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Mamamia Out Loud

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

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The First Date Sex Rule from 2023-12-13T14:32:44.711079

In a few days, we'll have a newly appointed Australian of the Year. As we reflect on the change pushed for by Grace Tame, how do we treat people in the public eye forced to relive their trauma f...

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Time Magazine’s Grudge Of The Year from 2023-12-11T06:02:17

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Whatever You Do, Don't Date Rob from 2023-12-08T05:30

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An Open Letter To Influencers from 2023-12-06T06:12:48

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117 Reasons Not To Have Kids from 2023-11-29T06:20:31

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The Dating Trend We Didn't Expect from 2023-11-27T07:12:03

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What About Me. It Isn't Fair from 2023-11-20T05:50:27

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In Defence Of Whinging Young Women from 2023-11-15T05:43:31

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Princess Mary’s Very Bad Week from 2023-11-10T05:30

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The Friendship Dip Is Coming For You from 2023-11-08T05:58:40

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What We Wish We’d Never Told You from 2023-11-01T05:47:52

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The One Where We Lost A Friend from 2023-10-30T07:51:21

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Revisiting Our Conversation About Matthew Perry’s Memoir from 2023-10-29T04:00:53

In November 2022, Mia, Holly and Jessie recorded a special subscriber episode about a celebrity memoir that was far from the norm. Matthew Perry's autobiography, Listen

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Sis, Is This Your Man? from 2023-10-23T05:48:43

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One Of Us Missed The Marriage Window from 2023-10-20T05:26:32

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Bonus: How To Build A Human from 2023-10-01T19:00

Introducing Mamamia's early childhood parenting podcast, How To Build A Human. 

There's a big wide world out there, and everyday is an opportunity for our kids to learn and grow... but wh...

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My Boobs Are Having A Moment from 2023-09-15T07:54:31

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Re-Introducing Cancelled: Emily "We Get It, You’re Hot" Ratajkowski from 2023-08-19T20:00

Hi Outlouders. Jumping your feed to give you a laugh and re-introduce you to Cancelled the show hosted by our very own Clare and Jessie Stephens. 

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Emergency Meeting: Jessie Had A Baby from 2023-07-05T07:25:38

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The Book That Took 5 Days To Cancel from 2023-06-14T06:25:01

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Three Women, Three Friendship Break-Ups from 2023-06-11T20:00

Friendship can be a complicated beast and in this episode, we give you the juicy details of our most impactful friendship breakdowns. It’s real, raw and honest. We talk through how things fell a...

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Introducing A New Season Of Hello Bump from 2023-06-03T22:00

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Every Unpleasant Experience Is Not Trauma from 2023-06-02T07:06:39

An Australian court has branded a seemingly untouchable Australian 'hero' a war criminal. What do we need to understand about what just happened with Ben Roberts Smith?  

Plus, a viral ‘p...

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We Demand You Dump Him Immediately from 2023-05-31T06:38:38

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The End Of The Breakfast TV Couple from 2023-05-22T06:56:02

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The Side-Chick Coronation from 2023-05-05T05:39:12

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We Are Full Of Female Rage from 2023-04-24T07:43:08

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Introducing But Are You Happy: Clare Stephens On Being Jealous Of Her Best Friend from 2023-04-08T22:00

This week at Mamamia we launched a new podcast called But Are You Happy? And we thought you might like to hear it...

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The Men Trying To Ban Period Talk from 2023-03-27T06:22:16

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We Just Went Full Vag from 2023-03-17T04:38:13

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Are We Entering Our Messy House Era? from 2023-03-03T01:47:58

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The Sensory Room Debacle from 2023-03-01T06:11:43

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In Defence Of The Other Woman from 2023-02-24T05:48:31

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Introducing: HER with Sophie Cachia from 2023-02-10T19:00

Introducing Mamamia's newest podcast HER with Sophie Cachia

Sophie Cachia was a married mum-of-two when her life changed unexpectedly after meeting… HER. And she isn’t alone.

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Armie Hammer&The D*ckhead Test from 2023-02-06T06:06:35

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Grandma Has Had Enough Of Your Sh*t from 2023-01-25T05:52:38

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The Surprising Prince Harry Take from 2023-01-16T05:51:29

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The Fight We Forgot About This Year from 2022-12-22T23:57:05

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The Celebrity Nepo Baby Conspiracy from 2022-12-21T05:47:18

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Our New Guru Is A Cheating Wife from 2022-12-14T06:37:01

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Harry&Meghan: The Verdict from 2022-12-09T06:22:14

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Team Sussex Vs. Team Wales: Choose Your Fighter from 2022-12-05T06:23:02

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The Influencers' ADHD Wars from 2022-11-30T05:39:59

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An Argy Bargy About Period Leave from 2022-11-28T05:32:23

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The Most Important Decision You'll Ever Make from 2022-11-25T06:42:53

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Bec Judd Has Changed Her Business Model from 2022-11-23T06:17:14

Peter Helliar has announced he's leaving The Project, as changes to the panel continue to dominate headlines. With more choice than ever before about what we watch and when, why are we so attach...

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Lisa Wilkinson’s Exit&‘Targeted Toxicity’ from 2022-11-21T06:13:47

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Demisexuals&The New Coming Out from 2022-11-18T06:01:31

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Trump Is Running Again And Nobody Panic from 2022-11-16T06:33:18

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Introducing Here If You Need: Where Women's Sport Comes First from 2022-11-10T06:13:17

Outlouders! We've got a new podcast we want to tell you about. 

It's called Here If You Need, and it launched today. Join Olympic swimmer Cate Campbell & sports journalist Hayley Will...

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Fake 'Sad Girls'&The Elon Garbage Fire from 2022-11-09T04:09:27

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The Influencers’ Melbourne Cup Dilemma from 2022-10-31T06:19:56

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Zoe Foster Blake&The Viral House Tour from 2022-10-28T05:45:27

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Is Taylor Swift 'Fatphobic'? from 2022-10-26T06:00:41

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James Corden&The ‘Nice Guy’ Police from 2022-10-19T06:07:22

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Boyfriend Breakfasts&Stay-At-Home Girlfriends from 2022-10-17T06:21:29

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Carrie Bickmore&The Hard Truth About Decisions from 2022-10-14T06:00:54

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What We Can't Say About Kanye from 2022-10-10T06:01:52

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We don’t know how to talk about Kanye West… but we have an...

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The 'Inclusion' Debate Everyone's Having from 2022-10-07T06:19:47

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The biggest debate this week centers around the man who wa...

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Mother In Law Lessons From Victoria Beckham from 2022-10-05T06:15:31

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A couple of big stories within the fashion world have shed...

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Change Your Type, Khloe Kardashian from 2022-09-30T07:12:58

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Have we reached ‘peak’ mental health? Jessie has an unpopu...

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The Problem With The "Lose Weight" Prescription from 2022-09-28T07:02:33

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Olivia Wilde had three choices for her career's second act...

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The Woman Who Bought Her 13yo A Vibrator from 2022-09-26T07:14:50

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Why is Cara Delevigne being compared to Britney Spears? Ha...

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The Audacity Of Adam Levine from 2022-09-23T07:42:16

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'Feminism, Get Out Of My Marriage' from 2022-09-21T05:00

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A man walked out of prison thanks to a podcast this week, ...

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The Relationship Departure Lounge from 2022-09-19T08:12:40

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A Very “Reprehensible” Woman from 2022-09-16T06:58:38

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Jessie knows a lot about the Queen's coffin, and the remak...

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Royal Marriages Are Really Weird from 2022-09-14T07:10:32

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The Royals Left To Clean Up The Mess from 2022-09-12T07:23:55

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Is the admiration we have for the late Queen’s sense of duty and sacrifice ou...

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The Queen’s Death. It’s Complicated. from 2022-09-09T06:52:34

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Queen Elizabeth II is dead. Only two days ago, we were talking about the Quee...

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We're Officially Worried, Darling from 2022-09-07T07:17:04

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Are We Even Pretending To Get Along Anymore? from 2022-09-05T07:16:52

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A Passionate Defence Of Leonardo DiCaprio from 2022-09-02T06:37:27

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The Teacher’s Pet Verdict: A Debrief from 2022-08-31T07:35:20

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BONUS: Mia&Jessie Grill Holly About The Couple Upstairs from 2022-08-30T00:03:54

The day has finally arrived! Holly’s new book, The Couple Upstairs, is officially out in the world. Mia and Jessie got to read it first, so in this special bonus episode, hear them debr...

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Everyone’s Wrong About Olivia Wilde from 2022-08-29T07:18:12

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Some Very Honest Thoughts About Meghan Markle’s Podcast from 2022-08-26T06:31:30

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It took two years but Meghan Markle has finally ...

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The Surprise Rebrand Of Nicole Kidman from 2022-08-24T07:43:35

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How Is Brad Pitt Getting Away With It? from 2022-08-22T07:21:48

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Injectables Have A Brand New Hype Guy from 2022-08-19T06:52:47

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'Side-Hustle Scomo' Is The Biggest Story In The World from 2022-08-17T07:10:37

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It’s been revealed this week that Scott Morrison...

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The Peach Test That’s Dividing The Internet from 2022-08-15T06:53:51

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Holly is back from holidays and has a lot of boo...

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Why Andrew Tate Is The Most Viral Person On The Internet from 2022-08-12T07:07:44

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A Throwdown About Staying Home With Kids from 2022-08-10T07:14:34

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Last week, Beyonce changed the lyrics of a new s...

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Porn&The Ultimate Relationship Dealbreaker from 2022-08-08T07:07:17

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'Quiet Quitting' is the more refined, less impul...

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A Catholic, A Muslim&A Jewish Woman Walk Into A Studio from 2022-08-05T07:15:28

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Mia found herself in the unexpected position of ...

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The Great Uncancellation Has Begun from 2022-08-03T07:19:13

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This week, 28 year old Emma McKeon became the mo...

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The Topic We Shouldn't Have Discussed from 2022-08-01T07:30:13

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Is Ghosting Really Emotional Abuse? from 2022-07-29T06:58:52

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The Big Jersey Debate from 2022-07-27T06:58:06

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BONUS: Got The Sunday Sads? This Will Help from 2022-07-23T20:30

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Ever wake up on a Sunday feeling a bit... sick about the week ahead? Ever wished you had a guide to help you shake it off and feel better? Fill My Cup is here f...

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A Conversation About ‘Birthing Parents’ from 2022-07-22T05:56:05

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The Bikini Photo You're Not Allowed To Share from 2022-07-20T06:08:15

Mia is back from her holiday and she has a question: can we please stop taking photos of our bodies after babies?

Plus, who helps the cancelled celebrities? 

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JLO&The Rise Of The Anti Wedding from 2022-07-18T06:44:52

It’s a bit of a celebrity news bonanza today and one such story concerns a very famous woman and the man who’s reportedly cheating on her and why everyone is so very surprised. And the other is ...

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Kindness Porn&What Grinds Our Gears from 2022-07-15T06:51:03

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Are We On ‘Farting Terms’ Yet? from 2022-07-13T07:01:31

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The Problem With Kim Kardashian’s Underdog Complex from 2022-07-11T06:51:37

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Boris, Kyrgios&Chaotic Male Energy from 2022-07-08T07:10:54

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Vabbing: The ‘Fresh’ Dating Hack For The Brave from 2022-07-06T07:15:32

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The Noughties Body Revival Nobody Asked For from 2022-07-04T07:14:08

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When Ruining Someone's Day Is Completely Necessary from 2022-07-01T06:33:19

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A Debate About Ivanka Trump’s Alleged Abortion from 2022-06-29T07:02:10

There's a Trump in the headlines this week but it's not who we expected. Donald Trump’s 40-year-old daughter Ivanka, an 'unapologetically pro-life' Republican, has been accused of hypocrisy by a...

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WTF Do American Women Do Now? from 2022-06-27T06:24:38

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Why The Lives Of Millennials Just Got Worse from 2022-06-24T07:05:06

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Who Gets To Swim&Side Character Energy from 2022-06-22T07:31:07

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Introducing Mamamia Daily: Transgender Athlete Ban, Mum Pressure&Millennial Water Bottles from 2022-06-21T07:43:17

We're dropping into you feed to introduce our new show, Mamamia Daily, bringing you the stories you need to hear today, read by the women who wrote them. 

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How To Build A Hamish Blake from 2022-06-20T07:12:22

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How Empowering Are Reality Star Nudes? from 2022-06-17T07:21:06

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Rebel Wilson&A Very Bad Email from 2022-06-15T07:15:29

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America, What's Wrong With You? from 2022-05-25T06:34:51

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The Election Women Decided from 2022-05-23T07:00:12

In case you missed it, Australia has a new leader. Anthony Albanese was officially sworn in as our 31st Prime Minister this morning. And yes, we will be debriefing on the election results, from ...

