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Mamamia Out Loud

1,163 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 154 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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What Lizzo Didn't Do

August 04, 2023 06:59 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MB

Get our latest And Just Like That recap here (BYO Pepper mill, please)... Subscribe to Mamamia A sex club. A lawsuit. Many many Instagram statements. And the headlines no-one wants to believe. We ask what is going on with Lizzo? Plus, the Netball World Cup is heading into the finals and our netball correspondent Clare Stephens is making some very serious team selection choices. So, is Harry Styles a goal attack or does he have centre energy and would Barbie hold her own in the shooting...

The Most Famous Thigh Tattoo On The Internet

August 02, 2023 06:48 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MB

Are you a 'girl's girl'? Apparently Ariana Grande is not. We discuss here... Subscribe to Mamamia According to experts, teachers are quitting in droves because modern children are awful. We (the non-experts) discuss. Plus, what do those funding medical treatments through Go Fund Me owe us? With popular podcasts increasing the awareness of some who rort the system, we have questions about how these shows might harm our perception of women’s health needs. And, Holly feels very strongly...

The Logies Is Having An Identity Crisis

July 31, 2023 07:03 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia The Logies is trapped between two worlds. And it makes for awkward viewing. We unpack the television’s ‘night of nights’ and talk the winners, the losers, and where The Logies stand in 2023. Plus is the main character of the Barbie movie… not actually Barbie? We are feeling the Kenergy. And there’s a new problem plaguing millennials at work. It turns out, ‘momagers’ are not just for celebrity kids. So, does everyone just want a “work mum” now? The End Bits If yo...

An Unpopular Opinion About The Vulnerability Epidemic

July 28, 2023 06:15 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MB

Listen to our latest recap of And Just Like That Episode 7 Subscribe to Mamamia Is it time for the rich and famous to stop telling us how miserable they are? We unpack why some some of the world’s most ‘successful’ people are still simply not happy. Plus, when is the right time to announce a pregnancy? We dish some very personal advice you won’t want to miss. And… Holly, Mia and Clare wrap up their best and worst of the week which includes a skin condition, screaming at the movies and....

Why Mothers Don't Deserve Extra Points

July 26, 2023 06:57 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MB

Listen to Emergency Meeting: Our Verdict On The New Barbie Film 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, the person behind one of the world's biggest celebrity gossip sites, DeuxMoi, has revealed they are living in fear of being unmasked.  And… Holly, Mia and Clare unpack why so many yo...

The Question Everyone Is Asking About Barbie

July 24, 2023 07:37 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MB

Listen to our Episode 6 review of And Just Like That here... Subscribe to Mamamia It’s Barbie’s world and we’re just living in it! In todays episode we answer the one big question surrounding the new Barbie movie. Plus, teenagers are emotional garbage dumpers and their parents are just there to pick up the trash - Holly, Mia and Clare unpack a viral essay nailing what it’s like to be a teen. And… are our locked phone screens the new vision board? One Australian man’s personal goals hav...

When Your Face Is Everyone’s Worst Nightmare

July 21, 2023 07:00 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MB

Listen to our Episode 6 review of And Just Like That here... Subscribe to Mamamia The nation is in a glorious love bubble with 23 women - The Matildas. We unpack their triumphant win at the world cup and why everyone is suddenly obsessed with women’s sport. Plus, Holly, Mia and Clare try out the viral TikTok filter that makes you look older, and discuss the internets bizarre reactions to their own faces. And, we wrap up our best and worst of the week which includes, billionaire beef, t...

The Commonwealth Games Of It All

July 19, 2023 07:23 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MB

Listen here for a personal chat about age-gap relationships... Subscribe to Mamamia A major sporting event for 56 nations has been cancelled. We unpack the kerfuffle behind the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Plus, no-one wants to be “A Miranda” any more. Holly, Mia and Clare discuss why the internet is furious with Sex And The City’s most kick-arse character...and spoiler alert we are talking about the latest episode of And Just Like That.  And… we dive into the sex education book-ban happ...

