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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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