Mamamia Out Loud

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Australia's #1 podcast for women is where inquisitive minds come for great conversation — with an occasional side serve of chaos. Covering news, pop culture, and big ideas, plus the small stuff that matters, Mamamia Out Loud features a rotating panel of hosts, including Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens, Holly Wainwright, Clare Stephens, Amelia Lester, and Em Vernem. It's your daily dose of conversation that feels like catching up with your funniest and sharpest friends in the group chat. It’s conversation at its most addictive.

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May 8, 2019 · 26 min
Why Everyone’s Crying On Instagram
If you open up your Instagram app, chances are you will see a lot more tears and a lot less pristine avo on toast. Instagram is becoming 'more real'... or is it? Our Entertainment Editor Laura Brodnik has a theory that Instagram has found a new way to make women feel bad about themselves, and she joins us to explain how. Plus, is it problematic for your friends to get it on at your wedding? And did mobile phones ruin Madonna's relationship with her kids? We think there's more to it... END BITS Read Laura Brodnik's article here: https://www.mamamia.com.au/how-instagram-can-make-you-feel-depressed/ Hosts: Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens and Rachel Corbett Producers: Elissa Ratliff COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group GET IN TOUCH: Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at outloud@mamamia.com.au Find any book mentioned at apple.co/mamamia Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 7, 2019 · 25 min
ELECTION SPECIAL: Who The Heck Should I Vote For?
Have you got a case of the Election 'blahs'? Don't know where to put your X next week? Well, we've decided to drop a couple of special politics episodes of Mamamia Out Loud to help you to cut through all the election noise. On today's episode we are joined by ABC Senior Journalist, Ashleigh Raper - who's been working on the ABC's Vote Compass tool (you can check it out here: https://votecompass.abc.net.au/ ). Ashleigh is an expert on what Australians want from their political parties in 2019... and who's delivering. END BITS Hosts: Ashleigh Raper, Jessie Stephens and Holly Wainwright. Producer: Elissa Ratliff COME TALK TO US AND TELL US WHO YOU ARE VOTING FOR Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at outloud@mamamia.com.au Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 4, 2019 · 18 min
BONUS: Ask Us Anything
If you've ever wanted to know how the Outlouders prepare for their shows or how Jessie feels about dating Mia's son then this is your chance to find out... END BITS Hosts: Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens and Holly Wainwright. Producer: Elissa Ratliff COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group GET IN TOUCH: Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at outloud@mamamia.com.au Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here. This episode was brought to you by https://www.qantasstore.com.au/ Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 3, 2019 · 35 min
Why Nobody Wants To Live With A Capricorn
In case you missed it, a response to a housing inquiry has gone viral after the applicant was turned down for being a Capricorn. So is it acceptable to pick your housemates by their star signs? Plus, what the heck has been going on in Australian politics this week? And why don’t politicians realise they’ve got a social footprint? Holly’s here to explain. And actress Olivia Munn is frustrated that people judge her outfits on social media - but isn’t it fair game to comment on how a celebrity looks? Recommendations Jessie: Brene Brown on Netflix Mia: Cat Person in the New Yorker https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/12/11/cat-person Holly: Bounty Western Boots from Target https://www.target.com.au/p/bounty-western-boots/61826939 END BITS Hosts: Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens and Holly Wainwright. Producers: Elissa Ratliff COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group GET IN TOUCH: Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at outloud@mamamia.com.au Find any book mentioned at apple.co/mamamia Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 1, 2019 · 34 min
How To Have A Baby Like A Princess
A royal is reportedly having her baby at home and everyone wants a birth with the royal stamp of approval. But should anyone be copying that with the same enthusiasm we're copying her taste in shoes? This week the media has had a bit of a thing for Chloe Shorten and the PM's wife, Jenny Morrison Does it matter at all who a political leader lives with when it comes to deciding your vote? And... does everyone woman need a mentor? And is being a mentor a paying job? ND BITS Hosts: Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens and Holly Wainwright. Producers: Elissa Ratliff COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group GET IN TOUCH: Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at outloud@mamamia.com.au Find any book mentioned at apple.co/mamamia Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 26, 2019 · 28 min
