Mamamia Out Loud

The Productivity Hack Jessie Swears By & Rogue Habits We Can't (Won't) Quit

25 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are you one productivity hack away from finally nailing your life? We’ve got you. In this ‘special little treat’ episode (IT'S A DOU...

Summer Book Club: Melaleuca — Angie Faye Martin

24 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Outlouders, welcome to the third and final instalment of our Summer Book Club where we’re going out strong. 🔥Em Vernem, Jessie Stephens and H...

"Hold On, I Just Need To Vent"

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Heated Rivalry is only the tip of a very sexy ice(hockey)berg. Straight women make up at least 60% of the audience of the booming MM (male to male) qu...

A LITTLE TREAT: SUBS TASTER — Jessie's Twins Update & What We Really Did Over The Holidays

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Outlouders, this is your sneak peek of today's subscriber episode. Listen to the full episode of Jessie's Twins Update & What We Really Did O...

Brooklyn Beckham, That ‘Inappropriate’ Dance & The Downfall of a Family Brand

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The word "nuzzle" is being used and Victoria Beckham's humiliation is complete. Yes, we have an update on the devastating private family breakdown pla...

BROOKLYN BECKHAM EMERGENCY SUBS MEETING: DROPPING AT 5PM TODAY

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Outlouders, Brooklyn Beckham went nuclear on his Instagram stories this morning so, gather around because this is your sneak peek of the emergency pod...

The Superstar Podcaster Who’s Been ‘Red-Pilled’ & Was JLo Really That Rude?

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most listened to men in the world is being accused of 'red-pilling' his audience. But what is that, and has it happened to Steven Bartlett ...

We’ve Entered The Year Of Friction-maxxing

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Could you have guests over without cleaning all the way up? What about turning off the GPS when you're driving? How about not tracking your kids and p...

A Spectacular Writers' Festival Collapse & The Jennifer Lawrence Dog Drama

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Since when did cosy chats about books suck up quite so many headlines? Adelaide Writers' Week is the longest-running literary event in Australia and t...

Our Notes On The Golden Globes & Hollywood's 'Toxic Mums' Group

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's Golden Globes day and Mia Freedman is joining Holly, Jessie and Em to talk about frocks that landed and jokes that didn't. We're not mad, we'll j...

One Of Us Has No Charisma & The New Dating Vocabulary

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What actually makes someone charismatic? Can you develop 'rizz' or are you just born with it? We discover how researchers have literally invented some...

The Fingering Renaissance

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

🌶️ Spice alert, Outlouders. Today's episode is a little bit naughty so you might want to grab your headphones for this one. 🌶️ There's somet...

Mel Robbins Knows Exactly What's Wrong With You & The Exact Science To Keep You Enjoying Your Job

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Who do you turn to when you need help or guidance in your life? In this episode, we discuss the irresistible pull of self-help gurus and why there&rsq...

Ugly Female Friendships & There's A Reason You're Stuck

04 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Season 3 of The White Lotus gave us a new iconic female friendship group. So why is the glossy, toxic dynamic of Laurie, Jaclyn and Kate cringingly fa...

Our Most Talked About Conversations: Is It OK To Flirt Outside Of Your Relationship?

01 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Flirting with strangers, batting eyelashes, smiling demurely — the joy of being single. But what about when you're in a relationship? For some p...

Word Of The Year 2026

31 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's January 1 and Outlouders know what that means. For almost a decade, on the first day of every year Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens and Holly Wainwr...

Our Most Talked About Conversations: Micropettiness & The Fight You Need To Have With Your Parents

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In 2025, we went viral for a concept that was maybe a little too relatable – micropettiness. If you've been feeling slightly annoyed with l...

We're Not Done Yet. Our Best Reccos 2025 — Part 2

28 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Celebrity Traitors UK. Adolescence. The Studio. Lily Allen. A matte primer and a Japanese eye mask.  What's worth your time, your attention and y...

Summer Book Club: Great Big Beautiful Life - Emily Henry

27 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the second episode of our Summer Book Club and this time, we’re diving headfirst into Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry. So the...

