Mamamia Out Loud

The Bachelor used a woman’s sexuality as clickbait. Fair game, or too far? We speak to Moana Hope to find out what she thinks, and why she’s such a mad Bach fan. Plus, it’s time we talk about what Germaine Greer said to Jessie Stephens last week. And according to science, there’s a 27 minute morning routine that says it will change your life, but we call bullshit. The End B...

Everyone is wondering what happened to Serena Williams over the weekend. The 36-year-old was in the grand final of the US open when she received a warning for allegedly taking instructions from her coach. What happened next has been described as a tantrum, an outburst, even a moment of hysteria. But was Serena right or wrong? Plus, Gwyneth Paltrow is in trouble for telling women to stick jade eggs...

Has The Bachelor just glorified bullying or done the opposite and highlighted some shocking behaviour? Romy and Cat might have left the Mansion, but they're still all anyone can talk about. Jessie thinks she knows why. Plus, is it ever acceptable to add your boss on Facebook? And, are a whole generation of women being led to believe parenting and having a career is doable? The End Bits Hosts:...

This podcast will deal extensively with the subject of rape and won't be appropriate for all listeners. If this podcast does bring anything up for you then please call 1800 RESPECT. When people think of feminism, they think of Germaine Greer. Her manifesto The Female Eunuch was released in 1970 and is still shaping conversations 48 years later. But what happens when an icon - whose job it is to be...

Holly had a rough morning. One of her kids fish died and things got ugly. But that aside, we’ve got a lot to talk about. Like how many outfits do you need for your own funeral? Aretha Franklin HAD FOUR. Plus, with the last grand slam tournament taking place for the year, we need to talk about female tennis players outfits. It seems a lot of people have opinions on what women wear on the cour...

Wack on your sparkles because Out Loud is going on the road for one last time this year. And tickets are limited. We will be in: Melbourne on Monday 17th September at the National Gallery of Victoria. Sydney on Tuesday 18th September at the Sydney Opera House. Brisbane on Wednesday 19th September at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre. Buy your tickets at www.mamamia.com.au/events Become a...

It’s Equal Pay Day today.  If you’re wondering what that actually means, Jessie is here to explain, so strap yourselves in! Plus, is it ever okay to tell a colleague that what they're wearing is inappropriate? And would you watch Schapelle Corby as The Bachelorette because we certainly would. The End Bits Hosts:  Holly Wainwright ,   Jessie Stephens and Mia Freedman...

Have you ever wondered why some of your colleagues aren’t that good at their jobs? There’s a reason and it’s called the Peter Principle. Plus, to quote Annabel Crabb, this time last year Julie Bishop was the most powerful woman in Australian politics.  Now she’s a backbencher who may duck out of politics first chance she gets. So how did we get here? And, we really nee...

Last year, it was about The Mummy Bloggers. This year it’s all about How To Be Perfect. Mamamia Out Loud host Holly Wainwright's first novel focused on the complicated lives of three blogging mum's desperate for their blog to win the coveted Blog-ahhs.  In the sequel, How To Be Perfect, the focus shifts to the world of wellness. Mia and Jessie sit down to talk about Holly’s new bo...

Sometimes, when you don't ask for a new Prime Minister, you get one anyway. This week the Government spilled all over Australia and we are just beginning to clean up the mess. So, who is Scott Morrison? What exactly did Malcolm Turnbull do wrong? And does this mean that all the politicians will just go back to doing their jobs now? If you need a debrief, we're here for you. Become a Mamamia subscr...

Just a warning, this is a politics-free podcast. Stay tuned for our bonus episode on all things #Libspill this afternoon. Phone calls are dead. But there are four (count 'em) conversations that you just can't have over text. Or, can you? When Netflix dropped the trailer for Insatiable, many, many people asked for it to be banned. 'No', we said. 'Let's wait and see', we said. Well, it's here, and i...

After five Prime Minister’s in 8 years - are we really back here? We can't guarantee that we're 100 per cent sure who the Prime Minister is right now, but on Tuesday Peter Dutton challenged Malcolm Turnbull for the Prime Ministership. Suddenly it is 2012 all over again. What the heck is going on in Canberra? We get Sharri Markson, the National Political Editor of the Daily Telegraph to...

