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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Oct 14, 2015 · 43 min
Three White Feminists
What a week. Zoo Magazine goes under. Playboy decides to stop all it's nudes. And Jennifer Lawrence writes a kick arse essay about the gender pay gap. Nice one. Also today, the worst thing you've been told in the workplace. Confessions of lapsed vegetarians, the cult of Konmari, and what's wrong with being a 'white feminist'? Show notes Your hosts are Monique Bowley, Mia Freedman and with thanks to Georgie Dent for filling in for Jamila Rizvi, whose on holidays this week. Tweet us @mamamiapodcasts Like the facebook page here Mia recommends Rosie Batty's book, A Mother's Story and Magda Szubanski's book, Reckoning. Georgie recommends reading too. The Rosie Project if you haven't yet. Monique recommends The Life Changing Magic Of Tidying Up. This podcast is part of the Mamamia Women's Network Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 8, 2015 · 30 min
BONUS: Bach Chat. The Bachelorette Recap. Season 1, ep 5 and 6
Monique Bowley, Jo Robin and Lizzie Marton drink beers, watch The Bachelorette and talk about their thoughts. This week, eps 5 and 6 sees clown phobias rise, men with hats fall, and more sporting analogies than you can poke a stick at. Plus, will 'Shark Island' be embedded in the nations conscience forevermore as a symbol of hopelessness? Warning, contains spoilers. Also a tiny bit of dick talk and the odd f word. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 7, 2015 · 49 min
End Of World Confessions
The world is due to end today so we're getting some stuff off our chest. Mia accidentally shoplifted. And she burnt her fanny with hot tea. The very unfashionable Monique thinks Qantas should take a bow for saying no to thongs, and Bachelorette Sam Frost should stop wearing 1990's hoop earrings. And is it wrong to stockpile limited edition icecreams? For Jamila, it feels so right. Also today, mental health week. The media portrayal of a family murder-suicide has us asking questions about family violence assumptions. And have you lost your job? The things no one tells you. It's the podcast where TMI is barely enough. Show Notes Your hosts are Monique Bowley, Mia Freedman and Jamila Rizvi. Contact the show via email or twitter @mamamiapodcasts Like us on Facebook here. Links: Emily Purcell is a pregnant Gen Y Jam recommends this vanity fair piece on Annie Leibovitz Monique's woman of the year goes to Yvonne Darcy who took on the high court and won. And also proved that big corporations shouldn't mess with Grandmas Mia is reading about the Lockhart shooting and the Nina Funnel piece is here This show proudly supports Dress For Success. They style professional outfits for disadvantaged women so they can look their best at job interviews, in new jobs or at important life events . They also provide career mentors and support networks for women who need a leg up. Donate your used professional outfits, hold a suit drive, or volunteer at dress for success.org. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 1, 2015 · 19 min
BONUS EP: Bach Chat. The Bachelorette Recap, Season 1 ep 4.
