Mamamia Out Loud
Episodes
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...
BONUS: The Year Of The Avocado
29 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In 2012 it was activated almonds. In 2013 it was quinoa and acai bowls. Last year, Kale stole everyone’s hearts. And in 2016, Australia sto...
BONUS: The Year We Filmed Everything
28 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This year, did you share a Waleed Aly viral video? Dabble in Instagram stories or watch the PM do a Facebook live? 2016 was the year we filmed everyth...
BONUS: The Year The 90's Came Back
27 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Don your best choker. Pull on your denim overalls. Put down Pokemon Go for a minute, and switch Gilmore Girls off the TV, because 2016 was a 90's nost...
BONUS: The Year We Finally Watched Women's Sport
26 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
It was a watershed year for women in sport. They dominated the Olympics, scored themselves TV deals with major networks, and showed male sports report...
BONUS: The Year Politics Went Psycho
25 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been a weird year. There was the rise of Trump, there was Brexit, and like a bad soapie, Pauline Hanson returned for a sequel in Australian...
Sleeping with the boss and ALL the Summer recommendations.
21 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
There's a sex scandal at the top of the Australian media world and it's a bit messy. In these situations does the woman ever come out on top? Heard of...
Sam's Undies, Mel's Movies, and Presents for Men
14 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
When Sam Armytage’s undies became the target of the paparazzi, the response from the public was swift and fierce. The curious case of Mel Gibson...
What exactly is Victoria's 'Secret'?
07 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Is she hiding all the plus sized models backstage? This week it’s the Superbowl of fashion, the Victoria’s Secret runway show. Despite bod...
Don't Hide In The Toilet At Your Christmas Party
30 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
It’s party season, which is great for some but if you have social anxiety it’s the pits. We have tips that can help you pull through the s...
We Have A Side Vag Situation.
23 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The latest red carpet look is labia, darlings. Chrissy Teigen is the latest celeb to put her muff out and while she's calling 'wardrobe malfunction', ...
Bras, Births & A Kinder, Post-Trump World
16 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
So here's a question: After our shock about the US election result - is it time we stopped shouting and started listening? Even, gulp, us? Also:&...
Prince Harry, Mrs Franklin and Your Unfashionable Breasts.
09 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Apparently there are other things going on other than the US election. Things like Prince Harry’s new girlfriend. Is she really ‘princess ...
BONUS: Trumpocalypse. The women of Mamamia debrief
09 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Grab chocolate and wine and join the Out Loud team (and a few others) for a real-time debrief about what a Trumpocalypse means for America, ...
Drunk Girls & Fur Babies
02 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Melbourne Cup may be over, but online gawking at drunk women at the races is not. Why? Isn’t it time we stopped snapping tipsy race-goers a...
Three Nasty Women
26 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a nasty woman? We hope so. How this insult has become a badge of honor for women. Behind every successful man is a woman. So when a marriage b...
Avocado Wars and Ask Bossy says Goodbye
19 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Do you brunch out without a care for the cost? Are you living a lavish life of daily takeaway lattes? No wonder you can’t buy a house. It'...
Men in locker rooms and women who drink.
12 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
After Donald Trump dismissed sexist comments as 'locker room' banter, we asked some male athletes what they actually talk about in locker rooms. How c...
Kim Kardashian, Australian Story, & Strangers on a Bench
05 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The terrible, no good response to Kim Kardashian's Paris hold up. What does it say about our approach to women who don't play by the rules? Australian...
A Man Came Into The Studio
28 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
It's fine, he's a feminist, we checked. This week Mia is wearing her Hillary T-shirt, and glowing, so we unpack the top moments from the US presidenti...
At least we still have The Clooneys
21 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Love is dead. Brangelina is over, and everyone hates Richie and Alex from The Bachelor. At least Amal and George are keeping our hopes alive. How do y...
Hillary's sick, and so is the plebiscite.
14 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Pass the tissues, and put your hand over your mouth. Hillary Clinton has pneumonia. What does this mean for the woman who could be president? We've ha...
Lamb. Lena. And Spray Tans During Labour
07 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The new Lamb ad is a big meaty display of diversity but there's one thing we noticed. Lena Dunham forced to apologise for racism; is outrage culture o...
Wedding Regrets, #Nomakeup Celebs and Headphone Etiquette
31 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Is having your father walk you down the aisle outdated? Why do we call makeup-free celebs "brave"? A dating expert has written a guide on how men can ...
Leaks, loose lips and reclaiming a four-letter word.
24 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the furniture is shifting on Mamamia Out Loud. It could be the very heated debate that flares around Mia's opinion on nude selfie...
Cake-Gate, Dad Bods and Olympic Fails
17 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The kids birthday cake that blew up Facebook. Dad Bod's are so hot right now that even Bonds have made it into an ad. When athletes say they "ch...
BONUS: Book Club. The Anti Cool Girl, Rosie Waterland
12 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Readers make better lovers. They're smarter. They're better looking. They earn more money. They are pretty much the best humans out there. Which is wh...
Census and Sensibility
10 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The census was a shemozzle. But among the outcry, won't someone think of the statisticians? Women athletes rule the Olympics, but the good-looking one...
Women, You Win The Week.
03 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Hillary Clinton could soon be president. We're outnumbering the male athletes at the Olympics, and even our Bec Judd is saying no to random kisse...
The Bachelor, The Glass Cliff and Airtasker Therapy
27 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Why do so many smart women love watching The Bachelor? You might have heard of the glass ceiling but what about the glass cliff? And would you hi...
Sonia Kruger Needs A Sultana Cake.
20 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We unpack the Sonia Kruger racism debate and wonder: what does free speech entail, exactly? And why do celebrity opinions make the news? Wh...
Gaslighting, Jen Aniston and Fake Celebrity Romances
13 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
What’s wrong with calling women “hysterical”? It's called Gaslighting and it's worth knowing about. Do you believe in love? Do ...
Pauline Hanson, People to Unfollow and Phubbing
06 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Did we just get the politicians we deserved? Heartbreak is hard, so we’ve collected our best advice for Malcolm Turnbull. Is...
How to win a vote in 60 seconds
29 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
No idea who to vote for this election? Listen up. We asked Bill Shorten and Malcolm Turnbull for 60 seconds on why you should choose them. An ele...
BONUS: Why you need more sleep and how to get it.
24 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Are you tired? We all are. Because between our insanely busy lives, and our constant connection to smartphones, we're in the middle of a sleep de...
The Week of Eddie, Roxy and the Fake Tradie.
22 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Does the Eddie Maguire fallout prove Australia is at a turning point? She's a successful bosslady and entrepreneur, so why is Roxy...
BONUS: Susan Carland answers questions about Ramadan.
17 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean? Why do you fast? How hangry are you? Can you just have water and barley sugars? Susan Carland has heard all the questions over...