Mamamia Out Loud

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Australia's #1 podcast for women is where smart women come for good conversation — with an occasional side serve of chaos. Covering news, pop culture and big ideas, plus the small stuff that matters, Mamamia Out Loud is hosted by journalists and authors Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens and Holly Wainwright. It's your daily dose of conversation that's like catching up with your best, funniest and sharpest friends in the group chat, offering conversation at its most addictive.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    The Questionable Brilliance Of The 'Lemon Law'

    Picture this. You’re on a date or sitting in a job interview. Four minutes in, you know — this isn’t it.  Do you cut your losses and walk, or sit there smiling politely for the next painful hour? Same with a conversation that's making you quietly die inside or reading a book that came highly recommended —do you carry on or quit? That, in essence, is the Lemon Law — and today, we’re breaking it down. Also on the docket: tween beauty. Why are 12-year-olds taking over Sephora, and is their influence driving up prices across the industry? And if that is the case, could they please stop? Like, now? Amelia, Jessie, and Mia unpack the tween takeover and what it means for the future of our beauty treats. And finally, our weekly recommendations: a book Amelia didn’t Lemon Law, an unhinged sheep story (from Mia, naturally), and the documentary Jessie couldn't stop watching. Support independent women's media Recommendations Amelia recommends Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Jessie recommends aka Charlie Sheen on Netflix. Mia recommends Kevin the Sheep on Instagram AND these gold hoops from the chemist. What To Listen To Next:  Listen to our latest episode: Every Thought We Had After Watching Netflix's 'Unknown Number' Listen: A Breast Pump, An Airport Lounge & The Detail You Probably Missed Listen: Behind Closed Doors: Our Personal Tarot Readings Listen: So, We Sat Down With A Tarot Card Reader Listen: An Assassination In Broad Daylight. And What Happened Next. Listen: We Need To Talk About The Gwyneth Paltrow Biography Listen: PARENTING OUT LOUD: Unpacking The KPop Demon Hunters Obsession & A Tracking Tool Controversy Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here Watch Mamamia Out Loud: Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read:  'I didn't understand why my date left after 5 minutes. Then I discovered the lemon law.' The 'Lemon Law' is the harsh but brilliant dating rule we all need to start doing. 'I surprised everyone.' Women showed us the tattoos they got after 40. If your teen's skincare stash is growing, here's what to keep (and what to toss). 19 of the best products for teens, according to a beauty expert. 'He brought a hooker to Thanksgiving.' Denise Richards and Charlie Sheen's tumultuous marriage. THE END BITS:  Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton  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: Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens & Amelia Lester Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine Executive Producer: Emeline Gazilas Audio Producer: Leah Porges Video Producer: Josh Green Junior Content Producers: Coco & Tessa 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.

    53 min

  2. 3 DAYS AGO • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    SUBS: Every Thought We Had After Watching Netflix's 'Unknown Number'

    Receiving text after text on your mobile, never knowing who was sending the most vile messages you could ever imagine — that’s the premise of the real-life story that made Unknown Number: The High School Catfish the most disturbing — and highest-ranking — Netflix doco of the year. Now picture us trying to stop Jessie Stephens, Amelia Lester, and Mamamia’s True Crime Conversations host Claire Murphy from unpacking this jaw-dropping story that’s shot to #1 on the global charts. This was one discussion that just had to happen. We dive into the bizarre twists, the shocking details, and the big question everyone’s asking: why? From possible motives to who might have known what, and the shockwaves still reverberating in the aftermath, we pull it all apart. Fair warning, Outlouders—this episode is full of spoilers. What To Listen To Next:  Listen to our latest episode: A Breast Pump, An Airport Lounge & The Detail You Probably Missed Listen: Behind Closed Doors: Our Personal Tarot Readings Listen: So, We Sat Down With A Tarot Card Reader Listen: An Assassination In Broad Daylight. And What Happened Next. Listen: We Need To Talk About The Gwyneth Paltrow Biography Listen: PARENTING OUT LOUD: Unpacking The KPop Demon Hunters Obsession & A Tracking Tool Controversy Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts  Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here Watch Mamamia Out Loud: Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read:  ‘How could someone do that?': Why everyone's talking about Netflix's new doco, The High School Catfish. Netflix's Catfish doco shocked the world. Here's where the Licari family are now. This video of an Adelaide mum screaming at her daughter's bully has people cheering. But should it? 'I found out that my kid is the school bully. This is what it's really like.' 'No child is safe.' How young kids are being catfished and blackmailed online. a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/robin-ba

