Comedian Veronica Milsom is a mum on a mission to reduce her tiny newborn's massive waste footprint. Hoping to ward off the impending environmental apocalypse, Veronica has to find alternatives to using any of the wonderfully convenient disposable products that make modern day parenting possible, like nappies, wet wipes and store-bought baby creams, for the first 3 months of her baby’s life. *Spoiler* This series involves reusing afterbirth, leaky cloth nappies, poo-catching and plenty of sl ...
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Australians are the second biggest consumers of textiles in the world. We buy an average of 56 pieces of clothing a year and wear them an average of seven times before getting rid of them. We purge 15 kilos of clothing every year. Each. So how did we get here? And if it feels so good, how can it be so wrong? Because in the age of fast fashion, our discarded clothing pile is getting bigger, and our global closet is overflowing. Join Veronica Milsom as she pulls back the changeroom curtain on ...
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The Baby Bubble, hosted by twins Jessie and Clare Stephens (who had their first babies just 6 months apart), dives into the absurdity and hilarity of the first few months of newborn life. From the first post-birth poo, to the myth of schedules, and the absolute mayhem that comes with trying to leave the house. If you’re looking for advice you’ve come to the wrong place, but if you want someone to crawl down into the chaos with you, we’re already here and the water is great!
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Everyone says there are no shortcuts to self-improvement but what if everyone is wrong? The market is flooded with products that promise to make you happier and healthier, with more inner peace and fewer problems. So surely one of them must be a Silver Bullet for a better you? On this comedy podcast, Lewis Hobba and Michael Hing try the gadgets, the hobbies, the experiences and wellness trends that their celebrity guests swear by to find out if they also work for them.
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Sam Mac On What Instagram Doesn’t Tell You About Parenting
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Ah the baby bubble. Full of sleepless nights, feeding struggles, meltdowns (yours, not the baby) nappy blowouts... and then they're one. In the final episode of season 2, beloved weatherman, media personality and author Sam Mac joins us to reminisce on the first year of his daughter's life. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Listen to more episodes …
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We Said We'd Go Again, But I Did Not Sign Up To *This*
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There comes a time in most parents lives where they ask the question... should we have another kid? If the answer is yes, you can't always guarantee you know, or get, what you've signed up for. That's exactly what happened when ABC Journalist and Podcast Host Matt Bevan and his wife Rachel looked to expand their family... they got a lot more than t…
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Traveling Overseas With A Baby Is Traumatic
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Okay, so international travel is stressful at the best of times. Got your passport? packed all your medication? do you have enough underware? Now image throwing a tiny human into the mix... From strategic seat selection, to the realisation of just how inaccessible some major tourist city's are, Sami Shah has been there and done that. THE END BITS S…
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Ash Wicks Gives Us TMI About His Vasectomy
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Can you imagine if men had to give birth? There would be a national day of rest. rioting in the streets. maybe even a senate inquiry... Podcaster, author & father of two Ash Wicks joins us in the baby bubble for a painful conversation. Yep, this doting dad walks us through the time he got a vasectomy, and other fatherhood-related stories. THE END B…
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Veronica Milsom Staged An Experiment On Her Second Baby
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If you hadn't heard, babies generate a lot of waste. Like, more waste than we care to admit. So naturally swinging from one extreme (environmental disaster) to another (zero waste) should be a seamless, obvious choice, right? WRONG. This week Veronica Milsom reminds us about the time she tried to raise her second baby... waste free. Warning: this e…
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Not To Be Rude, But WTF Is "Solo Dadding"?
