Big Small Talk: 5 PM Tuesdays
So you want to know what’s happening in parliament, but you also want to know the latest in pop culture? Good, as you should.
From the front page to your newsfeeds, no story is too serious, stale, funny or frivolous. Because, if you haven’t realised, loving pop culture doesn’t mean you don’t understand politics.
Knowing all your shit? That’s hot. New Episodes 5pm Tuesday.
Small Talk: 6 AM Thursdays
It might not be tangible news but each week there’s something in the cultural zeitgeist that gets us all talking. We want to unpack these frivolous conversations, from new trends to relationship theories to life advice.
In an age of never-ending small talk, we want to examine how these collective thoughts affect the way we see the world. We may even reach out to a few friends and experts to weigh in.
Big Talk: Wednesday 6 AM - Last Two Weeks of Every Month
Over the past few decades, there have been news headlines so shocking that we still hear and feel their impact, such as Roe V Wade, Monica Lewinsky, Epstein, Mabo and Hillsong.
Don’t you think it’s about time you knew all the important and salacious details about the real stories that have happened that shaped our world today? Come on, I know you’re curious.
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Big Small Talk: 5 PM Tuesdays
So you want to know what’s happening in parliament, but you also want to know the latest in pop culture? Good, as you should.
From the front page to your newsfeeds, no story is too serious, stale, funny or frivolous. Because, if you haven’t realised, loving pop culture doesn’t mean you don’t understand politics.
Knowing all your shit? That’s hot. New Episodes 5pm Tuesday.
Small Talk: 6 AM Thursdays
It might not be tangible news but each week there’s something in the cultural zeitgeist that gets us all talking. We want to unpack these frivolous conversations, from new trends to relationship theories to life advice.
In an age of never-ending small talk, we want to examine how these collective thoughts affect the way we see the world. We may even reach out to a few friends and experts to weigh in.
Big Talk: Wednesday 6 AM - Last Two Weeks of Every Month
Over the past few decades, there have been news headlines so shocking that we still hear and feel their impact, such as Roe V Wade, Monica Lewinsky, Epstein, Mabo and Hillsong.
Don’t you think it’s about time you knew all the important and salacious details about the real stories that have happened that shaped our world today? Come on, I know you’re curious.
20,000 emails have been released from Epstein’s estate - including one that indicates Vladimir Putin may have photos of Donald Trump having oral sex with Bill Clinton.
Ryan Murphy's new legal drama starring Kim Kardashian, Naomi Watts, Glenn Close and Sarah Paulson has been panned by critics, many giving 0 stars.
The Liberal party scraps Net Zero.
The Wicked: For Good press tour and premieres are underway, we recap the headlines so far.
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan is introducing sweeping criminal law reforms that could see children as young as 14 sentenced to adult life sentence.
This week we explore the power behind the power - the hidden figures quietly pulling the strings in the rooms where world leaders make history (but don't call them puppeteers though… they don’t love that).
This week, I’m joined by Phoebe Saintalin Stocks, founder of Missing Perspectives and author of the brilliant new book The Right Hand. What makes this book so extraordinary is that Phoebe sat down with the real chiefs of staff to some of the most influential leaders on the planet - from Jacinda Ardern, Kamala Harris and John Howard to Nelson Mandela, Tony Blair and Julia Gillard.
In our chat, Phoebe opens up about her own career journey and how she learned just how human our world leaders really are.
Perfect content for our fellow political nerds… or if you peaked early as your Primary School Vice Captain.
Sydney Sweeney Has Spoken Out About Her Controversial American Eagle Jeans Ad. Zohran Mamdani has won the race to be mayor of NYC. Actress Shay Mitchell Launches ‘Rini’, A Skincare Company for Small Children. Victoria’s Inquiry into women’s pain has confirmed what we already know, the health system was built around men. The 2026 Grammy Nominations are in, here are the best surprises and shocking snubs. Tasmania compensates those convicted under homophobic laws.
Today I am joined by Lucy Blakiston, owner of the OG Instagram news account, Shit You Should Care About, which now has over 3.4 Million followers (& I can almost bet you've shared one of their tiles on your story before).
In this episode we not only talk about the origins of content creating, online performance activism and the conflicting feelings of sometimes being the only news source for people - but we decide to tackle a big question that I have been desperately wanting to cover on Small Talk for a while now, should we expect celebrities to speak on politics??
It's a question that both Lucy and I have gone back and forth on many times over the years (and in this episode) and we are so excited to hear your thoughts.
Julia Fox has found herself in the middle of a heated online debate over her Halloween costume choice.
It’s time for some hope, the election for NYC Mayor is upon us - and let’s hold hands in a circle for Zohran.
Australian singer Dean Lewis has issued an apology following multiple sexual misconduct allegations.
Victoria has become the first Australian jurisdiction to pass a formal treaty with Indigenous Traditional Owners.
