Gotta Go

Briony and Molly Benjamin

Sisters, Molly and Briony Benjamin, try to sit down for a quick catch-up before one of them has Gotta Go. It’s a show for people who are juggling family, work, relationships, and the never-ending to-do list that lives rent-free in your brain. Maybe you’ve got kids at home, maybe they’re older, maybe you’re in that glorious in-between where you can finally drink a hot coffee… but you’re still the one who knows where everything is, when everything is, and why everyone is late. Alongside the laughs, there’s a quiet (but very real) thread running through everything we talk about: how to live a little lighter on the planet without turning your life into a constant guilt trip. We’re looking at practical, everyday choices. The kind that save you money, save you time, and just happen to be better for the environment too. No preaching. No perfection. Just “here’s what we’re trying, here’s what worked, and here’s what made the internet angry.” You’ll also pick up genuinely useful advice; money wins, life-admin systems, and simple habits that make the week feel less expensive and less chaotic. Mostly, you’ll leave entertained and weirdly motivated to do one small helpful thing: renegotiate a bill, cancel a rogue subscription, set up a system that shares the mental load, or make one change that’s good for your household and the climate. Come for the laughs, stay for the occasional rant and know that in not too long, one of us has Gotta Go deal with small children.

Episodes

  1. Sidewalk Micro-Feminism, Spooky Ouija Boards and Reading Fairy P*rn

    2d ago

    Sidewalk Micro-Feminism, Spooky Ouija Boards and Reading Fairy P*rn

    First off, we give a big old shout-out to our Mum, who we didn’t fully appreciate until we had kids of our own. One of us went to an energy healer in Sydney to help with postpartum anxiety. There’s also a really eerie story about a Ouija board which is guaranteed to give you goosebumps. One of us discovered the art of micro-feminism with hilarious results. We realised that our love for AI has catastrophic consequences for the climate and we’re not sure what the solution is. We also laughed about a black-tie filtering strategy for single girls, a legendary family costume-party disaster involving full-body Lycra and the joys of fairy porn. We covered a lot of ground this week, but now we’ve Gotta Go. CHAPTER MARKERS: 00:00 Introduction and Briony’s Sequined Pants 01:00 Binging the Kylie Minogue Documentary 03:03 Appreciating Mums 04:40 Acts of Micro-Feminism 08:26 Is it Miss, Mrs or Ms 11:46 Dodgy Men and Engagement Rings 13:17 The Shocking Environmental Cost of AI Data Centres 16:17 Reclaiming Our Brains from AI and Phones 18:51 Energy Healing and Clearing Hospital Vibes 20:44 The Bondi Shooting and a Spooky Ouija Board Prediction 23:41 The Post-Port Arthur Reality and Gun Law Politics 26:36 Disillusioned Voters and How Canberra Works 29:17 How to Hack a Single Girls' House Party 31:54 Best Family Costume Parties and Feral Cats 34:09 Micro-Weddings and Destination Bills 35:46 Briony’s Garden Wedding and Sisterly Speeches 36:44 Career Pivots and Feeling Right on Time 38:00 What’s Gotta Go: Sexist Remarks in Politics 38:49 Gotta Get: Getting Hooked on Fairy Porn ------ Supported by Solutions for Climate Australia LINKS Microfeminism Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DZBxYsIqSXU/ Data Centre Water Pollution: https://www.tiktok.com/@cnn/video/7642484173759941901 You need to have more silly parties: https://www.instagram.com/reels/DXp0Fscj8Ky/ China underwater data centre solution: https://www.instagram.com/reels/DY2OlQKKMiT/ Mega Data Centres in Australia: https://7ampodcast.com.au/episodes/mega-data-centres-in-bed-with-big-gas-how-fossil-fuels-are-powering-the-ai-boom

