Mamamia Out Loud

Hi Outlouders! On Jan 26th we think it's important to reflect on our country's history. Recently on the Mamamia podcast, The Quicky, they looked into The Uluru Statement. And we thought it was such an important episode we had to share it here. Three years ago, nearly 300 people signed a statement to the Australian parliament asking for Indigenous voices be heard in our government, the Uluru Statem...

Ladies and Gents, Pete Evans is back and he's feeling vindicated after finding a single study that supports (not really if you read the whole thing) some of his bogus beliefs about sunscreen. So, should he think more carefully about what he posts when he's a person of influence?   And speaking of influence, an Instagram account has blown up this week that shows exactly what it looks like...

Photos of Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston hugging at the Screen Actors Guild Awards have taken the internet by storm. So, are they getting back together? Or, is this a publicity stunt?  Also, should we separate the person from the sport? Margaret Court is set to be honoured at a ceremony next week. Should her negative views towards LGBTQI communities affect her recognition as a sporting legend...

Some say it’s racist, others say it’s just what every new royal experiences when they become part of the family. Has Meghan Markle’s treatment by the media really been that different to Kate Middleton’s? And if so, what’s behind it? And an Outlouder wants to know, should you be asking questions in job interviews? Can you ask… how much you’re going to get...

Karl Stefanovic has returned to Today alongside co-host Allison Langdon. So, is the new combination working? And what is it about Karl that makes him exceptional television talent?  And Wilson Gavin was among a small number of protesters who stormed a Brisbane City Council library hosting a Drag Queen children’s story-telling event on Sunday afternoon. A video of the protest went viral...

We're bringing the show back early because there's so much going on! We're also doing a live show for bushfire relief in Melbourne on Tuesday, February 11th.  If you want to grab tickets and help us raise money for the Red Cross you can do that here... https://mamamia.com.au/events/. On the show today we're interrupting Holly's book writing duties to pick her brains about whether Harry and Me...

Since September, Australia has experienced the worst bushfires in our history. The conditions have been described as “apocalyptic” and likened to “an atomic bomb” as fires continue to burn in every state and territory in the country. On New Year’s Eve tens of thousands of Australians found themselves trapped by fire with no power or mobile phone service. We speak to M...

It’s time for our 2020 Word Of The Year episode! At the start of 2019 Mia’s word was ‘impact,’ Jessie chose ‘health’ and Holly threw in an entire Maya Angelou quote. This year, Hol has obeyed the rules and stuck to one word so what is it? And how have Mia and Jessie’s words changed from last year? Listen to find out and share your word of the year in our O...

It’s the holiday season and that means you might actually have time to watch some TV!   So Mia, Holly and Jessie are here to fill your recommendation bucket with the very best TV shows of 2019. Happy binge watching, everyone! TV RECOMMENDATIONS  Fleabag on Amazon Prime Crashing on Netflix Succession on HBO series Game of Thrones on Foxtel The Loudest Voice on Stan The Morning...

Happy Christmas day! While you’re enjoying your time away or getting stuck in awkward extended family conversations, why not bury yourself in a thought-provoking read?  Jessie, Holly, and Mia share their favorite books of the year so you can get that bedside table stocked for the holidays. BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens Three Women by Lisa Taddeo Fleishman i...

As we’re nearing the end of the year, a much-contested topic is making headlines yet again. The second draft of the religious discrimination bill has been released and it’s raising a very important question. What will this bill look like in the real world and what does it mean for non-religious people? And, is it really that sad to be spending Christmas alone? Rachel joins today’...

With Boris Johnson winning the UK general election, a washed-up reality TV star becoming the president of the US, and Scott Morrison winning against all poll predictions, it feels like we’re all living in a bubble at the moment. So, how is it that we still find ourselves shocked, and what can we learn moving forward? And an anonymous listener is fed up with her mother-in-law and wants to kno...

Last Sunday, rapper, singer, and positive body movement championer Lizzo was snowed with positive and negative reactions after she rocked up to a sports game in an “assless” dress. Holly asks, had it been Taylor Swift in the same situation, would the reaction have been the same?  And, now that party season is here, what is the best way to strike up a conversation with uncle Greg (...