Our Most Talked About Conversations: Behind Closed Doors — Our Personal Tarot Readings

25 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It was the deeply personal subscriber episode which got everyone talking so what could we do but make it so that all of you could enjoy listening? In ...

Our Most Talked About Conversations: An Entirely Random List of Things We Deem Offensive

24 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Look, it was random, it was rogue and so... it had to be repeated. This was one of our most talked about subscriber conversations this year so natural...

Our Most Talked About Conversations: Open Marriages & The New Kind Of Divorce

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Open marriages have been quite the topic on the show this year so when we were deciding which shows to bring you as part of Our Most Talked About Conv...

Our Best Reccos Of 2025 — Part 1

21 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What's worth your time, your attention and your money this year according to Mamamia Out Loud?  Well... Sinners. Blusher. Chalamet. Bed Hair. Eye...

Katy’s Baby & A ‘Divisive’ Wedding Dress: 2026 Predictions

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Which of your festive traditions are just plain 'tacky'? Emily Vernem has a list, and you're probably on it. Holly Wainwright and Jessie Stephens cert...

The Bondi Stories We’ll Never Forget & How To Be A Good Guest

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There are names we will never forget from the Bondi attacks. On today's show, Jessie, Holly and Amelia want to honour just a few of the many heroes wh...

A Sunday Evening At Bondi Beach

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's not a usual show today, because it's not a usual day.  At sunset on Sunday, at Australia's most famous beach, Australia experienced the wors...

SUNDAY SPECIAL: Are Injectables Making You Look Older?

13 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When do ‘preventative’ injections cross the line and start making you look older? Can wearing a bra to bed really prevent sagging? And do ...

The Rudest Question You've Definitely Asked This Week

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's the time of the year when you have to rub up against other people in all kinds of ways. And so obviously Jessie, Holly and Em needed to bring an ...

The Performers Who Have Had Enough Of Australia

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Performers are totally over it, and their end-of-year burnout is highly relatable content. But also, are we, the crowds, worse than we've ever been? T...

The Most Surprising Relationship Red Flag

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift never fight. Nor do George and Amal Clooney. Not about work, money, cleaning, travel or whose turn it is to feed the dog...

The Seven Year Friendship Rule

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Should you 'shed' friends every seven years? We hear out the expert who says yes. She also knows why you feel like you have no mates, and has some adv...

The Thing You Can’t Say About Having Kids

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Can you change a child's birthday because it's a bit... inconvenient for you? Content creator Indy Clinton wants us to believe she's doing just that w...

The Woman Who 'Caused' Family Estrangement

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Beer cans with the bride and groom's faces on them, a dress that just HAD to be Aussie, and a dog in a dress... Yes, we're talking about Albo's weddin...

Summer Book Club: All Fours — Miranda July

29 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s hot and everyone’s slightly unhinged, so what better time to kick off the Mamamia Out Loud Summer Book Club than with the only novel ...

All The Things We Didn’t Need To Know About The Sex Scandal Of The Year

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

So. Everyone says your fiancée cheated on you with a big-wig politician (or two). After you break up, you're sitting on a whole lot of juicy, i...

The Women Quietly Quitting Their Husbands & Your High School Ghost

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Would you partner notice if you 'quiet quit' your relationship? You know, quietly moving into separate bedrooms, watching all your own shows in differ...

The 'Dark Forest' Vibe Shift & Announcing Meghan

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

So, the man who invented "vibe shifts" has announced another one. We're all living through it and it's why you're doing way more lurking and way less ...

‘I Was An Ugly Child’ & The 5-Second Underthinking Rule

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

She's had her childhood photo used in an "ugly" meme that's all over the Internet. So why isn't host Clare Stephens upset about this dissing of her yo...

So That's The Reason I Feel Bad About… My Eyelids?

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Outlouders, is it true? Have Millennials officially killed the affair? And, are they actually more conservative than Gen X or are they just reimaginin...

