Shameless Media, an independent podcast company, anticipated criticism this week when its ‘Style-ish’ podcast got caught up in a public online argument with a well-known social media personality.
Okay, so Tamsin Amy – you guys, she has almost 700,000 followers, can you believe it?! – she really rubbed the hosts of ‘Style-ish’ the wrong way. Apparently, she posted this video, and it basically called out people who think they have good style just because they copy what’s popular on Pinterest and all those fleeting little trends. I mean, she has a point, but wow, ‘Style-ish’ were not happy!
The 32-year-old British creator advised people to find their personal style by drawing on their own life experiences and the world around them. This suggestion led to a strong critical response from Australian fashion experts Maddison Sullivan-Thorpe, Anika Joshi-Smith, and Joanna Fleming, who called her idea ‘pretentious’ and more.
The podcast Style-ish, which is produced by Shameless Media, started a controversy on March 4th. The hosts were discussing current fashion trends when the conversation ended on a negative note.
A clip from Tamsin’s latest TikTok was shown, where she explained that many people today seem to lack good taste, or haven’t figured out what they consider good. She believes developing good taste takes effort – you need to be curious, willing to try new things, and give it time.
Anika, Maddison, and Joanna strongly disagreed with Tamsin’s views on what constitutes good ‘taste,’ and listeners felt their responses were harsh and unfriendly.
The women reacted strongly, with Joanna exclaiming that something felt overly pretentious. She described a video she’d seen as representing a trivial problem, saying it was “the biggest first world problem” she’d ever encountered.
Joanna told Tamsin she needed to spend more time outdoors, and Anika, who is pregnant, chimed in, suggesting Tamsin should disconnect and enjoy nature by going barefoot outside.
‘I’ve got more than enough “friction”,’ Maddison fumed.
I’m almost 31, single, and busy running my own business with my golden retriever. My life is already stressful enough, so please give me some space.
People were surprised by the remarks, as the hosts—typically known for their thoughtful and balanced discussions of fashion—seemed to have completely strayed from their usual approach.
Tamsin was the most surprised of all. After Australian podcasters brought the comments to her attention, she responded on TikTok to address what Maddison, Anika, and Joanna had said.
She described it as surprisingly harsh and unnecessarily aggressive, saying in a long video that it felt overly mean and didn’t need to be so intense.
She explained that the Style-ish podcast was designed to explore unique viewpoints within the fashion world, and also to share opinions on style and what looks good.
Even though Tamsin explained things clearly and carefully, Style-ish podcast listeners immediately called the hosts unkind and catty.
One viewer expressed disappointment with the recent direction of the “Shameless” universe, describing it as focusing too much on stereotypical “mean girl” storylines.
It’s ironic that Shameless Media frequently discusses the tendency of listeners to react defensively to criticism – often called “whataboutmeism” – because in this episode, the hosts did exactly that. They took feedback personally and, in turn, unfairly criticized Tamsin. Another listener said it felt unnecessarily harsh and they were surprised by the hosts’ behavior.
Many listeners commented on what they perceived as mean-spirited behavior, with phrases like ‘mean girls’ appearing frequently. Some felt the podcast overlooked this dynamic, describing it as ‘giving mean-girl’ energy.
One longtime listener said the recent content felt unnecessarily harsh and catty, and many other fans agreed, expressing their disappointment.
Despite a huge amount of criticism, a small number of people spoke up to support the Style-ish podcast.
Someone listening agreed with Tamsin’s original thoughts on how taste develops, but pointed out that style and taste require different amounts of money. They added that having the ability to develop a refined taste is a privilege, and they also agreed with the points made by the ‘Style-ish’ group.
I really enjoy this podcast because it covers a wide range of fashion, lifestyle, and beauty topics, showing options for every budget. It makes these things feel achievable for people who are busy or don’t want to overcomplicate their lives. While their recent commentary could have been delivered more gently, it was a strong opinion on an already controversial subject, and it’s interesting to me that the speaker is receiving so much criticism for it – a man likely wouldn’t be judged as harshly for saying the same thing.
Shameless Media, the company behind Style-ish, The Shameless Podcast, Everybody Has a Secret, and The Shameless Book Club, seems to have listened to what people were saying online.
They first removed the TikTok video showing the confrontation with Tamsin, but they’ve kept the video on Instagram and are now letting people share their thoughts about it.
