

The Quicky
Mamamia Podcasts
Do you find the news cycle overwhelming? Depressing? Confusing? Boring? Endless?
Then you need The Quicky. Mamamia's daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then deep dives on one topic you want to know more about.
It's the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day.
Then you need The Quicky. Mamamia's daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then deep dives on one topic you want to know more about.
It's the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Apr 24, 2025 • 4min
Brittany Higgins' Baby Boy Is Undergoing Surgery In Hospital
A vigil will be held tonight to remember 19-year-old Audrey Griffin, who was allegedly murdered in Gosford; New trading restrictions are in place for Anzac Day. Here's what's open in your state; Brittany Higgins has revealed that her baby boy, Frederick, is undergoing surgery in hospital; The European Commission has fined Apple and Meta millions to enforce its digital competition rules. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Cassandra Green Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 23, 2025 • 17min
Inside The Campaign Trail & The Gen Z Hack That’s Changing Mental Health
Gen Z is “locking in”—cutting out booze, social media, and nights out to hyperfocus on goals and mental health. Is it the secret to success, or just another online trend? Plus, what’s life really like on the election campaign trail? We chat with Federal Politics Reporter Jess Wang to find out what goes on behind the scenes with the people vying to lead the country. If you're interested on being even more informed this Federal Election, listen to Mamamia's chats with Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton. And in headlines today the coalition pledges they will make using a mobile phone or computer to harass a domestic partner a crime if elected; Former Independent MP Tony Windsor is calling on regional Aussies to embrace independents and stop being loyal to MP's who don't do anything for them; Mud slinging expected to ramp up as the May 3 election closes in and campaigning pauses for ANZAC Day tomorrow; Elon Musk says he'll return to more Tesla duties and decrease time spent doing DOGE work as Tesla posts 71% drop in profit; Taylor Swift and Hugh Jackman will reportedly be served subpoenas in the Blake Lively Justin Baldoni case this week. THE END BITSSupport independent women's mediaCheck out The Quicky Instagram hereGET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Grace Rouvray & Claire Murphy Guests: Jess Wang & Tahli Blackman Executive Producer: Taylah Strano Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 23, 2025 • 4min
Trump Signals Softer Stance On China, Promises Substantially Lower Tariffs
US President Donald Trump has confirmed his administration will not take a "hardball" approach with China, indicating tariffs on Chinese imports will be “substantially” reduced; Five men are facing charges after a series of ram raids on high-end fashion stores in Melbourne’s CBD and Essendon, netting more than $1.2 million in luxury goods; Collingwood captain Darcy Moore will miss the Anzac Day blockbuster against Essendon due to vertigo symptoms caused by an inner ear issue; Actor and former I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here Australia contestant Frankie Muniz says he's hit a "new low" mentally and emotionally. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Tahli Blackman Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 22, 2025 • 18min
The Period Stigma Women Still Hold & A 3-Step Hack To Keep Kids Safe Online
It’s 2025, and we’re still whispering the word period. Despite being a natural, regular part of life for half the population, periods are still wrapped in shame and silence. They're sanitised in ads, tiptoed around in schools, and often treated as something to hide — even at home. We’re unpacking why the stigma still exists, and how it continues to impact women and people who menstruate today. Plus, the 3 simple phone settings experts say you should change now to help keep your kids safe online — without totally invading their privacy. And in headlines today Opposition leader Peter Dutton has been narrowly declared the winner of last night's third leaders debate; Labor has promised to protect women from financial abuse, making perpetrators liable for debt created in their victims name and blocking them from getting their victims super after death; The Coalition has promised an extra $21 billion to be spent on defence if they win at the election; A 4.6 magnitude earthquake has struck the Hunter Valley town of Singleton shaking residents of parts of Sydney awake just before 3am; The Pope now lays in state ahead of the funeral to be held on Saturday attended by dignitaries including Prince William; The Academy who oversee the Oscars, will now enforce a rule that all who vote in the awards will have to prove they have watched all the movies that are nominated. Check out our video testing men's pain response - in short: hilarious. THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Grace Rouvray & Claire Murphy Guests: Lux Perry from AAWA Period Underwear and Annaliese Todd. Executive Producer: Taylah Strano Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 22, 2025 • 5min
Rate Cut On Horizon Amid Fears Of More Stock Turmoil
The Pope's Australian-like informality and love of the people are being remembered as million of Catholics mourn the pontiff's passing; An open letter from 60 Australian economists has rejected the coalition's nuclear energy plan, promoting instead the subsidising of household clean energy policies; Investors tormented by weeks of tariff turmoil will hope for a quiet return from Easter as mortgage holders eye a rate cut on the horizon; A jury of seven women and five men has been picked for Harvey Weinstein's #MeToo rape retrial. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Nicole Madigan Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 21, 2025 • 16min
Do I Actually Have ADHD Or Did TikTok Convince Me I Do?
