1 Nov 2026
Warming Oceans, Christmas & Hugh Grant's Villain Era
Bogan Deb, Christmas Chaos & Hugh Grant's Villain Era
From the warming oceans to skincare, Christmas modelling and Bogan Deb, this week we're covering the full spectrum of things keeping us awake at night. Some more serious than others.
What's Distracting Us?
Jess is worried about the oceans, and what begins as a conversation about climate change quickly becomes a spirited debate about Australian politics, renewable energy, government responsibility and why your vote matters.
Meanwhile, Sof has considerably more festive concerns. She's been asked to model for Brisbane label Ric Rac Road's Christmas collection (a dream come true!), she's started tretinoin, and she's fallen completely in love with Tim Collins's iconic Bogan Deb. Honestly, we all know a Deb.
We also talk about the wonderful people in the book community, Jess's Sydney book tour for The Burn, and Sof's night out with Naima Brown, author of The Cruise.
Things take a heartfelt turn when Sof shares how she's getting involved with Share the Dignity's It's in the Bag Christmas appeal and the incredibly moving Dear Her letters written for women experiencing hardship.
What We're Recommending
Hugh Grant's gloriously unsettling performance in Heretic, Olivia Wilde's brilliant ensemble comedy The Invite, and the slightly questionable decision-making in The Last Frontier (otherwise known as the Josh Hartnett show, Below). Plus, a little RHOC matchmaking chaos involving Heather Dubrow, Shannon Beador and Gina Kirschenheiter.
And naturally, we're considering inviting Meghan Markle onto the podcast. Why not shoot our shot?
Chapters
01:26 – The Burn, The Cruise & Why We Love Bookshops
07:49 – Warming Oceans, Climate Anxiety & Australian Politics
34:37 – Christmas Modelling, Tretinoin & Bogan Deb
39:49 – Share the Dignity: The Christmas Gift That Matters
46:14 – Meghan Markle & Our Royal Ambitions
47:16 – Heretic, The Invite, Below & RHOC
Links & Mentions
Share the Dignity – It's in the Bag & Dear Her (https://sharethedignity.org.au/what-we-do/its-in-the-bag)
The Invite – A24 (https://a24films.com/films/the-invite)
The Burn – Jessica Mansour-Nahra (https://www.google.com/search?q=The+Burn+Jessica+Mansour-Nahra)
The Cruise – Naima Brown (https://www.google.com/search?q=The+Cruise+Naima+Brown)
Heretic – Hugh Grant (https://www.google.com/search?q=Heretic+2024+Hugh+Grant)
Find Us
Instagram: @sundaylunchrealityserved (https://www.instagram.com/sundaylunchrealityserved/)
Sof: @sofia.makes (https://www.instagram.com/sofia.makes/)
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