Mamamia Out Loud

Subscribe to Mamamia ​​Yesterday, news broke that age 71, Kirstie Alley had died. Actress. Comedian. Writer. Mother. Wife. Scientologist. Like many of us, she was many things, but what does her legacy tell us about the complicated issue of monetising weight loss Plus, the mainstreaming of sexual strangulation, And…  to breed or not to breed? The conversation between three men that’s obsessing Jess...

Subscribe to Mamamia Are you Team Sussex or Team Wales? Wherever you land on the Harry & Megs versus Wills & Kate argument will tell us exactly how old you are.  Plus, what a viral fashion trend tells us about Barbie's transformation into a feminist icon of inclusion. And, what will it take to turn the volume down on Kanye West? The End Bits: RECOMMENDATIONS: Mia & Emma want you to wat...

Subscribe to Mamamia Everyone is talking about China and the wave of protests across the country, but what does it have to do with the FIFA World Cup in Qatar? Plus, two influencers are having a very public argument about ADHD. Why? And should we all stop being so…. authentic? One author is calling bullsh*t on authenticity.  The End Bits: RECOMMENDATIONS: Mia wants you to watch The Real Bling Ring...

Subscribe to Mamamia Miscarriage, menstruation, and menopause. With all we have to deal with, should women be entitled to extra leave from their jobs? Plus, what do we need to understand about the fashion brand accused of sexualising young children in its latest ad campaign?  And the tech bro ‘live forever’ movement we want no part of. The End Bits: RECOMMENDATIONS: Mia  wants you to use a pill bo...

Subscribe to Mamamia Last night's ARIA awards were supposed to be about gender inclusivity, but with only a handful of non-male winners, what is the future of breaking down the binaries of award show categories? Plus, the viral data about who gets most of our time and why it’s made Mia cranky.  And, our best and worst of the week… ranging from midnight dashes to Mia’s house, friend reunions, and A...

Peter Helliar has announced he's leaving The Project, as changes to the panel continue to dominate headlines. With more choice than ever before about what we watch and when, why are we so attached to the faces in our living room? Plus, Rebecca Judd has changed her business model and people have a lot of thoughts.    And, we need to talk about Jessie’s rules for mothers-in-law. The End Bits: READ M...

Subscribe to Mamamia Lisa Wilkinson has announced she's leaving The Project. What does it tell us about 'targeted toxicity' and the extra job women in the public eye unwittingly sign up for? Plus, David Beckham, Robbie Williams, and why a comedian is shredding $10,000 over the very controversial football world cup.    And, is leisure time inherently sexist? The double standard when it comes to 'me...

Subscribe to Mamamia Elon Musk has come up with a new workplace mantra, and it’s the opposite of ‘quiet quitting’. So, what does being “hardcore” at work mean? Plus, what’s demisexuality, and what does it tell us about young people’s approach to sex? And, our best and worst of the week, ranging from concert tickets to flood rescue to dream interviews to friendship maintenance.  Donate to flood rel...

Subscribe to Mamamia It's official. Donald Trump is back. The former U.S President has announced his intention to run for the Republican party candidacy for the 2024 election. Some of us are freaking out, but Mia thinks she can reassure us.  Plus, a millennial icon has declared ‘aging is fully in’, and painted her hair grey to do it. So is it empowering, or insulting?     And, the latest innovatio...

Vote for Mamamia Out Loud as Listeners' Choice in the Australian Podcast Awards What happens to the people we canceled during the pandemic? An article reminding us about a prominent anti-vaxxer has left us wondering.    Plus, the latest on-screen portrayal of Prince Charles has sparked a chaotic theory about the relationship between the royals and Netflix juggernaut,  The Crown .    And… what refu...

Vote for Mamamia Out Loud as Listeners' Choice in the Australian Podcast Awards Jennifer Aniston has opened up about her struggle to get pregnant. What does it tell us about biological clocks and how we treat childfree women? Plus, the argument we’ve been bursting to have about the accompanying photoshoot…   And… our best and worst of the week which includes a viral video, sons, and Jessie's embar...

Outlouders! We've got a new podcast we want to tell you about.  It's called Here If You Need, and it launched today. Join Olympic swimmer Cate Campbell & sports journalist Hayley Willis every week as they break down the week in sport, share an inspiring story from a legendary woman of the game, and give you a cheat sheet for sports chat to use every weekend. If you love what you hear and want...

