Mamamia Out Loud

Ed Sheeran walked onto a stadium stage in Philadelphia with no band, no support acts and a scripted statement. We unpack the fallout between Ed Sheeran, Macklemore and a stadium owner, and discuss whether it’s possible for a celebrity to be apolitical in 2026. Plus, the NRL grand final has no pre-match entertainment this year, reportedly because Tones and I refused to sing Dance Monkey. Ther...

Princess Diana's brother has a 'tell-all' memoir out tomorrow, and the King has already made a "furious" statement about it. But the big question remains: Did he really say THAT? The movie about long-term relationships that you might have to watch alone. Also, Patrick Clancy has sat down for a 60 Minutes interview with his new wife. Why would he do that? Plus, over the weekend, internet sleuths st...

Would strangers open up to you on a train? Do people quietly start copying the way you talk? Em Vernem has found the 19 signs that show you might be more attractive than you think. Plus, Jessie unpacks the rise of the "thoughtfluencer" and how easy it is to appear to be an expert online. While it makes information a lot more accessible, we question if you can trust anything you’re reading. T...

Taylor Swift is hanging out with her wedding guest Tom Cruise at a football game and we want to know who's got more to gain from those optics.  You've heard about the Hyrox athlete who, um, soiled herself mid comp but went on to win. There are lots of memes. But we’re asking a different question: would you do the same for the prize money of $21k? Today's a big day for Mia, as you'll hea...

Outlouders, enjoy this free taster of Holly Wainwright, Emily Vernem & Jessie Stephens on our subscriber-only episode. You can listen to the full conversation here: The Emmy’s Love Story We Can’t Stop Thinking About Harry and Meghan pulled their kids out of school after just two days, and Holly has a theory about what's really driving it and who should be footing the bill to fix it...

We're being told AI could end humanity, which is a lot for a Monday. But don’t worry, Sydney Sweeney is here to tell us how much she loves sports! There’s a skit going viral about Harry and Meghan that has people divided on whether it’s a little bit funny or a little bit mean. An AI researcher quit his job last week and told us that the people building this stuff genuinely believ...

Are Aussies anti bush? Not the former president, the bikini kind. A viral essay asked why nobody blinked when a writer wore hers to the beach, and Em wants to know whether Australia is culturally anti-bush while America is having a big bush renaissance (a bush-enaissance if you allow).  Would you post about it if your partner killed the family pet? A well-known content creator told her 1.8 mi...

The algorithm has been serving you the word 'algorithm' all week and we explain why. Is your feed about to change forever? Why aren't women allowed to break script and say they feel relief when their kids leave home? One very famous Gen X icon did and Mia and Holly have thoughts. Why would a woman about to go to jail invite a controversial documentary maker into her home for a month? Jessie unpack...

Outlouders, enjoy this free taster of Holly Wainwright, Emily Vernem & the latest addition to the group chat, Keeshia Pettit on our subscriber-only episode. You can listen to the full conversation here:  The King's Very Pointed Harry Letter & Alix Vs Alex King Charles has sent a very formal letter about Prince Harry's return to Britain — and it's basically him telling the whole...

Among the tributes to a legend, one Gloria Steinem quote is landing hard for a generation of millennial women. So, Holly wants to discuss, are we still “living the unlived lives of our mothers?” or do we now almost envy the lives they got to lead? Plus, Jessie wants to tell us about a $800 toothbrush with its own onboard camera and an AI opinion about your gums, and she is worryingly i...

Jessie Stephens, co-host of Mamamia Out Loud and bestselling author, sits down with Kate Langbroek for a completely candid conversation about the last six months of her life. Ten weeks early, on the day she finished up for maternity leave, Jessie gave birth to twins Margot and Harry, while at home raising her toddler daughter, Luna. Jessie opens up about something she's never spoken about publicly...

Your house needs a “dirty zone”.  Which, let’s face it, is just as well.  Also, is there such a thing as living too long? Jessie Stephens wants to take on the longevity craze and unpack this dangerous idea, after seeing Lucinda Holdforth speak. Plus, Holly Wainwright blames Harry Styles for the fact that running has become the coolest hobby there is, Jessie has a theory...

