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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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12:51

The 'Glee Curse': Why We Turn Tragedy Into Myth

The Quicky ·

2020/07/13

It was the upbeat hit television show that made a generation fall in love with singing, but with the disappearance of Naya Rivera, fans are asking: has the 'Glee Curse' struck again? It wasn't long before Rivera's tragic accident was being included in a list of other tragedies that have struck the cast, including the premature death of its leading man Corey Monteith. The Quicky finds out how and why the cast of Glee has been so beset by tragedy. Subscribe to The Quicky at...

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13:38

Can They Contain It? Your Latest COVID19 Questions...

The Quicky ·

2020/07/12

With community transmissions on the rise and Melbourne in lockdown, we all have so many new questions about COVID19. Has the virus changed? Why are we only now getting such a high level of community transmission? Are scientists getting any closer to a vaccine or therapeutic treatment for this coronavirus?The Quicky investigates. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Melanie Tait Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Dr Sanjaya Senanayake, Infectious Diseases Specialist,

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15:31

Leaving The Big Cities: The Reality Of A COVID-19...

The Quicky ·

2020/07/09

The news is in. With COVID-19 and the pressures and expenses of city life, millennials are packing up and making lives in Australia's regional cities. What are the pros and cons of a life outside a big metropolis? And how often do they stay in the regions? Who's a sea-change/tree-change most suited to? Find out on today's The Quicky. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Melanie Tait Audio Producer: Ian

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12:05

It's Tax Time! What Can You Get?

The Quicky ·

2020/07/08

The end of financial year has just ticked over... and we've had a few months of working from home and needing all the financial breaks we can get. Are there any extra claims you can make this year to see your tax refund as fat as possible? The Quicky investigates. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Melanie Tait Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Emily Steward, Finance Reporter and Editor of Your Money

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13:51

Alleged Sex Trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell: Who Is She?

The Quicky ·

2020/07/07

Ghislaine Maxwell has been taken into custody and charged with sex trafficking, inducement of minors and perjury. For many years she was the glamorous partner of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, and now she's in jail, alleged to have done a lot of his dirty work. Who is this woman, and why would she allegedly betray young women's trust for her depraved partner? CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Melanie Tait Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Kate Briquelet, Senior Reporter,

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17:08

Public Housing Tower Lockdown: Inside Australia’s...

The Quicky ·

2020/07/06

Numbers of COVID19 cases are on the up and up in Victoria. Suburbs are in lockdown. Public housing is in crisis, with several housing towers being locked down completely, in a form of enforced detention. Why? Why is the lockdown so severe? Who are the people being affected and how? The Quicky investigates. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Melanie Tait Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Emma King, CEO VCOSS;

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13:27

Why Is Sasha Baron Cohen Facebook’s Worst Nightmare?

The Quicky ·

2020/07/05

Sacha Baron Cohen, most famous for playing characters who go undercover exposing exposing racism, homophobia and misogyny, has been very vocal about what he thinks the shortcomings of facebook are: calling them out as the purveyors of hate speech. Now, there's a powerful campaign aiming to get as many businesses as possible to boycott advertising on Facebook in the hopes hitting them in the hip pocket will be the thing that makes them take action on spreading lies, fear and hate. The Quicky

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14:02

Is It Time Aussies Started Wearing Masks? An Expert...

The Quicky ·

2020/07/02

Walking down a crowded city street in Australia, sure, you'll see a few people wearing masks but not that many. In some places in the USA, they're mandated, and that's causing a lot of drama. There's even a rise of 'anti-maskers'. So, what's the deal here in Australia? With the outbreak in Victoria, is it time we started wearing masks to protect ourselves and others from COVID19? Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer:

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17:06

Bra Washing, Nipples & Pain: What You Need To Know...

The Quicky ·

2020/07/01

How often do you pop your bra in the washing machine? Jackie O has hit the news after admitting on air she doesn't wash her darker bras. Which got us thinking: how often are you meant to wash your bras? Can you do anything to stop gravity having its way? How necessary is it to wear a bra? How often do you need to be health checking your breasts? This episode of The Quicky has everything you want to know about your boobs! Subscribe to The Quicky at...

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14:25

Why The World Cup Could Change Women's Sport In...

The Quicky ·

2020/06/30

Finally, some good news! Australia and New Zealand are going to host the women's Football World Cup. What does this mean for women's sport in Australia? Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Melanie Tait Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Tracey Holmes, Journalist ABC News, Host of The Ticket podcast. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au Looking for other

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16:09

"He Put His Hand Up My Work Dress": Why Female...

