The Pineapple Project

S1 01 | The psychology of money

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 16:00:00 -0000

What are you like with money? Reckless? Ignorant? Somewhere in between? This might be why.

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S1 02 | The life changing magic of a budget

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 15:45:00 -0000

With a little look at your daily habits and a bit of negotiation, you can slash your spending in big ways.

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S1 03 | How to earn more

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 15:30:00 -0000

Are side-hustles worth it? And how can you ask for a pay rise and actually get one?

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S1 04 | Love and money

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 15:15:00 -0000

Financial worries are one of the biggest causes of relationship problems. So what's best practice when two people come together? And what happens if you have really different ideas about money?

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S1 05 | Demolish your debt

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 15:00:00 -0000

When it comes to getting on top of your debt, the most important thing is to just start.

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S1 06 | Cracking the housing market

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 14:45:00 -0000

Deposits, mortgages, auctions, oh my. Want to get your foot into the housing market? Start here.

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S1 07 | Yes, you need an emergency fund

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 14:30:00 -0000

How much money will you need in an emergency? This is a plan for when the shit hits the fan.

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S1 08 | How to plan a wedding without going broke

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 14:15:00 -0000

Hint: you don't need chair covers.

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S1 09 | Time to become a superhuman

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 14:00:00 -0000

It's hard to care about superannuation. But when the sun sets on your work life, what's next?

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S1 10 | Teaching kids about money

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 13:45:00 -0000

What’s the going rate for pocket money? And in a cashless generation, how do you teach kids the value of money?

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INTRODUCING – The Original Pineapple Project

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 14:00:00 -0000

Are you a bit crap with money? Need to get it together but don't know where to start?

We're going back in time to bring you the massively popular first season of The Pineapple Project.

Let comedian Claire Hooper guide you through all the money lessons you wish you'd learnt at school. From how to save more, to budgeting, superannuation and more. It's the starter's guide to taking control of your money.

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S7 08 | Dating – how to (not) be a cheap date

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 14:30:00 -0000

No one wants to be called a cheap date. But finding love can cost a lot – there are dating apps, pre-date outfits, grooming, and then the date itself. So how can we spend a lot less, impress a lot more and reinvent the concept of the "cheap date"?

Guests

Elspeth Blunt, writer and producer, Big hARTDr Gery Karantzas, Associate Professor and Director of the Science of Adult Relationships Laboratory, Deakin UniversityMel Mason, freelance fashion writer and contributing editor, GraziaMatthew Bowen, head of daily banking, ING

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S7 07 | Our entertainment addiction

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 15:00:00 -0000

The market is swamped with streaming services and so are you.

How many do you have? When we think about where our money goes, we often think of big-ticket purchases like furniture and holidays. Here's how to take charge and stop TV and music streaming services quietly siphoning your hard-earned money away.

Guests

Brendan Markey-Towler, behavioural economist and credit analyst, Westpac

Jana Bowden, Professor of Marketing and Consumer Behaviour, Macquarie University

Steven Cuff

Tegan Jones, technology journalist, Finder

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S7 06 | Beauty on a Budget

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 16:30:00 -0000

From snail cream and collagen mascara to mugwort masks and peptide shampoo. Do we really need it all? And if we do, how do we get it for cheap?

Join Nazeem Hussein to unearth all the beauty secrets from a chemist, beauty influencer, and frugal mum. No, it's not a bad pub joke, but it is a reveal on how to get frugal and stay glam while you're at it.

Guests

Angela Dixon, The Budget Millennial, YouTube

Michelle Wong, cosmetic chemist and science educator, Lab Muffin

Sandya Verduri

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S7 05 | The Ill Side of Health Insurance

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 16:15:00 -0000

The Ill Side of Health Insurance

How do you put a price on peace of mind?

Well, the health insurance companies seem to know. Is it all just a big waste of money or is it possible to DIY your own health expenses? Could that leave you worse off?

Everything about health insurance, if you actually need it, and how we can tailor it exactly to our needs… for cheap.

Guests

Paul Benson, financial planner, Guidance

Jacinta Bowler, health insurance policy holder

Jodi Bird, insurance expert, CHOICE

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S7 04 | Big Home Energy

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 15:00:00 -0000

With Australians spending 90 per cent of their time indoors, we need heaps of electricity to power that lifestyle.