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Election Special: Will We Get A Result On Saturday? from 2022-05-19T07:00

What's a soft voter? Are there any election policies centered around women? If I care about the environment, who should I vote for? How many of us are early voting, and how will that impact gett...

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‘Sorry. Not Beautiful.’ from 2022-05-18T07:12:37

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The Minister For Unborn Girls from 2022-05-06T06:48:20

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Meghan Markle Hates Us from 2022-05-04T05:17:29

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Elon, Olivia&Johnny from 2022-04-29T06:37:55

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How To Be Hot from 2022-04-22T07:20:29

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A Message From Mia... from 2022-04-15T05:00

Jessie is sick of hearing Mia talk about peri, and Holly is in complete denial that she might be in peri, so Mia snuck into the pod studio on her own to have a chat about her experience.

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Why Your Relationship Will End from 2022-04-13T07:18:17

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We'd Like To Make A Complaint from 2022-04-06T07:15:45

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Last Week Hollywood Set A Trap from 2022-04-04T07:34:04

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The Worst Will Smith Take from 2022-03-30T06:29:21

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Introducing Holly’s New Show: Lowbrow from 2022-03-26T21:00

Hey Outlouders, Holly has a new show, it’s called Lowbrow, and we wanted you to hear it. If you want to hear more head&n...

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Ash Barty Has Had Enough from 2022-03-25T06:20:05

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Pubes For The Planet from 2022-03-23T06:17:44

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Work Harder, Kim Kardashian from 2022-03-14T05:25:50

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The Two Stomachs Women Are Allowed To Have from 2022-03-02T05:54:08

Australia’s Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, has COVID. We’re not doing a segment on that though, because it is so far from the biggest story in the country right now. In fact, i...

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The Influencers Are Not OK from 2022-02-28T06:20:36

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The Worst Man On TV Tonight from 2022-02-21T05:56

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The Video Nobody Should Watch from 2022-02-18T05:29:48

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The $13 Million Royal Pay Off from 2022-02-16T05:40:01

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Introducing Restart: Holly Wainwright Walked Out Of Her Old Life from 2022-02-15T05:29

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What On Earth Do We Want From A PM's Wife? from 2022-02-14T05:38

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Leigh Sales And The Big Quit from 2022-02-11T05:34

There are two types of people in Australia right now - the ones who watch MAFS, and there are well over a million of those… and the ones who don’t. It’s a show that people hav...

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Holy Sh*t, Grace Tame from 2022-02-09T05:55:01

We need to talk about Grace Tame, Brittany Higgins, and 'Men Like That.'

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The Story That Made Us Feel Like Hypocrites from 2022-02-07T06:06

Kim and Kanye's divorce is getting messier by the day. But separated parents everywhere are hard-relating to the recent Instagram tiff over whether their daughter North should be on TikTok.
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A Discussion About Victoria Beckham's Dinner from 2022-02-04T05:49:26

Married At First Sight is back for 2022, much to Jessie's joy and Holly and Mia's disappointment. With one of the contestants looking for a 'romantic' partner, what does that really mean today? ...

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Mia Has Left The Chat from 2022-02-02T05:31:26

Yesterday our jaws collectively dropped as the Prime Minister was confronted after an address at The National Press Club. Was it an important moment in an election year? Or just a salacious dist...

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The “Kiss And Tell” Story We Can’t Agree On from 2022-01-31T05:53:28

What do Neil Young and Joni Mitchell have to do with Joe Rogan? There's a war being waged against Spotify and Jessie explains why/if you should care. 

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That Grace Tame Moment from 2022-01-28T06:01:14

Outgoing Australian Of The Year, Grace Tame, snubbed the Prime Minister this week. And everyone has an opinion about it. Amanda Keller joins us again to discuss that Grace Tame mom...

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BONUS: January 26 from 2022-01-25T19:00

It's January 26 and there’s no episode today. You might have noticed that Mamamia only refers to January 26 by its date. This is to acknowledge that it is not a day of celebration for all ...

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The Most Toxic Celebrity Relationship On The Internet from 2022-01-21T05:57:57

The easing of WA's hard border has been delayed, again. It's a significant move by Premier Mark McGowan for Western Australians at home and interstate. The reaction has been mixed, so how are th...

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We Need To Apologise from 2022-01-19T05:33

A Victorian woman's heartbreaking plea to politicians in response to a ban on IVF has gone viral. What does it tell us about our collective frustration, and is there ever really such a thing as ...

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The Djok Block from 2022-01-17T05:54

We're back! It's our first official show of 2022 and we missed you. Have you had Covid? Holly has, and she needs to talk about brain fog and guilt.

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Out Loud Is Back On Monday from 2022-01-14T02:50:31

Mamamia Out Loud returns Monday, January 17th!

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BONUS: 4. Magazine Queens: The It Girls Vs The Paparazzi from 2022-01-12T19:00

Episode four of Extraordinary Stories - Magazine Queens - was originally released to MPlus subscribers. Subscribers get early access to Extraordinary Stories, an...

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BONUS: 3. Magazine Queens: When Supermodels Turned Deadly from 2022-01-11T19:00

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BONUS: 2. Magazine Queens: Nene, Dulcie&The Diana Wars from 2022-01-10T19:00

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BONUS: 1. Magazine Queens: Ita Buttrose, Kerry Packer&The Birth Of Cleo from 2022-01-09T19:00

Outlouders, we're dropping into your feed to share something special with you. Last year we launched a new podcast called Extraordinary Stories, exclusive to Listen

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Unpopular Opinion: Passions Are Bullsh*t from 2022-01-06T19:00

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The Question Every Outlouder Wants Answered from 2022-01-02T19:00

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Word Of The Year from 2021-12-31T19:00

It’s the first day of 2022 and that means it's time for our Word Of The Year episode!

New Year's resolutions are notorious for falling over, so instead, every year we choose a word ...

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Our Favourite Recommendations Of 2021 from 2021-12-26T19:00

It was another big year of bingeing for Outlouders around the country. Through lockdowns and uncertainty, these are the shows, books, and movies that got us through 2021.

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Small Talk For People Allergic To Small Talk from 2021-12-24T19:00

Merry Christmas Outlouders! We hope you're having a wonderful day, wherever you are and whoever you're with this year. The festive season brings with it many joys, but let's be honest. Small tal...

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The Best And Worst Moments Of 2021 from 2021-12-20T03:38

After another year of plenty of ups and downs, Holly, Jessie & Mia share their personal bests and worsts of 2021.

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The Introvert Hangover Is Here from 2021-12-17T03:18

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Covid, Hands Off Our Christmas from 2021-12-15T05:29:01

Weird vibes. That's how we'd sum up how a lot of Australians are feeling this week. For what will be the third year in a row, depending on where you live, of course, COVID is wreaking havoc on C...

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'Tis The Season Of Lying To Everyone You Love from 2021-12-13T05:22:30

Boris Johnson is in a lot of trouble lately, so who better to explain what's going on with the UK Prime Minister than our very own Holly Wainwright? Ex-pat, expert and BoJo correspondent.

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And Just Like That… Carrie Has Divided Us from 2021-12-10T06:06:43

We watched 'And Just Like That' and boy, did we have some feelings! We debrief on the emotions of seeing these characters 17 years after they left our TV screens. Don't worry, no spoilers here!<...

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Am I Having A Slow-Motion Breakdown? from 2021-12-08T02:48:51

Pixie Curtis is making headlines this week, she’s 10 years old and described in the media as an 'entrepreneur'. A successful one at that. So successful, that her mum, Roxy Jacenko...

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The Anatomy Of A Fake Celebrity Story from 2021-12-06T06:11

A teenager from Michigan is behind bars after shooting 11 people at his high school, killing four of his peers. But the parents of the 15 year-old have also been charged with involuntary manslau...

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Abbie Chatfield&The Apology Police from 2021-12-03T05:57

Some serious tea was spilled between two reality TV stars this week. A very public falling out between Abbie Chatfield and Brooke Blurton was the talk group chats around the nation, but it&rsquo...

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Don't Call Me An "Influencer" from 2021-12-01T05:48:02

It's been another tumultuous week in Parliament, with more politicians behaving badly and more questions about the culture within the 'Canberra Bubble'. The Prime Minister has called for kindnes...

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Not Now, Omicron from 2021-11-29T05:46:34

Over the weekend, we saw hysteria being whipped up by a bunch of headlines that weren't exactly helpful. We're here to make you feel a bit better about this new variant, discussing what we actua...

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Can I Please Date Your Ex-Boyfriend? from 2021-11-25T22:59

The Bachelorette Finale was last night and if you didn’t watch it, don’t worry, neither did we. But there is one bach-related relationship that’s making headlines and it brings...

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It's Called Being A God Damn Bloody Adult from 2021-11-24T05:29:19

Independent senator Jacqui Lambie made headlines for all the right reasons yesterday when she delivered a scathing speech, blasting Pauline Hanson’s vaccine discrimination bill. It was fol...

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The D*ck Pic That's Divided The Nation from 2021-11-22T05:39:42

In case you missed it, Tim Paine has stepped down from his role as Captain of the Australian Cricket team. His resignation is in the wake of a series of 2017 texts between Paine and a female col...

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What We Know About William Tyrrell from 2021-11-19T05:26

The biggest story in Australia this week is around the continuing search for William Tyrell. It’s seven years since the three-year-old vanished from a NSW home.  After what has felt l...

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When Does Having 'A Type' Become Problematic? from 2021-11-17T05:48:52

Scenes in Melbourne this week bear a frightening resemblance to the United States Capitol attack. So what are protestors actually rallying for, why do they want to 'Kill the Bill', and when does...

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Jake Gyllenhaal’s Very Bad Weekend (Taylor’s Version) from 2021-11-15T05:50

On Friday afternoon, Taylor Swift re-released her 2012 break-up album Red, and with it put her heartbreak over ex-flame Jake Gyllenhaal back in the spotlight. Safe to say it likely ruined Jake&r...

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How Your Friends Can Tell If You’re Having Sex from 2021-11-12T05:27:24

We're afraid to say Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are back in the headlines, for three very different reasons this week: Harry's Listen

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The “Soft Launch” You’re Seeing Everywhere On Instagram from 2021-11-10T05:01

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Is Chris Pratt Slowly Cancelling Himself? from 2021-11-08T05:46

We’ve noticed some weird vibes coming from Chris Pratt lately, most recently in a birthday Instagram post to his wife that barely men...

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An Argy Bargy About Em Rata from 2021-11-05T06:06:44

On Wednesday, we were part of the chorus of relief and delight at a missing girl being found alive after 18 days. Since then, there have been paparazzi outside Cleo Smith's house, pictures of he...

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Welcome Home, Cleo from 2021-11-03T05:29:05

Most of us awoke to some amazing news this morning, that four-year-old Cleo Smith has been found alive and well. It’s the story that has gripped most of the country for the last two weeks,...

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Gladys And The Case Of The Very Bad Boyfriend from 2021-11-01T05:52:35

Former NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has made an appearance at the ICAC investigation into whether or not she breached public trust, and turned a blind eye to alleged corrupt behaviour by her e...

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The Celebrity Self-Medicating With Social Media from 2021-10-29T04:29

In case you missed it, the biggest company in the world is rebranding. Mark Zuckerberg - boss and owner of Facebook and overlord to us all - announced overnight that the company will now be know...

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The Twisted Obsession With Daniel Johns from 2021-10-27T05:08:55

A worrying trend is starting to emerge in the UK and this week, it’s reportedly spread to Australia - You might have heard about it online or seen videos about it on TikTok…it&rsquo...

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BONUS: Your Vaccine Questions Answered from 2021-10-26T03:54:54

Hello Outlouders! We're dropping into your feed on a Tuesday with a special mini-episode, talking all things Covid vaccination with Alison McMillan. She's the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer wi...

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Alec Baldwin's Accidental Victims from 2021-10-25T05:46:32

Everyone is talking about the accidental shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who was killed on a film set when actor Alec Baldwin fired a prop gun. How has the world reacted, and what d...

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The Very Worst Time To Change Your Life from 2021-10-22T04:59:47

ICYMI; A high-profile conservative political commentator in the US has asked when the US plans to invade Australia. Apparently, we're living in a 'tyrannical police-state.' So do we need America...

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The Body Conversation Nobody Asked For In 2021 from 2021-10-20T05:28:53

Last week, actor/comedian/writer Jonah Hill posted something on social media that went viral. Something about his body, and people's fascination with its changed shape. The substance of his post...

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Lisa, Karl And Brekky TV Betrayal from 2021-10-18T06:18:11

The former partner of one of the NRL's biggest stars, Phoebe Burgess has unleashed on the toxic cover-up culture in code over the weekend, also criticising her ex-husband's recent TV "redemption...

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Introducing: What Are You Wearing? from 2021-10-16T05:00

We're dropping into your feed this weekend to bring you our newest podcast. It’s called What Are You Wearing? And it’s Mamamia’s podcast for your wardrobe. It’s hoste...

