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 TV Show That Was Fun Until It Wasn’t & The New Bookshelf Rule
Em Vernem changes the books on her shelf every time a date comes over. Margaret Atwood goes front and centre. So does a novel she hasn't actually read. Today Jessie Stephens wants to know how we're all arranging our books, and why a fantasy series coming out two centimetres taller has sent Em into a full meltdown. Plus, Holly Wainwright asks whether there's any such thing as guilt-free reality TV,
THE QUICKY: Amelia Lester On The Blue Wave
A blue wave just swept across America, with Democrats seizing both houses of Congress and flipping states like Texas and Kansas that haven’t voted that way in decades. Our very own Amelia Lester joins The Quicky to unpack what it means for Trump’s final two years, from the Iran war to AI, and the voters who abandoned him. Plus, we meet the half-Aussie senator some are tipping as the De
Craig Silvey Pleaded Guilty. Then Published A 9000-Word ‘Apology’.
Yesterday was a big day in Australia. You may or may not have known that it was the Melbourne Cup and there's a specific link between King Charles and Bec Judd that has them not as worried about the interest rates rise as the rest of us. On Monday, author Craig Silvey was sentenced to seven months in prison. The same day, he published a 9,000-word ‘apology’ on Substack. We unpack what'
Jennifer Lawrence’s ‘Hot Mum’ Rebrand & The 3-Day Panic You Can Ignore
Jennifer Lawrence has launched a hair care line called Mes°, and she’s told the world she wants to be a “sexy mum at drop off”. Amelia had to do some serious soul-searching to work out why she’s so furious about it. Jessie thinks we only have ourselves to blame, and Holly needs a word invented for one very specific feeling.Plus, how many tins of baked beans are in your
Love Gap Relationships & It Started With An Argument About A Dish Rack
Should you love your partner exactly as much as they love you? Holly, Jessie and Em can’t agree, and one of them has a bedtime ritual that might settle it. Then they name the famous couples who aren’t quite equally in love. All speculation of course. Tom and Zendaya, we're looking at you. Plus, it started with an Amazon dish rack and a broken wine glass, and ended with a 30-part TikTok
Holly Had A Breakdown This Time Last Year. It's Happened Again.
Out Louders, Dr Carter from ER is all grown up and officially the Sexiest Man Alive. Em Vernem has the tea on how the winner actually gets chosen, and it starts with a very grumpy Mel Gibson. Was Noah Wyle your pick, or was someone robbed?Plus, Holly Wainwright saw her first “word of the year” post this week and felt her neck tense up. It isn’t even November and Christmas decorat
SUBS FREE TASTER: "Am I A Bad Friend?" Our Team's Personal Dilemmas
Mia asked whether two of her kids’ friends were dating. The answer? No, they’re “talking”. Em and Keeshia try to explain the difference between talking, hooking up and dating, and somehow make it worse. Plus, Keeshia confesses she’s the friend who never checks in. With the internet now saying that’s a red flag; she's asking whether the weekly “how are you?
This Is Not A Frivolous Royal Story & Why Your Life Is Chaos Right Now
For years, the most damning thing anyone could say about Meghan Markle was that she doesn’t speak to her dad. This week, that story took a very dark turn. Holly, Jessie and Amelia unpack the allegations against Thomas Markle (which he denies), Meghan’s response and the role the tabloids have played in all of this. Plus, if you’re having a rubbish start to the week, it could be be
The Case Against Being Nice
Somewhere on Lily Allen’s tour schedule, between soundcheck and emails, was “test butt plug”. Holly unpacks the new merch and asks whether celebrity sex toys are still smart business, or just the new perfume.Plus, Jessie makes the case against being nice. Is keeping the peace quietly wrecking our relationships?Also, the questions to ask your friends if you actually want to know t
What The Attack On Helen Haines Has Shown Us & The Russell Brand Strategy
“Thank you, you lovely people. I appreciate your help.” Those were reportedly Helen Haines’s first words to the strangers who ran to her aid outside her Wangaratta office on Monday. Jessie, Mia and Holly reflect on the woman, described by all sides of politics as the best of us, on the strangers who ran to help her, and on what female politicians are now saying about their safet
SUBS FREE TASTER: "Major Life Update. We're Getting Divorced. Any Questions?"
