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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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Jun 4, 2024 • 56min
Trump Guilty, JLo Internet Hate & Kanye Sued
Former President Donald Trump found guilty on 34 criminal charges, Jennifer Lopez cancels her upcoming tour amid a series of failed projects, Bruce Lehrmann appeals his failed defamation case, Maya Hawke speaks on nepotism, Federal Government blocks a motion recognising Palestinian statehood and Kanye West is sued for sexual harassment by his former assistant. This week, we recommended a number of impactful actions to show your support for Palestinians including this OXFAM petition calling for a ceasefire, this rotating GoFundMe for Gazans, UNRWA, UNICEF, and the UN Women Gaza Crisis Appeal fundraisers for any money you may be in a position to donate. We also mentioned sending an email to your local member of parliament. Amnesty International has an MP search function and template email you can send today. 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.

May 28, 2024 • 47min
Billie Eilish Disses Taylor Swift, Ozempic & News Corp’s Chat GPT deal
Governments push to ban kids on social media, TikTok debates if Billie Eilish and Taylor Swift are feuding, News Corp signs a content deal with ChatGPT, financial analysts and corporations decide if Ozempic will become ‘the new normal’ and the International Court of Justice orders Israel to stop its military offensive in Rafah.https://www.instagram.com/bigsmalltalk_pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 21, 2024 • 56min
Whistleblower Jailed, Budget & Australian Fashion Week
ICC seeks arrest warrants of Israeli Prime Minister and HAMAS leaders, Australian Fashion Week online debate, breakdown of the 2024 budget, P.Diddy assaulting ex girl friend video leaked, Australian whistleblower jailed for uncovering war crimes and NFL kicker Harrison Butker's speech.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 14, 2024 • 57min
Baby Reindeer, Bieber Pregnancy & #BlockOut2024
Queensland Police fire every member of First Nations Advisory Group, Hailey and Justin Bieber announce pregnancy, Sydney council bans same-sex parenting book, Piers Morgan interviews “the real Martha” from Baby Reindeer as she threatens to sue Netflix, Treasurer Jim Chalmers indicates the 2024 Federal Budget will be aimed at mothers, and are you partaking in #Blackout2024?https://www.instagram.com/bigsmalltalk_pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 7, 2024 • 56min
Met Gala, DV Policy & Rafah
The Federal Government announces funding to prevent men’s violence against women, the 2024 MET Gala looks, Israel proceeds with strikes in Rafah despite Hamas accepting ceasefire, Kendrick Lamar and Drake diss track releases intensify, Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi sues Senator Pauline Hanson for discrimination, the government announces changes to HECS indexation and Victorian schoolboys who wrote a misogynistic list are suspended. https://www.instagram.com/bigsmalltalk_pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 30, 2024 • 56min
Weinstein, Drake vs Kendrick & Trump
New York’s highest court has overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction, Billie Eilish covers Rolling Stone, Trump’s hush money criminal trial is underway, rapper Drake goes against Kendrick Lamar in a new diss track, new climate case in Aus could see federal government forced to reduce pollution & the national rallies against gendered violence. https://www.instagram.com/bigsmalltalk_pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Apr 23, 2024 • 52min
The Tortured Poets Department, Caitlin Clark & Elon Musk
A full breakdown and review of Taylor Swift's new album, X challenges Australian Government, Caitlin Clark’s salary proves the ongoing gender pay gap, 30 women killed this year in Australia, the Mushroom Killer faces court and two women campaign to job share as a Federal Member for Parliament. https://www.instagram.com/bigsmalltalk_pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 16, 2024 • 1h 1min
Lehrmann Loses, Bondi Killings & OJ Simpson Dies
The podcast discusses the Bondi killings, OJ Simpson's death, and the Bruce Lehrmann defamation case. They also touch on Iran's attack on Israel, Coachella, and a P. Diddy investigation.

Apr 9, 2024 • 59min
Channel Seven, JK Rowling & Rebel Wilson's Memoir
Channel Seven faces serious allegations in Bruce Lehrmann’s defamation trial, the key moments from Rebel Wilson’s controversial memoir, Seven aid workers killed by Israeli airstrike in Gaza, Beyonce becomes first black woman to top Billboard country chart, JK Rowling tells police to arrest her over transphobic comments & Jojo Siwa’s rebrand. https://www.instagram.com/bigsmalltalk_pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 2, 2024 • 52min
Splendour, Cowboy Carter & Lehrmann Update
Network Ten applies to submit fresh evidence to Bruce Lehrmann's defamation trial, Splendour in the Grass is cancelled, new data on Gen Z dating, Gypsy Rose Blanchard announces divorce, an update on Gaza & Beyonce's new country album.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