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Would You Like Lipo With That? from 2021-10-15T05:10:09

When it comes to upselling, there are some things we can get around. Upsizing your meal? Yes, we want fries with that, but it's a different kind of up-sell that we're talking about today; the ri...

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The Fastest Way To Lose Any Argument from 2021-10-13T05:02:38

Yesterday, Australia lost someone very, very significant. The self-proclaimed Happiest Man On Earth - Eddie Jaku.  Eddie was 101 years old, a best-selling author, a holocaust survivor, and ...

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Sam Frost, Grace Tame&Freedom from 2021-10-11T06:04:57

In case you missed it, over the weekend Sam Frost posted an Instagram video. It's since been deleted, but it's got us talking about cancel culture, mental health, and empathy.

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Adele Is Ready To Talk About Her Body from 2021-10-08T05:10

Adele is back with her first interview in five years. She’s on the cover of the latest British and US Vogue with headlines about her 'rebirth' and her forthcoming record...

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Gladys, G-Strings&Why Gwyneth Is DTF from 2021-10-06T05:32:25

We need to talk about the incredible shake-up that’s happened in NSW politics in the last week, and if you’re not from NSW, we promise you'll still want to know about it. Gladys Bere...

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Daily Drop: Mia&Holly Are Turning 50 from 2021-10-04T05:00

We promised Holly this would never see the light of day, but things change. Sorry Holly! Mia turned 50 on Friday so we're dropping a special treat from our Out Loud Daily Drop feed to celebrate....

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Five Dating Rules For A New Era from 2021-10-01T06:39:41

There’s a lot of public attention this week around Jessica Rowe. The former TV presenter now has an interview podcast, and this week’s episode featured Pauline Hanson. Within a day o...

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Why Will And Jada Weren’t Made For Monogamy from 2021-09-29T05:57:20

We've found Kate Middleton and frankly, she looks amazing. Princess Kate officially put an end to rumours she was missing (or pregnant) by attending last night's London premiere of the new James...

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The Epidemic Of Broken Friendships from 2021-09-27T06:34:32

Families are falling out on social media and there are friends going quiet in the group chat, as the divide between the vaccinated and unvaccinated widens. As we approach Christmas, is it possib...

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The Performative Hot Mums Of Instagram from 2021-09-24T06:14

Everyone has become momentarily obsessed with two ridiculously conventionally attractive women - Megan Fox and Kourtney Kardashian. This week they revealed they're starring in a new campaign for...

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BONUS: We Need To Talk About Nine Perfect Strangers from 2021-09-23T03:03:48

Happy Thursday Outlouders! Dropping a special episode of Mamamia Out Loud in your feed today to talk about all things Nine Perfect Strangers. It's the Amazon Prime Video show we can't l...

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Riots And Earthquakes And Covid, Oh My from 2021-09-22T06:14:35

Riots and earthquakes and covid, oh my. Melbourne, you’re having a very extra week. We're attempting to unpack and explain the recent riots in the city of Melbourne. Are the ...

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The Gabby Petito Disappearance Unpacked from 2021-09-20T06:38:33

It’s the story that could be the plot of a movie, but at its center is a 22-year-old woman named Gabby Petitro, whose remains have just been found. Should we be careful about obsessing ove...

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Introducing Cancelled: Pete "Slippery Slope" Evans from 2021-09-18T20:00

Happy Sunday Outlouders! Dropping into your feed this weekend to share Jessie's new podcast, Cancelled, a comedy podcast that investigates and analyses cancel culture. It's si...

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Harry, Meghan And The Hairdresser Meme from 2021-09-17T06:24:58

What in the name of Indo-Pacific relations is going on with the submarines? Did Joe Biden really forget Scomo's name? Should we be scared? Jessie, please explain.

Plus, legendary American...

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What We're Really Doing To Our Faces from 2021-09-15T05:56:34

We had no idea how much we needed to see celebrities being completely ridiculous until this week. Yes, we have to talk about The Met Gala. 

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Freedom Guilt And The Bennifer Question from 2021-09-13T06:24:55

You might’ve seen pictures of packed beaches across Sydney over the weekend, and you’d be forgiven for thinking they could’ve been taken before lockdown. It's highlighted an al...

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Where In The World Is Kate Middleton? from 2021-09-10T05:55:37

Welcome back to Covid-Free Fridays! There’s a lot happening in the world, but apparently, we need to be worried about the whereabouts of some royals. The Duchess of Cambridge has not been ...

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Guy Sebastian's "Hostage Video" from 2021-09-08T06:41:17

The story everyone’s been talking about this week concerns singer Guy Sebastian and an unexpected apology. Somehow Guy has become the first person in Australia to enrage both the pro Listen

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Nadia Bartel And The $1.50 Kmart Plate from 2021-09-06T06:11:58

Australia feels more divided than ever, which was shown clearly over the weekend with Father’s Day celebrated across barricades on the QLD-NSW border. But will the snarking between state l...

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How To Fake Being Smart At Work from 2021-09-03T05:00

If you work in an office setting, WFH or not you’re probably still having many, many, many meetings. They’re a necessary evil. But have you ever wondered how you can appear smarter i...

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Weaponising The Shadow Pandemic from 2021-09-01T06:48:47

Have you heard of 'The Shadow Pandemic'?  Some people posting about it are concerned about the mental health of young people right now. Some are silent on the subject of vaccinations. Some ...

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An Analysis Of The Zoe Foster Blake Brand from 2021-08-30T06:43:12

Has being a female pop star in 2021 become unbearable? Three pop icons - Lorde, Billie Eilish, and Lizzo -  have released new albums this month. They all paint a pretty dark picture of the ...

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The Person Everyone Hates At Work from 2021-08-27T05:56:04

Nevermind. It’s the name of a little record released by Nirvana in 1991...that would go on to become one of the highest-selling albums of all time. You will have seen the cover ar...

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Excuse Me, But This Celeb Couple Are Not In Love from 2021-08-25T06:38:51

The kids are not alright and Mia is pufferfish-ing about it. This morning, the WA head of the Australian Medical Association described opening up the country (once 80 percent of adults are vacci...

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This Groundhog Day Has To End from 2021-08-23T06:52:28

“This groundhog day has to end." That was the message from Prime Minister Scott Morrison today, after a press conference where he slammed state leaders determined to pursue and ma...

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A Very Intimate Work Friend Dilemma from 2021-08-20T06:19:18

Travis Barker, who you may know as the drummer from Blink 182, or Kourtney Kardashian’s boyfriend, has a fear of flying. It’s a fear he recently conquered after 13 years of avoiding ...

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The Ageing Supermodel We Can't Look Away From from 2021-08-18T06:34:01

Employers are on the brink of making a tough decision. Qantas Group is the latest business to announce mandatory vaccination for its employees. Is this the future for Australian workplaces?
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Australia, We've Had A Mood Swing from 2021-08-16T06:08:09

We noticed a shift in tone and messaging about Covid from our leaders over the weekend. Are we ready for what this change might mean? And will we ever see Donut Days again? 

Plus, th...

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How Covid Killed The Bachelor from 2021-08-13T06:28:24

It’s one of the biggest stories in the world today, Britney Spears’s father Jamie will step down from his 13-year role as conservator of his daughter’s estate. So what does it ...

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Just A Little Bit Of Hope from 2021-08-11T06:58:03

What will our lives look like once most of us are vaccinated? It's a question on the minds of millions of Australians every day, in particular, those of us in lockdown. We are speaking with Wash...

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Pits, Tits, Holes And Soles from 2021-08-09T05:39:36

Trigger Warning: our first topic today discusses Child Sexual Abuse. If this brings up any issues for you you can reach out at any time to Listen

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Australia Is Over It from 2021-08-06T05:56:50

Today, Australia is pufferfish-ing. We’ve been patient. We’ve been resilient. We’ve been sad and we’ve been strong, but today? Today we are just really pissed off. So, we...

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The Theory That Explains Everything About Ben Affleck from 2021-08-04T05:54:03

Opposition leader Anthony Albanese has proposed a $300 cash bonus for vaccinated Australians.  Meanwhile, New York City will soon implement a vaccine passport system, where people will have...

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Emma McKeon&The Mistake We Keep Making from 2021-08-02T06:34:35

There were so many highlights at the Olympic Games over the weekend, with Emma McKeon sitting at the top of that list. The 27-year-old from Wollongong has been catapulted from 'highly respected ...

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Thrusting, Slapping, Crying: A Very Different Olympic Roundup from 2021-07-30T06:52:29

All we want to talk about is the Olympics. This week, work has really been getting in the way of our Olympic schedule. Swimming conflicting with meetings… it’s very stressful&h...

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Why Simone Biles Quit from 2021-07-28T06:53

One of the most famous athletes in the world has made headlines everywhere, after pulling out of the women’s team gymnastics final in Tokyo. So why did Simone Biles quit?

Plus, the ...

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BONUS: Our Sealed Section Is Back from 2021-07-27T02:38

Mamamia's sex podcast Sealed Section is back, and this time, it's all about you! Host and sexologist Chantelle Otten has spent her entire career helping people find their pleasure and have great...

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Saturday Just Broke Us from 2021-07-26T06:37:11

Thousands of anti-lockdown protesters marched in major Australian cities over the weekend. It’s estimated at least 3500 people marched through Sydney, amidst the Delta outbreak there, in w...

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A Very Public Scolding from 2021-07-23T05:51:50

Yesterday, you would have been hard-pressed to miss a pretty shocking 'mansplaining' moment from a press conference happening over in Japan. It came after the news that Brisbane will host the 20...

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BONUS: If You’re Struggling Right Now, This Is For You from 2021-07-22T01:00

Hey Outlouders. Dropping this No Filter episode into your feed in case you need it this week. It's all about resilience, something many of us are struggling with right now. If you are, sending l...

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We Have Some Demands For Prince Harry from 2021-07-21T06:49:05

Something is happening on Instagram. A growing number of influencers are outing themselves as anti-vaxx. What should you do? Unfollow? Report them? And are social media platforms doing enough?&n...

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We’re Thirsty For Hamish Blake from 2021-07-19T07:00

Holly, Jessie and Mia suspect Aussie women are starved for good-dad content after Hamish Blake set our collective hearts on fire with his funny/wholesome cake-making videos over the weekend.

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The Fear Of Other People’s Opinions from 2021-07-16T06:28

Most of the country is locked down, everyone is yelling and it’s all a bit stressful, so today Holly, Jessie and Mia discuss Ash Barty’s champion strategy to let go of FOOPO: Fear Of...

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‘Not That Cute’: A Brutal Job Rejection from 2021-07-14T06:17:09

The billionaires are pissing Jessie off. Hundreds of millions of people around the globe await a vaccine, climate change threatens us all and the pandemic has worsened income inequality all over...

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The Ad That Has Australia Gasping from 2021-07-12T06:19:48

Everyone is talking about the covid vaccine TV ads. These are our first look at the long-awaited campaign by the government to encourage more Australians to get vaccinated and they dropped yeste...

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Bonus: The Story Of The Great Emu In The Sky from 2021-07-09T20:00

Hi Outlouders! We're dropping into your feed to bring you a really special episode of That's Incredible. It's hosted by Andrew Daddo, and is a podcast for parents and kids about th...

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The Rise Of The ‘Pick-Me’ Girl from 2021-07-09T06:48

It's been a week, so we're talking about some of the news headlines that brought us joy over the past few days. Surprisingly, many of them involve sport. 

We need to talk about the p...

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The Queue Jumping Dilemma from 2021-07-07T06:11:41

An elite private school in Sydney has sparked controversy after NSW Health arranged for Pfizer jabs for 160 Year 12 students. People are furious, but the story points to a wider conversation hap...

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Why Everyone Is Breaking The Rules from 2021-07-05T06:48:50

Jessie needs to rant. It's about the social media eruption of anger towards too many people out and about amidst a lockdown. While we bunker down, unable to see relatives overseas, missing out o...

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How Success Bombing Ruins Friendships from 2021-07-02T07:25

It's the most shocking story we've seen this week. Bill Cosby is a free man. What's happened and what does his release from prison mean for the survivors of sexual assault? Listen

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Melbourne, We Need To Apologise from 2021-06-30T06:12:07

Australia looks very different from what it did only a week ago. 12 million Aussies, including two of us, are currently in some sort of lockdown. With a Victorian lockdown veteran joining us as ...

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The Celebrity House That Divided Us from 2021-06-28T07:10:57

Model/Actor Cara Delevingne has taken the world on a tour of her lavish home. From a ball-pit to a costume room to a vagina tunnel, what is it about this house that's got Mia obsessed and Jessie...

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Kids' Birthday Parties Are The New Weddings from 2021-06-25T07:10:16

In case you missed it, one of the biggest stories in the world right now is about Britney Spears finally speaking out about her conservatorship. We're taking you through the highlights and lowli...

