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25 Feb 2025

Maïa Ponsonnet: Pain Expressions

Psychology, Social Sciences, Society & Culture

Ever stubbed your toe and yelled out, “Ouch!”? That quick reaction isn’t just random — it’s a fascinating mix of biology and language. But did you know that people worldwide use different “pain words” or interjections with surprising similarities?

Guest: Maïa Ponsonnet, Linguist at The University of Western Australia

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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26 Nov 2025

Nicole Rich: Property Underquoting

Consumer Affairs, Finance, Investing, Law

Underquoting has become a flashpoint for frustrated buyers and confused sellers, especially as some properties continue to sell far above ...

26 Nov 2025

Elliot Attard: Gaming News

Games & Hobbies, Popular Culture, Video Games

From surprise drops to messy patches and the next wave of must-play titles, the gaming world is bursting with updates. ...

26 Nov 2025

Suzy Wrong: TV Series Review – Boots

LGBTIQA+ Community, TV & Film

Suzy Wrong reviews Netflix’s Boots, which dives into big life pivots, belonging, and the fear of being “too late”. Guest: Suzy ...