Big Small Talk
Episodes
BIG TALK: Did Schapelle Corby Do It? PART TWO
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In part two, we look at how Schapelle coped after her verdict, her prison conditions, the media scrutiny on her family, the mental toll it took and wh...
Rihanna New Music, Ukraine War 3 Years On & Kayla Itsines Backlash
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fitness mogul and influencer Kayla Itsines faces backlash for the irony of her criticising the ‘sexualisation’ of the industry. Today marks 3 y...
SMALL TALK: When Women Get Too Powerful Does The Skinny Trend Come Back?
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A tiktok that received hundreds of thousands of likes and shares and was reported on widely at the time asked - when women get too powerful, does the ...
BIG TALK: Did Schapelle Corby Do It? PART ONE
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Big Talk is back for 2025! Our first episode topic was a no-brainer, it's one of the most hotly contested Australian news saga's of our generation - S...
Kanye West, Peggy Sue & Assassin Luigi Mangione
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kanye West and his wife reportedly headed for divorce amidst his antisemetic tirade, disgraceful Super Bowl ad and merch. Prime Minister Albanese nego...
BONUS EPISODE: Unpacking Fleabag and The Marvellous Mrs Maisel on Prime Video
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A bonus episode treat! Thanks to Prime Video, we got to chat about our favourite TV show of all time, #Fleabag, and why we think Phoebe Waller-Bridge ...
SMALL TALK: Will I Always Be a Pick-Me Girl?
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
‘Pick Me Girl’ is a scathing label born online a few years ago to describe women who value male attention above anything else. We want to asses...
The Super Bowl, Sam Kerr Trial & Trump's Gaza Invasion Plans
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The symbolism of Kendrick Lamar's halftime performance, Travis Kelce's comments and Taylor Swift boo'ed. Trumps announcement for US planning to 'take ...
Small Talk: Is Having a Quarter-Life Crisis a Good Thing?
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first episode of Small Talk! Small Talk is a new series that allows us to contribute to other important, relevant conversations that...
Beyonce's Grammy Win, Dutton & The 6 Minute Voice Memo
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We recap all the wins, news and performances from the Grammy's, give a rundown on the current polling and policies for Australia's major parties, disc...
It Ends With Us Lawsuits, Trumps Inauguration & Gaza Ceasefire
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're back!! We unpack the New York Times exposé detailing Blake Lively being the target of an online smear campaign orchestrated by Justin Baldoni a...
Jay Z Accused With Diddy, CEO Assassinated & Sabrina Carpenter Breakup
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jay Z has been named in a civil lawsuit alongside Diddy for allegedly sexually assaulting a 13-year-old, Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan reportedl...
Billboard Backlash, Social Media Ban & Is Influencing Hard?
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The 2024 TikTok Awards, teens die from methanol poisoning in Laos, backlash from Billboard's 'Best Pop Stars of The 21st Century' list, Australian gov...
Harris Family Investigation, Gaza & Liam Payne’s Funeral
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recap of the Aria awards, government proposes social duty of care, Australian influencer family investigated for drugging one-year-old, update on Gaza...
BIG TALK: "A Dingo's Got My Baby" PART TWO
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In part 2, we look at the different rumours Lindy Chamberlain was subject to, her fourth child, appeals, new evidence, the media doing backflips, pop ...
NZ Treaty, Sexiest Man Alive & Jake Paul Beats Up Mike Tyson
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand protests after government introduces a bill to change the interpretation of the Treaty of Waitangi; People has announced John Krasinski as...
BIG TALK: "The Dingo's Got My Baby" PART ONE
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You have likely heard the line “A Dingo’s got my baby,” but you might not know all the details from one of Australia's most infamous news storie...
Trump Wins, Zach Bryan’s $12mil NDA & Grammy Nominations
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The United States has elected Donald Trump as the next president, OnlyFans creator Bonnie Blue has visa cancelled over plan to sleep with ‘barely le...
The US Election, USYD College Scandal & Margot Robbie’s baby
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The final days of the campaign before the US election, Margot Robbie and Tom Ackerley welcome their first child, students expelled from St Paul’s Co...
BONUS: US Election 101
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today is election day. We will soon find out if Trump wins or if Trump decides he won! We wanted to put this together so that you can feel empowered t...
Feet Pics, QLD Abortion Laws & Hating On Zach Bryan
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zach Bryan and Brianna Chickenfry's messy breakup, the Menendez brothers resentencing, Stevie Nicks comments on the new wave of celebrities, the QLD e...
