The Quicky

There's nothing like the allure of simplifying your life with a little hack. The internet is filled with life hacks, mum hacks, laundry hacks, sleep hacks and, of course, food hacks. But are these tips and tricks actually making life easier? Or are we solving problems that never really existed? THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Check out The Quicky Instagram here Check out those viral hacks articles here and here Want to try MOVE by Mamamia?Click here to start a seven-day free trial of our exercise app. GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] CREDITS Host: Grace Rouvray With thanks to: Stacey Hicks, Deputy Editor at mamamia.com.au Carly Dober, Psychologist and Director of Australian Director of Psychologists Geoff Webb Producer: Claire Murphy Senior Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Jacob RoundBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Quicky news update for Friday, August 23rd 2024 The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Want to try MOVE by Mamamia?Click here to start a seven-day free trial of our exercise app. CREDITS Host/Producer: Isabella Ross Audio Producer: Jacob RoundBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You might've noticed the CFMEU has been the centre of much media attention recently. But what exactly is going down at Australia's largest union? And why are so many people, from politicians to underworld figured tied up in this story? Today we delve into the alleged criminal conduct of one of the country's most powerful unions, how their money has shaped our Government and why that directly impacts you. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Check out The Quicky Instagram here Want to try MOVE by Mamamia?Click here to start a seven-day free trial of our exercise app. GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Nick McKenzie, Investigative Journalist for The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald Producer: Claire Murphy Senior Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Jacob RoundBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Quicky news update for Thursday, August 22nd 2024 The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Want to try MOVE by Mamamia?Click here to start a seven-day free trial of our exercise app. CREDITS Host/Producer: Grace Rouvray Audio Producer: Jacob RoundBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We know there are chemicals in some of the things we buy that aren't the best for our health, but we maybe didn't consider that they might be in nearly everything. New research from the University of Adelaide's JBI and the Minderoo Foundation has found harmful chemicals in plastic can increase our risks of developing a list of health conditions and the problem is, we don't know which plastics contain them and in what quantities. So how do we stop ourselves from absorbing plastic chemicals when they're in so many of the things we use every day? THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Check out The Quicky Instagram here Want to try MOVE by Mamamia?Click here to start a seven-day free trial of our exercise app. GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Professor Sarah Dunlop, Head of Plastics and Human Health at Minderoo Foundation Producer: Claire Murphy Senior Producer: Taylah Strano and Talissa BazazAudio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Quicky news update for Wednesday, August 21st 2024 The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Want to try MOVE by Mamamia?Click here to start a seven-day free trial of our exercise app. CREDITS Host/Producer: Isabella Ross Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Blake Lively v Justin Baldoni feud over their new movie 'It Ends With Us' has taken over our algorithms and created headlines across the globe. But is Lively really the mean girl she's being painted as? Or is there something more at play here? Is she perhaps too powerful in her career now, able to make decisions as big as taking over control of a movie from its intended director and producer? We discuss the power play at hand with the release of this movie, the business deals and the role Lively's husband Ryan Reynolds has played as the movie's cast and crew back her in the power war. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Check out The Quicky Instagram here Want to try MOVE by Mamamia?Click here to start a seven-day free trial of our exercise app. GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Laura Brodnik, Mamamia's Head of Entertainment and co-host of our daily pop culture podcast The Spill, listen here For a Spill episode on Blake Lively click here To read more about why our focus shouldn't be on Blake but something much more important as the 'It Ends With Us' press tour rolls on click here Producer: Claire Murphy Senior Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Jacob RoundBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Quicky news update for Tuesday, August 20th 2024 The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Want to try MOVE by Mamamia?Click here to start a seven-day free trial of our exercise app. CREDITS Host/Producer: Talissa Bazaz Audio Producer: Thom Lion Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's not called the Paralympics because people are paralysed. This is just one of the weird assumptions getting around online when we looked into all things Paralympics this week. Today Taylah Strano and Claire Murphy share some of their favourite Paralympic facts, from our