We're jumping into your ears today to talk about the NSW Abortion Bill. The debate has been hijacked over the past two weeks so here at Mamamia Out Loud, we wanted to share the pro-choice side, and why it's so important that if you believe in abortion being decriminalised, you rally around your local MPs. To share use the hashtags: #ProChoiceNSW #VoteForProChoiceNSW #GetItDone Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Aug 22, 2019•17 min
It’s been a big week for the Royal family. Elton John is defending Prince Harry and Meghan Markle for having a holiday and flying in a private jet. Meanwhile, Prince Andrew is releasing statements about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. And Holly has a theory about how it’s all related. Meanwhile, if the word brainstorm makes you cringe, we’ve got a solution that will help you get through it. And at 9:30 am on Wednesday morning, Cardinal George Pell’s appeal against his child sexual abuse c...
Aug 21, 2019•26 min
Do mental illnesses come in and out of "fashion"? It's an interesting idea, and one that was the subject of a fascinating article on Mamamia written by Amy Clark. She suggested that as awareness of anxiety has risen, depression has become less and less understood. You can read Amy's piece, here: https://www.mamamia.com.au/anxiety-and-depression/ Plus, Alan Jones has made some vividly aggressive comments about New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. So why, in 2019, is this still happening? An...
Aug 16, 2019•47 min
The man you would have heard described as “disgraced US business man”, but actually a billionaire accused of sex-trafficking, Jeffrey Epstein, took his own life while awaiting trial on the weekend. Some of the most high-profile men in the world - Epstein’s powerful friends - are implicated in his case, and as a result, his death has been met with a cloud of conspiracy theories. Are they ridiculous, or completely valid? Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth’s very public break up has everyone talking bu...
Aug 14, 2019•33 min
Queen of Hollywood clap-backs Chrissy Teigen is among the voices encouraging Americans not to go to a particular gym because of… Trump. But does even exercising have to be a political act now? Genetically-blessed human Emily Ratatjowski has dared to bare her underarms, hair and all, on the upcoming cover of Harper’s Bazaar magazine. Ratatjowski actually penned an essay for the magazine but the internet can’t stop talking about whether or not her armpit hair is real. Yes, seriously. Jessie wants ...
Aug 09, 2019•50 min
In case you missed it, women in NSW are telling police to arrest them. It’s the only Australian state where abortion is still a crime, and this week politicians are debating whether the law should be overturned. Jessie has a handy explainer on how to respond to people in your life who aren’t on board with the whole pro-choice thing. And a new study has found that almost one quarter of millennials don’t have any friends. What’s responsible for this new lonely generation? And how many friends does...
Aug 07, 2019•29 min
Outlouders, we are popping into your ears to tell you about our brand new podcast. It’s called The Spill. And it’s our daily snackable afternoon podcast about celebrities and pop culture. Hosted by Mamamia’s Entertainment Editor Laura Brodnik and our influencer expert Kee Reece, The Spill drops every afternoon at 3pm. And it’s the perfect thing to listen to on your drive home, or while you cook dinner or walk the dog. We are so proud of this show and we wanted to share an episode with you so you...
Aug 02, 2019•21 min
Catherine Middleton has made headlines recently after Kensington Palace issued a statement categorically denying that the Duchess of Cambridge had cosmetic work done; specifically ‘baby botox’. So, what is ‘baby botox’? And does everyone secretly have it? And author John Marsden has caused a bit of a stir after remarking that bullying is really just a form of feedback. The author and educator is promoting his new book The Art Of Growing Up and reckons that if kids just became a little more ‘like...
Aug 02, 2019•41 min
Australian swimmers are in hot water over Mack Horton’s selective protests over cheating in the sport. When Chinese swimmer Sun Yang beat Horton at the World Championship recently, he refused to stand on the podium with him because he’d been accused of being a drug cheat. But when Australian swimmer Shayna Jack was suspected of testing positive to illicit substances, Horton was silent. So are we happy to give our own athletes a free pass while judging other countries? And Meghan Markle was guest...
Jul 31, 2019•35 min
Amanda Knox is crowd-funding her wedding which sounds great, except the people being asked to pay for it aren’t even going. Rachel Corbett has all the furious feels about this one and she’s ready to accept all your hate mail at her MySpace page. Plus, should you get drunk at a work party? Rachel was at the 10th birthday for The Project and there were a few people on the sauce. So is a work party your time to let loose or should you treat it like any other work function? And a listener has writte...
