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
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
Stop ‘chopping’ your cushions. Our bossiest bedroom boyfriend says so. The hidden cost of being married might be in that dripping tap. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au and join m
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
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
