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Big Small Talk

Big Small Talk: 5 PM Tuesdays So you want to know what’s happening in parliament, but you also want to know the latest in pop culture? Good, as you should. From the front page to your newsfeeds, no story is too serious, stale, funny or frivolous. Because, if you haven’t realised, loving pop culture doesn’t mean you don’t understand politics. Knowing all your shit? That’s hot. New Episodes 5pm Tuesday. Small Talk: 6 AM Thursdays It might not be tangible news but each week there’s something in the

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55:29

Bezos Wedding, Glastonbury & Antoinette Lattouf Wins

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2025/07/01

Billionaire Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez 50 million dollar wedding creates an online stir from the guest list, styling choices and protests. The Federal Court rules that the ABC had unlawfully sacked journalist Antoinette Lattouf. Glastonbury festival in the UK feels particularly politically charged this year with many acts choosing to speak on Palestine. Zohran Mamdani wins the NYC mayoral election primary. Anna Wintour steps down as the editor in chief of Vogue after nearly 40 years.

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37:07

SMALL TALK: What Can We Learn From Attachment Styles?...

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2025/06/25

Lets talk about the theory that helped catapult therapy speak and therapytok into the online mainstream - attachment styles. Today I am joined by Rashida Dungarwalla the founder and Principal Psychologist of Flow State Space - which is a psychology practice in Surry Hills, Sydney. We chat about the origins of the theory, the different styles and the limitations of putting too much down to ones attachment style.

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45:22

BIG TALK: The Salem Witch Trials PART TWO

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2025/06/24

In part two we discuss how the legal trials took place, which 'witch tests' the court used, why this went unchecked and how long it took until people began to express their remorse and how this has been reflected on in history.

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54:47

US Bombs Iran, Mushroom Trial & JB Standing On Business

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2025/06/24

US bombs Iran to wipe out potential nuclear weaponry, Trump declares ceasefire. The trial of Erin Patterson, the poison mushroom lady, nears its end. New Australian tax reform announcement. Justin and Hailey Bieber divorce rumours amidst bizarre string of Instagram posts, captions and viral paparazzi moment.

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58:00

SMALL TALK: Which 'Wellness' Trends Are Actually...

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2025/06/18

I am very excited to have the gorgeous Laura Henshaw, co-founder and CEO of KIC app and co-host of KICPOD, as the Small Talk guest this week! We first have to discuss the very exciting news of her pregnancy and how she is feeling after her series 'Do I Want Kids?'. But the crux of todays episode is actually to pick Laura's brain on all the different 'wellness' trends that I am being bombarded with online - from #diettok to #skinnytok to gut health. How do we know which ones are toxic? What is

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41:36

BIG TALK: The Salem Witch Trials PART ONE

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2025/06/17

We know this one is a little different and certainly not something the was hitting he headlines in our lifetime! However, the Witch Trials are a fascinating part of history that is continually referred to and remains relevant to our modern day and continually experiences resurgences in our pop culture. So in part one, we look at the origins of witches, what led to the Salem witch trials, who the 'afflicted' girls were and who were among the first to be accused. We also see parallels to our modern

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59:07

ICE Raids, Sabrina Carpenter & Iran

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2025/06/17

Another huge week in the news. An update on the ICE raids, deployment of the national guard, protests and curfew enforced in LA. Sabrina Carpenters new album cover creates massive online controversy. Israel launched multiple strikes across Iran and they have now responded with further attacks. Australian influencer Indy Clinton hires a private investigator to find the anonymous trolls who have been attacking her online. Trump administration puts AUKUS under review. Call Her Daddy host, Alex

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44:59

SMALL TALK: What's The Best Friendship Advice? With...

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2025/06/11

Today I am joined by Two Broke Chicks to chat all things friendship.We get messages every week asking us for advice on how to make friends as an adult, when to know you've outgrown a friendship, remaining friends with exes and how to have tough conversations with friends. So who better to reach out to than best friend duo, Al and Sal, the authors of the book 'Finding Your People'! Finding Your People Two Broke Chicks

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56:15

Sydney Sweeney's Bathwater, Musk Breaks Up With Trump...

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2025/06/10

BIG episode this week! Sydney Sweeney's decision to release a soap that has her actual bathwater in it has sparked debate over if she has 'set feminism back decades'. Elon Musk and Trump are in the midst of a messy break up, meanwhile an Australian journalist is purposefully shot by police with rubber bullet during LA protests. Judge dismisses Justin Baldoni's $400 million dollar countersuit to Blake Lively. Israel seizes Gaza aid ship, the Freedom Flotilla, carrying Greta Thunberg and other

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42:33

SMALL TALK: Have You Heard About Instagram Face? With...

