Two Broke Chicks

Alex Hourigan and Sally McMullen

Journalists, twin flames and ‘Two Broke Chicks’ Sal and Al share their life lessons to help you feel rich in life. From landing a full-time gig, to getting dumped, to understanding your sexuality to how to get on top of your finances. The chicks and their guests will share gems of wisdom, confess their mistakes and pass on lessons learnt - all with a side dish of cheeky bants and inappropriate humour. So come hang!

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Yesterday · 44 min
How To Make Your Makeup Look Expensive (& Fun) On A Budget
We're joined by Summer Martin the makeup artist and content creator whose looks have inspired Zara Larsson and helped revive fun makeup again. We chat her tips on playing with colour that compliments your natural features, her hacks for a flawless finish and which products are (and aren't) worth the splurge. 🧾 LINKS & RECEIPTS Follow Summer Martin on Instagram Follow Summer Martin on TikTok Is Clean Girl Makeup Finally Over? - ELLE Why Messy Makeup Has Replaced The Clean Girl Aesthetic – W Magazine ⚡CHUCK US A FOLLOW Follow Two Broke Chicks on Instagram Follow Two Broke Chicks on TikTok Join our Two Broke Chicks Facebook Group Watch Two Broke Chicks on YouTube 🎙️CREDITS Hosts: Sally McMullen & Alex Hourigan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Monday · 39 min
Hot Chick Spring Checklist + Trends
Spring has well and truly sprung! Welcome to your go-to guide on thriving in the season of new beginnings. From dressing like your grandma to some of our go-to fragrances, new ways to spend your weekend and all the tips for your favourite sales events, we’ve got you covered. 🧾 LINKS & RECEIPTS Shop Dove Damage Therapy Intensive Repair Hair Mask Shop Lily Loves Horseshoe Leg Jeans Granny Style Is Taking Over – Glamour25 Going Bananas For Bandanas – The Guardian Dusty Pink Will Be Everywhere This Spring - Mamamia Wearable Maximalism – Cosmetics Business Best Backstage Moments at Spring-Summer 2026 – Harpers Bazaar The Case For Having A “French Sunday” – Vogue ⚡CHUCK US A FOLLOW Follow Two Broke Chicks on Instagram Follow Two Broke Chicks on TikTok Join our Two Broke Chicks Facebook Group Watch Two Broke Chicks on YouTube 🎙️CREDITS Hosts: Sally McMullen & Alex Hourigan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 26 · 33 min
August Favourites: Smart Makeup Splurges, Sterling Point & Bookish Side Quests
We’re back with another edition of Monthly Favourites! This time, we have the TV shows and documentaries we’re loving right now, plus some affordable makeup products for your next beauty haul, and the side quest all you bookworms will love. 🧾 LINKS & RECEIPTS Watch Sterling Point on Amazon Prime Video Shop Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Tubing Mascara Shop Rimmel Oh My Gloss! Slip Stick Shop Sukin Signature Awakening Face Gel How Long It Takes To Become Friends - Study Watch Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear ⚡CHUCK US A FOLLOW Follow Two Broke Chicks on Instagram Follow Two Broke Chicks on TikTok Join our Two Broke Chicks Facebook Group Watch Two Broke Chicks on YouTube 🎙️CREDITS Hosts: Sally McMullen & Alex Hourigan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 24 · 39 min
Is Chic Boring Now? What To Embrace Instead...