Should you boil just enough water for your morning cup? Do you still switch off all your electrical outlets? And how do you keep your place warm or cool for cheap?

From insulating your home to choosing the right appliances, here are all the small and radical ways to cut those dreaded energy bills, while being kinder to the environment at the same time. Join comedian Nazeem Hussein to get your energy bills out of the red and into the green.

Guests:

Chris Barnes, journalist and product category manager, CHOICE

Danielle King, sustainability consultant, Green Moves Australia

Joel Meadows, permaculture practitioner

Dr Saul Griffith, engineer and renewable electricity advocate, Rewiring Australia

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S7 03 | Oh, Baby

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 15:00:00 -0000

How much stuff do babies need? It's probably less than you think. We tend to spend big on our little ones, hoping to give them the best start in life. And those tiny socks are just so cute! But what's the stuff we actually need versus what's nice to have? And are we just trying to buy the "best" stuff so we can feel like good parents?

Here's how to save more money for those rainy days (hello, teenagers) and still feel like we're raising a happy, healthy bub.

Guests

Jess and Kate Flood

Karen Ferry, creative director and writer

Dr Pam Douglas, a general practitioner and researcher with a special interest in perinatal mental health and breastfeeding medicine

Veronica Milsom, comedian, mum and host of Zero Waste Baby podcast

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S7 02 | Meal prepping — The freezer is your friend

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 15:00:00 -0000

Costs of living got you down? Get on board the meal prep train. It'll save you time and money, even if you're the most amateur of cooks.

Nazeem Hussein unearths all the best tips, advice and foodie suggestions all in one. And he won't charge an arm and a lettuce for it.

All aboard!

Guests

Alice Zaslavsky, food writer and host of ABC Radio Sunday Drive

Karen Ferry, creative director and writer

Patrick Matthews, meal prep enthusiast

Tegan Jones, technology journalist, Finder

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S7 01 | The circular economy — How to buy and sell online

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 15:00:00 -0000

How do you get savvy at buying and selling pre-loved? Buying other people's stuff is not only better for the planet, but it can save you huge amounts of cash. And it's a triple win if you score stuff originally out of your budget.

But in the land of no rules, you need some tricks up your sleeve. Here's how to play your cards at the marketplace and score big on every site like it.

Guests

Isabelle Jones, thrifter

Gerard Brody, CEO, Consumer Action Law Centre

Jana Bowden, Professor of Marketing and Consumer Behaviour, Macquarie University

Marty Smiley, co-host of Housewarming podcast

Nat Damena, co-host of Housewarming podcast

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INTRODUCING — Series 7: Even more frugal

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 14:45:00 -0000

Last season, we just got going on how to reduce your spending, without missing out on the good things in life. This season, we're getting even more frugal. Join Nazeem Hussain for sweet tips and hacks on all the spiky parts of life including meal prepping, babies, dating, and home energy.

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S6 08 | Holidays

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 15:00:01 -0000

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?

We meet someone whose jet-setting got her into major debt and we give you some travel tips that should make your next trip cheaper.

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S6 07 | Pets

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 15:00:01 -0000

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.

Is our love for our pets being used against us?

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S6 06 | Fitness

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 15:00:01 -0000

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 spending too much on stuff that doesn’t make us healthier or happier?

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S6 05 | Cars

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 15:00:01 -0000

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 dealer.

We'll meet Ravi who bought a new car hoping to impress his girlfriend and get lots of tips for how to save big on the cash guzzlers.

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S6 04 | Food

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 15:00:01 -0000

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.

We’re going to save you money on eating out, takeaway and on food at the supermarket.

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S6 03 | Fashion

Sun, 30 May 2021 15:00:01 -0000

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 industry is based on buying new cheap clothes, so what’s the alternative?

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S6 02 | Phones

Sun, 23 May 2021 15:00:01 -0000

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? We talk about saving you potentially thousands of dollars on the device that’s most likely in your hand right now.

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S6 01 | Break free

Sun, 16 May 2021 15:00:01 -0000

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 keep spending.

But how do we begin to do that in a world where we are told constantly to 'buy now, pay later' or to 'Treat yourself'?