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Last season Clare regaled us with a story about her husband's standing ovation at a cafe for... *checks notes* being a dad? (you can hear that here) And we fear today, Jordan Watson is about to do something similar. Known for his highly entertaining instructional videos on how to dad Jordan wants to tell us about the times he's "solo dadded". We lo…
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Hi, I Have Some Feedback: The Baffling World Of Children’s Books
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Asking for a friend... when did children's books go so, rouge? Our mate Jess Harris agrees there's something fishy happening between the pages of your kids fave reads. From existential crises to social anxiety, are these characters ok?? THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Listen to more episodes of The Baby Bubble here For your chance to win a $50 gi…
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We've Never Been More Tired And Now There's A Nappy In The Fridge
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It's no surprise how unpredictable a baby's sleep schedule may be. What never ceases to amaze us though, is just how someone else's sleep cycle can totally throw off another persons brain function. Like, forget what day of the week it is, or drive off with your phone on top of the car because you're so tired kind of brain function. Just ask today's…
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We're back baby! After putting ourselves down for a much needed nap, we're ready to jump back into The Baby Bubble for another season. This time though, we're bringing a bunch of comedians along for the ride to swap stories about the funniest thing they've ever done... parenting. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Listen to more episodes of The Baby…
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Hey mama's, long time no unhelpful advice. Before season two of The Baby Bubble kicks off we must address an urgent listener dilemma regarding a subject that we feel quite qualified to speak on at the moment... travel! From an onboard crèche to unwilling travel companions we've got covered... mama! THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Listen to more e…
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It’s time for the six month check up, which is apparently a thing we weren’t aware of. So, how are we fairing in the baby bubble thus far? Well, we’re still being kept awake at night by the concerning shape of our babies heads, but at least we’re raising tiny geniuses. But maybe that’s just our parenting toxic traits coming out to play… THE END BIT…
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I Tried To Leave The House And Now Everyone's Crying
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Leaving the house pre-baby: get ready, grab phone and keys, leave. Now: it's been four hours and two changes later, we're all crying and I've forgotten a spare onsie. From forgetting what to pack, a negativity toward umbrellas and a magic bag these are all the ways we've survived, not thrived, leaving the house. (If only for a walk around the block…
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Sorry But… Were You Always This Incompetent?
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He doesn't feel any guilt about outsourcing. I feel guilt about everything. We thought we had a pretty good grasp on who we were entering parenthood with... that was, until they had to execute the parenting part. And look, bless their cotton socks for trying, but we have some notes… THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Listen to more episodes of The B…
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There are two questions every new parent dreads... Are you in a routine yet? How’s the baby sleeping? Bedtimes, routines and the idea of sleeping through the night all feel like wild west concepts while you’re in the baby bubble. And we might just have to holster our weapons for this unwinnable battle. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Listen to mo…
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Find Your Village & Get The F**k Out Of My House
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The village is there for the vibes. Nothing says “here if you need” like rocking up unannounced, disrupting the routine, dirtying some dishes and then ducking out when the baby starts crying.' They say it takes a village… but what they forget to tell you is that the village can kind of be annoying. Look, we’re not being ungrateful. Mostly, we’re ju…
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Boobs, Bottles And BTW You're Doing Everything Wrong
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Feeding is weirdly high stakes… Whether you’re breastfeeding, formula feeding or dare we say it bottle feeding, everyone’s got an opinion on how to do it better. The fun thing about giving your baby nutrients is that it’s uniquely cooked for every individual. And don’t even get us started on breast pumps. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Listen to…
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OK, We Need To Debrief About The First Post-Birth Shower
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Just because you had a baby, doesn’t mean Barbie didn’t just come out. You know what’s a totally fun and not at all terrifying experience? Taking your first dump after giving birth. It can basically only be topped by your first post-birth shower, which looks more like a crime scene than a shampoo commercial. Today we’re debriefing on the many first…
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I don't mean to be rude, but who tf are you? Let's be honest, giving birth is like the most intense first date ever. You show up at the designated place nervously excited to meet your date, only for them to show up late and basically whinge the whole time. And then you're obligated to be with them. For the next 18 years. So what were our first reac…
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DISCLAIMER: This Is Definitely Not A Parenting Advice Podcast
