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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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12:15

The Secret Life Of A Facebook Moderator

The Quicky ·

2019/06/30

When you report a picture, comment or video on facebook, someone on the other end has to see ALL of it. Today we look into the world of a facebook moderator and find out that not only do they have to see unimaginably awful things, they're doing it under not so great conditions. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guest reporter Casey Newton The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news

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10:42

The Influencer Stunt That Backfired

The Quicky ·

2019/06/27

A social media influencer has sold her entire engagement and wedding to a ton of sponsors on instagram. Is it a case of a savvy businesswoman managing her affairs or have we crossed a line into a world where literally everything is for sale? CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guest from Mamamia's Social Squad Kee Reece The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And

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13:00

The Sneaky Trick In The YouTube Algorithm

The Quicky ·

2019/06/26

The algorithm that youtube uses to get you to click more videos and therefore see more ads and so make them more money... is the same algorithm that is radicalising young people. Today we find out how an innocent search could lead to conspiracy theories, far right beliefs or even terrorist organisations. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guests Kelly Weil from The Daily Beast and Trevor Long. The Quicky is the

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13:14

A Producer Reveals: How Reality TV Is Scripted

The Quicky ·

2019/06/25

It's been nearly 10 years since The Hills was on our TV screens but now it's back and so is the question everyone wanted to know about it - is it real or is it fake? Today we speak to a reality TV story producer who's taking us behind the scenes to find out what's real, how they get the reactions they need and what happens when the stars push back. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guest Troy DeVolld. Troy's book

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10:40

The Unravelling Of Israel Folau

The Quicky ·

2019/06/24

When rugby star Israel Folau posted the homophobic meme on his instagram account that would end his career, no one thought it would lead to thousands of people donating money to help him fight the decision and highlight the discussion about the fine line between religious freedom and hate speech. Today we find out what has led Israel Folau to this place in his life and why this discussion won't be going away anytime soon. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio

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8:18

The Strangest Side Hustle You've Never Heard Of

The Quicky ·

2019/06/23

There's a lucrative online market where women sell their excess breast milk... but not for babies. There are grown men who believe that it has health benefits that range from building muscle to boosting your immune system and even curing disease but is there any science to backs this up? Today we find out whether breast milk is the liquid gold some men believe it to be. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guest Dr

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12:56

Why The September 11 Death Toll Continues To Rise

The Quicky ·

2019/06/20

The death toll from the September 11 attacks includes those who perished on the planes, in the World Trade Centre and around ground zero in 2001. It also includes thousands of first responders who are still, nearly 20 years later, battling a whole new attack, an assault on their bodies from the toxic mess they were exposed to as they raced to save lives. Today we speak to a fire fighter who was at ground zero and who continues to fight for those who the US government is leaving

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13:04

Gwyneth Paltrow's 'Intimacy Coach' On What We're...

The Quicky ·

2019/06/19

Actress Gwyneth Paltrow admitted in a recent interview that she doesn't live with her new husband full time, a move supported by her intimacy coach Michaela Boehm. Intimacy coach? What do they do? How intimate are you getting with them and what can they teach us about reconnecting with our special someone. Michaela Boehm tells us how to keep it fresh just like Gwyneth. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guest

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10:59

How New Laws Will Help Aussies Die With Dignity

The Quicky ·

2019/06/18

New Voluntary Assisted Dying laws come into effect in Victoria today that will allow terminally ill people to end their suffering on their own terms. So how does it work? What needs to be done before that little box of medication is delivered to your door? Today we break down the process of the end of suffering. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guests Belinda Teh who is currently walking from Melbourne to Perth

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9:41

Uh Oh - I Got The Wrong Sperm

The Quicky ·

2019/06/17

The popularity of at home commercial DNA test kits means more and more people are finding out that their family tree isn't what they thought it was. They have exposed extramarital affairs, adoptions and in some cases the questionable conduct of fertility doctors. Today we find out about how these ancestry kits are changing the way we find our long lost and sometime completely unknown relatives. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks

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13:05

What Adani Means For Australia

The Quicky ·

2019/06/16

Last week the Queensland Government gave the Adani coal mine the green light. So why are people so upset? Today we walk through the potential fallout of not just Australia's but the world's biggest thermal coal mine and the environmental catastrophe we may have just agreed to CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guest Tim Buckley from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis The Quicky is the

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6:46

Why Should I Care About The ABC Raids?

