Subscribe to Mamamia A TV presenter suffered a panic attack live on air and everyone’s so very grateful. We discuss the reaction to Nate Byrne's on-air panic attack and why other TV presenters and radio stars are now opening up. And, why gambling companies are on every footy jersey and Gina Rinehart is sitting poolside in Paris. Who funds sport and why does it matter? We have some (strong) thoughts. Plus, ditching scrolling, sex, wine, shopping… What’s a dopamine detox and could you survive one?...
Aug 14, 2024•48 min
Subscribe to Mamamia The Olympics is over and we have a LOT to unpack. The entire world is talking about one Australian woman… We decode the Raygun phenomena. Plus, more athletes have asked their other halves to marry them at this Olympics than ever before and Holly has some questions for the married (Mia and Jessie). Plus, all the Tom Cruise-ness of the closing ceremony and why we all care so damn much. And, you can’t turn around at the moment without Blake Lively's glorious mane whipping you i...
Aug 12, 2024•49 min
Overlooked, touched-out and too tired. That's how many MID women feel about sex. It's how Leslie Morgan felt, too. At 49, her marriage ended, and after not having sex for three years, she decided to change that. Over the next year, Leslie found five boyfriends and discovered her sexual self wasn't actually dead, she was just having a good lie down. MID is back for season 2, and it is jam packed with incredible stories, big guests and so much goodness for you to enjoy. In this interview with Holl...
Aug 09, 2024•1 hr
Subscribe to Mamamia The burden of caring for babies, sick friends and elderly parents - is it time to recast care work as a privilege? We discuss why women often find themselves in caring roles and how society really values it (or not). Plus, our weekly recommendations which include two things to watch and one thing to listen to all weekend. And, our bests and worsts including a special exemption from talking about news, wholesome family fun in the Freedman house and a night out at the greatest...
Aug 09, 2024•52 min
Subscribe to Mamamia The US election became... weirder. It seems a school-yard insult has become the most effective political strategy and the man who coined it is has just become Kamala Harris’ right-hand man. We unpack. Plus, a teenager with a big heavy medal, worms in the village food and a very hot man sleeping in a park… Yes, it’s our very non-expert Olympic round-up. And, the truth council friendship theory. One of the world’s richest women says she runs every big decision by three specifi...
Aug 07, 2024•38 min
Subscribe to Mamamia An apparent gender panic, exes winning gold together and a river of poo — it’s our very non-expert Olympic round-up. Plus, the Royal Sussexes of Montecito have given their first joint interview since that Oprah show and… it’s not about jam. And, what makes an instant movie star? Glen Powell has it, so does George Clooney but Tom Cruise absolutely does not. We explain. What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: The Biggest Try-Hards In Paris Listen: When You’re In ...
Aug 05, 2024•47 min
Subscribe to Mamamia The Olympic Village is full of losers... in the nicest possible way. So, what can we learn about how to handle failure from the people who try the hardest? Plus, our weekly recommendations with include a brand-new fiction thriller, Mia’s ridiculous discovery and something delicious. And, Jessie’s strange stomach, Mia’s estrogen filled home and Holly's feminist failure by the side of the road - it's our best and worst of the week. What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest ...
Aug 02, 2024•52 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Light the ceremonial torch and start commentating from the couch... it's time for more of our Olympic vibes. We discuss: cameramen being given an official warning for the angles they are recording female athletes, the beach volleyballers uniforms looking a little different this year (which has upset the pervs), and whether or not we should applaud athletes who soldier on through injury. Plus, we unpack the unexpected tale of a woman who wants to charge another woman for host...
Jul 31, 2024•48 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Queen Celine, a threesome, a sprinkling of religious outrage, a man who’s lost his job and the coolest 14 year old in the country - it’s our Olympic vibes round-up. Plus, what happened when Trump’s running mate came for Jennifer Aniston? Also known as cat ladies of the world unite. And, a journalist travelled to Ballerina Farm for an audience with the Queen of the Trad Wives. We explain why that journalist came away talking about her husband instead. What To Listen To Next: ...
Jul 29, 2024•47 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Is your family toxic? If you’re unsure, there’s a handy quiz to find out online. In this episode we discuss the rise in people cutting off family members from their lives and the complexities that come with doing so. Plus… a really good Aussie celebrity beauty product, the Olympic adjacent doco everyone is talking about and a productivity classic - it’s our recommendations. And we wrap up the week with our best and worst which include a different kind of outage, a groundbrea...
