Mamamia Out Loud

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

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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

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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...

The Sex Chat No Woman Wants To Have

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sexuopharmaceuticals. Yes, we had to sound it out too. But behind the tongue-twister is a study that confirms what many couples already know: vaginal ...

Influencer Drama & The Princess Treatment

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In case you missed it, the US passed One Big Beautiful Bill on Friday. But what does it all mean — for Australia and the world? We need all the ...

BONUS: Our Honest Thoughts About 'And Just Like That' Season Three

05 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Aidan's throwing rocks at windows (literally), Miranda's found love again, and Charlotte's trying to keep it together — we're halfway through An...

Parenting Out Loud: Dr Becky's DFK Theory & The Great Trampoline Debate

04 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ready for the weekend, Outlouders? We've got a fresh episode of Parenting Out Loud. Because if parents are thinking about it, we're talking about it. ...

You’re A Bitch, And That’s Why We Lack Community

04 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You're a bitch and that's why we lack community. A brutal essay has exposed how we've all become selfish in the name of self-care, and some of us are ...

A Child Care Worker, An Arrest & The Backlash Against Male Educators

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The story you’ve seen everywhere today and the question it raises about childcare.  Plus, the new radical era of celebrity surgery transpar...

The Bezos Wedding Was A Very Rich Text

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Between 27 dresses, 'something borrowed' from the Blue Origin space flight and Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's 200+ closest friends, there's a BIG pos...

Parenting Out Loud: The Ms Rachel Controversy & The Great Kids Vs Friendships Debate

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What better way to start the weekend than with this episode of Parenting Out Loud? Because if parents are thinking about it, we're talking about it.&n...

Absolutely Everything Is Feminism’s Fault!

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The most inflammatory podcast of the year just dropped, and guess what? It looks like feminists have a lot to answer for. Mia, Jessie and Holly discus...

How Do You Solve A Problem Like Brad Pitt?

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The most famous Hollywood face is everywhere you look. He’s on a super-charged comeback mission including a press junket, a podcast interview an...

"I'm Done With Being Interviewed By Women"

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jameela Jamil is breaking up with women journalists via Substack. After too many burnouts and betrayals, the actress and activist is done. But is this...

Parenting Out Loud: A New Co-Parenting Rule & The 100% Work Dilemma

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Saturday treat time, Outlouders. A brand new episode of Parenting Out Loud just landed, and we’re dropping it here for you to enjoy too. In this...

Sarah Jessica Parker Didn’t See This... Coming

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah Jessica Parker has spent decades as Carrie Bradshaw, but here’s the twist: she’s never actually watched herself do any of it. Not th...

Meghan Sussex, Emma Grede & The Rebrand of 'Hustle'

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's a standout star on Duchess Meghan’s latest long-form interview, but surprise... it's not Megs. Enter one Emma Grede: Skims co-founder,&n...

A Private Investigator & The Anonymous Women Running Scared

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Questions from the weekend: What's an 11A? Why is America protesting kings? And what took Sir David Beckham so long? Mia, Jessie, and Em Vernem are he...

SUNDAY SPECIAL: Introducing 'I Never Told You This': Mary & Martha Kalifatidis

14 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Outlouders, today we're introducing you to a new podcast we're releasing at Mamamia called I Never Told You This. Two People. One big reveal. A s...

Parenting Out Loud: The Death Of The Dining Table & 'Outdated' Schooling

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Outlouders, the second episode of Parenting Out Loud has just dropped so we're adding it here as a little Saturday treat. You. Are. Welcome.Join Jessi...

The Test Everyone In Hollywood Wants You To Do

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It popped up in The White Lotus, has reached peak celebrity level in Hollywood with everyone from Taylor Swift to Jennifer Anniston a fan, and is...

Bonnie Blue's Glass Box Stunt & Blake Lively's Vindication

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Blake Lively has broken her silence on the It Ends With Us chaos, calling it “manufactured shame". With Justin Baldoni’s $614 million...

LITTLE TREAT: The Money Pushover & A Woman Named Karen

08 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Outlouders, we’ve unlocked a juicy bonus episode for your long weekend listening pleasure. Why? Because Jessie drops some absolute gold in this ...

