The kids birthday cake that blew up Facebook. Dad Bod's are so hot right now that even Bonds have made it into an ad. When athletes say they "choked". The curious case of Caster Semenya. Can you complete the Michelle Bridges mental challenge? Hillary Clinton may have a podcast, but does she need to wake up earlier? Pregnancy Loss Awareness Week is bringing women together, and Ask Bossy has advice for a woman whose thinking about proposing to her boyfriend. Oh, and we can't stop playing Poodle or...
Aug 17, 2016•1 hr 6 min
Readers make better lovers. They're smarter. They're better looking. They earn more money. They are pretty much the best humans out there. Which is why you should join the Mamamia Book Club podcast. It's the most low-maintenance book club you'll ever be part of. No hosting anyone at your house, no bring-a-plate to contend with, and we will ALWAYS wait for you to finish the book. In order to convince you further, here's the latest episode. Join me, Monique Bowley, and author Jackie Lunn, as well ...
Aug 12, 2016•45 min
The census was a shemozzle. But among the outcry, won't someone think of the statisticians? Women athletes rule the Olympics, but the good-looking ones rule more. Is it ok to objectify male Olympians or is it a double standard? Are you a wolf or a poodle? It's the perfect way to categorise your life. Ask Bossy has some real talk for anyone stuck in a job they hate. And Mia wants to know the big question from the US election: Who is Oprah voting for? Show notes This show is hosted and produced by...
Aug 10, 2016•1 hr 6 min
Hillary Clinton could soon be president. We're outnumbering the male athletes at the Olympics, and even our Bec Judd is saying no to random kisses from her colleagues. Plus, men are baking cakes and telling us about it, and Andy Lee (from Hamish and Andy) is single again. It's never been a better time to be a woman. Show notes This show is hosted and produced by Monique Bowley with Mia Freedman and Kate De Brito Monique recommends Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld Mia recommends Liane Moriarty''s ne...
Aug 03, 2016•59 min
Why do so many smart women love watching The Bachelor? You might have heard of the glass ceiling but what about the glass cliff? And would you hire a stranger to listen to you talk for half an hour? Plus, why "show me the receipts" is the catchphrase you need in your life, and why we will all be drinking Cockroach milk in the future. Forget Gender reveal cakes at kids birthday parties..Monique has a better idea. And Ask Bossy has advice for when you hate your friends 5 year old. This show is hos...
Jul 27, 2016•57 min
We unpack the Sonia Kruger racism debate and wonder: what does free speech entail, exactly? And why do celebrity opinions make the news? What is “cultural appropriation” and does it mean we all need to stop wearing bindi’s and kimonos? The pressure on women to have a "natural" birth is absurd. The emoji change that's well overdue, the cult of fitness, the sperm of Mick Jagger, the joy of a sultana cake, and why you should go and see Tarzan and Ghostbusters this weekend. Show notes: This show is ...
Jul 20, 2016•1 hr
What’s wrong with calling women “hysterical”? It's called Gaslighting and it's worth knowing about. Do you believe in love? Do you believe in Hiddleswift? You won’t after you hear about PRomance. Jen Aniston has been lining magazine pages for 16 years but now she’s fed up, and written a manifesto to prove it. The #blacklivesmatter movement is gaining traction in the US, but do we need one in Australia? The drastic decluttering strategy that promises to end clutter coming into your house, and Ask...
Jul 13, 2016•58 min
Did we just get the politicians we deserved? Heartbreak is hard, so we’ve collected our best advice for Malcolm Turnbull. Is it a bad feminist act to comment on what female politicians and journos wear? Judi Dench has a new tattoo and not everyone thinks it's cool. The 11 people you should unfollow on social media. Are you phubbing? We've got your guide to street slang. And how do you break up with a very nice but bad hairdresser? The Ask Bossy Question that made us want to curl up and dye…. (ha...
Jul 06, 2016•49 min
No idea who to vote for this election? Listen up. We asked Bill Shorten and Malcolm Turnbull for 60 seconds on why you should choose them. An elevator pitch, Shark Tank style. Also today, Offspring is back...and not everyone is happy with it. Kanye’s Famous Video - is it art or just more gratuitous nudity from a rapper? And with everyone from Waleed Aly to Charlie Pickering doing viral monologues, we ask where are all the women? Introducing...the Monzologue. This show is hosted by Monique Bowley...
Jun 29, 2016•1 hr
Are you tired? We all are. Because between our insanely busy lives, and our constant connection to smartphones, we're in the middle of a sleep deprivation crisis. No more. We need an intervention. This bonus episode - from our health podcast The Well - is just what you need to get you there. It's full of practical tips on how to get your shit together in life and this episode on sleep has so much good advice in it, we had to share. Close your eyes and listen. Subscribe to more of The Well in the...
