Want more Mamamia Out Loud? Subscribe to Mamamia for unlimited access to Out Loud, five days a week. Tomorrow, closing arguments will be heard in the court saga that's been treated like a reality TV drama for over a month - Johnny Depp’s defamation case against his ex-wife, Amber Heard. Yesterday, we reached peak celebrity climax when Johnny Depp’s most famous ex, Kate Moss, took the stand. What does it tell us about toxic nostalgia? Plus, t he neighbourly complaint note about the kind of sex yo...
May 27, 2022•38 min
Want more Mamamia Out Loud? Subscribe to Mamamia for unlimited access to Out Loud, five days a week. At least 19 children are dead. Their teacher is dead. Another day, another mass shooting, so when will the U.S achieve serious gun reform? Plus, there’s someone for everyone who wants to find reality TV love in the new three-headed Bachelor. Well… almost. And why no one cares about your COVID anymore. The End Bits: Subscribe to Mamamia RECOMMENDATIONS: Emma wants you to watch Ten Percent on Prime...
May 25, 2022•30 min
In case you missed it, Australia has a new leader. Anthony Albanese was officially sworn in as our 31st Prime Minister this morning. And yes, we will be debriefing on the election results, from the winners, to the losers to the 14+ women joining the lower house. Plus, a famous woman from a famous family had her third wedding in six weeks. And she has a style uniform we can all relate to. And, how do you know if you’re having a midlife crises? The End Bits: Subscribe to Mamamia RECOMMENDATIONS: M...
May 23, 2022•31 min
Want more Mamamia Out Loud? Subscribe to Mamamia for unlimited access to Out Loud, five days a week. Taylor Swift has some life hacks for you. What do they teach us about the myth of effortlessness? Does being eager become 'cooler' with age? Or, is aspiration done? Plus, what does the future of work look like? Organisational psychologist Dr. Amantha Imber talks us through productivity, and how we should be using our time. And, our best and worst of the week, which includes an annual snub, a new ...
May 20, 2022•41 min
What's a soft voter? Are there any election policies centered around women? If I care about the environment, who should I vote for? How many of us are early voting, and how will that impact getting a result on election day? As we crawl slowly towards the end of a grueling six-week campaign, Holly and Mia spoke to The Guardian Australia's political reporter, Amy Remeikis, to answer all your burning questions ahead of Saturday. Hosts: Mia Freedman & Holly Wainwright Producer: Emma Gillespie Wi...
May 19, 2022•19 min
Want more Mamamia Out Loud? Subscribe to Mamamia for unlimited access to Out Loud, five days a week. We are a handful of sleeps out from the election. As we begin to reflect on the last six weeks, have we seen anything different about this campaign? Is an American variant of democracy dominating our local political discourse? Plus, one of the most archaic of magazine tropes is trying to prove it's still relevant. What does the celebrity swimsuit edition tell us about women’s bodies? And… Apparen...
May 18, 2022•29 min
Want more Mamamia Out Loud? Subscribe to Mamamia for unlimited access to Out Loud, five days a week. There's fast fashion, and then there's ultra-fast fashion. Gen Z are the most eco-conscious generation we've ever seen, but why can't they quit SHEIN? Plus, would you buy your daughter a vibrator? Or, would you let your mum buy you a vibrator? We've got a listener dilemma to discuss. And do you feel like social media forces you to have an opinion about...everything? The problem with the Opinion O...
May 16, 2022•37 min
Want more Mamamia Out Loud? Subscribe to Mamamia for unlimited access to Out Loud, five days a week. There's a new kind of man that straight women are being warned to stay away from. Enter, 'The Podcast Bro,' but have we been too quick to judge? Plus, Holly is bringing you a very important, era-defining news story. The 'Wagatha Christie' court case. And, our best and worst of the week, which includes… politics, passports, and...yes, poo. The End Bits: Subscribe to Mamamia RECOMMENDATIONS: Mia wa...
May 13, 2022•44 min
Want more Mamamia Out Loud? Subscribe to Mamamia for unlimited access to Out Loud, five days a week. The Johnny Depp/Amber Heard defamation case is the first 'Trial by TikTok' the world has seen. As #JusticeForJohnny videos continue to attract billions of views, who are these TikToks actually reaching? And what damage is being done by them? Plus, if you walked into a hair salon and were presented with a questionnaire that read: “Would you like to chat with us, or would you prefer us to keep it q...
May 11, 2022•33 min
Want more Mamamia Out Loud? Subscribe to Mamamia for unlimited access to Out Loud, five days a week. Last night, the two Prime Ministerial candidates had their second debate, on the Nine Network in prime time. What people are left talking about today is less about what was said, and more about how it was said. Plus, Kim Catrall has finally told us what we'd been longing to find out about And Just Like That ... But what does it tell us about saying no? And what happens when you find your soulmate...
