Big Small Talk
Big Small Talk: 5 PM Tuesdays So you want to know what’s happening in parliament, but you also want to know the latest in pop culture? Good, as you should.From the front page to your newsfeeds, no story is too serious, stale, funny or frivolous. Because, if you haven’t realised, loving pop culture doesn’t mean you don’t understand politics.Knowing all your shit? That’s hot. New Episodes 5pm Tuesday. Small Talk: 6 AM Thursdays It might not be tangible news but each week there’s something in the cultural zeitgeist that gets us all talking. We want to unpack these frivolous conversations, from new trends to relationship theories to life advice.In an age of never-ending small talk, we want to examine how these collective thoughts affect the way we see the world. We may even reach out to a few friends and experts to weigh in. Big Talk: Wednesday 6 AM - Last Two Weeks of Every Month Over the past few decades, there have been news headlines so shocking that we still hear and feel their impact, such as Roe V Wade, Monica Lewinsky, Epstein, Mabo and Hillsong. Don’t you think it’s about time you knew all the important and salacious details about the real stories that have happened that shaped our world today? Come on, I know you’re curious.
Latest episodes
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
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.
Jun 4, 2025 • 43min
SMALL TALK: Have You Heard About Instagram Face? With Lucinda Price (aka Froomes)
Comedian, performer and author of best selling book 'All I Ever Wanted Was To be Hot' (yes, correct title!!) joins me in studio to discuss cosmetic surgeries and the latest online phenomenon, 'instagram face', as inspired by this fantastic New Yorker article.
Check out Lucinda's book HERE and her socials HERE
Jun 3, 2025 • 34min
BIG TALK: The Catholic Church Cover Up of Child Sexual Abuse PART TWO
In part two we look at the ripple effect of the Bostons Globes articles across the US and how the church reacted. We then shifted to looking at the global impact, particularly in Ireland. Then the response in Australia, the royal commission, it's findings and how this is relevant today.
Jun 3, 2025 • 56min
Taylor Swift Owns Masters, Gas Project Approved & Booktok
Taylor Swift has successfully regained control of her music, ending the feud that inspired her re-recordings and the era tour. Labor government green lights a major gas project until 2070. ELF cosmetics purchases Hailey's makeup and skincare brand 'Rhode' for US 1 Billion. Harvard and Trump's legal confrontation intensifies, Elon Musk insinuates fall out and announces resignation from the White House. A first nations man dies in Police custody in the Northern Territory. Plus, a Q+A on the debate over Luke Bateman's book deal.
May 28, 2025 • 40min
SMALL TALK: Are Age Gap Relationships Wrong? With GSpot
In this episode I am joined by Georgia Grace (otherwise known as GSpot) who is a certified sex and relationships therapist to talk all about the taboo topic of age gap relationships!
Is it fair to judge age gap relationships? What makes it acceptable/unacceptable? Have new movies like Baby Girl changed perspectives? How does attraction play into this?
For more of Georgia's incredible insights and expertise, follow her here!
May 27, 2025 • 48min
BIG TALK: The Catholic Church Cover Up of Child Sexual Abuse PART ONE
In this months Big Talk series we take a look at the incredible 'spotlight' journalists at the Boston Globe who back in 2003 uncovered the systemic cover up of child sexual abuse at the hands of thousands of priests world wide.
In part one, we explain at the structure of the Catholic church as well as it's resources and wealth.
Then, we look into the first priest uncovered, John Geoghan. We delve into exactly how the church moved him around and he 'rehab' centres they sent him to. Then, the actual investigation and the obstacles the journalists faced.
May 27, 2025 • 51min
Hailey Bieber's Vogue Cover, Gaza & Lorde
Despite Hailey Bieber making the cover of Vogue, her husband Justin Bieber's comments online steal the headlines. An update on the Liberal and National party break up. Lorde is the cover star for Rolling Stone, talking about her new album, coming off contraceptive and her gender. Prime Minister Albanese speaks on Gaza. Chris Hughes and Jojo Siwa confirm romance. NSW GP's to now diagnose ADHD.
May 21, 2025 • 41min
SMALL TALK: What Makes You Funny? With Gabby Bryan
In this New York City episode I sit down with stand up comedian legend Gabby Bryan. Famous for her crowd work and gritting her teeth on the big apple, she was the perfect person to chat to about the world of comedy, being a woman in the industry, if trauma is what makes people funny and if anything should be off limits in comedy.
May 20, 2025 • 56min
Kim Kardashian Robbery, The Coalition Splits, & Australian Fashion Week
Nine years after Kim Kardashian was violently robbed in Paris for her diamonds, the trial commences. The Liberals and Nationals split, The Greens party has a new leader. Australian Fashion Week attendees and interviews causes debate online. New abortion laws pass in NSW. Cassie takes the stand during Diddy's trial. In the Q+A, thoughts on the Clementine Ford and Abbey Chatfield online conflict.
