This week, deputy leader of the Labor Party, Tanya Plibersek, announced she would not be contesting the leadership. Which is perfect for Holly because she's got some post-election thoughts she needs to get off her chest. Plus, filling in for Mia this week is Editorial Assistant Jess Wang and she’s brought an equally serious question to the table...can you pat a dog without asking it's owner for permission? And if you do ask are you then forced to make excruciating small talk with them or can you...
May 22, 2019•29 min
We’re jumping into your ears today for a quick download about the weekend’s election result. Because however you voted - and we know that we have listeners who vote in all directions - it was a SURPRISE. If you’re feeling pretty happy today, or if you’re Googling ‘how do I move to New Zealand please,’ we’re here for you. TELL US HOW YOU FEEL Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at outloud@mamamia.com.au Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia . Find more shows here . Become a Mamam...
May 20, 2019•22 min
The election is happening TOMORROW - and 3.5 million Australians have already voted. This has never happened before and no-one really knows why. So is this a generational shift away from ‘event’ voting and towards convenience? It’s going to completely change the way politicians campaign next time and also means it’s likely we won’t get a result on Saturday and Holly has some very strong feelings about it. Jessie went to an engagement party over the weekend and didn’t bring a gift because the inv...
May 17, 2019•36 min
Listen to their election bonus from The Quicky here: https://omny.fm/shows/the-quicky/who-do-i-vote-for Have you got a case of the Election 'blahs'? Don't know where to put your X next week? Well, we've decided to drop a couple of special politics episodes of Mamamia Out Loud to help you to cut through all the election noise. On today’s episode, Mia goes rogue with the host of The Quicky, Claire Murphy - and you can subscribe to The Quicky here: https://omny.fm/shows/the-quicky/playlists/podcast...
May 16, 2019•6 min
This week, the internet canceled a 19-year-old Youtuber called James Charles. In a matter of days, the teenage YouTuber lost 2.6 million subscribers and counting. He was unfollowed by some of the biggest names on social media, including Kylie Jenner, Kim Kardashian, Demi Lovato, Katy Perry, Shawn Mendes and Miley Cyrus – many of whom didn’t just follow his account, but know him personally. So what did he do and why should we care? Mia Freedman is here to explain. Plus, Belle Gibson is back in th...
May 15, 2019•36 min
Have you got a case of the Election 'blahs'? Don't know where to put your X next week? Well, we've decided to drop a couple of special politics episodes of Mamamia Out Loud to help you to cut through all the election noise. On today’s episode, Holly Wainwright and Jessie Stephens are joined by the National Political Editor at Sydney’s Daily Telegraph, Sharri Markson, to talk about what’s actually going on behind the headlines of this election. With less than a week to go, Sharri walks us through...
May 14, 2019•18 min
In case you missed it, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry had their baby and everyone is going bananas for Archie Harrison Mountbatten Windsor. But they're also judging new mother, Meghan. Should she have worn a white dress? Did she look too good and is that unfair to new mothers? Why was she standing behind Harry instead of confidently striding towards the cameras? But is it fair to judge a woman for how she behaves in a situation no woman could prepare for? Or did she know what she was signing up ...
May 10, 2019•35 min
If you open up your Instagram app, chances are you will see a lot more tears and a lot less pristine avo on toast. Instagram is becoming 'more real'... or is it? Our Entertainment Editor Laura Brodnik has a theory that Instagram has found a new way to make women feel bad about themselves, and she joins us to explain how. Plus, is it problematic for your friends to get it on at your wedding? And did mobile phones ruin Madonna's relationship with her kids? We think there's more to it... END BITS R...
May 08, 2019•27 min
Have you got a case of the Election 'blahs'? Don't know where to put your X next week? Well, we've decided to drop a couple of special politics episodes of Mamamia Out Loud to help you to cut through all the election noise. On today's episode we are joined by ABC Senior Journalist, Ashleigh Raper - who's been working on the ABC's Vote Compass tool (you can check it out here: https://votecompass.abc.net.au/ ). Ashleigh is an expert on what Australians want from their political parties in 2019... ...
May 07, 2019•26 min
If you've ever wanted to know how the Outlouders prepare for their shows or how Jessie feels about dating Mia's son then this is your chance to find out... END BITS Hosts: Mia Freedman , Jessie Stephens and Holly Wainwright. Producer: Elissa Ratliff COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group GET IN TOUCH: Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at outloud@mamamia.com.au Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia . Find more shows here . This episode was brought to you by https:/...