What happens when you announce your divorce with an FAQ and forget your Instagram is public? A man named Michael found out, five million views later, and now Em needs answers. Who initiated it? Who gets custody of the pet social account? And are Millie and Bug even dogs?Plus, Holly and Jessie discuss the rise of the collab breakup post, and the one detail that tells you a split is anything but ami
Andy Lee & Bec Harding’s Royal Wedding & “Can I Crash On Your Couch?”
Andy Lee and Bec Harding were together 12 years before they married in New York on the weekend, and Holly Wainwright isn’t mad, she’s just disappointed. Plus, a man online says it’s rude NOT to ask to stay at a friend’s place when you’re in their city. Holly, Jessie and Amelia draw up the houseguest rules, right down to who strips the bed. Also, Amelia unpacks what&rs
Special Episode: Perimenopause, Out Loud
What actually is perimenopause, and how would you know if you’re in it? Outlouders, we’re popping into your feed on a Sunday for a very important conversation: a special Out Loud episode, where we're talking perimenopause and menopause. Amelia Lester, Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright, Jessie Stephens and Leigh Campbell are five women at three life stages, from 35 and seven months postpar
The New Ways To Be Rude & “How Much Do You Earn?”
Would you ask a date what they earn? A BBC piece found plenty of people who’d rather not, but Em Vernem has a strict rule she adheres to — Holly's Britishness hates it.Also, quiet quitting is over. Loud working, with emails scheduled for 2am, is the new survival strategy.And the new Rules of Rudeness. If you bring a bottle of wine to a friend’s house, are you allowed to drink it?
There's Wh*res In This Gym & Harry’s Masterclass On Grief
Our favourite freelance royal Prince Harry is teaching a masterclass in grief, and he’s being paid for it. If everyone from the brother to the butler has made money off Diana, why not her son? Jessie has a theory, and Mia has a number.Plus a comedian has walked onto one of the biggest stages in American TV and announced that women at the gym now dress like wh*res. Shane Gillis hosted Saturda
SUBS FREE TASTER: Kelly Clarkson Blasted A Small Business & Won’t Back Down
Mary Fowler pulled out of two Matildas games and flew home, reportedly to be with her injured partner Nathan Cleary. Good on her, or did she let the team down? Em, freshly back from Cambodia, brings Holly and Jessie the sport story everyone has an opinion on. And would the conversation be different if it were Cleary?Plus, Kelly Clarkson walked into a Brooklyn curiosity shop, asked about a singing
A Botched Execution & The In-Law Photo Dilemma
A 50-year-old woman woke up in a hospital bed last week, angry and confused, because her execution didn’t work. Jessie unpacks the Christa Pike case, and Holly has questions about the Pentagon’s plan livestream the next one. Stand on the edge of the photo, please, so we can crop you out later. One woman has been getting that treatment from her in-laws for 30 years, and Mia, who is Jess
Zoë Foster Blake’s 'FIBI' Rule Will Change Your Friendships & How To Buy Clothes That Fit You
Zoë Foster Blake has two rules for friendship, and one of them starts with a word we can't print here. Keeshia, Holly and Jessie unpack why seeing your friends now needs a Google Calendar reminder.Plus, a stylist says there's only one place your clothes actually need to fit. Holly's shirt has some explaining to do.Also, Jessie let four internet sleuths loose on her life for 24 hours. Some of
Everything We Know About Sam Wood
Sam Wood built a fitness empire for hundreds of thousands of Australian women. Now he's been charged with domestic violence offences after his arrest in Noosa, which he intends to defend. Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman and Jessie Stephens unpack what we know so far.Plus, couples are getting ‘food divorces’ and psychologists are worried, but Mia actually already has one. Plus in big Out
FREE SUBS TASTER: A Pap Walk & A Pub Lunch: An Unhinged Royal Wrap
Taylor Swift promised Life of a Showgirl was 12 bangers, no extras. Then came The Encore. Mia has a theory about why Taylor keeps doubling down and what it might have to do with an Oscar, while Holly asks whether it's sexist to want Taylor to have a little lie down and let us miss her. Plus, Jessie has been manipulated into bringing Meghan news and she arrives with four juicy tidbits, including th
The Exact Moment You Realise You're An Adult
Outlouders, we’ve unlocked an exclusive subscriber episode for your long weekend listening pleasure. You're welcome. Enjoy!When did you realise you were an adult? Not a specific age - but the moment you're suddenly the one who's supposed to know what to do. There's an essay doing the rounds arguing adults don't actually exist and we're all just winging it, some of us with better posture. So
Three Rules For Life & The Worst Person In A Conversation
Holly Wainwright finds Laurie Anderson’s three rules for life inspiring. Em Vernem finds them embarrassing - so cue a generational war in today’s episode. Plus, The Guardian has named the five types of people ruining conversations, from the serial monologuer to the trauma dumper. Holly, Jessie and Em have met every one of them, and one is hated more than the rest. Also, Jessie has foun
The 'Cornell 7' Snapchat Messages & Can We Talk About This Exercise Trend?
