Subscribe to Mamamia An update on a court case Australia is obsessed with - and it's not about a grisly crime, it’s about grisly working hours. Plus, do you have to invite your friend’s boyfriend to your wedding if he’s a dud? We unpack a listener dilemma. And, our best and worst of the week, ranging from teen bribery to eggplant emojis, mini breaks, and physio appointments. The End Bits: Listen to our latest episode: Inside Mia's Wardrobe RECOMMENDATIONS: Holly wants you to watch The Last Of Us...
Mar 10, 2023•43 min
Listen to us unpack everything that has happened since Prince Harry's memoir was released. Subscribe to Mamamia It’s International Women’s Day and the national broadcaster says its female reporters are under attack. Plus, it’s International Women’s Day and we’re unpacking the viral job ad that sounds a lot like… outsourcing a wife. And, it’s International Women’s Day and the Internet is divided about the woman who dared to say her husband used to be hot. The End Bits: Listen to our latest episod...
Mar 08, 2023•41 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Would you pay money to watch Prince Harry get a live therapy session? Plus, Tanya Plibersek has spoken candidly about her decision not to pursue the biggest job in politics,. And, Chris Rock has addressed that Oscar slap in full for the first time, and it’s not really Will Smith who bears the brunt… but his wife, Jada. We discuss. The End Bits: RECOMMENDATIONS: Holly wants you to watch Queerstralia on ABC iView Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud Newsletter for all our reccos fr...
Mar 06, 2023•41 min
Subscribe to Mamamia The Peltz-Beckham fiasco is back in the headlines. An update on the chaotic celebrity wedding Mia can’t look away from. Plus, who wants to put the toaster away after using it or own candles they never burn? Are we entering the era of the messy house? And, our best and worst of the week - ranging from magpies to ‘me time’ to some awkward feedback about the podcast. The End Bits: Listen to our latest episode: Inside Jessie's Wedding Group Chat Listen to: Are Mia, Holly And Jes...
Mar 03, 2023•30 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Unpacking the storm over sensory spaces at a Harry Styles concert. Plus, the Biden’s ordered the same meal at a restaurant and the internet is in a panic. What does it mean? Normal, or co-dependent? And, the London Fashion Week trend that's started a whole new panic about women's bodies, & what it says about the relevancy of luxury brands. The End Bits: Listen to our last episode: Are Mia, Holly And Jessie 'Best Friends'? RECOMMENDATIONS: Jessie wants you to use Go-To Sk...
Mar 01, 2023•38 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Unpacking the boycotting of one of the country’s biggest music festivals, thanks to one very cancelled band. Plus, how old do you think you are? Is it different from your actual age? You're not alone & some clever people have used science to explain why. And, can an apology get Prince Harry to the King’s coronation, or will it just take cold, hard cash? The End Bits: RECOMMENDATIONS: Holly wants you to watch The Menu Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud Newsletter for all our...
Feb 27, 2023•41 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Unpacking the rise of the 'girl-failure' - is she the more palatable descendant of the girl boss? Plus, a listener dilemma about friendship and what not to do when it comes to the other woman. And, our best and worst moments of the week, ranging from dental crises to cake to wedding hacks. The End Bits: Listen to our last episode: An Argument For A Sexless Marriage RECOMMENDATIONS: Jessie wants you to listen to The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud...
Feb 24, 2023•52 min
Subscribe to Mamamia A young Polish woman has come forward, claiming she’s Madeleine McCann. Are we missing something, or is this gross exploitation? Plus, what did Chelsea Handler do to make so many people angry about a day in the life of a childless woman? And, whatever happened to sex scenes? Inside the theory that sex scenes are canceled. The End Bits: Find out more: The Daniel Morecombe Foundation . Listen to our last episode: What Would It Take To Give Up Your Smartphone? RECOMMENDATIONS: ...
Feb 22, 2023•42 min
Subscribe to Mamamia No more ‘fat’, no more ‘ugly’... Roald Dahl’s classic kids’ books have been given a 2023 edit, but not everyone agrees it was a necessary move. Plus, a viral TV moment and what it tells us about a woman’s 'prime'. And, please explain - what is buccal fat removal - the trend taken up by everyone from Gigi Hadid to Barney the purple dinosaur? A new fad, or is it just a different version of the same old theme? The End Bits: Listen to our last episode: Submitting To My Husband L...
Feb 20, 2023•37 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Spy balloons, UFOs and conspiracies: Should we be preparing for a wave of extraterrestrial sightings? Plus, unpacking the rise of the 'tradwife' - what does it mean, and what does it tell us about modern relationships? And our best and worst of the week, ranging from work mojos to halfway points to family. The End Bits: Listen to our last episode: A Public Feud About Work Hours RECOMMENDATIONS: Jessie wants you to follow Professor Emily Oster on Instagram Sign up to the Mama...
