Mamamia Out Loud
1,163 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 154 ratingsSmart, 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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Do We Owe Missy Higgins An Apology?
June 04, 2021 05:42 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBAussie singer/songwriter Missy Higgins appeared on Anh Do's Brush With Fame this week. She spoke about the pressure put on her at a young age by the media, and her fans, to put a label on her sexuality. Artists should be able to say what’s off-limits, but has our understanding of sexuality and fluidity evolved enough since then? Plus, What is FUN? Apart from a bit of an ick word. How important is fun in our lives, and why are women kind of… bad at it? And our best and worst of the week…...
BONUS: Needles & Stitches: The Surprising Birth Story Of Fiona Falkiner
June 02, 2021 23:27 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBSurprise! We have a new podcast called The Delivery Room hosted by our very own Jessie Stephens, and we wanted to share it with you...Follow The Delivery Room wherever you get your podcasts. Model and former Biggest Loser host Fiona Falkiner and her fiance, journalist Hayley Willis, didn’t really have a birth plan. Fiona did know two things. She wanted to be induced. And she didn’t want to see a pair of forceps in the room with her. So, did her birth wishes come true? In this episode ...
Mia's List Of Mother-In-Law Rules
June 02, 2021 06:33 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBWe talked about Naomi Osaka on Monday but a lot has happened since her announcement she'd be boycotting post-match press conferences. The tennis star pulled out of the French Open and revealed her mental health struggles off the back of poor treatment at the 2018 US Open. In light of these revelations, how have our opinions, and opinions around the world shifted? Plus, have you ever felt like a background friend? How do you know if you are one, and can you change it? And, a young woman o...
An Argument About Naomi Osaka's New Rule
May 31, 2021 06:47 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBTennis star Naomi Osaka has made headlines around the world, after announcing her refusing to carry out post-match press conferences, for her own mental health. It's a decision that's left the tennis world divided. Is this a case of one athlete securing themselves an unfair advantage? Or is it opening up a conversation about the relationship between the role of the media and the emotional wellbeing of elite athletes? Plus, if you’re the leader of a Covid-ravaged nation and the sound of peop...
The 'Gender Face Gap' At The Friends Reunion
May 28, 2021 06:16 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBVictoria is back in lockdown. It's an all too familiar scene but this time around, the people are mad. Is the latest Melbourne outbreak a timely reminder of the tenterhooks we're living on? Could it have been avoided with a more efficient vaccine rollout? Plus, in case you missed it, the Friends reunion went down last night and for many, it was the dose of nostalgia we needed. Mia takes us through the big moments, including a secret crush we weren't expecting. And, our best and worst of ...
An Unpopular Opinion About Boundaries
May 26, 2021 06:02 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MB“Here we go again” is what many Melburnians have been saying to each other over the last 24 hours. 15 new cases of Covid have been reported, after a cluster broke out in the city's north. It’s got us talking once again, about vaccines, and the need to roll them out as quickly and as broadly as possible. But almost one-third of adult Australians are vaccine hesitant. Why? Plus, we're talking boundaries; the “rules” you put around yourself, and it could be about work, or relationships, or fr...
Chrissy Teigen & Toxic Femininity
May 24, 2021 06:34 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBWhy is everyone canceling Chrissy Teigan and what does it have to do with toxic femininity? Plus, Jessie read a great opinion piece over the weekend by Kerri Sackville that read “Listen here, Prince Harry, parents are mere mortals. Even the royal ones.” So is this true? We discuss... And, a Group Therapy from someone (cough, Mia Freedman) who is struggling with fashion contagion and may or may not be dressing like a 15-year-old. The End Bits Recommendations: Holly and Mia want you ...
Prince William Has Cancelled The BBC
May 21, 2021 06:53 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBWilliam and Harry have released furious statements about one of the most famous television interviews of all time. It's after an independent enquiry released its findings from an investigation into the conduct of the BBC after an iconic interview with Princess Diana in 1995. Why is Prince William now calling for the interview to never be aired again? Plus, how did Demi Lovato become embroiled in a Frozen Yoghurt controversy? And, our Best and Worst of the week, including Holly struggling...
