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Yearning for a simpler time has never been more on trend…and the marketing world knows it. “Nostalgia bait” is all around us and is used as a tool to get you spending.
We break down the concept of nostalgia, how these feelings can influence your shopping and how to reconnect with your childhood without breaking the bank!

🧾 LINKS & RECEIPTS
Australians Could Transition To A 4-Day Work Week – Secret Melbourne
People Are Finally Getting Sick Of Nostalgia In TV and Movies - VICE
Nostalgia Marketing – Spiralytics
How Nostalgia Affects the Younger Consumer – Data from Statista and Forbes

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Hosts: Sally McMullen & Alex Hourigan
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We’re spilling the tea with podcast host and content creator Gabbi Whipps! We take a deep dive into The Oscars, including that Timothée Chalamet joke, the death of brick-and-mortar stores, and answering the question – is 2026 the new 2016? What trends have stood the test of time?

🧾 LINKS & RECEIPTS
Everything I Saw And Overheard At The Oscars - Vulture
2006 v 2016 Playlist
Online sales data – Australian Bureau of Statistics
Australians prefer to do their shopping in-store – Finder
Shoppers return 30% of their online purchases – DHL
Fewer brands are offering free online returns – Shippit
Online retailers ditching free returns - Broadsheet
New purchases ending up in Australian landfill – Good360

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Hosts: Sally McMullen & Alex Hourigan
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Our love language is always getting more bang for your buck, but sometimes that means splurging on big ticket items that'll last. We're chatting the expensive purchases that are actually worth the price tag, including a game of smash or pass featuring the $$$ submissions sent in by you chicks.

🧾 LINKS & RECEIPTS
The 50 Best Cities In The World In 2026
Lululemon fined more than $700,000 for spam email breaches
Afterpaid 2025 Report
How Much Clothing Australian Women Buy Per Year - The Australia Institute
CBRE’s Luxury Retail Report
Big Girl Treasure Chest - TikTok
How To Tell The Difference Between Solid Gold and Gold Plated Jewellery
Magnet Jewellery Test
Two Broke Chicks Episode – Cover Your Ass: Insurance Tips For Your 20s (Or Any Age)
Medicare Levy Surcharge - ATO guide
Medicare Levy Surcharge Explained - Finder
Australian Taxation Office Eligibility to Claim Work Bags

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Hosts: Sally McMullen & Alex Hourigan
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Feeling the distance with your bestie, returning to work after maternity leave, and a diabolical friends-with-benefits proposal.
We get into some of the wild stories sent in by you chicks with our raw reactions, two cents & some (hopefully) helpful advice!
Want your diabolical dilemma featured in the podcast?
💌 Send us an email at [email protected].
All submissions are kept anonymous.

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We unpack the concept of the elusive 'cool girl' you've likely seen all over your FYP. Because yes, it can sometimes be a source of inspiration but it's also a clever marketing strategy.
We chat about the rise of the cool girl, how it's linked to trends designed to encourage you to shop and how to actually embrace your inner cool girl. Hint: it involves a bit of rebellion and a lot of being yourself!

🧾 LINKS & RECEIPTS
By Rosie Jane Matilda Perfume
How To Be An It Girl - Vogue Business
Australian Consumer Trends - The Fashion Journal
Micro trends Are Taking Over Social Media - The Business Insider
Stop Trying To Be Cool Girl - The Commonwealth Times
The Cool Girl Trope - Strike Magazine
The Reality Of Dating A ‘Red Pill’ Man - Forbes
Cool People - The Journal Of Experimental Psychology
The Cool Girl Myth - Back From The Borderline
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