In case you missed it, the biggest company in the world is rebranding. Mark Zuckerberg - boss and owner of Facebook and overlord to us all - announced overnight that the company will now be known as Meta. So what does the Meta-verse entail and what does it mean for us? Plus, there’s a very messy celebrity split playing out on social media that has us asking… is it ALWAYS best to take the high road? And our best and worst of the week, including crutches and gambling. The End Bits Recommendations:...
Oct 29, 2021•38 min
A worrying trend is starting to emerge in the UK and this week, it’s reportedly spread to Australia - You might have heard about it online or seen videos about it on TikTok…it’s called needle spiking and it’s happening in nightclubs and bars. Are we supposed to wear body armour out of the house now? Or is this a case of rumours spiraling into fearmongering? Plus, is Daniel Johns Australia's Britney Spears? Why the reclusive rockstar is back in the headlines. And, do you let your dog play with st...
Oct 27, 2021•35 min
Everyone is talking about the accidental shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who was killed on a film set when actor Alec Baldwin fired a prop gun. How has the world reacted, and what does it tell us about Hollywood? Plus, do you ever feel like life would be easier if you weren’t so smart? One celebrity thinks so. And, are you out of practice at saying 'no'? How to unlearn your Yes Woman ways. The End Bits Recommendations: Holly wants you to read Trent Dalton's new book, Love Stories Le...
Oct 25, 2021•42 min
ICYMI; A high-profile conservative political commentator in the US has asked when the US plans to invade Australia. Apparently, we're living in a 'tyrannical police-state.' So do we need America to save us? Plus, when it comes to making big life decisions - is there a time of year that you really, really shouldn’t do it. And is it now? And, our best and worsts of the week, which, this week, are a little bit TV-related, a little bit reunion related. The End Bits: Recommendations: Mia wants you to...
Oct 22, 2021•39 min
Last week, actor/comedian/writer Jonah Hill posted something on social media that went viral. Something about his body, and people's fascination with its changed shape. The substance of his post is about common sense, but for some, it's an entirely alien idea - that you should never comment on someone’s body. Ever. Plus, a list of demands from your menopausal colleagues And is trauma having a...moment? The End Bits: Recommendations: Holly wants you to watch this video Read Keryn Donnelly's piece...
Oct 20, 2021•38 min
The former partner of one of the NRL's biggest stars, Phoebe Burgess has unleashed on the toxic cover-up culture in code over the weekend, also criticising her ex-husband's recent TV "redemption story." But what else does Phoebe's story reveal about the how the sport handles a crisis? Plus, how Adele's new song deals with one of the trickiest kinds of heart break, and the low-down on Lisa Wilkinson's realisation about who her real friends were after she was sacked by the Today Show. The End Bits...
Oct 18, 2021•35 min
We're dropping into your feed this weekend to bring you our newest podcast. It’s called What Are You Wearing? And it’s Mamamia’s podcast for your wardrobe. It’s hosted by Deni Todorovic and Tamara Davis, Deni is a stylist and activist, Tamara is our lifestyle editor here at Mamamia, and on What Are You Wearing, Deni and Tam talk you through everything from the latest trends and fashion news, to how to style on a budget. Enjoy! --- Every Thursday, hosts Tamara Davis and Deni Todorović update you ...
Oct 16, 2021•34 min
When it comes to upselling, there are some things we can get around. Upsizing your meal? Yes, we want fries with that, but it's a different kind of up-sell that we're talking about today; the rise of upselling cosmetic procedures. Plus, a controversial opinion about colleagues and kids. And our best and worst, which ranges as always, from the very serious, like loss, to the very frivolous, like… hair. The End Bits: Recommendations: Jessie wants you to read The Housemate by Sarah Bailey Learn mor...
Oct 15, 2021•40 min
Yesterday, Australia lost someone very, very significant. The self-proclaimed Happiest Man On Earth - Eddie Jaku. Eddie was 101 years old, a best-selling author, a holocaust survivor, and a German-born Jew whose parents were murdered in the gas chambers of Auschwitz. Eddie’s mission was to teach people not to hate. It’s beyond ironic then, that also yesterday, an Australian influencer dressed her family up in yellow stars, supposedly to represent the Star of David that Jewish people in Nazi-occu...
Oct 13, 2021•34 min
In case you missed it, over the weekend Sam Frost posted an Instagram video. It's since been deleted, but it's got us talking about cancel culture, mental health, and empathy. Plus, are you curious about what people who’ve been confined to their homes for four months do when they get out... Well, for many, not much. Welcome to re-entry anxiety. And… has Australian of The Year become a political post? The End Bits: Recommendations: Holly wants you to try the Forest app for better productivity Lea...
