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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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9:00

Pubs, Gyms, Lounge-rooms: Where Are You Most At Risk...

The Quicky ·

2020/07/28

Why is it okay to sit on a plane for three hours to cross the country, but you can't sit in a theatre for ninety minutes and watch a show? Why didn't we see a spread of COVID19 after the #BlackLivesMatter marches, but one of NSW's biggest clusters comes from a medium sized pub in the Western Suburbs? The Quicky investigates why some places are riskier than others when it comes to the spread of coronavirus through the community. Subscribe to The Quicky at...

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11:00

Why Are There Ten Year Olds In Australian Jails?

The Quicky ·

2020/07/27

What were you doing when you were 10? How would you have coped being in custody? Australia's Attorneys General met yesterday to discuss an important issue: should the age of criminal responsibility be raised from 10 to 14? They decided to leave things as is. The Quicky finds out why people are so passionate about raising the age. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS Host/Producer: Gemma Bath Executive Producer: Melanie Tait Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests:

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12:48

Why Do Millions Of Fans Still Want To #FreeBritney?

The Quicky ·

2020/07/26

Even before the umbrella incident of 2007, Britney Spears was a controversial pop star. Her every move - including her virginity - was hotly gossiped about.Since 2008, she's been living under a 'conservatorship' - for the most part, her decisions and finances being controlled by her father. That looks like it might be changing. Over COVID19 lockdown, Britney's been posting a series of instagram posts, causing fans to form theories on what's actually going on for her. The Quicky looks at her life

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11:36

No More 'Lazy' Retail: What Will Shopping Look Like...

The Quicky ·

2020/07/23

A walk down your main street, or a stroll around the shopping mall and you'll see it: shopfronts are shutting. Not everywhere, but here and there. What is the future of the trip to the shops in a world after COVID19? With many businesses migrating online, is 'going to the shops' going to become a thing of the past? Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS Producer: Gemma Bath Executive Producer: Melanie Tait Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Dr Louise Grimmer,

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14:58

"It's Luscious": What Life Is Like Inside A...

The Quicky ·

2020/07/22

Polyamory, or ethical non-monogamy, has been on the rise in Australia for many years... until Covid19. What exactly is it? How do you negotiate the terms of a non-traditional relationship? How are members of the polyamory community able to see multiple partners during lockdown? The Quicky finds out. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS Host/Producer: Gemma Bath Producer: Melanie Tait Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Anne Hunter, Polyamory Coach CONTACT US Got

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10:16

How Does Contact Tracing COVID19 Actually Work?

The Quicky ·

2020/07/21

Contact tracing is a big job in Australia, and it's getting bigger the more cases of COVID19 that are diagnosed. How does it actually work? How does the government find out everyone who's been in contact with an infected person? Is it a perfect system? And how about the COVIDSafe App, is it making a difference?The Quicky investigates. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS Host/Producer: Gemma Bath Executive Producer: Melanie Tait Audio Producer: Ian

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12:02

Will We Ever Find Peter Falconio?

The Quicky ·

2020/07/20

It's been 19 years since backpacker Peter Falconio went missing while travelling through the Northern Territory with his girlfriend Joanne Lees. His body has never been found. Bradley John Murdoch is in jail, found guilty of his murder. Books have been written, hundreds of articles published and a miniseries made. Channel 7 recently screened a new documentary about the case, claiming to have new information and it was a big ratings winner. Why can't we let Peter and Joanne's story go? And, will

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12:24

Lockdown 2.0: What's Happening To Your Brain And...

The Quicky ·

2020/07/19

With Melbourne in its second lockdown, there's no guarantee other states won't follow suit. What does it mean for our brains and our mental health to be going back into isolation? What can we do to make sure our anxiety doesn't get out of control? The Quicky finds out. 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: Dr Lila Landowski, Neuroscientist, University of Tasmania;

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12:48

How Does COVID-19 Affect Your Body In The Long Term?

The Quicky ·

2020/07/16

Scientists are starting to discover what COVID-19 does to your body. By doing detailed autopsies on those who've died from the virus, they're finding out which parts of the body it effects the most. The Quicky goes into the lab. 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: Mary Fowkes, MD, Director of Neuropathology and Autopsy, Mount Sinai; Dr Brad McKay, GP. CONTACT

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15:32

Kanye's Failed Bid And The Cult Of The Celebrity...

The Quicky ·

2020/07/15

Kayne West has announced he's running for President of the United States... again. So far, he hasn't registered to run, there's no website for his newly created 'The Birthday Party' and the people around him say it isn't going to happen. So was this all just another publicity stunt? Or is there a chance we could be seeing the inauguration of President Kayne in 2024? After all, Americans do love a celebrity leader. The Quicky sifts through the hype. Subscribe to The Quicky at...

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11:22

Arrival Anxiety: Who's Coming To Australia If The...

The Quicky ·

2020/07/14

There's a lot of confusion around who can and can't come into Australia right now seeing as our borders are officially closed. There's also confusion on how to get out. So what does it take, if you're living overseas, to get back here? How difficult is it? Is it only people who can afford the expensive fares who can get here? 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:

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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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