Microplastics, Mental Spirals, and a Man With a Wheelie Bin [Episode 25]

Microplastics, Mental Spirals, and a Man With a Wheelie Bin [Episode 25]

It's episode 25 of Grab Her By The Mic - a quarter of a century (kind of) of being completely unqualified in your ears - and this one has everything. We kick off Recap & Rosé in full Flubber energy (cold sores, dirty hair, a botched haircut, and a son who said "ha ha sucker" at the preschool gate), before spiralling into three Weekly Spiral stories that cover a French teenager who committed citrus-based terrorism in Singapore, a Massachusetts beekeeper who arrived at an eviction with a trailer full of hives and zero regrets, and something that happened in Scotland involving a wheelie bin that we are still processing. Han's Hyperfix goes deep on microplastics - and it is not a vibe. Plastic in your blood, your lungs, your brain tissue, your placenta. Philsy's Hyperfix brings the antidote: an accidental family Olympics featuring pickleball, soccer, skipping, UNO gambling, and a preschooler in full footy gear deception. The SideQuest this week is One Thing Led To Another - a collaborative spiral game inspired by ADHD and RSD. Obsession of the Week covers a Korean beauty foundation from Beauty Amora that costs $25 and somehow outperforms Charlotte Tilbury, and the Finch app - a self-care app disguised as raising a little bird that won't make you feel terrible when you forget about it for three months. Explicit, feral, occasionally peer-reviewed, and accidentally educational about bin-related legal proceedings. See you next Tuesday. 💋 CHAOS CORRECTIONAL (FACT-CHECK CORNER) Stick around after the outro for Chaos Correctional - where Han cleans up the confident nonsense we said on air with just enough research to be dangerous. This week we correct:  * Whether "Appalachian" actually means mountains (it doesn't, not really)  * How to pronounce Lusso (it's LOO-soh, it means luxury in Italian, we are embarrassed)  * Robot restaurants in China (real, confirmed, mixed results)  * How many straws the Singapore teenager actually licked (more than one)  * What the treatment for Binocular Vision Dysfunction actually is (prism glasses exist and we didn't know)  * What it's called when you oil a cast iron pan (seasoning, we were right, mark it)  * What The Disappearing Male documentary is actually about  * Whether it's "dewy" or "jewey" for skin (D, always D, there is no J) LINKS & THINGS WE MENTIONED 🐰 Research Rabbit Hole - Microplastics * Nature journal - microplastics in human brain tissue study (2026)  [https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-024-03453-1] * New England Journal of Medicine - microplastics in artery plaque and cardiovascular risk (2024) * Stanford Medicine explainer on microplastics in the body  [https://med.stanford.edu/news/insights/2025/01/microplastics-in-body-polluted-tiny-plastic-fragments.html] * Beyond Plastics - practical reduction tips  [https://www.beyondplastics.org/fact-sheets/microplastics-exposure] * NRDC Consumer Guide - 10 things you can do [https://www.nrdc.org/sites/default/files/2025-06/10_things_you_can_do_to_reduce_your_and_your_familys_exposure_to_microplastics.pdf] 🐰 Research Rabbit Hole - ADHD & RSD * ADDitude Magazine - RSD explainer [https://www.additudemag.com/rejection-sensitive-dysphoria-adhd-emotional-dysregulation/] * InFocus First - RSD and hormonal fluctuation in women  [https://infocusfirst.com/what-is-rsd-rejection-sensitive-dysphoria-adhd/] ☠️ Low Tox Swaps Philsy Mentioned * Pipsqueaks lunchboxes [https://www.pipsqueaks.com.au/] (Australian, stainless steel, Byron Bay mum): search Pipsqueak lunchboxes Australia * Clean Canteen [https://www.cleankantine.com.au] stainless steel water bottles. * Lucent [https://lucentglobe.com/products/dishwashing-detergent-sheets?nbt=nb%3Aadwords%3Ag%3A22293565087%3A195557200047%3A793368587733&nb_adtype=&nb_kwd=lucent+globe+dishwashing&nb_ti=kwd-2442467101915&nb_mi=&nb_pc=&nb_pi=&nb_ppi=&nb_placement=&nb_li_ms=&nb_lp_ms=&nb_fii=&nb_ap=&nb_mt=p&tw_source=google&tw_adid=793368587733&tw_campaign=22293565087&tw_kwdid=kwd-2442467101915&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22293565087&gbraid=0AAAAAoO5ARGxCDh5jhRBdkbf2JR-RxbIq&gclid=Cj0KCQjw54nRBhDCARIsAMcY_SAv2r0nlzH2q_-XFcAfy05af21okrURDKpYQm1XlLb1vs95tY3CfWcaAuHOEALw_wcB] dishwashing sheets * Good Edi [https://good-edi.com/?srsltid=AfmBOophhC0XtBBi5PXd3WlzQ6q4ygX6Ww3XJ8mUSoou1htIlDmYDoab] edible coffee cups ⚙️ Apps & Tools * Finch [https://finchcare.com] self-care app (free) Products We Spiralled About * TIRTIR Mask Fit foundation [https://www.beautyamora.com.au/mask-fit-red-foundation-30ml.html?child=110280&___store=bwamaua_en&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23648905345&gbraid=0AAAAA_WWA6W2vxnj_9b3XKZK50j3DKOHs&gclid=Cj0KCQjw54nRBhDCARIsAMcY_SDqn66Nx7Zfiful9I8lwJWVIiiofPiJSJGRHES67l3RM8TZwpEXc2IaAlipEALw_wcB] ($25 on Beauty Amora) * COSRX pimple patches [https://www.beautyamora.com.au/deal-cosrx-acne-pimple-master-patch.html?___store=bwamaua_en&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22455080293&gbraid=0AAAAA_WWA6UzlZ15i6eJ8K14gBoAMkmsp&gclid=Cj0KCQjw54nRBhDCARIsAMcY_SAQaxF47YuY59f9uCYCwfiRyNZUekm0RCqHD6b5Dinqn0RvQ2OSFaMaAgvhEALw_wcB] * COSRX low pH good morning cleanser [https://www.beautyamora.com.au/cosrx-low-ph-good-morning-gel-cleanser-150ml24587.html?child=24577&___store=bwamaua_en&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22444468967&gbraid=0AAAAA_WWA6UfyBCKSeb9wdMzvjqQ_1Lvq&gclid=Cj0KCQjw54nRBhDCARIsAMcY_SAja8V-Lb4DghohQAVXHWwic-KSKqS5_GaFSs44yvVFVF3M6mQJ1C0aAlGIEALw_wcB] * Laneige water sleeping mask [https://www.beautyamora.com.au/laneige-water-sleeping-mask-ex.html?child=41056&___store=bwamaua_en&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22451953855&gbraid=0AAAAA_WWA6WcajJMCAbEteXHTrhnmOUg_&gclid=Cj0KCQjw54nRBhDCARIsAMcY_SAl9Komg4ay-guB3XytMY6c2ctpsEgE52Pp7i19sUNQ_g0vuiUCk0QaAlI9EALw_wcB] * COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All In One Cream [https://www.beautyamora.com.au/advanced-snail-92-all-in-one-cream-100g25651.html?child=25641&___store=bwamaua_en&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22444468967&gbraid=0AAAAA_WWA6UfyBCKSeb9wdMzvjqQ_1Lvq&gclid=Cj0KCQjw54nRBhDCARIsAMcY_SAQiagV-Mrcmt9n-7e0vFmDIvcYE53VxMMvpop-txdeoy9UH_JUBz4aAtnoEALw_wcB] * Lusso Cloud shoes [https://lussocloud.com.au/?srsltid=AfmBOoqguJ5EA4Aeb5CKHjWhga9ZSiNHtsBSmu3X9v6KFCQ4IX4Nef8T] (LOO-soh, Italian for luxury, definitely plastic) Internet Chaos * French teenager licks Singapore vending machine straw [https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/28/asia/french-teen-singapore-lick-straw-intl-hnk], faces two years prison * Massachusetts beekeeper [https://people.com/massachusetts-woman-found-guilty-after-releasing-bees-during-eviction-attempt-11962889] unleashes hive at eviction * Scottish wheelie bin incident  [https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/16221658/creep-sex-wheelie-bin-scotland-police/] Documentary * The Disappearing Male [https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/the-disappearing-male/umc.cmc.2wg2yp40i9f47ir7667672wdv] (CBC, 2008) - microplastics, endocrine disruptors, and the toxic threat to the male reproductive system: search on YouTube or documentary streaming platforms Loved this episode? 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Greg the Frog, The Fury Wedding, and a Fashion Show That Needed a Welfare Check [Episode 24]

