Mamamia Out Loud
Mamamia Out Loud is Australia's #1 podcast for women, offering daily conversations that cover news, pop culture, and big ideas with a side of chaos. Hosted by a rotating panel including Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens, and Holly Wainwright, it feels like catching up with your funniest friends. The podcast is produced by Mamamia Podcasts and is available in English.
Episodes
The Podcast Seat We’re All Fighting For
When Protein-maxxing meets Queue Culture: Someone decided frozen yoghurt is the new juice and now there are lines around the block. Put your phone down and sit on a Scrolly Chair. How A-listers decide who sits where on a talk show and what it tells you about your dinner out. Also, why does Holly want the centre pod chair so bad? The Out Loud hosts have handpicked their all-time favourite reads and
Barnaby’s 'Imaginary' Dog & You Can't Get Into This Club
“Sit down!” Barnaby Joyce’s pet explosion and the revenge of Pistol and Boo. A woman spent weeks trying to party at the world’s coolest club, until she took one thing off to finally get inside. No, not that. The Out Loud hosts have handpicked their all-time favourite reads and one subscriber is winning the entire 12-book stack. Subscribe to Mamamia to be au
FREE SUBS TASTER: The Cool Girls Are Wearing 'Fecal Matter'
Outlouders, enjoy this free taster of Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright & Emily Vernem on our subscriber-only episode. You can listen to the full conversation here: The Cool Girls Are Wearing 'Fecal Matter' JLo has just turned 57 and celebrated with a carousel on socials. But it's the photo featuring her sister and a bathtub that tells you everything you need to know about their relationship. Mea
Posh Wasn't At Sporty's Wedding & Non-Parents Need Holidays Too
A big celebrity wedding happened on Saturday and pictures are already in Vogue. Taylor, be more Sporty. Why the World Cup Final half-time show had some questioning their meds. Dr Pimple Popper has 30million followers and what’s even wrong with everyone? The Out Loud hosts have handpicked their all-time favourite reads and one subscriber is winning the entire 12-book stack. Subscribe to Mamam
You’re ‘Too Old’ For A Present & We Got A Cheerleader In Trouble
An Aussie cheerleader got in a lot of trouble. And maybe we had a little something to do with it… Should you be banned from having a gift registry if you’re just… too old? The Out Loud hosts have handpicked their all-time favourite reads and one subscriber is winning the entire 12-book stack. Subscribe to Mamamia to be automatically entered to win. Current subscriber
Gym Goblins, Goldilocks Boobs & Inside The Beckham Box
Australia has lost four women and girls this week, allegedly at the hands of men. The actions of one judge have given us a tiny glimmer of hope. Unbothered Lady Beckham has become a meme for not cheering alongside her family at England’s win. But was there more to that reaction? The Out Loud hosts have handpicked their all-time favourite reads and one subscriber is winning the entire 1
FREE SUBS TASTER: Goodbye Sam, WTF Charlize & One Very Messy Celebrity Split
Outlouders, enjoy this free taster of Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright & Emily Vernem on our subscriber-only episode. You can listen to the full conversation here: Goodbye Sam, WTF Charlize & One Very Messy Celebrity Split Like many Outlouders, we were shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of beloved Kiwi-Aussie movie star Sam Neill. We reflect on the loss, his career, and how he effort
Lena’s Revenge, Harry’s Secret Tea & Clare Calls In
So Out Loud host Clare Stephens has had her baby boy, and no, she didn’t take up any of Em’s name suggestions but yes, she has called into the show from the hospital with a birth update. Also, for a while there they were Australia’s Beckhams. Now the next generation of Hewitts - Lleyton and Bec’s kids - are… playing at Wimbledon? Lena Dunham has shaken off Fame
Your Most Urgent Perimenopause Questions, Answered By 25 Leading Experts
You hot? Same. Grab a fan, because Very Peri is officially here. Created by Mamamia, we’ve sorted through the noise to answer your most urgent perimenopause questions.There is no shortage of perimenopause information out there. In fact, there is too much and most of it is unregulated, incomplete or contradictory. Consider Very peri your single trusted source, built purely around your needs.G
Airport Divorce & The Podcast Cutting Our Grass
What do you do when Victoria Beckham “ruined” your last family wedding? You take total control. Welcome to the latest billionaire Peltz family union. Two very famous women - Nara Smith and Savannah Guthrie - are navigating devastating private circumstances with very public jobs. How do you post through pain? An “Airport Divorce” will save your holiday. Who here needs
Your Boss Is Sick Of Your Emotions & The Steve And Miranda Theory
Welcome to the day our phones turned into paper-weights thanks to a massive network outage. Also, Prince Harry has lost another enormous battle in the UK, and he’s in England to see it. But not staying with his Dad, obvs. Gen Z has discovered the sacred Gen X texts that are the original series of Sex And The City. And they have plucked out a surprising romantic icon: Steve. Women
SUBS FREE TASTER: Harry’s Trauma Response & Breastfeeding At 49
Outlouders, enjoy this free taster of Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright & Emily Vernem on our subscriber-only episode. You can listen to the full conversation here: Harry’s Trauma Response & Breastfeeding At 49 It is a big day of scurrilous gossip on today's subscriber episode as Mia, Holly, and Em try to understand why our favourite celebrities simply refuse to stop doing things.