The term “chic” has been allllll over the Internet lately, especially with the rise of trends like, “it’s kinda chic to…” and “things I find incredibly chic”. It begs the question – is this term being overused, and what does it actually mean? In this episode, we discuss how this concept has evolved over time and ways you can be a little more chic in your own way. 🧾 LINKS & RECEIPTS Lessons On The Philosophy Of Fashion From Roland Barthes – AnOther Mag You Can’t Just Buy Your Way Into Being Chic – Vogue India “Chic” Is Objectively Losing Its Value – Data But Make It Fashion The Rise Of “Ugly” Luxury – Ashi Branding “Ugliness” As Defiance – Shit You Should Care About Chelsea Peretti – TikTok The 2/3 Rule - People 36 Things I Find Impossibly Chic – The Love List ⚡CHUCK US A FOLLOW Follow Two Broke Chicks on Instagram Follow Two Broke Chicks on TikTok Join our Two Broke Chicks Facebook Group Watch Two Broke Chicks on YouTube 🎙️CREDITS Hosts: Sally McMullen & Alex Hourigan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 19 · 38 min
Barbie 2 Crisis, Blue Dot Fever, & Adult Money
We’re breaking down all the deets for Barbie 2, and why we haven’t got a confirmed sequel yet. Plus, Zara Larsson’s transparency about her tour ticket pricing, why so many artists are cancelling their shows, and the things you should consider spending your adult money on. In this ep, we’re spilling the tea with Matt Hey, better known as Alright Hey – comedian, content creator and co-host of the High Scrollers podcast! 🧾 LINKS & RECEIPTS Tickets To Alright Hey’s Tour Follow Alright Hey On Instagram Listen To High Scrollers - Spotify Zara Larsson Says Bangkok Tickets Are “Very Expensive” – InMusicBlog Blue Dot Fever - Pedestrian Barbie 2 Sequel Could Be Shelved – Variety ⚡CHUCK US A FOLLOW Follow Two Broke Chicks on Instagram Follow Two Broke Chicks on TikTok Join our Two Broke Chicks Facebook Group Watch Two Broke Chicks on YouTube 🎙️CREDITS Hosts: Sally McMullen & Alex Hourigan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 17 · 39 min
Habits We Stole From Rich People
From the power of saying no, to proof of progress & living within your means. These are some of the habits, lifestyle hacks and mindset shifts we’ve picked up from some of the world's most successful people, to help you be rich in life. 🧾 LINKS & RECEIPTS Gender Differences In Accepting & Receiving Requests For Tasks With Low Promotability – Study How Australians Use Their Time – Australian Bureau Of Statistics The 3 Currencies Rule – Instagram The Mistake Journal Method – Studexia The Art And Science Of Compliments – Smiling Mind Five Life Lessons To Live By According To Victoria Beckham – Vogue The Status Signals Paradox – Study ⚡CHUCK US A FOLLOW Follow Two Broke Chicks on Instagram Follow Two Broke Chicks on TikTok Join our Two Broke Chicks Facebook Group Watch Two Broke Chicks on YouTube 🎙️CREDITS Hosts: Sally McMullen & Alex Hourigan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 12 · 26 min
Chicks Chat: Work Mistress, Frenemies & Christmas Proposals
Building your community after high school, a diabolically ill-timed marriage proposal, and the age-old dilemma of what to do when your colleague is “work hot”. We dive into some of your juicy dilemmas and give you our two cents, with some hopefully helpful advice! Want your diabolical dilemma featured in the podcast? 💌 Send us an email at hello@twobrokechicks.com.au All submissions are kept anonymous. ⚡CHUCK US A FOLLOW Follow Two Broke Chicks on Instagram Follow Two Broke Chicks on TikTok Join our Two Broke Chicks Facebook Group Watch Two Broke Chicks on YouTube 🎙️CREDITS Hosts: Sally McMullen & Alex Hourigan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 10 · 39 min
4 Ways To Become Unrecognisable By The End Of The Year
Building goals that are bigger than you, dumping the frenemy that secretly hates you and a hack to help prioritise where your energy should go to avoid burnout. This is your go-to guide on the habit swaps, lifestyle lessons & tips to glow up what really matters to become unrecognisable by the end of the year. 🧾 LINKS & RECEIPTS Kind People Are Perceived As More Physically Attractive – Study The Self-Absorption Paradox – Substack When Your Best Friend Secretly Hates You – Substack The August Theory – Vice The Four Burners Theory – Instagram ⚡CHUCK US A FOLLOW Follow Two Broke Chicks on Instagram Follow Two Broke Chicks on TikTok Join our Two Broke Chicks Facebook Group Watch Two Broke Chicks on YouTube 🎙️CREDITS Hosts: Sally McMullen & Alex Hourigan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 5 · 44 min
Affordable Brain Hacks To Be Happier, Smarter & Sharper ft. Alexis Fernandez
We're chatting brain drain, the neuroscience behind pulling yourself out of a sh*tty mood & the 5 habits of happy people. The Neuroscientist, author and DYFM podcast host Alexis Fernandez joins us to break down the behaviours you can adopt to feel your best, start your days right and connect with other people - all with the help of science. 🧾 LINKS & RECEIPTS Follow Alexis Fernandez on Instagram Follow Alexis Fernandez on TikTok Alexis Fernandez on Substack Do You F*cking Mind Podcast on Spotify Watch Vilayanur Ramachandran’s Ted Talk ⚡CHUCK US A FOLLOW Follow Two Broke Chicks on Instagram Follow Two Broke Chicks on TikTok Join our Two Broke Chicks Facebook Group Watch Two Broke Chicks on YouTube 🎙️CREDITS Hosts: Sally McMullen & Alex Hourigan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 3 · 36 min
Have We Optimised The Joy Out Of Our Lives?
