Subscribe to Mamamia A millennial pop icon is dead, and among the lurid coverage of the death of Liam Payne, a slow grumble is growing about whether it can ever be okay for a teenager to be world famous. We discuss. Plus, King Charles is here. Have you noticed? We unpack the underwhelming welcome of Charles & Camilla. And, does the return of the Victoria’s Secret fashion show foretell the American election result? Stay with us as Amelia’s going to explain why undies and politics are inextric...
Oct 21, 2024•47 min
Subscribe to Mamamia In defence of marital secrets. Does intimacy have to go hand in hand with being a wide-open book? We have some thoughts (and some secrets). Plus, we have your weekend recommendations. Holly has a book that blew her mind. Jessie is pretending she watches things other than true crime docos and Em Vernem wants to tell you about something British and scary. Also - what it’s really like to live without a phone, a story about an emergency and the truth about Em’s sickie… it’s best...
Oct 18, 2024•48 min
Subscribe to Mamamia We’re looking for a man in finance. But he’s not in the office today. What happened to women when one of the most macho work cultures in the world tried a four-day work week. We unpack. Plus, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese bought a very expensive house. You might have heard. So, is this perfectly dandy, class betrayal, or just a little quiet quit? We discuss the reaction. And, 222, 423 and don’t try to make a 5 year a 7 year, you fool. Why number woo-woo is so very hot righ...
Oct 16, 2024•39 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s teenage daughter Sunday Rose walked the runway for Miu Miu last week, Kim Kardashian’s interview with her tween daughter is going viral... but one Australian businesswoman and influencer has taken a very different approach to how she puts her child on social media and some of her followers are weirdly angry about it. We discuss. Plus, the world’s number one show is about healthy relationships and loser siblings - we’re unpacking why Nobody Wan...
Oct 14, 2024•44 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Outlouders, we all know how much Jessie enjoyed travelling back from Europe... solo parenting... with baby Luna. Turns out she's not alone (ground-breaking). She can laugh about it now, which is exactly what she did on The Baby Bubble podcast with comedian Sami Shah. From strategic seat selection, to the realisation of just how inaccessible some major tourist cities are. Enjoy this special episode of The Baby Bubble. THE END BITS: For your chance to win a $50 gift card, comp...
Oct 11, 2024•28 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Have you noticed everyone is cancelling plans? From dinners to meetings… what’s behind our inability to commit, and why does it feel so good? Plus, a life-changing wardrobe hack, our weekend suggestions for what to read and watch, and a much-needed tip for elder millennials. It’s our recommendations. And, the best and worst moments of our week, which include spooky season, a whinge about wine, and the highs and lows of a long weekend. What To Listen To Next: Listen to our la...
Oct 11, 2024•43 min
Subscribe to Mamamia She’s just like Oprah except she’s blonde, white and 30 years old. Who is Alex Cooper, what’s her Daddy Gang and why did Kamala Harris choose her podcast to start her media blitz of America just weeks before the election? Plus, what happens when a world-respected wellness guru finds themselves at the centre of some very serious allegations? We unpack the "guru-ification" of The Iceman himself, Wim Hof. And, Billie Eilish has done a cover story for US Vogue where she describe...
Oct 09, 2024•43 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Have we always been creative? Well, sort of. In this very special episode, Mia, Holly and Jessie unpack how their MO in life is to harness creativity at work and at home to get stuff done -- while still having fun. Mia shares a story about Mini Mia taking a special bag of clothes to kindy for important outfit changes (who'd have thought it?!). Jessie thanks a teacher who encouraged her writing, despite a tricky problem. And Holly asks if their life MO extended to following t...
Oct 06, 2024•23 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Cheat codes for life. Do you need one, what are they, and what are ours? It’s a chaotic Friday wisdom dump. Plus, our weekly recommendations include the TV show that Holly would rather be watching RIGHT NOW (and so would you), Jessie’s got something er, ‘depressing’ for you to watch and Mia shares her latest fashion hyperfocus. And, ugly birthday cakes, debunking teenage conspiracies and a very confronting drivers’ licence photo. Yes, it’s our best and worst. What To Listen ...
