Double A Chattery with Amanda Keller and Anita McGregor

What’s it like to run an escort agency for women? And who makes sure the staff is up to par? This week, Anita and Amanda sit down with Anna, the founder of a female-focused escort agency, and Jasmine, the woman hired to "test" the male escorts before they officially start.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, the girls are talking jewellery - not the flashy stuff, but the pieces that mean everything. From sentimental treasures to everyday staples, Amanda and Anita share the stories behind what they wear… and why the real value isn’t in the price tag, but the memories they carry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Amanda and Anita chat with cybersecurity expert Dr Andrew Reeves about how to spot scams, stay safe online, and understand the tips and tricks scammers use to catch people out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Double A Chattery, Amanda and Anita dive into the culture of dobbing — from the playground chants we grew up with to the unspoken Australian rule that you don’t tell, you handle it yourself. They unpack how that value system clashes with modern ideas around bullying, whistleblowing and speaking up, and whether COVID shifted our collective attitude to dobbing for good. Wher...

This week Amanda and Anita chat to Flynn Martin who found himself at the centre of much controversy last August when he took social media asking ‘is it wrong to be a wrong, straight male’. After admitting to being “slightly radicalised” by  masculinity influencers  like  Andrew Tate-  he’s come out the other side and is sharing the warning signs an...

Three wines. Three days of regret. According to Diary of a CEO’s Steven Bartlett, that’s the trade-off. But Amanda and Anita aren’t so sure… Has wellness culture sucked the joy out of a cheeky night out? The girls dive into the viral debate and ask: have we lost the art of having fun? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today’s episode, finance expert and author Mel Browne is back to answer all your burning money-related questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Double A Chattery, Amanda and Anita dive into the things that made them stop and say, “well, that’s interesting” - from Australia’s surprising literacy crisis and what it really means in everyday life, to a new wellness trend called “joyspan” that’s all about maximising happiness, not just lifespan. Plus, they unpack the weird world of conspir...

On this week’s episode, Amanda and Anita chat with LA-based sleep expert Dr Michael Breus. They delve into all the important topics including exploding head syndrome, how sleeping changes as we age, and… is sleep the new sex? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Double A Chattery, Amanda and Anita dive into women’s fascination with true crime podcasts — from why so many of us fall asleep listening to murder stories, to what these shows give women that other entertainment doesn’t. Is it about safety, psychology, justice… or just really good storytelling? The Double As unpack the obsession, the ethics, and why true crim...

In this week’s episode, we speak with expert and author of Unf*ck Your Finances and Dare to be Wealthy , Mel Browne. The finance expert shares her tips and tricks for feeling less overwhelmed when it comes to our finances. Mel encourages women to develop healthy financial habits, set clear goals, and overcome barriers to financial independence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

This week on Double A Chattery, Amanda and Anita confront a disturbing story making headlines around the world: the so‑called “rape academy”. In light of a CNN investigation, the pair unpack how women are meant to process something so confronting - from the scale of the numbers involved to what it really says about power, entitlement and misogyny. Amanda reads some of the messages shar...

In this episode of Double A Chattery, Amanda and Anita unpack the chilling trend of the “Alpine Divorce” - where partners are led into dangerous situations with deadly consequences. They explore real-life cases, including the “Honeymoon Killer,” share a gripping firsthand account, and dive into the power and control dynamics behind these so-called accidents. Creepy, fascina...

This week Anita and Amanda chat with Senior Lecturer from UNSW, George Robinson about all things AI when it comes to health & wellbeing. He chats with us about how AI can assist us when it comes to physical and mental health... and if it will ever replace medical professionals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Double A Chattery, Amanda and Anita explore why conspiracy theories captivate us. From tin hats and wild tales- like Ellen DeGeneres eating her ex and a dolphin kidnapper- to their own beliefs and the importance of critical thinking. The episode covers how conspiracies provide comfort, and why learning to question what we hear matters more than ever.   See omnystudio.com/listener...

On this week’s episode, Amanda and Anita chat to Amanda’s very good friend, Barry Du Bois. Barry opens up on his cancer battle, mental health and how he’s doing now. Their heartfelt conversation delves into the challenges Barry has faced, his outlook on life during recovery, and the importance of staying connected with loved ones. For more information and courses, head to: BarryD...

Amanda and Anita unpack the rise of the analogue room  — the tech‑free spaces popping up in homes as we all try to disconnect from screens and reconnect with each other. From books and board games to proper conversations and quiet moments, they explore why so many of us are craving a little less digital and a lot more real life See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amanda and Anita chat with Marcus Pollard, a music promoter who struck gold in a thrift store after stumbling across a dusty 1960s acetate from an obscure Canadian garage band called The Glass Cage . From here, started an epic journey of brining the band back to life… and resurrecting a slice of music history. Proving that sometimes the best finds are hiding in plain sight between the old c...

This week on Double A Chattery, Amanda and Anita dive into Wuthering Heights and our obsession with bad boys — from mismatched shoes and social-media confessions to the dark, intoxicating pull of Heathcliff himself. After seeing the new film, the girls unpack why toxic romance can feel so compelling, where passion crosses into harm, and why the “bad boy” fantasy still hooks us in...

This week on Double A Chattery, Amanda and Anita tackle Andrew — The Royal Elephant In The Room. From Amanda’s personal memories of the royal wedding to the uncomfortable questions around power, privilege and accountability, the girls unpack the headlines, the history and the PR machine behind the Palace doors. It’s sharp, honest and a little bit jaw-dropping — because when...

This week, Amanda and Anita are joined by Di Westaway — founder of Wild Women On Top and Coastrek. She shares the setbacks that strengthened her, the lessons she’s learned along the way, and why getting out into nature is a game-changer for your mental wellbeing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Double A Chattery, we reflect on the emotional cost of being informed, the impact of negative feeds, and why humans simply aren’t equipped to absorb this much distress on repeat. Amanda shares a striking insight from the psychology of exhaustion: that confusion has become one of the most effective tools of control, leaving people doubting not just the news — but thei...

In this episode, Amanda and Anita chat with one of Australia’s leading female gaming developers, Clara Reeves. Clara is a long-time video game player and developer; she’s the President of Hipster Whale – the local games company behind runaway indie success  Crossy Road. And, in this week’s episode, she shares with us why, for the first time in Australian history, women...

It’s the first episode of the year and Amanda and Anita are diving headfirst into one of the biggest invisible jobs of all: the mental load. From imagining what the holidays would look like if women had the freedom to simply ‘show up’, to discussing how the food labour isn’t the same as putting the kids to bed. They unpack the unseen work that makes family life function and...

Amanda and Anita are taking a little holiday break. A chance to recharge, overindulge in tea, and maybe plan a few more of their famous walks. But we didn’t want to leave you high and dry without your dose of chatter, so we’ve lined up some of our favorite episodes to keep you company over the holidays.   A Double A Chattery Mother's Day Special It’s Mother’s Day this...