Episodes

  • Is Hangry Real & Why We're Mad At Taylor Swift
    Aug 5 2022

    Keeping up with the daily news cycle can be hard, especially if you have little ones who need your constant attention, so we’ve created a new show to get you and your family up to speed, weekly.

    In around 15 minutes, you and your little ones will all be up to speed on what’s happening in the world, including a sports wrap, perfect for your commute to Saturday sport.

    In this episode, Then we find out if being 'hangry' is a real emotion, or just an excuse for bad behaviour? 

    Then we take a look at the why celebrities flying their private jets is bad for the environment. 

    We also speak to Brad Brider, Australia's Blind Cricket Vice Captain. 

    Find more episodes here: https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-quicky-junior/

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    With thanks to:

    Beau Ryan - Former Rugby League Player

    Professor Amanda Salis - Researcher in Human Science at The University of Western Australia

    Tim Baxter - Senior Researcher for Climate Solutions at The Climate Council 

    Brad Bider - Vice Captain of the Australian Blind Cricket Team

    CREDITS 

    Host: Claire Murphy

    Producer: Claire Murphy

    Executive Producer: Kally Borg

    Audio Producer: Thom Lion

    Scripting Assistance: Peter Green

    Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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    19 mins
  • Neighbours Ends, Going Viral & The Commonwealth Games
    Jul 29 2022

    Keeping up with the daily news cycle can be hard, especially if you have little ones who need your constant attention, so we’ve created a new show to get you and your family up to speed, weekly.

    In around 15 minutes, you and your little ones will all be up to speed on what’s happening in the world, including a sports wrap, perfect for your commute to Saturday sport.

    In this episode, we take a look at one of the longest running TV shows, Neighbours, which came to an end this week after almost 40 years on our screens. 

    Then we find out what your rights are if someone posts a video of you in a public place that goes viral. 

    And then we speak to Damian Martin, a Gold Medalist at the 2018 Commonwealth Games about what it's really like to compete.  

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    Find more episodes here: https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-quicky-junior/

    We'd love your feedback on the show, fill out the survey and you could go in the draw to win a $100 gift voucher! https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6687373/Banking-Financial-Services-Brand-Uplift-Study-2022

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    With thanks to:

    Lucinda Cowden - Played Melanie Pearson on Neighbours

    Takaya Honda - Played Dr David Tanaka on Neighbours 

    Dr Clare Southerton - Lecturer in Digital Technology and Pedagogy at La Trobe University 

    Damien Martin - Former Australian Basketball Player & Commonwealth Gold Medalist

    CREDITS 

    Host: Claire Murphy

    Producer: Claire Murphy

    Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane

    Audio Producer: Thom Lion

    Scripting Assistance: Peter Green

    Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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    18 mins
  • Long Covid, Body Positivity In Sport & Is 'Finders Keepers' True?
    Jul 22 2022

    Keeping up with the daily news cycle can be hard, especially if you have little ones who need your constant attention, so we’ve created a new show to get you and your family up to speed, weekly.

    In around 15 minutes, you and your little ones will all be up to speed on what’s happening in the world, including a sports wrap, perfect for your commute to Saturday sport.

    In this episode, we find out exactly what scientists do and don't know about 'Long Covid' and why some people continue to have symptoms long after their initial infection while others don't.

    Then we discover what exactly the rules are if you're lucky enough to find something valuable on the street or at a beach, are finders really keepers?

    And then we speak to an amazing female athlete to talk about body positivity in sport, and why everyone should feel great about themselves on the pitch or in the pool, no matter what you look like.

    Find more episodes here: https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-quicky-junior/

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    Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au

    With thanks to:

    Professor Adrian Esterman - Chair of Biostatistics and Epidemiology at the University of South Australia

    Wayne Morgan - Associate Professor and Associate Dean of Education in the Australian National University's College of Law

    Peter Price - Chairman of Crime Stoppers Australia

    Sarah Perkins - AFLW Player at Hawthorn Football Club

    CREDITS 

    Host: Claire Murphy

    Producer: Claire Murphy

    Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane

    Audio Producer: Thom Lion

    Scripting Assistance: Peter Green

    Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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    18 mins
  • Energy Saving Tips, Why Covid's Back & Our Super Soccer Stars
    Jul 15 2022

    Keeping up with the daily news cycle can be hard, especially if you have little ones who need your constant attention, so we’ve created a new show to get you and your family up to speed, weekly.

    In around 15 minutes, you and your little ones will all be up to speed on what’s happening in the world, including a sports wrap, perfect for your commute to Saturday sport.

    In this episode, we find out some tips for how everyone in your home can help to reduce the cost of the next power bill. Then we speak to an expert to find out why COVID-19 is starting to spread again. And finally we speak to two amazing para-soccer players who have represented Australia to find out how they got so good!

    Find more episodes here: https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-quicky-junior/

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    Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au

    With thanks to:

    Tim Baxter - Senior Researcher for Climate Solutions at the Climate Council

    Katrina Springer - AKA 'The Organised Housewife' is a 'Clean-fluencer' who has been publishing blogs and social posts for many years, and has a tribe of devoted fans who love her authenticity and affordable ideas for organising a home, cooking, managing finances and sharing the realities of daily family life

    Professor Adrian Esterman - Chair of Biostatistics and Epidemiology at the University of South Australia

    Tahlia Blanshard - Defender for the CommBank ParaMatildas

    Jeremy Boyce - One of ParaRoos Young Players

    CREDITS 

    Host: Claire Murphy

    Producer: Claire Murphy

    Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane

    Audio Producer: Thom Lion

    Scripting Assistance: Peter Green

    Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

    Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

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    18 mins
  • Airport Chaos, Honey Bees In Danger & Wonderful Wimbledon
    Jul 8 2022

    Keeping up with the daily news cycle can be hard, especially if you have little ones who need your constant attention, so we’ve created a new show to get you and your family up to speed, weekly.

