Subscribe to Mamamia What an 81-year-old in a swimsuit on a cover of a magazine tells us about beauty, money, and marketing Plus, one woman's very honest story about the mental load of planning a threesome. And, a standing ovation and an eye-watering fragrance deal. Is Johnny Depp’s big comeback really about Johnny Depp? The End Bits Latest episode: The Influencers Are Not Okay RECOMMENDATIONS: Holly wants you to listen to Julia Louis-Dreyfus's podcast Wiser Than Me . Sign up to the Mamamia Out ...
May 17, 2023•30 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Another celebrity has admitted that she doesn’t eat and nobody knows what to do with this information. Should we be angry? Or just disappointed? Mia explains why she's actually delighted. Plus, why is “turning into your mother” such an insult? And, what a high profile appointment at Twitter teaches us about the 'glass cliff phenomenon' aka the new sh*t skirt. The End Bits RECOMMENDATIONS: Claire wants you to watch Firefly Lane on Netflix . Read Mia's piece about Hilary Duff,...
May 15, 2023•34 min
Subscribe to Mamamia One of the celebrity faces we most closely align with cosmetic surgery says she doesn't want her daughter to follow in her footsteps. Should being a parent influence your relationship to cosmetic procedures? Plus, a listener dilemma about the new rules for bill-splitting in a cost-of-living crisis. And, our best and worst of the week, ranging from Masterchef to complicated conversations and growing feet. The End Bits Listen to our latest episode: What Are We Doing Wth Our Pu...
May 12, 2023•42 min
Listen to our Emergency Coronation Debrief here Subscribe to Mamamia A giant of the weight-loss industry has fallen. Did body positivity kill Jenny Craig? Plus, one of the most successful women in TV says she can’t get a date to save her life. Who's to blame, and what is 'dating down'? And… Confessions of a Ghost Writer. What it’s like writing one of the best-selling books of all time, and getting none of the credit. The End Bits Listen to our latest episode: Emergency Coronation Debrief RECOMME...
May 10, 2023•45 min
Listen to our Emergency Coronation Debrief here Subscribe to Mamamia Mia and Holly are in trouble for their different takes on King Charles, Queen Camilla & the Coronation. Plus, Gwyneth Paltrow joined the Call Her Daddy podcast to rank her stacked list of famous ex-partners. In the world of celebrity gossip, is it okay to label your ex 'technically excellent' in the bedroom to millions of listeners? Plus, if enthusiasm is the key to happiness, why is it the one trait that we try to eschew f...
May 08, 2023•42 min
Underlined or crossed out? Listen to our Succession theories here Subscribe to Mamamia It’s the eve of King Charles’ Coronation but, we can’t stop thinking about the soon-to-be crowned, Queen Camilla. Is this a win for the often derided ‘side-chicks’? Plus, negging has been rebranded. In a new wave of appearance negging, men appear to be complimenting their female partners by saying “I’m not with you for your looks”. So is that offensive, or a compliment? We discuss. And our best and worst of th...
May 05, 2023•42 min
Subscribe to Mamamia No one quite knows how to feel as we start to process the shock passing of Chef and TV Host Jock Zonfrillo. There’s grief and confusion, and some unanswered questions. In this episode we ask ourselves - what are we the public owed when a high-profile person dies? Plus, the fanciest party of the year has just occurred, and while the Met Gala headlines speak to a runway of spectacular dresses, we can’t stop thinking about cats, cancellation, and Karl Lagerfeld. And the major e...
May 03, 2023•37 min
Listen to Mia's No Filter interview with Jock Zonfrillo here Subscribe to Mamamia On today's show the wedding RSVP that's got us all scratching our heads. Should The Prime Minister have attended the wedding of a radio shock jock? Plus, Mia has come under fire for suggesting there’s a big difference between raising sons and daughters. So, is there? And we dive head first into the tricky conversation around influencers and fertility advertising. The End Bits Read Mia's response to Abbie's video he...
May 01, 2023•45 min
Listen here for the latest in the Celeste Barber and Em Rata feud Subscribe to Mamamia Should you get paid days off work to support a friend who’s lost their pet? The new set of “inclusive leave” rules we can’t agree on. Plus, one of the Internet’s most hated men has deployed a big weapon in his comeback arsenal… one of the Internet’s most loved women. And our best and worst of the week which include a bright orange wedding dress, a touch of toxic positivity and… dancing The End Bits Listen to o...
Apr 28, 2023•47 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Joe Biden is running for re-election in the 2024 US Presidential election. Does the reaction to this news tell us something about ageism, or realism? Plus, the Scottish comedian who tried to resist trigger warnings and what happened next. And, the green flags that mean you’re a good person. How many can you claim? The End Bits Watch Jessie and Clare record Cancelled live at Powerhouse Late Listen to our last episode: Behind The Scenes Of Infidelity RECOMMENDATIONS: Holly wan...