How To Avoid Cancellation: Cause Chaos

July 17, 2023 07:06 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MB

Listen to our latest And Just Like That recap here (BYO penis pump) Subscribe to Mamamia Is it harder to be a man than a woman in 2023? We unpack Mia’s No Filter interview with feminist icon Caitlin Moran, who surprisingly believes yes.  Plus, Holly Mia and Clare unpack what to do with the people in your life who just won’t change their minds.  And… is chaos the best PR strategy? We discuss why an Internet celebrity believes chaos is the most effective strategy for success.  The End ...

Emergency Meeting: Jessie’s Birth Story In Full

July 15, 2023 20:00 - 54 minutes - 50 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia In this emergency episode, Jessie Stephens shares all the details of her birth story. From her 62 and a half hour labour, to the first cuddle with baby Luna.   The End Bits Listen to our latest episode:  GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Leave us a voicememo or email us at [email protected] Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on instagram @mamamiaoutloud CREDITS: Hosts: Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright ...

The Subtle New Way To Rank Famous Women

July 14, 2023 07:18 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia Why have some of Hollywoods biggest stars walked off the red carpet, and what does it mean for all our favourite movies and TV shows? We explain the SAG-AFTRA's strike that has struck Hollywood overnight.  Plus... mid. rizz. negging. We unpack what these words mean.  And… Holly, Mia and Clare wrap the week with their bests and worst, from the worst kind of zoom calls, to broken vases and old dogs    The End Bits Listen to our latest episode: And Just Like That......

Is #GirlDinner Just The Way Women Eat?

July 12, 2023 07:21 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia Should you get paid less if you want to work from home? We have some argy bargy about what a former Victorian Premier has proposed for Aussie workplaces.  Plus,#GirlDinner ... Mia, Clare and Holly unpack the new viral hashtag targeting a food trend amongst women.  And… the day in the life of a baby. The tiktok videos new mothers are making from their newborns perspectives.     The End Bits Listen to our latest episode: An Argy Bargy About 12-Year-Olds Buying $100...

Yes We’re Talking About Jonah Hill’s Boyfriend Boundaries

July 10, 2023 07:08 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MB

Listen to our Episode 4 recap of And Just Like That right here... Subscribe to Mamamia Weaponised therapy-speak, leaked screenshots, and controlling partners. We unpack the Jonah Hill and Keke Palmer drama and have an important conversation about ‘boundaries’. Plus, is it time to cancel Bridget Jones? Spoiler alert: no. And… WTF are Furries? Mia, Holly, and Clare get to the bottom of whether they are really taking over the school playground. The End Bits Listen to our latest episo...

We Have Wardrobe Notes For Margot Robbie

July 07, 2023 06:38 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MB

Listen to our Episode 4 recap of And Just Like That right here... Subscribe to Mamamia What is Threads? 30 million people have downloaded an app none of us had even heard of a couple of days ago. Plus, we urgently need to discuss the hate around Margot Robbie’s wardrobe and why can’t we just let Barbie be Barbie! And... Mia, Clare and Holly share their best and worst of the week including holidays, dog bites and I am sure you guessed it, babies. The End Bits Listen to our latest e...

Emergency Meeting: Jessie Had A Baby

July 05, 2023 07:25 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia In this emergency episode, Clare and Mia share the behind the scenes of the arrival of baby Luna, and Jessie has sent a special message direct from the hospital for the Outlouders.   The End Bits RECOMMENDATION:  GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Leave us a voicememo or email us at [email protected] Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on instagram @mamamiaoutloud CREDITS: Hosts: Mia Freedman, Elfy Sco...

The Controversial New Birthday Rule

July 05, 2023 07:10 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MB

Listen to our Emergency Meeting about Jessie's baby here... Subscribe to Mamamia Why is everyone talking about cricket and WTF is the spirit of the game? We break down what's happened at The Ashes and why men might be feeling stroppy about it.  Plus, in every romantic relationship, there is a business owner and the shift worker. So what is the difference and which should you be? And…birthday registries are now a thing and we are divided on the etiquette of gift-giving. The End Bits...

The Epidemic Of Self-Diagnosing

July 03, 2023 06:46 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MB

LISTEN TO OUR 'AND JUST LIKE THAT' EPISODE 3 RECAP HERE Subscribe to Mamamia Does google say you have ADHD or OCD? Did tiktok tell you you’re lactose intolerant? We discuss why the idea of getting a formal diagnosis for your medical condition has taken hold.  Plus, here comes the bride and there goes her marriage……..a wedding photographer has shared the red flags they see that point to a future divorce. And…  it’s time to stop firing your friends. Mia, Elfy and Clare unpack what you ...