first ever competitor to who has the most medals and our 2024 team already standing by for glory. We'll keep you across the Paris Paralympics with Pulse on Paris returning next week To read about Paralympic Alexa Leary's incredible story, click here THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Check out The Quicky Instagram here Want to try MOVE by Mamamia?Click here to start a seven-day free trial of our exercise app. GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Producer: Claire Murphy Senior Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Jacob RoundBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Quicky news update for Monday, August 19th 2024 The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Want to try MOVE by Mamamia?Click here to start a seven-day free trial of our exercise app. CREDITS Host/Producer: Grace Rouvray Audio Producer: Thom Lion Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new Tik Tok trend of women filming themselves getting an IUD inserted has highlighted how painful the procedure can be for many. It's revealed that in many cases, women's pain is not taken seriously and it should be something that doctors review and reconsider when it comes to the insertion of the birth control device. But is seeing other women's pain helping or hindering the process for those whoa re considering getting the device themselves? We look at exactly how IUD insertion works and what changes your efforts posting your experiences online have achieved. To get across all the stars Sam Pang roasted in his Logies monologue click here All the winners are here To find out why Rebecca Gibney's Hall of Fame acceptance had everyone bawling click here THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Check out The Quicky Instagram here Listen to the full episode of Mamamia Out Loud here Want to try MOVE by Mamamia?Click here to start a seven-day free trial of our exercise app. GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Dr Pav Nanayakkara is a Jean Hailes minimally invasive gynaecological surgeon Producer: Claire Murphy Senior Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Quicky news update for Friday, August 16th 2024 The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Want to try MOVE by Mamamia?Click here to start a seven-day free trial of our exercise app. CREDITS Host/Producer: Grace Rouvray Audio Producer: Thom Lion Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian televisions' night of nights is almost upon us. Before we hand out another year's worth of Logie Awards, we have to wonder... where have the Logies of years gone by ended up? Also, how does a gold Logie nominee prepare for such an occasion? We ask Larry Emdur how he's fairing 48 hours out. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia You can vote in the TV Week Logies here Check out The Quicky Instagram here Want to try MOVE by Mamamia?Click here to start a seven-day free trial of our exercise app. GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Larry Emdur, Delta Goodrem, Samuel Johnson & Mary Coustas Producer: Claire Murphy Senior Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Quicky news update for Thursday, August 15th 2024 The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Want to try MOVE by Mamamia?Click here to start a seven-day free trial of our exercise app. CREDITS Host/Producer: Isabella Ross Audio Producer: Thom Lion Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How much sex are you having? It's a question so many of us are often wondering what the correct answer should be. Turns out, there isn't a one size fits all solution when it comes to sex and intimacy. Sometimes we have to seek the help and advice of a professional, and although the thought of spilling your guts to a sex therapist can be daunting, we really shouldn't be worried at all. Hop into bed with us as we figure out what happens at sex therapy. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia You can read Em's article here Want to try MOVE by Mamamia?Click here to start a seven-day free trial of our exercise app. GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Emily Vernem, Mamamia writer & host of The Spill podcast Lisa Torney, Counsellor & Sex and Relationships Therapist Producer: Claire Murphy Senior Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Quicky news update for Wednesday, August 14th 2024 The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Want to try MOVE by Mamamia?Click here to start a seven-day free trial of our exercise app. CREDITS Host/Producer: Isabella Ross Audio Producer: Thom Lion Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Look, we're not here to yuck your yum... but we can't always agree on what tastes good. What is it about certain flavours, textures or even shapes of foods that send some people into overdrive? And when does a food preference turn into something more concerning? THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Want to try MOVE by Mamamia?Click here to start a seven-day free trial of our exercise app. GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Dr Tetyana Rocks, Accredited Practising Dietitian and Director of Food & Mood Centre Academy at Deakin University Producer: Claire Murphy Senior Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Quicky news update for Tuesday, August 13th 2024 The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Want to try MOVE by Mamamia?Click here to start a seven-day free trial of our exercise app. CREDITS Host/Producer: Isabella Ross Audio Producer: Thom Lion Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've watched on for 10 months at the war between Israel and Hamas. But at what point does war turned to something different? We're unpacking the latest updates out of Gaza, plus how changes in foreign countries could alter the course of this story. