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Mamamia Out Loud

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Australia's #1 podcast for women is where inquisitive minds come for great conversation — with an occasional side serve of chaos. Covering news, pop culture, and big ideas, plus the small stuff that matters, Mamamia Out Loud features a rotating panel of hosts, including Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens, Holly Wainwright, Clare Stephens, Amelia Lester, and Em Vernem. It's your daily dose of conversation that feels like catching up with your funniest and sharpest friends in the group chat. It’s conversation at its most addictive.

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Episodes

Emergency Meeting: Jessie’s Birth Story In Full

Subscribe to Mamamia In this emergency episode, Jessie Stephens shares all the details of her birth story. From her 62 and a half hour labour, to the first cuddle with baby Luna. The End Bits Listen to our latest episode: GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Leave us a voicememo or email us at outloud@mamamia.com.au Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on instagram @mamamiaoutloud CREDITS: Hosts: Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright & Clare Stephens Prod...

Jul 15, 202355 min

The Subtle New Way To Rank Famous Women

Subscribe to Mamamia Why have some of Hollywoods biggest stars walked off the red carpet, and what does it mean for all our favourite movies and TV shows? We explain the SAG-AFTRA's strike that has struck Hollywood overnight. Plus... mid. rizz. negging. We unpack what these words mean. And… Holly, Mia and Clare wrap the week with their bests and worst, from the worst kind of zoom calls, to broken vases and old dogs The End Bits Listen to our latest episode: And Just Like That...We Have A Penis P...

Jul 14, 202344 min

Is #GirlDinner Just The Way Women Eat?

Subscribe to Mamamia Should you get paid less if you want to work from home? We have some argy bargy about what a former Victorian Premier has proposed for Aussie workplaces. Plus,#GirlDinner ... Mia, Clare and Holly unpack the new viral hashtag targeting a food trend amongst women. And… the day in the life of a baby. The tiktok videos new mothers are making from their newborns perspectives. The End Bits Listen to our latest episode: An Argy Bargy About 12-Year-Olds Buying $100 Moisturiser Read ...

Jul 12, 202343 min

Yes We’re Talking About Jonah Hill’s Boyfriend Boundaries

Listen to our Episode 4 recap of And Just Like That right here... Subscribe to Mamamia Weaponised therapy-speak, leaked screenshots, and controlling partners. We unpack the Jonah Hill and Keke Palmer drama and have an important conversation about ‘boundaries’. Plus, is it time to cancel Bridget Jones? Spoiler alert: no. And… WTF are Furries? Mia, Holly, and Clare get to the bottom of whether they are really taking over the school playground. The End Bits Listen to our latest episode: And Just Li...

Jul 10, 202343 min

We Have Wardrobe Notes For Margot Robbie

Listen to our Episode 4 recap of And Just Like That right here... Subscribe to Mamamia What is Threads? 30 million people have downloaded an app none of us had even heard of a couple of days ago. Plus, we urgently need to discuss the hate around Margot Robbie’s wardrobe and why can’t we just let Barbie be Barbie! And... Mia, Clare and Holly share their best and worst of the week including holidays, dog bites and I am sure you guessed it, babies. The End Bits Listen to our latest episode: And Jus...

Jul 07, 202346 min

Emergency Meeting: Jessie Had A Baby

Subscribe to Mamamia In this emergency episode, Clare and Mia share the behind the scenes of the arrival of baby Luna, and Jessie has sent a special message direct from the hospital for the Outlouders. The End Bits RECOMMENDATION: GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Leave us a voicememo or email us at outloud@mamamia.com.au Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on instagram @mamamiaoutloud CREDITS: Hosts: Mia Freedman, Elfy Scott & Clare Stephens P...

Jul 05, 202316 min

The Controversial New Birthday Rule

Listen to our Emergency Meeting about Jessie's baby here... Subscribe to Mamamia Why is everyone talking about cricket and WTF is the spirit of the game? We break down what's happened at The Ashes and why men might be feeling stroppy about it. Plus, in every romantic relationship, there is a business owner and the shift worker. So what is the difference and which should you be? And…birthday registries are now a thing and we are divided on the etiquette of gift-giving. The End Bits Listen to our ...

Jul 05, 202338 min

The Epidemic Of Self-Diagnosing

LISTEN TO OUR 'AND JUST LIKE THAT' EPISODE 3 RECAP HERE Subscribe to Mamamia Does google say you have ADHD or OCD? Did tiktok tell you you’re lactose intolerant? We discuss why the idea of getting a formal diagnosis for your medical condition has taken hold. Plus, here comes the bride and there goes her marriage……..a wedding photographer has shared the red flags they see that point to a future divorce. And… it’s time to stop firing your friends. Mia, Elfy and Clare unpack what you should try doi...

Jul 03, 202335 min

BONUS: And Just Like That…Carrie Won’t Talk About Her Vagina

Subscribe to Mamamia to listen to our episode 3 recap here Carrie, Miranda, and Charlotte are back and their friend group has officially expanded. The season 2 And Just Like That ... premiere episodes have thrown us right back into what we missed most about Sex And The City , the sex. But, does it still ring true to the show we know and love? In this recap of Episodes 1 and 2, we unpack the relationships, the fashion, and the fantasy that is And Just Like That... The End Bits GET IN TOUCH: Feedb...

Jun 30, 202332 min

A Viral Apology We Can’t Agree On

LISTEN TO OUR 'AND JUST LIKE THAT' EPISODE 3 RECAP HERE Subscribe to Mamamia Some fans are paying up to $12k to secure tickets to one of Taylor Swift’s Australian concerts while others have walked away empty-handed...do we need to calm down or is the concert system broken? Plus, is it appropriate to address some pretty serious allegations with a ukelele sing-a-long? A famous YouTuber’s 10-minute apology video has us divided. And, Mia, Clare, and Elfy share their best and worst of the week includ...