The New Reason You Might Be Fired

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Does having an affair make you a bad employee? Asking for a friend. Meet the CEO who fired two employees when she found out they were cheating on thei...

Squirting, Dawn Culture & The Most Motivating Word

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mamamia ran an article about "women who squirt" and the comment section lost its mind. So, why are men so invested? And... do we all have to learn how...

The 'Australia Effect' & Meghan and Harry's Curious Party Edit

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's sales season, and come on, you know you should be click-frenzying the Black Friday out of Cyber Monday.... It's exhausting, but also - is Christm...

Kim Kardashian's Zero-Star Strategy

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After revealing she failed the bar exam, Kim Kardashian's new legal drama All's Fair has also been panned by critics as the worst TV show to ever exis...

The Great Influencer Exodus & The Sex We Never Talk About

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do you tell your teenage influencer that their lucrative side-hustle is about to become illegal? On today's show Holly, Jessie and Em discuss the ...

'Smellmaxxing' & The New Place We Apparently Stink

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

So there's a young, handsome man who's suddenly all over our feeds. Some people say he's going to save America. Others say he's just a very good examp...

A Very Sad Billionaire & The Boobs We Can't Stop Staring At

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

At an innovation awards night — the kind where billionaires clap themselves wearing sustainably sourced tuxedos — one pop superstar cut th...

SUNDAY SPECIAL: Tammy Hembrow On Her Cancer Scare

01 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Outlouders! For this week's Sunday Special, we're dropping an exclusive episode of our sister podcast Well into your feed, featuring Australia's g...

The New Love Language & A Fitness Dating Test

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's news-free Friday so unpacking Buckingham Palace's announcement about Prince Andrew (let's make that just plain Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, shall ...

A Dress, A House & A Celebrity Divorce Conspiracy

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are celebrities oversharing about their splits? Nicole Kidman's keeping it classic - sending us subliminal messages through clothes (see: revenge dres...

Lily Allen's Unevenly Open Marriage & ‘Likeable’ Kristen Bell

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The terms “Nonmonogamummy” and “Pussy Palace” weren’t exactly on our cultural bingo cards for 2025… yet here we a...

Other People’s Marriages & Your New 'Shobby'

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Got a shobby? You know — a short-term hobby for even shorter attention spans that fills the void between doomscrolls. Claire Murphy's hitti...

The Exact Reason The Golden Bachelor Highlights A New Class Divide

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Holly Wainwright is deep into The Golden Bachelor, and she has one piping-hot take—but it may not be the one you're expecting. Claire Murph...

A Royal Vanishing Act & Does Fashion Hate Women?

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Prince Andrew - the royal problem that just won't go away - has done just that, by giving up his royal titles. So, Amelia Lester and Claire Murphy joi...

The Friends Vs Family Trap & We're All Rapunzel Now

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever heard of 'Chatfishing’? Believe us, it's a thing, people, and may make you look at every message you receive in a whole new light. The tren...

"A Comedian Hurt My Feelings"

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

While there's an overwhelming sense of hope from the Middle East peace deal this week, we have some very complicated feelings about Donald Trump, so t...

The Victoria Beckham Documentary Is Hard To Watch

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Victoria Beckham’s new docu-series has landed, and while it teases bombshells, it mostly confirms what we thought we already knew. Amelia, Jessi...

The New High Status Boyfriend

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's a new celebrity boyfriend doing the rounds and everyone from Jennifer Aniston to Princess Martha Louise of Norway (a royal rebel if ever there...

The Celebrity Couple Who Need To Stay Away From Each Other

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If we could give Jennifer Lopez one tip: not every ex needs a friendship arc. Looking at you, Ben Affleck. Some things — like red carpets and re...

LITTLE TREAT: Holly & Jessie Spill The Tea On Writing A Book

05 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you think one day you'd like to write a book? Well Outlouders... we've quite the little treat for your public holiday.  If you've ever had tha...

Why No One's Having Sex In Bed Anymore

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Outlouders, where's the craziest place you've ever had sex? We need to talk about the rise in people  having *ahem* private moments in public pla...