Albo’s Kylie Problem & Harry’s Eat Pray Love Moment
If you’re looking for the Taylor wedding debrief you’re in the wrong place. That’s in the special Emergency episode we dropped this morning, so scroll back, or click here. Here, we unpack Prince William’s appearance on a very brotherly podcast, and Harry’s latest U-turn on his trip home. Also - is 18 too young to carry a nation’s football hopes? Protective
Emergency Meeting: Taylor Wedding Debrief With Holly & Mia
The wedding has happened!! ...Or did it happen weeks ago? Holly and Mia sit down for an emergency meeting to unpack the biggest celebrity wedding in years: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. From the guest list of 1,000 to the very short list of people who weren't invited (and why) The Madison Square Garden of it all, the NDAs and wedding favours. And when are we finally going to see the dress? M
The Influencer Who Disappeared & An Outlouder Made Clare Cry
Em grew up watching this woman live her life online - and now she’s gone. Why and how and what does it mean?Is it okay for older women to “perve” at younger men? One writer says yes, and also that there needs to be a new name for it. Also, what people in the front row and concerts are really doing in their pants and why pop stars have had enough of it. Clare has a message f
‘Old Money’ Face & The Fight Millennials Are Having With Their Parents
A literal giant castle is being wheeled into Madison Square Garden. Taylor’s dream wedding or an elaborate ruse? Amelia Lester has theories. Callum Turner has just married Dua Lipa but his influencer ex says he always hated the spotlight. Why is it so deeply confronting when your ex… changes? SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media and get full access to ever
FREE SUBS TASTER: “Emotional Blackmail” An Update On Harry’s Visit Home
Outlouders, enjoy this free taster of Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright & Emily Vernem on our subscriber-only episode. You can listen to the full conversation: “Emotional Blackmail” An Update On Harry’s Visit Home The royal reunion we've all been following might not happen after all. Prince Harry and Meghan were reportedly planning to bring the kids to the UK for the first
A ‘Food Free’ House & Everything We Know About Taylor’s Wedding
Getting yourself “fired” from your mainstream media gig can be the kiss of life for a free-speech warrior. Just ask Karl Stefonovic. Taylor Swift is actually getting married this weekend and the very important Amelia Lester knows all the very important details. Support independent women’s media and get our biggest offer of the year. Subscribe here for 30% off your annual Ma
The Toddler Mum's Sex Story Everyone's Yelling About
The essay is called Motherf***er. And the accompanying photos are of one of the world’s most beautiful women, breastfeeding a doll. What in the rage bait is all this? An Outlouder’s dilemma: Sportsday makes your daughter cry. Does she still have to go? Support independent women’s media and get our biggest offer of the year. Subscribe here for 30% off your annual Mamami
EMERGENCY MEETING: Karl, Tommy & The Sack
Friends, did you wake up to the news that Today host Karl Stefanovic had been sacked from Nine? SAME. And was our group chat pinging? OF COURSE.Which can only mean one thing, Outlouders. An emergency meeting just had to happen.In today's extra episode, Mia Freedman and Holly Wainwright unpack the absolute chaos of Karl’s contract ending, the playbook of the 'canceled' media mogul,
Go To Bali & Get A Snatched Waist, They Said
So now we know where Prince Harry and Meghan are staying on their trip to the UK next week and it’s… emotional. Also, is Pauline Hanson Australia’s Trump, and did her muddy message on Paid Parental Leave make the answer clearer? Support independent women’s media and get our biggest offer of the year. Subscribe here for 30% off your annual Mamamia subscription. C
FREE SUBS TASTER: Two Bachelorettes, Zero Chill: Taylor’s Mystery Party
Outlouders, enjoy this free taster of Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright & Emily Vernem on our subscriber-only episode. You can listen to the full conversation: Two Bachelorettes, Zero Chill: Taylor’s Mystery Party There were two bachelorette parties over the weekend. One in Rhode Island One in Vegas. So, how is it possible that Taylor Swift and her ex Matt Healy are somehow tracking t
A Very Cranky William & What's Wrong With My Age-Gap Relationship?
