Mamamia Out Loud

Subscribe to Mamamia The face and story of six-year-old Hind Rajab is rightfully everywhere this week reminding us of the horror of war. What does Harry and Meghan's official relaunch tell us about their comeback plans? And, why you feel exhausted all the time, even after a good lie down. Meet the seven different types of rest. The End Bits:  Listen to yesterday's episode: Can We Please Talk About...

Subscribe to Mamamia Barnaby Joyce was filmed lying on a footpath in Canberra, drunk and swearing into his phone last week. He’s since responded, but the real question is; does it matter how the people who run our country conduct themselves in public? Plus, we actually watched the Super Bowl this year, and no, it wasn’t for the sport. So, did we just witness the most iconic, all-American moment be...

Subscribe to Mamamia The tide has shifted against Taylor Swift (again) following one very big night at the Grammys. But, is this just what happens when we’re over-saturated by a celebrity? Plus, do babies belong in the workplace? A Labor Party Senator has "made history" this week by bringing his baby to work and we have mixed feelings And, our bests and worsts of the week, which include Jessie lea...

Subscribe to Mamamia King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer. So, what does this mean for the British royal family?  Plus, there’s a man who believes that women who wear G-String bikini bottoms are portraying themselves as “sex objects”, so he’s pushing to ban them. Does he have some valid concerns? Lots of argy bargy follows. And, Andy Lee doesn’t want to have kids right now, so should we sto...

Subscribe to Mamamia Anthony Albanese has backflipped on his promise to stay away from stage three tax cuts, so is he a liar or simply keeping up with a changing economy? If you are in a position of power can you change your mind? We unpack. Plus, there’s a TikTok “tradwife” known as @ballerinafarm who enjoys staying home with her eight kids making sourdough. But, is she using social media to push...

Subscribe to Mamamia Grown men have been found crying on the streets of Sydney this week about girls being allowed into the classrooms of one very prestigious private boys school. We unpack. Plus, a group of Hollywood insiders have shared exactly how they make A-list celebrities look younger on screen and we are divided. And, our first week of best and worsts for 2024, which include… Holly’s partn...

Subscribe to Mamamia Australian politician Georgie Purcell received an “apology” this week for the “graphic error” in which an image used on a national news bulletin was altered to make her look more sexualised… we discuss. Plus, is it narcissistic to send long voice notes to your friend or an efficient use of time? Holly, Mia and Jessie are divided. And, what level of impartiality do we expect fr...

Subscribe to Mamamia Explicit AI-generated images of Taylor Swift have been circulating the internet, and erm, we think technology has evolved enough now. But in the age of “deepfakes” do any of us actually own our face or other bits? And how do we protect ourselves online? Plus, the world is thirsty for insulated water vessels, so when did we all get so dehydrated? And, who’s entitled to an award...

Subscribe to Mamamia Is Proximity Friendship a thing? We unpack the story of a woman who made 22 of her friends move to her suburb. Plus, we explain what an "Office 10" is, and why everyone is talking about it. And, did that vase just move on its own? After listening to an eerie podcast about ghosts, Holly, Jessie and Elfy share their own spooky stories. The End Bits:  Listen to our latest episode...

Subscribe to Mamamia On the hunt from some new pals… this ‘click or clash’ personality test will help you find your people. Plus, introducing 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. And, we can’t simply agree about who the worst boyfriend was on Sex And The City. The End Bits:  Listen to our latest episode: SUM...

Subscribe to Mamamia Have you ever felt sad during life moments where you thought you’d feel the exact opposite? We dive into “perfect moment syndrome” and why so many of us cry on our birthdays. Plus, the person behind one of the world's biggest celebrity gossip sites, DeuxMoi, has revealed they are living in fear of being unmasked, which feels a little… ironic? And, is it narcissistic to post a...

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, does being humble negatively impact women? Would you ever keep a 'compliments journal'? We unpack one writer's theory on pumping up your ego.  And, as the cu...

Subscribe to Mamamia What is a Canon Event and does everyone really have one that defines them? We think, the answer is yes and hopefully we can help you identify yours. Plus, corporate speak has had a comeback and be warned it's starting to creep into your friendships. And, from lighting candles to gentle back rubs, we unpack why your partner's attempts to initiate intimacy might be making you fl...

