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Big Small Talk

LiSTNR
Donald Trump
Feminism
Australian Politics
Mental Health
Australia
Gossip
Tiktok
Social Media
Taylor Swift
Sydney Sweeney
Communication
Harold Holt
Iraq War
Mabo Case
Salem Witch Trials
Scientology
Relationships
Gratitude
Self Dom
Jeffrey Epstein

The big and the small – all in one place. Because loving pop culture doesn’t mean you don’t understand politics.

Tuesdays we unpack the headlines you need to know.

Thursdays we talk to the people you want to hear from on the topics you care about.

And every month, we deep the stories from the past that you’ve been dying to understand.

Hosted by Sarah Jane Adams and Hannah Ferguson. Find us at... more

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Latest Episodes

Our friend Chanel Contos is on the podcast, and she’s casually changing Australia again!

Chanel is the activist behind Teach Us Consent, the campaign that helped change consent education in Australian schools. Now, she’s coming for our algorithms w... more

Nationals leader Matt Canavan is blaming the ‘feminisation’ of schools, consent education, and female teachers for the online radicalisation of young men, and Hannah is… not impressed.

She unpacks his controversial comments, why we need to stop bl... more

At some point, you'll probably face what we on the pod call a Diabolical Quarter -- a time in your life when everything falls apart and you just can't catch a break.

Singer-songwriter Gretta Ray knows about these seasons of life all too well. Just ... more

Guyyssss Olivia Rodrigo threw a festival raising money for women’s health, safety and reproductive rights and THE WORLD IS HEALING.

Sarah kicks off this episode talking all things Daisy Chain Festival – Stevie Nicks’ appearance, the whopping $20 m... more

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Recent Guests

Chanel Contos
Founder of Teach Us Consent
Teach Us Consent
Episode: Earle Meets World, Lindsay Clancy & The 'Feminisation' of Schools
Gretta Ray
Australian singer-songwriter
Musician
Episode: What Do You Do When Life Falls Apart? With Gretta Ray
Maria Alyokhina
Leader of Pussy Riot, political activist
Pussy Riot
Episode: How To Fight Back with Pussy Riot's Maria Alyokhina
Philippa Northeast
Australian actress, star of the Netflix series My Brilliant Career
Netflix / My Brilliant Career
Episode: What Career Advice Should We Stop Giving Women? With Pip Northeast
Cory Doctorow
Prolific science fiction writer, blogger, digital rights activist
Electronic Frontier Foundation (formerly) / Speaker on AI and policy
Episode: Do We Need To Pop The AI Bubble? With Cory Doctorow
Dr. Esme Louise James
Historian, author, educator, founder of Kinky History
Kinky History
Episode: Why Is There Moral Panic Around Sex? With Dr Esme Louise James
Kita Alexander
Australian pop star featured on the episode
Australian pop music
Episode: What Does A Pop Stars Wellness Routine Look Like? With Kita Alexander
Jessica Mauboy
Australian singer and performer discussed in-depth
Australian pop/music industry
Episode: What Would You Say To Your 16-Year-Old Self? With Jessica Mauboy
Sarah Jane Adams
History Channel presenter and owner of great clothing
History Channel
Episode: Your Frivolous Questions, Our Hot Takes.

Hosts

Sarah
Host and primary conversational lead; often guides guests and frames topics.
Hannah
Co-host known for questions, reactions, and keeping discussions engaging and accessible.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 4.9k ratings
  • Please stop with the bullies!!!

    not my fave podcast platforming multiple known bullies on their show. Victoria Devine was the final straw. You need to get someone to background check your guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Jessjess2323
    Australia2 months ago
  • Too woke and one-sided

    Tried but just can’t listen to content creators who are so biased and rage baiting about anyone who holds views different to them. The twisting & exaggerations of what someone has said to suit your narrative is boring, self-serving and unprofessional.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Truthberries
    Australia3 months ago
  • Disappointed

    I am a long time listener of this podcast. However, after seeing that Victoria Divine would be featured in this episode, I’m disappointed and sad. This is no longer the sort of podcast that I thought it was. I do not agree with giving this woman a platform and I know that I am not alone. Please do better.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Disappointed_2926@
    Australia3 months ago
  • Big Small Talk: Big love

    One of my fav weekly listens. H & S are brilliant and so considered. They are playing a pivotal role in Aus media right now. No one underestimate them. It’s fun and hits all the right notes where it counts. Share it with your friends and family. X

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    L:W:
    Australia3 months ago
  • Dream Collab!

    Science vs and BST together. This is no1 in my list of June gratitudes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TheManxCat
    Australia3 months ago

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Some feedback calls for more challenging debates and stronger fact-checking of claims.
Audience appreciates accessible but thoughtful analysis and guest diversity.
Listeners praise balance of political and pop culture discourse.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Spotify
#48
Australia/Top Podcasts
Spotify
#6
Australia/News
Spotify
#116
Australia/Trending
Apple Podcasts
#189
Australia/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#31
Australia/News
Apple Podcasts
#85
South Africa/News

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Are You Ready to Fix Your Feed? With Chanel Contos
Q: What challenges did Contos face during the campaign?
She describes the difficulty of managing large-scale testimonies, navigating media and defamation concerns, and the personal impact of reliving traumatic stories while maintaining momentum for policy change.
Are You Ready to Fix Your Feed? With Chanel Contos
Q: What is Fix Our Feeds and why does it matter?
Fix Our Feeds is a campaign to give Australians an option to turn off or moderate their feeds, with the government required to obtain affirmative consent to algorithms. It aims to put power back in users' hands and reduce exposure to misogynistic and polarizing content.
Are You Ready to Fix Your Feed? With Chanel Contos
Q: What sparked Teach Us Consent and how did it lead to policy changes?
It started with a highly specific Instagram poll about sexually assault cases linked to boys' schools, which rapidly grew into a nationwide movement. A year of advocacy and grassroots activism followed, culminating in government mandating consent education from kindergarten to year 10.
How To Fight Back with Pussy Riot's Maria Alyokhina
Q: How did you cope with prison, and what impact did those experiences have on your activism?
Maria discusses the brutal conditions, the long hours, solitary confinement, and how this period hardened her resolve while also revealing how the system seeks to break dissent, ultimately reinforcing the importance of documenting abuses for the world.
How To Fight Back with Pussy Riot's Maria Alyokhina
Q: What was it like to perform inside Moscow's cathedral and why was that location chosen?
She describes the symbolic power of the cathedral as a site of church-state blending in Russia, arguing that using it for a satirical protest highlighted the regime's manipulation of religion for political gain.

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- A show that blends politics and current culture, guided by two Australian hosts who steer fast, observant conversations across news, policy, and pop culture. Episodes mix sharp analysis with relatable storytelling, featuring guests from tech policy, history, music, finance, and media to unpack how big stories intersect with everyday life. The conversations tend to be provocative yet accessible, with a steady focus on accountability, media literacy, and practical takeaways for listeners.

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Recent guests on Big Small Talk include:

1. Chanel Contos
2. Gretta Ray
3. Maria Alyokhina
4. Philippa Northeast
5. Cory Doctorow
6. Dr. Esme Louise James
7. Kita Alexander
8. Jessica Mauboy

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