Podcasts by The Pineapple Project
The Pineapple Project is back with a new host, comedian Nazeem Hussain. This season we're here to help you save you a whole heap of money. We'll look at spending less, spending better and understanding why we buy things in the first place. It's like getting a pay rise without having to do anything!
So we're getting FRUGAL…(WTF does frugal mean?! It means not being wasteful). We're giving you easy ways to save money on fashion, pets, travel, cars, phones, food and at the gym. So join Nazeem for an eight-part adventure into our wallets and our minds to see why we spend, where we waste money, and what we can do about it.
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PPJ S6 08 | Holidays from 2021-07-05T01:00:01
Work hard, save up, get tired, have a relaxing holiday to get over all that, and then repeat.
But the holiday costs so much you have to ...
S6 08 | Holidays from 2021-07-04T15:00:01
Work hard, save up, get tired, have a relaxing holiday to get over all that, and then repeat.
But the holiday costs so much you have to work more to pay it off. Sound familiar?
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PPJ S6 07 | Pets from 2021-06-28T01:00:01
Pets bring us great joy, but ever had an unexpected vet bill? They can tear a hole in your budget.
A growing pet industry tells us to bu...
S6 07 | Pets from 2021-06-27T15:00:01
Pets bring us great joy, but ever had an unexpected vet bill? They can tear a hole in your budget.
A growing pet industry tells us to buy special expensive pet food and toys and services...
PPJ S6 06 | Fitness from 2021-06-21T01:00:01
Our health and wellbeing is priceless, right?!
Keeping fit can cost so much: gym memberships, active wear, sports equipment, shakes and s...
S6 06 | Fitness from 2021-06-20T15:00:01
Our health and wellbeing is priceless, right?!
Keeping fit can cost so much: gym memberships, active wear, sports equipment, shakes and supplements.
Are we being conned into sp...
S6 05 | Cars from 2021-06-13T15:00:01
Cars are the most expensive things we buy, unless you have a mortgage.
The average price of a new car in Australia is about $40,000, which drops by a third the minute you leave the deale...
S6 04 | Food from 2021-06-06T15:00:01
We cannot live without food, but perhaps we can live without three coffees,
a $25 brunch and a takeaway pizza because we couldn't be arsed cooking.
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S6 03 | Fashion from 2021-05-30T15:00:01
Every year Australians on average throw out or recycle 27 kgs of clothes.
Not pieces, kilograms. And here's another shocking stat, they replace it with 24 kgs!
The whole fashion i...
S6 02 | Phones from 2021-05-23T15:00:01
Smartphones have become essential in a very short space of time. But do we really need that 64 Megapixel camera, 5G or that must-have upgrade?
Won't that be last year's model soon enough?...
S6 01 | Break free from 2021-05-16T15:00:01
Do you live paycheck to paycheck? Do you keep buying new clothes, or upgrading your phone, or blowing your budget on a holiday?
Today we start reclaiming control and ignoring that urge to ...
TELL US - Ways you’ve saved cash, ways you’ve blown cash from 2021-02-26T02:00
What’s left of your weekly budget after you go out to drinks with friends, snap up some snazzy gym gear, pay off the loan on your car, buy a gift f...
TELL US - Ways you've saved cash, ways you've blown cash from 2021-02-25T15:00
What's left of your weekly budget after you go out to drinks with friends, snap up some snazzy gym gear, pay off the loan on your car, buy a gift for your colleague going on maternity leave and inv...
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S5 04 | The life changing benefits of hobbies from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Good news for introverts: connection doesn't always have to be with people, it can be with things! And those things have a name; hobbies. Jan Fran rediscov...
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S4 08 | Let's talk about death, baby from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
It's the last episode and yeah, we reckon we've gotten pretty good at planning for this whole death malarkey. But, as Jan realises when she tries to talk t...
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S4 06 | Social media – your life and death in likes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
You might have died, but your fb profile hasn't. Our online selves live on after we’ve died, so what are the big decisions we need to make about social med...
