Kath and Kim: Wedges, Weddings and Wine Time

The Minogue Sisters: Fever, Fashion and Fame

Hello and welcome to the season one finale of Besties, That’s Iconic with Elle Savage and Laurence Driscoll!   This episode is a big ones besties, we’ve donned our finest disco wear and ventured into the magical world of MINOGUE. Yes besties, we are deep diving into the lives of these two sisters, the iconiest of icons, Australia’s very own royalty. Come join us as Laurence first leads us through the feverish history of Kylie, and then Elle takes us through the disco ball laden world of Dannii. It’s a 2 hour episode besties, and it’s a blessing really that it wasn’t longer.    Thank you so much for all the love on our first season of Besties, That’s Iconic. We have had so much fun chatting about all things iconic Australian media, and we can’t wait for season 2. Coming Spring 2026.    This episode was written and recorded by Elle Savage https://www.instagram.com/elleissavage/ [https://www.instagram.com/elleissavage/] and Laurence Driscoll https://www.instagram.com/lozdrizcomedy/ [https://www.instagram.com/lozdrizcomedy/] Edited by Laurence Driscoll.  Theme music by Matt Welch https://mattwelchmusician.com [https://mattwelchmusician.com]   Do you have feedback for us? We would love to hear from you! Email us your thoughts, stories or questions at bestiesthatsiconic@gmail.com [bestiesthatsiconic@gmail.com]

Kath and Kim: Wedges, Weddings and Wine Time

Hello and welcome to episode 13 of Besties, That’s Iconic with Elle Savage and Laurence Driscoll. This week we are packing our smalls and heading for Fountain Lakes, home of the ICONIC Kath Day Knight, Kim Craig and Sharon Strzelecki. Yes besties we are finally doing a deep dive into the very different, noice and unusual world of Kath and Kim. Come along with us and don’t forget the cardannay!    This episode was written and recorded by Elle Savage https://www.instagram.com/elleissavage/ [https://www.instagram.com/elleissavage/] and Laurence Driscoll https://www.instagram.com/lozdrizcomedy/ [https://www.instagram.com/lozdrizcomedy/] Edited by Laurence Driscoll.  Theme music by Matt Welch https://mattwelchmusician.com [https://mattwelchmusician.com]   Do you have feedback for us? We would love to hear from you! Email us your thoughts, stories or questions at bestiesthatsiconic@gmail.com [bestiesthatsiconic@gmail.com]

Australian Idol: Talent, Tears and Touchdowns

Hello and welcome to episode 12 of Besties, That’s Iconic with Elle Savage and Laurence Driscoll. This week we are deep diving into the television juggernaut that was, and still is, Australian Idol. From talking through Laurence’s feelings around Paulini’s elimination (and Cosima’s nodules), to Elle’s thoughts on toxic men on telly. Come with us to the early 00s and let’s unpack the first seasons of Australian Idol together.    Please note this episode includes discussion of body shaming, and bullying. If these topics are sensitive for you, please consider skipping this episode.    For mental health support please contact Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 or visit: https://www.beyondblue.org.au [https://www.beyondblue.org.au/], or LifeLine on 13 11 44 or visit https://www.lifeline.org.au [https://www.lifeline.org.au/]. You matter so much.   This episode was written and recorded by Elle Savage https://www.instagram.com/elleissavage/ [https://www.instagram.com/elleissavage/ ]and Laurence Driscoll https://www.instagram.com/lozdrizcomedy/ [https://www.instagram.com/lozdrizcomedy/] Edited by Laurence Driscoll.  Theme music by Matt Welch https://mattwelchmusician.com [https://mattwelchmusician.com]   Do you have feedback for us? We would love to hear from you! Email us your thoughts, stories or questions at bestiesthatsiconic@gmail.com [bestiesthatsiconic@gmail.com] or follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bestiesthatsiconic/ [https://www.facebook.com/bestiesthatsiconic/]

Home and Away vs Neighbours: Soaps, Susan and Summer Bay

Hello and welcome to episode 11 of Besties, That’s Iconic with Elle Savage and Laurence Driscoll. This week we’re heading to Summer Bay, with a little detour down Ramsay Street, and looking at these two titans of Australian television. Home and Away and Neighbours have over 17,000 episodes between them and have shaped Australian television for decades. Plus both Minogue’s feature!! It’s a double Minogue besties!   A little news from us! Gay for Pay Cheque is Laurence’s ICONIC new comedy show, and he is performing it at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival AND at the Sydney Comedy Festival. Book your tickets now via the links below.    Melbourne: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows/gay-for-pay-cheque [https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows/gay-for-pay-cheque] Sydney: https://www.sydneycomedyfest.com.au/event/laurence-driscoll-gay-for-pay-cheque/ [https://www.sydneycomedyfest.com.au/event/laurence-driscoll-gay-for-pay-cheque/]   This episode was written and recorded by Elle Savage https://www.instagram.com/elleissavage/ [https://www.instagram.com/elleissavage/] and Laurence Driscoll https://www.instagram.com/lozdrizcomedy/ [https://www.instagram.com/lozdrizcomedy/] Edited by Laurence Driscoll.  Theme music by Matt Welch https://mattwelchmusician.com [https://mattwelchmusician.com]   Do you have feedback for us? We would love to hear from you! Email us your thoughts, stories or questions at bestiesthatsiconic@gmail.com [bestiesthatsiconic@gmail.com]

Nicole Kidman: Blockbusters, Biopics and BMXs

Hello and welcome to episode 10 of Besties, That’s Iconic with Elle Savage and Laurence Driscoll. This week’s episode is an in-depth look at the Queen of film herself, Nicole Kidman or “our Nic” as we love to say. We take a close look at her incredible career from the 1980s childhood classics, BMX Bandits and Bush Christmas, to the bright Hollywood lights of Moulin Rouge and The Hours. It’s a red carpet filled adventure besties!   A little news from us! Gay for Pay Cheque is Laurence’s ICONIC new comedy show, and he is performing it at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival in March and April AND at the Sydney Comedy Festival in May. Book your tickets now via the links below.    Melbourne: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows/gay-for-pay-cheque [https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows/gay-for-pay-cheque]   Sydney: https://www.sydneycomedyfest.com.au/event/laurence-driscoll-gay-for-pay-cheque/ [https://www.sydneycomedyfest.com.au/event/laurence-driscoll-gay-for-pay-cheque/]     This episode was written and recorded by Elle Savage https://www.instagram.com/elleissavage/ [https://www.instagram.com/elleissavage/] and Laurence Driscoll https://www.instagram.com/lozdrizcomedy/ [https://www.instagram.com/lozdrizcomedy/] Edited by Laurence Driscoll.  Theme music by Matt Welch https://mattwelchmusician.com [https://mattwelchmusician.com]   Do you have feedback for us? We would love to hear from you! Email us your thoughts, stories or questions at bestiesthatsiconic@gmail.com [bestiesthatsiconic@gmail.com]