Breast milk fountains have hit the runway and for someone who self-identifies as ‘not a fashion girlie’, Jessie Stephens has never been more on trend.Holly's algorithm has decided it’s time for her to bounce up and down in fitted lycra. We question if it’s ever okay to film during an exercise class and shared some lived experiences that could be used as evidence for why the
SUBS FREE TASTER: The Victoria Beckham C-word Investigation
Outlouders, enjoy this free taster of Jessie Stephens, Emily Vernem & Holly Wainwright on our subscriber-only episode. You can listen to the full conversation here: The Victoria Beckham C-word Investigation It's Tuesday, which means gossip we probably shouldn't be enjoying this much.There is a rumour that Taylor Swift invented her own award at the VMAs, then acted surprised when she won it. Wi
A School Holiday Reckoning & The 'Wifecore' Queen of the VMAs
814 hours. That's how much extra care two full time working parents of primary schoolers need to find every year to cover the gap between school hours, school holidays and the working week. We discuss Georgie Dent’s speech that just about every parent shared last week.Should you pay a friend back for a cup of coffee? One writer argues nobody should ask a friend to pay them back for anything
I Know The Day My Mum Is Going To Die: Dr Ginni's Special Series
A few weeks ago, Holly recommended an episode of Mamamia’s Gen X podcast, Unleashed, and we’re bringing it to the Outlouders feed. If you haven’t listened before, Unleashed is a podcast for Gen X women who need a laugh, a chat and sometimes a space for the harder parts of life. Unleashed co-host Dr Ginni Mansberg recently shared the deeply personal story of her mum’s decisi
The Most Annoying Person In Your Office & Do You Have Time 'Time Affluence'?
Are you the most annoying person in the workplace? Keeshia Pettit joins the show for her first ‘main show’ and she’s directing this question specifically at Jessie Stephens after learning that she might be an ‘office pinger’. Why does every man alive want to throw a rock into water? We share some of the funniest and strangest things that men like to do and leave
FREE SUBS TASTER: Is It Just Us, Or Does Everyone Sound Exactly The Same?