    In around 15 minutes, you and your little ones will all be up to speed on what’s happening in the world, including a sports wrap, perfect for your commute to Saturday sport.

    In this episode, we take a look at why Australia's airports are so busy right now as millions of Aussies go on holiday. Then we will be speaking to a beekeeper to find out why our honey bees are in danger from a tiny insect. And finally we head to London to look at all the traditions that make Wimbledon the most prestigious tennis competition in the world.

    Find more episodes here: https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-quicky-junior/

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    Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au

    With thanks to:

    James Goodwin - Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Airports Association (AAA)

    Sue Carney - Vice President of Amateur Beekeepers Australia, founding president of Blue Mountains Beekeepers who keeps bees in Langstroth, Flow and Warre hives

    Georgie Tunny - Panelist on The Project and formerly a Sports Presenter for the ABC

    CREDITS 

    Host: Claire Murphy

    Producer: Claire Murphy

    Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane

    Audio Producer: Thom Lion

    Scripting Assistance: Peter Green

    Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

    Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    19 mins
  • Travel Tips For All Ages & Lauren Jackson’s Big Comeback!
    Jul 1 2022

    Keeping up with the daily news cycle can be hard, especially if you have little ones who need your constant attention, so we’ve created a new show to get you and your family up to speed, weekly.

    In around 15 minutes, you and your little ones will all be up to speed on what’s happening in the world, including a sports wrap, perfect for your commute to Saturday sport.

    In this episode, we will be talking to a travel expert about where the best places are to go these school holidays, and all the hacks to help make sure your trip smooth sailing. Then we look at where the stereotype of the 'crazy cat lady' comes from and why cats actually rock! And finally we head to the basketball court to find out how GOAT Lauren Jackson is making a comeback just in time to join the Opals for the World Cup.

    Find more episodes here: https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-quicky-junior/

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    Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au

    With thanks to:

    Nathan Varney - Travel Consultant at Flight Centre Travel Group

    Jackson Galaxy - Popularly known as “The Cat Daddy" he is a renowned cat behaviour and wellness expert, the host and executive producer of Animal Planet's long running hit show “My Cat From Hell” and a two-time New York Times best-selling author with more than 25 years of experience working with cats and their guardians

    Lauren Jackson - Australia's most highly decorated basketballer, and one of the world’s greatest players

    Megan Hustwaite - Award-winning sports journalist and an expert in the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL)

    CREDITS 

    Host: Claire Murphy

    Producer: Claire Murphy

    Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane

    Audio Producer: Thom Lion

    Scripting Assistance: Peter Green

    Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

    Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

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    12 mins
  • Why It's Freezing, The Bluey Dad Debate & Our Top Female Cricketers
    Jun 24 2022

    Keeping up with the daily news cycle can be hard, especially if you have little ones who need your constant attention, so we’ve created a new show to get you and your family up to speed, weekly.

    In around 15 minutes, you and your little ones will all be up to speed on what’s happening in the world, including a sports wrap, perfect for your commute to Saturday sport.

    In this episode, The Quicky Junior speaks to a meteorologist about why it's so cold, then we take a look at whether Bandit from Bluey is the best dad ever, and then we speak to one of the stars from the amazing Australian Women's Cricket Team.

    Find more episodes here: https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-quicky-junior/

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    Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au

    With thanks to:

    Jessica Braithwaite - Weather Presenter for the Nine Network 

    Dr Kate Cantrell - Lecturer in the School of Creative Arts at the University of Southern Queensland

    Rachael Haynes - Vice Captain of the Australian Women's Cricket Team

    CREDITS 

    Host: Claire Murphy

    Producer: Claire Murphy

    Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane

    Audio Producer: Thom Lion

    Scripting Assistance: Peter Green

    Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

    Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

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    20 mins
  • Why Teachers Want To Quit & Minjee Lee: Our Favourite Golfer
    Jun 17 2022

    Keeping up with the daily news cycle can be hard, especially if you have little ones who need your constant attention, so we’ve created a new show to get you and your family up to speed, weekly.

    In just 15 minutes, you and your little ones will all be up to speed on what’s happening in the world, including a sports wrap, perfect for your commute to Saturday sport.

    In this episode, The Quicky Junior chats to a current and former teacher to find out why so many people want to leave the profession they love, and then two golf experts about why Aussie Minjee Lee is such an amazing player who should be more well known.

    Find more episodes here: https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-quicky-junior/

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    Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au

    With thanks to:

    Tara* - Teacher at a small regional school in NSW who is considering resigning (*name has been changed for privacy)

    Breanna Hunter - Former high school teacher who writes about the issues facing teachers

    Lucy Zelic - Award-winning journalist, TV Presenter and MC who spent eight years with Australian broadcaster SBS as the Chief Football Host, reporter and sports news bulletin presenter

    Brad James - High Performance Director at Golf Australia, the governing body for golf in Australia, who worked with Minjee Lee over the years as she went from being an excellent junior player to one of the world's best

    CREDITS 

    Host: Claire Murphy

    Producer: Claire Murphy

    Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane

    Audio Producer: Thom Lion

    Scripting Assistance: Peter Green

    Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

    Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    21 mins