Mamamia Out Loud

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.

  1. The Most Honest Dating Questionnaire We've Ever Seen

    35 MIN AGO ·  VIDEO

    The Most Honest Dating Questionnaire We've Ever Seen

    It took the deliciously unhinged creative genius of Miranda July to invent a dating questionnaire that asks the questions no one else is brave enough to ask. Forget your height or if you like 'long walks on the beach'; Em is looking at the prompts that actually reveal your soul, like a photo of your bookshelves, your messy bed, or a screenshot of your ex describing you via text. So, what would you ask, to really get to know someone? And is the secret to finding love just showing someone the inside of your fridge? There’s a name for that 'meh' feeling you have after a day at work: Office air. Thanks to a smart TikTok creator, Clare has finally figured out why we all look like 'sick Victorian children' by the time the clock strikes five.  Meanwhile, Nicole Kidman is currently on a promo circuit, but she isn't talking about her latest film. Instead, she’s opening up about her desire to become a death doula after the devastating loss of her mother. So Holly’s asking: What is a death doula? Why don’t work and caring and basically, life, stop for you to deal with losing a loved one? And how do we get better at understanding that the loss of a parent - even at an age deemed ‘appropriate’ - is often completely unmooring.  And finally, according to Vogue, nobody’s getting their nails done any more. 🔷 DID YOU KNOW? Mamamia subscribers get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive Out Loud episodes plus articles, videos and our exercise app, MOVE. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media  PLUS! Win a $2,000 Bed Threads voucher. Subscribe to Mamamia here before April 30 to be automatically entered. Current subscriber? You're already in the draw. T&Cs apply. This week’s recommendations: BOOK: Heir Apparent by Rebecca Armitage. An "unputtdownable" and engaging novel from an Aussie journalist who knows the royals inside out. TV SHOW: From on Stan. A nightmarish mystery series about a town in the US that traps anyone who enters BOOK: Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall. A love story that feels like a thriller, set in a 1950s farming village. Warning: you will cry. What To Listen To Next:  Listen to Dr Jackie Bailey on MID: Grief Has No Time For Your B******t  Listen to our latest episode: Is WFH Bad For Women? Listen: When A Crappy Husband Makes A Great TV Show Listen: Harry & Meghan Just Blew Up The Sandringham Summit Listen: Your Boss's Unpopular Opinion & It's Taurus Season Listen: A Fight About Who’s Allowed To Have A Crush Listen: Mia's Uncomfortable Aha Moment About Friendship Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts  Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media  Our show is now in full length video on the Apple Podcast app - make sure your phone is up to date and we can't wait for you to watch. Mamamia Out Loud on Apple What to read:  Nicole Kidman was about to step on stage when she got the news that broke her heart. Nicole Kidman has just spoken about her divorce from Keith Urban. One detail stood out. 'I stood in my kitchen waiting for my phone to buzz. That's when the grief finally hit me.' Clare Stephens gives great book recommendations. THE END BITS:  Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com 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, Clare Stephens & Emily Vernem Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock Video Producer: Josh Green Junior Content Producer: Tessa Kotowicz Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    52 min
  2. SUBS: Is WFH Bad For Women?

