Has Jessie chosen a baby name yet? Listen here... Subscribe to Mamamia Prince Harry is taking the stand in a London courtroom on his full-blown mission to... (checks notes) save journalism. We're feeling conflicted. Plus, after the controversy surrounding the Sia-directed film 'Music' about a young girl living with autism, the singer has shared a diagnosis of her own. Does it change anything, should it? And, are you the problem? A friendship dilemma from a confused new mum. The End Bits Listen t...
Jun 07, 2023•42 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Kathleen Folbigg has been pardoned after spending 20 years in jail over killing her four children. We unpack the news, and our feelings. Plus, last night we heard Bruce Lehrmann giving his side of the story for the first time about what happened the night he and Brittany Higgins went back to Parliament House. So what are we meant to make of it? Plus, why one Hollywood actress says NOT having kids ruined her career. The End Bits Listen to Mia's No Filter with Jane Hansen: Kat...
Jun 05, 2023•38 min
We've launched a new season of Hello Bump. If you're pregnant or know someone who is, share this episode with them, and if you want to hear more episodes, follow the show here . So, you're growing a human inside you. Or you're thinking about it. Join us for the new season of Hello Bump, where Jessie Stephens (who is currently pregnant) and Gemma Pranita (mum of two) walk you through pregnancy, month by month with our team of in-house experts. This is pregnancy real talk, where nothing is off lim...
Jun 03, 2023•35 min
An Australian court has branded a seemingly untouchable Australian 'hero' a war criminal. What do we need to understand about what just happened with Ben Roberts Smith? Plus, a viral ‘pop psychology’ explainer has struck a nerve with us all, for different reasons. Who are we really mad at? And, our best and worst of the week ranging from an unpopular opinion about a long-awaited finale to travel plans and a dog update. The End Bits Listen to our latest episode: The Inflight Relationship Dealbrea...
Jun 02, 2023•41 min
Subscribe to Mamamia A slew of questionable remarks and a public profile that gives people ‘the ick’, Taylor Swift has a new rockstar boyfriend. So, with legions of fans signing an open letter begging her to dump him we had to ask, just how responsible are we for our friend’s ‘bad boyfriends’? Plus, an Outlouder dilemma about milestone birthdays. Is it unreasonable to expect a bit of pizzazz from your partner on these big days? And, it’s the year of the big He-Quit. If women can’t ‘have it all’ ...
May 31, 2023•35 min
Subscribe to Mamamia From frozen knobbies, pain sponges, and a four-season-long fight for the family business - WaystaR Royco, the hit TV series Succession has finally come to an end. In this episode, we unpack the Succession finale, "With Open Eyes" and talk about the biggest moments, toughest decisions, and the final familial betrayal of the Roy family. The End Bits Read Keryn Donnelly's piece here: There is only one winner in the Succession finale. And it's not who you think. GET IN TOUCH: Fe...
May 30, 2023•30 min
Subscribe to Mamamia No spoilers but… all your favourite shows are finishing this week. What are the new rules for how to not ruin someone's day? Is there a grace-period for spoilers? Plus, the end-of-life conversation no one wants to have. And, welcome to Bare Minimum Monday. Maybe we’ll tell you about it, maybe we can’t be bothered, but it might be coming to a workplace near you. The End Bits Listen to the new season of Hello Bump: "I'm Pregnant...Now What?" RECOMMENDATIONS: Jessie wants you t...
May 29, 2023•32 min
Listen to our Ask Us Anything here Subscribe to Mamamia Cousin Greg has been having lots of sex. In a recent interview, Nicholas Braun (the man who plays our favourite Succession character) got very nervous when asked about the impact fame has had on his love life. What does it tell us about a shift in dating culture for men? Plus, what is hyper fatigue? And why is it peak 2023? And…Best and Worst. You spoke, we listened, it's back. This week's highs and lows include errant worms, naughty dogs, ...
May 26, 2023•40 min
Listen to our argy-bargy about WFH here... Subscribe to Mamamia The world’s third richest man is engaged again. Some people are calling the future Mrs. Bezos #lifegoals, while others are questioning how fun married life with a billionaire could actually be. Plus, do you care if a robot writes your favourite TV show and plays your favourite song and hosts your favourite podcast? And, a retrospective dilemma from a confused Jessie Stephens. The End Bits Listen to our latest podcast: An Argy Bargy ...
May 24, 2023•36 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Why veteran journalist, Stan Grant, is walking away from one of the most high-profile jobs in Australian media. Plus, a public morning TV break-up that's making headlines around the world, and what it reveals about what we want from our TV couples. And, does being humble negatively impact women? Would you ever keep a 'compliments journal'? One writer's theory on pumping up your ego. The End Bits Read Jessie's article here: 'I have the flu, COVID-19 and I'm 33 weeks pregnant....
May 22, 2023•41 min
Is hating your job freedom or misery? Listen to our subscriber episode here. Subscribe to Mamamia We need to talk about Harry, Meghan, and a paparazzi chase that may never have happened. Plus, what’s a 'Subway T-Shirt' and why are a growing number of young women wearing them? And, is it possible to publicly change your mind in 2023? Former Prime Minister Julia Gillard has thoughts. The End Bits Read Holly's article about Meghan here: The strategic disappearance of Meghan Markle is almost at an e...
May 19, 2023•44 min
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