Jul 26, 2024•51 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Why is Irene from Home And Away beefing with a 20-year-old about the Gold Logie? We unpack the latest Logie beef bubbling on the internet. Plus, "Kamala is Brat". We dive into exactly why calling the US Vice President Kamala Harris a brat is actually a compliment in 2024. And, the teacher who staged a rebellion over… birthday party invitations. We discuss the most ridiculous requests teachers have received. What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: AMA: When Are ...
Jul 24, 2024•44 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Well, Joe Biden has decided to step aside in the U.S. presidential election (did Jill listen to Mia... unconfirmed). In this episode, we unpack how the news unfolded, what you need to know about vice president Kamala Harris and what happens next. Plus, the workplace mistake that ruined an awful lot of Friday afternoons. And, yes, we’re living in a world where a repentant movie star has just given a major interview to deny being a cannibal. Welcome to the comeback of Armie Ha...
Jul 22, 2024•53 min
Picture this: you're standing on stage, about to perform in front of thousands of people, feeling your absolute lowest then... the stage lights come up. It’s the nightmare we’ve all had, but Rob Mills has actually lived it. Welcome to: But Are You Happy? Rob Mills is a singer, actor, writer, and — Australia’s boyfriend. He’s a big advocate for mental health, having had moments in life where he’s suffered in silence. In this chat, Rob opens up about his once all-consuming relationship with alcoho...
Jul 19, 2024•33 min
Subscribe to Mamamia People are paying thousands of dollars in an attempt to win back their exes. In this episode, Holly, Mia and Jessie, dish their honest thoughts about the advice from some popular relationship coaches and get reveal their most personal (and cringey) breakup stories. Plus, Mia’s new passion project, a hair confession and an American horror show, it’s our recommendations. And, the best and worst from our weeks which include a panicked call from a teenager, a smug exerciser and ...
Jul 19, 2024•48 min
Subscribe to Mamamia A bad-taste joke and calls for deportation. We discuss the backlash after Jack Black's band mate from Tenacious D made a joke about Donald Trump's attempted assassination. Is it reaction warranted or an overreaction? Plus, Violet Affleck for President. We unpack why everyone’s talking about Ben Affleck and Jen Garner's oldest daughter. And, if you don’t watch out these women will be your bosses - the TikTok trend that’s somehow connected Holly, Mia & Jessie with Andrew T...
Jul 17, 2024•49 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Former U.S. President Donald Trump has survived an attempted assassination over the weekend. We unpack today's biggest news story and what is to follow in the U.S. election. Plus, it’s a woman’s world and we’re waving drills while wearing teeny-tiny bikinis and putting petrol in our butts - we need to talk about Katy Perry’s comeback. And, vale Shannen Doherty. The 90210 and Charmed actress has died at the age of 53. But before she passed, she vocalised some very interesting...
Jul 15, 2024•53 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Are you feeling rundown? Tired? Burnt out? Are you feeling like you’re hanging by your last nerve and like you might lose it if one more person asks you for something? Welcome to the Mid Year Means, we're here to tell you all about it. Plus… three things to watch over the weekend including a very irritating but hypnotic walk down memory lane, an international game show and a doco that comes with a million little wriggly sperm. And… a recipe literally anyone (including Jessie...
Jul 12, 2024•48 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Everyone is talking about the new look and direction of a major Australian fashion brand, but not everyone is happy. We unpack our theories as to why the brand chose to change the labelling of their size range and whether or not the reaction was anticipated. And, does an adult child get a say in who their mum dates? Welcome to the new age of 'endless parenting'. Plus, people are posting strangers’ gossip sessions on TikTok and someone really needs to tell Sarah that all her ...
Jul 10, 2024•49 min
Subscribe to Mamamia The U.K. has a new prime minister, Kiers Starmer, but what does the result and reaction say about Australian politics? We explain. Plus, the new Nicole Kidman movie A Family Affair is out and, as usual, everyone’s talking about what’s been done to a face - but it’s not her face. And, what is a "high value woman"? And is it the same as a "high value man"? We discuss. What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: The Celebrity Who Let Us See Her Worst Moment Listen: Je...
Jul 08, 2024•43 min
Subscribe to Mamamia One of the world’s biggest superstars has let a film crew record some her most vulnerable moments and we can't stop talking about it. I Am: Celine Dion , reveals a raw insight into the singers life, living with an incredibly rare progressive autoimmune neurological disorder called stiff person syndrome. We discuss the details from the moving documentary and unpack Dion's motivation to share her most personal moments with the world. Plus, your weekly recommendations, which in...