The Birth Text Message That Divided Us
May 19, 2021 06:49 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBThe rumour mill is in overdrive about the divorce of Bill and Melinda Gates. Allegations of affairs, media leaks and a very calculated PR plan are among the many things we need to talk about. Is it all meticulous planning from Melinda Gates? Plus, The Birth Olympics. Why is having a baby STILL viewed as a competitive sport? And, there’s a co-hort of workers who are being touted as the most desirable and flexible of all. What is a geriatric millennial, and are you one? The End Bits R...
We Need To Talk About Craig McLachlan: The Musical
May 17, 2021 07:13 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBChannel Seven's 'tell all' interview with Craig McLachlan aired last night. It's the first time the actor has spoken out since he has found not guilty of assault charges. The 90 minute special has been described as bizarre and confusing. From tears to anger and even multiple self-penned songs, what is Craig's side of the story? And why has it upset so many people? Plus, how old is too old to be showering with your child? And... we need to talk about Ellen, Has she literally been cancelle...
We Listened To The Prince Harry Interview So You Don’t Have To
May 14, 2021 06:45 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBAre we a victim of our own Covid success here in Australia? An article from Amelia Lester has gone viral this week, striking a nerve with Australians living abroad, particularly in the wake of news that borders will likely remain shut until at least mid next year. Claire Murphy chats to Amelia to find out if Australian attitudes need a shake up when it comes to understanding the border shutdown, how we're perceived internationally and what alternatives to border closures there are, if any? ...
The Viral 'Two Inch' Grief Theory
May 12, 2021 07:16 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBIt's budget time! Why should you care? Mia tells us why this year the federal budget is a win for women, but there are always losers at budget time, so who are they? Plus, what is a life coach? And how do you know when you need one? Jessie has done some reading and thinks she's got the chops to help Holly answer a long term dilemma. And, there is a video going viral on Instagram this week which we're calling 'the two inch theory of grief'. A recently widowed TV presenter says it's been ...
Basic Bitch 2.0
May 10, 2021 06:54 - 33 minutes - 31 MBElon Musk is in the news this week after he appeared on Saturday Night Live over the weekend. It feels like pop culture just doesn’t quite know what to do with the billionaire, and it's got us wondering, is Elon Musk problematic? Plus, thas celebrating a day like Mother’s Day become almost impossible? We discuss. And, there’s a new passive aggressive insult that Gen Z’s have invented for their millennial sisters. Cheugy. What is it? Are you cheugy? Recommendations: Mia wants you to wat...
What We Can Finally Say About Jarryd Hayne
May 07, 2021 05:06 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBDisgraced former NRL star Jarryd Hayne has been sentenced to five years and nine months in prison, for sexual assault. What does it mean for survivors of assault everywhere, and would this verdict have been possible in a pre-Brittany Higgins Australia? Plus, Twins. Jessie is one of them. It turns out they've got some weird secrets and are ready to share them. And, our Best and Worst of the week, including something called ear curation, a mouse plague update and a DNA test. THE END BIT...
So, What Really Happened Between Bill And Melinda Gates?
May 05, 2021 06:47 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBBen Affleck is making headlines again, but it's not the JLo rumours we need to discuss, it's a Tik Tok video. Creepy or sexy? We discuss. Plus, what’s happening in India? Is Australia’s travel ban racist? The biggest discussion in the news this week concerns India and our borders. With The Quicky's Claire Murphy in the hot seat, we’re answering all your questions... And, after 27 years of marriage, Bill and Melinda Gates have announced they’re getting divorced… why do we care so much and...
Life Lessons From A Billionaire
May 03, 2021 05:37 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBScott Morrison won’t stop talking about identity politics. So what does he actually mean, what are identity politics? Is this a new buzzword to pit people against each other, by putting them into political boxes, or a useful way to understand how different groups think? Plus, billionaire heiress 59 year old Abigail Disney says there are some life lessons we can learn from the super-rich. So what are they? And, Mecca. It's a brand that’s synonymous with beauty in Australia, but why do peo...
