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it's been a week

English, News, 1 season, 11 episodes, 5 hours, 28 minutes
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It's Been a Week... of news, sport, work, kids, family, food and fun. And we're just trying to hold it all together. Join us every week for the news you want, the laughs you need and a reality check from two Mums getting it done. It's news you can use…for whoever you are. Hosted by Jacqui Felgate and Alicia Grabowski. Produced by Wildcard www.wildcard-tla.com.au
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It’s Been a Week…for great concerts, Jetstar PR issues, vaping concerns and goodbye’s to the pod…for a while.

Jacqui and Alicia are here for episode ten of Its Been a Week. Jacqui reflects on the fun she had at the Harry Styles concert. Alicia has some stern advice for Jetstar, after major incidents in the past week see the company in damage control. Alicia and Jacqui both raise concerns over vaping, especially when it comes to younger children. Unfortunately, this will be our last episode for a while. Jacqui and Alicia provide some insight into why this is. Thank you so much for joining us every week. We have loved all your input and feedback. Appreciate you for joining us on the journey. We hope you have a wonderful week!
3/1/202332 minutes, 2 seconds
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It’s been a week…for Harry Styles dress ups, car fires, word changes in Roald Dahl’s classic novels and farewells to Henry the Seal.

Jacqui and Alicia are here for episode nine of Its Been a Week. Jacqui is taking her daughter to the Harry Styles concert. But there is a ‘dress code’… Footage has continued to surface of cars being engulfed in flames, why is this the case? A mechanic joins the girls to explain. Alicia and Jacqui have a difference of opinions regarding the news that certain words will be removed from Roald Dahl books. Henry the Seal has left Australian shores, but will he be back? The girls seek the help of an expert to find out. We hope you have a wonderful week!
2/22/202331 minutes, 36 seconds
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It’s been a week…for working from home, head lice issues, school bans on physical sport and 90s comebacks.

Jacqui and Alicia are here for another episode of It’s Been a Week. Australians taking the day off for the Superbowl ignites a discussion around working from home. The return of school see’s Alicia’s household plagued by head lice. Jacqui and Alicia chat about the decision by an all-girls school to ban Aussie Rules due to the risk of head knocks. Sparking the debate on concussion in sport. Alicia and Jacquie discuss the outcome of the Peter Bol drug saga. Will he? Or won’t he? Prince Harry has been invited to his father’s coronation...but will he attend the service? A 90’s fashion trend may be on the way back in. In honour of that, Jacqui and Alicia’s Top 5 has a 90s flavour.
2/15/202332 minutes, 5 seconds
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It’s been a week bonus content - Stuff Kids Say

‘It’s been a week’ has decided to release second podcast every Friday!  Its short, sweet and filled with comical things you have written into @itsbeenaweekpodcast on instagram. This week, we read the hilarious things that kids have said to parents, teachers and the many adults they encounter. From slips of the tonged, to bringing in some of Mum and Dad’s hidden possessions for school show and tell. This is guaranteed to make you giggle.
2/9/20237 minutes, 40 seconds
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It’s Been a Week…for a Pamela Anderson resurgence, primary school parking inspectors, stuff kids say and the great biscuit debate

Jacqui and Alicia are back for another episode filled with news, opinion and laughter. The Reserve Bank released another increase in interest rates. Increasing the stress on everyday Australians. An expert provided vital advice for relieving the worry we all may face. Changes to Medibank have been announced. Jacqui and Alicia chat about how that will impact you when utilising Australia’s healthcare system. School drop off’s and parking fines are never a great mix. Jacqui and Alicia share some in concerning stories from the first week of school. Pamela Anderson is back on our screens! And the girls could not be happier! The release of her Netflix documentary “Pamela, A Love Story” had the girls in deep discussion about the surprising revelations throughout the program. Not only do the girls love Pam, but they love biscuits. So much so, they decided to nominate their top 5 biscuits…. Who will the finalists be? Send us in your choices. After many great responses from listeners through the week regarding the ‘stuff kids say’ topic, ‘it’s been a week’ has decided to release a second podcast every Friday. Its short, sweet and filled with hilarious things that kids have said to adults! Remember to have your device at the ready on Friday! Hosts: Jacqui Felgate and Alicia Grabowski Production Agency: WILDCARD www.wildcard-tla.com.au Produced by: Sam Bromley-Lynch Audio Technician: Dan Ryan
2/8/202325 minutes, 59 seconds
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It’s Been a Week… for council insensitivity, issues in Alice Springs, meeting Billie Jean King and Australia’s rental crisis