Ever watch a TikTok and think omg ME! You're not alone... and when it comes to self-diagnosis ADHD, the countless videos on the app would have us believe we're all living with the condition. But how much truth is there to it? And how much of our self diagnosis is actually accurate? And in headlines today Pope Francis suffered a stroke before slipping into a coma and experiencing cardio circulatory collapse, the 88 year old passing away on Easter Monday; Early polling stations open cross the country today as millions of Aussies prepare to cast their votes before May 3; Donald Trump is standing behind Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth after reports he shared classified information in a second group chat; Foo Fighters front man Dave Grohl has made a surprise appearance at Coachella, performing with the LA Philharmonic Orchestra THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guests: Vasileia Karasavva, PhD student, Department of Psychology, University of British Columbia Executive Producer: Taylah Strano Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 20, 2025 • 56min
The True Story Behind TV Show Dying For Sex
This is an episode about an epic friendship between two women. It transcends marriages, divorce, miscarriage and sex and ends in the most poignant, tragic, beautiful way. When Molly was 41, she was given a life-changing diagnosis. And instead of living out the life she'd built with her husband, she left their 15-year marriage to go and have hot sex with strangers. Dozens of them. And her friend Nikki... what was she to do? Judge her? Encourage her? Support her? Well, they started a podcast together, called Dying For Sex. In this episode, Mia Freedman sits down with Nikki Boyer, actress and podcast host, to discuss her lifelong friendship with Molly, some hilarious sex stories and what happens when you lose your best friend. Follow No Filter here For everything Molly and Nikki, head to https://dyingforsexpodcast.com/ You can follow Nikki on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/nikkiboyer/?hl=en. Want to see those pics of Molly Nikki and Mia were talking about? Go to https://www.instagram.com/dying4sex/?hl=en GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au Need more lols, info and inspo in your ears? Find more Mamamia podcasts here... https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/ Check out our No Filter YouTube channel here... https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvoiVNEFfHiJl8nC4NepRNw?view_as=subscriber CREDITS: Host: Mia Freedman . You can find Mia on Instagram here and get her newsletter here. With thanks to our guest: Nikki Boyer Producer: Leah Porges Executive Producer: Elissa RatliffBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 18, 2025 • 13min
WEEKEND LISTEN: Stories That Made Us Smile This Week #3
We're back for another weekend edition of good news for your listening pleasure. This week Claire Murphy and Taylah Strano share the smile-worth stories they couldn't stop thinking about; from a surprising sports star to a town's take on Pokemon cards. Listen to WELL. here Listen to True Crime Conversations here THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Tell us what's important to you this election: Take the Mamamia Votes survey here GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Taylah Strano Audio Producer: Leah PorgesBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 17, 2025 • 4min
Quicky News Headlines: Friday April 18th 2024
Holiday makers hit the road for double long weekend, Dutton 'running out of time' as vote nears all-time low, Researchers find strongest evidence yet of alien life beyond earth, Fyre Festival 2 postponed, Ben Affleck praises ex Jennifer Lopez. The Quicky news team are not all on deck today due to it being Good Friday but we'll be back after the Easter long weekend. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Support independent women's media GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Producer/Host/Audio Producer - Grace RouvrayBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 17, 2025 • 4min
Trust Wars: ‘Lies’ and ‘Mistakes’ Muddle the Election Campaign
The second debate between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has been overshadowed by claims of ‘lies’ and careless ‘mistakes’; Lawyers for Sean "Diddy" Combs have requested a two-month delay to his May 5 sex-trafficking trial in a letter to a federal judge in New York; A cyclone off the West Coast of Australia has strengthened to a category four system; It’s now been confirmed The Gossip Girl star, Michelle Trachtenberg, died from complications from diabetes mellitus. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Gemma Donahoe Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.