Mamamia Out Loud

How responsible are we for the views of people we date? That’s a question we want to ask Aussie supermodel Elle Macpherson, who is currently dating disgraced British doctor Andrew Wakefield. Plus, why are the protests and police force in Melbourne making Holly feel uncomfortable? And Kate Winslet has some regrets. We unpack her latest profile in Vanity Fair. THE END BITS Mia wants you to che...

There’s a show starting on Sunday night that sounds exactly like the kind of car-crash reality TV we need right now. It’s called The All New Monty’s Guys & Gals. But, why is a man with a track record of alleged violence against women celebrated as a star on it?  Plus, a gender reveal party has sparked a bushfire in California, and the person who ‘invented’ th...

In Case You Missed It, after the 20th season of  Keeping Up with the Kardashians   airs early next year, the show will be over for good. Sharing the news to social media on Wednesday,  Kim , Kourtney, Khloé, Kris and Kendall announced that they made the tough decision to say goodbye to the show that put them on the map. Holly has a theory that the Kardashians is the most infl...

In Case You Missed It: Daniel Andrews has unveiled his four-step plan to ease Victoria’s coronavirus lockdown. People living alone will be able to nominate a friend or family member to form a bubble that allows visits. So what’s the etiquette around bubbles? And what happens when someone doesn’t want to be in yours? Plus, tennis star Novak Djokovic continues to have a bad year, a...

On this bonus episode of Mamamia Out Loud, hosts Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens and Holly Wainwright are joined by Osher Gunsberg & Mamamia’s Leigh Campbell to talk about the mixed emotions of Father’s Day.  Osher speaks about life as a new dad and how he’s long-distance parenting while in lockdown in Melbourne. Plus we’re joined by Mamamia’s Executive Editor...

What’s really going on in America right now? We call up our US Election correspondent and the former co-host of our Trump podcast, Tell Me It’s Going To Be OK, Amelia Lester, to find out what’s happening in Trump’s America and whether or not we will actually be okay come the 2020 election. Plus, when it comes to relationships, renowned couples’ therapist Stan Tatkin b...

There are four different photos of celebrities filling your feeds this week and the conversation is somehow all about weight. Is it ever okay to talk about people's weight loss? Plus, our friends in the UK are travelling around Europe but some of us aren't allowed to leave our state. So what’s going on with Australia’s borders and how long can we live like this? And, privacy boundaries...

What’s it like giving birth in the middle of a pandemic in a city that’s locked down? We’re joined by our former host and new mum, Monique Bowley to tell us exactly what happened. Plus, Jessie has a suggestion for how we get better at handling this great big moment of collective grief.  And, in case you missed it, Brad Pitt has a new girlfriend who is 27. And married. And Ho...

This week, Holly, Mia, and Jessie freed up 20 minutes of their day to try their newly purchased vulva masks. We discuss.  Also, let’s draw a line under the disaster that has been 2020: Could September be the new January?  Plus, Jessie thought she killed a dozen people, Holly’s celebrating her book’s success, and Mia’s youngest son pleasantly surprised her. We&rsqu...

Actress, writer and kickass woman Magda Szubanski has been featured in a Victorian ad campaign aiming to encourage Victorians to stay strong and focused during lockdown alongside AFL star Tayla Harris, and The Project’s host Waleed Aly. But some people are describing it as “the most offensive and disgraceful ads ever seen on TV” - so why is that?  Plus, have you ever been cr...

Holly Wainwright has written a book. Her third book. It’s called I Give My Marriage A Year, and on this very special episode of Mamamia Out Loud we take you inside the pages of it.  You’ll hear the first chapter, read by Holly. And then Mia and Jessie will ask Hol everything there is to know about the book. But don’t worry, there aren’t any spoilers.  ‘I Giv...

Victoria’s Premier Dan Andrews has worked for 7 weeks straight and is looking more exhausted by the minute. Should he be taking a day off?  Also, COVID-19 has thrown the lives of Year 12 students into utter chaos. Formals, dances, dinners, and graduation ceremonies have all been cancelled. Is it fair for students and their parents to be heartbroken or do they need to harden up? We discu...

