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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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The Celebrity Nepo Baby Conspiracy

December 21, 2022 05:47 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia Nepo-babies. Chances are, you’re seeing them all over your social media and television screens. So what are they, and what’s the world’s problem with them? Plus, why do some gifts make you cry with happiness, and some make you feel nothing? The psychology of gift-giving.    And does being a real friend mean offering brutal honesty or unconditional support?  The End Bits:  RECOMMENDATIONS: Holly wants you to make Outlouder's salads from our Facebook group.  Sign...

The Vile Opinion That Should Never Have Been Published

December 19, 2022 05:13 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia We thought we might have a royal-free episode, until an unspeakable troll came back from lunch with Camilla, opened his laptop, and began to write… Plus, should women go on strike at Christmas? 'Tis the season for burnout over the mental load. And, a dilemma that’s close to home about asking favours from strangers. The End Bits:  RECOMMENDATIONS: Jessie wants you to watch Wakefield on ABC iView  Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud Newsletter for all our reccos fro...

Harry & Meghan Just Blew The Whole Thing Up

December 16, 2022 05:39 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MB

Listen to our bonus episode unpacking Volume II of Harry & Meghan here 'Institutionalised gaslighting,' brothers at war, and more drama than a White Lotus finale. What happened on the last three episodes of Harry & Meghan?  Plus, Twitter is in chaos and Meta's profits are in free fall. Is social media dead? Mia has a very convincing argument that we’re at the end of our obsession. And, our best and worst of the week ranging from broken dogs to water cooler TV to Jessie’s dream intervie...

Our New Guru Is A Cheating Wife

December 14, 2022 06:37 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MB

Listen to our episode unpacking the entire The White Lotus finale here. An ordinary Monday afternoon in Australia. Six people dead by gunfire in what seems to have been an ambush by extreme conspiracy theorists. It's not a story we are used to seeing here, so is it a senseless tragedy or a sign of something bigger? Plus, a she-said-she-said influencer war and what it tells us about slut-shaming, feminism, and the patriarchy.  And the most talked about character from White Lotus re-shap...

The Unspoken Hell Of Forced Friendship

December 12, 2022 06:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia The media have had a big old dig at Harry and Meghan for invading their own privacy, and they’ve had a dig right back. So what’s the line between privacy and control?  Plus, there’s a gender sleep gap, and you’ll never guess, but it’s not in women’s favour. Why? And, it’s White Lotus day, but whether you’re watching or not, what does the show tell us about the hell of forced friendship? The End Bits:  RECOMMENDATIONS: Jessie wants you to watch Bad Sisters on App...

Harry & Meghan: The Verdict

December 09, 2022 06:22 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MB

Listen to our bonus episode about Harry & Meghan’s doco here You'll never guess what we're talking about on today's show...Christmas has come early. We need to talk about Meghan & Harry Plus, have we fetishized friendship over family? And our best and worst of the week, ranging from new frocks to sickness to harsh bikini realities.  The End Bits:  Subscribe to listen to our special bonus episode about Harry & Meghan’s doco here RECOMMENDATIONS: Mia wants you to try this Root Cove...

When Celebrity Weight Loss Became Uncool

December 07, 2022 05:43 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia ​​Yesterday, news broke that age 71, Kirstie Alley had died. Actress. Comedian. Writer. Mother. Wife. Scientologist. Like many of us, she was many things, but what does her legacy tell us about the complicated issue of monetising weight loss Plus, the mainstreaming of sexual strangulation, And…  to breed or not to breed? The conversation between three men that’s obsessing Jessie Stephens.   The End Bits:  RECOMMENDATIONS: Holly wants you to watch Colin From Acc...

Team Sussex Vs. Team Wales: Choose Your Fighter

December 05, 2022 06:23 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia Are you Team Sussex or Team Wales? Wherever you land on the Harry & Megs versus Wills & Kate argument will tell us exactly how old you are.  Plus, what a viral fashion trend tells us about Barbie's transformation into a feminist icon of inclusion. And, what will it take to turn the volume down on Kanye West? The End Bits: RECOMMENDATIONS: Mia & Emma want you to watch The L Word: Generation Q on Stan Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud Newsletter for all our recos...

The Influencers' ADHD Wars

November 30, 2022 05:39 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia Everyone is talking about China and the wave of protests across the country, but what does it have to do with the FIFA World Cup in Qatar? Plus, two influencers are having a very public argument about ADHD. Why? And should we all stop being so…. authentic? One author is calling bullsh*t on authenticity.  The End Bits: RECOMMENDATIONS: Mia wants you to watch The Real Bling Ring: Hollywood Heist.  Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud Newsletter for all our recos from...

