The Quicky

After what feels like a never-ending stream of sexual assault and harassment allegations coming out of Canberra, the women of Australia are angry and don't want this moment of reckoning to pass without any real change. The Quicky speaks to three women about how these horrific stories have resonated with people across the country, and what we can all do to join the fight for justice to ensure no more women are abused or silenced. If you want to know more about how Australian politics can change to keep women safe: https://www.mamamia.com.au/how-to-fix-politics-for-women  Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Elisabeth Shaw - CEO of Relationships Australia NSW Janine Hendry - Founder of the Women's March 4 Justice, designer, academic and feminist Zali Steggall MP - Independent Federal Member for Warringah CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] 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.

While many of us love a cheating scandal on our favourite reality TV show, it is much more difficult to talk about when it is happening to us, even though Australians are ranked fourth-highest in the world when it comes to doing the dirty on a partner. The Quicky showcases some of your true stories to investigate why it's so much easier to cheat than it is to talk about it, and whether it is ever possible to repair a relationship once that trust has been broken.  Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Clare Stephens - Editor in Chief at Mamamia Jessie Stephens - Assistant Head of Content and co-host of Mamamia’s flagship podcast, Mamamia Out Loud, and True Crime Conversations Gery Karantzas - Associate Professor in the School of Psychology at Deakin University Julia Nowland - Relationship Therapist and Founder of Whole Heart Relationships CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] 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.

The case of one of Australia's most notorious serial killers Kathleen Folbigg has fascinated people across the world since she was accused and convicted of murdering her four young children. But new evidence has led to 90 prominent scientists, including Nobel laureates and other leading Australian and international researchers to call for her to be pardoned and released from jail. The Quicky speaks to one of the experts to unpack the science and examine whether rare genetic mutations could be to blame for all four deaths, and what that means for our justice system that was perhaps too keen to convict her. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guest: Professor Carola Garcia de Vinuesa - Co-Director of the Centre for Personalised Immunology, NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in the College of Health & Medicine at the Australian National University. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] 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.

When we heard that Harry and Meghan were going to sit down for a no-holds-barred chat with talk show queen Oprah Winfrey, we knew it wouldn't paint a pretty picture of life as a princess.  But the shocking revelations about racism, constant harassment by the press, and an unwillingness to offer Meghan any support for her mental health were even worse than we imagined.  The Quicky investigates the reality of being Royal, and why we continue to believe in and perpetuate the false and dangerous narrative about young girls turning into princesses and having the perfect life when they meet their Prince Charming. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Holly Wainwright - Author, Head of Content at Mamamia and co-host of Mamamia Out Loud and This Glorious Mess Dr Sarah Coyne - Associate Director, School of Family Life at Brigham Young University in Utah Dr Michael Carr-Gregg - Psychologist, author, broadcaster and a specialist in corporate mental health, families, parenting, children, adolescents and the use of technology for mental health CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] 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.

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, and despite nearly one million Aussie women suffering from this chronic condition, many of us still know very little about it. That includes doctors, who continue to investigate the causes and potential cures for the illness more than 3,000 years after it was first identified in Ancient Egypt. The Quicky speaks to several women and experts who suffer from Endo themselves to find out what we should all know about this very common but rarely understood disease. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Isabella Gosling - Secretary of QENDO who lives with Endometriosis Leigh Campbell - Host of You Beauty, This Glorious Mess Little Kids, and Executive Editor at Mamamia who lives with Endometriosis Dr Janine Manwaring - Gynaecologist and laparoscopic surgeon with interests in endometriosis and pelvic pain at Jean Hailes East Melbourne clinic Kristel, Emmeline and Charlotte - all live with Endometriosis CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] 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.

Happy International Women's Day! The term feminism has been around since the early 1800's, but despite multiple waves of feminism over the decades, it remains a somewhat controversial term. The Quicky speaks to an expert and several women around the office to find out what feminism means to them in 2021, and whether we still need it? Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Professor JaneMaree Maher - Professor in the Centre for Women's Studies and Gender Research, Sociology in the School of Social Sciences at Monash University. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] 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.

