Subscribe to Mamamia It's the bonkbuster TV show that two of us can't get enough of. The other needs it explaining. Rivals: D eep commentary on our collective cultural psyche or just… a bloody good time? Plus, the knotty ethics of Bonnie Blue, the most infamous sex worker at Schoolies. Many thoughts, much to discuss. What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: What It Means To Have 'Hair Freedom' Listen: Michelle Obama, JLo & Bad Bunny Have Entered The Election Chat Listen: We’ve G...
Nov 06, 2024•33 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Come sit in on our emergency meeting about the US election. Recorded as late as we could manage on Wednesday afternoon, join Holly, Mia, Jessie and American-Australian journalist Amelia Lester in quietly panicking, comforting and dissecting where the world's at with Harris Vs Trump. But if you would really rather not, our usual Wednesday episode is also right here in your feed. Big love, Outlouders. What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: Bonnie Blue & Film...
Nov 06, 2024•27 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Outlouders, with the US presidential election this week, we thought it would be timely to share with you the time the Cancelled courtroom welcomed Donald John Trump, reality star, businessman, former president and current presidential candidate. Donald is no stranger to a real courtroom but today is all about his petty crimes including drinking 12 Diet Cokes a day, claiming bodies are like batteries, and not thinking through the logistics of a particular wall. Now, if you ge...
Nov 04, 2024•55 min
Subscribe to Mamamia A woman's real-time meltdown is top of the Australian TV ratings... again. So why has even The Block got a side of cheating scandal? Also, what happened to our Sundays? We unpack how meal-prepping has become a badge of honour. And, Anna Kendrick has donated millions of dollars to an anti-violence charity, but why does it feel a bit... wrong? We discuss "The Blake Lively Effect". What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: The Worst Decade Of Your Life Listen: The J...
Nov 04, 2024•47 min
Writer and activist, Africa Brooke, used to call people out on the internet all the time because this is what the culture wars told her she needed to do. Until one day - she suddenly stopped. In 2021, Africa wrote an open letter and posted it online. She called it: “Why I’m Leaving the Cult of Wokeness” and it immediately went viral. The letter changed her life, but not in the way she expected it to. So what did she write in that letter? And how did she become unafraid? Was she cancelled? In thi...
Nov 02, 2024•58 min
Subscribe to Mamamia What are officially the happiest and least happy decades of our lives, and why is that whole question a crock? We discuss with a sprinkle of advice from the guru herself... Jennifer Aniston. Plus, recommendations for your weekend and beyond, including the book that might finally change Holly's life. Em Vernem has something to help you do your hair, and Mia’s got a whole list for you. Brace yourselves. And, a Gwyneth update, a workplace dilemma, and the time a creepy crawly r...
Nov 01, 2024•47 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Imagine finding out you're standing on a gold mine. Lily Allen did just that and now she's making more money from sharing photos of her feet than she does from her hits. Mia's not surprised because the Internet has given a rating to HER feet -- but do Lily's score higher? And is this the beginning of some prime Mia/Lily feet beef? We unpack. The Menendez brothers admitted killing their parents. Now they might be about to get out of jail. Here's why a TV show might be respons...
Oct 30, 2024•44 min
Subscribe to Mamamia One of the most successful women in Australian media has surprised everyone by opening up about her serious addiction issues and a stint in rehab. And it reminds us of something we repeatedly choose to forget. We discuss Jackie O's viral and very vulnerable moment as the star confirms that proceeds from her memoir The Whole Truth will be donated to addiction treatment centre Odyssey House. Plus, you’ve probably seen the clip of the Irish movie star Saoirse Ronan sitting on T...
Oct 28, 2024•43 min
Outlouders, Mia has a little treat for you today about one of our Roman Empires... Trad Wives. Trad Wives like Hannah Neeleman and her Ballerina Farm empire have captured our imagination - and divided our opinions. They're an Instagram phenomenon using highly-produced content to promote traditional family values - specifically, the idea that women would be happier if they stayed home and served their husbands and children, trading in a life of career-focused grind for a life of content domestici...
Oct 25, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Do you have a friend you love, but somehow, they never ever make the grid? Are you that friend? We unpack the new politics of social media friendship. Also, the most ridiculously wonderful (and VERY spicy) TV show of the year, an interview that made Jessie Stephens swoon and Em’s 20-minute face routine. It’s recommendations. And, our Bests & Worsts of the week which include writing mistakes and what they reveal about you, an accolade from the incomparable Anne Stephens (...
