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Mamamia Out Loud

1,128 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 142 ratings

Smart, often silly and sometimes surprising. Absolutely everything is up for discussion: from pop culture to politics, body image to motherhood, feminism to fashion. Join Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright and Jessie Stephens as they dissect the news and issues of the week.

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Taylor Swift & The Birthday Card Relationship Test

April 19, 2024 07:48 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia The queen of turning her breakups into number one records, has a new album. Taylor Swift'sThe 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 bi...

Yes, We're Reading 'Fairy Smut' Out Loud

April 17, 2024 07:00 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MB

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 R...

It Was Just An Ordinary Saturday Afternoon

April 15, 2024 08:01 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MB

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, ...

Quiet On Set: The Kids Are Not Ok

April 12, 2024 07:00 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MB

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 ...

"I'm A Man, Let Me Into The Ladies Lounge"

April 10, 2024 08:40 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia It’s the missing husband case that’s gone viral... Ashley McGuire asked the internet for help to locate her husband after he disappeared without a trace a year ago, and we have some very strong thoughts. Plus, do you have someone to feed your cat? Your answer has a lot to say about your friendships.   And, the court case over a Ladies Lounge exhibition in a Tasmanian art museum that is making some people very uncomfortable. The End Bits:  Listen to last week's episo...

The Inspired Unemployed Prank. We Have Notes

April 08, 2024 07:16 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia There’s new evidence in the Bruce Lehrmann defamation case, which includes a $300 steak and we have so many questions. Plus, awkward tennis puns and a surprise celebrity divorce announcement, we deconstruct Isla Fisher and Sacha Baron Cohen's slightly baffling break up post. And… the prank that involved three of Australia’s most famous feminists, two comedians and one very angry audience. So who was the butt of the joke?     The End Bits:  Listen to last week's epis...

The Case For Marrying An Older Man That Blew Up The Internet

April 05, 2024 06:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia Is there a case for marrying an 'older man'? A viral essay has brought up some strong feelings for Holly that she just has to unpack.   Plus, a must-see documentary... and a book Holly, Mia and Jessie do not agree on.  And, from stitches, interviews and a religious experience. It's our best and worst of the week.  The End Bits:  Listen to yesterdays episode: Some Things We Wish We Never Said Listen to Mia on No Filter  Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud Newsletter fo...

The Celebrity Cheating Story That Won’t Die

April 03, 2024 05:55 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia Yee-haw! Beyoncé has released a new album and is well and truly in her country era. But its her reimagined version of Jolene and the message to women who want to “steal” her husband, that we needed to unpack.  Plus, would you use A.I. to have just one more conversation with a loved one who has passed? We discuss our mixed feelings. And, from losing her virginity at 35, to revealing she used weight-loss injections, there is a lot to unpack from Rebel Wilson's new memoi...

A Little Treat To Help You Relax

March 29, 2024 19:00 - 7 minutes - 6.85 MB

Outlouders, we're popping into your feed with a little treat for the long weekend: A relaxing breathwork routine from MOVE by Mamamia. Put it on if you need a minute to yourself after racing around trying to hide eggs, unwind after a long road trip, or if you just want to head into the weekend feeling nice and relaxed. If you want more from MOVE, head here to start your free trial. And if you're a Mamamia subscriber, you already have unlimited access. How good. The End Bits:  Listen to ou...

HOLIDAY SPECIAL: Bella “Cosplays As Poor” Hadid

March 28, 2024 19:00 - 38 minutes - 35 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia Outlouders, we have a little treat for your public holiday weekend. It was the “morning routine” that Holly, Mia and Jessie became utterly obsessed with. From sea-moss gel, to a bite of a croissant. So today we are throwing back to a popular episode of Mamamia podcast Cancelled. Bella Hadid is a model, an obvious middle-child and has the perfect face according to science. (Excuse me science, but shouldn’t you be curing disease or something?) In the Cancelled Courtroo...

