2023 has been the year of the celebrity breakup. Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn, Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez, and most recently, Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas. 

But have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of these relationship breakdowns? Who writes those 'shared statements' some chose to post on their Instagram - always declaring a mutual decision and promising to always love one another? 

In this episode of The Quicky we take a look behind the curtain to see the machine that is the PR spin doctors, ensuring their clients look good during their most challenging times. 

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Executive Producer: Kally Borg

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2023 has been the year of the celebrity breakup. Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn, Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez, and most recently, Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas. 
But have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of these relationship breakdowns? Who writes those 'shared statements' some chose to post on their Instagram - always declaring a mutual decision and promising to always love one another? 
In this episode of The Quicky we take a look behind the curtain to see the machine that is the PR spin doctors, ensuring their clients look good during their most challenging times. 
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CREDITS 
Host: Elfy Scott
With thanks to: 
Nina Irani Surya - President of UniqueSpeak 
Voice actors have been used in some parts of this episode
Producer: Elfy Scott
Executive Producer: Kally Borg
Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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Then you need The Quicky.   Mamamia's daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then deep dives on one topic you want to know more about.  
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A daily news podcast that gets you up to speed on everything happening in the world. Hosted by journalist Claire Murphy. 

A daily news podcast that gets you up to speed on everything happening in the world. Hosted by journalist Claire Murphy.&nbsp;

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Do you find the news cycle overwhelming? Depressing? Confusing? Boring? Endless?

Then you need The Quicky. Mamamia's daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then deep dives on one topic you want to know more about.

It's the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day.

Do you find the news cycle overwhelming? Depressing? Confusing? Boring? Endless?
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It's the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day.

Truth vs Tabloids: The PR Machine Behind Celeb Breakups

"His future as President politically rests on what happens, really, in the next 48 hours."

US President Donald Trump has issued an ultimatum that could end the war with Iran, but how likely is it to actually work?

Today, Senior Fellow at the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney walks us through what the next few days of this conflict could look like both in the region, and further abroad. 

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6 shipments of fuel to Australia have been cancelled but most have already been replaced
SA's Labor wins the state election by a large majority but One Nation makes inroads
Ex cyclone Narelle to head across the WA border today leaving damage and flooding in Qld and the NT
The Guthrie siblings make a new plea to find their missing mother Nancy
Thousands turn out to support the Matildas at a fan event after the 1-0 loss to Japan in the Asian Cup final
Brooklyn Beckham is reportedly in talks with Hulu for a series starring he and wife Nicola

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"His future as President politically rests on what happens, really, in the next 48 hours."
US President Donald Trump has issued an ultimatum that could end the war with Iran, but how likely is it to actually work?
Today, Senior Fellow at the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney walks us through what the next few days of this conflict could look like both in the region, and further abroad.&nbsp;
🗞️ HEADLINES
<ul>
<li>Trump has has threatened to target Iran's power plants if they don't reopen the Strait of Hormuz</li>
<li>6 shipments of fuel to Australia have been cancelled but most have already been replaced</li>
<li>SA's Labor wins the state election by a large majority but One Nation makes inroads</li>
<li>Ex cyclone Narelle to head across the WA border today leaving damage and flooding in Qld and the NT</li>
<li>The Guthrie siblings make a new plea to find their missing mother Nancy</li>
<li>Thousands turn out to support the Matildas at a fan event after the 1-0 loss to Japan in the Asian Cup final</li>
<li>Brooklyn Beckham is reportedly in talks with Hulu for a series starring he and wife Nicola</li>
</ul>
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Trump’s 48-Hour Ultimatum To Iran Explained & Brooklyn Beckham In Talks For New TV Show

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What happens when you need a gap year from real life? When you’ve worked hard, climbed the corporate ladder and saved every penny to buy your first apartment in the big city, only to find yourself in a trap?

Tim Abbott was living the quintessential city life. By 28, he had cracked the Sydney property market, secured a stable corporate career, and built a thriving side hustle making memes for over 100,000 Instagram followers. But behind the scenes, a shocking $11,500 quarterly strata bill and the crushing weight of the cost-of-living crisis brought him to breaking point.

