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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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11:16

It's Real: Pet Bereavement Is A Legitimate Trauma

The Quicky ·

2019/11/17

When a pet dies it can be as painful as losing a family member, but it's a grief that many of us feel guilty about. Today we're talking to a pet bereavement counsellor about the psychology behind the strength of the human-animal bond. CREDITS Host/Producer:Gemma Bath Executive Producer:Elle Beattie Audio Producer:Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guest: David Foote, veterinarian and pet bereavement counsellor -http://www.davidfoote.com.au/ Free Pet Safety Kit to help you be prepared in an

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9:50

Don't Worry Timm, The 'Single Positivity Movement' Is...

The Quicky ·

2019/11/14

Last night we watched Timm's heart break on national television as The Bachelorette's Angie Kent whisked Carlin off into the sunset for their happily ever after. But if you ask those who consider themselves part of the Single Positivity Movement, Timm is the real winner here. Today we're going to look into the sudden surprising rise of this moment, and dig into the figures that we're actually happier and healthier without a partner. CREDITS Host/Producer: Gemma Bath Executive Producer: Elle

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10:54

Princesses & Celebrity Daughters: Who Has "Virginity...

The Quicky ·

2019/11/13

Last week American rapper TI told the world about how he takes his teenage daughter for yearly gynaecological visits to check that her hymen is still intact. Today, we delve into the history of this humiliating ritual, and find out what it’s actually like to get it done. CREDITS Host/Producer: Gemma Bath Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guests: Sex educator Cassandra Corrado https://cassandracorrado.com/about-cassandra-corrado/ Dr Lauren

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13:15

Inside A Mega Fire: “It Sounded Like Jet Engines, You...

The Quicky ·

2019/11/12

We’re currently in the midst of what’s being called the most dangerous bushfire week in Australian history. Fires are burning right up the Eastern seaboard...but firefighters are particularly concerned for the Greater Sydney, Greater Hunter and Illawarra Shoalhaven areas, where a catastrophic fire danger rating is in place. In today's episode of The Quicky, we'll take at look at how fire affected communities rebuild after events like these by speaking with two incredible women that lost

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15:09

The Cut Throat World Of Australian Morning TV

The Quicky ·

2019/11/11

Just how cut throat are Australian Breakfast shows? With Deb Knight and Georgie Gardner's Today show co-hosting days now over, and the announcement that Karl Stefanovic is making a comeback just 12 months after being fired, we take a look at the inner workings of Aussie morning TV, the ratings, the personalities and the fall out. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guest Entertainment Journalist and regular on

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11:43

"It Was Safe & Warm": How Australian Women Get...

The Quicky ·

2019/11/10

The Melbourne Cup was less than a week ago but already the discussion around gambling has fallen off the radar. In reality, right now in pokie lounges across the country people are sitting in front of a machine designed to take their money, and women are increasingly falling victim. We find out how these places attract us and what it can do to their lives when the addiction sets in. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our

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11:27

Why Nudism Is On The Rise In Australia

The Quicky ·

2019/11/07

Getting your gear off in public is becoming more popular here in Australia, with new stats showing there are more naked events popping up across the country than ever before. Today we find out why people are keen to nude up and what you need to know before you join them. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guest founder of Get Naked Australia Brendan Jones The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get

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12:44

Trump's 69 Accusers: The Making Of A Predator

The Quicky ·

2019/11/06

What has made Donald Trump into a man who shows such little respect for women? Was it his upbringing? Was it his first marriage breaking down? Or was it the inevitable corruption that comes with money and power? We speak to the co-author of a new book that has uncovered 43 more accusations of sexual misconduct by President Trump to go with the 26 already made public. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guest

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13:52

No Nuts, No Dairy: Why Australia Is Becoming More...

