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Big Small Talk

Big Small Talk: 5 PM Tuesdays So you want to know what’s happening in parliament, but you also want to know the latest in pop culture? Good, as you should. From the front page to your newsfeeds, no story is too serious, stale, funny or frivolous. Because, if you haven’t realised, loving pop culture doesn’t mean you don’t understand politics. Knowing all your shit? That’s hot. New Episodes 5pm Tuesday. Small Talk: 6 AM Thursdays It might not be tangible news but each

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37:13

SMALL TALK: Is Sibling Order Theory Real?

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2025/02/26

Are we the way we are because of the order we were born into? That is the popular theory we want to discuss today. Are we classic eldest daughters? Have we been parentified? What about middle children? Or if there’s a big age gap? Or if your sibling needs extra attention? But it doesn’t end there! What about if sibling order theory could help us decide who we’re compatible with in dating? We could honestly talk about this for days. Let us know what topics you would like us to talk about next

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BIG TALK: Did Schapelle Corby Do It? PART TWO

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2025/02/25

In part two, we look at how Schapelle coped after her verdict, her prison conditions, the media scrutiny on her family, the mental toll it took and where is now.

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53:41

Rihanna New Music, Ukraine War 3 Years On & Kayla...

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2025/02/25

Fitness mogul and influencer Kayla Itsines faces backlash for the irony of her criticising the ‘sexualisation’ of the industry. Today marks 3 years since Russia invaded Ukraine, Trump has backlipped on his support and is in talks with Putin. Rihanna does a rare interview with Harpers Bazaar, opening up about her plans for new music, her businesses and motherhood. Meanwhile, her husband A$AP Rocky is found not guilty. Spanish Football coach Luis Rubiales is found guilty of sexual assault. The

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27:33

SMALL TALK: When Women Get Too Powerful Does The...

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2025/02/19

A tiktok that received hundreds of thousands of likes and shares and was reported on widely at the time asked - when women get too powerful, does the skinny trend come back? It does feel that way but is it actually true? We look into why we think it could be a little more complex than that. Let us know what topics you would like us to talk about next on bigsmalltalk_pod or in the comment section

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47:51

BIG TALK: Did Schapelle Corby Do It? PART ONE

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2025/02/18

Big Talk is back for 2025! Our first episode topic was a no-brainer, it's one of the most hotly contested Australian news saga's of our generation - Schapelle Corby. Schapelle was a 27 year old Australian girl who got caught at a Bali airport with 4kg of marijuana in her boogie board bag and was faced with the death penalty. Taking us back to 2005, we look at her family, her holiday plans, the imprisonment, how the trial played out and the verdict. As well as the way the Australian media was

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60:43

Kanye West, Peggy Sue & Assassin Luigi Mangione

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2025/02/18

Kanye West and his wife reportedly headed for divorce amidst his antisemetic tirade, disgraceful Super Bowl ad and merch. Prime Minister Albanese negotiates with Trump as trade wars ramp up and new tariffs are announced. Benny Blanco and Selena Gomez interview and announce a joint album. Antoinette Latouff sues ABC for unlawful termination. Alleged assassin of United Healthcare CEO, Luigi, makes his first public statement to say thanks for the support. An explanation of why Peter Dutton is being

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27:09

BONUS EPISODE: Unpacking Fleabag and The Marvellous...

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2025/02/17

A bonus episode treat! Thanks to Prime Video, we got to chat about our favourite TV show of all time, #Fleabag, and why we think Phoebe Waller-Bridge is a genius for creating the most perfectly imperfect main character. Plus, our thoughts on the #TheMarvellousMrsMaisel and her shitty husband, finding career success and falling into feminism.

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28:23

SMALL TALK: Will I Always Be a Pick-Me Girl?

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2025/02/12

‘Pick Me Girl’ is a scathing label born online a few years ago to describe women who value male attention above anything else. We want to assess what this label is and suggest that actually, we’re all pick-me’s. It’s something ingrained in all us that we hate to admit, but it’s actually good to know and recognise. Let us know what topics you would like us to talk about next on bigsmalltalk_pod or in the comment section

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The Super Bowl, Sam Kerr Trial & Trump's Gaza...

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2025/02/11

The symbolism of Kendrick Lamar's halftime performance, Travis Kelce's comments and Taylor Swift boo'ed. Trumps announcement for US planning to 'take over' Gaza and banning transgender women from sports. Anna Paul's apology video after recent 'takedown'. Sam Kerr on trial for calling cop stupid and white. A$AP Rocky trial facing 24 years in prison.