    18 HR AGO • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    SUBS: Is WFH Bad For Women?

    Is working from home actually a ‘career killer’ for women? In this subscriber episode, Mia, Holly and Em are diving into the comments made by Skims co-founder Emma Grede which have sparked a massive debate. The Kardashian whisperer and multi-millionaire businesswoman reckons being physically present in the office is non-negotiable if you want to climb the ladder. So, what is the ‘proximity bias’  and does it still matter in the modern workplace in 2026? Plus, we unpack whether we’re losing our in-person skills by communicating through screens instead of face-to-face. Also, we get real about the structural issues that make traditional office hours so hard for parents. (Hello, 3pm school pickups) And, from laundry to sick kids, why does working from home often mean women take on more of the invisible household labour? We discuss. SUBSCRIPTION GIVEAWAY: Win a $2,000 Bed Threads voucher. Subscribe to Mamamia here before April 30 to be automatically entered. Current subscriber? You're already in the draw. T&Cs apply. What To Listen To Next:  Listen to our latest episode: When A Crappy Husband Makes A Great TV Show Listen: Harry & Meghan Just Blew Up The Sandringham Summit Listen: Your Boss's Unpopular Opinion & It's Taurus Season Listen: A Fight About Who’s Allowed To Have A Crush Listen: Mia's Uncomfortable Aha Moment About Friendship Listen: A Podcast Feud & Hanging Out With Prince Harry Listen: She's Back! Mia Confronts Rival Anne Stephens On 'Nana Rules' Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts  Got questions or things you'd like Mia to talk about? Email us at outloud@mamamia.com.au Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media  You can now watch our show in full length video on the Apple Podcast app - m

    21 min
  3. When A Crappy Husband Makes A Great TV Show

    1 DAY AGO ·  VIDEO

    When A Crappy Husband Makes A Great TV Show

    First, a rundown of the scurrilous gossip you missed while you were actually working: Sydney Sweeney’s cameo’s been cut from The Devil Wears Prada 2, Harry Styles is either engaged or ring-baiting us and Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton have hard-launched with a pap-frolic.  In other business, why is Reese Witherspoon suddenly telling all her followers to use AI? Is this a genuine attempt to close the gender tech-gap, or is Reese just the friendliest face the robots could recruit to crack Gen X? In other business, we might be witnessing the most effective character-assassination comeback in history. While Lily Allen is currently touring an album that provides a literal receipt-by-receipt rundown of her marriage breakdown — complete with props explaining David Harbour’s alleged infidelity — her ex is busy being the most lovable man on TV in DTF St. Louis. Holly asks if playing someone lovable is the best way to rehabilitate an actor’s bad reputation? Let’s ask Noah Wyle and Adam Driver. What can one of the world’s richest women (by marriage) tell us about happiness? No, please don’t throw your phone, Clare’s all ears for Lauren Sanchez Bezos’s gratitude tips. And finally, we need to talk about the absolute tailspin that occurs when a Gen Z coworker compliments an older coworker’s outfit. Is it genuine praise, or a calculated power move? Amelia’s diving into millennial fashion anxiety and why a simple 'I love your jeans' can feel like a personal attack. SUBSCRIPTION GIVEAWAY: Win a $2,000 Bed Threads voucher. Subscribe to Mamamia here before April 30 to be automatically entered. Current subscriber? You're already in the draw. T&Cs apply. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media  What To Listen To Next:  Listen to The Spill: We Met Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway And Here's What Went Down & Our New TV Obsession Listen to our latest episode: Harry & Meghan Just Blew Up The Sandringham Summit Listen: Your Boss's Unpopular Opinion & It's Taurus Season Listen: A Fight About Who’s Allowed To Have A Crush Listen: Mia's Uncomfortable Aha Moment About Friendship Listen: A Podcast Feud & Hanging Out With Prince Harry Listen: She's Back! Mia Confronts Rival Anne Stephens On 'Nana Rules' Listen: Quick Question: Why Are You So Annoying? Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts  Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media  You can now watch our show in full length video on the Apple Podcast app - make sure your phone is up to date and we can't wait for you to see Mamamia Out Loud on Apple What to read:  'I spent a day with Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway. One moment changed my view on The Devil Wears Prada 2.' Harry Styles refuses to repeat himself. On his fourth album, that's the whole point.  'Gen Z knows more about AI than their bosses. It's about to change how we all work.' Lily Allen was alone in a London hotel room when David Harbour called. Nothing would be the same. THE END BITS:  Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com 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 Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    48 min
  4. SUBS: Harry & Meghan Just Blew Up The Sandringham Summit