“Hi. I’m trying to find a girlfriend. Please spread the word. Thank you.” Social media influencer Caroline Calloway is looking for a girlfriend because she’s exhausted by men. Is there something performative about advertising for a partner? We discuss.  Also, according to a magazine article published in 1958, there are 129 ways to find a husband. Husbandless Jessie and...

Nail polish, sashimi, yoga poses at dawn, and some other dull details are sprinkled through the latest book about Harry and Meghan, ‘Finding Freedom’. Is it possible that the royal couple have cooperated with the writers of the biography? We discuss. Also, Courtney Herron was 25 when she was bashed to death in a Melbourne park in May last year. This week, her killer Henry Hammond was f...

You might’ve seen the hashtag #savethechildren circulating on social media, but it doesn’t mean what you think it does. Jessie explains.  Also, why is snoozing your alarm so bad for you? We unpack the five microhabits that can change your life. Plus, what is “clicktivism” and what separates it from activism? Mia talks about her latest No Filter interview with author, r...

Australian writer and feminist Clementine Ford is being criticised for making money. We discuss whether there’s a bit of a double standard, and why - when it comes to money - women appear to be particularly tough on each other.   Also, did you know that one in two women don’t know how to insert tampons properly? Thankfully, Tampax’s “Tampons and Tea” ad deciphers...

In case you missed it, today, we celebrate Senator Kamala Harris becoming the first Black and South Asian American woman chosen as a presidential candidate's running mate. Woop woop! Also, If you haven’t seen the latest video by Cardi B titled ‘WAP’, picture a lot of next level gyration in a mansion flooded with water. We explain. Plus, why do Gen Z men hate feminism so much? We...

Nowadays, working from home means you can do a load of washing, cook dinner, and fold the laundry - all while on a Zoom call with colleagues. But is this officeless world we’re living in actually good for women? We discuss. Also, now that Jessie, Mia, and Holly have seen it, it’s time for the (long overdue) Hamilton debrief. Plus, what in the world is Only Fans? Jessie explains. ...

Melbourne is in Stage Four Lockdown. It's the second time the city has had to shut themselves away.  How does it feel this time? Is it different to the first time?  The Quicky listeners share with us their experiences.  Lifeline: 13 11 44 Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Gemma Bath Executive Producer: Melanie Tait Audio Pr...

It’s Christmas Day for Holly Wainwright because she gets to talk about… Gwyneth Paltrow! The woman behind Goop has opened up about her marriage breakdown in an essay for Vogue. So, did she really spark a “separation revolution”? Also, it’s been 13 years since Prime Minister Julia Gillard was called “barren” by Senator Bill Heffernan. On Tuesday, MP Philip...

Have you ever noticed that no one ever asks President Donald Trump follow up questions in interviews? Well, that’s exactly what US-based Australian journalist Jonathan Swan did in what has been declared ‘the greatest Trump interview ever.’ Jessie recaps. Also, why should anyone have kids? After watching Mike Birbiglia’s Netflix special, Jessie’s thinking it sounds lik...

The word ‘despair’ would not be an overstatement when it comes to how Melburnians are feeling at the moment as they enter into Stage 4 of lockdown. The numbers are scary and restrictions are severe. So, how are Victorians coping?  Also, we need to talk about supermodel Gigi Hadid’s house. The Internet can’t stop yelling about how ugly it is, while Mia is convinced her...

You're not imagining it, Australians are angry. The three Queensland women who crossed the border with COVID-19 have been met with enormous outrage. Should their pictures have even be shared? And are they the right people to blame? We discuss. Plus, is the most rebellious thing a young person can do these days… get married? And, we need to talk about an emotion we can’t seem to shake,...

Have you suddenly noticed black-and-white portraits in your Instagram feed? They'll likely be closeups of women's faces — some famous, plenty not — with a few names tagged and a caption that declares "#challengeaccepted". So, what is the challenge exactly? And why are celebrities and normal women alike taking part in it? Plus,  The Bachelorette  has been announced and... THER...

Julia Gillard might have one of the most talked about feminist political addresses of all time, but this past week, everyone’s talking about another one. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called out a fellow US politician in Congress after he called her a bitch, and women can’t get enough of it. Plus, did you think we were going to get through today’s episode without Mia talking about Tay...