Mamamia Out Loud

Subscribe to Mamamia Are you "looking for a man in finance, trust fund, 6'5", blue eyes"? These are the lyrics of what has accidentally become the hottest songs of the American summer. But many dating influencers are also echoing the same sentiment. So is the viral song onto something? We unpack. Plus, a movie that’s way more than just a movie, a TV show with lots of sex that isn’t Bridgerton and...

Subscribe to Mamamia You're cordially invited to the most mysterious royal jam launch in history. Is Meghan Markle just disorganised or a marketing genius? An investigation.  Plus, alphas, f-boys and even rodents are out (that didn't last long). Apparently the most attractive energy a heterosexual man can project is DADDY ENERGY. We have thoughts.  And, is there someone in your life who loves to m...

Subscribe to Mamamia Princess Kate is back at work, attending the Trooping of the Colour for the King's birthday. In photos she looked pristine and happy, which has lead some to comment that it's not what we expect someone who is receiving cancer treatment to look like. So, now that Kate Watch is back, how do we feel? Also, have you heard? It’s never been tougher to be a 30-something in Australia....

Subscribe to Mamamia Why are so many people furious with one handsome, cheating, devout Christian husband? Mia's recent No Filter interview with a famous YouTube couple, has brought up a lot of feelings for listeners. In this episode, Holly, Mia and Em Vernem unpack what they really think about cheating. From the complexities of infidelity and forgiveness, to whether or not a relationship can reco...

Subscribe to Mamamia A wedding, a nasty divorce and a whole new Kate gate, it's Holly's royal round up.  Also, have you ever heard of grey rock theory? It might just be the answer for getting through conversations with difficult people. We explain.  And, the return of the lads’ mag. Are middle-aged men nostalgic for a time of what they call "innocent ogling"? We have some thoughts.  The End Bits:...

Subscribe to Mamamia Our little treat for your public holiday is a subscriber exclusive episode, and if you want more candid chats like this become a subscriber here. Have you ever trusted your gut? And was it right?  In this episode, Jessie, Mia and our guest host Em Vernem unpack the science behind intuition and why women are more likely to tap into it.  Plus, Em gets candid about the moment her...

Subscribe to Mamamia Is everyone beautiful? A mass experiment in the Mamamia office certainly suggests that they don’t feel it. Holly, Mia and Em Vernem unpack the impact of beauty standards on the everyday woman (and it gets pretty heated!). Plus, your weekly recommendations of things to watch, read and do this weekend which include a very sweary puppet, a viral book and a self-helpy app.  And, f...

Subscribe to Mamamia There's an election coming up in the U.K. and the current Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, appears to be trying to lose. So who is in the running? And what does Gen Z really think of Sunak's conscription plan? Holly shares a very biased rundown. Plus, everyone wants a sexy rodent boyfriend, and if you're confused (you're not alone) our resident Gen Z Emily Vernem is here to explai...

Subscribe to Mamamia Brittany Higgins is back in the news this week, and this time we're celebrating her. We discuss the media's coverage of Brittany's wedding to her long-time partner, David Sharaz, and why some outlets are being snarky instead of supportive. Plus, is 13 too young for teens to be on social media? Aussie celebs are backing a cause to introduce legislation that sets an age limit fo...

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 eve...

Subscribe to Mamamia **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’s...

Subscribe to Mamamia 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 r...

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 w...

Subscribe to Mamamia 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...

Follow MID on Apple Podcasts Follow MID on Spotify 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 sel...

Subscribe to Mamamia 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...

Subscribe to Mamamia 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 artifici...

Subscribe to Mamamia 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 v...

Subscribe to Mamamia "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 week...

Subscribe to Mamamia 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...

Subscribe to Mamamia 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 epis...

Subscribe to Mamamia 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   with our best and wors...

Subscribe to Mamamia 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 ha...

Subscribe to Mamamia 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 amids...

Subscribe to Mamamia 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 medici...