The Pineapple Project
Money. Death. Loneliness. Horrible bosses. Cluttered houses. This is the podcast that takes life's prickly bits and makes them sweeter, and easier to deal with.
Tue, November 22, 2022
S1 01 | The psychology of money
What are you like with money? Reckless? Ignorant? Somewhere in between? This might be why.
Tue, November 22, 2022
S1 02 | The life changing magic of a budget
With a little look at your daily habits and a bit of negotiation, you can slash your spending in big ways.
Tue, November 22, 2022
S1 03 | How to earn more
Are side-hustles worth it? And how can you ask for a pay rise and actually get one?
Tue, November 22, 2022
S1 04 | Love and money
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?
Tue, November 22, 2022
S1 05 | Demolish your debt
When it comes to getting on top of your debt, the most important thing is to just start.
Tue, November 22, 2022
S1 06 | Cracking the housing market
Deposits, mortgages, auctions, oh my. Want to get your foot into the housing market? Start here.
Tue, November 22, 2022
S1 07 | Yes, you need an emergency fund
How much money will you need in an emergency? This is a plan for when the shit hits the fan.
Tue, November 22, 2022
S1 08 | How to plan a wedding without going broke
Hint: you don't need chair covers.
Tue, November 22, 2022
S1 09 | Time to become a superhuman
It's hard to care about superannuation. But when the sun sets on your work life, what's next?
Tue, November 22, 2022
S1 10 | Teaching kids about money
What’s the going rate for pocket money? And in a cashless generation, how do you teach kids the value of money?
Tue, November 15, 2022
INTRODUCING – The Original Pineapple Project
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.
S7 E8 · Wed, October 05, 2022
S7 08 | Dating – how to (not) be a cheap date
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
S7 E7 · Wed, September 28, 2022
S7 07 | Our entertainment addiction
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
S7 E6 · Wed, September 21, 2022
S7 06 | Beauty on a Budget
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
S7 E5 · Wed, September 14, 2022
S7 05 | The Ill Side of Health Insurance
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
S7 E4 · Wed, September 07, 2022
S7 04 | Big Home Energy
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
S7 E3 · Wed, August 31, 2022
S7 03 | Oh, Baby
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
S7 E2 · Wed, August 24, 2022
S7 02 | Meal prepping — The freezer is your friend
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
S7 E1 · Wed, August 17, 2022
S7 01 | The circular economy — How to buy and sell online
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
Trailer · Wed, August 10, 2022
INTRODUCING — Series 7: Even more frugal
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.
S6 E8 · Sun, July 04, 2021
S6 08 | Holidays
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.
S6 E7 · Sun, June 27, 2021
S6 07 | Pets
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?
S6 E6 · Sun, June 20, 2021
S6 06 | Fitness
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?
S6 E5 · Sun, June 13, 2021
S6 05 | Cars
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.
S6 E4 · Sun, June 06, 2021
S6 04 | Food
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.
S6 E3 · Sun, May 30, 2021
S6 03 | Fashion
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?
S6 E2 · Sun, May 23, 2021
S6 02 | Phones
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.
S6 E1 · Sun, May 16, 2021
S6 01 | Break free
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'?
S5 E5 · Sat, July 11, 2020
S5 05 | A little less lonely
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.
S5 E4 · Sat, June 27, 2020
S5 04 | The life changing benefits of hobbies
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.
S5 E3 · Sat, June 13, 2020
S5 03 | I screen, you screen, we all screen
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.
S5 E2 · Sat, May 30, 2020
S5 02 | Howdy, neighbour
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.
S5 E1 · Sat, May 16, 2020
S5 01 | The holy grail of connection
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.
Trailer · Sat, May 09, 2020
S5 00 | INTRODUCING: The C Word
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.
S4 E8 · Tue, March 31, 2020
S4 08 | Let's talk about death, baby
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.
S4 E7 · Tue, March 24, 2020
S4 07 | Death in the workplace
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.
S4 E6 · Tue, March 17, 2020
S4 06 | Social media – your life and death in likes
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? ...
S4 E5 · Tue, March 10, 2020
S4 05 | Tough decisions in the ICU
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.
