The Quicky

Now more than ever before, women are choosing to travel solo.  While it might not always look like something out of Eat, Prey, Love, travelling on one's own can come with many risks & rewards. So where are the best places to go as a solo lady traveller? And what do we need to know before visiting  some countries without someone by our side?  THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Liked this episode? Mamamia is curating 100 hours of summer listening. Check it out here  GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Emma McCallum, Director of Portmanteau Travel Cassandra Courte, Round The World Specialist at Flight Centre  Executive Producer: Taylah Strano  Audio Producers: Thom Lion Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The parent company of Facebook, Meta, is ending its U.S. fact-checking program and easing restrictions on discussions about sensitive topics; three confirmed dead following seaplane crash off Rottnest Island; Tennis star Nick Kyrgios in doubt for Australian Open; Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster confirm their relationship in a very public way.  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: Kim Braddish Audio Producer: Tegan SadlerBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  Follow The Spill  THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Liked this episode? Mamamia is curating 100 hours of summer listening. Check it out 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: Laura Brodnik & Em Vernem  Executive Producer: Kimberley Braddish Audio Producers: Scott Stronach Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two men arrested over the alleged murder of Chloe Jade Mason; President-elect Donald Trump has lost his bid to postpone court sentencing; Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step down from top job; Zendaya sparks engagement rumours to boyfriend Tom Holland.  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 HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever experienced imposter syndrome? That feeling that you’re a fraud and any second now someone is going to call you out as being totally incapable of executing a task? Yeah us either… It turns out there’s actually a cure for imposter syndrome.  THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Liked this episode? Mamamia is curating 100 hours of summer listening. Check it out here  GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to:  Executive Producer: Taylah Strano  Audio Producers: Thom Lion Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The man accused of raping a Virgin Australia airlines worker in Fiji to front court; A renewed push for ceasefire talks between Israel & Hamas; Melania Trump the subject of a new Amazon Prime Video documentary; Stars stun on red carpet as Hollywood heavyweights battle it out for Golden Globes trophies.  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: Taylah Strano Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gather round as we gaze into the crystal ball… it’s time to find out what’s in store for the year ahead. From celebrity news to fashion trends and whatever's going on with ai, we’ve pulled together a crack-team of experts to cast their net out over 2025 predictions.  THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Liked this episode? Mamamia is curating 100 hours of summer listening. Check it out here  GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to:  Laura Brodnik, Mamamia’s Head of Entertainment & host of The Spill podcastLeigh Campbell, Mamamia’s Executive Editor & host of Nothing To Wear & You Beauty podcastsDavid The Medium - Psychic Clairvoyant and Spirit MediumshipAnders Sorman Nilsson, Futurist  Executive Producer: Taylah Strano  Audio Producers: Jacob RoundBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You’ve heard the saying… new year new you! But what about new home? In order to get our year off to the best possible start, are there things we can adjust in our homes to contribute to that? Today we hear from an interior designer the best tips and tricks to decorate, redesign and reno our spaces to best benefit our mental wellbeing heading into 2025. THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Liked this episode? Mamamia is curating 100 hours of summer listening. Check it out here  GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Courtney Cole, Interior Designer at TileCloud Executive Producer: Taylah Strano  Audio Producers: Thom Lion Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Online dating can be a minefield. From cryptic messages to filtered photos and awkward first dates, it’s not always smooth sailing. Throw the risk of romance scams and potentially handing over thousands of dollars in exchange for the promise of companionship into the mix and it’s enough to put anyone off.  Kylie is a romance scam investigator. She’s the person you call when you suspect you’ve been taken for a romantic ride.  THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Liked this episode? Mamamia is curating 100 hours of summer listening. Check it out here  GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Kylie Dennis, Founder of Two Face Investigations  Executive Producer: Taylah Strano  Audio Producers: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s no secret we covered US politics extensively this year.  Later this month, Donald Trump will be inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States of America. Maybe you're not quite ready to dive back into the political news cycle just yet. Enter, the perfect remedy.  Our friends over on the Cancelled podcast have given Trump is day in court. Listen to Donald Trump Part Two: Yelling At A Child & The Most Embarrassing Tantrum In History, here.  Follow Cancelled  THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Liked this episode? Mamamia is curating 100 hours of summer listening. Check it out 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: Clare and Jessie Stephens Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz Audio Producer: Leah PorgesBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.