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The Quicky

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.2026 Mamamia Podcasts Politics & Government
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  • Kyle Sandilands Has Been Fired. So, What Happens Now? & The Iranian Women's Soccer Team Are Back Home
    Mar 18 2026

    It’s the $200 million radio divorce that has shocked Australia.

    After nearly three decades of dominating the airwaves, the axe has officially fallen on Kyle Sandilands following a high-profile fallout with long-time co-host Jackie O Henderson.

    While the duo has survived countless scandals and record-breaking contracts, this time the ‘shock jock’ might have met his match in a legal battle that could change the Australian media landscape forever.

    🗞️HEADLINES🗞️

    • The Iranian women's soccer team has arrived back in Iran
    • Calls for the stepson of Norway’s crown prince to do at least 7 years behind bars accused of raping 4 women
    • A real possum has been spotted in amongst stuffed native animals at Hobart airport
    • Kim Kardashian has shared a video of herself falling into bushes before the Vanity Fair Oscars after party

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    CREDITS

    Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy

    Guest: Craig Bruce, co-host of the Game Changes Radio podcast on Apple and Spotify

    Audio Producer: Lu Hill

    Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy

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    19 mins
  • Trump Puts Australia On Blast & Why Sam Kerr Couldn't Celebrate The Matildas Win
    Mar 18 2026

    The Quicky Headlines

    • ARN shares fall after the company axed the Kyle and Jackie 'O' Show
    • Tropical Cyclone Narelle due to make landfall Friday and could cross three states
    • Matilda's captain Sam Kerr says she almost didn't make it through the full semi final match last night
    • Trump has blasted Australia for not sending help to the Strait of Hormuz; Albanese confirms no Australian ADF personnel were hurt in an Iranian missile strike near a UAE base
    • Former Powderfinger guitarist Darren Middleton calls for more Aussie talent to be considered to perform at the AFL Grand Final

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    GET IN TOUCH
    Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au

    CREDITS

    Host: Claire Murphy
    Audio Producer: Lu Hill
    Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy

    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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    6 mins
  • BREAKING: Kyle Sandilands Sacked As Radio Star Unleashes On ARN Bosses
    Mar 17 2026

    ARN still hasn't released details of their decision around the future of radio host Kyle Sandilands with the contract breach remedy deadline ending at midnight Tuesday.

    Sandilands joked about his radio issues with KIIS FM parent company ARN while on Australian Idol last night and spoke to Rob McKnight after the show saying he still has a contract with ARN and that he's waiting to see if they're all singing from the same hymn book.

    And in headlines: The Matildas are through to the Asian Cup final defeating China 2-1; The US head of the US National Counter Terrorism Centre has quit telling Donald Trump he cannot in good conscious back the action in Iran; A silver lining to travel disruptions caused by the Iran war could be good deals for Aussies exploring closer to home; Queen Mary has slotted an in form goal while visiting the MCG

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    Check out The Quicky Instagram here and our TikTok here

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    GET IN TOUCH
    Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au

    CREDITS

    Hosts: Claire Murphy

    Audio Producer: Lu Hill

    Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy

    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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    10 mins
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