The Emojis That Creep People Out
Send a lot of these: 😍❤️😍❤️😍❤️😍❤️😍? Bad news. According to new research published in Frontiers in Psychology, the interpretation of emojis can vary dramatically depending on the gender of the sender. Which means you might be creeping some people out with your emoji use. Plus, there’s a well-informed rumour that Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, might be moving to Africa following the birth of their baby, which really should be any day now. So why are they being shunted? And, should we be weighing people before they get on planes? This and more on Mamamia Out Loud today.... Recommendations Jessie: Social Animals on Netflix Rach: Sitting Pretty Halo Hair https://www.sittingprettyhalohair.com/ Mia: Beyonce's Homecoming documentary on Netflix and this article by Jessie: https://www.mamamia.com.au/abortion-reversal/ END BITS Hosts: Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens and Rachel Corbett Producers: Elissa Ratliff COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group GET IN TOUCH: Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at outloud@mamamia.com.au Find any book mentioned at apple.co/mamamia Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 24, 2019 · 28 min
We Need To Talk About Chris Lilley
Professional singer of sad love songs, Adele, has split with her husband Simon Konecki and the interview is rejoicing! Why? Because they know heartbreak means the sweet hits are coming. But should we be reveling in someone else’s misery because it’ll have a positive impact on our Spotify playlist? And the Sri Lankan government turned off social media after the attacks that left over 290 people dead. But is social media important in a crisis and is taking that away a too authoritarian? Plus, Chris Lilley is back with a brand new bunch of characters in his Netflix show, Lunatics. So, is it problematic? END BITS Hosts: Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens and Rachel Corbett Producers: Elissa Ratliff COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group GET IN TOUCH: Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at outloud@mamamia.com.au Find any book mentioned at apple.co/mamamia Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 20, 2019 · 26 min
BONUS: Easter Recommendations
Treat yourself this Easter with a very special bonus episode of Mamamia Out Loud! Mia, Jessie and Holly dish up everything you should be binge-watching, reading and listening to this long weekend as you stuff yourself with chocolate and hot cross buns. Watch: Mia: 4Corners “Orphans of Isis" on ABC , Younger on Stan and Get Krackin’ on ABC iView Holly: Our Planet David Attenborough and Fleabag on Amazon Prime Listen: Mia: Hidden Brain Podcast and David Tennant Does A Podcast With... Tina Fey Jessie: Conversations with Richard Fiedler. Holly: Divorce Sucks With Laura Wasser and Mamamia Recaps: Game of Thrones Read: Jessie: The Tiger Catcher by Paullina Simmons and Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari Holly: The Midult Book by Annabelle Rivkin & Emilie McMeekan and Lullaby by Leila Slimani END BITS Hosts: Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens and Holly Wainwright. Producer: Amelia Navascues COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group GET IN TOUCH: Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at outloud@mamamia.com.au Find any book mentioned at apple.co/mamamia Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 18, 2019 · 33 min
Let's All Hold Hands And #Pray For Angelina Jolie
In case you missed it: Kim Kardashian is nailing her legal exams; you're going to be spending your weekend watching Beyonce slay and there's a woman in Mexico who performed her own c-section. Yup. Plus, the day that we thought would never come has arrived: Angelina Jolie has joined her ex's ex Jennifer Aniston on the tabloid shelves with a great big SAD printed across her face. And... If you've ever made a drunk purchase in your life, you are not alone. In the US, 'drunk shopping' is worth tens of billions of dollars. Recommendations Jessie: Rent A Dress, The Volte Holly: Grapeseed oil, Evans Mia: Forever, Amazon Prime END BITS Hosts: Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens and Holly Wainwright. Producer: Amelia Navascues COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group GET IN TOUCH: Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at outloud@mamamia.com.au Find any book mentioned at apple.co/mamamia Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 17, 2019 · 35 min
We Need To Talk About Australia’s Own ‘Notre Dame’
The world saw an irreplaceable icon burning this week, and reacted with horror. But Australia is about to lose one of its own unique wonders, and where are the billionaires' donations to save it? Plus, following Israel Folau’s comments online espousing his fundamentalist views on everything from the gay community to people who drink alcohol we ask: What does free speech have to do with it? And, are you a "Thank you" person or a "Sorry" person? END BITS Hosts: Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens and Holly Wainwright. Producer: Amelia Navascues COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group GET IN TOUCH: Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at outloud@mamamia.com.au Find any book mentioned at apple.co/mamamia Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 12, 2019 · 42 min
