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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.

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    Labor Open To ‘Other Ideas' On Hate Speech Laws & $3 Billion Fix For Sydney's ‘Poo Balls'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 3:21 Transcription Available


    Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is making a last-ditch bid for bipartisan support for sweeping hate speech laws; New research has found people living with depression are facing a major gap in treatment options; Billions of dollars will be spent over the next decade to upgrade Sydney’s sewerage network, after thousands of debris balls washed up on the city’s iconic beaches; Harry Styles has announced his long-awaited fourth studio album. THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Ailish Delaney Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Greenland, Iran & The Trump Diplomatic Playbook Unpacked

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 20:08 Transcription Available


    Can you buy... a country? US President Donald Trump has made very clear his intention to acquire Greenland, despite it not being for sale. So what happens next? And is this just another chapter in what's turning out to be a pretty chaotic diplomatic playbook from the Trump Administration? And in headlines today, Days after bushfires raged across the state, flash flooding has hit Victoria’s Great Ocean Road; According to figures released by the federal government today, almost five million social media accounts have been deactivated or restricted since Australia's world-first age restrictions took effect on December 10; US President Donald Trump has threatened ‍to use the Insurrection Act, which would allow him to ​deploy military forces in Minnesota amid escalating tension over the ⁠deployment of federal ICE agents, which has become the focus of daily clashes; Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok will no longer be able to edit photos to portray real people in revealing clothing in places where that is illegal; Pamela Anderson has explained how she felt uncomfortable in the audience at the Golden Globes, because she was sitting near Seth Rogan who made a TV show about some of the worst times in her life without ever speaking to her about it THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guests: David Smith - Associate Professor, United States Studies Centre Audio Producer: Lu Hill Group Executive Producer: Ilaria BrophyBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Sussan Ley's Coalition Blocks New Hate Crime & Gun Control Measures

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 5:30 Transcription Available


    Opposition Leader Sussan Ley says Labor’s proposed hate crime and gun control reforms are “unsalvageable”; Police in Canberra have discovered 11 explosive devices along footpaths in the city’s north-west; The United States has announced the creation of a technocratic Palestinian body to help govern the Gaza Strip; The Adelaide Festival Corporation has apologised to Palestinian Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah; The first official trailer for Season Three of Euphoria has just been released. THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Tahli Blackman Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Trump's Greenland Takeover Threats Intensify & The ADHD & Alcohol Link You Need To Know

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 12:31 Transcription Available


    In the spirit of "New Year, New Me," many of us are re-examining our relationship with alcohol. But for women with undiagnosed or under-treated ADHD, that end-of-day glass of wine is often about more than just relaxing; it's self-medicating a brain that never quite switches off. We speak to an Aussie single mum about her own journey to discovery the link between alcohol and ADHD, following a diagnosis four decades in the making. And in headlines today, Australia's most prominent neo-Nazi groups have announced they will disband ahead of the introduction of the new federal anti hate speech laws, but they will still be watched; Anti-government protests that have shaken Iran for more than two weeks appear to be calming'; Officials from Greenland and Denmark have met with white house officials in Washington as US President Donald Trump continues to push for the country to be under US control; The controversial US health secretary Robert Kennedy Junior, has given some insight into President Trump’s concerning diet, saying "I don't know how he's alive, but he is" THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guests: Annaliese Todd, Mamamia reporter Audio Producer: Lu Hill Group Executive Producer: Ilaria BrophyBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Tom Silvagni Launches Rape Conviction Appeal & KPop Stars BTS Are Coming To Australia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 4:34 Transcription Available


    Tom Silvagni, who was convicted of rape late last year, has filed an application for leave to appeal the conviction; The hundred-year-old Bondi Beach footbridge two gunmen used in December’s terror attack may be removed for a permanent memorial commemorating the victims; Former West Wing Actor Timothy Busfield has surrendered to police in the US after being accused of child sex abuse; K-pop stars BTS have announced a 2026 - 2027 world tour, kicking off in South Korea in April with more than 70 dates across Australia, Asia, North America, South America and Europe THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Ailish Delaney Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    This Is Why You (And Everyone You Know) Is Obsessed With Heated Rivalry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 18:57 Transcription Available


