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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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12:06

Life After 40 Days Of Lockdown: Checking In With...

The Quicky ·

2020/05/03

Last month, we met Maria in Spain, Roberta in Italy and Lotta in London. Maria had just cancelled her wedding and was in lock down with her fiancee and both their mothers. Roberta's was in lock down with her two children, seeing her husband's whole industry (cruise ships) collapse. Lotta had a suspected case of COVID19 she couldn't get tested for, so had been quarantined at home. Where are these women now? How are they going? Subscribe to The Quicky at...

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11:17

Rugs, Kettlebells & Flatscreens: What We're Buying...

The Quicky ·

2020/04/30

Even though the economy has never faced such uncertainty, some retail sales are through the roof. What are we buying? How is it getting to us? Which businesses are actually finding a global pandemic good for business? The Quicky investigates what Australia is buying during the COVID19 crisis. 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 Louise Grimmer, Lecturer in

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15:55

Inside The Complicated World Of LEGO Fanatics

The Quicky ·

2020/04/29

All of us have a memory of LEGO - either playing with it, or stepping on it. It's a magical toy - its little bricks can build everything from a house to a plane to a Star Wars battleship. With the return of LEGO Masters to TV on Channel 9, we thought we'd look at the history of LEGO and why it endures as one of the perennially popular toys on the market for adults and children alike. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive

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12:17

The Reality Of A COVID19 Vaccine

The Quicky ·

2020/04/28

A lab at Oxford University thinks it could have a COVID19 vaccine available widely by September. How likely is this? How long does it usually take to develop, test and distribute a vaccine? The Quicky finds out, with our fingers and toes crossed. 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 Sanjaya Senanayake, Assistant Professor of Infection Diseases, ANU. CONTACT

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16:11

Is Working From Home... Actually Working?

The Quicky ·

2020/04/27

There are a few different experiences happening at the moment for those working from home: some people can't wait to get back into the office and some are loving the flexibility of being home. What does this time mean for the future of our working lives? Are we getting enough work done? Are we doing too much? What are we missing? Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Melanie Tait Audio Producer: Elise Cooper Guests:

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13:02

Has Jacinda Ardern Changed What It Is To Be A Good...

The Quicky ·

2020/04/26

Jacinda Ardern is equally at home in front of a lectern giving a big speech as she is in her trackies on a Facebook live. Her navigation of New Zealand's COVID19 Crisis has seen (comparatively) few infections and casualties as a result and 87% of New Zealanders agree they're happy to extend the country's lock down if it means keeping up those statistics. Ardern's empathy compared to other world leaders seeing this as a battle has been internationally applauded - so does this mean the model for

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8:19

The Quicky's Virtual ANZAC Day Dawn Service

The Quicky ·

2020/04/24

It's a different kind of ANZAC Day this year, with the COVID-19 coronavirus still standing in the way of us celebrating together. But as we stand on our driveways at dawn today, we remember five amazing women whose stories are also part of the ANZAC legend. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au Looking for other podcasts to listen to? You'll find

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12:51

Kim Jong Un's Little Sister: The Woman Who Could Rule...

The Quicky ·

2020/04/23

Kim Jong Un is allegedly sick, we say allegedly because we can't say for sure. In the spirit of North Korean secrecy, the details of the Great Leader's condition is very closely guarded. It's been revealed he has at least two children, but neither are old enough to be the next leader of North Korea, if Kim Jong Un should die. Could his sister, Kim Yo Jong, a powerful member of the Workers' Party of Korea be the next leader? Subscribe to The Quicky at...

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14:10

When Will We Travel Again? Flying, Australia & COVID 19

The Quicky ·

2020/04/22

Anyone who lives near a flight path will tell you: things are pretty quiet in the skies right now with the COVID-19 coronavirus grounding flights across the world. Now with Virgin Australia going into voluntary administration, will travel ever be the same once the pandemic is over? Today, The Quicky team looks at the future of air travel here in Australia, what having just one major carrier might mean and whether this is the end of cheap airfares, at least in the near future. Subscribe to The Quicky

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15:10

Inside Masterchef: Why It's The Comfort TV We Need...

The Quicky ·

2020/04/21

Masterchef is back filling us with a strange combination of warmth, happiness and a ton of tension. Today on The Quicky, we go behind the scenes of the show to find out how filming is going with social distancing rules now in place, whether it will be obvious when those kick in and will it take away from the 'feels' the show delivers in spades. 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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14:39

Privacy & Trust: Should I Download The COVID 19...

