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The show that's smart, often silly and sometimes surprising, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Absolutely everything is up for discussion: from pop culture to politics, body image to motherhood, feminism to fashion. Join Mamamia's Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman and Jessie Stephens as they cover what everyone's talking about.

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Strife Behind-The-Scenes (P...

12.09.2023

Subscribe to Mamamia Welcome to the second instalment of our exclusive series going deep behind-the-scenes of Binge’s new show Strife! Today we’re delving into episodes four, five and six. From Mia's TV appearances that have not gone so well to ...

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12.09.2023 Strife Behind-The-Scenes (Part 2): Being Exposed On Live TV Subscribe to Mamamia Welcome to the second instalment of our exclusive series going deep behind-the-scenes of Binge’s new show Strife! Today we’re delving into episodes four, five and six. From Mia's TV appearances that have not gone so well to ...
12.08.2023 Strife Behind-The-Scenes (Part 1): Ending Your Marriage Over A Flat White Subscribe to Mamamia Welcome to our exclusive series going deep behind-the-scenes of Binge’s new show Strife! It’s loosely based on the creation of Mamamia and Mia's memoir Work Strife Balance, so of course we have hidden easter eggs and writers ...
12.08.2023 Whatever You Do, Don't Date Rob Subscribe to Mamamia ‘Chadfishing’ verb Men who use dating apps to stand up women as revenge. This episode we unpack this disturbing trend and why you should avoid ‘Rob’ and his mates at all costs. Plus, there’s a new test ...
12.06.2023 The Questions We Have About Strife, Answered Subscribe to Mamamia Is Evelyn based on Mia? Did THAT scene really happen? How does a book become a TV show? Holly asks Jessie and Mia all the questions we’re dying to know about the new series Strife. The End ...
12.06.2023 An Open Letter To Influencers LAZY GEWL GIVEAWAYS!!! Why do people love to hate influencers? Tech founder, (and influencer) Michelle Battersby, has gone viral in their defence. Plus, are eldest daughters really the under-appreciated backbone of the family? Science says you have the right to ...
12.04.2023 A Debate About Filming Sex At Schoolies onlyfans-schoolies-boys
12.01.2023 The Two Royal Names We’ve Been Arguing About All Day Subscribe to Mamamia Two senior royals have been named as alleged ‘racists’ in the Dutch copy of Omid Scobie’s new biography, Endgame: Inside the Royal Family and the Monarchy’s Fight for Survival. We unpack how it all happened (apparently by ...
11.29.2023 117 Reasons Not To Have Kids Subscribe to Mamamia One woman has gone viral for listing all the reasons why she doesn’t want to have kids (including vaginal changes, swelling and general noise), but looking at the list do we blame her? Plus, one brand is ...
11.27.2023 The Dating Trend We Didn't Expect Subscribe to Mamamia Are you hearing the term “both-sidesism”? We dive into what it is and why senior Australian media figures have called it out. Plus, Brad Pitt’s kids think he’s an “awful human being” and Holly can’t believe it. ...
11.24.2023 Matt Rife: Hot Comedian Tells Bad Joke Subscribe to Mamamia We need to talk about season 6 of The Crown. Holly’s been shouting at the TV, while Mia’s obsessing over the Princess Diana plot line, and Jessie? Well, she couldn’t care less. Plus, comedian Matt Rife has ...
11.22.2023 What Kyle & Jackie O’s $200M Tells Us About Class Subscribe to Mamamia The largest Australian radio deal of all time has just been announced, locking in another 10 years for Kyle & Jackie O for a huge sum. They certainly weren’t shy about revealing their earnings this time around, ...
11.20.2023 What About Me. It Isn't Fair Subscribe to Mamamia Harry Styles might be balding and Justin Timberlake is definitely dad-dancing. Has ageism finally come for the famous men? Part of Holly thinks it’s about damn time. Plus, the ‘What About Me’ effect. Why do we expect ...
11.17.2023 Okay Fine. We'll Tell You Our Ghost Stories Subscribe to Mamamia There are two types of people: A) the person who invites everyone to everything and B) the person who wants a strict guest list when hosting an event. Which one are you? Plus, did that vase just ...
11.15.2023 In Defence Of Whinging Young Women Subscribe to Mamamia It’s been three weeks since Matthew Perry died, and all of the predictions he made in his memoir have reigned true. We discuss if the private lives of celebrities are no longer private after they’re gone. Plus, ...
11.13.2023 Is Taylor Swift Crowdsourcing A Husband? Subscribe to Mamamia Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were filmed kissing next to a portaloo at her latest Eras Tour show, and like Mia, the Swifties are obsessed with this relationship. But is their honeymoon phase way too public? Plus, ...
11.10.2023 Princess Mary’s Very Bad Week Subscribe to Mamamia Every public school kid in Queensland is celebrating today after finding out the state government is introducing a four-day school week. But how will it work for busy parents? We discuss. Plus, Princess Mary of Denmark (yes ...
