Mamamia Out Loud

Subscribe to Mamamia She’s just like Oprah except she’s blonde, white and 30 years old. Who is Alex Cooper, what’s her Daddy Gang and why did Kamala Harris choose her podcast to start her media blitz of America just weeks before the election? Plus, what happens when a world-respected wellness guru finds themselves at the centre of some very serious allegations? We unpack the "guru-ification" of Th...

Subscribe to Mamamia Have we always been creative? Well, sort of. In this very special episode, Mia, Holly and Jessie unpack how their MO in life is to harness creativity at work and at home to get stuff done -- while still having fun. Mia shares a story about Mini Mia taking a special bag of clothes to kindy for important outfit changes (who'd have thought it?!). Jessie thanks a teacher who encou...

Subscribe to Mamamia Cheat codes for life. Do you need one, what are they, and what are ours? It’s a chaotic Friday wisdom dump. Plus, our weekly recommendations include the TV show that Holly would rather be watching RIGHT NOW (and so would you), Jessie’s got something er, ‘depressing’ for you to watch and Mia shares her latest fashion hyperfocus. And, ugly birthday cakes, debunking teenage consp...

Subscribe to Mamamia The biggest pop star in the world right now, Chappell Roan, needs a mental health day and her fans are really not happy about it.  Plus, get kids off screens and out into the world. But not, like that… the hoo-ha around a TV anchor, her son and a very long train ride. And, do you want to know what all the fuss about Demi Moore's new movie The Substance is, but you don’t want t...

Subscribe to Mamamia Ellen DeGeneres is back, and according to the reaction, she’s either glossing over the impact of cancellation or she's playing the victim. We discuss. Plus, what’s a 'dumb job' and is it the most sought after professional 'situationship' of our era? We have some thoughts. And, can you feel it? We’re living in a new era of eroticism and it’s aimed at… grown up women. We discuss...

Subscribe to Mamamia Imagine being so confident that when someone asks you if you’re surprised you got offered a big opportunity you say, ‘Yeah, they were right to choose me, I’m going to be brilliant at it.’. In this episode, we’re unpacking the female confidence trap.  Plus, our weekend recommendations include a movie for kids that’s really for adults, a Gen X Hollywood memoir and a TV show that...

Subscribe to Mamamia A very famous man is in jail and celebrities are deleting their socials… unpacking the truly confronting Sean "Diddy" Combs allegations and their impact.  Plus, a presidential candidate, nude photos and a conversation about digital cheating. Welcome to Mia’s current obsession.  And, from a hot sauna, ice baths to 5am runs... are you suffering from 'wellbeing burnout'?  What To...

Subscribe to Mamamia The former first lady of the USA, Melania Trump, is defending her right to express herself through nudity. We unpack why, and the timing of her new memoir.  Plus, there’s a surge in breast surgery among young women. But it’s breast reductions, not enlargements that are on the rise. We discuss the move.  And, "take it down". Why the world urged a publication to remove a recent...

Subscribe to Mamamia Tim Minchin regrets one of his most famous songs. And it tells us a lot about where culture has moved to. In this episode, we discuss the age of intolerance.  Plus, we help set up your weekend with some recommendations which include: a book, an album and two TV shows (one that Holly will be watching this weekend).  And… sleepovers, dinner with teens and stomach parasites. We w...

Subscribe to Mamamia Instagram is finally doing something about teenagers on its app. But others think this is just parental cop-out. We unpack. Plus, are you terrified of breaking a streak? When does a self-improvement habit become an addiction, and what are ours? We have thoughts.   And, a very famous Australian man is in complete public free-fall. Is it time to look away? We discuss.   What To...

Subscribe to Mamamia There’s been another assassination attempt on Donald Trump’s life. Holly, Mia and Jessie unpick the conspiracies that have spiralled across the US presidential election.  Plus, everyone in our group chats has watched The Perfect Couple with Nicole Kidman  and is it just us... or is Nicole in her "rich lady who lives by the sea era"? We unpack the TV show everyone is talking ab...

Subscribe to Mamamia Are your female friendships being sabotaged by affirmation culture? We discuss how it could be affecting your relationships and why you might need a ‘rage friend' in your life.  Plus, from make-up, to a brilliant read and a Jessie-endorsed true crime doco, we’ve got recommendations for you. And, we wrap up the week with our best and worst, which include a pet’s death, a break-...