Apr 26, 2023•43 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Barry Humphries, a cancellation, and how to react when an icon passes away. Plus, is it narcissistic to post a photo of yourself? A conversation about why we feel...kinda weird about posting selfies now. And what we’re too afraid to say about female rage, inspired by the latest Netflix show everyone is talking about. The End Bits RECOMMENDATIONS: Mia wants you to read I Really Didn’t Want to Go by Lauren Oyler Watch BEEF on Netflix Listen to Emma Chamberlain's podcast episod...
Apr 24, 2023•41 min
Subscribe to Mamamia A moment in everyone’s favourite kids' show enraged some parents this week. But is it a reflection of reality? Plus… Two famous women in the headlines are still being defined by moments of their lives from decades ago. Why can't we extract them from those narratives? And our best and worst of the week ranging from dogs to AI to holidays. The End Bits Listen to our last episode: Is Jealousy A Good Thing? RECOMMENDATIONS: Holly wants you to watch Poker Face on Stan Sign up to ...
Apr 21, 2023•39 min
Listen to the full recap of Jessie's honeymoon here Subscribe to Mamamia Should you have to see a psychiatrist before you can get Botox? Soon, you might not have a choice. We unpack the cosmetic procedure mental health screening debate. Plus… A conversation about the 'don’t ask don’t tell' private school & the church that says sexually active students can’t hold leadership positions. And the 'Bookstagram' war that spiraled out of an innocent review. The End Bits Read Daniel's article here: I...
Apr 19, 2023•49 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Who’s in, who’s out, and who cares? Where we’re at with the coronation of King Charles and a few… empty seats. Plus… An honest conversation about fertility privilege. And Mia is back, and she has a BIG theory about Taylor Swift’s break-up that we need to argue about immediately. The End Bits RECOMMENDATIONS: Holly wants you to watch Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields on Disney+ . Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud Newsletter for all our reccos from the week in one place. GET IN TOUCH:...
Apr 17, 2023•48 min
Subscribe to Mamamia A conversation about something of enormous importance that happened on Succession… and what it tells us about loss. Plus, a very famous woman is the latest to insist we should stop talking about women's bodies. And our best and worst of the week, ranging from chart-topping podcasts to rodents to elevators. The End Bits Our latest episode: Three Times We Were Meant To Be Happy, But Weren’t Read Nicolle Stuart's take on grief: 'I didn't experience grief until I was 34. I don't...
Apr 14, 2023•38 min
Subscribe to Mamamia What is an A-list celebrity in 2023? Two famous Australians from two very different generations just clashed over that very question. Plus, self-care, boundary-setting, and toxicity. Is 'therapy-speak' making us selfish? And, should influencers have to declare if they’re using filters on their bodies and faces? There’s a proposed law on the table that says yes. The End Bits Listen to our latest episode: Messy Vs Optimised: Are You A Gwyneth Or A Winona? Click here to hear El...
Apr 12, 2023•36 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Schema Therapy is the new trend sweeping psychologist offices in 2023. With an approach that brings together elements from both popular and experimental therapies, it's an approach that has a lot to do with understanding the core patterns we repeat throughout life. Our very own Jessie has started Schema Therapy and now swears by it, so we decided to pick her brain, just for this special episode. What actually are schemas and why is the conversation about them popping up more...
Apr 09, 2023•16 min
This week at Mamamia we launched a new podcast called But Are You Happy? And we thought you might like to hear it... Over eight weeks, Clare Stephens is sitting down with 8 celebrities to ask them to get vulnerable with her. But before she does, it's only fair that Clare opens up first. Clare sits down with the host of No Filter Claire Murphy to discuss her vulnerabilities - competing with the person you love the most, dealing with mental health, jealousy, ambition, and… whether or not she is ha...
Apr 08, 2023•51 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Who sleeps with the baby? Is it a relay, tag-team affair? Or a three-legged race through all seasons and terrain? On today's special episode, Holly and Mia get stuck into a fiery disagreement that no one saw coming. The End Bits: Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud Newsletter for all our recos from the week in one place. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at outloud@mamamia.com.au Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to ...
Apr 06, 2023•15 min
Want a full breakdown of Jessie's wedding? Listen here... Two high-profile cases in the media this week and what they tell us about reaching a conviction in a sexual assault trial. Plus, the stealth marketing genius that has kids paying tens, hundreds, and thousands of dollars for… a bottle of soft drink. And the internet has a new Girlboss; Kendall Roy. What’s behind the allure of the pathetic man, and what does Succession tell us about the surprising status symbols of the uber-rich? The End Bi...