Just over one week ago, a letter was sent to the offices of Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Labor Senator Penny Wong and Greens Senator Sarah Hanson Young detailing horrific allegations of an historical rape against a senior Cabinet Minister. On Wednesday, Attorney General Christian Porter revealed he was the accused perpetrator but categorically denied the allegation and has so far refused calls to stand down from his role. The Quicky speaks to the alleged victim's lawyer to discuss the legal side of the allegations, why the police concluded the investigation so quickly and what could or should happen from here. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Jacob Round Guest: Michael Bradley - Managing Partner at Marque lawyers CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] 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.

As we remain on home turf for the foreseeable future, the idea of owning a pet has never been more attractive, but the theft of two of Lady Gaga's French Bulldogs has made many of us afraid for the safety of our beloved fur babies. Sadly this is a global problem that is on the rise in Australia, as more unscrupulous people try to sell stolen dogs online in a bid to make a quick buck. The Quicky speaks to a canine expert to find out what you can do to protect your pooch, and what you should know before you bring one home. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Glenn Cook - co-host of The Canine Paradigm podcast CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] 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.

The Covid-19 vaccination program is finally rolling out in Australia, but after just one week we are already well behind schedule. The Quicky investigates what is causing the delay, why some people still feel hesitation, and what it actually feels like by speaking with some of the first people in the country to receive the jab. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Peta Murphy - Labor MP for the electorate of Dunkley in Victoria who is living with breast cancer Dr Sanjaya Senanayake - Associate Professor of Medicine and Infectious Diseases Physician at the Australian National University Natasha Fyles - Northern Territory Minister for Health CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] 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.

A gruesome discovery of a decomposed foot on a NSW beach has answered the question of what happened to missing alleged fraudster Melissa Caddick. But the circumstances surrounding her death, and where tens of millions of dollars that she took from her own friends and family ended up remain a mystery. The Quicky speaks to an expert in the case to find out what Melissa's death means for her husband, son and the investors who have been left penniless. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guest: Kate McClymont - investigative journalist at The Sydney Morning Herald CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] 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.

For many young people becoming a world-famous sports star is the ultimate dream, but for those lucky few who do achieve great success the fame and fortune is often short-lived. Even the very best athletes usually retire by the time they hit their mid-30's, and figuring out what to do with the rest of their lives can be very challenging, which is why we see so many spectacularly fall from grace. The Quicky speaks to two of Australia's most elite athletes and an expert in sports psychology, to find out what happens once the spotlight moves on to someone else, and what can be done to help athletes transition to a normal life. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Darius Boyd - Former Broncos captain and the most capped Test player in Australian rugby league history Lauren Jackson - Former Australian Opals, Canberra Capitals and Seattle Storm star and Australia's most decorated basketballer of all time Dr Matthew Pink - Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology at the Australian Catholic University CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] 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.

Going to see your doctor should never be a bad experience, but for many women the reality is that instead of getting the medical treatment they need, everything is blamed on their weight. Weight bias or weight stigma - aka fat shaming - should not be part of any medical professional's mindset, but hundreds of women got in touch to tell us their own scarring experience inside the examination room. The Quicky investigates why old stereotypes about weight still persist, how a doctor should talk to their patient if they are genuinely concerned, and what to do if you're not happy about how you've been treated. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Dr Hester Wilson - GP, Addiction Specialist and Conjoint Lecturer at the UNSW School of Community and Public Health Dr Cat Pausé - Fat Studies scholar researching the effects of fat stigma on the health and well-being of fat individuals at Massey University in New Zealand Alex - Was constantly shamed about her weight since childhood, until her wife helped her to see the doctor's behaviour was unacceptable CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] 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.

Former Sydney private school girl Chanel Contos has helped thousands of people share their horrific experiences of sexual assault by fellow pupils, which has prompted a petition calling for sex and consent education to be taught at a younger age. The Quicky examines why at even some of the most elite schools this continues to be a devastating problem for young people, and what we can do to bring about positive change in attitudes and behaviours. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Christopher Fisher - Associate Professor, Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society at Latrobe University Jenny Ackland - Co-Director and Co-Founder of Sex Education Australia (SEA) CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] 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.

