Not Stupid
Not Stupid is the podcast that helps you understand the news of the week and the stories in your social media feed. Julia Baird and Jeremy Fenandez chat about the stories they are obsessed with and the stories you may have missed.
They look at what shapes our politics here in Australia from Anthony Albanese to Peter Dutton. As the Federal Election looms they’ll unpack and explain some of the big issues that might affect your vote.
Jules and Jez also try to explain what’s going on in the world. They both follow US politics closely and will be watching to see what the next Donald Trump presidency means for the US and the world.
But it’s not all about politics. If it is in your Facebook or Instagram feed (or even on X) they will talk about it. They look at the pop culture figures who are shaping our world from Elon Musk to Mr Beast and Ariane Grande.
There’s also a focus on the issues that affect you like the cost-of-living crisis and the duopoly of the Supermarkets Coles and Woolworths. They’ve also looked at microplastics and bushfires, looking at how climate change is affecting us and what impact humans are having on the environment.
The show will also make you laugh or cry. And on a good day, maybe both. They talk about poetry and history, about films and cakes and everything in between. Julia is passionate about grace and forgiveness so they talk a lot about that, but also about resilience and what makes us human.
At the end of each show, Julia and Jeremy talk about their “pick of the week”. It’s something that has made them think or giggle that week from the silliest Guinness World Record attempts to great books and silly Tiktoks.
Latest episodes
Sep 22, 2024 • 11min
Extra Stupid: Celebrating the little things
Julia had a birthday party and there was a lot of dancing. We share your stories about half birthdays, celebrating the little things and why dancing sometimes just feels really great.
Sep 18, 2024 • 32min
Death threats and dead pets: are you ok America?
We've seen two attempted assassinations on Donald Trump in two months, so what does it mean for democracy in the US? Also here in Australia, the Federal Government has a plan to tackle scams, so will it work? And is AI where we should turn for dating advice?SHOW NOTESScam survey
Sep 15, 2024 • 12min
Extra Stupid: $40 party pants
We were talking about clothes a few weeks ago and lots of you had stories about second hand clothing. Jules and Jez read through some of the emails and wonder if we can do more to encourage the reuse of clothing and reduce fast fashion.
Sep 11, 2024 • 32min
Donald, Kamala and Tay Tay's big debate night
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have come face to face in the US Presidential Debate. It's been billed as a defining moment in the campaign, so who won and who lost?And here in Australia, there's a plan to ban teens from social media. So will it work?And we are talking big milestones because Jules is having a birthday party. Jez even made a cake.
Sep 8, 2024 • 11min
Extra Stupid: Yay or neigh? Your animal stories
We've had so much feedback about support animals and so many of you thing Jeremy Fernandez should have a miniature pony in the tv news studio. We run through some of the feedback and what's the difference between a assistance animal and an emotional support animal anyway?
Sep 4, 2024 • 33min
What really counts in the census bunfight (with Annabel Crabb)
The Federal Government has been arguing over a question about sexuality in the census. But it has got us thinking about the data we collect, the information we don't collect and why it matters.Also there are new calls to get more women into the Liberal Party so why is progress so slow? And Elle Macpherson she used a "holistic" approach to breast cancer treatment, we have thoughts.
Sep 1, 2024 • 10min
Extra Stupid: Can you be honest at a funeral?
We've been talking recently about the film "It ends with us" and the film opens with the main character struggling to read a eulogy as her dad's funeral. We got a really powerful email from a listener who wanted to share her story about the eulogy she gave at her own dad's funeral.
Aug 28, 2024 • 33min
Kamala and the creepy chatbots
Have you ever argued with chatbot? They are spamming social media posts about Kamala Harris, but they are really trying to sell crypto-currency? So who is doing it and why? And Jules and Jez have been watching the Democratic Convention and are divided about whether politicians are taking the high road or the low road. Also: your happiness feedback. Julia's PickEmotional support parrotsJeremy's PickA letter to my grandma
Aug 25, 2024 • 13min
Extra Stupid: But are you happy?
There are so many apps designed to track our happiness, but are they making us any happier? In this bonus episode, Jules and Jez have been reading up on what makes for a happy life.
Aug 21, 2024 • 32min
What Hollywood gets wrong about women in danger
The film "It Ends With Us" is being marketed like a romantic comedy... but it's not. So what does Hollywood get wrong about violence against women. And we keep hearing about forever chemicals, so what are they and should we be worried?JULIA'S PICKThe Assembly JEREMY"S PICK"Very demure"
