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A year after we first asked what AI means for women, the bots have been promoted from assistants to agents. But who’s supervising them? We’re revisiting The Good, The Bot & The Ugly: from medical advancements to AI agents going rogue, deepfake porn, voice-cloning scams and fake influencers. Is artificial intelligence easing women’s mental load or adding to it? And who’s protecting our privacy,...

Is it really a compliment if it comes with an asterisk? From “You look good for your age” to “You’re actually quite smart”, we’re unpacking the backhanded compliments women have been smiling through for years. Would they sound weird if you said them to a man? And what are people actually saying? Enter the BYE compliment translation service. We’re decoding the questionable praise and deciding what...

Somewhere between careers, responsibilities, calendars and needing three weeks’ notice to catch up with a friend, did we accidentally become… boring? When did we stop doing things purely for the hell of it? This week, we’re talking about having fun as an adult—from female friendship and spontaneous nights out to the mental load and fiercely protected bedtimes. Have we forgotten how to be ridiculou...

When men call out misogyny, it matters. And yes, we’d love to see more of it. Dan Levy challenged Shane Gillis’s SNL monologue. Peter Helliar called out jokes about Gabby Petito’s murder, while former Bachelors spoke up about the domestic violence allegations against Sam Wood. We’re talking about men speaking out against misogyny and male violence—and what it means to women who are tired of being...

Millennials hid their pimples. Gen Z turned them into star-shaped accessories. And honestly? They might be onto something. What can Millennials and Gen X learn from Gen Z about questioning the rules? Why hide normal body stuff, wear burnout like a badge of honour, or tick off marriage and kids without asking - do we even want this? We changed into heels at the office. They bring iced lattes to job...

Taylor Swift releases new music and gets accused of ruining music. Kylie Minogue performs at the AFL Grand Final and the internet has notes. Madonna is still pushing boundaries at 68 and apparently that’s a problem too. We’re diagnosing a fresh outbreak of Tall Pop Star Syndrome: what happens when a female pop star becomes so successful, so visible, or simply sticks around for so long that we deci...

Why do we keep asking successful women if they feel like frauds?  This week, we’re wondering whether women really have a confidence problem - or whether we’ve become a little too obsessed with telling them they do. We get into bad bosses, gender bias, and the difference between being new at something and feeling like you don’t deserve to be there. Plus, what would we attempt with the confidence of...

Sydney Sweeney is back in the middle of another internet meltdown - this time over a very naked sports betting ad. In this Quickie, we get into the warranted backlash from female athletes, whether the ad is empowering, exploitative or just a bit cringe, why outrage is basically a marketing strategy now, and whether Sydney is being unfairly cast as the villain for knowing exactly how to play the ga...

Women in sport are breaking records, winning ultra-marathons outright, smashing endurance challenges and changing the game for female athletes - so why aren’t we hearing more about them? This week, we’re celebrating the women pushing the limits of what’s physically possible, from Rachel Entrekin’s historic Cocodona 250 win and Sophie Woods’ record-breaking 2,000km run across Europe to Olympic pole...

Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo and other wealthy women are using their money to fund food banks, reproductive rights and community care, while Dolly Parton leaves behind an extraordinary legacy of giving - from childhood literacy to medical research. Meanwhile, Elon Musk is trying to build civilisation on Mars while people on Earth are asking, “Could we maybe feed the children here first?” In this Q...

For the first time on Big Yoni Energy, we’re welcoming a special guest into the group chat: Dr Dinali, a real-life GP. We’re talking about the things many of us wish we knew before walking into a doctor’s appointment - from what tests to stay on top of, to how to find the right doctor, prepare for your appointment, ask better questions, and advocate for yourself when something doesn’t feel right....

Do sensory deprivation float tanks actually work? This week we’re putting float therapy under the microscope. From reducing stress and anxiety to easing pain and improving sleep, we explore the latest research behind the claims while comparing our own experiences, from seasoned floater Tess to Scotty’s very first float. If you’ve ever wondered whether float tanks are worth trying, this episode is...