Do Not Follow This Man
April 30, 2021 06:19 - 35 minutes - 33 MBThere's a story some of us haven't been able to look away from this week. Alex 'Shooter' Williamson is a 32-year-old Aussie comedian with a million TikTok fans and half a million Instagram followers. His ex-girlfriend has alleged some pretty horrible things about him this week, but it's his video rants in the aftermath of these accusations that have really set us off. Plus, Languishing. It's not burnout. It's not depression. What is it, and why is everyone doing it? And our Best and Wo...
How Religious Is Scott Morrison, Really?
April 28, 2021 07:02 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBThe Olympic Games are just around the corner. 86 days away in fact. Over 2000 Australian athletes and officials will be vaccinated and allowed to go to Japan, but with Covid-19 continuing to intensify in so many parts of the world, and so many competitors coming to Tokyo from those hot spots, should the Olympics be going ahead? Plus, Reese Witherspoon has publicly pondered how different her career might have been if she hadn’t been labeled “America’s sweetheart” so early on. So who decides...
The Reason Your Friend Is Blowing You Off
April 26, 2021 07:29 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBThe Oscars went ahead today. The show must go on, but of course, not without the pandemic treatment. There's another awards show we want to talk about today though, The Razzies, and Holly has an unpopular opinion about the parody ceremony. Plus, all the reasons why your friend is blowing you off, and it might not be what you think. And, is wanting to lose weight a betrayal of the body positivity movement? THE END BITS To learn more about MPlus, head to mamamia.com.au/mplus/ Recomm...
The Period-Gloves Come Off
April 23, 2021 06:50 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBWhat in the world is a period glove? In case you missed it, there’s a new period product on the market and it's got us all thinking, why are two men from Germany taking advantage of menstrual capitalism? Plus, two unimaginable tragedies have occurred in Australia this week. We need to talk - again - about family violence. And, our best and worst of the week, including a motorbike and a leaking Meghan. THE END BITS To learn more about MPlus, head to mamamia.com.au/mplus/ Recommend...
Sir, Nobody Wants Your Milkshake
April 21, 2021 07:23 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBToday is a day that will go down in history after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of killing George Floyd. But what does this day mean for Australians, in particular? Plus, we need to talk about THAT consent video. Milkshake, anyone? And… magazines. Do they mean anything to anyone under 30? We bring in producer Em, our resident Mag Queen expert and host of Extraordinary Stories, to discuss how the significance of magazines has evolved across generations....
Harry, William And The Sad Queen Meme
April 19, 2021 07:18 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBOver the weekend, the world watched the funeral of Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh. Why is everyone talking about two photographs, one of the Queen, and another of Kate Middleton? Plus, you might've heard Netflix has its hopes pinned on an Aussie beachside town for their next reality hit. But locals are asking the producers to leave them alone. Is that sensible? And, what has JLo’s breakup taught us about how women handle heartbreak compared to men? THE END BITS To learn more ...
The Dancers Who Were Thrown Under A Ship
April 16, 2021 07:18 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBHave you seen a group of twerking ladies in your newsfeed? What do they have to do with a formal ceremony to officially commission a $2 billion addition to the Royal Australian Navy? Plus, do politicians’ partners owe us their opinions? It’s a question that’s been raised about Jenny Morrison this week. And, our very best and very worst of the week which might involve something about rescue dogs, vaccines and fashion. THE END BITS Recommendations: Holly is obsessed with this John Fr...
The Woman Who Refused To Be Cancelled
April 14, 2021 07:14 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBHas your newsfeed been flooded with images of a woman in suffragette white, her face a picture of defiant rage, calling for an apology from the Prime Minister? That's Christine Holgate, and she's found her voice. Plus, one of the 2000s worst fashion trends is back, and it's bad news for just about all of us. And, what happens when facts back up a problematic bias? The argument about racism and research that’s hit the headlines. THE END BITS Recommendations: Jessie thinks you shoul...
What No One Is Saying About The Death Of Prince Philip
April 12, 2021 07:30 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBLast week, Prince Philip died, at 99 years of age, with his wife, The Queen, by his side. Among a sea of tributes, are there some darker truths being ignored? How has the world reacted to the loss of the Duke of Edinburgh? Plus, you might have seen headlines today that schools in some parts of the country are banning the use of the terms “Mum” and “Dad.” Is that true? And, is it possible to hack happiness? The World Happiness Report is out, and there are four things we can learn from it...
