We're spilling the tea on conspiracy theories! We unpack accounts of mermaid sightings throughout history, the conspiracy theory that birds are government spies and Lena Tuck is with us to share her thoughts on Picklecore and if food trends are an industry plant. 


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Follow Lena Tuck on Instagram

Listen To The Slop - Spotify

Do Mermaids Exist?  - Bristol Aquarium

Top Mermaid Sightings In The Last Century - Folklore Thursday

Birds Aren’t Real* Hub - John Hopkins University

If It Flies, It Spies - Lyfer

Why Some People Are Willing To Believe Conspiracy Theories - American Psychological Association 
 

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Hosts: Sally McMullen & Alex Hourigan

We're spilling the tea on conspiracy theories! We unpack accounts of mermaid sightings throughout history, the conspiracy theory that birds are government spies and Lena Tuck is with us to share her thoughts on Picklecore and if food trends are an industry plant.&nbsp;
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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lenasdoingthings/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-outlook-id="263a2bee-1884-4bbc-aa24-8cca46ea7b4c" data-linkindex="0">Follow Lena Tuck on Instagram</a>
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0346PtXyxc9BZ53UjkbxLW?si=ab0fb1e430a246fe" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-outlook-id="9d761d99-6074-4041-b0de-d68fcd182513" data-linkindex="1">Listen To The Slop - Spotify</a>
<a href="https://www.bristolaquarium.co.uk/blog/mermaids-myth-or-reality/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-outlook-id="d76658aa-b504-4d29-aa2a-517b4d7ec147" data-linkindex="2">Do Mermaids Exist? &nbsp;- Bristol Aquarium</a><a href="https://www.bristolaquarium.co.uk/blog/mermaids-myth-or-reality/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-outlook-id="0c2266e0-40ca-4055-bce7-06a9c76e60c8" data-linkindex="3"> </a>
<a href="https://folklorethursday.com/folktales/top-mermaid-sightings-in-the-last-century-that-are-hard-to-deny/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-outlook-id="47b8e720-10e1-47fc-bb00-eebac6644f2c" data-linkindex="4">Top Mermaid Sightings In The Last Century - Folklore Thursday</a>
<a href="https://hub.jhu.edu/2024/02/07/birds-arent-real/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-outlook-id="4715c256-277f-4352-aec2-99cf10c3bac2" data-linkindex="6">Birds Aren&rsquo;t Real* Hub - John Hopkins University</a><a href="https://hub.jhu.edu/2024/02/07/birds-arent-real/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-outlook-id="65bf2e39-ce31-46eb-94a3-f0549bed859a" data-linkindex="7"> </a>
<a href="https://lyferbrand.com/blogs/avian-journals-birding-lifestyle-blog/birds-_-_-_-__-real-if-it-flies-it-spies?srsltid=AfmBOoqHOe0kKuGvP-lGPJpJnYoBHst4pyos4_iRuZhR-a01kLGiOq03" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-outlook-id="e2a24eca-4853-40a0-9ea4-2e304b321d02" data-linkindex="8">If It Flies, It Spies - Lyfer</a><a href="https://lyferbrand.com/blogs/avian-journals-birding-lifestyle-blog/birds-_-_-_-__-real-if-it-flies-it-spies?srsltid=AfmBOoqHOe0kKuGvP-lGPJpJnYoBHst4pyos4_iRuZhR-a01kLGiOq03" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-outlook-id="81d0706a-8a1e-48af-af11-81806f0c3009" data-linkindex="9"> </a>
<a href="https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2023/06/why-people-believe-conspiracy-theories" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-outlook-id="e78e911b-75eb-4724-b9cf-b2982d73dd03" data-linkindex="10">Why Some People Are Willing To Believe Conspiracy Theories - American Psychological Association</a><a href="https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2023/06/why-people-believe-conspiracy-theories" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-outlook-id="526c6656-fc15-493c-8f94-0e395c658aa6" data-linkindex="11">&nbsp;</a> &nbsp;
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Journalists, twin flames and ‘Two Broke Chicks’ Sal and Al share their life lessons to help you feel rich in life. 
From landing a full-time gig, to getting dumped, to understanding your sexuality to how to get on top of your finances. The chicks and their guests will share gems of wisdom, confess their mistakes and pass on lessons learnt - all with a side dish of cheeky bants and inappropriate humour. So come hang!

Journalists, twin flames and ‘Two Broke Chicks’ Sal and Al share their life lessons to help you feel rich in life. 
From landing a full-time gig, to getting dumped, to understanding your sexuality to how to get on top of your finances. The chicks and their guests will share gems of wisdom, confess their mistakes and pass on lessons learnt - all with a side dish of cheeky bants and inappropriate humour. So come hang!

Journalists, twin flames and ‘Two Broke Chicks’ Sal and Al share their life lessons to help you feel rich in life.