Things have changed between Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, and it’s all over their social media feeds. Plus, why is the future new-PM of Britain standing between a fake fox and a man in a bin on his acceptance stage? Welcome to the shit-skirt musical chairs of UK politics, which might just offer some insights for our own. Support independent women’s media and get our biggest offer of t
'I Can’t Cook' Is The New 'I Don’t Want Kids'
The best celebrity profile we’ve read lately is with a famous actress who doesn’t exist. And yes, she’s a bit of a b*tch. How much money has Em spent on takeaway in the past year? And, send us the text messages from your friends that need analysing, it’s our new version of Book Club. Oh, and what your school house colour says about you. Support
So The Wedding Has Happened & Kyle Sandilands' Big D*ck Deal
The biggest media court case of the year has settled and a famous man has walked away with an extraordinary deal. Mia’s here, so we asked her to business-decode it. If you could have a trad wife at home, would you? Matchmakers are being asked for a very specific type of partner. Support independent women’s media and get our biggest offer of the year. Subscribe here for 30% off yo
FREE SUBS TASTER: The Ariana Grande Panic
Outlouders, enjoy this free taster of Mia Freedman, Emily Vernem & Amelia Lester on our subscribers only episode. You can listen to the full conversation: The Ariana Grande Panic Ariana Grande is on a world tour. She is also on every phone screen in your vicinity right now, her undeniably-tiny body analysed from every angle. 'We must do something' shouts one part of the Internet. '
Um, WTF Is Going On With Gwyneth & A Very Beckham Weekend
First order of business: Clare has an apology for the Socceroos. Sort of. Also: A sliding scale of Gwyneth Paltrow’s recent “bold” decisions, from the silly to the shocking. Trump got a really good birthday present, we’re not sure what it might cost us. And, are Australians going to have to let go of swimming in the open ocean? Plus: A very Beckham w
The Celebrity Bathroom Debate We Can't Agree On
Do you share a bathroom with your partner? Rita Wilson says that's the key to her 38 year marriage to Tom Hanks. Meghan Trainor agrees, while Michelle Obama is completely anti the idea. Clare, Em & Amelia are unpacking why a shared bathroom might actually be the ultimate test of relationship maturity. It’s a hard no from Em. SUBSCRIBE to Mamamia and never miss a word of Out Loud. Plus ge
The Knicks, The ‘Witch’ & Can You Say No To Madonna?
Sometimes you just need an impromptu therapy session with absolutely no professionals present. From the adult who calls their parents by their first names to the person who orders a salad at a pub, Clare, Amelia and Em are unpacking the exact types of people we just don’t trust. SUBSCRIBE to Mamamia and never miss a word of Out Loud. Plus get access to every story and our exercise app, MOVE.
FREE SUBS TASTER: 3 (Celebrity) Weddings And A Guest Drama
Outlouders, enjoy this free taster of Mia Freedman, Emily Vernem & Amelia Lester on our subscribers only episode. You can listen to the full conversation: 3 (Celebrity) Weddings And A Guest Drama Two big weddings happened over the weekend. One celebrity, one Royal. Plus there’s speculation about a third involving pop royalty, and Mia, Amelia and Em need to unpack all of them.