    41 min
  2. The Gas Rip-Off, Sharenting and a Bachelor's Handbag

    Jun 5

    The Gas Rip-Off, Sharenting and a Bachelor's Handbag

    One of us binge-watched the Kylie doc “for research”. We’ve realised teenagers are now casually doing things that make our entire adolescence look like a long nap. One of us got styling advice that instantly explained every chaotic wardrobe purchase we’ve ever made. We got budgety again, and yes, the gas rant returned (with fresh rage). We also started rethinking what we share about our kids online, and it got dark quickly. We tried not to gag over a new viral hack that shouldn’t exist. We covered a lot of ground this week, but now we’ve Gotta Go. CHAPTER MARKERS: 00:00 Intro 00:31 Kylie Doc and Cancer Moment 02:04 Overachieving Teens Spotlight 05:42 Stylist Tip 08:29 Sister Wardrobe Wars 11:34 Budget Talk and Tax Outrage 16:35 Gas Tax Update and What $40B Buys 20:46 Cost of Living Outrage 22:20 Sharenting Explained 23:21 AI Deepfake Dangers 25:39 Privacy Rules for Parents 26:54 Kids Can't Consent 30:35 Rotisserie Chicken Hack 32:56 Parent-Friendly Services 33:45 Prams and Car Parks -------- Supported by Solutions for Climate Australia LINKS Bianca Adler: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-20/bianca-adler-becomes-youngest-australian-to-summit-everest/106699918 Rose Donald: https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/travel-stories/aussie-teen-pilot-rose-donald-to-break-world-record-while-raising-more-than-70k-for-charity/news-story/1f2345d723f4d1ab0dde77a1931ab29b Rose Donald’s Fundraising Campaign for Little Wings: https://www.littlewings.org.au/pilot-rose-girls-can-fly-fundraising-mission/ Spencer - Save Sunrise Glossies https://www.instagram.com/savesunriseglossies/reels/?__d=1%3Futm_source%3Dig_embed Sharenting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QL1FmBaof8 Chicken Bag Hack: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/18mjXT5whc/ Join us: Instagram: @gotta.go.pod TikTok: @gotta.go.pod

    37 min
  3. Trad Wife Confusion, Budget Week Whinge and Michael Jackson Ick

    May 22

    Trad Wife Confusion, Budget Week Whinge and Michael Jackson Ick

    One of us was today years old when she realised the Michelin Guide was actually invented by the tyre company The other one casually interviewed a world leader and was jealous of their choice in shoes. We got budgety for a minute and agreed housing is cooked, everyone’s whinging, and no one actually wants to be a politician. One of us felt a bit weird about the new Michael Jackson film… because “experience his magic” is a bold tagline when we’re all aware of the allegations. We somehow ended up in a very Australian spiral involving kangaroos under the house, dolphins that are not your spirit animal, and the great tea/scone order debate. We covered a lot of ground this week, but now we’ve Gotta Go. — CHAPTER MARKERS: 00:00 Introduction 01:15 Interviewing Helen Clark 04:43 Australian Budget Week Explained 06:41 Women Focused Budget Wins 07:46 Housing Market Reality Check 13:36 Tax Gas And EV Gaps 16:26 Michael Jackson Movie Debate 22:46 Flipper Set Horror 24:18 Period Shame to Pride 26:25 Living With Endometriosis 28:47 Tea Making Rules 30:51 The Best Way To Eat Scones 31:43 Pod Mail Craft Night 35:09 Postpartum Body Image 37:37 Comfort Over Heels 38:19 Signing Off to Feed Baby ------ Supported by Solutions for Climate Australia LINKS Budget: https://budget.gov.au/ Unwind Co: https://www.unwindco.com.au/ Join us: Instagram: @gotta.go.pod TikTok: @gotta.go.pod Facebook: TBC! YouTube: (for pod platform only) @gotta.go.podcast

    39 min
  4. Briony: Circus Tiger Rescue, Stage Four Plot Twist and Finding The Joy

    May 15

    Briony: Circus Tiger Rescue, Stage Four Plot Twist and Finding The Joy

    Briony is the main event on the podcast this week and the joy is apparent. But because life loves a plot twist, there are also some truly awful bits. From growing up in a vet practice where her Dad was basically a superhero (including rescuing a literal Bengal tiger at 2am). To over-annunciating her words wherever possible, because proper diction is important. She landed her dream job and produced viral videos clocking millions of views for a living (what a flex). Then Briony got the worst news imaginable and had to endure a cancer diagnosis that no one was prepared for. Spoiler alert, she survives. But the “after” hits hard too: chronic fatigue that feels like it will never lift. Until she finds a life-altering process that sounds too good to be true and somehow gives her life (and joy) back. There’s more here than we can tell you in a few sentences, so press play because we’ve Gotta Go. — CHAPTER MARKERS: 00:00 Introduction 03:18 Snake in the Car 04:37 Circus Tiger Callout 07:52 Gap Year and Uni Pivot 08:59 Climate Stories on Film 10:45 Sydney Work Burnout 12:16 Domestic Violence Doc 15:51 Mamamia Breakthrough 19:10 Symptoms and Diagnosis 22:21 Stage Four Diagnosis 22:57 Denial And Next Steps 28:25 Remission And New Perspective 31:15 Chronic Fatigue After Cancer 34:54 Lightning Process Breakthrough 38:08 Meeting Byron And Love 40:43 Purpose Climate And Gratitude ------ Supported by Solutions for Climate Australia LINKS Gap Year: https://youtu.be/eKFjWR7X5dU?si=DulKlJzciUxRgsP9 Briony’s Video Reel: https://brionybenjamin.com/videos/ Big Bad Love - Documentary Heels No Heels If A Man Lived Like A Woman For A Day Sexiest Man In The World The Lightning Process: https://lightningprocess.com/ Dr Phil Parker: https://www.youtube.com/@DrPhilParker Briony’s Book Life is Tough But So Are You: https://brionybenjamin.com/book/ Leukamia Foundation: https://www.leukaemia.org.au/ Join us: Instagram: @gotta.go.pod TikTok: @gotta.go.pod Facebook: TBC! YouTube: (for pod platform only) @gotta.go.podcast

