Victoria Beckham's about to release one. Charlie Sheen's got one. Even OnlyFans creator Bonnie Blue has got one. It seems every celebrity and public figure is getting their own documentary right now. What's behind this sudden surge? We discuss the rise of the celebrity documentary phenomenon and share our theory as to why they're more popular than ever. Plus, what do you do at night? It sounds like such a simple question, but the responses in the Outlouders Facebook group have us completely fasc...
Sep 26, 2025•56 min
Welcome to Amelia Lester's original theory about your phone battery that makes PERFECT sense. It actually has nothing to do with your phone, and everything to do with naps. Also, an announcement from US President Donald Trump this week about pregnancy, autism and paracetamol has upset a lot of people. We discuss the impact on women, how medical experts in Australia have rejected the claims and the dangers of medical misinformation. Plus, Dressing for work is BACK BABY but is your office attire a...
Sep 24, 2025•43 min
Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show was pulled off the air last week and there has been a LOT of conversation around it politically, morally, constitutionally - but what does it all mean? And should we be freaking out? We break down the controversy you've seen in your feed and what it means for comedy in 2025. Plus, remember Ned Fulmer? The original 'Wife Guy'? Well, he's back from his social media exile with perhaps the most awkward interview ever, sitting down for a podcast interview with his ex-wi...
Sep 22, 2025•52 min
Picture this. You’re on a date or sitting in a job interview. Four minutes in, you know — this isn’t it. Do you cut your losses and walk, or sit there smiling politely for the next painful hour? Same with a conversation that's making you quietly die inside or reading a book that came highly recommended —do you carry on or quit? That, in essence, is the Lemon Law — and today, we’re breaking it down. Also on the docket: tween beauty. Why are 12-year-olds taking over Sephora, and is their influence...
Sep 19, 2025•53 min
Leave it to Donald Trump to redefine international etiquette — this time as a dibber-dobber. Threatening to tattle on a reporter to Australia's PM Anthony Albanese, Trump turned political theatrics into a cross-border spectacle. Mia, Jessie and Amelia investigate this most unAustralian of crimes on today's show. And, an update on Bruce Willis’ condition from his wife in her confronting new memoir that hits home for anyone touched by dementia. Jessie shares her personal experience and unpacks the...
Sep 17, 2025•45 min
The assassination of Charlie Kirk dominated the news all weekend. As the arguments rage online, we unpack the aftermath and what it means for political discourse moving forward. Then, a royal twist. Prince Harry’s return to the UK may have changed everything—and yes, it involves a specific cake with serious meaning. Plus, Jessie’s trend of the week: the 'mayor walk'. It’s power, it’s pep, it’s posture—and apparently, one of us was born to do it. (Mia, please sit down.) Hosts: Holly Wainwright, J...
Sep 15, 2025•44 min
Outlouders, i t’s Parenting Out Loud to kick off your weekend right. Monz, Amelia and Stacey are here to unpack the week — through the wild, wonderful lens of parenthood. Love what you hear? This is the last time you'll be able to find us in this feed so if you want to hear more, follow Parenting Out Loud in your podcast app — new episodes drop EVERY SATURDAY. Just search Parenting Out Loud , tap '+ follow', and you’re set. On the show this week: KPop Demon Hunters is smashing records. Kids love...
Sep 12, 2025•53 min
Three Out Loud hosts, one tarot card reader, Evelyn, and our unfiltered reactions. What could go wrong? Outlouders, this is an episode we have been looking forward to. Also, we’re not just reading our futures — Holly unpacks the vulnerable and heartfelt revelations in Liz Gilbert’s new book, including her self-proclaimed 'love addiction'. So why does Jessie find some of her observations feel kind of familiar? The wild but true high school catfish doco that floored Jessie; Holly and her good frie...
Sep 12, 2025•1 hr 1 min
There's a new species of male that's captured Amelia's attention. He's a literature loving, matcha drinking, standup guy that seems to capture the female gaze perfectly. Except: none of it's real. The Performative Man is faking it. La Lester explains. Plus, we have to revisit the Coldplay kiss cam cheating scandal. The latest update changes EVERYTHING, and now? Well, now Jessie wants to renew her wedding vows. And, welcome to The Great Lock In. It's your chance to put the last remaining months b...
Sep 10, 2025•46 min
Outlouders, Holly has a mea culpa for your Monday. This one involves Princess Kate, her hair, and the internet theories we all wish we hadn't read. Plus, we unpack the other big royal news. This time it's about Prince Harry and yes, it's got everyone talking. And, are you scared of small talk? You're not alone. Amelia Lester’s bringing the actually useful tips to survive awkward 8am chats at work when you have zero to say. That noise you hear? Just Jessie and Holly scribbling notes as if their s...
