Mamamia Out Loud

It's back. And it's bats**t crazy. Rosie Waterland reviews the first episode of The Bachelor's new season. Plus, should there be quotas for women on boards? Gen Y's are taking oversharing into the labour ward with Crowdbirthing.  And Mia Freedman's reveals some surprising career plans. #frieswiththat Show notes Charlie Pickering on Adam Goodes and racism in Australia The Biggest Loser is ruining T...

Amy Schumer is everything. The comedian, actor and feminist is our hero. And when Monique Bowley went to interview her, she was excited. Except it ended up being an actual trainwreck. Plus the wedding trend deemed "worst of all time", why magazines still sex up smart women, the compelling case for Jimmy Barnes avatars and the one thing Mia Freedman does when she walks past abortion protestors.  Sh...

Forget leaning in. Lets talk about leaning out. Why leaning back is not just OK but neccessary, and why Monique thinks Sheryl Sandberg's message is a bit bullshit. Plus, the mystery behind Delta's white pantsuit, Mia's day on a plate rivals Therese Kerr, the sneaky tactics to escape street charity fundraisers, and the TV show that is going to kill reality TV.    Show notes Cheating husband outed b...

Why are obsessed with the idea of happiness? Should spanx come with a warning label? And were the questions in Dolly Doctor REAL? Freedman takes us behind the scenes of the biggest girls magazine. Plus, Jamila Rizvi admits her 4 week old baby doesn't respect authority. Damn younger generations. Show notes Kyrious has attitude. So what? Spare a thought for Daniela Scala. The Voice  pitting women ag...

Facebook is awash in rainbow profile pictures. How do you change back without looking like a jerk? What the heck does 'On Fleek' mean? The very interesting reason people are getting semi-colons tattooed on their wrists.  And the Belle Gibson interview that prompted some uncomfortable questions: like do we sometimes excuse bad behaviour by labelling it as mental illness?    Show notes Semicolon tat...

Have you ever looked at Annabel Crabb and thought "how does she manage all that?" An author, columnist, political journalist, TV host, speaker and kitchen goddess, she also has three children and a smile on her face.  The newest podcast from the Mamamia Women's Network is called: I Don't Know How She Does It. It's conversations with some of the busiest women we know. We'll hear the tips and strate...

How much would you pay for your hair? Is women's sport boring? A confusing new baby name trend.  And the most offensive word to call another woman isn't even a swear word - it's one that is used everyday.   Show notes The hair that shocked the office Harvard study shows daughters of working mothers enjoy better careers, higher pay and more equal relationships The genderless baby name trend I think...

You know the feeling: someone cancels plans and it's like a hit of a sweet, sweet drug. Why are we so crap at committing to things?  The Rachel Dolezal story we can't stop talking about. The one reason every woman should watch Orange Is The New Black, and the very best reason to put down your razor. #fasshion   Show notes Why did Rachel Dolezal pretend she was black? Armpit hair, don't care. No mo...

Are you a woman? Do you have a voice? You're probably doing it wrong.  From uptalking to vocal fry to missing out on being hired for jobs, why do we judge women on the pitch of their voice? Plus, would you let your partner take your name? Would you cuddle a stranger? And why parents need to calm down about babies on flights.    Show Notes: Grow up Kate Moss. The Hug app Where the food from Masterc...

There's a man in the studio. Osher Gunsberg, host of The Bachelor, is our special guest. Season three has wrapped and it takes about 30 seconds until we start probing him for info. Does he have favourites? Does he try and swing the Bachelors decision? Does he feel sorry for the contestants? Has he ever...you know...fallen for one of Bachie's girls? Then we just keep digging. Sex. Mental Illness. T...

We’re seeing red over the Tampon Tax.  What the heck is 'hate reading?' A note to every man who wants to send a dick pic. And the case for quitting extra-curricular activities.   Show notes The  Great lotto scandal  we're obsessed with. The  10 most unfaithful names in the world  If you the rare speciman that likes to see Dic Pics, email  podcast@mamamia.com.au This is how much you would save  if...

Why did Mamamia 'out' Rebel Wilson? For the same reason that Jennifer Lopez, a 45 year-old mother of two kids, is wearing a naked dress on the red carpet: because Hollywood demands youth, beauty and lies.  Show notes: The  J-Lo naked dress Why Rebels age matters When George Clooney proposed to Amal.. . Even Belle Gibson's  mum hates her How to tell if you marriage will last  with two questions. Le...

Parenting is easy. All pregnant bodies are beautiful. You can eat chocolate cake for breakfast and still lose weight. And this federal budget was definitely not a strategic pre-election sweetener. Welcome to Mamamia Outloud: the podcast that calls out bullshit. Today, why Struggle Street is the most important TV show of the year. Why the budget lockup is like the Hunger Games.  We meet a meditatin...