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Want to try MOVE by Mamamia?Click here to start a seven-day free trial of our exercise app. GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Dr Jessica Genauer, Senior Lecturer in International Relations at Flinders University Producer: Claire Murphy Senior Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Quicky news update for Monday, August 12th 2024 The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Want to try MOVE by Mamamia?Click here to start a seven-day free trial of our exercise app. CREDITS Host/Producer: Taylah Strano Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you heard of tradwives? It's lifestyle trend currently sweeping the internet where women reject modern ideals for traditional gender roles in the home. Made glamorous by many tradwife influencers, see Nara Smith and Ballerina Farm, why have these women and this trend caused such a stir online? And more importantly, where does it leave those of us confused by the allure of reverting to. the ideals of years gone by while trying to maintain feminism in a modern. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Enter Lazy Gewl Giveaways here! Use code QUICKTRIP for 20% off a yearly subscription. Want to hear more about Tradwvives? Check out this episode of No Filter. Want to try MOVE by Mamamia?Click here to start a seven-day free trial of our exercise app. GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Edith Hill, Associate Lecturer, Learning & Teaching Innovation, Flinders University Producer: Claire Murphy Senior Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Quicky news update for Friday, August 9th 2024 The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Want to try MOVE by Mamamia?Click here to start a seven-day free trial of our exercise app. CREDITS Host/Producer: Isabella Ross Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has had a busy week. From steering the country through an upgraded terror threat, to announcing a pay win for Early Childhood educators, there's a lot to catch up on in Australian politics. Today the PM sits down with Claire Murphy for an exclusive interview to debrief the week and explain how new changes will make childcare affordable for all. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Want to try MOVE by Mamamia?Click here to start a seven-day free trial of our exercise app. GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese Professor Greg Barton, Chair in Global Islamic Politics, Alfred Deakin Institute for Citizenship and Globalisation Producer: Claire Murphy Senior Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Quicky news update for Monday, August 5th 2024 The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Want to try MOVE by Mamamia?Click here to start a seven-day free trial of our exercise app. CREDITS Host/Producer: Grace Rouvray Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As long as there's been relationships, there's been infidelity. Today we meet a woman who has found herself cheated on, involved in an affair as the other woman, and done the cheating herself. So why do so many people cheat on their partners? And is there a way to work through it? THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Want to try MOVE by Mamamia?Click here to start a seven-day free trial of our exercise app. GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Katie*, a woman who has been cheated on, cheated on a partner and been the other woman. *a pseudonym has been used to protect Katie's privacy Elisabeth Shaw, CEO Relationships Australia NSW Producer: Claire Murphy Senior Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Quicky news update for Wednesday, August 7th 2024 The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Want to try MOVE by Mamamia?Click here to start a seven-day free trial of our exercise app.CREDITS Host/Producer: Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kamala Harris is now officially the Democratic presidential nominee, locked in a race against Donald Trump for the top job in US Politics. There's still a long way to go 'til the November election, and many more players to be involved... including a new slate of women rallying behind Donald Trump. From former first ladies, to future daughters-in-law, let's look a bit further into the women playing a key role this election cycle. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Enter Lazy Gewl Giveaways here! Use code QUICKTRIP for 20% off a yearly subscription. Want to try MOVE by Mamamia?Click here to start a seven-day free trial of our exercise app. GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Amelia Lester, Deputy Editor Foreign Policy Magazine Kate Andersen Bower, Journalist & Author of First Women: The Grace and Power of America's Modern First Ladies Producer: Claire Murphy Senior Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Quicky news update for Tuesday, August 6th 2024 The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Click here to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia. CREDITS Host/Producer: Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Olympics didn't always look how they do now. In years gone by many sports have been added and then axed from competition (looking at you hot air ballooning). When we look back on the olympic sports of yesteryear one must ask the question, why were they added? And how do we get them back into the olympic arena? THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia MORE ON THE OLYMPICS: What To Expect At The Brisbane Games Interviews with a first and fifth time OlympianWhat happened to all the Sydney 2000 Opening Ceremony stuff? GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Taylah Strano, Senior Producer of The Quicky Producer: Claire Murphy Senior Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Quicky news update for Monday, August 5th 2024 The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Want to try MOVE by Mamamia?Click here to start a seven-day free trial of our exercise app. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This National Missing Persons Week we'd like to tell you a story. Rhianna Barreau was 12 years old when she went to the shops in 1992, she's now been missing for more than 30 years. What happens in a missing persons case like Rhiannas'? And what part can we all play in bringing missing people home. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia The number for Crime Stoppers is 1800 333 000 To understand why people go missing listen to The Lady Vanishes: Why People Choose To Go Missing More about National Missing Persons Week here For more true crime, check out our sister podcast True Crime Conversations hereWant to try MOVE by Mamamia?Click here to start a seven-day free trial of our exercise app. GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Commander Joanne Cameron, Forensics Command of the Australian Federal Police Producer: Claire Murphy Senior Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Quicky news update for Friday, August 2nd 2024 The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Want to try MOVE by Mamamia?Click here to start a seven-day free trial of our exercise app. CREDITS Host/Producer: Grace Rouvray Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Climate control at the office is fiercely debated amongst the sexes; women often feeling the need to rug up and b.y.o an under-desk heater, while men feeling virtually unaffected by the cooler conditions. But it’s not just at the office where women are more likely to report feeling cooler temperatures.Apparently there’s some real science to the age old adage that women do feel the cold more than men, and we’d like to know why. THE END BITS Subscribe to MamamiaWant to try MOVE by Mamamia?Click here to start a seven-day free trial of our exercise app. GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Dr Christian Moro, Associate Professor of Biomedical Sciences and Medicine at Bond University Producer: Claire Murphy Senior Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Quicky news update for Thursday, August 1st 2024 The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Want to try MOVE by Mamamia?Click here to start a seven-day free trial of our exercise app. CREDITS Host/Producer: Grace Rouvray Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you heard of a lifestyle influencer named Kat Torres? She's recently been jailed on human trafficking and slavery charges, the dark underbelly of her online life coaching business exposed. This might be an extreme case of life coaching gone wrong, but what else should we know about the industry? Is this a cautionary tale not dissimilar to that of multi level marketing schemes? THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Read more about Kat Torres here Read more about Life Coaching here Check out our sister podcast True Crime Conversations here Check out the BBC Documentary on this topic here Want to try MOVE by Mamamia?Click here to start a seven-day free trial of our exercise app. GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Rick Allan Ross, CEO of the Cult Education Institute and author of Cults Inside Out Producer: Claire Murphy Senior Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Quicky news update for Wednesday, July 31st 2024 The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Want to try MOVE by Mamamia?Click here to start a seven-day free trial of our exercise app. CREDITS Host/Producer: Isabella Ross Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In February 2023, The Quicky published its first investigation into the rising popularity of weight loss drugs. News coverage of popular brands like Ozempic and Mounjaro has ranged from praise for its weight loss results, to concern over side effects, and even speculation about which celebrities were using them. Eighteen months on, where does public perception of these drugs sit now? THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Listen to more episodes about Ozempic here & here Check out our episode about Ozempic babies here Read more about Ozempic face here Want to try MOVE by Mamamia?Click here to start a seven-day free trial of our exercise app. GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Dr Brad McKay, GP, Author, Podcast Host and Medical Commentator Producer: Claire Murphy Senior Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Quicky news update for Tuesday, July 30th 2024 The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Want to try MOVE by Mamamia?Click here to start a seven-day free trial of our exercise app. CREDITS Host/Producer: Grace Rouvray Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vice President Kamala Harris could have a long road ahead of her, if found as the successful