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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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Aug 21, 2023 • 36min
Hot Girl Glimmers
This podcast discusses the controversy surrounding a football coach and player uprising. They also explore the concept of 'girl math' and reclaiming the word 'girl'. The hosts share their personal 'glimmers' and discuss finding happiness in little moments. The podcast also includes book recommendations and a TV show recap.

Aug 19, 2023 • 40min
Re-Introducing Cancelled: Emily "We Get It, You’re Hot" Ratajkowski
Model and author Emily Ratajkowski is the focus of this podcast as the hosts judge her crimes including controversial statements about femininity, her book, and her feud with Celeste Barber. They also delve into the impact of the song 'Blurred Lines' on the feminist movement, the hypocrisy of feminism and commodification, and a discussion on postpartum body positivity on social media. The hosts analyze the disastrous Fire Festival and controversy surrounding Ratajkowski's Instagram post with her baby, addressing body shaming and ownership over one's image.

Aug 18, 2023 • 42min
Everybody’s Fighting About A Fake Nose
Bradley Cooper's controversial portrayal of Leonard Bernstein with a prosthetic nose sparks a discussion on acting and cultural stereotypes. The debate on trigger warnings and their impact on teenage girls is examined. The inclusion of trigger warnings in fiction and their effect on readers is debated. Aging's influence on identity and diversity in World Cup teams, as well as domestic violence, are discussed. The hosts also share updates on a TV show, a podcast announcement, and tease the upcoming season of 'But Are You Happy?'

