Double A Chattery with Amanda Keller and Anita McGregor
Episodes
RERUN: Sober-ish: The New Trend in Drinking
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda and Anita are taking a little holiday break. A chance to recharge, overindulge in tea, and maybe plan a few more of their famous walks. But we ...
A Double A Chattery Christmas Special
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s our final episode for the year, and it’s a special one! Anita’s son Ben joins us in the studio while he’s home from Canad...
Think Before You Go "No-Contact"
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Double A Chattery, we wade into one of the trickiest topics there is: going no contact with family. Anita breaks down what narcissism act...
When Is a Risk Worth It? Dr Richard Harris on Tough Calls and Big Stakes
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Double A Chattery, we’re joined by Dr Richard “Harry” Harris, the anaesthetist and cave diver who helped rescue the 12 ...
Did Women Really “Ruin” the Workplace?
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're talking about feminism, power, and what it means to live – and work – alongside men in 2025. After a huge emotional response to last...
Navigating Pet Loss with Dr Lizzie Kennedy
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Double A Chattery, we're opening up about one of the hardest love stories we live — loving an ageing pet. We're joined by Dr Alicia...
The Art of Giving (and Re-Giving)
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Double A Chattery, we’re unwrapping the strange, funny and revealing world of gift-giving. From the science of why some presen...
Dr Sharonne Zaks on Trauma-Informed Care
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We sit down with Dr Sharonne Zaks AM, a Melbourne-based dentist internationally recognised for pioneering trauma-informed dental care. Sharonne explai...
Life After Lockdown: How COVID Changed Us Forever
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Who are we now, five years after COVID first shut the world down? From lockdown memories to hybrid work, empty campuses and vanishing “weak ties...
Melanie and Jess Return to Double A Chattery
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're welcoming back two very special guests, Melanie and her daughter Jess, who first joined the show earlier this year to share their stor...
Ask Us Anything: 100 Episodes of Friendship, Feels & Fairy Porn
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're celebrating100 episodes of Double A Chattery — a milestone that feels both like yesterday and a lifetime in the making. In this special &l...
Do Opposites Really Attract?
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode asks the age-old question: do opposites attract? From clown dating sites to engineering students meeting nurses, we unpack why we’r...
Rhymes, Slurs & Reclaimed Words
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We explore the fascinating and fraught world of “bad” words that have been reclaimed over time. Starting with audience feedback on our int...
Is Holding A Grudge Bad For You?
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Grudges can feel great to hold – they're juicy, self-righteous and satisfying, but are they bad for us? From petty annoyances (a lost car mat at...
Meeting in the Middle: Nazis and Cross Stitch
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The world is more divided than ever, and to help us make sense of it all, we asked former neo-Nazi leader Jeff Schoep to join us on air this week. Jef...
AI: Less Robot Overlord, More Super-charged Advisor
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we welcomed academic and former tech/finance exec George Robinson to the show to demystify AI. George reframes AI as a practical “cap...
What Are We Doing to Our Kids By Keeping Them Young?
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today: modern coming-of-age (and whether we’re actually letting kids come of age at all). From hyper-styled Bridgerton dorm rooms to parents cal...
Is My Smart Home Spying On Me?
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're tallking about the strange, funny, and unsettling world of “smart” technology — gadgets that promise convenience but often rai...
Let’s Talk About Sex (Education)
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What was sex ed like for you growing up? Join us as we reminisce about the awkwardness and hilarity of learning about the birds and the bees. From fil...
Memory, Truth, and the Stories We Tell Ourselves
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're exploring the slippery nature of memory — how it shapes our identities, influences our beliefs, and sometimes leads us astray. Prompted by...
When Book Clubs Go Bad
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh from the Logies red carpet, Amanda shares what it’s really like to survive a late-night TV awards show on two glasses of wine and four hou...
Is Witchcraft Just a Form of Female Empowerment?
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Anita got us talking about WitchTok—yes, witchcraft on TikTok—and the wild world of buying spells on Etsy. From Malleus Malefic...
This Old Thing?
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You know that awkward moment when someone compliments your outfit and, instead of just saying “thank you,” you blurt out something like, &...
Concept Creep: When Labels Help — And When They Don’t
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re talking about concept creep: how words like “trauma,” “anxiety,” and “bullying” have taken on new mean...
