Mamamia Out Loud
Episodes
If You Can't Say Anything Nice... Turn Off Speakerphone
21 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t you hate it when you’re sitting in an Uber talking about a co-worker on speakerphone and it gets recorded? Yeah us too. But seriousl...
What To Expect When You're Kidnapped By The Royal Family
16 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Before you go and marry into the Royal Family, be warned that you have to undergo kidnapping training, just like Meghan Markle did this week. At least...
School Runs Aren't All They're Cracked Up To Be
14 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Why women in the public eye are quitting their high profile jobs to spend more time with their families. Plus, the quiz that will tell you whethe...
Move Over Marie Kondo
08 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Swedish death cleaning is a thing. And it’s something that can be done BEFORE you die. So why isn’t everyone jumping on board If your girl...
Barnaby Joyce, What A Guy
07 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Oops, Barnaby Joyce has done it again. He’s played with our hearts. He got lost in the game. The member for New England has raised the issue of ...
One Night Stands And Avo Etiquette
02 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you're single get your backside up to the Northern Territory, because it's a bit of a blokefest right now. It's a serious problem, but not nearly a...
Queer Eye For The Deputy PM
28 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Outlouders, you may have heard we have a new Deputy Prime Minister. It’s a big deal. But are the opinions he held 20 years ago still relevant? P...
I Wish You Didn't Have A Wishing Well
23 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the age-old question. How much money should you put in a wishing well at a wedding? And what do you do if they ask for a specific amount? P...
Caspering Is The New Ghosting
21 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever broken up with someone and behaved pretty decently? Congratulations, you’ve officially ‘caspered’ someone. Yep, breaki...
Narcissists Anonymous
15 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There’s an online test you can take to find out whether or not you are a narcissist, and Mia has scored off the charts. Plus, is it ever okay to...
The Life Changing Magic Of A No Chat Button
14 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hands up if you wish life came with a "no chat" button? Is that all hands up we see? Yeah, thought so. This week Leigh and Rach are calling for ridesh...
This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things
09 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Outlouders, it’s Friday, which means it’s the perfect time to cancel your plans and listen to podcasts! Lucky for you we're going to...
If Married at First Sight Were A Dating App You'd Delete It
07 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Outlouders, it’s been the biggest kept secret in the New England electorate, and now we know that Barnaby Joyce is expecting a child with his fo...
Red Is For Boys, White Is For Girls
01 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Outlouders, did you know that when it comes to modern dating you aren’t supposed to give someone your surname until things get serious? Yeah, we...
Welcome To The Jungle
31 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Outlouders, Bernard Tomic lasted 3 days in the African jungle on I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here and his exit has the country divided. Plus, ...
Does My Minora Look Big In This?
25 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Got lady bits? Feel a bit self-conscious about them? Don’t worry, you’re not the only one. According to a new study, 50% of women feel wei...
Bendable Reeds And Submissive Dogs
24 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
One week without Holly and we’ve all turned into bendable reeds....let's see how long that lasts. This week, Rachel Corbett steps into the drive...
Zero Days And New Moon Madness
19 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Outlouders - is it just us or is everyone feeling a bit woo-woo by this time of year? If you are nodding - then we have some good news for you. The no...
Aziz Ansari And Burning The Whole Thing Down
17 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Outlouders, we need to talk about American actor Aziz Ansari. The creator and star of the Netflix show 'Master of None' was accused of sexual assault ...
This One's For Dolly
12 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Here at Mamamia Out Loud we wondered how we should talk about the devastating suicide of 14-year-old Dolly Everett. Would we be invading the families ...
Time's Up For Coffee Colonics
10 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We're baaacckkk. Happy 2018 Outlouders. What a year we are going to have. First things first though...we need to discuss the Golden Globes. Specifical...
BONUS: Mamamia Out Loud Live
02 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Last October, Mia, Jessie and Holly sat on a stage in Sydney and did their first ever live show. It was an awesome night. There was wine, chips ...
What Is Your Word For 2018?
31 Dec 2017
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 2017 and tell us whi...
BONUS: The Year That Was Women In Sport
30 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
If you thought last year was a good year for women in sport, think again. It’s all about 2017. There was the Aussie Diamonds winning the C...
BONUS: The Year That Was Women On TV
29 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
From the final season of Girls to The Good Fight, the Handmaid’s Tale, Big Little Lies, Alisa Grace, The Sinner, Smilf, Feud, Top of The Lake an...
BONUS: The Year That Was #MeToo
28 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We began the year watching a man who has been accused of sexual assault by no fewer than 13 women being sworn in as the 45th President of the United S...