    24 min

  3. 4 DAYS AGO

    The Ultimate Dibber Dobber & The Bruce Willis Dementia Backlash

    Leave it to Donald Trump to redefine international etiquette — this time as a dibber-dobber. Threatening to tattle on a reporter to Australia's PM Anthony Albanese, Trump turned political theatrics into a cross-border spectacle. Mia, Jessie and Amelia investigate this most unAustralian of crimes on today's show.  And, an update on Bruce Willis’ condition from his wife in her confronting new memoir that hits home for anyone touched by dementia. Jessie shares her personal experience and unpacks the backlash Emma Heming Willis is getting online for the decisions she's making on behalf of her celebrity husband. Plus, a breast pump row. It may sound like something from another era — but it happened to Dr Elise Turner this week in Melbourne when the mum of twins was told to leave an airport lounge for daring to express milk for her babies. But there’s one crucial detail that most of us missed...And, Births, Deaths & Marriages. Mia’s got a new segment and a lot to say. From celebrity babies to red carpet chaos, she’s tying it all together… loosely. Is it an excuse to (scurrilously) gossip about celebrities? Absolutely. Does she seamlessly segue into a controversial red carpet analysis? Of course she does.  We also reveal the 17 household habits that will clear mental clutter as much as they will your kitchen bench tops. Light and shade, friends. Light and shade.   Support independent women's media  What To Listen To Next:  Listen to our latest episode: Behind Closed Doors: Our Personal Tarot Readings Listen: So, We Sat Down With A Tarot Card Reader Listen: An Assassination In Broad Daylight. And What Happened Next. Listen: We Need To Talk About The Gwyneth Paltrow Biography Listen: The Great Lock In Has Just Begun Listen: The New Rules Of Etiquette For Every Age Listen: A Theory About Kate Middleton's Hair & The Secret To Small Talk Listen: PARENTING OUT LOUD: Unpacking The KPop Demon Hunters Obsession & A Tracking Tool Controversy Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here Watch Mamamia Out Loud: Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read:  When Margot Robbie fell in love with her roommate she 'never' thought he'd like her back. Margot Robbie has welcomed her first baby with husband Tom Ackerley. Caring for a parent with dementia? Here's what an expert wants you to know. 'While my parents were suffering from dementia, my brother did something unthinkable.' 'Things we wish we knew when our dads were diagnosed with dementia in our early 20s.' The Japanese restaurant staffed by people with dementia. Emma Heming Willis and Bruce Willis met while working out in 2007. This is their life now. Demi Moore and Bruce Willis divorced 24 years ago. Now they spend more time together than ever. 'He's in a stable place.' Demi Moore has given an update on Bruce Willis' health. THE END BITS:  Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton  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 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

  4. 5 DAYS AGO • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    SUBS: Behind Closed Doors: Our Personal Tarot Readings

    Outlouders, we've been on the fence about sharing this episode, but IT IS HAPPENING. This exclusive subscriber episode is our tarot readings UNCUT — and this time it's even more personal. 🔮 Jessie, Holly and Amelia sit down with tarot card reader Evelyn for personal one-on-one sessions to ask all their deeply private questions. We're talking whether there's a baby on the horizon, if Holly's books are destined for Hollywood, and why the devil card was pulled (should we be worried?). It's everything we couldn't share in Friday's episode. So put your feet up, grab some popcorn and settle in because it's about to get juicy. Check out Evelyn's Instagram for all your tarot reading needs. What To Listen To Next:  Listen to Part 1: So, We Sat Down With A Tarot Card Reader Listen: An Assassination In Broad Daylight. And What Happened Next. Listen: We Need To Talk About The Gwyneth Paltrow Biography Listen: The Great Lock In Has Just Begun Listen: The New Rules Of Etiquette For Every Age Listen: A Theory About Kate Middleton's Hair & The Secret To Small Talk Listen: PARENTING OUT LOUD: Unpacking The KPop Demon Hunters Obsession & A Tracking Tool Controversy Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here Watch Mamamia Out Loud: Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read:  Holly Wainwright: 'Exactly what a tarot reader told me.' Why everyone is a bit woo woo right now. 'I asked a psychic for her 2025 predictions, and what she said floored me.' Palm reading 101: "I asked a psychic for the 3 things everyone can learn about their palm." Taylor and Ashley were best friends for 13 years. It all went wrong when they trusted a psychic. THE END BITS:  Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton  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 Instagrama href="https://www.instagram.com/mamamiaoutlou

    32 min

  5. 6 DAYS AGO

    An Assassination In Broad Daylight. And What Happened Next.

