Mamamia Out Loud

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SOCIETY & CULTURE

Smart, often silly and sometimes surprising. Absolutely everything is up for discussion: from pop culture to politics, body image to motherhood, feminism to fashion. Join Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright and Jessie Stephens as they dissect the news and issues of the week.

1 DAY AGO

Meghan & Harry, Sam Armytage & Run Clubs: 2025 Predictions

What’s going to happen in 2025? Mia has theories, Jessie has confident predictions and Holly has some gossipy speculation 👀. Welcome to the future. Plus, recommendations for things to watch and listen to plus, a very heavy thing to wear that comes complete with a funny story. And teenage boys, the end of a Big Era and a “You can’t say that!” moment — it’s our Bests & Worsts of the week. Support independent women's media Get your tickets to the Mamamia Out Loud Live 2025 All or Nothing Tour Presented By Nivea Cellular What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: Confessions Of The Social Media Lurkers Listen: The Breakup Text We Got This Week Listen: Get The F*ck Out Of Our Village (Please) Listen: The Trends We Want To Return (Or Die For Good) Listen: Jay-Z And An Audacious Family PR Strategy Listen: It's Time We Talked About 'That Guy' Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts The End Bits: Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud Newsletter for all our recommendations and behind-the-scenes content in one place. Recommendations: Holly wants you to check out Monthly Mixtape by Zan Rowe Mia wants you to buy a weighted exercise vest on Amazon Jessie wants you to watch Searching for Sugar Man on Apple TV+ What To Read: Read: Everything you need to know about the Mamamia Out Loud ALL OR NOTHING TOUR coming May 2025. Read: If Paul Kelly's song How To Make Gravy makes you emotional, you're going to love the film. Read: Paul Kelly's How To Make Gravy is an iconic Aussie Christmas song. But is it a true story? GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud CREDITS: Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman & Jessie Stephens Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine Executive Producer: Emeline Gazilas Audio Production: Lu Hill Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

44 min
2 DAYS AGO • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

SUBSCRIBER: Confessions Of The Social Media Lurkers

When was the last time you posted on social media? We've had a theory for a while that people are lurking more than they post. As it turns out, we couldn't have been more right. Go us. But what's behind this social media fatigue? Holly, Mia and Jessie unpack why we've all pretty much had enough of oversharing on social media—and why we don't want the guy we knew for eight weeks in 2009 to know what we had for breakfast. Plus, what's user fatigue and is it something YOU'RE experiencing? What to listen to next: Listen to our latest episode: An Influencer, A Toilet Rule & What Men Think We Really Look Like Listen: An Argument About The Woman Who Slept With 100 Men In A Day Listen: Get The F*ck Out Of Our Village (Please) Listen: The Job Every Woman Wants To Quit Listen: Sibling Wealth Gaps & Ruined Christmases Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud Newsletter for all our recommendations and behind-the-scenes content in one place. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloud CREDITS: Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman & Jessie Stephens Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine Executive Producer: Emeline Gazilas Audio Producer: Lu Hill Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

28 min
3 DAYS AGO

An Influencer, A Toilet Rule & What Men Think We Really Look Like

You either know everything about popular influencer Matilda Djerf or nothing but after allegations were made about her behaviour — and yes, they do include a toilet incident or two — and Djerf responded with an apology, we just had to ask, 'What's it all about?' Plus, this is why we can't have nice things. Every year during the festive season we watch our favourite classic Christmas movies and every year, another one is deemed 'problematic'. This year is no exception. And why 20 years on, Keira Knightley is still being asked in every interview about Love Actually. Aaaand yet again, a famous woman is being torn apart online for her looks. It must be a Wednesday. It's Sydney Sweeney's turn to be in the headlines, but it's her response to the body-shaming trolls that has us asking if men actually know what women look like? Gift a Mamamia subscription: Head here to give the best stuff for women. Get your tickets to the Mamamia Out Loud Live 2025 All or Nothing Tour Presented By Nivea Cellular What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: The Breakup Text We Got This Week Listen: Get The F*ck Out Of Our Village (Please) Listen: The Trends We Want To Return (Or Die For Good) Listen: Jay-Z And An Audacious Family PR Strategy Listen: It's Time We Talked About 'That Guy' Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts The End Bits: Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud Newsletter for all our recommendations and behind-the-scenes content in one place. What To Read: Read: Everything you need to know about the Mamamia Out Loud ALL OR NOTHING TOUR coming May 2025. Read: Do men know what women look like? Read: Psychological terror' and fat-shaming: influencer Matilda Djerf just addressed her staff's claims. Read: The scene Keira Knightley calls 'creepy', and 19 other things you didn't know about Love Actually. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud CREDITS: Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman & Jessie Stephens Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine Executive Producer: Emeline Gazilas Audio Production: Lu Hill Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

