Nevermind . It’s the name of a little record released by Nirvana in 1991...that would go on to become one of the highest-selling albums of all time. You will have seen the cover art before, a naked baby in a swimming pool, reaching towards a US dollar bill on a fishing line. Nearly 30 years later, why is that baby now suing the band? Plus, have you ever worked with a toxic martyr? Are you a toxic martyr? How to spot one in the workplace. And, our best and worst of the week, including the puppy u...
Aug 27, 2021•44 min
The kids are not alright and Mia is pufferfish-ing about it. This morning, the WA head of the Australian Medical Association described opening up the country (once 80 percent of adults are vaccinated) as "bordering on child abuse." But is that really true? Plus, we need to talk about something really important. Is Channing Tatum actually dating Zoe Kravitz? How to spot a fake celebrity relationship or 'faux-mance'. And, our (self-appointed) self-help guru Jessie has some advice about how to make...
Aug 25, 2021•45 min
“This groundhog day has to end." That was the message from Prime Minister Scott Morrison today, after a press conference where he slammed state leaders determined to pursue and maintain covid-zero. With the nation so divided, is ScoMo going to have to go to war with the Premiers? Plus, The French President talks to his wife every 90 minutes. How often do you speak to your partner? And… is it okay that your social media feeds are full of celebrities pushing cosmetic surgery at you? The End Bits: ...
Aug 23, 2021•43 min
Travis Barker, who you may know as the drummer from Blink 182, or Kourtney Kardashian’s boyfriend, has a fear of flying. It’s a fear he recently conquered after 13 years of avoiding planes, and it's got us reflecting on our own fears. How important is it to overcome them? Plus, do you have to be friends with your colleagues? And, our best and worst of the week, including a Nutri-Bullet and a deadly snake. The End Bits: Recommendations: Mia wants you to read T he Invisible Life Of Us by Mandy Hos...
Aug 20, 2021•40 min
Employers are on the brink of making a tough decision. Qantas Group is the latest business to announce mandatory vaccination for its employees. Is this the future for Australian workplaces? Plus, Paulina Porizkova is the ageing supermodel we can’t look away from And… Has Jessie Stephens been….manifesting? Holly has an assertion that maybe, just maybe, Jessie’s turned... witchy. The End Bits: Recommendations: Jessie wants you to read The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Liste...
Aug 18, 2021•42 min
We noticed a shift in tone and messaging about Covid from our leaders over the weekend. Are we ready for what this change might mean? And will we ever see Donut Days again? Plus, the lives of women and girls in Afghanistan have changed forever, again. As the Taliban insurgence in the Afghan capital of Kabul rages on, what can you actually do to help? And, J-Lo deleted some pics from her Instagram account over the weekend. Not just any pictures though, only ones of her ex. So, is there a right ti...
Aug 16, 2021•42 min
It’s one of the biggest stories in the world today, Britney Spears’s father Jamie will step down from his 13-year role as conservator of his daughter’s estate. So what does it mean, and what now for Britney? Plus, amid dismal ratings, has the pandemic killed The Bachelor? How has Covid changed the way we consume TV? And... Our best and worst of the week, which range from the climate crisis to… a diffuser. The End Bits Recommendations: Holly wants you to read Grace Under Pressure by Tori Haschka ...
Aug 13, 2021•38 min
What will our lives look like once most of us are vaccinated? It's a question on the minds of millions of Australians every day, in particular, those of us in lockdown. We are speaking with Washington DC-based journalist, Amelia Lester, about how very different her 2021 looks compared to 2020, and it's sparked a glimmer of hope in us. Plus, two very powerful men are being held to account today, and we are here for it. And the strange story of two rival parenting influencers. The End Bits Recomme...
Aug 11, 2021•48 min
Trigger Warning: our first topic today discusses Child Sexual Abuse. If this brings up any issues for you you can reach out at any time to Lifeline on 13 11 14 . Does Scott Morrison need new friends? Yet again one of his “buddies” is making headlines, and we discuss why. Plus, celebrity bathing habits. What do we know about them? Do we even care? Why are they even telling us? And Zoom Drinks...yay or nay? The End Bits` Recommendations: Mia found a new show to watch called Sally4Ever, a new comed...
Aug 09, 2021•38 min
Today, Australia is pufferfish-ing. We’ve been patient. We’ve been resilient. We’ve been sad and we’ve been strong, but today? Today we are just really pissed off. So, we need to vent. The big and the small. It's what Australians need over the next few days. A moment to vent. Plus, have you heard of Amanda Knox? What about a movie called Stillwater? Who owns her story? And our best and worst of the week, with a twist... The End Bits Recommendations: Holly wants you to try Ipsum's Best Skin Face ...
