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.

  1. The One Number That Says Absolutely Everything About You

    1D AGO ·  VIDEO

    The One Number That Says Absolutely Everything About You

    Yes, it’s Good Friday but we’re being bad and bringing you a show anyway. First point of business is Clare Stephens’ elitist Easter egg power ranking Do you agree with her controversial Number One?  Plus, we’re deep-diving into the Enneagram personality type obsession currently ruining our lives. It seems every A-lister and podcaster is sharing their 'number', so hold our beer. Holly is grumpy about being a 'Peacemaker' 9, Clare is proudly an 'Investigator' 5, and Emily Vernem is a Type 3 Achiever — which apparently means she’s one bad day away from becoming a psychopath. But are Enneagrams just star signs for the self-optimisation era? Also, Em has a very strict list of things you must never do in the hour before a date (hint: checking social media is a dopamine-killing trap). From 'gambling with dairy' to the peril of last-minute eyebrow tints, we’re sharing chaotic pre-date disasters.  And, we’re asking the very important question: What would you queue for?  To find out your Enneagram, take the test here; https://www.eclecticenergies.com/enneagram/test SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media  Recommendations Em recommends Young Sherlock on Prime Video. Clare recommends The Gambler: A Vince Reid PI Thriller by J.P. Pomare. Holly recommends The Nocturnals by Frances Whiting. What To Listen To Next:  Listen to our latest episode: Mia’s Babble: The Questions YOU Want Answered Listen: The Worst Person You Know Just Made A Good Point Listen: Love Story Part 3: The ‘Prince’ Problem & That Plane Scene Listen: The Co-stars Refusing To Fake It & The Hell Of Organised Fun Listen: Ghost Stories, Celebrity Facelifts & The Real iPad Babies Listen: Mia's Babble: The Very Best Bit About Bum Checks Listen: The Great Petrol Panic & Royal Reality TV Rumours Listen: Three Very Different Opinions On Lindy West’s Throuple Listen: Polyamory, Cheating & The Marriage No One Wants To Believe 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:  Why everyone suddenly wants to know their Enneagram personality number. From Helper to Loyalist: Your reaction to this simple scenario determines your parenting style. 'These 6 first-date rules shouldn't be controversial, but apparently are.' A definitive ranking of mini Easter eggs from bloody incredible to downright disgusting. 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: Emily Vernem, Clare Stephens & Holly Wainwright 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.

  2. SUBS: Mia’s Babble: The Questions YOU Want Answered

    1D AGO • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    SUBS: Mia’s Babble: The Questions YOU Want Answered

    You have questions. Mia has answers. In this exclusive subscriber episode, Mia Freedman is opening up her inbox to tackle some of the questions you’ve been dying to ask (yes, even the nosy ones). From the high-stakes world of magazine publishing to her newest creative project, she isn’t holding back. Mia recounts the most expensive mistake of her career involving a Cosmo cover, a Tasmanian Senator and the time she had to hand-sticker thousands of magazines. Plus, she talks about the moment she knew it was time to leave her dream job. And, the exact reason why you’ll always find her with a cup (or bucket) of tea in her hand. Got a question for Mia? Email it to outloud@mamamia.com.au What To Listen To Next:  Listen to our latest episode: The Worst Person You Know Just Made A Good Point Listen: Love Story Part 3: The ‘Prince’ Problem & That Plane Scene Listen: The Co-stars Refusing To Fake It & The Hell Of Organised Fun Listen: Ghost Stories, Celebrity Facelifts & The Real iPad Babies Listen: Mia's Babble: The Very Best Bit About Bum Checks Listen: The Great Petrol Panic & Royal Reality TV Rumours Listen: Three Very Different Opinions On Lindy West’s Throuple Listen: Polyamory, Cheating & The Marriage No One Wants To Believe Listen: An Unhinged List Of Rules No One Asked For 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:

    25 min
  3. The Worst Person You Know Just Made A Good Point

    2D AGO ·  VIDEO

    The Worst Person You Know Just Made A Good Point

    An Instagram post asked working mothers for their tips on juggling, and the comments section rebelled. Which is proof that in the last week of a school term, with the holiday/work pressure building, we are not in the mood for helpful hacks, we are in the mood for burning the whole thing down. So, how and why and when did the 'how do you do it all?' bubble burst? Plus, Amelia Lester is here to help us pick through the chaos of Washington for anything that looks like a golden glimmer in a pile of poo. And some of the optimism is coming from some very unexpected corners. So, we’re unpacking: what happens when the 'worst person you know' actually makes a great point? And in other business, butter. Just lots and lots of it. From 'butter-dipped' soft serves at the Royal Easter Show to parents on TikTok feeding their kids whole sticks of the stuff for 'brain fuel', it’s being hailed as the new superfood. So, is butter the new avocado?  Oh, and, the clitoris has finally been mapped, but will that make it any easier for some to find? And Kris Jenner is the latest manifesting good luck symbol for an ambitious generation. Yup. You read that right. SUBSCRIBE here to get 25% off an $89 annual subscription PLUS 25% off Nala. Your Mamamia discount will be applied at checkout. Then find your Nala code in the Subscriber Hub immediately after joining. ENDS 1 APRIL  What To Listen To Next:  Listen to our latest episode: Love Story Part 3: The ‘Prince’ Problem & That Plane Scene Listen: The Co-stars Refusing To Fake It & The Hell Of Organised Fun Listen: Ghost Stories, Celebrity Facelifts & The Real iPad Babies Listen: Mia's Babble: The Very Best Bit About Bum Checks Listen: The Great Petrol Panic & Royal Reality TV Rumours Listen: Three Very Different Opinions On Lindy West’s Throuple Listen: Polyamory, Cheating & The Marriage No One Wants To Believe Listen: An Unhinged List Of Rules No One Asked For 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:  The most terrifying part of all of this. A 5-minute explainer on what's happening in Iran. Every secret scandal the Kardashians have been trying to keep under wraps. 'These Easter hosting hacks are doing all the heavy lifting for me.' 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.

  4. SUBS: Love Story Part 3: The ‘Prince’ Problem & That Plane Scene

    3D AGO • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    SUBS: Love Story Part 3: The ‘Prince’ Problem & That Plane Scene

    The dramatised portrayal of John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy's real-life 'Love Story' has come to a close, and today Mia Freedman is joined by Holly Wainwright to dissect the final episode. From the ‘perfect’ casting of Sarah Pidgeon to the ‘wooden’ doppelgänger vibes of Paul Anthony Kelly, we’re breaking down why this show became a stratospheric success — and why that ending left us feeling more than a little...icky. So, who was the real JFK Jr. and why is the show framed as a love story instead of a toxic tragedy? And what happens when a ‘grown-ass woman’ loses her autonomy to a figurative (or literal) prince. Plus, Mia & Holly unpack that plane scene and whether the portrayal was a beautiful tribute or a 'sanitised' erasure of the truth. Get 25% off Nala with your Mamamia subscription. Click here to get your code ends April 1st.  What To Listen To Next:  Listen to Part 1: Mia & Amelia On CBK: The Clothes, The Curse, The Love Story Listen to Part 2: Jackie O, The Kennedys & That Fight Scene Listen to our latest episode: The Co-stars Refusing To Fake It & The Hell Of Organised Fun Listen: Ghost Stories, Celebrity Facelifts & The Real iPad Babies Listen: Mia's Babble: The Very Best Bit About Bum Checks Listen: The Great Petrol Panic & Royal Reality TV Rumours Listen: Three Very Different Opinions On Lindy West’s Throuple Listen: Polyamory, Cheating & The Marriage No One Wants To Believe Listen: An Unhinged List Of Rules No One Asked For 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

