Mamamia Out Loud

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Why Aunt Becky Went To Jail

15 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In case you missed it, Felicity Huffman and Full House star Lori Loughlin, aka Aunty Becky, have been arrested over a $US25 million ($A35 million) col...

The Great Chicken Sandwich Dilemma

13 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Do you eat the same thing every day for lunch? How about breakfast? And why does it matter? A recent article in the Atlantic looked at people who eat ...

EXTRA: George Pell, Michael Jackon & The Whole Damned Thing

13 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The world just watched Melbourne County Chief Judge, Peter Kidd as he sentenced pedophile George Pell to six years in prison for the sexual abuse...

The Performative Friendship Group

08 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Happy International Women’s Day! As we were planning this show - we thought about how we could do things a little differently. Usually, radios d...

The Scariest Thing On The Internet

06 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Heard the word Momo a lot this week but not sure what it is? Jessie’s here to explain. It's the internet challenge that seems to be scaring chil...

This Is A Moment For Outrage

01 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Just a warning, this episode of Mamamia Out Loud will be speaking about the George Pell case which may be distressing. For 24-hour support, please cal...

What Jordan Peterson Gets Wrong About Women

27 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you listened to the show last week, you would’ve heard Holly and Jessie saying they were off to see controversial Canadian psychologist and b...

The $20 Million Fake Love Story

22 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In case you missed it, Lady Gaga got a new tattoo this week that pays homage to A Star Is Born. It’s a rose on her back with the La Vie En Rose ...

Are Women Killing Meghan Markle?

20 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a woman? Apparently, it's your fault Meghan Markle is being hounded by the media. That’s according to The Times columnist Carol Midgley,...

BONUS: Introducing The Quicky...

17 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have you heard? We've got a new podcast here at Mamamia.  It's a daily show called The Quicky. And we want to introduce it to you... The Quicky i...

Why Would Anyone Need A Sex Button?

15 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever experienced the 3pm shock? If you’re a working mum, chances are this sounds very familiar. It’s when you realise there are t...

Why Are We Weighing People On National TV?

13 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Did you wear make up to school? A girl’s school in Victoria has made headlines after students were made to remove eyelash extensions before thei...

Well, That Was Embarrassing

08 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Bradley Cooper admitted to Oprah this week that he was embarrassed that he hadn’t been nominated for Best Director by the Oscars. Which got us t...

The Reason Women Are Relaunching

06 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have you heard of the relaunch? It’s what all the young people are doing on social media after they've come out of a break-up and Jessie is here...

The Great Relationship Conversation Test

01 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Married At First Sight is back this week, and on Thursday night it got Jessie thinking (you can read her specific thoughts here) about whether there w...

What Happens When Two Women Fight

30 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Two women had an argument on morning television and everyone lost their minds. To read the opinions of indigenous women on the Kerri-Anne Kennerl...

Three First Nations Women On January 26

25 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's January 26. And on this special episode of Mamamia Out Loud, we are passing the mics to three First Nations women from different parts of the cou...

Am I Being Unreasonable?

25 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Is it ever okay for someone to confiscate your phone when you’re a grown-up? It happened to Holly last week and she paid for the privilege. Now,...

The Ultimate Female Grooming Dilemma

23 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Is it ever okay to tell a fellow sister that her pubes are sticking out of her swimmers when you don’t know her? It’s a doozy of a group t...

BONUS: The Bold Type Recap.

19 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Heard Mia banging on about The Bold Type and need to talk about it more? Well, good news because today we are sharing with you an episode all about it...

The 10 Year Challenge Conspiracy Theory

18 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Friday Outlouders! Have you been seeing a lot of inspirational work quotes on Instagram? Have people been telling you they’re just so...

The Yoni Egg Friendship Test

16 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have you done the yoni egg test with your friends yet? If you’ve watched The Bold Type, you’ll understand what we’re talking about, ...

G-Strings To The Front

11 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

SURPRISE. We’re back early and Mia’s in the hosting chair so strap yourselves in. Have you been cleaning out your cupboards over the Chris...

Sex & The City: The Show That Changed Everything

09 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Twenty years ago, Sex & The City burst onto our screens and changed the way women saw themselves. Here at Mamamia Out Loud we’ve been talkin...

BONUS: The Topics You Couldn't Stop Talking About In 2018

03 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What do fish sex, a botox explainer, climate change and defining yourself as a mother have in common? They were some of our most popular segments on M...

What Is Your Word For 2019?

31 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Who wants to have a New Years resolution when you can have a word of the year? Holly, Jessie and Mia look back on their words for 2018 and share what ...

BONUS: All The Things We Completely Forgot Happened In 2018

27 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A lot has happened in the last 12 months.  We had a goddamn Olympics and no one even a little bit remembers it. Kids from Parkland...

BONUS: 24 Recommendations To Get You Through Summer

25 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to our bumper recommendations bonus episode, where Holly, Mia and Jessie talk you through what you need to be reading/watching/listening to th...