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One School's "Build A B*tch" List from 2021-06-23T06:48:50

A worksheet handed to year 10 students at a Sydney Anglican school has gone viral for all the wrong reasons. What does it tell us about attitudes in some Australian schools? 

Plus, a...

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What We Now Know About The Royal Oprah Interview from 2021-06-21T06:50

Australia has a new Deputy Prime Minister. After this morning's National Party leadership spill,  Michael McCormack has been ousted and Barnaby Joyce is back in. So why should you care?

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What Happens When Mean Girls Grow Up from 2021-06-18T05:14:42

Billie Eilish is in hot water this week. The 19-year-old singer has been accused of queer-baiting, racial slurs, and she's being called out for having a problematic new boyfriend. So what's goin...

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The Birth Control Conversation No One Wants To Have from 2021-06-16T06:12:48

Did you miss the Four Corners special on Scomo and QAnon? We watched it so you don't have to, and we're breaking down the controversial investigation to tell you if you really should be outraged...

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BONUS: The Kennedy Women: When Jackie Met Jack from 2021-06-13T20:00

No show today for the public holiday, instead, we wanted to give you an episode of the latest season of Extraordinary Stories. It's the podcast that dives deep o...

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Time’s Up For The "Pervs" Of Australian Swimming from 2021-06-11T06:32

Maddie Groves is one of Australia’s best swimmers, so why has she pulled out of Olympic Trials,  and in doing so basically burned her chance to compete at the Olympics? And how has sh...

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The Anti Self-Care Hero We Need This Week from 2021-06-09T06:04:36

The Biloela Family. It's the story we can't look away from this week. What is going on, more importantly, why, and how can this be happening in Australia? 

Plus, two of the shows eve...

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How Our Listeners Unravelled Jessie's Secret from 2021-06-07T07:12:30

We need to talk about Lilibet. From the significance of the name and the reaction around the world to Harry and Meghan's next steps, Holly, Jessie, and Mia unpack all the royal baby news you nee...

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Do We Owe Missy Higgins An Apology? from 2021-06-04T05:42:12

Aussie singer/songwriter Missy Higgins appeared on Anh Do's Brush With Fame this week. She spoke about the pressure put on her at a young age by the media, and her fans, to put a label ...

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BONUS: Needles&Stitches: The Surprising Birth Story Of Fiona Falkiner from 2021-06-02T23:27:55

Surprise! We have a new podcast called The Delivery Room hosted by our very own Jessie Stephens, and we wanted to share it with you...Follow The Delivery Room wherever you get your podcasts....

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Mia's List Of Mother-In-Law Rules from 2021-06-02T06:33:16

We talked about Naomi Osaka on Monday but a lot has happened since her announcement she'd be boycotting post-match press conferences. The tennis star pulled out of the French Open and revealed h...

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An Argument About Naomi Osaka's New Rule from 2021-05-31T06:47:53

Tennis star Naomi Osaka has made headlines around the world, after announcing her refusing to carry out post-match press conferences, for her own mental health. It's a decision that's left the t...

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The 'Gender Face Gap' At The Friends Reunion from 2021-05-28T06:16

Victoria is back in lockdown. It's an all too familiar scene but this time around, the people are mad. Is the latest Melbourne outbreak a timely reminder of the tenterhooks we're living on? Coul...

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An Unpopular Opinion About Boundaries from 2021-05-26T06:02:04

“Here we go again” is what many Melburnians have been saying to each other over the last 24 hours. 15 new cases of Covid have been reported, after a cluster broke out in the city's n...

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Chrissy Teigen&Toxic Femininity from 2021-05-24T06:34:39

Why is everyone canceling Chrissy Teigan and what does it have to do with toxic femininity? 

Plus, Jessie read a great opinion piece over the weekend by Kerri Sackville that read &ld...

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Prince William Has Cancelled The BBC from 2021-05-21T06:53:55

William and Harry have released furious statements about one of the most famous television interviews of all time. It's after an independent enquiry released its findings from an investigation i...

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The Birth Text Message That Divided Us from 2021-05-19T06:49

The rumour mill is in overdrive about the divorce of Bill and Melinda Gates. Allegations of affairs, media leaks and a very calculated PR plan are among the many things we need to talk about. Is...

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We Need To Talk About Craig McLachlan: The Musical from 2021-05-17T07:13

Channel Seven's 'tell all' interview with Craig McLachlan aired last night. It's the first time the actor has spoken out since he has found not guilty of assault charges. The 90 minute special h...

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We Listened To The Prince Harry Interview So You Don’t Have To from 2021-05-14T06:45:08

Are we a victim of our own Covid success here in Australia? An article from Amelia Lester has gone viral this week, striking a nerve with Australians living abroad, particularly in the wake of n...

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The Viral 'Two Inch' Grief Theory from 2021-05-12T07:16:31

It's budget time! Why should you care? Mia tells us why this year the federal budget is a win for women, but there are always losers at budget time, so who are they?

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Basic Bitch 2.0 from 2021-05-10T06:54:41

Elon Musk is in the news this week after he appeared on Saturday Night Live over the weekend. It feels like pop culture just doesn’t quite know what to do with the billionaire, and it's go...

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What We Can Finally Say About Jarryd Hayne from 2021-05-07T05:06:47

Disgraced former NRL star Jarryd Hayne has been sentenced to five years and nine months in prison, for sexual assault. What does it mean for survivors of assault everywhere, and would this verdi...

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So, What Really Happened Between Bill And Melinda Gates? from 2021-05-05T06:47:01

Ben Affleck is making headlines again, but it's not the JLo rumours we need to discuss, it's a Tik Tok video. Creepy or sexy? We discuss.

Plus, what’s happening in India? Is Austral...

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Life Lessons From A Billionaire from 2021-05-03T05:37

Scott Morrison won’t stop talking about identity politics. So what does he actually mean, what are identity politics? Is this a new buzzword to pit pe...

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Do Not Follow This Man from 2021-04-30T06:19

There's a story some of us haven't been able to look away from this week. Alex 'Shooter' Williamson is a 32-year-old Aussie comedian with a million TikTok fans and half a million Instagram follo...

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How Religious Is Scott Morrison, Really? from 2021-04-28T07:02:54

The Olympic Games are just around the corner. 86 days away in fact. Over 2000 Australian athletes and officials will be vaccinated and allowed to go to Japan, but with Covid-19 continuing to int...

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The Reason Your Friend Is Blowing You Off from 2021-04-26T07:29

The Oscars went ahead today. The show must go on, but of course, not without the pandemic treatment. There's another awards show we want to talk about today though, The Razzies, and Holly has an...

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The Period-Gloves Come Off from 2021-04-23T06:50:26

What in the world is a period glove? In case you missed it, there’s a new period product on the market and it's got us all thinking, why are two men from Germany taking advantage of menstr...

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Sir, Nobody Wants Your Milkshake from 2021-04-21T07:23

Today is a day that will go down in history after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of killing George Floyd. But what does this day mean for Australians, in partic...

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Harry, William And The Sad Queen Meme from 2021-04-19T07:18:45

Over the weekend, the world watched the funeral of Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh. Why is everyone talking about two photographs, one of the Queen, and another of Kate Middleton?

Pl...

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The Dancers Who Were Thrown Under A Ship from 2021-04-16T07:18:30

Have you seen a group of twerking ladies in your newsfeed? What do they have to do with a formal ceremony to officially commission a $2 billion addition to the Royal Australian Navy?

Plus...

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The Woman Who Refused To Be Cancelled from 2021-04-14T07:14:45

Has your newsfeed been flooded with images of a woman in suffragette white, her face a picture of defiant rage, calling for an apology from the Prime Minister? That's Christine Holgate, and she'...

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What No One Is Saying About The Death Of Prince Philip from 2021-04-12T07:30

Last week, Prince Philip died, at 99 years of age, with his wife, The Queen, by his side. Among a sea of tributes, are there some darker truths being ignored? How has the world reacted to the lo...

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An Argument About Gwyneth's Beauty Routine from 2021-04-09T07:19

In case you missed it, there have been some important changes to the Covid vaccine rollout around the country. Our newshound, Fauziah Ibrahim, breaks it down for us. Who's impacted? When will we...

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The Photo The Kardashians Are Trying To Bury from 2021-04-07T06:06:16

You might’ve seen or read about a picture of Khloe Kardashian doing the rounds online this week. It's after the juggernaut Kardashian PR machine worked tirelessly to remove all traces of t...

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Jessie's Heartsick from 2021-04-01T19:00

Our very own Jessie's highly anticipated debut, Heartsick, has finally hit bookstore shelves. Holly and Mia interview the (ahem) INTERNATIONALLY BEST SELLING author, to bring you all th...

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How Did We End Up With A 'PM For Women'? from 2021-03-31T05:56:13

Did you hear? The women of Australia have a new Prime Minister. No, not another spill, but a cabinet reshuffle. So who's doing what now? Holly breaks down everything you need to know about the n...

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The Elastic Band Relationship Theory from 2021-03-29T05:56:33

You might have read about a big ship over the last week. A very big, very stuck ship. On Tuesday of last week, a 400 meter long, 200,000-tonne ship became wedged across the Suez Canal, in Egypt....

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What Meghan Markle Taught Us About In-Laws from 2021-03-26T06:08:35

This is a bad-news free show! We're taking a hiatus from the news cycle that continues to depress us, and today's episode is a place of joy. Starting with Meghan Markle. No, we're not done talki...

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We Don't Want To Talk About This Anymore from 2021-03-24T06:03

For what feels like the last 100 episodes, we have led the show with the topic of sexual assault. And we’re sick of it. We’re not sick that women are talking about it, but we’r...

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The Woman Whose Messy House Went Viral from 2021-03-22T06:09:04

Unprecedented. Once in 100 years. Never-before-seen. These are the terms Australians are becoming very, very sick of. So what's it like for residents on the NSW mid-north coast who have battled ...

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Introducing What The Finance... from 2021-03-19T19:00

Looking for something to listen to this weekend? Why not check out our new podcast What The Finance...

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You're Uninvited To My Wedding from 2021-03-19T05:48:01

One of the country’s top police officers has ­proposed using technology to record ­consent before sex, to combat rising sexual assaults. So is it something to celebrate? Or has Mic...

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An Unpopular Opinion On Kate VS Meghan from 2021-03-17T06:08

The reckoning at Parliament House has broken out of the Coalition Cabinet and gone bipartisan. Who is Nicole Flint? What is she asking of the opposition leader? And what are the women of Austral...

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The (Particularly) Feminist Edition from 2021-03-15T06:16:07

Today 100,000 women across the country are marching. They're marching because they're angry. They're marching because they're tired. They're marching because they've had enough. We've had e...

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The Most Insufferable Person On Instagram from 2021-03-12T05:58:06

How complicit are you in the bullying of female celebrities? In light of Meghan’s Oprah interview, the Britney doco and the re-examination of the way the media has treated high-profile wom...

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The Man With Balls Bigger Than His Brain from 2021-03-10T06:11:12

Everyone’s talking about Piers Morgan. The English broadcaster, journalist, and television host of Good Morning Britain has quit his host role after 6 years in the job, following backlash ...

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Meghan, Harry&Oprah: A Debrief from 2021-03-09T04:11

Surprise, it's the Mamamia Out Loud bonus ep no one asked for, but we absolutely couldn't be stopped from making it! We're dissecting all the big headlines in the wake of Harry and Meghan's tell...

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The Box Of Clothes Every Woman Has from 2021-03-08T06:09:06

It's International Women's Day! While every day at Mamamia is IWD, we're shining a spotlight on what we feel like celebrating today; how far we've come, whilst remembering how far we still have ...

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Christian Porter&The Conversation Australian Women Are Having from 2021-03-05T05:23

It’s been a full-on few weeks to be a woman, as the allegations of sexual assault in Australian politics and Australian schools just keep coming. We want to talk about the different ways w...

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Two Babies In Five Months from 2021-03-03T05:57

Everyone is talking about last night's episode of Married At First Sight. Jessie recaps the MAFS hotness rating. For a show we don't expect much from, even this was a new low.

Plus, every...

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Prince Harry Spills The Tea from 2021-03-01T06:01:11

In case you missed it, a lot of news came out of Canberra over the weekend, more has emerged today and none of it is good. You may have heard or read bits of information but it's pretty confusin...

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The Boys Who Don’t Brunch With Girls from 2021-02-26T05:54

Everyone is talking about high school boys, after the head prefect at Cranbrook Senior School stood in front of a full assembly and told his mates they need to change their attitudes to women. B...

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The 5:30am Club from 2021-02-24T05:24

There’s a growing movement of people choosing to get up earlier and earlier - they say they are “shunning sleep for a better self," and call themselves the 5:30 Club. No, it's not an...