LITTLE TREAT: What We Wish We'd Never Written On The Internet
Outlouders, we’ve unlocked an exclusive subscriber episode for your long weekend listening pleasure. You're welcome. Remember when oversharing on the internet was a thing? The era of the ‘personal essay’ was a time when people poured their messy insides out for the world to read. Except now those stories are frozen in time. Forever. And the oversharing hangover is real. SUBSCRIBE
Spoiled Pig Syndrome & Our List Of Things That Are Just Not Working
Do you suffer from 'Spoiled Pig Syndrome'? Honestly, maybe. We unpack Lena Dunham’s latest theory that we’ve all become a little too accustomed to getting the treat before we’ve even learned the trick. Plus, Former The Hills Reality TV star Spencer Pratt is officially running for Mayor of Los Angeles. We’re nominating our top contenders if Aussie celebs entered politi
The Boy ‘Mom’ Trap & Actually, We’ve Met
Is a female umpire the reason a big-deal tennis player lost his match? He certainly thought so. A famous 'boy mom' has insisted she only want her sons to marry women with ‘dead mothers’ and everyone’s just a little disturbed. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media What is the correct response to 'actually, we’ve met'? Your hosts do not agree. An
FREE SUBS TASTER: The Married People Claiming 'Hot Divorce Energy'
Hot divorce energy is having a moment and you don’t actually have to be divorced to get in on it. According to an article in The Guardian, 2026 might be the year of the ‘Hot Divorcée Summer.’ What do you mean, you're not a subscriber yet? Solve that problem HERE. In today’s subscriber episode, Mia, Holly and Em are unpacking exactly what happens when women stop
Don’t Go To Uni, Baby Doll Dresses & The World’s Coolest Wedding Hat
Our very favourite polymath popstar Dua Lipa got married at the weekend and warning: Big Bride Hats are about to be everywhere. Also: Why do some female musicians get oceans of criticism for their bodies and clothes, while others do not? Meet the baby-doll discourse. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media While we’re at it: Don’t go to uni. That’s the advic
Reading-Gap Relationships & The 'Daddy' Of It All
Katy Perry, Kylie Jenner, Alex Cooper, we have a question. What’s with “Daddy”? And should we have the ick? Also, are you in a reading-gap relationship? SUBSCRIBE to Mamamia, never miss a word of Out Loud, get every article on Mamamia & get $20 off a pair of the Internet’s favourite sandals, Twoobs. Plus, we answer a VERY important question: How often SHOULD
A Woman Got Pregnant & ‘Betrayed Us All’
Two famous women, two pregnancies, and a whole lot of hurt feelings. What the Enhanced Games tells us about the very best bits of sport. And an Australian footballer who finally said the quiet part out loud. SUBSCRIBE to Mamamia and never miss a word of Out Loud. Plus get access to every story and our exercise app, MOVE. There’s a very important Taylor Swift update, concerning a
FREE SUBS TASTER: The One Big Lie Blown Up By The Kylie Doco
Outlouders, enjoy this free taster of Holly Wainwright, Clare Stephens and special guest host Laura Brodnik from The Spill on our subscribers-only episode. You can listen to the full conversation: The One Big Lie Blown Up By The Kylie Doco The Netflix doco Kylie has officially dropped, and the nostalgia we are feeling is quite real. Today, Holly, Clare and Laura are unpacking the t
Bed Shaming & A Terrible Excuse To Skip Your Son’s Wedding
Taylor Swift’s fiance (what’s his name again?) just served up her most relatable moment. Is it ever okay for your dad not to come to your wedding? Well, when he’s Donald Trump, it might just be a blessing. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media Beige? Loads of pillows? Hospital corners? Matching pillow cases? All these things are branded 'chic' or 'ch
SUNDAY SPECIAL: Unleashed. The Podcast For Women Who Need A Laugh.
