The Quicky

Ever found yourself in the dressing room, frustrated, flustered and half naked because the pair of jeans you're wrestling with just won't fit? Yeah, us too. Turns out not all pieces of clothes are made the same (shocker, we know). Our friends at Mamamia's fashion podcast Nothing To Wear have been investigating why our clothes don't always fit properly, even when we buy the correct size for our bod...

The Quicky news update for Friday, November 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. Join the Month of MOVE Get $30 off a Mamamia subscription and g...

How far is someone willing to go to achieve fame? It turns out, attending an infamous Diddy party might be where we draw the line.  In our exclusive interview with Erika Kramer, we'll hear about her close encounter with the fallen star as he promised her a shot at fame by way of his reality tv show. With allegations against Sean 'Diddy' Combs stacking up every week, we've got a glance into his wor...

The Quicky news update for Thursday, October 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-da...

Serious question... will you join our coven? It feels like witches and magic are everywhere at the moment, and we don't just mean because it's Halloween.  From television shows to trending on TikTok, the rise of modern witches is not something to ignore. But what is a modern witch? Is it all a bit 'woo woo' or something we can all get onboard with?  THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Check out The...

The Quicky news update for Wednesday, October 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-d...

Jackie O, known for her outrageous and popular radio show with Kyle Sandilands, has just released her memoir  The Whole Truth . In addition to revealing a stint in rehab, Jackie O has announced all profits from the book will go directly to Odyssey House, a rehabilitation service who provide treatment not dissimilar to that which Jackie sought. The memoir has started a conversation we often shy awa...

The Quicky news update for Tuesday, October 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...

Warning: This episode speaks of violence and suicide. Please take care when listening.  A year on from her death, Lilie James' parents have spoken publicly - remembering their beautiful, hardworking daughter. Coupled with what was revealed about her killer in a recent TV special has brought Lilie's story back to our attention.  Today we revisit the murder of Lilie James.  If you or anyone you know...

The Quicky news update for Monday, October 28th 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...

Question for the parents... are you a 'one and done' household? New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics has shown a drop in the birthrate, a trend we've seen developing in recent years.  But why are people opting to call it a day after one child? Today we look at the rise of the triangle family.  THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Check out The Quicky Instagram here Check out our parentin...

Follow How To Build A Human  Okay, we can't be the only ones pulling our hair out wondering why sometimes talking to our kids is like talking to a brick wall. What are we supposed to do when they just... won't listen? In this episode of How To Build A Human parenting expert Gen Muir shares with host Leigh Campbell some helpful tips and techniques to encourage better communication and listening in...

The Quicky news update for Friday, October 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. Want to try MOVE by Mamamia? Click  here  to start a seven-day...

We don't mean to alarm you... but it's two months 'til Christmas.  If you feel like you're clawing your way to the finish line of 2024, don't worry, you're not alone.  So how do we survive the impending silly season and finish the year strong? Might be time to check in on our mental fitness.  THE END BITS Follow But Are You Happy?  Subscribe to Mamamia Check out The Quicky Instagram here Join the...

The Quicky news update for Thursday, October 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. Want to try MOVE by Mamamia? Click  here  to start a seven-da...

The United States election is less than two weeks away and it's still anybody's game... or is it? Today we take a look at the polls, what they actually mean, and if they can predict the election ahead of time with any certainty.  Our U.S correspondent Amelia Lester walks us through the polls and the potential outcomes on November 5.  THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Check out The Quicky Instagram...

The Quicky news update for Wednesday, October 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-d...

King Charles and Queen Camilla may be wrapping up their tour down under, but it's not been without controversy. Beyond the usual protests, the Royals have been met with outbursts from an elected offical but not many others... Does this latest whip around the country signal a fading of monarch relevancy?  THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Check out The Quicky Instagram here Liked this episode? List...

The Quicky news update for Tuesday, October 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...

In the age of AI nothing seems to be out of the realm of possibility. From animating static images to simplifying our workflows it all seems relatively harmless. But what about the dark underbelly of AI? What about... deepfake porn? After Hannah Grundy shared what happened to her on Australian Story we've been wondering what you can do if you too fall victim to being the victim of an online crime...

The Quicky news update for Monday, October 21at 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...

Ever heard of a therian? Not to be confused with a furry, the rise of children identifying as animals has left some parents with questions. Today we're diving into the world of therianthropy and how parents can learn to understand it. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Check out The Quicky Instagram here Liked this episode? Listen to these: Daycare Deserts & Gaslit Parents: Is Childcare In Aust...

Follow No Filter Listen to part two of Mia and Sharon's conversation here. Samantha Azzopardi spent 10 years receiving care as a troubled teen. It would be years before the truth came out that she was actually an adult woman.  Her scams stretched decades and impacted families, friends and even children, in Australia and abroad. But it wasn’t money that she wanted…    In this conversation, Mia spea...

The Quicky news update for Friday, October 18th 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...

So apparently smoking is... cool, again? New data shows Gen Z are smoking more than any other generation in Australia, despite growing up in the time of heavy anti-smoking campaigning.  But why are so many young people drawn to lighting up? Could it have something to do with the rise of 'cigfluencers'?  THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Check out The Quicky Instagram here Listen to Mamamia's daily...