The Quicky ·

2019/06/13

If you're not a journalist should you care about the AFP raiding the ABC offices and a Newscorp employees home? Today, we look at freedom of the press, why it's so important, not just to the media but to you too. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Audio credit to The Bolt Report, Sky News and the ABC The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a

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12:13

How To Know If You're Suffering from Burnout

The Quicky ·

2019/06/12

Up until 2 weeks ago 'burn-out' from work was considered to be just your poor time management or lifestyle issues - but not anymore. The World health Organisation has decided to list it as an occupational phenomena caused by chronic stress and something we need to address. Today we find out how to recognise it, how to deal with it and how to communicate it to your boss. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guests

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13:07

Can Going On Reality TV Save Your Relationship?

The Quicky ·

2019/06/11

With a new reality TV show debuting on Aussie TV last night that focuses on fixing failing relationships, we decided to dive back into reality contestants past to see if they feel the experience had any benefit on their partnerships. So if you're considering a stint on the tele to halt your break up, find out what it was like for these three women when reality TV entered their relationships. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to

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12:15

Why Men Are Breaking Their Bones To Get Sex

The Quicky ·

2019/06/10

There's a movement of men seeking the help of plastic surgeons to turn them into a 'Chad', the type of man they believe is the only one that women want. These guys are part of a community who calls themselves incels... involuntarily celibate, and these extreme tactics to attract women are just the tip of a very toxic iceberg. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guests Academic and writer Dr Emma Jane and plastic

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11:26

Why We Haven't Put A Woman On The Moon

The Quicky ·

2019/06/09

Will a woman finally walk on the moon by 2024? Donald Trump recently announced that he had added an extra $2.3 billion to NASA's budget, and that the space agency is planning to send the first woman to the moon by 2024. In today's episode, we're going to take a look at women in space and the ongoing fights & trials they've faced just to be considered. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guest Sue Nelson, author

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11:01

Munchausen By Internet: Why Do People Fake Cancer?

The Quicky ·

2019/06/06

The internet has a cancer scammer problem. Back in 2000 Professor Marc Feldman from the University of Alabama gave it a name... Munchausen by Internet, where people create a fake online cancer diagnosis to get the attention and sympathy they crave. Today we find out why in 2019 it's much easier to be fake sick and to fool people into believing it's real CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guest Professor Marc

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12:35

The Ugly Business Of Climbing Mount Everest

The Quicky ·

2019/06/05

It's been a particularly bad season on Mt Everest. 11 people have died and there are crowds of hundreds of climbers waiting in queues to get to the peak. But what does it really take to make it to the top of the world's highest mountain? Aussie Alyssa Azar has done it twice and she says more and more people will die if the mountain isn't better managed. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guest Mountaineer Alyssa

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8:19

Why Models And Actresses Are Using Surrogates

The Quicky ·

2019/06/04

You don't have to be a celebrity to use a surrogate to have a baby. In fact there's a rise in women choosing to use the services of a surrogate even if there's no medical reason for it. It's called social surrogacy and it means that women don't have to interrupt their career to have children... but does it mean we can really have it all, or are we just giving in to a world that doesn't want to work with women? CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian

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13:42

The Real Story Behind HBO's New Show Chernobyl

The Quicky ·

2019/06/03

HBO's new show Chernobyl, based on the true story of the 1986 nuclear meltdown disaster, has the critics raving. But what really went down that day? And why are we so obsessed with seeing the site of what is considered to be the worst nuclear disaster in history? We uncover the propaganda, myth and secrecy that has created the legend of Chernobyl. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guest Adam Higginbotham, who

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