The Quicky

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. 3 DAYS AGO

    Why We're All Obsessed With Getting A Dumb Job

    There's a Cut article doing the rounds proposing some of us are in search of a 'dumb job'. Now, while we know no job is dumb, it does beg the question of why so many people are searching for greener, simpler pastures. Is it general work strife? Or is there something deeper going on... THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Check out The Quicky Instagram here Liked this episode? Listen to these: Is Working From Home... Actually Working? Why A Four Day Week Is The Future Of Work Naomi Osaka: When Mental Health Disrupts Your Work ‘Flexidus’: Can Employees Now Demand Flexible Work? Is Working From Home Ruining Your Body? Is Working From Home Hurting Women's Career Options? Want to try MOVE by Mamamia?Click here to start a seven-day free trial of our exercise app. If you’re looking for something else to listen to why not check out our hilarious and seriously unhelpful podcast The Baby Bubble hosted by Clare and Jessie Stephens. GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Grace Rouvray With thanks to: Sophie Hirst, CEO and Founder of WorkbabyShuktika Bose,  Clinical Psychologist  Senior Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    19 min
  2. 4 DAYS AGO

    “One Of The Worst Bills I’ve Seen” Inside Australia’s Controversial Abortion Ban

    Last month a member of the South Australian parliament introduced a bill that would drastically change abortion laws. The bill has sparked fierce debate; some calling it cruel, others saying it represents a more humane approach.  But what are the real life consequences of such major changes to laws around pregnancy, birth and abortion? And what does it mean when members from the same party are against it.  THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Check out The Quicky Instagram here Read more about Natasha's story here Liked this episode? Listen to these: Want to try MOVE by Mamamia?Click here to start a seven-day free trial of our exercise app. If you’re looking for something else to listen to why not check out our hilarious and seriously unhelpful podcast The Baby Bubble hosted by Clare and Jessie Stephens. GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Grace Rouvray With thanks to:  Brigid Coomb AM, Co-convenor and founding member of the SA Abortion Action Coalition Hon. Michelle Lensink MLC, Shadow Minister for Women and the Prevention of Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence, South Australia  Senior Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Thom Lyon Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    18 min
  3. 5 DAYS AGO

    We Watched The Vice Presidential Debate So You Don’t Have To

    With just over a month to go until the United States election every move from either side is being analysed with a fine tooth comb. So what happens when Trump and Harris take a step back to let their running mates speak their piece?  We've watched, collected our thoughts and are now ready to weigh in on the Vice Presidential debate between J.D Vance and Tim Walz.   THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Check out The Quicky Instagram here Liked this episode? Listen to these: Whose Responsibility Is It To Keep Kids Safe Online? From Abortion Rights To Celeb Endorsements: The Democratic National Convention 2024Harris Is Officially In The Race, But Trump's Women Are Rallying Behind Him Women In Power; Why Kamala Harris Understood The AssignmentProject 2025 & Another 4 Years Of Trump: What You Need To Know You can also hear about US Politics on Mamamia Out Loud here  Want to try MOVE by Mamamia?Click here to start a seven-day free trial of our exercise app. GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Taylah Strano & Talissa Bazaz  With thanks to: Amelia Lester, Deputy Editor at Foreign Policy Magazine  Senior Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Thom Lyon Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    19 min
  4. 5 DAYS AGO

    Iran Launches Attack On Israel & Who Are The Real Monsters In The Menendez Brothers Case?

    It's been hard to ignore coverage of the latest Netflix arrival, another instalment of the Monsters series; this time focusing on the case of Erik and Lyle Menendez. Even harder to ignore, the backlash creator Ryan Murphy has copped from the Menendez family since the series release.  One side claims the depiction of people and events is untrue, the other says it stuck to the story closely. So who's right? We're factchecking Monsters: The Lyle And Erik Menendez Story  Plus there's a deeper question the show has presented us with that we must consider...  THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Check out The Quicky Instagram here Liked this episode? Listen to these: The Questions Left Behind After Alex Murdaugh’s Guilty Verdict The Complicated Ethics Of The Crown & Harry's Netflix Deal The Real Story Of Griselda Blanco - The Cocaine Queen Of Miami Dallas Cheerleaders Do It For Love While Everyone Else Makes Money Plastic Surgery, Dirty Soda & Babies At 16; The Mormon Wives Secrets Are Out Squid Game: Why Is The World Obsessed? Do We Owe Pamela Anderson An Apology? The Fall Out From Harry & Meghan's New Doco   Check out The Spill's episode on the Menendez Brothers here  Want to try MOVE by Mamamia?Click here to start a seven-day free trial of our exercise app. GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Grace Rouvray With thanks to: Laura Brodnik, Mamamia's Head of Entertainment & Host of The Spill podcast John Suta, Principal at John Suta Legal Senior Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Thom Lyon Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    19 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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