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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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11:56

The New Travel Trend Infuriating Locals

The Quicky ·

2019/07/28

Instead of squirrelling away money and going backpacking, young travellers are increasingly going overseas with nothing and 'begpacking.' Free hugs, photos from their travels and busking are some of the things they're offering in exchange for donations and it's infuriating locals and other travellers alike. CREDITS Host/Producer: Gemma Bath Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guests Fairfax journalist Ben Groundwater and busker Somerset Barnard. Here

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11:20

The Stage Mums Of Social Media

The Quicky ·

2019/07/25

Pageant mums are out and Insta stage mums are in.The influencer marketing industry is on track to be worth $13 billion by 2020 and kids are a huge part of that economy. Instagram mum-agers are making a lot of money using their children as props in social media posts. Today we find out what that means for the stars themselves - the kids. CREDITS Host/Producer: Gemma Bath Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guests Colette Wilson who you can find at

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10:58

Inside The Arranged Relationships Of Hollywood

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2019/07/24

We all love a celebrity romance, but there are a lot of couples in Hollywood in fake PR relationships or "promances" that've been set up by their publicists. Today we find out how to spot one, and what these fake relationship contracts look like. CREDITS Host/Producer: Gemma Bath Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guests Christopher Melcher of Walzer Melcher, and author/publicist Jack Ketsoyan. You can find more info on his books by following this

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12:10

How Byron Bay Became The Anti-Vax Capital Of Australia

The Quicky ·

2019/07/23

Vaccination is a topic that can split opinions. And there's one region of Australia where the topic is hotly debated - the Northern Rivers. In Mullumbimby, only 52% of kids are fully immunised compared to 92% nationally. Today we're going to find out how the Northern Rivers region became the epicentre of the anti-vax movement. CREDITS Host/Producer: Gemma Bath Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guests Tim Elliott from The Sydney Morning Herald, and

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9:44

Meet The Women Going On Environmental Birth Strike

The Quicky ·

2019/07/22

Miley Cyrus in a recent interview said she and hubby Liam Hemsworth aren't having kids because the planet can't handle it. And she's not alone. There's a new trend of women choosing to say no to reproducing because of climate change and the idea that their potential offspring will be inheriting a not so bright future. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guests Mariah Appleby and Sussane Harder The Quicky is the

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11:29

What's Really Behind Instagram Ditching Likes?

The Quicky ·

2019/07/21

Last week Instagram decided to take away the ability to see how many likes on a post... they claim it's to help with young people's mental health but influencers think there's more to it than that. Today we find out the REAL reason Instagram decided to ditch the likes CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guests, Bec Sparrow and Kee Reece The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every

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11:30

How Thousands Of Text Messages Destroyed Two Lives

The Quicky ·

2019/07/18

When police searched the phone of Conrad Roy to find out why the young man had taken his own life... they found thousands of texts between him and girlfriend Michelle Carter. Those texts would create the basis for a whole new legal conundrum... can you go to jail for telling someone to kill themselves via text? One message in particular, one she sent to a friend, would be the one to seal the teen's fate. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian

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16:10

What's Life Like As A Recovering Alcoholic

The Quicky ·

2019/07/17

Is your drinking habit more than just a habit? Have you ever wondered whether it's actually becoming a problem? Today we speak to a woman who has hit rock bottom and find out how she managed to see a way out of the alcoholic fog and how you can identify if you're at risk too. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guest Sarah The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And

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12:03

Why White Women Are 'Blackfishing' On Instagram

The Quicky ·

2019/07/16

There's a stack of influencers on instagram who are being accused of 'Blackfishing', pretending to be a woman of colour or bi racial to secure lucrative endorsement deals. So why is it so offensive if someone wants to 'look black'? Isn't imitation the sincerest form of flattery? Today we break down the world of cultural appropriation. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guests Nadine Silva and Mamamia's own Emily

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10:55

The Ugly Rush To Climb Uluru

The Quicky ·

2019/07/15

A recent photo from the base of Uluru shows a line of tourists snaking up to the summit, all of them choosing to walk past the sign from traditional owners asking for them to respect their home and not do it. In fact, the opposite is happening, with the ban on the climb coming in on October 26, tourists are flocking to the site by the hundreds and the impact on the environment and the spirit of the first nation people is big. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle

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10:42

The Despicable Story Of Jeffrey Epstein's Teen Sex Ring

The Quicky ·

2019/07/14

US Multi Millionaire Jeffrey Epstein has already been to jail for soliciting underage girls for sex. But now he's back in custody with more allegations of improper conduct with teenage girls and the deal he made the first time around that saw him walk free after just 13 months is being called into question. Did he receive rich white man justice and can his money and connections save him from heading back to prison again? CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio

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11:12

Dr Karl Tells Us: Is 5G Safe?

