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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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Aug 13, 2024 • 58min
It Ends With Us Cast Drama, RayGun & Tim Walz
Australian Olympic breakdancer RayGun goes viral, speculation that 'It Ends With Us' stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni are feuding, Tim Walz announced as Kamala Harris' VP pick, Taylor Swift shows in Vienna cancelled and Linda Reynolds sues Brittany Higgins. Submit for Q+A and follow on Instagram and TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 6, 2024 • 50min
Olympic Gender Dispute, Brooke Schofield Tweets & UK Riots
Female boxer Imane Khelif has been the subject of misinformation and gender wars at the Paris Olympics, Billie Eilish Guess remix with Charli XCX described as ‘predatory’, UK experiences anti-immigration riots from the far-right, Halsey calls out fans for bullying, United States and Russia prisoner exchange and Brooke Schofield racist tweets resurface.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 30, 2024 • 51min
Paris Olympics, Ballerina Farm & Elon Musk
Elon Musk, a tech mogul and CEO, joins Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's Prime Minister, and Jordan Peterson, a clinical psychologist and cultural commentator. They dive into controversies from the Paris Olympics, including the Canadian women’s soccer scandal. Netanyahu’s visit to Congress receives passionate responses amid geopolitical tensions. The discussion also touches on Musk's controversial remarks about his daughter and the implications for journalism in Australia. The conversation seamlessly blends sports, politics, and social trends.
Jul 23, 2024 • 58min
Kamala IS Brat, Adidas drops Bella Hadid & Crowdstrike
President Joe Biden withdraws from the Presidential race, endorsing Kamala Harris, Adidas drops Bella Hadid, the International Court of Justice says Israel’s occupation of Palestine is illegal, Charli XCX and Lorde speak to Billboard about their collab, Labor cuts ties with the CFMEU, Tenacious D ends their tour and the Crowdstrike outage that stopped the world. Submit your Q+A questions here: https://www.instagram.com/bigsmalltalk_pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 16, 2024 • 49min
Trump Attempted Assassination, Project 2025 & Ice Spice
Trump shot at a Republican rally in an assassination attempt, Project 2025 explained, Podcaster Madeleine Argy posts a TikTok tell-all exposing rapper Central Cee and Ice Spice, Clinton Kane responds to Brooke Schofield, Israel strikes designated safe zone in Gaza, Alec Baldwin manslaughter trial abandoned and Bill Shorten attempts to have sex services removed from the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Submit your Q+A questions HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 9, 2024 • 54min
Justin Bieber $10mil performance, UK Election & Hannah Montana
UK Election results in landslide victory for Labor, Podcaster Brooke Schofield has dragged her ex Clinton Kaine during a 14-part TikTok series, curfew implemented in Alice Springs, Justin Bieber comes out of retirement to perform a 30-minute set for $10 million at a billionaires wedding, Sydney house fire sees father charged with triple homicide of his children, Rolling Stone article maps the link between Hannah Montana inspiring a generation of pop musicSubmit your Q+A questions here: https://www.instagram.com/bigsmalltalk_pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 2, 2024 • 55min
Presidential Debate, Paris Hilton & Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders
The United States had it’s first presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, a Supreme Court ruling has been handed down which gives presidential immunity against criminal prosecution for ‘official acts’, the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders are the stars of a new Netflix docu-series, Senator Fatima Payman is expelled from the Labor Party caucus for crossing the floor on Palestinian statehood, Paris Hilton testifies to US congress and shares her traumatic experience as an institutionalised teenager, coercive control is law in New South Wales and Huak Twah girl has been found and is now capitalising on her newfound fame. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 25, 2024 • 51min
Justin Timberlake Arrested, Julian Assange Freed & Katy Perry’s Comeback
Justin Timberlake was arrested for a DUI by a 23-year-old policeman who didn’t recognise him, Julian Assange walked free after agreeing to plead guilty, Katy Perry dragged online after teasing a snippet of a new song, an amendment was made to the vaping ban, Travis Kelce performed at the Era’s Tour and Duttons nuclear power plans. Submit your Q+A questions here: https://www.instagram.com/bigsmalltalk_pod/article from Q+ASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 18, 2024 • 53min
Matty Healy Engaged, BRAT & Robert Irwin
Charli XCX’s album release and Matty Healy’s engagement reignite discussion around Taylor Swift, Robert Irwin threatens to sue Pauline Hanson’s One Nation Party, Armie Hammer responds to allegations of cannibalism, support for far-right parties grow in the European Union election and labiaplasty is one of the fastest growing cosmetic procedures.Follow us on Instagram to send in your thoughts, feedback and questions: https://www.instagram.com/bigsmalltalk_pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 11, 2024 • 49min
The 'Real Martha' Sues, Vaping & Hollywood PR Couples
274 Palestinians killed by Israel as four hostages freed, Sabrina Carpenter hard launches Barry Keoghon in music video for her new single, Unions fight to scrap junior award rates, the ‘real Martha’ from Baby Reindeer sues Netflix and Richard Gadd for defamation, the Australian Government launches first anti-vaping campaign and Taylor Swift backs Lady Gaga following pregnancy rumours. Follow us on Instagram to send in your thoughts, feedback and questions:https://www.instagram.com/bigsmalltalk_pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