Subscribe to Mamamia Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, dogs and cats. Holly, Mia and Jessie watched the US presidential debate so you don’t have to. Don't worry... we have all the scoop on Taylor Swift's endorsement too.  Plus, the very happy announcement that sees William and Kate take a PR pivot straight out of the Harry and Meghan playbook.  And, it looks like the social media ban for kids is actual...

Subscribe to Mamamia Why women all over the world are sharing one, very disturbing story. We discuss the woman who testified against her husband of 50 years... and the shocking details that followed. Plus, a leaked fake breakup agreement and a stream of very public PDA. Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's updated PR strategy. And, every zeistgeisty show and movie right now features a middle-aged mum a...

Subscribe to Mamamia How woo woo are you? From astrology and tarot readings to the app everyone is using - we unpack why everything magical thinking is back in fashion. Plus, a recommendation that Holly, Mia and Jessie equally loved, a book just for you and a lil' treat for your dog.  And, we wrap up the week with best and worst, which includes: a head bump, geezer rockers and friendship. What To...

Subscribe to Mamamia Elle Macpherson has been branded as "dangerously irresponsible". We unpack the headlines in your news feed. Plus, are people asking you what you want for your next big birthday? We’ve got an idea that’s either brilliant, or absolute torture. And, finally, women own pop music. Inside the genius selling of Sabrina Carpenter, Charli XCX and Chappell Roan. What To Listen To Next: ...

Subscribe to Mamamia Angelina Jolie has no friends. Is that a problem? We unpack a recent interview that Jolie did while promoting her new film Maria , and how our friendships impact not just you, but also the family unit.  Plus, why everywhere you look, there’s a row going on about how much the government should know about your sexuality… We’re explaining the census fuss.   And, a very famous sex...

Subscribe to Mamamia Savouring the season you’re in might be the most infuriating advice you could give someone. In today's episode we unpack whether phrases like "you'll miss this one day" are actually helpful... or just demeaning. We have some thoughts.  Plus, the book you should read this very weekend and a VERY talked about movie. It’s weekly recommendations.    And, Holly, Mia and Jessie wrap...

Subscribe to Mamamia Two famous women have closed their clothing businesses this week. Are we seeing the end of the celebrity side-hustle? Plus, there have been literal tears in the Mamamia office about the divorce of a celebrity couple Holly and Mia have never even heard of. Jessie brings all gossip about the bennifer-scale split of someone called… Molly-Mae and Tommy Fury.  And, are dancing sexy...

Subscribe to Mamamia How a 17-year-old boy and some Alpha blokes shifted the definition of a good man on the world stage. We unpack the response to Tim Walz's son at the Democratic National Convention.  Plus, as of today, you are legally allowed to ignore your boss after hours. We discuss the new 'right to disconnect' policy.  And, the trick to solving all your clothes problems comes down to a thr...

Subscribe to Mamamia Getting dumped and getting over it. Do celebrities know more about heartbreak than civilians (*cough* JLo *cough*)? We unpack some heartbreak advice given to one of our Mamamia employees by celebrities at the Logies. Plus we share some of our own wise advice. Also, fashion icon Jessie Stephens has a clothing recommendation (which Mia is not a fan of), Holly wants you all to wa...

Subscribe to Mamamia "Taylor Swift endorses Donald Trump". At least, that’s what he says. We unpack the latest in the US election, including the moment from the first night of Democratic National Convention that made Holly cry.  Plus, the mother who refuses to put a trigger warning on her child’s life. Do they do more harm than good? We have a very heated conversation (grab the popcorn).  And, the...

Subscribe to Mamamia Our very own Mia Freedman went to the Logies and she’s very, very tired. But also, she’s a professional, so she’s bringing us all the tea from TV's night of nights.  Plus, why is absolutely everything suddenly Blake Lively’s fault? We unpack why she's still at the centre of mighty backlash.  And, we discuss why five people have been charged with the death of Friends icon Matth...

Subscribe to Mamamia If cats and dogs and rats and hamsters are our fur babies, what happens to them when human babies enter the picture? We unpack the life changes that occur, what our pets really think about it and why we treat our pets like they're humans.  Plus, a podcast worth bingeing and an Australian icon whose midlife vulnerability rocks Holly and Mia - it’s recommendations.  And our best...

Subscribe to Mamamia A TV presenter suffered a panic attack live on air and everyone’s so very grateful. We discuss the reaction to Nate Byrne's on-air panic attack and why other TV presenters and radio stars are now opening up. And, why gambling companies are on every footy jersey and Gina Rinehart is sitting poolside in Paris. Who funds sport and why does it matter? We have some (strong) thought...