Mamamia Out Loud

A worrying trend is starting to emerge in the UK and this week, it’s reportedly spread to Australia - You might have heard about it online or seen videos about it on TikTok…it’s called needle spiking and it’s happening in nightclubs and bars. Are we supposed to wear body armour out of the house now? Or is this a case of rumours spiraling into fearmongering? Plus, is Daniel...

Everyone is talking about the accidental shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who was killed on a film set when actor Alec Baldwin fired a prop gun. How has the world reacted, and what does it tell us about Hollywood? Plus, do you ever feel like life would be easier if you weren’t so smart? One celebrity thinks so.  And, are you out of practice at saying 'no'? How to unlearn you...

ICYMI; A high-profile conservative political commentator in the US has asked when the US plans to invade Australia. Apparently, we're living in a 'tyrannical police-state.' So do we need America to save us? Plus, when it comes to making big life decisions - is there a time of year that you really, really shouldn’t do it. And is it now?  And, our best and worsts of the week, which, this...

Last week, actor/comedian/writer Jonah Hill posted something on social media that went viral. Something about his body, and people's fascination with its changed shape. The substance of his post is about common sense, but for some, it's an entirely alien idea - that you should never comment on someone’s body. Ever. Plus, a list of demands from your menopausal colleagues And is trauma ha...

The former partner of one of the NRL's biggest stars, Phoebe Burgess has unleashed on the toxic cover-up culture in code over the weekend, also criticising her ex-husband's recent TV "redemption story." But what else does Phoebe's story reveal about the how the sport handles a crisis?  Plus, how Adele's new song deals with one of the trickiest kinds of heart break, and the low-down on Lisa Wi...

We're dropping into your feed this weekend to bring you our newest podcast. It’s called What Are You Wearing? And it’s Mamamia’s podcast for your wardrobe. It’s hosted by Deni Todorovic and Tamara Davis, Deni is a stylist and activist, Tamara is our lifestyle editor here at Mamamia, and on What Are You Wearing, Deni and Tam talk you through everything from the latest trends...

When it comes to upselling, there are some things we can get around. Upsizing your meal? Yes, we want fries with that, but it's a different kind of up-sell that we're talking about today; the rise of upselling cosmetic procedures.  Plus, a controversial opinion about colleagues and kids. And our best and worst, which ranges as always, from the very serious, like loss, to the very frivolous, l...

Yesterday, Australia lost someone very, very significant. The self-proclaimed Happiest Man On Earth - Eddie Jaku.  Eddie was 101 years old, a best-selling author, a holocaust survivor, and a German-born Jew whose parents were murdered in the gas chambers of Auschwitz. Eddie’s mission was to teach people not to hate. It’s beyond ironic then, that also yesterday, an Australian influ...

In case you missed it, over the weekend Sam Frost posted an Instagram video. It's since been deleted, but it's got us talking about cancel culture, mental health, and empathy. Plus, are you curious about what people who’ve been confined to their homes for four months do when they get out... Well, for many, not much. Welcome to re-entry anxiety.  And… has Australian of The Year be...

Adele is back with her first interview in five years. She’s on the cover of the latest British  and  US Vogue with headlines about her 'rebirth' and her forthcoming record,  Self-Redemption. What can we learn from the world's global obsession with her body? Plus, have you ever considered that how you say "Happy Birthday!" to a friend says a lot about you…and your genera...

We need to talk about the incredible shake-up that’s happened in NSW politics in the last week, and if you’re not from NSW, we promise you'll still want to know about it. Gladys Berejiklian, like any state premier, has been incredibly divisive this year. The Delta outbreak in NSW has resulted in hundreds of deaths, but just as we are beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel,...

We promised Holly this would never see the light of day, but things change. Sorry Holly! Mia turned 50 on Friday so we're dropping a special treat from our Out Loud Daily Drop feed to celebrate.  In June, Jessie stole the mics and pressed Mia and Holly on their thoughts and feelings about turning 50 in coming months. Unsurprisingly, things get candid. For more Out Loud Daily Drop episodes bec...

There’s a lot of public attention this week around Jessica Rowe. The former TV presenter now has an interview podcast, and this week’s episode featured Pauline Hanson. Within a day of being published, the podcast was removed, so what does it tell us about how we platform particular voices in the mainstream media?  Plus, there’s a new set of dating rules that might just come...