Whether you love The Bachelorette, or love to hate it, join Monique Bowley, Jo Robin and Lizzie Marton for some Bach Chat. This recap of season 1 episode 4 has the highlights, the lowlights, and a wholesome game of Kill, Marry, F**k. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 30, 2015 · 44 min
How To Be Cool
Em Rusciano knows how to be cool. She doesn't even had a pen licence and she writes with one anyway. Badass. The comedian and columnist joins Jamila Rizvi and Monique Bowley for this week's thought bubbles, like, should the Brownlow Red Carpet talk about more than the dresses? Can Julie Bishop take her boyfriend to work? How can you have better small talk conversations? And how much is too much to spend on scented candles? Show notes Thanks to Em Rusciano, you can follow her on facebook here and twitter here. Your hosts are Monique Bowley and Jamila Rizvi. Mia Freedman will be back next week. And you can send a pen licence to podcasts@mamamia.com.au, the facebook page or @mamamiapodcasts on twitter. Fantastic NY Times article on putting your phone away before you talk Em's column on the Brownlow red carpets is here And Mamamia Out Loud proudly supports Rize Up. For more info on how you can help support victims of domestic violence visit www.rizeup.com.au or their facebook page www.facebook.com/RizeUpAustralia Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 25, 2015 · 44 min
Never Trust A Psychic In A Garage
Warning: This episode contains explicit content. What a week. A new minister for women. A new Bachelorette. People selling $66 bottles of washing detergent. Holly Wainwright, Georgie Dent and Monique Bowley look at what's making news this week, and why you should never trust a psychic in a garage. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 16, 2015 · 46 min
The Band Is Back Together
Jamila Rizvi returns to the podcast for a week of spills and magazine thrills. How are the ladies of Australia coping without their Minister For Women? Should men get a Minister too? Why First Lady Lucy Turnbull is kick arse. And the Kerri-Anne bikini body dilemma. Show notes Kerri-Anne in her bikini. Lucy Turnbull is one kick arse woman. Jess Irvine writes why marriage equality will be a massive boost to the economy For more Turnbull, Jamila recommends reading Robert Manne in The Monthly Why was Prince Phillip knighted? Because the Queen said so. Jamila is getting into Country Music, y'all. And all because of Nashville Mia loves the kids book Fearless by Colin Thompson Monique recommends this episode of All In The Mind about The Truman Show Details for the Mamamia Writer's Competition are here. Enter! Contact the show on @mamamiapodcasts email us podcast@mamamia.com.au Or join the conversation on the Facebook Page The show is presented by Monique Bowley, Mia Freedman and Jamila Rizvi This podcast is produced by Monique Bowley for the Mamamia Podcast Network. Support from this podcast came from audible.com.au Get your first book free by signing up at audible.com.au/mamamia Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 15, 2015 · 23 min
BONUS EP: And We Have A New PM
Um...what just happened? What's next? Should we feel sorry for Tony Abbott now and what do we make of our new leather-jacket-loving-leader, Malcolm Turnbull? Political junkie Jamila Rizvi returns to the podcast with Mia Freedman and Monique Bowley to make sense of #libspill. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 9, 2015 · 44 min
Tony Abbott Does Not Get A Rose
The big story right around the world this week was that photo. The image of 3 year old Aylan Kurdi washed up on the beach highlighted the plight of hundreds of thousands of refugees fleeing Syria. Today, we ask: was it ok to turn away from that image? And how has it changed us? Also we’re at the tail end of The Bachelor and Rosie Waterland has noticed something about this season that’s veryyyyyyy interesting. The show is hosted by Monique Bowley and Mia Freedman and thanks to Amy Stockwell Mia recommends Julia Baird’s extraordinary piece in the NY times Amy Stockwell can't stop watching Mr Robot. Amazing tv show about hackers starring Christian Slater. Monique recommends everyone sending a letter to an asylum seeker Details for the Mamamia Writer's Competition are here. Enter! And for tickets to see Rosie Waterland and Mia Freedman in conversation, go to Moshtix. Contact the show on @mamamiapodcasts email us podcast@mamamia.com.au Or join the conversation on the Facebook Page This podcast is produced by Monique Bowley for the Mamamia Podcast Network. Support from this podcast came from you because you lent us your ears. Thanks for that. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 2, 2015 · 43 min
Everyone Gets A Lolly