Rebel Wilson & The “Massive A**hole” Reveal

March 27, 2024 06:14 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia Why has Rebel Wilson called Sacha Baron Cohen an a**hole? That's the question on everyone's mind. We unpack. Plus, won’t someone start a support group for the children of Almond Mums? Yes, they’re still lingering around, but now it’s not just mums, it’s also friends. And, have you ever had an emotional reaction to something and you didn’t know why? Sounds like a case of emotional dysregulation. So, why is everyone 'suddenly' feeling this way? The End Bits:  Listen t...

“Some Of You Should Be Ashamed Of Yourselves”

March 25, 2024 06:06 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia Princess Catherine has cancer and the world is working out how to process the news after months of obsessing over her whereabouts. Plus, young Australians are cancelling the contraceptive pill in droves with conversations around potential side-effects happening on social media. We unpack what that means for young women. And, Brooke Boney is giving up her Today Show gig to study abroad at 36, is she living the millennial dream? The End Bits:  Listen to last week's ep...

The Babysitter's Dead

March 22, 2024 06:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia Is the babysitter dead? Not literally, but they seem to be becoming a thing of the past! So why is that? We discuss.  Plus, Jessie and Holly have finally caught up on some of this year's Oscar-nominated films and they share what's genuinely worth watching. And, trying new things, a back disaster and deciphering some very confusing coded notes. It's our best and worst of the week.  The End Bits:  Listen to yesterday's episode: Sex, Drugs & Road-Trips: Our Anti-Bucket...

The Great Middleton Mood Shift

March 20, 2024 06:05 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MB

All the details for Mamamia Out Loud LIVE presented by NIVEA CELLULAR The tide is (finally) turning on the Kate Middleton conspiracy theories following another sighting. We unpack. Plus, model Bella Hadid’s “morning routine” involves mysterious potion beverages, 15 supplements and one bite of a croissant, for balance, you know? But why has she shown us this and how can our morning routines compare?  And, Busy Phillips wants to know what would happen if she just… stopped trying on red carp...

Holly Valance Has Entered The Chat

March 18, 2024 06:00 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MB

All the details for Mamamia Out Loud LIVE presented by NIVEA CELLULAR Billionaire, ex-Neighbour and Kiss Kiss singer, Holly Valance has a lot of thoughts about what’s wrong with Australia. But, do we care about her take on the current political climate? Plus, the article that gave Holly a panic attack in the back of an Uber last week. How do we put an end to a 'phone-based' childhood when kids are growing up surrounded by devices and social media? And, what is an American Riviera Orchard?...

“Shut Up, You’re Too Old”

March 15, 2024 06:00 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MB

All the details for Mamamia Out Loud LIVE presented by NIVEA CELLULAR Louis Theroux has published a podcast episode with Australian feminist Germaine Greer. But Louis, are there some questions you just shouldn’t ask an 85-year-old woman? We discuss whether this interview should have seen the light of day. Plus, we’ve got loads of recommendations for you—from a podcast to make you weep to a documentary that will make you cringe. And of course, a hefty book for your reading list. And, our b...

But No, Really. Where’s Kate.

March 13, 2024 06:09 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MB

All the details for Mamamia Out Loud LIVE presented by NIVEA CELLULAR Are we ever going to stop talking about the Princess Kate photoshop drama? Highly unlikely. So, what is photographic “metadata”? And is “C” really to blame? Plus, Hugh Jackman doesn’t know how to be single and it shows. So, do single people need a social media strategy in 2024?  And, British pop star Lily Allen is on the record as saying her children “ruined her career”. But without context, what kind of impact do these...

An 'Unprecedented Bin Fire’: Kate’s Doctored Photo

March 11, 2024 06:10 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia 'Why can't we go for a f**king run?' is the simple, desperate question that women are asking this week, following the alleged murder of Samantha Murphy. We have the conversation you need to have with every man you know. Plus, how Kate and William just made every royal conspiracy theory 100 times worse, with one sweet Mother’s Day post that the leading media organisations are now refusing to post. And, we have some thoughts about the weight-loss injections that ate awa...