May 04, 2019•19 min
In case you missed it, a response to a housing inquiry has gone viral after the applicant was turned down for being a Capricorn. So is it acceptable to pick your housemates by their star signs? Plus, what the heck has been going on in Australian politics this week? And why don’t politicians realise they’ve got a social footprint? Holly’s here to explain. And actress Olivia Munn is frustrated that people judge her outfits on social media - but isn’t it fair game to comment on how a celebrity look...
May 03, 2019•36 min
A royal is reportedly having her baby at home and everyone wants a birth with the royal stamp of approval. But should anyone be copying that with the same enthusiasm we're copying her taste in shoes? This week the media has had a bit of a thing for Chloe Shorten and the PM's wife, Jenny Morrison Does it matter at all who a political leader lives with when it comes to deciding your vote? And... does everyone woman need a mentor? And is being a mentor a paying job? ND BITS Hosts: Mia Freedman , Je...
May 01, 2019•34 min
Send a lot of these: 😍❤️😍❤️😍❤️😍❤️😍? Bad news. According to new research published in Frontiers in Psychology, the interpretation of emojis can vary dramatically depending on the gender of the sender. Which means you might be creeping some people out with your emoji use. Plus, there’s a well-informed rumour that Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, might be moving to Africa following the birth of their baby, which really should be any day now. So why are they being shunted? And, shoul...
Apr 26, 2019•28 min
Professional singer of sad love songs, Adele, has split with her husband Simon Konecki and the interview is rejoicing! Why? Because they know heartbreak means the sweet hits are coming. But should we be reveling in someone else’s misery because it’ll have a positive impact on our Spotify playlist? And the Sri Lankan government turned off social media after the attacks that left over 290 people dead. But is social media important in a crisis and is taking that away a too authoritarian? Plus, Chri...
Apr 24, 2019•29 min
Treat yourself this Easter with a very special bonus episode of Mamamia Out Loud! Mia, Jessie and Holly dish up everything you should be binge-watching, reading and listening to this long weekend as you stuff yourself with chocolate and hot cross buns. Watch: Mia: 4Corners “Orphans of Isis" on ABC , Younger on Stan and Get Krackin’ on ABC iView Holly: Our Planet David Attenborough and Fleabag on Amazon Prime Listen: Mia: Hidden Brain Podcast and David Tennant Does A Podcast With... Tina Fey Jess...
Apr 20, 2019•26 min
In case you missed it: Kim Kardashian is nailing her legal exams; you're going to be spending your weekend watching Beyonce slay and there's a woman in Mexico who performed her own c-section. Yup. Plus, the day that we thought would never come has arrived: Angelina Jolie has joined her ex's ex Jennifer Aniston on the tabloid shelves with a great big SAD printed across her face. And... If you've ever made a drunk purchase in your life, you are not alone. In the US, 'drunk shopping' is worth tens ...
Apr 18, 2019•33 min
The world saw an irreplaceable icon burning this week, and reacted with horror. But Australia is about to lose one of its own unique wonders, and where are the billionaires' donations to save it? Plus, following Israel Folau’s comments online espousing his fundamentalist views on everything from the gay community to people who drink alcohol we ask: What does free speech have to do with it? And, are you a "Thank you" person or a "Sorry" person? END BITS Hosts: Mia Freedman , Jessie Stephens and H...
Apr 17, 2019•35 min
Do you need to send a thank you note after a job interview? Or is that just bollocks? Y Speaking of bollocks, if you’re addicted to your phone and a bit ashamed of how much time you spend on it, here’s why you shouldn’t be. And Britney Spears has checked herself into a mental health clinic, 12 years after her notorious 'breakdown'. And this time, no one is making fun of her. Has Brit changed how we view mental illness? Recommendations Jessie: The Avicii documentary on Netflix Holly: Afterlife on...
Apr 12, 2019•43 min
Everyone is talking about vegans and farmers. Where do you stand on the protests that shocked the nation on Monday? If you didn't watch Married At First Sight, are you a snob? And do women have an obligation to each other not to post pictures of themselves in white, pad-free bikinis right after they've had a baby? Holly, Mia and Jessie discuss all of this on today's Mamamia Out Loud. END BITS Listen to The Quicky episode on cat fight culture here: https://omny.fm/shows/the-binge/mafs-chat-finale...
Apr 10, 2019•34 min
Natalie Joyce has relaunched herself as a bodybuilder and it’s making Holly Wainwright very happy. But is this relaunch about body image or strength? Plus, the world of vegan Youtubers is imploding and Mia is going to explain why. Hear more about that on The Quicky: https://omny.fm/shows/the-quicky/why-the-weird-world-of-vegan-youtubers-is-implodin And when was the last time you checked your boobs? Jessie interviewed a 29-year-old woman with 7 kids who now has stage 4 breast cancer. And she need...