BIG TALK: The President’s Affair With Monica Lewinsky & A Global Slut-Shaming PART TWO
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In part 2, we introduce Linda Tripp and her betrayal, FBI involvement, the President's impeachment and re-examine the media frenzy that kickstarted gl...
Liam Payne's Death, Victoria Secret Fashion Show & Elon Musk's Lottery for Trump
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Former member of One Direction, Liam Payne, has died at age 31, Elon Musk offers money to swing state voters by signing an online petition protecting ...
BIG TALK: The President’s Affair With Monica Lewinsky & A Global Slut-Shaming PART ONE
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Big Talk! The series where we revisit the most shocking headlines of the past that have shaped the world we know today. In part one, we int...
Hurricane Milton, Lisa Marie Presley & Nobody Wants This
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hurricane Milton hits Florida and creators ignore evacuation orders to make content, 13 US state lawsuits are accusing TikTok of damage to children’...
Crumbl Pop Up, Vice President Debate & BRAT Remix Album
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The mastermind behind the viral illegitimate Crumbl Cookie pop-up in Sydney is revealed, VP debate, Kamala on Call Her Daddy, reaction to Shawn Mendes...
Fall of a Midwest Princess, SA Abortion Ban & Menendez Brothers
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discourse over Chappell Roan's political statements, the South Australian MP attempting to ban abortion after 28 weeks, Lana Del Rey's marriage, MONA ...
P.Diddy, The Murdoch Family Empire & Hezbollah
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
P.Diddy charges and freak-off parties explained, Murdoch family power struggle, Secret Lives of Mormon Wives new reality TV show, attack on Lebanon's ...
Presidential Debate, The VMA's & Barry Keoghan
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trump's second assassination attempt, the first debate between Trump and Kamala, the best of the VMA's, the federal government announcing social media...
Call Her Daddy, Gisele Pelicot & Travis Kelce’s Leaked Contract
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Katy Perry discusses her relationships on CHD and her decision to work with Dr Luke, the horrific case of Gisele Pelicot being drugged by her husband,...
Oasis Reunion, The Census Exclusion & Toxic Masculinity
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Government partially backflips on LGBTQIA+ census exclusion, Oasis reunites 15 years later, Tamil Asylum Seeker Mano Yogalingam took his life last wee...
Chappell Roan’s Boundaries, The DNC & Bennifer Divorce
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bennifer calls it quits again, the Democratic National Convention, Chappell Roan faces backlash for calling out ‘creeps’, Swillhouse group under f...
Arrests over Matthew Perry, Molly-Mae & Petter Dutton
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Five people have been charged in connection with the death of Matthew Perry, Peter Dutton argues humanitarian visas should not be granted to Palestini...
It Ends With Us Cast Drama, RayGun & Tim Walz
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Australian Olympic breakdancer RayGun goes viral, speculation that 'It Ends With Us' stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni are feuding, Tim Walz annou...
Olympic Gender Dispute, Brooke Schofield Tweets & UK Riots
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Female boxer Imane Khelif has been the subject of misinformation and gender wars at the Paris Olympics, Billie Eilish Guess remix with Charli XCX desc...
Paris Olympics, Ballerina Farm & Elon Musk
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
from Snoop Dogg to the Matildas, all of the updates you need from the Paris 2024 Olympic games, the Sunday Times article on the world’s most famous ...
Kamala IS Brat, Adidas drops Bella Hadid & Crowdstrike
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
President Joe Biden withdraws from the Presidential race, endorsing Kamala Harris, Adidas drops Bella Hadid, the International Court of Justice says I...
Trump Attempted Assassination, Project 2025 & Ice Spice
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trump shot at a Republican rally in an assassination attempt, Project 2025 explained, Podcaster Madeleine Argy posts a TikTok tell-all exposing rapper...
Justin Bieber $10mil performance, UK Election & Hannah Montana
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
UK Election results in landslide victory for Labor, Podcaster Brooke Schofield has dragged her ex Clinton Kaine during a 14-part TikTok series, curfew...
Presidential Debate, Paris Hilton & Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The United States had it’s first presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, a Supreme Court ruling has been handed down which gives pre...
Justin Timberlake Arrested, Julian Assange Freed & Katy Perry’s Comeback
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Timberlake was arrested for a DUI by a 23-year-old policeman who didn’t recognise him, Julian Assange walked free after agreeing to plead gui...
Matty Healy Engaged, BRAT & Robert Irwin
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Charli XCX’s album release and Matty Healy’s engagement reignite discussion around Taylor Swift, Robert Irwin threatens to sue Pauline Hanson’s ...