May 09, 2022•34 min
Subscribe to Mamamia for unlimited access to Mamamia Out Loud Women in the U.S have had abortion rights for nearly fifty years, but those rights may be about to be overturned. As Roe Vs. Wade hangs in the balance, we turn our attention to the ripple effect on Australian women. Why should we care? Plus, why do we still hold Marilyn Monroe up as the most iconic of women And our best and worst of the week which involves politics, moving and a new friend date. The End Bits: Recommendations: Jessie w...
May 06, 2022•46 min
Subscribe to Mamamia for unlimited access to Mamamia Out Loud Remember when Meghan and Harry came to Australia in 2018? Well, Meghan hated it…according to a new book out this week called The Palace Pages by Tina Brown. Plus, young women are diagnosing themselves on TikTok. Is it the new Doctor Google? And there's a new dating trend known as 'Pocketing'. What is it, and how can you tell if it's happening to you? The End Bits: Recommendations: Jessie wants you to watch Selling Sunset on Netflix Si...
May 04, 2022•35 min
Subscribe to Mamamia for unlimited access to Mamamia Out Loud You might have seen the headlines about an ABC journalist who's been accused of political bias. Jessie breaks down exactly what has happened. What does it tell us about impartiality and the problem with Twitter? Plus, e veryone’s obsessed with Sienna Miller at the moment and Holly has a theory she illustrates the freedom that comes with ageing And… have we entered the “good luck with that” phase of the pandemic? The End Bits: Recommen...
May 02, 2022•40 min
Subscribe to Mamamia for unlimited access to Mamamia Out Loud Elon Musk bought Twitter. It’s one of the biggest news stories in the world this week, but if you’re anything like Mia, maybe you’ve been too busy to get your head around it. and So we’re bringing back our segment Questions I’m Too Embarrassed To Ask and Elon expert Jessie Stephens is going to enlighten us. Plus, do we have to cancel Ted Lasso after what happened on a stage in Las Vegas yesterday? Asking for a friend. And our best and...
Apr 29, 2022•37 min
Subscribe to Mamamia for unlimited access to Mamamia Out Loud A man was punched in the head repeatedly over the weekend for disrespecting an ANZAC tradition. We spoke about 'The Slap' involving Will Smith and Chris Rock a month ago, and it's as though we're seeing a shift, that violence has become conditional. Are we now OK with violence, if a person is doing something we don't like? Plus, did you know that Australian politics has ‘mummy issues’ and ‘daddy issues’? Us neither. And… an interventi...
Apr 27, 2022•34 min
Subscribe to Mamamia for unlimited access to Mamamia Out Loud Last year, Google’s top search terms were about how to be more attractive. Jessie needs to talk about The Pursuit of Hotness, and why it's taking up too much of her time. Plus, a journalist has asked Prince Harry if he misses his brother and his dad. The answer he gave is fascinating. And our best and worst of the week, which includes camping, knees, hormones, and one very controversial Prime Ministerial comment. The End Bits: Recomme...
Apr 22, 2022•42 min
Subscribe to Mamamia for unlimited access to Mamamia Out Loud After braving the crowds at the airport and changing her mind about Alan Joyce's recent comments, Mia is back from an overseas holiday. As many Australians begin to think about venturing overseas again themselves, Mia's here to remind you of all the things you've forgotten about international travel. Plus, who is Katherine Deves, and why is every politician in the country being asked about her this week? And are you team Johnny or tea...
Apr 20, 2022•35 min
Jessie is sick of hearing Mia talk about peri, and Holly is in complete denial that she might be in peri, so Mia snuck into the pod studio on her own to have a chat about her experience. Flooding, mood swings, body unfamiliarity, forgetfulness, itchy skin…all of it. She never connected the dots, or considered that it might be perimenopause until she interviewed Dr Ginni Mansberg, bestselling author of ‘The M Word’, for an episode of No Filter. If you’re in you suspect you’re in peri, or maybe yo...
Apr 15, 2022•16 min
Subscribe to Mamamia for unlimited access to Mamamia Out Loud We surveyed 5000 Australian women on what they care about this election, and most of you nominated action on climate change as a key issue driving your vote. But why don't you want to talk about it? Plus, w hy every woman Holly know's is talking about a man they’re calling ‘the husband whisperer.’ And the 23-year-old very famous son of a very famous couple got married this week. Why does it make us feel so… weird? The End Bits: Recomm...
Apr 13, 2022•40 min
Subscribe to Mamamia for unlimited access to Mamamia Out Loud In case you missed it, we are now officially in election mode. On May 21, the nation goes to the polls and chooses who we want to lead us for the next four years. But in the meantime, is it possible to talk to each other without shouting, alienating or abusing? Plus, a huge celebrity engagement was announced over the weekend and it sparked an unpopular opinion lodged deep in Holly's soul. And… another crackdown on influencers The End ...