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S5 05 | A little less lonely

Sat, 11 Jul 2020 15:30:52 -0000

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 most wonderful way, and get a lesson in cancel culture from comedian Kirsty Webeck.

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S5 04 | The life changing benefits of hobbies

Sat, 27 Jun 2020 15:30:52 -0000

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 rediscovers the humble pleasure of doing things for the sheer joy of doing it, learns the mental benefits of being crap at something, and connects with a long lost childhood pastime.

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S5 03 | I screen, you screen, we all screen

Sat, 13 Jun 2020 16:00:31 -0000

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 relationships, and meets an influencer whose enormous online following left her feeling empty. So, is there a way to have a good relationship with our phones? Yes. And it doesn’t involve a detox.

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S5 02 | Howdy, neighbour

Sat, 30 May 2020 16:00:00 -0000

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 beneficial. Jan Fran tracks down social psychologist Hugh Mackay for a lesson in how to be a good neighbour, and we meet people whose connection with their street was life-changing. And after three years of ignoring her neighbours, Jan is convinced to channel her inner Ned Flanders and reach out to the people closest (in proximity) to her.

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S5 01 | The holy grail of connection

Sat, 16 May 2020 16:00:00 -0000

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. It's much, much closer to home. Jan uncovers a key finding from the world's largest study on happiness, and a relationship counsellor gives advice on how to handle tension at home.

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S5 00 | INTRODUCING: The C Word

Sat, 09 May 2020 16:00:27 -0000

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 ourselves, and longing to connect. If deep human connection is critical to our survival, what do we do now? Join Jan Fran — from her bedroom — for this special series on how to find community and connection amidst coronavirus.

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S4 08 | Let's talk about death, baby

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 15:00:00 -0000

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 to her sister about her own wishes, the people who love you can get a bit funny when you ambush them to talk about your inevitable death.

We'll learn what it's like having those tricky conversations when the 'hypothetical' side of it all is removed and you're really looking at an imminent death; and Dr Ursula Sanson-Daly gives us a masterclass on having hard convos about death with the people who matter.

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S4 07 | Death in the workplace

Tue, 24 Mar 2020 15:00:00 -0000

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?

Butcher Leanne tells the story about a customer literally dying to make a point about lamb chops. Indigenous comedian and actor Steven Oliver talks about taking time off work for funerals. TED Talker Michelle Knox discusses how her own dad's death led to a more supportive culture in her office.

Plus — what NOT to say to a colleague (e.g. "at least (anythin')!" is not advised.

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S4 06 | Social media – your life and death in likes

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 15:00:00 -0000

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 media before we face death?

Tech journalist Claire Reilly talks us through the digital breadcrumbs of Tinder, Twitter, Tumbler, Bumble, Hinge, Facebook, Grindr and Insty that form the digital sandwich of your afterlife — and how to handle it now so your family won’t get a huge shock when they peer into your DM’s post-mortem.

Wait, can they do that? ...

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S4 05 | Tough decisions in the ICU

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 15:00:00 -0000

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 make a decision about someone that's not me?

Get your wishes in order, and make sure the people around you have theirs in order too. Jacinta talks about being asked in the ICU whether to keep her 97-year-old great uncle alive or not. And Dr Peter Saul talks us through what he calls an 'authentic death' in the chaos of an ICU.

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S4 04 | Will power — does it count if you write it on a post-it?

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 15:00:00 -0000

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 necessarily legit.

Here's an easy guide to making a will and keeping it updated. We'll cover all the basics, from the assets you can't forget about, to nominating an executor — or outsourcing to a lawyer.

Lawyer Andrew Simpson shows Jan and her husband how to write a will (really CAN you just download one off the internet?); and Jan contemplates telling her sisters they're not getting the apartment.

Plus you'll learn what mistakes to AVOID when you're divvying up your earthly possessions.

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S4 03 | Dead men tell no tales (about their assets)

Tue, 25 Feb 2020 15:00:00 -0000

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 haven't spoken to them in a really long time?

Jan Fran meets Kate, who's in her forties and at a complete loss about how to piece together her estranged father's deceased estate. Enter financial advisor Donna Lee Powell, who came out of retirement to help other people navigate their financial woes when her own husband died suddenly.

We'll learn how to untangle that dead man admin, and what conversations you and your partner should be having now (and what measures to put in place) to avoid total panic later.

