

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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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.

Apr 16, 2025 • 16min
Politicians Try To Go Viral & The Designer Bag Drama Taking Over TikTok
Politicians are stepping up their game to connect with Gen Z, using everything from diss tracks to livestreams. Are their creative approaches really resonating with younger voters? Meanwhile, TikTok is shaking up the luxury fashion world by revealing the true costs behind designer bags, igniting debates over authenticity and counterfeiting. The clash between high-end brands and perceptions of Chinese manufacturing quality also adds fuel to the fire, highlighting a fascinating intersection of fashion, politics, and global commerce.

Apr 16, 2025 • 4min
Two Women Killed In Suspected DV Deaths In 24-Hours
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says security concerns won’t stop him from interacting with Australians; Two women have died in suspected domestic violence attacks in 24 hours; There’s bad news for caffeine addicts, chocoholics and red meat lovers, with new research finding the grocery items are making the planet sick; Backstreet Boys member Nick Carter is facing new sexual assault allegations in a lawsuit claiming he raped a woman twice while they were involved in a relationship in 2005. 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 Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 15, 2025 • 16min
Is Space Tourism Really Here? & The IVF Mix-Up Shocking Australia
Katy Perry and an all-female crew have made history in space, but their Blue Origin flight has sparked both celebration and controversy... and does this mean we all need to start saving for our next out-of-this-world (literally) holiday? Plus, an IVF mix-up at a Brisbane fertility clinic has left two families grappling with an unthinkable situation, as we investigate just how common these errors are and what safeguards are in place to protect patients. And in headlines today A second leaders debate will be hosted by the ABC with Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton hoping to win over Australia's undecided voters; The number of Australian tourists heading to the US has dropped, the falling Aus dollar and Donald Trump are being blamed; Kim Kardashian will testify in person in the trial against the men accused of stealing her jewellery from her in Paris; Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial is finding it difficult to find jurors with many saying they are unable to remain impartial. 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: Charlie Begg, Mamamia's Audience Editor Dr Devora Lieberman, Medical Director at City Fertility Clinic 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 15, 2025 • 4min
Mark Zuckerberg Takes Stand In Meta Trial
Five years after Harvey Weinstein was convicted of rape and jailed, the former movie mogul is returning to court for a new trial; A Labor majority is becoming increasingly likely as the Prime Minister declares he's in for the long haul; Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has taken to the witness stand on the first day of an trust trial; The Princess of Wales has described how she experiences a "very spiritual and very intense emotional reconnection" when spending time in nature. 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 14, 2025 • 15min
First Home Buyer Policies Explained & What's Really Deciding Women's Votes
The major parties have a sudden interest in first home buyers, but are what they're promising all its cracked up to be? Plus we asked women what concerns they're taking the the polls this election, and the results are in... Check out our interviews with Peter Dutton & Anthony Albanese And in headlines today Treasurer Jim Chalmers & Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor went head to head in a debate over housing, both sides accused of bad economic policy; Katy Perry is back on earth after helping man the first all female space flight in more than 60 years; Meta may have to sell off instagram and Whatsapp as they face an antitrust trial in the US; Ed Sheeran says he knows it's weird to build a village of his own around his home in England but just wants some privacy for his family. 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: Charlie Begg, Mamamia's Audience Editor Cass Green, Mamamia's Morning Editor Executive Producer: Taylah Strano Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