On a hill that seems bizarre to die on, Podcaster and Creator Hallie Batchelor is standing by her thesis that using condoms are cringey.
It's being reported that Millie Bobby Brown has reported David Harbour for bullying on the set of Stranger Things.
We are joined today by the incredible sexologist, content creator and Bumble's very own dating expert, Chantelle Otten!
In this episode we chat through a few tips and tricks for those keen on dipping their toes back in the dating scene this summer. From being silly, setting up profiles to picking your pre-date playlist.
In part two of our deep dive into the Petrov Affair, we unpack the political chaos that followed one of Australia’s biggest Cold War scandals.
The defection of a Soviet spy didn’t just make headlines, it reshaped an election, launched a Royal Commission, and sent the Labor Party spiralling into accusations of communism.
We look at how the opposition leader’s desperate attempt to clear his name became a full-blown witch hunt, how fear shaped the nation’s politics, and what life looked like for the Petrov's after the dust settled, trying to then live quietly in Australia.
Lily Allen obliterates her ex husband, actor David Harbour, in her new album called West End Girl.
Two suspects have been arrested over the Louvre Heist, spoiling the limited fun we have available in these dark times.
Ex Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and pop star Katy Perry are confirmed to be dating.
A Melbourne based content creator has died after having a home birth.
Women are launching a class action lawsuit against the Commonwealth for sexual harassment, assault and discrimination experienced in the Australian Defence Force.
You might know Myf Warhurst from Spicks and Specks, her years of Radio or as the voice of Aunt Trixie and Indy’s mum on Bluey - but today, we’re diving into a topic that’s rarely talked about, even though it affects half the population: menopause.
It’s something every woman will go through, yet most of us know next to nothing about it until it’s already happening. People write into our Q Box saying they have to do so much research just to know what to even ask their GP - and that’s wild.
In this episode, we chat with Myf about what she learned making her documentary 'The Truth About Menopause', how the conversation is finally shifting, and why bringing menopause out of the shadows isn’t just important for women but is something everyone should be part of. Whether you’re going through it, about to, or know someone who will, this is a must-listen.
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Watch 'The Truth About MenoPause' on ABC i-View
In this Big Talk, we are very excited to be unpacking the world of spies during the Cold War.
The Cold War was one nerve-wracking periods in modern history. So in part one, we explore how its paranoia, politics, and power struggles impacted the whole world, but specifically, Australia.
We’ll look at how this global rivalry between the Western and Eastern nations sparked the creation of ASIO and how everyday fears of communist infiltration seeped into our politics, our media, and the public’s imagination.
But at the centre of this Cold War storm was a truly wild Australian story: the Petrovs.
In this episode we begin to tell the story of Vladimir and Evdokia Petrov, Soviet diplomats living a quiet life in Canberra - until it was revealed they were actually Soviet spies leaking information back to the USSR.
Albanese finally gets his meeting with Donald Trump. Trump insults Kevin Rudd while he sat across from him at the table. Also in Aus Pol this week, Barnaby Joyce defecting to One Nation?
Kim Kardashian Is One Of The Latest Celebs On The Call Her Daddy Podcast, Streamed Well Over A Million Times.
Prince Andrew has given up his royal titles, and is now being investigated bt the London Metropolitan Police.
Victoria Secret Fashion Show is back for 2025.
Candace Owens Australian visa case has gone to the High Court, and she lost.
This week we’re joined by Sophie Gilbert — writer, critic for The Atlantic, Pulitzer Prize finalist, and author of Girl on Girl.
We dive into the rise of “girlhood” as an online identity — why it resonated so deeply, how it became a brand, and what it says about how women are seen (and see themselves). From the internet’s obsession with returning to girlhood to our protectiveness around Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter’s star power, and the lasting imprint of 90s and 2000s pop culture, we unpack how nostalgia, femininity, hyper sexualisation and marketing collided to shape a generation.
Sophie Gilbert appears in Sydney on 16 October presented by Sydney Writers Festival, in Canberra on 17 October presented by Canberra Writers Festival and in Melbourne at The Wheeler Centre on Tuesday 21 October.
Israel and Hamas have agreed to Trump’s “peace plan”, with a ceasefire taking effect and the release of hostages.
Move Over, Humans !! AI Actress Tilly Norwood Can Cry on Cue, Upload Her Own Headshots, Never Age Out of a Role or Never Needs An Intimacy Co-ordinator!
David Pocock is kicked out of the Parliamentary Sports club.
Oscar Award Winning Actress Diane Keaton has died, aged 79.
An online “wellness” blogger has been found to have influenced her daughter’s death
Lorde, Clairo, and Hayley Williams Join ‘No Music for Genocide’ Campaign, Geo-Blocking Their Music in Israel
Anisa is champion slam poet turned successful stand up comedian who has opened for likes of Chelsea Handler.
In this Small Talk we chat about what it is like making a name for yourself in the comedy space, navigating Australian culture and humour after moving to Queensland from Uganda at eight years old, handling the love and making light of the awful comments on TikTok.