The 'Real Martha' Sues, Vaping & Hollywood PR Couples
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
274 Palestinians killed by Israel as four hostages freed, Sabrina Carpenter hard launches Barry Keoghon in music video for her new single, Unions figh...
Trump Guilty, JLo Internet Hate & Kanye Sued
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Former President Donald Trump found guilty on 34 criminal charges, Jennifer Lopez cancels her upcoming tour amid a series of failed projects, Bruce Le...
Billie Eilish Disses Taylor Swift, Ozempic & News Corp’s Chat GPT deal
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Governments push to ban kids on social media, TikTok debates if Billie Eilish and Taylor Swift are feuding, News Corp signs a content deal with ChatGP...
Whistleblower Jailed, Budget & Australian Fashion Week
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ICC seeks arrest warrants of Israeli Prime Minister and HAMAS leaders, Australian Fashion Week online debate, breakdown of the 2024 budget, P.Diddy as...
Baby Reindeer, Bieber Pregnancy & #BlockOut2024
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Queensland Police fire every member of First Nations Advisory Group, Hailey and Justin Bieber announce pregnancy, Sydney council bans same-sex parenti...
Met Gala, DV Policy & Rafah
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Federal Government announces funding to prevent men’s violence against women, the 2024 MET Gala looks, Israel proceeds with strikes in Rafah des...
Weinstein, Drake vs Kendrick & Trump
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New York’s highest court has overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction, Billie Eilish covers Rolling Stone, Trump’s hush money criminal trial ...
The Tortured Poets Department, Caitlin Clark & Elon Musk
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A full breakdown and review of Taylor Swift's new album, X challenges Australian Government, Caitlin Clark’s salary proves the ongoing gender pay ga...
Lehrmann Loses, Bondi Killings & OJ Simpson Dies
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Six people killed in mass stabbing in Bondi, former NFL star acquitted of murder OJ Simpson dies age 76, Bruce Lehrmann loses his defamation case agai...
Channel Seven, JK Rowling & Rebel Wilson's Memoir
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Channel Seven faces serious allegations in Bruce Lehrmann’s defamation trial, the key moments from Rebel Wilson’s controversial memoir, Seven aid ...
Splendour, Cowboy Carter & Lehrmann Update
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Network Ten applies to submit fresh evidence to Bruce Lehrmann's defamation trial, Splendour in the Grass is cancelled, new data on Gen Z dating, Gyps...
Kate Middleton Diagnosis, Quiet on Set & HECS
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Princess Kate announces she has been diagnosed with cancer, MONA Ladies Lounge faces anti-discrimination lawsuit, Quiet On Set documentary reveals abu...
Olivia Rodrigo, Andrew Tate & US Tik Tok Ban
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Report finds deaths of two First Nations children were preventable, Olivia Rodrigo stops handing out Plan B pills in conservative state, Andrew Tate c...
Kate Middleton, Sam Kerr & Meta News War
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Kerr charged with racially aggravated harassment, a summary of the 2024 Oscars, Meta threatens to remove news from Facebook and Instagram, Cranbro...
Ozempic, Super Tuesday & Cyrus Family Rumours
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Penny Wong comments on Gaza, Albanese referred to the ICC, Ariana Grande addresses cheating rumours, Trump and Biden are frontrunners for Super Tuesda...
Sydney Couple Murdered, Alabama IVF Case & Madame Webb
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
NSW police officer charged with the murder of Sydney couple, Dakota Johnson’s rogue Madame Web press tour, Alabama rules frozen embryos are children...
Julian Assange, Super Bowl & Rafah
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Israel bombs the most densely populated place in the world, Super Bowl ads + Beyonce's new music + Travis Kelce shoves his coach, MPs support Julian A...
Diss Tracks, Taylor Swift Jet Fuel & King Charles Diagnosis
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
King Charles’ cancer diagnosis, Nicki Minaj and Megan the Stallion feud, Taylor Swift serves a college student a cease and desist, Britney Spears cl...
Grammy’s, Single Sex Schools & Tik Tok Music
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The highlights of the 2024 Grammy’s, Newington College parents protest the decision to transition to co-education, Universal pulls music from TikTok...
ScoMo, Barbie Snub & Tax Cuts
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Morrison quits politics, the federal government announces an inquiry into responses to sexual violence, the Oscars nominations and snubs, Labor ...