Aug 06, 2021•39 min
Opposition leader Anthony Albanese has proposed a $300 cash bonus for vaccinated Australians. Meanwhile, New York City will soon implement a vaccine passport system, where people will have to show proof of vaccination to go to restaurants, gyms and other indoor events. All around the world, countries and businesses are getting creative in a bid to entice vaccine-hesitant people to get immunised...so are incentives and vaccine passports are a good idea? Plus, what is a pseudo-smart person? How to...
Aug 04, 2021•33 min
There were so many highlights at the Olympic Games over the weekend, with Emma McKeon sitting at the top of that list. The 27-year-old from Wollongong has been catapulted from 'highly respected swimmer' to celebrity/household name status. From here, Emma's life will entirely change, but what pressure will be put on her in the aftermath of her success at these games? Has Australia learned any lessons from the way we've treated past Olympians? Plus, is Prince George being bullied by a new cartoon ...
Aug 02, 2021•39 min
All we want to talk about is the Olympics. This week, work has really been getting in the way of our Olympic schedule. Swimming conflicting with meetings… it’s very stressful… If you've been in the same boat, Jessie has picked out all the moments you might have missed, and the things that have got everyone talking this week. Plus, Holly needs to talk about tinned fish. Specifically, why sardines and anchovies are suddenly “Hot Girl Food”. And our best and worst of the week, which range from play...
Jul 30, 2021•31 min
One of the most famous athletes in the world has made headlines everywhere, after pulling out of the women’s team gymnastics final in Tokyo. So why did Simone Biles quit? Plus, the distraction we needed this week came in the form of a ridiculously lavish royal-adjacent wedding. So who is Kitty Spencer? And…compliments. How to give one, how to take one, why they’re actually very, very good for your health. The End Bits Recommendations: Mia wants you to watch the Olympics CREDITS Hosts: Jessie Ste...
Jul 28, 2021•43 min
Mamamia's sex podcast Sealed Section is back, and this time, it's all about you! Host and sexologist Chantelle Otten has spent her entire career helping people find their pleasure and have great sex, which is why she's answering your questions on Sealed Section. Nothing is off-limits, from cheating to kinks, to spicing things up in the bedroom and post-partum sex; Chantelle is here to answer real questions, from real women. You can follow it here: https://omny.fm/shows/sealed-section/playlists/p...
Jul 27, 2021•31 min
Thousands of anti-lockdown protesters marched in major Australian cities over the weekend. It’s estimated at least 3500 people marched through Sydney, amidst the Delta outbreak there, in what’s being described as a ‘super spreader event.’ So how are we feeling, was this the final straw? And what do those who rallied at these protests really believe, and why? Plus, an Olympic team’s uniform choice has changed the conversation about “revealing” sportswear. And… 41 percent of people say they’re thi...
Jul 26, 2021•36 min
Yesterday, you would have been hard-pressed to miss a pretty shocking 'mansplaining' moment from a press conference happening over in Japan. It came after the news that Brisbane will host the 2032 Olympics. During what should be a time of celebration, why do we feel sorry for Annastacia Palaszczuk today? Plus, resilience has become a bit of a buzzword. But sometimes, it’s the smallest things that can help us through the shitty times, and today, we’re talking about what that means to us… and you....
Jul 23, 2021•39 min
Hey Outlouders. Dropping this No Filter episode into your feed in case you need it this week. It's all about resilience, something many of us are struggling with right now. If you are, sending love. --- Hugh van Cuylenberg’s job is to teach resilience. He was a primary school teacher volunteering in Northern India when he had a life-changing realisation. Despite the underprivileged community, the children were from, they were remarkably positive. But back in Australia? Well, people found it hard...
Jul 22, 2021•43 min
Something is happening on Instagram. A growing number of influencers are outing themselves as anti-vaxx. What should you do? Unfollow? Report them? And are social media platforms doing enough? Plus, Prince Harry is writing an explosive memoir and we must discuss. And, with 14 million of us stuck at home - why does sex matter when it comes to who you’re locking down with? The End Bits Recommendations: Mia wants you to watch The White Lotus on Binge You can listen to This Glorious Mess, No Filter ...
Jul 21, 2021•31 min
Holly, Jessie and Mia suspect Aussie women are starved for good-dad content after Hamish Blake set our collective hearts on fire with his funny/wholesome cake-making videos over the weekend. Plus, Holly is riled-up at celebrities clogging up hotel quarantine (especially badly-behaved ones like Katie Hopkins), but Jessie has got fury fatigue. And, could you be Demisexual? The latest sexual identity we'd never heard of. The End Bits Recommendations: Holly thinks you should listen to Pieces of Brit...
