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A Broken Leg & 'That' D*ck And Balls Logo

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Subscribe to Mamamia for unlimited access to Mamamia Out Loud "Welcome to anti resilience... Recovery is long, often boring, and almost always uncomfo...

Work Harder, Kim Kardashian

14 Mar 2022

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Subscribe to Mamamia for unlimited access to Mamamia Out Loud What does it take to succeed as a woman in business? According to Kim Kardashian, the an...

Who Will Survive Madonna's Bootcamp?

11 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Subscribe to Mamamia for unlimited access to Mamamia Out Loud Who would you want to play you in the movie of your life? Madonna is searching for an ac...

A Smashed Glass & The Problem With Women's Voices

09 Mar 2022

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Subscribe to Mamamia for unlimited access to Mamamia Out Loud Is International Women's Day Cancelled? An Instagram post from Abbie Chatfield has got u...

Shane Warne & The Bad News Cycle

07 Mar 2022

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Subscribe to Mamamia for unlimited access to Mamamia Out Loud For a lot of people, the death of Shane Warne feels like the final straw, but of course,...

The Question Too Dangerous For TV

04 Mar 2022

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Subscribe to Mamamia for unlimited access to Mamamia Out LoudLast night, a man was kicked out of the Q&A audience. Was it an attack on free speech...

The Two Stomachs Women Are Allowed To Have

02 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Australia’s Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, has COVID. We’re not doing a segment on that though, because it is so far from the bigges...

The Influencers Are Not OK

28 Feb 2022

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Subscribe to MPlus for unlimited access to Mamamia Out Loud It's been a horror weekend in Queensland and northern NSW. Thousands have been displaced a...

Putin’s War & Political Glow-Ups

25 Feb 2022

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Subscribe to MPlus for unlimited access to Mamamia Out Loud With more than 40,000 Aussie citizens of Ukrainian descent and more than 80,000 of Russian...

Who Will Survive The Great Vibe Shift Of 2022?

23 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Subscribe to MPlus for unlimited access to Mamamia Out Loud Are there questions you're too embarrassed to ask? That feeling when a big news moment pas...

The Worst Man On TV Tonight

21 Feb 2022

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Subscribe to MPlus for unlimited access to Mamamia Out Loud Tonight the new season of SAS Australia will premiere on Channel 7, with Wayne Carey joini...

The Video Nobody Should Watch

18 Feb 2022

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SIGN UP TO THE OUT LOUD NEWSLETTER HERE. A horrific video has made its way through group chats and social media this week, with many people watching i...

The $13 Million Royal Pay Off

16 Feb 2022

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SUBSCRIBE TO THE OUT LOUD NEWSLETTER HERE. Prince Andrew has settled the sexual assault case against him by Virginia Guiffre...for an undisclosed sum....

Introducing Restart: Holly Wainwright Walked Out Of Her Old Life

15 Feb 2022

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Listen to the first three episodes of Restart here. We're dropping into you feed to introduce our new show, Restart.  Two years ago, Madeleine We...

What On Earth Do We Want From A PM's Wife?

14 Feb 2022

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SUBSCRIBE TO THE OUT LOUD NEWSLETTER HERE. Is Jenny Morrison the Prime Minister's 'secret weapon'? The promos in the lead-up to last night's 60 Minute...

Leigh Sales And The Big Quit

11 Feb 2022

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There are two types of people in Australia right now - the ones who watch MAFS, and there are well over a million of those… and the ones who do...

Holy Sh*t, Grace Tame

09 Feb 2022

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We need to talk about Grace Tame, Brittany Higgins, and 'Men Like That.'Plus, there are three words you’re probably hearing a lot lately: Religi...

The Story That Made Us Feel Like Hypocrites

07 Feb 2022

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Kim and Kanye's divorce is getting messier by the day. But separated parents everywhere are hard-relating to the recent Instagram tiff over whether th...