Do you get to work the day after The Bachelor is over and there's no one to talk to? Well come and join us on a Friday for our weekly Bachelor recap podcast, Bach Chat. Each week Rachel Corbett will be joined by her Mamamia friends to discuss the highs and lows of trying to find love on national television. If you like what you hear subscribe to The Recap Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.m...

Forget about BDE, now the internet's obsessed with the ‘Sexy Baby.’ According to VICE, a sexy baby is someone who derives their power from being both sexy and babyish, but, crucially, is not a baby. Thank god for that. Plus, if you are confused about what's going on with Fraser Anning and Australian politics right now then we have an explainer for you. And half of all millennials...

Jessie’s back from holidays and we're jumping in the deep end with a chat about the scary side of cosmetic surgery after a women went blind from forehead fillers.  Eeek! Plus we find out what it means to be a social turtle and which one of the Outlouders qualifies for the title. And The Bachelor is back on our screens tonight, so Jessie explains why we're all going to fall in love with...

Lock the doors and set your inner she dragon free because it's time to talk about Iliza Shlesinger’s Netflix special Elder Millennial. Osher's got his shirt off for the cover of Men's Health and is it good or bad news that men are now all about the 'before and after' shot? Plus, Serena Williams has pulled out of a tennis tournament and Holly thinks she should take some time off and lie down...

In the September issue of Vogue Beyonce has written a love letter to her Fupa. If you’re scratching your head and thinking ‘what the heck is a FUPA?’ You aren’t alone. But never fear, because Rach is here to explain. Plus, do you ever dream about your exes? What are they doing when you dream about them? Apparently, it’s all very significant, and we’re going to t...

Jennifer Aniston has landed a big magazine cover and all anyone wants to ask her is, "Why still no babies?". How do we change the narrative around child-free women? And, if you’re going out to dinner tonight, who’s picking up the bill? It’s a question that can cause something called reciprocity anxiety. Do you suffer from it? Plus, we have a Group Therapy from an Outlouder who wa...

In case you missed it, there aren’t any women in the Tour de France and we really did miss this fact. So of course, we ask WHY. Plus, Lauren Southern is the 23-year-old right wing Canadian currently making headlines across the country, but what is she doing here? Rach is here to explain it all. And, everyone is talking about Gwyneth Paltrow after a stellar NYT profile of her and her business...

The Internet got very excited this week about a photo of a mother licking her baby after birth. Is there much difference between kissing your newborn and licking their heads? Plus, dating guru Matthew Hussey is everywhere at the moment, and our Entertainment Editor Laura Brodnik has seen him in real life. So is there a method to his madness or is it all a bit of a crock? And turns out no one...

Do we need to ditch the term girlboss, and just go straight to boss? Plus what would you do if your partner didn’t want more kids but you weren’t done? It’s the Group Therapy that Holly and Mia relate to immensely. The End Bits Hosts: Holly Wainwright ,  Jessie Stephens and  Mia Freedman Producer: Elissa Ratliff Buy tickets for our live shows here.  COME TALK TO US...

Is calling someone an overachiever a compliment or an insult? Holly thinks it’s a compliment, Jessie thinks it’s a backhanded dig. And do you refuse to look at your finances and just pray the ATM will give you money when you go to get some out? Chances are, you’re a money ostrich. Plus, we chat to viral photographer Edwina Robertson who is currently on a mission to educate p...

Elle Macpherson has a new boyfriend. Yawn.  But he's an anti-vaxxer, which begs the question...what happens when you date someone with completely different views to you? Plus, The Teacher’s Pet is the number one podcast in Australia but what's going to happen if listeners don’t get the story arc they want? And all the cool kids are sending each other voice memos but are they probl...

Right now, 99% of New South Wales is in drought. Other parts of the country are in drought, on drought watch or about to go into drought onset. For us here in the city, it’s really easy to assume that it rains all the time. But when you’ve been waiting for rain for most of the year - things can get pretty tough. Which is why, here at Mamamia Out Loud - we want to help. So - we’re...

The second season of The Handmaid’s Tale just finished and we need to talk about it. Join Holly Wainwright, Jessie Stephens and Laura Brodnik as they unpack everything from Offred’s controversial final decision to Serena’s surprising redemption, and what we can expect from the third season. The End Bits Hosts: Holly Wainwright ,  Jessie Stephens and Laura Brodnik Producer: E...