    The assassination of Charlie Kirk dominated the news all weekend. As the arguments rage online, we unpack the aftermath and what it means for political discourse moving forward.  Then, a royal twist. Prince Harry’s return to the UK may have changed everything—and yes, it involves a specific cake with serious meaning. Plus, Jessie’s trend of the week: the 'mayor walk'. It’s power, it’s pep, it’s posture—and apparently, one of us was born to do it. (Mia, please sit down.) Support independent women's media  What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: So, We Sat Down With A Tarot Card Reader Listen: We Need To Talk About The Gwyneth Paltrow Biography Listen: The Great Lock In Has Just Begun Listen: The New Rules Of Etiquette For Every Age Listen: A Theory About Kate Middleton's Hair & The Secret To Small Talk Listen: The Family Drama We Can't Stop Thinking About Listen:The Princess Test & Trump's Bruised Hand Listen: An Entirely Random List Of Things We Deem Offensive Listen: PARENTING OUT LOUD: Unpacking The KPop Demon Hunters Obsession & A Tracking Tool Controversy Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here Watch Mamamia Out Loud: Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read:  CLARE STEPHENS: 'Charlie Kirk, and the one thing we should all be able to agree on.' Everything we know about the 54-minute meeting between King Charles and Prince Harry. Prince Harry said he misses the UK but can't take his children there. Buckingham Palace responded. 4 easy desserts you can make in your air fryer. Every single red carpet look from the 2025 Emmy Awards. THE END BITS:  Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton  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 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
  6. PARENTING OUT LOUD: Unpacking The KPop Demon Hunters Obsession & A Tracking Tool Controversy

    12 SEPT · BONUS

    PARENTING OUT LOUD: Unpacking The KPop Demon Hunters Obsession & A Tracking Tool Controversy

    Outlouders, it’s Parenting Out Loud to kick off your weekend right. Monz, Amelia and Stacey are here to unpack the week — through the wild, wonderful lens of parenthood. Love what you hear? This is the last time you'll be able to find us in this feed so if you want to hear more, follow Parenting Out Loud in your podcast app — new episodes drop EVERY SATURDAY. Just search Parenting Out Loud, tap '+ follow', and you’re set. On the show this week: KPop Demon Hunters is smashing records. Kids love it, parents ADORE it so, what’s behind all the hype? Tracking apps: a non-negotiable today, or are we just spying on the ones we love? The evidence that says having kids young is a good idea. We’re not completely sold, but we are talking about it. And Anne Hathaway: the quiet queen of gentle parenting who put the paps in their place. Settle in — it’s the group chat you won’t want to mute. Plus, it’s our recommendations: 🎁 Stacey recommends a 'shit bits box' to save your sanity. 🛏️ Amelia has discovered the first kids' bedtime book that she’s actually enjoyed herself. 🧇 And Monz has got a heartwarming TV show for the family to enjoy. Support independent women's media What To Listen To Next:  Don't miss an episode of Parenting Out Loud The 'Normal' We Need To Interrogate & The Father's Day Rethink The Third Kid Dessert Analogy & FFS, Stop With The Texts Dr Becky's DFK Theory & The Great Trampoline Debate The Ms Rachel Controversy & The Great Kids Vs Friendships Debate A New Co-Parenting Rule & The 100% Work Dilemma The Death Of The Dining Table & 'Outdated' Schooling Grandparents — It's Time For Your Performance Review Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts  What to read:  'K-Pop Demon Hunters is breaking records on Netflix. Here's why I'm obsessed with it.' The one thing that made me question using a tracking app on my kids. 'I lost my mum before I had kids. Here are the hard truths about becoming a mother without her.' From 18 to 44: 13 women on the age they had a baby - and whether it mattered. 'I'm disappointed my daughter wants to have a baby. She's too young.' Anne Hathaway, Drew Barrymore and 15 other celebrities on why they quit drinking. Queen Mary was 28 when she met King Frederik in a Sydney pub. This is their family life now. THE END BITS:  Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton  GET IN TOUCH: Share your feedback! Send us a voice message or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au  Join our Facebook group Mamamia Family to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamia_family 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. CREDITS: Hosts: Monique Bowley, Stacey Hicks & Amelia Lester Group Executive Producer: Ruth DevineExecutive Producer: Sasha Tannock Senior/Audio Producer: Leah Porges Junior Content Producer: Tessa Kotowicz 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.