BONUS: The Year That Was Marriage Equality
27 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
2017 was the year Australia finally decided it was time to make it legal for same sex couples to marry and to say it’s been a long journey is an...
BONUS: The Year Of Not Giving A F*ck
26 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
2017 was the year where everyone decided it was time to give less f*cks. There were no f*cks podcasts, no f*cks Ted Talks, Mark Manson’s bestsel...
BONUS: The Year That Was True Crime
25 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Open any podcast app or streaming service and you’ll be flooded with the world's current fascination…True Crime. From Serial, S Tow...
BONUS: The Year That Was Activewear
24 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
From yoga pants that cost $200 to sneakers being worn on the red carpet - 2017 really was the year that activewear went next level. But has it gone to...
You Asked For It: The Summer Recommendations Special
21 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Outlouders, it’s almost the Summer break. So we thought we would do our duty and provide you with a bumper edition of recommendations. Everythin...
True Love Means Always Eating The Crust
20 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Merry Christmas, Outlouders. But please, don't even think about charging people to eat your festive lunch. That's the vibe from a Group Therapy questi...
Meghan Markle's Family Christmas Is Scarier Than Yours
14 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
According to one of our listeners - we say WOKE too much. But not in a good way. Does this make us un-woke? Plus, is it ever too soon to spend your fi...
Botox Is Good For Your Career, Apparently
13 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Want a good career? Get botox. Apparently. Social scientists from the University of Tasmania say Botox can offer women "a future free from worrying ab...
Your Pets Don't Need a Santa Photo
07 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Would you ever take your pet to get a Christmas photo with Santa? It’s the new trend that people are doing and we don’t know if it’s...
Let Your Freak Petals Fly
06 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Outlouders, last night Jessie stepped into enemy territory. She and twin sister Claire went to the Milo Yiannopoulos "show", and they lived to tell th...
The Day That Glitter Died
01 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Outlouders, we have bad news. Glitter is great for our spirits, terrible for the environment. What will Mia wear if the sparkly stuff is banned? Also,...
Almost Everyone Is Delighted For Meghan Markle
29 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone loves a royal wedding, right? Wrong. Some people find even that joyous celebration of true love more than a little problematic. We wonder who...
BONUS: The Revolution Has Come For Don Burke
28 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ever since one of Hollywood's most powerful men, Harvey Weinstein, was exposed as a sexual predator who had been preying on women in his industry for ...
Everybody’s Lady Bits Are Different
24 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
If you're wearing jeans, you're not a feminist. Sorry. According to Aussie actress Caitlin Stasey, jeans don't leave enough room for your Lady Bits an...
There's Nothing Wrong With The Creamy Middle
22 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Frances Abbott, daughter of ex-PM Tony Abbott, confirmed her engagement to Australian Olympic rower Sam Loch but the pair have only been dating two we...
Nothing Good Starts With A Deleted Tweet
17 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Interesting Friday fact: The most expensive dog in Australia is also the tiniest. That does not seem like value for money. We discuss: How much is too...
Yes! Yes! Yes!
15 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Australia has voted YES. Most of Out Loud was at the marriage equality announcement today, and are sprinkled with glitter and smiling their heads off....
Never Put A Cucumber Where Cucumbers Shouldn't Go
10 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Shut the front door, Outlouders. Jessie Stephens has a recommendation today that will blow your hair back, and it's all about what should - and should...
Sometimes, You Just Have To Lick A Window
08 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Paris Jackson was the big international guest at the Melbourne Cup this year. And she did what international guests are paid to do - she created headl...
I Said Darl, I Said Sweetie, I Said No
02 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Is it ever ok to call someone older than you sweetie? What about darl? Or pet? It happened to Mia this week and she was not happy. Plus, Melbour...
Kevin Spacey Is Problematic
01 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Spacey came out and infuriated an entire community this week, because you can't hide sexual assault allegations behind a 'rainbow shield'. Is th...
The Change Is Making Us Anxious
25 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It was World Menopause Day last week, and fittingly, no-one noticed. Because no-one notices women "of a certain age" anyway, right? Wrong. Plus, is it...
What Would Lisa Wilkinson Do
18 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
You might have heard that Lisa Wilkinson has a new job. After 10 years of waking up with Today on Nine, Wilkinson is leaving to go to Network Ten, and...
Bonus: The Harvey Weinstein Saga - Unpacked
16 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Harvey Weinstein is one of the most powerful men in Hollywood. His movies have been nominated for more than 300 Academy Awards. He is tied only with G...
Sometimes A Sandwich Is Just A Sandwich
11 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Is making a sandwich a crime against feminism? It is according to the women of a popular Facebook mother's group who took aim at one of their own afte...
