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Quick Smart

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Taylor Swift
Fangirls
Agatha Christie
Parasocial Relationships
Rohan Salmond
Disney Adults
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Driverless Cars
Disney
Ultra-Processed Foods
Christian Music Industry
Beatlemania
Celebrity Culture
Rituals
Religion
Sherlock Holmes
Benedict Cumberbatch
Australia
Joe Biden
Christmas Music

Quick Smart is the show that feeds you big ideas in bite-sized pieces. Get up to speed on some of the biggest issues from psychology, money, health, history, pop culture, in just 10 minutes. Siobhan Marin guides you through!

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Latest Episodes

When many of us were growing up, the c-word was the worst thing you could say. Now, it’s having a renaissance. How has the most "offensive and hateful” term transformed into a compliment? And why are drag queens, actors and K-pop girlies at the foref... more

Body odour. It’s one of those things we all experience, but rarely talk about. This week, how BO became a social taboo, why you shouldn't fear aluminium in anti-perspirants, and whether natural deodorants are as effective as the conventional kind.

Do you struggle with making big life decisions? Maybe it's moving overseas, quitting your job or deciding to have a baby. This week, how to ditch analysis paralysis and make a life-changing choice.

When you’re looking for a new book, are you ever swayed by the little quotes on the front cover? They might say “Unputdownable!” or "Obsessed!” and they can help books become bestsellers. But one US publisher thinks this “incestuous” practice needs a... more

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Tegan Taylor
Co-host of What's That Rash
What's That Rash
Episode: How marketing 'shamed' us into using deodorant, and where BO comes from
Sana Kadar
Host of All in the Mind, with expertise in psychological decision-making
ABC
Episode: Feeling stuck? How to make big life decisions, minus the regret
David Marr
An author with six books and host of Late Night Live.
Late Night Live
Episode: The ‘incestuous’ trick publishers are using to make you buy books
Daniel Browning
Host of Arts in 30
Episode: Artworks hidden, a creator dumped. Is this censorship?
Annabel Quince
Host of Rear Vision
Rear Vision
Episode: ‘Party like it’s 1939’. Why Germany’s far-right is back
Jacinta Boller
Science reporter
ABC Science
Episode: Non-alcoholic drinks are wildly popular. What’s in them and are they healthy?
Beverly Wang
National culture correspondent and co-host of Stop Everything
ABC
Episode: Have award ceremonies become irrelevant?
Anna Levy
Fashion expert and writer
RMIT School of Fashion and Textiles
Episode: When did all our clothes become plastic?
Siobhan Maron
Cultural commentator and expert on Mormonism
RN's God Forbid program
Episode: Why the zeitgeist is Mormon obsessed + a Quick announcement

Hosts

Siobhan Marin
Host of the show, guiding listeners through diverse topics from psychology to pop culture in a concise format.
Tegan Taylor
Co-host who participates in discussions on contemporary issues and personal experiences, adding insightful commentary.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 256 ratings
  • Girly talk

    Tegan has helped bring the ABC to a new low standard. If the national broadcaster imagines they will appeal to a young audience, they’re wrong.

    DrPLN, social scientist

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    drplnelson
    United States3 months ago
  • Great podcast

    Short, sweet, diverse and really interesting. Love your work Tegan

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    unusednamr
    Australia5 months ago
  • Great podcast

    This is a really useful podcast giving short and understandable explanations of a variety of topics. I feel smarter every time I listen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maskm
    Australia9 months ago
  • Love it!

    Fantastic podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    travelfoosh
    Australiaa year ago
  • Thank goodness we can listen to the BBC

    Thank goodness we can access the BBC!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    blossom W
    Australiaa year ago

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Some feedback highlights discontent with the depth of discussion on certain topics, indicating a desire for more thorough exploration.
Listeners generally find the content engaging and relevant, emphasizing the podcast's role in enhancing their knowledge and awareness of societal themes.
Reviews express appreciation for the concise and informative nature of the episodes, allowing listeners to quickly grasp complex subjects.

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#160
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#47
Australia/News
Apple Podcasts
#10
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#80
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#218
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#30
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The ‘incestuous’ trick publishers are using to make you buy books
Q: How are you feeling about the health of the literary and publishing industry at the moment, particularly in Australia?
Marr expresses concern, stating that publishers are no longer confident in knowing what sells, and the situation for independent publishers is dire.
The ‘incestuous’ trick publishers are using to make you buy books
Q: How does one actually go about getting a book blurb?
David Marr highlights that authors typically don't ask for blurbs themselves, as publishers often handle this. However, there are dilemmas when a friend asks for a blurb on a book that may not be good.
Feeling stuck? How to make big life decisions, minus the regret
Q: Why does it feel perhaps more complicated now for Gen Zs and Millennials than for previous generations?
The economy and climate crisis, along with increased awareness of childbirth fears, complicate decision-making for these generations.
Feeling stuck? How to make big life decisions, minus the regret
Q: Do you feel like we are putting too much pressure on ourselves to make the right decision?
There's no definite right or wrong; we just have to figure out which decision we will regret the least.
The 'incestuous' publishing trick that's making you buy books
Q: How does one actually go about getting a book blurb?
David Marr explains that he has never asked for a blurb himself and believes it's often difficult for authors, particularly if they don't want to praise a subpar book.

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What is Quick Smart about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focused on delivering insightful and contemporary perspectives, this audio experience offers listeners condensed explorations of significant topics within psychology, health, history, and pop culture, typically wrapped up in around 10 minutes. Each episode is structured to provide essential facts and engaging narratives, making complex subjects more digestible and relatable for the audience. The format aligns well with today's fast-paced lifestyle, as the discussions aim to make listeners feel more informed without requiring a substantial time commitment.

A unique selling point is its blend of expert interviews and relatable commentary that inspires curiosity about current affairs and cultural phenomena. This approach likely resonates well... more

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1. What's That Rash?
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1. Tegan Taylor
2. Sana Kadar
3. David Marr
4. Daniel Browning
5. Annabel Quince
6. Jacinta Boller
7. Beverly Wang
8. Anna Levy

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