Big Small Talk

Here is a bonus episode explaining just how voting works in Australia and the political parties! So if you need the refresher or new to politics, this ones for you! It's also great to listen to ahead of our two big bonus interview episodes incoming! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We want to talk about dating and if you can truly end up happy with someone who has different core values than you do. In this episode we discuss money, family, ambition, freedom, all the areas of your life that your values and belief systems show up in.  By extension, we also chat about when it’s necessary to have points of differences. Let us know what topics you would like us to talk about next...

In part two we get to what actually happened the day our Prime Minister disappeared - who was he with? What he was doing? Why did he go swimming? What did the search party cover? We then look at all the different conspiracy theories surrounding his death. Was he a spy? Did he fake his death? Was he kidnapped? We look into why all these theories have had such staying power over the year. Finally, h...

Peter Dutton says he would like to call a referendum and also receives backlash for using a slur. Benny Blanco and Selena Gomez's new album has been released causing Hailey Bieber hate to once again circulate online. NASA Astronauts return to earth a year later after fears of being stranded in space. Mikaela Testa has released a explosive 2 hour long podcast episode on Youtube about her ex-friend...

If you’re a plugged in person then this episode is required listening.  The news cycle is increasingly negative and chaotic and you need to look after yourself.  In this episode I sit down with my brilliant friend Jemma, who is also the host of the wildly popular podcast ‘The Psychology Of Your 20’s’ and Mantra .  Jemma explains why we’re feeling anxious, the importance of disconnecting, misplaced...

Politics nerds this ones for you! But if you're not a politics nerd, I promise you will still find this interesting. Back in 1967, in the midst of the Vietnam War, our Prime Minister Harold Holt went for a swim and never came back. The mysterious loss of our nations leader has led to endless conspiracies, intrigue and confusion. In this episode we look at who Harold actually was, his popularity an...

An update on Trump - the tariffs, tesla showroom at the White House, BLM mural pulled down and Palestinian activist arrested. Meghan Markle makes her return to the podcasting world with a new show as does her father in law, King Charles. The High Courts decision on a native title case. The Australian Grand Prix winners and sponsors. Ukraine's agreement to a ceasefire proposal as the US stops aid....

Joined this week by an OG ‘Girlboss’ Michelle Battersby, the first hire at Bumble in Australia at 25 years old who took the US handbook and became the very successful Marketing Director who then left and co-founded her own start up, Sunroom.  Sarah and Michelle open up about hustle culture, 2016 feminism, being a mum and wanting to be a mum in business, having to act ‘like a man’ to be taken serio...

21 year old Millie Bobby Brown calls out journalists and online comments for saying she looks 'old', thoughts on Meghan Markle's new Netflix show, Cycle Alfred impact in QLD, Giggly Squad podcast hosts face backlash for Megan Thee Stallion red carpet interview, WA election results, support continues for Chappell Roan after her Grammy's speech and an update on phase two of the Gaza ceasefire. See o...

Let’s talk about cheating and the rise of the term ‘microcheating’. Microcheating, by definition, is everything that is uncomfortable or disrespectful without actually crossing the line into physical cheating. We want to explore if this new tik tok term is just a rebrand of ‘boundaries’ and ‘emotional cheating’. Also, why do we put so much emphasis on cheating when usually it’s the behaviours lead...

It's time to recap the Oscars - who won, who hosted, who was snubbed and what's making headlines. The world reacts to Trump and JD Vance's tense and immature conduct when dealing with Ukraine's Prime Minister, Zelenskyy. The absurd AI video advertising 'Trump's Gaza' and decision to aid Andrew Tate. Katy Perry is going to Space thanks to Jeff Bezos. Radio talent Marty Sheargold fired over sexist c...

Are we the way we are because of the order we were born into? That is the popular theory we want to discuss today.  Are we classic eldest daughters? Have we been parentified? What about middle children? Or if there’s a big age gap? Or if your sibling needs extra attention?  But it doesn’t end there! What about if sibling order theory could help us decide who we’re compatible with in dating?  We co...