Outlouders, today for a Sunday Special we're dropping an episode of our sister podcast Unleashed into your feed... It's a little bit rogue, just like us and we think you're going to love it. You're welcome. Grace heard someone breaking into her apartment, grabbed a tennis racket, lowered her voice and screamed through the door in her mouth guard. It was not, in fact, a burglar. Mary has had
It's Sexy TV Season & An Embarrassing Email Mistake
A very wise man has a 'State of Life' Test he gives himself every Monday morning. So we did it. Results… vary. Forget boy bands, man bands are back. But is anyone listening to new music, anyway? SUBSCRIBE to Mamamia and never miss a word of Out Loud. Plus get access to every story and our exercise app, MOVE. We hate to bring it up (again), but Em has something in common with Elon Musk. Also
An Argy-Bargy About Childcare & The Wrong Friendship Advice
Kylie Minogue has told us something we didn’t know about her experience with cancer. That she got a second diagnosis in 2021, and she has a message for all of us about it. Matty J is the latest millennial parent to weigh in on the childcare debate that’s been preoccupying the media lately. Clare, Holly and Amelia do not agree on what all the noise is about. SUBSCRIBE here: S
FREE SUBS TASTER: The 'Normal Girlfriend' Dating Dilemma
Outlouders, enjoy this free taster of Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright and Emily Vernem on our subscribers only episode. You can listen to the full conversation: 'The 'Normal Girlfriend' Dating Dilemma' What do you mean, you're not a subscriber yet? Solve that problem HERE. Jacob Elordi and Kendall Jenner have gone on a double date with Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet and w
Kylie Minogue & The 'Dog Years' Relationship Theory
The world has just discovered Delta Goodrem, and the world has questions. The world also has some queries about what a 'two-bob watch' is, and why that term might be used about a disruptive passenger on an Aussie flight. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media Also, suddenly everything that is bad for us is good again. The culture would have us believe that smoking is back, r
UNPACKED: Famesick - Lena Dunham
If you, like us, are obsessed with Lena Dunham's latest book Famesick, we're here for you with this special episode. You're welcome. The Girls creator who became the ‘voice of a generation’ is back with a second memoir and Mia, Holly, Amelia and Em are discussing why the world is finally ready to hear her side of the story. From the heights of toxic fame to the depths of chronic i
A Zero Birthday Freak Out & You've Got Something On Your Face
Em Vernem is celebrating a big birthday and we’re unpacking why turning 30 can feel like you’re living in five different decades at once. Plus, Victoria Beckham says her family isn't a brand while simultaneously launching, well, a new family brand. Is this the definition of 'posting through it'? SUBSCRIBE to Mamamia and get every single episode of Out Loud & access to every story o
A Fashion F-Up & The Ryan Reynolds Of It All
Yes, there’s a Budget and Clare has plans for her $250, but hold up, while Canberra was crunching numbers, a middle-aged, topless dad accidentally stole the show at Australian Fashion Week. SUBSCRIBE to Mamamia HERE and get access to every episode of every show we make. Plus, the Michael Jackson biopic is having enormous success, even as new abuse allegations surface. Amelia asks if s
FREE SUBS TASTER: Scurrilous Gossip: The Royal Affair No One Saw Coming
Outlouders, enjoy this free taster of Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright and Emily Vernem on our subscribers only episode. You can listen to the full conversation: 'Scurrilous Gossip: The Royal Affair No One Saw Coming' here. What do you mean, you're not a subscriber yet? Solve that problem HERE. Welcome to another episode of Scurillous Gossip, where we stand by nothing. Here’s w
How To Be Liked By Absolutely Everyone
Popular culture has decided that men wearing ‘slutty little shorts’ might be the only way to combat global anxiety. From Harry Styles’ new video to Taron Egerton’s psycho dance to the $120 million ad starring Chalamet & Bunny, we’re not mad, just curious. Speaking of anxiety, a political earthquake just hit regional Australia, and every sitting politic
Writing a List of Anti-Goals Made Me Quit My Job
Hairy chests are back. Hurrah! That’s it. Moving on… Mother’s Day is this Sunday and the 'active duty' debate is officially ruining the vibe. Why has a day for mums turned into a high-stakes content pillar and also please enjoy the very frank text Clare Stephens sent her partner about presents. VOTE FOR US: Help Out Loud win the People’s Choice category of the
The Red Carpet Moment That Answers The Blake Lively Question
So who boycotted and who just didn’t get invited? Yes, we’re rounding out the Met Gala gossip with a rundown of protests (SJP?), basic-b*tch heartbreak (Hugh & Sutton) and bathroom selfies (alllll the hot ones). VOTE FOR US: Help Out Loud win the People’s Choice category of the Australian Audio Awards. Find the link to vote RIGHT HERE. Plus, who actually won in the fina
FREE SUBS TASTER: Fake Nips & Wandering Hands: Mia’s Met Gala Verdict
Outlouders, enjoy this free taster of Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright and Emily Vernem on our subscribers only episode. You can listen to the full conversation: 'Fake Nips & Wandering Hands: Mia’s Met Gala Verdict' here. What do you mean, you're not a subscriber yet? Solve that problem HERE. Madonna was dressed as a ship. The Kardashian sisters committed to a sliding scale of b
Stylish vs Skinny & Welcome To Sperm Sports
It's all Harry Styles’ fault that the 'taxi cab theory' is everywhere you look. His engagement has everyone debating whether finding 'the one' is a matter of fate, or as Sex And The City’s Miranda Hobbes told us, all about timing? We do not agree. The Devil Wears Prada 2 is officially massive. So, is it good? Why did it almost make Amelia Lester cry and why do some Americans just not '
She Opened The Fridge. What She Found Ended Her Friendship.
