Mamamia Out Loud

Jameela Jamil is breaking up with women journalists via Substack. After too many burnouts and betrayals, the actress and activist is done. But is this really the group chat exit we think it is? Mia, Jessie and Holly have thoughts. Plus, there's a mahoosive marriage taking place in Venice this week and friends, people are protesting. It's Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez whose nuptials are getting fla...

Saturday treat time, Outlouders. A brand new episode of Parenting Out Loud just landed, and we’re dropping it here for you to enjoy too. In this episode, Jessie Stephens and Amelia Lester dive into: 💬 Co-parenting: Should parents—be they current partners or exes—need to hype each other up a bit more? 🧠 The Ellen Pompeo quote that made them rethink whether mums can ever giv...

Sarah Jessica Parker has spent decades as Carrie Bradshaw, but here’s the twist: she’s never actually watched herself do any of it. Not the sex, not the shopping, not even the typing. So is it the ultimate act of self-care, or just a lil bit lazy? Plus, everyone’s talking about texting less—until they’re the ones left on read. We unpack the modern crisis of communicat...

There's a standout star on Duchess Meghan’s latest long-form interview, but surprise... it's not Megs. Enter one Emma Grede: Skims co-founder,  Shark Tank guest judge, and the new archetype of the modern girl boss. While Meghan’s business advice is a little on the fluffy side, Emma’s empire—from shapewear to podcasts to philanthropic pledges—has Mia exhausted.&nb...

Questions from the weekend: What's an 11A? Why is America protesting kings? And what took Sir David Beckham so long? Mia, Jessie, and Em Vernem are here with the answers. Plus, Sabrina Carpenter drops her new album cover—and the internet loses its mind. Is it DV glamour porn? Subversive satire? Or just a PR play we’ve seen before? And, Aussie content creator Indy Clinton hired a privat...

Outlouders, today we're introducing you to a new podcast we're releasing at Mamamia called I Never Told You This. Two People. One big reveal.   A simple card deck with questions. Some are light-hearted, some deeper…and one that says ‘I Never Told You This’ - the chance for one person to share something they’ve never told the other before. In the first episode of 'I Ne...

Outlouders, the second episode of Parenting Out Loud has just dropped so we're adding it here as a little Saturday treat. You. Are. Welcome. Join Jessie Stephens and Amelia Lester as they discuss: Is the family dinner really just a guilt trip with cutlery? If Kourtney Kardashian is on to something when she says school's outdated.  The model who makes money from encouraging women and girls to...

It popped up in  The White Lotus , has reached peak celebrity level in Hollywood with everyone from Taylor Swift to Jennifer Anniston a fan, and is the latest personality test we’re using to put ourselves neatly into boxes (because chaos is exhausting). Welcome to the resurgence of the Enneagram. On today's episode, Jessie, Holly and friend of the pod, Claire Murphy discuss why, for som...

Blake Lively has broken her silence on the  It Ends With Us chaos, calling it “manufactured shame". With Justin Baldoni’s $614 million countersuit just dismissed, it’s validation for Lively — but the real drama’s not over till 2026. Mia, Jessie and Em Vernem discuss.  Plus, Wife Guys. You’ve seen them online — gushing about their spouses like it&...

Outlouders, we’ve unlocked a juicy bonus episode for your long weekend listening pleasure. Why? Because Jessie drops some absolute gold in this one, and it’s simply too good to gatekeep. Are you that friend—the one who always pays the bill, then simmers in silent rage while your mates mysteriously 'forget' to transfer their share? The one who’d rather sell a kidney than sen...

Big news, friends. Jessie Stephens and Amelia Lester are bringing a whole new vibe to parenting podcasts with this brand new mini series: Parenting Out Loud.  If you're deep in the trenches, Parenting Out Loud will help make your world feel just that little bit bigger with the week's hot topics explored, examined and digested. Because if parents are thinking about it, we're talking about it.&...

The daughter of a famous woman has exposed the reality of caring for someone with dementia in her new book. It’s honest, raw, confronting… but how much of the story is her’s to tell?  And do we want a ‘big life’, or are we okay with something smaller? Jessie, Holly and Em Vernem discuss, but one of us is lying about our answer. Also, our recommendations for your...