11.08.2023 The Friendship Dip Is Coming For You Subscribe to Mamamia Have we all just forgotten how to work? One barefooted man seems to think we have and he’s given us some tips to get back into it. But, do we agree? Plus, will the real Mia Freedman ...
11.06.2023 The Questions That Make You Rude Subscribe to Mamamia On the show today, we discuss the 'Good Bloke' myth after the headmaster of a prestigious Sydney school faced criticism for comments made about a former student/suspected killer. Excuse me, you can’t ask that… Or can you? ...
11.03.2023 Shut Up. The Weight-Loss Chat You Can’t Have Subscribe to Mamamia Do we have a right to talk about weight loss injections? Or does the body positivity movement have a point? We discuss. Plus, this week Mia met Mitch Larsson, a former male escort. Holly is asking the ...
11.01.2023 What We Wish We’d Never Told You Subscribe to Mamamia What happens after you share something personal without entirely thinking it through? The “vulnerability hangover” kicks in. We unpack why Britney Spears’ new memoir has us wondering about the aftermath of self-disclosure. Plus, no phones at the ...
10.30.2023 The One Where We Lost A Friend Subscribe to Mamamia Beloved actor Matthew Perry, known for his 10-year role as Chandler Bing on Friends, unexpectedly passed away this weekend. We unpack his career, struggle with addiction and his profoundly honest memoir. And, is it cold in here? ...
10.29.2023 Revisiting Our Conversation About Matthew Perry’s Memoir In November 2022, Mia, Holly and Jessie recorded a special subscriber episode about a celebrity memoir that was far from the norm. Matthew Perry's autobiography, Friends, Lovers & The Big Terrible Thing, detailed his life, from being on set of ...
10.27.2023 Your Boss Wants To Know Less About Your Breakup Subscribe to Mamamia After experiencing heartbreak, is it better to tell the boss or cry privately in the bathroom? We discuss ‘heartbreak leave’ and why Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s day off has sparked debate. Plus, leave the babies alone! ...
10.25.2023 ‘Our Generation Did It. So Maybe You Could Just Shut Up?’ Subscribe to Mamamia For almost 25 years Britney Spears’ image was treated and controlled like a product. Now she’s free to do what she wants, she’s choosing dancing in her underwear. So why are we so uncomfortable? We unpack and ...
10.23.2023 Sis, Is This Your Man? Subscribe to Mamamia There's a 'discipline crisis' in Australian schools. We dive into what that means for students and teachers. Plus, how long does it take to move on from divorce? Radio star Jackie O has opened up about her ...
10.20.2023 One Of Us Missed The Marriage Window Subscribe to Mamamia Madonna, radical icon of ageing or an artist who hasn’t ‘grown up’? The 65 year old is currently on her Celebration Tour and videos from the show are dividing the internet and us. Plus, is your relationship ...
10.18.2023 The Moral Minefield Of Britney Spears’ Memoir Listen to our subscriber episode: 'My Friends Have A Not-Kourtney Group Chat. I'm The Kourtney.' Subscribe to Mamamia The very first excerpt from Britney Spears’ memoir has been released overnight, revealing she had an abortion while dating Justin Timberlake, because ...
10.16.2023 Yes, No, And What Just Happened Listen to our subscriber episode: Holly's Weirded Out By The Beckhams Subscribe to Mamamia Australia has voted ‘No’ to having an Indigenous Voice to Parliament, but where do we go from here? We unpack what led to the No campaign’s ...
10.13.2023 BONUS: Nothing To Wear The 5 best sneaker trends to shop right now Introducing Mamamia's brand-new fashion podcast, Nothing To Wear. Prefer comfort over fashion? Well lucky for you sneakers are a hot trend that is here to stay. In this episode of Nothing ...
10.13.2023 The Pressure To Post About Everything This Week Listen to our subscriber episode: Holly's Weirded Out By The Beckhams Subscribe to Mamamia From the atrocities of terrorism and now war in Israel, to the Voice To Parliament Referendum, there is growing pressure for people to post their opinions ...
10.11.2023 If You Light A Candle Before Sex, I'll Scream Subscribe to Mamamia Listen to our subscriber episode: An Argy Bargy About Rich People The noise-cancelling industry is booming. We discuss the surprising way people deal with loneliness ... but the irony is, it’s very anti-social. Plus, from lighting candles ...
10.09.2023 The Beckham's Unpack Their Sticky Stuff Subscribe to Mamamia Heartbreaking scenes continue to unfold in Israel after Hamas launched an attack over the weekend, killing hundreds of civilians. With graphic images being circulated online, we ask the question: how do you navigate social media during a ...
10.06.2023 This Group Chat Is Ruining My Life Listen to our subscriber episode: An Emergency Meeting About Taylor Swift's 'Fake' Boyfriend Subscribe to Mamamia Why are Jason Momoa, a.k.a. Aqua Man, and Taika Waititi being linked to the Australian Voice Referendum campaign? We discuss why the latest viral ...