An Argy Bargy About Period Leave

November 28, 2022 05:32 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia Miscarriage, menstruation, and menopause. With all we have to deal with, should women be entitled to extra leave from their jobs? Plus, what do we need to understand about the fashion brand accused of sexualising young children in its latest ad campaign?  And the tech bro ‘live forever’ movement we want no part of. The End Bits: RECOMMENDATIONS: Mia wants you to use a pill box organiser as your next jewellery storage travel hack.  Sign up to the Mamamia Out L...

The Most Important Decision You'll Ever Make

November 25, 2022 06:42 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia Last night's ARIA awards were supposed to be about gender inclusivity, but with only a handful of non-male winners, what is the future of breaking down the binaries of award show categories? Plus, the viral data about who gets most of our time and why it’s made Mia cranky.  And, our best and worst of the week… ranging from midnight dashes to Mia’s house, friend reunions, and Abba medleys The End Bits: RECOMMENDATIONS: Holly wants you to watch Fleishman Is In Tr...

Bec Judd Has Changed Her Business Model

November 23, 2022 06:17 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MB

Peter Helliar has announced he's leaving The Project, as changes to the panel continue to dominate headlines. With more choice than ever before about what we watch and when, why are we so attached to the faces in our living room? Plus, Rebecca Judd has changed her business model and people have a lot of thoughts.    And, we need to talk about Jessie’s rules for mothers-in-law. The End Bits: READ MORE: Jessie's article: My boss is about to become my mother-in-law. So I wrote a list of 7 ...

Lisa Wilkinson’s Exit & ‘Targeted Toxicity’

November 21, 2022 06:13 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia Lisa Wilkinson has announced she's leaving The Project. What does it tell us about 'targeted toxicity' and the extra job women in the public eye unwittingly sign up for? Plus, David Beckham, Robbie Williams, and why a comedian is shredding $10,000 over the very controversial football world cup.    And, is leisure time inherently sexist? The double standard when it comes to 'me time' that's got Jessie riled up. Donate to flood relief via Givit, or The Red Cross  T...

Demisexuals & The New Coming Out

November 18, 2022 06:01 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia Elon Musk has come up with a new workplace mantra, and it’s the opposite of ‘quiet quitting’. So, what does being “hardcore” at work mean? Plus, what’s demisexuality, and what does it tell us about young people’s approach to sex? And, our best and worst of the week, ranging from concert tickets to flood rescue to dream interviews to friendship maintenance.  Donate to flood relief via Givit, or The Red Cross  The End Bits: Go deeper on the topics from today's ...

Trump Is Running Again And Nobody Panic

November 16, 2022 06:33 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia It's official. Donald Trump is back. The former U.S President has announced his intention to run for the Republican party candidacy for the 2024 election. Some of us are freaking out, but Mia thinks she can reassure us.  Plus, a millennial icon has declared ‘aging is fully in’, and painted her hair grey to do it. So is it empowering, or insulting?     And, the latest innovations in artificial intelligence have us wondering if you could ‘fake’ a digital interaction wi...

The Casting Decision That’s Killed The Crown

November 14, 2022 06:04 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MB

Vote for Mamamia Out Loud as Listeners' Choice in the Australian Podcast Awards What happens to the people we canceled during the pandemic? An article reminding us about a prominent anti-vaxxer has left us wondering.    Plus, the latest on-screen portrayal of Prince Charles has sparked a chaotic theory about the relationship between the royals and Netflix juggernaut, The Crown.    And… what refusing to adopt new technologies in the workplace really says about you.  Subscribe to Mamamia ...

Respectfully, We Disagree About Jennifer Aniston

November 11, 2022 06:15 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MB

Vote for Mamamia Out Loud as Listeners' Choice in the Australian Podcast Awards Jennifer Aniston has opened up about her struggle to get pregnant. What does it tell us about biological clocks and how we treat childfree women? Plus, the argument we’ve been bursting to have about the accompanying photoshoot…   And… our best and worst of the week which includes a viral video, sons, and Jessie's embarrassing on-stage moment.  Subscribe to Mamamia The End Bits: Claim a free ticket to our ...