Millions of people in Texas have had their lives devastated over the past week by a horrific storm, which has brought deadly snow, ice and power cuts. But while some charities and politicians are doing everything they can to help with the recovery effort, Senator Ted Cruz and the power companies are coming under fire for their cold-hearted attitudes towards the suffering. The Quicky investigates why the Lone Star State was seemingly so ill-prepared for this natural disaster, and what can be done to ensure this kind of tragedy never happens again. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Daniel Geraci - Executive Director of the Austin Disaster Relief Network (ADRN) Chas Licciardello - Member of The Chaser and Co-Host of the ABC's Planet America CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] 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.

It's been more than a decade since Beyonce gave all the single ladies their own anthem, so why is there still so much prejudice against both women and men who choose not to spend their lives with a partner? The Quicky speaks to two women who are happily single by choice, and an expert who has spent years researching why the world is still geared towards favouring couples over individuals. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Bella DePaulo - Academic Affiliate of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the University of California Santa Barbara Siobhan and Vivienne - both single by choice and loving life. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] 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.

The rape allegation made by Ministerial staffer Brittany Higgins and the Government's response has rightly caused national outrage, but what occurred within Parliament House is far from a unique situation. The Quicky investigates the failings that led to the alleged assault on Ms Higgins, and what you can do if you are harassed or violated in the workplace. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Rebekha Sharkie MP - Centre Alliance Member for Mayo, South Australia Paloma Cole - Associate, Employment & Industrial Law at Maurice Blackburn Lawyers CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] 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.

As the world continues to react to Facebook's decision to ban all Australian news content, you might be wondering how we got here and what happens next? The Quicky examines what the Government's Media Bargaining Code aims to achieve, and what the consequences might be, both here in Australia and overseas. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Dr Tai Neilson - Lecturer in Media at Macquarie University, and author of Journalism and Digital Labor: Experiences of Online News Production. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] 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.

Everyone is talking about Bitcoin and there are posters everywhere telling us now is the time to buy, but what is it, how does it work, and who decides it's value? The Quicky investigates why Bitcoin continues to be the most well-known cryptocurrency and whether you should be investing your hard-earned, real-word cash. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Professor Ellie Rennie - ARC Future Fellow and Principal Research Fellow in RMIT's Digital Ethnography Research Centre, member of RMIT's Blockchain Innovation Hub, and an Associate Investigator of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] 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.

Australians regularly rank as some of the happiest people on Earth, but we also are second highest on the list when it comes to taking antidepressants, so why aren't we talking about this? The Quicky investigates how many of us are using medication to help treat our mental health issues, how it works, and what we can do to break down the stigma surrounding this form of treatment. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Jacob Round Guests: Professor Philip Boyce - Professor of Psychiatry at Westmead Hospital, and Head of the Perinatal Psychiatry Clinical Research Unit at Westmead Hospital in Sydney. Dr Izelle Labuschagne - clinical neuroscientist and a Research Fellow in the Cognition and Emotion Research Centre within the School of Psychology at the Australian Catholic University in Melbourne. Professor Iain McGregor - National Health and Medical Research Council Principal Research Fellow, Professor of Psychopharmacology, and Academic Director of the Lambert Initiative for Cannabinoid Therapeutics. Emmeline - Takes antidepressants to treat ongoing anxiety. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] 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.

It's been nearly one year since we were told Australia's international borders were closed, and that none of us would be allowed to travel. Those who were already out of the country were told to make their way home quickly, but 11 months later, tens of thousands of citizens and residents are still shut out with no way to return. The Quicky investigates why celebrities and wealthy individuals are granted exemptions to quarantine in their own luxury homes and come and go as they please while the rest of us can't. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Jacob Round Guests: Jodi McKay - NSW Opposition Leader and Member of the Australian Labor Party David Crisafulli - QLD Opposition Leader and Member of the Liberal National Party Chris Matthews - Cyber Security Expert and Recent Immigrant to Australia CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] 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.