Jul 19, 2021•35 min
Most of the country is locked down, everyone is yelling and it’s all a bit stressful, so today Holly, Jessie and Mia discuss Ash Barty’s champion strategy to let go of FOOPO: Fear Of Other People’s Opinions. Plus, is three years old too young to start hustling? Apparently not for Kylie Jenner’s daughter Stormi who is about to drop her own brand. And, Mia finds the highlight of her week in a VERY unexpected place. The End Bits Recommendations: Jessie wants you to watch Line Of Duty on Netflix You...
Jul 16, 2021•40 min
The billionaires are pissing Jessie off. Hundreds of millions of people around the globe await a vaccine, climate change threatens us all and the pandemic has worsened income inequality all over the world. But still, somehow, a bunch of billionaires are off to space. Plus, what does it mean to put FIT on your list of requirements on a dating profile? And, a young woman received an email that wasn't meant for her. How did three little words bring down an entire business? The End Bits Recommendati...
Jul 14, 2021•39 min
Everyone is talking about the covid vaccine TV ads. These are our first look at the long-awaited campaign by the government to encourage more Australians to get vaccinated and they dropped yesterday. Two very different ads, but they've been universally panned. Why have they caused such backlash? Plus, we need to talk about Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte, and… not Samantha. We have a lot of feelings about the first look at the Sex And The City reboot. And, an unpopular opinion about overthinkers. The...
Jul 12, 2021•37 min
Hi Outlouders! We're dropping into your feed to bring you a really special episode of That's Incredible. It's hosted by Andrew Daddo, and is a podcast for parents and kids about the unexpectedly awesome things that are all around us. Australia has been occupied for over 65,000 years. First Nations Australians have an amazing relationship with the land, and use storytelling to teach us about culture and history. In this episode we speak to two incredible guests, author of the Bush Mob series Hele...
Jul 09, 2021•24 min
It's been a week, so we're talking about some of the news headlines that brought us joy over the past few days. Surprisingly, many of them involve sport. We need to talk about the phenomenon best known as the PICK ME GIRL. Lucy and Em spoke about it recently on the Undone podcast . It's all over YouTube and Tik Tok, and like most terms that include the word ‘girl’, it’s a term of derision. Jessie explains why you do not want to be a pick-me girl. Plus, Mia and Jessie have received an overwhelmin...
Jul 09, 2021•39 min
An elite private school in Sydney has sparked controversy after NSW Health arranged for Pfizer jabs for 160 Year 12 students. People are furious, but the story points to a wider conversation happening in group chats all over the country which sounds a bit like; Is there a queue? And if I CAN get my jab… even though it’s not technically my turn… SHOULD I? Plus, It’s 2021, we’re all wringing our hands about Britney Spears and yet one of the biggest celebrities in the world is pleading with the pap...
Jul 07, 2021•38 min
Jessie needs to rant. It's about the social media eruption of anger towards too many people out and about amidst a lockdown. While we bunker down, unable to see relatives overseas, missing out on weddings and births and all the rest, COVID has found its way, once again, into aged care homes. So, is shaming people for going on a beach walk really the hill we want to die on? Plus, an Olympian has been banned from the Games for using a non-performance enhancing drug. Is that fair enough, or an outd...
Jul 05, 2021•35 min
It's the most shocking story we've seen this week. Bill Cosby is a free man. What's happened and what does his release from prison mean for the survivors of sexual assault? Plus, do you have a friend who is constantly bombarding you with stories of their own success? It's called Success Bombing. Are you guilty of it? And, our best and worst of a week overflowing with worsts… including THAT scene in Sex/Life, lockdown blues and a baby lamb. The End Bits Recommendations: Mia wants you to listen to...
Jul 02, 2021•43 min
Australia looks very different from what it did only a week ago. 12 million Aussies, including two of us, are currently in some sort of lockdown. With a Victorian lockdown veteran joining us as guest host, Jessie has something she wants to say to Susan Carland. Plus, are you a people-pleaser? How can you use that to your advantage? And, Ellidy Pullin lost her partner in a freak accident almost 12 months ago. This week, she announced she’s pregnant with his baby. The End Bits Recommendations: Mia...
Jun 30, 2021•35 min
Model/Actor Cara Delevingne has taken the world on a tour of her lavish home. From a ball-pit to a costume room to a vagina tunnel, what is it about this house that's got Mia obsessed and Jessie repulsed? Plus, what does Olympian Torah Bright regret about posting a particular photo on Instagram, and what does it say about our relationship with breastfeeding? And, you may have seen it in the news… there is a reckoning taking place in the Australian music industry. Why is Amy Shark in the headline...
Jun 28, 2021•34 min