Two Broke Chicks

Journalists, twin flames and ‘Two Broke Chicks’ Sal and Al share their life lessons to help you feel rich in life. From landing a full-time gig, to getting dumped, to understanding your sexuality to how to get on top of your finances. The chicks and their guests will share gems of wisdom, confess their mistakes and pass on lessons learnt - all with a side dish of cheeky bants and inappropriate humour. So come hang!

Journalists, twin flames and &lsquo;Two Broke Chicks&rsquo; Sal and Al share their life lessons to help you feel rich in life. From landing a full-time gig, to getting dumped, to understanding your sexuality to how to get on top of your finances. The chicks and their guests will share gems of wisdom, confess their mistakes and pass on lessons learnt - all with a side dish of cheeky bants and inappropriate humour. So come hang!

Mermaids Are Real, Bird Spies & Pickle Propaganda ft. Lena Tuck

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Turns out there is science behind lucky girl syndrome. We chat actionable tips to create your own luck and the power of optimism. Let's get lucky, chicks. 

🧾 LINKS & RECEIPTS

Australia’s Best Value Fruit & Veg For September – The Guardian

Emfelhern Playlists - Spotify

What Is Lucky Girl Syndrome? – Harper’s Bazaar

TikTok’s Lucky Girl Syndrome – The Guardian

Optimism and Its Impact on Mental and Physical Well-Being – Study

Human Prospective Memory Increases With Age - Study

The Dark Side Of Lucky Girl Syndrome – The Conversation

Characteristics of Successful Women in Business Leadership – Study

Hebbian Learning – Dr Longevity

The Good Things Exercise – Study

Love Kindness Meditation – Positive Psychology

Become A Luck Engineer – Grow With Rosalie

 

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Turns out there is science behind lucky girl syndrome. We chat actionable tips to create your own luck and the power of optimism. Let's get lucky, chicks.&nbsp;
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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DQYImewD7lh/?img_index=5&amp;stkn=MWo3aHIydGhqOXd4Ng%3D%3D" data-ogsc="rgb(150, 96, 125)" data-outlook-id="8d2ad32f-5749-4d98-8b62-c074cd27b423">Australia&rsquo;s Best Value Fruit &amp; Veg For September &ndash; The Guardian</a>
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/user/emfelhern" data-ogsc="rgb(150, 96, 125)" data-outlook-id="88e0eb25-a030-4f46-99c0-82284758f45e">Emfelhern Playlists - Spotify</a>
<a href="https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/wellness/a42590695/lucky-girl-syndrome/" data-ogsc="rgb(150, 96, 125)" data-outlook-id="ea172be7-f8d9-4b5d-b4a3-52cd75bf6355">What Is Lucky Girl Syndrome? &ndash; Harper&rsquo;s Bazaar</a>
<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2023/jan/17/tiktoks-lucky-girl-syndrome-isnt-new-and-it-has-a-dark-side" data-ogsc="rgb(150, 96, 125)" data-outlook-id="5f6555ad-440e-4b39-aee2-08a898756e7d">TikTok&rsquo;s Lucky Girl Syndrome &ndash; The Guardian</a>
<a href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2894461/" data-ogsc="rgb(150, 96, 125)" data-outlook-id="8315a7e3-c752-4971-8475-a9fbcc20eac3">Optimism and Its Impact on Mental and Physical Well-Being &ndash; Study</a>
<a href="https://psycnet.apa.org/manuscript/2015-12030-001.pdf" data-ogsc="rgb(150, 96, 125)" data-outlook-id="0bdb1cd8-35c3-4ffd-a17d-f404d2616109">Human Prospective Memory Increases With Age - Study</a>
<a href="https://theconversation.com/lucky-girl-syndrome-the-potential-dark-side-of-tiktoks-extreme-positive-thinking-trend-198439" data-ogsc="rgb(150, 96, 125)" data-outlook-id="f9e4356e-4415-4ba2-aa8a-314cd91a8264">The Dark Side Of Lucky Girl Syndrome &ndash; The Conversation</a>
<a href="https://www.proquest.com/docview/2157963517?%20Theses&amp;fromopenview=true&amp;pq-origsite=gscholar&amp;sourcetype=Dissertations%20" data-ogsc="rgb(150, 96, 125)" data-outlook-id="f73dcbc9-d637-43f0-9894-c0a1ffa9882e">Characteristics of Successful Women in Business Leadership &ndash; Study</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Dbs30gJCB2B/?stkn=MTM3eDJobWVsdWE4aA%3D%3D&amp;img_index=3" data-ogsc="rgb(150, 96, 125)" data-outlook-id="7e0973db-34c4-48d6-80f9-2879f7f6d29b">Hebbian Learning &ndash; Dr Longevity</a>
<a href="https://education.brainwaveshub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Three-good-things.pdf" data-ogsc="rgb(150, 96, 125)" data-outlook-id="2281b57f-6be7-43c9-b7d0-a8be4e95ba49">The Good Things Exercise &ndash; Study</a>
<a href="https://positivepsychology.com/loving-kindness-meditation/" data-ogsc="rgb(150, 96, 125)" data-outlook-id="bc888099-3dc7-428b-b891-ad36573ae81c">Love Kindness Meditation &ndash; Positive Psychology</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DQYImewD7lh/?img_index=5&amp;stkn=MWo3aHIydGhqOXd4Ng%3D%3D" data-ogsc="rgb(150, 96, 125)" data-outlook-id="49e00b3c-ab30-4e5f-ad47-101a0718c626">Become A Luck Engineer &ndash; Grow With Rosalie</a>
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The Lucky Girl Habits That Actually Work

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A scandalous affair and family drama, questions about intimacy in the bedroom and what to do when you don't want to invite one of your friends to your wedding. We’re breaking down your most diabolical dilemmas and giving our raw reactions and two cents. 