Sibling rivalry is as old as humanity itself, but are the stereotypes about the oldest, youngest and middle child true or just old myths?The Quicky speaks to three siblings and an expert to try to uncover whether the order in which you are born really does influence your personality. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Michael Grose - Parenting Expert and Author Madeleine (eldest), John (middle) and Genevieve (youngest) Maslin - Three Siblings CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] 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.

Happy Lunar New Year! This is the year of the Ox and there are lots of ways to celebrate, but if you're not from an Asian background you might be wondering why it falls on a different date to December 31 and what the animals and symbology all mean?The Quicky speaks to some Asian-Australians about the significance of this ancient festival and what lies in store for you over the coming year. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Andy Trieu - SBS Pop Asia Host, Writer, Performer and Sword Forms Champion Dr Nicholas Ng - Composer, Performer, and Research Fellow at the Australia-China Institute for Arts and Culture at Western Sydney University: http://www.nicholasng.com.au/  Sherry Tang - Mamamia Listener from Adelaide CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] 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.

As Valentine's Day approaches there is a lot of pressure to focus on pleasing someone else, but The Quicky is reclaiming this special day by writing a love letter to our vaginas. There's a lot we don't, but should know about the lovely lady downstairs, so sit back, relax and pick up a hand mirror to explore and appreciate her in all her glory, and learn how to recognise when something isn't right. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Professor Gayle Fischer - Academic Dermatologist at the University of Sydney, Head of the Vulval Dermatology Clinic at the Royal North Shore Hospital, and Head of Research at The Skin Hospital in Darlinghurst. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] 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.

It's official, the Coronavirus vaccine will finally be rolled out in Australia later this month, but which shot you will get and when remains very much up in the air. The Quicky speaks to some experts to uncover the answers to these and many more questions, providing you with everything you need to know before you get the jab. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Dr Brad McKay - GP, Author and Science Communicator Professor Trevor Drew - Director of the CSIRO’s Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] 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.

Elon Musk is now officially the richest man in the world due partly to the domination of his electric vehicle company, Tesla. Owning a 'clean' car sounds like an appealing option to many of us as we want to help the environment, but purchasing any electric vehicle right now is a very expensive decision. The Quicky investigates whether that investment is worth it, and answers all of your questions about joining this on-road revolution. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Thomas Bräunl - Professor in the Faculty of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences of The University of Western Australia, and Director of the Robotics & Automation Lab and the Renewable Energy Vehicle Project (REV). CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] 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.

Between institutionalised racism, homophobia, transphobia, family violence and allegations of sexual abuse, men's sport in Australia has a lot of problems. By contrast, women's sport has so far been unscathed by scandal, even though it's proving to be just as popular as the men's game across every code. The Quicky investigates what men could and should be learning from women when it comes to promoting positive behaviour both on and off the pitch. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Katie Brown - NRLW South Sydney Rabbitohs Player and NRL.com Reporter Corban McGregor - NRLW Sydney Roosters captain  Rana Hussain - Diversity and Inclusion Consultant at Richmond AFL Club and Co-Host of the Women-Led AFL Podcast, The Outer Sanctum CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] 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.

It's said that memories are the one thing that can never be taken away from you, but what about those memories from your earliest years on the planet that you never had to start with? The Quicky investigates why most of us cannot remember anything before the age of three, and whether remembering repressed memories through a triggering event can ever be relied on as an accurate record of what actually happened. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Dr Cathy Kezelman - President of the Blue Knot Foundation Professor Ullrich Ecker - Expert in Memory and Information Processing at the School of Psychological Science, University of Western Australia The Blue Knot Foundation offers a number of general resources: https://www.blueknot.org.au/ResourcesAnd specific information about trauma and memory: https://www.blueknot.org.au/resources/publications/trauma-and-memory CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] 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.

For decades, the beautiful country of Myanmar was considered a pariah state, as it was forcibly ruled by a committee of military leaders who kept popular leader Aung San Suu Kyi under house arrest for years at a time. After her release, and despite winning a Nobel Peace Prize, Ms Suu Kyi came under fire for her lack of action over the persecution of the Rohingya Muslim minority who have been violently removed from their homes, sparking a new refugee crisis. The Quicky explains why Ms Suu Kyi is now back under house arrest amid yet another military coup. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guest: Dr Charlotte Galloway, Honorary Associate Professor at the ANU College of Arts & Social Sciences CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] 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.

