Tully Smyth is at the forefront of the social media influencer industry. After becoming a household name through Big Brother in 2013, Tully has built a brand around her amazing honesty, and by unapologetically being herself.
Alongside raising awareness for dementia and mental health, Tully has incredible stories of her relationship with reality TV and the somewhat insurmountable challenges she’s had to overcome since.
Tully has launched her own podcast, Too Much Tully, where she opens up about her life, sexuality, mental health, being 30-something and single, and what it’s like being a typhoon with a heart of gold.
Tully Smyth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tee_smyth/
Tully Smyth’s podcast, Too Much Tully
Verbatim from the transcripts — each quote links to the moment.
“I don't want to waste food.”
“Can you just for one second imagine turkey slapping today?”
“We would call them the possums in the roof.”
“I'm like, what you followed is me taking a shit.”
“I already have it. And I think that makes me a really interesting candidate.”
“Your junk's okay for my mouth, but your tongue isn't?”
“You've got to keep some mystery, mate.”
“Mace is coming into his own. He's like a little butterfly coming out of his cocoon.”
When should you send Christmas gifts to make sure they arrive on time?
Tully Smyth notes that physical presents should be posted by 14 December to ensure on-time delivery, and suggests starting Christmas shopping earlier this year due to expected shipping delays.
How do you know if you might enjoy something like anal fingering if you haven't tried it?
Tully suggests you can't know you dislike something you haven't actually tried, comparing it to assuming you dislike a food before tasting it.
Should you kiss your partner after they perform oral sex on you?
Tully argues refusing to kiss a partner after receiving oral sex is immature; if someone's genitals were acceptable for your mouth, your tongue shouldn't suddenly be off-limits.
How can you tell if a potential match is compatible before investing in a date?
Tully uses personality-revealing prompt questions on Hinge (like asking about books in someone's home) to screen out incompatible matches before meeting in person.
When should an influencer start charging for posts instead of accepting free product?
Accepting free gifted product is appropriate for smaller accounts, but once you reach roughly 10K followers you can start charging (even modestly, like $50 a post), because continuing to work for free devalues your ability to earn money later.
How should an influencer pitch a brand or business for a collaboration?
Reach out before booking, be upfront that you're asking for a collaboration (not just free stuff), offer your follower stats and reach, and propose specific deliverables like posts, stories, or written reviews (e.g., TripAdvisor) in exchange for product or discounted/free services.
After debating McDonald's vs Hungry Jack's fries, Tully admits she drove to a Hungry Jack's within her 5km lockdown radius the day before to buy a Whopper Jr. with cheese because she couldn't stop thinking about it.
Tully recounts getting drunk and topless in the Big Brother house, hearing producers/camera operators laughing behind two-way mirrors, and housemates coining the term 'possums' to refer to them without breaking the show's no-acknowledging-the-crew rule.
Tully describes a former Big Brother camera operator messaging her after the show saying he'd watched her 'grow into a beautiful woman,' which she realized meant he'd been watching her use the toilet.
Tully describes competing against much stronger, fitter housemates in a pole-holding endurance challenge and unexpectedly winning $5,000 due to a strong grip and lower bodyweight to support.
Tully recalls being flirted with by a younger-sounding Big Brother voiceover character in the house and being surprised to learn, upon meeting him at the wrap party, that he was gay.
Drawn from the episode transcripts.
Tully Smyth describes it as a 'dumpster fire' that's cliché and from the Sex and the City team, but calls it light, fluffy, easy-watching TV with great outfits and a hot love interest — good for hungover viewing even though it's objectively not great.
From episode 886→Tully was on Big Brother Australia's season 10 in 2013, and contestants were paid a blanket $500 per week, intended to cover costs rather than function as a wage.
From episode 759→The reboot includes a challenge and eviction every single episode/night, which Tully says doesn't give viewers or contestants time to get to know each other, unlike the original's slower pace with weekly challenges and more gradual evictions.
From episode 759→According to Tully Smyth, with gatherings capped at 20 people, some brands cancelled launch parties and instead sent invitees scheduled boxes of items (like breakfast food and mini prosecco) to recreate an event experience at home, while other brands sent wine, skincare, makeup and sex-toy products, and supported small businesses with DIY meal kits.
