The Quicky

POV: You're about to hop on a 12-hour flight, are you picking your favourite movie? Maybe you're reading up on the in-flight meal service. Or maybe... you're staring at the back of the seat in front of you.  There's a relatively new trend of raw dogging your flight, where people basically just sit and stare into space until the end of their travels.  That can't be good for you...right? We're askin...

The Quicky news update for Thursday, July 11th 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. Click here  to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in t...

This Barbie is pregnant! In case you missed it, Margot Robbie is expecting her first child, and while that's usually exciting news to share, we can't help but notice it wasn't Margot who shared it herself. While it may have been strategic on her behalf, Margot isn't the only celebrity to have their baby news stolen by paparazzi. When it comes to celebrity babies, is nothing sacred anymore?  THE EN...

The Quicky news update for Wednesday, July 10th 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. Click here  to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in...

The Paris Olympics are just 16 days away, and following a snap election, the French political climate is a bit of a mess.  After initially bracing for a far-right victory, results from the ballot box are skewing a way many hadn't expected.  And while the French political system is slightly more complicated than the Australian one, today we're demystifying what's just gone down in the Games host na...

The Quicky news update for Tuesday, July 9th 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. Click here  to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the...

Have you ever looked down there and thought something was off? You wouldn’t be the only one. Unfortunately, more and more women are experiencing labia shame - a form of self scrutiny, with an alarming number of labia owners saying they’d opt for a labiaplasty to fix their problems. Are there really that many problems with our genitals that require surgical intervention? Today’s guest think not. TH...

The Quicky news update for Monday, July 8th 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. Click here  to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the...

Sunday marked the start of NAIDOC Week 2024 here in Australia. It's a time to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Straight Island People. And while there are so many things to celebrate, there’s also still so much for non-Indigenous Australians to learn about, like the significance of a Smoking Ceremony. The traditional custom is much more than ju...

The Quicky news update for Friday, July 5th 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. Get $20 off for our birthday. Click here to get a yearly Mamamia su...

Nothing says election campaigns are in full swing like an off the rails presidential debate. It’s been a week since Biden & Trump took to the lectern, and while we’re still recovering from that, it’s raised some serious questions about the upcoming U.S election. Mainly, are these the two best candidates to put forward? THE END BITS  Subscribe to Mamamia Get $20 off for our birthday. Click here...

The Quicky news update for Thursday, July 4th 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. Get $20 off for our birthday. Click here to get a yearly Mamamia...

A job that sounds too good to be true… eating and making chocolate for a living. Believe it or not, that’s what today’s guest has built his career on. Ben is the head chocolatier at Haigh’s, and ahead of World Chocolate Day, he’s unwrapping what a typical day in the life of a professional chocoholic looks like. THE END BITS  Subscribe to Mamamia Get $20 off for our birthday. Click here to get a ye...

The Quicky news update for Wednesday, July 3rd 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. Get $20 off for our birthday. Click here to get a yearly Mamamia...

Have you caught Netflix’s new doco America’s Sweethearts yet? It’s a look behind the curtain at one of America’s most loved institutions, the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. The more we watched the series, the more questions came up about how these professional athletes are treated and compensated. Turns out the reality isn’t as bountiful as the pom poms may lead you to believe… THE END BITS  Subscri...

The Quicky news update for Tuesday, July 2nd 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. Get $20 off for our birthday. Click here to get a yearly Mamamia s...

You might've seen the news recently of Labor Senator Fatima Payman crossing the floor, voting for a Greens motion to recognise a Palestinian state. After being the first Labor Senator in years to vote against the party line, she was sanctioned by the party, suspending her indefinitely. So, is this really the price to pay for crossing the floor? We find out. THE END BITS  Subscribe to Mamamia Get $...

The Quicky news update for Monday, July 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. Get $20 off for our birthday. Click here to get a yearly Mamamia su...

Happy new financial year! If you didn’t know, July 1 signals many changes. From tax cuts, to new laws tightening vaping restrictions, and even changes to the paid parental leave scheme, there’s bound to be a change affecting you. So, what’s in and what’s out? And maybe more importantly, is there any relief for us during a cost of living crisis? THE END BITS  Subscribe to Mamamia Get $20 off for ou...

The Quicky news update for Friday, June 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. Get $20 off for our birthday. Click here to get a yearly Mamamia s...

You might’ve seen stories about nuclear power sprouting up in your news feed lately. It's after opposition leader Peter Dutton revealed his plan to establish a network of nuclear power stations across the country. If you’re not sure how to feel about that, this is the episode for you. We’re hearing arguments from both sides about just how cost effective and clean nuclear power can be. THE END BITS...

The Quicky news update for Thursday, June 27th 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. Get $20 off for our birthday. Click here to get a yearly Mamamia...

If you’ve been thinking “boy, it’s really cold this winter” you’re not alone. Every June we ask the question of why our homes feel extra cold, and more importantly, how can we stay warm? Apparently, there’s a lot of easy changes we can make to keep us toasty across the next few months… THE END BITS  Subscribe to Mamamia Listen: The Tough Conversation We Need To Have To Keep Our Kids Safe Get $20 o...

The Quicky news update for Wednesday, June 26th 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. Get $20 off for our birthday. Click here to get a yearly Mamami...

Julian Assange is expected to return to Australia a free man, after reaching a plea deal with the United States Department of Justice. Since 2012 the WikiLeaks founder has been evading extradition from both Sweden and the US. So why now could we see Assange essentially a free man? And what has to take place in order for that to happen? THE END BITS  Subscribe to Mamamia Listen: The Tough Conversat...