10.04.2023 The Great Wrinkle Reckoning Of 2023 Listen to our subscriber episode: What We Each Most Dislike About Our Appearance Subscribe to Mamamia There’s a very silly feud between two Kardashian sisters that has taken far too much of our attention. Clare Stephens unpacks so we can ...
10.01.2023 Bonus: How To Build A Human Introducing Mamamia's early childhood parenting podcast, How To Build A Human. There's a big wide world out there, and everyday is an opportunity for our kids to learn and grow... but what happens when external influences come into the mix. ...
09.29.2023 Your Rich Friends Should Pay For Dinner Listen to our subscriber episode: Why Mia And Holly Won’t Shut Up About The Super Models Subscribe to Mamamia Yes, you read that right. We'll be discussing if your rich friend should have to pay for dinner. Plus, is it ...
09.27.2023 Come On Barbie Let's Go Get Divorced Listen to our subscriber episode: A Fight About How To Get Ahead In The Workplace Subscribe to Mamamia Dan Andrews has resigned as Premier of Victoria effective immediately, but why is this news everywhere? What makes some politicians ‘cult figures’? ...
09.25.2023 The Four Women We Can’t Agree On Listen to our subscriber episode: Emergency Meeting About The Direction Of The Show Subscribe to Mamamia ‘The Super Models’ documentary starring Linda, Naomi, Christy and Cindy is now available to watch, but it has us asking the question: Are beautiful ...
09.22.2023 If Kanye West Offers To Dress You, Run. Listen to our subscriber episode: Emergency Meeting About The Direction Of The Show Subscribe to Mamamia Rupert Murdoch has announced he's stepping down from his media empire at the age of 92. We unpack if we have a say as ...
09.20.2023 What We Want From The Wives Of Bad Men Listen to our subscriber episode: The Times We Lie Subscribe to Mamamia Do the wives of problematic men owe us anything? We unpack the scrutiny Bijou Phillips has faced, after announcing she is filing for divorce from Danny Masterson. Plus, ...
09.18.2023 Hugh Jackman’s Divorce Is Really All About Us Listen to our subscriber episode: Mia’s Unexpected ADHD Symptom Subscribe to Mamamia The world continues to send sobbing emojis after learning about the surprising celebrity split of Hugh Jackman and Deborra-lee Furness. Holly, Mia and Clare discuss why we all ...
09.15.2023 Your Hard Questions About The Voice, Answered. Subscribe to Mamamia In this special bonus episode, we invited Quandamooka woman and ABC National Indigenous Affairs reporter Carly Williams on the show to answer Outlouders' questions about the upcoming Voice To Parliament Referendum. The End Bits Listen to Carly's ...
09.15.2023 My Boobs Are Having A Moment Listen to our latest subscriber episode: A Crisis Expert On Where Ashton And Mila Went Wrong Subscribe to Mamamia Big boobs are back and they are everywhere. But why is the world obsessed with women's bodies being "trendy"? We have ...
09.13.2023 Nicole Kidman & The Silliest Fight On Instagram Listen to our latest subscriber episode: The Traits We Hate Most About Ourselves Subscribe to Mamamia Amy Schumer's recent Instagram post of Nicole Kidman sitting awkwardly at the US Open is causing a stir, with many crying "cyberbullying”. We unpack ...
09.11.2023 Ashton Kutcher & When The Monster Is Your Friend Listen to our latest subscriber episode: Mia’s Unexpected ADHD Symptom Subscribe to Mamamia 'That 70's Show' actor Danny Masterson has been sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for the rape of two women. A crime that has been ...
09.08.2023 More Free Bleeding, Less Soft Trolling Listen to our latest subscriber episode: Mia’s Unexpected ADHD Symptom Subscribe to Mamamia What is free bleeding? We unpack the latest trend of period pride and why so many women are feeling called to do it. Plus, are you a ...
09.06.2023 The Smear Campaign Against Sophie Turner Has Begun Listen to our latest subscriber episode: Jessie Stephens On The First 8 Weeks Subscribe to Mamamia Everyone is talking about Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner's divorce. We discuss why, all of a sudden the wife is receiving a villain edit. ...
09.04.2023 Roxy Jacenko And A Weight Loss Drug Warning Listen to our latest subscriber episode: The Meanest Things Anyone Has Ever Said About You Subscribe to Mamamia Roxy Jacenko has shared a cautionary tale after she went against her doctors advice regarding a weight-loss drug. We unpack why Roxy's ...
09.01.2023 Jessie Stephens: Something Bad Is Going To Happen Listen to part two of this interview Jessie Stephens: Something Bad Is Going To Happen: Part Two Subscribe to Mamamia If you're struggling with anxiety & depression, reach out to Beyond Blue here. Before Jessie Stephen's went on maternity leave, ...
09.01.2023 Hamish Blake & The New Wave Of Dadding Listen to our latest subscriber episode: The Meanest Things Anyone Has Ever Said About You Subscribe to Mamamia Jessie Stephens’ first novel Something Bad is Going to Happen hit bookshops around the country this week and we could not be ...

