Mamamia Out Loud

The Resignation Of Harry And Meghan

10 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We're bringing the show back early because there's so much going on! We're also doing a live show for bushfire relief in Melbourne on Tuesday, Februar...

SPECIAL EPISODE: The Bushfires

06 Jan 2020

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Since September, Australia has experienced the worst bushfires in our history. The conditions have been described as “apocalyptic” and lik...

2020 Word Of The Year

31 Dec 2019

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It’s time for our 2020 Word Of The Year episode! At the start of 2019 Mia’s word was ‘impact,’ Jessie chose ‘health&rsqu...

Recommendations: Best TV Series Of 2019

26 Dec 2019

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It’s the holiday season and that means you might actually have time to watch some TV!   So Mia, Holly and Jessie are here to fill your...

Recommendations: Best Books Of 2019

24 Dec 2019

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Happy Christmas day! While you’re enjoying your time away or getting stuck in awkward extended family conversations, why not bury yourself in a ...

The Secret To Having A Happy Christmas

20 Dec 2019

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As we’re nearing the end of the year, a much-contested topic is making headlines yet again. The second draft of the religious discrimination bil...

I Need To Rant About My Mother-In-Law

18 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With Boris Johnson winning the UK general election, a washed-up reality TV star becoming the president of the US, and Scott Morrison winning against a...

How to Start A Brilliant Conversation

13 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Last Sunday, rapper, singer, and positive body movement championer Lizzo was snowed with positive and negative reactions after she rocked up to a spor...

What Is The Perfect Age To Become A Leader?

11 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Lem Zakharia fills in for Mia Freedman, and joins Holly and Jessie to discuss where on earth our Prime Minister has been lately. While Jaci...

The Self Care You Won’t See On Instagram

06 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We’re not on our Summer holidays yet, but we know a bunch of people who are...Australian politicians.  And it's no wonder they're pooped be...

Should Christmas Be Cancelled?

04 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When Scott Morrison was elected in mid 2019, it was said to be a victory for the ‘Quiet Australians’. But this week, former Prime Minister...

Introducing: Overshare

02 Dec 2019

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Hey Outlouders!  We wanted to introduce you to a new podcast we think you're going to love...Overshare. It's hosted by Kelly McCarren, Flex Mami ...

Leggings ARE Pants. Discuss.

29 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, leggings were reportedly banned at a school in Melbourne, after a teacher suggested they were distracting to boys. So, does he have a point...

There Are More Than 12 Ways To Be Sexy

27 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Is Trump going to win in 2020? Between the complicated impeachment proceedings to the flood of candidates hoping to win the presidential race, things ...

The Mental Load of Daughtering

22 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We’re seeing them pop up everywhere on our instagram feed. Posts that reel you in by assuming that you’re unhappy, that something is missi...

The Interview That Was "Nuclear Explosion Level Bad"

20 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, there’s one interview that has the whole world talking. Over the weekend, the BBC aired Prince Andrew’s much anticipated interv...

Ok Boomer, Got Any Nudes?

15 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

‘OK Boomer’ is the new viral phrase we’re beginning to hear everywhere. But, what does it actually mean? And why does it feel so&hel...

The Conversation Everyone Is Having This Week

13 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, NSW has been in a State of Emergency. Fires have spread throughout the state and into Queensland, with more than 200 homes destroyed, and t...

Karl Stefanovic Is The Comeback Kid

08 Nov 2019

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In case you missed it, a rapper named T.I. desperately wants to talk about his daughter’s vagina. Or more specifically, her hymen. On an America...

Introducing: That's Incredible

07 Nov 2019

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Hey Outlouders! We wanted to introduce you to the newest member of the Mamamia family, a podcast that's designed to help you keep the kids entertained...

We're Very Grateful To Keanu Reeves' Girlfriend

06 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Prime Minister Jacinda Arden has set a precedent yet again. In a recent video that went viral, Jacinda spent two minutes listing the policies her gove...

The Viral Newborn Rant

01 Nov 2019

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In a filmed interview at the Obama Foundation Summit, Barack Obama challenged “call-out culture” telling the audience that criticising som...

In Defense Of The Chaotic Woman

30 Oct 2019

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One of Australia’s most infamous serial killers, Ivan Milat, died early Sunday morning in his cell at Long Bay Jail. Then, over the weekend, ISI...

Does Leunig Have A Point?

25 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Well-known cartoonist Michael Leunig’s most recent work shows a young mum glued to her screen as her newborn is cast away on the ground behind h...

