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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 7, 2022 • 32min
The Complication In Aaron Carter’s Death
Vote for Mamamia Out Loud as Listeners' Choice in the Australian Podcast Awards What does the death of a noughties pop star teach us about grief, addiction, and complicated families? Plus, should anyone be praised for NOT CHEATING on their partners? The conversation sparked by Tim Minchin that Jessie and Holly are arguing about. And… an Outlouder dilemma about busyness, values, and when two sisters are in very different life stages. Subscribe to Mamamia The End Bits: Claim a free ticket to our virtual tour show RECOMMENDATIONS: Mia wants you to listen to Brown Noise playlists. Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud NewsletterGET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at outloud@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Jessie Stephens, Mia Freedman Producer: Emma Gillespe Audio Producer: Leah Porges Assistant Producer: Susannah Makin 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.

Nov 4, 2022 • 36min
Rihanna x Johnny Depp: The Decision We Don’t Understand
Vote for Mamamia Out Loud as Listeners' Choice in the Australian Podcast Awards In a turn of events we didn't see coming we're cranky with Rihanna. The Fenty billionaire and musician has featured Johnny Depp in her brand's latest runway show. Why? Plus, why are we so weird about only children? And… our best and worst of the week which includes meds, our Wednesday guest host, and Holly's hard launch. Subscribe to Mamamia The End Bits: Claim a free ticket to our virtual tour show RECOMMENDATIONS: Holly wants you to listen to the audiobook of Mathew Perry's book, The Big Terrible Thing Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud NewsletterGET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at outloud@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Jessie Stephens, Mia Freedman Producer: Emma Gillespe Audio Producer: Leah Porges Assistant Producer: Susannah Makin 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.au Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 2, 2022 • 36min
Is Your Relationship ‘Beautiful People’ Proof?
Claim a free ticket to our virtual tour show An elderly man was attacked with a hammer in his own home, and somehow this has become a ‘debate’ about free speech in the US. Why? Plus, Romantic Comedies are hot again. At least, that’s what everyone is saying. So why are they so hard to come by? And… does your partner follow lots of beautiful people on social media? Exactly what constitutes micro-cheating? Subscribe to Mamamia The End Bits: Get tickets to see us live, or stream the tour, thanks to Priceline Pharmacy HERE. RECOMMENDATIONS: Sally wants you to watch House of the Dragon on Binge. Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud NewsletterGET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at outloud@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Jessie Stephens, Sally Hepworth Producer: Emma Gillespe Audio Producer: Leah Porges Assistant Producer: Susannah Makin 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.

Oct 31, 2022 • 36min
The Influencers’ Melbourne Cup Dilemma
Claim a free ticket to our virtual tour show The spring racing carnival in Melbourne kicked off over the weekend, which got us thinking about the influencers who were paid to be there and those who said no to it. In 2022, who decides whether or not you’re racing tomorrow? Plus, Giselle Bundchen and Tom Brady are getting a divorce, but what does it tell us about the mental load? And…the question you’ve almost certainly been asked on a plane and whether or not you should say yes. Subscribe to Mamamia The End Bits: Get tickets to see us live, or stream the tour, thanks to Priceline Pharmacy HERE. You can read more here: Tom Brady Embodies A Dying Breed Of Masculinity RECOMMENDATIONS: Jessie wants you to use an Apple Airtag + Collar Holder and Dog Collar from Frank Green. Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud NewsletterGET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at outloud@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Hosts: Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright, Jessie Stephens Producer: Talissa Bazaz Audio Producer: Leah Porges Assistant Producer: Susannah Makin 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.

Oct 28, 2022 • 39min
Zoe Foster Blake & The Viral House Tour
Claim a free ticket to our virtual tour show Prince Harry has announced the title and release date of his forthcoming memoir. We are salivating. Plus, the Zoe Foster Blake house tour that’s sparked a conversation about aspiration versus relatability And… our best and worst of the week which includes camaraderie, personal epiphanies, and Elon Musk. Subscribe to Mamamia The End Bits: Get tickets to see us live, or stream the tour, thanks to Priceline Pharmacy HERE. You can read more at Mamamia at this link: Two weeks ago, 15yo Cassius was attacked while walking home from school. He died on Sunday. RECOMMENDATIONS: Holly, Mia and Jessie want you to read The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth. Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud NewsletterGET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at outloud@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Hosts: Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright, Jessie Stephens Producer: Emma Gillespie Audio Producer: Leah Porges Assistant Producer: Susannah Makin 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.