Good Feminists Wear Bum Bags
04 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Playboy founder, Hugh Hefner will be resting in peace after it was revealed he bought the crypt next to Marilyn Monroe despite never having met her.&n...
EXTRA: The Deadliest Mass Shooting In Modern US History
03 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today, America is reeling from what looks to be the worst mass shooting in its history. A gunman opened fire during a concert at Las Vegas' Mandalay B...
The Suffragettes Didn't Fight For Tequila
27 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We need to talk about Frances Abbott. The youngest daughter of former PM Tony has been everywhere this week - first in her bikini on a body-building s...
It's Okay To Vote Yes To Watching The Bachelorette
20 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Can changing your social media profile picture get you fired? For one Canberra woman, the answer was yes. She changed hers to say she's voting NO and ...
Two 40-Year-Old Eggs Walk Into A Bar
13 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the topic that’s dominating home pages across the country... should you have babies in your 40s? Are women unnecessarily living in fe...
Royals Don't Have Loos In The Bedroom
06 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Conscious re-coupling is a thing. Brad and Angelina are doing it, and so are Roxy Jacenko and Oliver Curtis. But how do you know if a relationship is ...
Look What Taylor Swift Made Us Do
30 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We need to talk about Taylor Swift. Because she's everywhere. On Friday we heard the lyrics to her new song. On Monday we watched the video clip. And ...
There Are Four Types Of People In The World
23 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Yup. Only four. And you can tell which one you are by asking yourself what you do with your office coffee mug when no-one is looking. Thank you for th...
Taylor Swift, Bachelor Breakups and Rules for Open Plan Offices
16 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the details of former Bachelor star Alex Nation’s alleged new relationship with a woman were splashed across every major news site in...
Plebiscites, Gym-Shaming And The Problem With Comedy
09 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Lick your stamp and prepare the glitter. Because just when you thought the marriage equality debacle couldn’t be more ridiculous, we might be vo...
Bad Bosses, Midults and the Politics of Sex Robots
02 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Are you over 35? Did you know that you are officially 'middle-aged'? If that title doesn't sit well with you, we have good news, there’s a new w...
Confessions of Bachelor-Watching Feminists
26 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Order the pizza, and pass the wine; it’s Bachelor week. This week thousands of intelligent feminist women will sit down and objectify, judge and...
It's Sex. It's The Constitution. It's The Vibe.
19 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Two AFL executives have resigned over workplace affairs. What does this mean for the office romance? Can you now lose your job for moral infract...
Pillow Germs, Pink Bits and a Kardashian in Crisis
12 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How do you know if your pink parts are "normal"? There's no such thing, which is why the labia library exists. Also, did you know that your hair has a...
Broflakes, Infertile Fashion and The Wonder of Miranda Hobbs.
05 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Mamamia Out Loud has so many questions: What is a 'broflake', and are they in any way okay? Is Australia kidding itself that we are a classless...
Serena Williams, Female Tradies and Other Kick-Arse Women.
28 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Does anyone want to see Serena Williams Vs John McEnroe on centre court? We'd pay to see that. After the former tennis tantrum-thrower said Williams w...
BONUS: Correspondence #3
23 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Your thoughts about what was discussed on our podcasts over the past few weeks. Host: Monique Bowley Pod phone: 02 8999 9386Become a Mamamia subscribe...
Who Let The Dogs In?
21 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It's the middle of the year which means two things; your social media feed is about to be taken over with shots of friends on holidays, and to rub sal...
Pass the Pina Colada
14 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What are women talking about this week? Us. Mia Freedman addresses her podcast interview with Roxane Gay. Meanwhile, controversy abounds over charity ...
UPDATE: Welcome back, Monz. A story about miscarriage
13 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Regular listeners to Mamamia Out Loud will know that our glorious host and Executive Producer, Monique Bowley, has been away from her usual seat. On t...
Men Don't Light Scented Candles
07 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
If you light your scented candles with a regulation 'man match', you're doing it all wrong...a company has invented a female only lighter, and Mia nee...
Margaret, Schapelle and the Mile High Club
31 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Have you heard? Schapelle Corby is home. She’s even on Instagram. And possibly has more followers than you. While the media go into a frenzy to ...
BONUS: Correspondence #2
26 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Your thoughts about what was discussed on our podcasts over the past few weeks. Pod phone: 02 8999 9386Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamami...
Open Marriages, Instagram Sins and The Hell of Workplace Gift Giving
24 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In 2017, is monogamy overrated? Open Marriages are on the rise, but can it work or is it too much effort? Is Cassie Sainsbury the new Schapelle Corby?...
