Mamamia Out Loud

Subscribe to Mamamia Over the last few weeks, you might have heard the name, Andrew Tate. He’s framed as the King Of Toxic Masculinity, and he appeals to men, apparently, who want to learn about business, how to be a man, and dating. And as Jessie explains, he’s one of the most dangerous people on the internet right now… Plus, in an interview with US-based Marie Claire Magazine, Mindy Kaling said...

Subscribe to Mamamia Last week, Beyonce changed the lyrics of a new song after she was accused of using an ableist slur. It's the same thing Lizzo did just a month or so prior. This week, Eminem released a greatest hits album, and one of the tracks includes that very same slur. Will he be held to the same standard?  Plus, a listener dilemma about an over-stepping Mother In Law. (No, it’s not Mia.)...

Subscribe to Mamamia 'Quiet Quitting' is the more refined, less impulsive cousin of 'The Great Resignation.' It means doing the bare minimum at work and it's going global. Why? Plus, free abortions in the ACT… an honest discussion about our first reaction to the news.  And the rise of the anti-porn feminist. Can you demand your partner give up porn? The End Bits: RECOMMENDATIONS:   Mia  wants you...

Subscribe to Mamamia Mia found herself in the unexpected position of being accused of anti-semitism this week. And it has taught her about something Susan calls a 'double bind.' Plus, is it time to give up on Kim Kardashian? And our best and worst of the week, from a hurtful pile on, to Instagram hackers, to Susan getting very, very excited about her new office…. The End Bits: RECOMMENDATIONS:   J...

Subscribe to Mamamia This week, 28 year old Emma McKeon became the most successful athlete in Commonwealth Games history after winning her 11th gold medal. So why is Australia talking about a 'love triangle' instead? Plus, a debate about trigger warnings. Are they helpful, or doing more harm than good? And, Will Smith has come back and he wants you to know he's sorry. Is he on the road to redempti...

Subscribe to Mamamia Prince William is at the centre of one of the most bizarre rumours we've heard in a while. Why are women talking about it, and what's the  real problem with this story? Plus, why one of the most famous women in the world is being accused of ableism, and what might be missing from the discussion.   And, the age of the climate criminal is upon us. The End Bits: Subscribe to Mama...

Subscribe to Mamamia Does ghosting classify as emotional abuse? According to a proposed bill, absolutely.  Plus, a spicy listener dilemma about infidelity. And, our best and worst of the week, ranging from magic tricks to an ambulance visit and friend dates.  The End Bits: Subscribe to Mamamia RECOMMENDATIONS: Jessie wants you to listen to Deborah Frances-White on Conversations Sign up to the Mama...

Want more Mamamia Out Loud? Subscribe to Mamamia for unlimited access to Out Loud, five days a week. A jersey, a boycott, and an apology. It's the story that's revealed how complicated cultural change is within an organisation as diverse yet traditional as the NRL. Plus, Holly has 25 questions about the optics of the 'Bennifer' Honeymoon. And, what's happened to your Instagram?  The End Bits: Subs...

Want more Mamamia Out Loud? Subscribe to Mamamia for unlimited access to Out Loud, five days a week. In case you missed it, Splendour in the Grass happened over the weekend, and it was a muddy mess. It has us wondering - is TikTok the new version of a feedback form? Plus, have we found the last un-cancellable celebrity of Generation X? And, is long Covid a feminist issue? The End Bits: Subscribe t...

Mamamia has a new podcast! Ever wake up on a Sunday feeling a bit... sick about the week ahead? Ever wished you had a guide to help you shake it off and feel better? Fill My Cup is here for you. It's an overwhelm-fighting well-being show hosted by self-described witch Allira Potter that will give you practical tools to make your week that little bit better. If you liked this episode, subscribe to...

Listen to yesterday's subscriber-only segment here: mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/empath-or-empathetic   Wanting to surround yourself with your biggest fans is only human, but it means you could be missing out on a few things. Why should you befriend people you admire, instead? Plus, a Medicare form for new parents has caused a lot of hand-wringing.  And our best and worst of the week,...

Mia is back from her holiday and she has a question: can we please stop taking photos of our bodies after babies? Plus, who helps the cancelled celebrities?  And, on Sunday afternoon, church-goers in Perth were treated to a very special sermon from our former Prime Minister, Scott Morrison. And we need to discuss… The End Bits: Subscribe to Mamamia RECOMMENDATIONS:   Mia  wants you to go on a holi...