Can you be engaged for too long? Or is ‘engaged’ a full relationship stage of its own now, with no destination in mind? Ask Haylie Duff. Is there a 'cluck' gap between Gen Z women and Gen Z men? And if so, do young men want a baby like a kid wants a puppy? REMEMBER: All Mamamia subscribers get extra episodes of Out Loud. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, Mia hosts special segments, just
The One Minute Of Live TV That Undid A Noughties Icon
So there was a famous handsome man in the Mamamia office today and Holly’s a bit giddy. But also. Russell Brand’s most-memed moment of a wild career might turn out to be what happened in a live interview this week. But why is he suddenly talking? About sex, about Katy Perry, about his day in court? REMEMBER: All Mamamia subscribers get extra episodes of Out Loud. On Tuesday
FREE SUBS TASTER: Scurrilous Gossip: An Engagement, An Affair & A Royal F-You
Outlouders, enjoy this free taster of Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright and Emily Vernem on our subscribers only episode. You can listen to the full conversation: 'Scurrilous Gossip: An Engagement, An Affair & A Royal F-You' here. What do you mean, you're not a subscriber yet? Solve that problem HERE. Harry Styles is engaged and the man has chosen wisely. So how did he and fellow
The Family Ritual That Has Us Divided
It’s a public holiday Monday for some, but because we love you, we’re not leaving you high and dry. We’ve picked a conversation straight from the Outlouders Facebook group that had everyone unpacking their own family dynamics: the dreaded – or in some cases beloved – family group chat. Holly, Clare and Em are diving into a dilemma from an Outlouder who has imple
The Most Brutally Honest Questionnaire We've Ever Seen
It took the deliciously unhinged creative genius of Miranda July to invent a dating questionnaire that asks the questions no one else is brave enough to ask. Forget your height or if you like 'long walks on the beach'; Em is looking at the prompts that actually reveal your soul, like a photo of your bookshelves, your messy bed, or a screenshot of your ex describing you via text. So, what would you
When A Crappy Husband Makes A Great TV Show
First, a rundown of the scurrilous gossip you missed while you were actually working: Sydney Sweeney’s cameo’s been cut from The Devil Wears Prada 2, Harry Styles is either engaged or ring-baiting us and Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton have hard-launched with a pap-frolic. In other business, why is Reese Witherspoon suddenly telling all her followers to use AI? Is this a genuin
Your Boss's Unpopular Opinion & It's Taurus Season
Madonna crashed Sabrina Carpenter’s Coachella stage and it took the crowd a minute to realise they were in the presence of an(other) icon. Luckily, Madge had a bonus skill up her sleeve: An astrology lecture about Taurus season. Holly Wainwright brings a few little nuggets that slipped out of Meghan Duchess’s fancy Sydney event on the weekend, including a new theme song. Also, Kardashi
A Fight About Who’s Allowed To Have A Crush
Is having a crush the secret to a happy relationship, or the gateway drug to a ruinous affair? We can’t agree. Meanwhile, comedian Nikki Glaser says that sexual cheating is a turn-on and emotional cheating is a no-no. Who’s right, who’s deluded, and who should just be single, according to Emily Vernem? Plus, enthusiasm for hobbies is at an-all time high, but why does it feel like
A Podcast Feud & Hanging Out With Prince Harry
So the ‘royal tour that isn’t’ is in full swing and we have an insider call from Melbourne. Our friend Amy Clark was hanging out with Harry at a men's mental health event this morning, and tells us everything, including which Australian celebrities upstaged the Duke/Prince. But as Harry and Meghan’s itinerary unfurls, Holly Wainwright asks: Is it ballsy or cheeky to be pull
Famesickness & A Towel Debate That Split The Pod
It’s Harry and Meghan week in Australia, and we’re hoping for some big news in Jam World. A lot has changed since the last time they were here and Clare Stephens waited outside the Opera House to touch Prince Harry’s hand. So what can we expect from the royal-not-royal tour? Bieberchella has broken the internet and healed a lot of Millennial hearts. Between a $10 million pa
'The Chatbot History That Ruined My Relationship’
You click on a link on your partner’s computer and all their unspoken doubts unspool: You have too many cats. You’re ‘fragile’. And then there’s that 'attraction problem'. This is what happened in the viral story we’re unpacking from writer Lindsey Hall about reading her boyfriend’s ChatGPT thread. So, asks Clare, who betrayed who here? And what would you