47 min
4 DAYS AGO • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

SUBSCRIBER: The Breakup Text We Got This Week

When Outlouders have dilemmas, we go into turbo protective hag mode to help them. Today's dilemmas are no exception. Allow us to present: The great guy you're dating who, out of the blue, does something that's so wrong.com, it (and he) need to be banned. This particular dilemma is very close to home for one Out Loud host but thankfully, Holly has some wise words to share with the group. The drunk boss who is an HR disaster at the Christmas party. We unpack a listener dilemma whose festive celebrations at work quickly became more jangle than jingle thanks to her boss's loose lips. What to listen to next: Listen to our latest episode: An Argument About The Woman Who Slept With 100 Men In A Day Listen: Get The F*ck Out Of Our Village (Please) Listen: The Job Every Woman Wants To Quit Listen: Sibling Wealth Gaps & Ruined Christmases Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud Newsletter for all our recommendations and behind-the-scenes content in one place. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloud CREDITS: Hosts: Holly Wainwright & Em Vernem Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine Executive Producer: Emeline Gazilas Audio Producer: Jacob Rounds Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

19 min
5 DAYS AGO

An Argument About The Woman Who Slept With 100 Men In A Day

If you’re buying a gift for your partner’s sister, running through a relentless three-day menu in your head and stuffing stockings while crying - you’re not just carrying the Christmas mental load, you’re kin-keeping. We explain. Plus, a young woman who slept with 100 men in one day is crying on the Internet and the general vibe is “I told you so.” But now Lilly Phillips is not following the script for what’s meant to happen next — she's going for 1000 men in a day in 2025. We unpack The woman who wrote one of the best-selling books of all time about a search for romantic love has sworn off it entirely for her second act. Elizabeth Gilbert on why the LOVE has been dumped from Eat, Pray. Support independent women's media Get your tickets to the Mamamia Out Loud Live 2025 All or Nothing Tour Presented By Nivea Cellular What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: Get The F*ck Out Of Our Village (Please) Listen: The Trends We Want To Return (Or Die For Good) Listen: Jay-Z And An Audacious Family PR Strategy Listen: It's Time We Talked About 'That Guy' Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts The End Bits: Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud Newsletter for all our recommendations and behind-the-scenes content in one place. What To Read: Read: Everything you need to know about the Mamamia Out Loud ALL OR NOTHING TOUR coming May 2025. Read: The sad story of the woman who went viral for sleeping with 100 men in one day. Read: Everything we know about Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the CEO murder case. Read: 'After my divorce, all I wanted for Christmas was my kids.' GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud CREDITS: Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman & Jessie Stephens Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine Executive Producer: Emeline Gazilas Audio Production: Lu Hill Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

48 min
6 DAYS AGO · BONUS

SUNDAY SPECIAL: How Do I Know If I'm Drinking Too Much?

Outlouders, it's the season of socialising, parties and most likely, more fancy drinks than you can shake a cocktail stick at. Which is why today we wanted to share this episode of MID with you (hosted by our very own Holly Wainwright). Holidays, celebrations, milestones. Wine o’clock, and the witching hour and the glass (or two) that marks the end of the work day. Alcohol is woven into our social lives in an almost invisible way. So what happens when you realise that the habit you thought of as your little helper is actually making everything worse? In this episode, we're talking to Shanna Whan from Sober In The Country about why Generation X women drink so damn much. Shanna says that 90% of the people who seek support from her peer-to-peer organisation are women aged between 40 and 60. That's us, friends. So why do Gen X women drink so damn much? How do you know if you’ve got a problem? And if it isn't you you're worried about, how do you talk to people in your life about their drinking? If this episode raised anything for you, here are some incredible resources: Sober In The CountryHello Sunday MorningAlcoholics AnonymousLife LineDrink Wise Want to hear Shanna's interview with Mia Freedman on No Filter? Click hereRead more about Shanna's story here THE END BITS Share your feedback! Send us a voice message or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au Follow us on Instagram @MidbyMamamia or sign up to the MID newsletter, dropping weekly here. Want to go in the running to win a $50 voucher? Answer this short survey. CREDITS: Host: Holly Wainwright Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz Assistant Production: Sandy McIntyre Audio Producer: Jacob Round Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

49 min
13 DEC

Get The F*ck Out Of Our Village (Please)

