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.
Whether you love The Bachelorette, or love to hate it, join Monique Bowley, Jo Robin and Lizzie Marton for some Bach Chat. This recap of season 1 episode 4 has the highlights, the lowlights, and a wholesome game of Kill, Marry, F**k. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Em Rusciano knows how to be cool. She doesn't even had a pen licence and she writes with one anyway. Badass. The comedian and columnist joins Jamila Rizvi and Monique Bowley for this week's thought bubbles, like, should the Brownlow Red Carpet talk about more than the dresses? Can Julie Bishop take her boyfriend to work? How can you have better small talk conversations? And how much is too much to spend on scented candles? Show notes Thanks to Em Rusciano, you can follow her on facebook here and...
Warning: This episode contains explicit content. What a week. A new minister for women. A new Bachelorette. People selling $66 bottles of washing detergent. Holly Wainwright, Georgie Dent and Monique Bowley look at what's making news this week, and why you should never trust a psychic in a garage. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jamila Rizvi returns to the podcast for a week of spills and magazine thrills. How are the ladies of Australia coping without their Minister For Women? Should men get a Minister too? Why First Lady Lucy Turnbull is kick arse. And the Kerri-Anne bikini body dilemma. Show notes Kerri-Anne in her bikini. Lucy Turnbull is one kick arse woman. Jess Irvine writes why m arriage equality will be a massive boost to the economy For more Turnbull, Jamila recommends reading Robert Manne in The Monthly Why w...
Um...what just happened? What's next? Should we feel sorry for Tony Abbott now and what do we make of our new leather-jacket-loving-leader, Malcolm Turnbull? Political junkie Jamila Rizvi returns to the podcast with Mia Freedman and Monique Bowley to make sense of #libspill. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
The big story right around the world this week was that photo. The image of 3 year old Aylan Kurdi washed up on the beach highlighted the plight of hundreds of thousands of refugees fleeing Syria. Today, we ask: was it ok to turn away from that image? And how has it changed us? Also we’re at the tail end of The Bachelor and Rosie Waterland has noticed something about this season that’s veryyyyyyy interesting. The show is hosted by Monique Bowley and Mia Freedman and thanks to Amy Stockwell Mia r...
It used to be cut oranges and a handshake at the end. But kids sport has been infiltrated by something far worse than over-ambitious parents: lollies. Plus, Instagram is full of bikini babes making big bucks by posing in swimwear and gym wear. They look beautiful but are they actually doing more harm than good? Should you keep your ex boyfriends on Facebook? And the car hack that we can't believe we never knew about. Show notes Thanks to Nikki Gemmell The show is hosted by Monique Bowley and Mia...
Is monogomy realistic? And is it the most important thing in a relationship? We take the Ashley Madison hack by the balls. Plus, the friendships you should euthanise, the one thing you should always do in hotel rooms, and the brilliant way to get all the thrills of online shopping without the cost. Also, how much can you believe what you see on youtube? And Explain To Me looks at Arm Kale. It's the show where too much information is barely enough. Show Notes Thanks to Nikki Gemmell The show is h...
The Wedding Of The Century: excessive, obsessive and depressive. Plus, is Caitlyn Jenner’s show I Am Cait a worthy exploration of trangender issues or does it miss the mark? Also, what the heck is a plebiscite, and can we all stop pretending we know what it is? And the latest installment of Explain To Me looks at term familiar to many. Show Notes Monique recommends The Eye Of The Sheep by Sofie Laguna Shelly recommends I Am Cait - (it's on Foxtel) Mia recommends Airtasker.com and the show Cucumb...
Host of The Bachelor, Osher Gunsberg, spills his guts on what happens behind the scenes in the Bachie Mansion. And drops a hint on what we can expect on the new season of The Bachelorette. Plus, Tony Abbott's daughter tells us her dad isn't happy. And can the host of ABC Breakfast, Michael Rowland, make ANYTHING sound sexy? This is the weekly show with all the news, popculture, and trends that everyone's talking about. This podcast features advertising guru Dee Madigan, Just Between Us host Sara...
Today we're sharing with you some of the highlights of the last seven months, as well as some of the bits that never quite made it to air. If you're new to this podcast, welcome. It's a weekly look at what's making news, and some of the bigger issues we're talking about. Today: should we feel bad for critiquing women on the red carpet? The baby name trend we desperately need to save. And if we're in one of the fattest developed nations in the world, why do a lot of people hate healthy-food-advoc...