PARENTING OUT LOUD: Grandparents — It's Time for Your Performance Review

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Big news, friends. Jessie Stephens and Amelia Lester are bringing a whole new vibe to parenting podcasts with this brand new mini series: Parenting Ou...

A Famous Mother & A Treacherous Daughter

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The daughter of a famous woman has exposed the reality of caring for someone with dementia in her new book. It’s honest, raw, confronting&hellip...

The Lick Ick & The Patron Saint of Betrayed Women

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There are five distinct types of female anger, and Deborra Lee Furness might be the patron saint of all of them. But which one are you? Mia, Jessie an...

We Need To Debrief On 'And Just Like That' Season Three, Ep One

31 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Carrie’s back in her heels, Miranda’s mid-metamorphosis, and Charlotte is Charlotte-ing at full throttle — And Just Like That S...

Harry, Brooklyn And The Epidemic of Family Estrangement

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Family drama is having a moment — and not just in your group chats. From the Beckhams' brewing rift (Brooxit, anyone?) to the ongoing Harry and ...

The French First Lady Shove, A Divorce Statement & Some ADHD News

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness — their divorce has been simmering for years. So why the sudden searing statement and drip-feeding leaks to...

The Girls' Weekend Away To End All Girls' Weekends

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kamala Harris has touched down on Australian soil this week for a... real estate convention? Yes, really and we're just as confused as you are. Plus, ...

Kris Jenner Thinks You're a Grub

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kris Jenner can tell EXACTLY who you are based on the state of your personal space, and... let's just say that our cluttered desks and messy cars migh...

Tom Cruise & The Woman We Swore We'd Never Become

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Biden’s latest health scare has sparked a reckoning—and it’s raising big questions about what happens when compassion clashes wi...

A Bro-Podcast Storm & All The Fashion Week Beef

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is it fair to want your significant other to 'light up with excitement when you get home'? A seemingly innocent statement from an Australian podcast&n...

Celebrities Are Spruiking Their Boob Jobs. Everyone Cool With That?

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A very famous woman has talked us through her boob job online, and... it’s spon con. Discount code and all. Is this really what we’re...

Um, Who Are You Calling A Narcissist?

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Internet has a new favourite insult: narcissist. But what does it actually mean—and if you’ve found yourself quietly Googling it&helli...

Blake, Justin & The Taylor Swift Defence

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Yes, it only lasts for 24 hours but this year, Mother's Day brought a stark realisation with it: an etiquette guide for the day is way overdue. And on...

SUNDAY SPECIAL: The Women Behind "Strife": Asher, Mia, Bruna & Jessie

10 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Outlouders, we have quite the little treat for your Sunday Special today. It’s been 18 months since Evelyn Jones burst onto our screens in ...

The Most Mocked Woman In The World

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There are some things that just shouldn't go up a vagina. And no, we’re not just talking deodorants and douches. OF COURSE WE’RE NOT. This...

WTF Just Happened? The Election, Prince Harry & Nagi

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Did something big happen on the weekend? Well, yes, you could say that. Ah, but do you mean the historic election result that no-one saw coming? Princ...

Uh Oh. The Most Low Status Way To Dress

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a four-letter word taking over the internet — it rhymes with munt — and let’s just say it’s dividing the group c...

Meghan's Bedtime Routine Is A Lot

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Michelle Obama has spoken—and she’s not here to please everyone. The former First Lady revealed what it really took to skip Donald Trump&r...

We're Fighting About Being Ugly

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When you fall for someone else on national television, is there a right way to break the news to your partner? On today's show, we dive deep into the ...

SUNDAY SPECIAL: Mia, Holly & The Attack On Teenage Girls

26 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today's Sunday Special is one we think you're going to love.  Mia Freedman has been in countless conversations with Holly Wainwright—on mic...

What Supercommunicators Know That We Don't

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When was the last time you cried in front of someone else? Or shared a deep conversation that left you feeling fulfilled? Well friends, we've found a ...

The Influencer Who's Changed Too Much & Liz Hurley's Hard Launch

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when a person becomes the brand? Influencer Remi Bader is facing backlash for a personal transformation—and her followers aren&rsqu...

