Gotta Go
Sisters, Molly and Briony Benjamin, try to sit down for a quick catch-up before one of them has Gotta Go. It’s a show for people who are juggling family, work, relationships, and the never-ending to-do list that lives rent-free in your brain. Maybe you’ve got kids at home, maybe they’re older, maybe you’re in that glorious in-between where you can finally drink a hot coffee… but you’re still the one who knows where everything is, when everything is, and why everyone is late. Alongside the laughs, there’s a quiet (but very real) thread running through everyt...
Phone Addiction, Karaoke Booths In Bangkok & The Gas Industry's $4.9 Billion Ask
One of us had two child-free nights in a hotel and felt like a whole new woman.
One of us found a karaoke booth in a Bangkok shopping centre literally named after her.
One of us is defending "fairy porn" and says we need to stop feeling guilty about what women read.
And we discovered the gas industry wants Australian taxpayers to fund a $4.9 billion pipeline. Not great news.
We covered a lot of ground this week, but now we've Gotta Go!
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00:00 Introduction
00:44...
Nepal's Climate Disaster: Is This the Tipping Point?
One of us went to Bluey World with their kids and had even more fun than they expected.
One of us is asking whether the devastating Nepal floods are the climate tipping point we've all been warned about.
One of us discovered Dolly Parton wrote two of her biggest hits on the same day.
And we found out scammers are cold-calling Australians to push dodgy self-managed super funds. Not great news.
We covered a lot of ground this week, but now we've Gotta Go!
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00:00 Introduction<...
20 Rounds of IVF, 29 Chickens, and Zero Regrets with Lisa Messenger
This week, Briony and Molly sit down with author, serial entrepreneur, and all-round powerhouse Lisa Messenger.
We started off with Lisa's jaw-dropping journey to motherhood. We’re talking 20 rounds of IVF, a miscarriage, failed adoption, donor eggs from Ukraine during a war, and a friend who offered to carry her baby.
We also heard how Lisa turned the catastrophic Northern Rivers floods into a grassroots relief operation from a community hall at 10pm, and why she then went and did a Harvard course so she'd be ready for next time.
Briony learned that Li...
Aggressively Making Friends and Other Grown Up Problems
One of us is living in the future in Bangkok, where birthday cakes come out of vending machines and robots serve your sushi.
One of us dusted off the disco ball leotard, went to a costume party, and remembered she's actually quite fun.
One of us is deep into "fairy porn" romance novels and got her husband hooked too.
And one of us has a simple hack that could save you $1,200 on your energy bill.
We covered a lot of ground this week, but now we've Gotta Go!
<...Witch Hunts, Midlife Reset and The Yap Challenge
One of us traded music festivals for writers' festivals and is calling it her new Coachella.
One of us learned that Thai shopping centres are so good for parents, it’s tempting to move in.
One of us climbed Cringe Mountain for the Yap Challenge and lived to tell the tale.
And one of us gives us some handy tips about our superannuation.
We covered a lot of ground this week, but now we've Gotta Go!
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00:00 Intro
00:57 Writers' Festivals Are the Ne...
Micro Dates, Manifesting and Female Anatomy 101
One of us had a 30-minute date this week and is calling it revolutionary.
One of us learned something about the female body at age 40 that she probably should have known decades ago.
Turns out, we’re both pretty damn good at manifesting things, even though the concept is certainly flawed.
And one of us will save you six figures on your mortgage with a phone call that takes five minutes.
We covered a lot of ground this week, but now we've Gotta Go!
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The Sunday Night Habit That Could Save Your Relationship
One of us spent some time in a Thai hospital that felt more like a five-star resort.
The other one is questioning whether "getting married" was ever actually a good deal for women.
We both secretly want to move to a family compound and be surrounded by people to help raise children.
One of us found an easy way to help the planet that takes zero extra time.
And we're both a little jealous of women in confinement getting massages on tap after birth.
We covered a lot of...
Medical Tourism, Australia Is The Biggest Loser and Tesla Takes Over
One of us joined live from Chiang Mai and did something to her body that most people would never think to do on holiday.