Feb 16, 2023•35 min
Listen to Mia and Holly's fight Subscribe to Mamamia Rihanna’s iconic Superbowl performance broke the internet on Monday. Is it changing the face - or bump - of modern pregnancy? Plus, a story about a woman who made 22 of her friends move to her suburb. Is Proximity Friendship a thing? And, a conversation about a reality star, sexual identity, and when being good in bed is bad. The End Bits: Listen to our last episode: The Fight That Wasn’t Meant To Be A Podcast Get access to The Living With Tee...
Feb 15, 2023•43 min
Subscribe to Mamamia From The Grammys to The Brits, Harry Styles has dominated the music industry's awards season. But it's not his music everyone's talking about, so what's Harry done to piss off the Internet this time? Plus, what is 'deep fake' porn, and do we need to be worried about it? And, as the current wave of modern etiquette rules continues to baffle and delight, what are the biggest things your hairdresser wishes you’d stop doing? The End Bits: Read: Modern Etiquette: The 10 things ha...
Feb 13, 2023•37 min
Introducing Mamamia's newest podcast HER with Sophie Cachia Sophie Cachia was a married mum-of-two when her life changed unexpectedly after meeting… HER. And she isn’t alone. Over six episodes, Sophie speaks to women from across the world whose lives changed when they discovered they were attracted to women. This episode Sophie speaks to Zara Cooper founder of Paperkrane shoes. Zara was married to her high school sweetheart for nearly 20 years, when one day at a children's birthday party she met...
Feb 10, 2023•38 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Some very passive-aggressive media coverage this week has us unpacking society’s big problem with women who aren’t with their children all the time. Plus, corporate speak has had a comeback and it's creeping into your friendships. Is it a lesson in how not to end a friendship? And, our best and worst moments of the week, ranging from trivia to DIY-related injuries to a dog therapy update. The End Bits: Listen to our last episode: Mia's Low Dopamine Mornings RECOMMENDATIONS: ...
Feb 10, 2023•43 min
Listen to Holly's One Piece of Baby Advice for Jessie The weight-loss “miracle drug” that Hollywood stars have co-opted from the people who actually need it. Plus, the growing trend of women who really, really want to be left alone. And Madonna’s face. Apparently, it’s ‘confusing fans’. But who’s confused, exactly? The End Bits: Support those affected by the earthquake in Turkey and Syria: AKUT Search and Rescue Association Direct Relief: Turkey-Syria Earthquake Relief Listen to The Quicky: Is O...
Feb 08, 2023•49 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Armie Hammer has broken his silence, admitting to a “very intense and extreme lifestyle,” but denying allegations of sexual abuse. What comes next for the cancelled actor? Plus, do you know how to behave? Unpacking the definitive directory of modern etiquette rules. And as Pamela Anderson takes back control of her narrative, what have we learned from her return to the spotlight? The End Bits: Watch Pamela, A Love Story on Netflix Read the full list of The Cut/New York Magazi...
Feb 06, 2023•42 min
Subscribe to Mamamia On today's show, we're unpacking the contradictions and coded bigotry surrounding the outrage over Sam Smith's new music video. Plus, a corner of the internet is calling for the cancellation of gym mirrors. Do we care more about how we look when we exercise, than the actual exercise itself? And our best and worst of the week ranging from teenagers to deadlines to scary swims. The End Bits: Listen to our last episode: Jessie's Been Doing 'Schema Therapy' Get tickets for The L...
Feb 03, 2023•42 min
Listen to Mia's Botox Surrender Subscribe to Mamamia We thought it was behind us, but the retro trend of sunbaking is on the rise across social media, and among young people. Have new regulations wound back the clock on sun safety? Plus, the queen of tidying has given up. Did Marie Kondo deceive us? And… has the viral parenting advice out of Denmark unlocked the key to living with teens? The End Bits: Listen to The Quicky: What’s Going On In Alice Springs? To learn more about melanoma & Emma...
Feb 01, 2023•38 min
Subscribe to Mamamia In news that will surprise no one, not everyone is happy with the choice of the Australian Of The Year - again. Plus… the Michael Clark/Pip Edwards ‘Circus’ is apparently not over. Are we still judging women on their dating history, weight, and parenting? And, the culture has declared it's done with embracing 'cringe.' Are we ready for the return of the mysterious 'cool-girl'? The End Bits: Read how we covered Pip Edwards last week: How Pip Edwards built a global multi-milli...
Jan 30, 2023•39 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Jelena Dokic has been the target of online abuse amidst a controversial Australian Open. What does the horrific trolling of a former tennis champ/accomplished commentator tell us about the idea of a woman's 'acceptability window'? Plus, how has dating evolved in 2023? The lessons from a 'Please Date Me' PowerPoint that’s going viral. And…our best and worst of the week, including a live TV stuff up, a smoothie and a new couch. The End Bits: Listen to the Jelena Dokic conversa...
