Mamamia Out Loud

If you've come looking for Elf On The Shelf tips you're in the wrong place. We're in the lead-up to Christmas and Holly's in the depths of Elf On The Shelf hell, for the umpteenth year running. But she's having a far better week than Chris Dawson, who was arrested for the suspected murder of his wife Lynette. He's been extradited to Sydney and refused bail. And it's all thanks to the incredible He...

When it comes to the office Christmas party - what the heck are you allowed to wear? Is 'Palace Feud' a default headline for the media or is there actually something going on between Duchess Meghan and Duchess Kate? And why are more and more people leaning out of Sheryl Sandberg as opposed to leaning in?  The End Bits Hosts:  Holly Wainwright ,   Jessie Stephens and Mia Freedma...

Have you ever heard the expression ‘soft boy?’ Holly hadn’t until it came up in a meeting the other day, so she asked Jessie to explain it. And yikes, it’s not what you’d think. Plus, has Lena Dunham reached peak overshare? And is it ever okay to say no to sharing food at restaurants? The End Bits Hosts:  Holly Wainwright ,   Jessie Stephens and Mia Fre...

What do you do when your roommate has her boyfriend over all the time? Ignore it? Say something? Move out? The Outlouders are here to help (even if they don't all agree).  Plus, we're brining back the Kick Arse Woman Of Kickarsery segment to celebrate Jameela Jamil this week, because her tweets about celebrities and detox teas were bloody brilliant. And whose responsibility are our stress lev...

Outlouders, social media is ruining your holidays and we have the stats to prove it. Plus, could Sex and the City really have worked without Mr Big? Yep, we’re going deep on the fact that the third movie was going to kill him off. And Renae Lawrence of the Bali 9 has arrived home. And if you need a refresher on the Bali 9, we’ve got you sorted. The End Bits Hosts:  Holly Wainwrigh...

Have you received an invitation from your office to take part in the annual Kris Kringle? Do you not really want to do it? Well, friends, we’re here to say THAT IS FINE because Kris Kringle is a little bit problematic according to Rach and Mia.  Plus, two high profile women are currently being blasted in the media for not playing by the rules. Which begs the question, is it inherently s...

What do you do when you get demoted by a best friend? We’ve got a heartfelt group therapy that will probably break your heart a little. Plus, when it comes to sausage sandwiches, where do you put your onions? And, The Bachelorette has ended but less people were watching, so have we reached peak Bachelorette? The End Bits Hosts:  Holly Wainwright ,   Clare Stephens and Mia Free...

Is it ever okay to breastfeed a baby that isn't yours? An air hostess offered up her boob to someone else's baby on a flight this week and Rachel Corbett wants to know if this is what happens when you become a mother.  Second thing on the agenda this week is dampness. Not in your house, but in your body. Yeah. Your insides are damp.  You'd better go get that checked. Plus shoul...

Is it ever okay to tell a woman their ovaries are old? An article about Kylie Minogue’s new boyfriend has Jessie angry. And speaking of angry, is it time we stopped shying away from female rage? Plus, do you go to the movies by yourself? Are you happy to sit in a cafe solo for coffee? What about dinner?  Do you remember a moment in your life when you became comfortable being at a table...

With Melbourne Cup’s “problematic” side breaking into the mainstream this week - we have a question - is it time that we give up on all public holidays in Australia? Plus Gwyneth Paltrow got married again on the weekend and she wore a gorgeous, big white wedding dress. But Holly has a controversial opinion.  And the Spice Girls are back, so we need to stop right now. Links M...

Holly Wainwright is addicted to shapewear and she needs to talk about it. Plus did you know that there’s a wrong way to send a text message? You’re probably doing it right now. And, American writer Glennon Doyle is no longer wearing makeup or dying her hair because she’s realised that for her, it’s a form of patriarchal oppression and it raises the age-old question: who do...

If you’ve been to see A Star Is Born, you’ll understand why everyone is objectifying the hell out of Bradley Cooper right now. So what’s the ‘acceptable’ way to talk about hot celebrities in your workplace? And was that film in desperate need of a trigger warning? Plus, what’s a vigilante nanny and why are they all over playgrounds? Listen to our 'A Star Is Born...

Columnist Caitlin Moran asked the men of the world what they hate about being male, and we need to talk about their responses. Plus, Rachel Corbett argues the case for getting up at 5am.  And we tackle a group therapy question from a listener whose engagement has come at the same time as her sister's divorce.  CREDITS Hosts:  Rachel Corbett ,  Jessie Stephens and Mia Freedman P...

