Mamamia Out Loud

Subscribe to Mamamia In this emergency episode, Clare and Mia share the behind the scenes of the arrival of baby Luna, and Jessie has sent a special message direct from the hospital for the Outlouders.   The End Bits RECOMMENDATION:  GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Leave us a voicememo or email us at  outloud@mamamia.com.au Join our Facebook group  Mamamia Outlouders  to talk about the sh...

Listen to our Emergency Meeting about Jessie's baby here... Subscribe to Mamamia Why is everyone talking about cricket and WTF is the spirit of the game? We break down what's happened at The Ashes and why men might be feeling stroppy about it.  Plus, in every romantic relationship, there is a business owner and the shift worker. So what is the difference and which should you be? And…birthday regis...

LISTEN TO OUR 'AND JUST LIKE THAT' EPISODE 3 RECAP HERE Subscribe to Mamamia Does google say you have ADHD or OCD? Did tiktok tell you you’re lactose intolerant? We discuss why the idea of getting a formal diagnosis for your medical condition has taken hold.  Plus, here comes the bride and there goes her marriage……..a wedding photographer has shared the red flags they see that point to a future di...

Subscribe to Mamamia to listen to our episode 3 recap here Carrie, Miranda, and Charlotte are back and their friend group has officially expanded. The season 2 And Just Like That ... premiere episodes have thrown us right back into what we missed most about Sex And The City , the sex. But, does it still ring true to the show we know and love?  In this recap of Episodes 1 and 2, we unpack the relat...

LISTEN TO OUR 'AND JUST LIKE THAT' EPISODE 3 RECAP HERE Subscribe to Mamamia Some fans are paying up to $12k to secure tickets to one of Taylor Swift’s Australian concerts while others have walked away empty-handed...do we need to calm down or is the concert system broken? Plus, is it appropriate to address some pretty serious allegations with a ukelele sing-a-long? A famous YouTuber’s 10-minute a...

Is it ever okay to breakup with your family? We answer the question here... Subscribe to Mamamia A viral Glastonbury singalong is being shared in every group chat. We ask what Lewis Capaldi’s performance means for disability and mental health awareness. Plus, what is ‘camel mode’ and are you in it without even realising? And… Clare, Mia and Elfy break down what a reality tv show actually tells us...

Listen to our review of And Just Like That… Subscribe to Mamamia In 2023, is the act of ageing offensive? With familiar faces returning to our TV screens, we can't help but notice the changes through the decades. One scene-stealer has opened up about the very public commentary surrounding her use of fillers.   Plus, the question Millennials and Gen Z are asking, how did 'quote-unquote old people'...

Listen to our review of And Just Like That… Subscribe to Mamamia Can you invite your partners to a girls' trip weekend away? We discuss why this is causing havoc in one friendship group.   Plus, it's the news story that has dominated the airwaves, filled our newsfeeds, and captured our algorithms. So, what do the reactions to the Titan Submarine tragedy say about society?  And, Elfy, Claire and Mi...

Subscribe to Mamamia Mia is back from holidays and we ask the question are you a helicopter parent? We break down parenting styles and their impact on the current generation.  Plus, why the world is captivated by the missing titanic submarine?  And, is it time celebrities stopped dishing advice to us? Clare, Holly and Mia get to the bottom of this discussion.   The End Bits Read Mia's cover story:...

Listen to Jessie's Very Candid Mat Leave Handover here Subscribe to Mamamia Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been called ‘grifters’, as their podcast deal falls apart. Is it unprofessional sledging, or saying the quiet part out loud?  Plus, lessons on overcoming self-doubt from one of the funniest people on television.  And, the TV sex scene that’s given the whole world "the Ick".  The End Bits...

Listen to Jessie and Clare's Handover here Subscribe to Mamamia It’s been another grim week for women in Parliament. So how does the way sexual assault is being discussed in Canberra impact the rest of us?  Plus, we're one week out from the new season of And Just Like That and we can’t agree about just who was the worst boyfriend was on Sex And The City.  And, it's Jessie's last show. So, she shar...

Subscribe to Mamamia Elizabeth Gilbert spent 3 years writing her latest novel 'The Snow Forest' , before pulling it from publication 5 days later due to criticism. So what happened, and was it the right decision?  Plus, is it time we started busting the success myth? After a No Filter episode that got us all thinking, Elfy, Holly and Clare look at how their views of success have changed over the y...

