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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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12:16

I Can Go To The Pub, Why Can't I Go To The Gym?

The Quicky ·

2020/05/31

Today, we get a bunch of our freedoms back. Fifty of us can gather in a pub. We can take a holiday on the coast. We can get our nails done at the salon. So, why can't we go to the gym? Why can't we get back to the yoga studio? 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 Brad McKay, GP; Barrie Elvish, CEO Fitness Australia; Sam Bailey, Hot Dog

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13:48

Theo Hayez One Year On: Are We Any Closer To Finding...

The Quicky ·

2020/05/28

It's been a year since Belgian backpacker Theo Hayez vanished in Byron Bay. His family and the Byron Bay community galvanised around the cause of trying to find him. Since then, an intricate search has been conducted: on land, online and in journalism. Where are things at now? Are his family any closer to learning the truth about his disappearance? Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Melanie Tait Audio Producer:

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14:40

Power & Controversy: Will Alan Jones Be The Last...

The Quicky ·

2020/05/27

Alan Jones has ruled the Sydney breakfast airwaves for decades, and as a result, has wielded unprecedented political power on issues right across Australia. After one too many scandals, Alan Jones is hanging up the microphone tomorrow, retiring amid rumours his inflammatory comments became too much for sponsors. The Quicky reflects on his astonishing career from school teacher to media titan, and looks at the world of breakfast radio in Australia. Subscribe to The Quicky at...

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13:51

Post Lockdown, Your Office Has New Rules

The Quicky ·

2020/05/26

You can see it on the roads, traffic is increasing: lots of people are going back to work in an actual office. But what if you feel uncomfortable going back into the the workplace? Do you have to if your boss wants you to? How far away from your colleagues do you need to be? And, what is the etiquette now around how we all work together? How do we greet each other? Have we said goodbye to hugs forever? Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire

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15:14

How Was Ann Marie Smith Left To Die In Squalor?

The Quicky ·

2020/05/25

54-year-old Ann Marie Smith's death not only shocked the leafy part of Adelaide where she lived out her final days, but it shocked the entire nation. Ms Smith, who lived alone with cerebral palsy and was unable to walk or bathe herself. She hadn't been moved or taken to the toilet by her daily carer for an undetermined stretch of time, and was suffering injuries she was unable to recover from when rushed to hospital. Police have launched a manslaughter investigation. What does Ann Marie's life say

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13:07

"He's Going To Cut Off The Credit Card, He's Going To...

The Quicky ·

2020/05/24

Domestic violence can take all shapes and forms. Perhaps the most difficult type of violence in the home to recognise is financial abuse. What does financial abuse look like? How do you know if it's happening to you?'Amy' didn't realise it was happening to her, until it was almost too late. A must listen episode. 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: 'Amy', financial

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12:35

QAnon: The Dark Corner Of The Web Where Conspiracies...

The Quicky ·

2020/05/21

If you've turned on the internet, checked your instagram or logged in to Facebook in the last few months, you will have seen a conspiracy theory somewhere. And, guess what? There's every chance that conspiracy came from a dark part of the internet called QAnon. So, who is QAnon? Is it a person? An organisation? Or a church, as some are now starting to believe? The Quicky investigates with the helping hand of Alex Goldman from Reply All. Subscribe to The Quicky at...

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11:30

There's a Reason Why Your Sleep & Dreams Are So Weird...

The Quicky ·

2020/05/20

Weird dreams are something most people are confessing to (or keeping a secret) during COVID19 lockdowns. What's at play here? Is it our subconscious working through the trauma of living through a global pandemic? Or is it something simple like, we're all eating too much cheese before bed? The Quicky looks at our Covid19 dreams, and also how being at home all day has affected our sleep patterns. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire

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14:13

If I’ve Got The Money, Should I Be Buying A House...

The Quicky ·

2020/05/19

The Australian property market has become so overpriced, generations have been left out of it. With COVID-19 essentially freezing our economy, will the prices actually go down? And if they do, will it allow people previously unable to get into the market, to finally get a foot in the door? And, that being the case, what will be the availability of money to borrow? Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Melanie

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12:21

News Stories We've Missed While We've Been COVID-19...

The Quicky ·

2020/05/18

You'd be forgiven for thinking that nothing else was happening in the world because of COVID19. But as it turns out, the world goes on. In this episode we bring you up to date with the news that's been happening while the attention of the world has been elsewhere. 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: Gemma Bath, Mamamia News Reporter Listener Feedback Survey: Take

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14:36

Elon Musk: Supervillain or Super Innovator?

