Big Down Under

About Big Down Under

‘Big Down Under’ gets candid with Australia’s most influential celebrities, tastemakers and trendsetters. Hosted by TMZ’s resident Aussie, Charlie Cotton, the podcast delves into the stars’ careers and personal ambitions, and why so many of Charlie’s countrymen trade-in Down Under fame for Hollywood glory. This is your exclusive pass to the brightest stars and most captivating personalities from the Land of Oz.

Publisher

TMZ

Category

news · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Feb 2025

Latest episode

9 Sept 2025

Latest episodes

31 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Sept 2025

   Stefan Torres Tells Aussie Influencers: "Get Out of the Country!"

   Social media personality Stefan Torres interviews Australian influencers about leaving the country for new opportunities.

2. 

   2 Sept 2025

   Exclusive Interview with Alli Simpson: How I Paved My Own Way

   Host Charlie Cotton interviews Alli Simpson as she shares insights on forging her own path in the entertainment industry and defining personal success.

3. 

   26 Aug 2025

   Jenny Tian: From Lockdown Lols to Global Notoriety

   Host Charlie Cotton interviews Australian comedian Jenny Tian about her journey from lockdown humor to global fame in viral sketches and stand-up.

Who has been a guest on Big Down Under

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Alli Simpson
• Jenny Tian
• Millie Ford
• Michael Theo
• Michael Clarke

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

2,061,408,646

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

11 ratings

Spotify

4.3 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 45 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

33

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

51

Contact Big Down Under

Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.