    2 DAYS AGO • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    SUBS: Harry & Meghan Just Blew Up The Sandringham Summit

    Harry and Meghan’s Aussie tour may be over, but for The Royal Family, everything has changed. Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright and Em Vernem are back in the studio together to unpack the week that took a hammer to a long-held Royal agreement. Remember when the late Queen Elizabeth told Harry and Meghan that a hybrid Royal life was impossible? That they were either in or they were out? It was a rule made at a meeting called The Sandringham Summit, and Harry told us all about it in his book, Spare.   Well, last week in Australia, it became crystal-clear that the Sussexes are not playing by those rules any more, and they’re certainly not asking for permission. They’re officially living ‘Option 3’  - a life that’s half-royal, half-celebrity, and it’s blown the agreement made at the 2020 Sandringham Summit to bits.  So are we cheering for their rebellious middle finger to the establishment, or are we finger-wagging at them having their cake and eating it too? And what’s that sound coming from London, where doubtless William and Charles have been watching the coverage of 'The Spare’s' Aussie tour through their furious fingers? SUBSCRIPTION GIVEAWAY: Win a $2,000 Bed Threads voucher. Subscribe to Mamamia here before April 30 to be automatically entered. Current subscriber? You're already in the draw. T&Cs apply. What To Listen To Next:  Listen to our latest episode: Your Boss's Unpopular Opinion & It's Taurus Season Listen: A Fight About Who’s Allowed To Have A Crush Listen: Mia's Uncomfortable Aha Moment About Friendship Listen: A Podcast Feud & Hanging Out With Prince Harry Listen: She's Back! Mia Confronts Rival Anne Stephens On 'Nana Rules' Listen: Quick Question: Why Are You So Annoying? Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts  Got questions or things you'd like Mia to talk about? Email us at outloud@mamamia.com.au Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media  Y

    19 min
  5. Your Boss's Unpopular Opinion & It's Taurus Season

    3 DAYS AGO ·  VIDEO

    Your Boss's Unpopular Opinion & It's Taurus Season

    Madonna crashed Sabrina Carpenter’s Coachella stage and it took the crowd a minute to realise they were in the presence of an(other) icon. Luckily, Madge had a bonus skill up her sleeve: An astrology lecture about Taurus season. Holly Wainwright brings a few little nuggets that slipped out of Meghan Duchess’s fancy Sydney event on the weekend, including a new theme song. Also, Kardashian whisperer and multi-millionaire businesswoman Emma Grede says remote work is a 'career killer' for women. She reckons if you aren’t seen, you aren’t getting promoted. Is flexibility actually costing women their next big move, or allowing women to do their dream jobs in the first place? Amelia Lester has a story about the presentee boss from hell. In other business, we’re diving into the dark world of 'looksmaxxing' after an influencer’s viral breakdown. From 'bone-smashing' to dangerous supplements, why are young men falling for a happiness formula that clearly isn't working? And the debate that won't die: Should teachers be banned from social media? Over the weekend a viral post asking whether educators should also be influencers has taken over Clare Stephens's algorithm. SUBSCRIPTION GIVEAWAY: Win a $2,000 Bed Threads voucher. Subscribe to Mamamia here before April 30 to be automatically entered. Current subscriber? You're already in the draw. T&Cs apply. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media  What To Listen To Next:  Listen to our latest episode: A Fight About Who’s Allowed To Have A Crush Listen: Mia's Uncomfortable Aha Moment About Friendship Listen: A Podcast Feud & Hanging Out With Prince Harry Listen: She's Back! Mia Confronts Rival Anne Stephens On 'Nana Rules' Listen: Quick Question: Why Are You So Annoying? Listen: 'The Chatbot History That Ruined My Relationship’ Listen: Mia & Amelia On The Cheating Drama Everyone’s Talking About Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts  Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media  You can now watch our show in full length video on the Apple Podcast app - make sure your phone is up to date and we can't wait for you to see Mamamia Out Loud on Apple What to read:  Harry & Meghan are living Option 3. Emma Grede cold-called Kris Jenner with an idea. Now she's worth $600 million. Meghan Markle has only just arrived in Australia, but the most damning story about her has already been written. 'I spent a morning with Prince Harry. It wasn't at all like I expected.' 'We work with teenage girls every week. What we're hearing about boys is deeply concerning.' THE END BITS:  Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com 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 Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    55 min
  6. A Fight About Who’s Allowed To Have A Crush