Jul 05, 2024•56 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Forget the Poms poms, tiny white shorts and high kicks from hell, the biggest takeaway from A merica's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders is the pink economy. This episode we unpack the pay situation highlighted in the new Netflix hit show and how it compares to cheerleaders in our own backyard. Plus, the UK election has brought Kier Starmer's work/life boundaries into question. So are world leaders allowed to have Friday nights off? We have thoughts. And, according to...
Jul 03, 2024•48 min
Subscribe to Mamamia We can all agree that the American presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump was a hard watch. Some people think one woman is to blame for the bin fire. We explain. Plus, does any bride think she looks good in her wedding photos? One bride has taken to TikTok to complain, so we're unpacking wedding photo culture and the pressure it puts on women. And, Australian politicians’ sons appear to have a group chat. And it’s in all major newspapers near you. We discuss ...
Jul 01, 2024•54 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Have you had your colours done? Are you a warm autumn? A cool spring? Confused? Don't worry we are here to help! Seasonal colour analysis has made a big comeback since the 80s, with the trend going viral on tiktok and it's no secret that Holly, Mia and Jessie are all officially obsessed. In this special episode of Mamamia Out Loud, we invited fashion designer and colour analysis expert, Kim Crowley, to unpack everything you need to know about colour. From how to identify exa...
Jun 28, 2024•21 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Shoes on, no flowers and ghosting goodbyes. There are a new bunch of etiquette rules for being the perfect guest at your next social event. We unpack It’s the lessons we didn’t know we needed on how to party (and socialise) without regrets. Plus, a TV show that blends supermodel standards and high kicks, a must watch movie that will make you cry and a piece that will get you asking “ am I unconfident?”, it's our weekly recommendations. And, we wrap up the week with our best ...
Jun 28, 2024•47 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Today's big news is that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has officially made a deal to be released from prison and return home to Australia. If you’re confused about what it all means, don't worry we explain it. Plus, are you a ‘rememberer’ or a ‘forgetter’? This segment is all about... oh sorry, we've forgotten, but it is fascinating. Which one is better? We reveal all. And… did Kim Kardashian say the quiet part out loud? The reality TV star who has recently found acting f...
Jun 26, 2024•47 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Two Out Loud obsessions collided in a rainbow explosion of sparkly corsets and daggy dad dancing on the weekend. Yes, we’re talking about the time Prince William, the future King of England, attended a Taylor Swift concert. Plus, one of Australia’s most famous feminists - our first female Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, thinks we have failed to bring young men along with us on our march towards equality. We discuss. And, do you need a life coach or do you want to BE one? We u...
Jun 24, 2024•49 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Are you "looking for a man in finance, trust fund, 6'5", blue eyes"? These are the lyrics of what has accidentally become the hottest songs of the American summer. But many dating influencers are also echoing the same sentiment. So is the viral song onto something? We unpack. Plus, a movie that’s way more than just a movie, a TV show with lots of sex that isn’t Bridgerton and a banger of a song, it's our weekly recommendations. And, we wrap up the week with our best and wors...
Jun 21, 2024•45 min
Subscribe to Mamamia You're cordially invited to the most mysterious royal jam launch in history. Is Meghan Markle just disorganised or a marketing genius? An investigation. Plus, alphas, f-boys and even rodents are out (that didn't last long). Apparently the most attractive energy a heterosexual man can project is DADDY ENERGY. We have thoughts. And, is there someone in your life who loves to monologue at you? If so, there’s a way to shut them up and Em Vernem knows what it is. The End Bits: Li...
Jun 19, 2024•39 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Princess Kate is back at work, attending the Trooping of the Colour for the King's birthday. In photos she looked pristine and happy, which has lead some to comment that it's not what we expect someone who is receiving cancer treatment to look like. So, now that Kate Watch is back, how do we feel? Also, have you heard? It’s never been tougher to be a 30-something in Australia. Millennials are struggling with cozzie livs and turning to Boomers and Gen Xers for help. We discus...
Jun 17, 2024•39 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Why are so many people furious with one handsome, cheating, devout Christian husband? Mia's recent No Filter interview with a famous YouTube couple, has brought up a lot of feelings for listeners. In this episode, Holly, Mia and Em Vernem unpack what they really think about cheating. From the complexities of infidelity and forgiveness, to whether or not a relationship can recover after someone cheats, and why we think this topic infuriates so many people. Plus, your weekly r...
Jun 14, 2024•47 min