Tim realised he was "cosplaying adulthood" in a life he couldn't afford and didn't enjoy. So, he engineered what he calls a "Financial Gap Year."

In this episode of Pivot Club, Sarah Davidson speaks with Tim about his decision to trade his laptop for a tractor. Tim explains how he quit his job in digital marketing, rented out his apartment, and moved to a rural farm in Queensland to work on a timber plantation. Now, living in a caravan and cutting his expenses by 90%, he is on a mission to regain his financial freedom with a massive goal in mind: To save $100,000 in just 12 months.

We unpack the "ego death" of leaving a "cool" city identity for high-vis and manual labour, the unexpected joy found in a simple existence, and how to tell the difference between what society wants for you and what you actually want for yourself.

Join us for an honest and hilarious conversation about taking back control of your own timeline.

Check out more from Pivot Club here

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What happens when you need a gap year from real life? When you&rsquo;ve worked hard, climbed the corporate ladder and saved every penny to buy your first apartment in the big city, only to find yourself in a trap?
Tim Abbott was living the quintessential city life. By 28, he had cracked the Sydney property market, secured a stable corporate career, and built a thriving side hustle making memes for over 100,000 Instagram followers. But behind the scenes, a shocking $11,500 quarterly strata bill and the crushing weight of the cost-of-living crisis brought him to breaking point.
Tim realised he was "cosplaying adulthood" in a life he couldn't afford and didn't enjoy. So, he engineered what he calls a "Financial Gap Year."
In this episode of Pivot Club, Sarah Davidson speaks with Tim about his decision to trade his laptop for a tractor. Tim explains how he quit his job in digital marketing, rented out his apartment, and moved to a rural farm in Queensland to work on a timber plantation. Now, living in a caravan and cutting his expenses by 90%, he is on a mission to regain his financial freedom with a massive goal in mind: To save $100,000 in just 12 months.
We unpack the "ego death" of leaving a "cool" city identity for high-vis and manual labour, the unexpected joy found in a simple existence, and how to tell the difference between what society wants for you and what you actually want for yourself.
Join us for an honest and hilarious conversation about taking back control of your own timeline.
<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/pivot-club/">Check out more from Pivot Club here</a>
THE END BITS:
Want more from Sarah Davidson? Check out her podcast <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/seize-the-yay/">Seize The Yay.</a>
Discover more Mamamia podcasts <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/">here</a>.
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Host: Sarah Davidson
Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser
Senior Producer: Sally Best
Audio Producer: Thom Lion&nbsp;
 This show was brought to you in partnership with <a href="https://www.csu.edu.au/">Charles Sturt University</a>. Australia's largest and most experienced online uni. Take the next step. Search Charles Sturt University online.&nbsp; Complete our short survey about education for for a chance to win a $1,000 gift voucher in our quarterly draw!&nbsp;<a href="https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8467038/Ch" data-stringify-link="https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8467038/Ch" data-sk="tooltip_parent">https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8467038/Ch</a>
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.&nbsp;

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been booed and heckled while arriving at Australia's biggest mosque, on one of the most important dates on the Islamic calendar.


Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the country will heed US President Donald Trump's call to refrain from attacking Iran’s key energy sites.
FIFA has ruled all women's teams competing in world tournaments must have a female head or assistant coach on the bench.


Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Taylor Frankie Paul is speaking out, after her season of The Bachelorette was cancelled, just days before it was set to premiere.

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<ul>
<li aria-level="1">
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been booed and heckled while arriving at Australia's biggest mosque, on one of the most important dates on the Islamic calendar.
</li>
<li aria-level="1">
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the country will heed US President Donald Trump's call to&nbsp;refrain from attacking Iran&rsquo;s key energy sites.
</li>
<li aria-level="1">FIFA has ruled all women's teams competing in world tournaments must have a female head or assistant coach on the bench.</li>
<li aria-level="1">
Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Taylor Frankie Paul is speaking out, after her season of The Bachelorette was cancelled, just days before it was set to premiere.
</li>
</ul>
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Truth vs Tabloids: The PR Machine Behind Celeb Breakups

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