A Discussion About Victoria Beckham's Dinner

04 Feb 2022

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Married At First Sight is back for 2022, much to Jessie's joy and Holly and Mia's disappointment. With one of the contestants looking for a 'romantic'...

Mia Has Left The Chat

02 Feb 2022

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Yesterday our jaws collectively dropped as the Prime Minister was confronted after an address at The National Press Club. Was it an important moment i...

The “Kiss And Tell” Story We Can’t Agree On

31 Jan 2022

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What do Neil Young and Joni Mitchell have to do with Joe Rogan? There's a war being waged against Spotify and Jessie explains why/if you should care.&...

That Grace Tame Moment

28 Jan 2022

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Outgoing Australian Of The Year, Grace Tame, snubbed the Prime Minister this week. And everyone has an opinion about it. Amanda Keller joins us again ...

BONUS: January 26

25 Jan 2022

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It's January 26 and there’s no episode today. You might have noticed that Mamamia only refers to January 26 by its date. This is to acknowledge ...

The First Date Sex Rule

24 Jan 2022

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In a few days, we'll have a newly appointed Australian of the Year. As we reflect on the change pushed for by Grace Tame, how do we treat people in th...

The Most Toxic Celebrity Relationship On The Internet

21 Jan 2022

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The easing of WA's hard border has been delayed, again. It's a significant move by Premier Mark McGowan for Western Australians at home and interstate...

We Need To Apologise

19 Jan 2022

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A Victorian woman's heartbreaking plea to politicians in response to a ban on IVF has gone viral. What does it tell us about our collective frustratio...

The Djok Block

17 Jan 2022

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We're back! It's our first official show of 2022 and we missed you. Have you had Covid? Holly has, and she needs to talk about brain fog and guilt. Pl...

Out Loud Is Back On Monday

14 Jan 2022

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Mamamia Out Loud returns Monday, January 17th!Search 'Extraordinary Stories' in your favourite podcast app to listen to episode five of Magazine Queen...

BONUS: 4. Magazine Queens: The It Girls Vs The Paparazzi

12 Jan 2022

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Episode four of Extraordinary Stories - Magazine Queens - was originally released to MPlus subscribers. Subscribers get early access to Extraordinary ...

BONUS: 3. Magazine Queens: When Supermodels Turned Deadly

11 Jan 2022

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Episode three of Extraordinary Stories - Magazine Queens - was originally released to MPlus subscribers. Subscribers get early access to Extraordinary...

BONUS: 2. Magazine Queens: Nene, Dulcie & The Diana Wars

10 Jan 2022

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Episode two of Extraordinary Stories - Magazine Queens - was originally released to MPlus subscribers. Subscribers get early access to Extraordinary S...

BONUS: 1. Magazine Queens: Ita Buttrose, Kerry Packer & The Birth Of Cleo

09 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Outlouders, we're dropping into your feed to share something special with you. Last year we launched a new podcast called Extraordinary Stories, exclu...

Unpopular Opinion: Passions Are Bullsh*t

06 Jan 2022

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This episode was originally released to MPlus subscribers. If you want access to  subscriber-only segments of Mamamia Out Loud each week SUBSCRIB...

The Question Every Outlouder Wants Answered

02 Jan 2022

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This episode was originally released to MPlus subscribers. If you want unlimited access to Mamamia Out Loud SUBSCRIBE TO MPLUS.Holly interviews Jessie...

Word Of The Year

31 Dec 2021

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It’s the first day of 2022 and that means it's time for our Word Of The Year episode! New Year's resolutions are notorious for falling over, so ...

Our Favourite Recommendations Of 2021

26 Dec 2021

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It was another big year of bingeing for Outlouders around the country. Through lockdowns and uncertainty, these are the shows, books, and movies that ...

Small Talk For People Allergic To Small Talk

24 Dec 2021

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Merry Christmas Outlouders! We hope you're having a wonderful day, wherever you are and whoever you're with this year. The festive season brings with ...

