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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Jan 18, 2019 · 43 min
The 10 Year Challenge Conspiracy Theory
Happy Friday Outlouders! Have you been seeing a lot of inspirational work quotes on Instagram? Have people been telling you they’re just soooooo busy? Well, turns out there’s a word for that. It’s hustle porn and Mia is going to tell us why it might be bad for us. Plus pill testing. What is it? And where do you stand? And the 10-year challenge is the latest meme to hit Facebook and Instagram. More than 2.4million people have uploaded a photo of themselves now and from 2009 but what's it really about? There’s a conspiracy theory saying it was created by Facebook to get data on how people age. Holly thinks we might be overthinking it but Mia is convinced we've all been had. Recommendations Mia: Friends From College on Netflix Holly: The Marvellous Mrs Maisel on Amazon Prime Jessie: Broken Harts podcast 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.
Jan 16, 2019 · 39 min
The Yoni Egg Friendship Test
Have you done the yoni egg test with your friends yet? If you’ve watched The Bold Type, you’ll understand what we’re talking about, but if you haven’t Mia’s here to tell you what it is. And chances are it will redefine your female friendships. Plus, feeling overwhelmed about what to eat in 2019? So is Holly. She wants to eat healthily, but it isn’t that simple these days. Pete Evans doesn't have breakfast until 2 pm most days, and then he just eats whatever he wants. Fitness queen Ashy Bines is Keto now - which is like being on a diet that the Paleo people think is too hard - so her breakfast might include bread that's made of cream cheese and a few wicked slices of turkey. And then there's celery juice? Can't keep up? Nor can we, so here's what we've all decided to do. And ASMR. It stands for “Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response.” But what is it? Why do people listen or watch? And is it creepy or cool? We’re here to tell you. 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.
Jan 11, 2019 · 29 min
G-Strings To The Front
SURPRISE. We’re back early and Mia’s in the hosting chair so strap yourselves in. Have you been cleaning out your cupboards over the Christmas break? Are you chucking out a heap of clothes you don’t wear anymore? The world has gone mad for Marie Kondo and her life-changing magic of tidying up all over again since her Netflix show was released, but is it helpful or a crock? Mia votes crock. Are you suffering from errand paralysis? In an article about millennial burnout, Jessie came across a term that explained why she's incapable of paying her phone bill on time. And Leigh Campbell joins us to explain the silly bikini trend that’s probably clogging up your Facebook feed right now. Recommendations Leigh: Temple and Webster for all your homeware needs. Jessie: My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante Mia: The Female Persuasion and The Wife by Meg Wolitzer END BITS Hosts: Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens and Leigh Campbell 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.
Jan 9, 2019 · 47 min
Sex & The City: The Show That Changed Everything
Twenty years ago, Sex & The City burst onto our screens and changed the way women saw themselves. Here at Mamamia Out Loud we’ve been talking a lot about the podcast that has brought Sex & The City back into our lives, Origins, which is why we thought we’d do an entire episode devoted to the series that shaped the way we thought about the world. Holly, Mia and Jessie look back at the show that was so iconic - and the movies (that weren’t as iconic) and ponder a lot of questions... Like how did it help shape the world? Was it a little problematic? Should there have been more diversity? Was Carrie really as painful as everyone makes out? And, if it came back, would it still be relevant? Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Jessie Stephens and Mia Freedman Producer: Elissa Ratliff You can watch Sex & The City on Foxtel now. COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group here. 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. This episode was made possible by ME Bank. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 3, 2019 · 54 min
BONUS: The Topics You Couldn't Stop Talking About In 2018
What do fish sex, a botox explainer, climate change and defining yourself as a mother have in common? They were some of our most popular segments on Mamamia Out Loud in 2018, so we thought we’d revisit them and see what you, our listeners, had to say about them. Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Jessie Stephens and Mia Freedman Producer: Elissa Ratliff COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group here. 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.
Dec 31, 2018 · 19 min
What Is Your Word For 2019?