    17 APR ·  VIDEO

    A Fight About Who’s Allowed To Have A Crush

    Is having a crush the secret to a happy relationship, or the gateway drug to a ruinous affair? We can’t agree. Meanwhile, comedian Nikki Glaser says that sexual cheating is a turn-on and emotional cheating is a no-no. Who’s right, who’s deluded, and who should just be single, according to Emily Vernem? Plus, enthusiasm for hobbies is at an-all time high, but why does it feel like men get all the good ones, while women get the leftovers of leisure? Holly Wainwright talks about her life-changing gardening habit, but acknowledges it’s first to go when life gets busy. So what’s an untouchable 'Sovereign Hobby', and how do we get one?  And, there is an unofficial list of things women do to look like they have their shit together, and it involves everything from keeping whites white, to having enough coathangers, to knowing what stock is. Clare Stephens just wishes she could remember the snacks. TV RECCOS SPECIAL Clare’s watching: DTF St. Louis on HBO Max. A dark, nonlinear comedy about a love triangle, a dating app for married people, and David Harbour being incredibly likable. Holly’s watching: Riot Women on SBS. Created by Happy Valley’s Sally Wainwright, it’s a brilliant look at five middle-aged women who decide to form a punk band. Em’s watching: Margo’s Got Money Troubles on Apple TV. Starring Elle Fanning, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Nick Offerman, it’s the story of a college dropout navigating new motherhood and mounting bills. SUBSCRIPTION GIVEAWAY: Win a $2,000 Bed Threads voucher. Subscribe to Mamamia here before April 30 to be automatically entered. Current subscriber? You're already in the draw. T&Cs apply. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media  What To Listen To Next:  Listen to our latest episode: Mia's Uncomfortable Aha Moment About Friendship Listen: A Podcast Feud & Hanging Out With Prince Harry Listen: She's Back! Mia Confronts Rival Anne Stephens On 'Nana Rules' Listen: Quick Question: Why Are You So Annoying? Listen: 'The Chatbot History That Ruined My Relationship’ Listen: Mia & Amelia On The Cheating Drama Everyone’s Talking About Listen: The Hollywood Star Who Hates Everyone Listen: Mia & Anne Stephens: A Nana Leaderboard Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts  Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media  You can now watch our show in full length video on the Apple Podcast app - make sure your phone is up to date and we can't wait for you to see Mamamia Out Loud on Apple What to read:  Elle Fanning's brilliant new TV show is smart, sincere and occasionally sexy. Put away your oversized blazer. This is what stylish women are wearing in 2026. Nikki Glaser met her boyfriend on set in 2013. They've broken up five times since. 'Old-school hobbies are back. These 6 to try with your kids will convert you.' THE END BITS:  Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com 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, Clare Stephens & Emily Vernem Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock Video Producer: Josh Green Junior Content Producer: Tessa Kotowicz Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    59 min
  7. SUBS: Mia's Uncomfortable Aha Moment About Friendship

