Subscribe to Mamamia A wedding, a nasty divorce and a whole new Kate gate, it's Holly's royal round up. Also, have you ever heard of grey rock theory? It might just be the answer for getting through conversations with difficult people. We explain. And, the return of the lads’ mag. Are middle-aged men nostalgic for a time of what they call "innocent ogling"? We have some thoughts. The End Bits: Listen to our latest episode: How Many Times We've Been In Love Listen to the latest episode of Mid Lis...
Jun 12, 2024•41 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Our little treat for your public holiday is a subscriber exclusive episode, and if you want more candid chats like this become a subscriber here. Have you ever trusted your gut? And was it right? In this episode, Jessie, Mia and our guest host Em Vernem unpack the science behind intuition and why women are more likely to tap into it. Plus, Em gets candid about the moment her gut instinct saved her from a potentially dangerous situation... and Jessie shares an eerie story abo...
Jun 09, 2024•22 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Is everyone beautiful? A mass experiment in the Mamamia office certainly suggests that they don’t feel it. Holly, Mia and Em Vernem unpack the impact of beauty standards on the everyday woman (and it gets pretty heated!). Plus, your weekly recommendations of things to watch, read and do this weekend which include a very sweary puppet, a viral book and a self-helpy app. And, from a very embarrassing partner, wagging work and Mia’s new boss, it's our best and worst of the week...
Jun 07, 2024•42 min
Subscribe to Mamamia There's an election coming up in the U.K. and the current Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, appears to be trying to lose. So who is in the running? And what does Gen Z really think of Sunak's conscription plan? Holly shares a very biased rundown. Plus, everyone wants a sexy rodent boyfriend, and if you're confused (you're not alone) our resident Gen Z Emily Vernem is here to explain. And, the billionaire ex wives club changing the world. We unpack the impact and expectations. The...
Jun 05, 2024•36 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Brittany Higgins is back in the news this week, and this time we're celebrating her. We discuss the media's coverage of Brittany's wedding to her long-time partner, David Sharaz, and why some outlets are being snarky instead of supportive. Plus, is 13 too young for teens to be on social media? Aussie celebs are backing a cause to introduce legislation that sets an age limit for social media access, and they want the parents to get involved too. And, the separation of Angelin...
Jun 03, 2024•41 min
Outlouders, we're on the home stretch for Season 1 of The Baby Bubble , so let us revisit one of the many pearls of wisdom handed down by Jessie & Clare. Whether you’re breastfeeding, formula feeding or dare we say it bottle feeding , everyone’s got an opinion on how to do it better. The fun thing about giving your baby nutrients is that it’s uniquely cooked for every individual. And don’t even get us started on breast pumps. Want more The Baby Bubble? Click here! THE END BITS Subscribe to M...
May 31, 2024•28 min
Subscribe to Mamamia **Explicit Content Warning** Guy friends, side friends and friends who take the piss. In this episode, we unpack the many different kinds of friendships, including how to know if you're the side friend and what it all means. Plus, a devastated daughter’s warning, the Bridgerton behind the scenes goss you didn't know you needed, and a podcast Jessie wants you to listen to. It’s our recommendations. And, our best and worsts of the week which include a dirty rat, cat-calling an...
May 31, 2024•52 min
Subscribe to Mamamia This week, a deadly air strike in Rafah in southern Gaza killed at least 45 Palestinians and wounded dozens of others. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has referred to what happened as a “tragic mishap”, and yet, emerging reports indicate that such an attack has happened again. We discuss the recent horrors of what happened and the world's response. And, a woman who ran a half-marathon has gone viral, after her husband ushered their kids into her path just as she wa...
May 29, 2024•33 min
Every morning The Quicky brings you the top headlines and a deep dive into one of the topics in the news. Then every afternoon, The Quicky gets you up to speed with the latest headlines from around the world. This is today's update which includes coverage on the devastating airstrikes in Rafah, Gaza. Follow The Quicky - hosted by Claire Murphy - for another episode about the region later in the week. For now, here is the latest from The Quicky newsroom on Tuesday 28th May 2024. The End Bits: For...
May 28, 2024•5 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Lizzo's DNA test might have said she was "100% THAT BITCH" but she's also the woman who has decided to take the high road regarding a South Park skit about her. Was it the right call? We unpack the pop star's very public reaction. Plus, you might be able to blame your star sign for your "creepiest" habit. An astrologist has revealed all... and we put it to the test. And, what is considered ‘middle class’ in 2024? And can an A-list star be it? Holly, Mia and Jessie have thoug...