The girls sent their kids back to school and were pumped to record another episode of the podcast. A local council is in the firing line after removing a memorial chair that was dedicated to a young girl who passed suddenly in 1997. Alice Springs is in the midst of increasing crime rates, after drinking bans were abolished. The girls have differing opinions on how the situation should be handled. A housing rental crisis in Australia has the girls looking for answers on how stand out from the crowded market, enlisting the help of a real estate expert. Jacqui sheds light on interviewing one of her heroes at the Australian Open. Trailblazer, Billie Jean King. Would you rather send your child to a co-ed or single sex school? And finally, the kids are in the firing line for this week’s embarrassment of the week. See what mischief they have been getting up to. We are so excited to announce the winner of the Tempur bed giveaway. @melturner. Listen to the podcast to hear how you can enter in the race for a new Queen bed. Hosts: Jacqui Felgate and Alicia Grabowski Production Agency: WILDCARD www.wildcard-tla.com.au Produced by: Sam Bromley-Lynch Audio Technician: Dan Ryan
2/1/202345 minutes, 55 seconds
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It’s Been a Week… for Henry the seal, the taxi industry, Michael Clarke and fast fashion.

Jacqui and Alicia are here for a great episode of It’s Been a Week. Henry the seal has been spotted causing havoc in parts of Victoria. The girls reveal the reason he has made Victoria home for the last few weeks. Alicia puts her PR hat on for the taxi industry, as revelations of ongoing price gouging and horrible customer experiences emerged over the past week. Have you been sucked into fast fashion? Listen how one particular person avoided buying clothes for a WHOLE YEAR!!! School is back for the kids, and the girls have got an expert on to share how to make the transition back to the classroom easier for the kids….and parents. Alicia has done her homework for the week and listened to Prince Harry’s audiobook ‘Spare’. Did Harry’s dulcet voice change her opinion? Michael Clarke’s public outburst and Kanye West’s pending visit to Australia some fires up the girls. This episode is released on January 26th, a day of much contention in Australia. Jacqui and Alicia share their thoughts on the date, and what the people in power should do. We are so excited to announce the winner of the Tempur bed giveaway. @chloeaedgar For your chance to win a queen size mattress valued at $5000. All that you need you to do is write @itsbeenaweekpodcast a message in 50 words or less, explaining your best tactic when saving money on clothes. Is it hand-me-downs for the kids? Making your own clothes? We want to hear from you! Best suggestion will win. *Terms and conditions apply. Hosts: Jacqui Felgate and Alicia Grabowski Production Agency: WILDCARD www.wildcard-tla.com.au Produced by: Sam Bromley-Lynch Audio Technician: Dan Ryan
1/25/202340 minutes, 3 seconds
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It’s Been a Week… for Instagram hackers, contrasting reactions to George Pell’s death, royal book releases and private parts.