Introducing Here If You Need: Where Women's Sport Comes First

November 10, 2022 06:13 - 31 minutes - 29 MB

Outlouders! We've got a new podcast we want to tell you about.  It's called Here If You Need, and it launched today. Join Olympic swimmer Cate Campbell & sports journalist Hayley Willis every week as they break down the week in sport, share an inspiring story from a legendary woman of the game, and give you a cheat sheet for sports chat to use every weekend. If you love what you hear and want to support women's sport, come and follow us wherever you get your podcasts: https://pod.fo/e/14...

Fake 'Sad Girls' & The Elon Garbage Fire

November 09, 2022 04:09 - 40 minutes - 37 MB

Vote for Mamamia Out Loud as Listeners' Choice in the Australian Podcast Awards Everyone’s worried about Elon Musk being in charge of Twitter. So, who’s been fired, who’s being let back in, and what does it all mean?  Plus, Have we done away with social rules in favour of boundaries?  And… what is ‘crying makeup’? What the latest TikTok trend tells us about the 'cute-ification' of mental illness. Subscribe to Mamamia The End Bits: Claim a free ticket to our virtual tour show RE...

The Complication In Aaron Carter’s Death

November 07, 2022 09:11 - 32 minutes - 30 MB

Vote for Mamamia Out Loud as Listeners' Choice in the Australian Podcast Awards  What does the death of a noughties pop star teach us about grief, addiction, and complicated families?   Plus, should anyone be praised for NOT CHEATING on their partners? The conversation sparked by Tim Minchin that Jessie and Holly are arguing about.    And… an Outlouder dilemma about busyness, values, and when two sisters are in very different life stages.   Subscribe to Mamamia The End Bits: Claim a fr...

Rihanna x Johnny Depp: The Decision We Don’t Understand

November 04, 2022 06:23 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MB

Vote for Mamamia Out Loud as Listeners' Choice in the Australian Podcast Awards  In a turn of events we didn't see coming we're cranky with Rihanna. The Fenty billionaire and musician has featured Johnny Depp in her brand's latest runway show. Why? Plus, why are we so weird about only children? And… our best and worst of the week which includes meds, our Wednesday guest host, and Holly's hard launch. Subscribe to Mamamia The End Bits: Claim a free ticket to our virtual tour show ...

Is Your Relationship ‘Beautiful People’ Proof?

November 02, 2022 06:33 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MB

Claim a free ticket to our virtual tour show An elderly man was attacked with a hammer in his own home, and somehow this has become a ‘debate’ about free speech in the US. Why?  Plus, Romantic Comedies are hot again. At least, that’s what everyone is saying. So why are they so hard to come by?   And… does your partner follow lots of beautiful people on social media? Exactly what constitutes micro-cheating?  Subscribe to Mamamia The End Bits: Get tickets to see us live, or stream ...

The Influencers’ Melbourne Cup Dilemma

October 31, 2022 06:19 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MB

Claim a free ticket to our virtual tour show The spring racing carnival in Melbourne kicked off over the weekend, which got us thinking about the influencers who were paid to be there and those who said no to it. In 2022, who decides whether or not you’re racing tomorrow?  Plus, Giselle Bundchen and Tom Brady are getting a divorce, but what does it tell us about the mental load?  And…the question you’ve almost certainly been asked on a plane and whether or not you should say yes.  Su...

Zoe Foster Blake & The Viral House Tour

October 28, 2022 05:45 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MB

Claim a free ticket to our virtual tour show Prince Harry has announced the title and release date of his forthcoming memoir. We are salivating. Plus, the Zoe Foster Blake house tour that’s sparked a conversation about aspiration versus relatability And… our best and worst of the week which includes camaraderie, personal epiphanies, and Elon Musk. Subscribe to Mamamia The End Bits: Get tickets to see us live, or stream the tour, thanks to Priceline Pharmacy HERE. You can read mo...

Is Taylor Swift 'Fatphobic'?

October 26, 2022 06:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MB

Claim a free ticket to our virtual tour show Taylor Swift is being accused of fatphobia, thanks to the music video for her recent release, Anti Hero. Is it a fair accusation? Plus, burnout isn't just for Millenials. An essay blew Holly's mind about midlife pivots and delayed maternity leave.  And… is throwing soup on art really going to save the world? Subscribe to Mamamia The End Bits: Get tickets to see us live, or stream the tour, thanks to Priceline Pharmacy HERE. Watch the...

