Subscribe to Mamamia This week, 28 year old Emma McKeon became the most successful athlete in Commonwealth Games history after winning her 11th gold medal. So why is Australia talking about a 'love triangle' instead? Plus, a debate about trigger warnings. Are they helpful, or doing more harm than good? And, Will Smith has come back and he wants you to know he's sorry. Is he on the road to redemption? What makes an apology sincere? The End Bits: Subscribe to Mamamia RECOMMENDATIONS: Mia wants you...
Aug 03, 2022•32 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Prince William is at the centre of one of the most bizarre rumours we've heard in a while. Why are women talking about it, and what's the real problem with this story? Plus, why one of the most famous women in the world is being accused of ableism, and what might be missing from the discussion. And, the age of the climate criminal is upon us. The End Bits: Subscribe to Mamamia RECOMMENDATIONS: Susan wants you to listen to The Principle of Charity podcast Sign up to the Mamam...
Aug 01, 2022•30 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Does ghosting classify as emotional abuse? According to a proposed bill, absolutely. Plus, a spicy listener dilemma about infidelity. And, our best and worst of the week, ranging from magic tricks to an ambulance visit and friend dates. The End Bits: Subscribe to Mamamia RECOMMENDATIONS: Jessie wants you to listen to Deborah Frances-White on Conversations Sign up to the Mamamia Newsletter here GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or ema...
Jul 29, 2022•31 min
Want more Mamamia Out Loud? Subscribe to Mamamia for unlimited access to Out Loud, five days a week. A jersey, a boycott, and an apology. It's the story that's revealed how complicated cultural change is within an organisation as diverse yet traditional as the NRL. Plus, Holly has 25 questions about the optics of the 'Bennifer' Honeymoon. And, what's happened to your Instagram? The End Bits: Subscribe to Mamamia RECOMMENDATIONS: Holly wants you to watch Loot on Apple TV+ Sign up to the Mamamia N...
Jul 27, 2022•35 min
Want more Mamamia Out Loud? Subscribe to Mamamia for unlimited access to Out Loud, five days a week. In case you missed it, Splendour in the Grass happened over the weekend, and it was a muddy mess. It has us wondering - is TikTok the new version of a feedback form? Plus, have we found the last un-cancellable celebrity of Generation X? And, is long Covid a feminist issue? The End Bits: Subscribe to Mamamia RECOMMENDATIONS: Mia wants you to watch series 3 of The Split on ABC iView Sign up to the ...
Jul 25, 2022•37 min
Mamamia has a new podcast! Ever wake up on a Sunday feeling a bit... sick about the week ahead? Ever wished you had a guide to help you shake it off and feel better? Fill My Cup is here for you. It's an overwhelm-fighting well-being show hosted by self-described witch Allira Potter that will give you practical tools to make your week that little bit better. If you liked this episode, subscribe to Fill My Cup here: https://omny.fm/shows/fill-my-cup/playlists/fill-my-cup Become a Mamamia subscribe...
Jul 23, 2022•13 min
Listen to yesterday's subscriber-only segment here: mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/empath-or-empathetic Wanting to surround yourself with your biggest fans is only human, but it means you could be missing out on a few things. Why should you befriend people you admire, instead? Plus, a Medicare form for new parents has caused a lot of hand-wringing. And our best and worst of the week, ranging from Jessie’s celebrity clashes to Brad Pitt to Foot and Mouth. The End Bits: Subscribe to Mama...
Jul 22, 2022•35 min
Mia is back from her holiday and she has a question: can we please stop taking photos of our bodies after babies? Plus, who helps the cancelled celebrities? And, on Sunday afternoon, church-goers in Perth were treated to a very special sermon from our former Prime Minister, Scott Morrison. And we need to discuss… The End Bits: Subscribe to Mamamia RECOMMENDATIONS: Mia wants you to go on a holiday, take some time off work, and reconnect with your loved ones. Sign up to the Mamamia Newsletter here...
Jul 20, 2022•34 min
It’s a bit of a celebrity news bonanza today and one such story concerns a very famous woman and the man who’s reportedly cheating on her and why everyone is so very surprised. And the other is the fact that Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck got married over the weekend and Holly thinks anti-weddings are here to stay. Plus, what the heck is blowfishing? And do you do it? Laura Brodnik joins Jessie and Holly on the show to discuss… The End Bits: Subscribe to Mamamia RECOMMENDATIONS: Jessie wants you...
Jul 18, 2022•32 min
Listen to yesterday's subscriber-only segment here: https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/nipples-ugly-trainers-fashion-crystal-ball On the show today, what is kindness porn and why is it pissing us off? Plus, Jessie Stephens, the queen of canceling, has a bone to pick with universities. And our best and worst of the week which includes Neighbours, dinner guests, and… being someone’s daughter-in-law. The End Bits: Subscribe to Mamamia RECOMMENDATIONS: Jessie wants you to watch The...
