The Quicky

The US is confident the Gaza ceasefire will go ahead as planned; Mum accused of poisoning child seeks protective custody; Evacuees from the LA wildfires told to stay away from homes for another week; Aussies beating America and Europe in the ai race.  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. Support independent women's media CREDITS  Host/Producer: Grace Rouvray Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could this ceasefire deal brokered between Israel and Hamas finally signal the end of war and bloodshed in Gaza? We're unpacking just exactly what's been promised and what the repercussions of a ceasefire deal could entail.  And it'll be a co-stars to the courtroom situation as Justin Baldoni continues his feud with Blake Lively. Now Livley's husband Ryan Reynolds (and Disney) are being caught in the crossfire too.  THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Support independent women's media here  GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to:  Dr Jessica Genauer - Senior Lecturer In International Relations at Flinders University  Tina Burke - Mamamia's Entertainment Editor  Executive Producer: Taylah Strano  Audio Producers: Tegan Sadler Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Four female politicians have been elevated within the Labour cabinet; Negotiators have reached a phased deal to end the war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip; Joe Biden uses his final speech as President to warn against forming an oligarchy class; Canadian rapper Drake is suing his longtime music label for promoting Kendrick Lamar's single Not Like Us. 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. Support independent women's media CREDITS  Host/Producer: Alix Nicholson Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The idea of 'getting back on the horse' after exiting a long-term relationship can be scary. Like, anxiety-inducing, existential crisis, confidence shattering scary. But luckily, we've asked the Mamamia community (and an expert) for their tips on dating after divorce.  And a warning, this episode contains some explicit content.  THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Support independent women's media here GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Dr Lurve, Relationship expert  Executive Producer: Taylah Strano  Audio Producers: Tegan Sadler Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reports emerge of Russia executing Australian man fighting for Ukraine; South Korean authorities have launched their second attempt to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol; There is a push to overhaul the way obesity is defined, going beyond the Body Mass Index; Australian football superstar and Matildas captain Sam Kerr has appeared in a London court, facing charges of racially aggravated harassment. 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. Support independent women's media CREDITS  Host/Producer: Kim Braddish Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For years we watched as Shari Franke grew up online, part of the family vlogging landscape crafted by her mother Ruby. What we've since come to learn, and what's been detailed in her memoir, is the abuse Shari suffered at the hands of the person who was supposed to protect her, not make money off her.  So what can the extreme case of Shari Franke teach us about putting our kids online?  THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Read more about Shari & Ruby Franke here  Support independent women's media here GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Dr Nici Sweaney, Founder and Director of Ai Her Way Executive Producer: Taylah Strano  Audio Producers: Tegan Sadler Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel & Hamas reportedly near final stages of ceasefire talks; Wild winds set back fire progress across LA; Greenland's leader responds to Trump's bid; Oscar nominations delayed due to California fires.  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. Support independent women's media CREDITS  Host/Producer: Taylah Strano Audio Producer: Tegan SadlerBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While we've all been enjoying our summer holiday break President-elect Donald Trump has been busy...  From announcing his plans to take over multiple countries to avoiding jail time at his criminal trial sentencing and fractures in his friendship with Elon Musk, Trump has had a very busy few weeks.  THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Support independent women's media here  GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Amelia Lester, Deputy Editor of Foreign Policy Magazine  Executive Producer: Taylah Strano  Audio Producers: Tegan Sadler Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The death toll from the California wildfires rises as Kim Kardashian calls for payrise for incarcerated firefighters; Politicians sure up messaging as pseudo-election campaign begins; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese promises to fix the NBN; A new report indicates a 12-day reproductive health leave could save the economy billions; Meghan Markles' new Netflix show release delayed due to wildfires.  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. Support independent women's media CREDITS  Host/Producer: Taylah Strano Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite being the middle of winter, fires have torn through large parts of Los Angeles. From the thousands of homes destroyed to lives lost, we've got the latest information on everything to do with the unfolding disaster abroad.  And as we all start returning to work after a summer break we're wondering if 2025 is the year working from home fades out?  THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Support independent women's media here  GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Cayla Dengate, Linkedin's Career Expert  Executive Producer: Taylah Strano  Audio Producers: Tegan Sadler Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