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The Baby Bubble is a brand new parenting podcast with a twist. Hosted by twins (and new mums) Jessie and Clare Stephens, this show dives into the absurdity and hilarity of the first few months of newborn life. Can we offer helpful advice? No. Are we trying to? Absolutely not. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/li…
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Face, poison, needles. It just makes sense. Plus, nothing else has worked on this season of Silver Bullet. But are your brave hosts about to give up? Or are they about to pay a registered nurse to palm slam a few CCs of botulinum toxin into their facial muscles? The second one. It’s the second one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.…
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Someone whispering sweet nothings into your ear at bedtime? That’s what ASMR offers, and whole relationships are built on less. This episode, comedian Jordan Barr entices Hobba & Hing into being very, very quietly talked at in the name of wellness and a good night’s sleep. Will it fix them once and for all? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m…
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Ryan “Brickman” McNaught urges long distance running
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You might assume that running is a no-brainer for improved mental health. Fresh air, exercise, endorphins? That’s tick, tick, tick. But prepare to have your assumptions challenged. This episode, Lego Masters co-host and pro builder Ryan “Brickman” McNaught challenges Hobba & Hing to try long distance running - that’s right, the thing that makes the…
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Sleep: it’s one of the only things you do every day that regularly has the word "beauty" attached to the front of it. Probably worth getting better at it, then. This week’s guest, musician Alex Lahey, enters the saloon with a silver bullet that's affordable, attainable and will supposedly make oyu more beautiful: memory foam pillows. Will it find i…
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Matt Okine suggests catching public transport to a waterside pub that you've never been to before and writing a rap verse while looking out at the water
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The key to wellness is diet, exercise and rest... or so the lamestream media will try to tell you. But sometimes you need a wise friend like Matt Okine to keep it 100 and tell you that what you really need to do is catch public transport to a waterside pub that you've never been to before and write a rap verse while looking out at the water. That’s…
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Slurping on the calcium and collagen from dead animal bones: it works for wolves! And also, apparently, for AFL superstar and Collingwood captain Darcy Moore, who has been fortifying his body with regular cups of bone broth. But will it be a silver bullet for two men who straight up do not exercise? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone…
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Ruel selects penalty shoot-outs with a mate
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They call it “the beautiful game”, which is, we assume, because it makes you gorgeous. Exhibit A is Hobba & Hing’s guest this week: songwriter, pop star & football enthusiast Ruel, who ordered them down to the field for a one-on-one penalty shoot-out with a mate. Will football fever grant them immunity against other ills, like cowpox... or just lea…
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What does nearly every beautiful famous person have in common? CORRECT: supernaturally even, blemish-free skin. Podcaster, comedian and famed antagonist of Hobba & Hing Jess Perkins arrives this week with a Silver Bullet they should have already tried, getting a fake tan. But will the tanning process leave them looking like golden gods... or rotiss…
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Veronica Milsom encourages psychic readings
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The time has come for Silver Bullet to enter the New Age. Writer and broadcaster Veronica Milsom demands that Hobba & Hing get a reading from a psychic medium - and unlike the esteemed seers they visit, you may not be able to predict where this episode goes. Unless your prediction involves a handsome man named Deniz.... Learn more about your ad cho…
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Aaron Chen espouses Settlers Of Catan and black coffee
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Could stuff that’s bad for you... actually be good? Comedian Aaron Chen introduces Hobba & Hing to the concept of yin & yang, as it applies to their journey to fix themselves. Specifically: occasionally doing something so unhealthy and antisocial it forces a course correction. You can probably imagine where this is going! Learn more about your ad c…
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Courtney Act advocates for gratitude journals
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Dear diary: could a gratitude journal be the key to happiness... for meee? Hobba & Hing embrace legendary drag queen & spokesmodel Courtney Act's recommendation of keeping a daily gratitude journal. Reflecting on one's blessings with neither ego nor cynicism - now just how darn hard could that be? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f…
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Becky Lucas endorses a martini and a dozen oysters
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What price to pay for good health? Comedian Becky Lucas' humble suggestion of a martini and a dozen oysters may not necessarily involve getting into activewear, but could it still be the mental and physical boost that Hobba & Hing yearn for? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Seven meals a day. A steak as big as a man’s clenched fist for breakfast. TikTok sensation Tom Cardy reckons Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s diet builds champions, so Hobba & Hing pit themselves against a lifetime's worth of protein in a single day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Would you let someone jam their fingers in your mouth and have a fiddle? What about if you had to pay for it? Podcaster, TV host and charming friend Abbie Chatfield swears by the power of the TMJ massage, and Hobba & Hing graciously allow it to try to fix them. Is it the Silver Bullet they’re seeking? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho…