Oct 25, 2024•47 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Britney’s Spears' latest wedding and the rise of ‘sologamy’. Confused? Don't worry, we explain. Plus, has the US exported it's abortion politics all the way to Australia? This week, it seems yes. We unpack why the conversation about abortion laws is ramping up. And. why women clean. The answer, apparently, is much more complicated than well, someone has to. What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: It’s Time To Unpack ‘Nobody Wants This’ Listen: The Celebrity Who...
Oct 23, 2024•41 min
Subscribe to Mamamia A millennial pop icon is dead, and among the lurid coverage of the death of Liam Payne, a slow grumble is growing about whether it can ever be okay for a teenager to be world famous. We discuss. Plus, King Charles is here. Have you noticed? We unpack the underwhelming welcome of Charles & Camilla. And, does the return of the Victoria’s Secret fashion show foretell the American election result? Stay with us as Amelia’s going to explain why undies and politics are inextric...
Oct 21, 2024•47 min
Subscribe to Mamamia In defence of marital secrets. Does intimacy have to go hand in hand with being a wide-open book? We have some thoughts (and some secrets). Plus, we have your weekend recommendations. Holly has a book that blew her mind. Jessie is pretending she watches things other than true crime docos and Em Vernem wants to tell you about something British and scary. Also - what it’s really like to live without a phone, a story about an emergency and the truth about Em’s sickie… it’s best...
Oct 18, 2024•48 min
Subscribe to Mamamia We’re looking for a man in finance. But he’s not in the office today. What happened to women when one of the most macho work cultures in the world tried a four-day work week. We unpack. Plus, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese bought a very expensive house. You might have heard. So, is this perfectly dandy, class betrayal, or just a little quiet quit? We discuss the reaction. And, 222, 423 and don’t try to make a 5 year a 7 year, you fool. Why number woo-woo is so very hot righ...
Oct 16, 2024•39 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s teenage daughter Sunday Rose walked the runway for Miu Miu last week, Kim Kardashian’s interview with her tween daughter is going viral... but one Australian businesswoman and influencer has taken a very different approach to how she puts her child on social media and some of her followers are weirdly angry about it. We discuss. Plus, the world’s number one show is about healthy relationships and loser siblings - we’re unpacking why Nobody Wan...
Oct 14, 2024•44 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Outlouders, we all know how much Jessie enjoyed travelling back from Europe... solo parenting... with baby Luna. Turns out she's not alone (ground-breaking). She can laugh about it now, which is exactly what she did on The Baby Bubble podcast with comedian Sami Shah. From strategic seat selection, to the realisation of just how inaccessible some major tourist cities are. Enjoy this special episode of The Baby Bubble. THE END BITS: For your chance to win a $50 gift card, comp...
Oct 11, 2024•28 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Have you noticed everyone is cancelling plans? From dinners to meetings… what’s behind our inability to commit, and why does it feel so good? Plus, a life-changing wardrobe hack, our weekend suggestions for what to read and watch, and a much-needed tip for elder millennials. It’s our recommendations. And, the best and worst moments of our week, which include spooky season, a whinge about wine, and the highs and lows of a long weekend. What To Listen To Next: Listen to our la...
Oct 11, 2024•43 min
Subscribe to Mamamia She’s just like Oprah except she’s blonde, white and 30 years old. Who is Alex Cooper, what’s her Daddy Gang and why did Kamala Harris choose her podcast to start her media blitz of America just weeks before the election? Plus, what happens when a world-respected wellness guru finds themselves at the centre of some very serious allegations? We unpack the "guru-ification" of The Iceman himself, Wim Hof. And, Billie Eilish has done a cover story for US Vogue where she describe...
Oct 09, 2024•43 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Have we always been creative? Well, sort of. In this very special episode, Mia, Holly and Jessie unpack how their MO in life is to harness creativity at work and at home to get stuff done -- while still having fun. Mia shares a story about Mini Mia taking a special bag of clothes to kindy for important outfit changes (who'd have thought it?!). Jessie thanks a teacher who encouraged her writing, despite a tricky problem. And Holly asks if their life MO extended to following t...
Oct 06, 2024•23 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Cheat codes for life. Do you need one, what are they, and what are ours? It’s a chaotic Friday wisdom dump. Plus, our weekly recommendations include the TV show that Holly would rather be watching RIGHT NOW (and so would you), Jessie’s got something er, ‘depressing’ for you to watch and Mia shares her latest fashion hyperfocus. And, ugly birthday cakes, debunking teenage conspiracies and a very confronting drivers’ licence photo. Yes, it’s our best and worst. What To Listen ...
