Subscribe to Mamamia Why women all over the world are sharing one, very disturbing story. We discuss the woman who testified against her husband of 50 years... and the shocking details that followed. Plus, a leaked fake breakup agreement and a stream of very public PDA. Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's updated PR strategy. And, every zeistgeisty show and movie right now features a middle-aged mum and a younger man. But that’s not the age-gap relationship we’re seeing all over the Venice Film Fest...
Sep 09, 2024•41 min
Subscribe to Mamamia How woo woo are you? From astrology and tarot readings to the app everyone is using - we unpack why everything magical thinking is back in fashion. Plus, a recommendation that Holly, Mia and Jessie equally loved, a book just for you and a lil' treat for your dog. And, we wrap up the week with best and worst, which includes: a head bump, geezer rockers and friendship. What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: AMA: A Breakup, A Baby & An Act Of Bravery. Our Sli...
Sep 06, 2024•44 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Elle Macpherson has been branded as "dangerously irresponsible". We unpack the headlines in your news feed. Plus, are people asking you what you want for your next big birthday? We’ve got an idea that’s either brilliant, or absolute torture. And, finally, women own pop music. Inside the genius selling of Sabrina Carpenter, Charli XCX and Chappell Roan. What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: Donuts, Bl*wjobs And The US Election Listen: A Very Awkward Sex Toy Di...
Sep 04, 2024•43 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Angelina Jolie has no friends. Is that a problem? We unpack a recent interview that Jolie did while promoting her new film Maria , and how our friendships impact not just you, but also the family unit. Plus, why everywhere you look, there’s a row going on about how much the government should know about your sexuality… We’re explaining the census fuss. And, a very famous sexy calendar is back, after taking a break in respect for #metoo. We have some thoughts. What To Listen T...
Sep 02, 2024•46 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Savouring the season you’re in might be the most infuriating advice you could give someone. In today's episode we unpack whether phrases like "you'll miss this one day" are actually helpful... or just demeaning. We have some thoughts. Plus, the book you should read this very weekend and a VERY talked about movie. It’s weekly recommendations. And, Holly, Mia and Jessie wrap up the week with best and worst, which include: sitting in the dark with strangers, the unstoppable for...
Aug 30, 2024•49 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Two famous women have closed their clothing businesses this week. Are we seeing the end of the celebrity side-hustle? Plus, there have been literal tears in the Mamamia office about the divorce of a celebrity couple Holly and Mia have never even heard of. Jessie brings all gossip about the bennifer-scale split of someone called… Molly-Mae and Tommy Fury. And, are dancing sexy santas enough to make you walk out of a work meeting? We discuss. What To Listen To Next: Listen to ...
Aug 28, 2024•44 min
Subscribe to Mamamia How a 17-year-old boy and some Alpha blokes shifted the definition of a good man on the world stage. We unpack the response to Tim Walz's son at the Democratic National Convention. Plus, as of today, you are legally allowed to ignore your boss after hours. We discuss the new 'right to disconnect' policy. And, the trick to solving all your clothes problems comes down to a three-word system... apparently. Don't worry - we explain. What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest e...
Aug 26, 2024•51 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Getting dumped and getting over it. Do celebrities know more about heartbreak than civilians (*cough* JLo *cough*)? We unpack some heartbreak advice given to one of our Mamamia employees by celebrities at the Logies. Plus we share some of our own wise advice. Also, fashion icon Jessie Stephens has a clothing recommendation (which Mia is not a fan of), Holly wants you all to watch a free TV show and Mia has a book she loves that she thought she’d hate. And, we wrap up the wee...
Aug 23, 2024•45 min
Subscribe to Mamamia "Taylor Swift endorses Donald Trump". At least, that’s what he says. We unpack the latest in the US election, including the moment from the first night of Democratic National Convention that made Holly cry. Plus, the mother who refuses to put a trigger warning on her child’s life. Do they do more harm than good? We have a very heated conversation (grab the popcorn). And, the pop star of the moment that does not want to take a selfie with fans - does she have a point? What To...
Aug 21, 2024•53 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Our very own Mia Freedman went to the Logies and she’s very, very tired. But also, she’s a professional, so she’s bringing us all the tea from TV's night of nights. Plus, why is absolutely everything suddenly Blake Lively’s fault? We unpack why she's still at the centre of mighty backlash. And, we discuss why five people have been charged with the death of Friends icon Matthew Perry. END BITS: Enter Lazy Gewl Giveaways here! Use code VACAY20 for 20% off a yearly subscription...
Aug 19, 2024•48 min
Subscribe to Mamamia If cats and dogs and rats and hamsters are our fur babies, what happens to them when human babies enter the picture? We unpack the life changes that occur, what our pets really think about it and why we treat our pets like they're humans. Plus, a podcast worth bingeing and an Australian icon whose midlife vulnerability rocks Holly and Mia - it’s recommendations. And our best and worst of the week, including Mia’s Logies’ dilemma, Jessie’s mid-week date night and the best pie...
Aug 16, 2024•52 min
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