And just like that, the summer holidays have come to an end. We hope you've enjoyed a hot pod summer as much as we have! If you want to catch up, listen back to Mamamia's 100 hours of curated holiday listening here. Team Quicky are back with you from 6am tomorrow morning. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The death toll climbs as wildfires continue to burn across Los Angeles; Donald Trump's attempt to delay his sentencing has been rejected by a the Supreme Court; Two shot during an altercation in Brisbane; The Wiggles team up with Dolly Parton for new album.  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. Support independent women's media CREDITS  Host/Producer: Kim Braddish Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s no secret that as the school holidays draw to a close many parents are preparing to send their kids back to school for another year.  But that reality looks a little different for those families who chose to unschool.  Different from traditional homeschooling, unschooling is an entirely separate frontier of education… and it’s got people divided.  THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here And listen to this episode of This Glorious Mess Liked this episode? Mamamia is curating 100 hours of summer listening. Check it out here  GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Rebecca English, Lecturer at the School Of Teacher Education & Leadership at Queensland University of Technology Hilary Uhr, unschooling parent  Executive Producer: Taylah Strano  Audio Producers: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Investigation underway as a woman fights for life after being shot in Queensland; Wildfires in Los Angeles have claimed the lives of five people while destroying multiple homes; A man tells of how he survived off muesli bars after being lost while hiking; Justin Baldoni continues his very public feud with Blake Lively.  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. Support independent women's media CREDITS  Host/Producer: Alix Nicholson Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler  Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now more than ever before, women are choosing to travel solo.  While it might not always look like something out of Eat, Prey, Love, travelling on one's own can come with many risks & rewards. So where are the best places to go as a solo lady traveller? And what do we need to know before visiting  some countries without someone by our side?  THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Liked this episode? Mamamia is curating 100 hours of summer listening. Check it out here  GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Emma McCallum, Director of Portmanteau Travel Cassandra Courte, Round The World Specialist at Flight Centre  Executive Producer: Taylah Strano  Audio Producers: Thom Lion Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The parent company of Facebook, Meta, is ending its U.S. fact-checking program and easing restrictions on discussions about sensitive topics; three confirmed dead following seaplane crash off Rottnest Island; Tennis star Nick Kyrgios in doubt for Australian Open; Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster confirm their relationship in a very public way.  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. Support independent women's media CREDITS  Host/Producer: Kim Braddish Audio Producer: Tegan SadlerBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  Follow The Spill  THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Liked this episode? Mamamia is curating 100 hours of summer listening. Check it out here  GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] CREDITS Hosts: Laura Brodnik & Em Vernem  Executive Producer: Kimberley Braddish Audio Producers: Scott Stronach Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two men arrested over the alleged murder of Chloe Jade Mason; President-elect Donald Trump has lost his bid to postpone court sentencing; Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step down from top job; Zendaya sparks engagement rumours to boyfriend Tom Holland.  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. Support independent women's media CREDITS  Host/Producer: Nicole Madigan Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever experienced imposter syndrome? That feeling that you’re a fraud and any second now someone is going to call you out as being totally incapable of executing a task? Yeah us either… It turns out there’s actually a cure for imposter syndrome.  THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Liked this episode? Mamamia is curating 100 hours of summer listening. Check it out here  GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to:  Executive Producer: Taylah Strano  Audio Producers: Thom Lion Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The man accused of raping a Virgin Australia airlines worker in Fiji to front court; A renewed push for ceasefire talks between Israel & Hamas; Melania Trump the subject of a new Amazon Prime Video documentary; Stars stun on red carpet as Hollywood heavyweights battle it out for Golden Globes trophies.  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. Support independent women's media CREDITS  Host/Producer: Taylah Strano Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gather round as we gaze into the crystal ball… it’s time to find out what’s in store for the year ahead. From celebrity news to fashion trends and whatever's going on with ai, we’ve pulled together a crack-team of experts to cast their net out over 2025 predictions.  THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Liked this episode? Mamamia is curating 100 hours of summer listening. Check it out here  GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to:  Laura Brodnik, Mamamia’s Head of Entertainment & host of The Spill podcastLeigh Campbell, Mamamia’s Executive Editor & host of Nothing To Wear & You Beauty podcastsDavid The Medium - Psychic Clairvoyant and Spirit MediumshipAnders Sorman Nilsson, Futurist  Executive Producer: Taylah Strano  Audio Producers: Jacob RoundBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You’ve heard the saying… new year new you! But what about new home? In order to get our year off to the best possible start, are there things we can adjust in our homes to contribute to that? Today we hear from an interior designer the best tips and tricks to decorate, redesign and reno our spaces to best benefit our mental wellbeing heading into 2025. THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Liked this episode? Mamamia is curating 100 hours of summer listening. Check it out here  GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Courtney Cole, Interior Designer at TileCloud Executive Producer: Taylah Strano  Audio Producers: Thom Lion Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Online dating can be a minefield. From cryptic messages to filtered photos and awkward first dates, it’s not always smooth sailing. Throw the risk of romance scams and potentially handing over thousands of dollars in exchange for the promise of companionship into the mix and it’s enough to put anyone off.  Kylie is a romance scam investigator. She’s the person you call when you suspect you’ve been taken for a romantic ride.  THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Liked this episode? Mamamia is curating 100 hours of summer listening. Check it out here  GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Kylie Dennis, Founder of Two Face Investigations  Executive Producer: Taylah Strano  Audio Producers: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s no secret we covered US politics extensively this year.  Later this month, Donald Trump will be inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States of America. Maybe you're not quite ready to dive back into the political news cycle just yet. Enter, the perfect remedy.  Our friends over on the Cancelled podcast have given Trump is day in court. Listen to Donald Trump Part Two: Yelling At A Child & The Most Embarrassing Tantrum In History, here.  Follow Cancelled  THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Liked this episode? Mamamia is curating 100 hours of summer listening. Check it out here  GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] CREDITS:Hosts: Clare and Jessie Stephens Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz Audio Producer: Leah PorgesBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well here we are again… just a few hours left of 2024. As always, it’s been a big, messy, joyous and frightening year.  From new movie releases, to major law changes, royal drama, breakthroughs in crime and, of course, what happened on the political world stage, 2024 has been a very big year. So buckle up girls, we're revisiting all the major news from the year that was.  THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Liked this episode? Mamamia is curating 100 hours of summer listening. Check it out here  More on Julian Assange hereMore on Donald Trump here & hereMore on Wicked here & hereMore on the Olympics here & the Paralympics here GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] CREDITS Hosts: Claire Murphy & Taylah Strano  Executive Producer: Taylah Strano  Audio Producers: Jacob Round  Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever thought to yourself how the other half must live? Us too, so we asked. We might be enjoying time with the family by the beach, or a round of backyard cricket… but for some members of the 1% their vacations look a little different.  We get the inside scoop from a luxury travel agent.  THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Liked this episode? Mamamia is curating 100 hours of summer listening. Check it out here  GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Emma McCallum, Director of Portmanteau Travel  Executive Producer: Taylah Strano  Audio Producers: Jacob RoundBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever wondered… how the heck does the Quicky get made?? From breaking news, to the biggest stories of the year and that time the Prime Minister ghosted us on Instagram, here’s what working on Mamamia’s twice daily news podcast was like in 2024.  THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Liked this episode? Mamamia is curating 100 hours of summer listening. Check it out here  GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy & Taylah Strano  Executive Producer: Taylah Strano  Audio Producers: Jacob Round Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We can’t ignore the number of domestic violence related crimes carried out across Australia this year. For a lot of women, domestic violence has left them with nothing; no home, no financial stability, and unfortunately in a growing number of cases, no life.  Leaving a domestic violence situation can be terrifying, overwhelming and often there are so many moving parts, it can be hard to know where to start.  In today’s episode we’ve collated a list of practical things you need to remember before what can be one of the most dangerous, important moments of your life.  If you or anyone you know needs to speak with an expert, please contact 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) — the National Sexual Assault, Domestic and Family Violence Counselling Service. If you are in immediate danger, call 000. Mamamia is a charity partner of RizeUp Australia, a Queensland-based organisation that helps women and families move on after the devastation of domestic violence. If you would like to support their mission to deliver life-changing and practical support to these families when they need it most, you can donate here. THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Liked this episode? Mamamia is curating 100 hours of summer listening. Check it out here  GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Caroline Wall, Head of Customer Vulnerability at Commbank & Spokesperson for Next Chapter Nicolle Edwards, CEO of RizeUp Australia  Executive Producer: Taylah Strano  Audio Producers: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICYMI: We were obsessed with tradwives this year. From The Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives, to