it's been a week

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.