This week on Grab Her By The Mic, Han reports that her four-year-old has declared war on her personally, Philsy has a possum update that nobody asked for but everyone needed, and together they spiral through three news stories that are somehow all equally unhinged. Australian Fashion Week had a fire alarm, a woman being dragged across the runway by her ankles, and Ian Thorpe sitting front row looking like a man who deeply regrets every decision that led him to that seat. A frog named Greg survived inside a sealed Woolworths salad bag and was sent off with a rendition of Crazy Frog. And over 150 peacocks have formed a government in an Italian seaside town and nobody is doing anything about it. Han's Hyperfix this week is the question keeping every parent of a spirited child awake at 2am: is my child emotionally okay, or is she just four? Spoiler: the answer involves prefrontal cortex development, the phrase "I wish you were dead," and the realisation that secure attachment means you are the designated emotional punching bag.  Philsy goes deep on the Fury family - Tyson, Venezuela, the 50-foot lace train, the Crocs, Peter Andre appearing like a beautiful haunted carousel horse, and a father-daughter dance to Mysterious Girl that nobody saw coming. The SideQuest this week is Fashion Show or Mental Breakdown, which after the week we've had is less of a game and more of a documentary.  Chaotic, feral, occasionally educational and accidentally therapeutic. Explicit content. Not suitable for the easily offended or anyone who just wants to eat their salad in peace. See you next Tuesday. 💋 Chaos Correctional (Fact-Check Corner): Stick around after the outro for Chaos Correctional - where Han cleans up the confident nonsense we said on air with just enough research to be dangerous. This week we correct: * The wine (it's Nero d'Avola, not Diavolo Nero - same energy, different label) * Georgia O'Keeffe (dead since 1986 and she did NOT mean the flowers that way)  * Guano (we used this correctly and we're celebrating)  * The turkey drowning myth (false, but the real answer is somehow more disturbing)  * Tommy Fury's Pokémon card (that's Logan Paul's card -completely different person)  * Whether Peter Andre is a Gypsy (he is Greek Cypriot and simply appears at events)  * Traveller prenups (not really a thing)  * Bluetooth sleep headbands (probably fine, but the anxiety about it might be the actual problem) Links & Things We Mentioned 🍷 Recap & Rosé  * Wimala Tempranillo 2021 from Mudgee [https://themudgeewineshop.com/products/weemala-tempranillo-logan] - deep red with cherry, nutmeg, cocoa, sarsaparilla, plums, blackberry and raspberry 🧠 The HyperFix * At Home with the Furys (Netflix [http://netflix.com/title/81615144])  * Molly-Mae: Behind It All (Prime Video [http://amazon.com/Molly-Mae-Behind-All])   * Brat Buster Parenting [http://bratbusters.com] - Instagram: @bratbustersparenting [https://www.instagram.com/bratbustersparenting/?hl=en]  🌀 The Weekly Spiral * Greg the frog - Live frog found in bag of lettuce in remote Western Australian town [https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-18/frog-salad-esperance-woolworths-new-zealand-couple/106691336] * Australian Fashion Week - Fashionistas forced to evacuate during runway show [https://www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/state/nsw/sydney/2026/05/14/runway-show-evacuated] * Australian Fashion Week - Bizarre stunt as model dragged on floor in front of celebrities including Ian Thorpe [https://thenightly.com.au/culture/australian-fashion-week-bizarre-stunt-as-model-dragged-on-floor-in-front-of-celebrities-including-ian-thorpe-c-22285365] * Italian peacocks - Peacock ‘invasion’ of Italian seaside town ruffles feathers [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/16/peacock-italy-punta-marina-tensions] 💕 Obsession of the Week * Sleep Well Bluetooth Headband - available at Rebel Sport [https://www.rebelsport.com.au/p/sleepwell-bluetooth-ultrasoft-sleep-headphone-616739.html] * Metamucil [https://www.metamucil.com.au/] - fibre supplement, available at most pharmacies and supermarkets Loved this episode? Hit follow / subscribe so you don’t miss future chaos Leave us a 5-star review if you cackled, cried, or felt seen Screenshot & tag us on socials so we know you’re listening 🎙 New episodes every Tuesday 👉 Follow us: @grabherbythemic 📩 speaktous@grabherbythemic.com