    A horny hockey drama has become the internet’s new obsession...but, why? Together with the AFL's first openly bi player Mitch Brown & Sexologist Lisa Torney we investigate the impact Heated Rivalry has for real-life queer athletes and the straight women who are lusting after the fictional leads. And in headlines today, Adelaide Festival has cancelled its Writers' Week event following a mass boycott from authors in response to Palestinian-Australian novelist Randa Abdel-Fattah being removed from the program; Australian novelist Craig Silvey has faced court after police caught him allegedly engaging with pedophiles online and sharing child abuse material; An Iranian official has indicated that the death toll from the latest protests in the country could be as high as 2000; The Duffer brothers have admitted that pressure from production and Netflix forced them to start shooting the Stranger Things finale without it even being fully written yet THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guests: Mitch Brown, former AFL player Lisa Torney, Sexologist Audio Producer: Lu Hill Group Executive Producer: Ilaria BrophyBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Rudd's Resignation as Australia's US Ambassador & Hate Groups Crackdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 5:28 Transcription Available


    The Federal Government has unveiled a major crackdown on hate groups alongside the announcement of a national day of mourning for the victims of the Bondi terror attack; Kevin Rudd is finishing up his stint as Australia’s Ambassador to the US a year early, with the government confirming he’ll step down at the end of March; An Australian teenager from regional New South Wales is facing serious charges after allegedly making hoax emergency calls to schools and businesses in the United States; And Alyssa Healy is officially calling time on her legendary career, announcing she will retire from international cricket at the end of the current summer. THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Gemma Donahoe Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Iran Protests Explained & A Golden Globe Aussie Snub

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 21:38 Transcription Available


    Iran is facing its most dangerous uprising in years as anti-government protests have turned deadly across the country. Plus, we celebrate Rose Byrne’s first Globe and unpack the wins, the misses, & the best red carpet looks from the 83rd Golden Globe Awards. And in headlines today, Parliament's powerful intelligence and security committee will today scrutinise the new hate speech laws motivated by the Bondi terror attack; The small highland community of Eungella, west of Mackay in Qld, is expected to be cut off for up to three months as flood waters continue to rise; Britain's media regulator, has launched an investigation ‍into Elon Musk's X to determine ​whether allowing its Grok AI chatbot ⁠to produce sexually intimate deepfakes violates its duty to protect people in the UK from content that could be illegal; Mattel is introducing an autistic Barbie as the newest member of its line intended to celebrate diversity THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guests: Arash Azizi, Iranian Historian & Academic at Yale University. Author of What Iranians Want: Women, Life, Freedom Tara Watson, Mamamia's Entertainment Reporter Audio Producer: Lu Hill Group Executive Producer: Ilaria BrophyBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Bondi Hero Diagnosed With Cancer & Cheaper Access to Weight Loss Drug

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 3:49 Transcription Available


    NSW Police Inspector Amy Scott, the heroic police officer who confronted and killed the Westfield Bondi Junction attacker has been diagnosed with cancer; A Victorian bushfire appeal has been launched, with premier Jacinta Allan calling for public donations to support affected communities; Australians could soon get cheaper access to the popular weight-loss drug Wegovy, with the federal government set to add the medication to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme; and Hollywood's finest celebrate the 83rd Golden Globes. THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Ailish Delaney Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    “Rate Hikes, International Law Under Fire & AI Colleagues” Experts Reveal 2026 Forecast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2026 23:18 Transcription Available