Epstein List, Gypsy-Rose Blanchard & South Africa v Israel
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Judge unseals ‘The Epstein List’, South Africa takes Israel to the International Court of Justice, Gypsy Rose Blanchard is released from prison, W...
US Abortion Laws, Prince Harry & Nicki. Minaj
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Texas woman blocked from having an abortion despite it being necessary to preserve her life, Prince Harry wins case against UK tabloid, Australia's 'w...
Alan Jones, TIME Person of the Year & US Vetoes Ceasefire
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alan Jones accused of indecent assault of four young men, Taylor Swift named TIME Person of the Year, the United States vetoes the United Nations Ceas...
'The Higgins Trial', Matt Rife & Spotify Wrapped
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bruce Lehrmann sues Network 10 for defamation, Sabrina Carpenter scandalises the Catholic Church, Federal Gov attempts to re-detain released refugees,...
Brad Pitt, Gaza Media Coverage & Child Abuse Study
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Update on Gaza, actress fired from the Scream franchise, UNSW study into child sexual abuse, Brad Pitt's complicated relationship with his kids & Ho...
North West, Big Company Tax and The ARIA’s
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Big companies paying $0 in income tax, the ARIA’s, Kim Kardashian protecting North West, school students strike for climate change, Matildas landmar...
Rental Crisis, Climate Refugees & The Guy on the Chiefs
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
High Court rules indefinite immigration detention unlawful, the Hollywood strike ends, Australia to accept climate refugees from Tuvalu, rental availa...
Poison Mushroom Charges, Jacob Elordi and Whistleblowers
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Victorian woman charged with murder after serving death cap mushrooms, rates of intimate partner violence in teens, Jacob Elordi as Elvis, Gaza update...
Bruce Lehrmann, Lilie James & Taylor Swift’s 1989
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bruce Lehrmann’s name revealed, Matthew Perry dies, 21-year-old Lilie James murdered, Instagram sued by 33 US states, 100,000 women in Iceland go on...
Youth Detention, Britney Spears & Gaza
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
First Nations child dies after being found unresponsive in WA prison, Britney Spears releases her long-awaited memoir, paid parental leave increases, ...
The Referendum Result, Matilda Djerf & Israel-Hamas Update
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Voice to Parliament referendum fails, Scandi influencer Matilda Djerf faces major backlash, an update on the Isreal-Hamas conflict, Jada Pinkett S...
Israel-Hamas, The Voice & Bed Bugs
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The death toll in Israel and Gaza now exceeds 1400, The Voice to Parliament referendum campaigns ramp up with days to go, Paris faces a bed bug infest...
The Disability Royal Commission, Matty J vs Clementine Ford & Inflation
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability have released their final report, a US soldier has retur...
Rupert Murdoch, WA Decriminalises Abortion & Taylor Swift with Travis Kelce
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
92 year old Rupert Murdoch’s succession plan, Hollywood Strike nears its end, NSW police, Taylor Swifts 1989 vault, WA decriminalises abortion and C...
Russell Brand, ANU Stabbing and the VMA’s
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Russell Brand allegations, dating app safety, stabbing at ANU, drama at the VMA’s, perpetrators can now be named before trial in QLD and Drew Barrym...
Ashton Kutcher Apologises, Housing & Joe Jonas’ PR Tactics
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis slammed for writing a character reference for a convicted rapist, the housing bill, Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner update, ...
The Voice, Miley Cyrus and the Hollywood Strike
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Voice myths debunked, The Cyrus family feud, employment legislation, Hollywood strike, Qantas and Jonas divorce. https://www.instagram.com/bi...
Scooter Braun, QLD Human Rights Violation & Fyre Festival Returns
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The FIFA kiss continued, Scooter Braun, Peter Dutton’s racist remarks, Serial Killer Lucy Letby, Queensland overrides Human Rights Act and the Fyre ...
The Kiss, The Blind Side & Domestic Violence Reduction Plan
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
FIFA, AFLW, Wallaroos, The Blind Side’s downfall, Trump Indicted again, Britney Spears and the new domestic violence action plan. https://www.insta...
Taylor Swift, Poison Mushrooms and Bruce Lehrmann
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matildas fever continues, 1989 (Taylors Version), Bruce Lehrmann enquiry, poison mushroom murder mystery, One Nation and Tory Lanez sentenced 10 years...
Lizzo, Trump & The Matilda’s
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Matilda’s win again, Lizzo faces a lawsuit, Trump is trump, Ariana Grande is in another cheating scandal, Scott Morrison speaks out on Robodebt,...
Welcome To Big Small Talk
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...