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Six-figure ceremonies, destination hens weekends and wishing wells... Carmen and Kath are getting down on one knee and popping the big question: Has wedding culture gone too far?

Scripted drama, manufactured conflicts, and questionable ethics...reality TV keeps us hooked, but at what cost? From guilty pleasures to outright controversies, Carmen and Kath dive into the world of reality television, debating whether it's just harmless entertainment or something more sinister.

Endless coffee breaks, quitting at the first red flag, and the rise of “work smarter, not harder”. Is Gen Z really allergic to hard work? Carmen and Kath clock in to chat about redefining success, professional boundaries, and work life balance.

Cramps, cravings and crazy mood swings... we all know the symptoms, but do we really understand the cycle? Carmen and Kath sync up to ask the big question; can we really blame it all on hormones?

Free trips, brand deals and “easy work”…are influencers shaping culture, or just selling it? Carmen, Kath and Rowi Singh scroll through the world of content creation asking;  is influencer a bad word? Rowi is a makeup editorialist and content creator whose work reflects her Indian heritage and affinity to colour. Her artistry is highly conceptual, emotionally driven and bound by self expression. Rowi utilises Instagram as a portfolio for her work and TikTok as a space to deepdive her artistic concepts, and share her beauty and style tips. Follow Rowi on IG here Follow her on TikTok here. 

Infighting, awkward family conversations and debates that hit a little too close to home… love is one thing, but can it survive a political divide? Carmen and Kath cast their votes and ask the question; can relationships thrive with opposing political views? Abbie's Interview with Adam Bandt Abbie's Interview with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese Build a Ballot: How To Vote In Australian Elections Enrol to Vote

Botox, BBLs, nose jobs, and implants … Empowerment or impossible beauty standards? Carmen and Kath, alongside Hannah and Sarah From Big Small Talk, go under the knife of debate, asking...Is plastic surgery a product of the patriarchy?

Secret texts, emotional affairs, one-night stands… Where do you draw the line? Carmen and Kath dive into the messy world of infidelity, asking the big question: Is cheating a deal breaker?

This episode is part 2 of a 2 part series where Kath and Carmen will be interviewing the Leader of the Greens party Adam Bandt ahead of the Australian Federal election on May 3rd 2025. Some helpful resources in the show notes for you to continue your research beyond this episode: Build A Ballot ABC Vote Compass Big Small Talk Interview with Adam Bandt Big Small Talk - Bonus Ep Australian Election 101 How Does Preferential Voting Work in Australia?

This episode is part 1 of a 2 part series where Kath and Carmen will be interviewing the Leader of the Greens party Adam Bandt ahead of the Australian Federal election on May 3rd 2025. Some helpful resources in the show notes for you to continue your research beyond this episode: Build A Ballot ABC Vote Compass Big Small Talk Interview with Adam Bandt Big Small Talk - Bonus Ep Australian Election 101 How Does Preferential Voting Work in Australia?