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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

A Catholic and a Satanist walked into a bar ... and managed to fall in love? During the past two decades, more of us have become non-religious, but we’re also increasingly up for dating and marrying across the spiritual divide. So, how do interfaith ... more

Remember when you could drop off soft plastics at the supermarket and feel a little smug, because you knew they’d be recycled? Turns out that scheme was secretly stockpiling rubbish, not recycling it. So, why are soft plastics harder to recycle? And ... more

When you think of a saint, who do you picture? Chances are it’s not a tracksuit-wearing, video game playing teen, but that's exactly who the Catholic Church canonised recently. So, why was Carlo Acutis special? What miracles did he perform? And could... more

At a stadium in Arizona, 63,000 people gathered to remember Charlie Kirk. Among them was President Donald Trump, who called the controversial right-wing figure a “martyr”. Who exactly was Kirk? Are politicians weaponising his death to crack down on t... more

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Inga Ting
Data journalist discussing interfaith relationships
ABC
Episode: Why your partner’s religious beliefs don’t matter as much as they used to
Ellen Fideon
Science and tech reporter
Episode: Our last soft plastic recycling scheme flopped. Could a new one work?
Anna Levy
Journalist researching horror and religious motifs in films.
Episode: Nuns, crosses and exorcisms. Why horror films love religious imagery
Rose Kerr
Producer for All in the Mind
ABC
Episode: Too much stuff? How to get on top of your clutter
Anthony Fennell
Host of the Future Tense podcast
ABC
Episode: What power does the UN hold if volatile leaders keep ignoring it?
Geraldine Do
Journalist and global roaming host
Episode: The 'hard men' behind the Israel-Iran war, and why Trump's involved
Emily Stewart
ABC Money reporter and author of 'Sensible Money'
ABC
Episode: Why your childhood could be holding you back financially — and how to fix it
Lisa Leong
Former lawyer and host of This Working Life
This Working Life
Episode: Is productivity a scam? How to avoid burnout at work
Jordan Bissell
Journalist discussing antidepressants and mental health.
Episode: One in seven of us take antidepressants. Getting off them can be a nightmare

Host

Siobhan Marin
Host of episodes that cover a broad range of significant societal, psychological, and cultural topics, with efforts to present complex ideas in accessible and concise formats.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 279 ratings
  • Not sure if it's my podcast player (Podcast Addict) or the episode itself but at about the 3 minute mark the podcast splits in two and the original stream continues to play and the second stream starts playing almost from the start over the top. I had to stop listening, which is annoying as I was really interested in the content. I hope the editing team can untangle this and repost the episode.

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    Wuzzlebuzz
    4 months ago
  • 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

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    drplnelson
    United States9 months ago
  • Great podcast

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    unusednamr
    Australiaa year 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
    Australiaa year ago
  • Love it!

    Fantastic podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    travelfoosh
    Australia2 years ago

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Overall, audience feedback is mixed, with high praise for certain episodes and criticism for others regarding the depth of discussion.
Some listeners appreciate the quick format while others desire deeper analysis and details on requested subjects.
Content is concise and engaging, making complex topics easily understandable.

Chart Rankings

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Spotify
#42
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Apple Podcasts
#28
Australia/News/News Commentary
Apple Podcasts
#184
Australia/News
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#150
Mexico/News/News Commentary
Apple Podcasts
#151
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#170
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Why your partner’s religious beliefs don’t matter as much as they used to
Q: How does persecution of a religious group influence the choices people make when it comes to who they're going to marry?
For religions with a history of persecution, there are stronger boundaries that define who is in the religion and who is not, which influences marriage patterns significantly.
Why your partner’s religious beliefs don’t matter as much as they used to
Q: What were you most surprised about in the data?
The existence of improbable couples like Catholic-Satanist and Muslim-Jewish partnerships surprised me and highlights how people can overcome differences for love.
Our last soft plastic recycling scheme flopped. Could a new one work?
Q: From your reporting, is there enough incentive or maybe punishment to encourage businesses to recycle and reuse these materials?
There's a strong call for mandatory standards in producing things with a certain percentage of recycled material to encourage recycling.
How a Pokémon-loving teen became the first millennial saint
Q: Do you think part of the decision in this from the Vatican was to demonstrate how relevant the Catholic Church is?
Yes, the canonization reflects the Church's interest in contemporary issues and technology, as Carlo's approach resonates with today's ethical questions.
How a Pokémon-loving teen became the first millennial saint
Q: Why do you think Carlo's story has resonated so much?
He represents a relatable figure; unlike traditional saints, he embodies modernity with hobbies similar to today's youth, making it aspirational for younger Catholics.

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2. Ellen Fideon
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4. Rose Kerr
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6. Geraldine Do
7. Emily Stewart
8. Lisa Leong

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