Outside a Massachusetts courtroom, women have travelled across the country to hold signs that read "she needed help". Jessie Stephens unpacks forensic fandom — the internet's habit of working a real trial as if it’s a season of Lost — and why those signs might not be about Lindsay Clancy at all. Plus, Holly Wainwright is back from holidaying in Harry and Meghan’s new home a...

Outlouders, enjoy this free taster of Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright & Jessie Stephens on our subscriber-only episode. You can listen to the full conversation here: What Mia Didn’t Know About Jessie’s Postpartum The OGs are back. Mia, Holly and Jessie are back together on Mamamia Out Loud for the first time in… well, none of them can actually remember how long it’s bee...

It took $18 billion to get kids off instagram. Meta has agreed to pay the landmark sum to make social media safer. Mia breaks down what’s actually changing, whether it will actually help, or whether we’re all too addicted. Plus, Mia and Nicole Kidman have something surprisingly specific in common. There’s a “freezer spell” trend taking over group chats, is it setting...

Right now, every Mamamia subscriber is automatically entered to win a $5,000 Dreamworld holiday for four; flights, accommodation, express passes and more included. Subscribe here to enter. T&Cs apply . Did you know you can ghost your long-term partner? Enter the 'disappearing boyfriend'. Is this actually a new dating phenomenon, or just heartbreak with better branding? Plus, there’s anot...

Right now, every Mamamia subscriber is automatically entered to win a $5,000 Dreamworld holiday for four; flights, accommodation, express passes and more included. Subscribe here to enter. T&Cs apply . Dolly Parton has died at 80, and the world has lost one of its most beloved icons. Mia, Amelia and Em unpack what made Dolly so universally loved. From her music and iconic look to her extraordi...

The Sydney Swans scandal has left fans devastated, but what does it mean for a club that built its identity around being progressive, inclusive and different from other sporting codes? Mia Freedman, Em Vernem and Amelia Lester unpack the fallout and why so many female fans feel betrayed by a team they thought was a safe place to belong. Plus, Harry and Meghan are moving back to the UK... but why?...

Right now, every Mamamia subscriber is automatically entered to win a $5,000 Dreamworld holiday for four; flights, accommodation, express passes and more included. Subscribe here to enter. T&Cs apply . Would you go topless in front of your dad? Mia Freedman puts the question to Outlouders after one Sports Illustrated model — and Baywatch reboot star — does exactly that on a family...

This is a heavy one, and an episode we wish we didn’t have to record. Today, we’re stepping away from our usual format to sit with a story that has broken hearts globally: the Lindsay Clancy trial currently taking place in the US. Mia Freedman is joined by The Quicky journalists,   Tamsin Rose and Georgie Page, to unpack the details of this incredibly distressing case. We’ve...

Right now, every Mamamia subscriber is automatically entered to win a $5,000 Dreamworld holiday for four; flights, accommodation, express passes and more included. Subscribe here to enter. T&Cs apply . Who is Natalie, and why was she in a catering truck with Donald Trump? Amelia Lester untangles the mystery that's sent half the internet down a rabbit hole, and what it reveals about the preside...

Outlouders, enjoy this free taster of Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright & Emily Vernem on our subscriber-only episode. You can listen to the full conversation here: No Influencers allowed. Seriously. One Nantucket shop has declared war on influencers, with a very blunt sign in the window: ‘No Influencers.’ Is this the beginning of the end for influencer culture or just one shop owner...

Right now, every Mamamia subscriber is automatically entered to win a $5,000 Dreamworld holiday for four; flights, accommodation, express passes and more included. Subscribe here to enter. T&Cs apply . Robert Irwin just became the youngest person ever to host the Logies at 22. Mia Freedman is running through the five moments from TV's night of nights that actually mattered. Plus, a junior lawy...

Breaking sock news for everyone bullied out of their footwear of choice by bossy Gen Zs.  What does Miranda Kerr’s bison breakfast say about the great wellness escalation? Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways, discounts including Zjoosh and our home work...

There was one question in last night’s census that’s starting shit in houses all over Australia.  The woman who wants to be the next President of the United States is also freezing her eggs and some people aren’t “behaving” about it. Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, sub...