You would think any group deriving its name from a Disney song would be peace-loving, but the Proud Boys prove that isn't always the case. These hate-fuelled individuals have been a regular feature at Donald Trump's marches, the US Capital riot and are now are even popping up in Melbourne, but what exactly do they stand for? The Quicky investigates why people are drawn to these violent male chauvinists, and what we can do to stop them gaining popularity in Australia. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Dr Shannon Reid - Associate Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology at the University of North Caroline Charlotte Eric Feinberg - Vice President Content Moderation at Coalition for A Safer Web Christian Picciolini - Television producer, public speaker, author, peace advocate and former violent extremist Read Christian's extraordinary life story including his transition from neo-nazi to counter-extremism advisor: https://bit.ly/2YxNuN3  CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] 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.

Many of us dream of investing in the stock market and making a fortune, but it can feel extremely confusing and dangerous if you're not a natural gambler. But a group of Reddit users have found a way to take on the traders and wiped billions of dollars off the market almost overnight, some of which comes from your Superannuation fund. The Quicky investigates the GameStop phenomenon and how the little guy got one over on the wolves of Wall Street. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Member of SubReddit WallStreetBets, and GameStop investor Andreas ABC News Business presenter and reporter Sue Lannin CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] 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.

With over 400,000 deaths and more than 25 million cases, the United States appears to be the worst hit nation in the world when it comes to Covid-19. But a closer look at the figures reveals that while they are the most affected in terms of the total numbers, they are far from being the worst on a per capita or any other basis. The Quicky tries to make sense of all the data, to discover which countries have really been hardest hit by the Coronavirus pandemic. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Epidemiologist and Associate Professor at Johns Hopkins University Dr Jennifer Nuzzo World Health Organisation Spokesperson Dr Margaret Harris CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] 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.

Many people have no desire whatsoever to have their own children, so why does society find it so confronting to hear and believe someone when they express that feeling out loud? And why must women who are childfree by choice constantly defend their decisions even to complete strangers? The Quicky speaks to two successful women who have bucked the expectations placed on them because of their gender, and a feminist psychotherapist who explains why there is so much judgement facing those who choose not to procreate. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Feminist psychotherapist, lecturer and writer Dr Zoë Krupka Dionne and Sharna who are both childfree by choice CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] 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.

Earlier this month an Australian man was arrested in Europe accused of running the largest marketplace on the dark web, but what exactly is the dark web and how do you access it? The Quicky investigates whether this online underground is only for terrorists, child abusers and other criminals, or if it serves a legitimate purpose in the fight for freedom of speech and association. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Jacob Round Guests: Lawyer, Journalist and Dark Web True Crime Author Eileen Ormsby Senior Lecturer in the Department of Data Science and A.I. and Associate Dean at the Faculty of Information Technology at Monash University Dr Campbell Wilson CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] 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.

Every year we recognise the extraordinary efforts of some very special individuals at the Australian of the Year Awards. But after the champagne has been drunk, and the award has gone straight to the pool room, what does it actually mean for the recipients? The Quicky speaks to three former winners to find out how the Award changed their life, both good and bad. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: 2015 Australian of the Year - Family Violence Campaigner Rosie Batty 2012 Young Australian of the Year - A.I. and Robotics Entrepreneur Marita Cheng 2010 Senior Australian of the Year - Cook and Restaurateur Maggie Beer CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] 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.

Every year there are renewed calls to change the date of Australia Day to acknowledge the suffering of our First Nations people, but how can we make this a reality? And would it actually make a big difference to Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander people, or should we be focusing our efforts towards reconciliation elsewhere? The Quicky investigates how January 26 came to be a public holiday in the first place, and speaks to three prominent First Nations women to find out their opinions on what it would mean to change the date. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhan Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Proud member of the Wiradjuri nation Federal Labor MP and Shadow Minister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney Proud Whadjuk Noongar woman 10 News First Presenter and Studio 10 Panelist Narelda Jacobs Proud Torres Strait Islander and ABC Indigenous Affairs Correspondent Isabella Higgins. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] 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.

