The Quicky

After four years of one of the most controversial presidencies in history, Donald Trump is finally leaving the White House, but the drama won't end on Wednesday. The 45th commander-in-chief has become the first President ever to be impeached twice, but with just days remaining of his time in office, you might be wondering what's the point? The Quicky talks through everything you need to know about what the heck is happening in Washington D.C. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhan Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Co-host of the ABC's Planet America Chas Licciardello CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many of us are hoping that the Coronavirus pandemic will subside in 2021 as mass vaccination programs start to be rolled out across the planet.  But while many of us are eagerly awaiting our first jab, those who are considering starting a family have some reservations, as questions remain over whether it is safe for pregnant women, or those who are breastfeeding, to receive the vaccine. The Quicky investigates the latest advice from health experts, and highlights the questions you should be asking your healthcare provider when you are offered the first dose. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhan Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Stefanie Petrides, Dr Sanjaya Senanayake, and Dr Manuela Toledo CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before there was violence, there was control. The overwhelming majority of domestic violence murders in this country are preceded by a period of behaviour that includes things like stalking, monitoring, questioning and isolating, so why isn't this behaviour illegal? We speak to people who have been through it and an expert who is trying to get the laws changed here in Australia. 1800 737 732 (1800 RESPECT) Are there to help you if you feel you're the victim of any sort of domestic violence, physical, mental, psychological, emotional, financial... https://www.1800respect.org.au/ MensLine will be able to put you in contact with a men's behaviour change program in your state 1300 015 120...  https://mensline.org.au/changingforgood/resource/find-a-mens-behaviour-change-program This episode was originally published on March 4th, and is part of our 2020 Best Of series.Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy  Executive Producer: Melanie Tait Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri  Guests:  Kate* and Lawyer and Phd candidate in criminal and family law at Deakin University Paul McGorrery.   *Names have been changed for privacy reasons. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au Looking for other podcasts to listen to?  You'll find all our Mamamia shows at https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/ Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode of The Quicky is intensely adult, so remember that if you're playing it with little ears around! Do you know where your G-Spot is? Have you located it and have you had that promised earth-shattering orgasm?  The Quicky is deep-diving into a woman's G-Spot. Where is it exactly? What do you have to do to locate it? What's actually happening to your body when the right kind of pressure is applied?  So many questions!  Thank goodness we've got all the answers.  This episode was originally published on February 14th, and is part of our 2020 Best Of series.Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy  Executive Producer: Melanie Tait Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri  Guests:  Dr Jane Chalmers, Lecturer in Physiotherapy at Western Sydney University CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au Looking for other podcasts to listen to?  You'll find all our Mamamia shows at https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When we think about chemotherapy side effects, we usually think about things like hair loss and vomiting. But did you know about chemo cravings or cytotoxic poo?  Today we look at some of the unexpected things chemotherapy does when you're attempting to fight off cancer, things that can last for a long time after the chemicals have left your system. This episode was originally published on February 11th, and is part of our 2020 Best Of series.Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy  Executive Producer: Melanie Tait Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri  Guests:  Dr Brad McKay, GP; Mel Dee, cancer survivor; Michael Jordan, cancer survivor.  If you're currently undergoing cancer treatment and need some help, a tip or two or just someone to talk to, Mel Dee has started a facebook support group which you can find here... https://www.facebook.com/MagicallyMeMelDee/ CONTACT USGot a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au Looking for other podcasts to listen to?  You'll find all our Mamamia shows at https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you someone who shares pictures and stories about your children on social media?  It's hard not to want to share your life with them online but should you be considering whether your children consent to this before you post? In today's episode, we look into whether or not you should do it and what kind of impact it has on your kids digital footprint in the future. This episode was originally published on February 20th, and is part of our 2020 Best Of series. LINKSThe Safe on Social Toolkit is the digital 'survival kit' with everything you need to know to keep your kids safe online... https://www.safeonsocialtoolkit.com/pages/toolkit/?utm_source=mamamia&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=thequicky E Safety Commission: https://www.esafety.gov.au/kids/be-an-esafe-kid Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy  Executive Producer: Melanie Tait Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri  Guests:  Kirra Pendergast, Safe On Social; Julie Inman Grant, E-Safety Commissioner; Mia Freedman (Mamamia Co-Founder Creative Director); Holly Wainwright (Mamamia Head of Content)  CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au Looking for other podcasts to listen to?  You'll find all our Mamamia shows at https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/  Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You can't say 2020 has been a quiet one. Between bushfires, COVID-19, the US Presidential election, fights with China, quitting Kardashians, explosions, cancellations and protests it's been anything but quiet. The Quicky takes you on a journey from January to December to see what we've been through the past 12 months. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Guest Booker: Mel Sauer Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests:  CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many of us will sit down with family and friends this Christmas and find out that during the course of the year, some of them have been influenced by the many conspiracy theories that have been doing the rounds of the internet. From Trump supporters to anti vaxxers, COVID-19 deniers and 5G haters, The Quicky investigates how we can talk to those close to us without starting World War 3. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Guest Booker: Mel Sauer Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests:  CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Several countries including the US, UK and Canada have now given the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine emergency approval and are now rolling out mass immunisations, but does emergency approval mean steps have been skipped? What is this we heard about HIV scares with the Queensland vaccine? Why did some people in the UK have an allergic reaction and if this vaccine proves to be successful, how long til life goes back to normal? The Quicky investigates all your vaccine questions. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Guest Booker: Mel Sauer Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Australian National University Infectious Disease Professor Dr Sanjaya Senananyake If you want a run down on how vaccine tech works, Dr S has done a video breaking it down here https://twitter.com/sanj971/status/1335920249820987397  CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Donald Trump run for the Presidency again in 2024? Maybe it will be Ivanka, or Donald Junior? What will Melania do once she's free to return to New York? Will Ivanka be welcomed back into her high society circle of friends? The Quicky investigates what the Trumps will do once they're out of the White House Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Guest Booker: Mel Sauer Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Bruce Wolpe, Senior Fellow at the United States Studies Centre CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.