

Mamamia Out Loud
Mamamia Podcasts
Australia's #1 podcast for women is where smart women come for good conversation — with an occasional side serve of chaos. Covering news, pop culture and big ideas, plus the small stuff that matters, Mamamia Out Loud is hosted by journalists and authors Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens and Holly Wainwright. It's your daily dose of conversation that's like catching up with your best, funniest and sharpest friends in the group chat, offering conversation at its most addictive.
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Jul 10, 2024 • 49min
'Can I Just Bitch For A Sec?'
The podcast discusses controversies in the fashion industry, changing dynamics of parent-child relationships, and the impact of gossiping on social media. From size inclusivity to endless parenting and posting strangers’ gossip on TikTok, the hosts delve into engaging and thought-provoking topics.

Jul 8, 2024 • 43min
When Zac Efron’s Face Polarises The Group Chat
Topics include global politics, UK election aftermath, celebrity appearance changes, impact of cosmetic enhancements in films, challenges of gender expectations, and abortion restrictions in America.

Jul 5, 2024 • 56min
The Celebrity Who Let Us See Her Worst Moment
World-renowned superstar Celine Dion discusses battling Stiff Person Syndrome in a raw documentary. The hosts unpack Dion's motivation for sharing vulnerable moments. They also delve into group activities, trivia quizzes, Amber Heard's case, online manipulation, burnout struggles, and unique body-positive events.

Jul 3, 2024 • 48min
A Morality Checklist For Cheerleaders
Subscribe to Mamamia Forget the Poms poms, tiny white shorts and high kicks from hell, the biggest takeaway from America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders is the pink economy. This episode we unpack the pay situation highlighted in the new Netflix hit show and how it compares to cheerleaders in our own backyard. Plus, the UK election has brought Kier Starmer's work/life boundaries into question. So are world leaders allowed to have Friday nights off? We have thoughts. And, according to one rogue writer, Taylor Swift is not a "good" role model because she is unmarried and doesn't have kids...*sigh*... strap in because we need to have a word. The End Bits: Listen to our latest episode: Every Thought We Had About 'America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders' Listen to Monday's episode: Is This All Jill Biden's Fault? Listen to The Quicky: Dallas Cheerleaders Do It For Love While Everyone Else Makes Money Read: Lack of respect and minimal pay: What it's really like to be an NRL cheerleader. Read: I had to stop watching the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders doco after the third episode.' Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud Newsletter for all our recommendations and behind-the-scenes content in one place. Get $20 off for our birthday. Click here to get a yearly Mamamia subscription for just $49. Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven-day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud CREDITS: Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman & Jessie Stephens Producer: Emeline Gazilas Assistant Producer: Tahli Blackman Audio Production: Leah Porges Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 1, 2024 • 54min
Is This All Jill Biden's Fault?
Subscribe to Mamamia We can all agree that the American presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump was a hard watch. Some people think one woman is to blame for the bin fire. We explain. Plus, does any bride think she looks good in her wedding photos? One bride has taken to TikTok to complain, so we're unpacking wedding photo culture and the pressure it puts on women. And, Australian politicians’ sons appear to have a group chat. And it’s in all major newspapers near you. We discuss the ethics surrounding when children of public figures are brought into media scrutiny. The End Bits: Listen to our latest episode: Which Season Are You? The Colour Rules That Changed Our Wardrobes What season are you? Take our colour analysis quiz. Listen: Shoes Off, No Flowers, Fast Goodbyes. The New Etiquette Rules Listen: The Conversation That Blew Up The Podcast Listen to The Quick: The Paris Games Are 31 Days Away, Why Are Parisians Pooping In The River? Read: The Paris Games are 31 days away, why are Parisians pooping in the river? Read: The bride rioting over her wedding photos. Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud Newsletter for all our recommendations and behind-the-scenes content in one place. Get $20 off for our birthday. Click here to get a yearly Mamamia subscription for just $49. Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven-day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud CREDITS: Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman & Jessie Stephens Producer: Emeline Gazilas Assistant Producer: Tahli Blackman Audio Production: Leah Porges Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 28, 2024 • 21min
Which Season Are You? The Colour Rules That Changed Our Wardrobes
Fashion designer and colour analysis expert Kim Crowley joins the hosts to discuss the resurgence of seasonal colour analysis. They talk about how to identify your season, the benefits of knowing your colour season, and the one colour that suits everyone. The conversation delves into the impact of colours on appearance, embracing natural coloring, and enhancing your wardrobe with the right colours.

