Subscribe to Mamamia Nepo-babies. Chances are, you’re seeing them all over your social media and television screens. So what are they, and what’s the world’s problem with them? Plus, why do some gifts make you cry with happiness, and some make you feel nothing? The psychology of gift-giving. And does being a real friend mean offering brutal honesty or unconditional support? The End Bits: RECOMMENDATIONS: Holly wants you to make Outlouder's salads from our Facebook group . Sign up to the Mamamia ...
Dec 21, 2022•41 min
Subscribe to Mamamia We thought we might have a royal-free episode, until an unspeakable troll came back from lunch with Camilla, opened his laptop, and began to write… Plus, should women go on strike at Christmas? 'Tis the season for burnout over the mental load. And, a dilemma that’s close to home about asking favours from strangers. The End Bits: RECOMMENDATIONS: Jessie wants you to watch Wakefield on ABC iView Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud Newsletter for all our reccos from the week in one...
Dec 19, 2022•34 min
Listen to our bonus episode unpacking Volume II of Harry & Meghan here 'Institutionalised gaslighting,' brothers at war, and more drama than a White Lotus finale. What happened on the last three episodes of Harry & Meghan? Plus, Twitter is in chaos and Meta's profits are in free fall. Is social media dead? Mia has a very convincing argument that we’re at the end of our obsession. And, our best and worst of the week ranging from broken dogs to water cooler TV to Jessie’s dream interview. ...
Dec 16, 2022•46 min
Listen to our episode unpacking the entire The White Lotus finale here. An ordinary Monday afternoon in Australia. Six people dead by gunfire in what seems to have been an ambush by extreme conspiracy theorists. It's not a story we are used to seeing here, so is it a senseless tragedy or a sign of something bigger? Plus, a she-said-she-said influencer war and what it tells us about slut-shaming, feminism, and the patriarchy. And the most talked about character from White Lotus re-shaping the vic...
Dec 14, 2022•43 min
Subscribe to Mamamia The media have had a big old dig at Harry and Meghan for invading their own privacy, and they’ve had a dig right back. So what’s the line between privacy and control? Plus, there’s a gender sleep gap, and you’ll never guess, but it’s not in women’s favour. Why? And, it’s White Lotus day, but whether you’re watching or not, what does the show tell us about the hell of forced friendship? The End Bits: RECOMMENDATIONS: Jessie wants you to watch Bad Sisters on Apple TV+ . Listen...
Dec 12, 2022•37 min
Listen to our bonus episode about Harry & Meghan’s doco here You'll never guess what we're talking about on today's show...Christmas has come early. We need to talk about Meghan & Harry Plus, have we fetishized friendship over family? And our best and worst of the week, ranging from new frocks to sickness to harsh bikini realities. The End Bits: Subscribe to listen to our special bonus episode about Harry & Meghan’s doco here RECOMMENDATIONS: Mia wants you to try this Root Cover Up f...
Dec 09, 2022•42 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Yesterday, news broke that age 71, Kirstie Alley had died. Actress. Comedian. Writer. Mother. Wife. Scientologist. Like many of us, she was many things, but what does her legacy tell us about the complicated issue of monetising weight loss Plus, the mainstreaming of sexual strangulation, And… to breed or not to breed? The conversation between three men that’s obsessing Jessie Stephens. The End Bits: RECOMMENDATIONS: Holly wants you to watch Colin From Accounts on Binge Sig...
Dec 07, 2022•39 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Are you Team Sussex or Team Wales? Wherever you land on the Harry & Megs versus Wills & Kate argument will tell us exactly how old you are. Plus, what a viral fashion trend tells us about Barbie's transformation into a feminist icon of inclusion. And, what will it take to turn the volume down on Kanye West? The End Bits: RECOMMENDATIONS: Mia & Emma want you to watch The L Word: Generation Q on Stan Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud Newsletter for all our recos from...
Dec 05, 2022•35 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Everyone is talking about China and the wave of protests across the country, but what does it have to do with the FIFA World Cup in Qatar? Plus, two influencers are having a very public argument about ADHD. Why? And should we all stop being so…. authentic? One author is calling bullsh*t on authenticity. The End Bits: RECOMMENDATIONS: Mia wants you to watch The Real Bling Ring: Hollywood Heist . Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud Newsletter for all our recos from the week in one...
Nov 30, 2022•40 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Miscarriage, menstruation, and menopause. With all we have to deal with, should women be entitled to extra leave from their jobs? Plus, what do we need to understand about the fashion brand accused of sexualising young children in its latest ad campaign? And the tech bro ‘live forever’ movement we want no part of. The End Bits: RECOMMENDATIONS: Mia wants you to use a pill box organiser as your next jewellery storage travel hack. Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud Newsletter for...