Subscribe to Mamamia What is formal language in 2023? Is the old “Yours Sincerely" email sign-off being replaced by "Slay all day"? And are we okay with that? Plus, a loneliness cry for help. Holly, Mia and Clare unpack a viral clip about friendship rejection. And…birthday registries are now a thing and we are divided on the etiquette of gift-giving. The End Bits:  Listen to our latest episode: Je...

Subscribe to Mamamia In 2023, Jessie Stephens’ first novel Something Bad is Going to Happen hit bookshops around the country and we could not be more proud. She tells us the story behind her brainchild.  Plus, there are four distinct people-pleasing personality types. Which one are you?  And, the major etiquette rule we love, that is very simple in theory, but incredibly difficult to actually do....

Subscribe to Mamamia It’s the first day of a brand-new year, and that means it's time for our Word Of The Year episode! New Year's resolutions are notorious for falling over, so instead, every year we choose a word to set an intention for the 12 months ahead of us. The word of the year is about creating a focus or filter for every moment and decision, big or small, that is to come.  Holly, Jessie...

Subscribe to Mamamia Looking for something to watch or stream over the summer break? Mia, Jessie and Holly have put in the hours to bring you a beautifully collated list of reccos that’s actually worth your precious time! Including the best movie Jessie Stephens has ever seen.  Movies & TV shows mentioned in this episode:  Licorice Pizza on Stan Beef Homeland Air Past Lives Succession Alone Au...

Subscribe to Mamamia Do you need to justify a ridiculous purchase? This episode Clare Stephens teaches us how to employ the genius of girl math. Plus, Holly and Mia unpack the new phenomena of ‘glimmers’ and reflect on their own personal glimmers. And, we discuss why so many young people are letting their friends track their phones. The End Bits:  Listen to our latest episode: Em Rata Just Fell In...

Subscribe to Mamamia Em Rata is “trying” to be relatable for a female audience while Kim Kardashian had one of her assistants fill her bath tub with chocolate. So, why shouldn’t we look to celebrities for validation? Holly makes her case. Plus, sorry to everyone else but (apparently) people born in December are superior, according to a Jessie Stephens original theory. And, our bests and worsts, no...

Subscribe to Mamamia Revenge at last for Prince Harry who’s just won his infamous phone hacking lawsuit. But he didn’t do it for the money, so why is it so important that he won? We discuss. Plus, 2023 is the year of the girl: we’ve got girl math, girl dinner, hot girl walks and movies like Barbie sending us all into a frenzy. But why are we all referring ourselves as “girlies” instead of just wom...

Subscribe to Mamamia Oprah Winfrey has openly discussed her body for 35 years. Recently, she shared that she’s using weight loss medication, but did she owe us this “confession”? Plus, should we be ‘sporting’ our periods? There’s a group of women in sport wearing their period blood to break the stigma, but is this the best approach? And, we discuss how the conversation around Matthew Perry’s death...

Subscribe to Mamamia Apparently, one in four Australians still think smacking is “necessary” to properly raise kids. But it’s now illegal in 60 countries including New Zealand… so why are we so far behind? Plus, celebrity divorces, more royals drama and some very surprising trends - here are our predictions for 2024. And, we wrap up our bests and worsts of the week which include a milestone birthd...

Subscribe to Mamamia Is a university degree worth striving for in 2023? As Year 12 students around Australia receive their ATARs this week, university applications are at their lowest level in a decade. We unpack. Plus, Holly has formed a relationship theory thanks to Ben Affleck’s two (Jennifers) wives. Do we all have a 'type,' and should we avoid them? And… is having 50+ pairs of underwear too m...

Subscribe to Mamamia Can you hold a grudge as well as Taylor Swift and Jessie Stephens? Apparently, there’s still bad blood between Kanye and Taylor, but should we just all move on? Plus, how did Abbie Chatfield manage to lose $500K last year and what does female hustle culture have to do with it? And, merry De-friend December and happy Breakup Day to those who celebrate. ’Tis the season to feel a...

Subscribe to Mamamia Welcome to the final instalment of our exclusive series going deep behind-the-scenes of Binge’s new show Strife! We've made it to the pointy end of the season, where things have turned to chaos in the Eve Life office. In this episode we're covering episodes seven and eight... plus a sneak peek into what's in store for season two. Once again,  spoilers warning! The End Bits:  W...