Oh, and considering Anisa is the Gen Z caption on the show 'Talkin About Your Gen', I also ask if she thinks Gen Z is being 'too much' or not.
Safe to say we cover a lot of ground!!
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Greta Thunberg and other members of the Global Sumud Flotilla have been deported, after being abducted and physically abused by Israeli soldiers.
Taylor Swift has released her new album, Life Of A Showgirl - we dissect her love with Travis Kelce, her diss track about Charli XCX, her being a 'father figure' in the industry and cultivating loyalty from her 'protege's' and her take on cancel culture.
Bad Bunny has been announced as this year's Super Bowl halftime show, and has used his latest gig as the host of SNL to share his excitement.
New low reached: the US Government is in shut down. Trump is blaming the 'radical democrats' + an explainer on what this really means for the US.
The Murdoch’s are trying to buy Tik Tok, in yet another episode of Succession.
Small Talk is back!
It couldn't feel like a more perfect moment in these crazy times for such an important topic, gratitude.
In this episode I am lucky enough to sit down with Dominique Elissa - a model, founder of Self Dom, host of the Self Dom podcast, a pilates instructor and now a gratitude coach.
We hear not only about tools to implement gratitude and the science to back it, but Dom's personal story of finding this practice at her rock bottom. Also, the heartwarming and heartbreaking story of her mum keeping her gratitude journal while in palliative care and making it to her daughters wedding.
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Welcome to part two of our Roe v Wade deep dive. In this episode we focus on the international ripple effects of the decision, Australia's own history of legalising and decriminalising abortion state by state, and the devastating fallout after the overturning of Roe v Wade and how that was legally made possible. We also look at how it has continued to be a debate in Australian culture and politics.
Emma Watson did her first ever podcast interview with Jay Shetty, talking about her childhood, activism, Hollywood and of course, JK Rowling.
This year marked the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, we discuss Albanese, Trump and Netanyahu's speeches.
Benny Blanco and Selena Gomez tie the not in Santa Barbara, California.
Freya Leaches show, 'Freya Fires Up', on Sky News has been cancelled.
Leonardo DiCaprio has also made his podcasting debut, choosing to give the exclusive to none other than Travis Kelce’s New Heights Podcast.
Former FBI director James Comey has been indicted.
In this episode, we dive into the true story behind Roe v. Wade, exploring not just the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case itself, but the real people at the heart of it and the decades-long fight over reproductive rights that followed. We introduce Norma McCorvey, who was Jane Roe, as well as Linda Coffee and Sarah Weddington, the 26 and 28 year old lawyers who stood before the Supreme Court.
We also look at the legal explanations of the case, criticisms of it, the following cases that altered it and what the laws were prior to the landmark decision.
Last week, the ABC announced it was suspending Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show “indefinitely” following backlash from conservatives who accused him of not being respectful enough of far-right activist Charlie Kirk’s death and Trump’s recent reactions - raising questions over free speech.
Charlie Kirks memorial was attended by over 200,000 and watched by over a million online - speakers included Trump, RFK Jr, Donald Trump Jr, Erika Kirk and Tucker Carlson. Trump also used the memorial to discuss how they have now found the 'cause of autism', later announcing it was Tylenol being used during pregnancy.
A new UN report states that genocide is happening in Gaza and Australia has formally recognised a Palestinian State.
Hit TV series that has dominated pop culture, The Summer I Turned Pretty, had its season finale! It was then announced the show is not over yet, there will now be a movie.
Trump visits the UK to reaffirm diplomatic relationships - greeted with protest art at Windsor Castle.
Alix Earle and Robert Irwin debuted on Dancing With the Stars US.
Australia’s first National Climate Risk Assessment has been released, and the Government has put forward it’s 2035 emissions reduction target.
Big Small Talk: 5 PM Tuesdays
So you want to know what’s happening in parliament, but you also want to know the latest in pop culture? Good, as you should.
From the front page to your newsfeeds, no story is too serious, stale, funny or frivolous. Because, if you haven’t realised, loving pop culture doesn’t mean you don’t understand politics.
Knowing all your shit? That’s hot. New Episodes 5pm Tuesday.
Small Talk: 6 AM Thursdays
It might not be tangible news but each week there’s something in the cultural zeitgeist that gets us all talking. We want to unpack these frivolous conversations, from new trends to relationship theories to life advice.
In an age of never-ending small talk, we want to examine how these collective thoughts affect the way we see the world. We may even reach out to a few friends and experts to weigh in.
Big Talk: Wednesday 6 AM - Last Two Weeks of Every Month
Over the past few decades, there have been news headlines so shocking that we still hear and feel their impact, such as Roe V Wade, Monica Lewinsky, Epstein, Mabo and Hillsong.
Don’t you think it’s about time you knew all the important and salacious details about the real stories that have happened that shaped our world today? Come on, I know you’re curious.