Nara Smith and everything to do with Ballerina Farm, we couldn’t look away from the uprising of the modern tradwife. What we discovered though is it’s not all churning butter and dirty sodas; for some of these women the story they tell online isn’t always the same behind closed doors…Follow No Filter Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Liked this episode? Mamamia is curating 100 hours of summer listening. Check it out here  GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] CREDITS Host: Mia Freedman Executive Producer: Naima Brown Audio Producers: Leah Porges & Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve all had that conversation. The one where you wax lyrical about how great it would be to buy a big house with your mates and live the good life. With the cost of living still in chaos and unpredictable interest rates, now more than ever people are seriously considering purchasing property with their friends. But what risks are involved with going in with the girls on a paradise pad?  THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Liked this episode? Mamamia is curating 100 hours of summer listening. Check it out here  GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Amanada Farmer, Strata Lawyer at Your Strata PropertySharn Jaye, Mamamia’s Social Media Producer  Executive Producer: Taylah Strano  Audio Producers: Thom Lion Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“We can bury anyone: Inside a Hollywood smear machine”. That’s the New York Times headline that meant we had to bring you this episode of Mamamia Out Loud today.  Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni made headlines just a few months ago for their roles in one of the year’s most-watched films, It Ends With Us. But what was happening off-screen turned out to be an even bigger story. In this special episode, Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens and Holly Wainwright unpack the facts behind Blake's legal complaint against her co-star and director Justin, which alleges sexual harassment and an orchestrated campaign to destroy her reputation. Plus, what this lawsuit means for Hollywood power dynamics, celebrity reputations, and the way narratives and the manipulation of public perception are shaped in the digital age. Support independent women's media Follow Mamamia Out Loud here The End Bits:  Read the New York Times Article: ‘We Can Bury Anyone’: Inside a Hollywood Smear Machine Read Blake Lively's Legal Complaint  Liked this episode? Listen to these: A Royal Christmas Update & Jay-Z Caught Up in the P Diddy Scandal TikTok's Big Day In Court Welcome To The Reckoning Of Brad Pitt Britney Spears Closes The Book On Another Chapter GET IN TOUCH: Share your story, feedback, or dilemma. Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] Check out The Quicky Instagram here CREDITS: Hosts: Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens & Holly Wainwright Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine Executive Producer: Emeline Gazilas Audio Production: Scott Stronach 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.

End of year celebrations come with… lots. Lots of eating, lots of socialising, and lots of chances to drink alcohol. For a lot of us, social drinks to tie a ribbon around the end of the year is par for the course. But for some people end of year drinks can be a nightmare, a chance to slip into risk drinking behaviours.  Today we meet three women who actually gave up drinking, all in very different ways and learn what advice they have to share as we charge ahead through the festive period.  If you’re facing a sober Christmas and think you’ll be struggling, know you’re not alone. You can always reach out for help amongst your own community or speak with an expert. Contact Lifeline on 13 11 14, or visit Mind The Sip and Sober In The Country for more info.  THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Liked this episode? Mamamia is curating 100 hours of summer listening. Check it out here GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Shanna Whan, Founder & CEO of Sober In The Country Cath O’Brien, Co-Host of The Change podcast Ange Chappel, Found of Mind The Sip  Executive Producer: Taylah Strano  Audio Producers: Jacob RoundBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Summer is officially heating up and Mamamia is bringing you some of the best content to celebrate so you can escape your kids, your family, even your mother in law.  Introducing Hot Pod Summer... Every week day you’ll find brand new episodes of The Quicky, plus some of our favourite episodes from other podcasts here at Mamamia about the topics we couldn’t stop talking about this year, all curated especially for you across this holiday period.  And it’s not just The Quicky, all across the Mamamia network you’ll find a whole bunch of brand new and much loved content too. Mamamia is curating 100 hours of summer listening. Check it out hereBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sydney’s iconic New Year’s Eve fireworks could be cancelled due to potential train strikes; Suspected shooter Luigi Mangione could face the death penalty for allegedly killing Health Insurance CEO Brian Thompson; Five members of the Bali Nine have been released from custody to spend Christmas with their families; Paris Hilton says she would consider a career in politics after she helped pass the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act in the United States. 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. Support independent women's media Feeling festive? Gift a Mamamia subscription! Head here to give the best stuff for women. CREDITS  Host/Producer: Kim Braddish  Audio Producer: Tegan SadlerBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Turns out after a pandemic and spending a lot of time indoors, most of us forgot how to behave appropriately. Luckily the staff at Mamamia have been working all year to remind us all what's deemed socially acceptable.  So, how shall we be conducting ourselves in 2025? Let's find out.  THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Feeling festive? Gift a Mamamia subscription! Head here to give the best stuff for women. GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Stacey Hicks, Mamamia's Deputy Editor & Co-Host of This Glorious Mess Em Vernem, Mamamia staff writer & Co-Host of The Spill Cass Green, Mamamia's Morning Editor Executive Producer: Taylah Strano  Audio Producers: Tegan Sadler Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian government has repatriated 148 citizens following a 7.3-magnitude earthquake that devastated Port Vila; Crime has reached record levels in Victoria since reporting began two decades ago; The man accused of the domestic violence murder of Molly Ticehurst is facing fresh charges; Acclaimed Australian author John Marsden has died age 74. 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. Support independent women's media Feeling festive? Gift a Mamamia subscription! Head here to give the best stuff for women. CREDITS  Host/Producer: Alix Nicholson  Audio Producer: Tegan SadlerBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The question keeping us up at night at the moment? What will Christmas look like for the Royals this year? Between feuding brothers (hint: nope, it's not Wills and Harry), an estranged son and an intercontinental divide, what's the firm got on the agenda this festive season?  Plus, news broke last week about Jay-Z's alleged involvement in a Diddy scandal, but as more information comes to light, the messier the story gets.  THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Feeling festive? Gift a Mamamia subscription! Head here to give the best stuff for women. GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Rebel Wylie, Mamamia's Royal correspondent  Executive Producer: Taylah Strano  Audio Producers: Tegan Sadler Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doctors urged to limit prescribing hormone replacement therapy transdermal patches to new patients amid a severe shortage; Australia's federal budget is projected to slip into a $26.9bn deficit this financial year; Alan Jones has denied allegations of indecent assault against nearly a dozen people, following new charges linked to another alleged victim; NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will remain in orbit until at least March or April, extending their mission to 10 months  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. Support independent women's media Feeling festive? Gift a Mamamia subscription! Head here to give the best stuff for women. CREDITS  Host/Producer: Grace Rouvray Audio Producer: Tegan SadlerBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've all heard about the mental load, but what about kin keeping? If you one day stopped wrangling the extended family or your in-laws to attend group gatherings, would you just never see each other again? Today we explore how much effort you should be putting into being the kin keeper and why it’s ok to take a step back. THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Feeling festive? Gift a Mamamia subscription! Head here to give the best stuff for women. GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Elisabeth Shaw, CEO Relationships Australia NSW  Executive Producer: Taylah Strano  Audio Producers: Tegan Sadler Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Large number of deaths on Australian roads sparks plea for more action & data sharing; Donald Trump's bid to have his hush money trial dismissed denied; TikTok takes app ban to the US Supreme Court; According to science, eldest daughter syndrome is real  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. Support independent women's media Feeling festive? Gift a Mamamia subscription! Head here to give the best stuff for women. CREDITS  Host/Producer: Taylah Strano Audio Producer: Tegan SadlerBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Off the back of news that Disney influencer Dominique Brown had died after consuming peanuts, a food she's allergic to, we've been curious about peanut allergies. What's its really like to navigate life with a peanut allergy or anaphylaxis? Today we hear about that experience first hand, plus what we should know about the allergy broadly. THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Feeling festive? Gift a Mamamia subscription! Head here to give the best stuff for women. GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to:  Charlie Begg, Mamamia's Audience Editor Dr Kahn Preece, Allergist and Deputy Chair of the ASCIA Paediatric Practice Committee Executive Producer: Taylah Strano  Audio Producers: Tegan Sadler Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two Australians hospitalised in a suspected mass alcohol poisoning are on their way home as Fiji reassures tourists of their safety; A new landmark court action from the corporate regulator claims systemic and widespread failures at a major bank led to some customers being scammed out of their life savings; South Korea's Constitutional Court will begin reviewing the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol over his December 3 martial law attempt; Nicole Kidman says her Mum convinced her to keep acting after having kids. 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. Support independent women's media Feeling festive? Gift a Mamamia subscription! Head here to give the best stuff for women. CREDITS  Host/Producer: Taylah Strano  Audio Producer: Tegan SadlerBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The remaining Bali 9 members who had been given life sentences over the 2005 attempt to smuggle heroin from Bali to Australia, have now been returned home. We look at what landed them in jail and why some are still angry at the Australian Federal Police. And something we don't see often is when period products go viral or when we hear about new procedures for... down there. Yep, we're talking about labia puffing and minty sanitary pads.  But what does a medical professional think of the latest trends for our ladies bits making the rounds?  THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Feeling festive? Gift a Mamamia subscription! Head here to give the best stuff for women. GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] CREDITS Host: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy With thanks to: Dr Nicole Stamatopoulos, OBGYN Executive Producer: Taylah Strano  Audio Producers: Tegan Sadler Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Louisa Hope walked into Sydney’s Lindt Cafe 5 years ago she didn't expect her life would change forever. Louisa is one of the Sydney Siege survivors. She and her mother were held at gunpoint and trapped for 17 hours before the gunman executed cafe manager Tori Johnston on his knees in front of her. Another hostage, Katrina Dawson was killed moments later in gunfire when police stormed the cafe. Louisa joins Mia Freedman to talk through what happened that day and how she feels five years on. Towards the end of the siege, Louisa was shot in the foot and went to The Prince of Wales Hospital where she spent 3 months as a patient.  Follow No Filter  CREDITS: Host: Mia Freedman With thanks to Louisa Hope Producer: Bridget Northeast THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Feeling festive? Gift a Mamamia subscription! Head here to give the best stuff for women. Liked this episode? Listen to these: GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Global EV and plug-in hybrid sales mark the seventh consecutive month of growth and setting a new record; President-elect Donald Trump named Time person of the year; Major surgeries at St Vincent's Private Hospitals in Melbourne will be paused as nurses and midwives strike; New report finds nearly 850 youths are detained in Australia each night; Andrew Garfield has praised Chappell Roan for setting boundaries with the world. 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. Support independent women's media Feeling festive? Gift a Mamamia subscription! Head here to give the best stuff for women. CREDITS  Host/Producer: Grace Rouvray Audio Producer: Tegan SadlerBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Eras Tour is over.  After 149 shows across 51 cities, Taylor Swift can finally hang up her bedazzled Christian Louboutin boots for good. But the two year, global journey through Swift's discography hasn't been all smooth sailing. Today we're reflecting on the impact, importance and legacy of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour.  THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Read more about the Eras Tour here Listen to The Spill's Burtally Honest Review of the Eras Tour here  Feeling festive? Gift a Mamamia subscription! Head here to give the best stuff for women. Liked this episode? Listen to these: GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Tina Burke, Mamamia's Entertainment Editor  Executive Producer: Taylah Strano  Audio Producers: Tegan Sadler Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia votes for immediate ceasefire in Gaza at the UN; Donald Trump invites China's leader to his inauguration; The chances of a February interest rate cut have taken a tumble after Australia's unemployment rate unexpectedly fell to 3.9 per cent; Voluntarily missing woman Hannah Kobayashi has been found alive and well in Mexico. 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. Support independent women's media Feeling festive? Gift a Mamamia subscription! Head here to give the best stuff for women. CREDITS  Host/Producer: Nicole Madigan Audio Producer: Tegan SadlerBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's not every week two of the wealthiest men make front page news. The more we've looked into the shooting death of health insurance boss Brian Thompson, the more questions we've had about his alleged killer Luigi Mangione. Plus we've been following the Murdoch family court case, as media titan Rupert Murdoch's grip on his empire slips. This is the update we've been waiting for.  THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Feeling festive? Gift a Mamamia subscription! Head here to give the best stuff for women. Liked this episode? Listen to these: Just How Powerful Is Rupert Murdoch? Rupert Murdoch's Move To Control The Empire Even After He's Gone What TV Show Succession Teaches Us About The Murdoch Family Empire GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Matthew Ricketson, Professor of Communication at Deakin University Executive Producer: Taylah Strano  Audio Producers: Tegan Sadler Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister has labelled an incident in Sydney as a hate crime; Rex airlines being sued, accused of misleading and deceptive conduct by the corporate regulator; New report finds women in immigration detention are being held metres from male sex offenders; Jamie Foxx says his daughters golden guitar brought him back from the brink of death. 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. Support independent women's media Feeling festive? Gift a Mamamia subscription! Head here to give the best stuff for women. CREDITS  Host/Producer: Taylah Strano Audio Producer: Tegan SadlerBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jackie O recently shared her battle with addiction, shedding much needed light on the realities addicts face every day. The flip side to this conversation is the toll addiction can take on families and friends, watching on or sometimes being completely unaware of a problem until it's too late. Today we hear the other side of the story, what it's really like to love an addict. Listen to our episode Jackie O & The Rehab Conversation We Had to Have here If you or anyone you know needs to speak with an expert, please contact Lifeline (13 11 14) or download Sobriety App – I am Sober, an addiction buddy useful for quitting any activity or substance. THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Feeling festive? Gift a Mamamia subscription! Head here to give the best stuff for women. Liked this episode? Listen to these: GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: James Reynolds Executive Producer: Taylah Strano Audio Producers: Tegan Sadler Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.