BONUS: And Just Like That…Carrie Won’t Talk About Her Vagina

June 30, 2023 20:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia to listen to our episode 3 recap here Carrie, Miranda, and Charlotte are back and their friend group has officially expanded. The season 2 And Just Like That... premiere episodes have thrown us right back into what we missed most about Sex And The City, the sex. But, does it still ring true to the show we know and love?  In this recap of Episodes 1 and 2, we unpack the relationships, the fashion, and the fantasy that is And Just Like That... The End Bits GET IN T...

A Viral Apology We Can’t Agree On

June 30, 2023 07:21 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MB

LISTEN TO OUR 'AND JUST LIKE THAT' EPISODE 3 RECAP HERE Subscribe to Mamamia Some fans are paying up to $12k to secure tickets to one of Taylor Swift’s Australian concerts while others have walked away empty-handed...do we need to calm down or is the concert system broken? Plus, is it appropriate to address some pretty serious allegations with a ukelele sing-a-long? A famous YouTuber’s 10-minute apology video has us divided. And, Mia, Clare, and Elfy share their best and worst of the...

The Onstage ‘Failure’ That Sparked An Epic Act Of Kindness

June 28, 2023 07:08 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MB

Is it ever okay to breakup with your family? We answer the question here... Subscribe to Mamamia A viral Glastonbury singalong is being shared in every group chat. We ask what Lewis Capaldi’s performance means for disability and mental health awareness. Plus, what is ‘camel mode’ and are you in it without even realising? And… Clare, Mia and Elfy break down what a reality tv show actually tells us about the kind of men that women can’t stop dating. The End Bits Listen to our latest ...

Is The Act Of Ageing Offensive?

June 26, 2023 07:39 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MB

Listen to our review of And Just Like That… Subscribe to Mamamia In 2023, is the act of ageing offensive? With familiar faces returning to our TV screens, we can't help but notice the changes through the decades. One scene-stealer has opened up about the very public commentary surrounding her use of fillers.   Plus, the question Millennials and Gen Z are asking, how did 'quote-unquote old people' work before the internet? Elfy has questions for Mia and Claire.  And… one host shares a ...

No, Your Partner Is Not Invited

June 23, 2023 07:39 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MB

Listen to our review of And Just Like That… Subscribe to Mamamia Can you invite your partners to a girls' trip weekend away? We discuss why this is causing havoc in one friendship group.   Plus, it's the news story that has dominated the airwaves, filled our newsfeeds, and captured our algorithms. So, what do the reactions to the Titan Submarine tragedy say about society?  And, Elfy, Claire and Mia share their best and worsts of the week, including winter jumpers, health journeys, and ...

And Just Like That…Recaps Are Coming

June 22, 2023 06:52 - 1 minute - 1000 KB

Subscribe to Mamamia for all our unfiltered thoughts... And Just Like That…recaps are coming, from Friday the 23rd.  Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How Helicopter Parents Broke A Generation

June 21, 2023 07:28 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia Mia is back from holidays and we ask the question are you a helicopter parent? We break down parenting styles and their impact on the current generation.  Plus, why the world is captivated by the missing titanic submarine?  And, is it time celebrities stopped dishing advice to us? Clare, Holly and Mia get to the bottom of this discussion.   The End Bits Read Mia's cover story: How Helicopter Parenting Broke A Generation By A Helicopter Parent (Mia Freedman) Li...

The Pop Star Giving The Whole World The Ick

June 19, 2023 06:53 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MB

Listen to Jessie's Very Candid Mat Leave Handover here Subscribe to Mamamia Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been called ‘grifters’, as their podcast deal falls apart. Is it unprofessional sledging, or saying the quiet part out loud?  Plus, lessons on overcoming self-doubt from one of the funniest people on television.  And, the TV sex scene that’s given the whole world "the Ick".  The End Bits Listen to our latest episode: Jessie's Very Candid Mat Leave Handover Notes - To Her...