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S4 02 | Funeral planning for amateurs

Tue, 18 Feb 2020 15:00:00 -0000

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 things most funeral directors don't want you to know. Like: is it gauche to ask how much something costs at a funeral parlour?

Jan Fran visits family funeral director Carly to learn about cardboard coffins and meaningful DIY funerals, and is like, totally, completely cool when she sees a real-life deceased person in the process.

Saimi Jeong from Choice talks us through the funeral industrial complex and how to navigate it.

We also learn what the etiquette is when you have grandma cremated and, ahem, forget to collect her ashes for several years.

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S4 01 | There's a body, what next?

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 15:00:00 -0000

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, who are you supposed to call first?

That's the quandary Emma Gray found herself in, when she woke one day to discover her husband had died and her entire world had changed.

We'll also meet Jodie Leditschke, who talks us through what happens when a deceased person reaches the Victorian Coroner's Office mortuary. NSW Births Deaths and Marriages registrar, Amanda Ianna, has the low-down on how to produce a death certificate. The important thing is, you're not alone.

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INTRODUCING — Series 4: Death

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 15:00:00 -0000

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 table convo flowing re: your latest TV binge than having an in-depth discussion about which sister inherits your RAV4 after you die. It might be hard, but it's important. That's why The Pineapple Project is tackling death. Because literally everybody is doing it. Get it?

Join us as we learn the simple steps to master the logistics of death. Because when you've got your house in order, you can really rest in peace.

The first episode drops on February 12.

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S3 07 | Take that, kitchen! Claire's pain point

Sun, 03 Nov 2019 01:00:00 -0000

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, the kitchen might be your clutter pain point. But yippee ki-yay mutha clutters, that changes today.

Claire and her husband Wade are at the mercy of organiser Kelly Bainbridge (so you don't have to be).

Put on the cleaning gloves, it's time to learn the power of the 'magic triangle', why grouping food will save you time & money, and how to finally wrangle the third drawer down.

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S3 06 | Goodbye secret garage shame

Sun, 27 Oct 2019 01:00:00 -0000

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!

Join Claire Hooper and organiser Anita Birges as they help Carly quickly sort through years of stuff (and multiple cake platters). Have you moved or downsized and put all your crap in the garage? We got you! Yes, it can be a wilderness. But with your new 'zoning' method and declutter genie Peter Walsh's wisdom, you'll never misplace your camping, gardening, or secret dress up gear again.

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S3 05 | How to organise your paperwork

Sun, 20 Oct 2019 01:00:00 -0000

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 with decluttering goddess Carol Martyn will help you breathe again.

You'll learn what to do with every bit of paper that enters your orbit at the home of Kariyn as she wades through the paperwork spilling out of her office, down the hall and into every crevice in her house. These are the simple systems you need so you'll never be stressed by paperwork again. Or by kids artwork.

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S3 04 | Getting smart (systems) in the bathroom and laundry

Sun, 13 Oct 2019 01:00:00 -0000

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. Say goodbye to wet towels, mould and never being able to find an ear bud when you need one!

Organiser Susanne Thiebe prefers practical over pretty. She helps stay at home Dad Will Owyong win back some space and peace of mind in his verrrrry crammed rental apartment through smart storage systems and the 'four bucket challenge'. The declutter genie reveals his one golden rule for storage that can be applied to any room.

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S3 03 | Start really livin' in your living room

Sun, 06 Oct 2019 01:00:00 -0000

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 it worth living in.

Claire Hooper takes professional organiser Helen Stanley to the home of Deb, Karl, their three children and one giant cat, to make an overwhelming situation manageable.

Don't know what to do with sentimental items? We got you. Is there a golden rule for collecting books? There is! And if you're still feeling like you don't know where to start, declutter genie Peter Walsh takes Claire though some of the biggest stumbling blocks when it comes to organising, especially if objects have been handed down to you.

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S3 02 | Messy bedroom, messy head

Sun, 29 Sep 2019 01:00:00 -0000

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, or you can't remember the last time you made your bed, welcome to your new happy place.

Claire Hooper meets organiser Lissanne Oliver who shares a rapid-fire method for getting bedrooms under control at the home of Karen and Gary (they have two sets of twins and weirdly their bedroom isn't the tranquil retreat they've longed for).