Poor Meghan and Harry

23 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

So, it’s been a very big week in royal world. Even Jessie is interested. So why did the Duke and Duchess of Sussex choose now to give quite such...

BONUS: How Six Weeks Can Launch A Lady Startup

22 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Outlouders! We're quickly popping into your ears today to chat to those of you who maybe are interested in starting your own business venture...

What No One Is Saying About ‘The Poo Jogger’

18 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

At 6:30 am on October 10th, a jogger was filmed relieving herself outside Roxy Jacenko’s office. Shortly after, Jacenko posted a video that went...

The Enemy Of Sex

16 Oct 2019

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Last week there was a man on The Bachelorette who may have been a new-low in reality TV villains. Yes, we’re talking about Jess Glasgow and the ...

Help. I Think I Might Be A Thief

11 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Is it okay to take food from the hotel buffet for breakfast, lunch AND dinner? Asking for a friend. Or actually, a listener whose husband thinks she&r...

We Respectfully Disagree

09 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ellen Degeneres has been called out for sitting next to George W Bush at an NFL game. Because, surely, she doesn’t agree with him on all the thi...

Why I Didn’t Like Your Instagram Post

04 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What’s the social etiquette when it comes to “liking” a post on social media. Is it okay to bring up a post in real life if you don'...

The Cardinal Sin Of Being Average At Your Job

02 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Masked Singer is everyone’s latest television obsession. People are utterly captivated by how bananas it is. But in the Golden Age of televi...

The Scariest 16 Year Old On The Planet

27 Sep 2019

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This week a piece of legislation was passed in ACT parliament that legalised marijuana in the territory. Should we be celebrating? Or could this be a ...

We Were Wrong About Constance Hall

25 Sep 2019

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Last week, Constance Hall gave a powerful TEDxTalk about her experience with bullying both online and in the real world. Mia originally discouraged Co...

Sex On The Beach

20 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Look, there's a lot to unpack today. The episode is late to your ears because we've been observing #climatestrike, we won some sparkly awards last nig...

Excuse Me, Can I Flirt With You?

18 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Is flirting really allowed in 2019? We ask this question because one of our listeners wrote in with a group therapy about her friend's husband being a...

What Bucks' Parties Say About Your Relationship

13 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Constance Hall flagged something on her Instagram about bucks' parties that got us thinking. She claims that more often than not, they're used as an o...

Is The No-Fap Movement Bad For Women?

11 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Holly read an article about something called the No-Fap Movement over the weekend. So she decided to put her Sherlock Holmes hat on and investigate wh...

How To Fake Charisma

06 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Can you learn how to be charismatic? Jessie thinks you can in three easy steps but Holly and Mia don’t think it’s that simple. Plus if you...

The Sexism Edition

04 Sep 2019

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There's a lot of stuff going on this week for women... Leigh Sales was hosting a black-tie dinner when the man introducing her tried to kiss her on th...

If Taylor Swift Were A Man

29 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's Friday and Mia wants to talk about Taylor Swift's new album Lover. But this time Jessie's going to let her because it's not just an excuse for Mi...

The Man Melania Trump Wishes She Was Married To

28 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The G7 Summit was held in France this week, where world leaders from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK and the United States met to discus...

Suddenly Single At 32

23 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

CGI influencers are taking over Instagram, and making serious money from it. So who is pocketing all that cash? And how does it align with the trend t...

BONUS: #GetItDone

22 Aug 2019

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We're jumping into your ears today to talk about the NSW Abortion Bill.  The debate has been hijacked over the past two weeks so here at Mamamia ...

The Rule Of Three

21 Aug 2019

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It’s been a big week for the Royal family. Elton John is defending Prince Harry and Meghan Markle for having a holiday and flying in a private j...

The Uncool Mental Illness

16 Aug 2019

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Do mental illnesses come in and out of "fashion"? It's an interesting idea, and one that was the subject of a fascinating article on Mamamia written b...

Inside The Jeffrey Epstein Conspiracy Theories

14 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The man you would have heard described as “disgraced US business man”, but actually a billionaire accused of sex-trafficking, Jeffrey Epst...

Chrissy Teigen Says You Can't Go To The Gym

09 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Queen of Hollywood clap-backs Chrissy Teigen is among the voices encouraging Americans not to go to a particular gym because of… Trump. But doe...

The Generation That Has No Friends

07 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In case you missed it, women in NSW are telling police to arrest them. It’s the only Australian state where abortion is still a crime, and this ...

Introducing The Spill...

02 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Outlouders, we are popping into your ears to tell you about our brand new podcast.  It’s called The Spill. And it’s our daily snackab...

