Double A Chattery with Amanda Keller and Anita McGregor

On today’s podcast, Amanda and Anita chat to one of the coolest and most colourful people on the Australian art scene. Her name is Stavroula Adameitis, known by many as Frida Las Vegas; she’s a designer and author whose work sits somewhere between popular culture, nostalgia, maximalism and futures-thinking. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How many different types of friends do you have? This week on Double A Chattery, Amanda and Anita unpack the friendships that shape our lives, the surprising rules around becoming friends with a friend’s friend and share the story of how a mutual connection brought them together in the first place. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s episode, Amanda and Anita explore the art of saying no — why it can feel so hard, especially for people-pleasers, and how learning to say no can help us set healthier boundaries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Double A Chattery, Amanda and Anita explore the myth of the perfect job, why even dream careers come with downsides, and whether modern life has left us with less free time than ever before. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the podcast, Amanda & Anita speak with Australian political commentator, author, and media entrepreneur Hannah Ferguson. She’s the young woman with a big voice… challenging the way we view politics and how she’s helping a new generation shape the future of public dialogue. Hannah Ferguson's upcoming tour dates: Thursday, 1 October 2026 – Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra, ACT Friday, 2 October 2026 – State Theatre, Sydney, NSW Saturday, 3 October 2026 – Her Majesty's Theatre, Adelaide, SA Sunday, 4 October 2026 – QPAC Concert Hall, Brisbane, QLD Thursday, 8 October 2026 – Hamer Hall (Arts Centre Melbourne), Melbourne, VIC Wednesday, 28 October 2026 – Astor Theatre, Perth, WA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The tradwife aesthetic was once everywhere, but the shine may finally be wearing off. Amanda and Anita dive into the world of Nara Smith, Ballerina Farm and the influencers redefining or abandoning the movement, while exploring what happens when a lifestyle trend blurs into a political push for women to surrender independence and power. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Amanda and Anita speak with Andrew Padayachy about his work with Justice Health, his own lived experience... and how he’s paying it forward through his work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Double A Chattery, Amanda and Anita are letting the conversation wander wherever it pleases. From the heartfelt stories listeners shared after their jewellery episode, to whale symbolism, true crime, meditation music, family trips and the challenge of keeping all the plates spinning, it's a warm, thoughtful chat between friends. Take a moment to unwind with Amanda's favourite meditation playlists: Collection 1, Collection 2 and Collection 3 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Amanda and Anita chat to native beekeeper and educator, Ian Driver about the fascinating world of native bees, why they matter, and what we can do to help them thrive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Double A Chattery, Amanda explains what it's really like being left-handed in a world built for right-handers. From everyday annoyances to fascinating historical attitudes towards lefties, Amanda and Anita explore how something so simple can have a surprisingly big impact on life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s it like to run an escort agency for women? And who makes sure the staff is up to par? This week, Anita and Amanda sit down with Anna, the founder of a female-focused escort agency, and Jasmine, the woman hired to "test" the male escorts before they officially start. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, the girls are talking jewellery - not the flashy stuff, but the pieces that mean everything. From sentimental treasures to everyday staples, Amanda and Anita share the stories behind what they wear… and why the real value isn’t in the price tag, but the memories they carry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Amanda and Anita chat with cybersecurity expert Dr Andrew Reeves about how to spot scams, stay safe online, and understand the tips and tricks scammers use to catch people out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Double A Chattery, Amanda and Anita dive into the culture of dobbing — from the playground chants we grew up with to the unspoken Australian rule that you don’t tell, you handle it yourself. They unpack how that value system clashes with modern ideas around bullying, whistleblowing and speaking up, and whether COVID shifted our collective attitude to dobbing for good. Where’s the line between fairness and being a dobber? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Amanda and Anita chat to Flynn Martin who found himself at the centre of much controversy last August when he took social media asking ‘is it wrong to be a wrong, straight male’. After admitting to being “slightly radicalised” by masculinity influencers like Andrew Tate- he’s come out the other side and is sharing the warning signs and helping other young men from falling into the same trap. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three wines. Three days of regret. According to Diary of a CEO’s Steven Bartlett, that’s the trade-off. But Amanda and Anita aren’t so sure… Has wellness culture sucked the joy out of a cheeky night out? The girls dive into the viral debate and ask: have we lost the art of having fun? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today’s episode, finance expert and author Mel Browne is back to answer all your burning money-related questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Double A Chattery, Amanda and Anita dive into the things that made them stop and say, “well, that’s interesting” - from Australia’s surprising literacy crisis and what it really means in everyday life, to a new wellness trend called “joyspan” that’s all about maximising happiness, not just lifespan. Plus, they unpack the weird world of conspiracy theories, revealing how some of those shocking stats might be less about true believers… and more about people having a bit of a laugh. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s episode, Amanda and Anita chat with LA-based sleep expert Dr Michael Breus. They delve into all the important topics including exploding head syndrome, how sleeping changes as we age, and… is sleep the new sex? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Double A Chattery, Amanda and Anita dive into women’s fascination with true crime podcasts — from why so many of us fall asleep listening to murder stories, to what these shows give women that other entertainment doesn’t. Is it about safety, psychology, justice… or just really good storytelling? The Double As unpack the obsession, the ethics, and why true crime has become the go‑to comfort listen for women everywhere. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.