It used to be cut oranges and a handshake at the end. But kids sport has been infiltrated by something far worse than over-ambitious parents: lollies. Plus, Instagram is full of bikini babes making big bucks by posing in swimwear and gym wear. They look beautiful but are they actually doing more harm than good? Should you keep your ex boyfriends on Facebook? And the car hack that we can't believe we never knew about. Show notes Thanks to Nikki Gemmell The show is hosted by Monique Bowley and Mia Freedman Mia recommends the facebook page So What Are You Reading Nikki's new book series is about a strong empowered little girl called Coco Banjo Monique recommends the kick arse clothing for little girls called Clothes Without Limits Details for the Mamamia Writer's Competition are here. Enter! And for tickets to see Rosie Waterland and Mia Freedman in conversation, go to Moshtix. Contact the show on @mamamiapodcasts email us podcast@mamamia.com.au Or join the conversation on the Facebook Page This podcast is produced by Monique Bowley for the Mamamia Podcast Network. Support from this podcast came from you because you lent us your ears. Thanks for that. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 26, 2015 · 1 hr 7 min
I'm Too Tired To Care If My Husband Cheats On Me
Is monogomy realistic? And is it the most important thing in a relationship? We take the Ashley Madison hack by the balls. Plus, the friendships you should euthanise, the one thing you should always do in hotel rooms, and the brilliant way to get all the thrills of online shopping without the cost. Also, how much can you believe what you see on youtube? And Explain To Me looks at Arm Kale. It's the show where too much information is barely enough. Show Notes Thanks to Nikki Gemmell The show is hosted by Monique Bowley and Mia Freedman Here's Sam and Nia on youtube Hillary Clinton's perfect answer to the perfect question Mia recommends Liz Gilbert's Podcast, Magic Lessons. Nikki recommends Marilynne Robinson's book, Lila. It's also had incredible reviews. Nikki also recommends Les Murray's book of poetry, Waiting For The Past And the Coles Mix clothing range. Monique recommends Rosie Waterland's book, The Anti-Cool Girl The full episode of Mia Freedman interviewing Rosie is on No Filter. Contact the show on @mamamiapodcasts email us podcast@mamamia.com.au Or join the conversation on the Facebook Page This podcast is produced by Monique Bowley for the Mamamia Podcast Network. Support from this podcast came from you, from the most hilarious, heartlifting emails, to the abusive tweets. We love them all, and you, for listening. Also thanks to Maccas Create Your Taste. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 19, 2015 · 49 min
My Big Fat Controversial Wedding
The Wedding Of The Century: excessive, obsessive and depressive. Plus, is Caitlyn Jenner’s show I Am Cait a worthy exploration of trangender issues or does it miss the mark? Also, what the heck is a plebiscite, and can we all stop pretending we know what it is? And the latest installment of Explain To Me looks at term familiar to many. Show Notes Monique recommends The Eye Of The Sheep by Sofie Laguna Shelly recommends I Am Cait - (it's on Foxtel) Mia recommends Airtasker.com and the show Cucumber and Banana on Stan Also Richard Glover's book, Flesh Wounds. Contact the show on @mamamiapodcasts Email us podcast@mamamia.com.au Or like the Facebook Page This podcast is produced by Monique Bowley for the Mamamia Podcast Network. Support for this podcast came from Maccas Create Your Taste and from you, especially if you are reading this far down the page. You dedicated thing. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 11, 2015 · 24 min
Behind The Scenes Of The Bachelor
Host of The Bachelor, Osher Gunsberg, spills his guts on what happens behind the scenes in the Bachie Mansion. And drops a hint on what we can expect on the new season of The Bachelorette. Plus, Tony Abbott's daughter tells us her dad isn't happy. And can the host of ABC Breakfast, Michael Rowland, make ANYTHING sound sexy? This is the weekly show with all the news, popculture, and trends that everyone's talking about. This podcast features advertising guru Dee Madigan, Just Between Us host Sarah MacDonald, Publisher of the Mamamia Women's Network Mia Freedman and Director of the Mamamia Podcast Network, Monique Bowley. Get more info on everything we talk about, and behind the scenes stuff, by liking the facebook page or following us on twitter: @mamamiapodcasts This podcast is produced by Monique Bowley for the Mamamia Podcast Network. Support for this podcast came from you, because you're rad. And also thanks to Maccas #createyourtaste where you can build your own burger just the way you want it. It's all a bit fancy and gourmet and yum and we were surprised at how good it was. Very unMcDonalds. No offense, Maccas. Thanks for your burgery support in making the show free for listeners. For more good listening, download our sister podcasts: This Glorious Mess, No Filter, Just Between Us, and our newest podcast, I Don't Know How She Does It. Or get on the facebook page for other podcasterly recommendations. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 4, 2015 · 41 min
Out of Office.