Sam Kerr & The Hot Take Trap

March 08, 2024 06:07 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia Our national treasurer, Sam Kerr, has been accused of the “racially aggravated harassment” of a London police officer in early 2023. But, is this why we need to keep our hot takes to ourselves before we have all the facts?  Plus, we’ve been keeping them from you all week… our recommendations are finally here. Holly has some new skincare to gush about, Jessie, a funny podcast episode for your weekend listening, and Mia recommends a new health check. And, our bests and ...

The Holes In Guru Jay Shetty’s Origin Story

March 06, 2024 06:24 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia Some things just aren’t adding up about former monk turned podcaster and self-help guru Jay Shetty’s rags-to-riches origin story. But do the specifics of his story mean anything? Or do we feel a tad lied to?  Plus, you’re not imagining it; pants are getting wider. What pants are you wearing right now? If you don’t feel ridiculous in them, you’re doing it wrong. And, Abigail Shrier is flooding our group chats. She thinks our kids have become too weak, singling out the ...

But Why Is It Geri Halliwell's Walk of Shame?

March 04, 2024 07:01 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia Geri Halliwell’s husband, Christian Horner, the principal of Red Bull Racing, is being investigated for an “inappropriate relationship” at work. But why has Ginger Spice decided to stand by her man? Plus, why are so many women's homes filling up with non-essential, suspiciously cheap items from the shopping app Temu? Is this everyone’s cozzielivs-friendly little treat? And, Bradley Cooper has dropped a very home truth we weren't expecting about becoming a parent, and ...

Mia’s Pissed About Jennifer Aniston’s Workout

March 01, 2024 06:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia Jennifer Aniston is promoting a new exercise called Pvolve, showing the reality of how she seemingly defies gravity and time. But, has she missed the mark or is she the only celebrity who’s saying the quiet part out loud? Plus, the New York Times released a story titled 'Girl Influencers Managed by Moms and Stalked by Men.' It raises the question: who does the internet belong to? We discuss.  And, from a travel disaster, a sequin allergy and a cup-filling catch-up wit...

The Conspiracy Theories About Princess Kate

February 28, 2024 05:58 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia "Where is Kate Middleton?" is the question that's trending worldwide, and the conspiracy theories are wild. Plus, what do women value more: equal pay or work flexibility? Our hosts have a very different discussion about the gender pay gap, following new data. And, has 'little treat' culture gone too far? Psychologists have thoughts and we do too. The End Bits:  Listen to yesterday's episode: Is It Just Us, Or Are Penises Everywhere? Read: Qantas pays women 37% less...

Who TF Did I Marry?

February 26, 2024 06:10 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia The murder of a young Sydney couple has sent shockwaves through the country. How much media focus should be on the alleged perpetrator, a NSW policeman? And how do the queer community feel about police marching in Mardi Gras in Sydney this weekend? Plus, Jennifer Lopez’s new “film” This Is Me… Now (emphasis on the …) is the fever dream that no one, including Ben Affleck, asked for. Obviously, Mia and Holly watched it so you don’t have to. And, there’s a woman on TikTo...

The Cringe Of Building Your Personal Brand

February 23, 2024 06:00 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia As the impacts of Covid continue to come to light, experts are asking the question: should we have closed Australian schools during the pandemic, given what we now know? We discuss. Plus, we cannot escape the ‘personal brand’ despite what industry we’re in. So, are we all just turning into sellouts, having to shamelessly promote ourselves to make it in business? And, our best and worst of the week, which include, a frustrating date hour, the search for the perfect lun...

Tell Me Less About Your Penis Protocol

February 21, 2024 06:22 - 41 minutes - 38 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia Ben Cousins has been cast for the new season of Dancing With The Stars, which begs the question: does everyone deserve a redemption arc? (Especially on prime-time TV). Plus, the ‘Birthday girlies’ are draining our bank accounts, and enough is enough. So, is it as simple as just saying you can’t afford to attend their endless extravagant events? And, multimillionaire Bryan Johnson wants to live as long as humanly possible, and he’s got some interesting methods in the n...