The Quicky ·

2019/07/11

5G is promising us super fast internet... but according to a video currently doing the rounds on social media, it will also bring a higher risk of cancer. So how much truth is there to that claim? Today Dr Karl Kruszelnicki and Dr Gillian Hirth talk us through whether we should be afraid of 5G CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guests Dr Karl Kruszelnicki and Dr Gillian Hirth from ARPANSA... if you want to grab Dr

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12:54

What Turned Kyrgios & Tomic Into A Tennis Nightmare?

The Quicky ·

2019/07/10

We know they're behaving badly, we know they're not representing the country in a good light... but why? Today we look into the minds of Nick Kyrgios and Bernard Tomic with Sports Psychologist Jeff Bond to try and understand what made them the Aussie bad boys of tennis CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guest Sports Psychologist Jeff Bond The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news

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13:50

The Unexpected Life Of Tiger Lily Hutchence Geldof

The Quicky ·

2019/07/09

When iconic Aussie rocker Micheal Hutchence and British TV star Paula Yates passed away in the late 90's early 00's, they left behind a tragic legacy and a daughter.. Heavenly Hiraani Tiger Lily Hutchence. With just days until she turns 23, the same age as her parents when they first met, we take a peek inside the surprising life of a woman who has faced so much tragedy but hasn't let it stop her from making her mark on the world. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle

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15:22

What Does An Indigenous Australian Look Like?

The Quicky ·

2019/07/08

What does an Aboriginal person look like? Do you see dark skin, dark eyes, a broad nose and a painted face? Today we speak to Tiddas 4 Tiddas host Marlee Silva about what it's like to grow up Indigenous in suburban Australia and why our Tourism Australia view on what an Aboriginal person looks like is not everyone's truth. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guests The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way

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10:42

Do Harry & Meghan Owe Us Their Most Private Moments?

The Quicky ·

2019/07/07

The Duke & Duchess of Sussex are determined to bring up their child as "normal" as possible but if the people pay for your lifestyle, do you owe them some of your child's privacy in return? Today we look into royal christenings of the past and how little Archie Harrison Mountbatten Windsor has again brought up the debate of how much the people own the royal family. If you want to see the cut pics of Archie, you can find them here

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12:29

What Does Ivanka Trump Actually Do?

The Quicky ·

2019/07/04

After the video of Ivanka Trump went viral of her awkwardly chatting with world leaders at the G20 summit we all started asking the question - what does Ivanka Trump ACTUALLY do at the Whitehouse? Host of Planet America Chas Licciardello is going to break it down for us and explain how this could all be a set up for who will be President after Donald. You can check out the awkward video here: https://www.mamamia.com.au/ivanka-trump-g20-2/ CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle

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12:33

Inside The Murky World Of The Music Industry

The Quicky ·

2019/07/03

There's some bad blood in the music industry this week with Taylor Swift and Scooter Braun going at each other over the sale of her back catalogue. Today we find out what went down between the two and why so many of the world's most famous artists don't actually own their songs. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guest, Editor of The Music Network Jake Challenor The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to

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11:48

What Are People In Hong Kong Really Fighting For?

The Quicky ·

2019/07/02

Millions of people across Hong Kong have been protesting a new extradition bill that could see them face the courts in China. But why are they so passionate about this NOT happening? Today we find out how the death of one woman has led to the fight for basic human rights. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guest reporter Sarah Clarke. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every

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12:35

Banning Phones In Schools: Good Or Bad Idea?

The Quicky ·

2019/07/01

It seems pretty straight forward, ban mobile phones in schools so kids can focus on learning and teachers can focus on teaching - but is it that simple? We speak to a student, a teacher and a parent to see if they think taking away the distraction will make a difference to Aussie kids education. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guests student Hannah Bachelard, Parent Libby and our teacher Anne The Quicky is the

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