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What Killed The World's Most Famous Marriage from 2021-02-22T05:59:44

Kimye are over. Not many of us are shocked but there are plenty of us who care. They WERE pop culture, so where are we without them?

Plus, In Case You Missed It, on Thursday night a forme...

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WTF Is Happening With Facebook? from 2021-02-19T04:55:21

The Quicky's Claire Murphy takes us through all the things we need to know about Facebook banning Aussies from accessing and sharing news on the social media platform. What does it mean for medi...

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Chestfeeding, Please Explain from 2021-02-17T06:29:38

Chestfeeding. What is it? A story started in the UK recently, talking about how doctors there are changing the way they speak to their parents. The stories suggest that the term “breast-fe...

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Six Signs You're Uncool from 2021-02-15T05:56:07

Our Outlouders in Victoria have told us what they're doing and how they're feeling after news of a five-day lockdown last week. Health authorities say it’s still too early to tell if this ...

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BONUS: The One Thing To Eat When You're Heartbroken from 2021-02-13T01:00

We're dropping into your feed to share an awesome episode of our new podcast, What I Eat When, with you: https://omn...

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The Two Types Of Burnout from 2021-02-12T04:40:25

Is Justin Timberlake Cancelled? On Wednesday we discussed Framing Britney Spears, the new New York Times documentary, and one theme that has emerged is the role Justin Timberlake played in Britn...

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Holly Wants To Apologise To Britney Spears from 2021-02-10T06:10:45

Everyone is talking about Britney Spears, after the release of a new documentary. Holly talks about her days in tabloid magazines and admits her industry was complicit in the toxic Britney frenz...

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Childless By Circumstance from 2021-02-08T06:02:14

Is it time to rethink hotel quarantine? It’s been just short of a year since anyone who arrived in Australia from overseas has had to undergo two weeks of mandatory quarantine in a specifi...

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Dating Burnout&Little Heartbreaks from 2021-02-05T05:31:05

Yesterday, the Golden Globes nominations were released and it’s a firm… no. From everyone. But one piece of commentary that’s emerged is begging us to stop "hate binging" show...

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Marilyn Manson&The Boy Who Slept Through Covid from 2021-02-03T05:54:45

There’s a name you might have been hearing a lot this week. Craig Kelly. He's a federal Liberal Party MP whose areas of special interest are vaccine skepticism and climate-change denial. Listen

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The Problem With Women In Their Thirties from 2021-02-01T05:22

As most of WA is returned to lockdown for the next five days, we're talking about a brand of vaccine hesitancy emerging in women of a certain age. 

Plus, over the last couple of days...

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When Famous Mums Have Sex from 2021-01-29T05:40:27

Olivia Wilde and Harry Styles are dating and it's another case of the internet having lots of opinions about two famous people getting together. Olivia is being hammered for dating a younger man...

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Meet Susan, She's Your Worst Nightmare from 2021-01-27T06:11

An all-female lineup has been recognised in each of the Australian of the Year categories for 2021. We discuss the impact of the four amazing women honoured and, in particular, the strength and ...

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How To Have A Conversation About Changing The Date from 2021-01-25T21:00

Holly, Mia and Jessie are passing the mic to three talented First Nations women today, for a very special episode of Mamamia Out Loud.

Shahni Wellington, Isabella Higgins, and Laura Thomp...

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The Tattoo That Divided Us from 2021-01-25T05:39:04

It's been an entire year since someone in Australia first tested positive for the Coronavirus.  Holly poses the question, imagining where we were 12 months ago, has the COVID impact been be...

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Trump's Final Humiliation&Mia's Neck from 2021-01-22T06:00:55

It's the inauguration conversation Out Louders have been waiting for. Mia, Holly and Jessie dissect the highs and lows of a week in Washington the world won't soon forget. 

Plus, Ame...

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How The Tennis Fiasco Became About A Woman's Hair from 2021-01-20T06:07:23

The Australian Open lockdown saga is continuing, but it's a player's partner who's making headlines this week. Vanessa Sierra is the 26-year-old girlfriend, and now coach, of tennis bad boy, Ber...

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Trump's Cancelled, Celebrity Cannibals&Sexy Sex Scenes from 2021-01-18T06:03:30

We're back! And a lot has happened since we last spoke. 

America gets a new president this week, so Holly is taking us through the current climate in Washington and across the U.S. T...

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BONUS: Best Books To Read This Summer from 2021-01-05T19:00

After a year many of us struggled to find the energy and attention span for a lot of reading, Holly, Jessie and Mia are here with the page-turners you won't be able to put down in 2021...

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BONUS: Word Of The Year from 2020-12-31T19:00

It’s the first day of 2021 and that means it's time for our Word Of The Year episode!

New Year's resolutions are notorious for falling over, so instead, every year we choose a word ...

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BONUS: Best TV Shows To Binge This Summer from 2020-12-29T19:00

Holly, Jessie and Mia are here to save your holidays with a list of recommendations, shortlisting the very best in television, from a year we spent lots of time bingeing whatever we could. ...

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BONUS: Inside Mia, Holly&Jessie's Beauty Bags from 2020-12-22T19:00

Mia, Holly and Jessie are going rogue and taking over one of Mamamia's most beloved podcasts, You Beauty. Listen for their beauty learnings of 2020 and hear them gush over their favourite produc...

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BONUS: Recap Of The Year from 2020-12-21T02:48

Jessie is back with one of her famous recaps to take Mia, Holly, and the rest of us through the strange, scary, and surreal that was 2020. From fires and a global pandemic at the start, to an el...

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The Betrayal Worse Than Cheating from 2020-12-18T00:00

An elegance coach has revealed the five things that make you unattractive to ‘high quality men’ for us to all have a laugh at. Things ladies are supposed to avoid saying include 'dud...

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The Friendship Ghosting Dilemma from 2020-12-16T05:20:38

A column appeared in the Wall Street Journal earlier this week suggesting Dr. Jill Biden should drop her ‘honorific,’ the ‘doctor’ part of her title…It was sexist ...

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The Man Kim Kardashian Tried To Save from 2020-12-14T05:38:51

Holly explains Kim K's push over the weekend to save a man from death row. The reality juggernaut turned criminal justice activist counted down with her 68 million Twitter followers as Brandon B...

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Introducing What I Eat When... from 2020-12-12T07:00

We're dropping into your feed to share an awesome episode of our new podcast, What I Eat When, with you: https://omny.fm...

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Stop Telling Women To Stop Being Busy from 2020-12-11T05:16

An article on GOOP has turned the idea of 'not being busy' into a badge of honour. But is it an enormous privilege to not be busy? Is busyness really a choice and are some people just busy as a ...

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The Wellness Craze For Your... from 2020-12-09T04:52:56

Vagina sunning has become a thing, after a Brazilian model caused a stir on social media, for suggesting you should engage in a practice that would involve exposing your...erm...bits...to some v...

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JLo Has A Joyful Heart from 2020-12-07T05:49:31

Jennifer Lopez has upset a lot of people...by saying she doesn’t get botox because she’s ‘not that kind of person.’ It’s off the back of news the 51 year old is lau...

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Why Isn't The PM Wearing Black? from 2020-12-04T05:15:02

What if, instead of calling people out, we called them IN? A professor in the U.S is working with young people to re-structure the cancel culture narrative and encourage more open discussion. "C...

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The Taxi Light Dating Theory from 2020-12-02T05:25

Holly puts on her foreign correspondent hat to help us make sense of what's going on between the Australian and Chinese governments right now. 

Plus, Dominic West and the men whose t...

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The Men Who Don't Know How To Have Sex from 2020-11-30T05:14

The sexual assault trial against former rugby league star Jarryd Hayne and the rape trial against Jack De Belin are back in the spotlight as their court cases continue. While their guilt is for ...

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Run The Dishwasher Twice from 2020-11-27T05:14

Meghan Markle spoke out this week about miscarriages, and the importance of asking each other if we're ok. Meghan's decision to open up about this kind of loss, and the criticism that followed, ...

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The Great Australian Witch Hunt from 2020-11-25T05:42:26

Scott Morrison has switched up his Instagram game lately, so is he really the 'daggy dad' his social media suggests, or is it a carefully thought out strategy from his team, taking a page out of...

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You Can Spot A Favourite Child From Miles Away from 2020-11-23T05:50

It’s been a week for arguments about who gets to play who on stage and on screen in 2020. A Sydney production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch has been postponed after actor Hugh Sheridan was ...

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Introducing The Undone... from 2020-11-20T19:00

Looking for something to listen to this weekend? Why not check out our new podcast The Undone...https://omny.fm/shows/the-un...

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The Pre-Dinner Sex Rule from 2020-11-20T05:12:06

If you’re watching The Crown, you may be at peak Princess Diana obsession right now. But it’s another Diana TV show that’s become the focus of a formal investigation by the BBC...

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Pete Evans And The Butterfly Effect from 2020-11-18T05:12

You might have noticed Pete Evans has been back in the headlines this week, after he posted a Nazi symbol on his social media. Mia explains why we're lifting our Pete ban to talk about his lates...

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The Politics Of A $30,000 Face from 2020-11-16T05:34

Relationships in the workplace and Hugh Marks: Is it ever ok to date your boss? Over the weekend a high-profile media executive resigned suddenly after his relationship with one of his direct re...

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The Salad Rule from 2020-11-13T05:29

This week, the NSW Premier came out in support of a push to change the lyrics of Advance Australia Fair, from "for we are young and free" to "for we are ONE and free." As NAIDOC week draws to a ...

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The Canberra Sex Bubble from 2020-11-11T05:42

Monday night’s Four Corners episode discussed the culture for women in Australian politics with investigations into the conduct of two senior Liberal politicians. Holly asks the question, ...

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BONUS: Mia&Amelia Lester Debrief On The US Election from 2020-11-09T20:00

Do you need to debrief about the US Election? Unpack Joe Biden's speech? Praise Kamala Harris? Ask what the heck is going to happen to the Trump family now? Then you're in the right place. ...

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The Woman The World Is Talking About Today from 2020-11-09T04:10:03

Joe Biden has (finally) secured enough votes in the U.S election to be declared the winner, making Kamala Harris Vice President Elect. As celebrations around Biden's win continue, it's his runni...

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Quizzish: Does Celia Pacquola Know More Than Luke McGregor? from 2020-11-06T19:00

Welcome to Quizzish! Mamamia’s podcast that’s about friends and facts and gin and trivia.

Every week, host Kelly McCarren will be joined by two rivals who will go head to hea...

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The Meltdown Of An Injured Narcissist from 2020-11-06T05:29:05

Holly, Mia and Jessie answer some of your U.S election questions, to arm you with the knowledge you need to chat about it with friends this weekend. Mia explains the psychology around what happe...

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US Election: It's Going To Be A Long Week from 2020-11-04T07:29

Mia, Holly and Jessie meet for a late afternoon debrief about the U.S election to chat what we know so far and, rather, what we know we don't know. Biden and Trump believe they're both on track ...

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Why You're Wrong About Your Personality Type from 2020-11-04T04:25

THIS IS A US ELECTION-FREE ZONE.

On today's show, in case you missed it, everyone is sharing sex toys on Instagram and Jessie's mum feels weird about seeing it before breakfast. Have we b...

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FOGO Is The New FOMO from 2020-11-02T05:30:01

Post Lockdown Anxiety has seen a rise in 'Fear Of Going Out' or FOGO. There's plenty of excitement around the lockdown bubble bursting, but what about the anxiety we can feel when we walk away f...

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There's No Good Way To Talk About An 18 Year Old's Body from 2020-10-30T00:00

This week, the internet tutted and muttered about megstar Adele’s so-called 'body reveal' when she hosted Saturday Night Live. But Holly doesn't want to talk about that, she wants to talk ...

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Australians Will Talk About This Day For Generations from 2020-10-28T06:15

Melbourne has officially made it out of lockdown with shops, cafes, pubs and more reopening from today, and restrictions eased significantly. Our Melbourne OutLouders tell us what they'll be doi...

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Fake Melania 2.0 from 2020-10-26T05:41

There’s a rumour about Melania Trump that's gaining international attention. It started with the theory there's been a "fake" Melania standing in for the First Lady at official events. Now...

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The Incredible Cost Of Melbourne's Lockdown from 2020-10-23T05:21

The city of Melbourne and parts of regional Victoria have been living in lockdown, under some of the toughest restrictions in the world for most of 2020. With lockdown finally/hopefully limping ...

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Nobody Needs To See That On Zoom from 2020-10-21T05:56

SAS Australia premiered on Aussie screens this week and it's making a lot of headlines. Mia explains why audiences can't look away and takes us through the drama between Roxy Jacenko & Candi...

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Not All Nipples Are Created Equal from 2020-10-19T05:28:40

Two election wins over the weekend showed us two very different versions of politician's personal and family lives. Holly tells us about Jacinda Ardern’s landslide victory in New Zealand, ...