Oct 26, 2022 • 39min
Is Taylor Swift 'Fatphobic'?
Claim a free ticket to our virtual tour show Taylor Swift is being accused of fatphobia, thanks to the music video for her recent release, Anti Hero. Is it a fair accusation? Plus, burnout isn't just for Millenials. An essay blew Holly's mind about midlife pivots and delayed maternity leave. And… is throwing soup on art really going to save the world? Subscribe to Mamamia The End Bits: Get tickets to see us live, or stream the tour, thanks to Priceline Pharmacy HERE. Watch the Four Corners investigation into Australia's murdered and missing Indigenous women. You can read more at Mamamia at these links: Allira Green's killer has walked free. It's her family who has received a life sentence. At 33, mum of 4 Sandra Creamer left her violent marriage with nothing. This is her success story. 15 years after she was murdered, we still don't know who killed Stacey Thorne. 'Four years after leaving my violent partner, my son went to jail. I blame myself.' RECOMMENDATIONS: Jessie wants you to read this Rob Delaney essay for the Times UK Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud NewsletterGET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Hosts: Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright, Jessie Stephens Producer: Emma Gillespie Audio Producer: Leah Porges, with thanks to Producey Studios 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.

Oct 24, 2022 • 36min
The Netball Australia And Gina Rinehart Divide
Claim a free ticket to our virtual tour show Subscribe to Mamamia This episode we explore the divide around Netball Australia and Gina Rinehart, and discuss what happens when sport, sponsorship and the personal values of the players collide. We also look at what is life like for Taylor Swift’s full time muse (and boyfriend) Joe Alwyn after her new album Midnights dropped over the weekend. Plus… we talk celebrity breakups. When love is part of your public brand, what do you owe your audience if it falls apart? The End Bits: Get tickets to see us live, or stream the tour, thanks to Priceline Pharmacy HERE. RECOMMENDATIONS: Mia wants you to listen to Midnights by Taylor Swift Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud NewsletterGET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Hosts: Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright, Jessie Stephens Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz & Susannah Makin 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.

Oct 19, 2022 • 30min
James Corden & The ‘Nice Guy’ Police
Get tickets to see us live, or stream the tour, thanks to Priceline Pharmacy HERE. James Corden is in the headlines after he was accused of mistreating wait staff in a New York restaurant. When did we start expecting celebrities to be nice? Plus, the new way women are being made to feel bad about the way they enjoy consensual sex. And, what 'desk bombing' tells us about our aversion to unscheduled social interactions. The End Bits: Subscribe to Mamamia to listen to our Subscriber Segments RECOMMENDATIONS: Jessie wants you to watch Iliza Shlesinger's new standup special on Netflix Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud NewsletterGET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Hosts: Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright, Jessie Stephens Producer: Emma Gillespie Audio Producer: Leah Porges Assistant Producer: Susannah Makin 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.

Oct 17, 2022 • 35min
Boyfriend Breakfasts & Stay-At-Home Girlfriends
Get tickets to see us live, or stream the tour, thanks to Priceline Pharmacy HERE. Why is Britain’s new Prime Minister being compared to a head of lettuce? Liz Truss has only been in the job for six weeks, but apparently, she is already on the way out. Plus, why skin is the forgotten frontier of the beauty acceptance movement. And… in defense of the ‘boyfriend breakfast’ The End Bits: Subscribe to Mamamia RECOMMENDATIONS: Holly wants you to try the Revlon ColorStay Matte Lite Lip Crayon Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud NewsletterGET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Hosts: Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright, Jessie Stephens Producer: Emma Gillespie 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.

Oct 15, 2022 • 21min
Parents Of Toddlers, We've Got A New Show For You: Introducing How To Build A Human
Listen to How To Build A Human here When it comes to parenting toddlers, there’s a lot of advice…everywhere. And sometimes, it can be hard to know where to turn when you want to make sure you’re raising good humans who can be kind, resilient, considerate, and creative. That’s where we come in. How To Build A Human is Mamamia’s new podcast for parents of toddlers. And on today's episode, we're talking about raising creative humans with former Yellow Wiggle Sam Moran and the founder of Connected Parenting, Genevive Muir. So what do you do when your toddle is borerd? And do you need to play with your kids 24/7? This podcast was made in partnership with the LEGO® DUPLO® Brand. We believe in building happy humans, Start Off Big with LEGO DUPLO. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Host: Leigh Campbell Expert: Gen Muir Guest: Former yellow Wiggle Sam Moran Producer: Liz Keen Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff 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.au Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.