Jul 26, 2019•38 min
The influencers of Byron Bay have come under global scrutiny after a Vanity Fair piece painted the lives of the town’s “Murfers” or Mum Surfers in a less than friendly light. Britain has a new Prime Minister and Donald Trump loves him. So Holly explains just how a posh mop-haired conservative made it to the top job. Plus The Final Quarter documentary profiling the racism and bigotry hurled at AFL star and Australian of the Year Adam Goodes has everyone talking. So how can we use this moment to g...
Jul 24, 2019•40 min
Instagram is trialling "like-less" photos on Instagram at precisely the same time people are using a Russian-backed app to peer into the future and see what they’d look like when they're (heaven forbid) OLD! Why is elderly the worst thing you can be online? TV presenter David Campbell says that his son believes he is Princess Diana, which got us reflecting on the creepy stuff kids do. And has the Prime Minister left an important group out of his new “Zero Suicide” goal?You can buy to see us live...
Jul 19, 2019•41 min
James Weir wrote this week about the rise of lip fillers in teen girls, causing us to ask: Is it a good thing, a bad thing, and how much is social media to blame? And this week, two famous women came out publicly and declared they wouldn't be having children. And a lot of people were uncomfortable with it. Plus Jessie found herself at a dinner party where one of her male friends said he felt he would be able to ace tennis legend Serena Williams in a match... Which.. well, we have some serious fe...
Jul 17, 2019•39 min
Are the royal family allowed to demand privacy at public events? Should teen girls be learning more about pleasure and less about fear when it comes to sex education? Is the world still uncomfortable with women being financially independent in relationships? It's a death, sex and money episode of Mamamia Out Loud. Plus, Mia has an interesting recommendation that takes the show to a dark place. Happy Friday Outlouders, and have a great weekend! RECOMMENDATIONS Jessie: Sportsgirl high waisted pant...
Jul 12, 2019•47 min
World number one and all-round Tennis champion Ash Barty was knocked out of the Wimbledon Tennis competition this week after a three-set loss to American Alison Riske. And it made Jessie realise something ...that since Ash’s success at the French Open, Australia has kind of been hovering around Ash like a helicopter parent. So are we embarrassing her? Plus, we always talk about red flags going into relationships and friendships and even workplaces, but what about the green flags that make people...
Jul 10, 2019•32 min
Is asking someone to ‘bring a plate to your house’ problematic? Or just practical? Plus, how many of you start your day with a to do list? Because according to one woman, the best thing you can do for your productivity is throw it out immediately. And, seven Chinese women have built their dream house together and decided they'll all retire there. Is growing old with your best mates the 21st century dream? We're asking the big questions on Mamamia Out Loud today.... Subscribe to Mamamia Out Loud ...
Jul 05, 2019•37 min
Pity Delta Goodrem - who was Born To Try - in a world where trying isn't cool. At all. Tom Gleeson said that his Gold Logie win was a bit of a joke, and talked down everyone who 'tried' to win it. But, hold on, wasn't he was on every TV show and magazine drumming up support? Sounds like trying to us. Plus, Taylor Swift says her 'biggest bully' now owns the rights to all her music. How the hell did that happen, and why is she now being slammed for complaining about it? And champion-'tryer' Ivanka...
Jul 03, 2019•37 min
From changing engagement rings to Jessie recommending breakfast... this episode of Mamamia Out Loud has it all….. BUY TICKETS TO OUR LIVE SHOWS HERE. Are the Logies a joke? That’s the question on everyone's mind as we lead into the 61st TV Week Logie Awards this Sunday. Gold Logie hopeful Tom Gleeson has pitted every nominee against each other, and not everyone's happy about it. Do we owe the Logies a little bit of respect? Or is it completely redundant? Plus, is it ever okay to change your enga...
Jun 28, 2019•43 min
What happens when you start believing everyone around you is doing their best? Does it change the way you think? And the President of the United States has been accused of rape, but no one is talking about it...so what’s going on? Oh, and we have a special announcement… This week one story is dominating all our media and that's the saga of Israel Folau. The rugby player, whose job, money, and now wife, is filling every news report across the country. So why are we so captivated by this issue? Pl...
Jun 26, 2019•40 min
Jessie has a new show! It's called True Crime Conversations and each episode sees her interviewing experts about crimes that captivated, horrified and perplexed people from rural Australia to the world stage. This is the first episode about the case of Belgian Backpacker Davine Arckens. When 24-year-old Belgian backpacker Davine Arckens reached out to a man on Gumtree about working on his farm she was excited. The 88 days of labour would mean she could stay in Australia on a tourist visa for an ...