    From politics to pop culture, what's in store for 2026? We'll check in with our experts across finance, technology and political affairs to find out what's on the agenda this year. And in headlines today, The deadly Victorian bushfires are expected to burn for weeks, Repairs are under way after a tropical cyclone battered the far north coast of Queensland; The chair of the Adelaide Festival and several board members have resigned in the midst of the controversial decision to axe Palestinian Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah; US President Donald Trump says no more Venezuelan oil or money will go to ​Cuba; Aryna Sabalenka kissed both biceps as she took out the title at the Brisbane International THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guests: Amy Remeikis, Chief Political Analyst at The Australia Institute & Contributing Editor at The New DailyAnders Sorman-Nilsson, FuturistChris Richardson, Economist Audio Producer: Lu Hill Group Executive Producer: Ilaria BrophyBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Police Search For Three People In Wake Of Bushfires & Writers Pull Out Of Major Festival

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 5:42 Transcription Available


    Police search for three people as bushfires continue to burn and heatwave conditions sweep the country; Writers & academics pull out of Adelaide Writer's Festival after board dump only Palestinian speaker booked; Immigration officer shoot two people just one day after fatally shooting a woman in the United States; Meghan Trainor & Mandy Moore break their silence following Ashley Tisdale fuelled 'mum group drama'. THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Taylah Strano Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Albanese Launches Federal Royal Commission Into Anti-Semitism After Bondi Attack

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 6:32 Transcription Available


    Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a federal royal commission into anti-Semitism and social cohesion following the deadly Bondi Beach terror attack; Rural communities are under threat as two major bushfires rage out of control in northern Victoria amid extreme heat, strong winds, and catastrophic fire conditions; President Donald Trump said the US could oversee Venezuela and control its oil revenue for years; Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have finalised their divorce, ending their 19-year marriage. THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host & Producer: Tahli BlackmanBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    "Fans make it worse over 40C" Expert Reveals How To Actually Stay Cool In Heatwaves

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 12:11 Transcription Available


    Total fire bans remain in place across the country with heatwave and bushfire alerts in place; Experts warn about extreme heat risks to the body; Potential lead of a Royal Commission into the Bondi terror attack met with criticism; US Secretary of State confirms he'll meet with Danish officials over purchase of Greenland. THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host & Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Extreme Heat Raises Bushfire Risk & US Seizes Venezuelan Oil Tankers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 5:16 Transcription Available


    Authorities are warning of potentially uncontrollable bushfires as parts of Australia face catastrophic fire conditions during the biggest heatwave in six years; The United States has seized two oil tankers linked to Venezuela; More than 2,500 Australians have started the year infected with a highly transmissible new strain of influenza; Gwyneth Paltrow says her divorce from Coldplay’s Chris Martin ended up costing her a film role. THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host & Producer: Tahli BlackmanBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Trump's Plans For Greenland, Venezuela & Keith And Nicole Finalise Their Divorce

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 4:46 Transcription Available


    US President Donald Trump reveals plans for Venezuelan oil; White House confirms meetings to consider Greenland takeover; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expected to call back parliament early as pressure mounts for a federal Royal Commission into antisemitism; Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban finalise their divorce following 19-years of marriage. THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host & Producer: Taylah StranoBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Swiss Ski Bar Ignored Safety Rules & Venezuelan Opposition Leader Vows Return

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026 6:12 Transcription Available


    Swiss authorities say fire safety inspections hadn’t been done since 2019 at a bar where a New Year’s fire killed 40 and injured over 100; Venezuela opposition leader Maria Corina Machado vowed to return home, praising Trump after President Maduro’s capture; European leaders voiced strong support for Greenland’s sovereignty; NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon extended temporary protest restrictions across three Sydney policing areas for 14 more days; Cher weighed in on Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard’s famously open marriage on Shepard’s Armchair Expert podcast. THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host & Producer: Tahli BlackmanBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    A Stranger Things Doco & Jacob Elordi Does Us Proud

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026 5:16 Transcription Available


    All the action from the Critics' Choice Awards - with big wins for two Aussies and a confirmation from Timothee Chalamet about just how long he and Kylie have actually been together. Miley Cyrus teases a possible Hannah Montana return for the 20-year anniversary. A Stranger Things documentary is set to hit Netflix All the action from the Critics' Choice Awards (including Timothee Chalamet's gorgeous Kylie Jenner shoutout) A peek inside Heated Rivalry from one of the stars THE END BITS Support independent women's media Get your daily pop culture fix with The Spill here Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host & Producer: Ash LondonBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Maduro Pleads Not Guilty In US Court As Trump Threatens Columbia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2026 6:37 Transcription Available