Is signing off your text messages and emails with an X inappropriate? We take a look at a new kind of list: The Moral Bucket List. Plus, we go behind the scenes at the Logies. What's it really like behind the velvet rope?  Show notes The Logies red carpet  -  Stop Revive Survive. The documentary on  Big Bird The toughest job in TV Experts say  reading to your children at bedtime is an unfair advan...

How social media is changing the way we deal with death. Rosie Waterland reviews The Bachelorette before it's even started. Why is Mia's son taking a pregnancy test? And Jamila says no to mindfulness. Show notes Vale, Andrew and Myuran. Our hearts are heavy   Holly Wainwright writes  what so many of us are feeling over the Bali 9 And some lighter news The Kylie Jenner Challenge The Grey's Anatomy...

Motherhood is still considered a benchmark that women should aspire to.  What happens when you have other plans? Will Hillary Clinton smash the biggest glass ceiling on the planet? A work uniform could change your life. And the reason you need to dust off a recipe book this week.  Show notes Thanks to Holly Wainwright for co-hosting, you can hear her on This Glorious Mess Shell...

What's the epidemic sweeping through our supermarkets? It's not Halal certification. It's Dominoes. It's been called the new 'Men Are From Mars / Women are from Venus' - we review the Five Love Languages that can boost your relationship. And Tony Abbott's daughter speaks exclusively to us on why her dad is an angry man.  Thankyou to our normal celebrities that joined us today. To be involved, the...

"There are times when I put photos on my instagram and they get so few likes that I delete them." #GenYproblems are REAL. Today Mia Freedman (of Generation X) goes the hack on all the Generation Y's she's hired. Plus, why is it called 'Good' Friday? And we pay homage to storage. Show notes The Larry Emdur Dilemma Is this the dumbest thing at  Ikea ? Mia says  Gen X is the best. Gen Y hit back Wann...

What we learned from Masa. The TV show making a mockery of marriage. A Weetbix mystery reveals Jamila's dirty secret, and Monique road tests 'Beezin' - the stupidest way that kids are getting high. Oh, and then there's the bit where Mia raps like Nicki Minaj. Of course. Show notes The incredible read about the costs and causes of Domestic Violence from Jess Hill at&nb...

What's all the argy-bargy about the magazine with Margie? What does "leaning in" mean? And the one big problem with binging watching TV. Show notes Rebecca Sparrow weighs in on that Margie Abbot t headline More on Leaning In , for anyone that missed it the first time. We welcome the new Bachelor : Sam Wood. The  toilet paper economic indicator The book:  Nice Girls Don't Get The Corner Office  Mia...

Are you a shit feminist? Us too. It's ok. The theory that being a bad feminist is a really good thing. Women commenting on each others appearance: innocent fun or a bit wrong? Plus, crying in public, Kanye's sex breath, and the desperate plea for the return of baby Gary. Show notes Sarah MacDonald's  wikipedia is here.  Mia Freedman   has one too! (Monique Bowley does not have one 'cos she is a wi...

Claims of alternative medicine curing cancer. Book snobbery. Is celebrating hot chips and meat pies a bit wrong? And we play Smug or Crap. Show notes Jess Ainsclough T he Wellness Warrior, dies at 30 An  oncologist responds The theory that Madonna  isn't coming to Australia The best reason to take hotel toiletries:  pinchapoo Behold:  the vagina selfie stick And  The show's  facebook page  is here...

Who is Gillian Triggs and why is she in the news? With more pre-produced food and kitchen gadgets than ever before, is cooking a skill that's still important? And can this man make anything sound good? We put the ABC's Michael Rowland to the test. Show notes   Senator says Gillian Triggs is  a 'fine woman and an exceptional lawyer'. Rebecca Huntley's book is here:  Does Cooking Matter? The Vanity...

Fifty Shades has lit up the box office and we need to talk. Why do people hate on Pete Evans and his paleo movement so much? And confessions of inappropriate crushes. Show notes: Rebecca Sparrow on  6 things teens should know about Fifty Shades of Grey Pete Evans has some  thoughts on wellbeing.   Also, there is this  paleo paradox  we can't stop thinking about. Here's a  paleo diet explainer .  M...

This special breakout podcast is what everyone's talking about, yelling about, protesting about and disagreeing about: Fifty Shades of Grey.  We take two women that have seen it, each with a different view. One, a sunshiny soul who hadn't read the books and didn't know what to expect.  The other, a fiery, give-no-shits powerhouse who devoured all three books, and loved them "with one hand."  What...