There's no doubt that all US Presidential Inaugurations are historic moments, but this year the stakes were higher than ever as the ceremony was surrounded by controversy and the National Guard. To find out exactly what went down in Washington and what happens next The Quicky speaks to a member of the White House press corp who was there, surrounded by 200,000 flags instead of people. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhan Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: The Guardian's Washington DC bureau chief David Smith. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're all glad to see 2020 put firmly in the dustbin of history, but now you might be wondering what delights or horrors 2021 has in store. The Quicky speaks to a medium, a psychic, a futurist, and one of The Spill co-hosts to find out their top predictions for the year ahead, including pop culture, the Royals, global politics, our economic forecast, and of course the dreaded Coronavirus.  Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhan Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: The Spill Co-Host Laura Brodnik, Futurist Dr Keith Suter, David the Medium and Psychic Debbie Malone. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With just over a fortnight until the 2021 Australian Open, more than 70 of the world's top tennis players remain in quarantine after several positive cases of Coronavirus were identified on their flights. As a result, many of us are wondering whose idea it was to host the tournament in the middle of a pandemic, and what the potential fallout might be? The Quicky investigates whether the players' complaints are legitimate, or if they need to check their privilege and accept that protecting the people of Melbourne must come first. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhan Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Australian Open Spokesperson Luke Dennehy, and US Sports Journalist Nick McCarvel CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After four years of one of the most controversial presidencies in history, Donald Trump is finally leaving the White House, but the drama won't end on Wednesday. The 45th commander-in-chief has become the first President ever to be impeached twice, but with just days remaining of his time in office, you might be wondering what's the point? The Quicky talks through everything you need to know about what the heck is happening in Washington D.C. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhan Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Co-host of the ABC's Planet America Chas Licciardello CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many of us are hoping that the Coronavirus pandemic will subside in 2021 as mass vaccination programs start to be rolled out across the planet.  But while many of us are eagerly awaiting our first jab, those who are considering starting a family have some reservations, as questions remain over whether it is safe for pregnant women, or those who are breastfeeding, to receive the vaccine. The Quicky investigates the latest advice from health experts, and highlights the questions you should be asking your healthcare provider when you are offered the first dose. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhan Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Stefanie Petrides, Dr Sanjaya Senanayake, and Dr Manuela Toledo CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before there was violence, there was control. The overwhelming majority of domestic violence murders in this country are preceded by a period of behaviour that includes things like stalking, monitoring, questioning and isolating, so why isn't this behaviour illegal? We speak to people who have been through it and an expert who is trying to get the laws changed here in Australia. 1800 737 732 (1800 RESPECT) Are there to help you if you feel you're the victim of any sort of domestic violence, physical, mental, psychological, emotional, financial... https://www.1800respect.org.au/ MensLine will be able to put you in contact with a men's behaviour change program in your state 1300 015 120...  https://mensline.org.au/changingforgood/resource/find-a-mens-behaviour-change-program This episode was originally published on March 4th, and is part of our 2020 Best Of series.Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy  Executive Producer: Melanie Tait Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri  Guests:  Kate* and Lawyer and Phd candidate in criminal and family law at Deakin University Paul McGorrery.   *Names have been changed for privacy reasons. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] Looking for other podcasts to listen to?  You'll find all our Mamamia shows at https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/ Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode of The Quicky is intensely adult, so remember that if you're playing it with little ears around! Do you know where your G-Spot is? Have you located it and have you had that promised earth-shattering orgasm?  The Quicky is deep-diving into a woman's G-Spot. Where is it exactly? What do you have to do to locate it? What's actually happening to your body when the right kind of pressure is applied?  So many questions!  Thank goodness we've got all the answers.  This episode was originally published on February 14th, and is part of our 2020 Best Of series.Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy  Executive Producer: Melanie Tait Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri  Guests:  Dr Jane Chalmers, Lecturer in Physiotherapy at Western Sydney University CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] Looking for other podcasts to listen to?  You'll find all our Mamamia shows at https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When we think about chemotherapy side effects, we usually think about things like hair loss and vomiting. But did you know about chemo cravings or cytotoxic poo?  