The Best And Worst Moments Of 2021

20 Dec 2021

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After another year of plenty of ups and downs, Holly, Jessie & Mia share their personal bests and worsts of 2021. Subscribe to MPlus for unlimited...

The Introvert Hangover Is Here

17 Dec 2021

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Subscribe to MPlus for unlimited access to Mamamia Out Loud So, here we are. This isn’t how we were supposed to be feeling today, is it? School ...

Covid, Hands Off Our Christmas

15 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Weird vibes. That's how we'd sum up how a lot of Australians are feeling this week. For what will be the third year in a row, depending on where you l...

'Tis The Season Of Lying To Everyone You Love

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Boris Johnson is in a lot of trouble lately, so who better to explain what's going on with the UK Prime Minister than our very own Holly Wainwright? E...

And Just Like That… Carrie Has Divided Us

10 Dec 2021

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We watched 'And Just Like That' and boy, did we have some feelings! We debrief on the emotions of seeing these characters 17 years after they left our...

Am I Having A Slow-Motion Breakdown?

08 Dec 2021

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Pixie Curtis is making headlines this week, she’s 10 years old and described in the media as an 'entrepreneur'. A successful one at that. So suc...

The Anatomy Of A Fake Celebrity Story

06 Dec 2021

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A teenager from Michigan is behind bars after shooting 11 people at his high school, killing four of his peers. But the parents of the 15 year-old hav...

Abbie Chatfield & The Apology Police

03 Dec 2021

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Some serious tea was spilled between two reality TV stars this week. A very public falling out between Abbie Chatfield and Brooke Blurton was the talk...

Don't Call Me An "Influencer"

01 Dec 2021

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It's been another tumultuous week in Parliament, with more politicians behaving badly and more questions about the culture within the 'Canberra Bubble...

Not Now, Omicron

29 Nov 2021

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Over the weekend, we saw hysteria being whipped up by a bunch of headlines that weren't exactly helpful. We're here to make you feel a bit better abou...

Can I Please Date Your Ex-Boyfriend?

25 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Bachelorette Finale was last night and if you didn’t watch it, don’t worry, neither did we. But there is one bach-related relationship...

It's Called Being A God Damn Bloody Adult

24 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Independent senator Jacqui Lambie made headlines for all the right reasons yesterday when she delivered a scathing speech, blasting Pauline Hanson&rsq...

The D*ck Pic That's Divided The Nation

22 Nov 2021

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In case you missed it, Tim Paine has stepped down from his role as Captain of the Australian Cricket team. His resignation is in the wake of a series ...

What We Know About William Tyrrell

19 Nov 2021

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The biggest story in Australia this week is around the continuing search for William Tyrell. It’s seven years since the three-year-old vanished ...

When Does Having 'A Type' Become Problematic?

17 Nov 2021

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Scenes in Melbourne this week bear a frightening resemblance to the United States Capitol attack. So what are protestors actually rallying for, why do...

Jake Gyllenhaal’s Very Bad Weekend (Taylor’s Version)

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On Friday afternoon, Taylor Swift re-released her 2012 break-up album Red, and with it put her heartbreak over ex-flame Jake Gyllenhaal back in the sp...

How Your Friends Can Tell If You’re Having Sex

12 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're afraid to say Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are back in the headlines, for three very different reasons this week: Harry's bang-on prediction a...

The “Soft Launch” You’re Seeing Everywhere On Instagram

10 Nov 2021

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Today a very special guest has joined Mia, Holly and Jessie in the studio: it’s New York Times Best Selling author Sally Hepworth!The recent Ins...

Is Chris Pratt Slowly Cancelling Himself?

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve noticed some weird vibes coming from Chris Pratt lately, most recently in a birthday Instagram post to his wife that barely mentioned his ...

An Argy Bargy About Em Rata

05 Nov 2021

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On Wednesday, we were part of the chorus of relief and delight at a missing girl being found alive after 18 days. Since then, there have been paparazz...

Welcome Home, Cleo

03 Nov 2021

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Most of us awoke to some amazing news this morning, that four-year-old Cleo Smith has been found alive and well. It’s the story that has gripped...

