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Jul 2, 2025 • 34min

SMALL TALK: Would You Send a 'Hey Girly' Message?

Hannah Ferguson, a relationship expert and social media commentator, dives into the complex world of the notorious 'Hey Girly' message, which warns someone about their partner's questionable behavior. The conversation unveils the tough ethical dilemmas of sending such news and the emotional toll it takes on both sender and receiver. Topics include navigating trust in relationships, the impact of dating dynamics, and the need for honest communication. Ferguson’s fresh insights challenge listeners to rethink loyalty and empathy in modern romance.
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Jul 1, 2025 • 55min

Bezos Wedding, Glastonbury & Antoinette Lattouf Wins

Jeff Bezos' extravagant $50 million wedding sparks debate over opulence and ethical spending, especially amid protests. Antoinette Lattouf's legal victory signals a win for journalistic freedom, shaking the media landscape in Australia. The Glastonbury festival becomes a hotbed for political expression, with artists passionately addressing societal issues. Zohran Mamdani's grassroots campaign lights up the NYC mayoral race, while Anna Wintour's retirement from Vogue marks a major shift in fashion media, blending legacy with evolving trends.
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Jun 25, 2025 • 37min

SMALL TALK: What Can We Learn From Attachment Styles? With Psychologist Rashida

In this engaging discussion, Rashida Dungarwalla, the founder and principal psychologist of Flow State Space, dives into the nuances of attachment styles and their impact on relationships. She reflects on the evolution of attachment theory from child-caregiver dynamics to adult romance. The conversation unpacks how attachment styles manifest in romantic relationships, family dynamics, and even sibling interactions. Rashida also emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and communication in navigating these styles for healthier relationships.
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Jun 24, 2025 • 45min

BIG TALK: The Salem Witch Trials PART TWO

In part two we discuss how the legal trials took place, which 'witch tests' the court used, why this went unchecked and how long it took until people began to express their remorse and how this has been reflected on in history.
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Jun 24, 2025 • 55min

US Bombs Iran, Mushroom Trial & JB Standing On Business

US bombs Iran to wipe out potential nuclear weaponry, Trump declares ceasefire. The trial of Erin Patterson, the poison mushroom lady, nears its end. New Australian tax reform announcement. Justin and Hailey Bieber divorce rumours amidst bizarre string of Instagram posts, captions and viral paparazzi moment.
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Jun 18, 2025 • 58min

SMALL TALK: Which 'Wellness' Trends Are Actually Toxic? With Laura Henshaw

I am very excited to have the gorgeous Laura Henshaw, co-founder and CEO of KIC app and co-host of KICPOD, as the Small Talk guest this week! We first have to discuss the very exciting news of her pregnancy and how she is feeling after her series 'Do I Want Kids?'. But the crux of todays episode is actually to pick Laura's brain on all the different 'wellness' trends that I am being bombarded with online - from #diettok to #skinnytok to gut health. How do we know which ones are toxic? What is the effect of these trends? TULA DRINKS (my friends adorable looking, delicious, non-alcoholic drinks brand that we're sipping on!) Use the code SMALLTALK for one month free when you sign up to Kic on a monthly subscription at www.kicapp.com. Available for new and returning users only. Expires September 30th, 2025.
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Jun 17, 2025 • 40min

BIG TALK: The Salem Witch Trials PART ONE

We know this one is a little different and certainly not something the was hitting he headlines in our lifetime! However, the Witch Trials are a fascinating part of history that is continually referred to and remains relevant to our modern day and continually experiences resurgences in our pop culture. So in part one, we look at the origins of witches, what led to the Salem witch trials, who the 'afflicted' girls were and who were among the first to be accused. We also see parallels to our modern day in the way women and minorities were targeted and conservatism weaponised.
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Jun 17, 2025 • 58min

ICE Raids, Sabrina Carpenter & Iran

Another huge week in the news. An update on the ICE raids, deployment of the national guard, protests and curfew enforced in LA. Sabrina Carpenters new album cover creates massive online controversy. Israel launched multiple strikes across Iran and they have now responded with further attacks. Australian influencer Indy Clinton hires a private investigator to find the anonymous trolls who have been attacking her online. Trump administration puts AUKUS under review. Call Her Daddy host, Alex Cooper, reveals in new documentary that she was sexually assaulted by her college Soccer Coach for years.
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Jun 11, 2025 • 45min

SMALL TALK: What's The Best Friendship Advice? With Two Broke Chicks

Today I am joined by Two Broke Chicks to chat all things friendship. We get messages every week asking us for advice on how to make friends as an adult, when to know you've outgrown a friendship, remaining friends with exes and how to have tough conversations with friends. So who better to reach out to than best friend duo, Al and Sal, the authors of the book 'Finding Your People'! Finding Your People Two Broke Chicks
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Jun 10, 2025 • 56min

Sydney Sweeney's Bathwater, Musk Breaks Up With Trump & Greta Thunberg on Freedom Flotilla

BIG episode this week! Sydney Sweeney's decision to release a soap that has her actual bathwater in it has sparked debate over if she has 'set feminism back decades'. Elon Musk and Trump are in the midst of a messy break up, meanwhile an Australian journalist is purposefully shot by police with rubber bullet during LA protests. Judge dismisses Justin Baldoni's $400 million dollar countersuit to Blake Lively. Israel seizes Gaza aid ship, the Freedom Flotilla, carrying Greta Thunberg and other prominent figures. White Lotus stars Aimee Lou Wood and Walton Goggins give Variety an interview to put feud rumours to rest. An Australian study reveals 2 out 3 men have committed intimate partner violence.

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