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S3 04 | Getting smart (systems) in the bathroom and laundry from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Everyone needs clean bodies and clean clothes, but without a game plan in place, bathrooms and laundries can quickly become the grossest rooms in your home...
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S3 01 | Does my stuff own me? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
"Do I feel like have control of the stuff in my life? Why is letting go of things so darn hard? And is clutter basically a dark wizard exercising secret co...
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S2 04 | Uh oh – it's impostor syndrome from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Tina Fey has it. TV journalist Leigh Sales too. That creeping feeling you’re not quite good enough at your job, and that EVERYONE is about to find out. Imp...
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S5 05 | A little less lonely from 2020-07-11T15:30:52
An astonishing among of Australians are lonely, and it's not who you think. In this special live show, we hear from loneliness expert Dr Michelle Lim, meet Vicky Jacobs who forged connection in the...
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S5 03 | I screen, you screen, we all screen from 2020-06-13T16:00:31
It's the thing that promises to connect us more than anything; the wonderful majestical phone! But it's not all good news. Jan Fran learns about a tiny but insidious phone habit that can destroy re...
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S5 02 | Howdy, neighbour from 2020-05-31T02:00
Who are the people in your neighbourhood? A staggering amount of Australians don’t know. But turns out, sticking your head over the fence is hugely...
S5 01 | The holy grail of connection from 2020-05-16T16:00
If you are going to futureproof yourself against some shitty things, there's one thing you need to invest in. It's not money, or the share market, or burying a stash of canned goods and three-ply. ...
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S5 00 | INTRODUCING: The C Word from 2020-05-09T16:00:27
Remember the time you thought "yay!" when someone cancelled on you? When we all joked about being too busy and wanting to stay indoors and do nothing? Now, we're socially isolating, distancing ours...
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S4 07 | Death in the workplace from 2020-03-24T15:00
How do you balance the death of someone close to you with going into work? Can you show emotion? What if a colleague loses someone? Is it okay to talk about it? And what are your leave rights?
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S4 05 | Tough decisions in the ICU from 2020-03-10T15:00
Your sick or ageing loved one is lying in a hospital bed. The doctors are asking for a decision: "What would they want?". What about the advance care directive? Wait, what is that? And how do I mak...
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S4 04 | Will power — does it count if you write it on a post-it? from 2020-03-04T02:00
So, who gets your kids if you die? And have they actually agreed to take them? SPOILER ALERT: A will written on the back of a coaster isn't necessa...
TELL US — Get something off your chest from 2020-03-01T02:00
Is there a conversation you need to have with someone but you've been putting it off? Maybe something you want to say to people but you're a bit......
S4 03 | Dead men tell no tales (about their assets) from 2020-02-25T15:00
When someone dies, it's up to the people left behind to piece their lives together using only the clues left behind. What if the person who died was the one who paid the bills? Or, what if you have...
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S4 02 | Funeral planning for amateurs from 2020-02-18T15:00
Chances are, you'll have to arrange a funeral at least once. When a loved one dies, and suddenly it falls to you to organise things, where do you even start?
It's time to learn all the th...
S4 01 | There's a body, what next? from 2020-02-11T15:00
Here's what you need to know immediately after someone has died, because a tsunami of decisions is about to hit. How the heck do you get a death certificate? Will there be an autopsy? Um, literally...
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S4 00 | INTRODUCING — The Pineapple Project: Death from 2020-02-05T02:00
If you died tomorrow, would the people around you know what to do? Nah, of course they wouldn't! We get it. It's heaps easier to keep the dinner ta...
Jan Fran leads us towards a new horizon from 2019-11-17T12:00
A new day has dawned. It's time. Hitch your wagon back onto The Pineapple Project's star and get ready to conquer a new frontier. And this time, we...
S3 07 | Take that, kitchen! Claire's pain point from 2019-11-02T14:00
It's the heart of the home. It's where you eat, cook, plan holidays, store things, stick things on the fridge. And everyone in the house uses it slightly differently.
Like Claire Hooper, t...
