The Quicky

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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.

  1. 10 HR AGO

    HEADLINES: Search Resumes For Missing Toddler Gus Lamont & BTS Wins Big At American Music Awards

    🗞️ HEADLINES Detectives have returned to Oak Park Station in remote South Australia to search for four-year-old Gus Lamont, who disappeared from his family's property last September. A second group of seven women and twelve children linked to the terror group  Islamic State are expected to face charges when they arrive back in Australia from a Syrian refugee camp. The United States military has launched a fresh wave of defensive airstrikes against missile launch sites and mine-laying boats in southern Iran.  Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called for an independent investigation into Israel's treatment of detained aid activists, describing the current situation in Gaza as catastrophic.  The Commonwealth Bank of Australia has begun pilot testing an advanced, agentic AI tool inside its popular mobile app.  The Vivid Sydney drone show has been grounded after a sudden radio frequency malfunction caused 89 drones to fall from the sky and crash into Cockle Bay.  The 52nd annual American Music Awards took over Las Vegas on Memorial Day, hosted by hip-hop icon Queen Latifah and featuring standout performances from Keith Urban and Twenty One Pilots.   📩 GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma? Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au 🎙️ CREDITS Host: Gemma Donahoe Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy New Mamamia subscribers get $40 off — $20 off an annual membership and $20 off your TWOOBS order. Click here to subscribe. Already a subscriber? Click here for your $20 TWOOBS discount code. T&C's apply. Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here and our TikTok here Discover more Mamamia podcasts here Did you know some of our shows are now in video on the Apple Podcast app? Make sure your phone is up to date and check it out here! Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    4 min

  2. 19 HR AGO

    Jacob Elordi's Brutal Euphoria Exit & The Real Reason Women are Penalised for Using AI

    🗞️ HEADLINES  Young people forming attitudes about relationships & sex younger than ever New program launched to help younger patients deal with bowel cancer as diagnosis rates rise Spy boss tells royal commission Jewish holy events attractive targets for terrorists Libby Trickett opens up about health scare that almost killed her, urging for more women's health research Women are facing tougher judgment than men for using AI at work Tributes continue to flow for AFL legend Neal Daniher Aussie James Magnussen falls short at inaugural enhanced games Jacob Elordi reflects on time as Euphoria's Nate Jacobs as his character is killed off Lizzo shuts down Taylor Swift feud rumours, tells fans to grow up  📩 GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma? Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au 🎙️ CREDITS Host & Producer: Taylah Strano  Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy New Mamamia subscribers get $40 off — $20 off an annual membership and $20 off your TWOOBS order. Click here to subscribe. Already a subscriber? Click here for your $20 TWOOBS discount code. T&C's apply. Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here and our TikTok here Discover more Mamamia podcasts here Did you know some of our shows are now in video on the Apple Podcast app? Make sure your phone is up to date and check it out here! Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    11 min

  3. 1 DAY AGO

    HEADLINES: Desmond Filby’s Words To Dying Cops & The Game Of Thrones Star Who Joined A Cult

    🗞️ HEADLINES New details have emerged about why police were at the property where Desmond Filby shot and killed two officers last year Some teal independents are floating the idea of forming their own political party, but it's already dividing the group Australians detained while attempting to deliver aid to Gaza have described brutal treatment, allegedly by Israeli forces, as they returned to home soil Today Show reporter Taylor Haynes, better known as 'Crab Girl', has given an update on her finger Game of Thrones and Skins actress Hannah Murray has opened up about how a wellness cult left her hospitalised with a psychotic breakdown  📩 GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma? Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au 🎙️ CREDITS Host: Ailish Delaney Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy New Mamamia subscribers get $40 off — $20 off an annual membership and $20 off your TWOOBS order. Click here to subscribe. Already a subscriber? Click here for your $20 TWOOBS discount code. T&C's apply. Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here and our TikTok here Discover more Mamamia podcasts here Did you know some of our shows are now in video on the Apple Podcast app? Make sure your phone is up to date and check it out here! Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    4 min

  4. 1 DAY AGO

    Australia's First National Menopause Campaign & What Will Taylor Swift's Wedding Look Like?

    🗞️ HEADLINES  A second block of hearings will begin today for the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion The federal government will today launch the first ever national Menopause and Perimenopause campaign Independents look at ways to curb One Nation's rise in popularity Inquests into the deaths of Dezi Freeman and the two officer he fatally shot begin today A summit to end the rise of toxic masculinity will bring together change makers from across the globe  The results are in, a four day working week in Australia proved no loss of productivity  A leading dermatologists unveils which skincare ingredients do nothing Taylor Swift could be dropping hints as to what her wedding dress will look like Prince William shares words of adoration for wife Catherine  For a more in-depth look at the case of Dezi Freeman, check out this episode of True Crime Conversations.  📩 GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma? Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au 🎙️ CREDITS Host & Producer: Taylah Strano  Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy New Mamamia subscribers get $40 off — $20 off an annual membership and $20 off your TWOOBS order. Click here to subscribe. Already a subscriber? Click here for your $20 TWOOBS discount code. T&C's apply. Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here and our TikTok here Discover more Mamamia podcasts here Did you know some of our shows are now in video on the Apple Podcast app? Make sure your phone is up to date and check it out here! Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    12 min

