The Quicky

3.7 (36)
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Updated Daily

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.

39m ago

HEADLINES: Hughesy Slams Albo Over Tax Changes & Aussie Quicksand Saga

🗞️ HEADLINES Australia’s economic growth has hit the brakes, due to cost-of-living pressures, modest government spending as well as cyclone disruptions to mining and export activities. Lifelong Labor voter and comedian Dave Hughes has launched a fiery attack on the federal government over its sweeping changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing. Another Adelaide beachgoer has experienced a terrifying "Indiana Jones moment" after sinking up to her waist in quicksand while walking her dog at Glenelg North. The voice behind Disney classics such as Aladdin's "A Whole New World" and the title track from Beauty and the Beast has died aged 75. Bunnings has retained its crown as Australia’s most trusted brand for the tenth consecutive quarter, followed closely by fellow retailers Aldi and Kmart. 📩 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 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
9h ago

The Minimum Wage Bump, Taylor Swift's Pixar Gig & The Deadly Women's Cancer You've Never Heard Of

🗞️ HEADLINES Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has urged Anthony Albanese to call an election, claiming he betrayed voters with tax changes Australia's population has risen to 28 million Norway's Princess Ingrid Alexandra will cut short her studies in Australia to be with her ill mother Carrie Bickmore has shared an update amidst her ongoing voice health battle That's Sir Idris Elba to you! The actor honoured in a knighting ceremony by King Charles III 📩 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 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
1d ago

HEADLINES: One Nation Targets Abortion Rights & Australia Makes Ebola Border Restrictions Call

🗞️ HEADLINES One Nation MP Barnaby Joyce will headline an anti-abortion rally in Sydney tonight The federal Government will not impose border restrictions on travellers from Ebola-affected countries Survivors of sexual violence in the military can now freely share their stories at an upcoming inquiry without fear of being sued The Trump administration can temporarily stop transgender people from joining the military Charli xcx is dropping her highly anticipated Brat follow-up album, Music, Fashion, Film 📩 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 Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy 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.

3 min
1d ago

Massive Catch In Latest Housing News & Euphoria Finale Twist

🗞️ HEADLINES Data indicates Australia's 30-year housing super cycle may be coming to an end The federal government will have to hand over ASIO funding documents as part of the Royal Commission Serena Williams will make her comeback to competitive tennis after retiring in 2022 Oxfam says the 20 richest Australians hold more wealth than the bottom 3 million households Euphoria wrapped up its series finale with a second major character death 📩 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 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
2d ago

HEADLINES: Labor Responds To Shock Poll & Kylie Minogue Calls Out Relationship Red Flag

🗞️ HEADLINES Labor has responded to a new shock poll revealing One Nation as Australia’s most popular party A three-year-old boy has died and his father left seriously injured during an early morning house fire tragedy in Melbourne's southwest Just half of Australians feel prepared for retirement according to a new report Kylie Minogue has admitted she’s single and calls out relationship red flag John Travolta's star power was so massive it shut down filming on Saturday Night Fever 📩 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: Ilaria Brophy Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy 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.

3 min
2d ago

Pauline Hanson’s PM Ambitions & The Growing Intergenerational Wealth Gap

🗞️ HEADLINES Pauline Hanson says she's up for the top job as a new poll sees One Nation's popularity surge Nationally consistent gun reform unlikely as states fail to see eye to eye Younger Aussies worse off than older generations according to new report Dentists to be trained in identifying first signs of domestic violence in their patients Jess Fox wins silver in first race back after kidney tumour removal Top spy agency warns against spilling secrets in connected cars for fears of third parties listening New blood test to detect Alzheimer's disease before symptoms appear in early stages Airlines blasted for failing to provide compensation to customers affected by delays and disruption Former Australian Of The Year Dr Richard Scolyer and his family share update on terminal cancer battle Jake Johnson reflects on New Girl as series nears its 15th anniversary Dua Lipa and Callum Turner tie the knot in London ceremony Paul McCartney wants Prince's estate to release his cover of The Beatle's track "The Long and Winding Road". 📩 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
5d ago

HEADLINES: Stars Lineup For John Farnham Tribute & Bad Bunny Joins Toy Story 5

🗞️ HEADLINES Man who planned an attack on a Taylor Swift concert has been sentenced to 15 years in prison The consumer watchdog is suing Amazon, alleging it failed to comply with mandatory safety warnings Hugh Jackman, Celine Dion, Keith Urban and Jimmy Barnes will appear at John Farnham tribute show Filmmaker Steven Spielberg says he’s “withholding his judgement on AI” Bad Bunny has joined Toy Story 5 as a Pizza With Sunglasses 📩 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.

10 min
5d ago

The Taylor Swift Terror Plot Conviction & Inside The Dezi Freeman Inquest

🗞️ HEADLINES Renewed search for missing four-year-old Gus Lamont unsuccessful A man has been convicted by an Austrian court over failed Taylor Swift terror plot Young people being radicalised faster than ever thanks to online spaces The US & Iran await sign-off from President Trump after agreeing to a ceasefire extension Participants of MAFS Australia have made fresh claims about unsafe behaviour on set Olivia Rodrigo addresses criticism over her babydoll fashion 📩 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.

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Taylah Strano

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36 Ratings

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07/25/2024

ListenerUS

Great mix of topics over the months/years I have listened to The Quicky. The team makes hard work look easy. I like having the options of the shorter news updates and the longer episodes. Sometimes I want one or the other. Sometimes I want both. Excellent program. Thank you from America.
Thanks Sal C

02/03/2020

Carrie McI

Love the show! I so appreciate such thoughtful & balanced commentary - that I can trust! It’s helping me to acclimate back to Australia after 10 yrs away in the US. Thanks for the recommendation from Singapore Sal C!
Gushy girls who conflate good weather with fulfillment

12/19/2022

Imbaratheon

These people seem to buy H & M story hook line and sinker. One example: the only rival court is H 8 M vs the united family. These podcasters don’t seem bothered by lack of credible evidence and don’t question unsubstantiated claims of planted negative stories. I guess taking private jets when lecturing sustainability the main negative press they got at that time was planted. Mainly theses podcasters expect us to believe a production that alters QE2’s speech to make her look racist over our own eyes and experience. We see in real time H 8 M attack the royal family knowing they can’t fight back. We are watching it happen in front of our eyes but are bamboozled into thinking the opposite is true. So I give this podcast low stars due to a per veined lack of critical thinking and willingness to conflate gloss with substance. No wonder they idealize H & M.
My daily slice of news from home

10/09/2019

E Tuffy

Part of my daily routine! Living away from Australia makes it hard to keep up with news from home. The Quicky makes doing that just so simple and enjoyable. It’s my little slice of Straya everyday. Keep them coming!

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.