The Email That Can Help You Get Hired
Do you need to send a thank you note after a job interview? Or is that just bollocks? Y Speaking of bollocks, if you’re addicted to your phone and a bit ashamed of how much time you spend on it, here’s why you shouldn’t be. And Britney Spears has checked herself into a mental health clinic, 12 years after her notorious 'breakdown'. And this time, no one is making fun of her. Has Brit changed how we view mental illness? Recommendations Jessie: The Avicii documentary on Netflix Holly: Afterlife on Netflix Mia: Schitt's Creek on Netflix END BITS Hosts: Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens and Holly Wainwright. Producers: Elissa Ratliff COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group GET IN TOUCH: Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at outloud@mamamia.com.au Find any book mentioned at apple.co/mamamia Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 10, 2019 · 34 min
The Story That Divided Australia
Everyone is talking about vegans and farmers. Where do you stand on the protests that shocked the nation on Monday? If you didn't watch Married At First Sight, are you a snob? And do women have an obligation to each other not to post pictures of themselves in white, pad-free bikinis right after they've had a baby? Holly, Mia and Jessie discuss all of this on today's Mamamia Out Loud. END BITS Listen to The Quicky episode on cat fight culture here: https://omny.fm/shows/the-binge/mafs-chat-finale Listen to the final MAFS Recap here: https://omny.fm/shows/the-quicky/inside-the-cat-fight-culture-of-reality-tv Hosts: Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens and Holly Wainwright. Producers: Elissa Ratliff COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group GET IN TOUCH: Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at outloud@mamamia.com.au Find any book mentioned at apple.co/mamamia Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 5, 2019 · 36 min
This Is What A Relaunch Looks Like
Natalie Joyce has relaunched herself as a bodybuilder and it’s making Holly Wainwright very happy. But is this relaunch about body image or strength? Plus, the world of vegan Youtubers is imploding and Mia is going to explain why. Hear more about that on The Quicky: https://omny.fm/shows/the-quicky/why-the-weird-world-of-vegan-youtubers-is-implodin And when was the last time you checked your boobs? Jessie interviewed a 29-year-old woman with 7 kids who now has stage 4 breast cancer. And she needs our help. You can read more about Alisha’s story here: https://www.mamamia.com.au/cancer-story/ And if you want to help email mamamiacares@mamamia.com.au Or donate here: https://www.gofundme.com/b5hf6-help-alisha-live-her-dreams Recommendations Jessie: Buying flowers for your friends Holly: Tai Asks Why https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/tai-asks-why/id1434443225?mt=2 Mia: PEN15 on Stan. END BITS Hosts: Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens and Holly Wainwright. Producers: Elissa Ratliff COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group GET IN TOUCH: Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at outloud@mamamia.com.au Find any book mentioned at apple.co/mamamia Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 3, 2019 · 37 min
Get Yourself A Nemesis
You need three things in life. A nemesis, a mentor and an arch enemy. Why, you ask? Motivation. There was an article in The Atlantic this week titled “Get Yourself a Nemesis.” You can read it here, but basically, it says a nemesis can push you to do better. And Jessie agrees. Plus are Australians lazy? Businesswoman Roxy Jacenko has given an interview this week saying pretty much that. But do you agree? And, is Joe Biden creepy or just old? All this on Out Loud today... END BITS Hosts: Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens and Holly Wainwright. Producers: Elissa Ratliff COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group GET IN TOUCH: Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at outloud@mamamia.com.au Find any book mentioned at apple.co/mamamia Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 30, 2019 · 13 min
BONUS: Correspondence Is Back...
Your thoughts about what was discussed on our podcasts this month. From Dyson's to Emotional Labour to what people eat for lunch. Your feedback is all here, and we're listening... END BITS Hosts: Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens and Holly Wainwright. Producers: Elissa Ratliff COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group GET IN TOUCH: Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at outloud@mamamia.com.au Find any book mentioned at apple.co/mamamia Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 29, 2019 · 40 min
How Do You Put Your Bra On?