Litter Boxes, Military Dolphins & the Thermos That's Out to Get You [Episode 23]

This week on Grab Her By The Mic, a friend told Han that a local high school installed a litter box for students who identify as cats. Han lost her mind about it for a week, went down a rabbit hole, and came back with something way more sinister than a rumour about cats Philsy went full correspondent mode on the 2026 Met Gala - best dressed (Kris Jenner and Cara Delevingne), worst dressed (Heidi Klum, obviously), the Bezos controversy, Rihanna arriving after the red carpet had already closed, Blake Lively's energy, Katy Perry's six-fingers, and Beyoncé doing exactly what Beyoncé does.  In the Weekly Spiral: a missing woman in Mexico whose filtered Instagram photos made her unrecognisable to police, the Pentagon press briefing that became an Austin Powers bit when Iran was accused of deploying kamikaze dolphins, and the Thermos recall affecting 8 million containers after three people lost their vision opening their lunch.  The SideQuest was Silent Call, where it was proven why Philsy isn’t allowed to plan anything on her own. We wore headphones and had to navigate phone calls with no idea what was happening. Philsy’s Mum thought she was being held hostage while Han’s Dad huffed and puffed yet somehow knew Philsy was involved. A second caller announced she'd done a poo. It was exactly what it sounds like. Explicit, feral, occasionally educational, and accidentally the most thorough investigation of a local rumour the Southern Highlands has ever produced. See you next Tuesday. 💋 CHAOS CORRECTIONAL (FACT-CHECK CORNER) Stick around after the outro for Chaos Correctional - where Han cleans up the confident nonsense we said on air with just enough research to be dangerous. This week we correct:  * The Chinese plastic surgery lawsuit (it's almost certainly a hoax from 2004)  * Whether Mexico has social security (it does)  * What the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs actually is (we undersold how unhinged the Austin Powers moment was)  * Whether Australia has military dolphins (no, sadly)  * Anna Wintour's successor's name (Chloe Malle)  * The full Bezos Met Gala controversy (confirmed, and we undersold the fake urine)  * Lena Dunham's new show - is it autobiographical? (partially right) LINKS & THINGS WE MENTIONED 🍷 Recap & Rosé * Wine of the week: Rock Lobster 2025 Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand available at Dan Murphy's [https://www.danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_6034116?store=1795&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23673614531&gbraid=0AAAAADidTxBS9P4kbcZ3NmJXRYVpy-gdD&gclid=Cj0KCQjwiJvQBhCYARIsAMjts3J6i4anDW-l3Niz7Adw_BU82HZWWE2HVX2121Fnqu0CVYpTKrvY8_caAurMEALw_wcB]  * Burradoo Park Farm [https://burradooparkfarm.com/] - great setting, traffic chaos 🌀 Weekly Spiral * Missing woman / filtered photos: Mexico's National Search Commission's systemic issue with social media photos in missing persons cases - Oddity Central [http://odditycentral.com/news/search-for-missing-woman-hampered-by-her-excessively-edited-social-media-photos.html] * Litter box school hoax - Wikipedia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Litter_boxes_in_schools_hoax]  * Michael L. Brown opinion piece (2016): "Should We Provide Litter Boxes for People Who Identify as Cats?" - The Christian Post [https://www.christianpost.com/news/should-we-provide-litter-boxes-for-people-who-identify-as-cats.html]  * US Navy Marine Mammal Program: San Diego, est. 1959 - Wikipedia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_marine_mammal] * Kamikaze dolphins / Pentagon briefing - Independent [https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/hegseth-iran-war-briefing-kamikaze-dolphins-b2970698.html] * Thermos recall: 8 million units, 2008–2024 - CPSC (US Consumer Product Safety Commission) [http://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Thermos-Recalls-8-2-Million-Stainless-King-Food-Jars-and-Bottles-Due-to-Serious-Impact-Injury-and-Laceration-Hazards]  * Heidi Yeh / Taiwanese plastic surgery ad lawsuit - BBC, 2015 [https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-34568674] * China plastic surgery lawsuit hoax - Snopes [http://snopes.com/fact-check/man-sues-wife-ugly-children/] 🎭 The Met Gala 2026 * Theme: Costume Art / Dress code: Fashion is Art - Marie Claire [https://www.marieclaire.com.au/fashion/fashion-news/met-gala-2026-theme-dress-code/] * Chloe Malle - Anna Wintour's successor at Vogue (appointed September 2025) - Al Jazeera [http://aljazeera.com/economy/2025/9/2/vogues-wintour-taps-successor-to-lead-editorial-at-the-iconic-magazine] * Jeff Bezos & Lauren Sánchez Bezos as lead sponsors / Ball Without Billionaires protest - CNN [http://cnn.com/2026/05/01/style/the-met-gala-bezos-controversy] + Hollywood Reporter [http://hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/style/protest-movements-jeff-bezos-met-gala-2026-1236585809] * Lena Dunham's Too Much - Netflix, July 2025 [https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81671844], starring Megan Stalter and Will Sharpe 💄 Products We Mentioned * Maybelline Superstay Vinyl Ink Lipstick - shade: Cheeky (available Priceline [http://priceline.com.au/product/189239/maybelline-superstay-vinyl-ink-longwear-liquid-lipstick-cheeky-4-2ml], Chemist Warehouse) * Brow Aesthetics by Tyler [http://browaestheticsbytyler.com] - Southern Highlands, Brow One Three — Tyler's product line, available on her website. * Brows by Charlotte's - book via Tyler - check out her Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/browaesthetics.charlotte/] Loved this episode? 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Slow Living, Suspicious Date Nights & Ronnie the Crayfish Who Didn't Make It [Episode 22]

Episode 22 of Grab Her By The Mic opens with a debrief that goes places. Han's husband planned a date night and she immediately suspected she was being broken up with. Philsy went to the Hunter Valley, drank a lot of wine, and returned a self-declared expert. One of them relaxed into a genuinely slow weekend. The other one is still processing it. Classic. The Weekly Spiral covers the three stories you need to know about this week: Harry Styles reportedly engaged after eight months (we have stats and opinions), Trump pausing a live televised speech to tell Melania their marriage won't last (with the King of England in the room), and an activist who stole a pet crayfish named Ronnie from a restaurant to liberate him - and killed him instantly by throwing him into cold saltwater. RIP Ronnie. You deserved better. Han's Hyperfix digs into the slow living trap - why opting out of hustle culture feels like another full-time job with a mood board. Spoiler: your nervous system is confused, rest feels like a threat, and the linen set is not going to fix it. Philsy brings Hunter Valley hot takes and the science behind why April specifically destroys everyone. The SideQuest is Worth It or Cooked - both hosts rule on self-care behaviours and admit to things they probably shouldn't. The chaos twist delivers.  Chaotic, occasionally educational, and somehow accidentally therapeutic. See you next Tuesday. 