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.
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Feb 13, 2026 • 54min
"Uh-Oh, I'm A Finger Princess"
A chaotic Friday the 13th chat about the incoming Year of the Fire Horse and the superstition, birth-rate myths and pregnancy jitters that surround it. A wide-ranging AI panic: from deepfakes in class photos to students outsourcing uni work and AI-written novels. Petty grievances get hot takes. Plus a goofy debate on being a 'finger princess' — the friend who asks things they could easily Google.
Feb 11, 2026 • 47min
An Affair Confession Live On Air
A live Olympic confession that rocked social media and whether a public apology can repair a relationship. The disturbing disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s mother and how released videos and law enforcement updates shape the story. Lindsey Vonn’s final, controversial race and the debate over bravery versus recklessness in sport. Plus spicy celebrity gossip from Super Bowl breakups to J.Lo and Ben sightings.
Feb 9, 2026 • 52min
The Most Bizarre Celebrity Profile We’ve Ever Read
They unpack Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl moment and why his Spanish-only dominance rattles the industry. They revisit the Coldplay kiss-cam scandal and the cost of sudden notoriety. They ponder pet grief after a beloved dog’s death and whether we know how to mourn animals. They interrogate a long profile that raises questions about nudity, agency and complicity in celebrity relationships.
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Feb 6, 2026 • 44min
Do I Matter? & The Bathroom Taboo
They unpack the rising 'mattering' movement and why people scramble to feel seen during life changes. They debate hotel bathrooms losing privacy and the awkwardness of shared spaces. They argue whether Valentine’s Day or birthdays sting more for singles. They also celebrate sparkly hair trends like hair tinsel and clip-in glitter for a bit of fun.
Feb 4, 2026 • 10min
TASTER: UNLEASHED - ‘I’m Too Busy To Have A Shower - So I Don’t.’
Catherine (Kath) Mahoney, comedian and Unleashed panelist who steers riffs with a talking stick and quick comic zingers. Sally Hepworth, bestselling domestic-thriller author, shares a long, funny TikTok-inspired shower confession. They riff on a multi-step shower ritual, how often people actually shower, and the awkward, hilarious moments that follow.
Feb 4, 2026 • 43min
An Urgent Theory About Kim Kardashian & Lewis Hamilton
They react, with bafflement and big feelings, to the Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton romance. They unpack Holly Valance’s move from pop star to right‑wing political influencer and a reworked song used for culture‑war outreach. They argue about when it’s worth correcting people and when silence preserves relationships. Plus a wild pop-culture reveal about Chappell Roan.
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Feb 2, 2026 • 55min
Fertility Vampires & The Murkiness Of 'Affair Baiting'
They debate the viral “fertility vampire” idea and the ethics of changing your mind about having kids. They unpack newly released Epstein Files images and what they might mean for powerful people. They question whether Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi’s press-tour chemistry is calculated publicity. They also parse Kim Kardashian’s photo deletions and media shifts in celebrity PR.
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Jan 29, 2026 • 55min
It's Time To Burp Your House & The 3, 5, 7 Underwear Rule
They explain the quirky German habit of ‘burping’ your house and debate the benefits and pitfalls of airing rooms. There’s a playful chat about how many pairs of underwear to pack for a weekend and the cheeky 3-5-7 rule. They wrestle with whether parents should keep dangerous passions after kids. Plus a cheeky ‘vegan + bacon’ philosophy for imperfect goal-setting and some media picks.
Jan 28, 2026 • 53min
The New 'Wronged Wife' Divorce Playbook
They unpack shocking Minneapolis videos and the ICE raids reshaping public debate. They react to the Melania documentary and leaked celebrity texts that expose private group-chat drama. Tennis tantrums, media privacy and gendered reactions get a lively debate. A new post-breakup vibe for women in the public eye and shifting divorce scripts for midlife women are also explored.
Jan 25, 2026 • 40min
The Productivity Hack Jessie Swears By & Rogue Habits We Can't (Won't) Quit
Em Vernem, media personality and contributor, joins to unpack niche social media rabbit holes and cultural quirks. She and the team chat short, satisfying feeds like Hot Dudes Reading and Rate My Spoon. They celebrate oddly soothing restoration videos, tactile internet obsessions, and the weird corners of algorithms that keep us scrolling.