Hey... you there... did you know that there’s more than one way to put your bra on? Yep, and it has the Outlouders bamboozled probably more than it should. Plus, why is author Elizabeth Gilbert so good at falling in love? A year since her wife Raya died, Elizabeth has announced that she’s seeing a new fella, and while we’re extremely happy for her - we can’t help but wonder if there's such thing as being 'lucky in love'. And it wouldn’t be Friday if we didn’t have recommendations. Mia’s discovered the Jonas brothers and Jessie wants you to listen to a podcast on disgust…. Recommendations Jessie: Stuff You Should Know...On Disgust and Straight White Man by Bo Burnham Holly: Sammy Jo's Play Ground Politics Terrorism Video Mia: Sucker by the Jonas Brothers and Billie Eilish's new album END BITS Hosts: Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens and Holly Wainwright. Producers: Elissa Ratliff COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group GET IN TOUCH: Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at outloud@mamamia.com.au Find any book mentioned at apple.co/mamamia Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 27, 2019 · 44 min
What Makes A Woman Unlikeable?
Amy Schumer’s brand new stand up show Growing has dropped on Netflix, and it’s got us thinking about the likeability factor when it comes to female celebrities. Is there something fundamentally unlikable about a successful woman? Plus, Jacinda Ardern’s partner Clarke Gayford posted an image on Twitter this week that praised the New Zealand Prime Minister for making the country safer for their daughter - which made Holly ask the question: are we finally done with the myth that men don't want a powerful woman? And what the heck is concierge parenting and... are most of us guilty of it? END BITS Hosts: Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens and Holly Wainwright. Producers: Elissa Ratliff COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group GET IN TOUCH: Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at outloud@mamamia.com.au Find any book mentioned at apple.co/mamamia Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 22, 2019 · 42 min
What Young Women Are Spending Crazy Money On
Millennial women are spending a fortune on homewares and vacuum cleaners and Holly is confused. So what’s going on with the rise of domesticity among young women? Plus, JK Rowling has given an interview where she talks about Dumbledore’s sexuality and some fans aren't happy. Is she virtue signalling? Or can she evolve characters she created over 20 years ago? And of course, Friday recommendations... Recommendations Mia: Turning your phone to grey scale. Holly: I Don't Know How She Does It with Annie Nguyen https://omny.fm/shows/i-don-t-know-how-she-does-it/behind-the-lens-of-a-travel-influencer Jessie: Amy Schumer's Netflix special Growing END BITS Hosts: Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens and Holly Wainwright. Producers: Elissa Ratliff COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group GET IN TOUCH: Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at outloud@mamamia.com.au Find any book mentioned at apple.co/mamamia Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 22, 2019 · 19 min
BONUS: We Need To Talk About Scott Morrison & Waleed Aly
On Thursday night, The Project’s Waleed Aly sat down with Prime Minister Scott Morrison for an intense, commercial-free interview. The segment covered whether or not our current government has capitalised on Islamophobia, and the place One Nation has within Australian politics. Our very own Rachel Corbett was a co-host on Thursday night’s episode of The Project, and on today’s show she offers some insight into what it was like behind the scenes. In this special bonus episode of Mamamia Out Loud, Mia, Jessie and Rachel unpack the interview that stopped the nation. For more on Waleed’s interview with ScoMo read here… https://www.mamamia.com.au/the-project-waleed-aly-scott-morrison/ For Waleed’s impassioned monologue on Christchurch… https://www.mamamia.com.au/waleed-aly-christchurch/ END BITS Hosts: Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens and Rachel Corbett Producer: Elissa Ratliff & Rachel Corbett COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group GET IN TOUCH: Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at outloud@mamamia.com.au Find any book mentioned at apple.co/mamamia Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 20, 2019 · 39 min
This Is What A Leader Looks Like
On Friday afternoon, an Australian white supremacist walked into a mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand and opened fire on the people who were gathered for Friday prayers. He live-streamed the attack on Facebook as he shot dead 50 people and injured many others at two mosques. It was a shocking attack and it rocked the world. One shining light out of this whole situation has been the way Jacinda Ardern has acted in the wake of the shooting. The internet has been flooded with photos of her comforting the New Zealanders and speaking to the nation about how this behaviour won't be tolerated. There's a lot of love for the NZ Prime Minister right now and we think it's totally justified. Plus, we discuss the Fraser Anning egg situation and whether it's ever ok to egg someone, even if their views are awful. Distractions Mia: Watching Captain Marvel at the movies, listening to No Filter with Josh & Sean Szeps Holly: Speaking to family and friends and rewatching Game Of Thrones Jessie: Watching Married At First Sight and Insight on SBS about Loneliness END BITS Hosts: Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens and Holly Wainwright. Producers: Elissa Ratliff COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group GET IN TOUCH: Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at outloud@mamamia.com.au Find any book mentioned at apple.co/mamamia Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.