Nov 28, 2022•40 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Last night's ARIA awards were supposed to be about gender inclusivity, but with only a handful of non-male winners, what is the future of breaking down the binaries of award show categories? Plus, the viral data about who gets most of our time and why it’s made Mia cranky. And, our best and worst of the week… ranging from midnight dashes to Mia’s house, friend reunions, and Abba medleys The End Bits: RECOMMENDATIONS: Holly wants you to watch Fleishman Is In Trouble on Disney...
Nov 25, 2022•39 min
Peter Helliar has announced he's leaving The Project, as changes to the panel continue to dominate headlines. With more choice than ever before about what we watch and when, why are we so attached to the faces in our living room? Plus, Rebecca Judd has changed her business model and people have a lot of thoughts. And, we need to talk about Jessie’s rules for mothers-in-law. The End Bits: READ MORE: Jessie's article: My boss is about to become my mother-in-law. So I wrote a list of 7 rules for he...
Nov 23, 2022•39 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Lisa Wilkinson has announced she's leaving The Project. What does it tell us about 'targeted toxicity' and the extra job women in the public eye unwittingly sign up for? Plus, David Beckham, Robbie Williams, and why a comedian is shredding $10,000 over the very controversial football world cup. And, is leisure time inherently sexist? The double standard when it comes to 'me time' that's got Jessie riled up. Donate to flood relief via Givit , or The Red Cross The End Bits: RE...
Nov 21, 2022•41 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Elon Musk has come up with a new workplace mantra, and it’s the opposite of ‘quiet quitting’. So, what does being “hardcore” at work mean? Plus, what’s demisexuality, and what does it tell us about young people’s approach to sex? And, our best and worst of the week, ranging from concert tickets to flood rescue to dream interviews to friendship maintenance. Donate to flood relief via Givit , or The Red Cross The End Bits: Go deeper on the topics from today's show here: The Qu...
Nov 18, 2022•42 min
Subscribe to Mamamia It's official. Donald Trump is back. The former U.S President has announced his intention to run for the Republican party candidacy for the 2024 election. Some of us are freaking out, but Mia thinks she can reassure us. Plus, a millennial icon has declared ‘aging is fully in’, and painted her hair grey to do it. So is it empowering, or insulting? And, the latest innovations in artificial intelligence have us wondering if you could ‘fake’ a digital interaction with a lost lov...
Nov 16, 2022•37 min
Vote for Mamamia Out Loud as Listeners' Choice in the Australian Podcast Awards What happens to the people we canceled during the pandemic? An article reminding us about a prominent anti-vaxxer has left us wondering. Plus, the latest on-screen portrayal of Prince Charles has sparked a chaotic theory about the relationship between the royals and Netflix juggernaut, The Crown . And… what refusing to adopt new technologies in the workplace really says about you. Subscribe to Mamamia The End Bits: R...
Nov 14, 2022•34 min
Vote for Mamamia Out Loud as Listeners' Choice in the Australian Podcast Awards Jennifer Aniston has opened up about her struggle to get pregnant. What does it tell us about biological clocks and how we treat childfree women? Plus, the argument we’ve been bursting to have about the accompanying photoshoot… And… our best and worst of the week which includes a viral video, sons, and Jessie's embarrassing on-stage moment. Subscribe to Mamamia The End Bits: Claim a free ticket to our virtual tour sh...
Nov 11, 2022•42 min
Outlouders! We've got a new podcast we want to tell you about. It's called Here If You Need, and it launched today. Join Olympic swimmer Cate Campbell & sports journalist Hayley Willis every week as they break down the week in sport, share an inspiring story from a legendary woman of the game, and give you a cheat sheet for sports chat to use every weekend. If you love what you hear and want to support women's sport, come and follow us wherever you get your podcasts: https://pod.fo/e/14d31c ...
Nov 10, 2022•31 min
Vote for Mamamia Out Loud as Listeners' Choice in the Australian Podcast Awards Everyone’s worried about Elon Musk being in charge of Twitter. So, who’s been fired, who’s being let back in, and what does it all mean? Plus, Have we done away with social rules in favour of boundaries? And… what is ‘crying makeup’? What the latest TikTok trend tells us about the 'cute-ification' of mental illness. Subscribe to Mamamia The End Bits: Claim a free ticket to our virtual tour show RECOMMENDATIONS: Jessi...
Nov 09, 2022•40 min
Vote for Mamamia Out Loud as Listeners' Choice in the Australian Podcast Awards What does the death of a noughties pop star teach us about grief, addiction, and complicated families? Plus, should anyone be praised for NOT CHEATING on their partners? The conversation sparked by Tim Minchin that Jessie and Holly are arguing about. And… an Outlouder dilemma about busyness, values, and when two sisters are in very different life stages. Subscribe to Mamamia The End Bits: Claim a free ticket to our v...