We talk about success in the workplace a lot but do we spend enough time talking about our failures?  Mia gets real about failure resumes and why everyone needs one. Plus, Jessie has started obsessing about the Royals but Holly couldn’t care less. Freaky Friday, right? And what legacy have our past four Prime Ministers really left? The End Bits Hosts:  Holly Wainwright , &nbsp...

SPOILERS AHEAD:   It's the movie event of the year. So, of course, we are going to unpack it. Holly is joined by Leigh Campbell and Rachel Corbett to dissect all things A Star Is Born, the film starring and directed by Bradley Cooper alongside Lady Gaga.  Did that ending need a trigger warning in 2018? Is this Titanic for a new generation? And can Bradley Cooper please marry us now?&nbsp...

What do you do when your friends start their own businesses or get involved in triangle schemes and want you to buy things? Lots of things. It's group therapy time and boy, is this question relatable.  Plus, is it time to boycott Victoria's Secret? And Outlouders, great news - you guys raised $17,000 for Drought Angels and we couldn't be prouder.  The End Bits Hosts:  Holly Wai...

Jessie got kidnapped by her twin sister Clare to go and stalk Harry & Megs. They didn't get very far. But Jessie is starting to see why everyone is obsessed with the Royals.  Plus, have you ever wondered what it feels like to get botox? We're joined by host of Mamamia’s You Beauty podcast and our executive editor Leigh Campbell who is going to answer all our questions. And Mia farew...

Got more than seven friends? Get rid of them. Turns out you only need seven and we are going to find out why. Plus, why do women become invisible over 40? Mia, Holly and Jessie are joined by Jessie’s mum Anne Stephens who had an epiphany the other day ... that the world no longer sees her. And Princess Eugenie is getting married. But can you be a Republican and care? Holly thinks yes. The En...

Mia found herself googling what the toad from Mario Kart looked like this week, and she had instant regret. Why you ask? Well, in her new book pornstar Stormi Daniels said Donald Trump’s privates...well, you’ll find out… Plus, we're joined by award-winning journalist Caro Meldrum-Hanna to talk about her investigation into convicted killer Kelli Lane. And, do you have to have a p...

Is Nick "Honey Badger" Cummins the most hated man in Australia right now, or the most honest? That's the question on everyone's lips after The Bachelor finale so we're going deep. Plus, do you ever put your hand up at work to help out around the office? Organise the farewell card? Do the sweep for Melbourne Cup day? A new study has discovered that female workers are 48% more likely to put their ha...

Can you be a proper person if you’ve never experienced heartbreak? That’s the question Holly Wainwright was pondering over the weekend while sitting around a campfire… Plus, if you’ve been thinking ‘who the heck is Brett Kavanaugh and why is everyone talking about him?’ Rachel Corbett has an explainer for you. And Jessie needs to talk about Lindsay Lohan’...

Those bloody millennials, they ruin everything, don’t they? This week it's divorce.  Plus, if you’re wondering what the fuss is about at the ABC this week, we’re dishing up an explainer. And judging by our Outlouders Facebook Group you all love True Crime.  So why are we so obsessed with it when it objectifies dead women? The End Bits Hosts:  Holly Wainwright ,&nbs...

Eight years after being convicted of murdering her two-day-old daughter, former water polo player Keli Lane is determined to prove her innocence in a new ABC documentary called Exposed: The Case of Keli Lane and we need to talk about it. Plus, what do you do if you don’t like your partner's friends? It’s the group therapy we’ve all been faced with at some point. And Tiger Woods h...

Today, Mamamia Out Loud is coming to you from a hotel room in Dubbo. We have learned a lot about each other while we've been on tour this week, like Jessie is the Queen of Katies, Mia is the Queen of a Powershop, Holly's voice has had enough of her and Lize can organise a picnic in a cyclone. But on today’s show: Bert and Ernie and whether puppets have urges; let's smash the sh*t out of stra...

Ladies, throw out those skinny jeans you’ve got in your cupboard. According to fashun people, skinny jeans are dead. It’s all about the A-Line jeans now. Get excited. Plus, are we being gaslighted by celebrities? Jessie’s twin sister Clare joins us to discuss a brilliant article And, the heartbreaking reason why more and more women are choosing not to get pap smears. The End Bits...