SMALL TALK: Is Gossiping a Form of Intelligence? With Celebrity Memoir Bookclub
Welcome to our first Small Talk episode recorded in New York! I was so lucky to get to chat to Claire Parker and Ashley Hamilton from the Celebrity Memoir Bookclub podcast.
As comedians and successful pop culture connoisseurs, I thought they would be the perfect people to chat to about gossiping.
Why do we love gossip? Can you really be above it? Is the ability to gossip (within reason) important to establishing social norms and reputations? What about celebrities and reality TV?
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Australian Election Results, The Met Gala & Nagi vs Brooki
Our thoughts on the Labor party win, Greens result and Liberal defeat. Coverage of the 2025 Met Gala and explanation of this years politically charged theme. Nagi vs Brooki caramel slice recipe debate intensifies. Erin Patterson, charged for murder after feeding her in-laws death cap mushrooms in 2023 is now on trial.
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SMALL TALK: Is Tall Poppy Syndrome Holding Us Back? With The Inspired Unemployed
Today Sarah sits down with Jack and Falcs from The Inspired Unemployed to chat about Tall Poppy Syndrome.
They discuss why being an 'Aussie battler' is so engrained in our culture, rooting for the underdog and why people feel bitter when they see others are over-achieving. Also, being in the public eye, starting businesses and imposter syndrome.
If you didn't know, Sarah got her start in podcasting at 21 years old after she was tapped on the shoulder by Spotify who were looking for help on a new show they were developing with comedy duo and influencers - The Inspired Unemployed.
It was years of building that show with Jack and Falcs that gave her enough experience and confidence to then start Big Small Talk. Also, don't worry Inspired fans, she's working on getting their show back in studio soon too!
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BIG TALK: The Murdoch Empire & Real Life Succession PART TWO
It's time to take a look at the real life story of succession.
We examine the roles the kids played in the businesses and the irrevocable trust. Then, the estrangement, the backstabbing and the never ending plot twists as the eldest son, Lachlan, and Rupert Murdoch attempt to take voting rights and power away from the other three children. Finally, how this all played out in court and the damage caused to one of the most powerful, richest families in the world.
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Welcome To Country, Jojo Siwa Breaks Up With Kath & Harvey Weinstein Retrial
Jojo Siwa breaks it off with our friend, Aussie influencer and podcaster Kath Ebbs following a controversial season Big Brother UK where she had a close relationship with Love Island contestant, Chris Hughes. Welcome to Country is booed during an ANZAC day dawn service in Melbourne, sparking debate. Charli XCX ends Brat Summer and passes the baton to Lorde. An update on the Australian election and recent debates. Harvey Weinstein's retrial begins.
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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