The Netball Australia And Gina Rinehart Divide

October 24, 2022 07:40 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MB

Claim a free ticket to our virtual tour show Subscribe to Mamamia This episode we explore the divide around Netball Australia and Gina Rinehart, and discuss what happens when sport, sponsorship and the personal values of the players collide. We also look at what is life like for Taylor Swift’s full time muse (and boyfriend) Joe Alwyn after her new album Midnights dropped over the weekend. Plus… we talk celebrity breakups. When love is part of your public brand, what do you owe your a...

James Corden & The ‘Nice Guy’ Police

October 19, 2022 06:07 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MB

Get tickets to see us live, or stream the tour, thanks to Priceline Pharmacy HERE. James Corden is in the headlines after he was accused of mistreating wait staff in a New York restaurant. When did we start expecting celebrities to be nice? Plus, the new way women are being made to feel bad about the way they enjoy consensual sex. And, what 'desk bombing' tells us about our aversion to unscheduled social interactions. The End Bits: Subscribe to Mamamia to listen to our Subscriber S...

Boyfriend Breakfasts & Stay-At-Home Girlfriends

October 17, 2022 06:21 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MB

Get tickets to see us live, or stream the tour, thanks to Priceline Pharmacy HERE. Why is Britain’s new Prime Minister being compared to a head of lettuce? Liz Truss has only been in the job for six weeks, but apparently, she is already on the way out.  Plus, why skin is the forgotten frontier of the beauty acceptance movement. And… in defense of the ‘boyfriend breakfast’ The End Bits: Subscribe to Mamamia RECOMMENDATIONS: Holly wants you to try the Revlon ColorStay Matte Lite Li...

Parents Of Toddlers, We've Got A New Show For You: Introducing How To Build A Human

October 15, 2022 20:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MB

Listen to How To Build A Human here When it comes to parenting toddlers, there’s a lot of advice…everywhere. And sometimes, it can be hard to know where to turn when you want to make sure you’re raising good humans who can be kind, resilient, considerate, and creative. That’s where we come in. How To Build A Human is Mamamia’s new podcast for parents of toddlers.  And on today's episode, we're talking about raising creative humans with former Yellow Wiggle Sam Moran and the founder of Co...

Carrie Bickmore & The Hard Truth About Decisions

October 14, 2022 06:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MB

Get tickets to see us live, or stream the tour, thanks to Priceline Pharmacy HERE. What Carrie Bickmore leaving the Project tells us about self-doubt and taking a great big leap.    Plus, how environmentally friendly is your sex life?    And… our best and worst of the week ranging from boobs to hangovers to tooting our own horn.  The End Bits: Subscribe to Mamamia for your ticket to our virtual tour show RECOMMENDATIONS: Holly wants you to wear colourful shoes...The Wainwright shoe, f...

What Is The Internet’s Problem With Lena Dunham?

October 12, 2022 04:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MB

Get tickets to see us live, or stream the tour, thanks to Priceline Pharmacy HERE. What does the latest kerfuffle in Princess Mary’s House of Denmark tell us about what might be happening to the British royals soon? Plus, there’s a woman the Internet loves to hate more than most, and she’s back. And, when a relationship breaks down because you just can’t quite make that transition from couple… to parents.  The End Bits: Subscribe to Mamamia RECOMMENDATIONS: Mia wants you to watch...

What We Can't Say About Kanye

October 10, 2022 06:01 - 35 minutes - 33 MB

Get tickets to see us live, or stream the tour, thanks to Priceline Pharmacy HERE. We don’t know how to talk about Kanye West… but we have an idea. Is it possible that Kanye's behavior isn't influenced by his mental health? Plus, periods and the covid vaccine. New data has revealed we weren’t imagining that one affected the other. And, why the Internet is very upset about a midlife woman getting her own show on the national broadcaster…  The End Bits: Subscribe to Mamamia RECOMMEND...

The 'Inclusion' Debate Everyone's Having

October 07, 2022 06:19 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MB

Get tickets to see us live, or stream the tour, thanks to Priceline Pharmacy HERE. The biggest debate this week centers around the man who was appointed chief executive of Essendon Football Club for just 24 hours. Has his story been co-opted for a culture war?  Plus #GutHealth TikTok is deceptively recruiting women into MLM schemes, under the quiet banner of wellness. And our best and worst of the week which includes engagement parties, planes, and flat packs… The End Bits: Subscri...

