Mamamia Out Loud

Subscribe to Mamamia Unpacking the rise of the 'girl-failure' - is she the more palatable descendant of the girl boss? Plus, a listener dilemma about friendship and what not to do when it comes to the other woman. And, our best and worst moments of the week, ranging from dental crises to cake to wedding hacks. The End Bits:   Listen to our last episode: An Argument For A Sexless Marriage RECOMMEND...

Subscribe to Mamamia A young Polish woman has come forward, claiming she’s Madeleine McCann. Are we missing something, or is this gross exploitation?  Plus, what did Chelsea Handler do to make so many people angry about a day in the life of a childless woman?  And, whatever happened to sex scenes? Inside the theory that sex scenes are canceled. The End Bits:   Find out more: The Daniel Morecombe F...

Subscribe to Mamamia No more ‘fat’, no more ‘ugly’... Roald Dahl’s classic kids’ books have been given a 2023 edit, but not everyone agrees it was a necessary move.  Plus, a viral TV moment and what it tells us about a woman’s 'prime'. And, please explain - what is buccal fat removal - the trend taken up by everyone from Gigi Hadid to Barney the purple dinosaur? A new fad, or is it just a differen...

Subscribe to Mamamia Spy balloons, UFOs and conspiracies: Should we be preparing for a wave of extraterrestrial sightings? Plus, unpacking the rise of the 'tradwife' - what does it mean, and what does it tell us about modern relationships? And our best and worst of the week, ranging from work mojos to halfway points to family. The End Bits:   Listen to our last episode: A Public Feud About Work Ho...

Listen to Mia and Holly's fight Subscribe to Mamamia Rihanna’s iconic Superbowl performance broke the internet on Monday. Is it changing the face - or bump - of modern pregnancy?  Plus, a story about a woman who made 22 of her friends move to her suburb. Is Proximity Friendship a thing? And, a conversation about a reality star, sexual identity, and when being good in bed is bad.   The End Bits:  ...

Subscribe to Mamamia From The Grammys to The Brits, Harry Styles has dominated the music industry's awards season. But it's not his music everyone's talking about, so what's Harry done to piss off the Internet this time?   Plus, what is 'deep fake' porn, and do we need to be worried about it? And, as the current wave of modern etiquette rules continues to baffle and delight, what are the biggest t...

Introducing Mamamia's newest podcast HER with Sophie Cachia Sophie Cachia was a married mum-of-two when her life changed unexpectedly after meeting… HER. And she isn’t alone. Over six episodes, Sophie speaks to women from across the world whose lives changed when they discovered they were attracted to women. This episode Sophie speaks to Zara Cooper founder of Paperkrane shoes. Zara was married to...

Subscribe to Mamamia Some very passive-aggressive media coverage this week has us unpacking society’s big problem with women who aren’t with their children all the time.  Plus, corporate speak has had a comeback and it's creeping into your friendships. Is it a lesson in how not to end a friendship? And, our best and worst moments of the week, ranging from trivia to DIY-related injuries to a dog th...

Listen to Holly's One Piece of Baby Advice for Jessie The weight-loss “miracle drug” that Hollywood stars have co-opted from the people who actually need it.  Plus, the growing trend of women who really, really want to be left alone. And Madonna’s face. Apparently, it’s ‘confusing fans’. But who’s confused, exactly?  The End Bits:   Support those affected by the earthquake in Turkey and Syria: AKU...

Subscribe to Mamamia Armie Hammer has broken his silence, admitting to a “very intense and extreme lifestyle,” but denying allegations of sexual abuse. What comes next for the cancelled actor? Plus, do you know how to behave? Unpacking the definitive directory of modern etiquette rules. And as Pamela Anderson takes back control of her narrative, what have we learned from her return to the spotligh...

Subscribe to Mamamia On today's show, we're unpacking the contradictions and coded bigotry surrounding the outrage over Sam Smith's new music video.  Plus, a corner of the internet is calling for the cancellation of gym mirrors. Do we care more about how we look when we exercise, than the actual exercise itself? And our best and worst of the week ranging from teenagers to deadlines to scary swims....

Listen to Mia's Botox Surrender Subscribe to Mamamia We thought it was behind us, but the retro trend of sunbaking is on the rise across social media, and among young people. Have new regulations wound back the clock on sun safety? Plus, the queen of tidying has given up. Did Marie Kondo deceive us? And… has the viral parenting advice out of Denmark unlocked the key to living with teens? The End B...

