

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.
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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May 16, 2024 • 3min
PM: Pizza Hut Fined Over Spam Texts, Avril Lavigne Addresses Body Double Conspiracy
The Quicky news update for Monday, May 13th 2024 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 so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Click here to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia. CREDITS Host/Producer: Isabella Ross Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 15, 2024 • 19min
The Budget For Basic B*tches
It's budget week! On Tuesday night Jim Chalmers handed down his third budget and we found out exactly how the Labor government is planning on spending Aussie money this next financial year. Labelled 'a win for women', this budget had a strong focus on issues like women's health and changes to paid parental leave. In this episode of The Quicky, we break down the winners and losers from Federal Budget 2024. To read more on the Budget please click here. Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Grace Rouvray With thanks to: Kate Browne - the Head of Research at Compare Club, an organisation that conducts research on how Aussies are being affected by the cost of living and their finances Producers: Grace Rouvray Executive Producer: Taylah Strano, Kally BorgAudio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 15, 2024 • 3min
PM: Blocked Aid In Gaza Continues, Aus On La Niña Watch
The Quicky news update for Wednesday, May 15th 2024 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 so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Click here to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia. CREDITS Host/Producer: Isabella Ross Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 14, 2024 • 17min
Here's What Makes You A Good Colleague...And Also A Bad One
Over a third of our life is spent working, which means we spend a lot of time with our colleagues. But do you know what makes you a good, bad or down right annoying colleague? Do you break the headphone rule or bring in stinky lunches to the shared kitchens? Or are you the one everyone wants to get coffee with and brings all the goss? In this episode of The Quicky we find out exactly what workplace etiquettes you should follow for a harmonious work place. Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au WITH THANKS TO Lisa Leong - Host of ABC's This Working Life CREDITS Host: Grace Rouvray With thanks to: Producers: Grace Rouvray, Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Taylah Strano, Kally BorgAudio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 14, 2024 • 4min
PM: School Girl "Excited" Before Fatal Christmas Trip
The Quicky news update for Tuesday, May 14th 2024 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 so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Click here to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia. CREDITS Host/Producer: Kimberley Braddish Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 13, 2024 • 20min
A Teen Boy Once Told Me A Classmate was Rapable, Here's What He Says About That Now
Recently, yet another Australian school has found itself in the midst of controversy surrounding the behaviour of some of their male students. The students had created and circulated a spreadsheet with the names of their fellow female classmates. It included photos of the girls alongside a ranking system from wifeys, cuties, mids, objects, get out and unrapable. When news broke about this, a lot of people asked why? In this episode of The Quicky, we speak to a man who, as a teenager, said something horrific about a female peer, to find out why he said it, and what he thinks about it all these years later. To read Claire's article, click here. Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Elizabeth Shaw - CEO of Relationships Australia NSW. Producers: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Jacob RoundBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 13, 2024 • 3min
PM: Viral Photo From Taylor Swift Concert; Elon Musk's X Wins Case Over Sydney Church Stabbing Video
The Quicky news update for Monday, May 13th 2024 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 so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Click here to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia. CREDITS Host/Producer: Kimberley Braddish Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 12, 2024 • 18min
Why Is Every Girl Called Olivia? Baby Names Data Reveals our Favourites
What’s in a name? Apparently some of us have a long rich history behind our monikers… others were plucked from pop culture. Every year the list of top baby names is released there’s always a frenzy to compare and contrast, predicting how many Matilda’s or Olivia’s will be entering the year one classroom in a matter of years. How does a baby name even become popular, or lost to the sands of time? We’re diving into the data on today’s episode. Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Ashley Fell - Social Researcher & Director of Advisory At McCrindle. Ashley is also the Host of The Future Report Podcast. You can check that out here. Producers: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Jacob RoundBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 10, 2024 • 3min
PM: Bruce Lehrmann’s Legal Costs Revealed, Uni Protest Camps Grow
The Quicky news update for Friday, May 10th 2024. 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 so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Click here to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia. CREDITS Host/Producer: Isabella Ross Audio Producer: Jacob RoundBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 9, 2024 • 19min
"Her Death Can Not Be In Vain": Do It For Dolly Day 2024
Did you know 1 in 4 year four to year nine Aussie students report being bullied every few weeks?It’s an alarming statistic, one that Dolly Everett’s parents never thought they’d lose their daughter to. Six years on from her death, Kate & Tick Everett are determined to not let Dolly’s death be in vain, continuing to spread awareness of bullying and what we can do to stamp it out. To find resources for your family to help deal with bullying, find Dolly's Dream here Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Kate Everett - Mum to Dolly and Meg, co-founder of Dolly's Dream Producers: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Jacob RoundBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