S3 06 | Goodbye secret garage shame from 2019-10-26T14:00
Garages, sheds, junk rooms, this is the space of the house that stores everything ELSE. Don't just shut the door and hope one day it spontaneously combusts; even this place can be a haven for order...
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S3 05 | How to organise your paperwork from 2019-10-19T14:00
Bills, fines, statements, invitations, newsletters and report cards. Each one comes with a new list of decisions for you to make. Blerrgh! If you're drowning in life admin, Claire Hooper's meeting ...
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S3 03 | Start really livin' in your living room from 2019-10-05T15:00
Walk in. Have a look around. Now take a seat on the couch. Does it feel like your stuff is closing in on you? Books, dishes, bags, shoes, argh! The living room is for living, so here's how to make ...
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S3 02 | Messy bedroom, messy head from 2019-09-28T15:00
It should be your sanctuary. The place you go to recharge. So why are we dumping all our stuff in our bedrooms? If you have a floor-drobe (or a chair-drobe) if you're sleeping next to white goods, ...
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INTRODUCING - S3 00 | The Pineapple Project — Tidy from 2019-09-15T01:00
See ya later, clutter! If the stuff around you is giving you a stress migraine, or if you're just completely out of places to put things, we got yo...
PRESENTS – Ladies We Need to Talk from 2019-05-07T03:00
BAD SEX. Now that we have your attention, here’s a cheeky little podcast recommendation for you, with love from us here at Pineapple HQ.
A...
S2 08 | Dear job – it’s not me, it’s you from 2019-03-31T01:00:50
You’re leaning in with your growth mindset, you’re managing your workday like a pro, and you’ve said a HARD NOPE to impostor syndrome and your toxi...
S2 08 | Dear job - it's not me, it's you from 2019-03-30T02:00:50
You're leaning in with your growth mindset, you're managing your workday like a pro, and you've said a HARD NOPE to impostor syndrome and your toxic colleagues. You're feeling about as motivated as...
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S2 07 | Knocked up not out from 2019-03-24T01:00
“Have a baby,” they said. “It’ll be great!” they said. Ummm... except they forgot to mention how it can really put the skids on your career! Hold o...
Juicy Slice – Umm, is this sexual harassment? from 2019-03-17T01:00
There’s a point when a cruddy boss or colleague can cross the line into #metoo territory. So if you find yourself in that situation, what can you d...
S2 06 | Horrible bosses from 2019-03-09T14:00
You never forget your first bad boss. You know the one - they take the credit, play the blame game, micromanage, criticise and undermine. Claire Hooper asks what makes a horrible boss, how to cope ...
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S2 05 | Wait! Am I burning out? from 2019-03-02T14:00
There's a certain amount of workplace stress that's normal. Then there's burnout. So what's the difference? No really - Claire Hooper wants to know.
If you're feeling exhausted and cynica...
Juicy Slice — Do not do this in a job interview from 2019-02-17T01:00
Bad breath. Bagging your old boss. Straight up lying. The list of what NOT to do in a job interview is long and cringeworthy. Claire Hooper finds o...
S2 03 | First you get the network, then you get the power from 2019-02-09T15:00
Networking. Yuck. If the thought of doing it triggers your gag reflex, you're not alone. But, done right, networking is actually less 'vomit in your mouth' and more 'hello golden job opportunities...
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Juicy Slice – Make meetings great again from 2019-02-03T02:00
Meetings are LYFE right? Nah let’s get real — they can be the worst. Unless, maybe, you’ve just been doing them wrong? Claire Hooper hits up a meet...
S2 02 | Work habits of the kick-arse from 2019-01-26T15:00
Does your to-do list have more pending items than your online shopping cart? Are you super busy but can't seem to make a dent in your day?
Claire Hooper is determined to learn the secrets ...
S2 01 | Make work your favourite from 2019-01-19T14:30
Be honest: do you enjoy your job? If you answered "it's a hard no", then you're not alone. Claire Hooper's on a mission to discover how people who are awesome at their jobs, think about work. Spoil...