Why are women more likely to be injured in car crashes? Why are office temperatures freezing?  This week, we’re unpacking the invisible male default, the idea that so much of the world has been designed around men’s bodies, lives and experiences. From medicine and crash test dummies to smartphones, PPE and public bathrooms, we explore the everyday ways women have been expected to adapt instead of...

Ever look around and wonder… how is everyone affording this? In this Quickie, we’re asking: is everyone actually rich, or are we all just getting really good at looking rich? We unpack social media’s highlight reel, Buy Now Pay Later culture, lifestyle inflation, money dysmorphia, hidden financial advantages, and the pressure to keep up when everyone online seems to be travelling, renovating, shop...

What if Hollywood made us fall for red flags? This week, we revisit the romance movies and rom-coms that shaped our ideas of love - The Notebook, Pretty Woman, The Holiday, Aladdin and The Princess Bride - and ask: did Hollywood sell us true love… or something far more complicated? We examine our taste in movie men, turn iconic romance plots into chaotic group chat dilemmas, and unpack the double...

Are Meta AI Glasses the future… or the beginning of a privacy nightmare? Kylie Jenner wants us to see Meta AI Glasses as the next must-have fashion accessory. But are they clever tech - or quietly changing the rules around privacy and consent? This week, we unpack what AI glasses can actually do, why Meta is leaning so heavily into fashion, and what wearable AI could mean for surveillance, women’s...

Why does it suddenly feel like we’re back in the 90s? Skinny celebrities are everywhere. Ozempic dominates the headlines. Low-rise jeans are back. SkinnyTok is booming. And somehow, it feels like women are being told to shrink themselves all over again. This week, we unpack the return of 90s body standards - from GLP-1s and celebrity culture to body positivity, and fashion that seems designed for...

Ever wondered what it’s really like to do a 10-day Vipassana retreat? Scotty spent 10 days with no phone, no talking and 11 hours of meditation a day to find out. In this Quickie, she shares what actually happens on a Vipassana meditation course - vivid dreams, a very sore back, every mistake resurfacing on a loop, unexpected clarity, and why silent retreats should never serve beans. Equal parts c...

Season 2 starts with a question every woman has asked: why are women taught how to avoid male violence instead of men being taught not to commit it? From sharing our location and avoiding late-night walks to pretending to be on the phone, women are taught countless rules to stay safe. But why is the responsibility always placed on us? In this episode, we unpack the invisible mental load of women’s...

This podcast started as a group chat gone rogue, a wellness intervention, and occasionally an unhinged act of feminist rebellion. In our Season 1 finale, we take on the rise of the manosphere - those very shouty influencers promising young men a cheat code to power, money and multiple girlfriends. We also reflect on what Big Yoni Energy has come to mean to us, and make the case that in a world inc...

After years of swiping, ghosting, and texting strangers who may or may not exist - is IRL dating finally making a comeback? In this Quickie, Tess trades dating apps for a singles night and delivers a full field report. From awkward icebreakers to instant vibe checks, we unpack the pros and cons of real life connections versus digital “dating” (if you can call it that! Send us Fan Mail

It’s almost International Women’s Day - so cue the corporate cookies and purplewashing! In this episode, we unpack the “Greatest Hits of We Tried" (but didn't), talk real progress, and get honest about what we actually want. Because IWD was never meant to be a vibe. It was meant to be a reckoning. Send us Fan Mail

The Winter Olympics gave us heroes, villains and very public meltdowns. In this Quickie, we investigate the Lindsey Vonn pile-on, a live on-air cheating confession, and “PenisGate". More importantly, we celebrate the Aussie women who delivered the real gold.  Aussie, Aussie, Aussie!  Send us Fan Mail

If you’ve ever checked your email at 10pm “just in case” or felt personally attacked by someone else’s 5am miracle morning, welcome to hustle culture, where productivity is the currency and exhaustion is worn like a badge of honour. In this episode, we unpack what hustle culture is really doing to us: emotionally, mentally and physically. And most importantly, we discuss how to opt out. Send us Fa...

In a world of sad beige, colour analysis promises confidence, clarity and maybe a better selfie. In this Quickie, we dive into the trend that’s draping TikTok: what it is, why it’s blowing up again, and whether knowing your “season” is actually worth the hype. Hot trend or hue hype? Let’s find out. Send us Fan Mail