May 27, 2024•43 min
Follow MID on Apple Podcasts Follow MID on Spotify Outlouders, in case you missed it... Holly has a brand new podcast! Introducing Mamamia's brand new podcast called MID, the grown-up conversations women deserve. This season brings you compelling conversations full of fun, frank wisdom from an impressive line up of well loved names, in the second act of life who share it all. MID goes deep on self-care with zero shame and rich experiences you can cherry-pick for wisdom to share, changes to make ...
May 24, 2024•42 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Do cheating husbands and wives deserve to be outed? In 2015, 37 million people were using the dating site designed for married people seeking affairs... and then it was hacked. We unpack the ethics of Ashley Madison and the details from Netflix's new documentary Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies and Scandal. Plus, a book about breaking up with "woke" culture, a product all the make up artists are using, and a $5 beauty product that's changed Holly's life (she can't contain her excit...
May 24, 2024•42 min
Subscribe to Mamamia A portrait of Australia's richest woman has gone viral. We explain why Gina Rinehart is experiencing something called the “Streisand Effect”. Plus, why you should just start shouting SNOW GLOBE at people halfway through a conversation. We unpack why so many people have lost the art of conversation. And, is life imitating art? After starring in a movie as the voice of artificial intelligence, Scarlett Johannson has now taken on ChatGPT following the release of a voice that is...
May 22, 2024•43 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Sean 'Diddy' Combs has apologised after a horrifying video from 2016 surfaced, that shows the rapper assaulting his girlfriend at the time. We discuss the disturbing shift in conversation since the video was released. Plus, are we ready for another Bennifer split? Ben and JLO are on divorce watch. And, a commencement speech from the Chief's player Harrison Butker has gone viral, after he suggested women ditch prioritising their careers and instead focus on being wives and mo...
May 20, 2024•40 min
Subscribe to Mamamia "Do my socks make me look old?" Is not a question any of us saw coming in 2024 and yet here we are. In this episode, we unpack the rise of fashion burnout across generations, and how micro-trends are making us feel like crap. Plus, the show Holly and Brent binged in a weekend, a book that’s made Mia question everything and Jessie’s latest depressing documentary… it's our weekly recommendations. And, we wrap up with our best and worst of the week which include Mia changing he...
May 17, 2024•50 min
Subscribe to Mamamia More and more young women are opting not to have sex. In today's episode, Holly, Mia and Jessie discuss the celebrity-endorsed female celibacy movement that’s so hot right now. Plus, last week one very problematic famous person took off his shirt and partook in a very public washing away of his sins (in some very dirty water). Inside the rehabilitation of Russell Brand. And, do you need anybody? Probably, yes. Is that a weakness, or a strength? Jessie wants to bust the myth ...
May 15, 2024•41 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Treasurer Jim Chalmers and the Australian government would like you to have more babies, please. And, um. Excuse us? We have thoughts. Dupe culture has reached the royal family. Holly takes us inside Harry and Meghan’s unroyal tour in Nigeria. And… a dilemma about work and an employee with ADHD. Mia weighs in from her own experience. The End Bits: Listen to our latest episode: The New Type of Three-Way Listen: Mia: The Most Surprising Thing About Being A Grandmother Connect ...
May 13, 2024•42 min
Subscribe to Mamamia The way life is going, two parents barely feels like enough. In this episode, we unpack the rise of the three-parent family (and they could be onto something!) Plus, a confusing conversation between Gwyneth Paltrow and Victoria Beckham, the next essential documentary, and something sticky for your phone… it's our weekly recommendations. And, we wrap up with our best and worst of the week which include Holly revealing herself as a gardening fraud, Mia meeting a very Out Loud ...
May 10, 2024•42 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Can we really take fashion advice from The Met Gala? Apparently so. We unpack the stand outs from the outfits that make it seemingly impossible to walk, sit, pee or eat. Melbourne schoolboys have been expelled for ranking their female classmates in a particularly brutal way. We have thoughts. The Bachelor... will not be receiving a rose. After 11 years, the Aussie Bachelor has officially been cancelled. Jessie shares a compelling theory as to why. The End Bits: Listen to our...
May 08, 2024•45 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Student protests over their university ties to the war in the Middle East have reached our shores, so why is the world arguing about students' right to take a stand? Plus, is history repeating itself with Britney Spears? We discuss the timeline of concerning events that have happened since the end of her conservatorship and ask; what do we do when watching famous people amidst a breakdown? And, is the biggest show in the world right now downright irresponsible? We discuss th...
