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Australia
One Nation
Artificial Intelligence
Helen Haines
Taylor Swift
Karl Stefanovic
Iran
Dolly Parton
Sydney
United States
Pauline Hanson
Data Centres
Anthony Albanese
Lindsay Clancy
Melbourne, Australia
Alzheimer's Disease
Domestic Violence
Australian Politics
Gun Buyback
Surrogacy (australia)

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.

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• Dozens killed in Spain high-speed train crash

• Sam Wood’s former fitness brand renamed after DV charges

• Delivery apps make us think less about nutrition, study finds

• Victorian Greens pledge to make the Yarra swimmable

• Canada... more

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• RBA downplays recession fears as inflation rises

• Notorious pedophile extradited to face more charges

• Shoppers turn to cheap mince as prices bite

• Erin Patterson to learn appeal outcome on Friday

• WA first state to allow balco... more

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• One Nation to receive cease and desist over Bluey cartoon

• Australia paid double other countries in fuel crisis

• Israel’s election too close to call

• Melanie Lynskey cast as Erin Patterson in Mushroom Murders series

• NASA to em... more

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• Australians could soon text triple zero

• First person convicted under deepfake porn laws

• Democracy groups back Digital Duty of Care bill

• Meghan Markle to co-host Australian TV show

• Jacinda Ardern takes up major university ro... more

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Recent Guests

Ryan Park
New South Wales Health Minister
Government of New South Wales
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Phil Haines
Husband of federal MP Helen Haines
Episode: Weekly Debrief | Peptides Rising & Helen Haines’ Long Road Ahead
Josh Butler
Guardian Australia journalist covering Australian politics
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Episode: Weekly Debrief | Peptides Rising & Helen Haines’ Long Road Ahead
Jodie McAllister
Senior lecturer in writing, literature and culture at Deakin University and romance author
Deakin University
Episode: Becoming Compost After Death & Why We Yearn for ACOTAR
Tina Burke
Mamamia pop culture and social editor and co-host of The Spill
Mamamia
Episode: Becoming Compost After Death & Why We Yearn for ACOTAR
Ricky Jeffries
Wangaratta barber who helped restrain the driver at the scene
Episode: NAB To Cut 2500 Jobs & Did Australian Politics Just Change Forever?
Rahat Masood
Senior lecturer at UNSW's School of Computer Science and Engineering
UNSW
Episode: MP Helen Haines Attacked & When Your Devices Are Used Against You
Shakiba Bergi
PhD researcher at the University of Melbourne studying online reading communities
University of Melbourne
Episode: Your AM Headlines + The Book Club Where Nobody Talks
Marc Fennell
Australian journalist
ABC/Mamamia interview subject
Episode: Your AM Headlines + How The Manosphere Finds Australian Men

Hosts

Georgie Page
Host of The Quicky (Mamamia)
Charlotte Mortlock
Host of The Quicky newsroom briefing and headlines
Talissa Bazaz
Host of The Quicky, with a focus on daily updates and briefing segments

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 2.7k ratings
  • Listen everyday

    Always put this on, a perfect bite of news!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ilikepie22222
    Australiaa month ago
  • What’s going on here?!

    Gone down hill last couple of months. You’ve lost me

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    gurumuchu
    Australia2 months ago
  • Brilliant brilliant

    Loved Claire and loving the new hosts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mamamiafan22
    Australia2 months ago
  • Love this pod!

    Always love listening to you both

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Katemillx
    Australia2 months ago
  • Great Pod

    Great pod

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    W.Bigg
    Australia2 months ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate concise, sharp news updates paired with credible expert analysis.
Some episodes face criticism for ad density and perceived shifts in depth after host changes.
Positive feedback highlights engaging guests and practical insights on health, education, and policy.

Chart Rankings

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

Spotify
#42
Australia/News
Apple Podcasts
#76
Australia/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#14
Australia/News
Apple Podcasts
#120
South Korea/News
Apple Podcasts
#153
New Zealand/News
Apple Podcasts
#164
Saudi Arabia/News

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MP Helen Haines Attacked & When Your Devices Are Used Against You
Q: So how does it actually happen?
Abusers may exploit connected-car accounts and smart-home devices, install hidden spyware when they know a partner's password, or use trackers and hidden cameras to monitor victims.
MP Helen Haines Attacked & When Your Devices Are Used Against You
Q: So what does it actually look like?
Technology-facilitated abuse can involve a partner accessing passwords, tracking searches and conversations, controlling a phone, or monitoring a victim's finances and salary.
NAB To Cut 2500 Jobs & Did Australian Politics Just Change Forever?
Q: I asked Butler if Australian politics would fundamentally change on the back of this.
Butler hopes it will not, but expects the incident to prompt a reckoning about how openly politicians can engage with people in their communities.
NAB To Cut 2500 Jobs & Did Australian Politics Just Change Forever?
Q: Was this an act of politically motivated violence?
Butler says more needs to be learned about the incident and the alleged offender, while noting that the attack has renewed debate about threats to politicians.
Becoming Compost After Death & Why We Yearn for ACOTAR
Q: So why do we love these books and these sorts of stories so much?
Tina Burke says they offer escape into adventure, a chance to imagine good triumphing over evil, and a love story with a happy outcome.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Quicky

What is The Quicky about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show blends brisk daily news briefings with in-depth explorations of timely health, policy, and social issues. Episodes typically open with concise headline updates across Australian and global stories, then pivot to a deeper dive featuring expert guests who explain how emerging research, policy decisions, or societal trends could affect everyday life. Guests range from medical professionals and public health voices to educators and policymakers, providing practical context, diverse perspectives, and action-oriented takeaways for listeners. A standout trait is its ability to pair short, digestible updates with substantive expert analysis on topics like dementia testing, childcare funding, education policy, and digital privacy, making co... more

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2. Phil Haines
3. Josh Butler
4. Jodie McAllister
5. Tina Burke
6. Ricky Jeffries
7. Rahat Masood
8. Shakiba Bergi

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