It's back. And it's bats**t crazy. Rosie Waterland reviews the first episode of The Bachelor's new season. Plus, should there be quotas for women on boards? Gen Y's are taking oversharing into the labour ward with Crowdbirthing. And Mia Freedman's reveals some surprising career plans. #frieswiththat Show notes Charlie Pickering on Adam Goodes and racism in Australia The Biggest Loser is ruining Taylor Swift's anthem Parents change baby's name in case it's a racist Rosie's recap of Episode 1 Your...
Amy Schumer is everything. The comedian, actor and feminist is our hero. And when Monique Bowley went to interview her, she was excited. Except it ended up being an actual trainwreck. Plus the wedding trend deemed "worst of all time", why magazines still sex up smart women, the compelling case for Jimmy Barnes avatars and the one thing Mia Freedman does when she walks past abortion protestors. Show notes Who is Amy Schumer anyway and why do I need to love her? Mick Fanning is a hero Jimmy Barnes...
Forget leaning in. Lets talk about leaning out. Why leaning back is not just OK but neccessary, and why Monique thinks Sheryl Sandberg's message is a bit bullshit. Plus, the mystery behind Delta's white pantsuit, Mia's day on a plate rivals Therese Kerr, the sneaky tactics to escape street charity fundraisers, and the TV show that is going to kill reality TV. Show notes Cheating husband outed by hotel manager Space Clearing is a thing. The latest must have product for curly hair. The meditation ...
Why are obsessed with the idea of happiness? Should spanx come with a warning label? And were the questions in Dolly Doctor REAL? Freedman takes us behind the scenes of the biggest girls magazine. Plus, Jamila Rizvi admits her 4 week old baby doesn't respect authority. Damn younger generations. Show notes Kyrious has attitude. So what? Spare a thought for Daniela Scala. The Voice pitting women against women Victoria Beckham tells her kids she used to be cool This app shows you who deleted you on...
Facebook is awash in rainbow profile pictures. How do you change back without looking like a jerk? What the heck does 'On Fleek' mean? The very interesting reason people are getting semi-colons tattooed on their wrists. And the Belle Gibson interview that prompted some uncomfortable questions: like do we sometimes excuse bad behaviour by labelling it as mental illness? Show notes Semicolon tattoos Why is hating Delta now a national pasttime ? See Inside Out - but prepare to cry Botox in the scal...
Have you ever looked at Annabel Crabb and thought "how does she manage all that?" An author, columnist, political journalist, TV host, speaker and kitchen goddess, she also has three children and a smile on her face. The newest podcast from the Mamamia Women's Network is called: I Don't Know How She Does It. It's conversations with some of the busiest women we know. We'll hear the tips and strategies, from balancing children and budgets to career and health. For every woman who has looked at ano...
How much would you pay for your hair? Is women's sport boring? A confusing new baby name trend. And the most offensive word to call another woman isn't even a swear word - it's one that is used everyday. Show notes The hair that shocked the office Harvard study shows daughters of working mothers enjoy better careers, higher pay and more equal relationships The genderless baby name trend I think I'm a character from a TV show. The Abortion Drone Fed Government withdraws peri-natal funding Women's...
You know the feeling: someone cancels plans and it's like a hit of a sweet, sweet drug. Why are we so crap at committing to things? The Rachel Dolezal story we can't stop talking about. The one reason every woman should watch Orange Is The New Black, and the very best reason to put down your razor. #fasshion Show notes Why did Rachel Dolezal pretend she was black? Armpit hair, don't care. No more placenta smoothies The Silent Baby Shower How Orange Is The New Black really compares to life in pri...
Are you a woman? Do you have a voice? You're probably doing it wrong. From uptalking to vocal fry to missing out on being hired for jobs, why do we judge women on the pitch of their voice? Plus, would you let your partner take your name? Would you cuddle a stranger? And why parents need to calm down about babies on flights. Show Notes: Grow up Kate Moss. The Hug app Where the food from Masterchef ends up Mia recommends colouring in for adults. If you bought the book and are yet to complete a sin...
There's a man in the studio. Osher Gunsberg, host of The Bachelor, is our special guest. Season three has wrapped and it takes about 30 seconds until we start probing him for info. Does he have favourites? Does he try and swing the Bachelors decision? Does he feel sorry for the contestants? Has he ever...you know...fallen for one of Bachie's girls? Then we just keep digging. Sex. Mental Illness. Tell us everything. It's a side of Osher you've never heard before. Show notes Cindy Gallop, Make Lov...
