Fast news, sharper context.
The Quicky moves quickly through politics, world conflict, fuel prices, culture, health, and public backlash. Its strongest mode is the crisp handoff: a headline lands, context follows, then a guest sharpens what matters.
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The Quicky is built for the part of the day when the news has already started piling up. It gets straight to the point. The show runs through major headlines with a rapid newsroom cadence, then makes room for one issue that benefits from a clearer explanation or a sharper question. Its centre of gravity is Australian, but the map is wider than that. Recent episodes move between comments on the Strait of Hormuz, Israel-Lebanon ceasefire claims, refinery disruption in Geelong, Qantas fare pressure, and Australian political responses to global instability. Then the feed can pivot. A segment might shift from fuel supply to Madonna, from Roblox safety concerns to a memoir, or from contraception access in New South Wales to a film adaptation of Beach Read. That range is part of the appeal. The show does not treat politics, pop culture, health, and social life as separate worlds when they are colliding in the same feed anyway. Its explainers are usually practical and skeptical. Gut health advice becomes a conversation about genes, microbiomes, probiotics, stress, sleep, and the limits of wellness shortcuts. Feeling stuck becomes less of a vague mood and more of a pattern involving routine, motivation, purpose, social contact, movement, and rest. The tone is brisk. It can also be warm. The best moments sound like someone cutting through a crowded conversation, naming the headline, then asking the next useful question. The Quicky works for listeners who want enough detail to feel oriented without committing to a long current-affairs program. It is not a slow essay show. It is more like a fast editorial desk with room for guests, reaction, and the odd cheeky reset. Heavy stories are handled with directness, while lighter ones keep the pace from becoming grim. That balance makes the show feel useful rather than overloaded.
Made for: The Quicky is for listeners who want a brisk Australian briefing across politics, global conflict, culture, health, and daily-life issues. It suits people who prefer clear context and practical angles over long-form analysis.
What sets it apart: The show’s edge is its quick reset rhythm: headline first, context next, then a focused explanation or guest-led answer. It can move from fuel security to gut health or celebrity allegations without losing its newsroom discipline.
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.
Based on 4 episodes we listened to · September 2026
The Quicky pairs brisk headlines with direct interviews that clarify the motives, history and consequences behind a developing story.
The Quicky moves quickly from headline summaries to a longer conversation, with Taylor Strano steering through Australian concerns and major international developments in direct, accessible language.
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This episode covers news headlines including a former Australian soldier granted bail on war crimes charges, Prime Minister Albanese responding to Trump's criticism over military support, a refinery fire impacting fuel production, and a childcare abuse case.
This episode covers a new Israel-Lebanon ceasefire and explores Sweden's approach to happiness as Australia ranks 15th in global happiness rankings.
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Taylor Strano opens The Quickie and hands over to Claire Murphy for the headlines.
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