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2025/06/04

Comedian, performer and author of best selling book 'All I Ever Wanted Was To be Hot' (yes, correct title!!) joins me in studio to discuss cosmetic surgeries and the latest online phenomenon, 'instagram face', as inspired by this fantastic New Yorker article. Check out Lucinda's book HERE and her socials HERE

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34:15

BIG TALK: The Catholic Church Cover Up of Child...

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2025/06/03

In part two we look at the ripple effect of the Bostons Globes articles across the US and how the church reacted. We then shifted to looking at the global impact, particularly in Ireland. Then the response in Australia, the royal commission, it's findings and how this is relevant today.

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55:35

Taylor Swift Owns Masters, Gas Project Approved &...

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2025/06/03

Taylor Swift has successfully regained control of her music, ending the feud that inspired her re-recordings and the era tour. Labor government green lights a major gas project until 2070. ELF cosmetics purchases Hailey's makeup and skincare brand 'Rhode' for US 1 Billion. Harvard and Trump's legal confrontation intensifies, Elon Musk insinuates fall out and announces resignation from the White House. A first nations man dies in Police custody in the Northern Territory. Plus, a Q+A on the debate

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39:57

SMALL TALK: Are Age Gap Relationships Wrong? With GSpot

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2025/05/28

In this episode I am joined by Georgia Grace (otherwise known as GSpot) who is a certified sex and relationships therapist to talk all about the taboo topic of age gap relationships! Is it fair to judge age gap relationships? What makes it acceptable/unacceptable? Have new movies like Baby Girl changed perspectives? How does attraction play into this? For more of Georgia's incredible insights and expertise, follow her here!

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47:58

BIG TALK: The Catholic Church Cover Up of Child...

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2025/05/27

In this months Big Talk series we take a look at the incredible 'spotlight' journalists at the Boston Globe who back in 2003 uncovered the systemic cover up of child sexual abuse at the hands of thousands of priests world wide. In part one, we explain at the structure of the Catholic church as well as it's resources and wealth. Then, we look into the first priest uncovered, John Geoghan. We delve into exactly how the church moved him around and he 'rehab' centres they sent him to. Then, the

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51:22

Hailey Bieber's Vogue Cover, Gaza & Lorde

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2025/05/27

Despite Hailey Bieber making the cover of Vogue, her husband Justin Bieber's comments online steal the headlines. An update on the Liberal and National party break up. Lorde is the cover star for Rolling Stone, talking about her new album, coming off contraceptive and her gender. Prime Minister Albanese speaks on Gaza. Chris Hughes and Jojo Siwa confirm romance. NSW GP's to now diagnose ADHD.

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40:48

SMALL TALK: What Makes You Funny? With Gabby Bryan

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2025/05/21

In this New York City episode I sit down with stand up comedian legend Gabby Bryan. Famous for her crowd work and gritting her teeth on the big apple, she was the perfect person to chat to about the world of comedy, being a woman in the industry, if trauma is what makes people funny and if anything should be off limits in comedy.

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55:30

Kim Kardashian Robbery, The Coalition Splits, &...

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2025/05/20

Nine years after Kim Kardashian was violently robbed in Paris for her diamonds, the trial commences. The Liberals and Nationals split, The Greens party has a new leader. Australian Fashion Week attendees and interviews causes debate online. New abortion laws pass in NSW. Cassie takes the stand during Diddy's trial. In the Q+A, thoughts on the Clementine Ford and Abbey Chatfield online conflict.

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35:58

SMALL TALK: What Are The Rules of a Break Up? With...

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2025/05/14

Very excited to have internet best friend and incredible author ⁠Eli Rallo⁠ join me at the Spotify Studios in NYC to give all the best advice on all things moving on and dating. ⁠Pre Order: Does Anyone Else Feel This Way? ⁠ ⁠I Didn't Know I Needed This: The New Rules For Flirting, Feeling And Finding Yourself ⁠

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51:56

P.Diddy Trial Starts, Pope Leo XIV & Taylor Swift...

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2025/05/13

Albanese announces his cabinet, Adam Bandt loses his seat Sussan Ley is appointed head of the Liberal Party. Sean Combs (Diddy) Trial finally begins in Manhattan, the jury is finalised and opening statements given. Pope Leo XIV from Chicago is elected post conclave. After being subpoenaed in the Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni case, Taylor Swifts team releases a strong statement. Q+A about what is happening between India and Pakistan.

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41:51

SMALL TALK: Is Gossiping a Form of Intelligence? With...

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2025/05/08

Welcome to our first Small Talk episode recorded in New York! I was so lucky to get to chat to Claire Parker and Ashley Hamilton from the ⁠Celebrity Memoir Bookclub⁠ podcast.As comedians and successful pop culture connoisseurs, I thought they would be the perfect people to chat to about gossiping. Why do we love gossip? Can you really be above it? Is the ability to gossip (within reason) important to establishing social norms and reputations? What about celebrities and reality TV?

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