Outlouders, enjoy this free taster of Jessie Stephens, Emily Vernem & Keeshia Pettit on our subscriber-only episode. You can listen to the full conversation here: Is It Just Us, Or Does Everyone Sound Exactly The Same?Would you rather your group chats were leaked, or your ChatGPT history? And how did "Would you like me to develop these ideas for you?" become the most dangerous question of our
Ed Sheeran’s Disastrous Tour & The Return Of That Celebrity Sex Rumour
Ed Sheeran walked onto a stadium stage in Philadelphia with no band, no support acts and a scripted statement. We unpack the fallout between Ed Sheeran, Macklemore and a stadium owner, and discuss whether it’s possible for a celebrity to be apolitical in 2026.Plus, the NRL grand final has no pre-match entertainment this year, reportedly because Tones and I refused to sing Dance Monkey. There
King Charles' Four Damning Words & The Patrick Clancy Mistake
Princess Diana's brother has a 'tell-all' memoir out tomorrow, and the King has already made a "furious" statement about it. But the big question remains: Did he really say THAT?The movie about long-term relationships that you might have to watch alone.Also, Patrick Clancy has sat down for a 60 Minutes interview with his new wife. Why would he do that?Plus, over the weekend, internet sleuths stumb
The Signs You’re More Attractive Than You Think & The Donkey Steps Hack
Would strangers open up to you on a train? Do people quietly start copying the way you talk? Em Vernem has found the 19 signs that show you might be more attractive than you think. Plus, Jessie unpacks the rise of the "thoughtfluencer" and how easy it is to appear to be an expert online. While it makes information a lot more accessible, we question if you can trust anything you’re reading. T
A Big-Dog Podcast Fight & Mia Can’t Stop Crying
Taylor Swift is hanging out with her wedding guest Tom Cruise at a football game and we want to know who's got more to gain from those optics. You've heard about the Hyrox athlete who, um, soiled herself mid comp but went on to win. There are lots of memes. But we’re asking a different question: would you do the same for the prize money of $21k? Today's a big day for Mia, as you'll hea
FREE SUBS TASTER: The Emmy’s Love Story We Can’t Stop Thinking About
Outlouders, enjoy this free taster of Holly Wainwright, Emily Vernem & Jessie Stephens on our subscriber-only episode. You can listen to the full conversation here: The Emmy’s Love Story We Can’t Stop Thinking About Harry and Meghan pulled their kids out of school after just two days, and Holly has a theory about what's really driving it and who should be footing the bill to fix it
Sydney Sweeney Knows Exactly What She's Doing & The 'Paperclip' Theory
We're being told AI could end humanity, which is a lot for a Monday. But don’t worry, Sydney Sweeney is here to tell us how much she loves sports!There’s a skit going viral about Harry and Meghan that has people divided on whether it’s a little bit funny or a little bit mean.An AI researcher quit his job last week and told us that the people building this stuff genuinely believe
Why We All Quit Therapy & When The Internet Says ‘Leave Him’
Are Aussies anti bush? Not the former president, the bikini kind. A viral essay asked why nobody blinked when a writer wore hers to the beach, and Em wants to know whether Australia is culturally anti-bush while America is having a big bush renaissance (a bush-enaissance if you allow). Would you post about it if your partner killed the family pet? A well-known content creator told her 1.8 mi
You Can't Say That About Your Kids & The Infamous Woman We Just Don't Believe
The algorithm has been serving you the word 'algorithm' all week and we explain why. Is your feed about to change forever?Why aren't women allowed to break script and say they feel relief when their kids leave home? One very famous Gen X icon did and Mia and Holly have thoughts.Why would a woman about to go to jail invite a controversial documentary maker into her home for a month? Jessie unpacks
SUBS FREE TASTER: The King's Very Pointed Harry Letter & Alix Vs Alex
Outlouders, enjoy this free taster of Holly Wainwright, Emily Vernem & the latest addition to the group chat, Keeshia Pettit on our subscriber-only episode. You can listen to the full conversation here: The King's Very Pointed Harry Letter & Alix Vs AlexKing Charles has sent a very formal letter about Prince Harry's return to Britain — and it's basically him telling the whole wo
Are You Married To Raygun's Husband?
