The Quicky

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.

The Quicky is a news podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 1,000 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts The Quicky, a news show with 1,000 episodes published.

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  The Quicky

  Arvo News Update + Weekly Debrief

  Aug 20, 202610 min

  HEADLINES: A Brisbane man has been charged with allegedly raping a woman during her morning walk, before going to work and later driving back past the alleged crime scene. NSW Premier Chris Minns apologises to the family of hiker Lily Hooper after mistakenly telling parliament she had been found alive. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese admits he made an 'error' by appearing on the Bush Deep podcast. Hayden Panettiere's former partner Brian Hickerson speaks out following the actor's death. And a former car salesman has officially been recognised as a Belgian royal. Plus the Weekly Debrief to get you up to date on the biggest news stories.  GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma? Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au HELPFUL LINKS:   Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same. CREDITS Host: Ailish Delaney and Tamsin Rose Audio Producer: Scott Stronach  Group   Executive Producers: Georgie Page and Tamsin Rose Check out The Quicky Instagram here and our TikTok here Discover more Mamamia podcasts here Did you know some of our shows are now in video on the Apple Podcast app? Make sure your phone is up to date and check it out here! Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  The Quicky

  Your AM Headlines + What Europe's Fires Mean For The Australian Summer

  Aug 20, 202611 min

  HEADLINES: An investigation has been launched into the miscommunication that resulted in the parents of missing teenager Lily Hooper being were initially told their daughter had been found alive, before she was confirmed dead.   Corruption and misconduct in Victoria's construction sector will be put in the spotlight in a royal commission after a report last year estimated taxpayers had lost a whopping fifteen billion dollars to corruption on state construction projects. A new report has found the mental health of Australian farmers is deteriorating, with more than half saying they'd felt depressed in the past two years. Children’s gaming platform Roblox has three months to improve protections for the 1.7 million Australian children estimated to use the platform. Tom Holland's new pay packet puts him in very exclusive company. And the emoji taking over everyone's texts right now, revealed. If this brings anything up for you, Lifeline is on 13 11 14, and Beyond Blue is on 1300 22 46 36. GET IN TOUCH: Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma? Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au HELPFUL LINKS:   Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same. CREDITS Host: Tamsin Rose Audio Producer: Scott Stronach  Group   Executive Producers: Georgie Page and Tamsin Rose Check out The Quicky Instagram here and our TikTok here Discover more Mamamia podcasts here Did you know some of our shows are now in video on the Apple Podcast app? Make sure your phone is up to date and check it out here! Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  The Quicky

  Arvo News Update

  Aug 19, 20264 min

  HEADLINES: Three 17-year-old boys have been charged over the alleged rape of a teenage girl in Sydney's southwest at the weekend. The body of missing hiker Lily Hooper has been found after an eight-day search in the NSW Southern Highlands. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly planning to move with their children back to Britain this month. Israel's ambassador to Australia says mistakes were made by a humanitarian aid convoy struck by an airstrike that killed aid worker Zomi Frankcom. Hayden Panettiere's body has been released back to her family. GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma? Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au HELPFUL LINKS:   Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same. CREDITS Host: Ailish Delaney Audio Producer: Scott Stronach  Group   Executive Producers: Georgie Page and Tamsin Rose Check out The Quicky Instagram here and our TikTok here Discover more Mamamia podcasts here Did you know some of our shows are now in video on the Apple Podcast app? Make sure your phone is up to date and check it out here! Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  The Quicky

  Your AM Headlines + The Pros and Cons of the Data Centre Boom

  Aug 19, 202612 min

  HEADLINES: Almost one in three teenage boys believe gender equality has gone too far, and one in four think feminism should be resisted with violence, according to a new report.  Australians have been warned not to grow complacent this spring, with increased bushfire risks across most states and territories. Close to a hundred Australian Defence Force members have joined the search for missing hiker Lily Hooper, as the search for the 18 year old enters its eighth day today. Meta has rejected claims it deliberately designed Facebook and Instagram to addict children, as a landmark trial over social media's harm to young users got underway in California. If you're a shocking sleeper now, it might be worth sorting out before you hit your 50s - because new research says bad sleep later in life could cost you months of your career. And finally, dolphins off Queensland have been filmed doing something scientists have never seen before on Australia's east coast If this brings anything up for you, Lifeline is on 13 11 14, and Beyond Blue is on 1300 22 46 36. GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma? Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au HELPFUL LINKS:   Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same. CREDITS Host: Charlotte Mortlock Audio Producer: Scott Stronach  Group   Executive Producers: Georgie Page and Tamsin Rose Check out The Quicky Instagram here and our TikTok here Discover more Mamamia podcasts here Did you know some of our shows are now in video on the Apple Podcast app? Make sure your phone is up to date and check it out here! Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  The Quicky

  Arvo News Update

  Aug 18, 20264 min

  HEADLINES: The AFL is being urged to implement a no-fault stand-down policy, as leaders blast the Sydney Swans for "glossing over" sexual assault allegations. Another busy day in Federal Parliament with debate on gambling reform causing splinters. Charles Spencer, the brother of Britain's late Princess Diana, is set to publish a book about his sister's life, promising to ‌divulge the truth about her ahead of the 30th anniversary of her death. If this brings anything up for you, Lifeline is on 13 11 14, and Beyond Blue is on 1300 22 46 36. GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma? Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au HELPFUL LINKS:   Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same. CREDITS Host: Charlotte Mortlock Audio Producer: Scott Stronach  Group   Executive Producers: Georgie Page and Tamsin Rose Check out The Quicky Instagram here and our TikTok here Discover more Mamamia podcasts here Did you know some of our shows are now in video on the Apple Podcast app? Make sure your phone is up to date and check it out here! Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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