Oct 04, 2024•51 min
Subscribe to Mamamia The biggest pop star in the world right now, Chappell Roan, needs a mental health day and her fans are really not happy about it. Plus, get kids off screens and out into the world. But not, like that… the hoo-ha around a TV anchor, her son and a very long train ride. And, do you want to know what all the fuss about Demi Moore's new movie The Substance is, but you don’t want to watch body parts exploding? We’ve got you covered. What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest epi...
Oct 02, 2024•44 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Ellen DeGeneres is back, and according to the reaction, she’s either glossing over the impact of cancellation or she's playing the victim. We discuss. Plus, what’s a 'dumb job' and is it the most sought after professional 'situationship' of our era? We have some thoughts. And, can you feel it? We’re living in a new era of eroticism and it’s aimed at… grown up women. We discuss the booming market for female sexual fantasy. What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode:...
Sep 30, 2024•44 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Imagine being so confident that when someone asks you if you’re surprised you got offered a big opportunity you say, ‘Yeah, they were right to choose me, I’m going to be brilliant at it.’. In this episode, we’re unpacking the female confidence trap. Plus, our weekend recommendations include a movie for kids that’s really for adults, a Gen X Hollywood memoir and a TV show that you gives you the most personal insight into other peoples relationships (you won't be able to look ...
Sep 27, 2024•56 min
Subscribe to Mamamia A very famous man is in jail and celebrities are deleting their socials… unpacking the truly confronting Sean "Diddy" Combs allegations and their impact. Plus, a presidential candidate, nude photos and a conversation about digital cheating. Welcome to Mia’s current obsession. And, from a hot sauna, ice baths to 5am runs... are you suffering from 'wellbeing burnout'? What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: The Perfect Couple: Unpacked, Decoded & Debriefed Li...
Sep 25, 2024•46 min
Subscribe to Mamamia The former first lady of the USA, Melania Trump, is defending her right to express herself through nudity. We unpack why, and the timing of her new memoir. Plus, there’s a surge in breast surgery among young women. But it’s breast reductions, not enlargements that are on the rise. We discuss the move. And, "take it down". Why the world urged a publication to remove a recent viral interview with Hayden Panettiere. What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: Winged E...
Sep 23, 2024•41 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Tim Minchin regrets one of his most famous songs. And it tells us a lot about where culture has moved to. In this episode, we discuss the age of intolerance. Plus, we help set up your weekend with some recommendations which include: a book, an album and two TV shows (one that Holly will be watching this weekend). And… sleepovers, dinner with teens and stomach parasites. We wrap up the week with our best and worst. What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: Forget ...
Sep 20, 2024•51 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Instagram is finally doing something about teenagers on its app. But others think this is just parental cop-out. We unpack. Plus, are you terrified of breaking a streak? When does a self-improvement habit become an addiction, and what are ours? We have thoughts. And, a very famous Australian man is in complete public free-fall. Is it time to look away? We discuss. What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: Emmys, Controversy & Stuck Style Listen: What Elle Mac...
Sep 18, 2024•47 min
Subscribe to Mamamia There’s been another assassination attempt on Donald Trump’s life. Holly, Mia and Jessie unpick the conspiracies that have spiralled across the US presidential election. Plus, everyone in our group chats has watched The Perfect Couple with Nicole Kidman and is it just us... or is Nicole in her "rich lady who lives by the sea era"? We unpack the TV show everyone is talking about. And, do you want your partner to know where you are in your cycle? The endless inventions to hand...
Sep 16, 2024•45 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Are your female friendships being sabotaged by affirmation culture? We discuss how it could be affecting your relationships and why you might need a ‘rage friend' in your life. Plus, from make-up, to a brilliant read and a Jessie-endorsed true crime doco, we’ve got recommendations for you. And, we wrap up the week with our best and worst, which include a pet’s death, a break-in, and a dodgy passport photo. What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: The Prosecutor ...
Sep 13, 2024•43 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, dogs and cats. Holly, Mia and Jessie watched the US presidential debate so you don’t have to. Don't worry... we have all the scoop on Taylor Swift's endorsement too. Plus, the very happy announcement that sees William and Kate take a PR pivot straight out of the Harry and Meghan playbook. And, it looks like the social media ban for kids is actually going to happen - should we be celebrating, or panicking? We discuss what this means and if it will...
Sep 11, 2024•51 min