    Trump warns of possible further strikes on Venezuela as deposed president Maduro pleads not guilty in US court; Parts of Victoria, SA and southern NSW brace for the worst heatwave since Black Summer; Hundreds of thousands of children gain guaranteed subsidised child care; Jimmy Kimmel celebrates Jimmy Kimmel Live! winning Best Talk Show at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards. THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host & Producer: Tahli BlackmanBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Hugh Jackman Packs On The Shirtless PDA & Joe Jonas May Be Off The Market

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2026 4:58 Transcription Available


    Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster put any jealousy rumours to rest with a PDA-packed trip to Costa Rica, 'Avatar' continues to print money, and heartbreaking family news from one of our favourite ex-girl band members. Avatar Fire and Ash blasts past the box office billion-dollar mark BTS are officially BACK, baby! Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster pack on the PDA Joe Jonas sets romance rumours alight Little Mix's Jesy Nelson makes a heartbreaking announcement THE END BITS Support independent women's media Get your daily pop culture fix with The Spill here Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host & Producer: Ash LondonBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Venezuela In Uncertainty After US Forces Capture President Maduro

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2026 6:37 Transcription Available


    Venezuela has entered a new period of uncertainty after a dramatic US military operation that removed President Nicolás Maduro from power; Australian sporting figures have joined growing calls for a national royal commission into anti-Semitism and the Bondi terror attack; A 34-year-old man has drowned at Jervis Bay on the New South Wales South Coast after several people were caught in rough water at Green Patch beach. THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host & Producer: Tahli BlackmanBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Pink Spends NYE In Hospital & The Biggest Band On Earth Are BACK!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2026 4:40 Transcription Available


    Pink has swapped champagne for...neck surgery on New Years Eve, and BTS have sent fans into an absolute meltdown, 4 years after going on a hiatus. It's all happening, Spillers! Pink spends NYE in hospital BTS tease a huge return Zootopia 2 knocks Frozen off the box office podium Jojo Siwa changes her name Taylor Swift's Wood lyrics send a live NYE telecast into meltdown THE END BITS Support independent women's media Get your daily pop culture fix with The Spill here Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host & Producer: Ash LondonBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Swiss Resort Mourns After Deadly Bar Fire & The Words To Retire In 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2026 4:39 Transcription Available


    A fire broke out at a crowded bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, during New Year’s Eve, leaving around 40 people feared dead and about 100 injured; Three people have died and two remain missing after separate drowning incidents in New South Wales; Australian soccer star Sam Kerr married US international Kristie Mewis in an intimate New Year’s Eve ceremony; Lake Superior State University released its annual Banished Words List for 2026, with “6-7” topping the list. THE END BITS Listen to yesterday's episode 'How Does The Quicky Get Made Anyway?' here Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host & Producer: Tahli BlackmanBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    How Does The Quicky Get Made Anyway? Let's Pull The Curtain Back...

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2025 20:13 Transcription Available


    How do podcasts get made anyway? Here's a little peak behind the curtain at how Mamamia's twice daily news podcast The Quicky comes together. Taylah and Claire share some of their favourite behind the scenes moments, and a special guest drops by too. THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    George Clooney Teases A Huge Reboot & The Hardest Working Butt in Hollywood

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2025 5:11 Transcription Available


    Everything from childhood TV shows making a return to Idris Elba getting the title he deserves - direct from the King! It's all happening today, my loves! More artists cancel shows in protest of Trump Malcolm in the Middle returns, and we have a trailer! Idris Elba has been knighted, and now we can call him Daddy AND Sir George Clooney teases a huge reboot Timothee Chalamet puts his ass to work THE END BITS Support independent women's media Get your daily pop culture fix with The Spill here Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host & Producer: Ash LondonBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Aussies Gather To Welcome The New Year & The Moments That Gave Us Hope In 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 6:03 Transcription Available