An Argument About Gwyneth's Beauty Routine
April 09, 2021 07:19 - 35 minutes - 33 MBIn case you missed it, there have been some important changes to the Covid vaccine rollout around the country. Our newshound, Fauziah Ibrahim, breaks it down for us. Who's impacted? When will we get immunized? What are the concerns around the Astrazeneca jab? Plus, Gwyneth Paltrow shared some tips on how to apply SPF and it didn’t go down… well, while an ABC article is doing the rounds, highlighting the personal journey of someone called Duleesha, who was reportedly asked by HR to change ...
The Photo The Kardashians Are Trying To Bury
April 07, 2021 06:06 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBYou might’ve seen or read about a picture of Khloe Kardashian doing the rounds online this week. It's after the juggernaut Kardashian PR machine worked tirelessly to remove all traces of the image, which was apparently posted without Khloe's consent. The whole debacle has us wondering, have the Kardashians created a body and beauty standard even they can’t live up to? Plus, what is a 'digital leash'? Unions are pushing to let workers untether themselves from the job after hours, but is th...
Jessie's Heartsick
April 01, 2021 19:00 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBOur very own Jessie's highly anticipated debut, Heartsick, has finally hit bookstore shelves. Holly and Mia interview the (ahem) INTERNATIONALLY BEST SELLING author, to bring you all the juicy details. Plus, you'll hear insight from Jessie into the process of writing the book, and learn more about the characters. And, a very special treat for Outlouders, as Jessie reads for us two exclusive excerpts from Heartsick: Three stories about love and loss, and what happens in between THE END...
How Did We End Up With A 'PM For Women'?
March 31, 2021 05:56 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBDid you hear? The women of Australia have a new Prime Minister. No, not another spill, but a cabinet reshuffle. So who's doing what now? Holly breaks down everything you need to know about the new-look cabinet. Plus, Parenthood is a state scattered with discarded pure intentions. What's Em Rata done to spark our latest conversation about parenting? And, we know what it means to be monogamous, but what about being...monogamish? THE END BITS Recommendations: Jessie thinks you should ...
The Elastic Band Relationship Theory
March 29, 2021 05:56 - 31 minutes - 29 MBYou might have read about a big ship over the last week. A very big, very stuck ship. On Tuesday of last week, a 400 meter long, 200,000-tonne ship became wedged across the Suez Canal, in Egypt. So why is this a news story? And why can't we stop laughing at the memes it's generated? Plus, a couples counselor claims that the most common reason couples fall out of love and stop being intimate is because of a pursuer-distancer dynamic that develops over time. So what does it mean if you're t...
What Meghan Markle Taught Us About In-Laws
March 26, 2021 06:08 - 41 minutes - 38 MBThis is a bad-news free show! We're taking a hiatus from the news cycle that continues to depress us, and today's episode is a place of joy. Starting with Meghan Markle. No, we're not done talking about the Oprah interview...But what has she taught us about in-laws? Plus, you’re not lazy. Your productivity is just based on your chronotype. So what the hell is a chronotype and what does it have to do with your circadian rhythm? And, our best and worst of the week. THE END BITS Reco...
We Don't Want To Talk About This Anymore
March 24, 2021 06:03 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBFor what feels like the last 100 episodes, we have led the show with the topic of sexual assault. And we’re sick of it. We’re not sick that women are talking about it, but we’re sick of nothing changing. So what next? Plus, Prince Harry has a day job. It's his first office gig, which has left us wondering, does he know how to use email? Make a spreadsheet? Will he have regular catch-ups with his manager? Can you even IMAGINE having Prince Harry as a colleague? And, what is ‘brain octane ...
The Woman Whose Messy House Went Viral
March 22, 2021 06:09 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBUnprecedented. Once in 100 years. Never-before-seen. These are the terms Australians are becoming very, very sick of. So what's it like for residents on the NSW mid-north coast who have battled drought, fire, the pandemic, and now, floods? We speak to an Outlouder on the ground as extreme conditions continue around the country. Plus, Cardi B has a message for anyone who thinks she’s a bad influence on their kids. What role do entertainers play, if any, when it comes to being good role mode...
Introducing What The Finance...
