Wack on your sparkles because Out Loud is going on the road for one last time this year. And tickets are limited. We will be in: Melbourne on Monday 17th September at the National Gallery of Victoria. Sydney on Tuesday 18th September at the Sydney Opera House. Brisbane on Wednesday 19th September at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre. Buy your tickets at www.mamamia.com.au/events Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...
Sep 03, 2018•2 min
It’s Equal Pay Day today. If you’re wondering what that actually means, Jessie is here to explain, so strap yourselves in! Plus, is it ever okay to tell a colleague that what they're wearing is inappropriate? And would you watch Schapelle Corby as The Bachelorette because we certainly would. The End Bits Hosts: Holly Wainwright , Jessie Stephens and Mia Freedman Producer: Elissa Ratliff Buy tickets for our live shows here. RECOMMENDATIONS Jessie: All The Boys I've Loved Before Holly: Caroline Ov...
Aug 31, 2018•37 min
Have you ever wondered why some of your colleagues aren’t that good at their jobs? There’s a reason and it’s called the Peter Principle. Plus, to quote Annabel Crabb, this time last year Julie Bishop was the most powerful woman in Australian politics. Now she’s a backbencher who may duck out of politics first chance she gets. So how did we get here? And, we really need to talk about crazy brides... The End Bits Hosts: Holly Wainwright , Jessie Stephens and Mia Freedman Producer: Elissa Ratliff B...
Aug 29, 2018•34 min
Last year, it was about The Mummy Bloggers. This year it’s all about How To Be Perfect. Mamamia Out Loud host Holly Wainwright's first novel focused on the complicated lives of three blogging mum's desperate for their blog to win the coveted Blog-ahhs. In the sequel, How To Be Perfect, the focus shifts to the world of wellness. Mia and Jessie sit down to talk about Holly’s new book in this special bonus episode of Out Loud, and give you a sneak peek of what you'll find inside... Buy Holly's book...
Aug 28, 2018•21 min
Sometimes, when you don't ask for a new Prime Minister, you get one anyway. This week the Government spilled all over Australia and we are just beginning to clean up the mess. So, who is Scott Morrison? What exactly did Malcolm Turnbull do wrong? And does this mean that all the politicians will just go back to doing their jobs now? If you need a debrief, we're here for you. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Aug 24, 2018•24 min
Just a warning, this is a politics-free podcast. Stay tuned for our bonus episode on all things #Libspill this afternoon. Phone calls are dead. But there are four (count 'em) conversations that you just can't have over text. Or, can you? When Netflix dropped the trailer for Insatiable, many, many people asked for it to be banned. 'No', we said. 'Let's wait and see', we said. Well, it's here, and is it as bad and offensive as it seemed? Our Entertainment Editor Laura Brodnik says no, it's worse. ...
Aug 24, 2018•34 min
After five Prime Minister’s in 8 years - are we really back here? We can't guarantee that we're 100 per cent sure who the Prime Minister is right now, but on Tuesday Peter Dutton challenged Malcolm Turnbull for the Prime Ministership. Suddenly it is 2012 all over again. What the heck is going on in Canberra? We get Sharri Markson, the National Political Editor of the Daily Telegraph to explain. Plus, Madonna is 60 - and there seems to be a real generational divide about who cares. Which begs the...
Aug 22, 2018•45 min
Do you get to work the day after The Bachelor is over and there's no one to talk to? Well come and join us on a Friday for our weekly Bachelor recap podcast, Bach Chat. Each week Rachel Corbett will be joined by her Mamamia friends to discuss the highs and lows of trying to find love on national television. If you like what you hear subscribe to The Recap Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Aug 17, 2018•21 min
Forget about BDE, now the internet's obsessed with the ‘Sexy Baby.’ According to VICE, a sexy baby is someone who derives their power from being both sexy and babyish, but, crucially, is not a baby. Thank god for that. Plus, if you are confused about what's going on with Fraser Anning and Australian politics right now then we have an explainer for you. And half of all millennials don’t identify as feminists and Holly and Mia can’t work out why... The End Bits Hosts: Holly Wainwright , Jessie Ste...
Aug 17, 2018•32 min
Jessie’s back from holidays and we're jumping in the deep end with a chat about the scary side of cosmetic surgery after a women went blind from forehead fillers. Eeek! Plus we find out what it means to be a social turtle and which one of the Outlouders qualifies for the title. And The Bachelor is back on our screens tonight, so Jessie explains why we're all going to fall in love with the Honeybadger. The End Bits Hosts: Holly Wainwright , Jessie Stephens and Mia Freedman Producer: Elissa Ratlif...