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How To Tell If You're Rich In Australia from 2020-10-16T05:00

What makes you ‘rich’ in Australia in 2020? The Prime Minister started a bit of a ding-dong this week when he suggested that someone earning $180k was not ‘rich’, and ple...

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Australia's Worst Boyfriend from 2020-10-14T06:13:22

It's been an interesting week so far for one of Australia’s most prominent women - The Premier of New South Wales, Gladys Berejiklian. Holly explains to us exactly what's happening and wha...

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The Right To Bare Bottoms from 2020-10-12T04:27

Should we be teaching school kids about fertility clocks, egg-freezing and IVF? A fertility expert is calling on high school students to be taught about family planning alongside warnings around...

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Don't Spend Your Money On These Beauty Products from 2020-10-09T00:32

Jessie saw a headline this week that read 'I’m a Beauty Editor, and these are the products I’d never splurge on'. She immediately clicked on it and then realised she has a beauty exp...

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Remember When Trump Had Covid? from 2020-10-07T06:37:31

In another 2020 moment, The President of the United States has Covid-19. The news about Trump and the first lady contracting COVID rocked the world last week and now, apparently, Trump has recov...

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Hugh Jackman Is The Lucky One from 2020-10-02T04:28:19

Deborra-Lee Furness is sick of people saying she’s ‘lucky’ to be married to Hugh Jackman. This week, the Aussie actor and producer chatted with Anh Do for the ABC's Brush W...

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Mia Feels Sick from 2020-09-30T05:21:29

It’s been a big week in the U.S...A bombshell report on Trump's tax return got a lot of people talking. Then today, the world watched on as Donald Trump and Joe Biden battled through the f...

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Warning: Do Not Date This Man from 2020-09-28T06:59

ICYMI, Victoria's Health Minister Jenny Mikakos has resigned in a shock departure. It comes after Premier Daniel Andrews blamed her for the botched hotel quarantine program that led to Melbourne...

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Holly's Cranky at Prince Harry from 2020-09-25T04:57:43

Harry and Meghan broke royal protocol around ‘political neutrality’ this week, with a video posted online ahead of the US election. Buckingham Palace had something to say about it, H...

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The Problem with Rich-People Skin from 2020-09-23T06:42

In a pandemic tale familiar to many, Mia has become obsessed with putting skincare on her face and she might have gone too far. So, why are skin products and serums having SUCH a moment?

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Honey, Jennifer Aniston Just Won from 2020-09-21T05:51:35

Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston read sexy lines to each other over the weekend and Holly lost her freakin’ mind. The former couple were doing a charity table read for  Listen

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The Hardest Part About Being Extremely Beautiful from 2020-09-18T06:41

Emily Ratajkowski wrote an article for The New York Times about the defining moments in her career, and it's got us thinking about how women are often commodities in the public eye.

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The Year Of Loneliness from 2020-09-16T06:28:58

On Monday night, ABC’s Q&A was all about loneliness. And it got us thinking... why, in a world where we’ve never been more connected, do so many of us feel so alone?

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Elle Macpherson’s Dodgy Boyfriend from 2020-09-14T06:19

How responsible are we for the views of people we date? That’s a question we want to ask Aussie supermodel Elle Macpherson, who is currently dating disgraced British doctor Andrew Wakefiel...

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Get Off Our Television from 2020-09-11T05:07

There’s a show starting on Sunday night that sounds exactly like the kind of car-crash reality TV we need right now. It’s called The All New Monty’s Guys & Gals. B...

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The Kardashians Won The Game We're All Playing from 2020-09-09T06:55

In Case You Missed It, after the 20th season of Listen

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May I Join Your Sex Bubble? from 2020-09-07T05:53

In Case You Missed It: Daniel Andrews has unveiled his four-step plan to ease Victoria’s coronavirus lockdown. People living alone will be able to nominate a friend or family member to for...

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BONUS: A Father's Day Of Mixed Emotions from 2020-09-05T18:00

On this bonus episode of Mamamia Out Loud, hosts Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens and Holly Wainwright are joined by Osher Gunsberg & Mamamia’s Leigh Campbell to talk about the mixed emot...

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America Is Not Ok from 2020-09-04T06:06

What’s really going on in America right now? We call up our US Election correspondent and the former co-host of our Trump podcast, Tell Me It’s Going To Be OK, Amelia Lester...

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The Celebrity Photos We’re Not Meant To Talk About from 2020-09-02T05:39

There are four different photos of celebrities filling your feeds this week and the conversation is somehow all about weight. Is it ever okay to talk about people's weight loss?

Plus, our...

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Births, Deaths and Brad from 2020-08-31T06:05:13

What’s it like giving birth in the middle of a pandemic in a city that’s locked down? We’re joined by our former host and new mum, Monique Bowley to tell us exactly what happen...

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We Tried Those Vulva Masks from 2020-08-28T05:44

This week, Holly, Mia, and Jessie freed up 20 minutes of their day to try their newly purchased vulva masks. We discuss. 

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We Stand With Magda from 2020-08-26T06:32:21

Actress, writer and kickass woman Magda Szubanski has been featured in a Victorian ad campaign aiming to encourage Victorians to stay strong and focused during lockdown alongside AFL star Tayla ...

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BONUS: I Give My Marriage A Year from 2020-08-25T03:56:21

Holly Wainwright has written a book. Her third book. It’s called I Give My Marriage A Year, and on this very special episode of Mamamia Out Loud we take you inside the pages of it...

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We Have A Question About Childbirth from 2020-08-24T06:44:45

Victoria’s Premier Dan Andrews has worked for 7 weeks straight and is looking more exhausted by the minute. Should he be taking a day off? 

Also, COVID-19 has thrown the lives ...

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Wanted: One Sexy Lesbian from 2020-08-21T06:40

“Hi. I’m trying to find a girlfriend. Please spread the word. Thank you.” Social media influencer Caroline Calloway is looking for a girlfriend because she’s exhausted by...

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Why You're Consumed With Envy Right Now from 2020-08-19T06:22

Nail polish, sashimi, yoga poses at dawn, and some other dull details are sprinkled through the latest book about Harry and Meghan, ‘Finding Freedom’. Is it possible that the royal c...

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The Strange Story Behind #SaveTheChildren from 2020-08-17T06:04

You might’ve seen the hashtag #savethechildren circulating on social media, but it doesn’t mean what you think it does. Jessie explains. 

Also, why is snoozing your alarm...

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Jessie's Leaving Home from 2020-08-14T07:20:01

Australian writer and feminist Clementine Ford is being criticised for making money. We discuss whether there’s a bit of a double standard, and why - when it comes to money - women appear ...

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We Need A Mop And Bucket from 2020-08-12T06:33:27

In case you missed it, today, we celebrate Senator Kamala Harris becoming the first Black and South Asian American woman chosen as a presidential candidate's running mate. Woop woop!

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Where Reality Stars Can Go To Make Real Money from 2020-08-10T06:43:55

Nowadays, working from home means you can do a load of washing, cook dinner, and fold the laundry - all while on a Zoom call with colleagues. But is this officeless world we’re living in a...

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Pop Up: The Quicky: Stories From Inside Melbourne's Stage Four Lockdown from 2020-08-08T04:00

Melbourne is in Stage Four Lockdown. It's the second time the city has had to shut themselves away. 

How does it feel this time? Is it different to the first time? 

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The Gwyneth Paltrow Essay We Need To Unpack from 2020-08-07T06:41:04

It’s Christmas Day for Holly Wainwright because she gets to talk about… Gwyneth Paltrow! The woman behind Goop has opened up about her marriage breakdown in an essay for Vogue. So, ...

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The Aussie Man Who Broke Donald Trump from 2020-08-05T07:03:51

Have you ever noticed that no one ever asks President Donald Trump follow up questions in interviews? Well, that’s exactly what US-based Australian journalist Jonathan Swan did in what has...

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In Tough Times, We're Bonding Over An Ugly House from 2020-08-03T06:36:14

The word ‘despair’ would not be an overstatement when it comes to how Melburnians are feeling at the moment as they enter into Stage 4 of lockdown. The numbers are scary and restrict...

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We're All So Ashamed from 2020-07-31T05:17:38

You're not imagining it, Australians are angry. The three Queensland women who crossed the border with COVID-19 have been met with enormous outrage. Should their pictures have even be shared? An...

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A Feisty Debate About Instagram's #ChallengeAccepted from 2020-07-29T05:26

Have you suddenly noticed black-and-white portraits in your Instagram feed? They'll likely be closeups of women's faces — some famous, plenty not — with a few names tagged and a capt...

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The Bunnings Incident That Stopped A Nation from 2020-07-27T05:08:36

Julia Gillard might have one of the most talked about feminist political addresses of all time, but this past week, everyone’s talking about another one. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called ou...

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Don't Mess With Melbourne's Pregnant Women from 2020-07-24T05:02

Do not mess with the pregnant people of Melbourne.

This week, it was announced that partners would be asked to leave hospitals two hours after the birth. A debate has ensued, and to talk ...

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We Need To Talk About Kanye West from 2020-07-22T04:51:04

The world is now officially concerned about Kanye West. Over the weekend the rapper hosted his first presidential rally and he went viral. He spoke for more than an hour, and at times his speech...

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There's A New Bible For Single Women from 2020-07-20T05:00

There’s a new bible for the unattached. So are you anxious, avoidant, or secure? And how can knowing these things help you find and keep love? Jessie is going to take us through it.

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Why Straight Women Are Obsessed With Lesbian TikTok from 2020-07-17T05:39:44

What’s lesbian TikTok? Mia gives Kee and Jessie an explainer into why straight women are diving deep on Lesbian TikTok.

Plus, in case you missed it, NASA discovered a new constellat...

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Two Sexy Men. One Sexy Woman from 2020-07-15T06:00

Today's Mamamia Out Loud is for you...

If you’re away from the people who make you feel safe.

If you’re at home feeling more alone than you’ve ever felt.

I...

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Can The Prime Minister Ever Really Go On Holiday? from 2020-07-13T06:46:27

Outlouders, it’s Monday and there’s a bit to discuss...In case you missed it, Prime Minister Scott Morrison is in trouble. He announced last week that he was taking a few days off. T...

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The Word We All Need To Stop Saying from 2020-07-10T06:34:36

It looks like we were wrong about Kanye West working from inside the Trump White House to make the world a better place - really, he just wants the top job. But there’s something about the...

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We’ll Be Better At Lockdown This Time from 2020-07-08T06:40

With almost five million Australians heading back into COVID-19 lockdown at midnight tonight, what lessons were learned the first time around? Melburnian Outlouders tell us how they’re fee...

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The Unease About Melbourne's Hard Lockdown from 2020-07-06T06:42:18

Nine public housing towers are being placed under hard lockdown in Melbourne and close to 3000 residents are being banned from leaving their homes for any reason at all. Why are those towers bei...

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Introducing Quizzish: Battle One: Ada Nicodemou VS Lynne McGranger from 2020-07-04T20:00

Welcome to Quizzish, Mamamia’s brand new trivia podcast for people who think pub quizzes are a little bit... boring.

Every week, host Kelly McCarren will be joined by two rivals wh...

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The Most Dangerous Man In Comedy from 2020-07-03T06:39:51

It’s Friday and Holly’s in the mood for a quick debrief on Meghan and Harry (also Jessie’s not here....). So what do the most recent court documents reveal about the c...

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How To Win An Argument from 2020-07-01T06:34:26

After reading Phoebe Matlz Bovy’s reflective article on ‘Lean in’ feminism, Mia asks, is the whole Karen meme that shames women for speaking up just another way to silence us?<...

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Jacinda Ardern Is Having A Bad Week from 2020-06-29T06:35:55

Our friend Jacinda Ardern has not been having the best of weeks. Once declared COVID-free, New Zealand now has 23 active cases. What went wrong and why are people blaming the most approved-of po...

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Uh Oh, We’re Fighting Again from 2020-06-26T06:22:08

“How come your English is so good?” is what so many POC in Australia often get asked. So, what are microaggressions? Writer Nama Winston joins us to share some examples of microaggre...

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The Meanest Things Our Mums Ever Said from 2020-06-24T06:37:12

In case you’ve missed it, the men’s world number one tennis player, Novak Djokovic, decided to organise a tennis tournament and now he has COVID-19. Here’s why Djokovic is maki...

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The Sexy Movie You Really Shouldn't See from 2020-06-22T06:31:46

Restrictions are being reintroduced in Victoria and we need an old-fashioned COVID-19 check in. What’s the situation, and should Australians be nervous? 

Also, Mia says that th...

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The Celebrity Couple Who Tricked Donald Trump from 2020-06-19T06:32:51

Wouldn’t it be nice to permanently live in trackies and activewear? Apparently, the pandemic is changing fashion and beauty trends. But how? Mia explains.

