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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.
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Feb 18, 2025 • 46min
BIG TALK: Did Schapelle Corby Do It? PART ONE
Big Talk is back for 2025! Our first episode topic was a no-brainer, it's one of the most hotly contested Australian news saga's of our generation - Schapelle Corby. Schapelle was a 27 year old Australian girl who got caught at a Bali airport with 4kg of marijuana in her boogie board bag and was faced with the death penalty. Taking us back to 2005, we look at her family, her holiday plans, the imprisonment, how the trial played out and the verdict. As well as the way the Australian media was obsessive and relentless in deciding whether or not she was guilty. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 18, 2025 • 59min
Kanye West, Peggy Sue & Assassin Luigi Mangione
Kanye West and his wife reportedly headed for divorce amidst his antisemetic tirade, disgraceful Super Bowl ad and merch. Prime Minister Albanese negotiates with Trump as trade wars ramp up and new tariffs are announced. Benny Blanco and Selena Gomez interview and announce a joint album. Antoinette Latouff sues ABC for unlawful termination. Alleged assassin of United Healthcare CEO, Luigi, makes his first public statement to say thanks for the support. An explanation of why Peter Dutton is being called ‘Peggy Sue’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 17, 2025 • 27min
BONUS EPISODE: Unpacking Fleabag and The Marvellous Mrs Maisel on Prime Video
A bonus episode treat! Thanks to Prime Video, we got to chat about our favourite TV show of all time, #Fleabag, and why we think Phoebe Waller-Bridge is a genius for creating the most perfectly imperfect main character. Plus, our thoughts on the #TheMarvellousMrsMaisel and her shitty husband, finding career success and falling into feminism. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 12, 2025 • 27min
SMALL TALK: Will I Always Be a Pick-Me Girl?
‘Pick Me Girl’ is a scathing label born online a few years ago to describe women who value male attention above anything else. We want to assess what this label is and suggest that actually, we’re all pick-me’s. It’s something ingrained in all us that we hate to admit, but it’s actually good to know and recognise. Let us know what topics you would like us to talk about next on bigsmalltalk_pod or in the comment sectionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 11, 2025 • 60min
The Super Bowl, Sam Kerr Trial & Trump's Gaza Invasion Plans
The symbolism of Kendrick Lamar's halftime performance, Travis Kelce's comments and Taylor Swift boo'ed. Trumps announcement for US planning to 'take over' Gaza and banning transgender women from sports. Anna Paul's apology video after recent 'takedown'. Sam Kerr on trial for calling cop stupid and white. A$AP Rocky trial facing 24 years in prison. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 5, 2025 • 27min
Small Talk: Is Having a Quarter-Life Crisis a Good Thing?
Welcome to the first episode of Small Talk! Small Talk is a new series that allows us to contribute to other important, relevant conversations that are dominating our algorithms and group chats but aren’t necessarily a news headline. For our first episode, which aptly publishes on Sarah’s 27th birthday, we wanted to ease in by chatting about all the stress revolving around the concept of the ‘quarter-life crisis’ and re-assessing those self-imposted timelines. Let us know what topics you would like us to talk about next on bigsmalltalk_pod or in the comment sectionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 4, 2025 • 1h 4min
Beyonce's Grammy Win, Dutton & The 6 Minute Voice Memo
We recap all the wins, news and performances from the Grammy's, give a rundown on the current polling and policies for Australia's major parties, discuss Justin Baldoni's 6-minute voice memo to Blake Lively and his new website, Trumps second week in office and Deepseek. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 28, 2025 • 1h 15min
It Ends With Us Lawsuits, Trumps Inauguration & Gaza Ceasefire
We're back!! We unpack the New York Times exposé detailing Blake Lively being the target of an online smear campaign orchestrated by Justin Baldoni and his studios, Blake suing for sexual harassment and Justin's 400 million dollar countersuit. We also cover Trump's inauguration and executive orders, recent celebrity breakups and engagements, the TikTok ban, Meta removing fact-checking, the impact of the LA wildfires, Israel and Hamas ceasefire and Australia Day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 10, 2024 • 50min
Jay Z Accused With Diddy, CEO Assassinated & Sabrina Carpenter Breakup
A civil lawsuit has put Jay Z and Diddy in the hot seat, spotlighting serious allegations from the past. The shocking assassination of a healthcare CEO raises eyebrows about gun violence and the complexities of fame. Meanwhile, the breakup of Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan stirs up celebrity gossip. Listeners are treated to personal reflections from Spotify Wrapped, critiquing the role of AI in music trends. Amidst these themes, a new beverage line for women aims to challenge market norms, signaling exciting cultural shifts.
Dec 3, 2024 • 47min
Billboard Backlash, Social Media Ban & Is Influencing Hard?
The 2024 TikTok Awards, teens die from methanol poisoning in Laos, backlash from Billboard's 'Best Pop Stars of The 21st Century' list, Australian government passes social media ban, Connor McGregor found liable and Pauline Hanson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
