

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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May 20, 2022 • 41min
Taylor Swift & Being A 'Cringeworthy Try-Hard'
Want more Mamamia Out Loud? Subscribe to Mamamia for unlimited access to Out Loud, five days a week. Taylor Swift has some life hacks for you. What do they teach us about the myth of effortlessness? Does being eager become 'cooler' with age? Or, is aspiration done? Plus, what does the future of work look like? Organisational psychologist Dr. Amantha Imber talks us through productivity, and how we should be using our time. And, our best and worst of the week, which includes an annual snub, a new TV, and contact in a non-contact sport. The End Bits: Subscribe to Mamamia RECOMMENDATIONS: Mia wants you to watch Motherland on Apple TV+ You can listen to Amantha Imber on her podcast How I Work. Pre-order Amantha's book Time Wise 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, Jessie Stephens, 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 19, 2022 • 19min
Election Special: Will We Get A Result On Saturday?
What's a soft voter? Are there any election policies centered around women? If I care about the environment, who should I vote for? How many of us are early voting, and how will that impact getting a result on election day? As we crawl slowly towards the end of a grueling six-week campaign, Holly and Mia spoke to The Guardian Australia's political reporter, Amy Remeikis, to answer all your burning questions ahead of Saturday. Hosts: Mia Freedman & Holly Wainwright Producer: Emma Gillespie With thanks to Amy RemeikisBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 18, 2022 • 29min
‘Sorry. Not Beautiful.’
Want more Mamamia Out Loud? Subscribe to Mamamia for unlimited access to Out Loud, five days a week. We are a handful of sleeps out from the election. As we begin to reflect on the last six weeks, have we seen anything different about this campaign? Is an American variant of democracy dominating our local political discourse? Plus, one of the most archaic of magazine tropes is trying to prove it's still relevant. What does the celebrity swimsuit edition tell us about women’s bodies? And… Apparently, after 6 months in any relationship, there are 12 things you should know about your partner. We discuss. The End Bits: Subscribe to Mamamia RECOMMENDATIONS: Jessie wants you to watch Conversations With Friends on Prime Video Watch the TikTok about the 12 things you should know about your partner 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, Jessie Stephens, 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 16, 2022 • 37min
Have We Become Professional Opinion Havers?
Want more Mamamia Out Loud? Subscribe to Mamamia for unlimited access to Out Loud, five days a week. There's fast fashion, and then there's ultra-fast fashion. Gen Z are the most eco-conscious generation we've ever seen, but why can't they quit SHEIN? Plus, would you buy your daughter a vibrator? Or, would you let your mum buy you a vibrator? We've got a listener dilemma to discuss. And do you feel like social media forces you to have an opinion about...everything? The problem with the Opinion Olympics. The End Bits: Subscribe to Mamamia RECOMMENDATIONS: Mia wants you to read this NY Times piece on Brazillian Butt Lift recovery houses. Listen to Extraordinary Stories: Amy Winehouse 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, Jessie Stephens, 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 13, 2022 • 44min
The Best Gossip Story In The World Right Now
Want more Mamamia Out Loud? Subscribe to Mamamia for unlimited access to Out Loud, five days a week. There's a new kind of man that straight women are being warned to stay away from. Enter, 'The Podcast Bro,' but have we been too quick to judge? Plus, Holly is bringing you a very important, era-defining news story. The 'Wagatha Christie' court case. And, our best and worst of the week, which includes… politics, passports, and...yes, poo. The End Bits: Subscribe to Mamamia RECOMMENDATIONS: Mia wants you to listen to this episode of We Can Do Hard Things 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: Emma GillespieAudio 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 11, 2022 • 33min
Johnny Depp's Army & An 'Imperfect' Victim
Want more Mamamia Out Loud? Subscribe to Mamamia for unlimited access to Out Loud, five days a week. The Johnny Depp/Amber Heard defamation case is the first 'Trial by TikTok' the world has seen. As #JusticeForJohnny videos continue to attract billions of views, who are these TikToks actually reaching? And what damage is being done by them? Plus, if you walked into a hair salon and were presented with a questionnaire that read: “Would you like to chat with us, or would you prefer us to keep it quiet?” how would you answer? And, record numbers of Australians are voting early. Is Election Day dead?The End Bits: Subscribe to Mamamia RECOMMENDATIONS: Mia wants you to read The Palace Papers by Tina Brown 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: Emma GillespieAudio 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 9, 2022 • 34min
