

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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Dec 27, 2019 • 26min
BONUS - How Is 'The Quicky' Made?
Ever wondered what time of the morning Claire gets up to make sure you have the day's news headlines by 6am? What about how our producer convinces guests to appear on our show or how it all comes together? This is a quick run down on how The Quicky is made with host Claire Murphy and Executive Producer Elle Beattie CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guest Executive Producer Elle Beattie and host Claire Murphy 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 are...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. The Quicky. Getting you up to speed. Daily. Want The Quicky in your ears every day? Subscribe at mamamia.com.au/the-quicky or in your favourite podcast app. Love the show? Send us an email thequicky@mamamia.com.au or call the podphone 02 8999 9386.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 26, 2019 • 15min
Update: Could Maddie McCann's Parents Have Been Involved In Her Disappearance?
In May 2007 the lives of Kate and Gerry McCann were changed forever when their 3 year old daughter Madeleine went missing from the holiday resort they were staying in in Portugal. But were they involved in their own child's disappearance? Today we speak with the author's of 'Looking for Madeleine' who will show us the evidence that continues to haunt Maddie's Mum and Dad as one of the McCann's biggest critics is sent to jail. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guests authors of "Looking for Madeleine' Andrew Summers and Robbyn Swan 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 are...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. The Quicky. Getting you up to speed. Daily. Want The Quicky in your ears every day? Subscribe at mamamia.com.au/the-quicky or in your favourite podcast app. Love the show? Send us an email thequicky@mamamia.com.au or call the podphone 02 8999 9386.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 25, 2019 • 11min
Update: Narcissistic Personality Disorder: What Is It And Could Trump Have It?
President Trump has now been officially impeached but does that mean he'll be leaving the Whitehouse anytime soon? And will it even have the slightest effect on how Trump views himself, his Presidency or his reputation? We speak with a psychologist who says an aspect of Donald Trump's personality is something we should all be concerned about. Is he a narcissist? And what does that mean for the world? CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guest Doctor John Gartner, if you want to pick up a copy of the book 'The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump' you can find it here https://www.amazon.com.au/s?k=the+dangerous+case+of+donald+trump&hvadid=253798890378&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9071793&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=b&hvrand=8305591544020699098&hvtargid=kwd-327343825818&tag=googhydr0au-22&ref=pd_sl_31a7alnn6y_b 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 are...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. The Quicky. Getting you up to speed. Daily. Want The Quicky in your ears every day? Subscribe at mamamia.com.au/the-quicky or in your favourite podcast app. Love the show? Send us an email thequicky@mamamia.com.au or call the podphone 02 8999 9386.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 24, 2019 • 14min
Update: What's Life 'Really' Like After Reality TV
Pia Miranda copping hate for voting Luki Toki off Survivor, Jess from Angie's season of The Bachelorette was investigated by his employer for comments made on the show, Cyrell facing trolls after smashing a fruit bowl in a furious rage... these are all real people who spent time on our TV screen this year. These are the real people behind the reality TV shows, the people who have to return home to a forever altered real life. Clare Verrall was chosen for season 2 of Married at First Sight. She was teamed up with Jono, the guy who famously said ‘she’s not what I ordered’ as she walked down the aisle. How long does it take for someone to get their life back on track after a stint on Australia’s small screen? Clare helps us understand just how difficult that can be. If you or someone you know is struggling to cope, there are people who care and can listen. Please reach out to: www.beyondblue.org.au 1300 224 636 www.lifeline.org.au 13 11 14 CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guest Clare Verrall who has vowed to NEVER speak about Married At First Sight again! To read more about life post reality TV https://omny.fm/shows/the-quicky/whats-life-really-like-after-reality-tv 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 are...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. The Quicky. Getting you up to speed. Daily. Want The Quicky in your ears every day? Subscribe at mamamia.com.au/the-quicky or in your favourite podcast app. Love the show? Send us an email thequicky@mamamia.com.au or call the podphone 02 8999 9386.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 23, 2019 • 13min
Update: Meghan, Harry And The War On Tabloid Lies
With Harry and Meghan choosing not to spend their Christmas with the Queen this year we take a look at the surprise move from Prince Harry to release a statement criticising how the British tabloids treat his wife and that they would be suing one of them over a letter they published from Meghan to her Dad. We find out whether the tabloids are really the big bad monster here or are the royals and other celebrities just as complicit in their behaviour? CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guests Former tabloid journalist and author of the book Tabloid Prodigy Marlise Kast and former tabloid journalist and author of Blind Item Kevin Dickson 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 are...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. The Quicky. Getting you up to speed. Daily. Want The Quicky in your ears every day? Subscribe at mamamia.com.au/the-quicky or in your favourite podcast app. Love the show? Send us an email thequicky@mamamia.com.au or call the podphone 02 8999 9386.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 22, 2019 • 9min
