Mamamia Out Loud

They debate whether older adults are the new iPad babies and what that means for connection and oversharing. They unpack Denise Richards’ facelift moment and whether surgical transparency celebrates or erases aging. There’s a playful segment of wildly specific small‑talk alternatives, from pigeon conspiracies to which kitchen utensil you identify with. Plus quick culture picks and laugh‑out‑loud hypotheticals.

They talk about petrol panic: rising prices, supply worries and how regional communities cope when pumps run dry. They unpack the strange royal reality TV rumour about cloning the late Queen’s corgis and the ethics and spectacle around it. There is also a pop culture detour into Rachel Zoe’s ‘divorce era’ on reality TV. A tribute to Mel Schilling and her cancer awareness message closes the conversation.

Outlouders, enjoy this free taster of Mia Freedman on today's subscriber episode. Listen to the full conversation — 'Three Very Different Opinions On Lindy West’s Throuple' — at 5 pm TODAY. What do you mean, you're not a subscriber yet? Solve that problem HERE.The death of millennial feminism.  A bad marriage. Absolutely none of our business. These are just some of the Internet’s takes on the memoir Adult Braces by millennial icon Lindy West. And of course Mia — who has met and interviewed Lindy and found her delightful and blisteringly smart — has a few opinions of her own.  Joined on this subscriber episode by Clare Stephens and Holly Wainwright, Mia asks and answers some questions about the most talked-about memoir of the moment. Questions like: If you spill all the details of your polyamorous throuple in a series of personal essays, can you actually argue that your relationship is not 'for public audit'? And: Do we just find it impossible to believe a woman can be happy in a non-monogamous relationship? And: When someone tells you they really, really don’t want to be monogamous, shouldn’t you just believe them?  Remember, this is your free sample of today's subs episode. The full debrief drops for subscribers at 5pm. Get 25% off Nala with your Mamamia subscription. Click here to get your code ends April 1st.  What To Listen To Next:  Listen to Lindy West on No Filter: Lindy West Isn't Afraid to Take Up Space Listen to our latest episode: Polyamory, Cheating & The Marriage No One Wants To Believe Listen: An Unhinged List Of Rules No One Asked For Listen: Mia's Diary Note: Burnout & Bras & Books, Oh My! Listen: A Dangerous Influencer Trend & Scurrilous Lip-Reading Gossip Listen: 'Are Flaps In Or Out?' Mia's Rogue Oscars Fashion Feedback Listen: A Very Awkward Oscars & That Manosphere Doco Listen: What We Did Before 9am Listen: A Lil' Treat: Jessie’s Very Surprising, Very Wonderful Twins Update Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media  Watch Australia's #1 podcast, Mamamia Out Loud: Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read:  Author Lindy West thought she had a 'perfect' marriage. Then her husband asked to open it. Lindy West: "I was in a relationship with a guy who was embarrassed to be seen with me in public." Lindy West: "My abortion was simple with no pain. We need to hear these stories." He set up a fake profile of her deceased father, just to mess with her. THE END BITS:  Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloud Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 unilaterally decided her book is a lie. Does West protest too much? Or do we have a problem believing a woman could ever be happy beyond the white picket fence? Plus, nap times, little lunch and a giant TV on wheels. Things we miss from primary school that should definitely be part of the workplace, pls. And, Chappell Roan and Coldplay kiss-cam star Kristin Cabot have some facts for us about public shaming.  Oh, and how about those Matildas? The lessons we can only learn from (almost) winning. SUBSCRIBE here to get 25% off an $89 annual subscription. Ends 1st April. Code applies at checkout.SUBSCRIBERS: Get 25% off your Nala with your Mamamia subscription. Click here to get your code. Ends 1st April. What To Listen To Next:  Listen to No Filter: Lindy West Isn't Afraid to Take Up Space. Listen to our latest episode: An Unhinged List Of Rules No One Asked For Listen: Mia's Diary Note: Burnout & Bras & Books, Oh My! Listen: A Dangerous Influencer Trend & Scurrilous Lip-Reading Gossip Listen: 'Are Flaps In Or Out?' Mia's Rogue Oscars Fashion Feedback Listen: A Very Awkward Oscars & That Manosphere Doco Listen: What We Did Before 9am Listen: A Lil' Treat: Jessie’s Very Surprising, Very Wonderful Twins Update Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media  You can now watch our show in full length video on the Apple Podcast app - make sure your phone is up to date and we can't wait for you to see Mamamia Out Loud on Apple What to read:  Author Lindy West thought she had a 'perfect' marriage. Then her husband asked to open it. Lindy West: "I was in a relationship with a guy who was embarrassed to be seen with me in public." Chappell Roan can take a stand, we apparently just need her to suffer a bit first. Kristin was at the centre of the Coldplay kiss cam video. She just shared her side of the story. THE END BITS:  Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloud Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They discuss a study linking 'hasslers' and accelerated biological ageing. The conversation pivots to memoir truth, debating inconsistencies and who owns someone’s story. A cheeky, rule-filled list of gendered dos and don'ts sparks playful argument. Plus: amusing pronunciation corrections, a beauty tip for under-eye colour correction, and a sci-fi movie pick.

Mia revisits 90s nostalgia and wonders what life looked like before constant scrolling. She talks candidly about a creeping kind of burnout that sneaks in even when you think you are off the clock. Conversation turns to why we feel compelled to turn private moments into content. She also tosses out light recommendations from chocolate to a trusty sports bra and a gripping memoir.

Celebrity lip-reading on social feeds is changing privacy rules and fuelling wild red carpet gossip. The risks and runaway hype around unregulated peptide injections are explored. A quieter royal tour prompts a chat about age, media appetite and midlife invisibility. Plus, a Gen X actor’s take on unrequited love and whether romance rumours mean more than friendship.

A playful Oscars fashion debrief that picks apart red carpet trends and standout looks. Conversation swings from classic polished styling to pale-pink gown admiration. They debate this year’s more conservative, covered-up vibes and reminisce about missing risque, buzzy moments. Fashion opinions land with witty, cant-miss commentary.

A chaotic Oscars recap full of best and worst red carpet looks, hosting hits and flops, and the surprising politics behind awards. A deep dive into Louis Theroux’s new look at the manosphere and whether these figures are dangerous ideologues or slick salesmen. A chat about the ‘reply-only’ friend dynamic and practical tips for keeping friendships alive.

They place playful bets on Oscars fashion, red carpet drama and celebrity pairings. They debate whether crying at work is a new norm or a workplace red flag. Morning routines get TikTok treatment with contrasting “opening shift” rituals, toddler chaos and reclaimed freedom. There is a sweet detour into the online celebration of bald confidence and a round of quick TV and book picks.