Apr 05, 2023•40 min
Click here to see Jessie & Luca's wedding album Subscribe to Mamamia What happens when you find out your job-share “best mate” earns almost twice what you do? Kate Langbroek knows, and now she's had to clear the air (and her ex-co-host). Plus, we get a quick political round the grounds: Is Trump going to prison? And is Peter Dutton going to lose his job? And, we talk about highlights after Gwyneth Paltrow's meme-worthy trial... The End Bits Click here to see Jessie & Luca's wedding album...
Apr 03, 2023•41 min
Listen here as we triage Jessie's life...do you think she will accept Mia & Holly's help? Subscribe to Mamamia We need to talk about Sofia Coppola's daughter, TikTok, and a helicopter 'fiasca.' Plus, is what the media is ignoring today, what historians will study tomorrow? And what constitutes cheating? And, our best and worst moments of the week, which range from difficult dogs to Hen’s parties to retractions. The End Bits Listen to our last episode: What Happened When We Tried To Triage Je...
Mar 31, 2023•44 min
Listen here to unpack the 'vanishingly small drama' that is the Selena/Hailey feud Subscribe to Mamamia Three children and three adults are dead after another school shooting in America. It’s hard to know what to do with the despair, but are there any answers in a Congressman’s Christmas card? Plus, does Reese Witherspoon’s divorce announcement tell us something about how non-famous people should share their break-up news? And, the viral wedding vows that everyone on the Internet has labelled ‘d...
Mar 29, 2023•40 min
Subscribe to Mamamia A very famous make-up boss says her husband has never seen her without makeup. We have questions. Plus… No Michelangelo, no period chat, and a book ban. Why the battle to control school kids’ information sources is getting weirder, and closer. And the four distinct people-pleasing personality types. Which one are you? The End Bits RECOMMENDATIONS: Holly wants you to try her egg things. Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud Newsletter for all our reccos from the week in one place. ...
Mar 27, 2023•43 min
Listen to our disagreement about the Daisy Jones & The Six TV adaption Subscribe to Mamamia A discussion about an influencer's rental increase sparked backlash online this week. Who gets to complain about the cost of living? Plus, if everyone from Elon Musk to Meghan Markle is a narcissist, is anyone actually a narcissist? What one of the most over-used terms on the Internet actually means... And, our best and worst of the week including Shabbat, TV sets, surfing, and protests. The End Bits ...
Mar 24, 2023•46 min
Listen here to find out how our 'first times' impacted the rest of our sex lives. Subscribe to Mamamia Rupert Murdoch is trying to beat Jessie to the altar, announcing this week that he’s getting married for the fifth time at 92. What drives a post-divorce proposal? Plus, there’s a narrative playing out in the news at the moment about Australian music legend Molly Meldrum. Should he just 'stay home'? And, a young actress has become very unpopular in Hollywood for openly questioning the writing o...
Mar 22, 2023•41 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Who is Kellie-Jay Keen-Minshull and what did she have to do with the shocking scenes that unfolded at a Melbourne protest over the weekend? Plus, there's a new storm around Gwyneth Paltrow and her so-called 'wellness regimen.' We have been dying to talk about it. And, has Instagram and TikTok’s 'Get Ready With Me' craze gone too far when we’re doing ‘GRWM: Nan’s Funeral’ content? Or is it just glorious vulnerability? The End Bits RECOMMENDATIONS: Holly wants you to read Take...
Mar 20, 2023•48 min
Listen here to find out what Mia, Holly & Jessie's partners all have in common Sex negativity is the new sex positivity. Why is celibacy so hot right now? We discuss. Plus, a listener dilemma about how to deal with over-enthusiastic colleagues on social media. And, our best and worst of the week ranging from Covid, vaginas, and gratitude for the faintest of wrinkles. Subscribe to Mamamia The End Bits: Listen to our latest episode: What Mia, Holly & Jessie's Partners All Have In Common RE...
Mar 17, 2023•36 min
Subscribe to Mamamia The 95th Annual Academy Awards took place on Monday, when, the Red Carpet was swapped out for a ‘champagne’ one. As the dust settles on awards season, there are three big moments we need to discuss; Ozempic, Pedro Pascal & Hugh Grant's manners. Plus, what do the comments on an Aussie celeb couple's Instagram post tell us about the pity we throw at perfectly happy couples? The End Bits: Listen to our last episode: How Mia & Holly Did Maternity Leave RECOMMENDATIONS: J...
Mar 15, 2023•38 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Over the weekend, UK television was completely disrupted by a single Tweet. Programs went on without hosts, others had to be scrapped or cut in half… So what was said, and why should we care? Plus, can you protect kids from oversharing parents? One European country is trying to. And, the ‘click or clash’ personality test that will help you find your people The End Bits: Listen to Fill My Cup to hear Allira's conversation with Dr Ali Walker, about why we click with some peopl...
Mar 13, 2023•41 min