Oct 11, 2021•42 min
Adele is back with her first interview in five years. She’s on the cover of the latest British and US Vogue with headlines about her 'rebirth' and her forthcoming record, Self-Redemption. What can we learn from the world's global obsession with her body? Plus, have you ever considered that how you say "Happy Birthday!" to a friend says a lot about you…and your generation? And our best and worst of the week, including a celebrity toilet confession and everyone’s current TV obsession. The End Bits...
Oct 08, 2021•36 min
We need to talk about the incredible shake-up that’s happened in NSW politics in the last week, and if you’re not from NSW, we promise you'll still want to know about it. Gladys Berejiklian, like any state premier, has been incredibly divisive this year. The Delta outbreak in NSW has resulted in hundreds of deaths, but just as we are beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel, Berejiklian's resignation has shocked people across the country. Plus, a listener dilemma that sparked some VER...
Oct 06, 2021•43 min
We promised Holly this would never see the light of day, but things change. Sorry Holly! Mia turned 50 on Friday so we're dropping a special treat from our Out Loud Daily Drop feed to celebrate. In June, Jessie stole the mics and pressed Mia and Holly on their thoughts and feelings about turning 50 in coming months. Unsurprisingly, things get candid. For more Out Loud Daily Drop episodes become an MPlus subscriber ! CREDITS Hosts: Jessie Stephens, Holly Wainwright and Mia Freedman Producer: Emma...
Oct 04, 2021•21 min
There’s a lot of public attention this week around Jessica Rowe. The former TV presenter now has an interview podcast, and this week’s episode featured Pauline Hanson. Within a day of being published, the podcast was removed, so what does it tell us about how we platform particular voices in the mainstream media? Plus, there’s a new set of dating rules that might just come in handy for when we are free to go and rub up against each other again. And our best and worst that, as always, veers from ...
Oct 01, 2021•41 min
We've found Kate Middleton and frankly, she looks amazing. Princess Kate officially put an end to rumours she was missing (or pregnant) by attending last night's London premiere of the new James Bond movie. She brought the kind of glam energy we're all hoping to imitate on the other side of Sydney's lockdown and we just need to talk about that dress. Plus, would you feel betrayed if you found out a partner had been saving money in secret, just in case you ever break up? And we need to talk about...
Sep 29, 2021•37 min
Families are falling out on social media and there are friends going quiet in the group chat, as the divide between the vaccinated and unvaccinated widens. As we approach Christmas, is it possible to bridge these gaps, can friendships broken in the pandemic be repaired? Dating apps have people describing their interests as “dismantling the patriarchy” and “eating the rich”. But what does that… really mean? And a very candid conversation about picnics. The End Bits: Recommendations: Jessie wants ...
Sep 27, 2021•37 min
Everyone has become momentarily obsessed with two ridiculously conventionally attractive women - Megan Fox and Kourtney Kardashian. This week they revealed they're starring in a new campaign for Kim K’s very successful underwear brand, Skimms. Are they defying our puritanical and repressed notions of what a MOTHER should be? What does their Skimms photoshoot tell us about performed sexuality and the male gaze? Plus, have you seen the hashtag #75Hard doing the rounds? What is it, why is it toxic,...
Sep 24, 2021•46 min
Happy Thursday Outlouders! Dropping a special episode of Mamamia Out Loud in your feed today to talk about all things Nine Perfect Strangers . It's the Amazon Prime Video show we can't look away from and can't stop talking about. Ahead of the finale, streaming from tomorrow (!!!), we're talking all things 9PS. The cast, the story, the drama, all of it. Catch up on Nine Perfect Strangers on Amazon Prime Video here . You can listen to Mia's No Filter with Nine Perfect Strangers actor, Zoe Terakes,...
Sep 23, 2021•20 min
Riots and earthquakes and covid, oh my. Melbourne, you’re having a very extra week. We're attempting to unpack and explain the recent riots in the city of Melbourne. Are the tradies really to blame? Plus, as more and more artists identify as non-binary, where does that leave the very binary categories of awards shows? And, a very personal question about what you do in the shower... The End Bits: Recommendations: Jessie wants you to watch the new season of Sex Education on Netflix Learn more abou...
Sep 22, 2021•40 min
It’s the story that could be the plot of a movie, but at its center is a 22-year-old woman named Gabby Petitro, whose remains have just been found. Should we be careful about obsessing over true crime stories in real-time? Plus, there’s a new movement on Instagram that helps you pretend you’ve been to places you haven’t been and done things you haven’t done. Is this leveling the playing field, or just a big con? And, today many places are celebrating the return of a troubled sporting legend to t...