Aug 16, 2023 • 37min
Don’t Interfere. This Is My Canon Event.
Listen to our latest 'Ask Us Anything' subscriber episode here... Subscribe to Mamamia On this podcast, we worship the Matildas… however, there’s a great unfolding and we simply can’t agree. If Australia does win the Women’s World Cup Semifinal (we won’t jinx it), is giving everyone a public holiday the right way for our government to go? Plus, what is a Canon Event and does everyone really have one that defines them? We think, the answer is yes and hopefully we can help you identify yours. And are we all flaking too often? Mia, Holly and Clare discuss the last time they each flaked and whether their excuses for cancelling were good enough. The End Bits Listen to our latest subscriber episode: Ask Us Anything: Mia’s Grandmother Update RECOMMENDATION: Mia wants you to buy Balmy. Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud Newsletter for all our recommendations in one place. 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: Mia Freedman, Clare Stephens & Holly WainwrightExecutive Producer: Talissa Bazaz Producers: Susannah Makin & 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. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 14, 2023 • 34min
Can We Talk About The Matildas’ Personal Lives?
Listen to our latest And Just Like That recap here... Subscribe to Mamamia On Saturday night, the Matildas beat out France for a spot in the World Cup semifinals and we can’t shut up about it. But, why are we so obsessed with this team and their personal lives? And are we allowed to be? Plus the four most iconic 90s supermodels are making a comeback in Vogue’s September issue, but does anyone actually care? And is it anti-feminist to still give your child their fathers last name? Clare’s tired of this lose-lose debate and knows exactly what she’ll be doing with her baby. The End Bits Listen to our latest subscriber episode: And Just Like That… We Dried Up Like The Sahara RECOMMENDATION: Mia wants you to read Tom Lake by Ann Patchett Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud Newsletter for all our recommendations in one place. 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: Mia Freedman, Clare Stephens & Holly Wainwright Producer: 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. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 11, 2023 • 37min
A Sleeping Woman & What A Man’s Prepared To Do On Camera
Listen to our latest And Just Like That recap here... Subscribe to Mamamia Earlier this week, two cast members were sent packing from Below Deck Down Under for inappropriate sexual behaviour and we saw it all play out on our TV screens. So what does it tell us about how reality shows frame these incidents? We discuss. Plus, how many hours a day does it take to be a stay-at-home parent? The internet is furious over a father’s obvious “boy math” miscalculations that have defined staying at home with the kids as easy work. And…Mia, Holly and Clare share their best and worst of the week including falling suitcases, empty homes, and a quiz show surprise. The End Bits Listen to our latest subscriber episode: And Just Like That… We Dried Up Like The Sahara Read more about Below Deck here: If a man is comfortable enough to do this in front of a film crew... Read more about life after America’s abortion ban here: An abortion ban made them teen parents. This is life two years later. RECOMMENDATION: Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud Newsletter for all our recommendations in one place. 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: Mia Freedman, Clare Stephens & Holly WainwrightExecutive Producer: Lize Ratliff Producer: Susannah Makin & 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. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 9, 2023 • 42min
‘Lonely-Kid’ Content. Heartwarming Or Creepy?
Listen here to find out the one thing Christopher Nolan bans from his movie sets Subscribe to Mamamia Is there a path back to the spotlight for Mr Big? Sex In The City actor Chris Noth has done his first interview since sexual assault allegations were levelled against him, we discuss. Plus, if you’ve ever caught yourself saying… “Sorry to bother you, just need a moment of your time” then listen up. Today we’re unpacking "weak language" and whether it’s helping or hindering women. And, a new trend of parents exposing their ‘lonely kid’ online in the hopes of finding them friends has left former lonely child Clare with a lot to say. The End Bits Listen to our latest subscriber episode: And Just Like That… Carrie Is Insufferable RECOMMENDATION: Holly wants you to read Girl In A Pink Dress by Kylie Needham Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud Newsletter for all our recommendations in one place. 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: Mia Freedman, Clare Stephens & Holly WainwrightExecutive Producer: Talissa Bazaz Producer: Susannah Makin & 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. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 7, 2023 • 35min
The Bizarre Magic Of 'Girl Math'
Listen here for our recap of And Just Like That episode 8... Subscribe to Mamamia In 2023, we know our weight has nothing to do with our self-worth… but what if the less you weighed, the more you earned at work? That’s what happened to Emily Ratajkowski after a period of stress-induced weight loss and now she’s calling out the industry but, is it hypocrisy or progress? Plus, there’s some very serious arguments advocating the installation of CCTV across childcare centres. Will their inclusion lead to better child safety standards, or erode our trust in educators? And… do you need to justify a ridiculous purchase? Simply employ the genius of girl math. Clare teaches us how. The End Bits Listen to our latest subscriber episode: And Just Like That… Carrie Is Insufferable Read more about CCTV in childcare centres here: This is the easiest way to protect our kids in childcare centres. Hear Elfy talk more about Em Rata on The Spill: Emily Ratajkowski’s New Career Confession Could Be Dangerous Read more about Em Rata here: ‘It was scary.’ According to this Emily Ratajkowski story, our attitude to bodies is worse than ever. RECOMMENDATION: Clare wants you to read: Emily Hall and the Young Widows of Instagram and listen to the No Filter episode here. Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud Newsletter for all our recommendations in one place. 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: Mia Freedman, Clare Stephens & Elfy ScottExecutive Producer: Elissa Ratliff Producer: Susannah Makin 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. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 4, 2023 • 43min
What Lizzo Didn't Do
Get our latest And Just Like That recap here (BYO Pepper mill, please)... Subscribe to Mamamia A sex club. A lawsuit. Many many Instagram statements. And the headlines no-one wants to believe. We ask what is going on with Lizzo? Plus, the Netball World Cup is heading into the finals and our netball correspondent Clare Stephens is making some very serious team selection choices. So, is Harry Styles a goal attack or does he have centre energy and would Barbie hold her own in the shooting circle? And… Mia, Holly, and Clare share their best and worst of the week including far away weddings, fire making, and the plight of finding a coffee after 3PM. The End Bits Listen to our latest episode: And Just Like That… Carrie Is Insufferable Listen to Cancelled here: The “Ryan Gosling’s Face Is Too Hot” Notebook Listen to Hayley Raso on Here If You Need: The Countdown Is On: Matildas Star Hayley Raso Joins The Show RECOMMENDATION: Clare wants you to read The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown. Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud Newsletter for all our recommendations in one place. 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: Mia Freedman, Clare Stephens & Holly WainwrightExecutive Producer: Talissa Bazaz Producer: Susannah Makin 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. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 2, 2023 • 39min
The Most Famous Thigh Tattoo On The Internet
Are you a 'girl's girl'? Apparently Ariana Grande is not. We discuss here... Subscribe to Mamamia According to experts, teachers are quitting in droves because modern children are awful. We (the non-experts) discuss. Plus, what do those funding medical treatments through Go Fund Me owe us? With popular podcasts increasing the awareness of some who rort the system, we have questions about how these shows might harm our perception of women’s health needs. And, Holly feels very strongly about Harry Styles’ thigh tattoo. So, can you erase an ex partner from your personal narrative? Argy-bargy ensues. The End Bits Read Mia's full helicopter parenting story here: How helicopter parents broke a generation. Listen to our latest episode: A Very Celebrity Cheating Scandal RECOMMENDATION: Mia wants you to try peanut butter with banana on toast, with a drizzle of honey. Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud Newsletter for all our recommendations in one place. 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: Mia Freedman, Clare Stephens & Holly WainwrightExecutive Producer: Talissa Bazaz Producer: Susannah Makin 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. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.