Mamamia Out Loud
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.
Episodes
Outlouders, we're on the home stretch for Season 1 of The Baby Bubble, so let us revisit one of the many pearls of wisdom handed down by Jessie & Clare.
Whether you’re breastfeeding, formula feeding or dare we say it bottle feeding, everyone’s got an opinion on how to do it better.
The fun thing about giving your baby nutrients is that it’s uniquely cooked for every individual.
And don’t even get us started on breast pumps.
...**Explicit Content Warning**
Guy friends, side friends and friends who take the piss. In this episode, we unpack the many different kinds of friendships, including how to know if you're the side friend and what it all means.
Plus, a devastated daughter’s warning, the Bridgerton behind the scenes goss you didn't know you needed, and a podcast Jessie wants you to listen to. It’...
This week, a deadly air strike in Rafah in southern Gaza killed at least 45 Palestinians and wounded dozens of others. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has referred to what happened as a “tragic mishap”, and yet, emerging reports indicate that such an attack has happened again. We discuss the recent horrors of what happened and the world's response.
And, a woman who ran a half-marathon has gone viral...
Every morning The Quicky brings you the top headlines and a deep dive into one of the topics in the news. Then every afternoon, The Quicky gets you up to speed with the latest headlines from around the world.
This is today's update which includes coverage on the devastating airstrikes in Rafah, Gaza. Follow The Quicky - hosted by Claire Murphy - for another episode about the region later in the week.
For now, here is the latest ...
Lizzo's DNA test might have said she was "100% THAT BITCH" but she's also the woman who has decided to take the high road regarding a South Park skit about her. Was it the right call? We unpack the pop star's very public reaction.
Plus, you might be able to blame your star sign for your "creepiest" habit. An astrologist has revealed all... and we put it to the test.
And, what is considered ‘middle class’ in...
Outlouders, in case you missed it... Holly has a brand new podcast!
Introducing Mamamia's brand new podcast called MID, the grown-up conversations women deserve.
This season brings you compelling conversations full of fun, frank wisdom from an impressive line up of well loved names, in the second act of life who share it all.
MID goes deep on self-care with zero shame and ric...
Do cheating husbands and wives deserve to be outed? In 2015, 37 million people were using the dating site designed for married people seeking affairs... and then it was hacked. We unpack the ethics of Ashley Madison and the details from Netflix's new documentary Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies and Scandal.
Plus, a book about breaking up with "woke" culture, a product all the make up artists are using, and a $5 beau...
A portrait of Australia's richest woman has gone viral. We explain why Gina Rinehart is experiencing something called the “Streisand Effect”.
Plus, why you should just start shouting SNOW GLOBE at people halfway through a conversation. We unpack why so many people have lost the art of conversation.
And, is life imitating art? After starring in a movie as the voice of artificial intelligence, Scarlett Johann...
Sean 'Diddy' Combs has apologised after a horrifying video from 2016 surfaced, that shows the rapper assaulting his girlfriend at the time. We discuss the disturbing shift in conversation since the video was released.
Plus, are we ready for another Bennifer split? Ben and JLO are on divorce watch.
And, a commencement speech from the Chief's player Harrison Butker has gone viral, after he suggested women d...
"Do my socks make me look old?" Is not a question any of us saw coming in 2024 and yet here we are. In this episode, we unpack the rise of fashion burnout across generations, and how micro-trends are making us feel like crap.
Plus, the show Holly and Brent binged in a weekend, a book that’s made Mia question everything and Jessie’s latest depressing documentary… it's our weekly recommendations.
And, w...
More and more young women are opting not to have sex. In today's episode, Holly, Mia and Jessie discuss the celebrity-endorsed female celibacy movement that’s so hot right now.
Plus, last week one very problematic famous person took off his shirt and partook in a very public washing away of his sins (in some very dirty water). Inside the rehabilitation of Russell Brand.
And, do you need anybody? Probably,...
Treasurer Jim Chalmers and the Australian government would like you to have more babies, please. And, um. Excuse us? We have thoughts.
Dupe culture has reached the royal family. Holly takes us inside Harry and Meghan’s unroyal tour in Nigeria.
And… a dilemma about work and an employee with ADHD. Mia weighs in from her own experience.
The End Bits:
- Listen to our latest episode: The New Type of Thr...
The way life is going, two parents barely feels like enough. In this episode, we unpack the rise of the three-parent family (and they could be onto something!)
Plus, a confusing conversation between Gwyneth Paltrow and Victoria Beckham, the next essential documentary, and something sticky for your phone… it's our weekly recommendations.
And, we wrap up
Can we really take fashion advice from The Met Gala? Apparently so. We unpack the stand outs from the outfits that make it seemingly impossible to walk, sit, pee or eat.
Melbourne schoolboys have been expelled for ranking their female classmates in a particularly brutal way. We have thoughts.
The Bachelor... will not be receiving a rose. After 11 years, the Aussie Bachelor has officially been cancelled. Jes...
Student protests over their university ties to the war in the Middle East have reached our shores, so why is the world arguing about students' right to take a stand?
Plus, is history repeating itself with Britney Spears? We discuss the timeline of concerning events that have happened since the end of her conservatorship and ask; what do we do when watching famous people amidst a breakdown?
And, is the bigg...
Anne Hathaway doesn't want to say anything, and she didn't say much in her recent (awkward) interview with the New York Times. So, why is she doing interviews at all? We discuss the very contradictory world of interviewing celebrities.
Plus, our weekend recommendations include a very frank chat about weight, an unputdownable book and a packing hack.
And, a very sexist medicine shortage, a toilet, a phone a...
'What I Eat In A Day' content is back and all over our feeds. But, why do we find knowing what other people eat so interesting?
Plus, has comedy become too politically correct? Jerry Seinfeld of the comedy show, Seinfeld, says comedy is over and the "extreme left" is to blame. We discuss.
And, the age-old question... do you have to have sex to stay married? Our hosts are divided about whether sex ...
More than 100,000 people marched against male violence this weekend and today, one of them, who just happens to be our Prime Minister, is being called a liar. So what happened?
Plus, Harry and Meghan have hired a new personal brand manager to help them win back the U.K. Can he help them dominate the jam space? Jessie has strong feelings.
And, former Prime Minister Scott Morrison has opened up about his own ...
What is 'microfeminism' and why is it so wickedly delicious? We explain and share our favourite ways to do it.
And, the royal TV show you need to watch tonight, a fresh true crime obsession and the colour Mia is obsessed with this season.
Plus... from zombie children, to holidaying with your in-laws and an emotional return, we wrap up the week with our best and worsts.
The End Bits:
Already, 26 Australian women have been killed this year by men close to them. And while our Federal Government plans to “end gender-based violence in one generation”, we have decided enough is enough.
Mia is back for round two, to debate whether Arj Barker should have kicked a breastfeeding mother out of his comedy show. But now that we've heard from both sides (a lot... maybe too much), has Jessie changed h...
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