Jan 27, 2023•39 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Why did Beyonce's first live performance in five years leave fans accusing her of “abandoning her principles”? Plus, how a brand refresh at a chocolate company became an unlikely political 'anti-wokeness' debate. And, a retired grandmother refuses to babysit her daughter's newborn unless she's paid. Is she the asshole? We discuss. The End Bits: Listen to yesterday's episode: Britney Spears & The Most Likely Explanation RECOMMENDATIONS: Claire wants you to watch My Massiv...
Jan 25, 2023•40 min
Subscribe to Mamamia The Harbour Bridge was shut down over the weekend for Ryan Gosling & A Hollywood Blockbuster. Just last month, a woman was sentenced to 15 months in prison for stopping traffic in the very same place. Is this a double standard or is there more to the story? Plus, an explainer about ChatGPT, the technology that’s about to change everything. And is office cake culture as bad for you as passive smoking? We discuss... The End Bits: RECOMMENDATIONS: Amanda wants you to read D...
Jan 23, 2023•33 min
Subscribe to Mamamia The Prime Minister of New Zealand/feminist icon, Jacinda Ardern, has resigned. So what, if anything, can we learn from the frank admission that her 'tank' is empty? Plus, some of the most famous people in Australia had a shirtless brawl in a park and we’ve all been watching with popcorn. On today's show, we unpack the weirdest news story of the year so far. And, our best and worst of the week which include scams, fashion trends we wish would go away, and a room of one’s own....
Jan 20, 2023•53 min
Subscribe to Mamamia It's awards season in Hollywood and our very own Cate Blanchett is cleaning up, but she's calling BS on the whole thing. What is the patriarchal pyramid, and what does it have to do with awards shows? Plus, a Melbourne worker has gone viral after having his pay docked for being on his phone during a shift. What are the rules when it comes to devices in the workplace? And the male versus female friendship theory we can't un-see. The End Bits: RECOMMENDATIONS: Mia wants you to...
Jan 18, 2023•40 min
Listen to our deep dive into Prince Harry's new book Subscribe to Mamamia Does Prince Harry have a problem with women? Dissecting a fresh take from his book that we didn't see coming. Plus, what’s the cost of dressing up as a Nazi? What the NSW Premier has in common with a Prince. And unpacking the break-up anthem of the Summer from Miley Cyrus. What does it tell us about how women handle heartbreak, and how the media treat them? The End Bits: RECOMMENDATIONS: Jessie wants you to read Station El...
Jan 16, 2023•41 min
Subscribe to Mamamia to catch up on all our subscriber-exclusive episodes Every year, we discuss around 700 topics on Mamamia Out Loud. Seven. Hundred. We don't always agree, but we've gotten pretty good at respectful disagreement. Mamamia Subscribers have heard us diving deep into our 'greatest hits' arguments this summer, so to give you a taste of what you've been missing, we're sharing one of the all-time classics; the infamous 'As A Mother' barney. It's vintage Out Loud. Has Holly inally bud...
Jan 08, 2023•16 min
Subscribe to Mamamia to catch up on all our subscriber-exclusive episodes It’s the first day of 2023, happy new year, Outlouders. You know what time it is...it's Word Of The Year! New Year's resolutions are notorious for falling over, so instead, every year we choose a word to set an intention for the year ahead of us. There's no pass or fail, word of the year is about creating a focus or filter for the months, decisions and moments to come. Holly, Jessie and Mia look back at their words from la...
Dec 31, 2022•25 min
Subscribe to Mamamia to catch up on all our subscriber-exclusive episodes Every episode of Mamamia Out Loud wraps up with a recommendation to help you find the gems within the endless pit of content we're all trying to navigate. At the end of every year, we zoom in on those recommendations to pick out the ones we couldn't (and didn't) stop thinking about. In a special summer bonus, Mia, Holly & Jessie take you through the very best of the best Outlouder-approved TV shows, books, and films th...
Dec 25, 2022•16 min
Subscribe to Mamamia to catch up on all our subscriber-exclusive episodes From war breaking out to monarchs dying, grown men slapping each other, celebrity court battles, and on-set dramas, to a new Prime Minister and the censuring of an old one... 2022 was never short on headlines, and a lot has been said about it, but in today's summer bonus episode, it's time to step back from the news cycle and reflect inwards, as Mia, Holly, and Jessie open up about the good, the bad and the ugly of their 2...
Dec 24, 2022•19 min
Subscribe to Mamamia to catch up on all our subscriber-exclusive episodes It's our last regular show of 2022, so we're casting our minds back to ponder the all-too-important but rather hazy question, 'what the hell happened this year?' Plus, the problem with the questions we’re being told not to ask our friends and family this Christmas. And, our best and worst of the week which include the infuriating term thrown at Mia, some tragically stubborn statistics, and the most wonderful birthday prese...
Dec 22, 2022•35 min