Jul 15, 2022•33 min
Listen to yesterday's subscriber-only segment here: mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/the-one-where-jessie-luca-got-engaged-pt-2/ As the knock-on effects of the reversal of Roe versus Wade continue, it's now men who are looking to take charge against unwanted pregnancies. There's been a huge spike in vasectomy bookings, and it's a trend we're seeing in Australia, too. What does it tell us? Plus, anti-goals are the new goals. But… what the hell are they? And the influencer who refused to f...
Jul 13, 2022•32 min
Subscribe to Mamamia We’re only halfway through the year but it feels like 2022 is a career-defining era for Kim Kardashian... But she wants you to know she’s not the person you think. Kim Kardashian is an underdog. Plus, apparently, a holiday isn’t enough to reset burnout. In a conversation that’s particularly relevant to one Jessie Stephens, how do you fend off burnout for real? And the unspoken rule of lending money to loved ones… The End Bits: Subscribe to Mamamia RECOMMENDATIONS: Jessie wan...
Jul 11, 2022•33 min
Listen to yesterday's subscriber-only segment here: www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/the-one-where-jessie-luca-got-engaged-pt-1 Boris Johnson has stepped down as Britain's Prime Minister. So what happened, why did it take this long, and what comes next? Plus, Nick Kyrgios is having the best and worst week of his life - so can Australia cheer for him in the Wimbledon Final on Sunday? And our best and worst of the week ranging from TikTok to houseguest dogs to lotto. The End Bits: Subs...
Jul 08, 2022•40 min
Listen to yesterday's subscriber-only segment here: mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/insufferable-waif-girl We have lost 10,000 Australians to Covid. The nation passed a grim milestone this past weekend amid soaring Covid case numbers, but mask mandates aren't being brought back. Are Australians just completely done with being told what to do? Plus, is ‘taking a lunch break’ one of the most radical habits you can bring back into the office? And are pheromones having a moment? Why 'Vabbin...
Jul 06, 2022•32 min
Subscribe to Mamamia There's a new trend pushing back against hustle culture. The ‘soft life’ is to live a life that prioritises one’s peace and mental health. Is it appealing, or a fantasy? And what does it tell us about urgency culture? Plus, the personality test that helped us understand our own (and each other's) weirdness. And, are two trends - the noughties and Barbie - spawning a new body obsession that we thought we’d seen the back of? The End Bits: Subscribe to Mamamia RECOMMENDATIONS: ...
Jul 04, 2022•39 min
Listen to yesterday's subscriber-only segment here: mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/pandemic-friendship-paradox There’s a debate lots of Aussies have been having this week that we can’t quite make our minds up about. Strikes and protests have dominated the news here in NSW this week but there's one, in particular, that's got people fired up. Was it selfish? Or is disruption the entire point of a protest? Plus, in defence of a nation that’s being called ‘boring’ all over the Internet tod...
Jul 01, 2022•35 min
There's a Trump in the headlines this week but it's not who we expected. Donald Trump’s 40-year-old daughter Ivanka, an 'unapologetically pro-life' Republican, has been accused of hypocrisy by a former school friend. What does it tell us about privacy, relevancy, and separating fact from rumours? Plus, Prince Charles, some shopping bags full of cash, and what happens to the Royals when the Queen goes. And, what yesterday's Census data drop tells about the influence of Millenials on Australian li...
Jun 29, 2022•31 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Australians woke up on Saturday morning to news the US Supreme Court voted to overturn the constitutional right for American women to access abortion. Amelia Lester is an Australian journalist living in Washington D.C, she joins us to help unpack what’s happening on the ground over in the U.S. Plus, a few weeks ago, we had a vibrator dilemma that broke the Internet. Now, there’s another one… And we’ve got our Jessie back at last. So, what DID she do on her holidays, and how ...
Jun 27, 2022•38 min
Listen to yesterday's subscriber-only segment here: www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/hoe-union-jen-anniston-hates-influencers Wherever you are, whatever you’re paying for, everything is getting more expensive. Analysts have been bracing us for a recession for months and interest rates are peaking internationally, but there’s one group of the population finding it particularly difficult. Is time up on the 'Millennial Lifestyle Subsidy?' Plus, we're not sure how we feel about Brad Pitt...
Jun 24, 2022•34 min
Listen to yesterday's subscriber-only segment here: https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/who-gets-to-decide-how-you-give-birth Why everyone is discussing Lisa Wilkinson, Brittany Higgins, and what happened at the Logies. Plus, move over main character energy, 'side character energy' is the thing this year. And, It’s the biggest story in the country this week. FINA - the world swimming body - voted on Monday to restrict the participation of transgender women at an elite level. Who...