The Absolute Worst Kind Of Boyfriend

June 16, 2023 06:51 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MB

Listen to Jessie and Clare's Handover here Subscribe to Mamamia It’s been another grim week for women in Parliament. So how does the way sexual assault is being discussed in Canberra impact the rest of us?  Plus, we're one week out from the new season of And Just Like That and we can’t agree about just who was the worst boyfriend was on Sex And The City.  And, it's Jessie's last show. So, she shares her most hated segment, and who she'll be handing over to... The End Bits Listen to...

The Book That Took 5 Days To Cancel

June 14, 2023 06:25 - 40 minutes - 37 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia Elizabeth Gilbert spent 3 years writing her latest novel 'The Snow Forest', before pulling it from publication 5 days later due to criticism. So what happened, and was it the right decision?  Plus, is it time we started busting the success myth? After a No Filter episode that got us all thinking, Elfy, Holly and Clare look at how their views of success have changed over the years And, what is a beige flag and should you be concerned?  The End Bits Listen to yes...

Three Women, Three Friendship Break-Ups

June 11, 2023 20:00 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MB

Friendship can be a complicated beast and in this episode, we give you the juicy details of our most impactful friendship breakdowns. It’s real, raw and honest. We talk through how things fell apart, and how we mended friendships that were on the brink. The End Bits GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Leave us a voicememo or email us at [email protected] Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. CREDITS: Hosts: Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright, an...

A Viral Cancellation & The Compliment No Woman Wants

June 09, 2023 07:44 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MB

How are we going with our Word Of The Year? Listen to our candid check in here... Subscribe to Mamamia A Pablo Picasso gallery exhibit is causing a flurry online all thanks to...Hannah Gadsby?! Is the art world really trying to cancel the comedian, and if they are, why? Plus, if a woman looks “good for her age” is that actually a compliment? Jennifer Aniston really doesn’t think so. And, our best and worst of the week, including a smug gardening update, and a harsh welcome to motherh...

We Can’t Agree About Prince Harry’s Court Appearance

June 07, 2023 07:28 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MB

Has Jessie chosen a baby name yet? Listen here... Subscribe to Mamamia Prince Harry is taking the stand in a London courtroom on his full-blown mission to... (checks notes) save journalism. We're feeling conflicted. Plus, after the controversy surrounding the Sia-directed film 'Music' about a young girl living with autism, the singer has shared a diagnosis of her own. Does it change anything, should it?  And, are you the problem? A friendship dilemma from a confused new mum.  The E...

Kathleen Folbigg, Bruce Lehrmann & Jock's Last Job

June 05, 2023 06:26 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia Kathleen Folbigg has been pardoned after spending 20 years in jail over killing her four children. We unpack the news, and our feelings. Plus, last night we heard Bruce Lehrmann giving his side of the story for the first time about what happened the night he and Brittany Higgins went back to Parliament House. So what are we meant to make of it?   Plus, why one Hollywood actress says NOT having kids ruined her career. The End Bits Listen to Mia's No Filter with J...

Introducing A New Season Of Hello Bump

June 03, 2023 22:00 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MB

We've launched a new season of Hello Bump. If you're pregnant or know someone who is, share this episode with them, and if you want to hear more episodes, follow the show here.  So, you're growing a human inside you. Or you're thinking about it. Join us for the new season of Hello Bump, where Jessie Stephens (who is currently pregnant) and Gemma Pranita (mum of two)  walk you through pregnancy, month by month with our team of in-house experts. This is pregnancy real talk, where nothing is ...

Every Unpleasant Experience Is Not Trauma

June 02, 2023 07:06 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MB

An Australian court has branded a seemingly untouchable Australian 'hero' a war criminal. What do we need to understand about what just happened with Ben Roberts Smith?   Plus, a viral ‘pop psychology’ explainer has struck a nerve with us all, for different reasons. Who are we really mad at?  And, our best and worst of the week ranging from an unpopular opinion about a long-awaited finale to travel plans and a dog update. The End Bits Listen to our latest episode: The Inflight Relatio...

We Demand You Dump Him Immediately

May 31, 2023 06:38 - 34 minutes - 32 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia A slew of questionable remarks and a public profile that gives people ‘the ick’, Taylor Swift has a new rockstar boyfriend. So, with legions of fans signing an open letter begging her to dump him we had to ask, just how responsible are we for our friend’s ‘bad boyfriends’? Plus, an Outlouder dilemma about milestone birthdays. Is it unreasonable to expect a bit of pizzazz from your partner on these big days? And, it’s the year of the big He-Quit. If women can’t ‘hav...