Another Little Treat: The Tyranny Of Looking Like You Haven't Tried

20 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Monday, Outlouders — we’ve got a juicy little treat for you. Usually reserved for subscribers, we’re dropping this one into yo...

A Little Treat: This Special Live Show Recording Spilt 10 Years of Tea

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when three Mamamia Out Loud hosts, a live audience, and a very shiny Apple store come together? Chaos. Joyful chaos. To celebrate 10 year...

A Very 2025 Diss Track. No Notes.

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

'Not quite right' seems to be the feedback for today. Why have six women gone to space in full glam for *checks notes* 11 minutes, only to return to e...

A Boomer Bad Boy Playbook & Defining The Three Levels Of Cool

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An ageing Boomer bad boy and a queer 21-year-old multi-millionairess locked in a house together. What could possibly go wrong? Quite a lot actually. M...

I’d Like To Give My Diagnosis Back

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're living in the age of diagnosis. But are we about to enter a new era – one of de–diagnosis, where we can give some of our pathologies...

The "Ick" Of Old Friends & The Most Hated Woman On The Internet

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Old friends. After a spotlight was cast upon the female friendship dynamic in The White Lotus Season 3, we have some thoughts. Are old friendships tox...

The Robert Irwin Undies Theory, Tariffs & 7 Point Dressing

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Look, no one missed the photos of Robert Irwin posing in his undies over the weekend., The ad campaign included a giant snake, a spider, a lizard and ...

Sex Tips (For Married Women Only)

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's a celebration of hot wives, sex tips only for married women, natural contraception and “nap time friendly careers”. Welcome to the ne...

April Theory & A Brand New Kink

02 Apr 2025

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There are two types of people in this world. The pranksters who live for April Fools' chaos, and the rest of us who'd rather eat glass than endure ano...

The Woman Who's Never Met A Happy Parent

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What did you do before 9am today and did it involve dunking your face in ice at least three times and rubbing the inside of a banana on your skin? If ...

Millennials Were The Last Generation To Have It All

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From low-stakes internet use, to an iconic era of pop culture moments: Were millennials the last generation to really have it all? That slight crunch ...

The Metamorphosis Of Meghan Sussex Is Complete

26 Mar 2025

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Meghan Markle, uh Sussex, has a new side hustle and it involves your wardrobe. Why you buying a pair of jeans can earn the California duchess $16.80. ...

"Too Rich" Celebrities & The Adolescence Theory

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Outlouders, we're here to bust some very important fake pyramid news. Welcome to the anatomy of a conspiracy.  Plus, the 80-20 theory that everyo...

SUNDAY SPECIAL: Mia Freedman & Why Redundancy Was One Of The Best Things To Happen To Her

22 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you're navigating a redundancy right now or just want to be prepared, we’re going to change your perspective of redundancy.  Today ...

Open Marriages & The New Kind Of Divorce

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mindy Kaling recently revealed she chose solo motherhood because she didn't want to compromise on money, career decisions, or parenting choices. She j...

Snow White & Its 7 Biggest Controversies

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On Out Loud today, we examine the gift that's just dropped in the form of an illuminating new profile on Holly's 'close personal friend' Gwyneth Paltr...

The Response To Hugh Van Cuylenburg's Open Letter

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Two politicians walk into a podcast studio… and no, this isn’t the start of a bad joke. In today’s episode of Out Loud, we spill th...

Mel Robbins Knows Exactly What's Wrong With You

13 Mar 2025

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...

7 Kids, 2 Nannies & A Court Date

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a celebrity family with seven children, some dubious accent choices and a wrongful death suit hanging over their heads. So why have Alec...

A Meghan Pivot No One Expected & The Ugly SNARF Phone Trap

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It was International Women's Day over the weekend and Robbie Katter had some interesting thoughts about the celebration. We unpack his feedback as wel...

The Fight You Need To Have With Your Parents

07 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hoarding, throwing, selling and Swedish death cleaning—we’re talking about 'stuff' and why what to do with it (or what we don't) goes far ...

Our Meghan Review & The Cloud Over MAFS

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Candle-making, flower sprinkles, bee voices and that damned jam we've been waiting for. With Love, Meghan is officially out (and no, Holly can't conta...