We've found Kate Middleton and frankly, she looks amazing. Princess Kate officially put an end to rumours she was missing (or pregnant) by attending last night's London premiere of the new James Bond movie. She brought the kind of glam energy we're all hoping to imitate on the other side of Sydney's lockdown and we just need to talk about that dress. Plus, would you feel betrayed if you found out...

Families are falling out on social media and there are friends going quiet in the group chat, as the divide between the vaccinated and unvaccinated widens. As we approach Christmas, is it possible to bridge these gaps, can friendships broken in the pandemic be repaired?  Dating apps have people describing their interests as “dismantling the patriarchy” and “eating the rich&r...

Everyone has become momentarily obsessed with two ridiculously conventionally attractive women - Megan Fox and Kourtney Kardashian. This week they revealed they're starring in a new campaign for Kim K’s very successful underwear brand, Skimms. Are they defying our puritanical and repressed notions of what a MOTHER should be? What does their Skimms photoshoot tell us about performed sexuality...

Happy Thursday Outlouders! Dropping a special episode of Mamamia Out Loud in your feed today to talk about all things Nine Perfect Strangers . It's the Amazon Prime Video show we can't look away from and can't stop talking about. Ahead of the finale, streaming from tomorrow (!!!), we're talking all things 9PS. The cast, the story, the drama, all of it.  Catch up on Nine Perfect Strangers on A...

Riots and earthquakes and covid, oh my. Melbourne, you’re having a very extra week. We're attempting to unpack and explain the recent riots in the city of Melbourne. Are the tradies really to blame? Plus, as more and more artists identify as non-binary, where does that leave the very binary categories of awards shows? And, a very personal question about what you do in the shower... The...

It’s the story that could be the plot of a movie, but at its center is a 22-year-old woman named Gabby Petitro, whose remains have just been found. Should we be careful about obsessing over true crime stories in real-time? Plus, there’s a new movement on Instagram that helps you pretend you’ve been to places you haven’t been and done things you haven’t done. Is this l...

Happy Sunday Outlouders! Dropping into your feed this weekend to share Jessie's new podcast,  Cancelled,  a comedy podcast that investigates and analyses cancel culture. It's silly, it's funny, this episode is about Pete Evans. We hope you love it. --- Welcome to Cancelled, Mamamia’s podcast that unpacks what happens to celebrities once the world turns on them. Every Tuesday Jessie...

What in the name of Indo-Pacific relations is going on with the submarines? Did Joe Biden really forget Scomo's name? Should we be scared? Jessie, please explain. Plus, legendary American magazine Time does its World’s Most Influential people cover once a year. This year, they've done seven covers, and Harry and Meghan are on one of them. We discuss. And, our best and worst of the week, incl...

We had no idea how much we needed to see celebrities being completely ridiculous until this week. Yes, we have to talk about The Met Gala.  Plus, have you seen Mirror Mirror ? It's the new show about the beauty industry everyone’s talking about. And what is pandemic flux syndrome? Do you have it? The End Bits: Recommendations: Mia  wants you to watch 'Impeachment: American Crime St...

You might’ve seen pictures of packed beaches across Sydney over the weekend, and you’d be forgiven for thinking they could’ve been taken before lockdown. It's highlighted an all too familiar divide between those who can, and those who cannot, depending on where they live. But this isn’t a scene only locked down Sydneysiders are familiar with. The weekend's 'beach shaming' s...

Welcome back to Covid-Free Fridays! There’s a lot happening in the world, but apparently, we need to be worried about the whereabouts of some royals. The Duchess of Cambridge has not been seen in public for 58 days and some people are concerned.  Plus, a theory about your friend’s fatal flaws, and why you should be forgiving of them. And our best and worst of the week, which inclu...

The story everyone’s been talking about this week concerns singer Guy Sebastian and an unexpected apology. Somehow Guy has become the first person in Australia to enrage both the pro and  anti-vaxx communities. Plus, Chrissie Teigen wants you to know she’s sober. What does her recent post tell us about 'announcement culture'? And, Scotland is the latest country to trial a four-day...