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28:29

Small Talk: Is Having a Quarter-Life Crisis a Good...

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2025/02/05

Welcome to the first episode of Small Talk! Small Talk is a new series that allows us to contribute to other important, relevant conversations that are dominating our algorithms and group chats but aren’t necessarily a news headline. For our first episode, which aptly publishes on Sarah’s 27th birthday, we wanted to ease in by chatting about all the stress revolving around the concept of the ‘quarter-life crisis’ and re-assessing those self-imposted timelines. Let us know what topics you would

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65:43

Beyonce's Grammy Win, Dutton & The 6 Minute Voice Memo

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2025/02/04

We recap all the wins, news and performances from the Grammy's, give a rundown on the current polling and policies for Australia's major parties, discuss Justin Baldoni's 6-minute voice memo to Blake Lively and his new website, Trumps second week in office and Deepseek.

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It Ends With Us Lawsuits, Trumps Inauguration & Gaza...

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2025/01/28

We're back!! We unpack the New York Times exposé detailing Blake Lively being the target of an online smear campaign orchestrated by Justin Baldoni and his studios, Blake suing for sexual harassment and Justin's 400 million dollar countersuit. We also cover Trump's inauguration and executive orders, recent celebrity breakups and engagements, the TikTok ban, Meta removing fact-checking, the impact of the LA wildfires, Israel and Hamas ceasefire and Australia Day.

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52:05

Jay Z Accused With Diddy, CEO Assassinated & Sabrina...

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2024/12/10

Jay Z has been named in a civil lawsuit alongside Diddy for allegedly sexually assaulting a 13-year-old, Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan reportedly breakup, United Healthcare CEO was assassinated in broad daylight, Spotify Wrapped, South Korea’s President invoked Martial law for approx 6 hours and Alex Cooper launches new show and beverage line.

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49:10

Billboard Backlash, Social Media Ban & Is Influencing...

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2024/12/03

The 2024 TikTok Awards, teens die from methanol poisoning in Laos, backlash from Billboard's 'Best Pop Stars of The 21st Century' list, Australian government passes social media ban, Connor McGregor found liable and Pauline Hanson.

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47:56

Harris Family Investigation, Gaza & Liam Payne’s Funeral

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2024/11/26

Recap of the Aria awards, government proposes social duty of care, Australian influencer family investigated for drugging one-year-old, update on Gaza, Liam Payne’s funeral and government introduces electoral reform.

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37:38

BIG TALK: "A Dingo's Got My Baby" PART TWO

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2024/11/20

In part 2, we look at the different rumours Lindy Chamberlain was subject to, her fourth child, appeals, new evidence, the media doing backflips, pop culture references and where they all are now.

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48:32

NZ Treaty, Sexiest Man Alive & Jake Paul Beats Up...

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2024/11/19

New Zealand protests after government introduces a bill to change the interpretation of the Treaty of Waitangi; People has announced John Krasinski as the Sexiest Man Alive for 2024, Alan Jones is charged with 24 offences and will face court in December, cinema is back with the release of Wicked and Gladiator 2, Trump’s cabinet is becoming scarier by the day, and Jake Paul fights Mike Tyson.

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BIG TALK: "The Dingo's Got My Baby" PART ONE

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2024/11/13

You have likely heard the line “A Dingo’s got my baby,” but you might not know all the details from one of Australia's most infamous news stories. It is truly one of the greatest miscarriages of justice to date. In part one, we introduce a young mother, Lindy Chamberlain, and explain what happened on the night her 9-week-old baby Azaria was taken by a Dingo while on holiday in Uluru. We then look at the gruesome trial by media that ensued, how the police failed Lindy and her family and how the

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52:30

Trump Wins, Zach Bryan’s $12mil NDA & Grammy Nominations

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2024/11/12

The United States has elected Donald Trump as the next president, OnlyFans creator Bonnie Blue has visa cancelled over plan to sleep with ‘barely legal’ boys at Schoolies, three charged in relation to Liam Payne’s death, Brianna Chickenfry turns down a $12 million NDA offer to tell-all about abusive ex Zach Bryan, and the 2025 Grammy Nominations are announced.

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47:15

The US Election, USYD College Scandal & Margot...

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2024/11/05

The final days of the campaign before the US election, Margot Robbie and Tom Ackerley welcome their first child, students expelled from St Paul’s College after assault and Liberal student councilors accused of ripping up Red Zone Report, Saoirse Ronan responds to viral moment on The Graham Norton Show, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese receives flight upgrades from QANTAS, Heidi Klum’s iconic Halloween party and the Wicked premiere in Sydney.

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