Mother In Law Lessons From Victoria Beckham

October 05, 2022 06:15 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MB

Get tickets to see us live, or stream the tour, thanks to Priceline Pharmacy HERE. A couple of big stories within the fashion world have shed more light on the people the industry refuses to cancel. Plus, what is hope fatigue and how can you overcome it? And, unpacking the Beckham wedding drama and what it tells us about the mother in law. The End Bits: Subscribe to Mamamia RECOMMENDATIONS: Holly wants you to try cooking the Emergency Baked Fried Rice  Sign up to the Mamamia Ou...

Change Your Type, Khloe Kardashian

September 30, 2022 07:12 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MB

Get tickets to see us live, or stream the tour, thanks to Priceline Pharmacy HERE. Have we reached ‘peak’ mental health? Jessie has an unpopular idea to work through. Plus, Khloe Kardashian's Mea Culpa and when bad relationships are “shame on you.” And our best and worst of the week ranging from making friends, wedding dresses, and… negative feedback. The End Bits: Subscribe to Mamamia RECOMMENDATIONS: Claire Murphy is obsessed with this fancy vacuum cleaner. GET IN TOUCH: Feed...

The Problem With The "Lose Weight" Prescription

September 28, 2022 07:02 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MB

Get tickets to see us live, or stream the tour, thanks to Priceline Pharmacy HERE. Olivia Wilde had three choices for her career's second act, and she was never going to win with any of them. Plus, the problem with “lose weight” as the default diagnosis for women. What comes next? And what is a ‘wife guy’ and why are they…out? The End Bits: Subscribe to Mamamia RECOMMENDATIONS: Jessie wants you to read Jane Harper's new book, Exiles GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call...

The Woman Who Bought Her 13yo A Vibrator

September 26, 2022 07:14 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MB

Get tickets to see us live, or stream the tour, thanks to Priceline Pharmacy HERE. Why is Cara Delevigne being compared to Britney Spears? Have we learned any lessons since 2007? Plus, what does Albo have to say about the much-admired work ethic of the Queen, and how does it contradict a modern office mantra? And, the internet is divided over the mother who bought her 13-year-old a vibrator and thinks you should do the same. The End Bits: Subscribe to Mamamia RECOMMENDATIONS: Mia...

The Audacity Of Adam Levine

September 23, 2022 07:42 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MB

Get tickets to see us live, or stream the tour, thanks to Priceline Pharmacy HERE. Protests around the world, women cutting their hair and burning their hijabs, what’s happening in Iran? Plus, what are the ethics around going public with a cheating scandal? Who are the winners in the Adam Levine saga? And, our best and worst of the week, which range from moving to funerals to fights. The End Bits: Subscribe to Mamamia RECOMMENDATIONS: Mia wants you to check out this rug cleaning ac...

'Feminism, Get Out Of My Marriage'

September 21, 2022 05:00 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MB

Get tickets to see us live, or stream the tour, thanks to Priceline Pharmacy HERE. A man walked out of prison thanks to a podcast this week, two weeks after a man went into prison, thanks to a podcast.  Plus, don’t get married, and if you already did, leave your husband… feminism is very down on marriage right now, and Jessie is cross. And, there was FOMO and JOMO and now there’s ROMO… so what is it and what does it have to do with anticipated anxiety?   The End Bits: Subscribe to...

The Relationship Departure Lounge

September 19, 2022 08:12 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MB

Get tickets to see us live, or stream the tour, thanks to Priceline Pharmacy HERE. The Queen’s funeral is tonight but the coverage, of course, has already started. Lots of attention has been turned to whether this event is healing rifts in the royal family. But do rituals of grief, like funerals, bring families together, or exacerbate existing rifts?  We’ve talked about quiet quitting on this podcast before in the context of work… but is it possible to quietly quit a relationship? And ...

A Very “Reprehensible” Woman

September 16, 2022 06:58 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MB

Get tickets to see us live, or stream the tour, thanks to Priceline Pharmacy HERE. Jessie knows a lot about the Queen's coffin, and the remake of the Little Mermaid has sparked a culture war we didn’t see coming. Plus, there’s a story that really riled us up this week, and it’s about an NRLW player named Caitlin Moran.  And our best and worst of the week, ranging from funerals to concerts to the best kind of billionaires. The End Bits: Subscribe to Mamamia RECOMMENDATIONS: Emma wan...

Royal Marriages Are Really Weird

September 14, 2022 07:10 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia Jessie can't stop clicking on articles about the body language between the Prince and Princess of Wales. How do royal marriages differ from others, and why do we expect romance from what was historically accepted as a political arrangement? Plus, is it wrong to ask guests at your baby shower to leave if they don’t bring a gift? A viral video has the internet divided on present etiquette.  And what happens when you don’t have anything to talk about with your partner ...

