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
Apr 16, 2024 • 1h 2min
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 • 1h 1min
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/
Apr 2, 2024 • 53min
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.
Mar 26, 2024 • 54min
Kate Middleton Diagnosis, Quiet on Set & HECS
Princess Kate reveals cancer diagnosis, legal body recommends reforms, abuse in Nickelodeon documentary, and push for HECS debt change. Discusses privacy intrusion, artistic challenges in court, and controversies in entertainment industry.
Mar 19, 2024 • 42min
Olivia Rodrigo, Andrew Tate & US Tik Tok Ban
Report finds deaths of two First Nations children were preventable, Olivia Rodrigo stops handing out Plan B pills in conservative state, Andrew Tate can be extradited to UK, the United States government is trying to ban Tik Tok, South Australia’s Indigenous Voice to Parliament and Ariana Grande’s chart-topping comeback. https://www.instagram.com/bigsmalltalk_pod/
Mar 12, 2024 • 52min
Kate Middleton, Sam Kerr & Meta News War
Topics range from Sam Kerr's legal battle to Meta's news removal threat, along with speculations on Kate Middleton's absence. Casual chat on UTIs, relationships, and Rupert Murdoch's sixth engagement at 93. Oscars controversy and anti-war sentiment at the awards show also discussed.
Mar 5, 2024 • 46min
Ozempic, Super Tuesday & Cyrus Family Rumours
Topics include political comments on Gaza, Super Tuesday frontrunners, cheating rumours, drug controversies, espionage, and family scandals involving Noah Cyrus and her mother's new husband.
Feb 27, 2024 • 55min
Sydney Couple Murdered, Alabama IVF Case & Madame Webb
Topics include a NSW police officer charged with a Sydney couple's murder, Dakota Johnson's press tour, Alabama's IVF ruling, Billie Eilish questioning TikTok stars at awards shows, gender pay gaps in Australian businesses, and the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Feb 20, 2024 • 49min
Julian Assange, Super Bowl & Rafah
From Super Bowl ads to Julian Assange's extradition, this podcast covers a range of topics including Beyonce's new music, a controversial incident involving Travis Kelce, and the bombing in Rafah. Delve into the background of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, debate on breath testing for politicians, and explore the dynamics of drinking culture in the workplace.
Feb 13, 2024 • 45min
Diss Tracks, Taylor Swift Jet Fuel & King Charles Diagnosis
From King Charles' cancer diagnosis to Taylor Swift's legal battles, the podcast delves into pop culture feuds, Britney Spears' clap back at Justin Timberlake, and the right to disconnect from work becoming law. The hosts explore the intersection of activism and finances, privacy concerns in public disclosures, and the drama between Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake.