The Only Child Myth
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda came across a reel that challenges everything we thought we knew about only children. From modern parenting trends to baby-led weaning and the ...
"Eat Your Kale" and Other Lies
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anita shares the story of why she’s hated Vegemite for years, and Amanda, determined to give Vegemite a fair go, puts her to the test with a pro...
Centrifugal Birth Machines, Branding Babies and Other Bad Ideas
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're looking at some of the weird and wildly misguided ideas from the history of childbirth and parenting, like a spinning birthing ...
Everything You Want Is on the Other Side of Cringe
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
During a recent weekend away with friends, we found ourselves deep in conversation about the power of cringe—that awkward, vulnerable feeling th...
Why Are Women Doing All The Unpromotable Work?
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever seen a man organise a cake for someone’s birthday in the office? Anita’s come across research about “non-promotable wo...
A Story of A Mother's Love
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anyone who’s heard Amanda talk about her love for Barry Manilow has probably also heard her mention her childhood best friend, Melanie. Earlier ...
Can A Bot Replace Your Therapist?
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Strap yourselves in, because we’re going deep into the world of AI Therapy bots. Anita, drawing on her professional experience in psychology, hi...
Is It Okay To Lie On Your Resume?
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're exploring the tangled web of modern work culture — from padded resumes to keystroke monitoring. In today’s high-surveillance, high-s...
It’s a Woman’s World
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda has brought in a treasure for this week’s episode, the 1950’s book “Woman’s World”: a time capsule of outdated ex...
A Double A Chattery Mother's Day Special
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Mother’s Day this weekend, so we’re celebrating by bringing in Amanda's sons, Jack and Liam, for a special episode where they s...
How To Manage in Uncertain Times
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we unpack the rise of panic rooms, secret bunkers, and even flammable moats (yes, that’s a thing), and what this rise says about the ...
Ever Considered Marrying Your Cousin?
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cousins play a unique role in our lives, so we were worried to hear about "The Great Cousin Decline"... We explore how shifting family dynamics are ch...
Leisure, Please: The Art of Doing Absolutely Nothing
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re unravelling the beauty of low-pressure leisure — whether it’s knitting in a cinema, baking from gravestones, or doi...
A Female Voice Leading The Global Conversation? Yes, Please!
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we dive into the world of Mel Robbins — the powerhouse podcaster who vies with Joe Rogan to be the most listened-to voice in the worl...
Let's Reframe Aging
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anita had a birthday, which got us thinking: what does it really mean to get older? What kind of old ladies do we want to be? And for that matter, whe...
We’re taking a trip down memory lane…
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
And reminiscing about the toys of our childhood, before diving into the biggest trends shaping the toy industry today. From the rise of ‘kidults...
Isn't Productivity Exhausting?
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're not interested in reaching peak efficiency, thanks. Plus, we went viral, and we’ve got the best responses. Do we really need a holida...
I Don't Want To Hike The El Camino
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We don't want to holiday in the South of France — we just want to take a book down to the South Coast and spend the weekend surrounded by the pe...
We Went To The Adelaide Writers' Week!
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this live show, Amanda reflects on moments with her mum and the words she never got to say. Anita shares a deeply personal story about losing her d...
Japanese Solutions to Loneliness
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The need for human connection is universal, but in today's disconnected world loneliness has become an epidemic. Luckily, Amanda has discovered that t...
Anita Turned Down WHO?!
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever turned down Hugh Jackman in a dream? Anita has. And Amanda (rightfully) has questions. Facebook Instagram T...
Is There a Female Equivalent of “Being Emasculated”?
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we're talking about preconceived ideas about romantic relationships between men and women. Apparently, according to an article our resident...
Is January The Longest Month in Existence?
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you suffering from post-holiday blues? You're not alone! Anita, ever-curious, went searching on the internet and came across an article that gives...
What Kind of Packer Are You?
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you shove all 76 items into a suitcase at the last minute, or do you capsule pack less than what you’ll need in a carry on backpack? Are you ...
Happy New Year! 🎉🍾🥂
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're back and ready for 2025! While we were away, a video of ours went viral on Facebook so in this episode we discuss some of your reactions. We als...