💋 Chaos Correctional (Fact-Check Corner) Stick around after the outro for Chaos Correctional - where Han cleans up the confident nonsense we said on air with just enough research to be dangerous. This week we correct: * How to actually pronounce Pokolbin (we were all wrong, all of us) * Whether refried beans are made with pork fat (they are, Philsy was right, we're grieving) * The average time people date before getting engaged vs. Harry Styles' eight months * The movie Zoë Kravitz directed, who she met there, and the subsequent romantic chaos * Whether Ronnie was a lobster (he was not, and ignorance of species is not a defence) Links & Things We Mentioned 🍷 Recap & Rosé * Hunter Valley Wine Country (official tourism site) winecountry.com.au [https://www.winecountry.com.au] * Pokolbin visitor info visitnsw.com [https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunter-valley/pokolbin] * Greg's Espresso Bar, Pokolbin - the Hunter Valley coffee stop with "killer toasties" named things like Pig Jam, Are You Takin' The Pesto?, Sweet Baby Cheesus, and The Devil's in the Béchamel. Yes, really. Open 7 days from early. 2188 Broke Road, Pokolbin - gregsespressobar.com.au [https://gregsespressobar.com.au] 🌀 Weekly Spiral * Harry Styles & Zoë Kravitz engagement confirmed hollywoodreporter.com [https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/lifestyle-news/harry-styles-zoe-kravitz-engaged-engagement-ring-photo-1236578086/] * Trump tells Melania their marriage won't last - King Charles state visitEntertainment Weekly via Yahoo [https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/donald-trump-pauses-televised-speech-165218549.html] * Activist steals pet crayfish Ronnie, kills himLADbible [https://www.ladbible.com/news/uk-news/activist-steals-lobster-from-restaurant-968872-20260418] * PETA responds to Ronnie situationLADbible [https://www.ladbible.com/news/uk-news/peta-responds-pet-lobster-activist-death-animals-917129-20260428] 🐰 Research Rabbit Hole * Blink Twice (2024) - Zoë Kravitz directorial debut imdb.com [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14858658/] | Now streaming on Amazon Prime Video * Average engagement timeline data The Knot 2024 Study - theknot.com [https://www.theknot.com/content/hot-topic-how-long-should-you-date-before-getting-engaged] * Autumn burnout / seasonal fatigue — general wellness research (no single source — keep vague in show notes) 💖 Obsession of the Week * The Titanic Story of Evelyn by Lisa Wilkinson - the never-before-told true story of Evelyn Marsden, the only Australian-born survivor of the Titanic. A nurse, a champion rower, a love story, and one of the most extraordinary nights in history. Out now via Hachette Australia - hachette.com.au [https://www.hachette.com.au/lisa-wilkinson/the-titanic-story-of-evelyn] * Lucette, Bowral - French café-meets-bistro in the heart of the Southern Highlands. Open seven days for breakfast and lunch, dinner Thursday to Saturday. From the team behind Franquette Crêperie, with a two-hatted chef in the kitchen. 310 Bong Bong Street (High Street Bowral) - lucettebistro.com.au [https://www.lucettebistro.com.au] Loved this episode? Hit follow / subscribe so you don’t miss future chaos. Leave us a 5-star review if you cackled, cried, or felt seen Screenshot & tag us on socials so we know you’re listening 🎙 New episodes every Tuesday 👉 Follow us: @grabherbythemic 📩 speaktous@grabherbythemic.com

Madonna, Migraines & A Dog On A Bus [Episode 21]