Jun 22, 2019•53 min
We debate, discuss and dissect everything from the sex lives of millennials to whether or not you should confront someone who told you they were having a birthday dinner but then never sent you an invite. HOW RUDE! Rihanna has come out as a #ShyGirl in a recent interview, which has us wondering whether there’s a difference between shyness and introversion. And whether one of them is just a cover for laziness. Plus, it’s all over the news that millennials are NOT having less sex and that maybe we...
Jun 21, 2019•41 min
From Taylor Swift's new music video to why we need to protect backpackers more in Australia, the latest episode of Mamamia Out Loud is live... Taylor Swift's new music video for You Need To Calm Down has split people into two camps: It’s either an empowering LGBTQIA+ anthem or it’s a tone-deaf, attempt to co-opt a marginalised group’s stories. Please explain. Plus, Jessie’s been working on a new true crime podcast and the first episode is all about an horrific attack on a young Belgian backpacke...
Jun 19, 2019•38 min
On today's show, we tackle everything from Gwyneth Paltrow's living arrangements to the Adani coal mine. And yes, the fact that Keanu Reeves is apparently good in bed. The ideal husband, according to Gwyneth Paltrow, is one who lives somewhere else. At least part of the time. In an interview with The Sunday Times over the weekend, Gwyneth Paltrow said she and her husband of less than a year, Brad Falchuk, live in separate homes in Los Angeles for 3 nights of the week. And a lot of you think it’s...
Jun 14, 2019•40 min
On the show today...everything from Ash Barty’s epic win to how a family who lost everything are inspiring so many... Five years ago, Anthony Maslin and Marite Norris faced a devastating loss. Their three children Mo, Otis and Evie aged 12, 10 and 8 were killed in the MH17 disaster while on their way home to Perth. They were with their grandfather Nick Norris, who also died and it was the end of the world as they knew it. We’re talking about the Maslin’s story today because on Monday, Rin and An...
Jun 12, 2019•32 min
A few weeks ago a New York Times article claimed no one enjoys drinking Aperol Spritz and the internet went mad. Because apparently, it’s true. Which got us thinking..what other things do people pretend to like? Oysters? Mothers-in-law? Sex? Mia has a very long list and it involves parks, pools and a whole lot of other random things. Plus, next time someone tells you a man’s career will be ruined if an angry woman makes an allegation against them in the #metoo era, we want you to picture Holly’s...
Jun 07, 2019•45 min
A very pervy interview between one of the most famous names in Australian entertainment, Andy Lee, and comedian Wil Anderson, is being talked about all over the country. Did Andy just provide a masterclass in how to call someone out? And Australia's national anthem is under fire because of its problematic lyrics. We speak to Tiddas4Tiddas founder and Kamilaroi/Dunghutti woman Marlee Silva (follow her account here https://instagram.com/tiddas4tiddas?igshid=1q9gdnjjlocrj about what Advance Austral...
Jun 05, 2019•31 min
The Elton John biopic Rocketman was released this week and it looks closely at the relationship between Elton John and his songwriting partner Bernie Taupin. But the one question it has Jessie Stephens asking is - are you a ‘Bernie’ or an ‘Elton’ when it comes to your life? And by this she means do you want the limelight for your work or are you just happy floating in the background making good things? Plus, in case you missed it, unmarried women are the healthiest and happiest according to Lond...
May 31, 2019•39 min
On Saturday morning the body of 25-year-old Courtney Herron was found in Melbourne’s Royal Park in Parkville. There’s been a lot of coverage surrounding Courtney’s death, shockingly she’s the 20th woman to be killed in Australia this year. But people are specifically focussing on the fact that she was homeless and that she’d been seeking government assistance for some time, needing housing and treatment for her drug dependency and was suffering from mental illness. So is this a conversation abou...
May 29, 2019•35 min
If you've ever wanted to know how the Outlouders prepare for their shows or how Mia, Jessie, and Holly really are, then this is your chance to find out. The Outlouders are back for another Ask Us Anything bonus episode. 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 . F...
May 24, 2019•19 min
Dating is hard. Particularly if someone thinks you were dating when you weren't. In his new memoir, American music producer and DJ Moby wrote that he and actress Natalie Portman briefly dated when she was 20 and he was 33.The thing is, Portman denies the claims, saying that Moby was “a much older man being creepy with me when I had just graduated from high school.” Portman also says she was 18 at the time, not 20. So can it be possible for one person to think you’re dating, and the other person ...
May 24, 2019•31 min
