Matt Zukowski’s Last Christmas with the Hembrows

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Bunnings launches a $12.50 mystery box bear that sold out instantly, causing 5am queues.

The episode begins with hosts discussing Bunnings' viral 'Mystery Box Mini Bears', which sold out quickly at $12.50, crediting their marketing team's TikTok strategy. They transition to influencer Sarah's Day, who purchased a beachfront property three years ago, calling it 'garbage' to demolish for a Mediterranean villa, sparking tone-deaf backlash during Australia's cost-of-living crisis. Sarah has waited 16 months for council approval since lodging plans in November 2023. She recently launched an Instagram account for the house, named 'Sirocco', but only gained 5.6k followers despite her 1.2 million base. The hosts critique her spending on expensive furniture and a backyard dojo, linking it to revenue from her '560 challenge', which sold 3,000 copies at $60 each. Next, they cover Matt Zukowski's podcast episode where he shared Christmas traditions, including spending Christmas Eve with his mother and sisters in matching pajamas, then flying back to be with ex-wife Tammy Hembrow and her kids on Christmas Day. He mentioned learning about Elf on the Shelf from them and referenced a 'flight or fight' comment implying past tension. The episode concludes with a 'Friday debrief' segment where hosts exchange festive recommendations, like Jessie Jane Day's Christmas treats and Jamie Oliver's freezer recipes, and plan their own holiday parties, debating themes and outfits. Throughout, the hosts maintain a conversational, critical yet engaging tone on influencer culture and holiday trends.

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A festive gossip run that keeps one eye on Bunnings and the other on influencer cash.

Outspoken frames influencer life as a business of marketing and money as much as gossip, and this festive episode settles comfortably into that angle.

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Christmas gossip, Bunnings chaos, and a very specific kind of influencer cash talk.

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