

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 18, 2024 • 3min
PM: Trump's VP Gives First Offical Address, Medical Animal Testing Under Spotlight
The Quicky news update for Thursday, July 18th 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: Grace Rouvray Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 17, 2024 • 17min
Why Men Are More Likely To Cheat On Their Sick Partner
Earlier this week the world mourned the death of actress Shannen Doherty. Her battle with cancer was made even more painful being forced to battle her now ex-husband who was having an affair during her treatment. Shannen’s case isn’t isolated, it turns out many women have experienced a very similar thing. So why do some men cheat on their sick partners? THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Read more about Shannen Doherty here Read more about Vanessa's story here 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: Vanessa Medico, host of You Me Us podcastElisabeth Shaw, CEO Relationships Australia NSW Producer: Claire Murphy Senior Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 17, 2024 • 4min
PM: Arrest Made Over Aussies Killed In Phillipines, Adele Taking Break From Music
The Quicky news update for Wednesday, July 17th 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: Grace Rouvray Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 16, 2024 • 19min
Thinking Of Buying An Apartment? Listen To This First
Breaking into the property market, or taking the next step to securing a new home, can be a risky one. Sometimes the cheaper, easier alternative to purchasing a house is looking at an apartment. But buying an apartment comes with its own set of rules and risks that you might need to be aware of before signing on the dotted line. THE END BITS 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: Amanda Farmer, Strata Lawyer at Your Strata Property Producer: Claire Murphy Senior Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 16, 2024 • 3min
PM: Soldier Stabbed Ahead Of Paris Olympics, Shopping Booms Despite Cozzie Livs
The Quicky news update for Tuesday, July 16th 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: Grace Rouvray Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 15, 2024 • 14min
Yep, You Can Get Seasonal Depression In Australia
Polar Blast Getting To You? Maybe you've got Seasonal Affective Disorder. Despite Australia boasting loads of sunshine and warm weather, turns out we can still get struck down with a case of SAD here too. Don't worry, we've got all the information on how to beat SAD, and whether or not those seasonal depression devices are worth their weight. THE END BITS 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: Dr Adriana Nevarez Flores, Psychiatrist & Researcher at University of Tasmania Producer: Claire Murphy Senior Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 15, 2024 • 4min
PM: Biden Calls For Calm After Rally Shooting, King & Queen To Visit Australia
The Quicky news update for Monday, July 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: Grace Rouvray Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 14, 2024 • 29min
Everything We Know About The Attempted Assassination Of Donald Trump
The world has watched on in shock following an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. The shooting took place in Butler, Pennsylvania, with the Republican candidate speaking at an election campaign rally. We have the latest updates for you. So apparently there's a competition amongst the world's most prolific sperm donors to have their samples used as many times as possible. Plus, the new Netflix doco The Man With 1000 Kids goes into great detail about it, and raises some important questions around the regulation and responsibility of donation clinics. But what about the men donating to these places? Today we meet a donor-conceived woman, who in her adult life, made some pretty confronting discoveries about where she came from. THE END BITS 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: Chas Licciardello - co-host of the ABC's Planet America Katherine Dawson, donor-conceived baby Producer: Claire Murphy Senior Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Jacob RoundBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 12, 2024 • 3min
PM: Aussie Couple Charged With Spying For Russia & More Calls For Biden To Resign
The Quicky news update for Friday, July 12th 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.

Jul 11, 2024 • 17min
Heads Up Flight Raw Doggers, This Is What's Happening To Your Body
POV: You're about to hop on a 12-hour flight, are you picking your favourite movie? Maybe you're reading up on the in-flight meal service. Or maybe... you're staring at the back of the seat in front of you. There's a relatively new trend of raw dogging your flight, where people basically just sit and stare into space until the end of their travels. That can't be good for you...right? We're asking an expert about what happens to the body on those extra long travel days. So if you're staring down the barrel of a long haul flight for Euro summer... listen to this first. THE END BITS 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: Tony Scheimer, Commercial Pilot & Aerospace Medicine Specialist. Producer: Claire Murphy Senior Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Jacob RoundBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