The Unspoken Taylor Tension We Had To Address

February 19, 2024 06:13 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia Perin Davey has admitted to being under the influence of alcohol speaking in the senate, just a week after images of a drunk and disorderly Barnaby Joyce went viral after he attended a political function. So, should government leaders be allowed to drink while on the clock? Or should the PM implement random drug and alcohol testing? We can't agree. Plus, Mia shares her 'transcendent' Eras Tour experience with two self-declared “non-Swifties” and we unpack a trend at th...

Quick Question About Your Marriage Proposal: Why?

February 16, 2024 05:53 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese proposed to his girlfriend on Valentine’s Day and Holly wants to know, why? Plus, should we wait until people are gone to declare how much we loved them or is there something to be said for a ‘living funeral’? And, our best and worst of the week, which include wedding dresses, sprained ears and the bitchiest men in the country. The End Bits:  Listen to yesterday's episode: An Emergency Meeting About An Out Loud Re-Brand Listen to No ...

Harry & Meghan’s Relaunch, We Have Notes

February 14, 2024 06:39 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia The face and story of six-year-old Hind Rajab is rightfully everywhere this week reminding us of the horror of war. What does Harry and Meghan's official relaunch tell us about their comeback plans? And, why you feel exhausted all the time, even after a good lie down. Meet the seven different types of rest. The End Bits:  Listen to yesterday's episode: Can We Please Talk About Taylor Swift's Private Jets? Listen: An Emergency Meeting About King Charles & Harry Rea...

Haven’t We All Been Drunk In A Planter Box?

February 12, 2024 07:10 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia Barnaby Joyce was filmed lying on a footpath in Canberra, drunk and swearing into his phone last week. He’s since responded, but the real question is; does it matter how the people who run our country conduct themselves in public? Plus, we actually watched the Super Bowl this year, and no, it wasn’t for the sport. So, did we just witness the most iconic, all-American moment between Grammy winner Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce? And, it’s now legal to ignore you...

The Taylor Swift Backlash You’re About To See

February 09, 2024 06:45 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia The tide has shifted against Taylor Swift (again) following one very big night at the Grammys. But, is this just what happens when we’re over-saturated by a celebrity? Plus, do babies belong in the workplace? A Labor Party Senator has "made history" this week by bringing his baby to work and we have mixed feelings And, our bests and worsts of the week, which include Jessie learning to say no, a dog with nappy rash and an insufferable baked-goods-related ego. The End ...

An Emergency Meeting About King Charles & Harry

February 07, 2024 07:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer. So, what does this mean for the British royal family?  Plus, there’s a man who believes that women who wear G-String bikini bottoms are portraying themselves as “sex objects”, so he’s pushing to ban them. Does he have some valid concerns? Lots of argy bargy follows. And, Andy Lee doesn’t want to have kids right now, so should we stop asking him? And while we’re at it, can we stop asking all women everywhere the same questio...

Ballerina Farm And The Tradwife Conspiracy

February 05, 2024 06:05 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia Anthony Albanese has backflipped on his promise to stay away from stage three tax cuts, so is he a liar or simply keeping up with a changing economy? If you are in a position of power can you change your mind? We unpack. Plus, there’s a TikTok “tradwife” known as @ballerinafarm who enjoys staying home with her eight kids making sourdough. But, is she using social media to push for a return to traditional gender roles or just showing off her wholesome life? And, are yo...

The School Girls Making Grown Men Cry

February 02, 2024 06:10 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia Grown men have been found crying on the streets of Sydney this week about girls being allowed into the classrooms of one very prestigious private boys school. We unpack. Plus, a group of Hollywood insiders have shared exactly how they make A-list celebrities look younger on screen and we are divided. And, our first week of best and worsts for 2024, which include… Holly’s partner Brent's take on the matriarchy with scones, Jessie’s feeding confusion and Mia’s new(ish) ...