Among the tributes to a legend, one Gloria Steinem quote is landing hard for a generation of millennial women. So, Holly wants to discuss, are we still “living the unlived lives of our mothers?” or do we now almost envy the lives they got to lead? Plus, Jessie wants to tell us about a $800 toothbrush with its own onboard camera and an AI opinion about your gums, and she is worryingly i
NO FILTER: "I Went to a Really Dark Place": Jessie Stephens on the Six Months Nobody Saw
Jessie Stephens, co-host of Mamamia Out Loud and bestselling author, sits down with Kate Langbroek for a completely candid conversation about the last six months of her life. Ten weeks early, on the day she finished up for maternity leave, Jessie gave birth to twins Margot and Harry, while at home raising her toddler daughter, Luna. Jessie opens up about something she's never spoken about publicly
Your House Needs A Dirty Zone & Everything That Got Jessie Stephens Through Mat Leave
Your house needs a “dirty zone”. Which, let’s face it, is just as well. Also, is there such a thing as living too long? Jessie Stephens wants to take on the longevity craze and unpack this dangerous idea, after seeing Lucinda Holdforth speak. Plus, Holly Wainwright blames Harry Styles for the fact that running has become the coolest hobby there is, Jessie has a theory
The Lindsay Clancy Frenzy & Holly’s Surprising Harry Take
Outside a Massachusetts courtroom, women have travelled across the country to hold signs that read "she needed help". Jessie Stephens unpacks forensic fandom — the internet's habit of working a real trial as if it’s a season of Lost — and why those signs might not be about Lindsay Clancy at all. Plus, Holly Wainwright is back from holidaying in Harry and Meghan’s new home a
FREE SUBS TASTER: What Mia Didn’t Know About Jessie’s Postpartum
Outlouders, enjoy this free taster of Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright & Jessie Stephens on our subscriber-only episode. You can listen to the full conversation here: What Mia Didn’t Know About Jessie’s Postpartum The OGs are back. Mia, Holly and Jessie are back together on Mamamia Out Loud for the first time in… well, none of them can actually remember how long it’s bee
The ‘Freezer Spell’ Trend & A Lethal Sex Act
It took $18 billion to get kids off instagram. Meta has agreed to pay the landmark sum to make social media safer. Mia breaks down what’s actually changing, whether it will actually help, or whether we’re all too addicted. Plus, Mia and Nicole Kidman have something surprisingly specific in common. There’s a “freezer spell” trend taking over group chats, is it setting
The Blindside Divorce & Everything Is Embarrassing
Right now, every Mamamia subscriber is automatically entered to win a $5,000 Dreamworld holiday for four; flights, accommodation, express passes and more included. Subscribe here to enter. T&Cs apply. Did you know you can ghost your long-term partner? Enter the 'disappearing boyfriend'. Is this actually a new dating phenomenon, or just heartbreak with better branding? Plus, there’s anoth
Goodbye Dolly & The Controversial ‘Pop-In’
Right now, every Mamamia subscriber is automatically entered to win a $5,000 Dreamworld holiday for four; flights, accommodation, express passes and more included. Subscribe here to enter. T&Cs apply. Dolly Parton has died at 80, and the world has lost one of its most beloved icons. Mia, Amelia and Em unpack what made Dolly so universally loved. From her music and iconic look to her extraordin
The Swans Aftermath Unpacked & WTF Harry And Meghan?
The Sydney Swans scandal has left fans devastated, but what does it mean for a club that built its identity around being progressive, inclusive and different from other sporting codes? Mia Freedman, Em Vernem and Amelia Lester unpack the fallout and why so many female fans feel betrayed by a team they thought was a safe place to belong. Plus, Harry and Meghan are moving back to the UK... but why?
Would You Go Topless In Front Of Your Dad?
Right now, every Mamamia subscriber is automatically entered to win a $5,000 Dreamworld holiday for four; flights, accommodation, express passes and more included. Subscribe here to enter. T&Cs apply. Would you go topless in front of your dad? Mia Freedman puts the question to Outlouders after one Sports Illustrated model — and Baywatch reboot star — does exactly that on a family h
SPECIAL EPISODE: The Lindsay Clancy Conversation
This is a heavy one, and an episode we wish we didn’t have to record. Today, we’re stepping away from our usual format to sit with a story that has broken hearts globally: the Lindsay Clancy trial currently taking place in the US. Mia Freedman is joined by The Quicky journalists, Tamsin Rose and Georgie Page, to unpack the details of this incredibly distressing case. We’ve k
The Part of Hayden Panettiere's Story Everyone's Missing
Right now, every Mamamia subscriber is automatically entered to win a $5,000 Dreamworld holiday for four; flights, accommodation, express passes and more included. Subscribe here to enter. T&Cs apply. Who is Natalie, and why was she in a catering truck with Donald Trump? Amelia Lester untangles the mystery that's sent half the internet down a rabbit hole, and what it reveals about the presiden
FREE SUBS TASTER: No Influencers allowed. Seriously.