Subscribe to Mamamia In news that will surprise no one, not everyone is happy with the choice of the Australian Of The Year - again.  Plus… the Michael Clark/Pip Edwards ‘Circus’ is apparently not over. Are we still judging women on their dating history, weight, and parenting?  And, the culture has declared it's done with embracing 'cringe.' Are we ready for the return of the mysterious 'cool-girl...

Subscribe to Mamamia Jelena Dokic has been the target of online abuse amidst a controversial Australian Open. What does the horrific trolling of a former tennis champ/accomplished commentator tell us about the idea of a woman's 'acceptability window'? Plus, how has dating evolved in 2023? The lessons from a 'Please Date Me' PowerPoint that’s going viral. And…our best and worst of the week, includi...

Subscribe to Mamamia Why did Beyonce's first live performance in five years leave fans accusing her of “abandoning her principles”? Plus, how a brand refresh at a chocolate company became an unlikely political 'anti-wokeness' debate.  And, a retired grandmother refuses to babysit her daughter's newborn unless she's paid. Is she the asshole? We discuss.  The End Bits:   Listen to yesterday's episod...

Subscribe to Mamamia The Harbour Bridge was shut down over the weekend for Ryan Gosling & A Hollywood Blockbuster. Just last month, a woman was sentenced to 15 months in prison for stopping traffic in the very same place. Is this a double standard or is there more to the story?  Plus, an explainer about ChatGPT, the technology that’s about to change everything.  And is office cake culture as b...

Subscribe to Mamamia The Prime Minister of New Zealand/feminist icon, Jacinda Ardern, has resigned. So what, if anything, can we learn from the frank admission that her 'tank' is empty?  Plus, some of the most famous people in Australia had a shirtless brawl in a park and we’ve all been watching with popcorn. On today's show, we unpack the weirdest news story of the year so far.  And, our best and...

Subscribe to Mamamia It's awards season in Hollywood and our very own Cate Blanchett is cleaning up, but she's calling BS on the whole thing. What is the patriarchal pyramid, and what does it have to do with awards shows?  Plus, a Melbourne worker has gone viral after having his pay docked for being on his phone during a shift. What are the rules when it comes to devices in the workplace? And the...

Listen to our deep dive into Prince Harry's new book Subscribe to Mamamia Does Prince Harry have a problem with women? Dissecting a fresh take from his book that we didn't see coming.  Plus, what’s the cost of dressing up as a Nazi? What the NSW Premier has in common with a Prince. And unpacking the break-up anthem of the Summer from Miley Cyrus. What does it tell us about how women handle heartbr...

Subscribe to Mamamia to catch up on all our subscriber-exclusive episodes Every year, we discuss around 700 topics on Mamamia Out Loud. Seven. Hundred. We don't always agree, but we've gotten pretty good at respectful disagreement. Mamamia Subscribers have heard us diving deep into our 'greatest hits' arguments this summer, so to give you a taste of what you've been missing, we're sharing one of t...

Subscribe to Mamamia to catch up on all our subscriber-exclusive episodes It’s the first day of 2023, happy new year, Outlouders. You know what time it is...it's Word Of The Year!  New Year's resolutions are notorious for falling over, so instead, every year we choose a word to set an intention for the year ahead of us. There's no pass or fail, word of the year is about creating a focus or filter...

Subscribe to Mamamia to catch up on all our subscriber-exclusive episodes Every episode of Mamamia Out Loud wraps up with a recommendation to help you find the gems within the endless pit of content we're all trying to navigate. At the end of every year, we zoom in on those recommendations to pick out the ones we couldn't (and didn't) stop thinking about. In a special summer bonus, Mia, Holly &amp...

Subscribe to Mamamia to catch up on all our subscriber-exclusive episodes From war breaking out to monarchs dying, grown men slapping each other, celebrity court battles, and on-set dramas, to a new Prime Minister and the censuring of an old one... 2022 was never short on headlines, and a lot has been said about it, but in today's summer bonus episode, it's time to step back from the news cycle an...

Subscribe to Mamamia to catch up on all our subscriber-exclusive episodes It's our last regular show of 2022, so we're casting our minds back to ponder the all-too-important but rather hazy question, 'what the hell happened this year?' Plus, the problem with the questions we’re being told not to ask our friends and family this Christmas. And, our best and worst of the week which include the infuri...

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:   REC...