The other one is obsessed with a song about a bird that's somehow taken over the entire country.
One of us went to a mine site and learned a hard truth about money that has nothing to do with how much you earn.
The other one was pleasantly surprised with Australia’s new favourite car choice.
And we were both shocked by how much Aussies are losing to...
How Publishing a Book Really Works (Book Deals, Advances & Royalties)
One of us came back from Bali bronzed and full of holiday glow.
The other one is launching a new book and has all the excited feelings.
We get into what a book deal actually pays, and perhaps why you shouldn't quit your day job for it.
One of us relives the horror of writing a book while running a business, and the favour she had to call in to hit deadline.
We covered a lot of ground this week, but now we've Gotta Go.
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00:00 – In...
Free Power Plan Explained, Why Aussies Don't Have Wills and Taming Toddler Tantrums
One of us joined live from Bali and is now very exotic, living her best life
The other one had a full “I’m sad about my super” moment…and it got uncomfortably relatable for many Aussies fast.
One of us hired a night nurse… technically for the baby, but emotionally for the husband
The other one discovered she’s now getting “free power”… except it’s only free if you jump through 47 hoops and sit on hold for hours of your life you’ll never get back.
One of us went to an iron ore mi...
Saul Griffith: Leaving $56 Billion on the Tablle and Why Gas Kills Puppies
This week, we’re doing a bit of a different episode as Briony sits down with author, inventor, and engineer Saul Griffith to break down the reality of the energy transition.
We started off straight at the source to find out how the Australian government is leaving a jaw-dropping $56 billion a year on the table with gas exports.
We went down a tech rabbit hole to find out if the moral panic surrounding AI data centers is actually just a giant marketing stunt to boost tech stock prices.
Briony learned a brand-new reason to...
Ostrich Riding Disaster, The Pirate Hat Thief and Fake Novelty Checks
First off, we give a major shout-out to our grandmas and discuss a beautiful photo trend that reminded us why we need to celebrate older women on a whole new level.
One of us reflects on a hilarious, accidental "superhero" stance during a very real home robbery.
There’s a wild story about a chaotic holiday excursion that involves getting strapped to a highly stressed ostrich.
One of us is tracking an unprecedented political shift in Australia and the surprisingly low-quality AI images behind it.
We realised that free daily power gr...
Spontaneous Car Fires, Leaky Icebox Homes and Secret Magic Lessons
One of us is suddenly a hardcore football fan
The other one shared a genius, completely cringe-free corporate hack to score a pay rise using nothing but a calendar alert and a Google Doc.
We don’t know why Australian houses are built like literal leaky iceboxes.
We also reminisced about the highly chaotic fortnight where two separate family cars spontaneously burst into flames.
One of us is officially calling time on her multi-year breastfeeding journey, while the other is packing her bags for some highly intriguing "medical tourism" in Bangkok.
...Sidewalk Micro-Feminism, Spooky Ouija Boards and Reading Fairy P*rn
First off, we give a big old shout-out to our Mum, who we didn’t fully appreciate until we had kids of our own.
One of us went to an energy healer in Sydney to help with postpartum anxiety.
There’s also a really eerie story about a Ouija board which is guaranteed to give you goosebumps.
One of us discovered the art of micro-feminism with hilarious results.
We realised that our love for AI has catastrophic consequences for the climate and we’re not sure what the solution is.
We a...
The Gas Rip-Off, Sharenting and a Bachelor's Handbag
One of us binge-watched the Kylie doc “for research”.
We’ve realised teenagers are now casually doing things that make our entire adolescence look like a long nap.
One of us got styling advice that instantly explained every chaotic wardrobe purchase we’ve ever made.
We got budgety again, and yes, the gas rant returned (with fresh rage).
We also started rethinking what we share about our kids online, and it got dark quickly.
We tried not to gag over a new viral hack that shouldn’t exist.
We cover...