Sep 08, 2025•45 min
Outlouders, it's that time of the week again. Parenting Out Loud is back in your ears to start your weekend right. Each week, Monique Bowley, Amelia Lester and Stacey Hicks unpack the zeitgeist through the unique lens of being a parent. On today's show: Father’s Day is tomorrow and there's been a distinct shift in its marketing. Amelia unpacks what’s changed and why. Bluey : adorable? Absolutely. But is this the kids' TV show that's also making us feel… bad? Welcome to the Bluey Inadequacy Compl...
Sep 05, 2025•39 min
It all started with a Google Doc. Half of you—like Holly—are going to love it. The other half? Yeah, maybe not so much. But stick with us, because this isn’t just admin—it’s a document your loved ones will thank you for one day. We've made it easy for you by including a link to it below. Download or... ignore. And, Amelia’s latest internet obsession takes us deep into the world of weddings of the super rich. Think: Croesus, filthy rich, LOADED. Yes, we're saying hello to Becca Bloom and discussi...
Sep 05, 2025•48 min
Why are we all so bloody rude? A new report shows retail workers are copping it worse than ever, and we’ve got a theory as to why. And, the Princess Test: the Royals’ bizarre initiation ritual for new family members visiting Balmoral for the first time. Holly reveals what it involves—and asks if you’d survive it. Plus, for 48 hours, the internet swore Donald Trump was dead. He’s not—but the rumours about the President's health aren’t going anywhere. Amelia’s got three clues to explain why this i...
Sep 03, 2025•46 min
Say it's not so! Is the romance between Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson really just a PR stunt? We investigate (through bitter tears). Plus, the fertility test women have been paying for. Doctors now say it doesn’t actually work. Jessie, Holly and Amelia unpack what that means for women everywhere. And, labubus. The nightmare-fuel plushies the internet can’t get enough of are... cute? Cursed? Or, literally possessed by Pazuzus requiring religious intervention? There's a sentence we never thought...
Sep 01, 2025•40 min
🎉 Guess who's back, back again… 🎉 Outlouders, you asked. We listened. And now, it’s happening: Amelia Lester and Stacey Hicks are officially back — and they’ve brought the one and only Monique Bowley with them. Yep, Monz has returned to the Mamamia family to bring you Parenting Out Loud . If you love it (OF COURSE YOU WILL), make it your new Saturday ritual. Just search Parenting Out Loud , tap ‘+ follow’, and boom — parenting content with a pulse, delivered weekly. Because when you become a p...
Aug 29, 2025•46 min
When something Earth shattering disrupts your life, what happens in the aftermath? The 'snow-globe effect' is an analogy we learned recently, and it explains a feeling we've never been able to articulate. And are you an extrovert, introvert or otrovert? If you’re like Holly, this new term might describe you. Also, we have FOUR things for you to watch, so clear your weekend plans. A show that made Holly's heart sing, a Jessie true-crime special, and something action packed Em couldn't look away f...
Aug 29, 2025•1 hr
ICYMI (SERIOUSLY, WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?) Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged. Jessie, Amelia and Holly are joined by a very special guest, MMOL official Taylor Swift correspondent Mia Freedman to decode the whole shebang. And when we say 'are joined', it was more of a forced entry situation. And, we discuss Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's announcement, that Australia has cut diplomatic ties with Iran over the antisemitic attacks in Sydney and Melbourne. Amelia unpacks exactly what this al...
Aug 27, 2025•41 min
Breaking: Your next newsreader could be… a TikToker? One expert swears it’s the future. Jessie and Holly are here to find out if we should be terrified — or just scrolling. Also today: Serena Williams has picked up a new gig as the global face of weight-loss drugs. But there’s one big detail everyone’s missing. Plus, Amelia has a theory about 'friends-in-law' — the people you only know because they're a friend of a friend. Why do we sometimes love them… and sometimes want to fake a scheduling co...
Aug 25, 2025•45 min
Pete Davidson has a size issue. And no, it’s not what you think—it’s bigger than that . The BDE rumours won’t die, and now Pete’s weighing in with a gender comparison that has Em, Amelia and Holly raising their eyebrows. And Lindsay Lohan is back, baby — and it’s hitting us right in the feelings. Why does her comeback feel like a warm hug from 2004? One of us hit the Freakier Friday premiere and brought back juicy behind-the-scenes tea. Plus, Em's is in a new situationship. Except this time, rob...
Aug 22, 2025•46 min
There's a new Netflix documentary that's made us rethink one of the biggest reality shows from the 2000s— The Biggest Loser. We all watched Fit for TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loser , but it was the raw and deeply personal responses from one of our producers that will stay with you. And super guru Mel Robbins is human after all. Holly explains why Mel broke down over her friend's kitchen while Jessie and Mamamia's Deputy Editor Stacey Hicks unpick jealousy and reveal who sparks the green mons...