Decoding The Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban Divorce Narrative

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One of Australia's most iconic couples have called it quits. We are of course talking about Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban. Holly sits down with Amelia...

Vanessa Amorosi, Emma Watson & The Problem When Kids Earn More Than Their Parents

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Australian singer Vanessa Amorosi has spoken about the very messy feud with her mum and the financial fallout that destroyed their relationship. But d...

Victoria Beckham’s Version & Jessie’s Very Big News

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Victoria Beckham's about to release one. Charlie Sheen's got one. Even OnlyFans creator Bonnie Blue has got one. It seems every celebrity and public f...

The Surprising ‘Phone’ Theory That Changes… Everything

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Amelia Lester's original theory about your phone battery that makes PERFECT sense. It actually has nothing to do with your phone, and every...

A Joke That Went 'Too Far' & The Internet’s Biggest Cheating Scandal

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show was pulled off the air last week and there has been a LOT of conversation around it politically, morally, constit...

The Questionable Brilliance Of The 'Lemon Law'

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Picture this. You’re on a date or sitting in a job interview. Four minutes in, you know — this isn’t it.  Do you cut your losse...

The Ultimate Dibber Dobber & The Bruce Willis Dementia Backlash

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Leave it to Donald Trump to redefine international etiquette — this time as a dibber-dobber. Threatening to tattle on a reporter to Australia's ...

An Assassination In Broad Daylight. And What Happened Next.

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The assassination of Charlie Kirk dominated the news all weekend. As the arguments rage online, we unpack the aftermath and what it means for politica...

PARENTING OUT LOUD: Unpacking The KPop Demon Hunters Obsession & A Tracking Tool Controversy

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Outlouders, it’s Parenting Out Loud to kick off your weekend right. Monz, Amelia and Stacey are here to unpack the week — through the...

So, We Sat Down With A Tarot Card Reader

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Three Out Loud hosts, one tarot card reader, Evelyn, and our unfiltered reactions. What could go wrong? Outlouders, this is an episode we have been lo...

Why Every Goal Suddenly Feels Urgent (and What Lazy Gewls Do Next)

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's a new species of male that's captured Amelia's attention. He's a literature loving, matcha drinking, standup guy that seems to capture the fem...

Holly Makes An Apology & The New Small Talk Hack

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Outlouders, Holly has a mea culpa for your Monday. This one involves Princess Kate, her hair, and the internet theories we all wish we hadn't read. Pl...

PARENTING OUT LOUD: The 'Normal' We Need To Interrogate & The Father's Day Rethink

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Outlouders, it's that time of the week again. Parenting Out Loud is back in your ears to start your weekend right. Each week, Monique Bowley, Amelia L...

The Google Doc That Scares Us To Death

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It all started with a Google Doc. Half of you—like Holly—are going to love it. The other half? Yeah, maybe not so much. But stick with us,...

You're Not Imagining It. Everyone Is Ruder

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why are we all so bloody rude? A new report shows retail workers are copping it worse than ever, and we’ve got a theory as to why. And, the Prin...

Why We All So Desperately Wanted This Love Story To Be True

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Say it's not so! Is the romance between Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson really just a PR stunt? We investigate (through bitter tears). Plus, the ...

PARENTING OUT LOUD: The Third Kid Dessert Analogy & FFS, Please Stop With The Texts

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎉 Guess who's back, back again… 🎉 Outlouders, you asked. We listened. And now, it’s happening: Amelia Lester and Stacey Hicks are&n...

The Snow Globe Effect & Brad Pitt’s Victory Lap

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When something Earth shattering disrupts your life, what happens in the aftermath? The 'snow-globe effect' is an analogy we learned recently, and it e...

The One Where Mia Stormed The Studio

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

ICYMI (SERIOUSLY, WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?) Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged. Jessie, Amelia and Holly are joined by a very special guest, MMOL o...

Friends-In-Law: Love Them, Loathe Them, But Can You Actually Be Friends With Them?

