Mamamia Out Loud
Episodes
Not Now, Omicron
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
“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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Emma McKeon & The Mistake We Keep Making
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There were so many highlights at the Olympic Games over the weekend, with Emma McKeon sitting at the top of that list. The 27-year-old from Wollongong...
Thrusting, Slapping, Crying: A Very Different Olympic Roundup
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
All we want to talk about is the Olympics. This week, work has really been getting in the way of our Olympic schedule. Swimming conflicting with ...
Why Simone Biles Quit
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most famous athletes in the world has made headlines everywhere, after pulling out of the women’s team gymnastics final in Tokyo. So ...
BONUS: Our Sealed Section Is Back
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mamamia's sex podcast Sealed Section is back, and this time, it's all about you! Host and sexologist Chantelle Otten has spent her entire career helpi...
Saturday Just Broke Us
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thousands of anti-lockdown protesters marched in major Australian cities over the weekend. It’s estimated at least 3500 people marched through S...
A Very Public Scolding
23 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday, you would have been hard-pressed to miss a pretty shocking 'mansplaining' moment from a press conference happening over in Japan. It came a...
BONUS: If You’re Struggling Right Now, This Is For You
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Outlouders. Dropping this No Filter episode into your feed in case you need it this week. It's all about resilience, something many of us are stru...
We Have Some Demands For Prince Harry
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Something is happening on Instagram. A growing number of influencers are outing themselves as anti-vaxx. What should you do? Unfollow? Report them? An...
We’re Thirsty For Hamish Blake
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Holly, Jessie and Mia suspect Aussie women are starved for good-dad content after Hamish Blake set our collective hearts on fire with his funny/wholes...
The Fear Of Other People’s Opinions
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Most of the country is locked down, everyone is yelling and it’s all a bit stressful, so today Holly, Jessie and Mia discuss Ash Barty’s c...
‘Not That Cute’: A Brutal Job Rejection
14 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The billionaires are pissing Jessie off. Hundreds of millions of people around the globe await a vaccine, climate change threatens us all and the pand...
The Ad That Has Australia Gasping
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone is talking about the covid vaccine TV ads. These are our first look at the long-awaited campaign by the government to encourage more Australi...
Bonus: The Story Of The Great Emu In The Sky
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Outlouders! We're dropping into your feed to bring you a really special episode of That's Incredible. It's hosted by Andrew Daddo, and is a podcast...
The Rise Of The ‘Pick-Me’ Girl
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a week, so we're talking about some of the news headlines that brought us joy over the past few days. Surprisingly, many of them involve spo...
The Queue Jumping Dilemma
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
An elite private school in Sydney has sparked controversy after NSW Health arranged for Pfizer jabs for 160 Year 12 students. People are furious, but ...
Why Everyone Is Breaking The Rules
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jessie needs to rant. It's about the social media eruption of anger towards too many people out and about amidst a lockdown. While we bunker down, una...
How Success Bombing Ruins Friendships
02 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's the most shocking story we've seen this week. Bill Cosby is a free man. What's happened and what does his release from prison mean for the surviv...
Melbourne, We Need To Apologise
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Australia looks very different from what it did only a week ago. 12 million Aussies, including two of us, are currently in some sort of lockdown. With...
The Celebrity House That Divided Us
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Model/Actor Cara Delevingne has taken the world on a tour of her lavish home. From a ball-pit to a costume room to a vagina tunnel, what is it about t...
Kids' Birthday Parties Are The New Weddings
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In case you missed it, one of the biggest stories in the world right now is about Britney Spears finally speaking out about her conservatorship. We're...
One School's "Build A B*tch" List
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A worksheet handed to year 10 students at a Sydney Anglican school has gone viral for all the wrong reasons. What does it tell us about attitudes in s...
What We Now Know About The Royal Oprah Interview
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Australia has a new Deputy Prime Minister. After this morning's National Party leadership spill, Michael McCormack has been ousted and Barnaby J...
What Happens When Mean Girls Grow Up
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Billie Eilish is in hot water this week. The 19-year-old singer has been accused of queer-baiting, racial slurs, and she's being called out for having...