Zara McDonald and Michelle Andrews, the co-founders, joined Maddison, Joanna, and Anika for a special episode of Style-ish to address the criticism they received and offer apologies to Tamsin.
Maddison acknowledged the recent criticism was unpleasant, but added that it had been a valuable learning experience for everyone involved.
She also said she enjoys Tamsin and her work, but she simply has a different opinion on how people form their preferences.
Okay, so I heard what they said, and honestly? I totally didn’t agree. I was probably way more fired up than I meant to be – I listened back and, ugh, it just didn’t sound like me. We really missed the mark with how we came across, I think.
Joanna admitted she made thoughtless and overly harsh remarks aimed at Tamsin. She also acknowledged she hadn’t taken the time to fully understand the context of Tamsin’s work.
She explained that she’d unintentionally let her own insecurities about the topic influence how she perceived Tamsin’s work. She admitted feeling out of her depth during the discussion, and like she didn’t have much to contribute or offer a unique perspective.
Joanna admitted she acted insecure and unfairly took her feelings out on Tamsin. She explained that she regrets speaking to Tamsin aggressively and apologized, saying it wasn’t justified.
Anika acknowledged that her points weren’t quite understood as she’d hoped, because Tamsin had clearly given the matter a lot of thought. While Anika agreed with much of what Tamsin said, the message didn’t fully connect, and she apologized for that.
Michelle, the co-founder, also apologized, explaining that the first podcast episode didn’t quite hit the right tone. She and Zara take responsibility for ensuring Style-ish consistently represents Shameless Media well.
She felt the point you made on the show really resonated with a lot of viewers. She also mentioned that having three people in a conversation can easily lead to things getting out of hand.
It’s hard to judge the overall tone while you’re in the middle of things. That’s where Zara, the Shameless Media team, and I need to step back and provide a broader perspective. We haven’t always done that effectively, and as a result, both the show and Tamsin haven’t been served as well as they should have been. We need to be better at maintaining the right tone.
After the Daily Mail reached out for comment, Zara and Michelle from Shameless Media issued a statement. They said the recent issues were a learning experience for their Style-ish brand and emphasized that all their podcasts should align with their core values.
‘As co-founders of the business, we felt it was imperative (and very much our responsibility, given the buck stops with us) to make personal contact with Tamsin hours before our podcast episode went live,’ they said.
We thanked her for sharing her perspective, and we realized that dedicating a podcast episode to analyzing one woman’s TikTok content with three commentators might have been a bit much.
Zara and Michelle explained that as soon as the episode aired – which included a joint apology to Tamsin delivered live in the studio – they privately shared the link with her.
We also wanted to be on Sunday’s episode, even though it didn’t include any ads. As the company owners, we believe all content from Shameless Media should represent what we stand for.
We appreciate Tamsin’s openness and honesty. This situation has taught Style-ish valuable lessons about finding the right voice and approach. Shameless Media sees this as a chance to create a more considerate and well-rounded program.
The recent podcast apology didn’t seem to satisfy many listeners, who continued to express their criticism on social media. They focused on what they saw as empty phrases and a failure to take real responsibility.
Someone criticized a recent apology podcast, calling it insincere. They pointed out it relied heavily on trendy phrases like “unpacking” and “missed the mark,” and quickly shifted blame (“it wasn’t us, it was the production team”). The commenter also felt it lacked a genuine apology and real acceptance of responsibility, questioning if the podcast even apologized at all.
It’s unnecessary to suggest imagining the person you’re speaking to is present – it’s not a required step. The initial, significant failure wasn’t simply a matter of being off-tone or needing minor edits; it involved a breakdown in multiple checks and approvals. Trying to downplay what happened or offer excuses won’t improve the situation.
Tamsin has responded to the apology, but stated that whether or not it’s satisfactory isn’t her decision to make.
On Monday, she posted another TikTok video expressing her gratitude that Style-ish took the time to record a conversation and discuss the topic.
I don’t want to revisit their apology and create more problems, so I won’t analyze it closely. However, I do appreciate that they addressed the situation with a statement.
I’m not really addressing the podcast’s reaction directly – it’s up to their audience to form their own opinions. I appreciate everyone who supported me or questioned their response, but I don’t think it’s okay to be personally unkind to the hosts.
The Daily Mail has contacted Tamsin for more information, and also reached out to the hosts of the Style-ish podcast: Maddison, Anika, and Joanna.
Read more in tomorrow’s Inside Mail column, exclusively for subscribers of DailyMail+
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