Maxxing this, maxxing that. The latest version of this movement is “friction-maxxing”, where you intentionally do tasks in slightly more analogue ways to build up a tolerance for inconvenience in life. This is your guide on how to do your convenience detox and prevent over-optimising, so you can switch off the autopilot and take the wheel in your life! 🧾 LINKS & RECEIPTS In 2026, We Are Friction-Maxxing – The Cut Friction-Maxxing – The Guardian Curing Convenience Addiction – Substack The Downside Of Trying To Over-Optimise Your Life – Calm Collective Asia Friction-Maxxing At Home - MMDIY Can Friction-Maxxing Fix Your Focus? - BBC Focus Will Be The New Competitive Advantage – Alexis Fernandez in Forbes An Addiction To Convenience – Substack Boosting Brain Health Through Mental Stimulation – Comlink Australia AI Tools In Society – Study Minimalist Phone - App ⚡CHUCK US A FOLLOW Follow Two Broke Chicks on Instagram Follow Two Broke Chicks on TikTok Join our Two Broke Chicks Facebook Group Watch Two Broke Chicks on YouTube 🎙️CREDITS Hosts: Sally McMullen & Alex Hourigan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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July 30 · 19 min
Rich In Life Formula To Not Overpaying
We're chatting some of the things you may be forking out more money for than you need to..and the habit swaps, tips and hacks to save some cash. As always, a quick reminder that this isn’t financial advice and all tips are general! This information mentioned was correct at the time of recording the episode in June 2026. Thanks to our sponsor Finder for making today's episode of Two Broke Chicks possible. To compare your options & browse the latest Finder Rewards jump on https://www.finder.com.au/finder-rewards 🧾 LINKS & RECEIPTS Finder Utilities Loyalty Tax Report Energy Loyalty: How much Aussies Are Overpaying What You Need To Know About Letting Your Money Idle In A Savings Account The Average Cost Of Groceries Per Month How Much Food Are We Actually Wasting? Monthly average cost of groceries per month @nutrititionfoodition on Instagram ⚡CHUCK US A FOLLOW Follow Two Broke Chicks on Instagram Follow Two Broke Chicks on TikTok Join our Two Broke Chicks Facebook Group Watch Two Broke Chicks on YouTube 🎙️CREDITS Hosts: Sally McMullen & Alex Hourigan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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July 29 · 26 min
July Favourites: Little Black Book, No More Maxxing & Elevated Dad Sneaker
We are so back with our July Favourites! We’re sharing our simple pleasures with you this month - sounds to help you relax, the minimalist anti-maxxing trend of “minusing”, and the ultimate elevated dad sneaker for both comfort and effortless style. 🧾 LINKS & RECEIPTS Some links may be affiliate Kindle Floor Stand - Amazon Kindle - Amazon No More Maxxing, Why I’m “Minusing” - Popsugar Binaural Beats - Spotify Odyssey Insulated Backpack - Ela And Earth Shop New Balance 204L Sneaker ⚡CHUCK US A FOLLOW Follow Two Broke Chicks on Instagram Follow Two Broke Chicks on TikTok Join our Two Broke Chicks Facebook Group Watch Two Broke Chicks on YouTube 🎙️CREDITS Hosts: Sally McMullen & Alex Hourigan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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July 27 · 27 min
Your Unofficial Guide To Enjoy Your Career
Do you live to work, or work to live? This is your unofficial guide to reclaim your life and enjoy your career, even when it feels like you’ve lost your spark with your 9-5. 🧾 LINKS & RECEIPTS Commodore Flip Phone Glebe Markets How We Spend Our Time At Work - Australian HR Institute State Of Workplace Happiness In Australia - Talked Hustle Culture - BBC The Rise Of Doom Jobbing - Fast Company Hannah Annie - Instagram Nobody Is Coming To Save Your Boring Career - Substack How To Decenter Work - CNBC The Career Ladder Is Dead, The Career Garden Is Here - Substack The 12 Points Of Pleasure - Diary Of A Brand Therapist ⚡CHUCK US A FOLLOW Follow Two Broke Chicks on Instagram Follow Two Broke Chicks on TikTok Join our Two Broke Chicks Facebook Group Watch Two Broke Chicks on YouTube 🎙️CREDITS Hosts: Sally McMullen & Alex Hourigan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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July 22 · 38 min