Jun 24, 2016•30 min
Does the Eddie Maguire fallout prove Australia is at a turning point? She's a successful bosslady and entrepreneur, so why is Roxy Jacenko always the villain? How a Tinder profile started a movement that changed legislation. We explain the #faketradie, Mia spills the inside story on why magazines dole out so many freebies, and the perfect dessert to take when you're invited for dinner. This show is hosted by Monique Bowley with Mia Freedman and Kate De Brito To ask bossy a question, email a voic...
Jun 22, 2016•1 hr 2 min
What does it mean? Why do you fast? How hangry are you? Can you just have water and barley sugars? Susan Carland has heard all the questions over her 18 years of practicing Ramadan. And she answers them all here. From whether kids do it, to how she conquers her coffee addiction, and why it's not actually about the fasting at all, this is the non-Muslims guide to Ramadan. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 17, 2016•17 min
When tragedy strikes where do you find the rainbow? Is lighting our buildings a mark of solidarity with the gay community, or a useless display? It's the modern dilemma of our time : When you hate social media, but you can’t stop looking. Here's how to take control of your scroll. We need to talk about Meg Ryans face...or should we ignore it in the hope that impossible beauty standards just disappear? And in a world of minimalism, where we are all konmaring the crap out of our lives and trying t...
Jun 15, 2016•51 min
Sydney's beachside mansions fell into the water and we are a tiny-bit-not-sad-about it. The unfortunate side effect of yoga and pilates that no one is talking about. Generation Y claim they are too poor to have children but do they just need to stop buying Diptyque candles and avocado smash? Crocs (the shoes) are worse for you than we thought. The election is nearing and vegetarians are feeling underrepresented in the sausage sizzles. We explain the Stanford rape and how the ripple effects of th...
Jun 08, 2016•58 min
We need to talk about Johnny Depp, Amber Heard, and the whole messy deal. Also this week, there's been a victory for the Facebook police. The theory that everyone, including you, will marry the wrong person. Are women being sold false hope by the IVF industry? Should mum's have to make their kids first birthday cake as a rite of passage? And in a world of scented candles, what has happened to pot pourrie? This show is hosted by Monique Bowley with Mia Freedman and Kate De Brito Monique recommend...
Jun 01, 2016•1 hr
Can you leave a sleeping baby at home alone? Sure you can, just don’t tell the internet about it. Has the honeymoon ended for Malcolm Turnbull, and does politics in general need to grow some balls? Is Kanye West mental or just a mis-understood poet? The comedian that we are all losing our minds over. And should your partner split the cost of your contraceptive pill? Plus, what you should be reading, watching, loving sick. This show is hosted by Monique Bowley, Mia Freedman, and Kate De Brito. Mi...
May 25, 2016•58 min
You’ve heard of the Bridezilla, but what about the Wifezilla? Mia explains the ins and outs of Fashion Week. The lessons you learn at a school’s puberty night, and how did Denmark get so damn HAPPY? And what happens when you go without your phone for seven days? We talk to a Milllenial who says it changed her deeply. This show was hosted by Monique Bowley with Mia Freedman and Kate De Brito. Contact us outloud@mamamia.com.au Any questions? Hit the facebook page Become a Mamamia subscriber: https...
May 18, 2016•51 min
Deep breaths everyone. Calm yourselves. Because women are disagreeing, in public. We unpack the Logies dress-gate, and ask: why can't we all just agree to disagree? Want to know what makes a good social media site? Apparently it taps into one of the seven deadly sins. And could a former lingerie model be our next First Lady? The curious case of Melania Trump. Show Notes This show is hosted by Monique Bowley with Mia Freedman and Kate De Brito Kate recommends some young adult fiction: Aristotle a...
May 11, 2016•52 min
Madonna at the Met Gala gave no shits and it was bumspirational. Today, the messages we're sold from those Red Carpet looks. Should The Voice judges shut down their attention seeking ways? The importance of muting people on social media. Should you call out people that make shit, racist comments in public? What really happens in the budget lockup? And the big question ahead of mothers day: why do parents make parenting sound so god damn awful? Show notes: Your hosts are Monique Bowley with Mia F...
May 04, 2016•54 min
The mums of Australia have spoken. And they've told us what they REALLY want this mothers day. Also, Why is everyone writing a thesis on Beyonce's latest album? Does crying at work cause damage to your career path? And what's the cheapest, legal way to get Game Of Thrones Season 6? Would you shop at a silent supermarket? Jamila Rizvi tells us why we need to get excited about the election. And Monique Bowley has the definitive guide to secret shopping so your partner doesn't find out. Your host i...