Aug 15, 2018•35 min
Lock the doors and set your inner she dragon free because it's time to talk about Iliza Shlesinger’s Netflix special Elder Millennial. Osher's got his shirt off for the cover of Men's Health and is it good or bad news that men are now all about the 'before and after' shot? Plus, Serena Williams has pulled out of a tennis tournament and Holly thinks she should take some time off and lie down because babies are hard. And, of course, recommendations. The End Bits Hosts: Holly Wainwright , Rachel Co...
Aug 10, 2018•41 min
In the September issue of Vogue Beyonce has written a love letter to her Fupa. If you’re scratching your head and thinking ‘what the heck is a FUPA?’ You aren’t alone. But never fear, because Rach is here to explain. Plus, do you ever dream about your exes? What are they doing when you dream about them? Apparently, it’s all very significant, and we’re going to tell you why. And do tabloid magazines and the “fibs” they get away with have anything to do with the fake news epidemic? The End Bits Ho...
Aug 08, 2018•38 min
Jennifer Aniston has landed a big magazine cover and all anyone wants to ask her is, "Why still no babies?". How do we change the narrative around child-free women? And, if you’re going out to dinner tonight, who’s picking up the bill? It’s a question that can cause something called reciprocity anxiety. Do you suffer from it? Plus, we have a Group Therapy from an Outlouder who was expected to share a hotel room with her male boss. The End Bits Hosts: Holly Wainwright , Rachel Corbett and Mia Fre...
Aug 03, 2018•35 min
In case you missed it, there aren’t any women in the Tour de France and we really did miss this fact. So of course, we ask WHY. Plus, Lauren Southern is the 23-year-old right wing Canadian currently making headlines across the country, but what is she doing here? Rach is here to explain it all. And, everyone is talking about Gwyneth Paltrow after a stellar NYT profile of her and her business, GOOP. So is “wellness the new having it all”? The End Bits Hosts: Holly Wainwright , Rachel Corbett and ...
Aug 01, 2018•36 min
The Internet got very excited this week about a photo of a mother licking her baby after birth. Is there much difference between kissing your newborn and licking their heads? Plus, dating guru Matthew Hussey is everywhere at the moment, and our Entertainment Editor Laura Brodnik has seen him in real life. So is there a method to his madness or is it all a bit of a crock? And turns out no one is inviting plus ones to their wedding anymore. Sweet relief, or a bit of a shame. The End Bits Hosts: Ho...
Jul 27, 2018•35 min
Do we need to ditch the term girlboss, and just go straight to boss? Plus what would you do if your partner didn’t want more kids but you weren’t done? It’s the Group Therapy that Holly and Mia relate to immensely. The End Bits Hosts: Holly Wainwright , Jessie Stephens and Mia Freedman Producer: Elissa Ratliff Buy tickets for our live shows here. COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group here . GET IN TOUCH: Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Head to https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscrib...
Jul 25, 2018•27 min
Is calling someone an overachiever a compliment or an insult? Holly thinks it’s a compliment, Jessie thinks it’s a backhanded dig. And do you refuse to look at your finances and just pray the ATM will give you money when you go to get some out? Chances are, you’re a money ostrich. Plus, we chat to viral photographer Edwina Robertson who is currently on a mission to educate people about the drought. Buy tickets to our live shows here. The End Bits Hosts: Holly Wainwright , Jessie Stephens and Mia...
Jul 20, 2018•36 min
Elle Macpherson has a new boyfriend. Yawn. But he's an anti-vaxxer, which begs the question...what happens when you date someone with completely different views to you? Plus, The Teacher’s Pet is the number one podcast in Australia but what's going to happen if listeners don’t get the story arc they want? And all the cool kids are sending each other voice memos but are they problematic? The End Bits Hosts: Holly Wainwright , Jessie Stephens and Mia Freedman Producer: Elissa Ratliff Buy tickets f...
Jul 18, 2018•35 min
Right now, 99% of New South Wales is in drought. Other parts of the country are in drought, on drought watch or about to go into drought onset. For us here in the city, it’s really easy to assume that it rains all the time. But when you’ve been waiting for rain for most of the year - things can get pretty tough. Which is why, here at Mamamia Out Loud - we want to help. So - we’re taking our Mamamia Out Loud live shows, to two of the biggest regional hubs in New South Wales - Tamworth and Dubbo. ...
Jul 17, 2018•3 min
The second season of The Handmaid’s Tale just finished and we need to talk about it. Join Holly Wainwright, Jessie Stephens and Laura Brodnik as they unpack everything from Offred’s controversial final decision to Serena’s surprising redemption, and what we can expect from the third season. The End Bits Hosts: Holly Wainwright , Jessie Stephens and Laura Brodnik Producer: Elissa Ratliff COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group here . Watch Season 2 on SBS on demand now. GET IN TOUCH: ...