Today we're sharing with you some of the highlights of the last seven months, as well as some of the bits that never quite made it to air. If you're new to this podcast, welcome. It's a weekly look at what's making news, and some of the bigger issues we're talking about. Today: should we feel bad for critiquing women on the red carpet? The baby name trend we desperately need to save. And if we're in one of the fattest developed nations in the world, why do a lot of people hate healthy-food-advocate Pete Evans? Plus, when SIRI goes AWOL. This podcast features Mia Freedman, Susan Carland, Monique Bowley, Jamila Rizvi and Siri. Get more info on everything we talk about, and behind the scenes stuff, by liking the facebook page or following us on twitter. This podcast is produced by Monique Bowley for the Mamamia Podcast Network. Support for this podcast came from you, because you're rad. For more good listening, download our sister podcasts: This Glorious Mess, No Filter, Just Between Us, and our newest podcast, I Don't Know How She Does It. Or get on the facebook page for other podcasterly recommendations. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 30, 2015 · 1 hr 1 min
The Bachelor is Back.
It's back. And it's bats**t crazy. Rosie Waterland reviews the first episode of The Bachelor's new season. Plus, should there be quotas for women on boards? Gen Y's are taking oversharing into the labour ward with Crowdbirthing. And Mia Freedman's reveals some surprising career plans. #frieswiththat Show notes Charlie Pickering on Adam Goodes and racism in Australia The Biggest Loser is ruining Taylor Swift's anthem Parents change baby's name in case it's a racist Rosie's recap of Episode 1 Your hosts were Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright, Rosie Waterland and Monique Bowley Get more info on everything we talk about, and behind the scenes stuff, by liking the facebook page. This podcast is produced by Monique Bowley for the Mamamia Podcast Network. Support for this podcast came from you, because you're rad. Also from Maccas #createyourtaste For more good listening, download our sister podcasts: This Glorious Mess, No Filter, Just Between Us, and our newest podcast, I Don't Know How She Does It. Or get on the facebook page for other podcasterly recommendations. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 22, 2015 · 52 min
The Trouble With Amy Schumer
Amy Schumer is everything. The comedian, actor and feminist is our hero. And when Monique Bowley went to interview her, she was excited. Except it ended up being an actual trainwreck. Plus the wedding trend deemed "worst of all time", why magazines still sex up smart women, the compelling case for Jimmy Barnes avatars and the one thing Mia Freedman does when she walks past abortion protestors. Show notes Who is Amy Schumer anyway and why do I need to love her? Mick Fanning is a hero Jimmy Barnes, we salute you for your anti-racist stance North West has a Personal Trainer. What's your two-year-old doing? The bill to stop abortion protestors Mia recommends UnREAL on Stan Monique recommends Throw Away Mail Susan recommends eating more broccoli and working less. Your hosts were Mia Freedman, Susan Carland and Monique Bowley Get more info on everything we talk about, and behind the scenes stuff, by liking the facebook page. / Susan's other podcast 'Assumptions' can be found by searching for RN Showcase in your podcast app. This podcast is produced by Monique Bowley for the Mamamia Podcast Network. Support for this podcast came from you, because you're rad. For more good listening, download our sister podcasts: This Glorious Mess, No Filter, Just Between Us, and our newest podcast, I Don't Know How She Does It. Or get on the facebook page for other podcasterly recommendations. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 15, 2015 · 56 min
Leaning In, Leaning Out and trying not to throw up.