Kate Middleton Wants You To Know She Hasn't Had "Baby Botox"

02 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Catherine Middleton has made headlines recently after Kensington Palace issued a statement categorically denying that the Duchess of Cambridge had cos...

A Cheat's A Cheat, Unless They're Aussie

31 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Australian swimmers are in hot water over Mack Horton’s selective protests over cheating in the sport. When Chinese swimmer Sun Yang beat Horton...

The Best Break Up Text

26 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda Knox is crowd-funding her wedding which sounds great, except the people being asked to pay for it aren’t even going. Rachel Corbett has a...

Why The World's Obsessed With Byron Bay Murfers

24 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The influencers of Byron Bay have come under global scrutiny after a Vanity Fair piece painted the lives of the town’s “Murfers” or ...

Why Your Old Face Makes Me Sad

19 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Instagram is trialling "like-less" photos on Instagram at precisely the same time people are using a Russian-backed app to peer into the future and se...

Are Lip Fillers The New Lower Back Tattoo?

17 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

James Weir wrote this week about the rise of lip fillers in teen girls, causing us to ask: Is it a good thing, a bad thing, and how much is social med...

Sex, Death And Money

12 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Are the royal family allowed to demand privacy at public events? Should teen girls be learning more about pleasure and less about fear when it comes t...

Australia Is Embarrassing Ash Barty

10 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

World number one and all-round Tennis champion Ash Barty was knocked out of the Wimbledon Tennis competition this week after a three-set loss to Ameri...

Don’t Tell Me To Bring A Plate

05 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Is asking someone to ‘bring a plate to your house’ problematic? Or just practical? Plus, how many of you start your day with a to do list?...

Ivanka Trump Was Born To Try

03 Jul 2019

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Pity Delta Goodrem - who was Born To Try - in a world where trying isn't cool. At all.  Tom Gleeson said that his Gold Logie win was a bit of a j...

The Gold Logie Goes To...The Biggest Bully

28 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

From changing engagement rings to Jessie recommending breakfast... this episode of Mamamia Out Loud has it all….. BUY TICKETS TO OUR LIVE SHOWS...

The Truth About The "She's Not My Type" Defence

26 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when you start believing everyone around you is doing their best? Does it change the way you think? And the President of the United State...

Introducing True Crime Conversations With Jessie Stephens

22 Jun 2019

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Jessie has a new show! It's called True Crime Conversations and each episode sees her interviewing experts about crimes that captivated, horrified and...

Are You An Introvert Or Just Lazy?

21 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We debate, discuss and dissect everything from the sex lives of millennials to whether or not you should confront someone who told you they were ...

You Need To Calm Down

19 Jun 2019

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From Taylor Swift's new music video to why we need to protect backpackers more in Australia, the latest episode of Mamamia Out Loud is live... Taylor ...

Keanu Reeves Is Very Good In Bed

14 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On today's show, we tackle everything from Gwyneth Paltrow's living arrangements to the Adani coal mine. And yes, the fact that Keanu Reeves is appare...

What Happens After The Worst Day Of Your Life

12 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On the show today...everything from Ash Barty’s epic win to how a family who lost everything are inspiring so many... Five years ago, Anthony M...

Stuff We Pretend To Like

07 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A few weeks ago a New York Times article claimed no one enjoys drinking Aperol Spritz and the internet went mad. Because apparently, it’s true. ...

The Awkward Interview Everyone Is Talking About

05 Jun 2019

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A very pervy interview between one of the most famous names in Australian entertainment, Andy Lee, and comedian Wil Anderson, is being talked about al...

Are You A Bernie Or An Elton?

31 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Elton John biopic Rocketman was released this week and it looks closely at the relationship between Elton John and his songwriting partner Bernie ...

How Australia Failed Courtney Herron

29 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On Saturday morning the body of 25-year-old Courtney Herron was found in Melbourne’s Royal Park in Parkville. There’s been a lot of covera...

BONUS: Ask Us Anything Round 2

24 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you've ever wanted to know how the Outlouders prepare for their shows or how Mia, Jessie, and Holly really are, then this is your chance to find ou...

I Dated A Celebrity Or Did I?

24 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dating is hard. Particularly if someone thinks you were dating when you weren't. In his new memoir, American music producer and DJ Moby wrote that he ...

When Boobs Shout Louder Than Words

22 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, deputy leader of the Labor Party, Tanya Plibersek, announced she would not be contesting the leadership. Which is perfect for Holly because...

ELECTION SPECIAL: How Good Is Democracy?

20 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We’re jumping into your ears today for a quick download about the weekend’s election result. Because however you voted - and we know that ...