Nov 07, 2022•32 min
Vote for Mamamia Out Loud as Listeners' Choice in the Australian Podcast Awards In a turn of events we didn't see coming we're cranky with Rihanna. The Fenty billionaire and musician has featured Johnny Depp in her brand's latest runway show. Why? Plus, why are we so weird about only children? And… our best and worst of the week which includes meds, our Wednesday guest host, and Holly's hard launch. Subscribe to Mamamia The End Bits: Claim a free ticket to our virtual tour show RECOMMENDATIONS: ...
Nov 04, 2022•36 min
Claim a free ticket to our virtual tour show An elderly man was attacked with a hammer in his own home, and somehow this has become a ‘debate’ about free speech in the US. Why? Plus, Romantic Comedies are hot again. At least, that’s what everyone is saying. So why are they so hard to come by? And… does your partner follow lots of beautiful people on social media? Exactly what constitutes micro-cheating? Subscribe to Mamamia The End Bits: Get tickets to see us live, or stream the tour, thanks to ...
Nov 02, 2022•36 min
Claim a free ticket to our virtual tour show The spring racing carnival in Melbourne kicked off over the weekend, which got us thinking about the influencers who were paid to be there and those who said no to it. In 2022, who decides whether or not you’re racing tomorrow? Plus, Giselle Bundchen and Tom Brady are getting a divorce, but what does it tell us about the mental load? And…the question you’ve almost certainly been asked on a plane and whether or not you should say yes. Subscribe to Mama...
Oct 31, 2022•36 min
Claim a free ticket to our virtual tour show Prince Harry has announced the title and release date of his forthcoming memoir. We are salivating. Plus, the Zoe Foster Blake house tour that’s sparked a conversation about aspiration versus relatability And… our best and worst of the week which includes camaraderie, personal epiphanies, and Elon Musk. Subscribe to Mamamia The End Bits: Get tickets to see us live, or stream the tour, thanks to Priceline Pharmacy HERE. You can read more at Mamamia at ...
Oct 28, 2022•39 min
Claim a free ticket to our virtual tour show Taylor Swift is being accused of fatphobia, thanks to the music video for her recent release, Anti Hero . Is it a fair accusation? Plus, burnout isn't just for Millenials. An essay blew Holly's mind about midlife pivots and delayed maternity leave. And… is throwing soup on art really going to save the world? Subscribe to Mamamia The End Bits: Get tickets to see us live, or stream the tour, thanks to Priceline Pharmacy HERE. Watch the Four Corners inve...
Oct 26, 2022•39 min
Claim a free ticket to our virtual tour show Subscribe to Mamamia This episode we explore the divide around Netball Australia and Gina Rinehart, and discuss what happens when sport, sponsorship and the personal values of the players collide. We also look at what is life like for Taylor Swift’s full time muse (and boyfriend) Joe Alwyn after her new album Midnights dropped over the weekend. Plus… we talk celebrity breakups. When love is part of your public brand, what do you owe your audience if i...
Oct 24, 2022•36 min
Get tickets to see us live, or stream the tour, thanks to Priceline Pharmacy HERE. James Corden is in the headlines after he was accused of mistreating wait staff in a New York restaurant. When did we start expecting celebrities to be nice? Plus, the new way women are being made to feel bad about the way they enjoy consensual sex. And, what 'desk bombing' tells us about our aversion to unscheduled social interactions. The End Bits: Subscribe to Mamamia to listen to our Subscriber Segments RECOMM...
Oct 19, 2022•30 min
Get tickets to see us live, or stream the tour, thanks to Priceline Pharmacy HERE. Why is Britain’s new Prime Minister being compared to a head of lettuce? Liz Truss has only been in the job for six weeks, but apparently, she is already on the way out. Plus, why skin is the forgotten frontier of the beauty acceptance movement. And… in defense of the ‘boyfriend breakfast’ The End Bits: Subscribe to Mamamia RECOMMENDATIONS: Holly wants you to try the Revlon ColorStay Matte Lite Lip Crayon Sign up ...
Oct 17, 2022•35 min
Listen to How To Build A Human here When it comes to parenting toddlers, there’s a lot of advice…everywhere. And sometimes, it can be hard to know where to turn when you want to make sure you’re raising good humans who can be kind, resilient, considerate, and creative. That’s where we come in. How To Build A Human is Mamamia’s new podcast for parents of toddlers. And on today's episode, we're talking about raising creative humans with former Yellow Wiggle Sam Moran and the founder of Connected P...
Oct 15, 2022•21 min
Get tickets to see us live, or stream the tour, thanks to Priceline Pharmacy HERE. What Carrie Bickmore leaving the Project tells us about self-doubt and taking a great big leap. Plus, how environmentally friendly is your sex life? And… our best and worst of the week ranging from boobs to hangovers to tooting our own horn. The End Bits: Subscribe to Mamamia for your ticket to our virtual tour show RECOMMENDATIONS: Holly wants you to wear colourful shoes... The Wainwright shoe , from South of the...
Oct 14, 2022•34 min