The Quicky ·

2020/06/29

Last week, a bombshell rocked Australia's legal world. Former Justice of the High Court, Dyson Heydon was accused of several cases of sexual harassment. Yet, it was a bombshell many weren't surprised by. According to female lawyers young and old, sexism has long been a scourge of the profession, and one that is difficult to fight. The Quicky speak to a group of lawyers who want to share their story. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire

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12:46

Why is Donald Trump So Afraid Of His Niece Mary?

The Quicky ·

2020/06/28

Mary Trump is set to publish a book called Too Much And Never Enough: How My Family Created the World's Most Dangerous Man. US President and Mary's uncle Donald Trump, isn't that keen for it see the light of day. What's inside it? Who's Mary? And what does the book have to say about the way Donald Trump became the man he is today? Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Melanie Tait Audio Producer: Ian

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13:25

The Actual Value Of An Arts Degree

The Quicky ·

2020/06/25

The Government has announced that into the future the cost of an arts and humanities degree is going to be one of the most expensive. What does this mean about who gets to study arts degrees and what kind of thinkers will we have in our society inthe future? Also, The Quicky asks, what kind of a life does an arts degree prepare you for? Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Melanie Tait Audio Producer: Ian

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14:14

Why Did Megan Fox Disappear From Hollywood?

The Quicky ·

2020/06/24

Once upon a time, Megan Fox was the Hollywood starlet of the moment. Devastatingly beautiful and sexy, she was the perfect bombshell for the action movies she appeared in. Then, after being labelled by media and the film industry as 'difficult' and 'untalented' and 'slutty', she vanished from our screens - but not before telling us why, except we weren't listening. In 2020, we look at her struggle through a different lens, and ask whether Megan Fox is owed a huge apology. Subscribe to The Quicky

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14:08

Your Pelvic Floor: Why Tighter Isn't Necessarily Better

The Quicky ·

2020/06/23

How much do you know about your pelvic floor? Do you know what it is? Where it sits in your body? What might damage it? Whether kegels actually help? Today we're looking at the part of the body we don't look at enough. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Melanie Tait Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Taryn Watson, Women's Health Physiotherapist, Fit Right Perth. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover

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12:20

Australia's COVID-19 Spike: Did We Get Too Comfortable?

The Quicky ·

2020/06/22

It's really felt like life's been getting back to normal the past few weeks, hasn't it? Almost like COVID19 is something that happened overseas, not really to us here in Australia. More people are going back to the office. Cafes are crowded again. Train stations are busy. Then, Victoria recorded a heap of new cases over the weekend and the Premier, Daniel Andrews, wound back freedoms instantly. Are we seeing the beginning of the second wave? Have we been too comfortable? Subscribe to The Quicky

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14:16

How Do German Police Know Maddie McCann Is Dead?

The Quicky ·

2020/06/21

German Police have announced they have evidence Madeleine McCann is dead. They won't reveal what that evidence is, but it has something to do with a 43 year old convicted sex offender. Robbyn Swan has been covering this story since the three year old went missing in Portugal in 2007 and she's joining The Quicky to share what she knows. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Melanie Tait Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Robbyn Swan, journalist and author of Looking for

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14:38

What The Hell Is Branch Stacking And Why Does It Matter?

The Quicky ·

2020/06/18

Adem Somyurek is a name most of us didn't know until Sunday when 60 Minutes broke the story of the Labor Powerbroker's alleged branch stacking, and possible voter fraud. The story has rocked the Australian Labor Party to its foundations, but it's not the first time our parliamentary system has been scandalised by the practise. So what exactly is branch stacking? And, why does it matter to our political process? CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Melanie Tait Audio Producer: Ian

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13:39

I'm Going Back To Work... And I'm Worried About My Dog

The Quicky ·

2020/06/17

Our dogs... for those of us who've been working at home they've been our best little buds over the last few months. But what's going to happen to them now we're back at work and they're being left alone for big stretches of time again? Some dogs are new arrivals to their forever home, some are still just puppies and some rescues may have some issues but all may experience some issues with their humans no longer being there 24/7. What can we do to ease their anxiety? CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire

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15:00

Why Have We Only Just Heard About The Aussie On Death...

The Quicky ·

2020/06/16

Did you know an Australian, Karm Gilespie, has been sitting in a Chinese jail since 2013? And this week, was sentenced to death for drug trafficking? Yep, we only just found out too. What's the story? And what is Karm's fate going to look like while relations between China and Australia are so chilly? CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Melanie Tait Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Gemma Bath, Mamamia News Reporter; Professor Don Rothwell, Australian National

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