March 19, 2021 19:00 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBLooking for something to listen to this weekend? Why not check out our new podcast What The Finance... Welcome to What The Finance, Mamamia's new podcast all about getting good with money. Hosted by financial expert and author Melissa Browne and actress and financial novice, Pallavi Sharda, each episode we'll break down all the myths and misconceptions when it comes to your personal finances, plus give you practical tips and speak to experts. This week we're starting with your spending...
You're Uninvited To My Wedding
March 19, 2021 05:48 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBOne of the country’s top police officers has proposed using technology to record consent before sex, to combat rising sexual assaults. So is it something to celebrate? Or has Mick Fuller missed the mark? Plus, Weddings were one of the casualties of 2020, but now that they’re back on, what to do about potentially outdated guest lists? Have you been uninvited from a postponed wedding? And our best and worst of the week, including Trump, a musical, and a tearjerker from Holly. THE END ...
An Unpopular Opinion On Kate VS Meghan
March 17, 2021 06:08 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBThe reckoning at Parliament House has broken out of the Coalition Cabinet and gone bipartisan. Who is Nicole Flint? What is she asking of the opposition leader? And what are the women of Australia asking men around the country to do right now? Plus, are Gen Z all about “commitment culture” as an act of rebellion against "hookup culture?" And if so, why? Is it optimism and romance, or for content and more followers? And, Mia’s floating an unpopular opinion about Prince Harry and Meghan. ...
The (Particularly) Feminist Edition
March 15, 2021 06:16 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBToday 100,000 women across the country are marching. They're marching because they're angry. They're marching because they're tired. They're marching because they've had enough. We've had enough. Mia, Holly and Jessie tell us what it was like to be at today's March4Justice rally in Sydney, taking us through what it's all about, why today, and what change we're hoping it will bring. Plus, one of the biggest stories in the world right now begins with the name Sarah Everard. Sarah was 33 yea...
The Most Insufferable Person On Instagram
March 12, 2021 05:58 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBHow complicit are you in the bullying of female celebrities? In light of Meghan’s Oprah interview, the Britney doco and the re-examination of the way the media has treated high-profile women from Princess Diana to Lindsay Lohan, a new movement is brewing. It’s being called a new phase of #metoo - and tagged #hertoo. Plus, Health Signalling. It's the latest Instagram humble-brag. So, what is it, and are you doing it? And, our best and worst of the week, including highs and lows for Holly...
The Man With Balls Bigger Than His Brain
March 10, 2021 06:11 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBEveryone’s talking about Piers Morgan. The English broadcaster, journalist, and television host of Good Morning Britain has quit his host role after 6 years in the job, following backlash for his comments about Meghan Markle, in the wake of the Oprah interview. Plus, Kylie Moore-Gilbert has spoken out after being released from an Iranian prison last year, where the academic spent 800 days locked up. But when Moore-Gilbert came back to Australia she learnt, whilst in hotel quarantine, that ...
Meghan, Harry & Oprah: A Debrief
March 09, 2021 04:11 - 38 minutes - 35 MBSurprise, it's the Mamamia Out Loud bonus ep no one asked for, but we absolutely couldn't be stopped from making it! We're dissecting all the big headlines in the wake of Harry and Meghan's tell-all interview with Oprah, and there's a LOT to get through. Plus we discuss how we feel about the young royals now and ask the important question, 'What's next?' CREDITS Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman and Jessie Stephens Producer: Emma Gillespie CONTACT US Via our PodPhone on 02...
The Box Of Clothes Every Woman Has
March 08, 2021 06:09 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBIt's International Women's Day! While every day at Mamamia is IWD, we're shining a spotlight on what we feel like celebrating today; how far we've come, whilst remembering how far we still have to go. Plus, are the clothes you have that don't fit you toxic? Radio host Mel Grieg told Australian women to throw out their so-called “skinny clothes” on the weekend, and it’s sparked a conversation about the toxicity of holding on to that section of the wardrobe that no longer serves you. And, ...
Christian Porter & The Conversation Australian Women Are Having
March 05, 2021 05:23 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBIt’s been a full-on few weeks to be a woman, as the allegations of sexual assault in Australian politics and Australian schools just keep coming. We want to talk about the different ways women are feeling at the end of this week. Plus, is Meghan seriously a bully? Royal aides have spoken to The Times in the UK ahead of Meghan’s television interview with Oprah Winfrey which will broadcast on Australian TV on Monday night. And, our best and worst of the week, including an awkward crossove...