Oct 04, 2024•51 min
Subscribe to Mamamia The biggest pop star in the world right now, Chappell Roan, needs a mental health day and her fans are really not happy about it. Plus, get kids off screens and out into the world. But not, like that… the hoo-ha around a TV anchor, her son and a very long train ride. And, do you want to know what all the fuss about Demi Moore's new movie The Substance is, but you don’t want to watch body parts exploding? We’ve got you covered. What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest epi...
Oct 02, 2024•44 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Ellen DeGeneres is back, and according to the reaction, she’s either glossing over the impact of cancellation or she's playing the victim. We discuss. Plus, what’s a 'dumb job' and is it the most sought after professional 'situationship' of our era? We have some thoughts. And, can you feel it? We’re living in a new era of eroticism and it’s aimed at… grown up women. We discuss the booming market for female sexual fantasy. What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode:...
Sep 30, 2024•44 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Imagine being so confident that when someone asks you if you’re surprised you got offered a big opportunity you say, ‘Yeah, they were right to choose me, I’m going to be brilliant at it.’. In this episode, we’re unpacking the female confidence trap. Plus, our weekend recommendations include a movie for kids that’s really for adults, a Gen X Hollywood memoir and a TV show that you gives you the most personal insight into other peoples relationships (you won't be able to look ...
Sep 27, 2024•56 min
Subscribe to Mamamia A very famous man is in jail and celebrities are deleting their socials… unpacking the truly confronting Sean "Diddy" Combs allegations and their impact. Plus, a presidential candidate, nude photos and a conversation about digital cheating. Welcome to Mia’s current obsession. And, from a hot sauna, ice baths to 5am runs... are you suffering from 'wellbeing burnout'? What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: The Perfect Couple: Unpacked, Decoded & Debriefed Li...
Sep 25, 2024•46 min
Subscribe to Mamamia The former first lady of the USA, Melania Trump, is defending her right to express herself through nudity. We unpack why, and the timing of her new memoir. Plus, there’s a surge in breast surgery among young women. But it’s breast reductions, not enlargements that are on the rise. We discuss the move. And, "take it down". Why the world urged a publication to remove a recent viral interview with Hayden Panettiere. What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: Winged E...
Sep 23, 2024•41 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Tim Minchin regrets one of his most famous songs. And it tells us a lot about where culture has moved to. In this episode, we discuss the age of intolerance. Plus, we help set up your weekend with some recommendations which include: a book, an album and two TV shows (one that Holly will be watching this weekend). And… sleepovers, dinner with teens and stomach parasites. We wrap up the week with our best and worst. What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: Forget ...
Sep 20, 2024•51 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Instagram is finally doing something about teenagers on its app. But others think this is just parental cop-out. We unpack. Plus, are you terrified of breaking a streak? When does a self-improvement habit become an addiction, and what are ours? We have thoughts. And, a very famous Australian man is in complete public free-fall. Is it time to look away? We discuss. What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: Emmys, Controversy & Stuck Style Listen: What Elle Mac...
Sep 18, 2024•47 min
Subscribe to Mamamia There’s been another assassination attempt on Donald Trump’s life. Holly, Mia and Jessie unpick the conspiracies that have spiralled across the US presidential election. Plus, everyone in our group chats has watched The Perfect Couple with Nicole Kidman and is it just us... or is Nicole in her "rich lady who lives by the sea era"? We unpack the TV show everyone is talking about. And, do you want your partner to know where you are in your cycle? The endless inventions to hand...
Sep 16, 2024•45 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Are your female friendships being sabotaged by affirmation culture? We discuss how it could be affecting your relationships and why you might need a ‘rage friend' in your life. Plus, from make-up, to a brilliant read and a Jessie-endorsed true crime doco, we’ve got recommendations for you. And, we wrap up the week with our best and worst, which include a pet’s death, a break-in, and a dodgy passport photo. What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: The Prosecutor ...
Sep 13, 2024•43 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, dogs and cats. Holly, Mia and Jessie watched the US presidential debate so you don’t have to. Don't worry... we have all the scoop on Taylor Swift's endorsement too. Plus, the very happy announcement that sees William and Kate take a PR pivot straight out of the Harry and Meghan playbook. And, it looks like the social media ban for kids is actually going to happen - should we be celebrating, or panicking? We discuss what this means and if it will...
Sep 11, 2024•51 min
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