    44 min
  5. Single Sisters Betrayal, Home Battery Flexing and Press Stud Rage

    May 1

    Single Sisters Betrayal, Home Battery Flexing and Press Stud Rage

    One of us had a sudden, humbling realisation this week… and it involved babies, friendship, and a very overdue apology. The other one had a few thoughts about what new parents actually need from you (hint: it’s not another tiny outfit with 400 press stud buttons). One of us is still grieving a certain era we were meant to have… which was rudely sabotaged by the other. Briony pointed out that Aussies will renounce their stance on renewables if there are rebates up for grabs. Molly appreciated the ego boost when AI thought she was Reese Witherspoon. We time-travelled back to our trip to China, where we nearly got trafficked or cast in a powdered milk ad…the details are still unclear. We covered a lot of ground this week, but now we’ve Gotta Go. CHAPTER MARKERS: 00:00 Introduction 00:50 New baby etiquette what to actually do for new parents 04:20 Sister era sabotage moving in with a boyfriend and third wheeling 07:25 Reese Witherspoon backlash 11:15 Home battery and solar rebate in Australia 14:05 Electric vehicles Australia, hoons on the highway and BYD vs Tesla 15:30 China renewables and energy security 18:20 Backpacking China story 22:14 Gotta Go ------ Supported by Solutions for Climate Australia LINKS: Book: Dinner Ladies: https://www.dinnerladies.com.au/ Instagram - EV Sales https://www.instagram.com/p/DW1BAvCjPvv/ Instagram - new BYD https://www.instagram.com/p/DXEp1ySj0dA/ Matter of National Security: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-24/fuel-security-exposed-by-iran-war-but-renewables-offer-an-out/106452696 “In every way that we can, we should be reducing our dependence on fossil fuels … whether it’s changing the transport system for the delivery of goods, food and services around Australia to electrified railway systems. Or even only reducing our own dependence through the introduction of electric vehicles and so on and so forth.” Briony’s Go To Pump Up Music for sad days https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1mhhfWQXeXjZR06nLxUCV6?si=deffdb62e1264cd5 Join us: Instagram: @gotta.go.pod TikTok: @gotta.go.pod