Two Babies In Five Months
March 03, 2021 05:57 - 33 minutes - 31 MBEveryone is talking about last night's episode of Married At First Sight. Jessie recaps the MAFS hotness rating. For a show we don't expect much from, even this was a new low. Plus, every true-crime podcast junkie’s dreams are coming true right now, but has our obsession with detail taken humanity out of the Melissa Caddick case? Whichever way you look at it, a 15-year-old boy has lost his mother. And, Mia needs to talk about Hilaria Baldwin. Yesterday she announced on Instagram that sh...
Prince Harry Spills The Tea
March 01, 2021 06:01 - 31 minutes - 29 MBIn case you missed it, a lot of news came out of Canberra over the weekend, more has emerged today and none of it is good. You may have heard or read bits of information but it's pretty confusing, so we recap what's going on. Plus, everyone’s talking about Prince Harry’s bus ride around LA with James Corden. Is the charm offensive working? And was Archie's first word really 'crocodile'? And, you might have seen Jonah Hill’s name in the headlines. The actor has spoken out against fat-sh...
The Boys Who Don’t Brunch With Girls
February 26, 2021 05:54 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBEveryone is talking about high school boys, after the head prefect at Cranbrook Senior School stood in front of a full assembly and told his mates they need to change their attitudes to women. But on the show today, we discuss whether or not single-sex education plays a role. Plus, Australia is going back to work. Sydney’s CBD is apparently now back at 65% of its pre-COVID capacity. Melbourne is moving quickly towards a 75% plan. Brisbane’s been back for a while… and we’ve definitely forgo...
The 5:30am Club
February 24, 2021 05:24 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBThere’s a growing movement of people choosing to get up earlier and earlier - they say they are “shunning sleep for a better self," and call themselves the 5:30 Club. No, it's not an after-work crowd, it's a 5:30 am thing. Plus, vaccines are here and we’re starting a new chapter in COVID history. But will we ever see a “vaccine passport” here in Australia? And… we need to talk about Gwyneth. She's claiming she started face masks. Not sheet masks, we're talking about the kind front-line w...
What Killed The World's Most Famous Marriage
February 22, 2021 05:59 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBKimye are over. Not many of us are shocked but there are plenty of us who care. They WERE pop culture, so where are we without them? Plus, In Case You Missed It, on Thursday night a former student of a private girls school started a poll on her Instagram. She asked, "If you live in Sydney: have you or has anyone close to you ever experienced sexual assault from someone who went to an all-boys school?" Within 24 hours, she received nearly 300 responses, with 73 percent of them saying yes. ...
WTF Is Happening With Facebook?
February 19, 2021 04:55 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBThe Quicky's Claire Murphy takes us through all the things we need to know about Facebook banning Aussies from accessing and sharing news on the social media platform. What does it mean for media companies, what does it mean for social media users, snf what does it mean on a global scale? Plus, we're looking more closely at the toxic culture of Australian Politics and why so many women can relate, off the back of allegations a former liberal staffer was sexually assaulted in a parliamentar...
Chestfeeding, Please Explain
February 17, 2021 06:29 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBChestfeeding. What is it? A story started in the UK recently, talking about how doctors there are changing the way they speak to their parents. The stories suggest that the term “breast-feeding” should be changed to “chest-feeding” and that the words “Mothers’ milk” be replaced by “human milk”. Predictably, the internet got very upset, but many have missed the point completely. Holly explains why this is a story about inclusion, not exclusion. Plus, we discuss 'As A Father'.... And, have...
Six Signs You're Uncool
February 15, 2021 05:56 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBOur Outlouders in Victoria have told us what they're doing and how they're feeling after news of a five-day lockdown last week. Health authorities say it’s still too early to tell if this snap lockdown has worked, but today there was only one new locally transmitted case of COVID-19. Plus, after we spoke about him on Friday’s show, Justin Timberlake apologised for being Teflon in the face of scandal, and we are taking full credit. It's started a conversation about what gets a woman “cance...