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Apr 23, 2025 • 31min

SMALL TALK: Can Sex Work Be Feminist? With Kayla Jade

Today I chat to the lovely Kayla Jade, a very well known OF creator and TikTok star (over 2 million followers!) all about feminism, her story and the ethics of sex work and social media. Of course, we also get the background story on where 'Peggy Sue' came from! Kayla's TikTokKayla's New Podcast - Storytime With Kayla Jade
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Apr 22, 2025 • 49min

BIG TALK: The Murdoch Empire & Real Life Succession PART ONE

After re-watching succession and spending time in the US, we thought it was about time we truly looked into the most powerful man in the world, Rupert Murdoch. In part one, we look at Rupert's early life, career, how he expanded the family business, his multiple marriages, children and creation of Fox News.
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Apr 22, 2025 • 45min

Harvard, Morgan Wallen & Pope Francis Dies

Pope Francis passes away on the Easter Long Weekend. Pop Star Tate McRae faces backlash choosing to collaborate with country music star Morgan Wallen. Update on Australian election campaign and policies. Gayle King defends her trip to space with Katy Perry and Amanda Nguyen's story overlooked. Harvard goes head to head with the Trump administration.
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Apr 16, 2025 • 32min

SMALL TALK: What Do We Think About 'Rejection Therapy'? With Carmen and Kath

Joining the conversation are Kath Ebbs and Carmen Azzopardi, co-hosts of the podcast I've Always Said That. They dive into the TikTok trend of 'rejection therapy,' exploring its psychological merits and societal implications. The duo reflects on their own experiences with rejection from childhood to adulthood, highlighting the emotional complexities involved. They also tackle the unique challenges women face in both dating and professional contexts, emphasizing resilience and self-acceptance over societal expectations.
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Apr 15, 2025 • 55min

Katy Perry Returns From Space, Tariff Insider Trading & Coachella

Coachella Weekend One performances and recap, Australian Election policy update, White Lotus Star Aimee Lou Wood defends herself after 'mean and unfunny' SNL sketch about her teeth, Trumps Tariff pause and insider trading, Katy Perry returns to earth after space trip and NSW Doctors Strike.
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Apr 9, 2025 • 36min

SMALL TALK: Is The 'Let Them Theory' Flawed? With Jemma Sbeg

Join Jemma Sbeg, host of The Psychology Of Your 20s and author of 'Person in Progress,' as she dives into the 'Let Them Theory'—a mindset that's got everyone talking. She explores why it resonates with many, yet also highlights its flaws. The discussion touches on the balance between acceptance and personal accountability in relationships, the impact of social media on self-worth, and the importance of setting boundaries. Jemma emphasizes the need for open communication and the courage to speak out against harmful behavior.
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Apr 8, 2025 • 58min

Abbie Chatfield AEC Investigation, Tarrifs & Russell Brand Charged

The Australian Electoral Commission reviews Abbie Chatfield's podcast interviews with Adam Bandt and PM Albanese. Russell Brand has been charged with multiple accounts of sexual assault in the UK, following the 2023 joint investigation by the London Times and Channel 4. New policy announcements and updates ahead of the election. Anna Paul gives lengthy response to Mikaela Testa's recent podcast episode. Trump starts a trade war that risks global recession and a US senator gives a 25 hour speech. Alix Earle sues Gymshark for 1 million.
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Apr 2, 2025 • 33min

SMALL TALK: Are The Trends 'Old Money Aesthetic' and 'Clean Girl' Sinister? With Soaliha

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.
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Apr 1, 2025 • 50min

Interview: Greens Leader Adam Bandt

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.
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Apr 1, 2025 • 57min

New York, The Budget & The Leaked Group Chat

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.

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