Apr 05, 2019•36 min
You need three things in life. A nemesis, a mentor and an arch enemy. Why, you ask? Motivation. There was an article in The Atlantic this week titled “Get Yourself a Nemesis.” You can read it here, but basically, it says a nemesis can push you to do better. And Jessie agrees. Plus are Australians lazy? Businesswoman Roxy Jacenko has given an interview this week saying pretty much that. But do you agree? And, is Joe Biden creepy or just old? All this on Out Loud today... END BITS Hosts: Mia Freed...
Apr 03, 2019•38 min
Your thoughts about what was discussed on our podcasts this month. From Dyson's to Emotional Labour to what people eat for lunch. Your feedback is all here, and we're listening... END BITS Hosts: Mia Freedman , Jessie Stephens and Holly Wainwright. Producers: Elissa Ratliff COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group GET IN TOUCH: Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at outloud@mamamia.com.au Find any book mentioned at apple.co/mamamia Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamami...
Mar 30, 2019•14 min
Hey... you there... did you know that there’s more than one way to put your bra on? Yep, and it has the Outlouders bamboozled probably more than it should. Plus, why is author Elizabeth Gilbert so good at falling in love? A year since her wife Raya died, Elizabeth has announced that she’s seeing a new fella, and while we’re extremely happy for her - we can’t help but wonder if there's such thing as being 'lucky in love'. And it wouldn’t be Friday if we didn’t have recommendations. Mia’s discover...
Mar 29, 2019•40 min
Amy Schumer’s brand new stand up show Growing has dropped on Netflix, and it’s got us thinking about the likeability factor when it comes to female celebrities. Is there something fundamentally unlikable about a successful woman? Plus, Jacinda Ardern’s partner Clarke Gayford posted an image on Twitter this week that praised the New Zealand Prime Minister for making the country safer for their daughter - which made Holly ask the question: are we finally done with the myth that men don't want a po...
Mar 27, 2019•45 min
Millennial women are spending a fortune on homewares and vacuum cleaners and Holly is confused. So what’s going on with the rise of domesticity among young women? Plus, JK Rowling has given an interview where she talks about Dumbledore’s sexuality and some fans aren't happy. Is she virtue signalling? Or can she evolve characters she created over 20 years ago? And of course, Friday recommendations... Recommendations Mia: Turning your phone to grey scale. Holly: I Don't Know How She Does It with A...
Mar 22, 2019•43 min
On Thursday night, The Project’s Waleed Aly sat down with Prime Minister Scott Morrison for an intense, commercial-free interview. The segment covered whether or not our current government has capitalised on Islamophobia, and the place One Nation has within Australian politics. Our very own Rachel Corbett was a co-host on Thursday night’s episode of The Project, and on today’s show she offers some insight into what it was like behind the scenes. In this special bonus episode of Mamamia Out Loud,...
Mar 22, 2019•19 min
On Friday afternoon, an Australian white supremacist walked into a mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand and opened fire on the people who were gathered for Friday prayers. He live-streamed the attack on Facebook as he shot dead 50 people and injured many others at two mosques. It was a shocking attack and it rocked the world. One shining light out of this whole situation has been the way Jacinda Ardern has acted in the wake of the shooting. The internet has been flooded with photos of her comfort...
Mar 20, 2019•39 min
In case you missed it, Felicity Huffman and Full House star Lori Loughlin, aka Aunty Becky, have been arrested over a $US25 million ($A35 million) college cheating scandal. They're among dozens of people who've been caught spending hundreds of thousands of dollars to bride their children's way into elite universities like Yale and Stanford. So is this the world we live in now? Plus, Holly is back with another Brexit explainer. And yes, that sh*t is still messy. And what do you do if your boss as...
Mar 15, 2019•35 min
Do you eat the same thing every day for lunch? How about breakfast? And why does it matter? A recent article in the Atlantic looked at people who eat the same thing every day and as a regular chicken sandwich eater, Jessie thinks it’s a great idea. Holly thinks it’s boring...until she realises she’s not all that adventurous herself. So does eating the same thing every day make you a bore or a decision making genius? Plus, following Mia’s recent interview with Gemma Hartley, the Outlouders discus...
Mar 13, 2019•28 min
The world just watched Melbourne County Chief Judge, Peter Kidd as he sentenced pedophile George Pell to six years in prison for the sexual abuse of two young boys, with a non-parole period of three years and eight months. Is that really enough for the pain this man has caused the victims and their loved ones? Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright, and Jessie Stephens walked straight into the studio after watching the sentence handed down via live stream. This is a special bonus episode of the show and...
Mar 13, 2019•22 min