This MP's Boobs Didn't 'Fix' Themselves

January 31, 2024 06:47 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia Australian politician Georgie Purcell received an “apology” this week for the “graphic error” in which an image used on a national news bulletin was altered to make her look more sexualised… we discuss. Plus, is it narcissistic to send long voice notes to your friend or an efficient use of time? Holly, Mia and Jessie are divided. And, what level of impartiality do we expect from the people delivering our news to us? We debate what’s considered news versus what’s opini...

Barbie And The ‘Right’ To Be Nominated

January 29, 2024 06:15 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia Explicit AI-generated images of Taylor Swift have been circulating the internet, and erm, we think technology has evolved enough now. But in the age of “deepfakes” do any of us actually own our face or other bits? And how do we protect ourselves online? Plus, the world is thirsty for insulated water vessels, so when did we all get so dehydrated? And, who’s entitled to an award show nomination? Apparently, the genius female minds behind the Barbie movie aren’t… But, is...

SUMMER SERIES: The Ghost Stories That Still Haunt Us

January 23, 2024 19:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia Is Proximity Friendship a thing? We unpack the story of a woman who made 22 of her friends move to her suburb. Plus, we explain what an "Office 10" is, and why everyone is talking about it. And, did that vase just move on its own? After listening to an eerie podcast about ghosts, Holly, Jessie and Elfy share their own spooky stories. The End Bits:  Listen to our latest episode: There Might Be An Actual Reason Men Are Such Bad Communicators  Mamamia Out Loud returns...

SUMMER SERIES: The Absolute Worst Sex And The City Boyfriend

January 21, 2024 19:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia On the hunt from some new pals… this ‘click or clash’ personality test will help you find your people. Plus, introducing Bare Minimum Monday. Maybe we’ll tell you about it, maybe we can’t be bothered, but it might be coming to a workplace near you. And, we can’t simply agree about who the worst boyfriend was on Sex And The City. The End Bits:  Listen to our latest episode: SUMMER SERIES: Ladies, Stop The ‘Humble Brag’  Take the Click/Clash Connection Test here! Li...

SUMMER SERIES: The Scientific(ish) Reason You’re More Likely To Cry On Your Birthday

January 18, 2024 19:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia Have you ever felt sad during life moments where you thought you’d feel the exact opposite? We dive into “perfect moment syndrome” and why so many of us cry on our birthdays. Plus, the person behind one of the world's biggest celebrity gossip sites, DeuxMoi, has revealed they are living in fear of being unmasked, which feels a little… ironic? And, is it narcissistic to post a photo of yourself? A conversation about why some of us feel weird about posting selfies now. ...

SUMMER SERIES: Ladies, Stop The ‘Humble Brag’

January 14, 2024 19:00 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia Should you get extra credit if you’re also a mother? From Barbie director Greta Gerwig to Matilda's football star Katrina Gorry, we discuss the praise women in the public eye have been receiving after having babies. Plus, does being humble negatively impact women? Would you ever keep a 'compliments journal'? We unpack one writer's theory on pumping up your ego.  And, as the current wave of modern etiquette rules continues to baffle and delight, what are the things you...

SUMMER SERIES: “Uh Oh… I Think I’m Entering My Canon Event”

January 11, 2024 19:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia What is a Canon Event and does everyone really have one that defines them? We think, the answer is yes and hopefully we can help you identify yours. Plus, corporate speak has had a comeback and be warned it's starting to creep into your friendships. And, from lighting candles to gentle back rubs, we unpack why your partner's attempts to initiate intimacy might be making you flinch.   The End Bits:  Listen to our latest episode: The Beauty Items We Can’t Stop Raving ...

SUMMER SERIES: Your Email Sign Off Is Ready For An Upgrade

January 07, 2024 19:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia What is formal language in 2023? Is the old “Yours Sincerely" email sign-off being replaced by "Slay all day"? And are we okay with that? Plus, a loneliness cry for help. Holly, Mia and Clare unpack a viral clip about friendship rejection. And…birthday registries are now a thing and we are divided on the etiquette of gift-giving. The End Bits:  Listen to our latest episode: Jessie Stephens And The Lies She Keeps Telling Read: ‘I’m not choosing it, it’s choosing me....