    33 min
  5. The Co-stars Refusing To Fake It & The Hell Of Organised Fun

    4D AGO ·  VIDEO

    The Co-stars Refusing To Fake It & The Hell Of Organised Fun

    Zendaya and Robert Pattinson are on a press tour, and the Internet’s calling them ‘classy’ because they’re not pretending to be in lust. Instead, they’re giving each other high-fives like they’re at a corporate seminar. Have we just witnessed the death of the 'fauxmance'? Plus, in the US, a 20-year-old woman has won a landmark case against YouTube and Meta. She accused the tech billionaires of 'engineering addiction' and ruining her childhood in the process. Their punishment is negligible, so why is this moment being called social media’s ‘Big Tobacco’ moment? And is it a reason for Australia to feel smug about our child social media ban?  In other business, a new biography of Queen Elizabeth II is shattering the 'cuddly grandma' illusion. Why are we so obsessed with minimising the most powerful women in history into just 'nice old ladies'? Also, anyone want to go to the Evil Ex-Situationship Boxing Rave? Welcome to the particular hell of organised fun.  And Emily, Holly, and Clare discuss the Boomer Hospital reveal. Otherwise known as why your mum waits until five minutes into the phone call to tell you dad’s in the ER.  SUBSCRIBE here to get 25% off an $89 annual subscription PLUS 25% off Nala. Your Mamamia discount will be applied at checkout. Then find your Nala code in the Subscriber Hub immediately after joining. Ends 1st April. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media  What To Listen To Next:  Listen to our latest episode: Ghost Stories, Celebrity Facelifts & The Real iPad Babies Listen: Mia's Babble: The Very Best Bit About Bum Checks Listen: The Great Petrol Panic & Royal Reality TV Rumours Listen: Three Very Different Opinions On Lindy West’s Throuple Listen: Polyamory, Cheating & The Marriage No One Wants To Believe Listen: An Unhinged List Of Rules No One Asked For Listen: Mia's Diary Note: Burnout & Bras & Books, Oh My! Listen: A Dangerous Influencer Trend & Scurrilous Lip-Reading Gossip 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:  All the lies Robert Pattinson has ever told. Queen Elizabeth II has died. Her passing marks the end of an extraordinary era. Fellow Millenials, enough with the 'OK Boomer', already. It's embarrassing. 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.

  6. Ghost Stories, Celebrity Facelifts & The Real iPad Babies

    MAR 27 ·  VIDEO

    Ghost Stories, Celebrity Facelifts & The Real iPad Babies

    We’re following The Washington Post and asking the question Clare Stephens has been quietly pondering for a while: Are boomers the real iPad babies? Plus, it’s been celebrity facelift week on social media and it’s unclear if actress Denise Richards is being celebrated as a person or an old church in the spon-con post telling us about her “restoration”. Holly wants to know if being open about your facelift is the new vulnerability, or are we just applauding the erasure of a life well-lived? And, if you’re tired of the "How are you?" and "What are you doing?" cycle of boring small talk, Em has some very specific (and slightly unhinged) alternatives. From questioning how many pigeons it would take in your house before you suspected a conspiracy, to identifying which kitchen utensil you feel most connected to, the woman has you covered. SUBSCRIBE here to get 25% off an $89 annual subscription PLUS 25% off Nala. Your Mamamia discount will be applied at checkout. Then find your Nala code in the Subscriber Hub immediately after joining. Ends 1st April.CURRENT SUBSCRIBERS:Get 25% off Nala with your Mamamia subscription. Click here to get your code. Ends 1st April. Recommendations Em recommends Deadloch Season 2 on prime.   Clare recommends the blog Wait But Why by Tim Urban, specifically, 10 Thoughts from the Fourth Trimester Holly recommends the Good Hang with Viola Davis & specifically Julius  What To Listen To Next:  Listen to our latest episode: Mia's Babble: The Very Best Bit About Bum Checks Listen: The Great Petrol Panic & Royal Reality TV Rumours Listen: Three Very Different Opinions On Lindy West’s Throuple Listen: Polyamory, Cheating & The Marriage No One Wants To Believe Listen: An Unhinged List Of Rules No One Asked For Listen: Mia's Diary Note: Burnout & Bras & Books, Oh My! Listen: A Dangerous Influencer Trend & Scurrilous Lip-Reading Gossip Listen: 'Are Flaps In Or Out?' Mia's Rogue Oscars Fashion Feedback 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. 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:  Two famous women just told us what they did to their faces. Somehow, it's still not enough. The uncomfortable truth about the reaction to Anne Hathaway's 'new face'. We finally love Anne Hathaway again, she only had to change everything about herself. 'I thought I was bad at small talk. Turns out, I was doing it wrong.' 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: Emily Vernem, Clare Stephens & Holly Wainwright Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock Audio Producer: Leah Porges 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.