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Mamamia Out Loud episodes:

Strife Behind-The-Scenes (Part 2): Being Exposed On Live TV

Strife Behind-The-Scenes (Part 1): Ending Your Marriage Over A Flat White

Whatever You Do, Don't Date Rob

The Questions We Have About Strife, Answered

An Open Letter To Influencers

A Debate About Filming Sex At Schoolies

The Two Royal Names We’ve Been Arguing About All Day

117 Reasons Not To Have Kids

The Dating Trend We Didn't Expect

Matt Rife: Hot Comedian Tells Bad Joke

What Kyle & Jackie O’s $200M Tells Us About Class

What About Me. It Isn't Fair

Okay Fine. We'll Tell You Our Ghost Stories

In Defence Of Whinging Young Women

Is Taylor Swift Crowdsourcing A Husband?

Princess Mary’s Very Bad Week

The Friendship Dip Is Coming For You

The Questions That Make You Rude

Shut Up. The Weight-Loss Chat You Can’t Have

What We Wish We’d Never Told You

The One Where We Lost A Friend

Revisiting Our Conversation About Matthew Perry’s Memoir

Your Boss Wants To Know Less About Your Breakup

‘Our Generation Did It. So Maybe You Could Just Shut Up?’

Sis, Is This Your Man?

One Of Us Missed The Marriage Window

The Moral Minefield Of Britney Spears’ Memoir

Yes, No, And What Just Happened

BONUS: Nothing To Wear

The Pressure To Post About Everything This Week

If You Light A Candle Before Sex, I'll Scream

The Beckham's Unpack Their Sticky Stuff

This Group Chat Is Ruining My Life

The Great Wrinkle Reckoning Of 2023

Bonus: How To Build A Human

Your Rich Friends Should Pay For Dinner

Come On Barbie Let's Go Get Divorced

The Four Women We Can’t Agree On

If Kanye West Offers To Dress You, Run.

What We Want From The Wives Of Bad Men

Hugh Jackman’s Divorce Is Really All About Us

Your Hard Questions About The Voice, Answered.

My Boobs Are Having A Moment

Nicole Kidman & The Silliest Fight On Instagram

Ashton Kutcher & When The Monster Is Your Friend

More Free Bleeding, Less Soft Trolling

The Smear Campaign Against Sophie Turner Has Begun

Roxy Jacenko And A Weight Loss Drug Warning

Jessie Stephens: Something Bad Is Going To Happen

Hamish Blake & The New Wave Of Dadding