The Woman Who Works 22 Hours A Day

17 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The election is happening TOMORROW - and 3.5 million Australians have already voted. This has never happened before and no-one really knows why. So is...

ELECTION SPECIAL: Mia Goes Rogue

16 May 2019

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Listen to their election bonus from The Quicky here: https://omny.fm/shows/the-quicky/who-do-i-vote-for  Have you got a case of the Election 'bla...

The Very Worst Person In The World Right Now

15 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, the internet canceled a 19-year-old Youtuber called James Charles. In a matter of days, the teenage YouTuber lost 2.6 million subscribers a...

ELECTION SPECIAL: Behind The Headlines

14 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have you got a case of the Election 'blahs'? Don't know where to put your X next week? Well, we've decided to drop a couple of special politics episod...

The Three Date Rule

10 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In case you missed it, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry had their baby and everyone is going bananas for Archie Harrison Mountbatten Windsor.  But ...

Why Everyone’s Crying On Instagram

08 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you open up your Instagram app, chances are you will see a lot more tears and a lot less pristine avo on toast. Instagram is becoming 'more real'.....

ELECTION SPECIAL: Who The Heck Should I Vote For?

07 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have you got a case of the Election 'blahs'? Don't know where to put your X next week? Well, we've decided to drop a couple of special politics episod...

BONUS: Ask Us Anything

04 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you've ever wanted to know how the Outlouders prepare for their shows or how Jessie feels about dating Mia's son then this is your chance to find o...

Why Nobody Wants To Live With A Capricorn

03 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In case you missed it, a response to a housing inquiry has gone viral after the applicant was turned down for being a Capricorn. So is it acceptable t...

How To Have A Baby Like A Princess

01 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A royal is reportedly having her baby at home and everyone wants a birth with the royal stamp of approval. But should anyone be copying that with the ...

The Emojis That Creep People Out

26 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Send a lot of these: 😍❤️😍❤️😍❤️😍❤️😍? Bad news. According to new research published in Frontiers in Psychology, the inter...

We Need To Talk About Chris Lilley

24 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Professional singer of sad love songs, Adele, has split with her husband Simon Konecki and the interview is rejoicing!  Why? Because they know he...

BONUS: Easter Recommendations

20 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Treat yourself this Easter with a very special bonus episode of Mamamia Out Loud! Mia, Jessie and Holly dish up everything you should be binge-wa...

Let's All Hold Hands And #Pray For Angelina Jolie

18 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In case you missed it: Kim Kardashian is nailing her legal exams; you're going to be spending your weekend watching Beyonce slay and there's a woman i...

We Need To Talk About Australia’s Own ‘Notre Dame’

17 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The world saw an irreplaceable icon burning this week, and reacted with horror. But Australia is about to lose one of its own unique wonders, and wher...

The Email That Can Help You Get Hired

12 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Do you need to send a thank you note after a job interview? Or is that just bollocks? Y Speaking of bollocks, if you’re addicted to your phone a...

The Story That Divided Australia

10 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone is talking about vegans and farmers. Where do you stand on the protests that shocked the nation on Monday? If you didn't watch Married At Fir...

This Is What A Relaunch Looks Like

05 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Natalie Joyce has relaunched herself as a bodybuilder and it’s making Holly Wainwright very happy. But is this relaunch about body image or stre...

Get Yourself A Nemesis

03 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You need three things in life. A nemesis, a mentor and an arch enemy. Why, you ask? Motivation. There was an article in The Atlantic this week ti...

BONUS: Correspondence Is Back...

30 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Your thoughts about what was discussed on our podcasts this month. From Dyson's to Emotional Labour to what people eat for lunch. Your feedback is all...

How Do You Put Your Bra On?

29 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hey... you there... did you know that there’s more than one way to put your bra on? Yep, and it has the Outlouders bamboozled probably more than...

What Makes A Woman Unlikeable?

27 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Amy Schumer’s brand new stand up show Growing has dropped on Netflix, and it’s got us thinking about the likeability factor when it comes ...

What Young Women Are Spending Crazy Money On

22 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Millennial women are spending a fortune on homewares and vacuum cleaners and Holly is confused. So what’s going on with the rise of domesticity ...

BONUS: We Need To Talk About Scott Morrison & Waleed Aly

22 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On Thursday night, The Project’s Waleed Aly sat down with Prime Minister Scott Morrison for an intense, commercial-free interview.   The se...

This Is What A Leader Looks Like

20 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On Friday afternoon, an Australian white supremacist walked into a mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand and opened fire on the people who were gathered...