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🧾 LINKS & RECEIPTS

Tiered Inviting - PaperLust

If you need support:

Sexual Health Helpline

Free online sex courses from sexologist Georgia Grace

Lifeline – 13 11 14

Relationships Australia - 1300 364 277

Beyond Blue - 1300 224 636

 

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A scandalous affair and family drama, questions about intimacy in the bedroom and what to do when you don't want to invite one of your friends to your wedding. We&rsquo;re breaking down your most diabolical dilemmas and giving our raw reactions and two cents.&nbsp;
Want your diabolical dilemma featured in the podcast?
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All submissions are kept anonymous.
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<a href="https://paperlust.co/blog/wedding-guest-list-etiquette/" data-ogsc="" data-outlook-id="9f7bdcf9-e0a8-4e86-a497-550828af9047">Tiered Inviting - PaperLust</a>
If you need support:
<a href="https://shq.org.au/helpline/">Sexual Health Helpline</a>
<a href="https://www.georgiagrace.co/freestuff">Free online sex courses from sexologist Georgia Grace</a>
Lifeline &ndash; 13 11 14
Relationships Australia - 1300 364 277
Beyond Blue - 1300 224 636
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"My Dad's Mistress Is My Age..." | DIABOLICAL DILEMMAS

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There’s a lot of information out there about how you should spend your money to look and feel your best. This is your guide on the scams we’re not buying into to save our time, energy and money. From upgrade syndrome and gear acquisition syndrome to seasonal colours and how often you really need to get a haircut, here's where we can get a little more savvy with our money. 

 

🧾 LINKS & RECEIPTS

Shop Hourglass Ambient Lighting Eyeshadow Palette

Australians Spending Billions Of Dollars Annually On Impulse Purchases – 7 News

Aussies’ Biggest Money Regrets – Finder

Understanding Buyers Remorse And How To Break The Cycle – ABC News

How Changing Your Hair Wash Routine Could Save You A Fortune – Broke Media

How Often You Should Wash Your Hair, According To Experts – Vogue

How Often You Should Cut Your Hair – Vogue

How Much Australians Spend On Clothes Per Year In 2026 – Shopback

History Of Nail Polish – UK Manicurist

Seasonal Variations In Colour Preference – Cognitive Science Journal

 

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There&rsquo;s a lot of information out there about how you should spend your money to look and feel your best. This is your guide on the scams we&rsquo;re not buying into to save our time, energy and money. From upgrade syndrome and gear acquisition syndrome to seasonal colours and how often you really need to get a haircut, here's where we can get a little more savvy with our money.&nbsp;
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<a href="https://www.sephora.com.au/products/hourglass-ambient-lighting-palette/v/default?srsltid=AfmBOop3Ly5QxUH33eJRMYK1w0jxfrWgo_ZcW2RqfiO0UYJPJ1JTg2PF">Shop Hourglass Ambient Lighting Eyeshadow Palette</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1564049628795234">Australians Spending Billions Of Dollars Annually On Impulse Purchases &ndash; 7 News</a>
<a href="https://www.finder.com.au/news/aussies-biggest-money-regrets">Aussies&rsquo; Biggest Money Regrets &ndash; Finder</a>
<a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-02-03/understanding-buyers-remorse-and-how-to-break-the-cycle/103321474">Understanding Buyers Remorse And How To Break The Cycle &ndash; ABC News</a>
<a href="https://thebrokegeneration.com/blog/2018/07/25/save-money-washing-your-hair/">How Changing Your Hair Wash Routine Could Save You A Fortune &ndash; Broke Media</a>
<a href="https://www.vogue.com/article/washing-your-hair-once-a-week">How Often You Should Wash Your Hair, According To Experts &ndash; Vogue</a>
<a href="https://www.vogue.com/article/how-often-should-you-cut-your-hair">How Often You Should Cut Your Hair &ndash; Vogue</a>
<a href="https://www.shopback.com.au/blog/fashion/spend-annual">How Much Australians Spend On Clothes Per Year In 2026 &ndash; Shopback</a>
<a href="https://uk.manucurist.com/blogs/journal/the-history-of-nail-polish">History Of Nail Polish &ndash; UK Manicurist</a>
<a href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/cogs.12429">Seasonal Variations In Colour Preference &ndash; Cognitive Science Journal</a>
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Things You’re Wasting Money On Without Realising

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