Also, the host of The Spil...

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When Reality Stars Get "Too Confident" from 2020-06-17T06:44

Why are female celebrity chefs such as Poh Ling Yeow, Laura Sharrad, and Emelia Jackson copping so much heat for being cocky, smug, and overconfident? Holly fills us in on the life lessons we ca...

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Meghan Markle's Problematic Best Friend from 2020-06-15T06:50:04

In case you missed it, this week the film ‘Gone with the Wind’ and Chris Lilley’s comedy sketch shows were removed from their streaming platforms. Are we witnessing the “...

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The 5 Second Procrastination Trick from 2020-06-12T06:28:08

This week, William Callaghan, a 14-year-old boy with autism, went missing during a bushwalk with his father. After two days and a monumental rescue effort, he was found. We discuss why this stor...

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J.K. Rowling, Not Again from 2020-06-10T06:39:58

What do Black Lives Matter activists mean when they say let’s ‘defund the police’? Holly’s here to explain what the movement is all about, who’s already doing it, a...

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What Provokes Your Inner Pufferfish? from 2020-06-05T07:55

“All Lives Matter” - it’s a phrase that you might have seen peppered in the comment sections of news articles, images and videos across social media. So where did the phrase co...

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The Worst Photo Op In History from 2020-06-03T07:03:45

You’ve probably seen those black boxes popping up on Instagram. Jessie explains how this form of social media activism came about and why it’s hitting a sensitive nerve with so many ...

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US Protests And The Voices That Matter from 2020-06-01T07:19

The US is alive with protests following the death of George Floyd at the hands of a white police officer. In this episode, we speak to Kee Reece about what it feels like to be told you’re ...

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We Can't Talk About This Woman's Face from 2020-05-29T06:48:14

“An African American is threatening my life”. This week, a video of a woman named Amy Cooper accusing a black man named Christian Cooper of threatening her has gone viral. At the sam...

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Everything We Ever Did Wrong from 2020-05-27T06:57:02

US talk show host  Jimmy Fallon is the latest person to be slammed for a historic blackface incident which took place nearly 20 years ago. So, if you’re a public figure in 2020, shoul...

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The Complicated Appeal Of Kyle Sandilands from 2020-05-25T07:08

After teasing the audience about it for weeks, radio host Kyle Sandilands pulled a prank about having a serious health condition on the TV show 60 Minutes and people were furious. Should we expe...

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We Have Podcast Gossip from 2020-05-22T06:18:03

When a raunchy female-led dating podcast named ‘Call Her Daddy’ stopped dropping its weekly episodes, fans knew something was up. It turns out, hosts Alexandra Cooper and Sofia Frank...

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When You're An Andy Living With A Hamish from 2020-05-20T06:33

In an article published on Mamamia, Michaela Banks writes “As the parent of a child with a disability, Ann Marie Smith's death keeps me up at night."’. Ann Marie, 54, had cerebral pa...

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Sex Regrets, We Have A Few from 2020-05-18T06:21:49

A global pandemic, a crashing economy, and social isolation have created a perfect storm for conspiracy theories. Some influencers and celebrities are playing a key role in undermining the mains...

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The Royal Who Wished He Was A Tampon from 2020-05-15T06:11:31

This week, we learned that international travel might not “return to normal” until 2023. What will be the impact long term? And what does this mean when your family lives overseas? Listen

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The Bosses Who Want You To Work From Home Forever from 2020-05-13T07:00

Forever. That’s how long Twitter is letting its employees work from home as of today. We ask, is that necessarily a good thing?

Also, “Don’t be too loud”, “d...

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Chrissy Teigen, Anti-vaxxers and Jessie's Secret Brother from 2020-05-11T06:15

Before the recommencement of the 2020 NRL season, a number of safeguards were put in place. In line with Scott Morrison’s “no jab, no play” policy, all players were advised to ...

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BONUS: What Do Daughters (Really) Think Of their Mums? from 2020-05-09T20:00

What if Jessie grabs hold of Mia and Holly’s daughters Coco and Matilda and asks them all the questions a mother never wants to hear the answer to? Well, that’s exactly what went dow...

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It's Not About Adele from 2020-05-08T07:21:30

Pete Evans, of My Kitchen Rules, has recently parted ways with Channel Seven and Holly is scared silly that his views can now go unvetted. Is ‘cancel culture’ fuelling his extremist ...

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There Are Two Types Of People And One Of Them's Infuriating from 2020-05-06T06:47

A video by Tomos Robertson went viral this week. In it, he recites a poem, imagining 2020 as a turning point in human history. Will our post-Covid world be a slower, gentler and more peaceful on...

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Joe Biden Says He Didn’t Do It from 2020-05-04T06:58:55

Since restrictions have been eased in most states this weekend, Holly went and visited her brother-in-law, Jessie saw her family, and Mia went for a haircut. But what about the people we’r...

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Adriene Mishler: The Patron Saint of Isolation from 2020-05-01T06:48:20

Women are OBSESSED with Yoga instructor Adriene Mishler and so are we. But now we’ve all semi-mastered at-home workouts, will we ever go back to the gym? What habits will stick and how dif...

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The Reason Reality Stars Are So Thin from 2020-04-29T06:19:02

Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s book ‘A Bigger Picture’ is out and seeing record sales. Mia had a chat with him this week and we’re wondering, what’s with ...

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Ellen DeGeneres and the Slippery Slope of Likeability from 2020-04-27T06:27:13

Am I “exercising” if I’m walking but not wearing lycra? Am I “exercising” if I go for a quick swim and then rest on my towel? Where do we draw the line when it come...

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When Your Partner's Friends Really Don't Like You from 2020-04-24T07:03:51

Fact: Only 7% of the world’s population is governed by female leaders. With Corona engulfing the globe, male leader’s reactions to the crisis pale in comparison to their female count...

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Every Relationship Has A Sexual Tipping Point from 2020-04-22T06:32:33

Between Harry, Meghan and Karl Stefanovic, more and more celebrities are wanting to protect their privacy, but they want a say over which press can write about them. So, can they have it both wa...

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The Blondes Are Not Okay from 2020-04-20T06:25

The US is in absolute havoc at the moment. Thousands of people have taken to the streets asking for state restrictions to be lifted, which is a stark contrast to other parts of the world. So, wh...

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The Great WFH Bra Debate from 2020-04-17T06:25

Just yesterday, we learned that an end is in sight for Australia’s ongoing lockdown. What will help get us there faster is a tracking app which is meant to help the government trace contac...

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Just Come Clean, Pete Evans from 2020-04-15T06:46:18

Pete Evans has recently endorsed a $15,000 machine which he claims is a cure for COVID-19. So, should celebrities espousing similar (potentially dangerous) views be banned from posting about the...

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A Very Different Easter Long Weekend from 2020-04-10T02:50:31

What’s your COVID routine like nowadays? We’ve asked you and your answers included exercise, getting up super early and pretend-walking into your fake office.  Today, we let you...

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The Generation That's Really Nailing Isolation from 2020-04-08T06:28

To Jessie’s scornful delight, Holly’s managed to scrape up some celeb gossip among the COVID-infested headlines. So, why did Harry and Meghan decide to call their charity Archewell? ...

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Can a Pregnant Woman Go Jogging While Eating a Kebab? from 2020-04-06T06:56:19

Can a diabetic stop for a doughnut while she’s out jogging? What if she needed to rest on a bench midway through? Does that behavior warrant a $1000 fine? Help! We’re confused and we...

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The Great Relationship Accelerator from 2020-04-03T06:04

According to Psychologist Esther Perel, times of crises makes us behave differently in our relationships. So, being locked up inside will either bring people closer together or tear them apart. ...

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Team Joe Or Team Carole: Talking About Tiger King from 2020-04-01T05:45

One show has managed to temporarily distract us from COVID-19, and of course it’s the Netflix documentary series Tiger King. So, how come we’re so obsessed? And who is the real villa...

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The Unexpected Silver Lining from 2020-03-30T05:28

The death of FOMO, not having to make as many decisions and the appreciation of human closeness: How has this year changed us for the better? We discuss.

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Coronavirus Is Changing The Way We Look from 2020-03-27T05:48

In these times of crisis when tensions are high, we’re quick to criticise and blame. So, who are we looking towards for guidance? We discuss.

Also, COVID-19 really does not discrimi...

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The Feeling We’re All Feeling from 2020-03-25T05:44

Homeschooling is terrifying parents across the continent, but shouldn’t we be allowed to give ourselves and our kids a bit of a break right now? 

Also, some of us can’t f...

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The Big Bondi Beach Debate from 2020-03-23T05:38

This weekend, more than 20,000 people showed up to Sydney’s Bondi beach ignoring the social-distancing measures put forward by the government. So why does it feel like we’re being sc...

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Celebrities Have Finally Given Us Something To Laugh About from 2020-03-20T05:34

Understandably, people are now trying to distract themselves any way possible - celebrities included. Just yesterday, Will Farrel, Natalie Portman, Norah Jones and more big names got together to...

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Some Unexpected Coronavirus Dilemmas from 2020-03-18T05:44

Generational divides are becoming ever more apparent in these times! Jessie’s dad can do a plank for 10 minutes so should he worry about getting the ‘rona? We discuss.

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BONUS: Corona Check-In. We Need To Have A Family Meeting from 2020-03-16T04:19

Look, in these uncertain COVID-19 times, Holly, Jessie, and Mia have decided to huddle (at a distance of 1.5 meters) in the studio for a last face-to-face recording until this all blows over. Ye...

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The Tom Hanks Headline We Weren't Expecting from 2020-03-13T05:04:51

In the face of this now pandemic, our reactions to COVID-19 are being carefully monitored. Try to be careful and you might be accused of panicking and if you try to be chill, you might be seen a...

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Jessie Is In Quarantine from 2020-03-11T05:30

What is it like to be in self-imposed isolation with a bountiful stock of toilet paper and nowhere to go? Jessie Stephens knows because she’s in quarantine at the moment after returning fr...

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The Kids Who Aren’t Boys Or Girls from 2020-03-06T05:02

“I am not a girl and I am not a boy, so I must be something else.” That’s what 14 year old Audrey said when featured on ABC’s 4 Corners last Monday. In this episode, we d...

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The Great Toilet Paper Panic from 2020-03-04T05:28

Australia has gone berserk on… toilet paper! As fears of COVID-19 escalate, it seems like panic stockpiling has become the coping mechanism for many. But are we overreacting to this globa...

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Pop Up Overshare: Sleeping In Separate Rooms Is Sexy from 2020-03-01T19:00

Hey it's Mia dropping into the Outloud feed to let you know about Overshare. Have you given it a listen? This is what the girls are talking about on this episode:

Mutual orgasm is the HOL...

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Is It OK To Want A Mediocre Life? from 2020-02-28T05:13:14

How concerned should we be about Coronavirus? Some media outlets have been accused of causing panic and anxiety but how do we keep cool heads with information coming from everywhere? 

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Harry and Meghan's Performance Review from 2020-02-26T05:47:48

Last week’s devastating murder of Hannah Clarke and her three children left us shaken but comments made by Bettina Arndt this week made us ask, should she be stripped off her Order of Aust...

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Pop Up: How Six Weeks Can Launch A Lady Startup from 2020-02-22T06:00

For anyone dreaming of starting their own business, and being their own boss... the doors for the 2020 intake of The Lady Startup Activation Plan are open! We want you (and your business id...

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Why Jameela Jamil Had To Explain Her Sexuality from 2020-02-21T05:46

In her documentary Miss Americana, Taylor Swift talks openly about her struggle with an eating disorder. That inspired writer Anne Helen Petersen to write an article on how unhealthy relationshi...

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Meet Nick from 2020-02-19T19:00

Hey Outlouders!

It’s Holly dropping in your ears to tell you about our exciting dating podcast, Eligible.

We all know that dating apps can be deceiving. You’re swiping ...

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Caroline Flack And Who's To Blame from 2020-02-19T05:30

Mikhaela Peterson recently announced that her father, author Jordan Peterson, who is known for taking issue with political correctness and condemning feminism is recovering from addiction to tra...

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The Female Sex Scene We Never Thought We'd See from 2020-02-14T05:02

In a recent tweet, Bettina Arndt shared a poster from Griffith University’s dating manual which highlights a person’s right to say no to sex. In her words, she claimed that the manua...

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Weinstein’s Lawyer Just Told Us What She Really Thinks from 2020-02-12T08:36

Not surprisingly, the ratings for this year’s Academy Awards were at an all-time low. Joaquin Phoenix’s veganism speech felt a tad bit preachy to some and we’re asking, why is ...

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Taylor Swift And The "Annoying Woman" Syndrome from 2020-02-07T05:39

Swifties are buzzing because Taylor Swift’s documentary ‘Miss Americana’ is now out but her haters have called it a contrived attempt to self-victimise. So we’re wonderin...