Forget leaning in. Lets talk about leaning out. Why leaning back is not just OK but neccessary, and why Monique thinks Sheryl Sandberg's message is a bit bullshit. Plus, the mystery behind Delta's white pantsuit, Mia's day on a plate rivals Therese Kerr, the sneaky tactics to escape street charity fundraisers, and the TV show that is going to kill reality TV. Show notes Cheating husband outed by hotel manager Space Clearing is a thing. The latest must have product for curly hair. The meditation tape that tells it STRAIGHT Street Fundraisers are driving us mad Why we won't be reading Harper Lee's new novel MIA: Leaning back is not just ok, it's neccessary. Susan recommends heated blankets for your lap. Mia recommends the book Ugly by Robert Hoge Monique recommends the show that will kill reality TV for you: UnReal Your hosts were Mia Freedman, Susan Carland and Monique Bowley Get more info on everything we talk about, and behind the scenes stuff, by liking the facebook page. Susan's other podcast 'Assumptions' can be found by searching for RN Showcase in your podcast app. This podcast is produced by Monique Bowley for the Mamamia Podcast Network. Support for this podcast came from you, because you're rad. And also thanks to Maccas #createyourtaste where you can build your own burger just the way you want it. It's all a bit fancy and gourmet and yum and we were surprised at how good it was. Very unMcDonalds. No offense, Maccas. Thanks for your burgery support in making the show free for listeners. For more good listening, download our sister podcasts: This Glorious Mess, No Filter, Just Between Us, and our newest podcast, I Don't Know How She Does It. Or get on the facebook page for other podcasterly recommendations. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 8, 2015 · 53 min
The Problem with Happiness
Why are obsessed with the idea of happiness? Should spanx come with a warning label? And were the questions in Dolly Doctor REAL? Freedman takes us behind the scenes of the biggest girls magazine. Plus, Jamila Rizvi admits her 4 week old baby doesn't respect authority. Damn younger generations. Show notes Kyrious has attitude. So what? Spare a thought for Daniela Scala. The Voice pitting women against women Victoria Beckham tells her kids she used to be cool This app shows you who deleted you on Facebook. Your hosts were Mia Freedman, Susan Carland and Monique Bowley Support the show by liking it on facebook. Susan Carland might not accept your friend request, but we will. Susan's other podcast 'Assumptions' can be found by searching for RN Showcase in your podcast app. This podcast is produced by Monique Bowley for the Mamamia Podcast Network. Support for this podcast came from you, because you're rad. And also thanks to audible.com.au. Audible is the largest provider of premium audiobooks and spoken word content. Sign up today and your first book is free. get clicking at audible.com.au/mamamia For more good listening, download our sister podcasts: This Glorious Mess, No Filter, Just Between Us, and our newest podcast, I Don't Know How She Does It. Or get on the facebook page for other podcasterly recommendations. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 1, 2015 · 48 min
The Rainbow Facebook Dilemma
Facebook is awash in rainbow profile pictures. How do you change back without looking like a jerk? What the heck does 'On Fleek' mean? The very interesting reason people are getting semi-colons tattooed on their wrists. And the Belle Gibson interview that prompted some uncomfortable questions: like do we sometimes excuse bad behaviour by labelling it as mental illness? Show notes Semicolon tattoos Why is hating Delta now a national pasttime? See Inside Out - but prepare to cry Botox in the scalp is a thing Allens did us a favour and dumped crap lollies Your hosts were Mia Freedman, Susan Carland and Monique Bowley Susan's other podcast 'Assumptions' can be found by searching for RN Showcase in your podcast app. This podcast is produced by Monique Bowley for the Mamamia Podcast Network. Support for this podcast came from you, because you're rad. And also thanks to audible.com.au - get your free book by signing up at audible.com.au/mamamia For more good listening, download our sister podcasts: This Glorious Mess, No Filter, Just Between Us, and our newest podcast, I Don't Know How She Does It. Or get on the facebook page for other podcasterly recommendations. If you are suffering from a mental illness please seek help. Talk to a GP or health professional or call Lifeline on 13 11 14 Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 27, 2015 · 24 min
BONUS EPISODE: Annabel Crabb on I Don't Know How She Does It
Have you ever looked at Annabel Crabb and thought "how does she manage all that?" An author, columnist, political journalist, TV host, speaker and kitchen goddess, she also has three children and a smile on her face. The newest podcast from the Mamamia Women's Network is called: I Don't Know How She Does It. It's conversations with some of the busiest women we know. We'll hear the tips and strategies, from balancing children and budgets to career and health. For every woman who has looked at another and wondered "how does she manage her life?", this is your podcast. Subscribe in itunes or your podcast app. The program is hosted and produced by Sarah Macdonald. This podcast is also produced by Monique Bowley for the Mamamia Podcast Network. Support for this podcast comes from CommBank’s Start Smart program – changing the way young people learn about finance. For more good listening, download our sister podcasts: This Glorious Mess, No Filter, Just Between Us. And support the show by liking the Facebook page. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.