S4 E4 · Tue, March 03, 2020
S4 04 | Will power — does it count if you write it on a post-it?
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.
S4 E3 · Tue, February 25, 2020
S4 03 | Dead men tell no tales (about their assets)
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.
S4 E2 · Tue, February 18, 2020
S4 02 | Funeral planning for amateurs
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.
S4 E1 · Tue, February 11, 2020
S4 01 | There's a body, what next?
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.
Trailer · Tue, February 04, 2020
INTRODUCING — Series 4: Death
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.
S3 E7 · Sun, November 03, 2019
S3 07 | Take that, kitchen! Claire's pain point
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.
S3 E6 · Sun, October 27, 2019
S3 06 | Goodbye secret garage shame
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.
S3 E5 · Sun, October 20, 2019
S3 05 | How to organise your paperwork
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.
S3 E4 · Sun, October 13, 2019
S3 04 | Getting smart (systems) in the bathroom and laundry
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.
S3 E3 · Sun, October 06, 2019
S3 03 | Start really livin' in your living room
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.
S3 E2 · Sun, September 29, 2019
S3 02 | Messy bedroom, messy head
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.
S3 E1 · Sun, September 22, 2019
S3 01 | Does my stuff own me?
"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.
Trailer · Sat, September 14, 2019
INTRODUCING - S3 00 | The Pineapple Project — Tidy
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.
S2 E8 · Sun, March 31, 2019
S2 08 | Dear job – it’s not me, it’s you
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.
S2 E7 · Sat, March 23, 2019
S2 07 | Knocked up not out
“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.
S2 E10 · Sun, March 17, 2019
Juicy Slice – Umm, is this sexual harassment?
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.
S2 E6 · Sun, March 10, 2019
S2 06 | Horrible bosses
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.
S2 E5 · Sun, March 03, 2019
S2 05 | Wait! Am I burning out?
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.
S2 E4 · Sun, February 24, 2019
S2 04 | Uh oh – it's impostor syndrome
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.
S2 E11 · Sun, February 17, 2019
Juicy Slice — Do not do this in a job interview
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.
S2 E3 · Sun, February 10, 2019
S2 03 | First you get the network, then you get the power
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.
S2 E9 · Sun, February 03, 2019
Juicy Slice – Make meetings great again
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.
S2 E2 · Sun, January 27, 2019
S2 02 | Work habits of the kick-arse
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.
S2 E1 · Sun, January 20, 2019
S2 01 | Make work your favourite
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.
Trailer · Sat, January 12, 2019
INTRODUCING — Series 2: The Pineapple Project: Work
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.
S1 E16 · Wed, November 14, 2018
BONUS — surprise! Your Pineapple Pledge results
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.
S1 E10 · Sun, April 15, 2018
S1 10 | Teaching kids about money
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.
S1 E9 · Sun, April 08, 2018
S1 09 | Become a super woman
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.
S1 E15 · Thu, April 05, 2018
Juicy Slice — investing 101
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.
S1 E8 · Sun, April 01, 2018
S1 08 | How to plan a wedding without going broke
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’?
S1 E7 · Sun, March 25, 2018
S1 07 | You need an emergency fund
Divorce, disability, death. You don’t want to think about it! But if the you-know-what hits the fan — what’s your plan?
S1 E13 · Sun, March 18, 2018
Juicy Slice — do you really need to buy it? And, your side hustles
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.
S1 E6 · Sun, March 11, 2018
S1 06 | How to buy a house
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.
S1 E5 · Sun, March 04, 2018
S1 05 | Demolish your debt
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.
S1 E4 · Sun, February 25, 2018
S1 04 | Love and money
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?
S1 E3 · Sun, February 18, 2018
S1 03 | Side hustles and pay rises — how to earn more
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.
S1 E12 · Thu, February 15, 2018
Juicy Slice — how to automate your money
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!
S1 E2 · Sun, February 11, 2018
S1 02 | The life-changing magic of a budget
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.
S1 E11 · Fri, February 09, 2018
Juicy Slice — it’s a pledge-a-palooza!
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.
S1 E1 · Sun, February 04, 2018
S1 01 | The psychology of money
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.
Trailer · Wed, January 24, 2018
INTRODUCING — The Pineapple Project
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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