An Emergency Meeting About The Succession Finale

May 30, 2023 08:21 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia From frozen knobbies, pain sponges, and a four-season-long fight for the family business -  WaystaR Royco, the hit TV series Succession has finally come to an end.   In this episode, we unpack the Succession finale, "With Open Eyes" and talk about the biggest moments, toughest decisions, and the final familial betrayal of the Roy family.  The End Bits Read Keryn Donnelly's piece here: There is only one winner in the Succession finale. And it's not who you think. ...

The Conversation You’re Not Allowed To Have This Week

May 29, 2023 06:43 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia No spoilers but… all your favourite shows are finishing this week. What are the new rules for how to not ruin someone's day? Is there a grace-period for spoilers?  Plus, the end-of-life conversation no one wants to have.  And, welcome to 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.  The End Bits Listen to the new season of Hello Bump: "I'm Pregnant...Now What?" RECOMMENDATIONS:...

Won’t Somebody Think Of The Celebrity F-Boys

May 26, 2023 06:45 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MB

Listen to our Ask Us Anything here Subscribe to Mamamia Cousin Greg has been having lots of sex. In a recent interview, Nicholas Braun (the man who plays our favourite Succession character) got very nervous when asked about the impact fame has had on his love life. What does it tell us about a shift in dating culture for men? Plus, what is hyper fatigue? And why is it peak 2023? And…Best and Worst. You spoke, we listened, it's back. This week's highs and lows include errant worms, na...

The Kind Of Marriage Every Woman (Apparently) Wants

May 24, 2023 07:19 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MB

Listen to our argy-bargy about WFH here... Subscribe to Mamamia The world’s third richest man is engaged again. Some people are calling the future Mrs. Bezos #lifegoals, while others are questioning how fun married life with a billionaire could actually be.  Plus, do you care if a robot writes your favourite TV show and plays your favourite song and hosts your favourite podcast?  And, a retrospective dilemma from a confused Jessie Stephens. The End Bits Listen to our latest podca...

The End Of The Breakfast TV Couple

May 22, 2023 06:56 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia Why veteran journalist, Stan Grant, is walking away from one of the most high-profile jobs in Australian media.  Plus, a public morning TV break-up that's making headlines around the world, and what it reveals about what we want from our TV couples.   And, does being humble negatively impact women? Would you ever keep a 'compliments journal'? One writer's theory on pumping up your ego.  The End Bits Read Jessie's article here: 'I have the flu, COVID-19 and I'm ...

Harry & Meghan's 'Car Chase' Unpacked

May 19, 2023 06:53 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MB

Is hating your job freedom or misery? Listen to our subscriber episode here. Subscribe to Mamamia We need to talk about Harry, Meghan, and a paparazzi chase that may never have happened. Plus, what’s a 'Subway T-Shirt' and why are a growing number of young women wearing them? And, is it possible to publicly change your mind in 2023? Former Prime Minister Julia Gillard has thoughts. The End Bits Read Holly's article about Meghan here: The strategic disappearance of Meghan Markle i...

The Mental Load Of Organising A Threesome

May 17, 2023 06:36 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia What an 81-year-old in a swimsuit on a cover of a magazine tells us about beauty, money, and marketing Plus, one woman's very honest story about the mental load of planning a threesome. And, a standing ovation and an eye-watering fragrance deal. Is Johnny Depp’s big comeback really about Johnny Depp?   The End Bits Latest episode: The Influencers Are Not Okay RECOMMENDATIONS: Holly wants you to listen to Julia Louis-Dreyfus's podcast Wiser Than Me.  Sign up ...

The Truth Of Being 'Hollywood Thin' Has Leaked

May 15, 2023 06:41 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia Another celebrity has admitted that she doesn’t eat and nobody knows what to do with this information. Should we be angry? Or just disappointed? Mia explains why she's actually delighted. Plus, why is “turning into your mother” such an insult?  And, what a high profile appointment at Twitter teaches us about the 'glass cliff phenomenon' aka the new sh*t skirt. The End Bits RECOMMENDATIONS: Claire wants you to watch Firefly Lane on Netflix. Read Mia's piece abo...

