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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.


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Funny Comedy Stand-Up Society & Culture Relationships Comedy Interviews
Update frequency
every 3 days
Average duration
29 minutes
Episodes
256
Years Active
2021 - 2025
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FESTIVAL OF MUM

FESTIVAL OF MUM

It might be a day you love, dislike, find stressful; one that makes you teary, anxious or just damned right entitled. However you might perceive the day, it means something different to each one of u…

00:45:50  |   Sun 15 May 2022
MUM INTERRUPTED

MUM INTERRUPTED

So here’s the thing about being a mum, you’re constantly- 'MUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUM!!!!'- being interrupted. Whether it's your kids, partner or your phone, it's an uphill battle you'll never win (until the …

00:50:01  |   Sun 08 May 2022
THE EASTER MASH UP

THE EASTER MASH UP

Family gatherings, Rhonda and Raylene, hyperactive kids, hire car antics and lesbian wannabes, Shanelle and Tamara are popping the cork on Season 5.  

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

00:41:24  |   Sun 24 Apr 2022
THE CONSTANCE HALL SPECIAL

THE CONSTANCE HALL SPECIAL

In the last episode of season 4, Shanelle and Tamara sit down with Con and chat all things motherhood, how it changes us and what excites us now, whilst highlighting some of the things we all face to…

01:03:33  |   Sun 20 Mar 2022
THE DEAL WITH MEALS

THE DEAL WITH MEALS

Just imagine- you're at your favourite eating spot, the sun's shining, you're with your family (bless 'em) and the world is good, until...yep, little Suzie has spilled the first drink of the evening,…

00:43:37  |   Sun 13 Mar 2022
SECRET WOMEN'S BUSINESS

SECRET WOMEN'S BUSINESS

Have you stabbed yourself in the eye with the mascara wand by accident on a number of occasions? Jumped into a drop squat like a baseball catcher to stretch either new or freshly washed jeans? Do you…

00:45:29  |   Sun 06 Mar 2022
CLOSE CALLS

CLOSE CALLS

Have you lost your child in a public place? Found them walking around the house with sharp scissors waving hello at you? Or your innocent little one drinking the whole bottle of bubble blowing soluti…

00:49:29  |   Sun 27 Feb 2022
IS ANYONE LISTENING?

IS ANYONE LISTENING?

The shoes, the socks, the breakfast, the hair, the eyes glued to the TV; each step is a war waged and not won, and not just with the kids. It’s your spouse too!

This episode Shanelle and Tamara may no…

00:48:03  |   Sun 20 Feb 2022
THE LIES WE TELL

THE LIES WE TELL

Whether you’ve hidden chocolate from the kids as your own secret stash, undervalued that recent dress purchase or planned your wedding at work, if you’re going to lie at least COMMIT TO IT! This week…

00:37:10  |   Sun 13 Feb 2022
LITTLE ODDBALLS

LITTLE ODDBALLS

Let’s face it, kids can be pretty weird and boy do we love them for it. This episode Mum’s write in to share their whacky stories about their kids; from eating tissues to plasticine genitalia,  it's …
00:42:27  |   Sun 06 Feb 2022
THE RESOLUTION

THE RESOLUTION

Every year we wonder why we bother setting goals, making plans, breaking habits, when it inevitably turns to sh%$ after January 14th. With the  global pandemic chomping at our heels it's especially h…

01:06:30  |   Sun 30 Jan 2022
THE MABN CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

THE MABN CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

It's the most wonderful time of year! (Or so they say). Between juggling family festivities, delegating food prep or avoiding the dodgy Uncle it's the kind of mayhem we secretly love. And why? Becaus…

00:54:04  |   Sun 19 Dec 2021
REALITY BITES

REALITY BITES

So often our diligence to provide for our family, work and home life isn't rewarded how we'd like. Escaping our reality for 8 minutes when you’ve got no s##ts left to give, is not only grossly underr…

00:44:46  |   Sun 12 Dec 2021
PSYCHIC KIDS

PSYCHIC KIDS

Shan and Tam, interview spiritual energy healer Maria Clarke about how to work out if you’re little one has the sixth sense, and the best way to nurture and help them understand it. A common belief t…

00:51:10  |   Sun 05 Dec 2021
OUT OF THE MOUTHS OF BABES

OUT OF THE MOUTHS OF BABES

It’s always great fun when kids speak their truth loudly out it public for the masses to hear. How they piece it all together in their little minds and then blurt it out, often leaves us with raised …
00:48:46  |   Sun 28 Nov 2021
OK, THAT'S WEIRD

OK, THAT'S WEIRD

In parenthood there is certainly no ‘one size fits all’ however, some things are so left of centre that they cause an adverse reaction and our immediate response is - ‘There is no way I’d do that!!'.…

00:41:00  |   Sun 21 Nov 2021
DON'T WET YOUR PANTS

DON'T WET YOUR PANTS

These are just some of the ‘running’ jokes that women have heard in abundance over the years. We laugh together and then awkwardly smirk because it's something that can cause serious embarrassment. N…

00:50:15  |   Sun 14 Nov 2021
HOLIDAYS WITH KIDS

HOLIDAYS WITH KIDS

'Are we there yet? Are we there yet?' said every kid  5 minutes into the holiday journey. From bad blow up mattresses, packing the car, travel snack tips, disciplining your kids in front of your frie…

00:58:03  |   Sun 07 Nov 2021
BEAUTY BY DESIGN

BEAUTY BY DESIGN

Nowadays, whether it's inflating your breasts, filling those stress lines or adding some puff to your smackeroos, cosmetic enhancement is as accessible as grabbing a burger at your local drive throug…

00:53:19  |   Sun 31 Oct 2021
MUMNESIA

MUMNESIA

Have you ever have those moments where your brain fog is so bad? You were positive you didn't have those socks on before you got in the shower? Or perhaps you've driven 6  blocks only to realise your…

00:52:58  |   Sun 12 Sep 2021
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