The Royals Left To Clean Up The Mess

September 12, 2022 07:23 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MB

Get tickets to our live tour thanks to Priceline Pharmacy HERE. Is the admiration we have for the late Queen’s sense of duty and sacrifice outdated… and does it also explain why so many people are feeling uncomfortable right now? Plus, has “introvert pride” made us much more likely to be socially isolated? And, is a sex toy an appropriate gift from your partner if… you didn’t ask for it? We discuss an anonymous listener dilemma. The End Bits: Subscribe to Mamamia RECOMMENDATIONS: ...

The Queen’s Death. It’s Complicated.

September 09, 2022 06:52 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MB

Get tickets to our live tour thanks to Priceline Pharmacy HERE. Queen Elizabeth II is dead. Only two days ago, we were talking about the Queen swearing in the new British Prime Minister Liz Truss, and how well she looked. Now, it seems the whole world is in shock. While our views on the Royal Family are complicated, we think the Queen was probably the best of them. Were we ready for her loss? What comes next?  And our best & worst of the week, including a broken heart, the joy of collabo...

We're Officially Worried, Darling

September 07, 2022 07:17 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MB

Get tickets to our live tour thanks to Priceline Pharmacy HERE. Not since The Oscars 'Slap' of January 2022 has a celebrity moment captured so much of our attention and imagination as Harry Styles spitting on Chris Pine. After watching the video approximately 700 times, we're unpacking exactly what went down at the Venice film festival premiere of Don't Worry Darling. Plus, is it time to rethink covid iso? Are we really done with mandatory isolation? And alcohol isn’t cool anymore. How ...

Are We Even Pretending To Get Along Anymore?

September 05, 2022 07:16 - 43 minutes - 40 MB

Don't miss out on tickets to our upcoming tour, sign up for the Out Loud newsletter:  https://www.mamamia.com.au/newsletter/ US President Joe Biden gave a big speech on the weekend, the most passionate address of his presidency so far. It's got us wondering... have we given up on bridge-building? Plus, is the concept of ‘maternal instinct’ bad for women? And when it comes to Meghan Markle… is it ok to switch sides? The End Bits: Subscribe to Mamamia RECOMMENDATIONS: Holly wants y...

A Passionate Defence Of Leonardo DiCaprio

September 02, 2022 06:37 - 39 minutes - 36.7 MB

Don't miss any details about our upcoming tour, sign up for the Out Loud newsletter:  https://www.mamamia.com.au/newsletter/ Subscribe to Mamamia Jessie has an unpopular opinion about Leonardo DiCaprio. 'Let the man live,' she says. But Holly and Mia aren't letting her off the hook that easily. Plus, are you in sync with the season your life is in… And our best and worst of the week, ranging from parties, rest, women ruling the world and grief.   The End Bits: Subscribe to Mamami...

The Teacher’s Pet Verdict: A Debrief

August 31, 2022 07:35 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MB

Don't miss any details about our upcoming tour, sign up for the Out Loud newsletter:  https://www.mamamia.com.au/newsletter/ Subscribe to Mamamia Yesterday, after four decades, Chris Dawson was found guilty of murdering his wife, Lynette. We debrief on our thoughts in the wake of the verdict, from the long road ahead for other victims of this trial, to the vindication of podcaster Hedley Thomas and what comes next.  Plus, a listener dilemma about a school reunion that’s… very close to ...

BONUS: Mia & Jessie Grill Holly About The Couple Upstairs

August 30, 2022 00:03 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MB

The day has finally arrived! Holly’s new book, The Couple Upstairs, is officially out in the world. Mia and Jessie got to read it first, so in this special bonus episode, hear them debrief with Holly about all their feelings and questions. Plus, Holly reads the entire first chapter of The Couple Upstairs, just for Outlouders. The Couple Upstairs by Holly Wainwright is available in all good bookstores and online now. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See om...

Everyone’s Wrong About Olivia Wilde

August 29, 2022 07:18 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MB

Subscribe to Mamamia A basketball superstar and a Prime Minister walk into a press conference, and no one knows why... Over the weekend, Shaquille O’Neil met with Anthony Albanese in a move that's being labeled a ‘clueless and out of touch publicity stunt'. Was it a good thing? Or an embarrassing misstep?  Plus, as another anniversary rolls around - is there anything new to say about the death of Princess Diana? And why everyone is worried, about a movie called Don’t Worry Darling.  ...

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