Jacqui and Alicia are back for another huge episode of ‘it’s been a week’. Jacqui shares a horrible story of a Melbourne business owner who was hacked on multiple social platforms, potentially causing catastrophic consequences to her company. Both Alicia and Jacqui  are critical at some responses from high profile figures regarding the death of George Pell. Sand prices are at an all-time high, Alicia finds out how it could affect us all. Not just kids playground pits. Jacqui couldn’t ‘spare’ us a week of royal chat. Reviewing Prince Harry’s new book, the openness regarding his private parts and his deep affection for his Mother. Potentially even convincing Alicia to have a read for herself. With the help of a weather expert, Jacqui and Alicia explore the reason why summer feels as though it is later and later each year. Should the seasons be changed? Jacqui again finds herself entangled in another addition of embarrassment of the week. We are so excited to announce the winner of the Tempur bed giveaway. @sarah_adventure_travel. Same prize this week for a lucky winner. For your chance to win a queen size mattress valued at $5000.  All that you need you to do is. Follow the ‘@itsbeenaweekpodcast’ Instagram and '@tempuranz' Like the Instagram video announcing the giveaway And then sharing the video on your Instagram story tagging ‘@itsbeenaweekpodcast’ *Terms and conditions apply. Hosts: Jacqui Felgate and Alicia Grabowski Production Agency: WILDCARD www.wildcard-tla.com.au Produced by: Sam Bromley-Lynch Audio Technician: Dan Ryan
1/18/202329 minutes, 50 seconds
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It’s been a week… for summer holiday stories, house prices and snake sightings

Jacqui and Alicia are back for another huge episode of ‘It’s Been a Week’. The gals catch up on summer holiday tales and share the back story of their 20 year friendship. The girls inform us of the changing landscape for house prices. They then share some mortgage hacks to combat rising interest rates. Oh, and Jacqui gets Alicia squirming, alerting her to the amount of snake footage she’s been sent over the last few weeks. Find out why Jacqui has been fielding calls from local police over her break. It wouldn’t be an episode without a royal family chat. All that, and so much more on this weeks episode. Enjoy. We are so excited to announce that our friends at TEMPUR are offering ‘It’s Been a Week’ listeners’ a chance to win a queen size mattress valued at $5000!  All you need you to do is: Follow the ‘@itsbeenaweekpodcast’ Instagram and '@tempuranz' Like the Instagram video announcing the giveaway And then sharing the video on your Instagram story tagging ‘@itsbeenaweekpodcast’ *Terms and conditions apply. Hosts: Jacqui Felgate and Alicia Grabowski Production Agency: WILDCARD www.wildcard-tla.com.au Produced by: Sam Bromley-Lynch Audio Technician: Dan Ryan
1/11/202333 minutes, 48 seconds
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It’s been a week…for food prices, Bali ‘bonk bans’ and Meghan and Harry’s Netflix debut. 

On this week's episode, Jacqui and Alicia chat about the rising food costs around the world and provide some saving hacks when it comes to Christmas time. The girls question Indonesia's announcement regarding sex bans and how it may detur tourists from travelling to the popular holiday destination. Jacqui and Alicia are at loggerheads again after the release of Meghan and Harry’s Netflix series. Alicia calls out Jacqui for a misconstrued comment in last week's episode that left one of the production crew a little red faced. We hope you have a safe and happy Christmas, we’ll be back on January 11th 2023. Thanks for supporting it’s been a week. Please feel free to slide into our DMs and give us a follow. https://www.instagram.com/itsbeenaweekpodcast/?hl=en Produced by Wildcard www.wildcard-tla.com.au
12/14/202229 minutes, 8 seconds
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It's been a week...for baggage handlers, Meghan Markle and Mum guilt

On the first ever episode of ‘it’s been a week’ Jacqui and Alicia let the listeners know what they can expect from the podcast. In ‘news you can use’, the gals chat through the Qantas baggage handling saga, the Reserve Bank of Australia’s tone deaf comments regarding interest rate rises and debate their thoughts on Meghan Markle. Jacqui and Alicia admit to some moments of ‘Mum guilt’ they have experienced recently. One of the girls husbands are in the crosshairs over some recent liking on Instagram. Please feel free to slide into our DMs and give us a follow. https://www.instagram.com/itsbeenaweekpodcast/?hl=en Produced by Wildcard www.wildcard-tla.com.au
12/7/202220 minutes, 46 seconds