

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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Jun 15, 2022 • 34min
Rebel Wilson & A Very Bad Email
Listen to yesterday's subscriber-only segment here: mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/hair-wellness-journey The relationship announcement we were celebrating last week has exposed an ugly side to celebrity journalism. What does it tell us about our own biases, and how traditional media do business? Plus, would you pay to go to your friend’s wedding? Soon, you might have to. And, an actress has said out loud what a lot of people suspect about the career risk of pregnancy The End Bits: Subscribe to Mamamia RECOMMENDATIONS: Holly wants you to watch Everything I Know About Love on Stan Sign up to the Mamamia Newsletter here Pre-order Holly's new book, The Couple Upstairs, here GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Hosts: Mia Freedman, Emma Gillespie and Holly Wainwright Producer: Emma Gillespie Audio producer: Leah Porges Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 10, 2022 • 32min
From Annabel Crabb To Britney's Wedding Crasher
Listen to yesterday's subscriber-only segment here On the show last week we spoke about how Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s first cabinet is Australia’s most diverse ever. But - is it as good as it looks? Political expert and all-round extraordinary woman, Annabel Crabb, joins us. Plus, the celebrity wedding crasher no one saw coming. And our best and worst of the week which includes other people’s holidays, hormones and weddings. The End Bits: Subscribe to Mamamia RECOMMENDATIONS: Mia wants you to check out this shirt from Sissy Mt Eliza GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Hosts: Mia Freedman, Emma Gillespie and Holly Wainwright Producer: Emma Gillespie Audio producer: Leah Porges Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 8, 2022 • 31min
The Joke That Can Get You Fired
Listen to yesterday's subscriber-only segment here There’s a story that's gone viral about a joke and someone who has been suspended from their job for retweeting it. What does it tell us about cancel culture, workplace culture, and what happens when these two things intersect? Spoiler: nothing good, that’s what happens. Plus, the influencer gender pay gap we didn’t see coming. And the ridiculous parenting debate sparked by Duchess Kate. The End Bits: Subscribe to Mamamia RECOMMENDATIONS: Emma wants you to try ModiBodi period undies. Listen to The Quicky Junior here GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Hosts: Mia Freedman, Emma Gillespie and Holly Wainwright Producer: Emma Gillespie Audio producer: Leah Porges Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 6, 2022 • 35min
The 4yo Royal Working Harder Than Kris Jenner
Want more Mamamia Out Loud? Subscribe to Mamamia for unlimited access to Out Loud, five days a week. The Queen gave an entire nation a four-day weekend, and they were stoked about it. Holly, our royal-correspondent-by-default, takes us through the celebrations and controversies from the Platinum Jubilee. Plus, it’s 2022 and successful women are still being lumped into the ‘high maintenance’ pile on dating apps. And Sarah Jessica Parker has cleared the air about Kim Catrall and AJLT, but what does it tell us about taking the high road? The End Bits: Subscribe to Mamamia RECOMMENDATIONS: Mia wants you to watch Back To Life on Stan For behind-the-scenes news from the show and our hosts: Sign up for the Outlouders only newsletter GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Hosts: Mia Freedman, Emma Gillespie, and Holly Wainwright Producer: Emma Gillespie Audio producer: Leah Porges Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 3, 2022 • 38min
A Big Announcement & Billionaire News
Listen to yesterday's subscriber-only segment here The richest man in the world has spoken: Working from home is over. Does he have a point? Or is it unfair? According to former PM Julia Gillard, it might actually be a good thing…at least for women. Plus, what comes after a court case that has changed your reputation, your work, and your life forever? Yes, we’re talking about the Johnny Depp verdict. And our best and worst of the week, ranging from engagements to babies and skincare. The End Bits: Subscribe to Mamamia RECOMMENDATIONS: Holly wants you to watch Mia's makeup tutorial with Rae Morris: The Peri Face: How Foundation & Concealer Can Transform Your Skin For behind-the-scenes news from the show and our hosts: Sign up for the Outlouders only newsletter GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Hosts: Mia Freedman, Emma Gillespie, and Holly Wainwright Producer: Emma Gillespie Audio producer: Leah Porges Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 1, 2022 • 29min