Sep 20, 2021•40 min
Happy Sunday Outlouders! Dropping into your feed this weekend to share Jessie's new podcast, Cancelled, a comedy podcast that investigates and analyses cancel culture. It's silly, it's funny, this episode is about Pete Evans. We hope you love it. --- Welcome to Cancelled, Mamamia’s podcast that unpacks what happens to celebrities once the world turns on them. Every Tuesday Jessie & Clare Stephens discuss who’s in, who’s out and who cares, and this episode? Pete Evans enters the courtroom. Hi...
Sep 18, 2021•42 min
What in the name of Indo-Pacific relations is going on with the submarines? Did Joe Biden really forget Scomo's name? Should we be scared? Jessie, please explain. Plus, legendary American magazine Time does its World’s Most Influential people cover once a year. This year, they've done seven covers, and Harry and Meghan are on one of them. We discuss. And, our best and worst of the week, including a parenting meltdown and a photoshoot. The End Bits: Recommendations: Holly thinks you should read L...
Sep 17, 2021•39 min
We had no idea how much we needed to see celebrities being completely ridiculous until this week. Yes, we have to talk about The Met Gala. Plus, have you seen Mirror Mirror ? It's the new show about the beauty industry everyone’s talking about. And what is pandemic flux syndrome? Do you have it? The End Bits: Recommendations: Mia wants you to watch 'Impeachment: American Crime Story' on Foxtel or Binge. Learn more about MPlus here . CREDITS Hosts: Jessie Stephens, Holly Wainwright and Mia Freedm...
Sep 15, 2021•38 min
You might’ve seen pictures of packed beaches across Sydney over the weekend, and you’d be forgiven for thinking they could’ve been taken before lockdown. It's highlighted an all too familiar divide between those who can, and those who cannot, depending on where they live. But this isn’t a scene only locked down Sydneysiders are familiar with. The weekend's 'beach shaming' speaks to how we’ve all enjoyed different privileges at different stages over the past 18 months, and how freedom has never b...
Sep 13, 2021•36 min
Welcome back to Covid-Free Fridays! There’s a lot happening in the world, but apparently, we need to be worried about the whereabouts of some royals. The Duchess of Cambridge has not been seen in public for 58 days and some people are concerned. Plus, a theory about your friend’s fatal flaws, and why you should be forgiving of them. And our best and worst of the week, which includes the sniff of freedom… and poo. The End Bits: Recommendations: Holly wants you to watch Under the Volcano on Apple ...
Sep 10, 2021•33 min
The story everyone’s been talking about this week concerns singer Guy Sebastian and an unexpected apology. Somehow Guy has become the first person in Australia to enrage both the pro and anti-vaxx communities. Plus, Chrissie Teigen wants you to know she’s sober. What does her recent post tell us about 'announcement culture'? And, Scotland is the latest country to trial a four-day work week. So, is it really the future of work? The End Bits: Recommendations: Mia wants you to check out these Bon M...
Sep 08, 2021•41 min
Australia feels more divided than ever, which was shown clearly over the weekend with Father’s Day celebrated across barricades on the QLD-NSW border. But will the snarking between state leaders create divides that will last beyond the pandemic? Plus who is Nadia Bartel, and what did she do to upset so many people? And, from Brad to Weinstein, to human rights; Angelina has spoken out and it’s a LOT to take in. The End Bits: Recommendations: Jessie wants you to watch a show on Binge called Vigil ...
Sep 06, 2021•43 min
If you work in an office setting, WFH or not you’re probably still having many, many, many meetings. They’re a necessary evil. But have you ever wondered how you can appear smarter in meetings? Jessie has done some research and she shares it with us today… Plus, ABBA are officially making a comeback, but why are they being de-aged? And, we know we said we’d be COVID-free on Friday’s, but Jessie’s mate Joe Rogan, the American podcaster, has done something stupid. Rogan’s been diagnosed with COVID...
Sep 03, 2021•45 min
Have you heard of 'The Shadow Pandemic'? Some people posting about it are concerned about the mental health of young people right now. Some are silent on the subject of vaccinations. Some are anti masks. The term itself has become incredibly loaded. Is this just the new more palatable way to be anti lockdown? Are we using the mental health of children to push an agenda? Or can two things be true at the same time? Plus, can’t seem to stop online shopping right now? Welcome to the endless pit of d...
Sep 01, 2021•35 min
Has being a female pop star in 2021 become unbearable? Three pop icons - Lorde, Billie Eilish, and Lizzo - have released new albums this month. They all paint a pretty dark picture of the damage caused by fame and the lengths they’ve had to go to protect themselves from it. But what happens when we compare them to someone like Kanye West? Plus, Holly is trying to sell us on the silver lining of pandemic parenting. And Zoe Foster Blake has built a business worth $171 million dollars… is she the p...
Aug 30, 2021•42 min
