The Quicky Junior
The Quicky Junior

The Quicky Junior

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The Quicky Junior is Mamamia’s weekly podcast that gets your family up to speed on the week’s top news and sports stories, in a way that won't make your kids roll their eyes or tell you to turn it down. It’s your family’s one-stop source for interesting stories, intelligent conversation and the headlines explained in a concise and family-friendly format. Dropping every Saturday morning at 6 am.

Recent Episodes

Is Hangry Real &  Why We're Mad At Taylor Swift
AUG 5, 2022
Is Hangry Real & Why We're Mad At Taylor Swift

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/

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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Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected]

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.

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

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18 MIN
Neighbours Ends, Going Viral & The Commonwealth Games
JUL 29, 2022
Neighbours Ends, Going Viral & The Commonwealth Games

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

GET IN TOUCH

Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected]

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.

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17 MIN
Long Covid, Body Positivity In Sport & Is 'Finders Keepers' True?
JUL 22, 2022
Long Covid, Body Positivity In Sport & Is 'Finders Keepers' True?

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/

GET IN TOUCH

Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected]

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.

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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18 MIN
Energy Saving Tips, Why Covid's Back & Our Super Soccer Stars
JUL 15, 2022
Energy Saving Tips, Why Covid's Back & Our Super Soccer Stars

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 [email protected]

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17 MIN
Airport Chaos, Honey Bees In Danger & Wonderful Wimbledon
JUL 8, 2022
Airport Chaos, Honey Bees In Danger & Wonderful Wimbledon

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/

GET IN TOUCH

Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected]

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 MIN