Fexting Is The New Sexting
Listen to yesterday's subscriber-only segment here“Men have a whole life, women have a shelf life.” That is the call of a new campaign with lots of high-profile UK actors who want to tackle age discrimination in screen representation. But is it the right approach? Plus, are you “fexting” - with partners, with friends? Jill Biden is. And Tom Cruise is the most-watched movie star in the world right now. So, has nostalgia made us forget all the bad things he's done? The End Bits: Subscribe to Mamamia RECOMMENDATIONS: Emma wants you to watch Our Father on Netflix Listen to Cancelled's episode on Tom Cruise here GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Hosts: Mia Freedman, Emma Gillespie and Holly Wainwright Producer: Emma Gillespie Audio producer: Leah Porges Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 30, 2022 • 33min
When Your Boyfriend Becomes Prime Minister
Want more Mamamia Out Loud? Subscribe to Mamamia for unlimited access to Out Loud, five days a week. She may have eleven grandchildren already, but Kris Jenner wants her daughter Kendall to freeze her eggs. Is 26 too young? Or is normalising the process of egg-freezing a conversation worth considering? Plus, what’s a 'sad-boi big man', and has one of them just been elected to the Australian Senate? How David Pocock is subverting what we expect from a certain type of bloke. And imagine you met a man at a party. You get along. You’re both grown-ups. He’s divorced, with a kid. He’s got a big job, you’ve got a big job, you see each other when you can. Then he gets elected as Prime Minister of the nation. The End Bits: Subscribe to Mamamia RECOMMENDATIONS: Mia wants you to read Anna by Amy Odell GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Hosts: Mia Freedman, Emma Gillespie and Holly Wainwright Producer: Emma Gillespie Audio producer: Leah Porges Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 27, 2022 • 38min
The Sex Parents Aren't Allowed To Have
Want more Mamamia Out Loud? Subscribe to Mamamia for unlimited access to Out Loud, five days a week. Tomorrow, closing arguments will be heard in the court saga that's been treated like a reality TV drama for over a month - Johnny Depp’s defamation case against his ex-wife, Amber Heard. Yesterday, we reached peak celebrity climax when Johnny Depp’s most famous ex, Kate Moss, took the stand. What does it tell us about toxic nostalgia? Plus, the neighbourly complaint note about the kind of sex you wish you were having. And our best and worst of the week, which includes toilets, tennis, and hope. The End Bits: Subscribe to Mamamia RECOMMENDATIONS: Holly wants you to watch Kathy Lette on the ABC's Australian Story GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Hosts: Mia Freedman, Emma Gillespie and Holly Wainwright Producer: Emma Gillespie Audio producer: Leah Porges Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 25, 2022 • 30min
America, What's Wrong With You?
Want more Mamamia Out Loud? Subscribe to Mamamia for unlimited access to Out Loud, five days a week. At least 19 children are dead. Their teacher is dead. Another day, another mass shooting, so when will the U.S achieve serious gun reform? Plus, there’s someone for everyone who wants to find reality TV love in the new three-headed Bachelor. Well… almost. And why no one cares about your COVID anymore. The End Bits: Subscribe to Mamamia RECOMMENDATIONS: Emma wants you to watch Ten Percent on Prime Video GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Hosts: Mia Freedman, Emma Gillespie and Holly Wainwright Producer: Emma Gillespie, Elissa Ratliff Audio producer: Leah Porges Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 23, 2022 • 31min
The Election Women Decided
In case you missed it, Australia has a new leader. Anthony Albanese was officially sworn in as our 31st Prime Minister this morning. And yes, we will be debriefing on the election results, from the winners, to the losers to the 14+ women joining the lower house. Plus, a famous woman from a famous family had her third wedding in six weeks. And she has a style uniform we can all relate to. And, how do you know if you’re having a midlife crises? The End Bits: Subscribe to Mamamia RECOMMENDATIONS: Mia is currently reading Brazen by Julia Haart GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Hosts: Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens, and Holly Wainwright Producer: Elissa Ratliff Audio producer: Leah Porges Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