It’s a bit of a celebrity news bonanza today and one such story concerns a very famous woman and the man who’s reportedly cheating on her and why everyone is so very surprised. And the other is the fact that Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck got married over the weekend and Holly thinks anti-weddings are here to stay.  Plus, what the heck is blowfishing? And do you do it?    Laura Brodnik joins Jessi...

Listen to yesterday's subscriber-only segment here: https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/nipples-ugly-trainers-fashion-crystal-ball   On the show today, what is kindness porn and why is it pissing us off? Plus, Jessie Stephens, the queen of canceling, has a bone to pick with universities. And our best and worst of the week which includes Neighbours, dinner guests, and… being someon...

Listen to yesterday's subscriber-only segment here: mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/the-one-where-jessie-luca-got-engaged-pt-2/ As the knock-on effects of the reversal of Roe versus Wade continue, it's now men who are looking to take charge against unwanted pregnancies. There's been a huge spike in vasectomy bookings, and it's a trend we're seeing in Australia, too. What does it tell us?...

Subscribe to Mamamia We’re only halfway through the year but it feels like 2022 is a career-defining era for Kim Kardashian... But she wants you to know she’s not the person you think. Kim Kardashian is an underdog. Plus, apparently, a holiday isn’t enough to reset burnout. In a conversation that’s particularly relevant to one Jessie Stephens, how do you fend off burnout for real?   And the unspok...

Listen to yesterday's subscriber-only segment here: www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/the-one-where-jessie-luca-got-engaged-pt-1 Boris Johnson has stepped down as Britain's Prime Minister. So what happened, why did it take this long, and what comes next?  Plus,  Nick Kyrgios is having the best and worst week of his life - so can Australia cheer for him in the Wimbledon Final on Sunday?...

Listen to yesterday's subscriber-only segment here: mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/insufferable-waif-girl We have lost 10,000 Australians to Covid. The nation passed a grim milestone this past weekend amid soaring Covid case numbers, but mask mandates aren't being brought back. Are Australians just completely done with being told what to do? Plus, is ‘taking a lunch break’ one of the mos...

Subscribe to Mamamia There's a new trend pushing back against hustle culture. The ‘soft life’ is to live a life that prioritises one’s peace and mental health. Is it appealing, or a fantasy? And what does it tell us about urgency culture? Plus, the personality test that helped us understand our own (and each other's) weirdness. And, are two trends - the noughties and Barbie - spawning a new body o...

Listen to yesterday's subscriber-only segment here: mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/pandemic-friendship-paradox There’s a debate lots of Aussies have been having this week that we can’t quite make our minds up about. Strikes and protests have dominated the news here in NSW this week but there's one, in particular, that's got people fired up. Was it selfish? Or is disruption the entire poi...

There's a Trump in the headlines this week but it's not who we expected. Donald Trump’s 40-year-old daughter Ivanka, an 'unapologetically pro-life' Republican, has been accused of hypocrisy by a former school friend. What does it tell us about privacy, relevancy, and separating fact from rumours? Plus, Prince Charles, some shopping bags full of cash, and what happens to the Royals when the Queen g...

Subscribe to Mamamia Australians woke up on Saturday morning to news the US Supreme Court voted to overturn the constitutional right for American women to access abortion. Amelia Lester is an Australian journalist living in Washington D.C, she joins us to help unpack what’s happening on the ground over in the U.S. Plus, a few weeks ago, we had a vibrator dilemma that broke the Internet. Now, there...

Listen to yesterday's subscriber-only segment here: www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/hoe-union-jen-anniston-hates-influencers Wherever you are, whatever you’re paying for, everything is getting more expensive. Analysts have been bracing us for a recession for months and interest rates are peaking internationally, but there’s one group of the population finding it particularly difficult...

Listen to yesterday's subscriber-only segment here: https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/who-gets-to-decide-how-you-give-birth Why everyone is discussing Lisa Wilkinson, Brittany Higgins, and what happened at the Logies. Plus, move over main character energy, 'side character energy' is the thing this year. And, It’s the biggest story in the country this week. FINA - the world swimm...

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