The Hollywood Star Who Hates Everyone
Will it be on June 13? Are the people already camping out at a particular Rhode Island resort? Will we even SEE any photos, or will they do a Tom-and-Zendaya? Yes, the Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding frenzy is building and Clare Stephens is sifting through the data to decide whether anyone, at all, knows what they’re talking about. Meanwhile, Donald Trump is back to saying things tha
Even More Random Things We Deem Offensive
Outlouders. Since today isn't a regular kind of Monday, we’re dropping a little treat into your feed. Remember our 'Entirely Random List of Things We Deem Offensive'? Well, you loved it so much that we simply had to do part two. Before Jessie Stephens headed off to have her twins, she sat down with Holly Wainwright and Claire Murphy to air out a fresh batch of petty grievances and
The One Number That Says Absolutely Everything About You
Yes, it’s Good Friday but we’re being bad and bringing you a show anyway. First point of business is Clare Stephens’ elitist Easter egg power ranking Do you agree with her controversial Number One? Plus, we’re deep-diving into the Enneagram personality type obsession currently ruining our lives. It seems every A-lister and podcaster is sharing their 'number', so hold
The Worst Person You Know Just Made A Good Point
An Instagram post asked working mothers for their tips on juggling, and the comments section rebelled. Which is proof that in the last week of a school term, with the holiday/work pressure building, we are not in the mood for helpful hacks, we are in the mood for burning the whole thing down. So, how and why and when did the 'how do you do it all?' bubble burst? Plus, Amelia Lester is here to help
The Co-stars Refusing To Fake It & The Hell Of Organised Fun
Zendaya and Robert Pattinson are on a press tour, and the Internet’s calling them ‘classy’ because they’re not pretending to be in lust. Instead, they’re giving each other high-fives like they’re at a corporate seminar. Have we just witnessed the death of the 'fauxmance'? Plus, in the US, a 20-year-old woman has won a landmark case against YouTube and Meta. She
Ghost Stories, Celebrity Facelifts & The Real iPad Babies
We’re following The Washington Post and asking the question Clare Stephens has been quietly pondering for a while: Are boomers the real iPad babies? Plus, it’s been celebrity facelift week on social media and it’s unclear if actress Denise Richards is being celebrated as a person or an old church in the spon-con post telling us about her “restoration”. Holly wants to
The Great Petrol Panic & Royal Reality TV Rumours
It’s all anyone’s talking about: petrol. How much it’s costing, how much there is to go around and how much worse are things going to get? Is the panic caused by this consequence of war in the Middle East warranted, considering the humanitarian crisis unfolding at the same time? And how do we keep our cool, particularly those of us in regional areas where public transport is a my
The Writer Who Lets Her Husband Cheat
Question: Why was the latest season of The Bachelorette US cancelled days before release, costing more than US$30 million? Well, it’s got something to do with stunt casting and a very disturbing video leak… Also, millennial feminist icon Lindy West has written a memoir about being in a happily married throuple. The problem is, the Internet has seen her unvarnished honesty and un
An Unhinged List Of Rules No One Asked For
Your 'difficult' friends aren't just annoying; they are literally bad for your health. No big deal but it’s official: 'Hasslers' who create drama also accelerate your ‘biological decay’. Is it time to prune the friend tree for the sake of your longevity? Plus, Belle Burden’s divorce memoir Strangers has the internet asking if telling your 'emotional truth' is just a fancy t
Scurrilous Lip-Reading Gossip & WTF Is 'Peptide Maxxing'?
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A Reluctant Pregnancy Announcement On Live TV
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Mascara is over. Yes, it’s joined side parts as beauty cringe, according to the ghost lashes trend that Em Vernem has embraced. We’re unpacking: Are bare eyes cool or do they leave some of us looking like 'elderly babies'? Plus, the fear of public speaking has morphed into something else: the fear of speaking in public, full stop. So why is small talk dying, and does it matter? We&rsqu
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