We Need To Talk About Manchester
24 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday the world got a little darker. Twenty-two people lost their lives at an Ariana Grande pop concert in Machester, England. The majority of tho...
We Don't Wear Skirts To Work
17 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
No one tell John Laws, but in this workplace, women actually wear pants. This week, we take a look at some other casual sexism from the week. But don'...
The Not-The-Budget Edition
10 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
While everyone was distracted by the budget, there were two great things that happened in Parliament for women this week. Meanwhile, all the parents i...
Bonus: Work Strife Balance
05 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
There are many, many books written by many successful women who talk about how wildly successful they are. Mia Freedman's book is not one of them.&nbs...
Colombian Prisons, Cougars and Facebook Shame
03 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
One minute, Cassie Sainsbury was a 22-year-old who was buying headphones for her wedding. The next, she's in a Colombian prison under drug charges.&nb...
BONUS: Correspondence for the week
28 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Your thoughts about what was discussed on our podcasts this week. Pod phone: 02 8999 9386 Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.a...
Molly, Maternity Leave and The Trouble With ANZAC Day
26 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
There are a few things that remain sacred in the Australian landscape. ANZAC day is one of them. So when commentator Yassmin Abdel-Magid suggeste...
Meghan Markle, Mr Vogue and the First Lady Of Hell.
19 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Meghan Markle is one step closer to being a Royal Princess, and she's just what the world needs right now. Should Asma al-Assad, Syria's First La...
Stuffing Up, Slowing Down and Botox For Your Bum.
12 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
After years of us waiting, crossing our fingers, and writing it on our Christmas wishlists, Botox for your butthole is finally a thing. Which has made...
Only Mothers Are Allowed To Be Tired
05 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
A listener wants to know why her best friend is now suddenly acting superior after having a baby. It's 'mother martyr' syndrome and it's everywhere. R...
Do My Legs Look Good In This Power Suit?
29 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
So many questions this week. Is the price of bananas about to skyrocket? If you give birth in a Cyclone should you name the baby after the Cyclone dur...
Three Difficult Women
22 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Have you been called a "difficult" woman? This week Pia Miller, Home and Away actress was in Elle magazine, described as exhibiting a “zealous l...
Death, Sex and Feminist Prefects
15 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Cartoonist Bill Leak died. But rather than celebrating his life, many of his critics have vocally celebrated his death. Should we always respect...
A Rare And Extremely Special International Women's Day Edition
08 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This #IWD we are having a women's only show! Hosted by three women! Produced by an actual woman! Talking about women's issues! Incredible! ...
Justin Trudeau's Butt Is Not A Plaything
01 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It's the thinking woman's guilty pleasure but do we need to butt out on the Canadian Prime Minister's pants policy? The world's biggest Oscars stuff u...
Sometimes Even The Real News Is Fake
22 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
From an ageless Christie Brinkley posing on a magazine cover at 63 to "empower" women, to seeing Karl Stefanovic's new girlfriend papped in the media,...
Celebrity Pregnancies, Rules for Fashion and Boycotting Fifty Shades
15 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
All the celebs are up the duff. It's a Hollywood baby boom. Why does it make some women feel so terrible? There are calls to boycott Fifty Shade...
Feminist Fight Club
08 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you give women a wine and say 'tell us what you really think'? This. We talk the Kardashian Book Club, sex lives of celebrities that...
Crazy Ex-Girlfriends On The Loose
01 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Is Tziporah Malkah the most interesting woman on TV right now? She has some stiff competition because this week the NSW Minister for Women admitted sh...
Red Flags and Red Rags.
25 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We have a new Premier, a new President, and it's a new period. This week, it's kick arse women doing kick-arse things of kick-arsery: Gladys Berjiklia...
Three Women Wearing White
18 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
No jacket? No job. When Channel 9’s Amber Sherlock's had an off-air spat leaked, the world cried “bully”. But was her behavior...
BONUS: Undiscovered podcasts and 17 other recommendations.
13 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ahh, Summer. A time of binge-watching, binge-listening and binge-reading. If you're looking to fill your eyeballs and ears with all the good stuf...
Meryl Streep for President
11 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It's Hollywood awards season and Meryl Streep has played the Trump card in her acceptance speech. Can she be our President instead? Because the Devil ...
What is your word for 2017?
04 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Resolutions? Bah. This year it's all about the revolution of one word. Something that encapsulates your focus for the year. It's simple, it's po...
BONUS: The Year That Fashion Went Nude
30 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Side vag, full vag, bum-baring. The red carpet this year was all about peek-a-boos, cut-outs and flesh flesh flesh. Is everyone on excellent terms wit...