Apr 27, 2016•52 min
Susan Carland is back on the podcast, and yes, we know she's a whip-smart academic but we have ALL the questions about her Logies preparation. Sorry not sorry. Also today, does Michelle Bridges have a point about fat people? Do we expect too much of our champion sportspersons? And is everyone stealing from self-serve supermarket checkouts? Show notes We now have a show phone number! To leave your message, ring 02 8999 9386 or you can continue to email us: podcast@mamamia.com.au tweet us @mamamia...
Apr 20, 2016•54 min
We unpack the 60 minutes jail story. Kate Middleton needs a pedi and so does Kate De Brito. Why are we still so surprised at the Hugh Jackman and Deborah Lee Furness' marriage? If you're not a 'he' and you're not a 'she', what should you be called? The politics of gender pronouns. And finally, someone to follow on instagram that will make you actually feel BETTER about your life. Show notes Your hosts are Monique Bowley with Mia Freedman and Kate de Brito Monique recommends following Baddie Wink...
Apr 13, 2016•49 min
What's in a name? Plenty. We talk the politics of changing your name when you get married. It's Logies nomination week and there's a couple of names missing from the list... and what's the average time of the average lovemaking session? Not fast enough. Show notes: Your hosts are Monique Bowley, Mia Freedman and Kate De Brito. Snapchat: Mia: realmiafreed Monique: moniquebowley KAte: Kdbmedia The Peggy Orenstein book, Girls and Sex, is here Mia recommends Helen Garner's new novel, Everywhere I Lo...
Apr 06, 2016•46 min
A big fat footy glass ceiling just got smashed this week. Is Rebecca Maddern, as the first women AFL Footy Show panelist, the ultimate woman in a man’s world? Susan Carland joins the team to talk about what's making news. (She's a wickedly smart sociologist so of course we talked about Kim Kardashian's sex tape). Does it matter if your engagement ring is fake? Would you call a stranger just to complain about something? And a man is not a financial plan, unless that man is your dad, and then it's...
Mar 30, 2016•1 hr 2 min
A bumper easter episode for you to scoff like a hot cross bun. Another celebrity chef has pissed off mums. Get back to the kitchen, blokes. The baby names we want to make a comeback. American's are freaked out over Australian tampons and Jamila Rizvi explains the week in politics. How do you feel when men tell you to "just smile"? Even Hillary Clinton can't escape men wanting her to look pretty. And a non-religious listener has been invited to stay at someone's holiday house.. where church is on...
Mar 23, 2016•1 hr 6 min
It's been 25 years since Naomi Wolf wrote The Beauty Myth. What's changed? Today, the writer who says our obsession with how we look is holding us back as a gender. Plus, can a sexless marriage make you happy? Should women stop using the term "Stay At Home Mum"? And Jennifer Aniston's movies divide the room. Plus we've got Crabs in the office and they're our new best friends. Show notes Your hosts are Monique Bowley, Mia Freedman and Kate De Brito With thanks to special guest Alys Gagnon Alys's ...
Mar 16, 2016•58 min
Everyone's glued to them but no one uses them to talk anymore. Good or bad? Also today, behind the scenes of Q and A - and how Mia made a new unlikely friend. Dead people on facebook: should there be rules around what you can and can't see? And Bossy solves a friend dilemma: can you dump a very old friend because they've started to bring you down? Show notes: KDB recommends Vikings - it's on Netflix, with season 4 on SBS. Mia recommends watching 7:30 on iview. Monique recommends the RN podcast, ...
Mar 09, 2016•49 min
What's it like to fall in love with a women? Why do some lesbians like to dress like men? And what are the most offensive things people do or say? There are some questions straight women want to know of their gay friends but are sometimes too afraid to ask. These are those questions. And the answers and stories will surprise, delight, and shock. Thank you to all the women who shared their stories, answered questions in good faith and humor, and told us what's what. It's truly awesome of you all....
Mar 04, 2016•24 min
What a week. Someone wore Jeans to the Oscars. Dinners at the Prime Ministers place are too small so our pollies are hitting up maccas. National icon Kylie Minogue is at war with Kylie Jenner, and adults are moshing to The Wiggles in concert. Then there's that time Kate De Brito accidentally met the Foreign Minister in the toilets... Also today, what happens when you meet your hero in real life? And Ask Bossy has advice for when you suspect someone in your life has an eating disorder. Your hosts...
Mar 02, 2016•57 min
No prizes for guessing the answer. We have the definitive guide to Blackface, and what else you shouldn't wear to fancy dress parties. Are we discriminatory towards cockroaches? And should dogs have equal rights in public? Why schools should dump gendered uniforms and let everyone run around in pants. And when it is too late to do an entire career switch? Show Notes: Your hosts are Monique Bowley , Mia Freedman and Kate De Brito Mia recommends Love, on Netflix Kate De Brito says this piece by Ji...
Feb 24, 2016•54 min