We learn a couple of fundamental rules for getting kids' rooms in order. And Claire has a few big moments of clarity thanks to declutter genie Peter Walsh. It's time to make the place you sleep and get weird with your partner — or yourself — your favourite place to be.

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S3 01 | Does my stuff own me?

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 01:00:00 -0000

"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 control over my moods and mind?" If you answered no, I don't know, and yes to the above — then welcome aboard! It turns out (surprise) that most of your mess actually starts in your head. And then spreads to your bed! And the rest of the house.

WARNING: this episode will make you re-evaluate your relationship with the things you own. Join Claire Hooper as she speaks to researcher, Dr Libby Sander, who studies how clutter changes our behaviour, learns wisdom from an expert so good he decluttered for Oprah (Peter Walsh), and start on your own path, down that messy hallway, to getting Tidy.

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INTRODUCING - S3 00 | The Pineapple Project — Tidy

Sat, 14 Sep 2019 15:00:00 -0000

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 you. Come along with Claire Hooper and a team of no-nonsense experts to rummage through people's cupboards and learn the secrets of the super organised. Save yourself time and money, declutter your brain, recycle the gimmicky life hacks and inform your belongings they do not own you, thank you kindly. It's time to take back control of every room in your place for good. You can hear it on apps like ABC Listen, Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts — you'll get a juicy morsel every week from September 15.

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S2 08 | Dear job – it’s not me, it’s you

Sun, 31 Mar 2019 01:00:50 -0000

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 you can be in the job you’re doing... but what if that’s not enough? When you know, deep down, it’s time to change direction, how do you even begin? It’s time to solve the greatest puzzle of all — finding and landing a new job that’s right for you. Claire Hooper is putting it all on the line to find some answers.

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S2 07 | Knocked up not out

Sat, 23 Mar 2019 14:00:00 -0000

“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 on to your teething rusks as Claire Hooper wrangles parents and experts like Annabel Crabb for tips on how to tell your boss you’re growing a human, manage your leave and re-enter the workplace #likeaboss even with a spew-stained shirt.

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Juicy Slice – Umm, is this sexual harassment?

Sun, 17 Mar 2019 01:00:00 -0000

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 do? Claire Hooper chats with Australia's Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins about the million ways sexual harassment can play out in the workplace — and where you can turn if it happens to you.

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S2 06 | Horrible bosses

Sun, 10 Mar 2019 01:00:00 -0000

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 if you’ve got one, and what we can learn from the best ones.

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S2 05 | Wait! Am I burning out?

Sun, 03 Mar 2019 01:00:00 -0000

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 cynical, or if you just can’t see the point of the work you’re doing — you could be burnt out. Recognise the warning signs and get a plan in place to vanquish the ‘noonday demon’ with Australia’s leading burnout expert, Professor Gordon Parker.

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S2 04 | Uh oh – it's impostor syndrome

Sun, 24 Feb 2019 01:00:00 -0000

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. Impostor syndrome. What a prick(ly situation).

It doesn't matter how competent or how experienced you are, that nasty little voice can strike at any time. Claire Hooper’s determined to find out how to deal with it.

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Juicy Slice — Do not do this in a job interview

Sun, 17 Feb 2019 01:00:00 -0000

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 out how to turn a bunch of stone-cold strangers into a room full of your biggest fans, clamouring to give you the job. And hear other people's worst interview fails ... to make you feel better about your own.

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S2 03 | First you get the network, then you get the power

Sun, 10 Feb 2019 02:00:00 -0000

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'.

Claire Hooper tracks down the world’s most persistent and successful networkers to find out what they know that we don’t.

And it turns out you don’t need a briefcase, heels, or even business cards to do it — some of the best networking can be done without leaving your couch groove.

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Juicy Slice – Make meetings great again

Sun, 03 Feb 2019 02:00:00 -0000

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 meetings master to learn how to tame the unruly ones and eliminate the pointless ones — without sounding totally pass-agg. If you’re sick of wasting time in meetings, follow these rules for a total reboot.

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S2 02 | Work habits of the kick-arse

Sun, 27 Jan 2019 02:00:00 -0000

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 of super productive people who get stuff DONE.