    53 min

  7. 12 SEPT

    So, We Sat Down With A Tarot Card Reader

    Three Out Loud hosts, one tarot card reader, Evelyn, and our unfiltered reactions. What could go wrong? Outlouders, this is an episode we have been looking forward to.  Also, we’re not just reading our futures — Holly unpacks the vulnerable and heartfelt revelations in Liz Gilbert’s new book, including her self-proclaimed 'love addiction'. So why does Jessie find some of her observations feel kind of familiar? The wild but true high school catfish doco that floored Jessie; Holly and her good friend Meghan enjoy a taste of Spain; plus some X-rated bread making. Our recommendations this week truly run the gamut. P.S. If you want to listen to our one-on-one tarot card readings with Jessie, Holly and Amelia, we have a subscriber episode dropping in your feed next week. We’ll see you there 👀🔮 If you or anyone you know needs to speak with an expert, please contact your GP or in Australia, contact Lifeline (13 11 14), Kids Helpline (1800 55 1800) or Beyond Blue (1300 22 4636), all of which provide trained counsellors you can talk with 24/7. Support independent women's media  Check out Evelyn's Instagram for all your tarot reading needs. Recommendations Amelia recommends The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox on Disney Jessie recommends Unknown Number: The Highschool Catfish on Netflix Holly recommends With Love, Meghan Episode 8 on Netflix What To Listen To Next:  Listen to our latest episode: We Need To Talk About The Gwyneth Paltrow Biography Listen: The Great Lock In Has Just Begun Listen: The New Rules Of Etiquette For Every Age Listen: A Theory About Kate Middleton's Hair & The Secret To Small Talk Listen: The Family Drama We Can't Stop Thinking About Listen:The Princess Test & Trump's Bruised Hand Listen: An Entirely Random List Of Things We Deem Offensive Listen: The Millionaire CEO Going Viral For A… Snatch Listen: The Snow Globe Effect & Brad Pitt’s Victory Lap Listen to Parenting Out Loud: The 'Normal' We Need To Interrogate & The Father's Day Rethink Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here Watch Mamamia Out Loud: Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read:  The day 'that nice Eat, Pray, Love lady' plotted to kill her lover. 'My daughter was smart, beautiful and bullied. I didn't know how bad it was until it was too late.' A teenage girl and her boyfriend were bullied online for years. The culprit was her mother. Everything we know about the 54-minute meeting between King Charles and Prince Harry. Taylor and Ashley were best friends for 13 years. It all went wrong when they trusted a psychic. The Cut: Who Was Cyberbullying Kendra Licari’s Teen Daughter? THE END BITS:  Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton  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: Amelia Lester, Jessie Stephens & Holly Wainwright Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine Executive Producer: Emeline Gazilas Audio Producer: Leah Porges Video Producer: Josh Green Junior Content Producers: Coco & Tessa 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.

    1h 1m

  8. 11 SEPT • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    SUBS: We Need To Talk About The Gwyneth Paltrow Biography

    Gwyneth Paltrow: wellness queen, candle maker, Oscar winner… and now the subject of a juicy new biography by Amy Odell. We unpack the politics of an unauthorised tell-all, the high school stories she probably wishes had stayed buried, and the 'relatable' problem of choosing between Brad Pitt and Ben Affleck. Plus, some nepo baby revelations that somehow still managed to surprise us. Confused about how you should feel about Gwynnie? Don’t worry—Holly, Amelia and Jessie have read Gwyneth: The Biography so you don’t have to. What To Listen To Next:  Listen to our latest episode: The Great Lock In Has Just Begun Listen: The New Rules Of Etiquette For Every Age Listen: A Theory About Kate Middleton's Hair & The Secret To Small Talk Listen: The Family Drama We Can't Stop Thinking About Listen:The Princess Test & Trump's Bruised Hand Listen: An Entirely Random List Of Things We Deem Offensive Listen: The Millionaire CEO Going Viral For A… Snatch Listen: The Snow Globe Effect & Brad Pitt’s Victory Lap Listen to Parenting Out Loud: The 'Normal' We Need To Interrogate & The Father's Day Rethink Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here Watch Mamamia Out Loud: Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read:  HOLLY WAINWRIGHT: 'Gwyneth's husband is a bare-faced liar.' The one demand that Gwyneth Paltrow made as a child that surprised her mother. The sex story that Gwyneth Paltrow doesn't want you to hear. Winona Ryder and Gwyneth Paltrow's brutal friendship break-up is the stuff of Hollywood legend. Gwyneth Paltrow was on the perfect holiday when she realised her marriage was over. Gwyneth Paltrow's homes are worth more than $81 million. Step inside 3 of them. 'I spent a night with Gwyneth Paltrow,

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Australia's #1 podcast for women is where smart women come for good conversation — with an occasional side serve of chaos. Covering news, pop culture and big ideas, plus the small stuff that matters, Mamamia Out Loud is hosted by journalists and authors Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens and Holly Wainwright. It's your daily dose of conversation that's like catching up with your best, funniest and sharpest friends in the group chat, offering conversation at its most addictive.

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  • Channel
    Mamamia
  • Creator
    Mamamia Podcasts
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2025
  • Episodes
    1.7K
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    Explicit
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    © 2025 Mamamia Podcasts
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    Mamamia Out Loud
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    MAMAMIA.COM.AU PTY LTD

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