    A man has died in floodwaters in far north Queensland as Severe Tropical Cyclone Hayley weakens after crossing Western Australia’s Kimberley coast; Passengers have returned to Australia after a cruise ship ran aground on a reef off Papua New Guinea; Australians will welcome the new year with a focus on unity and resilience, as live celebrations take place across the country; As we head into the new year, let’s look back on some of the best bits from 2025. THE END BITS Listen to The 2025 Quicky News Wrapped episode here Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host & Producer: Tahli BlackmanBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Timothee Reigns Supreme & Kim K Drops $100K On...Which Sister?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 5:15 Transcription Available


    Kate Winslet's teenage confession has made headlines around the world, Kanye plays happy families at Disneyland, and Kim Kardashian drops a cool $100K on the sister we least expected. On today's episode... Timothee Chalamet reigns supreme at the Christmas box office Kanye and Bianca take the kids to Disneyland (and the pics are awkies) Kim K spent $100k on a piece of film memorabilia for one of her sisters Kate Winslet gets tails wagging The passing of a film icon THE END BITS Support independent women's media Get your daily pop culture fix with The Spill here Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host & Producer: Ash LondonBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Bondi Hero Ahmed Al Ahmed Speaks Out After Terror Attack

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2025 5:40 Transcription Available


    Ahmed Al Ahmed describes how he disarmed one of the gunmen in the Bondi Beach terror attack; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has rejected a national royal commission, opting for a quicker independent review; Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says a draft peace plan includes 15 years of US security guarantees; Comedian Ricky Gervais has delivered a very on-brand reason for skipping the Golden Globes next month. THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host & Producer: Tahli BlackmanBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Harry Styles Is Back (We Hope) & So Is Bridgerton!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2025 6:31 Transcription Available


    From Mariah's legal drama, to Harry Styles slinking back into our timelines and a new Bridgerton trailer...it's a great day to love pop culture, my darlings! Gordon Ramsay walks his daughter down the aisle amidst serious family drama Mariah Carey has a huge court win Harry Styles hints at a big return Bridgerton Season 4 is coming Miles Teller wins Christmas THE END BITS Support independent women's media Get your daily pop culture fix with The Spill here Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host & Producer: Ash LondonBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Bondi Families Call For National Inquiry & Armed Police To Patrol Sydney On New Years

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2025 4:36 Transcription Available


    Families of those killed and injured in the Bondi Beach terror attack are demanding Prime Minister Anthony Albanese urgently establish a national royal commission; Sydneysiders are being told to expect a strong and visible police presence on New Year’s Eve; A man has been charged with two counts of murder after two people were found dead following a stabbing at a home in northwest Sydney; Harry Styles has surprised fans with an unexpected eight-and-a-half-minute music video, marking his first new music release in more than three years. THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host & Producer: Tahli BlackmanBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    So Long 2025! Here's Your Quicky News Wrap

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 70:19 Transcription Available


    With just a few days left in 2025 let's look back on what the year delivered us. From big, breaking political stories, to pop culture moments that sent the internet into meltdown and moments of deep grief and sorrow, The Quicky has been here with you to cover it all. THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Travis Kelce's Love Note to Taylor & Timothee Chalamet's Surprise Christmas Confession

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 4:26 Transcription Available


    Iggy Azalea is finally back on Aussie soil, and more Eras Doco content to make us swoon! Taylor reads Travis Kelce's gorgeous love letter Iggy Azalea is home for Christmas Jake and Romy Reiner release a statement to the media Timothee Chalamet proves he has the same movie tastes as us THE END BITS Support independent women's media Get your daily pop culture fix with The Spill here Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host & Producer: Ash LondonBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    FDA Approves First Daily Weight-Loss Pill & Swearing Might Make You Stronger

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 5:12 Transcription Available