This week on Grab Her By The Mic, we're spiralling through the headlines, hyperfixating on what's actually going on in Australia right now, and playing a game that Madonna definitely inspired. In our brand new segment, the Weekly Spiral, we unpack Kim K and Lewis Hamilton's beach snog, Madonna rising from under the Coachella stage in a twenty-year-old corset (that someone then lost on a golf cart), and Trump picking a fight with the actual Pope. The Pope's approval rating is nearly double his. We have thoughts. Han's Hyperfix this week is the ANU study that confirmed Australians are now officially sadder than during COVID lockdowns - and the 35 to 54 age bracket is the most miserable group of all. That's us. Science said so. Han also unpacks what life was actually like for women in 1976, the year 59% of Australians apparently want to go back to. Spoiler: it wasn't great. Philsy brings us her Hyperfix on Coco, her deeply unhinged dog, who this week got on a school bus, caused a kitten heel incident, and may or may not be getting a taser collar.  We also play Age Against The Machine for the SideQuest - where we settle once and for all what women are too old for. The answer, mostly, is nothing. Then we wrap with our brand new Obsession of the Week: Philsy recommends Italo in Bowral, Han recommends Big Mistakes on Netflix. Don't go anywhere after the outro - Chaos Correctional is up, where we fact check ourselves and find out exactly how wrong we were. See you next Tuesday. 💋 CHAOS CORRECTIONAL Stick around after the outro for Chaos Correctional - where Han cleans up the confident nonsense we said on air with just enough research to be dangerous. This week we correct: * Whether you should ask your kids what they learned at school straight away (Philsy was right) * What a "head" of yarn is actually called * Where Kim K and Lewis Hamilton went carpet shopping (not Coachella) * Whether Madonna just released a new song * How her Coachella outfits actually went missing * Whether Trump brought in anti-abortion legislation * Whether the Pope is anti-abortion (it's complicated) * Whether dog taser collars are legal in Australia * How long the ANUpoll has been running * Who Australia's Prime Minister was during Obama's presidency LINKS & THINGS WE MENTIONED 🍷 Recap & Rosé * Between Friends Rosé - only $10 at Dan Murphy’s [https://www.danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_247038/between-friends-rose] 🌀 Weekly Spiral * Kim K & Lewis Hamilton - search on your socials, you won't miss it, but see the story here on News.com.au [https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/celebrity-photos/lewis-hamilton-snapped-with-kim-kardashian-in-pdapacked-beach-date/news-story/71a17b11999812b6d4686e770b84c653] * Madonna at Coachella - details on the feedback [https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/insight/madonna-s-coachella-cameo-sparks-praise-backlash-and-costume-theft/gm-GM1B2B9C2B?gemSnapshotKey=GM1B2B9C2B-snapshot-110] * Madonna’s missing outfit - details on News.com.au [https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/music/music-festivals/madonna-issues-public-plea-after-backstage-coachella-mishap/news-story/255d881d5932224c9f53549c081d60e2] * Confessions II - out July 3 - find the album page with countdown on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/prerelease/4ycSWVO8qE6auKr9LTStuC?si=f9f08047fbb14171] * Trump vs Pope Leo XIV - Truth Social (if you dare) or details on the ABC [https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-19/trump-pope-leo-relationship/106575088] 😢 Australia is Sad & The ANUpoll * ANU [https://www.anu.edu.au/news/all-news/most-australians-believe-life-was-better-50-years-ago-anupoll] official release:  * SBS [https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/a-country-under-strain-australians-life-satisfaction-hits-record-low/u69wd9mge] News article  🤤 Obsession of the Week * Italo Bowral - The Mill, 6/210-224 Bong Bong Street, Bowral NSW 2576 | Instagram: @italobowral [https://www.instagram.com/italobowral/] * Big Mistakes on Netflix [https://www.netflix.com/title/81734605] LOVED THIS EPISODE? * Hit follow / subscribe so you don’t miss future chaos * Leave us a 5-star review if you cackled, cried, or felt seen * Screenshot & tag us on socials so we know you’re listening 🎙 New episodes every Tuesday 👉 Follow us: @grabherbythemic 📩 speaktous@grabherbythemic.com