Apr 11, 2022•30 min
Subscribe to Mamamia for unlimited access to Mamamia Out Loud This week a brand new season of Underbelly aired, based on the crimes and disappearance of 49-year-old con-woman Melissa Caddick. With the case unsolved and a real family, including a teenage boy, at the centre of it, is it too much, too soon? Plus, are you a possessive friend? Have you ever felt embarrassed about it? A conversation between two very famous men has made us see things differently. And our best and worst moments of the w...
Apr 08, 2022•38 min
Subscribe to Mamamia for unlimited access to Mamamia Out Loud There’s a new social condition sweeping the world and it’s called Post Pandemic Introversion. Mia thinks she has it, and you might too. Plus, in one sharp line, a female MP has summed up the difference between men and women in politics. But is it a good thing? And is it time to stop complaining? Why the experts say you shouldn't be feeling guilty. The End Bits: Recommendations: Mia wants you to buy tickets to the Very Peri summit List...
Apr 06, 2022•33 min
Subscribe to Mamamia for unlimited access to Mamamia Out Loud Some… interesting stuff went down in politics over the weekend. From accusations of racial vilification to offensive stubby holders and the most expensive political ad campaign we've heard of, Mia takes you through what you might've missed. Plus, welcome to The Dig - it’s what’s happens to a person with a public profile the minute they express an opinion. And what makes a wedding a wedding? Two excellent examples of rather unusual hig...
Apr 04, 2022•35 min
Subscribe to Mamamia for unlimited access to Mamamia Out Loud The Prime Minister wants renters to buy a house, but is everything as it seems, or were his comments taken out of context? Plus, why everyone is acting so…weird. If you think people are behaving worse, from a televised slap to an increase in car accidents, to outbursts of rage, you would be right. And our best and worst moments of the week, which range from budget things to iso and eyeshadow. The End Bits: Recommendations: Jessie want...
Apr 01, 2022•35 min
Subscribe to Mamamia for unlimited access to Mamamia Out Loud As the dust settles on the Will Smith/Chris Rock slap, it seems like everyone on the internet has their own take. Some are clever, some are nuanced and some are…less so. Plus, the reality of life with a newborn and why the millennials are angry. And, what it feels like to get worse at something. The End Bits: Recommendations: Jessie wants you to watch This is Going to Hurt on Binge Complete our election survey here Listen to The Quick...
Mar 30, 2022•40 min
Subscribe to Mamamia for unlimited access to Mamamia Out Loud The Oscars took place today, and all anyone is talking about is Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Chris Rock. And yes, that really did happen. But what happens next? Holly, Mia, and Jessie discuss. Plus Jessie went viral for an opinion about reality TV villains that no one wanted to hear. And…the royal tour that’s gone…horribly wrong. The End Bits: Recommendations: Holly wants you to go and watch Turning Red on Disney Plus. Complete...
Mar 28, 2022•44 min
Hey Outlouders, Holly has a new show, it’s called Lowbrow, and we wanted you to hear it. If you want to hear more head here and subscribe. Welcome to Lowbrow! Your cheat-sheet to big pop-culture moments from the perspective of two women- 25 years apart. It's Holly's turn to instil some pop culture lore onto Em, and of course she's starting with a royal scandal. Before Prince Harry was a beloved activist living in Hollywood, he was just a cheeky chap looking to blow off some steam in Las Vegas be...
Mar 26, 2022•22 min
Subscribe to Mamamia for unlimited access to Mamamia Out Loud World number one, Ash Barty, stunned the tennis world on Wednesday by announcing her departure from the sport at the age of 25. It's a decision completely at odds with how we've been taught to hustle. Plus, Albo isn’t 'woke' and he wants you to know it. And our best and worst of the week including books, legs, and Jenny Morrison. The End Bits: Recommendations: Jessie wants you to go and see 9 to 5 The Musical Complete our election sur...
Mar 25, 2022•39 min
Subscribe to Mamamia for unlimited access to Mamamia Out Loud Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher have raised more than $35 million for Ukraine via their GoFundMe, including $3m of their own money. Is this what war looks like in 2022? Plus, are you a giver, taker, or matcher? Adam Grant has given us three new buzzwords to describe the fundamental styles of social interaction found in every culture around the world. And, how your pubes can save the planet. Yes, you read that right. The End Bits: Recomm...
Mar 23, 2022•30 min
Subscribe to Mamamia for unlimited access to Mamamia Out Loud Today, a prominent Australian woman is being laid to rest at a funeral filled with her loved ones and peers as the spotlight turns, yet again, to workplace culture in Parliament. Do we find the idea of an aggressive or toxic working environment harder to swallow when it is - allegedly - women involved? Plus, a famous woman has been photographed eating alone. What does it tell us about the objectification of not just women’s bodies, bu...
Mar 21, 2022•35 min
