Australia's #1 podcast for women is where inquisitive minds come for great conversation — with an occasional side serve of chaos. Covering news, pop culture, and big ideas, plus the small stuff that matters, Mamamia Out Loud features a rotating panel of hosts, including Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens, Holly Wainwright, Clare Stephens, Amelia Lester, and Em Vernem. It's your daily dose of conversation that feels like catching up with your funniest and sharpest friends in the group chat. It’s conversation at its most addictive.
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Sometimes you just need an impromptu therapy session with absolutely no professionals present. From the adult who calls their parents by their first names to the person who orders a salad at a pub, Clare, Amelia and Em are unpacking the exact types of people we just don’t trust. SUBSCRIBE to Mamamia and never miss a word of Out Loud. Plus get access to every story and our exercise app, MOVE. Australia’s fertility rate has sunk to a record low, but researchers swear they’ve found the one simple t...
Outlouders, enjoy this free taster of Mia Freedman, Emily Vernem & Amelia Lester on our subscribers only episode. You can listen to the full conversation: 3 (Celebrity) Weddings And A Guest Drama Two big weddings happened over the weekend. One celebrity, one Royal. Plus there’s speculation about a third involving pop royalty, and Mia, Amelia and Em need to unpack all of them. SUBSCRIBE to Mamamia and get every single episode of Mamamia Out Loud & access to every story on Mamamia plus our...
Outlouders, we’ve unlocked an exclusive subscriber episode for your long weekend listening pleasure. You're welcome. Remember when oversharing on the internet was a thing? The era of the ‘personal essay’ was a time when people poured their messy insides out for the world to read. Except now those stories are frozen in time. Forever. And the oversharing hangover is real. SUBSCRIBE to Mamamia and never miss a word of Out Loud. Plus get access to every story and our exercise app, MOVE. Mia, Holly a...
Do you suffer from 'Spoiled Pig Syndrome'? Honestly, maybe. We unpack Lena Dunham’s latest theory that we’ve all become a little too accustomed to getting the treat before we’ve even learned the trick. Plus, Former The Hills Reality TV star Spencer Pratt is officially running for Mayor of Los Angeles. We’re nominating our top contenders if Aussie celebs entered politics. SUBSCRIBE to Mamamia and never miss a word of Out Loud. Plus get access to every story and our exercise app, MOVE. Also, paper...
Is a female umpire the reason a big-deal tennis player lost his match? He certainly thought so. A famous 'boy mom' has insisted she only want her sons to marry women with ‘dead mothers’ and everyone’s just a little disturbed. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media What is the correct response to 'actually, we’ve met'? Your hosts do not agree. And, why doesn’t anyone know what POV means? Oh, and just throwing it out there: An argument for why women should not be allowed to write books....
Hot divorce energy is having a moment and you don’t actually have to be divorced to get in on it. According to an article in The Guardian, 2026 might be the year of the ‘Hot Divorcée Summer.’ What do you mean, you're not a subscriber yet? Solve that problem HERE. In today’s subscriber episode, Mia, Holly and Em are unpacking exactly what happens when women stop performing for everyone else and start focusing entirely on themselves. Also, can you actually claim 'big divorce energy' if you're stil...
Our very favourite polymath popstar Dua Lipa got married at the weekend and warning: Big Bride Hats are about to be everywhere. Also: Why do some female musicians get oceans of criticism for their bodies and clothes, while others do not? Meet the baby-doll discourse. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media While we’re at it: Don’t go to uni. That’s the advice coming at Australian kids from AI-savvy academics, and is it terrible advice? Are you time-poor or time affluent? And if you’re ...
Katy Perry, Kylie Jenner, Alex Cooper, we have a question. What’s with “Daddy”? And should we have the ick? Also, are you in a reading-gap relationship? SUBSCRIBE to Mamamia , never miss a word of Out Loud, get every article on Mamamia & get $20 off a pair of the Internet’s favourite sandals, Twoobs. Plus, we answer a VERY important question: How often SHOULD you wash your hair? And check-in with Em’s analogue, friction-maxxing life. It’s going great. Recommendations Em recommends The Mandal...
Two famous women, two pregnancies, and a whole lot of hurt feelings. What the Enhanced Games tells us about the very best bits of sport. And an Australian footballer who finally said the quiet part out loud. SUBSCRIBE to Mamamia and never miss a word of Out Loud. Plus get access to every story and our exercise app, MOVE. There’s a very important Taylor Swift update, concerning a literal fringe theory. And new information about what’s still wrong with your bed. Oh, and a full-throated apology for...
