Former Neighbours star Jordy Lucas is joined by reality TV producer, Alexandria Funnell to spill the tea on what it's REALLY like to work in showbiz.
From reality TV to soaps & everything in between, join us as we take a hilarious and unfiltered look at the scandals, absurdities, and unforgettable moments from behind the scenes of Australian TV.
Because when it comes to the world of television, truth is often stranger than fiction.
It ain’t always pretty. It ain’t always fair, but "That's Showbiz, Baby!"
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MAFS cast flood our comments, ditching the 'bad edit' excuse
Alex' expert MAFS commentary & Jordy's viral memes have brought some new showbies to the block this week and we're SO happy you're here.
Last week's dinner party could go down in history as the most BRUTAL. Over the course of the episode, we watched Brook & Gia relentlessly taunt & mock fellow contestants, Alissa & Stella. Cue the public backlash, but in a time when villains gone by would blame the edit, Brook & Gia were forced to take responisiblity for their behaviour. Why? Because we had seen so much unedited, terrible behaviour that this excuse simply wouldn't fly. Of course, Alex & Jordy RACED to socials to point this out & hint that perhaps, the 'bad edit' has been a phallacy all along. To our surprise, comments from past contestants came in thick and fast. What did they say? You'll have to listen to find out...
Every man & their dog is trying to get Hilary Duff tickets, so Jordy finally shares the story about how she almost entered the family tree.
We discuss the recently released Netflix docouseries that focuses on the controversial legacy of America’s Next Top Model. As Jordy predicted, Tyra Banks gave a lacklustre apology & denied A LOT of responsibility. We recount some of Tyra's most unhinged moments, including the time that, for absolutely no reason at all, she pretended to have rabies on live television.
Make sure you connect with us on socials for more showbiz BTS & truth telling:
TSB INSTAGRAM / TikTok @thatsshowbizbaby.pod
Jordy Instagram / TikTok @jordy__lucas
Alex Instagram / TikTok @Alexandria.funnell
Book a psychic reading with Alex > https://psychic-tarot-readings-with-alexandria.square.site/
Subscribe to Alex's Substack: Confessions of a MAFS Producer > https://substack.com/@alexandriafunnell
TIMESTAMPS:
Social Media Growth & MAFS Audience (00:00:44)
MAFS Contestant Stereotypes (00:02:04)
Online Drama with Former Contestants (00:04:45)
Our First Complaint & Contestants in our Comments (00:05:58)
Why MAFS Will Never Die (00:15:35)
MAFS as a Social Media Ecosystem (00:17:19)
The Time Jordy Almost Became Part of The Duff Family Tree (00:19:08)
America’s Next Top Model Documentary (00:26:33)
Wind Up Tidbit/Showbie Question: What is a FrankenGrab? (00:36:55)
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10 Feb 2026
Alex claps back at MAFS allegations & an exclusive psychic prediction for a Baldoni victory
We're back for 2026 baby! And honestly, a lot happened while we were gone. Our break saw Jordy saving her mum’s life (LITERALLY) & Alex surprising us all with a career pivot into a professional psychic tarot reader. Ironically, even she did see this one coming...
We discuss the dynamics of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's relationship, and the ongoing controversy surrounding Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. Alex whips out the tarot cards & gives us her prediction for the outcome & spoiler alert, it doesn't end well for Lively.
Of course, we have to weigh in on the new season of MAFS (the TSB Super Bowl). Alex weighs in on the alleged production techniques & Jordy is questioning how casting has never once run out of unhinged applicants.
Make sure you connect with us on socials for more showbiz BTS & truth telling:
TSB INSTAGRAM (instagram.com/thatsshowbizbaby.pod) / TikTok (tiktok.com/@thatsshowbizbaby.pod)
Jordy Instagram (instagram.com/jordy__lucas) / TikTok (tiktok.com/@jordy__lucas)
Alex Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/alexandriafunnell/?hl=en) / TikTok (TikTok.com/@alexandriafunnell)
Book a psychic reading with Alex (https://psychic-tarot-readings-with-alexandria.square.site/)
https://psychic-tarot-readings-with-alexandria.square.site/ (https://psychic-tarot-readings-with-alexandria.square.site/)
Subscribe to Alex's Substack: Confessions of a MAFS Producer (https://substack.com/@alexandriafunnell)
https://substack.com/@alexandriafunnell (https://substack.com/@alexandriafunnell)
Time stamps:
00:00 Welcome Back to That's Showbiz
05:15 New Content Pillar: Alex' surprising career pivot
10:47 Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce: Relationship Dynamics
11:07 Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni: The Controversy Unfolds
20:59 The Impact of Showbiz Decisions
36:46 Reality TV: The New Season of MAFS
50:19 Closing Thoughts and Future Insights
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21 Oct 2025
A close encounter with Patti Newton & Jordy's obsession with John Farnham
Jordy & Alex recount their night at the Downton Abbey premiere, including a run-in with Smooth FM staff and spotting showbiz icon Patti Newton. They also discuss the upcoming John Farnham musical "Whispering Jack," which Jordy is DESPERATE to be a part of.
Alex has pitched an online series, 'Homo & a Gay' to the internet & the response has been overwhelming, with some big names reaching out to be involved.
Alex queries is Trump would like TSB, we discuss Snoop Dogg's problematic behaviour & it seems that Alex was right about Jojo Siwa & Chris Hughes...for now.
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