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The Quicky

Mamamia Podcasts

Do you find the news cycle overwhelming? Depressing? Confusing? Boring? Endless? Then you need The Quicky. Mamamia"s daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then deep dives on one topic you want to know more about. It"s the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day.

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5:34

A Note On January 26th

The Quicky ·

2022/01/25

Mamamia only refers to January 26 by its date, to acknowledge that it is not a day of celebration for all Australians. Instead of publishing an episode ofThe Quicky today, Host Claire Murphy provides some recommendations for some excellent First Nations content and brands (see links below) for you to explore. If you want to be an ally this January 26, we urge you to send your MP a letter about the Uluru Statement from the Heart, which calls for constitutional change and structural reform that

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15:17

What You Should Know Before Getting A Booster

The Quicky ·

2022/01/24

The NSW, VIC and SA governments recently decided to reduce the time between our second COVID-19 jab and third booster shots to just three months, but does the shorter timeframe mean your vaccine could be less effective? And what about choosing between Pfizer or Moderna; how do you know which one you should get? Does it matter? Does it depend on which vaccine you had for round one and two? The Quicky speaks to our favourite GP to find out the answers to these and many more questions about Australia's

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16:14

What Happened In Tonga & Why Do We Still Know So Little?

The Quicky ·

2022/01/23

It's been more than a week since the Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha'apai volcano erupted, sending an ash cloud kilometres into the sky, and fuelling a deadly tsunami that was felt by nations across the Pacific. But despite many days having now passed, we still have very little information about what's happening on the ground as the recovery effort has been badly impacted by the destruction of Tonga's only undersea communications cable. The Quicky speaks to a woman who's spent nearly three decades liaising

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16:59

I'm Not Rich, But Can I Still Be An Investor?

The Quicky ·

2022/01/20

If you didn't grow up surrounded by financial whizzes, investing and the whole concept of the sharemarket can feel really daunting and probably something that's only for people who are already super rich. But that is not the case; anyone can be an investor and you don't need a lot of cash to get started. In this episode ofThe Quicky we speak to two very money-smart women about the practical steps you need to take to increase your wealth in 2022 and beyond, and how to avoid common mistakes often made

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15:54

“I Felt Like I Was Going To Die”: Why We Suffer Panic...

The Quicky ·

2022/01/19

If you've ever suffered a panic attack or know someone who has, you'll know just how confronting it can be, but what exactly is happening to our body in that moment and why do we experience them in the first place? To find out what causes panic attacks and what you can do to help yourself or someone else cope with them, The Quicky speaks to an expert in psychology to discuss what it does to our body and our brain, and how we can prevent them in future. CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks

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17:15

Would Hosting A 'Covid Party' Help End The Pandemic?

The Quicky ·

2022/01/18

With constant uncertainty caused by the pandemic, it's not surprising that many of us are secretly wondering if we should just try to catch Covid-19 at a time that is convenient for us, in the hope it will give us some immunity and help end the pandemic, but is that true? The Quicky speaks to an expert epidemiologist and a woman who caught Coronavirus twice in less that one month to find out the facts about our post-Covid immunity, and discover why contracting the virus on purpose might just make

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16:09

Is Your BMI Bullsh*t?

The Quicky ·

2022/01/17

At some point in your life, you will probably be given an assessment of your health based on your Body Mass Index (BMI), but have you ever wondered how this is calculated and whether it's really that useful? The Quickyspeaks to a psychologist and expert in body image to find out how this method was created, what it's actually measuring, and if there are perhaps better ways to assess your physical and mental wellbeing. CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Sarah McMahon - Psychologist and

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17:20

Why Does My Supermarket Still Have Empty Shelves?

The Quicky ·

2022/01/16

We all remember the chaos and uncertainty at the start of the pandemic, when panic buying made it near impossible to buy toilet paper and all sorts of other essential products. Now after two years of living with Covid-19, supermarket shelves are suddenly bare once again, but why? The Quicky speaks to two men who represent the workers who are doing everything they can from the field to the supermarkets to try and fill those empty shelves about why our supply chains have broken down, and what we can

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17:47

What Happens When Hospitals Can't Cope Anymore?

The Quicky ·

2022/01/13

We've only been living with Omicron for about a month, but already there are reports that hospitals around the country are at breaking point, forcing several states to postpone so-called 'elective' surgeries. But what happens when even that isn't enough to stem the flow of patients, especially as more and more hospital staff test positive or have to isolate as a close contact themselves? The Quicky speaks to an Intensive Care Unit doctor, a public health expert, and a woman who had to deliver and

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18:39

Ghislaine Maxwell & Prince Andrew: WTF Is Going On?