Gladys And The Case Of The Very Bad Boyfriend

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Former NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has made an appearance at the ICAC investigation into whether or not she breached public trust, and turned a bli...

The Celebrity Self-Medicating With Social Media

29 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In case you missed it, the biggest company in the world is rebranding. Mark Zuckerberg - boss and owner of Facebook and overlord to us all - announced...

The Twisted Obsession With Daniel Johns

27 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A worrying trend is starting to emerge in the UK and this week, it’s reportedly spread to Australia - You might have heard about it online or se...

Alec Baldwin's Accidental Victims

25 Oct 2021

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Everyone is talking about the accidental shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who was killed on a film set when actor Alec Baldwin fired a pro...

The Very Worst Time To Change Your Life

22 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

ICYMI; A high-profile conservative political commentator in the US has asked when the US plans to invade Australia. Apparently, we're living in a 'tyr...

The Body Conversation Nobody Asked For In 2021

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, actor/comedian/writer Jonah Hill posted something on social media that went viral. Something about his body, and people's fascination with ...

Lisa, Karl And Brekky TV Betrayal

18 Oct 2021

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The former partner of one of the NRL's biggest stars, Phoebe Burgess has unleashed on the toxic cover-up culture in code over the weekend, also critic...

Introducing: What Are You Wearing?

16 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're dropping into your feed this weekend to bring you our newest podcast. It’s called What Are You Wearing? And it’s Mamamia’s pod...

Would You Like Lipo With That?

15 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to upselling, there are some things we can get around. Upsizing your meal? Yes, we want fries with that, but it's a different kind of up...

The Fastest Way To Lose Any Argument

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Yesterday, Australia lost someone very, very significant. The self-proclaimed Happiest Man On Earth - Eddie Jaku.  Eddie was 101 years old, a bes...

Sam Frost, Grace Tame & Freedom

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In case you missed it, over the weekend Sam Frost posted an Instagram video. It's since been deleted, but it's got us talking about cancel culture, me...

Adele Is Ready To Talk About Her Body

08 Oct 2021

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Adele is back with her first interview in five years. She’s on the cover of the latest British and US Vogue with headlines about her '...

Gladys, G-Strings & Why Gwyneth Is DTF

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We need to talk about the incredible shake-up that’s happened in NSW politics in the last week, and if you’re not from NSW, we promise you...

Daily Drop: Mia & Holly Are Turning 50

04 Oct 2021

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We promised Holly this would never see the light of day, but things change. Sorry Holly! Mia turned 50 on Friday so we're dropping a special treat fro...

Five Dating Rules For A New Era

01 Oct 2021

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There’s a lot of public attention this week around Jessica Rowe. The former TV presenter now has an interview podcast, and this week’s epi...

Why Will And Jada Weren’t Made For Monogamy

29 Sep 2021

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We've found Kate Middleton and frankly, she looks amazing. Princess Kate officially put an end to rumours she was missing (or pregnant) by attending l...

The Epidemic Of Broken Friendships

27 Sep 2021

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Families are falling out on social media and there are friends going quiet in the group chat, as the divide between the vaccinated and unvaccinated wi...

The Performative Hot Mums Of Instagram

24 Sep 2021

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Everyone has become momentarily obsessed with two ridiculously conventionally attractive women - Megan Fox and Kourtney Kardashian. This week they rev...

BONUS: We Need To Talk About Nine Perfect Strangers

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Thursday Outlouders! Dropping a special episode of Mamamia Out Loud in your feed today to talk about all things Nine Perfect Strangers. It's the...

Riots And Earthquakes And Covid, Oh My

22 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Riots and earthquakes and covid, oh my. Melbourne, you’re having a very extra week. We're attempting to unpack and explain the recent riots...

The Gabby Petito Disappearance Unpacked

20 Sep 2021

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It’s the story that could be the plot of a movie, but at its center is a 22-year-old woman named Gabby Petitro, whose remains have just been fou...