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: No Influencers allowed. Seriously. One Nantucket shop has declared war on influencers, with a very blunt sign in the window: ‘No Influencers.’ Is this the beginning of the end for influencer culture or just one shop owner
Logies Recap & The Melbourne Lawyer Fired for a TikTok
Right now, every Mamamia subscriber is automatically entered to win a $5,000 Dreamworld holiday for four; flights, accommodation, express passes and more included. Subscribe here to enter. T&Cs apply. Robert Irwin just became the youngest person ever to host the Logies at 22. Mia Freedman is running through the five moments from TV's night of nights that actually mattered. Plus, a junior lawye
The Miranda Kerr Diet Discourse & Are You A Ring Picker?
Breaking sock news for everyone bullied out of their footwear of choice by bossy Gen Zs. What does Miranda Kerr’s bison breakfast say about the great wellness escalation? Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways, discounts including Zjoosh and our home work
The Fourth Prettiest Girl In The Room & The Census Question Starting Fights
There was one question in last night’s census that’s starting shit in houses all over Australia. The woman who wants to be the next President of the United States is also freezing her eggs and some people aren’t “behaving” about it. Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, sub
FREE SUBS TASTER: Meghan Vs Martha & Sad Ted Lasso News
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: Meghan Vs Martha & Sad Ted Lasso News The Kardashians throw parties like it's their job, but Kylie Jenner's 29th birthday party looked like it came straight out of a 9-year-old's dreams — except with latex included. Martha S
The Sex Lives Of Gen Z & The Email That Blew Up A Friendship
Homework isn’t a thing anymore because no-one can be trusted. Tom Holland and Zendaya are busy saving cinema and keeping the wedding industry in business. Is the “cosy” craze just making you sad, one beading night in at a time? There’s a billionaire in his villain era, and it’s about to be on screen. And, the email that ended a friendship
The Hidden Cost Of Being Married & The World’s Most Tracked Vagina
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A Brutal Inbox Truth & The Celebrity Who Killed The Millennial Wedding
No more bags in the overhead unless you’ve paid. The Australian footballer who was addicted to gambling, alcohol and drugs now just wants us all to read, and he has some sobering words about why men don’t. Also, Em has a bone to pick with him. The Out Loud hosts have handpicked their all-time favourite reads and one subscriber is winning the entire 12-book stack. Subsc
SUBS FREE TASTER: "Emma Grede Disease" & The Trap For Female Founders
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: "Emma Grede Disease" & The Trap For Female Founders There's finally a name for the "Emma Grede-ification" of female founders, and it's "Emma Grede Disease" — the expectation that women don't just run a business, they have to
Ariana Retreats & Are Your Friends Anchors Or Sails?
After months of deafening conversation about her body, Ariana Grande is taking a break. The Commonwealth Games is over and it was never meant to be like this. 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? You're already in the dra
Leg Hair Harassment & The Age We’d Be Again
What is Leg-Hair Harassment? What age would you be again and why this question delivers a whole juicy dollop of home truths. 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? You're already in the draw. T&Cs apply. “No DJs.” What
The Post-Karl Clean-Up & Aniston's Woo-Woo Guru
Mia’s on the show and Amelia wants a word. Also: Post-Karl breakfast TV has some personnel problems. We have some ideas of how to fix them. 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? You're already in the draw. T&Cs apply.
FREE SUBS TASTER: ‘Wait. Is this book about me?’
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: ‘Wait. Is this book about me?’ Usher's onstage stunt just backfired and the internet definitely noticed. Plus, two Manhattan lawyers were caught mid-pash by a TikToker who wouldn't stop filming: is it the new Coldplay kiss
The Meghan Masterchef Theory & A Very Public Family Performance Review
A theory about why Meghan, Duchess of Harry, went on Masterchef Australia last night. The well-worn strategy behind Pauline Hanson’s family violence comments. 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? You're already in the dra
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
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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