Jul 16, 2018•35 min
On Thursday, American finance magazine Forbes announced that Kylie Jenner has built a $900 million make-up fortune in less than three years. They called her the youngest 'self-made' woman ever, but does she really deserve that accolade? Plus, middle children are going extinct - what will disappear if we lose them? Why does no-one ever ask men how many abortions they've 'had'? And, as Jessie discovered with a rude shock, millennial prenups are on the rise. The End Bits Hosts: Holly Wainwright , J...
Jul 13, 2018•40 min
The world is on a high after the 12 Thai boys and their soccer coach were rescued from a cave, so Mia, Rach and Jessie discuss why the world is so obsessed with this good news story. Plus, did you know the royals save their wedding cake to eat at their kid's christening? Yep, they just served some fruitcake that has been in the freezer for the past 7 years. And Kylie Jenner got her lip filler dissolved so Rach speaks to our resident beauty expert Leigh Campbell about how this actually happens......
Jul 11, 2018•28 min
Parents have started bullying teachers for disciplining their kids and we’re having none of it. Tinder and Bumble are making appearances at weddings as….guests. And Mia’s feeling sad about pubic hair. Mia recommends Lady Startup The Style Cantina . Rach recommends Garnier BB Cream . Jessie recommends Marcella on Netflix and the app I Know The Pilot (available on Apple and Android). The End Bits Hosts: Rachel Corbett , Jessie Stephens and Mia Freedman Producer: Luca Lavigne COME TALK TO US Join t...
Jul 06, 2018•33 min
There’s a double standard going on we need to discuss... It appears you can’t degrade women on the radio but you can say whatever you want about them in Parliament. Yep, we’re talking all things Barry Hall and Senator David Leyonhjelm Plus, Jessie spent last Friday night at a sex class and she’s going to tell us all about it. The End Bits Hosts: Rachel Corbett , Jessie Stephens and Mia Freedman Producer: Elissa Ratliff COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group here . GET IN TOUCH: Call...
Jul 04, 2018•34 min
Does your brain ever feel a little fuzzy when you have your period? Like you are running 30 seconds behind? Turns out period brain might be real. Plus, Big Dick Energy. We need to talk about it. What it is. Who has it. And why we want it. If you are reading this and are a little bit confused, read this article and then come back and talk to us. Because BDE is not something to joke about. It is real, people. And, is not texting each other the key to a longterm relationship lasting? According to K...
Jun 29, 2018•35 min
Jessie Stephens has an unpopular opinion about mothers...she’s sick of women who start every argument with 'As a mother...'" Do you find it alienating or patronising? Or do you agree with Mia and Holly that mums really do think differently about things? Plus, we finally discuss Hannah Gadsby’s Netflix special ‘Nanette’. And is Melania Trump clueless or careless? Yep, we have to talk about jacketgate. The End Bits Hosts: Holly Wainwright , Jessie Stephens and Mia Freedman Producer: Elissa Ratliff...
Jun 27, 2018•48 min
Jessie finds Skype confronting, Mia finds talking on the phone problematic and Holly? Well, she agrees, but have we gotten a little lazy about our friendships because of social media? Plus, we thought it might happen, and now Natalie Joyce has given her first interview about the whole Barnaby Joyce Vicki Campion scandal. But should she be blaming Barnaby more than Vicki? And it’s time to #PrayForMeghan. The Duchess of Sussex can no longer wear colour and it’s all because of the Queen. The End Bi...
Jun 22, 2018•43 min
There's a lot going on this week... Science says cats are better than dogs, we do a whole segment on men and their feelings and we talk about boobs. Specifically, what do you tell people if you've had a breast reduction but don't want to say you've had said reduction? It's a tricky one. Plus, Beyonce and Jay Z have just released a new album together. Two years on from the album where she told the world he was a lying, cheating dog, which begs the question is this the most public patch up in pop ...
Jun 20, 2018•34 min
Don't blame it on the sunshine. Don't blame it on the moonlight. Don't blame it on the good times. Blame it on the super moon. That's what Mia is telling herself anyway. After a week of feeling very emotional, we ask an expert whether or not the moon has anything to do with how people are feeling at the moment. Plus, what do you do when you want to see a movie but all the reviews are shit? Holly wants to see Oceans 8 but the critics say it's not a good idea so now she's conflicted... The End Bit...
Jun 15, 2018•45 min
To support Eurydice's family you can find the Go Fund Me Page here. In the early hours of Wednesday morning, Eurydice Dixon’s body was found on a Melbourne soccer field, between Royal Parade and Princes Park Drive in Carlton North. On Thursday afternoon, a 19-year-old man was arrested for the rape and murder of the 22-year-old aspiring comedian. The young comedian was on top of the world after performing a successful stand-up gig in the CBD but she would never make it home. Her body was found on...
Jun 15, 2018•22 min
