Big Small Talk

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The big and the small – all in one place. Because loving pop culture doesn’t mean you don’t understand politics.

Tuesdays we unpack the headlines you need to know.

Thursdays we talk to the people you want to hear from on the topics you care about.

And every month, we deep the stories from the past that you’ve been dying to understand.

Hosted by Sarah Jane Adams and Hannah Ferguson. Find us at @bigsmalltalk_pod for more.

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July 1 · 42 min
Your Frivolous Questions, Our Hot Takes.
It's time for hot takes over tea. How do you navigate personal relationships when your job is having opinions on the internet? Have we ever felt lost in our careers? How do we feel about getting married? And seriously, do Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos have therapists? This week both Hannah and Sarah are answering YOUR hot takes and burning questions, from how we actually met to our most controversial opinions, our "hear me out" crushes, comfort movies, whether streaming killed cinema, and what you should do if you spot us out in the wild!! It's a proper catch-up, with plenty of oversharing, questionable takes and a few things you probably weren't expecting us to say. All while sipping on a Lipton Matcha! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 30 · 1 hr 9 min
Karl Stefanovic, Taylor Swift Wedding Rumours & Jack Schlossberg
It's been a BIG week and, honestly, one of our most interesting episodes yet. We kick things off by breaking down why Karl Stefanovic was axed from Nine, his viral "I'm free" video, and what we think comes next. Sarah then dives into Kylie Jenner's new partnership with Meta AI Glasses and whether the feminisation of tech is finally enough to make wearable AI cool. Hannah unpacks Australia's newest teal political party and what they're hoping to represent. Then, we have the best time going through all the reports and rumours surrounding Taylor Swift's wedding. We also break down New York City's primary election, where Zohran Mamdani-backed candidates all won while JFK's grandson, Jack Schlossberg, lost. Finally, in our Q&A, we answer a listener question on Australia's FIFA Women's World Cup campaign and where the tournament goes from here. Big Small Talk Instagram Sarah-Jane's Instagram Hannah's Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 24 · 55 min
Is It Time For A Mid-Year Money Reset? With She's On The Money
This week, Sarah is joined by award-winning retired financial adviser, best-selling author, and host of Australia’s number one finance podcast, She’s on the Money. In this episode, Victoria Devine answer all your listener questions for a mid-year money reset. No question is too silly, no topic is too intimidating. We discuss, should you prioritise saving or travel? How do you actually start investing? What's the best budget for beginners? And how do you protect yourself financially in a long-term relationship or marriage? Whether you've been avoiding your bank account or you're just looking to make smarter money decisions for the second half of the year, this is your reminder that getting on top of your finances is a lot less scary than you think !!! Sarah-Jane's Instagram Big Small Talk Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 23 · 31 min
BIG TALK: Julian Assange & WikiLeaks PART TWO
Chelsea Manning has leaked hundreds of thousands of classified documents to WikiLeaks, including the infamous Collateral Murder video. The fallout is immediate: governments scramble, public trust is shaken, and Julian Assange becomes one of the most divisive figures in the world. We unpack the leaks that changed everything, the 2016 U.S. election controversy, Assange's years inside the Ecuadorian embassy, and the legal battle that eventually brought him back to Australia. Hero, journalist, hacker, criminal? You can decide! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 23 · 30 min
BIG TALK: Julian Assange & WikiLeaks PART ONE
Before WikiLeaks became one of the most controversial organisations in the world, Julian Assange was a teenage hacker from Australia with a fascination for secrecy. In this episode, we trace Assange's journey from hacking NASA and the Pentagon to developing the philosophy that would eventually underpin WikiLeaks. We unpack the leaks that first put the organisation on the map, from government corruption in Kenya and Guantánamo Bay documents to Scientology secrets and Australia's internet censorship blacklist. And finally, we meet the whistleblower who would change everything: Chelsea Manning. Part Two is out now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 23 · 1 hr
Hanson At The National Press Club, Kyle Settles & UK PM Resigns
This week, Pauline Hanson delivers the National Press Club Address and Gina Rinehart also makes a major announcement. Then, the SA abortion bill is narrowly defeated, we unpack the latest from the UK as Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigns, and Norway's prince is convicted in a case that has dominated headlines across Europe. ARN reaches a settlement with Kyle Sandilands, we break down the inaugural Las Culturistas Awards (our new favourite event, ever), and Olivia Rodrigo announces her very own music festival. Big Small Talk Instagram Sarah-Jane's Instagram Hannah's Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 18 · 38 min
Whats The Deal With Peptides? With Science Vs.
This week on Small Talk, Sarah is joined by Science Vs host Wendy Zukerman to unpack the internet's latest wellness obsession: peptides. From BPC-157 and MOTS-c to anti-ageing injections and "Wolverine stacks", Wendy breaks down what peptides actually are, what the science says, and where the line sits between promising medical research and wellness-industry hype. They discuss biohacking culture, social media testimonials, Big Pharma conspiracies, why Australia is stricter than the US, and whether we're racing ahead of the evidence in pursuit of self-optimisation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 16 · 58 min
Gwyneth Paltrow, The World's First Trillionaire & The World Cup
This week, we unpack Gwyneth Paltrow’s decision to star in an ad for a luxury real estate development in Israel, as well as a recent Goop podcast episode on US defence systems. Then, Elon Musk becomes the world’s first trillionaire thanks to SpaceX. We also break down the FIFA World Cup, the Socceroos’ strong start, and why New York has been electric following the Knicks’ historic NBA Championship win. Plus, the latest developments in efforts to secure a peace deal involving Iran. Then, we dive into the early reviews of Olivia Rodrigo’s new album, her comments about Taylor Swift, and a little tidbit from Taylor’s induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. And in this week’s Q&A, we discuss Indy Clinton’s court appearance outfit. Big Small Talk Instagram Sarah-Jane's Instagram Hannah's Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 10 · 38 min
What Are The Habits of Joyful People? With Ash London
Ash London has spent years bringing joy to audiences through music, radio, television, podcasts and now even a rom-com novel. From interviewing some of the world's biggest artists to returning to radio in New Zealand after becoming a mum, Ash has built a career around celebrating the things that make life feel good. Today, we chat about how to find joy in the simplest everyday tasks (and what that actually looks like) and what joy does to your brain! And Ash shares how gratitude practice helped her through loneliness and major life changes - plus why she's embracing a new chapter as she approaches 40. Big Small Talk Instagram Sarah-Jane's Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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