Life Lessons To Stop Being A Good Girl
If you’re a self-confessed people pleaser, this episode is for you. We’re joined by coach and author Caitlin Judd, who’s written Good Girl, Goodbye. We talk about the 12 archetypes of the “good girl” and how to break free of society’s expectations so you can live as your most authentic self. 🧾 LINKS & RECEIPTS Follow Caitlin Judd On Instagram Caitlin Judd - Website Shop Good Girl, Goodbye You’re Wasting 70% Of Your Life - Olivia Unplugged The Good Girl Myth - Sydney Morning Herald The Confidence Gap In Men And Women - Forbes ⚡CHUCK US A FOLLOW Follow Two Broke Chicks on Instagram Follow Two Broke Chicks on TikTok Join our Two Broke Chicks Facebook Group Watch Two Broke Chicks on YouTube 🎙️CREDITS Hosts: Sally McMullen & Alex Hourigan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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July 20 · 38 min
The Psychology Of Being A Fan Girl
The fan girl is making a resurgence. In this episode we’re talking about what it means to be a fan girl, the psychology behind fandoms, and how you can embrace your passions to be your own number one fan. 🧾 LINKS & RECEIPTS Data Shows “We Need To Talk” Triggers Cortisol Spikes Canva A History Of The Fangirl - Her Campus What Makes A Fangirl - Frieze Fangirl - Merriam Webster Dictionary Finding The Fangirlscape - Study Is Fandom An Obsession Or Is That The Misogyny Talking? - Refinery29 Pinterest Summer Trends I’m A Bandwagon Knicks Fan - USA Today Why Being A Sports Fan Is A Win For Your Mental Health - Red Collective Effervescence - Rolling Stone In Defense Of The Fangirl - The Michigan Daily Fangirl Culture & The Aesthetics Of Admiration - Sartorial Magazine Syd Girls Social - Instagram Cool Girls Club - Instagram Zara McIntosh - Instagram Assume Everyone Likes You - Instagram Shit You Should Care About ⚡CHUCK US A FOLLOW Follow Two Broke Chicks on Instagram Follow Two Broke Chicks on TikTok Join our Two Broke Chicks Facebook Group Watch Two Broke Chicks on YouTube 🎙️CREDITS Hosts: Sally McMullen & Alex Hourigan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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July 16 · 9 min
Rich Girl Dictionary: Lifestyle Creep
Today we’re talking lifestyle creep: with every pay rise, your spending quietly upgrades too, until your bigger paycheck feels just as tight as the last. Welcome back to this special miniseries, brought to you by Ubank! In these bonus six episodes, we’re breaking down a different financial term each week to make you the money savvy baddie you were always meant to be. Thanks to our sponsor Ubank for making this episode of Two Broke Chicks possible! 🧾 LINKS & RECEIPTS Visit Ubank Subscriptions On The Rise - AdNews Australians Upgrading Phones - TechGuide ⚡CHUCK US A FOLLOW Follow Two Broke Chicks on Instagram Follow Two Broke Chicks on TikTok Join our Two Broke Chicks Facebook Group Watch Two Broke Chicks on YouTube 🎙️CREDITS Hosts: Sally McMullen & Alex Hourigan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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July 15 · 23 min
The Mid Year Glow Up To Having Audacity ft. Brittney Saunders