    A young police officer blinded in one eye during the Bondi terror attack has been released from hospital in time for Christmas; US regulators have approved the first daily pill version of the blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy; Former Liberal MP and renowned paediatrician Dr. Katie Allen has died at the age of 59; Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has voluntarily surrendered his shotgun licence following a visit from Metropolitan Police firearms officers; A new study from Keele University suggests that swearing can actually boost physical performance and mental focus. THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host & Producer: Tahli BlackmanBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Great Beckham Insta Unfollow Drama Continues & Matt Damon Accused of Lying!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 4:44 Transcription Available


    For years, we believed Matt Damon missed out on hundreds of millions of dollars by passing on Avatar...but director James Cameron has something to say about it! Plus, nobody wants to lose a tooth two days before Christmas, sorry, Chrissy... We uncover a possible reason for the Beckham Insta unfollow James Cameron disputes one of the great Hollywood tales Chrissy Teigen needs an emergency trip to the dentist The stars of Emily in Paris prove their love extends beyond the screen THE END BITS Support independent women's media Get your daily pop culture fix with The Spill here Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host & Producer: Ash LondonBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    PM Apologises To Jewish Community After Bondi Attack As Royal Commission Calls Grow

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 5:19 Transcription Available


    New details have emerged regarding the December 14 Hanukkah attack at Bondi Beach, which has been described as Australia’s worst mass shooting in decades; Victoria has become the second Australian state to introduce sweeping reforms to combat anti-Semitism following the deadly Bondi Beach massacre; Thailand and Cambodia are set to return to the negotiating table in an attempt to end a fatal border conflict that has killed at least 41 people; Prince William and Prince George have continued a long-standing family tradition by volunteering at The Passage, a London homelessness charity. THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host & Producer: Tahli BlackmanBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Ariana Dazzles On SNL & More Beckham Family Drama

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 5:04 Transcription Available


    Ariana channels her inner Mariah - and nails it, plus Timothee Chalamet finally addresses rumours that he's actually a...Liverpool rapper? Ariana dazzles on SNL Giselle Bündechen remarries in secret An Instagram block amongst the Beckhams Timothee Chalamet puts EsDeeKid rumours to rest...kinda The Lively/Baldoni courtroom drama gets even messier THE END BITS Support independent women's media Get your daily pop culture fix with The Spill here Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host & Producer: Ash LondonBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Bondi Beach Vigil Honours Victims One Week After Tragedy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2025 6:25 Transcription Available


    Thousands of people gathered at Bondi Beach last night for a candlelight vigil, marking one week since a terror attack claimed fifteen lives; At least 16 files have disappeared from the US Justice Department’s public website less than a day after they were posted as part of a major document release related to Jeffrey Epstein; Academy Award winner Kate Winslet is once again speaking out, urging the film industry to embrace ageing rather than erase it. THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host & Producer: Tahli BlackmanBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    7 Men Arrested Over Fears of ‘Violent Act' Planned & PM Announces ‘Largest' Gun Scheme

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 5:41 Transcription Available


    Anthony Albanese has announced the ‘largest’ national gun buyback scheme since the Howard government; Police say a group of men arrested in Sydney’s south-west on Thursday had links to extremist Islamic ideology and may have been travelling to Bondi; Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has apologised after her husband, Yorick Piper, was caught drink driving in Bendigo on Thursday morning; Hundreds of surfers and beachgoers returned to Bondi's waters to pay tribute to those killed in the horrifying mass shooting; Democrats have released dozens of new images from the estate of the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein; Royal fans have noticed a hidden meaning in The Prince and Princess of Wales annual Christmas card family portrait. END BITS Bondi Beach condolence book Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Ailish DelaneyBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    How To Manage Festive Stress & Our Biggest Predictions For 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 27:50 Transcription Available