It takes a village to raise a child, or so the saying goes. So why are we always telling the village to F off? We unravel what's behind the idea of community being cancelled. Plus, our weekend recommendations include an addictive spy show, a T-shirt Mia’s about to send viral and… a dog pee cleaner? Also, mysterious playground encounters, a sudden loss and a festive backflip — it’s Best & Worst of the week. Support independent women's media Get your tickets to the Mamamia Out Loud Live 2025 All or Nothing Tour Presented By Nivea Cellular What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: The Trends We Want To Return (Or Die For Good) Listen: Jay-Z And An Audacious Family PR Strategy Listen: It's Time We Talked About 'That Guy' Listen: Sibling Wealth Gaps & Ruined Christmases Listen: Our 5-Year Plans, Pay Gaps & Relationship Eras Listen: The 'Too Sexy' Pop Star & The Very Bad Son Listen: The 'Don't Be A Muppet' Good Guest Guide Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts The End Bits: Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud Newsletter for all our recommendations and behind-the-scenes content in one place. Recommendations: Mia wants you to buy Makusart tees Jessie wants you to buy DOG Wee Cleaner By Dr Lisa Holly wants you to watch Black Doves on Netflix What To Read: Read: Everything you need to know about the Mamamia Out Loud ALL OR NOTHING TOUR coming May 2025. Read: HOLLY WAINWRIGHT: 'Things I would buy my best friend for Christmas.' Read: There's a reason celebrity faces look different. Read: A mum's list of baby rules went viral, then came the messages. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud CREDITS: Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman & Jessie Stephens Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine Executive Producer: Emeline Gazilas Audio Production: Leah Porges Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

45 min
12 DEC • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

SUBSCRIBER: The Trends We Want To Return (Or Die)

Ugly shoes, landlines and... broken arms. What are trends you wish would come back — and which ones need to never be heard of again? Join Holly and Jessie as they rank the leaderboard on trends they like, trends they tolerate and trends that really need to be cancelled. From fashion to algorithms to cocktails, listen to this rich seam of trend talk to see if you agree with where our hosts land up. What to listen to next: Listen to our latest episode: Listen: The Job Every Woman Wants To Quit Listen: Sibling Wealth Gaps & Ruined Christmases Listen: Our 5-Year Plans, Pay Gaps & Relationship Eras Listen: 'Too Sexy' Sabrina Carpenter & The Very Bad Son Listen: The 'Don't Be A Muppet' Good Guest Guide Listen: Family Gatherings, Opposite Opinions & Drama Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud Newsletter for all our recommendations and behind-the-scenes content in one place. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloud CREDITS: Hosts: Holly Wainwright & Jessie Stephens Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine Executive Producer: Emeline Gazilas Audio Producer: Leah Porges Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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22/06/2023

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Riveting stories. Fascinating lives. Australia’s #1 interview podcast, with Mia Freedman.

4.4 (6867)

SOCIETY & CULTURE
Foreign Policy editor Amelia Lester reassures her Australian friend Mia Freedman that despite a bankrupt, washed up reality star with a criminal record leading the free world things might be... fine.

4.7 (737)

NEWS

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Dangerous and sad.

4 days ago

CaterinaMurph25

Lily Phillips attended university and one presumes would know her actions can lead to severe lasting damage to her internal structures and her long term mental health. Comments on media claimed: “The documentary is deeply disturbing and highlights the potential dangers of such reckless behaviour. It’s crucial to prioritise health and well-being in all situations.” If media reporting is accurate and her parents know, wouldn’t huge alarm bells for her mental health be clanging away? It sounds as though she completely disassociated from her actions, which the mind can do when severe trauma occurs. “In my head, I can think of five, six guys, 10 guys that I remember. And that’s it. It’s just weird, isn’t it? If I didn’t have the videos I wouldn’t have known that I’d done a hundred.”
Too biased

2 days ago

AriOct

This pod is weird. Is it pop culture or serious news? Topics are random, some serious, some flippant. They end up linking EVERYTHING to ‘feminism’ and how women are objectified, oppressed, blah blah. Hosts are so biased when it comes to some topics, particularly American politics. Why even go there? Mia, pay attention to the ABC’s $15m settlement after calling Trump a r*pist. Also listen to the Nancy Mace interview. Have you looked into Bill Clinton’s disgusting record re his treatment of women? You should. Never hear about this on your show though. I wonder if they’ve ever considered doing actual journalism and going to the source. Jessie spoke of Biden’s amazing political career. Umm. Really? He authored the ‘tough on crime’ bill which supports the death penalty and promoted mass incarceration, mainly of minorities. He pardoned his son for ANY crimes committed over the last 10 years 😳 oh and he just pardoned a Chinese national caught with 1000s of inappropriate child images. What a legend 🙄
Okay

3 days ago

Sophiefran

Used to love this podcast but the constant changing hosts every single week is so annoying. I get you have lives but it’s happened for the past few months, one of you are away near every episode lately. Also the amount of ads is insane at the moment!
Please enough with the grandchild

13 Dec

Gift horse 2

I’m sure she is lovely, but we are not all related to that child. Or even have children. Surely there is more out there to talk about?