Friendship can be a complicated beast and in this episode, we give you the juicy details of our most impactful friendship breakdowns. It’s real, raw and honest. We talk through how things fell apart, and how we mended friendships that were on the brink. The End Bits GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Leave us a voicememo or email us at outloud@mamamia.com.au Join our Facebook group Mamamia O...

How are we going with our Word Of The Year? Listen to our candid check in here... Subscribe to Mamamia A Pablo Picasso gallery exhibit is causing a flurry online all thanks to...Hannah Gadsby?! Is the art world really trying to cancel the comedian, and if they are, why? Plus, if a woman looks “good for her age” is that actually a compliment? Jennifer Aniston really doesn’t think so. And, our best...

Has Jessie chosen a baby name yet? Listen here... Subscribe to Mamamia Prince Harry is taking the stand in a London courtroom on his full-blown mission to... (checks notes) save journalism. We're feeling conflicted. Plus, after the controversy surrounding the Sia-directed film 'Music' about a young girl living with autism, the singer has shared a diagnosis of her own. Does it change anything, shou...

Subscribe to Mamamia Kathleen Folbigg has been pardoned after spending 20 years in jail over killing her four children. We unpack the news, and our feelings. Plus, last night we heard Bruce Lehrmann giving his side of the story for the first time about what happened the night he and Brittany Higgins went back to Parliament House. So what are we meant to make of it?   Plus, why one Hollywood actres...

We've launched a new season of Hello Bump. If you're pregnant or know someone who is, share this episode with them, and if you want to hear more episodes, follow the show here .  So, you're growing a human inside you. Or you're thinking about it. Join us for the new season of Hello Bump, where Jessie Stephens (who is currently pregnant) and Gemma Pranita (mum of two)  walk you through pregnancy, m...

An Australian court has branded a seemingly untouchable Australian 'hero' a war criminal. What do we need to understand about what just happened with Ben Roberts Smith?   Plus, a viral ‘pop psychology’ explainer has struck a nerve with us all, for different reasons. Who are we really mad at?  And, our best and worst of the week ranging from an unpopular opinion about a long-awaited finale to trave...

Subscribe to Mamamia A slew of questionable remarks and a public profile that gives people ‘the ick’, Taylor Swift has a new rockstar boyfriend. So, with legions of fans signing an open letter begging her to dump him we had to ask, just how responsible are we for our friend’s ‘bad boyfriends’? Plus, an Outlouder dilemma about milestone birthdays. Is it unreasonable to expect a bit of pizzazz from...

Subscribe to Mamamia From frozen knobbies, pain sponges, and a four-season-long fight for the family business -  WaystaR Royco, the hit TV series Succession has finally come to an end.   In this episode, we unpack the Succession finale, "With Open Eyes" and talk about the biggest moments, toughest decisions, and the final familial betrayal of the Roy family.  The End Bits Read Keryn Donnelly's pie...

Subscribe to Mamamia No spoilers but… all your favourite shows are finishing this week. What are the new rules for how to not ruin someone's day? Is there a grace-period for spoilers?  Plus, the end-of-life conversation no one wants to have.  And, welcome to Bare Minimum Monday. Maybe we’ll tell you about it, maybe we can’t be bothered, but it might be coming to a workplace near you.  The End Bits...

Listen to our Ask Us Anything here Subscribe to Mamamia Cousin Greg has been having lots of sex. In a recent interview, Nicholas Braun (the man who plays our favourite Succession character) got very nervous when asked about the impact fame has had on his love life. What does it tell us about a shift in dating culture for men? Plus, what is hyper fatigue? And why is it peak 2023? And…Best and Worst...

Listen to our argy-bargy about WFH here... Subscribe to Mamamia The world’s third richest man is engaged again. Some people are calling the future Mrs. Bezos #lifegoals, while others are questioning how fun married life with a billionaire could actually be.  Plus, do you care if a robot writes your favourite TV show and plays your favourite song and hosts your favourite podcast?  And, a retrospect...

Subscribe to Mamamia Why veteran journalist, Stan Grant, is walking away from one of the most high-profile jobs in Australian media.  Plus, a public morning TV break-up that's making headlines around the world, and what it reveals about what we want from our TV couples.   And, does being humble negatively impact women? Would you ever keep a 'compliments journal'? One writer's theory on pumping up...

Is hating your job freedom or misery? Listen to our subscriber episode here. Subscribe to Mamamia We need to talk about Harry, Meghan, and a paparazzi chase that may never have happened. Plus, what’s a 'Subway T-Shirt' and why are a growing number of young women wearing them? And, is it possible to publicly change your mind in 2023? Former Prime Minister Julia Gillard has thoughts. The End Bits Re...