    25 min
  6. Drive Through Everything, Free Money Apps and Pumpkin Pollination

    Apr 24

    Drive Through Everything, Free Money Apps and Pumpkin Pollination

    One of us turned 40 this week… and had big feelings about what a privilege it is. The other one is still in newborn land, where time isn’t real, and sleep is a rumour. Molly is campaigning for drive-through everything, because getting eggs shouldn’t require a full logistical plan. We shared a celebrity encounter from the archives that still makes us cringe-laugh, and Briony used an accent Molly will never let her forget. Briony proved that, even though she’s terrible at accents, she has a lot of useful information about the current state of the world and why we shouldn’t be cooking with gas. Briony also had a bit of a sex education lesson, but not in the way you’d expect. Molly wants millions of men castrated…well, not really. But it’s pretty bleak. As always, it was a fun time but not a long time catching up. And now we’ve Gotta Go! CHAPTER MARKERS: 00:00 Episode intro 00:19 Turning 40 why ageing is a privilege 03:05 Newborn sleep check in and post C-section Pilates comeback 06:35 What’s bringing us joy 08:09 Parenting organisation hacks subscriptions and online shopping 11:22 Good news segment: wildlife corridors, NASA and fur ban 14:10 Queensland renewables and Australia gas tax 16:41 Great Barrier Reef coral bleaching and Forever Reef Project 19:48 Celebrity story meeting in London 23:06 Pumpkin flower pollination 24:22 Money saving tips 26:51 Gotta Go segment 29:50 Wrap up ------ Supported by Solutions for Climate Australia LINKS Who Gives A Crap Subscription Toilet Paper: https://au.whogivesacrap.org/ Nappies & Wipes Subscription (Briony to provide) Bike Bus Program: https://www.instagram.com/p/DWkf57NElUw/ Delivery Groceries: Organic Delivery to Sunshine Coast down to Northern NSW Joy WholeFoods: https://joywholefoods.com.au/\ Forever Reef Project: https://www.foreverreef.org/ Shopback: https://www.shopback.com.au/install-app-2?raf=9I8dMy&showsignup=true&utm_source=web_share&utm_medium=web Half Price - App https://apps.apple.com/au/app/half-price-grocery-deals/id1453645622 Gas Cooktops Causing Asthma: https://www.nationalasthma.org.au/living-with-asthma/resources/patients-carers/factsheets/gas-stoves-and-asthma-in-children Join us: Instagram: @gotta.go.pod TikTok: @gotta.go.pod

    30 min
  7. Anne Geddes Vibes, Taco Structural Integrity, and a Five-Minute Childcare Fix

    Apr 22

    Anne Geddes Vibes, Taco Structural Integrity, and a Five-Minute Childcare Fix

    One of us discovered that a cute outfit can genuinely improve your mood (science says yes, and so do strangers who suddenly start complimenting you in the supermarket). The other one has started carrying watercolours everywhere and whipping them out at random intervals. One of us did an outrageously extra newborn photoshoot. Shout out to Anne Geddes (IYKYK) Scheduling joy is saving us from the monotonous existence that is parenting young children. We’ve got a list of good news stories to cleanse your doom-scrolling soul. Pandas are involved. One of us goes on a warranted and passionate rant about beer drinkers and why they’re paying more tax than the gas industry. We both casually fixed childcare in about five minutes. You’re welcome. There’s also a Mexican food hack that will change your life (we’re talking structural integrity AND crunch). Loads happening this week, but now we’ve Gotta Go! See you next week. CHAPTER MARKERS: 00:00 Introduction 00:31 Sleep & joy check-in: newborn life, mental load and mood 03:10 Dopamine dressing tips 05:51 Watercolours & creativity 07:31 Seeking good news 10:36 Micro-joy in motherhood: mindset shifts for the early years 11:38 Newborn photoshoot: Anne Geddes vibes (IYKYK) 12:51 Australia gas tax outrage: why beer is taxed more than gas 14:48 Norway sovereign wealth fund: how resource taxes fund public services 16:09 Free childcare Australia: the numbers, subsidies and the math 18:20 Childcare choices: stay home vs daycare 20:45 Parental leave lessons: Sweden/Estonia models + sharing the load 22:19 Mexican taco hack 23:37 Gotta Go Segment ------ Supported by Solutions for Climate Australia LINKS Blue Macaw Out Of Extinction: https://www.science.org/content/article/two-decades-vanished-stunning-spixs-macaw-returns-forest-home Alah Kohler https://www.instagram.com/p/DW20uSVDtrH/

    26 min

About

Sisters, Molly and Briony Benjamin, try to sit down for a quick catch-up before one of them has Gotta Go. It’s a show for people who are juggling family, work, relationships, and the never-ending to-do list that lives rent-free in your brain. Maybe you’ve got kids at home, maybe they’re older, maybe you’re in that glorious in-between where you can finally drink a hot coffee… but you’re still the one who knows where everything is, when everything is, and why everyone is late. Alongside the laughs, there’s a quiet (but very real) thread running through everything we talk about: how to live a little lighter on the planet without turning your life into a constant guilt trip. We’re looking at practical, everyday choices. The kind that save you money, save you time, and just happen to be better for the environment too. No preaching. No perfection. Just “here’s what we’re trying, here’s what worked, and here’s what made the internet angry.” You’ll also pick up genuinely useful advice; money wins, life-admin systems, and simple habits that make the week feel less expensive and less chaotic. Mostly, you’ll leave entertained and weirdly motivated to do one small helpful thing: renegotiate a bill, cancel a rogue subscription, set up a system that shares the mental load, or make one change that’s good for your household and the climate. Come for the laughs, stay for the occasional rant and know that in not too long, one of us has Gotta Go deal with small children.

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