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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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Nov 8, 2023 • 39min
The Friendship Dip Is Coming For You
The hosts discuss challenges of returning to work after maternity leave, the impact of internet outage on work and communication, navigating the spotlight as a woman, the decline of close friends in different life stages, and a Netflix recommendation for a show about a strong friendship.

Nov 6, 2023 • 45min
The Questions That Make You Rude
This podcast discusses the 'Good Bloke' myth, Louis Theroux's theory on asking taboo questions, and Jessie Stephens' honest recap after maternity leave.

Nov 3, 2023 • 42min
Shut Up. The Weight-Loss Chat You Can’t Have
In this podcast, the hosts debate the significance of ankle socks and pulled-up socks. They discuss the impact of weight loss injections on the body positivity movement and the surprising role of emotional connection in male escort services. The hosts reflect on their best and worst experiences of the week, including a frustrating encounter with a dismissive GP. They also discuss the difficulties of finding certain types of doctors and share a personal experience of getting a knee replacement. The hosts explore a movie scene where a child reacts to a kiss and recommend an Australian family-owned ping pong table business.

Nov 1, 2023 • 42min
What We Wish We’d Never Told You
Unpacking the aftermath of self-disclosure in light of Britney Spears' memoir. The controversy of influencers in restaurants. Spotting sociopaths in the workplace. Personal experiences and insights on workplace psychopaths. The hosts discuss their recent Proust questionnaire episode and express gratitude to Claire Stevens.

Oct 30, 2023 • 29min
The One Where We Lost A Friend
Beloved actor Matthew Perry's life, addiction struggles, and honest memoir are discussed. Kim Kardashian's new SKIMS product and the trend of visible nipples in fashion are also explored. The hosts touch on the visibility of women's nipples, praise Kim Kardashian's marketing, and talk about the joy of following a dog's Instagram account.

Oct 29, 2023 • 21min
Revisiting Our Conversation About Matthew Perry’s Memoir
In November 2022, Mia, Holly and Jessie recorded a special subscriber episode about a celebrity memoir that was far from the norm. Matthew Perry's autobiography, Friends, Lovers & The Big Terrible Thing, detailed his life, from being on set of one of the biggest shows in television history, to his struggles with addiction. With the sad news of Matthew Perry's death today, we wanted to share this conversation. The End Bits: Subscribe to Mamamia Read more on Mamamia: Friends star Matthew Perry has died, aged 54. Listen to our latest subscriber episode: An Emergency Meeting About Britney Spears' Memoir Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud Newsletter 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 show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud CREDITS: Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman & Jessie Stephens Producer: Emeline Gazilas Assistant Production: Tahli Blackman Audio Producer: 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.

Oct 27, 2023 • 37min
Your Boss Wants To Know Less About Your Breakup
This podcast discusses the concept of 'heartbreak leave' and whether it's better to disclose personal struggles to bosses. They also touch on the issue of unsolicited comments on social media, particularly towards celebrities and their children. The podcast explores parenting, safety awareness, violence against women, and changing opinions. They end with a chapter discussing the fashion trend of crop flare jeans.

Oct 25, 2023 • 40min
‘Our Generation Did It. So Maybe You Could Just Shut Up?’
Topics discussed in this episode include Britney Spears' memoir and the objectification of her body, the struggle for childcare and parental leave, the world's oldest dog and rising anxiety in dogs, and the journey and fascination with the original Wiggles.

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Oct 23, 2023 • 38min
Sis, Is This Your Man?
Discussion about the 'discipline crisis' in Australian schools, Jackie O's interview on divorce, and Facebook groups exposing cheaters in relationships. Also, the hosts discuss the separation of Italy's Prime Minister and affordable makeup products.

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Oct 20, 2023 • 45min
One Of Us Missed The Marriage Window
They debate whether Madonna's recent performances are due to ageism or lack of artistic evolution. The podcast discusses the concept of combining finances in relationships and different measures of success. The hosts share their best and worst moments of the week. They talk about Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenny's documentary about buying a Welsh football club. Also, they mention a high-end documentary series, personal comfort watch recommendations, and the birth of a colleague's baby girl.