BONUS: A Very Mamamia Out Loud Christmas

24 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Christmas Day. A day in the calendar that can be filled with joy or sadness. Either way, the Mamamia Outlouders are here to wish you Happy ...

$1700 For An Orgasm

21 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Women are going to extreme lengths to have an orgasm... The O-shot is a procedure which “takes blood from the patient’s arm, spins it in a...

An Unconventional Pregnancy Announcement

19 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The bosses are on holidays so things are getting a little rowdy on this week's episode of Out Loud as Rachel Corbett and Leigh Campbell jump in the st...

The Thing About Second Marriages

14 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Karl Stefanovic married Jasmine Yarbrough over the weekend in Mexico and he's released photos to the media despite saying he'd be doing "no media deal...

Do You Feel As Good As You Look?

12 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's Christmas party season so Holly is going to take you through all the rules you need to know to make sure you're doing it right.  Spoiler ale...

The Arrest We've Been Waiting For

07 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

If you've come looking for Elf On The Shelf tips you're in the wrong place. We're in the lead-up to Christmas and Holly's in the depths of Elf On The ...

Christmas Party Dressing Is Hard

05 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to the office Christmas party - what the heck are you allowed to wear? Is 'Palace Feud' a default headline for the media or is there act...

The Man You Ought To Avoid

30 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever heard the expression ‘soft boy?’ Holly hadn’t until it came up in a meeting the other day, so she asked Jessie to expl...

An Awkward Housemate Situation

28 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do when your roommate has her boyfriend over all the time? Ignore it? Say something? Move out? The Outlouders are here to help (even if th...

Just Take A Picture Of Me Doing This...

23 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Outlouders, social media is ruining your holidays and we have the stats to prove it. Plus, could Sex and the City really have worked without Mr Big? Y...

Nobody Wants Your Sad Kris Kringle Present

21 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Have you received an invitation from your office to take part in the annual Kris Kringle? Do you not really want to do it? Well, friends, we’re ...

The Best Friend Debate

16 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do when you get demoted by a best friend? We’ve got a heartfelt group therapy that will probably break your heart a little. Plus, wh...

Excuse Me While I Breastfeed Your Baby

14 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Is it ever okay to breastfeed a baby that isn't yours? An air hostess offered up her boob to someone else's baby on a flight this week and Rachel...

The Dating Advice No Woman Wants To Hear

09 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Is it ever okay to tell a woman their ovaries are old? An article about Kylie Minogue’s new boyfriend has Jessie angry. And speaking of angry, i...

Spice Girls, Dead Horses & Wedding Dresses For Old People

07 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

With Melbourne Cup’s “problematic” side breaking into the mainstream this week - we have a question - is it time that we give up on ...

Taking Off Your Big Girl Pants

02 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Holly Wainwright is addicted to shapewear and she needs to talk about it. Plus did you know that there’s a wrong way to send a text message? You...

We Just Want To Take Another Look At Bradley Cooper

31 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve been to see A Star Is Born, you’ll understand why everyone is objectifying the hell out of Bradley Cooper right now. So what&rsq...

Midnight Zoomies

26 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Columnist Caitlin Moran asked the men of the world what they hate about being male, and we need to talk about their responses. Plus, Rachel Corbett ar...

The Failure Resumé

24 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about success in the workplace a lot but do we spend enough time talking about our failures?  Mia gets real about failure resumes and why...

EXTRA: A Star Is Born

23 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

SPOILERS AHEAD:  It's the movie event of the year. So, of course, we are going to unpack it. Holly is joined by Leigh Campbell and Rachel Corbett...

Friendship With A Side Of Eye Cream

19 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do when your friends start their own businesses or get involved in triangle schemes and want you to buy things? Lots of things. It's group...

Babies, Botox & Bye Bye Cosmo

17 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jessie got kidnapped by her twin sister Clare to go and stalk Harry & Megs. They didn't get very far. But Jessie is starting to see why everyone i...

You Only Need 7 Friends

12 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Got more than seven friends? Get rid of them. Turns out you only need seven and we are going to find out why. Plus, why do women become invisible over...

Don't Google Toad From Mario Kart

10 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Mia found herself googling what the toad from Mario Kart looked like this week, and she had instant regret. Why you ask? Well, in her new book pornsta...

He's Just Not That Into You

05 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Is Nick "Honey Badger" Cummins the most hated man in Australia right now, or the most honest? That's the question on everyone's lips after The Bachelo...

Why Everybody Needs A Broken Heart

03 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Can you be a proper person if you’ve never experienced heartbreak? That’s the question Holly Wainwright was pondering over the weekend whi...

Those Darn Millennials Have Ruined Divorce

28 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Those bloody millennials, they ruin everything, don’t they? This week it's divorce.  Plus, if you’re wondering what the fuss is about...