The Botox Backtrack That Took Us By Surprise

May 12, 2023 02:59 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia One of the celebrity faces we most closely align with cosmetic surgery says she doesn't want her daughter to follow in her footsteps. Should being a parent influence your relationship to cosmetic procedures? Plus, a listener dilemma about the new rules for bill-splitting in a cost-of-living crisis. And, our best and worst of the week, ranging from Masterchef to complicated conversations and growing feet.  The End Bits Listen to our latest episode: What Are We Doi...

Did Body Positivity Kill Jenny Craig?

May 10, 2023 07:17 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MB

Listen to our Emergency Coronation Debrief here Subscribe to Mamamia A giant of the weight-loss industry has fallen. Did body positivity kill Jenny Craig?  Plus, one of the most successful women in TV says she can’t get a date to save her life. Who's to blame, and what is 'dating down'?  And… Confessions of a Ghost Writer. What it’s like writing one of the best-selling books of all time, and getting none of the credit. The End Bits Listen to our latest episode: Emergency Coronatio...

The Dirty Details Of Gwyneth's Sex Life

May 08, 2023 08:27 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MB

Listen to our Emergency Coronation Debrief here Subscribe to Mamamia Mia and Holly are in trouble for their different takes on King Charles, Queen Camilla & the Coronation.  Plus, Gwyneth Paltrow joined the Call Her Daddy podcast to rank her stacked list of famous ex-partners. In the world of celebrity gossip, is it okay to label your ex 'technically excellent' in the bedroom to millions of listeners?  Plus, if enthusiasm is the key to happiness, why is it the one trait that we try t...

The Side-Chick Coronation

May 05, 2023 05:39 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MB

Underlined or crossed out? Listen to our Succession theories here Subscribe to Mamamia It’s the eve of King Charles’ Coronation but, we can’t stop thinking about the soon-to-be crowned, Queen Camilla. Is this a win for the often derided ‘side-chicks’? Plus, negging has been rebranded. In a new wave of appearance negging, men appear to be complimenting their female partners by saying “I’m not with you for your looks”. So is that offensive, or a compliment? We discuss. And our best and...

The Complexity of Discussing Jock Zonfrillo’s Death

May 03, 2023 06:58 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia No one quite knows how to feel as we start to process the shock passing of Chef and TV Host Jock Zonfrillo. There’s grief and confusion, and some unanswered questions. In this episode we ask ourselves - what are we the public owed when a high-profile person dies? Plus, the fanciest party of the year has just occurred, and while the Met Gala headlines speak to a runway of spectacular dresses, we can’t stop thinking about cats, cancellation, and Karl Lagerfeld. And t...

Mia Got Cancelled On TikTok

May 01, 2023 07:24 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MB

Listen to Mia's No Filter interview with Jock Zonfrillo here Subscribe to Mamamia On today's show the wedding RSVP that's got us all scratching our heads. Should The Prime Minister have attended the wedding of a radio shock jock?  Plus, Mia has come under fire for suggesting there’s a big difference between raising sons and daughters. So, is there?  And we dive head first into the tricky conversation around influencers and fertility advertising.  The End Bits Read Mia's response t...

An Argument About "Inclusive" Leave

April 28, 2023 04:31 - 46 minutes - 43 MB

Listen here for the latest in the Celeste Barber and Em Rata feud Subscribe to Mamamia Should you get paid days off work to support a friend who’s lost their pet? The new set of “inclusive leave” rules we can’t agree on.   Plus, one of the Internet’s most hated men has deployed a big weapon in his comeback arsenal… one of the Internet’s most loved women.  And our best and worst of the week which include a bright orange wedding dress, a touch of toxic positivity and… dancing The End...

A Content Warning About A Content Warning

April 26, 2023 07:22 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia Joe Biden is running for re-election in the 2024 US Presidential election. Does the reaction to this news tell us something about ageism, or realism?  Plus, the Scottish comedian who tried to resist trigger warnings and what happened next.  And, the green flags that mean you’re a good person. How many can you claim?  The End Bits Watch Jessie and Clare record Cancelled live at Powerhouse Late Listen to our last episode: Behind The Scenes Of Infidelity  RECOM...

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