Jun 28, 2024 • 47min
Shoes Off, No Flowers, Fast Goodbyes. The New Etiquette Rules
Subscribe to Mamamia Shoes on, no flowers and ghosting goodbyes. There are a new bunch of etiquette rules for being the perfect guest at your next social event. We unpack It’s the lessons we didn’t know we needed on how to party (and socialise) without regrets. Plus, a TV show that blends supermodel standards and high kicks, a must watch movie that will make you cry and a piece that will get you asking “ am I unconfident?”, it's our weekly recommendations. And, we wrap up the week with our best and worst which includes one very hungry puppy, the plane ride from hell, and a tumbling tower of margaritas The End Bits: Listen to our latest episode: The Conversation That Blew Up The Podcast Listen to Wednesday's episode: The Official Age You're No Longer Hot (According To Kim K) Listen: Rodent Boyfriends & Billionaire Ex-Wives Listen: Mistakes, A Hospital Visit & The Highlights: A Debrief On Jessie’s Holiday Listen to Cancelled: Jude "Poo Perfume" Law Listen to No Filter: What Life Is Like After You Decide Not To Have Kids Listen to The Spill: Kylie Jenner’s Tears Are Covering Up A Bigger Story Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud Newsletter for all our recommendations and behind-the-scenes content in one place. Get $20 off for our birthday. Click here to get a yearly Mamamia subscription for just $49. Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven-day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud CREDITS: Hosts: Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens & Em Vernem Producer: Emeline Gazilas Assistant Producer: Tahli Blackman Audio Production: Jacob Round Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 26, 2024 • 47min
The Official Age You're No Longer Hot (According To Kim K)
Subscribe to Mamamia Today's big news is that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has officially made a deal to be released from prison and return home to Australia. If you’re confused about what it all means, don't worry we explain it. Plus, are you a ‘rememberer’ or a ‘forgetter’? This segment is all about... oh sorry, we've forgotten, but it is fascinating. Which one is better? We reveal all. And… did Kim Kardashian say the quiet part out loud? The reality TV star who has recently found acting fame claims she only has 10 years left of “looking good” and we have notes. The End Bits: Listen to our latest episode: Mistakes, A Hospital Visit & The Highlights: A Debrief On Jessie’s Holiday Listen to Wednesday's episode: Stop Monologuing At Me Listen to The Quicky: Julian Assange; One Step Closer To Freedom Read: No, you're not imagining it. Australian homes are *exceptionally* cold right now. Listen to No Filter: The Long Goodbye Listen To Gem Bath on True Crime Conversations Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud Newsletter for all our recommendations and behind-the-scenes content in one place. Get $20 off for our birthday. Click here to get a yearly Mamamia subscription for just $49. Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven-day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud CREDITS: Hosts: Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens & Gemma Bath Producer: Emeline Gazilas Assistant Producer: Tahli Blackman Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 24, 2024 • 49min
What We Missed In Taylor's Royal Box
Subscribe to Mamamia Two Out Loud obsessions collided in a rainbow explosion of sparkly corsets and daggy dad dancing on the weekend. Yes, we’re talking about the time Prince William, the future King of England, attended a Taylor Swift concert. Plus, one of Australia’s most famous feminists - our first female Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, thinks we have failed to bring young men along with us on our march towards equality. We discuss. And, do you need a life coach or do you want to BE one? We unpack the great life coach pyramid scheme. The End Bits: Listen to our latest episode: "I'm Looking For A Man In Finance" Listen: Group Therapy: The ‘Sexy Dress’ Dilemma Listen to The Spill: The Taylor Swift & Tom Cruise Story That Didn’t Make Your Newsfeed Listen: Decoding Kate's Comeback & That Bridgerton Sex Scene Listen: The Biggest Shock We've Ever Had Listen to Mia's No Filter: What Life Is Like After You Decide Not To Have Kids Check out Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency Check out Australian Counselling Association Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud Newsletter for all our recommendations and behind-the-scenes content in one place. Get $20 off for our birthday. Click here to get a yearly Mamamia subscription for just $49. Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven-day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud CREDITS: Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman & Jessie Stephens Producer: Emeline Gazilas Assistant Producer: Tahli Blackman Audio Producer: Jacob Round Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 21, 2024 • 45min
"I'm Looking For A Man In Finance"
This podcast explores the trend of women seeking men in finance, societal expectations, and financial independence. They also discuss new feelings portrayed in media, matrescence, and awkward encounters with exes. The hosts share movie and song recommendations and reflect on personal highs and lows of the week.