Lamb Sandwich Blackouts, Climate Grief and Sleep Schedules
One of us had to apologise for being aggressively helpful
The other one’s baby brain fully clocked off mid-meeting… and came back 15 minutes later with a lamb sandwich and zero awareness we were still on the call.
One of us went back to her favourite beach and got hit with climate grief that made it all too real
We had a side quest into electrifying your house, green loans, and why “carbon footprint” might’ve been a corporate PR trap.
We also had a moment about how nobody prepares you for the re...
Trad Wife Confusion, Budget Week Whinge and Michael Jackson Ick
One of us was today years old when she realised the Michelin Guide was actually invented by the tyre company
The other one casually interviewed a world leader and was jealous of their choice in shoes.
We got budgety for a minute and agreed housing is cooked, everyone’s whinging, and no one actually wants to be a politician.
One of us felt a bit weird about the new Michael Jackson film… because “experience his magic” is a bold tagline when we’re all aware of the allegations.
We somehow ended up in a ve...
Briony: Circus Tiger Rescue, Stage Four Plot Twist and Finding The Joy
Briony is the main event on the podcast this week and the joy is apparent.
But because life loves a plot twist, there are also some truly awful bits.
From growing up in a vet practice where her Dad was basically a superhero (including rescuing a literal Bengal tiger at 2am).
To over-annunciating her words wherever possible, because proper diction is important.
She landed her dream job and produced viral videos clocking millions of views for a living (what a flex).
Then Briony got the worst news imaginable and...
Molly: Psycho Goat Survivor, Trendsetter and Crying Over Jam
It’s all about Molly this week and frankly, it’s about time.
This will probably be Molly’s favourite episode.
A couple of teasers for you:
Molly was hopeless with a refedex and outsourced her navigation needs.
She’s been planning outfits and setting trends since she was 18 months old and is still waiting for her Hollywood breakthrough.
She had dreams of being an adorable goat owner, but her reality was a psycho goat who tried to kill her daily.
Her entrepreneurial spirit started young with a travel...
Single Sisters Betrayal, Home Battery Flexing and Press Stud Rage
One of us had a sudden, humbling realisation this week… and it involved babies, friendship, and a very overdue apology.
The other one had a few thoughts about what new parents actually need from you (hint: it’s not another tiny outfit with 400 press stud buttons).
One of us is still grieving a certain era we were meant to have… which was rudely sabotaged by the other.
Briony pointed out that Aussies will renounce their stance on renewables if there are rebates up for grabs.
Molly appreciated the ego boost when AI tho...
Drive Through Everything, Free Money Apps and Pumpkin Pollination
One of us turned 40 this week… and had big feelings about what a privilege it is.
The other one is still in newborn land, where time isn’t real, and sleep is a rumour.
Molly is campaigning for drive-through everything, because getting eggs shouldn’t require a full logistical plan.
We shared a celebrity encounter from the archives that still makes us cringe-laugh, and Briony used an accent Molly will never let her forget.
Briony proved that, even though she’s terrible at accents, she has a lot of useful i...
Anne Geddes Vibes, Taco Structural Integrity, and a Five-Minute Childcare Fix
One of us discovered that a cute outfit can genuinely improve your mood (science says yes, and so do strangers who suddenly start complimenting you in the supermarket).
The other one has started carrying watercolours everywhere and whipping them out at random intervals.
One of us did an outrageously extra newborn photoshoot. Shout out to Anne Geddes (IYKYK)
Scheduling joy is saving us from the monotonous existence that is parenting young children.
We’ve got a list of good news stories to cleanse your doom-scrolling soul. Pandas are involved.
On...
A Hunky Celebrity, A Tiny Reptile and An Accidental Social Media Fire
One of us had a close encounter with a very hunky celebrity this week.
The other one had a close encounter with a tiny reptile.
One of us got the short end of that stick.
A few other things happened, which we absolutely had to discuss:
Briony started a small social media fire accidentally offending true blue Aussie blokes.
Molly yelled at reckless youths on bikes (as is her civic duty).
Briony is quite partial to a good ol’ fashion scam and is eager to give all he...