Outlouders, enjoy this free taster of Holly Wainwright, Clare Stephens and special guest host Laura Brodnik from The Spill on our subscribers-only episode. You can listen to the full conversation: The One Big Lie Blown Up By The Kylie Doco The Netflix doco Kylie has officially dropped, and the nostalgia we are feeling is quite real. Today, Holly, Clare and Laura are unpacking the three-part series. From the ‘singing budgie’ era to two-time Grammy Award winner, it's the ultimate masterclass in ca...
Taylor Swift’s fiance (what’s his name again?) just served up her most relatable moment. Is it ever okay for your dad not to come to your wedding? Well, when he’s Donald Trump, it might just be a blessing. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media Beige? Loads of pillows? Hospital corners? Matching pillow cases? All these things are branded 'chic' or 'cheap' by a man who’s come to shame our beds and we are obsessed. Plus, has celebrity culture robbed us of the stories actors are trying t...
Outlouders, today for a Sunday Special we're dropping an episode of our sister podcast Unleashed into your feed... It's a little bit rogue, just like us and we think you're going to love it. You're welcome. Grace heard someone breaking into her apartment, grabbed a tennis racket, lowered her voice and screamed through the door in her mouth guard. It was not, in fact, a burglar. Mary has had it with people saying 'I Love You'. We disagree (and we love Mary, very much). Cath confesses that she dre...
A very wise man has a 'State of Life' Test he gives himself every Monday morning. So we did it. Results… vary. Forget boy bands, man bands are back. But is anyone listening to new music, anyway? SUBSCRIBE to Mamamia and never miss a word of Out Loud. Plus get access to every story and our exercise app, MOVE. We hate to bring it up (again), but Em has something in common with Elon Musk. Also, the email sign-offs you should never, ever use. Sincerely. And, reccos (all TV this week).... Holly recom...
Kylie Minogue has told us something we didn’t know about her experience with cancer. That she got a second diagnosis in 2021, and she has a message for all of us about it. Matty J is the latest millennial parent to weigh in on the childcare debate that’s been preoccupying the media lately. Clare, Holly and Amelia do not agree on what all the noise is about. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media Also - It’s Meghan and Harry’s anniversary and they need to tell us something about pengui...
Outlouders, enjoy this free taster of Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright and Emily Vernem on our subscribers only episode. You can listen to the full conversation: 'The 'Normal Girlfriend' Dating Dilemma' What do you mean, you're not a subscriber yet? Solve that problem HERE. Jacob Elordi and Kendall Jenner have gone on a double date with Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet and we are obsessed. So is it all part of ‘Momager’ Kris Jenner’s grand plan? Em Vernem has a theory. Support independent women'...
The world has just discovered Delta Goodrem, and the world has questions. The world also has some queries about what a 'two-bob watch' is, and why that term might be used about a disruptive passenger on an Aussie flight. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media Also, suddenly everything that is bad for us is good again. The culture would have us believe that smoking is back, red meat is a health food, partying til dawn is aspirational and tanning beds are a nice lie-down. So what’s all ...
If you, like us, are obsessed with Lena Dunham's latest book Famesick, we're here for you with this special episode. You're welcome. The Girls creator who became the ‘voice of a generation’ is back with a second memoir and Mia, Holly, Amelia and Em are discussing why the world is finally ready to hear her side of the story. From the heights of toxic fame to the depths of chronic illness, her relationship with Jack Antonoff and highly publicised falling-out with showrunner Jenni Konner - we're un...
Em Vernem is celebrating a big birthday and we’re unpacking why turning 30 can feel like you’re living in five different decades at once. Plus, Victoria Beckham says her family isn't a brand while simultaneously launching, well, a new family brand. Is this the definition of 'posting through it'? SUBSCRIBE to Mamamia and get every single episode of Out Loud & access to every story on Mamamia plus our exercise app, MOVE. And, public pimple patches. Is wearing a glittery chin star to brunch the...
Yes, there’s a Budget and Clare has plans for her $250, but hold up, while Canberra was crunching numbers, a middle-aged, topless dad accidentally stole the show at Australian Fashion Week. SUBSCRIBE to Mamamia HERE and get access to every episode of every show we make. Plus, the Michael Jackson biopic is having enormous success, even as new abuse allegations surface. Amelia asks if selective amnesia is fuelling a new wave of Jackson-mania? VOTE FOR US in the Australian Audio Awards. Find the li...
Outlouders, enjoy this free taster of Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright and Emily Vernem on our subscribers only episode. You can listen to the full conversation: ' Scurrilous Gossip: The Royal Affair No One Saw Coming' here. What do you mean, you're not a subscriber yet? Solve that problem HERE. Welcome to another episode of Scurillous Gossip, where we stand by nothing. Here’s what we cover: We know why Helena Bonham Carter pulled the plug on The White Lotus Season Four. Support independent women'...
