Mamamia Out Loud

Nobody has a personality anymore. At least, that's what Em Vernem thinks, and she's not alone. In writer Freya India's Substack Girls, India critiques the diagnostic lense through which we see the world, and it's seriously blown our minds.

The Salt Path, a heartbreaking 2018 memoir adapted into a hugely successful movie and marketed as 'unflinchingly true', is making headlines this week. Because the truth seems to have been st...

There’s a distinct true crime spin on MMOL today. The Outback Killer Bradley Murdoch has died, and after 24 years, he’s taking his secrets to the grave with him.

Plus, are we normalising meanness? With shows that scratch our hate-watch itch, Mia, Amelia and Jessie talk about why we're clocking up so much time in front of something we actively dislike. 

And Jeffrey Epstein’s name is back in the news and being ...

She was the voice of a generation, then she vanished. Now Lena Dunham is back with a Netflix romcom—but where has she been?

The creator of Girls disappeared from the spotlight for years, and the story behind her absence is almost more compelling than her comeback. So why did the woman who defined millennial womanhood step away? Mia, Jessie and Amelia Lester discuss on today's show. 

And if you've been posting less and sc...

The world is not made for me. The very melodramatic Substack that describes every short girl’s problems. So today, shorties Mia and Jessie are joined by taller girl Amelia Lester and Mamamia's even taller Deputy Editor Stacey Hicks, to figure out who’s got it worse.

Also, why do we need to be so efficient all the darn time?  Micro-efficiencies are the new craze and with their increase, it’s our chance to rest...

Sexuopharmaceuticals. Yes, we had to sound it out too. But behind the tongue-twister is a study that confirms what many couples already know: vaginal dryness + erectile dysfunction = not exactly a recipe for romance. But is that pill really the answer? We unpack the not-so-sexy science that says that sexuopharmaceuticals like Viagra are putting some men out of sync with their female partners. ...

In case you missed it, the US passed One Big Beautiful Bill on Friday. But what does it all mean — for Australia and the world? We need all the explanations. Fortunately, our US correspondent Amelia Lester joins Mia, Jessie and Em V to unpack Trump's latest 'feat'. 

And, our favourite astronaut Katy Perry has announced a new way to separate. Move over 'conscious uncoupling' because you've just been dethroned. 

Plus,...

Aidan's throwing rocks at windows (literally), Miranda's found love again, and Charlotte's trying to keep it together — we're halfway through And Just Like That Season 3 and we have SO many feelings.

In this bonus episode, we're serving up all our thoughts on the season so far. What's the deal with Carrie and Aidan's messy situationship? Is LTW about to cross a line with her hot editor? And why is everything suddenly going wr...

Ready for the weekend, Outlouders? We've got a fresh episode of Parenting Out Loud. Because if parents are thinking about it, we're talking about it.

On the show today, Jessie Stephens, Amelia Lester and Stacey Hicks join forces to chat all things including: 

👩 'I abandoned my family without warning. It was the best thing I ever did.' We dive into the article that went viral on site this week and we have lots of thoughts.&nbs...

You're a bitch and that's why we lack community. A brutal essay has exposed how we've all become selfish in the name of self-care, and some of us are feeling a little bit attacked. Mia, Jessie and Em Vernem discuss the idea of the small favour economy and why asking your friend for a rise to the airport is more valuable than you realise.

Plus, is anyone else feeling increasingly tricked by artificial intelligence? You're not alone....

The story you’ve seen everywhere today and the question it raises about childcare. 

Plus, the new radical era of celebrity surgery transparency. But, is this good or bad for the myriad of body standards we are already swimming in? 

And, the latest workplace test that's incredibly divisive and has Mia, Jessie and Em Vernem slightly sweating. 

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Between 27 dresses, 'something borrowed' from the Blue Origin space flight and Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's 200+ closest friends, there's a BIG post wedding debrief needed. They weren't invited but that didn't stop Mia, Jessie and Em V giving full wedding guest vibes on the three-day Venetian extravaganza.

And, the Liberal Party is in a world of pain with plenty of suggestions on how to fix it. We weigh into the quota debate tha...

What better way to start the weekend than with this episode of Parenting Out Loud? Because if parents are thinking about it, we're talking about it. 

On the show today, Jessie Stephens and Amelia Lester are joined by friend of the pod, and Mamamia's Deputy Editor, Stacey Hicks, to chat all things:

👩🏻 Ms Rachel: to what ex...

The most inflammatory podcast of the year just dropped, and guess what? It looks like feminists have a lot to answer for. Mia, Jessie and Holly discuss the furore on today's show.

Also, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s recent outfits have started a conversation about ‘date night dressing’, and whether we should take a page out of their very fancy book. 

Plus, Jessie would like to make it clear that her puffy f...

The most famous Hollywood face is everywhere you look. He’s on a super-charged comeback mission including a press junket, a podcast interview and a $300 million movie. But can you solve a problem like Brad Pitt? Mia, Jessie and Holly discuss on today's show. 

Also, are you a maximiser or a satisficer? There's a new fascinating personality comparison on why women are more likely to end marriages.

Plus, there's one woman w...

Jameela Jamil is breaking up with women journalists via Substack. After too many burnouts and betrayals, the actress and activist is done. But is this really the group chat exit we think it is? Mia, Jessie and Holly have thoughts.

Plus, there's a mahoosive marriage taking place in Venice this week and friends, people are protesting. It's Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanch...

Saturday treat time, Outlouders. A brand new episode of Parenting Out Loud just landed, and we’re dropping it here for you to enjoy too.

In this episode, Jessie Stephens and Amelia Lester dive into:

💬 Co-parenting: Should parents—be they current partners or exes—need to ...

Sarah Jessica Parker has spent decades as Carrie Bradshaw, but here’s the twist: she’s never actually watched herself do any of it. Not the sex, not the shopping, not even the typing. So is it the ultimate act of self-care, or just a lil bit lazy?

Plus, everyone’s talking about texting less—until they’re the ones left on read. We unpack the modern crisis of communication overload, from parenting to wor...

There's a standout star on Duchess Meghan’s latest long-form interview, but surprise... it's not Megs. Enter one Emma Grede: Skims co-founder, Shark Tank guest judge, and the new archetype of the modern girl boss. While Meghan’s business advice is a little on the fluffy side, Emma’s empire—from shapewear to podcasts to philanthropic pledges—has Mia exhausted.  

Meanwhile, Holly is bringi...

Questions from the weekend: What's an 11A? Why is America protesting kings? And what took Sir David Beckham so long? Mia, Jessie, and Em Vernem are here with the answers.

Plus, Sabrina Carpenter drops her new album cover—and the internet loses its mind. Is it DV glamour porn? Subversive satire? Or just a PR play we’ve seen before?