Update: Untangling Brexit, Boris & The Whole Damn Mess
The last time we checked in on the whole Brexit mess, Boris Johnson was threatening to call an election. Well that election has been and gone, so where did it leave the UK and has Brexit made any progress at all? We update you on the UK's quest to divorce themselves from the European Union and assess the outcome of the pre Christmas snap election. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guest SBS Europe Correspondent Ben Lewis and Channel 9's former European correspondent Seb Costello 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 are...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. The Quicky. Getting you up to speed. Daily. Want The Quicky in your ears every day? Subscribe at mamamia.com.au/the-quicky or in your favourite podcast app. Love the show? Send us an email thequicky@mamamia.com.au or call the podphone 02 8999 9386.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 19, 2019 • 14min
Pell, Epstein, Trump... The Secret To Surviving A Year Of Scandal
Does 2019 feel like it was a little more scandal plagued than others? Did it all start to seem a bit much? Feel like tuning out and just leaving them all to fight it out among themselves? Then you may be suffering from scandal fatigue! We find out how we can handle all the information that comes our way these days and focus on some of the good stuff that 2019 brought us too. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guest Professor David McLelland, Political Scientist at Meredith College. 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 are...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. The Quicky. Getting you up to speed. Daily. Want The Quicky in your ears every day? Subscribe at mamamia.com.au/the-quicky or in your favourite podcast app. Love the show? Send us an email thequicky@mamamia.com.au or call the podphone 02 8999 9386. Be part of our big annual podcast survey - https://surveys.globaltestmarket.com/survey/selfserve/1aab/13100768/13100768_CS Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 18, 2019 • 11min
How To Be Sober In Australia At Christmas
The silly season is here and a lot of us will head to end of year celebrations where we will be socialising with family and colleagues.. all while lubricated with a drink or 10. But with the latest guidelines revising down how much we should be drinking, can we actually do this thing sober? We speak to former radio and TV host Maz Compton about how she managed to relearn how to be social without the booze crutch Be part of our big annual podcast survey - https://surveys.globaltestmarket.com/survey/selfserve/1aab/13100768/13100768_CS CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guests Author of 'The Social Rebellion: How True Freedom Begins With a Cheeky Month Alcohol-Free' Maz Compton and Professor Kate Conigrave, addiction specialist and public health physician at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. To grab a copy of Maz's book, you can find it here https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-social-rebellion-maz-compton/book/9781982201760.html?source=pla&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzbfL8fG_5gIVzSMrCh3qaAbIEAYYASABEgLjJ_D_BwE 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 are...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. The Quicky. Getting you up to speed. Daily. Want The Quicky in your ears every day? Subscribe at mamamia.com.au/the-quicky or in your favourite podcast app. Love the show? Send us an email thequicky@mamamia.com.au or call the podphone 02 8999 9386.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 17, 2019 • 11min
The 'Real' Reason The Pill Hasn't Changed In Nearly 60 Years
When the pill was introduced in Australia in the 1960's it was a game changer for women, but it hasn't changed much since despite growing concerns about the side effects. So is no-one doing the research? Is there no demand for anything different? Or is there a political reason behind the lack of contraceptive pill innovation? CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guest Health Sociologist and Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Women's Health, Gender and Society at the University of Melbourne Louise Keogh 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 are...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. The Quicky. Getting you up to speed. Daily. Want The Quicky in your ears every day? Subscribe at mamamia.com.au/the-quicky or in your favourite podcast app. Love the show? Send us an email thequicky@mamamia.com.au or call the podphone 02 8999 9386. Be part of our big annual podcast survey - https://surveys.globaltestmarket.com/survey/selfserve/1aab/13100768/13100768_CS Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 16, 2019 • 12min
Chemophobia: The Myth That Natural Is Always Best
When you go shopping at the supermarket or chemist, are you swayed by products that claim to be all natural or organic and chemical free? We look at a new phenomena called chemophobia, where reject perfectly good things for fear that are full of chemicals and accept the natural alternative even though it may actually be harmful. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guests Dr Rose Cairns from the University of Sydney's School of Pharmacy and Chemist James Kennedy. 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 are...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. The Quicky. Getting you up to speed. Daily. Want The Quicky in your ears every day? Subscribe at mamamia.com.au/the-quicky or in your favourite podcast app. Love the show? Send us an email thequicky@mamamia.com.au or call the podphone 02 8999 9386. Be part of our big annual podcast survey - https://surveys.globaltestmarket.com/survey/selfserve/1aab/13100768/13100768_CS Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