'Don't Leave Your Husband For Vibes'
Want more Mamamia Out Loud? Subscribe to Mamamia for unlimited access to Out Loud, five days a week. Last night, the two Prime Ministerial candidates had their second debate, on the Nine Network in prime time. What people are left talking about today is less about what was said, and more about how it was said. Plus, Kim Catrall has finally told us what we'd been longing to find out about And Just Like That... But what does it tell us about saying no? And what happens when you find your soulmate, but you’re not…theirs? The internet is in a frenzy over an author who blew up her life for love The End Bits: Subscribe to Mamamia RECOMMENDATIONS: Holly (sort of thinks) you should watch The Staircase on Binge Listen to Mia's No Filter with Lisa Curry 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, Jessie Stephens and Holly Wainwright Producer: Emma GillespieAudio 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 6, 2022 • 46min
The Minister For Unborn Girls
Subscribe to Mamamia for unlimited access to Mamamia Out Loud Women in the U.S have had abortion rights for nearly fifty years, but those rights may be about to be overturned. As Roe Vs. Wade hangs in the balance, we turn our attention to the ripple effect on Australian women. Why should we care? Plus, why do we still hold Marilyn Monroe up as the most iconic of women And our best and worst of the week which involves politics, moving and a new friend date. The End Bits: Recommendations: Jessie wants you to check out these 'non-chunky chunky boots'Sign up to the Out Loud newsletter here Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud CREDITS Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Jessie Stephens and Mia Freedman Producer: Emma Gillespie Audio Producer: Leah Porges CONTACT US Via our PodPhone on 02 8999 9386 Via our email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Via our Outlouders Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/ 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 4, 2022 • 35min
Meghan Markle Hates Us
Subscribe to Mamamia for unlimited access to Mamamia Out Loud Remember when Meghan and Harry came to Australia in 2018? Well, Meghan hated it…according to a new book out this week called The Palace Pages by Tina Brown. Plus, young women are diagnosing themselves on TikTok. Is it the new Doctor Google? And there's a new dating trend known as 'Pocketing'. What is it, and how can you tell if it's happening to you? The End Bits: Recommendations: Jessie wants you to watch Selling Sunset on NetflixSign up to the Out Loud newsletter here Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud CREDITS Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Jessie Stephens and Mia Freedman Producer: Emma Gillespie Audio Producer: Leah Porges CONTACT US Via our PodPhone on 02 8999 9386 Via our email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Via our Outlouders Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/ 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 2, 2022 • 40min
A Tiny Violin For The Young & Beautiful
Subscribe to Mamamia for unlimited access to Mamamia Out Loud You might have seen the headlines about an ABC journalist who's been accused of political bias. Jessie breaks down exactly what has happened. What does it tell us about impartiality and the problem with Twitter? Plus, everyone’s obsessed with Sienna Miller at the moment and Holly has a theory she illustrates the freedom that comes with ageing And… have we entered the “good luck with that” phase of the pandemic? The End Bits: Recommendations: Holly has a vinegar hack to save your mouldy wardrobe items. For more mould-coping tips, check out this ABC articleRead more about the 'good-luck-with-that' pandemic here You can listen to Holly talking more about Sienna Miller on Lowbrow here Mia's No Filter with Sophie Cachia is available now, here And don't forget to check out Jessie's other podcast, Cancelled Sign up to the Out Loud newsletter here Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud CREDITS Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Jessie Stephens and Mia Freedman Producer: Emma Gillespie Audio Producer: Leah Porges CONTACT US Via our PodPhone on 02 8999 9386 Via our email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Via our Outlouders Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/ 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