Popular culture has decided that men wearing ‘slutty little shorts’ might be the only way to combat global anxiety. From Harry Styles’ new video to Taron Egerton’s psycho dance to the $120 million ad starring Chalamet & Bunny, we’re not mad, just curious. Speaking of anxiety, a political earthquake just hit regional Australia, and every sitting politician is currently doing a little nervous wee. Yes, we’re unpacking the 30-year-coming rise of Pauline Hanson’s One Nation. Support independent ...
Hairy chests are back. Hurrah! That’s it. Moving on… Mother’s Day is this Sunday and the 'active duty' debate is officially ruining the vibe. Why has a day for mums turned into a high-stakes content pillar and also please enjoy the very frank text Clare Stephens sent her partner about presents. VOTE FOR US: Help Out Loud win the People’s Choice category of the Australian Audio Awards. Find the link to vote right here Plus, we talk about the big things we’ve said NO to in our lives and find out t...
The podcast dissects the Met Gala, questioning its soul amidst sponsorships and protests, and debating celebrity boycotts versus calculated absences. It then dives into the surprising settlement of the contentious Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni lawsuit, analyzing its impact on their reputations and public perception. The hosts also reflect on veteran broadcaster James Valentine's transparent journey with voluntary assisted dying and his concept of a "living wake," fostering crucial conversations about death. Finally, they discuss Cameron Diaz becoming a mother at 53, highlighting a potential shift in societal views on older parenthood.
Outlouders, enjoy this free taster of Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright and Emily Vernem on our subscribers only episode. You can listen to the full conversation: ' Fake Nips & Wandering Hands: Mia’s Met Gala Verdict' here. What do you mean, you're not a subscriber yet? Solve that problem HERE. Madonna was dressed as a ship. The Kardashian sisters committed to a sliding scale of breast plates. Lisa had some extra arms. And it was ‘bring your daughter to the carpet’ day for Nicole Kidman and Bey...
It's all Harry Styles’ fault that the 'taxi cab theory' is everywhere you look. His engagement has everyone debating whether finding 'the one' is a matter of fate, or as Sex And The City’s Miranda Hobbes told us, all about timing? We do not agree. The Devil Wears Prada 2 is officially massive. So, is it good? Why did it almost make Amelia Lester cry and why do some Americans just not 'get' our Aussie love interest Patrick Brammall? REMEMBER: We drop segments just for subscribers on Tuesdays and ...
Can you be engaged for too long? Or is ‘engaged’ a full relationship stage of its own now, with no destination in mind? Ask Haylie Duff. Is there a 'cluck' gap between Gen Z women and Gen Z men? And if so, do young men want a baby like a kid wants a puppy? REMEMBER: All Mamamia subscribers get extra episodes of Out Loud. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, Mia hosts special segments, just for you. Subscribe HERE . Also, a woman opened her friend’s fridge and was so upset by what she found, she ended the ...
So there was a famous handsome man in the Mamamia office today and Holly’s a bit giddy. But also. Russell Brand’s most-memed moment of a wild career might turn out to be what happened in a live interview this week. But why is he suddenly talking? About sex, about Katy Perry, about his day in court? REMEMBER: All Mamamia subscribers get extra episodes of Out Loud. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, Mia, Holly and Em Vernem go rogue, just for you. Subscribe HERE . Also, can you wear soft pants to dinner? ...
Outlouders, enjoy this free taster of Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright and Emily Vernem on our subscribers only episode. You can listen to the full conversation: 'Scurrilous Gossip: An Engagement, An Affair & A Royal F-You' here. What do you mean, you're not a subscriber yet? Solve that problem HERE. Harry Styles is engaged and the man has chosen wisely. So how did he and fellow serial monogamist Zoe Kravitz tell everyone that yes, the search is off. Millennial icon Lena Dunham’s memoir Famesi...
It’s a public holiday Monday for some, but because we love you, we’re not leaving you high and dry. We’ve picked a conversation straight from the Outlouders Facebook group that had everyone unpacking their own family dynamics: the dreaded – or in some cases beloved – family group chat. Holly, Clare and Em are diving into a dilemma from an Outlouder who has implemented a ‘new regime’ called The Sunday Roast. The rules? Every Sunday, every family member must text their weekly highs and lows along ...
It took the deliciously unhinged creative genius of Miranda July to invent a dating questionnaire that asks the questions no one else is brave enough to ask. Forget your height or if you like 'long walks on the beach'; Em is looking at the prompts that actually reveal your soul, like a photo of your bookshelves, your messy bed, or a screenshot of your ex describing you via text. So, what would you ask, to really get to know someone? And is the secret to finding love just showing someone the insi...