  7. SUBS: Mia’s Babble: I Woke Up In Hospital With My Mouth Full

    MAR 26 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    SUBS: Mia’s Babble: I Woke Up In Hospital With My Mouth Full

    Mia Freedman is back in your ears for another Babble. After hiding out behind the soundproof glass to watch Monday’s Out Loud episode with Holly, Clare and Amelia, Mia realised there are some core memories from the schoolyard we’ve retired way too early. So, is it time we introduced ‘hands on heads’ to the workplace? Plus, you might have noticed the hosts of Out Loud are now on Apple Video and YouTube. Mia is unpacking the changing face of podcasting and why the pivot to video is bittersweet for those who got into podcasting specifically because they didn't want their faces on TV.    And, in other business, Mia is taking us behind the curtain of her latest five-yearly colonoscopy. It’s a non-negotiable health check following the loss of her sister-in-law to colon cancer. From the prep involving 'weeing out of your bum' to waking up mid-Facebook Live with a mouth full of biscuits, Mia is laying it all bare. It’s a necessary reminder following the passing of Married At First Sight expert Mel Schilling this week, who was passionate about telling busy women: ‘If something doesn't feel right, please, get it checked out. It might just save your life.’ Plus, Mia gets an unsolicited performance review on being a Nana from a small, but might, force. Get 25% off Nala with your Mamamia subscription. Click here to get your code ends April 1st.  Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au What To Listen To Next:  Listen to our latest episode: The Great Petrol Panic & Royal Reality TV Rumours Listen: Three Very Different Opinions On Lindy West’s Throuple Listen: Polyamory, Cheating & The Marriage No One Wants To Believe Listen: An Unhinged List Of Rules No One Asked For Listen: Mia's Diary Note: Burnout & Bras & Books, Oh My! Listen: A Dangerous Influencer Trend & Scurrilous Lip-Reading Gossip Listen: 'Are Flaps In Or Out?' Mia's Rogue Oscars Fashion Feedback Listen: A Very Awkward Oscars & That Manosphere Doco Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podc

    26 min
  8. The Great Petrol Panic & Royal Reality TV Rumours

    MAR 25 ·  VIDEO

    The Great Petrol Panic & Royal Reality TV Rumours

    It’s all anyone’s talking about: petrol. How much it’s costing, how much there is to go around and how much worse are things going to get? Is the panic caused by this consequence of war in the Middle East warranted, considering the humanitarian crisis unfolding at the same time? And how do we keep our cool, particularly those of us in regional areas where public transport is a myth?  Plus, Sarah Ferguson has been caught up in a controversy that is, frankly, bizarre even for the royals: she’s been approached to clone and sell Queen Elizabeth's corgis for a reality TV show. Is cloning the late Queen’s pets the ultimate side hustle or a bridge too far? In other business, noughties fashion icon Rachel Zoe is back in the algorithm, and she’s hard launching her 'divorce era' on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Is the 'Hot Divorcee' trope actually the most empowering thing on TV right now? And, we remember Married At First Sight expert Mel Schilling, who has passed away at 54. Her 'Why Not?' attitude and her work raising awareness of colon cancer is a legacy we’re holding close today. As Mel was passionate about telling busy women: If something doesn't feel right, please, get it checked out. SUBSCRIBE here to get 25% off an $89 annual subscription PLUS 25% off Nala. Your Mamamia discount will be applied at checkout. Then find your Nala code in the Subscriber Hub immediately after joining. Ends 1st April.CURRENT SUBSCRIBERS:Get 25% off Nala with your Mamamia subscription. Click here to get your code. Ends 1st April. What To Listen To Next:  Listen to the Quicky explainer: Tributes For MAFS Expert Mel Schilling & Explained: Petrol, Panic Buying & Price Pressure Listen to our latest episode: Three Very Different Opinions On Lindy West’s Throuple Listen: Polyamory, Cheating & The Marriage No One Wants To Believe Listen: An Unhinged List Of Rules No One Asked For Listen: Mia's Diary Note: Burnout & Bras & Books, Oh My! Listen: A Dangerous Influencer Trend & Scurrilous Lip-Reading Gossip Listen: 'Are Flaps In Or Out?' Mia's Rogue Oscars Fashion Feedback Listen: A Very Awkward Oscars & That Manosphere Doco Listen: What We Did Before 9am 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:  We need to discuss Fergie and the alleged 'corgi cloning'. Beloved MAFS expert, Mel Schilling, has died aged 54. Meghan Markle is coming to Australia. And so, it seems, is her jam. Rachel Zoe became one of the most famous faces in fashion. This is what her life looks like now. 'At 51, I know one thing. You aren't meant to be with one person for the rest of your life.' 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.

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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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  • Channel
    Mamamia
  • Creator
    Mamamia Podcasts
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2026
  • Episodes
    1.8K
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    Explicit
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    © 2026 Mamamia Podcasts
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    Mamamia Out Loud
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    MAMAMIA.COM.AU PTY LTD

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