The Quicky ·

2020/05/17

Elon Musk's behaviour has been getting increasingly bizarre. First, there were the tweets demanding America open again. Then, he announced he and singer Grimes had named their baby X Æ A-12. Now, it's been revealed he kept employees in his factories working through lockdown, illegally. What's his go? And how did he get to be one of the world's richest and most powerful men? Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer:

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13:11

8 Times The Queen Survived A Crisis As COVID-19...

The Quicky ·

2020/05/14

Has COVID19 forced The Queen into retirement? After two of the greatest speeches of her life, The Queen isn't going to be doing public events for a while now.The Quicky looks at the many international and personal crises that have shaped the life and career of Queen Elizabeth II. 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: Rae Earl, author, royal commentator,

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14:18

Kylie Moore Gilbert: The Australian Abandoned in an...

The Quicky ·

2020/05/13

In September 2018, Kylie Moore-Gilbert was taken into custody in Iran, and put in jail.The Australian-British Academic, from the University of Melbourne, was charged with espionage and has been in jail ever since. The Iranian government released thousands of inmates during the COVID19 crisis but Kylie wasn't one of them. Why is she still in jail? Why are the Australian Government not being louder in their dissent? Subscribe to The Quicky at...

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13:15

The Risk And Reality Of A COVID19 Second Wave In...

The Quicky ·

2020/05/12

The initial COVID19 outbreak hasn't hit Australia as hard as other places around the world, so now we're beginning to see the easing of a few restrictions. What does this mean for the future of the virus? Will we see a second wave, as some countries have? And, what did the second waves of other pandemics like Spanish Flu and SARS look like? 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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15:08

No Escape: How To Help Women Locked Inside With Their...

The Quicky ·

2020/05/11

After the death of Hannah Clarke and her beautiful children in February, it felt like we might be at a turning point for family violence in Australia. Then, COVID19 and lockdown happened. What does this mean for the many women now trapped inside the house with their abusers? And, while NSW has reported a decrease in DV incidents, is this hiding a truth more sinister? Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Melanie

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15:16

Re-Entry Anxiety: Why We Aren't All Keen To Rush Back...

The Quicky ·

2020/05/10

With new guidelines on making our way out of isolation announced over the weekend, it's steady-as-she-goes for many people. What are some of the anxieties that have crept into our community during our COVID19 crisis and why will they have a lasting effect on how we live day to day? The Quicky looks at the very real worries people are having about the relaxation of restrictive rules. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive

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15:58

Why Has COVID19 ISO Been So Much Worse For Women?

The Quicky ·

2020/05/07

You're having the conversations, aren't you? Women already have so much on their plate, how could COVID19 add more?It has. Not only are we knee deep in the normal mental load, but now that mental load includes home schooling and a global pandemic. Oh, and you're not allowed to go to the playground so the kids can blow off steam on the slippery dip. The Quicky looks into how difficult ISO has been for women. Take Part in 50/50 By 2030's COVID19 survey Subscribe to The Quicky at...

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14:01

TikTok 'Factories': Life In A Million Dollar...

The Quicky ·

2020/05/06

Did you think TikTok videos were being made in locked down bedrooms all over the world? Think again. There's a whole industry around TikTok, including a bunch of influencer share houses that sprung up before lock down to keep the content makers together. The Quicky digs deep into social media sharehousing. 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: Listener Feedback

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13:03

Why Donald Trump Needs The Armed Lockdown Protesters

The Quicky ·

2020/05/05

The pictures have been shared around the world: angry, armed mobs insisting on being let out of lock down. Why hasn't Donald Trump denounced them for the benefit of public health? And, how common are they in the USA? 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: Jason Wilson, journalist, Guardian USA. Listener Feedback Survey: Take our 5 minute

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14:04

When Your Job Is Suddenly Illegal: Tom Ballard,...

The Quicky ·

2020/05/04

If you're a bit famous, you must be rich, right? Wrong. Especially in Australia's entertainment industry, where there are fewer big gigs and even scripted television is made for smaller budgets. So, what has happened to Australia's artists since theatres, pubs and all live entertainment venues have been shut down? In short, they've lost pretty much all their income for the foreseeable future. To redress this, Stan has commissioned a lockdown comedy festival and we're chatting with its producer and

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