The Birth Control Conversation No One Wants To Have
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Did you miss the Four Corners special on Scomo and QAnon? We watched it so you don't have to, and we're breaking down the controversial investigation ...
BONUS: The Kennedy Women: When Jackie Met Jack
13 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
No show today for the public holiday, instead, we wanted to give you an episode of the latest season of Extraordinary Stories. It's the podcast that d...
Time’s Up For The "Pervs" Of Australian Swimming
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Maddie Groves is one of Australia’s best swimmers, so why has she pulled out of Olympic Trials, and in doing so basically burned her chanc...
The Anti Self-Care Hero We Need This Week
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Biloela Family. It's the story we can't look away from this week. What is going on, more importantly, why, and how can this be happening in Austra...
How Our Listeners Unravelled Jessie's Secret
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We need to talk about Lilibet. From the significance of the name and the reaction around the world to Harry and Meghan's next steps, Holly, Jessie, an...
Do We Owe Missy Higgins An Apology?
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Aussie singer/songwriter Missy Higgins appeared on Anh Do's Brush With Fame this week. She spoke about the pressure put on her at a young age by the m...
BONUS: Needles & Stitches: The Surprising Birth Story Of Fiona Falkiner
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Surprise! We have a new podcast called The Delivery Room hosted by our very own Jessie Stephens, and we wanted to share it with you...Follow The Deliv...
Mia's List Of Mother-In-Law Rules
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We talked about Naomi Osaka on Monday but a lot has happened since her announcement she'd be boycotting post-match press conferences. The tennis star ...
An Argument About Naomi Osaka's New Rule
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tennis star Naomi Osaka has made headlines around the world, after announcing her refusing to carry out post-match press conferences, for her own ment...
The 'Gender Face Gap' At The Friends Reunion
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Victoria is back in lockdown. It's an all too familiar scene but this time around, the people are mad. Is the latest Melbourne outbreak a timely remin...
An Unpopular Opinion About Boundaries
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“Here we go again” is what many Melburnians have been saying to each other over the last 24 hours. 15 new cases of Covid have been reporte...
Chrissy Teigen & Toxic Femininity
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why is everyone canceling Chrissy Teigan and what does it have to do with toxic femininity? Plus, Jessie read a great opinion piece over the wee...
Prince William Has Cancelled The BBC
21 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
William and Harry have released furious statements about one of the most famous television interviews of all time. It's after an independent enquiry r...
The Birth Text Message That Divided Us
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The rumour mill is in overdrive about the divorce of Bill and Melinda Gates. Allegations of affairs, media leaks and a very calculated PR plan are amo...
We Need To Talk About Craig McLachlan: The Musical
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Channel Seven's 'tell all' interview with Craig McLachlan aired last night. It's the first time the actor has spoken out since he has found not guilty...
We Listened To The Prince Harry Interview So You Don’t Have To
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are we a victim of our own Covid success here in Australia? An article from Amelia Lester has gone viral this week, striking a nerve with Australians ...
The Viral 'Two Inch' Grief Theory
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's budget time! Why should you care? Mia tells us why this year the federal budget is a win for women, but there are always losers at budget time, s...
Basic Bitch 2.0
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Elon Musk is in the news this week after he appeared on Saturday Night Live over the weekend. It feels like pop culture just doesn’t quite know ...
What We Can Finally Say About Jarryd Hayne
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Disgraced former NRL star Jarryd Hayne has been sentenced to five years and nine months in prison, for sexual assault. What does it mean for survivors...
So, What Really Happened Between Bill And Melinda Gates?
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Affleck is making headlines again, but it's not the JLo rumours we need to discuss, it's a Tik Tok video. Creepy or sexy? We discuss. Plus, what&r...
Life Lessons From A Billionaire
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Morrison won’t stop talking about identity politics. So what does he actually mean, what are identity politics? Is this a new buzzword to ...
Do Not Follow This Man
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There's a story some of us haven't been able to look away from this week. Alex 'Shooter' Williamson is a 32-year-old Aussie comedian with a million Ti...
How Religious Is Scott Morrison, Really?
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Olympic Games are just around the corner. 86 days away in fact. Over 2000 Australian athletes and officials will be vaccinated and allowed to go t...