Democratic nominee for this upcoming US election. While it won't be the first time a woman has vied for the top job, commentators are tipping this race, against former President Donald Trump, to be one of the most interesting in recent memory. So when stepping up to the plate, what can Harris learn from other women who've been successful in position of power before her? THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Want to try MOVE by Mamamia?Click here to start a seven-day free trial of our exercise app. GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Amelia Lester, Deputy Editor - Foreign Policy Magazine Producer: Claire Murphy Senior Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Quicky news update for Monday, July 29th 2024 The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Want to try MOVE by Mamamia?Click here to start a seven-day free trial of our exercise app. CREDITS Host/Producer: Grace Rouvray Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From a career as a professional rugby player, to being confined to the dialysis chair... this was the reality for Chris Enahoro whilst waiting for his kidney transplant. As part of Donate Life Week we're hearing the first-hand story of what it means to receive the most precious of gifts and all the things you didn't know about organ donation. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Find out more about becoming an organ donor here Want to try MOVE by Mamamia?Click here to start a seven-day free trial of our exercise app. GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Chris Enahoro, Former NRL player & transplant recipient Lucinda Barry AM, CEO of Donate Life Producer: Claire Murphy Senior Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Quicky news update for Friday, July 26th 2024 The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Click here to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia. CREDITS Host/Producer: Grace Rouvray Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the Paris 2024 games in full swing this weekend, we're asking you cast your mind back 24 years to the Sydney 2000 Olympics opening and closing ceremonies. Perhaps you recall the giant thong Kylie Minogue sat atop, or Nikki Webster being suspended from the roof... it was a different time. Today we find out just what goes into pulling off an event of this scale and whatever happened to all the costumes, floats and other memorabilia from that amazing night. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: David Atkins, Artistic Director of the Sydney 2000 Opening and Closing ceremonies Producer: Claire Murphy Senior Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Quicky news update for Thursday, July 25th 2024 The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Click here to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia. CREDITS Host/Producer: Grace Rouvray Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All eyes (including ours) have been on what's happening with the US election. From the debate, to the attempted assassination of a Donald Trump, and Joe Biden stepping down, you might've missed the story about Project 2025. Today we're putting Project 2025 under the microscope and investigating how this policy mandate could very well be the winning ticket for conservatives at this election. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Amelia Lester, Deputy Editor at Foreign Policy Magazine Producer: Claire Murphy Senior Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Quicky news update for Wednesday, July 24th 2024 The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Click here to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia. CREDITS Host/Producer: Isabella Ross Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does the thought of a pending task send you into anxiety overdrive? Do you know the dark power of a to-do list? There's a chance you're a precrastinator. The opposite of its delay loving counterpart procrastination, what could possibly be bad about getting things done quickly? Turns out, like with most things, there are pros and cons of the precrastinator tag. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Carly Dober, Director of the Australian Association of Psychologists Producer: Claire Murphy Senior Producer: Taylah Strano Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Quicky news update for Tuesday, July 23rd 2024 The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Click here to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia. CREDITS Host/Producer: Grace Rouvray Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICYMI: Joe Biden has bowed out of the race for President at the upcoming U.S election. What's followed is analysis, speculation and much, much commentary about whether his Vice President Kamala Harris will replace him as the Democratic nominee. The fact Harris could be the first female President of the United States aside, is she actually the best option for the dems? And if not, who is? THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Kate Andersen Brower, Journalist & Author David Woiwod, 7News U.S Bureau Chief Producer: Claire Murphy Senior Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Quicky news update for Monday, July 22nd 2024 The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Click here to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia. CREDITS Host/Producer: Grace Rouvray With thanks to:Matt Bevan, host of America, If You're Listening Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.