him up, Linda reminisces on the time apart and the tough love lessons she's faced. She answers the most important question so far - after all this time, are they still worth it? Join Linda on her hilarious, raw and …
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The story continues. Will Linda and Magnus be reunited? How do we deal with tough stuff? Did Linda’s mum ever finish cleaning the bathroom? Join Linda on her hilarious, raw and (sometimes) sad journey towards self-reflection and growth in a time of uncertainty. Tough love lessons on all the shit that counts. Host @LindaMarigliano with guests @Benny…
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Linda Marigliano is joined by Tait McGregor to talk through the Splendour In The Grass 2022 lineup, unpack Joshua Bassett's new tracks and GQ interview surrounding Olivia Rodrigo, and recommend the Stan series 'PEN15'. Send us your 'Best Of 2022' recommendations of TV, movies, music, books, recipes - ANYTHING! DM us on Instagram at @thedreamclubpod…
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Brooke Boney is joined by Tait McGregor to unpack Adele's new album '30', the reveal that Jennifer Lawrence is pregnant during her press tour for "Don't Look Up", and they chat to Omar Bin Musa about his new book "Killernova". Pre-order "Killernova": https://www.penguin.com.au/books/killernova-9781761044632 !! Vote for us in the Australian Podcast …
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Brooke Boney and Linda Marigliano are your walking movie guides with stacks of new films to recommend after the Sydney Film Festival including Blue Bayou, Power Of The Dog, Drive My Car and the closing night film The French Dispatch. Plus they unpack Taylor Swift's Red (Taylor's Version) and the dirt it digs up. VOTE FOR US AT THE AUSTRALIAN PODCAS…
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Brooke Boney and Linda Marigliano unpack Travis Scott's Astroworld incident, Celeste Barber's parody post of Emily Ratajkowski and the Sydney Film Festival opening night film, Here Out West. VOTE FOR US AT THE AUSTRALIAN PODCAST AWARDS HERE! >>> https://australianpodcastawards.com/vote Follow us on Instagram at @thedreamclubpodcast See omnystudio.c…
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Brooke Boney and Linda Marigliano dissect the Instagram 'soft launch' of a new partner and unpack the relationships in Sally Rooney's latest novel Beautiful World, Where Are You? Also strap on your VR headset and enter the Metaverse (formerly known as Facebook). Follow us on Instagram at @thedreamclubpodcast! Vote for us in the Listeners' Choice Aw…
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Brooke Boney and Linda Marigliano recap their thoughts on Week One of Brooke Blurton as the 'Bachelorette', dissect the new podcast 'Who Is Daniel Johns?' and recommend their favourite scary movies just in time for Halloween. Follow us on Instagram at @thedreamclubpodcast! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Brooke Boney and Linda Marigliano unpack that New York Times article about Bad Art Friend so you don't have to read it! But you should definitely get your eyes across MAID on Netflix - it's their new recommendation. Plus they chat about the evolution of Billie Eilish, just as she announces her 2022 Australia tour. Follow us on Instagram at @thedrea…
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Everyone's talking about Squid Game so Brooke Boney and Linda Marigliano binged it to give their tastemaker opinions. Plus Balenciaga's Paris Fashion Week Show saw The Simpsons cast's runway debut and Amrita Hepi discusses the benefits of dance and moving your body creatively. If you want to try a dance class, Amrita recommends Aisha Mary's GROOV3 …
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IT'S LINDA'S BIRTHDAY! Which means we've cooked up an extra special birthday episode! Brooke Boney and Linda Marigliano chat about the TV show Succession, the biggest awards of the year: Bird of the Year Awards; and Dr Zac Seidler joins the show to talk about social anxiety as we emerge from lockdown. Plus Brooke has organised an extra special birt…
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Either Brooke Boney or Linda Marigliano HATES picnics!!! Quote: she 'loathes' them. Listen to find out who and why she think they're despicable. Plus, Linda's recently curated some of the best rising artists in Australia's music scene for Vogue Australia to show why music matters, and history was written when Lil Nas X released his debut album MONT…
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Linda Marigliano and Brooke Boney break down ‘productivity dysmorphia’ - the constant need to be super productive and why it feels like you’ve wasted the day even when you’ve achieved a lot. And a new reality TV show 'The Activist' is out next month where contestants battle in front of judges like Usher for a social cause. But do we really need ano…
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Two of the year's most anticipated albums dropped last week and it was no coincidence. Kanye West and Drake have had a longtime feud, which Linda Marigliano and Brooke Boney break down. Plus they're joined by Meggie Palmer, founder of PepTalkHer to discuss the widening gender pay gap through COVID and Linda has a podcast recommendation to bust your…
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Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott are having another baby according to close sources! But the Internet cracked that case pretty quickly when they noticed some social media disparities... Brooke Boney and Linda Marigliano ask "Why the heck are we all so interested?" Plus, SHOW US YOUR PANDEMIC NOOKS! We know some of you will have decked out your houses …
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Brooke Boney and Linda Marigliano tackle the week's most important moments in culture including: Egg freezing and that time-ticking fertility feeling through the pandemic; Lorde's new album 'Solar Power'; and The Taliban takeover in Afghanistan. Thanks to Rashida Yosufzai for joining the show! Here are her recommendations to get involved: Mahboba's…
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Veronica Milsom (Zero Waste Baby, All Day Breakfast) joins the Dream Club with Linda Marigliano to talk about Hollywood's representation of motherhood, toxic positivity and the surprising delight of Formula 1: Drive to Survive. Get involved and message us on Instagram! Head to @thedreamclubpodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information…
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Brooke Boney and Linda Marigliano here to give you our best lockdown recommendations including The White Lotus, theorise what is going on with Kanye's album Donda and talk the new travel restrictions. Hit us up on Instagram on @thedreamclubpodcast and say hi! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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We're dishing up an empowering episode this week! Brooke Boney and Linda Marigliano discuss: The push for more Australian music in broadcasts, joined by the woman fronting the fight: Jack River, Prioritising mental health on the world stage of sports; and Rolling Stone ranks the best music videos of all time. Join in the conversation and message us…
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Brooke Boney and Linda Marigliano travel down nostalgia road as they reminisce about The Secret Life Of Us, and are joined by the friendly psychologist Jacqui Manning to discuss why friendship breakups hurt so bad. PLUS we're starting our book club! Book One: 'Black Is The New White' by Nakkiah Lui, and we've got 10 copies to giveaway. Send us a me…
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This week, Blake Lively blasts the paparazzi and media for stalking and photographing her kids, the debate continues between sports and arts through COVID, and the superstar Tones and I stops by to talk her debut album Welcome to the Madhouse and the importance of mental health. Join the chat with Brooke Boney and Linda Marigliano on Instagram! Sen…
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The Kid LAROI and Justin Bieber have served us the biggest banger of the season with 'Stay' (Warning: put the emergency services on speed dial for this FIRE!), plus Marvel's standalone film Black Widow has hit streaming services! We also chat to Nina Huynh from Sydney's Yellow restaurant about food appropriation versus appreciation -- some serious …
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Brooke Boney and Linda Marigliano unpack the week's most important moments including NAIDOC week and Norway's new law for influencers to label their retouched photos! Let us know what indigenous creatives you're loving on our Instagram! Head to @thedreamclubpodcast 🌈 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Brooke Boney and Linda Marigliano review Physical on Apple TV+, throwback to a bit of Rebecca Black and her glorious return, and give the Dream Club an update on Britney Spears' conservatorship. Follow us on Instagram! And why not send a DM while you're there? Head to @thedreamclubpodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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