The Quicky ·

2022/01/12

Former British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell was recently charged for her involvement in Jeffrey Epstein's paedophile sex ring, but a recent omission by a juror in her trial could see her walk free. At the same time, Prince Andrew has been trying to dodge a civil case brought against him by one of Epstein's victims, Virginia Roberts Giuffre, but a judge has just ruled that he will have to stand trial sometime later this year. So will 2022 finally be the year when the victims get justice, or will the

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17:08

I Can’t Believe I’m Still Searching For A RAT

The Quicky ·

2022/01/11

If you've tried to get any kind of Covid-19 test in the past few weeks, you have probably come up against long queues and delayed wait times for results from PCR testing, and in the cast of Rapid Antigen Tests, high prices if you can even find one. But why has getting a test for coronavirus become so difficult two years into the pandemic? Did the Federal Government not buy enough tests? Are the testing labs not working fast enough? Are shops holding back on available supplies of RATs so they can

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20:38

What The Djokovic Case Says About Australia’s Borders

The Quicky ·

2022/01/10

It's been nearly a week since Novak Djokovic landed in Australia only to find that his Covid-19 vaccine exemption was deemed to be invalid and his visa cancelled, and refusing to leave the country he was escorted to hotel detention to await the outcome of an appeal. It has caused nothing short of outrage on both sides in Australia and stunned those observing from overseas, but what is this really all about? Is this one man's vaccine status the crux of the issue, or is it really about the impending

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20:49

2022: Can We Come To Terms With COVID-19?

The Quicky ·

2022/01/09

We're just over a week into 2022, and already the news headlines are full of scary daily case numbers, hospitalisations and deaths, so how can we prepare ourselves for the next 12 months without feeling desperate? The Quicky speaks to a GP, a woman whose daughter has Covid-19, and a psychologist to find out how we can not only cope amid the ongoing pandemic, but also come to terms with what's going on and maybe even feel ok as we start this new year. CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Dr

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22:01

Please, Tell Me It’s Going To Get Better: 2022...

The Quicky ·

2022/01/02

2021 came as a surprise to everyone as we expected things to be so much better than 2020, but surely this year has to be better, right? To find out if you should get your hopes up for the 12 months ahead, or resign yourself to another ‘annus horribilis’,The Quicky speaks to a medium, a clairvoyant, a global futurist and our own entertainment expert to discuss what lies ahead in 2022. CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Debbie Malone - Psychic Medium, Author and Psychic

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42:22

2021 Year In Review: Did That Really Just Happen?

The Quicky ·

2021/12/26

If you spent as much of this year in lockdown as we did, you're probably feeling like the past 12 months were all a bit of a blur, but when you look closer you realise thata lot has happened. In this special extended episode,The Quicky takes you on a trip back through time as we look at everything that transpired since the start of 2021, the year that was supposed to save us from the dumpster fire of 2020, but which ended up being arguably just as bad. CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy Producer: Claire

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27:15

Behind The Mic: How Team Quicky Makes This Show

The Quicky ·

2021/12/19

Have you ever wondered howThe Quickyis made every weekday? How we manage to schedule dozens of guests each week, write new scripts, make last minute changes based on breaking news, and generally get this thing done? In this special behind-the-scenes episode, Claire, Siobhán and Ian answer all of your questions about making the podcast, and we spill the tea on our favourite eps, the worst guests, and that time Claire p*ssed off a Wiggle. CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: The Quicky

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16:02

What Money-Smart Women Don’t Do At Christmas

The Quicky ·

2021/12/16

It's Christmas once again, and whatever you celebrate this festive period, no doubt you are already feeling the pressure to spend big on presents, food, drinks, parties, clothes, wrapping, decorations and any number of other holiday items. But even though there's just one week to go until the big day, there is still time to cut back on costs and appreciate what's really important at this time of year. The Quicky speaks to two money-smart women to find out what you can do and more importantly not do,

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17:24

Finders, Keepers? Who Owns Valuable Lost Property

The Quicky ·

2021/12/15

Earlier this month, one very lucky man was told he would be allowed to keep half of a treasure trove of diamonds, emeralds and sapphires he'd found back in 2013 while hiking on Mont Blanc in France. It's an incredible true story of buried treasure, but finding valuables on the street, beach or even within your own home is more common than you might think, so how do you know if you're allowed to keep them? And what happens if you're the one who lost the precious items in the first place? The Quicky

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16:50

The Women Making Money From Foot Fetishists

The Quicky ·

2021/12/14

There are a lot of different ways celebrities can make a comeback in 2021, but for former pop star Kerry Katona her decision to sell photos of her feet online has supposedly seen her make millions of dollars after filing for bankruptcy twice. But why would anyone pay for these images? For many of us feet are at best something we maintain with a nice pedicure but don't draw much attention to, and at worst utterly revolting, and yet we know that there are many people who have a full-on foot

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14:13

Covid Q&A: Illegal Ingredients, Omicron Immunity &...

The Quicky ·

2021/12/13

As 2021 winds down, you were probably hoping that we had seen the back of conspiracy theories and the worst of Covid-19, but with a new variant and changes to the vaccine comes a new wave of falsehoods to scare people. To cut through the panic and sort fact from fiction,The Quicky speaks to an infectious diseases expert to find out exactly what you need to know about boosters, Omicron and vaccinating your kids. CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Associate Professor Sanjaya Senanayake -

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