    It may be the holiday period, but given the recent horrific events at Bondi beach, many of us aren't in a festive mood. So how do we actually take care of ourselves and our mental health over the coming few weeks? Plus, it's never too early to start looking into 2026, we've rounded up some experts to give us the lowdown on Hollywood, fashion and politics. And in headlines More than $5 million raised through GoFundMe for Bondi terror attack victims & survivors, 25,000 blood donations; Queensland man Lamar Aaron Ahchee has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for smuggling cocaine into Bali; The woman at the centre of the Coldplay concert kiss cam controversy has broken her silence describing the hell she was in at the height of the story; Kylie Minogue is weighing up the idea of launching her own Taylor Swift‑style Eras Tour THE END BITS Hear Sarah on This Is Why We Fight Hear Lucinda on Nothing To Wear Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guests: Sarah Bays, Psychotherapist Tina Burke, Mamamia Entertainment Editor Amelia Lester, US Correspondent Lucinda Pikkat, Host of Nothing To Wear Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Oldest & Youngest Bondi Victims Laid To Rest & Govt Considers Migration Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 5:00 Transcription Available


    The funeral for 87 year old Bondi victim Alex Kleytman held today, the youngest and oldest victims of the Bondi terror attack farewelled on the same day; The government will look to strengthen migration laws to ensure people with anti-Semitic views cannot visit or emigrate to Australia after the Bondi massacre; There are calls for the federal govt to bolster hate speech laws; A man who allegedly threatened a member of the Jewish community during a flight from Bali has been arrested; Virginia Giuffre’s posthumous memoir Nobody's Girl has officially sold 1 million copies, her family saying the milestone is a bitter sweet moment; The Oscars will look very different in 2029, ending their partnership with broadcast partner ABC and moving to YouTube END BITS Bondi Beach condolence book Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire MurphyBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    From a Hero Couple to Matilda: Remembering the Victims of the Bondi Terror Attack

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 23:34 Transcription Available


    In the wake of immense sorrow, it's important we remember the names, memories and legacies of those who lost their lives on Sunday, December 14. This episode of The Quicky we learn about the victims of the Bondi Beach terror attack, and highlight the many, many acts of bravery we saw emerge on that dark day. And in headlines The youngest victim of the Bondi Beach massacre 10yo Matilda will be farewelled today; One of the alleged Bondi terrorists, 24 year old Naveed Akram has been charged with 15 counts of murder, one for every victim of Sunday’s attack; Nick Reiner, the son of Hollywood actor and director Rob Reiner, has appeared in court accused of murdering his parents; Aussie tennis player Nick Kyrgios believes few male players would accept the chance to face a top woman on the court; Warner Brothers have rejected a hostile takeover bid from Paramount saying they have failed to provide adequate financial assurances THE END BITS Donate blood, find your nearest donation centre here Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guests: Rabbi Levi Wolff Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Tom Silvagni Sentenced & Pop Star Praises Bondi Hero

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 8:14 Transcription Available


    Tom Silvagni, son of former AFL star Stephen Silvagni, has been sentenced to six years and two months in prison for rape; False information and manipulated images have circulated widely online following the Bondi terrorist attack; Five children are now facing life without their father after Rabbi Eli Schlanger was killed in Sunday’s terror attack at Bondi; Pop star Justin Bieber has publicly praised Ahmed Al Ahmed, the hero who disarmed one of the gunmen during the Bondi Beach attack. END BITS Bondi Beach condolence book Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Tahli Blackman Guest: Justin Quill, Partner at Thomson Geer law firmBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    “Only As Strong As Our Weakest Link” PM Anthony Albanese on Tightening Gun Laws

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 34:41 Transcription Available


    Would stricter gun laws have prevent the horror that was the Bondi Beach terror attack? That's a question now being looked at as Australia's leaders commit to putting our current gun laws under the microscope. But will tightening restrictions have real world impact? We ask an expert. And in headlines Boris Gurman and wife Sofia were caught on dash cam courageously confronting the two alleged Bondi gunmen before being killed; AFP Commissioner says "It appears the alleged killers were interested only in a quest for a death tally"; To Silvani, the son of former AFL player Steve Silvani will learn his fate today, as he faces a potential maximum 25 year jail term for rape; Angelina Jolie has shared her mastectomy scars in a new photoshoot THE END BITS Donate blood, find your nearest donation centre here Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guests: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese Roland Browne, Lawyer & Vice Chair of Gun Control Australia Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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