Aug 20, 2025•53 min
Donald Trump, the world’s “greatest dealmaker” (his words), has somehow managed to walk away from Vladimir Putin with... not a lot so far in his bid to end the war in Ukraine. And that's despite Melania's handwritten 'letter of peace' to the Russian leader. Then there's a red carpet cameo and a secret backseat meeting. Amelia Lester is here to explain all. Plus, comedian Matt Rife has been cancelled… again. This time, it’s thanks to an e.l.f. cosmetics ad campaign that proves there is such a thi...
Aug 18, 2025•49 min
Romance is having a huge moment and let's be honest, sometimes we all need a dose of a little happy ending. In this spicy bonus episode of Mamamia Out Loud, Jessie, Holly and Em V are diving deep into why we're all completely obsessed with love stories right now. From seriously sexy fairies, Mr Rochester's problematic Victorian charm to complicated love stories set on the backdrop of Dublin (so romantic) — we're covering it all and getting way too invested in fictional relationships. Plus, we'll...
Aug 16, 2025•32 min
Is maternal instinct actually a myth? It's a question that's hitting close to home for so many women, whether you have children or not. We're diving into this one, and our conversation may surprise you. Plus, the internet has gifted us some new vocabulary. 'Mankeeping', 'heterofatalism', 'hermeneutic labour' - fancy words that all translate to the same exhausting reality: what it's actually like to date men. Em Vernem's got the juicy dating stories to prove these terms exist for a reason. And yo...
Aug 15, 2025•46 min
Yesterday, you may have felt a shift in the air around 2:12pm. The squealing. The frantic maths. Whispers of 'TS12', New Heights, showgirls - that's certainly what it was like in the Mamamia office. Taylor Swift has officially re-emerged, and Jessie has a theory about the new album announcement that left the entire Out Loud team absolutely speechless. Plus, we can't agree on a viral tennis match moment. Who decides what public spaces children are allowed to be in? We unpack what happens when soc...
Aug 13, 2025•46 min
How much of your life do you actually want to share on social media? Would you want your followers to track your every move? We tell you what you need to know about Instagram's bizarre new feature. Plus, is this the end of debate? Holly, Jessie and Amelia unpack a viral masculinity debate that has gotten a lot of people talking. Also, Australians are staying married longer than they have in past 50 years. We explore what's really behind this surprising trend – and whether it's actually good news...
Aug 11, 2025•50 min
Is anyone ACTUALLY a genius? We discuss some fascinating new commentary on the subject, including what the modern day genius looks like and whether they even exist anymore. Also, there’s something off about a new viral social media influencer. Does it matter if no-one we’re looking at is human anymore? We've got some thoughts we want to share with the group. And our recommendations, including the best broccoli you'll ever eat, Em’s surprising cosmic recommendation you need to do today, and a han...
Aug 08, 2025•49 min
Australia isn't having enough babies but why is it women who are the only ones being scolded about it? Jessie, Amelia and Holly discuss if a reintroduction of the Baby Bonus could reverse the declining birth rate or if it's all too little too late. And some scurrilous new gossip in the Peltz-Beckham feud saga including yacht wars and a premature vow renewal — Amelia can hardly contain her excitement. Plus, the new wellness retreat which involves five days in a *checks notes* pitch black cabin in...
Aug 06, 2025•43 min
Are we in a toxic relationship with Carrie Bradshaw? Amelia is asking an important question as And Just Like That comes to an end. Plus, a new royal fiancé, the latest Prince Andrew exposé and the allegation that Prince Harry is firmly denying. Holly shares some royal scurrilous gossip. And, Skims has created the latest shapewear…for your face? Jessie has a theory about what's going on here that you need to hear. Donate to the hard-working aid organisations on the ground in Gaza: Unicef Plan Int...
Aug 04, 2025•42 min
‘Maybe you’re not actually trying’. It’s a Substack post that stopped us in our tracks this week, and it’s reframed everything we thought we knew about energy and effort. Mia has just one question that can determine your personality type. Also, can we be saved from 'brain rot'? There are a handful of ways to ‘unrot your brain’ and Jessie is itching to put them to the test. And our recommendations, including a book that is sure to lift you out of a reading slump, a sparkly newsletter to feed your...
Aug 01, 2025•51 min
Sure, she's got great jeans—but actress Sydney Sweeney's latest American Eagle ad has sparked an internet storm involving Nazis, eugenics, and, yes, denim. Mia, Jessie and Holly break down the very weird week Sydney's had and ask: WTAF is going on? Also today: The Aussie Government wants to ban YouTube for under-16s—and even The Wiggles are weighing in. Is it a smart move or a total tech overstep? Scurrilous gossip: Katy Perry is dating a former PM and Pamela Anderson has soft-launched a new man...
Jul 30, 2025•46 min