Who wants to have a New Years resolution when you can have a word of the year? Holly, Jessie and Mia look back on their words for 2018 and share what their words for 2019 are. If you have a word for 2019, call us on 02 8999 9386 and tell us, or record a voice memo on your smartphone and email it to podcast@mamamia.com.au. The End Bits Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Jessie Stephens and Mia Freedman Producer: Elissa Ratliff COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group here. 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.
Dec 27, 2018 · 28 min
BONUS: All The Things We Completely Forgot Happened In 2018
A lot has happened in the last 12 months. We had a goddamn Olympics and no one even a little bit remembers it. Kids from Parkland, Florida, became galvanising leaders after yet another preventable school shooting. We had not one but TWO royal weddings, and staunch republicans threw on a tiara and critiqued the very problematic British monarchy as they shed a tear at the astounding romance of the whole thing. Here’s a recap of everything you forgot happened in 2018... The End Bits Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Jessie Stephens and Mia Freedman Producer: Elissa Ratliff COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group here. 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.
Dec 25, 2018 · 25 min
BONUS: 24 Recommendations To Get You Through Summer
Welcome to our bumper recommendations bonus episode, where Holly, Mia and Jessie talk you through what you need to be reading/watching/listening to this summer. We could use more words here, but let's be honest you guys are just here for the list so let's get straight to that... PODCASTS Slowburn Season 2 Love Stories Episode with Marian Keyes Unraveled Season 2 - Barrenjoey Road The Hamish & Andy Podcast Serial, Season 3 American Life episode called Doctor Gilmer & Mr Hyde Michelle Obama with Oprah on Super Soul Sundays TV SHOWS Bodyguard on Netflix Nanette on Netflix Line Of Duty on Netflix or Stan The Boldy Type on Stan Marcella on Netflix Broadchurch on Netflix Megan Phelps Roper TED talk - I grew up in the Westboro Baptist Church. Here's why I left BOOKS Watermelon by Marian Keyes The Bronze Horseman by Paullina Simons Becoming by Michelle Obama Any Ordinary Day by Leigh Sales Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton How To Be Perfect by Holly Wainwright How To Be Second Best by Jessica Dettman MOVIES A Star Is Born Blockers Peter Rabbit Black Klansman Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 24, 2018 · 23 min
BONUS: A Very Mamamia Out Loud Christmas
It’s Christmas Day. A day in the calendar that can be filled with joy or sadness. Either way, the Mamamia Outlouders are here to wish you Happy Holidays and give you some pointers on how to avoid an awkward conversation with Uncle Dave over the turkey/ham/salad/turducken/ whatever is floating your boat this festive season. On the show today we will be answering two very different Christmas Day group therapies and giving you some conversation starters for all that socialising you're about to be doing. And Jessie will be professing her hate for Christmas songs. So there really is something for everyone. The End Bits Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Jessie Stephens and Mia Freedman Producer: Elissa Ratliff COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group here. 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.
Dec 21, 2018 · 29 min
$1700 For An Orgasm
Women are going to extreme lengths to have an orgasm... The O-shot is a procedure which “takes blood from the patient’s arm, spins it in a centrifuge to “activate” it and produce “high quality” Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)." This is then injected into the area below the urethra and into the vaginal wall to help you achieve orgasm. And it will set you back $1700. But is not having an orgasm really something to be embarrassed about or should we all stop putting so much pressure on ourselves? Plus its holiday season but there’s plenty of workaholics refusing to pull themselves away from the office. If that's you, we'll tell you why you need to pack your bags and put your feet up. And in these times of female empowerment and equal opportunity why are we still not ok with women proposing to men? All this and more with Rachel Corbett, Leigh Campbell and Jessie Stephens on the latest episode of Mamamia Out Loud... Recommendations Leigh wants you to visit her You Beauty store at Sydney Airport Terminal 2. Jessie wants you to listen to the Book Club podcast and download The Dream Podcast. Rach wants people to watch Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them and tell Jessie that she's wrong. END BITS Hosts: Rachel Corbett, Jessie Stephens and Leigh Campbell 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.