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If hell had a yoga studio, it would be Bikram. But could litres of excreted sweat, an acrid stench and borderline heatstroke also hold the key to unlocking wellness? Former Australian Of The Year Grace Tame sent Hobba & Hing to try it for themselves - and the shirts... were optional. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Lying in brine in a darkened room: it’s not just for pickles anymore. Comedian, philanthropist and legal resident of New Zealand Chris Parker thinks float tanks could hold a shortcut to enlightenment for him, and Hobba & Hing are obliged to hear him out. But will it be a Silver Bullet? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Everyone says there are no shortcuts to self-improvement. But what if everyone is wrong? On this comedy podcast, Lewis Hobba and Michael Hing try the gadgets, the hobbies, the experiences and wellness trends that their celebrity guests swear by to find out if they also work for them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Surely someone's got a plan to fix our fast fashion problem, right? Veronica Milsom goes straight to the top to quiz the bigwigs in charge. Then, she takes matters into her own hands in a public stunt that turns heads.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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How can we get that new-buy rush, but make it sustainable? Veronica Milsom meets a second-hand shopping queen, hears about the experiment that could solve Fast Fashions problems, and discovers ways to combat the fast fashion fix.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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There's a new trend sweeping across the fast fashion industry: eco-friendly is in. Veronica Milsom finds out how to spot the green game changers from the feel-good fakes.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Australians wear things an average of seven times before chucking them out. When did our clothes become so disposable? Veronica Milsom discovers the massive machine behind fast fashion and the forces that keep us coming back for more.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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What happens to our brains when we buy? Veronica Milsom is struggling with the lure of online shopping. Between the sales, the marketing, and the influencers, it's hard to resist buying new things. So, when we hit 'add to cart', who's really pulling the strings?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Australians are mad for a bit of retail therapy. It's never been cheaper or easier to update your wardrobe! But depending on where you stand, it's either the best time in history to shop for clothes, or the worst.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Remember a time when you had one good outfit? Now, the average Australian buys 56 items of clothing a year. So how did we get here? And what is the cost? Join presenter and comedian Veronica Milsom as she tries to make sense of the fast fashion treadmill that we're on. From the marketing tricks, to the lies, it's everything fast fashion doesn't wan…
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Is no baby at all better than having a ‘zero waste baby’? As she reaches the end of her eco-mum experiment, Veronica Milsom considers the impacts overpopulation is having on the environment. Speaking to Dr Doug Stein, from the American documentary ‘The Vasectomist’, about why he believes giving out vasectomies is the ultimate waste saving measure, …
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Would you breastfeed your baby until primary school if it meant avoiding a heap of plastic going into landfill? This is the question comedian Veronica Milsom is legitimately pondering as she tries to feed her baby using zero waste. Veronica is attempting to find the simplest ways to avoid the unnecessary packaging that comes with food… like those a…
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Can a toy-hoarding toddler learn to live as a minimalist? That’s one of many strange questions Veronica Milsom asks herself as she attempts to stop the stream of plastic gifts piling up in her house and starts trying to teach her 2 year old Lila to embrace minimalism. With advice from eco-mum and musician Kita Alexander, and a practical lesson from…
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Can you potty train a newborn? In Veronica Milsom’s continued search for the best (read: easiest) ways to raise her baby using zero waste, she stumbles upon an ingenious technique called ‘Elimination Communication,’ which aims to overcome the need for nappies altogether. With the assistance of one of the UK’s leading potty training experts Rebecca …
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4. CREAM - Trash rules everything around me
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Is it possible to reduce your waste by DIYing baby creams? As Veronica Milsom continues her quest to raise her baby using zero waste, she turns her attention to the unnecessary plastic packaging that comes with baby products. With the help of her favorite zero waste influencer, Anita Vandyke, Veronica learns to make homemade batches from scratch, b…
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Are cloth nappies really that eco-friendly!? As Veronica Milsom tries to reduce the amount of disposable nappies her baby Zoe is using, she discovers that the choice between disposable and reusable nappies is more complicated than she thought. Struggling, she turns to friends for their tips on using cloth nappies, gets a shock from an enviro expert…
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1. The Mission: Raise my baby 'Zero Waste'
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Raising a baby is hard. It’s even harder if you decide to do it without using anything that goes into landfill, like wipes or disposable nappies. But, this is the challenge that Veronica Milsom and her newborn, Zoe, have set themselves in order to do their bit for the environment. And the more they learn about zero waste living, the more they reali…
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