Jun 22, 2022•32 min
We're dropping into you feed to introduce our new show, Mamamia Daily, bringing you the stories you need to hear today, read by the women who wrote them. Join the writers of Mamamia every weekday to hear essential pieces carefully selected for you by our editor, Melody Teh. Want more? Make sure you check out Mamamia.com.au for all the articles by written our editorial team. Find more episodes here: https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-daily/ Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamami...
Jun 21, 2022•10 min
Want more Mamamia Out Loud? Subscribe to Mamamia for unlimited access to Out Loud, five days a week. Last night the TV Week Logie awards went ahead for the first time in three years and the biggest award of the night, the Gold Logie, went to Hamish Blake. It's the second time he’s taken out the gong, with the first win in 2012. He's adored by the nation, but what is it really about Hamish that makes him so damn loveable? Plus, inside the mind of someone who champions possibly one of the cruelest...
Jun 20, 2022•29 min
Listen to yesterday's subscriber-only segment here: mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/annabel-crabb-peter-dutton Two alumni from The Bachelor divided the people of Instagram this week. What does it tell us about empowerment, and who decides what it looks like? Plus, a disagreement about transparency, privacy, and the gaslighting of women by women. And our best and worst of the week, which includes Brad Pitt, ex-encounters, Greece and… rats. The End Bits: Subscribe to Mamamia RECOMMENDATIO...
Jun 17, 2022•39 min
Listen to yesterday's subscriber-only segment here: mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/hair-wellness-journey The relationship announcement we were celebrating last week has exposed an ugly side to celebrity journalism. What does it tell us about our own biases, and how traditional media do business? Plus, would you pay to go to your friend’s wedding? Soon, you might have to. And, an actress has said out loud what a lot of people suspect about the career risk of pregnancy The End Bits: Subs...
Jun 15, 2022•34 min
Listen to yesterday's subscriber-only segment here On the show last week we spoke about how Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s first cabinet is Australia’s most diverse ever. But - is it as good as it looks? Political expert and all-round extraordinary woman, Annabel Crabb, joins us. Plus, the celebrity wedding crasher no one saw coming. And our best and worst of the week which includes other people’s holidays, hormones and weddings. The End Bits: Subscribe to Mamamia RECOMMENDATIONS: Mia wants y...
Jun 10, 2022•32 min
Listen to yesterday's subscriber-only segment here There’s a story that's gone viral about a joke and someone who has been suspended from their job for retweeting it. What does it tell us about cancel culture, workplace culture, and what happens when these two things intersect? Spoiler: nothing good, that’s what happens. Plus, the influencer gender pay gap we didn’t see coming. And the ridiculous parenting debate sparked by Duchess Kate. The End Bits: Subscribe to Mamamia RECOMMENDATIONS: Emma w...
Jun 08, 2022•31 min
Want more Mamamia Out Loud? Subscribe to Mamamia for unlimited access to Out Loud, five days a week. The Queen gave an entire nation a four-day weekend, and they were stoked about it. Holly, our royal-correspondent-by-default, takes us through the celebrations and controversies from the Platinum Jubilee. Plus, it’s 2022 and successful women are still being lumped into the ‘high maintenance’ pile on dating apps. And Sarah Jessica Parker has cleared the air about Kim Catrall and AJLT, but what doe...
Jun 06, 2022•35 min
Listen to yesterday's subscriber-only segment here The richest man in the world has spoken: Working from home is over. Does he have a point? Or is it unfair? According to former PM Julia Gillard, it might actually be a good thing…at least for women. Plus, what comes after a court case that has changed your reputation, your work, and your life forever? Yes, we’re talking about the Johnny Depp verdict. And our best and worst of the week, ranging from engagements to babies and skincare. The End Bit...
Jun 03, 2022•38 min
Listen to yesterday's subscriber-only segment here “Men have a whole life, women have a shelf life.” That is the call of a new campaign with lots of high-profile UK actors who want to tackle age discrimination in screen representation. But is it the right approach? Plus, are you “fexting” - with partners, with friends? Jill Biden is. And Tom Cruise is the most-watched movie star in the world right now. So, has nostalgia made us forget all the bad things he's done? The End Bits: Subscribe to Mama...
Jun 01, 2022•29 min
Want more Mamamia Out Loud? Subscribe to Mamamia for unlimited access to Out Loud, five days a week. She may have eleven grandchildren already, but Kris Jenner wants her daughter Kendall to freeze her eggs. Is 26 too young? Or is normalising the process of egg-freezing a conversation worth considering? Plus, what’s a 'sad-boi big man', and has one of them just been elected to the Australian Senate? How David Pocock is subverting what we expect from a certain type of bloke. And imagine you met a ...
May 30, 2022•33 min