Dec 19, 2018 · 25 min
An Unconventional Pregnancy Announcement
The bosses are on holidays so things are getting a little rowdy on this week's episode of Out Loud as Rachel Corbett and Leigh Campbell jump in the studio with Jessie. Bachelor couple Matty J and Laura Byrne are having a baby. It’s glorious news, especially after they suffered a miscarriage earlier this year. And what’s even better is that they are having a baby without getting married, and in a year of big fancy weddings that’s refreshing as all hell. Plus, we unpack everything you need to know about Yael Stone’s allegations against Geoffrey Rush. We solve an uncomfortable group therapy and discuss the relationship feeling that every human on the planet has. Strap yourselves in, it’s going to be a fun ride. END BITS Hosts: Rachel Corbett, Jessie Stephens and Leigh Campbell 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.
Dec 14, 2018 · 32 min
The Thing About Second Marriages
Karl Stefanovic married Jasmine Yarbrough over the weekend in Mexico and he's released photos to the media despite saying he'd be doing "no media deal." So, can you have a problem with being followed by paparazzi if you're willing to profit from your fame? Holly is about to fly back to the UK for Christmas and right into the heart of the Brexit mess. It's two years on and not much has changed except that British Prime Minister Theresa May has survived a vote of no confidence. So what does it all mean and how did we get here? Holly’s ready to explain with the help of a trusty poo analogy. Plus, Jessie is concerned that our obsession with sleep is keeping us awake. Turns out our need for sleeping apps, sprays, magnesium oil, special pillowcases and dark rooms is making us MORE anxious. So what should we do? Oh, and we've also got our best Lady Startup recommendations for Christmas... Jessie: The Little Book of Bad Moods: Be Your Worst Self by Lotta Sonninen Mia: Tiff Manuell https://tiffmanuell.com/ Holly: How To Be Perfect and The Mummy Bloggers as well as anything from the Inappropriate Gift Co END BITS Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Jessie Stephens and Mia Freedman 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.
Dec 12, 2018 · 25 min
Do You Feel As Good As You Look?
It's Christmas party season so Holly is going to take you through all the rules you need to know to make sure you're doing it right. Spoiler alert, if you're a fan of Prosecco you might be disappointed. And since we're all being forced to mingle with work peeps, we share the perfect conversation starter if you hate small talk. Plus we discuss the domestic violence video that's gone global with some very predictable fallout. And, surprise surprise, Jessie doesn’t like Christmas Carols, but there's one she finds particularly problematic... The End Bits Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Jessie Stephens and Mia Freedman Producer: Elissa Ratliff COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group here. 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.
Dec 7, 2018 · 39 min
The Arrest We've Been Waiting For
If you've come looking for Elf On The Shelf tips you're in the wrong place. We're in the lead-up to Christmas and Holly's in the depths of Elf On The Shelf hell, for the umpteenth year running. But she's having a far better week than Chris Dawson, who was arrested for the suspected murder of his wife Lynette. He's been extradited to Sydney and refused bail. And it's all thanks to the incredible Hedley Thomas and the Teacher's Pet podcast, as well as some new witness statements. Plus, the Mamamia Out Loud team tackle a group therapy from a listener who's struggling with her ex-partner's new wedding plans. She wants to crawl into a hole and... drink. And what is The Merit Myth? It's had an effect on Sarah Hansen-Young in passing weeks, but funnily enough on very few men. Jessie recommends 'The Ghost In Your Genes' documentary: https://ihavenotv.com/the-ghost-in-your-genes Holly recommends Hasan Minhaj's 'Homecoming King' comedy special on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/80239931 Mia recommends the 'Sad Jennifer Aniston' episode of Slate's Decoder Ring podcast: https://player.fm/series/decoder-ring-2435289/sad-jennifer-aniston END BITS Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Jessie Stephens and Mia Freedman Producers: Elissa Ratliff and Luca Lavigne 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.
