The Quicky

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. 52 min ago

    Your AM Headlines + When 'Wine O'Clock' Goes Too Far

    HEADLINES: A woman accused of killing her husband and dismembering his body has pleaded guilty to manslaughter, on the eve of her trial. Australians could be in for another rate rise, with new economic figures showing inflation isn’t cooling enough. The Trump administration has paused visa appointments for applicants worldwide, as part of its wider immigration crackdown. Meanwhile Donald Trump has floated renaming Lake Ontario "Lake America," as his trade war with Canada escalates. Tributes are continuing to roll in for songwriting legend and entertainment great Dolly Parton who died at the age of 80, including from Taylor Swift. Australians are confidently booking overseas trips again, after months of disruption caused by war in the Middle East. And finally - you won't believe what has been spotted hopping through a Cornish town, One in six new Australian mums report drinking at risky levels in their baby's first year. Clinical psychologist Dr Katrina Prior noticed the pattern on her own maternity leave, and we also spoke to Victoria Vanstone, host of the Sober Awkward podcast, who lived it herself. This isn't about judgement, it's about understanding why so many mums reach for a drink to cope, and knowing there's support out there if you want it. Info on the trial is here and you can learn more about this issue on the MAMA podcast. You can grab Victoria's book 'A Thousand Wasted Sundays' here.  If you need to talk to someone, Lifeline is on 13 11 14. GET IN TOUCHGot a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma?Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au HELPFUL LINKS:  Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same. CREDITSHost: Georgie Page and Tamsin Rose Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Group Executive Producers: Georgie Page and Tamsin Rose 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.

  2. 15 hr ago

    Remembering Dolly Parton + Arvo News Headlines

    The world is mourning the loss of country music legend, actor, and philanthropist Dolly Parton, who has passed away in Nashville at age 80 after a brief battle with cancer. In this special tribute episode of The Quicky, we celebrate the extraordinary life, sharp business acumen, and generous spirit of an icon who brought light to generations. In this episode, you'll learn: The surprising alternative currency her family used to pay the local doctor on the day she was born, long before she built a multi-million-dollar empire. Why she boldly turned down Elvis Presley over one of her biggest songs—and how that single decision reshaped music history for future generations of artists. The staggering scale of her quiet philanthropic work, from donating millions of books to funding major medical breakthroughs behind the scenes. The secret track locked away at Dollywood that no one is allowed to hear yet, and the massive collection of unreleased music she left behind. We're joined by Cameron Adams, Australia's leading music journalist, who reflects on meeting Dolly at her Nashville compound and breaks down why she was perhaps "the last person on Earth that everyone loved."  Also in today's headlines: Why Commissioner Virginia Bell has requested a short delay for the Anti-Semitism Royal Commission's final report, and the solemn anniversary the move aims to respect. The proposed green energy rules for massive new AI data centres, and why key state leaders are already pushing back against Anthony Albanese. GET IN TOUCHGot a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma?Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au HELPFUL LINKS:  Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same. CREDITSHost: Tamsin Rose Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Group Executive Producers: Georgie Page and Tamsin Rose 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.

  3. 1 day ago

    Your AM Headlines + Should Influencers Play A Role In Politics?

    HEADLINES: The Northern Territory is set for a heated parliamentary debate over assisted dying laws. The state with the country's highest prevalence of poker machines has unveiled a new set of gambling reforms, but harm minimisation groups say they still fall short. Convicted criminals in Western Australia will no longer be able to use good character references to reduce their sentences. The world's oceans have just hit their hottest temperature ever recorded. A special allowance has been made for Jai Arrow to play two more NRL games so he can reach the 100 matches for South Sydney.  And finally, a painting that sent shock waves through Australia when it was purchased by the government for more than a million dollars in 1973 is going on tour. GET IN TOUCHGot a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma?Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au HELPFUL LINKS:  Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same. Politicians are increasingly bypassing the press gallery for podcast interviews, a shift a new Griffith University report says is driving voters towards influencers over traditional media. But as Anthony Albanese has discovered after a joke on the Bush Deep podcast spiralled into a diplomatic row, the strategy comes with real risks.CREDITSHost: Tamsin Rose and Charlotte Mortlock Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Group Executive Producers: Georgie Page and Tamsin Rose 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. 1 day ago

    Arvo News Update

    HEADLINES: Australia's music charts are about to get a lot harder for AI to crack. The three Scots boys at the centre of sexual assault allegation have faced court. Entertainment and AFL agent Ralph Carr has been sentenced to six years in prison The US has threatened to impose severe sanctions against any country or entity maintaining economic ties with Iran. Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan is being sued by a TV writer claiming he stole her idea for the hit show. GET IN TOUCHGot a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma?Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au HELPFUL LINKS:  Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same. CREDITSHost: Charlotte Mortlock Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Group Executive Producers: Georgie Page and Tamsin Rose 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. 2 days ago

    Your AM Headlines + Why Boys Will Be Boys Doesn't Cut It

    HEADLINES: Five people believed to be union organisers have been arrested after police raided the CFMEU's Melbourne HQ, plus five other addresses. Nearly two in three young repeat offenders are reoffending while out on bail. A big new Australian study has basically confirmed what a lot of mums of kids with disabilities already know.  Lily Hooper could have a law named after her. And a runner just smashed the half marathon world record - and you won't believe what he did next.Dr Zac Seidler is a clinical psychologist, researcher and leading men's mental health expert. In this episode, we discuss why progress on masculinity isn't linear, and why the last week's news cycle has been particularly hard to stomach. GET IN TOUCHGot a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma?Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au HELPFUL LINKS:  Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same. CREDITSHost: Tamsin Rose and Charlotte Mortlock Audio Producer: Scott Stronach and Tegan Sadler Group Executive Producers: Georgie Page and Tamsin Rose 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.

  6. 2 days ago

    Arvo News Update

    HEADLINES: Sydney woman Leah Stewart has thanked generous strangers for their help after she was  mauled by a shark in Coogee in June. The five Sydney Swans players suspended from playing for breaching the club’s behavioural standards just over a week ago have now also been banned from attending the AFL’s night of nights. A new report by Housing advocacy group Everybody's Home has found the  average apartment now costs half of the average Australian income to rent. Extinction concerns are rising for the endangered Australia sea lion, after bird flu was detected in a main breeding ground.  The health of Norway's King Harald the fifth has deteriorated over the weekend. GET IN TOUCHGot a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma?Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au HELPFUL LINKS:  Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same. CREDITSHost: Tamsin Rose and Charlotte Mortlock Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Group Executive Producers: Georgie Page and Tamsin Rose 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.

  7. 3 days ago

    Your AM Headlines + Meet The Senator Who Turned Her Worst Weeks Into a National Inquiry

    HEADLINES: A record breaking crowd has shown up to watch the Swans AFLW team but hundreds walked out when the men's game started.  Canada has ended trade negotiations with the United States and is expected to impose retaliatory tariffs. Eyes all over the country are on a high-stakes by-election in Western Australia. Australia has confirmed its first mammal death from Bird flu  following testing of a long-nosed fur seal found in South Australia. Thousands of campers cars bogged at outback music festival. GET IN TOUCHGot a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma?Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au HELPFUL LINKS:  Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same. CREDITSHost: Tamsin Rose and Charlotte Mortlock Audio Producer: Scott Stronach and Tegan Sadler Group Executive Producers: Georgie Page and Tamsin Rose 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.

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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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