    16 APR • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    SUBS: Mia's Uncomfortable Aha Moment About Friendship

    Mia is having a moment — and by moment, we mean a full-blown existential crisis — over the ‘Four Burners Theory.’ In today’s subscriber episode, Mia and Amelia Lester are unpacking whether work-life balance is actually just a series of deliberate choices about which burner you're willing to turn off. Plus, Mia has an epiphany as she realises she’s been turning down the ‘friends’ burner for the past twenty years. Also, they discuss the new generation of celebrity mums like Kylie Jenner and Jennifer Lawrence who treat family and motherhood as a side note rather than their public persona. Whether you're in a 'family', 'friends', 'health' or 'work' season, this conversation is the permission slip you didn't know you needed to stop striving for the impossible.  What To Listen To Next:  Listen to our latest episode: A Podcast Feud & Hanging Out With Prince Harry Listen: She's Back! Mia Confronts Rival Anne Stephens On 'Nana Rules' Listen: Quick Question: Why Are You So Annoying? Listen: 'The Chatbot History That Ruined My Relationship’ Listen: Mia & Amelia On The Cheating Drama Everyone’s Talking About Listen: The Hollywood Star Who Hates Everyone Listen: Mia & Anne Stephens: A Nana Leaderboard Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts  Got questions or things you'd like Mia to talk about? Email us at outloud@mamamia.com.au Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media  You can now watch our show in full length video on the Apple Podcast app - make sure your phone is up to date and we can't wait for you to see Mamamia Out Loud on Apple What to read:  Four burners theory: The philosophy that helps Emma Isaacs juggle being a CEO and mum-of-five. 'I'd never heard of a friendship

    25 min
  8. A Podcast Feud & Hanging Out With Prince Harry

    15 APR ·  VIDEO

    A Podcast Feud & Hanging Out With Prince Harry

    So the ‘royal tour that isn’t’ is in full swing and we have an insider call from Melbourne. Our friend Amy Clark was hanging out with Harry at a men's mental health event this morning, and tells us everything, including which Australian celebrities upstaged the Duke/Prince. But as Harry and Meghan’s itinerary unfurls, Holly Wainwright asks: Is it ballsy or cheeky to be pulling off exactly the kind of tour once reserved for active, working royals?  Plus, as Susan Coyle becomes Australia’s first female Army Chief, the celebrations are almost being drowned out by the sexist trolling. The swampy internet discourse feels gutting for every woman who has ever worked her way to the top only to be met with a chorus of 'DEI hire'. Amelia Lester is unpacking: Should women just ignore the trolling these wins attract, or does that leave us living in a fake reality?  And, 'hey, girl'. Clare Stephens has researched to PhD level the 'Alex vs. Alix' podcast feud. We’ve got Alex Cooper (the Call Her Daddy mogul) and Alix Earle (the Hot Mess creator) throwing passive-aggressive shade over TikTok about 'fake drama' and 'rock bottom' content. Is it a manufactured publicity stunt for an upcoming interview? Or is there genuine jealousy over a Super Bowl commercial and (gosh) Adam Sandler cameos? Meanwhile, over in Scurrilous Gossip, JLo is reportedly hooking up with Ted Lasso’s Roy Kent (aka Brett Goldstein), and we are invested. Apparently, he's the 'best kisser' she’s ever worked with, which is quite the claim. But is it real?  SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media  What To Listen To Next:  Listen to our latest episode: She's Back! Mia Confronts Rival Anne Stephens On 'Nana Rules' Listen: Quick Question: Why Are You So Annoying? Listen: 'The Chatbot History That Ruined My Relationship’ Listen: Mia & Amelia On The Cheating Drama Everyone’s Talking About Listen: The Hollywood Star Who Hates Everyone Listen: Mia & Anne Stephens: A Nana Leaderboard Listen: The One Number That Says Absolutely Everything About You Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts  Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media  You can now watch our show in full length video on the Apple Podcast app - make sure your phone is up to date and we can't wait for you to see. Mamamia Out Loud on Apple What to read:  Last time Harry and Meghan were here, it changed everything. This time, they're hoping the same. Alix and Alex are fighting again. It's easy to dismiss her, but you should know about the cult of Alex Cooper. THE END BITS:  Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com 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 Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    49 min

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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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