Vote for Mamamia Out Loud as Listeners' Choice in the Australian Podcast Awards Everyone’s worried about Elon Musk being in charge of Twitter. So, who’s been fired, who’s being let back in, and what does it all mean?  Plus, Have we done away with social rules in favour of boundaries?  And… what is ‘crying makeup’? What the latest TikTok trend tells us about the 'cute-ification' of mental illness....

Vote for Mamamia Out Loud as Listeners' Choice in the Australian Podcast Awards  What does the death of a noughties pop star teach us about grief, addiction, and complicated families?   Plus, should anyone be praised for NOT CHEATING on their partners? The conversation sparked by Tim Minchin that Jessie and Holly are arguing about.    And… an Outlouder dilemma about busyness, values, and when two...

Vote for Mamamia Out Loud as Listeners' Choice in the Australian Podcast Awards  In a turn of events we didn't see coming we're cranky with Rihanna. The Fenty billionaire and musician has featured Johnny Depp in her brand's latest runway show. Why? Plus, why are we so weird about only children? And… our best and worst of the week which includes meds, our Wednesday guest host, and Holly's hard laun...

Claim a free ticket to our virtual tour show An elderly man was attacked with a hammer in his own home, and somehow this has become a ‘debate’ about free speech in the US. Why?  Plus, Romantic Comedies are hot again. At least, that’s what everyone is saying. So why are they so hard to come by?   And… does your partner follow lots of beautiful people on social media? Exactly what constitutes micro-...

Claim a free ticket to our virtual tour show The spring racing carnival in Melbourne kicked off over the weekend, which got us thinking about the influencers who were paid to be there and those who said no to it. In 2022, who decides whether or not you’re racing tomorrow?  Plus, Giselle Bundchen and Tom Brady are getting a divorce, but what does it tell us about the mental load?  And…the question...

Claim a free ticket to our virtual tour show Prince Harry has announced the title and release date of his forthcoming memoir. We are salivating. Plus, the Zoe Foster Blake house tour that’s sparked a conversation about aspiration versus relatability And… our best and worst of the week which includes camaraderie, personal epiphanies, and Elon Musk. Subscribe to Mamamia The End Bits: Get tickets to...

Claim a free ticket to our virtual tour show Taylor Swift is being accused of fatphobia, thanks to the music video for her recent release, Anti Hero . Is it a fair accusation? Plus, burnout isn't just for Millenials. An essay blew Holly's mind about midlife pivots and delayed maternity leave.  And… is throwing soup on art really going to save the world? Subscribe to Mamamia The End Bits: Get ticke...

Claim a free ticket to our virtual tour show Subscribe to Mamamia This episode we explore the divide around Netball Australia and Gina Rinehart, and discuss what happens when sport, sponsorship and the personal values of the players collide. We also look at what is life like for Taylor Swift’s full time muse (and boyfriend) Joe Alwyn after her new album Midnights dropped over the weekend. Plus… we...

Get tickets to see us live, or stream the tour, thanks to Priceline Pharmacy HERE. James Corden is in the headlines after he was accused of mistreating wait staff in a New York restaurant. When did we start expecting celebrities to be nice? Plus, the new way women are being made to feel bad about the way they enjoy consensual sex. And, what 'desk bombing' tells us about our aversion to unscheduled...

Get tickets to see us live, or stream the tour, thanks to Priceline Pharmacy HERE. Why is Britain’s new Prime Minister being compared to a head of lettuce? Liz Truss has only been in the job for six weeks, but apparently, she is already on the way out.  Plus, why skin is the forgotten frontier of the beauty acceptance movement. And… in defense of the ‘boyfriend breakfast’ The End Bits: Subscribe t...

Listen to How To Build A Human here When it comes to parenting toddlers, there’s a lot of advice…everywhere. And sometimes, it can be hard to know where to turn when you want to make sure you’re raising good humans who can be kind, resilient, considerate, and creative. That’s where we come in. How To Build A Human is Mamamia’s new podcast for parents of toddlers.  And on today's episode, we're tal...

Get tickets to see us live, or stream the tour, thanks to Priceline Pharmacy HERE. What Carrie Bickmore leaving the Project tells us about self-doubt and taking a great big leap.    Plus, how environmentally friendly is your sex life?    And… our best and worst of the week ranging from boobs to hangovers to tooting our own horn.  The End Bits: Subscribe to Mamamia for your ticket to our virtual to...

Get tickets to see us live, or stream the tour, thanks to Priceline Pharmacy HERE. What does the latest kerfuffle in Princess Mary’s House of Denmark tell us about what might be happening to the British royals soon? Plus, there’s a woman the Internet loves to hate more than most, and she’s back. And, when a relationship breaks down because you just can’t quite make that transition from couple… to...