SUMMER SERIES: Why Mia Is Not A People Pleaser

January 02, 2024 19:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia In 2023, Jessie Stephens’ first novel Something Bad is Going to Happen hit bookshops around the country and we could not be more proud. She tells us the story behind her brainchild.  Plus, there are four distinct people-pleasing personality types. Which one are you?  And, the major etiquette rule we love, that is very simple in theory, but incredibly difficult to actually do. The End Bits:  Listen to our latest episode: The Best Books Of 2023  Listen to Jessie Ste...

Word Of The Year 2024

December 31, 2023 19:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia It’s the first day of a brand-new year, and that means it's time for our Word Of The Year episode! New Year's resolutions are notorious for falling over, so instead, every year we choose a word to set an intention for the 12 months ahead of us. The word of the year is about creating a focus or filter for every moment and decision, big or small, that is to come.  Holly, Jessie and Mia look back at their words from last year before revealing the new word that will shape...

The Must See Movies And TV Shows We Loved In 2023

December 28, 2023 19:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia Looking for something to watch or stream over the summer break? Mia, Jessie and Holly have put in the hours to bring you a beautifully collated list of reccos that’s actually worth your precious time! Including the best movie Jessie Stephens has ever seen.  Movies & TV shows mentioned in this episode:  Licorice Pizza on Stan Beef Homeland Air Past Lives Succession Alone Australia WHAM! Matildas: The World at Our Feet Barbie The Banshees Of Inisherin Cocaine...

SUMMER SERIES: The 2023 Maths Equation We Didn't Know We Needed

December 24, 2023 19:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia Do you need to justify a ridiculous purchase? This episode Clare Stephens teaches us how to employ the genius of girl math. Plus, Holly and Mia unpack the new phenomena of ‘glimmers’ and reflect on their own personal glimmers. And, we discuss why so many young people are letting their friends track their phones. The End Bits:  Listen to our latest episode: Em Rata Just Fell Into The Relatability Trap Read: 'I just discovered 'Girl Math,' and now everything makes se...

Em Rata Just Fell Into The Relatability Trap

December 22, 2023 06:02 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia Em Rata is “trying” to be relatable for a female audience while Kim Kardashian had one of her assistants fill her bath tub with chocolate. So, why shouldn’t we look to celebrities for validation? Holly makes her case. Plus, sorry to everyone else but (apparently) people born in December are superior, according to a Jessie Stephens original theory. And, our bests and worsts, not of the week but of the year for 2023. From loss and despair, to silliness and joy, we share...

Finally, Harry's Revenge

December 20, 2023 06:10 - 39 minutes - 36 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia Revenge at last for Prince Harry who’s just won his infamous phone hacking lawsuit. But he didn’t do it for the money, so why is it so important that he won? We discuss. Plus, 2023 is the year of the girl: we’ve got girl math, girl dinner, hot girl walks and movies like Barbie sending us all into a frenzy. But why are we all referring ourselves as “girlies” instead of just women? And, how much time have you spent “getting ready” this year, when the men in your life ha...

Is Oprah's Weight Everybody's Business?

December 18, 2023 06:50 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia Oprah Winfrey has openly discussed her body for 35 years. Recently, she shared that she’s using weight loss medication, but did she owe us this “confession”? Plus, should we be ‘sporting’ our periods? There’s a group of women in sport wearing their period blood to break the stigma, but is this the best approach? And, we discuss how the conversation around Matthew Perry’s death quickly changed over the weekend. The End Bits:  Listen to our latest subscriber episode: ...

The Australians Who You’re Still Allowed To Hit

December 15, 2023 05:30 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia Apparently, one in four Australians still think smacking is “necessary” to properly raise kids. But it’s now illegal in 60 countries including New Zealand… so why are we so far behind? Plus, celebrity divorces, more royals drama and some very surprising trends - here are our predictions for 2024. And, we wrap up our bests and worsts of the week which include a milestone birthday, Jon Hamm and a Clare baby update.  The End Bits:  Listen to our latest episode: Outloud...

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