The Quicky ·

2019/11/05

Australia is winning a race that we didn't even want to participate in, we're one of the top countries where it comes to food allergies. We speak to an immunologist to find out why this might be happening and what we can do to try and stop the numbers climbing. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guest Professor Dianne Campbell, Chair of Paediatric and Clinical Immunology at Westmead Children's Hospital and

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15:03

The Race That Divides The Nation

The Quicky ·

2019/11/04

The Melbourne Cup is so ingrained in our history, can we ever reconcile how we feel about it's place in our identity with the fact it also goes hand in hand with animal cruelty? We speak to someone who owns a racehorse as well as someone who is boycotting the event to arm you with the information you need to make your decision on whether to spend a day at the races or say nup to the cup. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our

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12:02

The Resurgence Of Religion In Hollywood

The Quicky ·

2019/11/03

There's something happening in Hollywood, stars are not just turning to religion, they're starting their own churches. Today we take a peek inside the new world of the Kardashian/Jenner/West's where Sunday sessions are the new vehicle for their brand. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guests Journalist Lea Ceasrine and Marie Claire's Acting Features Director Kathryn Madden. The Quicky is the easiest and most

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9:28

How Much Sex Are Aussie Women Having?

The Quicky ·

2019/10/31

How often are we all really having sex and is that amount normal? Today we find out just how much time Aussie women are spending between the sheets getting busy and what to do if you feel like your normal isn't enough. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guest Relationship councillor, sex therapist and author of Sex Down Under Matty Silver... if you want to grab Matty's book you can find it here

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12:32

Cultural Appropriation And How Not To Be 'That'...

The Quicky ·

2019/10/30

Do you know if your Halloween costume is actually a reflection of cultural appropriation? What does cultural appropriation even mean? If you want to dress up as your favourite celebrity but you're white and they're black is it still ok to go as them? What if you want to go as a Native American Indian, Geisha or the Disney character Moana? We take a look at cultural appropriation, what it is, what it means and how you can avoid being 'that' person this Halloween CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire

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9:08

When Royals Choose Not To Be Royals Anymore

The Quicky ·

2019/10/29

What would happen to Meghan and Harry if they chose to leave the UK, stop being royals and become private citizens? We speak to our royal expert to find out whether they'd still have a title and how they'd keep living the life to which they have become accustomed and still pay all the bills. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guest Internationally renowned European and British royal export Marlene Koenig The

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11:38

Peer Pressure: Why Good People Do Bad Things In Groups

The Quicky ·

2019/10/28

Does every young boy in that crowd of Melbourne private school boys caught on camera chanting on a tram this week, believe in the misogynistic message that chant sends? Would you have joined in in you were in that situation? Today we look at why good people get involved in bad things when there's safety in numbers and why peer pressure can make us turn away from what we believe. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special

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12:58

The Dark Side Of Instagram Filters

The Quicky ·

2019/10/27

Instagram has decided to ban all augmented reality apps that make it look like you've had plastic surgery or are about to... because of the damage it's doing to our mental health. We speak to an expert in the plastic surgery profession who says people are now bringing in altered photos of themselves asking for doctors to help them look like their filter perfection. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guest

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13:43

Australian Birth Stories You Haven’t Heard Before

The Quicky ·

2019/10/24

Australian birth stories are amazing, from water births to c sections and everything in between we also have the beauty of being a multicultural community. From black dots placed on the face, dates and honey in the mouth, calls to prayer, a piece of country brought into the labour ward and a notebook in the crib to write their future... three amazing Aussie Mums share their birth stories. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to

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11:56

What Really Happens To Your Recycling?

The Quicky ·

2019/10/23

How effective is recycling in Australia? Sometimes we hear that it ends up in landfill anyway because of our lazy sorting habits and because China isn't buying it from us anymore, it's being stockpiled in warehouses instead of being turned back into something useful. Today we find out what's really happening to our recycling and what we need to do to make it more efficient. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guest

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11:45

It's Official, Open Plan Offices Are Worse For Women

The Quicky ·

2019/10/22

With the open plan office the most fiscally sound option for a business in 2019, the trend doesn't seem to be going away any time soon but new research suggests women are particularly affected by the design. Today we speak to Rachel Morrison, the author of a study that accidentally found that women are feeling a little too exposed in the open plan environment for reasons that have been conditioned into us since we were born. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio

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13:36

Why Home Schooling Is No Longer Just For Hippies

The Quicky ·

2019/10/21

Being home schooled used to mean your parents were hippies but not anymore. Home schooling is now on the rise in Australia and around the world. Today we find out exactly how it works and why so many parents are choosing to take their kids education into their own hands. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guest Michelle Morrow, she is a veteran homeschool mum of 18 years, blogs about homeschooling in Australia and

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