RERUN: Raw Dogging Flights or Reading Fairy Porn
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda and Anita are taking a little holiday break. A chance to recharge, overindulge in tea, and maybe plan a few more of their famous walks. But we ...
RERUN: Looking Upstream to Address Violence Against Women
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda and Anita are taking a little holiday break. A chance to recharge, overindulge in tea, and maybe plan a few more of their famous walks. But we ...
RERUN: Taking Time To Make A Transition
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda and Anita are taking a little holiday break. A chance to recharge, overindulge in tea, and maybe plan a few more of their famous walks. But we ...
RERUN: For The Love of Pets
25 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda and Anita are taking a little holiday break. A chance to recharge, overindulge in tea, and maybe plan a few more of their famous walks. But we ...
RERUN: It’s Never A Waste To Be Kind
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda and Anita are taking a little holiday break. A chance to recharge, overindulge in tea, and maybe plan a few more of their famous walks. But we ...
Your Christmas Special
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We asked the Double A Chattery Facebook community to let us know what you wanted us to talk about in the lead up to Christmas, and this episode is the...
Sober-ish: The New Trend in Drinking
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The holiday season is upon us, and with it, a new trend: the rise of being sober-ish. In this episode, Amanda and Anita discuss drinking habits, the e...
Are You Getting Enough Vitamin G?
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's show, there's a couple of bits and pieces we've gleaned over the week that we wanted to share with you. First up, Anita's heard about the b...
Our first-ever INTERVIEW!
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda came across Lise Wortley, an adventurer who has a rather unique was of celebrating female explorers (that most of us have never heard of!) Rath...
How Often Do You Feel Lonely?
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you lonely? Apparently 25% of Australians are, and Anita's been thinking about it. But before we get into that, a very important discussion about ...
A Wedding Should Not Be Timeless (And Other Feedback)
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As you know, we recently set up a Facebook Community, and we've loved seeing you all getting to know each other there and hearing your thoughts on the...
Can Feminism and Chivalry Coexist?
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a previous episode, we spoke about how a kindness is never wasted. Does the same hold true for an act of chivalry? We also discuss that viral Saoir...
What kind of mythical creature are you?
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What career were you born for, based on your last meal? Who were you in your past life? How old is your soul? Come with us, as we dive into the whim...
How Many Loads of Laundry Do You Do Every Week?
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There are so many unacknowledged acts of love that women do, and study after study consistently tells us that women do more unpaid labour than men. Yo...
Sex Robots: Yay or Nay?
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
First up, we share our listeners' glimmers from our new Facebook community. Then, Anita has a very important question for you this week: Sex robots. A...
It's Instagram's World, But Is Science Invited?
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In light of Elle Macpherson's recent revelations relating to her cancer treatment, we discuss the diminishing world of science in an Instagram world. ...
HAPPY ANNNIVERSARY TO US! 🎉🍾🥂
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's been one year since we began, and to celebrate, we have cupcakes, flowers, and an exciting announcement! We also discuss your feedback, talk abou...
What does poo paranoia, hotdesking, and prescription poetry have in common?
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about them all in this episode! We've been doing a few deep dives over the last few weeks, so we thought we'd keep it light and talk about i...
Is Helicopter Parenting Harming Our Children?
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
British presenter Kirstie Allsop allowed her 15-year-old to travel around Europe without parental supervision. She was then contacted by a social work...
The Pendulum Between Punishment and Rehabilitation
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Put on your serious pants, because we're diving into a deep topic today. When does punishment end? Does everyone deserve a second chance? Amanda read ...
Bad Dog Or Bad Owner?
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda and Anita asked you about the ways you spoil your pets, so to kick things off they share some of your wonderful responses. Meanwhile, British p...
For The Love Of Pets
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Amanda and Anita discuss the unique love people have for their pets. There is the real grief that is felt when a pet crosses the rainbow bri...
Raw-Dogging Flights Or Reading Fairy Porn
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There is a trend at the moment where people ‘raw-dog’ long plane rides to test their mental resilience. This gets Amanda and Anita thinking about ...
Taking Time To Make A Transition
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There is a reason most of us relish a bit of ‘driveway time’ at the end of a big day. It’s in moments like these that we can prepare to transiti...
The Great Soap Opera Of Sport
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re over 18 we have some bad news… it might be too late for you to become an Olympian. So as the next best thing, this week Amanda and Anita...