This week we’re joined by a multitalented queen, Brittney Saunders! She’s a content creator, entrepreneur, and one of the OG Aussie influencers - and she’s no stranger to chasing her dreams in her career. This is your guide to have the audacity in your professional life and beyond. Welcome back to our Mid Year Glow Up miniseries! We’re taking you through the ways you can upgrade your life and be the best you that you can be. 🧾 LINKS & RECEIPTS Follow Brittney Saunders On Instagram Follow Brittney Saunders On TikTok Shop FAYT The Label Listen To High Scrollers On Spotify Listen To Big Business On Spotify The Power Of Quitting - Tedx Cooks Hill ⚡CHUCK US A FOLLOW Follow Two Broke Chicks on Instagram Follow Two Broke Chicks on TikTok Join our Two Broke Chicks Facebook Group Watch Two Broke Chicks on YouTube 🎙️CREDITS Hosts: Sally McMullen & Alex Hourigan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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July 13 · 19 min
The Mid Year Glow Up To Rest
Rest and relaxation are super important in keeping you healthy and happy, so this is your sign to take a break! We chat about some of the ways you can recharge, including the 7 types of rest. Welcome back to our Mid Year Glow Up miniseries! We’re taking you through the ways you can upgrade your life and be the best you that you can be. 🧾 LINKS & RECEIPTS Australia Caught Napping On Sleep Policy - RACGP 1 In 2 Australians Facing Workplace Burnout - Beyond Blue Nobody Told Gen Z That Rest Is Also Work - Medium 7 Types Of Rest That Every Person Needs - Ideas.Ted.Com Why You Need To Develop A Rest Ethic - Daria Williamson ⚡CHUCK US A FOLLOW Follow Two Broke Chicks on Instagram Follow Two Broke Chicks on TikTok Join our Two Broke Chicks Facebook Group Watch Two Broke Chicks on YouTube 🎙️CREDITS Hosts: Sally McMullen & Alex Hourigan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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July 9 · 9 min
Rich Girl Dictionary: Security & Scams
We’re chatting security and scams: they’re everywhere at the moment, but there are ways you can protect yourself and your money from even the really sophisticated schemes. Welcome back to this special miniseries, brought to you by Ubank! In these bonus six episodes, we’re breaking down a different financial term each week to make you the money savvy baddie you were always meant to be. Thanks to our sponsor Ubank for making this episode of Two Broke Chicks possible! 🧾 LINKS & RECEIPTS Visit Ubank 2024 ACCC Targeting Scams Report How Passkeys Work - Ubank ⚡CHUCK US A FOLLOW Follow Two Broke Chicks on Instagram Follow Two Broke Chicks on TikTok Join our Two Broke Chicks Facebook Group Watch Two Broke Chicks on YouTube 🎙️CREDITS Hosts: Sally McMullen & Alex Hourigan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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July 8 · 24 min
The Mid Year Glow Up To Emotional Hygiene
Just like brushing your teeth, maintaining your emotional hygiene is a crucial step in our self-care routines. In this episode, we talk about practicing emotional hygiene (even when your mind is racing) and ways to care for your mental health. Welcome back to our Mid Year Glow Up miniseries! We’re taking you through the ways you can upgrade your life and be the best you that you can be. If you or someone you know is in need of support, please reach out to any of the following resources that can help: Lifeline on 13 11 14 Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636 Medicare Mental Health Line on 1800 595 212 🧾 LINKS & RECEIPTS How To Practice Emotional Hygiene - This Way Up A Guide To Emotional Hygiene For Overthinkers - Substack The Case For Big Feelings - Psychology Today The RAIN Technique - Tara Brach Emotional Archaeology - EI Magazine Australians Waiting 12 Years To Seek Mental Health Help - Study ⚡CHUCK US A FOLLOW Follow Two Broke Chicks on Instagram Follow Two Broke Chicks on TikTok Join our Two Broke Chicks Facebook Group Watch Two Broke Chicks on YouTube 🎙️CREDITS Hosts: Sally McMullen & Alex Hourigan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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