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S2 00 | INTRODUCING — The Pineapple Project: Work from 2019-01-13T01:30
It’s time to make work better! Find out how to network like a pro, land a job interview, get the most out of your time, deal with a horrible boss, ...
BONUS — surprise! Your Pineapple Pledge results from 2018-11-14T01:00:39
How are you going with your Pineapple Pledge? Have you got a plentiful pile of pineapples? Host Claire Hooper had a huge pledge of her own. So, did...
S1 10 | Teaching kids about money from 2018-04-14T15:30
Kids learn their money habits at home. So how do you help them avoid the mistakes you made? From pocket money, to understanding spending and saving, Claire Hooper finds the formula for raising a no...
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S1 09 | Become a super woman from 2018-04-07T15:30
Is your superannuation looking super flushed? Or super neglected? On average, men retire with twice the amount of money in their superannuation accounts as women do. Claire Hooper is on a mission t...
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Juicy Slice — investing 101 from 2018-04-05T06:00
If investing your hard-earned pineapples into the ASX seems riskier than throwing them out the window and hoping they’ll blow back in, then listen ...
S1 08 | How to plan a wedding without going broke from 2018-04-01T02:00
Whether you’re a guest, a family member, or the couple themselves, weddings can bring people together but also part them with their cash, big time....
S1 07 | You need an emergency fund from 2018-03-24T14:30
Divorce, disability, death. You don't want to think about it! But if the you-know-what hits the fan - what's your plan?
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Juicy Slice — do you really need to buy it? And, your side hustles from 2018-03-18T01:30
Need a bit of inspiration? Something to keep you motivated on your pineapple quest? Meet the woman who can’t remember the last time she bought some...
S1 06 | How to buy a house from 2018-03-10T19:00
Deposits, mortgages, bubbles; oh my. If you want to make the leap and enter the housing market, where do you even start? How can you decode the gobbledygook, crack the market, and win on auction da...
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S1 05 | Demolish your debt from 2018-03-03T14:30
Debt is such a downer. It stunts your financial growth, and the longer you leave it, the worse it gets. Claire Hooper meets those who were in it, those who climbed out, and comes clean about her ow...
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S1 04 | Love and money from 2018-02-24T15:00
Love is all you need. Right? Wrong. Love doesn't pay the bills. Love doesn't secure your future with its fiscally responsible investments. Love is terrible at money. Financial worries are one of th...
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S1 03 | Side hustles and pay rises — how to earn more from 2018-02-18T01:30
Put your most boss outfit on, and get ready to power pose, because it’s hustle time. But are they all they’re cracked up to be? Claire Hooper becom...
Juicy Slice — how to automate your money from 2018-02-15T10:00
You’ve had your finance party, now it’s time to hand the hard work over to technology. Claire Hooper gets a lesson in Automation 101 — one of the e...
S1 02 | The life-changing magic of a budget from 2018-02-10T14:00
What have you spent money on this week that you probably didn't need? Between gym memberships, subscriptions, takeaways, bills, the temptation of online shopping, and that 7th barista coffee, littl...
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Juicy Slice — it’s a pledge-a-palooza! from 2018-02-09T16:00
We asked for your Pineapple Pledges; and you answered. From boob jobs to big-arse holidays, renovations to retirement plans, here’s what Australia ...
Juicy Slice - it's a pledge-a-palooza! from 2018-02-09T05:00
We asked for your Pineapple Pledges; and you answered. From boob jobs to big-arse holidays, renovations to retirement plans, here's what Australia is saving for.
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S1 01 | The psychology of money from 2018-02-03T14:00
Oprah was right. Turns out, your money situation could have less to do with your pay-packet, and more to do with what's going on in your head. So how do the rich think about money? What secrets do ...
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00 | INTRODUCING — The Pineapple Project from 2018-01-25T10:00
From smart saving, to how to earn more, demolish your debt, and invest like a boss, join Claire Hooper as she tracks down all the experts and learn...