The Quicky ·

2020/04/20

The Government needs at least 14 million Australians to download the COVID19 tracing app, and if we do, they've promised we could get some of our freedoms back. So how will it work? What information of yours will it have access to? What will it mean for your privacy? We find out the facts on Covidtrace. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Melanie Tait Audio Producer: Ian Camileri Guests: Nigel Phair, Director of

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14:38

JFK, Carolyn Bessette And Now 8 Year Old Gideon:...

The Quicky ·

2020/04/19

In early April, 40 year old Maeve McKean and her eight year old son Gideon got into a kayak while isolating at her mother's home in Maryland, USA. They never came home. Immediately their deaths became talked about under a tragic umbrella, was Maeve, the granddaughter of Robert and Ethel Kennedy, another victim of 'The Kennedy Curse'? Today, the Quicky team looks at all the tragedy that has struck the Kennedy family from Rosemary Kennedy's lobotomy in the 1940s to today. Subscribe to The Quicky at..

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15:17

Is It Safe To Send The Kids To School This Term?

The Quicky ·

2020/04/16

It's part of the national conversation - should the kids go back to school classrooms when the holidays are finished? Victoria is already back, with online learning. Queensland is back on Monday, planning five weeks of online learning at least. Yet, the Prime Minister wants children to physically go back to school now. What do the educators and scientists think? Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Melanie

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14:14

5G, Bill Gates And Vaccines: Debunking COVID 19...

The Quicky ·

2020/04/15

You've seen them: floating around on your friend's facebook page, popping up in your Twitter feed, maybe they've even made an appearance during a video call with your sister in law. COVID19 conspiracies. As people try to make sense of what's happening to our world at the moment, people who need answers (or want to sell you something) are coming up with all types of conspiracies. The Quicky is determined to find out what the science actually says. Subscribe to The Quicky at...

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11:20

No Covid Cuddles: How To Date During A Global Pandemic

The Quicky ·

2020/04/14

If you're single, you've probably never felt more single than right now. How are you meant to get to know someone new when you can't meet at the pub for a few drinks or grab a meal in a restaurant? What chance have you got for a first pash when even the cinema is closed? The Quicky finds out how single people are adapting to dating while in social isolation. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Melanie Tait Audio

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10:33

Dr Norman Swan On 3 Ways Australian Quarantine Might End

The Quicky ·

2020/04/13

Have you dared to dream about the life we might have when quarantine ends? What might it look like for you? There are three possible ways it might happen for Australia, and Dr Norman Swan from ABC's Coronacast takes us through them. 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 Norman Swan, ABC's Coronacast CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email

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11:21

Why Can't I Go Away This Easter Weekend?

The Quicky ·

2020/04/08

All around the country, State Governments and the Federal Government are giving the same message: this Easter Weekend, you need to stay at home. Why? Surely it's okay if you're going to stay in a house and not go into town? Isn't it safer to be in a smaller place, where there are less people infected by COVID19? The Quicky answers all these questions. Basically, you need to stay at home, friend. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire

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13:21

Why Has Cardinal George Pell Been Released From Prison?

The Quicky ·

2020/04/07

The High Court, the highest judicial system in our country, has overturned the conviction of Cardinal George Pell. After over a year in Barwon Prison, the Cardinal has now been released to carry on his life as a free man. So what now for him, and his accusers? 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: Noel Debien, religion specialist with the

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13:47

IVF Interrupted And Birthing Alone? Pregnancy In The...

The Quicky ·

2020/04/06

With hospitals gearing up to be filled with COVID19 patients, and elective surgery shut down for at least the next few months, what's going to happen to women who want to have babies, or are having babies? Over the past few weeks, stories have been gathering around how many people are allowed in a room with a laboring woman, what is the truth? The Quicky investigates what the immediate future for pregnancy and babies looks like for women in Australia. Subscribe to The Quicky at...

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15:08

No Fresh Air, No Visitors: Inside Hotel Quarantine

The Quicky ·

2020/04/05

The week has been filled with stories of people being taken straight from the airport and into quarantine in hotels across the country.These international travellers have been mocked for speaking out about the conditions they found inside: a lack of fresh air, space for exercise and average food. Is it really so bad? And, a few days into quarantine are things improving? Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Melanie

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