Introducing Cancelled: Pete "Slippery Slope" Evans

18 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Sunday Outlouders! Dropping into your feed this weekend to share Jessie's new podcast, Cancelled, a comedy podcast that investigates a...

Harry, Meghan And The Hairdresser Meme

17 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What in the name of Indo-Pacific relations is going on with the submarines? Did Joe Biden really forget Scomo's name? Should we be scared? Jessie, ple...

What We're Really Doing To Our Faces

15 Sep 2021

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We had no idea how much we needed to see celebrities being completely ridiculous until this week. Yes, we have to talk about The Met Gala.  Plus,...

Freedom Guilt And The Bennifer Question

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You might’ve seen pictures of packed beaches across Sydney over the weekend, and you’d be forgiven for thinking they could’ve been t...

Where In The World Is Kate Middleton?

10 Sep 2021

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Welcome back to Covid-Free Fridays! There’s a lot happening in the world, but apparently, we need to be worried about the whereabouts of some ro...

Guy Sebastian's "Hostage Video"

08 Sep 2021

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The story everyone’s been talking about this week concerns singer Guy Sebastian and an unexpected apology. Somehow Guy has become the first pers...

Nadia Bartel And The $1.50 Kmart Plate

06 Sep 2021

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Australia feels more divided than ever, which was shown clearly over the weekend with Father’s Day celebrated across barricades on the QLD-NSW b...

How To Fake Being Smart At Work

03 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you work in an office setting, WFH or not you’re probably still having many, many, many meetings. They’re a necessary evil. But have yo...

Weaponising The Shadow Pandemic

01 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you heard of 'The Shadow Pandemic'?  Some people posting about it are concerned about the mental health of young people right now. Some are ...

An Analysis Of The Zoe Foster Blake Brand

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Has being a female pop star in 2021 become unbearable? Three pop icons - Lorde, Billie Eilish, and Lizzo -  have released new albums this month. ...

The Person Everyone Hates At Work

27 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nevermind. It’s the name of a little record released by Nirvana in 1991...that would go on to become one of the highest-selling albums of all ti...

Excuse Me, But This Celeb Couple Are Not In Love

25 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The kids are not alright and Mia is pufferfish-ing about it. This morning, the WA head of the Australian Medical Association described opening up the ...

This Groundhog Day Has To End

23 Aug 2021

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“This groundhog day has to end." That was the message from Prime Minister Scott Morrison today, after a press conference where he slammed state ...

A Very Intimate Work Friend Dilemma

20 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Travis Barker, who you may know as the drummer from Blink 182, or Kourtney Kardashian’s boyfriend, has a fear of flying. It’s a fear he re...

The Ageing Supermodel We Can't Look Away From

18 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Employers are on the brink of making a tough decision. Qantas Group is the latest business to announce mandatory vaccination for its employees. Is thi...

Australia, We've Had A Mood Swing

16 Aug 2021

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We noticed a shift in tone and messaging about Covid from our leaders over the weekend. Are we ready for what this change might mean? And will we ever...

How Covid Killed The Bachelor

13 Aug 2021

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It’s one of the biggest stories in the world today, Britney Spears’s father Jamie will step down from his 13-year role as conservator of h...

Just A Little Bit Of Hope

11 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What will our lives look like once most of us are vaccinated? It's a question on the minds of millions of Australians every day, in particular, those ...

Pits, Tits, Holes And Soles

09 Aug 2021

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Trigger Warning: our first topic today discusses Child Sexual Abuse. If this brings up any issues for you you can reach out at any time to Lifeline on...

Australia Is Over It

06 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Australia is pufferfish-ing. We’ve been patient. We’ve been resilient. We’ve been sad and we’ve been strong, but today?...

The Theory That Explains Everything About Ben Affleck

04 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Opposition leader Anthony Albanese has proposed a $300 cash bonus for vaccinated Australians.  Meanwhile, New York City will soon implement a vac...