

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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Jul 4, 2022 • 5min
Evening Headlines: Harry Styles Concert Evacuated Amid Denmark Shooting
Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily. The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we’ll be bringing you the afternoon news as well. Every weekday Siobhán Moran-McFarlane will be in your ears telling you the headlines you need to know, to make your commute home that little easier. And yes, Claire Murphy will still be getting you up to speed each morning. CREDITS Host: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlaneBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 3, 2022 • 20min
Is America Heading Back Into The Dark Ages?
Following the recent decision by the US Supreme Court to repeal women's constitutional right to have an abortion, it seems the six conservative judges on the bench now have a number of other social and political issues in their sights. Advocates for LGBTIQA+, free press, firearms restrictions and much more are bracing for attacks on their rights, as those six extremely powerful individuals seem determined to drag America back into the dark ages. The Quicky speaks to a human rights law expert and a journalist who has spent decades researching and reporting on the United States, to find out what other aspects of American rights and freedoms are now seriously at risk. Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au 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: John Barron - Journalist and broadcaster and has written for publications including The Washington Post, hosted news and current affairs programs Planet America, ABC Fact Check, The Drum, The Future Forum and The Party Reagan on ABC News24, and a research associate at the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney Sarah Joseph - Professor of Human Rights Law at Griffith University, whose publications focus on human rights internationally and in Australia, with particular expertise on the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, business and human rights, trade and human rights, and issues concerning the media (and social media) and human rights. She has also published in the area of Australian constitutional law Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Thom Lion Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auvBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 1, 2022 • 12min
The Quicky Junior: Travel Tips For All Ages & Lauren Jackson’s Big Comeback!
Keeping up with the daily news cycle can be hard, especially if you have little ones who need your constant attention, so we’ve created a new show to get you and your family up to speed, weekly. In around 15 minutes, you and your little ones will all be up to speed on what’s happening in the world, including a sports wrap, perfect for your commute to Saturday sport. In this episode, we will be talking to a travel expert about where the best places are to go these school holidays, and all the hacks to help make sure your trip smooth sailing. Then we look at where the stereotype of the 'crazy cat lady' comes from and why cats actually rock! And finally we head to the basketball court to find out how GOAT Lauren Jackson is making a comeback just in time to join the Opals for the World Cup. Find more episodes here: https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-quicky-junior/ GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au With thanks to: Nathan Varney - Travel Consultant at Flight Centre Travel Group Jackson Galaxy - Popularly known as “The Cat Daddy" he is a renowned cat behaviour and wellness expert, the host and executive producer of Animal Planet's long running hit show “My Cat From Hell” and a two-time New York Times best-selling author with more than 25 years of experience working with cats and their guardians Lauren Jackson - Australia's most highly decorated basketballer, and one of the world’s greatest players Megan Hustwaite - Award-winning sports journalist and an expert in the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Thom Lion Scripting Assistance: Peter Green Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 1, 2022 • 5min
Evening Headlines: Cost Of Living Crisis Set To Worsen
Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily. The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we’ll be bringing you the afternoon news as well. Every weekday Siobhán Moran-McFarlane will be in your ears telling you the headlines you need to know, to make your commute home that little easier. And yes, Claire Murphy will still be getting you up to speed each morning. CREDITS Host: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlaneBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 30, 2022 • 18min
10 Travel Hacks For A Post-Pandemic World
International and state borders are open and with the school holidays upon us, millions of Aussies are on the move to take a much needed break, or reconnect with the family and friends we've been missing over the past two years, but how easy is it? With news headlines telling us there's pandemonium at the passport office, cancelled flights, and ever changing rules for international travel, it can be really hard to work out where are the best places to go right now. The Quicky speaks to a travel expert and two women who've recently returned from overseas trips to find out all the tips and hacks you need to make sure your long-awaited holiday is as blissful as you dreamed. Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au 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: Jessie Stephens - Mamamia's Executive Editor and co-host of the podcasts Mamamia Out Loud and CANCELLED Gemma Bath - Mamamia's News Editor and host of the podcast True Crime Conversations Nathan Varney - Travel Consultant at Flight Centre Travel Group Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Thom Lion Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auvBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 30, 2022 • 5min
Evening Headlines: NSW Teachers Walk Off The Job
Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily. The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we’ll be bringing you the afternoon news as well. Every weekday Siobhán Moran-McFarlane will be in your ears telling you the headlines you need to know, to make your commute home that little easier. And yes, Claire Murphy will still be getting you up to speed each morning. CREDITS Host: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlaneBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 29, 2022 • 14min
Masks, RATs & Fuel: What You Can & Can’t Claim On Tax
It's that time of year again when we have to dig out all of our old receipts and start crunching the numbers as we prepare our tax return, or if we're lucky, pass all that info on to our accountant to do it for us. But the past 12 months have been like no other, as many of us grappled with disaster relief payments, Job Keeper, Job Seeker, and all manner of unusual purchases like RATs, face masks, etc. So what exactly can and can't you claim as a legitimate deduction? The Quicky speaks to a finance expert to find out what the ATO will be cracking down on this time round, and what you need to watch out for when it comes to making claims about working from home. Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au 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: Melissa Browne - Finance expert, author and host of Mamamia's What The Finance podcast Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Thom Lion Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auvBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 29, 2022 • 5min
Evening Headlines: Hannah Clarke Coronial Findings Released
Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily. The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we’ll be bringing you the afternoon news as well. Every weekday Siobhán Moran-McFarlane will be in your ears telling you the headlines you need to know, to make your commute home that little easier. And yes, Claire Murphy will still be getting you up to speed each morning. CREDITS Host: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlaneBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 28, 2022 • 16min
The Real Cost Of Banning Trans Athletes
More and more sporting codes are introducing new bans on trans women who want to participate in those sports at an elite level, but why has this suddenly become an issue, and how many people are really going to be impacted? Some have argued it is necessary to maintain fairness in women's sport, but for others, this is just another excuse to target and marginalise an already vulnerable and often ostracised community. The Quicky speaks to a professional trans woman athlete to find out what impact these bans are really having on the LGBTQIA+ community, and whether there might be a fairer solution for all involved. Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au 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: Martine Delaney- Freelance writer and developer, a former pro sportsperson, and a long-time advocate for trans people Producer: Claire Murphy / Gemma Bath Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Thom Lion Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auvBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 28, 2022 • 5min
Evening Headlines: Food Prices Increase 65% In 2 Years
Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily. The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we’ll be bringing you the afternoon news as well. Every weekday Siobhán Moran-McFarlane will be in your ears telling you the headlines you need to know, to make your commute home that little easier. And yes, Claire Murphy will still be getting you up to speed each morning. CREDITS Host: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlaneBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