  5. 4 DAYS AGO

    Pauline Hanson Caught On Hot Mic, Au Revoir Emily In Paris & The Weekly Debrief

    🗞️ HEADLINES The federal government has launched the next phase of its plan to end domestic violence against women and children A second group of Australian women and children linked to Islamic State has left a Syrian refugee camp and is heading home Eleven Australian activists detained in Israel after trying to deliver aid in Gaza have been deported to Turkey  Pauline Hanson and her staff were caught on camera insulting a reporter and telling a journalist to "shut up" Netflix has announced that Emily in Paris will officially end with its upcoming sixth season 🗞️ WEEKLY DEBRIEF Two of the biggest stories this week, unpacked by Taylah Strano The dark side of reality TV when three contestants from the MAFS UK franchise came forward with earth-shattering allegations Internet rumours are flying that Aussie star Jacob Elordi and supermodel Kendall Jenner are officially a couple after new paparazzi photos caught them on a cozy Hawaii getaway  📩 GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma? Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au 🎙️ CREDITS Host: Tahli Blackman & Taylah Strano  Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy New Mamamia subscribers get $40 off — $20 off an annual membership and $20 off your TWOOBS order. Click here to subscribe. Already a subscriber? Click here for your $20 TWOOBS discount code. T&C's apply. Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here and our TikTok here Discover more Mamamia podcasts here Did you know some of our shows are now in video on the Apple Podcast app? Make sure your phone is up to date and check it out here! Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    11 min

  6. 4 DAYS AGO

    Fresh Details In Case Of Alleged Teen Plane Hijacking & Harry Styles' Secret Christmas Wedding

    🗞️ HEADLINES A Neo-Nazi organisation is attempting to have its hate group status overturned  New details have emerged about a teen who allegedly attempted to hijack a Jetstar flight Israel has confirmed the Australians onboard a Gaza aid flotilla are safe and unharmed  Millions in funding announced to help combat one of Australia's worst diphtheria outbreaks  There's a new divorce tactic lawyers say is draining women dry  Global oil shortages have been directly linked to a spike in electric vehicle sales in Australia and across the world The 2026 Commonwealth Games will only feature 10 sports, cutting 9 from the program Health experts warn not to overlook carbs as adults go without hitting daily fibre intake  Kim Kardashian's SKIMS brand caught up in drug trafficking  Harry Styles & Zoe Kravitz rumoured to be eyeing a Christmas wedding  Bad Bunny unveils his collab with fashion brand Zara   📩 GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma? Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au 🎙️ CREDITS Host & Producer: Taylah Strano  Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy New Mamamia subscribers get $40 off — $20 off an annual membership and $20 off your TWOOBS order. Click here to subscribe. Already a subscriber? Click here for your $20 TWOOBS discount code. T&C's apply. Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here and our TikTok here Discover more Mamamia podcasts here Did you know some of our shows are now in video on the Apple Podcast app? Make sure your phone is up to date and check it out here! Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    12 min

  7. 5 DAYS AGO

    HEADLINES: Laser Hair Scare & Musk's X Fined For Breaking Australian Child Safety Law

    🗞️ HEADLINES Former Prime Minister and Treasurer Paul Keating has come to the defence of tax changes in the federal budget Elon Musk's X Corp fined $650K over child abuse notice failure Penny Wong has joined the global condemnation of an Israeli minister who taunted activists Laser hair removal device triggers airport evacuation A photographer has been charged after allegedly stealing camera equipment from a Bondi Beach massacre victim Several of Matthew Perry's personal items have been put up for auction   📩 GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma? Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au 🎙️ CREDITS Host: Gemma Bath Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy New Mamamia subscribers get $40 off — $20 off an annual membership and $20 off your TWOOBS order. Click here to subscribe. Already a subscriber? Click here for your $20 TWOOBS discount code. T&C's apply. Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here and our TikTok here Discover more Mamamia podcasts here Did you know some of our shows are now in video on the Apple Podcast app? Make sure your phone is up to date and check it out here! Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    5 min

  8. 5 DAYS AGO

    Extortion Threat For Bondi Terror Attack Hero & The Disco-Ball Icon That Broke Our Brains

    🗞️ HEADLINES Bondi terror attack hero allegedly being extorted by own family One Australian capital has topped a global list of most liveable cities NRL community in shock as young player forced to retire following motor neurone disease diagnosis  New research shows large amount of food waste comes from incorrect customer orders There's a new parenting trend dubbed the antidote to perfect parenting Police increase reward to $1million for information on 30 year cold case murder Wikipedia founder says AI could make our lives better, but is still too unreliable  A Melbourne teenager has become the youngest Aussie to summit Mt Everest  Spotify has split opinions with its temporary rebranded logo for 20th anniversary  Stephen Colbert reflects on late night TV tenure as he prepares for final show  Cher celebrates milestone 80th birthday  📩 GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma? Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au 🎙️ CREDITS Host & Producer: Taylah Strano  Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy New Mamamia subscribers get $40 off — $20 off an annual membership and $20 off your TWOOBS order. Click here to subscribe. Already a subscriber? Click here for your $20 TWOOBS discount code. T&C's apply. Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here and our TikTok here Discover more Mamamia podcasts here Did you know some of our shows are now in video on the Apple Podcast app? Make sure your phone is up to date and check it out here! Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    11 min
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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.

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  • Channel
    Mamamia
  • Creator
    Mamamia Podcasts
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    2k
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Mamamia Podcasts
  • Show Website
    The Quicky
  • Provider
    MAMAMIA.COM.AU PTY LTD

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