In this episode I chat to journalist and podcaster, Soaliha about an article she wrote for Missing Perspectives - The 'Old Money' Aesthetic Taking Over Our Feeds Is A Sign Of Something More Sinister'. We chat about how these trends reflect a swing towards more conservative thinking, the Pretty Little Thing rebrand, nostalgia for 'whiter' times and how fashion shapes politics.

In this episode we're speaking to the leader of the Greens Party, Adam Bandt. This interview has been broken down into two parts. Hannah first discusses topics such a minority government, healthcare and climate change. Next, Sarah asks more personal questions about his start in politics and his consumption habits. This episode is part of a series where we asked all three major party leaders to sit down with us, we are so thankful both the Prime Minister and Adam Bandt accepted the offer. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton declined.

We're live from NYC! Today we're recording from the very cool Spotify Studios in the World Trade Centre! We discuss the absurd group chat Trumps administration had to discuss their war plans in which they accidentally added in a journalist. Chappell Roan discussing her relationship, views and motherhood on Call Her Daddy. The budget lock up, what was in it and why Big Small Talk and Cheek made headlines this week. The impact of the new Netflix series Adolescence. The Salmon Industry Protection Bill controversy. Finally, the Ariana Grande new music and short film.

In this engaging conversation, Anthony Albanese, the Prime Minister of Australia, discusses the evolving political landscape post-2022, emphasizing the rise of the Teal Independents and the Greens. He delves into tax reforms aimed at alleviating the cost of living crisis, detailing how these changes benefit young Australians, especially women. Albanese also tackles the importance of renewable energy and women's health initiatives, highlighting policies on gender equality and reproductive rights. His insights extend into geopolitics, touching on international conflicts and social justice commitments.

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!

Thank you to Bumble for inspiring this episode! 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 on bigsmalltalk_pod or in the comment section

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, his legacy and the fact that he perhaps should be remembered for much more than just his disappearance.

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 and ex-boyfriend, Anna Paul and her brother Atis. ACT integrity commission found former judge who presided over the inquiry of Bruce Lehrmann case engaged in corrupt conduct.

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 guilt and stoicism. Let us know what topics you would like us to talk about next on bigsmalltalk_pod or in the comment section

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 and the historical context in the lead up to his disappearance.