In part two, we look at how Schapelle coped after her verdict, her prison conditions, the media scrutiny on her family, the mental toll it took and where is now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fitness mogul and influencer Kayla Itsines faces backlash for the irony of her criticising the ‘sexualisation’ of the industry.  Today marks 3 years since Russia invaded Ukraine, Trump has backlipped on his support and is in talks with Putin.  Rihanna does a rare interview with Harpers Bazaar, opening up about her plans for new music, her businesses and motherhood. Meanwhile, her husband A$AP Rock...

A tiktok that received hundreds of thousands of likes and shares and was reported on widely at the time asked - when women get too powerful, does the skinny trend come back? It does feel that way but is it actually true? We look into why we think it could be a little more complex than that.  Let us know what topics you would like us to talk about next on bigsmalltalk_pod or in the comment section...

Big Talk is back for 2025! Our first episode topic was a no-brainer, it's one of the most hotly contested Australian news saga's of our generation - Schapelle Corby. Schapelle was a 27 year old Australian girl who got caught at a Bali airport with 4kg of marijuana in her boogie board bag and was faced with the death penalty. Taking us back to 2005, we look at her family, her holiday plans, the imp...

Kanye West and his wife reportedly headed for divorce amidst his antisemetic tirade, disgraceful Super Bowl ad and merch. Prime Minister Albanese negotiates with Trump as trade wars ramp up and new tariffs are announced. Benny Blanco and Selena Gomez interview and announce a joint album. Antoinette Latouff sues ABC for unlawful termination. Alleged assassin of United Healthcare CEO, Luigi, makes h...

A bonus episode treat! Thanks to Prime Video, we got to chat about our favourite TV show of all time, #Fleabag, and why we think Phoebe Waller-Bridge is a genius for creating the most perfectly imperfect main character. Plus, our thoughts on the #TheMarvellousMrsMaisel and her shitty husband, finding career success and falling into feminism.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

‘Pick Me Girl’ is a scathing label born online a few years ago to describe women who value male attention above anything else.  We want to assess what this label is and suggest that actually, we’re all pick-me’s. It’s something ingrained in all us that we hate to admit, but it’s actually good to know and recognise.  Let us know what topics you would like us to talk about next on bigsmalltalk_pod o...

The symbolism of Kendrick Lamar's halftime performance, Travis Kelce's comments and Taylor Swift boo'ed. Trumps announcement for US planning to 'take over' Gaza and banning transgender women from sports. Anna Paul's apology video after recent 'takedown'. Sam Kerr on trial for calling cop stupid and white. A$AP Rocky trial facing 24 years in prison. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Welcome to the first episode of Small Talk!  Small Talk is a new series that allows us to contribute to other important, relevant conversations that are dominating our algorithms and group chats but aren’t necessarily a news headline.  For our first episode, which aptly publishes on Sarah’s 27th birthday, we wanted to ease in by chatting about all the stress revolving around the concept of the ‘qu...

We recap all the wins, news and performances from the Grammy's, give a rundown on the current polling and policies for Australia's major parties, discuss Justin Baldoni's 6-minute voice memo to Blake Lively and his new website, Trumps second week in office and Deepseek. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back!! We unpack the New York Times exposé detailing Blake Lively being the target of an online smear campaign orchestrated by Justin Baldoni and his studios, Blake suing for sexual harassment and Justin's 400 million dollar countersuit. We also cover Trump's inauguration and executive orders, recent celebrity breakups and engagements, the TikTok ban, Meta removing fact-checking, the impact...

Jay Z has been named in a civil lawsuit alongside Diddy for allegedly sexually assaulting a 13-year-old, Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan reportedly breakup, United Healthcare CEO was assassinated in broad daylight, Spotify Wrapped, South Korea’s President invoked Martial law for approx 6 hours and Alex Cooper launches new show and beverage line. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

The 2024 TikTok Awards, teens die from methanol poisoning in Laos, backlash from Billboard's 'Best Pop Stars of The 21st Century' list, Australian government passes social media ban, Connor McGregor found liable and Pauline Hanson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.