Mamamia Out Loud
Mamamia Podcasts
Australia's #1 podcast for women is where inquisitive minds come for great conversation — with an occasional side serve of chaos. Covering news, pop culture, and big ideas, plus the small stuff that matters, Mamamia Out Loud features a rotating panel of hosts, including Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens, Holly Wainwright, Clare Stephens, Amelia Lester, and Em Vernem. It's your daily dose of conversation that feels like catching up with your funniest and sharpest friends in the group chat. It’s conversation at its most addictive.
Episodes
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Mar 17, 2026 • 2min
FREE SUBS TASTER: 'Are Flaps In Or Out?' Mia's Rogue Oscars Fashion Feedback
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.
Mar 16, 2026 • 59min
A Very Awkward Oscars & That Manosphere Doco
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.
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Mar 13, 2026 • 54min
What We Did Before 9am
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.
Mar 12, 2026 • 38min
A Lil' Treat: Jessie’s Ready To Tell Her Twin Birth Story
Jessie Stephens, Mamamia Out Loud co-host and new mum of boy-girl twins, shares her very personal birth and postpartum journey. She recounts the sudden early labour, a C-section and emotional NICU visits. She talks about pumping, feeding hopes, medical hurdles and the juggling act of being home and at hospital while leaning on family and community.
Mar 12, 2026 • 2min
FREE SUBS TASTER: Mia, Female Friendships & The '3-Word Rule'
Two friends unpack the messy reality of long‑distance and life‑stage shifts in female friendships. They debate whether loosening your grip helps or if speaking up is the kinder move. They explore how proximity, work and parenting strain bonds. They reveal a playful '3-Word Rule' that could rescue a strained connection.
Mar 11, 2026 • 51min
A Reluctant Pregnancy Announcement On Live TV
A live TV pregnancy announcement sparks a conversation about miscarriage, fertility and the changing politics of sharing pregnancy news. Australia’s block of a major adult site and the surge in VPN use gets unpacked. Celebrity auctions and a high‑profile royal retreat prompt thoughts on fame and commerce. A surprising survey about Gen Z men and traditional marriage roles leads to ideas for making equal partnerships more appealing.
Mar 10, 2026 • 2min
FREE SUBS TASTER: Mia's Diary Note: What I Didn't Expect About Being A Nana
Mia Freedman walks through a candid diary-style conversation about unexpected moments of becoming a nana. She recalls Instagram musings and the small rituals that connect her to listeners. The teaser hints at a longer, unfiltered debrief filled with personal reflections and everyday surprises.
Mar 9, 2026 • 47min
Beckham, Meghan & Jessie's Hospital Voice Note
They unpack the Iranian women's team’s silent anthem protest and the safety and asylum questions it raises. They debate Timothée Chalamet’s interview backlash and whether it affects awards season. They dig into the Kyle and Jackie O fallout and workplace drama. They cover Meghan and Harry’s Australia visit rumors, Daryl Hannah’s pushback on a TV trope, and the Beckhams’ performative birthday posts.
Mar 5, 2026 • 52min
How To Talk To Absolutely Anyone
They argue whether ghost lashes and bare-eye beauty are actually stylish or just cringe. They dig into why small talk is fading and whether chatting about the weather still matters. A 13-year-old skincare CEO sparks a debate on kid entrepreneurs and the corporatisation of childhood. They question if teaching brand-building beats real skills in an AI world.
Mar 5, 2026 • 2min
FREE SUBS TASTER: Mia Enters The 'Working Mums' Chat
A frank chat about the pressure to keep working after kids and the financial and emotional math of parental choices. They unpack breastfeeding brain fog, childcare strategies, and shifting ambition after baby. The conversation explores how career plans change over time and the messy trade offs of working motherhood.
