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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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11:26

Why Princess Diana's Niece Misses Out On Her Inheritance

The Quicky ·

2019/08/11

Lady Kitty Spencer is the stylish niece of Princess Diana, the first born child of Earl Spencer, Diana's little brother. But even though she came first, her younger brother Louis will take the Earl title and Althorpe Manor after Charles Spencer passes away. Today we find out what male preference primogeniture is and why it won't be going away anytime soon CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guest and Royal expert -

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10:36

How Steve Smith Went From Zero To Hero In Just 12 Months

The Quicky ·

2019/08/08

It was only March last year when former Australian Cricket Captain Steve Smith was crying and apologising for his part in the ball tampering scandal. Just over a year later, he's back winning the hearts of the people in the 2019 Ashes series. How does someone turn around that level of disgrace so quick? We find out from Channel 9 Ashes commentator Lisa Sthalekar what it took to get back into our good books CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian

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13:11

Newstart: What It's Really Like To Live On $40 A Day

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2019/08/07

Newstart is this week's political battleground with one side calling for an increase and the other saying it just encourages the old dole bludger syndrome. Today we find out from Leah what it's really like to live on $40 a day and why an increase would make the world of difference to so many. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guest Leah The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every

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14:19

White, Male, Young: The New Generation Of Terrorist...

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2019/08/06

When you hear the word terrorist do you think Middle East, brown skin, ISIS? In 2019 America, domestic terrorists aren't any of those things, they're white, they're young, they're male and there's a conspiracy theory that connects a lot of them together. Today we find out from Planet America Host Chas Licciardello the theory behind The Great Replacement. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guest host of Planet

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12:53

Why The New Sex-Ed Buzzword Is Enthusiastic Consent

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2019/08/05

Kids in school in Australia aren't just being taught about consent in sex-ed these days, in 2019 they're also being introduced to the idea of 'enthusiastic consent'. So does that mean you need to shout YES from the rooftops before any intimate encounter? We find out the difference between enthusiastic and plain old ordinary consent and how you know when you have it. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guest Dr

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11:48

Why Amy Winehouse’s Ex Is Back To Claim Her Millions

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2019/08/04

When Amy Winehouse died, she left behind shocked fans, millions of dollars and no will. Today we find out what happened to the singer's money and why her ex husband is back 8 years later making claims that some of it is his. 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 to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast

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10:01

Why Do People Share Nude Selfies?

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2019/08/01

Why do young people keep getting caught up in nude pic scandals? We find out why a culture we've created, has led to the constant requests for young women to send naked selfies and what we can do to stop it. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guest Dr Gail Dines and thank you to the storybooth team who animate real stories like Abigail's... if you want to subscribe to their youtube channel, check them out here

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13:59

How Swimmer Shayna Jack Failed Her Drug Test

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2019/07/31

Aussie swimmer Shayna Jack is hoping that her defence, that she ingested the banned substance Ligandrol accidentally, will save her from a potentially career ending 4 year ban But her positive test has been caught up in a story much bigger than one athlete being caught out, today we look at the treatment Shayna Jack is getting compared to Australia's foreign competition and what she will have to do to prove her innocence. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio

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13:18

How Did Boris Johnson Become The British PM?

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2019/07/30

How did the bumbling Brit with his eccentric disheveled appearance and mop of unruly hair become the leader of an entire country? Today we comb through the life and controversy of Boris Johnson to figure out if he really is the loveable fop we've been made to believe or whether it's all just a cunning cover. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Jacob Thanks to our special guest ABC Europe Correspondent Linton Besser The Quicky is the easiest and most

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13:08

The New Way To Sell Weight Loss

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2019/07/29

Diet is a dirty word, in 2019 it's all about wellness. But is the health and fitness industry just trying to mask the fact that at the end of the day they're still just trying to sell us weight loss? Today we break it down to try and understand what being 'healthy' actually means. CREDITS Host/Producer: Gemma Bath Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Jacob Round Thanks to our special guests Brigid Delaney author of Misadventures In The Search For Wellness, and Shelley Lask from Body

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11:56

The New Travel Trend Infuriating Locals

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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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