The Weekly Cheek

In this episode, we discuss the recent critiques of Australian of the Year Grace Tame, which included a scathing article in The Australian this week. Rather than applying sound critiques, the journalist of the piece used condescending language and belittlement in an attempt to bully Tame into silence.

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In this episode, we're talking about what we think are the downfalls of the progressive left. Is the left exclusionary? Should we be making progressive content more accessible? Does the left get in its own way? Should we be more empathetic to those who don't align with us politically?

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In this episode, we compare Scott Morrison to Tony Abbott in a showdown for who was the worse Prime Minister. We're currently in the most divisive and volatile political climate in our lifetimes - but would things be 'worse' if Mr Abbott was still around? Which PM has the biggest ego? Let's discuss.

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In this episode, we're talking about problematic family members and loved ones. You're at a family lunch, *that* long-term family friend spots you. They approach. It's happening too quickly for you to get away. They look positively gleeful, and bring up a few politically-charged Facebook posts you made this week. You glance around, no cousins are there to save you. Your mum shoots you *the look,* indicating in no uncertain terms that you are NOT to cause a scene. Do you have the conversation, armed with facts and stats, or do you smile, nod, and walk away?

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In this episode, we're talking about the most recent failings of our Australian politicians. Is 'doing their best' good enough? Why is Gladys Berejiklian tapping out of press conferences? Has Scott Morrison learned nothing from his abysmal Hawaii trip (spoiler: no he hasn't)? Should we present Annastacia Palaszczuk's media person with some kind of prize? We answer all these questions with the incredible expertise of two 20-something women who are always engaged and even more often enraged.

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In this episode, we're talking about the mental load. The mental load refers to the burden, usually carried by women, of managing all household tasks and social requirements. In your household, who makes sure the washing is done, children/pets are fed, and completes all or most life admin tasks? Women are most often conditioned to carry the mental load, but there's no reason to stick to those norms.

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In this episode, we're talking about professional sport and whether top-level athletes have body autonomy. Kristin talks about her experience as a competitive powerlifter and what it’s like to participate in a sport that’s so visible in your body. Do professional athletes have autonomy over their own bodies? How much control could a coach have over them? And what is it like for your whole career to be heavily reliant on your body?

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In this episode, we're talking about the Bachelor and similar shows like Love Island and MAFS. Is it possible to reconcile a feminist outlook and engaging with the Bachelor and the discussions that come after it? Is it just as problematic to watch fictional shows with damaging stereotypes. Don't listen while operating heavy machinery because this episode gets a lil sPiCy.

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In this episode, we're talking about Scott Morrison, and the current state of Australian politics (very bad). Morrison should be at least getting ready to call an election by now, but is not appearing to make any real effort to improve how he comes across to voters. We also provide our best impersonations of the PM and critique the Opposition Leader's food pics, which are bad but not as bad as the aforementioned state of federal politics.

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In this episode, we're doing a follow up to our episode about Botox (E34)! Our Instagram followers had lots of thoughts about Botox and cosmetic procedures, so we decided to revisit the issue on the podcast and go deeper this time. We discuss the trillion dollar beauty industry, how it creates and capitalises on women's insecurities, and whether you can ever truly undergo a cosmetic procedure just for yourself.

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