- 38 minutes 56 secondsWhats 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.
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18 June 2026, 7:00 pm - 58 minutes 6 secondsGwyneth 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.
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16 June 2026, 6:45 am - 38 minutes 41 secondsWhat 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.
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10 June 2026, 8:00 pm - 56 minutes 50 secondsThe Odyssey, A 'Comedian' Cancelled & Ditch The Witch
Lots to cover this week! We start with a racist "comedians'" skits targeting minority groups, and Hannah unpacks how the internet responded. Then Sarah takes us inside the world of Greek mythology and the ongoing casting debate around The Odyssey - plus Toy Story 5 because why not!
We also get into the “ditch the witch” campaign against Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan, the rise of One Nation, why Phoebe Bridgers put on a $1 no phones concert and we touch on Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater's split.
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9 June 2026, 6:45 am - 54 minutes 23 secondsWhy Does Australian Media Still Have The Same Problems? With Antoinette Lattouf
Antoinette Lattouf is a journalist, author and co-founder of ETTE Media who knows a thing or two about winning. In her new book, Women Who Win, she explores what it means to win (why women often don't) and the Australian women who have changed the course of history.
In this episode we chat about her legal victory against the ABC after she was removed from air over a social media post about Gaza, why it's so important to own your own work, and how difficult women who challenge the status quo are consistently targeted for doing so.
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3 June 2026, 7:00 pm - 1 hour 1 minuteDua Lipa Married, Teal Party & Patagonia's Lawsuit
A packed episode today! We start with the moment an anti-abortion activist posted a photo of sugar gliders, claiming they were twin girls named Emma and Ruth. Then, congratulations are in order for Dua Lipa and Callum Turner, who have officially tied the knot! We also unpack the short-lived push for a new teal political party and ask whether Australia actually needs another option on the ballot.
Plus, Cynthia Erivo has made it clear she's over talking about Wicked, Pope Leo has become one of the loudest global voices on the ethics of AI, and we break down the trademark battle between the brand Patagonia and drag queen climate activist Pattie Gonia.
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2 June 2026, 6:55 am - 38 minutes 45 secondsWhat If You Question Your Religion? Poh Ling Yeow on Leaving Mormonism
Beloved cook, artist and TV personality Poh Ling Yeow joins me to talk about her journey with religion and her decision to leave the Mormon Church. Growing up, I watched Poh on MasterChef Australia and Poh's Kitchen, so this conversation felt incredibly special. We chat about her teenage years in the the church, Mormonism's unexpected pop culture resurgence, the material that made her begin to question things, and what her relationship with spirituality looks like now.
You can catch Poh on MasterChef Australia which airs on Sundays at 7pm, and Monday-Wednesday at 7.30pm. Watch and stream on 10.
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27 May 2026, 7:00 pm - 43 minutes 4 secondsBig Talk: Inside The Church Of Scientology - PART FOUR
Finally, we are at the end of our Scientology deepdive, thank you for listening this far!
In our last episode, we're going to finally properly unpack the celebrity element of it all, before going into a 'where are they now' recap of David’s family, then ending the episode with a look forward into the future of Scientology.
CREDITS:
Huge thank you to our Big Talk researcher, Grace Valerie-Lynette.
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26 May 2026, 7:05 pm - 37 minutes 8 secondsBig Talk: Inside The Church Of Scientology - PART THREE
Our first ever part 3 and 4 Big Talk instalment!! We must have received a million messages after last months Big Talk drop asking for more, so thank you!
In these next two episodes, we’re going to go even deeper. You’re going to hear about Scientology’s makeshift prison, known as The Hole. Their laughable negotiation with the IRS to get tax exempt status. Multiple deaths. Miscavige’s missing wife. And finally, the center of it all – the element of celebrity, and how they have controlled John Travolta and Tom Cruise for years.
CREDITS:
Huge thank you to our Big Talk researcher, Grace Valerie-Lynette.
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26 May 2026, 7:00 pm - 57 minutes 12 secondsThe Enhanced Games, Jenner Dating Elordi & Aussie Flotilla Activists
Big, very chatty episode this week! First, Sarah breaks down the current ‘Enhanced Games’: the rules, the investors, the athletes taking part and the results so far. Then, Hannah explains what happened to the Australians involved in the Global Sumud Flotilla.
Plus, are Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi actually dating? The girls discuss the internet’s obsession with the genetically blessed pair. Of course, they also address that Jeff Bezos interview that has people confused if he’s gone woke. Finally, Kylie Minogue’s new Netflix doco-series and what it reveals about her career, health and relationships.
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26 May 2026, 7:39 am - 30 minutes 25 secondsTo Be Cringe Is To Be Free! With Angourie Rice
An unexpected episode topic for one of the most accomplished, coolest people we've had on the podcast - 25-year-old Australian actress, Angourie Rice. You have definitely seen her before as Cady Heron in Tina Fey's Mean Girls Movie with Renee Rapp. She's also starred in The Nice Guys, Spiderman: Homecoming, Ladies in Black, Mare of Easttown and so much more.
I chat to Angourie about her brand new film, produced by the same people to bring us Bridget Jones Diary and Love Actually, a rom-com called Finding Emily. Given the perfectly cringe nature of rom-coms, I ask Angourie about her thoughts on embracing cringe, feeling comfortable in Hollywood, what 'cool' is to her and grand romantic gestures.
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