Dec 5, 2018 · 30 min
Christmas Party Dressing Is Hard
When it comes to the office Christmas party - what the heck are you allowed to wear? Is 'Palace Feud' a default headline for the media or is there actually something going on between Duchess Meghan and Duchess Kate? And why are more and more people leaning out of Sheryl Sandberg as opposed to leaning in? The End Bits Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Jessie Stephens and Mia Freedman Producer: Elissa Ratliff COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group here. 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.
Nov 30, 2018 · 40 min
The Man You Ought To Avoid
Have you ever heard the expression ‘soft boy?’ Holly hadn’t until it came up in a meeting the other day, so she asked Jessie to explain it. And yikes, it’s not what you’d think. Plus, has Lena Dunham reached peak overshare? And is it ever okay to say no to sharing food at restaurants? The End Bits Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Jessie Stephens and Mia Freedman Producer: Elissa Ratliff RECOMMENDATIONS Mia: The Bold Type On Stan Jessie: The Lost Man by Jane Harper Holly: Documentary on Princess Margaret, the Rebel Royal COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group here. 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.
Nov 28, 2018 · 32 min
An Awkward Housemate Situation
What do you do when your roommate has her boyfriend over all the time? Ignore it? Say something? Move out? The Outlouders are here to help (even if they don't all agree). Plus, we're brining back the Kick Arse Woman Of Kickarsery segment to celebrate Jameela Jamil this week, because her tweets about celebrities and detox teas were bloody brilliant. And whose responsibility are our stress levels in this insanely busy world? Our bosses or ourselves? The End Bits Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Jessie Stephens and Mia Freedman Producer: Elissa Ratliff COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group here. 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.
Nov 23, 2018 · 35 min
Just Take A Picture Of Me Doing This...
Outlouders, social media is ruining your holidays and we have the stats to prove it. Plus, could Sex and the City really have worked without Mr Big? Yep, we’re going deep on the fact that the third movie was going to kill him off. And Renae Lawrence of the Bali 9 has arrived home. And if you need a refresher on the Bali 9, we’ve got you sorted. The End Bits Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Jessie Stephens and Mia Freedman Producer: Elissa Ratliff RECOMMENDATIONS Mia wants you to read Becoming by Michelle Obama Jessie wants you to join our book club and read The Pisces Holly wants you to listen to the podcast called Bikram And everyone wants you to listen to Origins of Sex and The City COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group here. 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.
Nov 21, 2018 · 31 min
Nobody Wants Your Sad Kris Kringle Present
Have you received an invitation from your office to take part in the annual Kris Kringle? Do you not really want to do it? Well, friends, we’re here to say THAT IS FINE because Kris Kringle is a little bit problematic according to Rach and Mia. Plus, two high profile women are currently being blasted in the media for not playing by the rules. Which begs the question, is it inherently sexist to call a woman ‘difficult’? And, did our Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, out himself as a letch in a conversation about Pamela Anderson this week? The End Bits Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Rachel Corbett and Mia Freedman Producer: Elissa Ratliff COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group here. 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.
Nov 16, 2018 · 40 min
The Best Friend Debate
What do you do when you get demoted by a best friend? We’ve got a heartfelt group therapy that will probably break your heart a little. Plus, when it comes to sausage sandwiches, where do you put your onions? And, The Bachelorette has ended but less people were watching, so have we reached peak Bachelorette? The End Bits Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Clare Stephens and Mia Freedman Producer: Elissa Ratliff Listen to the Liz Gilbert TED podcast here. RECOMMENDATIONS Clare Stephens is watching The Sinner season 2. Mia wants you to read this article about Larry Nassar https://www.thecut.com/2018/11/how-did-larry-nassar-deceive-so-many-for-so-long.html Holly wants to know what the Aussie equivalent of Salt Water Sandals are COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group here. 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.