There are five distinct types of female anger, and Deborra Lee Furness might be the patron saint of all of them. But which one are you? Mia, Jessie and Holly discuss on today's show.  Also, Chief Taylor Swift Correspondent (aka Mia) has had a very exciting weekend, and explains what Tay Tay 'having ownership' of her master recordings actually means. Plus, we've officially got the lick ick fro...

Carrie’s back in her heels, Miranda’s mid-metamorphosis, and Charlotte is Charlotte-ing at full throttle —  And Just Like That Season 3 is back, baby. In this very special episode, we’re clinking Cosmos and diving into Season 3's premiere which brightened up our start to this weekend by dropping on Max on Friday. What’s going on with each of our NYC girls? What&r...

Family drama is having a moment — and not just in your group chats. From the Beckhams' brewing rift (Brooxit, anyone?) to the ongoing Harry and Meghan royal family saga, the epidemic of estrangement has officially gone celebrity. This week, we unpack the headlines, the heartache, and what happens when family ties unravel in the public eye. Plus, our weekend recs: a book that brought tears, t...

Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness — their divorce has been simmering for years. So why the sudden searing statement and drip-feeding leaks to the press? Mia, Holly and Jessie decode the sneaky whispers and what they might really mean. Meanwhile, two Aussie states have flipped the script on ADHD diagnosis and treatment. It's a massive shake-up — and it could change millions of lives....

Kamala Harris has touched down on Australian soil this week for a... real estate convention? Yes, really and we're just as confused as you are. Plus, it's been a big weekend for the Kardashian family, with a hens party, a graduation, and the unveiling of a new face. We have thoughts. 'Girl Power' is dead, according to one former Spice Girl. The phrase defined a generation and the iconic girl group...

Kris Jenner can tell EXACTLY who you are based on the state of your personal space, and... let's just say that our cluttered desks and messy cars might not meet her standards. Also, the sleepover is officially dead. But why? And what is lost by everyone staying in their own beds?  Plus our recommendations, include a timely flashback, a unputdownable mystery and (literally) bleeding for a caus...

Joe Biden’s latest health scare has sparked a reckoning—and it’s raising big questions about what happens when compassion clashes with a potential cover-up.  Also, have we all forgotten something about Tom Cruise... AKA the Last Real Movie Star? We're here to remind you. And in today’s group chat — the woman with heels in her tote, the couple not speaking at dinn...

Is it fair to want your significant other to 'light up with excitement when you get home'? A seemingly innocent statement from an Australian podcast has unleashed fierce debate online - Mia, Jessie and Holly unpack.  Plus, Australian Fashion Week has just wrapped and  gosh weren't the designs gorgeous. Just kidding, we have no idea what was actually showcased, but we can offer a det...

A very famous woman has talked us through her boob job online, and... it’s spon con. Discount code and all .  Is this really what we’re doing now? Also on today's ep, tree huggers (including Holly), are going to love this one. 'Minge on a tree' is a new internet trend and WTF does that even mean? Plus, a whistleblower’s memoir, a fix for your face and a very useful newslette...

The Internet has a new favourite insult: narcissist . But what does it actually mean—and if you’ve found yourself quietly Googling it… should you be worried? Mia, Jessie and Holly discuss on today's show. Plus, it’s one of the biggest celebrity trials in years, and the headlines are already dark. What’s going down in court with P Diddy—and which A-listers might...

Yes, it only lasts for 24 hours but this year, Mother's Day brought a stark realisation with it: an etiquette guide for the day is way overdue. And on today's ep, Mia, Jessie and Holly happily provide one.  Plus, subpoenas and spirals. Taylor Swift has been dragged into the Justin Baldoni v Blake Lively lawsuit, but what does that actually mean? Our hosts break down the legal drama and what's...

Outlouders, we have quite the little treat for your Sunday Special today.  It’s been 18 months since Evelyn Jones burst onto our screens in Strife —fictional, yes, but her story couldn’t feel more real to the women who brought her to life. In this special episode of No Filter, host Jessie Stephens— one of  Strife's writers and an Executive Editor on Mamamia—...

There are some things that just shouldn't go up a vagina. And no, we’re not just talking deodorants and douches. OF COURSE WE’RE NOT. This particular No Fly Zone for lady gardens includes DJs and drummers. But what would you add and why?  Plus, why and how has Katy Perry become the internet's favourite punching bag? Following her Blue Origin space flight fiasco and controversial t...