Get more out of the hours you already have, learn how to smash out the big tasks and rip through the small ones.

Bring on the time management hacks. You're taking back control of the agenda.

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S2 01 | Make work your favourite

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 01:30:00 -0000

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. Spoiler alert — she unlocks a secret inner power that helps you love any job, even one that feels a bit "blergh". Welcome to the growth mindset, the first step on your journey towards pimping your career.

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INTRODUCING — Series 2: The Pineapple Project: Work

Sat, 12 Jan 2019 14:30:00 -0000

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, balance kids with a career and even enjoy a job you hate. Join Claire Hooper as she tracks down all the experts and learns the workplace lessons we somehow missed.

Subscribe now so you get a juicy morsel every week from January 20.

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BONUS — surprise! Your Pineapple Pledge results

Wed, 14 Nov 2018 01:00:39 -0000

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 she pay off those debts and whisk the family off to Tokyo Disney? It’s time for Hoops to come clean!

If you haven’t rebooted your financial life with The Pineapple Project, it’s never too late to start! Head back to episode one.

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S1 10 | Teaching kids about money

Sun, 15 Apr 2018 01:30:00 -0000

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 non-entitled, non-spoiled non-brat.

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S1 09 | Become a super woman

Sun, 08 Apr 2018 01:30:00 -0000

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 to find out why, and what can be done to balance the ledger.

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Juicy Slice — investing 101

Thu, 05 Apr 2018 06:00:00 -0000

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 up, rookie. Investing in shares can seem intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. Claire Hooper finds out what the Wolves of Wall Street know that we don’t. From how to get started, to how to tell your dividends from your DOW Jones, it’s the complete beginners guide to the sharemarket.

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S1 08 | How to plan a wedding without going broke

Sun, 01 Apr 2018 02:00:00 -0000

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. So how can you navigate this meaningful event without being a miser? Are there smarter ways to say ‘I Do’?

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S1 07 | You need an emergency fund

Sun, 25 Mar 2018 01:30:00 -0000

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

Sun, 18 Mar 2018 01:30:00 -0000

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 something in a shop. Plus, we asked for your side hustles, and you answered. Sweet.

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S1 06 | How to buy a house

Sun, 11 Mar 2018 06:00:00 -0000

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 day? Claire Hooper learns everything you need to know to navigate the great Australian housing dream.

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S1 05 | Demolish your debt

Sun, 04 Mar 2018 01:30:00 -0000

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 own situation. With practical tips from a financial counsellor, and an action plan, you’ll get the low-down on demolishing your debt.

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S1 04 | Love and money

Sun, 25 Feb 2018 02:00:00 -0000

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 the biggest causes of relationship problems in Australia. So what’s best practice when two people come together?

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S1 03 | Side hustles and pay rises — how to earn more

Sun, 18 Feb 2018 01:30:00 -0000

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 becomes CEO of her own enterprise, joins the tough world of business, and steals the trade secrets of some mega lady-bosses. But things in small business don’t always go as planned, so she tackles another prickly item on the work agenda; how to nail a pay rise. It’s a step-by-step guide to getting more cash in your life. Your KPI’s are to listen all the way to the end. We mean business.

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Juicy Slice — how to automate your money

Thu, 15 Feb 2018 10:00:00 -0000

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 easiest way to manage your money. Thousands of Australian's swear by this system; so if you've done your budget and want to take the next step — this is it!

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S1 02 | The life-changing magic of a budget

Sun, 11 Feb 2018 01:00:00 -0000

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, little things can add up to big pineapples. So, it’s time to face up to your spending habits. After all, awareness is the first step but cutting costs doesn’t mean you have to turn into a penny-pinching tight-arse or a drag. With a look at your daily habits and little negotiation, Claire Hooper discovers that you can slash your spending in epic ways.

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Juicy Slice — it’s a pledge-a-palooza!

Fri, 09 Feb 2018 16:00:00 -0000

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

Sun, 04 Feb 2018 01:00:00 -0000

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 they know that we don’t? And if you’ve got a poor person mindset, can you train your brain to think differently? Claire goes deep into her financial psychology and unlocks a crucial realisation about her money habits.

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INTRODUCING — The Pineapple Project

Wed, 24 Jan 2018 23:00:00 -0000

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 learns the lessons we somehow missed.

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