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
Feb 6, 2024 • 48min
Grammy’s, Single Sex Schools & Tik Tok Music
Actor Jacob Elordi's alleged assault on a producer in Sydney sparks discussion. Topics include 2024 Grammy highlights, protests against single-sex schools, Universal's music removal from TikTok, and controversy over Photoshop altering an MP's image.
Jan 30, 2024 • 52min
ScoMo, Barbie Snub & Tax Cuts
Scott Morrison's resignation, inquiry into responses to sexual violence, Oscars nominations and controversy, Labour's changes to tax cuts, Taylor Swift AI pornographic deepfakes, ICJ deliver interim ruling
Jan 23, 2024 • 1h
Epstein List, Gypsy-Rose Blanchard & South Africa v Israel
Unveiling Epstein's list with shocking names, South Africa's legal battle against Israel for genocide allegations, Gypsy Rose Blanchard's deceitful tale, controversy over Australia Day, and highlights from the 2024 awards season
Dec 19, 2023 • 41min
US Abortion Laws, Prince Harry & Nicki. Minaj
Prince Harry wins case against UK tabloid, Texas woman denied abortion, controversy around Kanye's 'New Body' collaboration with Nicki Minaj, crackdown on influencers' misleading advertising claims
Dec 12, 2023 • 48min
Alan Jones, TIME Person of the Year & US Vetoes Ceasefire
Alan Jones, controversial shock jock, and his predatory behavior accusations are discussed. Taylor Swift named TIME Person of the Year with controversy surrounding the choice. The US vetoing a UN resolution for a Gaza ceasefire. Selena Gomez defends her relationship online. Love triangle drama involving Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Rodrigo, and Joshua Bassett. Reflection on Anastasia Palaszczuk's legacy as QLD Premier. Dilemma of separating the artist from the art.
Dec 6, 2023 • 52min
'The Higgins Trial', Matt Rife & Spotify Wrapped
Comedian Matt Rife faces backlash for controversial joke. Sabrina Carpenter's music video scandalizes the Catholic Church. Discussion on the High Court ruling on immigration detention. Exploring the word of the year 'Rizz' and modern vernacular.
Nov 28, 2023 • 42min
Brad Pitt, Gaza Media Coverage & Child Abuse Study
Brad Pitt, actor with a complicated relationship with his kids, discusses the Gaza media coverage, child abuse study, and his ongoing custody battle. The podcast also covers a fun party theme, Israel-Gaza updates, negative comments on Brad Pitt's adopted child, and the dismissal of a controversial public servant.
Nov 21, 2023 • 41min
North West, Big Company Tax and The ARIA’s
Big companies paying $0 in income tax, the ARIA's, Kim Kardashian balancing business and motherhood, school students strike for climate change, and Matildas landmark pay deal.
Nov 14, 2023 • 47min
Rental Crisis, Climate Refugees & The Guy on the Chiefs
High Court rules indefinite immigration detention unlawful, the Hollywood strike ends, Australia to accept climate refugees from Tuvalu, rental availability hits all-time low, Israel’s humanitarian pause explained and who is Brittany Mahomes? https://www.instagram.com/bigsmalltalk_pod/
Nov 7, 2023 • 45min
Poison Mushroom Charges, Jacob Elordi and Whistleblowers
Victorian woman charged with murder after serving death cap mushrooms, rates of intimate partner violence in teens, Jacob Elordi as Elvis, Gaza update, Beatles new song and whistleblower laws. https://www.instagram.com/bigsmalltalk_pod/Gaza:https://www.unicef.org.au/donate/children-gaza-crisis-appeal?expId=230002&variantId=Ahttps://www.savethechildren.org.au/donate/appeals/gaza-emergency-appeal