From episode 756→It's a $50 rubber-and-metal attachment that screws onto a cruiser bottle, removes the carbonation, and lets the drink flow straight down the throat when flipped up—Tully says it became popular again during isolation.
From episode 756→Tommy says he doesn't believe Epstein killed himself, calling the circumstances "too dodgy," and Tully—while saying she isn't a conspiracy theorist—cites cut cameras, understaffed security, and the shallow drop from his bunk bed as inconsistent with suicide.
From episode 756→She explains there's an 'awkward dance' around gifted products, that micro-influencers are generally expected to post in exchange for free items without pay, but once an influencer reaches a larger following (she suggests around 10K) they can start charging, because giving things away for free can devalue future paid opportunities.
From episode 559→She says she dated women for two to three years, lived with a partner and had a dog together, and feels that labelling it a 'phase' undermines and belittles those relationships, even though she has only dated men since.
From episode 559→Mentioned on 15 episodes Tullywasn’t on.
Mentioned by Josh as a friend who was on Big Brother without telling her boss beforehand.
Referenced as having done promos for an electric boat on the Yarra, and as the host of the Too Much Tully podcast featuring Drew.
Tommy mentions asking her, as someone with a couple hundred thousand followers, whether her account has ever been hacked.
Former Big Brother star whose new podcast "Too Much Tully" and its reviews are discussed at length.
Media personality who joined the podcasting landscape again with her new show Too Much Tully.
A former Big Brother contestant Garrick connected with after the show and who told the hosts about handing over social media logins.
Referenced for coining the term 'secondhand embarrassment' which Tommy relates to the flyer prank.
Referenced as having a rebranded Instagram handle, used as an example in the discussion of vanity usernames.
Every episode featuring Tully Smyth on The Daily Talk Show.
Tully Smyth joined Tommy Jackett and Josh Janssen on Episode 886 (17 October 2020) — "Picnics & Hot Chips". Gemma Watts joins us for Weekend Banter with Tully and Jess! We chat about washing masks, what to bring to a picnic, moderating alcohol consumption, getting ready for Christmas and any recommendations for TV shows and movies.
Tully Smyth joined Tommy Jackett and Josh Janssen on Episode 759 (12 June 2020) — "NSFW With Tully Smyth". Tully Smyth joins us for Weekend Banter to chat about the new Big Brother, being asked onto other reality TV shows, and sexual activities for first timers.
Tully Smyth joined Tommy Jackett and Josh Janssen on Episode 756 (9 June 2020) — "Pissed On Prosecco With Tully Smyth". Tully Smyth is back! We chat about Mr. 97's dating update, events and iso food purchases, Georgie Boy's Hump Day Replay, and long distance relationships.
Tully Smyth joined Tommy Jackett and Josh Janssen on Episode 643 (19 March 2020) — "Virtual Drinks". We're joined by a bunch of you gronks for virtual Friday night drinks! We chat about tonight's virtual drinks, mental health during this time, Josh's new acupuncture mat, and what we're grateful for.
Tully Smyth joined Tommy Jackett and Josh Janssen on Episode 559 (26 December 2019) — "The Follow Up With Tully Smyth". Tully Smyth is back! We chat about a first for Tully in 2020, learnings from Social Squad, and what happened in LA.
Tully Smyth joined Tommy Jackett and Josh Janssen on Episode 513 (10 November 2019) — "White Girl Wasted With Tully Smyth". Tully Smyth is back! We chat about hanging out with people overseas, the Raya dating app, and getting Mr. 97 white girl wasted in LA.
Tully Smyth joined Tommy Jackett and Josh Janssen on Episode 444 (2 September 2019) — "Tully Smyth On Social Squad, Psychologists & Grieving". Tully Smyth is at the forefront of the social media influencer industry. After becoming a household name through Big Brother in 2013, Tully has built a brand around her amazing honesty, and by unapologetically being herself. Alongside raising awareness for dementia and mental health, Tully share...