May 06, 2024•46 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Anne Hathaway doesn't want to say anything, and she didn't say much in her recent (awkward) interview with the New York Times. So, why is she doing interviews at all? We discuss the very contradictory world of interviewing celebrities. Plus, our weekend recommendations include a very frank chat about weight, an unputdownable book and a packing hack. And, a very sexist medicine shortage, a toilet, a phone and tuna. We discuss our best and worsts of the week. The End Bits: Lis...
May 03, 2024•52 min
Subscribe to Mamamia 'What I Eat In A Day' content is back and all over our feeds. But, why do we find knowing what other people eat so interesting? Plus, has comedy become too politically correct? Jerry Seinfeld of the comedy show, Seinfeld, says comedy is over and the "extreme left" is to blame. We discuss. And, the age-old question... do you have to have sex to stay married? Our hosts are divided about whether sex really should be a priority. The End Bits: Listen to our latest episode: The ‘C...
May 01, 2024•40 min
Subscribe to Mamamia More than 100,000 people marched against male violence this weekend and today, one of them, who just happens to be our Prime Minister, is being called a liar. So what happened? Plus, Harry and Meghan have hired a new personal brand manager to help them win back the U.K. Can he help them dominate the jam space? Jessie has strong feelings. And, former Prime Minister Scott Morrison has opened up about his own mental health struggles while in parliament. But how would Australia ...
Apr 29, 2024•44 min
Subscribe to Mamamia What is 'microfeminism' and why is it so wickedly delicious? We explain and share our favourite ways to do it. And, the royal TV show you need to watch tonight, a fresh true crime obsession and the colour Mia is obsessed with this season. Plus... from zombie children, to holidaying with your in-laws and an emotional return, we wrap up the week with our best and worsts. The End Bits: Listen to our latest episode: 5 Things Jessie Learnt About Marriage In The First Year Get you...
Apr 26, 2024•47 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Already, 26 Australian women have been killed this year by men close to them. And while our Federal Government plans to “end gender-based violence in one generation”, we have decided enough is enough. Mia is back for round two, to debate whether Arj Barker should have kicked a breastfeeding mother out of his comedy show. But now that we've heard from both sides (a lot... maybe too much), has Jessie changed her stance? And, why Elon Musk has started beef with Australian polit...
Apr 24, 2024•43 min
Subscribe to Mamamia It might be Monday... but everyone is still talking about Taylor Swift's new double album The Tortured Poets Department . But is it time for Taylor to stop being petty to those who've crossed her? We can't agree. Plus, a debate about pepper spray and whether or not laws should be changed to better arm women against male violence. It’s complicated. And, Victoria Beckham is a big birthday girlie. She's just celebrated the big five zero, but the way she’s celebrating delivers a...
Apr 22, 2024•50 min
Subscribe to Mamamia The queen of turning her breakups into number one records, has a new album. Taylor Swift's The Tortured Poets Department explores the five stages of breakup grief. So why are we so obsessed with breakups? And do women have a knack for predicting when they'll happen? We discuss. Plus, the most-watched show on Netflix right now, a newsletter (with a cheeky hack) and a controversial book - our weekend recommendations. And, socks, long-distance celebrations and a great big perio...
Apr 19, 2024•48 min
Subscribe to Mamamia It’s been a rollercoaster week for Australian women with an outcry about our safety after the Westfield Bondi Junction tragedy was paired with the relief after the long-awaited verdict, the Bruce Lehrmann defamation case. We unpack. Plus, is it hot in here? Why so many women are deep in romantasy novels involving faeries (yep... that's how the books are spelling it) and some very sexy scenes. Claire Murphy shares a sultry taste of what you're missing out on. And, Em Ratajkow...
Apr 17, 2024•48 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Australians are grieving the unthinkable acts that took place at Westfield Bondi Junction over the weekend. We discuss why this feels so close to home for so many of us. Plus, the verdict's in for Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case. But what's really at the heart of today's news is the ongoing pursuit of justice for Lisa Wilkinson and Brittany Higgins. And, on a lighter note, Clare Stephens has gone deep into the chaotic rebranding of former Dance Moms star Jojo Siwa, or rathe...
Apr 15, 2024•50 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Revelations from the new docuseries Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV, are making many millennials and Gen Zs re-think their favourite childhood shows. From the bizarre and uncomfortable sexual innuendos... to Drake Bell's heartbreakingly raw story of sexual abuse, we unpack this important documentary. Plus, Jessie dives into the surprising reasons why so many people are not having kids anymore. And, a disaster Friday morning, a story about a childhood home and the litt...
Apr 12, 2024•50 min