Today we look at some of the unexpected things chemotherapy does when you're attempting to fight off cancer, things that can last for a long time after the chemicals have left your system. This episode was originally published on February 11th, and is part of our 2020 Best Of series.Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy  Executive Producer: Melanie Tait Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri  Guests:  Dr Brad McKay, GP; Mel Dee, cancer survivor; Michael Jordan, cancer survivor.  If you're currently undergoing cancer treatment and need some help, a tip or two or just someone to talk to, Mel Dee has started a facebook support group which you can find here... https://www.facebook.com/MagicallyMeMelDee/ CONTACT USGot a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] Looking for other podcasts to listen to?  You'll find all our Mamamia shows at https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you someone who shares pictures and stories about your children on social media?  It's hard not to want to share your life with them online but should you be considering whether your children consent to this before you post? In today's episode, we look into whether or not you should do it and what kind of impact it has on your kids digital footprint in the future. This episode was originally published on February 20th, and is part of our 2020 Best Of series. LINKSThe Safe on Social Toolkit is the digital 'survival kit' with everything you need to know to keep your kids safe online... https://www.safeonsocialtoolkit.com/pages/toolkit/?utm_source=mamamia&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=thequicky E Safety Commission: https://www.esafety.gov.au/kids/be-an-esafe-kid Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy  Executive Producer: Melanie Tait Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri  Guests:  Kirra Pendergast, Safe On Social; Julie Inman Grant, E-Safety Commissioner; Mia Freedman (Mamamia Co-Founder Creative Director); Holly Wainwright (Mamamia Head of Content)  CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] Looking for other podcasts to listen to?  You'll find all our Mamamia shows at https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/  Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You can't say 2020 has been a quiet one. Between bushfires, COVID-19, the US Presidential election, fights with China, quitting Kardashians, explosions, cancellations and protests it's been anything but quiet. The Quicky takes you on a journey from January to December to see what we've been through the past 12 months. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Guest Booker: Mel Sauer Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests:  CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many of us will sit down with family and friends this Christmas and find out that during the course of the year, some of them have been influenced by the many conspiracy theories that have been doing the rounds of the internet. From Trump supporters to anti vaxxers, COVID-19 deniers and 5G haters, The Quicky investigates how we can talk to those close to us without starting World War 3. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Guest Booker: Mel Sauer Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests:  CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Several countries including the US, UK and Canada have now given the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine emergency approval and are now rolling out mass immunisations, but does emergency approval mean steps have been skipped? What is this we heard about HIV scares with the Queensland vaccine? Why did some people in the UK have an allergic reaction and if this vaccine proves to be successful, how long til life goes back to normal? The Quicky investigates all your vaccine questions. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Guest Booker: Mel Sauer Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Australian National University Infectious Disease Professor Dr Sanjaya Senananyake If you want a run down on how vaccine tech works, Dr S has done a video breaking it down here https://twitter.com/sanj971/status/1335920249820987397  CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Donald Trump run for the Presidency again in 2024? Maybe it will be Ivanka, or Donald Junior? What will Melania do once she's free to return to New York? Will Ivanka be welcomed back into her high society circle of friends? The Quicky investigates what the Trumps will do once they're out of the White House Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Guest Booker: Mel Sauer Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Bruce Wolpe, Senior Fellow at the United States Studies Centre CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've heard some interesting responses from accused NRL players recently on how they perceived the issues around the alleged sexual assaults they were involved in. Jarryd Hayne said he didn't know how to judge force and that he wasn't a rapist, just bad at sex. So where are these guys learning what sex is all about? The Quicky investigates sex education in Australian schools to find out if we're doing enough to teach young Aussies about their sexual health, both physical and emotional. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Guest Booker: Mel Sauer Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Founder of Sex Ed Rescue Cath Hakanson CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you a Christmas saver or a splurger? The Quicky looks at how much Aussies spend at Christmas and we speak to one woman who's renowned for keeping it well within budget and one who blows the budget right out of the water. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Guest Booker: Mel Sauer Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Single mother by choice Shellie, Melbourne IVF Fertility Doctor Manuela Toledo and La Trobe University Professor Fiona Kelly CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.