Compete For Your Own Peak
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the Paris Olympics kicking off tomorrow, Amanda and Anita are considering the idea of competitiveness. Apparently, Bronze Olympic medalists are o...
Endless Parenting
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kids are living with their parents for longer. This is a fact that has Amanda and Anita questioning the amount of communication and guidance parents s...
It's Never A Waste To Be Kind
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda and Anita recently walked past a young woman who seemed to be upset. This got them thinking about what the best protocol is in situations like ...
The Rise Of Tradwife Influencers
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve come across ‘Tradwife’ content on your social media feeds, you’re not the only one. These picture-perfect videos of women presenting...
Is It Time To Reclaim 'Karen'?
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Two topics have enraged Amanda and Anita recently: Pronatalism, and the idea of a 'Karen'. In this episode they unpack both. The former is a belief th...
To Gossip or Not To Gossip
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TikTok rabbit holes can lead to strange, and sometimes insightful places. This week Amanda shares one particular video that got her thinking about gos...
Fast Fashion Is Out, Sustainable Fashion Is In
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While Anita hems a pair of Amanda's pants for her, they talk about sustainable fashion. The fashion industry is a massive contributor to global carbon...
Choosing Contentment With Radical Acceptance
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wholly accepting the things you cannot change is not always easy, but is that the key to transforming suffering into contentment? In this episode Aman...
Knowing When To Quit
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quitting is often equated with failure and can create a sense of shame, but sometimes it is necessary. How do you know whether to push through somethi...
Don't Miss... Find and Tell
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t miss Find and Tell, the search for the next generation of Australian storytellers. Think of it like one of those TV talent shows... but for po...
The Push And Pull Of Progress
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Amanda and Anita unpack a confronting speech made at a graduation ceremony that lit up the internet because of its brazen misogyny. They sha...
Nostalgic For A Dating Scene That Never Existed
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Young people are turning away from dating apps in search of serendipity. They want love at first sight and a rom-com worthy meet-cute. But are they no...
Perfecting Parenting
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It seems parents these days are bombarded with trends about how to raise kids. From self-feeding babies and extravagant gender reveals, there is so mu...
The Adventure Of Relocating And Reinventing
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anita has just moved to a new area, which inspired this conversation about all the things that create our sense of community. From loyalty to hairdres...
Looking Upstream To Address Violence Against Women
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The recent stabbings that occurred at Bondi Junction have sparked a conversation about the culture of violence against women in Australia. In this epi...
To Fight Or To Fly With Change
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The world is changing around us, and we don't know how to feel about it! Gone are the days of the home phone, a Velcro case to hold your favourite CDs...
How To Deal With Death
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Western culture, death is a topic that can feel uncomfortable and confronting. So, this week Amanda and Anita discuss some ideas they have come acr...
Manifestation Is The New Religion
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Less allured by the altruistic beliefs of traditional religions, people are creating ad hoc spiritual practices for themselves. Add a touch of manifes...
Let's Unpack Your Feedback!
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda and Anita are celebrating their 21st... episode that is! To celebrate, they respond to some of your messages, revisiting some of your favourite...
Money, Money, Money Must Be Funny
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As something that intersects with every part of our lives, money hasn't always been spoken about openly. This week Amanda and Anita put it on the tabl...
Hot Not Bothered
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone's favourite hot nerd, Henry Cavill, says he doesn't like filming sex scenes. So, this week Amanda and Anita discuss society's attitudes towar...
The Muddled Mess Of Menopause
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Once taboo and unspeakable, menopause is now at the forefront of conversations in person, and online. But with the rise of menopause influencers, and ...
The Pitfalls Of Ozempic
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ozempic took the world by storm in 2022-23 causing worldwide shortages. Today we’re going to look into what all the fuss is about – why are people...
The New Roman Empire
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a recent study, more than half the men surveyed believed that they could safely land a plane with assistance. Last year, a viral meme highlighted t...
Are You Asking Enough Questions?
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda and Anita have been friends for years, but they've only just realised the similarities in their professions — they both ask questions for a l...
An Honest Conversation About Fertility
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do you have the conversation about contraception and fertility? Why is fertility such a difficult thing to talk about? And for that matter, why do...