Jun 30, 202345 min

The Onstage ‘Failure’ That Sparked An Epic Act Of Kindness

Is it ever okay to breakup with your family? We answer the question here... Subscribe to Mamamia A viral Glastonbury singalong is being shared in every group chat. We ask what Lewis Capaldi’s performance means for disability and mental health awareness. Plus, what is ‘camel mode’ and are you in it without even realising? And… Clare, Mia and Elfy break down what a reality tv show actually tells us about the kind of men that women can’t stop dating. The End Bits Listen to our latest episode: It’s ...

Jun 28, 202335 min

Is The Act Of Ageing Offensive?

Listen to our review of And Just Like That… Subscribe to Mamamia In 2023, is the act of ageing offensive? With familiar faces returning to our TV screens, we can't help but notice the changes through the decades. One scene-stealer has opened up about the very public commentary surrounding her use of fillers. Plus, the question Millennials and Gen Z are asking, how did 'quote-unquote old people' work before the internet? Elfy has questions for Mia and Claire. And… one host shares a very personal ...

Jun 26, 202342 min

No, Your Partner Is Not Invited

Listen to our review of And Just Like That… Subscribe to Mamamia Can you invite your partners to a girls' trip weekend away? We discuss why this is causing havoc in one friendship group. Plus, it's the news story that has dominated the airwaves, filled our newsfeeds, and captured our algorithms. So, what do the reactions to the Titan Submarine tragedy say about society? And, Elfy, Claire and Mia share their best and worsts of the week, including winter jumpers, health journeys, and work. The End...

Jun 23, 202340 min

How Helicopter Parents Broke A Generation

Subscribe to Mamamia Mia is back from holidays and we ask the question are you a helicopter parent? We break down parenting styles and their impact on the current generation. Plus, why the world is captivated by the missing titanic submarine? And, is it time celebrities stopped dishing advice to us? Clare, Holly and Mia get to the bottom of this discussion. The End Bits Read Mia's cover story: How Helicopter Parenting Broke A Generation By A Helicopter Parent (Mia Freedman) Listen to our latest ...

Jun 21, 202341 min

The Pop Star Giving The Whole World The Ick

Listen to Jessie's Very Candid Mat Leave Handover here Subscribe to Mamamia Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been called ‘grifters’, as their podcast deal falls apart. Is it unprofessional sledging, or saying the quiet part out loud? Plus, lessons on overcoming self-doubt from one of the funniest people on television. And, the TV sex scene that’s given the whole world "the Ick". The End Bits Listen to our latest episode: Jessie's Very Candid Mat Leave Handover Notes - To Her Sister RECOMMENDA...

Jun 19, 202340 min

The Absolute Worst Kind Of Boyfriend

Listen to Jessie and Clare's Handover here Subscribe to Mamamia It’s been another grim week for women in Parliament. So how does the way sexual assault is being discussed in Canberra impact the rest of us? Plus, we're one week out from the new season of And Just Like That and we can’t agree about just who was the worst boyfriend was on Sex And The City. And, it's Jessie's last show. So, she shares her most hated segment, and who she'll be handing over to... The End Bits Listen to our latest epis...

Jun 16, 202342 min

The Book That Took 5 Days To Cancel

Subscribe to Mamamia Elizabeth Gilbert spent 3 years writing her latest novel 'The Snow Forest' , before pulling it from publication 5 days later due to criticism. So what happened, and was it the right decision? Plus, is it time we started busting the success myth? After a No Filter episode that got us all thinking, Elfy, Holly and Clare look at how their views of success have changed over the years And, what is a beige flag and should you be concerned? The End Bits Listen to yesterday's episod...

Jun 14, 202340 min

Three Women, Three Friendship Break-Ups

Friendship can be a complicated beast and in this episode, we give you the juicy details of our most impactful friendship breakdowns. It’s real, raw and honest. We talk through how things fell apart, and how we mended friendships that were on the brink. The End Bits GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Leave us a voicememo or email us at outloud@mamamia.com.au Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. CREDITS: Hosts: Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright, and Jessie Stephen...

Jun 11, 202315 min

A Viral Cancellation & The Compliment No Woman Wants

How are we going with our Word Of The Year? Listen to our candid check in here... Subscribe to Mamamia A Pablo Picasso gallery exhibit is causing a flurry online all thanks to...Hannah Gadsby?! Is the art world really trying to cancel the comedian, and if they are, why? Plus, if a woman looks “good for her age” is that actually a compliment? Jennifer Aniston really doesn’t think so. And, our best and worst of the week, including a smug gardening update, and a harsh welcome to motherhood. The End...

Jun 09, 202339 min

We Can’t Agree About Prince Harry’s Court Appearance

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, 202342 min

Kathleen Folbigg, Bruce Lehrmann & Jock's Last Job

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, 202338 min

Introducing A New Season Of Hello Bump

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, 202335 min

Every Unpleasant Experience Is Not Trauma

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, 202341 min

We Demand You Dump Him Immediately

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, 202335 min

An Emergency Meeting About The Succession Finale

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, 202330 min

The Conversation You’re Not Allowed To Have This Week

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, 202332 min

Won’t Somebody Think Of The Celebrity F-Boys

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, 202340 min

The Kind Of Marriage Every Woman (Apparently) Wants

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, 202336 min

The End Of The Breakfast TV Couple

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, 202341 min

Harry & Meghan's 'Car Chase' Unpacked

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, 202344 min
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