We’re seeing red over the Tampon Tax. What the heck is 'hate reading?' A note to every man who wants to send a dick pic. And the case for quitting extra-curricular activities. Show notes The Great lotto scandal we're obsessed with. The 10 most unfaithful names in the world If you the rare speciman that likes to see Dic Pics, email podcast@mamamia.com.au This is how much you would save if the tampon tax was abolished Sign the petition here. Tanya Plibersek on Marriage Equality Uglydress.com Mia r...
Why did Mamamia 'out' Rebel Wilson? For the same reason that Jennifer Lopez, a 45 year-old mother of two kids, is wearing a naked dress on the red carpet: because Hollywood demands youth, beauty and lies. Show notes: The J-Lo naked dress Why Rebels age matters When George Clooney proposed to Amal.. . Even Belle Gibson's mum hates her How to tell if you marriage will last with two questions. Leigh Sales is too aggressive. Says a man. Monique spoke to the psychologist, Sabrina Read, from Married A...
Parenting is easy. All pregnant bodies are beautiful. You can eat chocolate cake for breakfast and still lose weight. And this federal budget was definitely not a strategic pre-election sweetener. Welcome to Mamamia Outloud: the podcast that calls out bullshit. Today, why Struggle Street is the most important TV show of the year. Why the budget lockup is like the Hunger Games. We meet a meditating mother, and ask Masterchef to stop messing with the classics. Finally, we say goodbye to one of the...
Is signing off your text messages and emails with an X inappropriate? We take a look at a new kind of list: The Moral Bucket List. Plus, we go behind the scenes at the Logies. What's it really like behind the velvet rope? Show notes The Logies red carpet - Stop Revive Survive. The documentary on Big Bird The toughest job in TV Experts say reading to your children at bedtime is an unfair advantage Support for same sex marriage grows The book Jam will be reading her baby Mia loves Chat 10 Looks 3 ...
How social media is changing the way we deal with death. Rosie Waterland reviews The Bachelorette before it's even started. Why is Mia's son taking a pregnancy test? And Jamila says no to mindfulness. Show notes Vale, Andrew and Myuran. Our hearts are heavy Holly Wainwright writes what so many of us are feeling over the Bali 9 And some lighter news The Kylie Jenner Challenge The Grey's Anatomy character that made Jam emotional The Bachelorette announced Three reasons you need to know about Amy S...
Motherhood is still considered a benchmark that women should aspire to. What happens when you have other plans? Will Hillary Clinton smash the biggest glass ceiling on the planet? A work uniform could change your life. And the reason you need to dust off a recipe book this week. Show notes Thanks to Holly Wainwright for co-hosting, you can hear her on This Glorious Mess Shelly Horton is happily childfree , thankyou very much Jamila Rizvi has a challenge: cook from Jerusalem . Monique Bowley is a...
What's the epidemic sweeping through our supermarkets? It's not Halal certification. It's Dominoes. It's been called the new 'Men Are From Mars / Women are from Venus' - we review the Five Love Languages that can boost your relationship. And Tony Abbott's daughter speaks exclusively to us on why her dad is an angry man. Thankyou to our normal celebrities that joined us today. To be involved, the facebook page is here You can email us podcast@mamamia.com.au Or tweet Monique , Jamila or Holly. Bec...
"There are times when I put photos on my instagram and they get so few likes that I delete them." #GenYproblems are REAL. Today Mia Freedman (of Generation X) goes the hack on all the Generation Y's she's hired. Plus, why is it called 'Good' Friday? And we pay homage to storage. Show notes The Larry Emdur Dilemma Is this the dumbest thing at Ikea ? Mia says Gen X is the best. Gen Y hit back Wanna get Netflix? Here's what you should know Here's the online catalogue for Country Road, in case you a...
What we learned from Masa. The TV show making a mockery of marriage. A Weetbix mystery reveals Jamila's dirty secret, and Monique road tests 'Beezin' - the stupidest way that kids are getting high. Oh, and then there's the bit where Mia raps like Nicki Minaj. Of course. Show notes The incredible read about the costs and causes of Domestic Violence from Jess Hill at The Monthly Amy Stockwell writes on Masa Vukoti c. What star sign are you now? The Tim Tam Scandal and why we loved social media so ...