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Breaking: Your next newsreader could be… a TikToker? One expert swears it’s the future. Jessie and Holly are here to find out if we shoul...

A Tiny Violin For A Well-Endowed Man

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pete Davidson has a size issue. And no, it’s not what you think—it’s bigger than that. The BDE rumours won’t die, and now Pete...

The Biggest Loser Documentary & The One Question We're All Asking

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's a new Netflix documentary that's made us rethink one of the biggest reality shows from the 2000s—The Biggest Loser. We all watched ...

Melania’s ‘Dear Putin’ Letter & The 'Marry Someone Smarter' Debate

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump, the world’s “greatest dealmaker” (his words), has somehow managed to walk away from Vladimir Putin with... not a lot s...

BONUS: The Romance Effect: Why We're All Obsessed With Love Stories

16 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Romance is having a huge moment and let's be honest, sometimes we all need a dose of a little happy ending. In this spicy bonus episode of Mamamia Out...

The Very Specific Dating Experience Women Keep Having

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is maternal instinct actually a myth? It's a question that's hitting close to home for so many women, whether you have children or not. We're diving i...

Taylor Swift & Why Her Boyfriend's Podcast

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Yesterday, you may have felt a shift in the air around 2:12pm. The squealing. The frantic maths. Whispers of 'TS12', New Heights, showgirls - that's c...

"Body Count", "Purity" & The Viral Australian Men Debate

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How much of your life do you actually want to share on social media? Would you want your followers to track your every move? We tell you what you need...

The Influencer Who Tricked Us & Is There Such Thing As A Genius?

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is anyone ACTUALLY a genius? We discuss some fascinating new commentary on the subject, including what the modern day genius looks like and whether th...

"Have More Babies" & A Microdrama On The Beckham Yacht

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Australia isn't having enough babies but why is it women who are the only ones being scolded about it? Jessie, Amelia and Holly discuss if a reintrodu...

An Urgent Theory About That Skims Face… Thing

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are we in a toxic relationship with Carrie Bradshaw? Amelia is asking an important question as And Just Like That comes to an end.  Plus, a ...

There’s A Reason You’re Stuck & Mia’s News

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

‘Maybe you’re not actually trying’. It’s a Substack post that stopped us in our tracks this week, and it’s reframed ever...

The 'Hot Girl' Denim Debacle & That YouTube Ban

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sure, she's got great jeans—but actress Sydney Sweeney's latest American Eagle ad has sparked an internet storm involving Nazis, eugenics, and, ...

Gwyneth Paltrow's Very Intimate Text Message? No Notes

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gwyneth Paltrow has had a big week, and coincidentally, so has Holly. As the new spokesperson for Astronomer, Gwynnie's made waves with a new ad, as w...

The Great Feminist Exhaustion & One Of Us Has No Charisma

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🫠 Ever wondered why we're all so bloody tired of... well, everything? A newsletter by Anne Helen Peterson perfectly describes The Great Feminist Ex...

Meghan Sussex, Jessica Biel & The Coffee Cup Test

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In breaking news, Netflix has released their viewing figures for the shows people are watching and more importantly not watching. And sadly for H...

The Coldplay Affair. And What The Internet Did Next.

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Coldplay affair has united every corner of the internet. But there's more to the story then meets the eye with strangers profiting, fake statement...

The Salt Path Scandal That Blew Up

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nobody has a personality anymore. At least, that's what Em Vernem thinks, and she's not alone. In writer Freya India's Substack Girls, India crit...

The Missing Minute & The Missing Body

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a distinct true crime spin on MMOL today. The Outback Killer Bradley Murdoch has died, and after 24 years, he’s taking his secrets...

Are We Done Being Bitchy About Lena Dunham?

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

She was the voice of a generation, then she vanished. Now Lena Dunham is back with a Netflix romcom—but where has she been? The creator of Girls...

Microefficiencies & The Politics Of A Mean Group Chat

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The world is not made for me. The very melodramatic Substack that describes every short girl’s problems. So today, shorties Mia and Jessie are j...