This week, Lem Zakharia fills in for Mia Freedman, and joins Holly and Jessie to discuss where on earth our Prime Minister has been lately. While Jacinda Ardern unites New Zealand in the wake of a devastating natural disaster, Australia’s response has been very different.  And, would you consider yourself a giver, a matcher or a taker? It turns out we all fit into one of those categorie...

We’re not on our Summer holidays yet, but we know a bunch of people who are...Australian politicians.  And it's no wonder they're pooped because it's been a massive couple of weeks in Canberra.  If you want a quick wrap of what's been happening and why, Holly has you covered. And are you struggling to find time to factor self-care into your routine?  Well, Jessie has some trou...

When Scott Morrison was elected in mid 2019, it was said to be a victory for the ‘Quiet Australians’. But this week, former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull encouraged us all to be ‘Loud Australians’. What does that actually mean? And what camp do we belong in?   And Christmas is becoming increasingly problematic… at least according to Jessie. After a year t...

Hey Outlouders!  We wanted to introduce you to a new podcast we think you're going to love...Overshare. It's hosted by Kelly McCarren, Flex Mami & Lama Zakharia and its like an invite into a private, adults-only group chat.  Since you're a fan of this show we know you love conversations that cut the BS and this show gets candid about everything from sex and relationships, career, men...

This week, leggings were reportedly banned at a school in Melbourne, after a teacher suggested they were distracting to boys. So, does he have a point? Or are leggings just pants with a bad reputation? Also, this week Jessie had a near-death experience. And by that we mean she attended John Edward’s Sydney show. After seeing the psychic medium in the flesh she wants to know: Is this a man ex...

Is Trump going to win in 2020? Between the complicated impeachment proceedings to the flood of candidates hoping to win the presidential race, things are getting quite confusing. Mia gives us a tidy little synopsis and throws in who she thinks is likely to win. Plus, Rachel Corbett is filling in for Jessie today and she is absolutely sick of people throwing pity parties for single women like herse...

We’re seeing them pop up everywhere on our instagram feed. Posts that reel you in by assuming that you’re unhappy, that something is missing, and that your 9 to 5 job is a burden you’d like to avoid. Our question is: When did everyone on Instagram become a life coach? Also, researchers at Baylor University have published their findings on the mental load of ‘daughter-ing&rs...

This week, there’s one interview that has the whole world talking. Over the weekend, the BBC aired Prince Andrew’s much anticipated interview with journalist Emily Maitlis. Full of bizarre claims and a lack of empathy for victims, Prince Andrew’s attempt at defending himself has been a colossal disaster. We unpack the TV interview that will no doubt go down in history.  Also...

‘OK Boomer’ is the new viral phrase we’re beginning to hear everywhere. But, what does it actually mean? And why does it feel so… ageist?  Also, sexting and sharing nudes seems to be a byproduct of living on the internet. Just last month, ex-congresswoman Katie Hill had to resign from office in what seems to be a case of revenge porn. Will nudes ever become the norm?...

This week, NSW has been in a State of Emergency. Fires have spread throughout the state and into Queensland, with more than 200 homes destroyed, and three people dead. It’s predicted that up to 350 koalas have been killed, and in Tuesday’s fires, 21 people injured. Meanwhile, politicians are arguing over whether or not climate change is to blame. Is now the time to be angry? And who sh...

In case you missed it, a rapper named T.I. desperately wants to talk about his daughter’s vagina. Or more specifically, her hymen. On an American podcast titled  “Ladies Like Us” the rapper, actor, and TV personality said that he accompanies his 18-year-old daughter Deyjah Harris to a gynaecological exam each year, in order to have her hymen (and therefore, her virginity) ch...

Hey Outlouders! We wanted to introduce you to the newest member of the Mamamia family, a podcast that's designed to help you keep the kids entertained in the car...That's Incredible. Hosted by Andrew Daddo, each week we go on an adventure and explore topics like the human body, sport, music, science, technology and space.  Plus, we'll find out what it's like to travel to the moon, sing in fro...