

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.
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Jun 5, 2025 • 14min
Charges Laid In Case Of Missing Teen Phoebe Bishop & This Is Why You Can't Drink The Same Anymore
Is your tolerance for alcohol changing as you get older? Do hangovers last for days instead of one afternoon? Mamamia's Sasha Tannock investigates why our body's ability to process alcohol changes as we age and how to view our alcohol consumption habits as we attempt to find ways of coping that doesn't require us cracking another bottle. And in headlines today the housemates of missing Qld teen Phoebe Bishop will face court today, charged with her murder; Tasmanians will head to the polls again as a no confidence motion against Premier Jeremy Rockliff is passed; Convicted murderer Chris Dawson will find out today if he has successfully challenged his conviction over the sexual abuse of one of his students; The relationship between Donald Trump and Elon Musk has become openly hostile with Musk saying Trump wouldn't have won the election without him; Hollywood stars Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds are now co-owners of the Aussie SailGP team the BONDS Flying Roos THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton visit www.fentonandfenton.com.au GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.auIf you're sober curious or want more information on alcohol addiction: Hello Sunday MorningSober In The CountryClean Slate ClinicAlcoholics Anonymous CREDITS Hosts: Claire Murphy & Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 5, 2025 • 3min
Missing Girl's Roomate Released & Trump's New Travel Bans
The housemate of missing 17-year-old Pheobe Bishop has been released without charge after police spent hours questioning him; Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff has vowed to ask for a snap election rather than resign in the face of a no-confidence motion he appears destined to lose; President Donald Trump has banned the nationals of 12 countries from entering the US; Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin have reportedly broken up. 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: Ailish Delaney Audio Production: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 4, 2025 • 12min
RSV Cases On The Rise & Grudges Actually Might Be Good For Us
Forget what you've been told about letting go, holding onto grudges might actually be good for you. We explore the concept of why thoughtfully maintained grievances could be a form of emotional intelligence. And in headlines today Aussies warned to be vigilant with hygiene as RSV cases climb; Police arrest a man in relation to the disappearance of Queensland teen Phoebe Bishop; Alleged mushroom killer Erin Patterson will return for a 4th day of testimony after admitting she factory reset her phone, threw out a food dehydrator and lied about having cancer yesterday; A candle lit vigil has been held outside Darwin parliament to support the family of a man who died in police custody; The Duke and Duchess of Sussex considered changing their surname to his mother Diana's maiden name Spencer THE END BITSSupport independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton visit www.fentonandfenton.com.au GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Claire Murphy & Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 4, 2025 • 4min
New Role for Brittany Higgins Four Years After Leaving Parliament
The Australian Greens have unveiled a portfolio reshuffle aimed at a "fresh start" after Senator Dorinda Cox quit the Greens to join Labor; Elon Musk has launched a scathing attack on US President Donald Trump's major tax and spending bill; It’s been 18 years since Madeleine McCann vanished from her family’s hotel room at a Portugal resort while they were on vacation; Brittany Higgins is returning to the workforce four years after she left parliament. 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 Production: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 3, 2025 • 11min
Diddy Trial Interrupted By A Heckler & Your Personality Has A Number
From The White Lotus cast to Amy Poehler's friend group, Hollywood is obsessed with an ancient personality test that assigns you one of nine numbers. We're diving into the Enneagram - what these mysterious numbers actually mean, why celebrities are making everyone take the test... and how this 70-year-old system is having a very modern renaissance. More on how to find your enneagram here. And in headlines today The jury in the Sean Diddy Combs trial has heard from the security officer who was allegedly bribed to keep the video of Comb's attack on Cassie Ventura secret while a heckler interrupted proceedings; Alleged mushroom killer Erin Patterson has agreed that the meal she served her in laws likely contained death cap mushrooms; Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has pledged to donate the majority of his wealth to help challenges in Africa; Blake Lively has dropped some of the claims against her 'It Ends With Us' co-star Justin Baldoni; Netflix's Adolescence has won big at the Gotham awards setting them up for a run at an Emmy THE END BITSSupport independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton visit www.fentonandfenton.com.au GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Claire Murphy & Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 3, 2025 • 6min
Millions Of Low-Paid Workers Are Set To Receive A Pay Rise
Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip opened fire as people headed toward an aid distribution site a kilometre away, killing at least three people and wounding dozens; Millions of low-paid workers are set to receive a 3.5 per cent pay rise; Women experiencing financial abuse feel abandoned and let down through the child support program, as Labor is urged to change laws to make it easier to enforce rules on perpetrators; A former personal assistant who accuses Sean "Diddy" Combs of rape has testified. 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 Production: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 2, 2025 • 9min
A New Search For Madeleine McCann & The Epidemic Of Family Estrangement
Welcome to the epidemic of family estrangement. Through real stories of Australians who've made this difficult decision, we examine why more people are choosing to step away from toxic family relationships... and why sometimes loving someone from a distance might be the kindest choice you can make. And in headlines today Portuguese police have launched another search for missing girl Madeleine McCann in the same area where she disappeared in 2007; Erin Patterson will return to the stand today after giving emotional evidence at her murder trial, accused of poisoning her in-laws with death cap mushrooms; Tourists have been sent running after Mt Etna in Sicily suddenly erupted; Aussies with type O blood are being urged to donate with supply of the life saving blood dropping; The Matildas have beaten Argentina 4-1 in Canberra with their new coach watching on. THE END BITSSupport independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton visit www.fentonandfenton.com.au GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Claire Murphy & Taylah Strano Guest: Annaliese Todd, Mamamia Lifestyle writerAudio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 2, 2025 • 3min
Mother Accused Of Killing Her Daughter Dies In Custody
Ukraine says it destroyed over 40 Russian military planes in a major drone strike deep inside Russian territory; A woman accused of fatally stabbing her three-year-old daughter has died after being found unresponsive in prison; President Donald Trump says he would consider pardoning Sean "Diddy" Combs if he is convicted at his ongoing federal sex trafficking trial; Gigi and Bella Hadid have shared that they have a long-lost half-sister. 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 Production: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 1, 2025 • 9min
Taylor Swift Back In Charge Of Her Own Music & 'Lemonading' Is Replacing Toxic Positivity
If being told to 'look on the bright side' just isn't cutting the mustard anymore, then this new scientifically backed approach to life's challenges might be a goer. Lemonading, no not a reference to the Beyonce album, might just be worth adding to our arsenal of resilience. And in headlines today A day after announcing she'd successfully bought back the masters of her first 6 albums, Taylor Swift has been seen out celebrating with bestie Selena Gomez; Australia could take the US to the world Trade Organisation after Trump announced an increase on steel tariffs from 25 to 50%; The families of Holly Bowles And Bianca Jones who died in Laos after consuming methanol laced drinks angry former backpackers manager is opening a new resort; Australian home values have set a record as falling interest rates send buyers back to the property market; Mark Hamill says his time as Luke Skywalker has come to an end and it's time to focus on the franchise's future characters . THE END BITSSupport independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton visit www.fentonandfenton.com.au GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Claire Murphy & Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 30, 2025 • 4min
Everything You Need To Know About New COVID Strain
A young man has died in police custody from the same community as Kumanjayi Walker, who was shot dead by police in 2019; Australians are being urged to get their COVID-19 booster as a new coronavirus strain, NB.1.8.1, spreads across the country; One Nation has secured the final Senate seat in New South Wales, giving the party four senators in the next federal parliament; Prison video proves Jeffrey Epstein was alone in his cell before his death, confirming he died by suicide. Plus, how much would you pay for Sydney Sweeney's bath water soap? 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 Production: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