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The J. Lo And Shakira Debate That Split The Podcast from 2020-02-05T06:02

Holly’s back so a dip into the royal family is almost inescapable. In a TV interview this week, Meghan Markle’s dad, Thomas Markle, said that he will talk to the media every...

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Is Coronavirus Making People Racist? from 2020-01-31T04:34

False information and a sense of hysteria is in the air after nearly 8000 people have been affected by Coronavirus (at the time of the recording of this episode). But is the Coronavirus enabling...

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Kobe Bryant And The Shock Of Sudden Celebrity Deaths from 2020-01-29T05:58

Kobe Bryant, widely considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time, and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna (Gigi), were among nine people killed in a helicopter crash over the weeken...

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Three Things Indigenous Australians Want The Government To Do from 2020-01-25T19:00

Hi Outlouders! On Jan 26th we think it's important to reflect on our country's history. Recently on the Mamamia podcast, The Quicky, they looked into The Uluru Statement. And we thought it was s...

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Influencers In The Wild from 2020-01-24T05:10

Ladies and Gents, Pete Evans is back and he's feeling vindicated after finding a single study that supports (not really if you read the whole thing) some of his bogus beliefs about sunscreen. So...

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Jen and Brad: A Forensic Analysis from 2020-01-22T05:37

Photos of Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston hugging at the Screen Actors Guild Awards have taken the internet by storm. So, are they getting back together? Or, is this a publicity stunt? 

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The Third Person In Every Sex Scene from 2020-01-17T05:18

Some say it’s racist, others say it’s just what every new royal experiences when they become part of the family. Has Meghan Markle’s treatment by the media really been that dif...

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The Complex Story of Wilson Gavin from 2020-01-15T06:21

Karl Stefanovic has returned to Today alongside co-host Allison Langdon. So, is the new combination working? And what is it about Karl that makes him exceptional television talent? ...

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The Resignation Of Harry And Meghan from 2020-01-10T06:14:31

We're bringing the show back early because there's so much going on!

We're also doing a live show for bushfire relief in Melbourne on Tuesday, February 11th.  If you want to grab tic...

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SPECIAL EPISODE: The Bushfires from 2020-01-06T05:56

Since September, Australia has experienced the worst bushfires in our history. The conditions have been described as “apocalyptic” and likened to “an atomic bomb” as fire...

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2020 Word Of The Year from 2019-12-31T19:00

It’s time for our 2020 Word Of The Year episode!

At the start of 2019 Mia’s word was ‘impact,’ Jessie chose ‘health’ and Holly threw in an entire Maya ...

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Recommendations: Best TV Series Of 2019 from 2019-12-26T19:00

It’s the holiday season and that means you might actually have time to watch some TV!  

So Mia, Holly and Jessie are here to fill your recommendation bucket with the very ...

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Recommendations: Best Books Of 2019 from 2019-12-24T19:00

Happy Christmas day!

While you’re enjoying your time away or getting stuck in awkward extended family conversations, why not bury yourself in a thought-provoking read? 

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The Secret To Having A Happy Christmas from 2019-12-20T05:27:01

As we’re nearing the end of the year, a much-contested topic is making headlines yet again. The second draft of the religious discrimination bill has been released and it’s raising a...

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I Need To Rant About My Mother-In-Law from 2019-12-18T05:53:37

With Boris Johnson winning the UK general election, a washed-up reality TV star becoming the president of the US, and Scott Morrison winning against all poll predictions, it feels like we’...

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How to Start A Brilliant Conversation from 2019-12-13T06:09:28

Last Sunday, rapper, singer, and positive body movement championer Lizzo was snowed with positive and negative reactions after she rocked up to a sports game in an “assless” dress. H...

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What Is The Perfect Age To Become A Leader? from 2019-12-11T06:03:41

This week, Lem Zakharia fills in for Mia Freedman, and joins Holly and Jessie to discuss where on earth our Prime Minister has been lately. While Jacinda Ardern unites New Zealand in the wake of...

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The Self Care You Won’t See On Instagram from 2019-12-06T05:55:56

We’re not on our Summer holidays yet, but we know a bunch of people who are...Australian politicians.  And it's no wonder they're pooped because it's been a massive couple of weeks in...

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Should Christmas Be Cancelled? from 2019-12-04T04:43:40

When Scott Morrison was elected in mid 2019, it was said to be a victory for the ‘Quiet Australians’. But this week, former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull encouraged us all to be &l...

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Introducing: Overshare from 2019-12-02T05:48

Hey Outlouders!  We wanted to introduce you to a new podcast we think you're going to love...Overshare.

It's hosted by Kelly McCarren, Flex Mami & Lama Zakharia and its like an i...

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Leggings ARE Pants. Discuss. from 2019-11-29T06:43:42

This week, leggings were reportedly banned at a school in Melbourne, after a teacher suggested they were distracting to boys. So, does he have a point? Or are leggings just pants with a bad repu...

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There Are More Than 12 Ways To Be Sexy from 2019-11-27T07:18:28

Is Trump going to win in 2020? Between the complicated impeachment proceedings to the flood of candidates hoping to win the presidential race, things are getting quite confusing. Mia gives us a ...

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The Mental Load of Daughtering from 2019-11-22T05:36:02

We’re seeing them pop up everywhere on our instagram feed. Posts that reel you in by assuming that you’re unhappy, that something is missing, and that your 9 to 5 job is a burden you...

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The Interview That Was "Nuclear Explosion Level Bad" from 2019-11-20T05:49:58

This week, there’s one interview that has the whole world talking. Over the weekend, the BBC aired Prince Andrew’s much anticipated interview with journalist Emily Maitlis. Full of b...

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Ok Boomer, Got Any Nudes? from 2019-11-15T03:53:21

‘OK Boomer’ is the new viral phrase we’re beginning to hear everywhere. But, what does it actually mean? And why does it feel so… ageist? 

Also, sexting and ...

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The Conversation Everyone Is Having This Week from 2019-11-13T07:14:53

This week, NSW has been in a State of Emergency. Fires have spread throughout the state and into Queensland, with more than 200 homes destroyed, and three people dead. It’s predicted that ...

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Karl Stefanovic Is The Comeback Kid from 2019-11-08T05:48:44

In case you missed it, a rapper named T.I. desperately wants to talk about his daughter’s vagina. Or more specifically, her hymen. On an American podcast titled  “Ladies Like Us...

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Introducing: That's Incredible from 2019-11-07T06:01

Hey Outlouders! We wanted to introduce you to the newest member of the Mamamia family, a podcast that's designed to help you keep the kids entertained in the car...That's Incredible.

Host...

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We're Very Grateful To Keanu Reeves' Girlfriend from 2019-11-06T06:16:22

Prime Minister Jacinda Arden has set a precedent yet again. In a recent video that went viral, Jacinda spent two minutes listing the policies her government has implemented in the past two years...

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The Viral Newborn Rant from 2019-11-01T05:49:44

In a filmed interview at the Obama Foundation Summit, Barack Obama challenged “call-out culture” telling the audience that criticising something on Twitter isn’t activism. But ...

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In Defense Of The Chaotic Woman from 2019-10-30T05:09:14

One of Australia’s most infamous serial killers, Ivan Milat, died early Sunday morning in his cell at Long Bay Jail. Then, over the weekend, ISIS leader Abū Bakr al-Baghdadi was killed dur...

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Does Leunig Have A Point? from 2019-10-25T06:02:37

Well-known cartoonist Michael Leunig’s most recent work shows a young mum glued to her screen as her newborn is cast away on the ground behind her. He’s copped a lot of criticism, bu...

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Poor Meghan and Harry from 2019-10-23T06:36:04

So, it’s been a very big week in royal world. Even Jessie is interested.

So why did the Duke and Duchess of Sussex choose now to give quite such an honest interview on their African...

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BONUS: How Six Weeks Can Launch A Lady Startup from 2019-10-22T05:30:55

Hey Outlouders! 

We're quickly popping into your ears today to chat to those of you who maybe are interested in starting your own business venture! 

The host of our Lady ...

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What No One Is Saying About ‘The Poo Jogger’ from 2019-10-18T05:46:51

At 6:30 am on October 10th, a jogger was filmed relieving herself outside Roxy Jacenko’s office. Shortly after, Jacenko posted a video that went absolutely viral. So, Mia asks whether this...

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The Enemy Of Sex from 2019-10-16T02:37:10

Last week there was a man on The Bachelorette who may have been a new-low in reality TV villains. Yes, we’re talking about Jess Glasgow and the men who stood up to his misogynistic behavio...

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Help. I Think I Might Be A Thief from 2019-10-11T03:14:53

Is it okay to take food from the hotel buffet for breakfast, lunch AND dinner? Asking for a friend. Or actually, a listener whose husband thinks she’s a thief. 

Also. Is Cancel...

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We Respectfully Disagree from 2019-10-09T05:32:53

Ellen Degeneres has been called out for sitting next to George W Bush at an NFL game. Because, surely, she doesn’t agree with him on all the things?

A Perth NightClub owner is infur...

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Why I Didn’t Like Your Instagram Post from 2019-10-04T06:48:26

What’s the social etiquette when it comes to “liking” a post on social media. Is it okay to bring up a post in real life if you don't interact with it digitally? 

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The Cardinal Sin Of Being Average At Your Job from 2019-10-02T07:44:45

The Masked Singer is everyone’s latest television obsession. People are utterly captivated by how bananas it...

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The Scariest 16 Year Old On The Planet from 2019-09-27T04:43:10

This week a piece of legislation was passed in ACT parliament that legalised marijuana in the territory. Should we be celebrating? Or could this be a slippery slope?

Plus, 16-year-old cli...

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We Were Wrong About Constance Hall from 2019-09-25T05:11:33

Last week, Constance Hall gave a powerful TEDxTalk about her experience with bullying both online and in the real world. Mia originally discouraged Constance from speaking publicly about being b...

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Sex On The Beach from 2019-09-20T09:32:21

Look, there's a lot to unpack today. The episode is late to your ears because we've been observing #climatestrike, we won some sparkly awards last night and it's also Producer Lize's last show. ...

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Excuse Me, Can I Flirt With You? from 2019-09-18T06:36:08

Is flirting really allowed in 2019? We ask this question because one of our listeners wrote in with a group therapy about her friend's husband being a tremendous flirt. Which got us thinking: is...

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What Bucks' Parties Say About Your Relationship from 2019-09-13T06:18:59

Constance Hall flagged something on her Instagram about bucks' parties that got us thinking. She claims that more often than not, they're used as an opportunity for cheating to happen in relatio...

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Is The No-Fap Movement Bad For Women? from 2019-09-11T05:35:07

Holly read an article about something called the No-Fap Movement over the weekend. So she decided to put her Sherlock Holmes hat on and investigate why women are joining this predominantly-male ...

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How To Fake Charisma from 2019-09-06T05:53:59

Can you learn how to be charismatic? Jessie thinks you can in three easy steps but Holly and Mia don’t think it’s that simple.

Plus if you’re confused as to why UK Prime...

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The Sexism Edition from 2019-09-04T04:12:54

There's a lot of stuff going on this week for women... Leigh Sales was hosting a black-tie dinner when the man introducing her tried to kiss her on the lips. Influencer Nadia Bartel's marriage b...

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If Taylor Swift Were A Man from 2019-08-29T21:55:15

It's Friday and Mia wants to talk about Taylor Swift's new album Lover. But this time Jessie's going to let her because it's not just an excuse for Mia to sing.  There are some big...

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The Man Melania Trump Wishes She Was Married To from 2019-08-28T05:39:55

The G7 Summit was held in France this week, where world leaders from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK and the United States met to discuss everything from climate change to gender e...

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Suddenly Single At 32 from 2019-08-23T05:51:46

CGI influencers are taking over Instagram, and making serious money from it. So who is pocketing all t...

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BONUS: #GetItDone from 2019-08-22T06:33:20

We're jumping into your ears today to talk about the NSW Abortion Bill. 

The debate has been hijacked over the past two weeks so here at Mamamia Out Loud, we wanted to share the pro-...

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The Rule Of Three from 2019-08-21T04:22:43

It’s been a big week for the Royal family. Elton John is defending Prince Harry and Meghan Markle for having a holiday and flying in a private jet. Meanwhile, Prince Andrew is releasing st...

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The Uncool Mental Illness from 2019-08-16T06:33:16

Do mental illnesses come in and out of "fashion"? It's an interesting idea, and one that was the subject of a fascinating article on Mamamia written by Amy Clark. She suggested that as awareness...

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Inside The Jeffrey Epstein Conspiracy Theories from 2019-08-14T07:03:50

The man you would have heard described as “disgraced US business man”, but actually a billionaire accused of sex-trafficking, Jeffrey Epstein, took his own life while awaiting trial ...

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Chrissy Teigen Says You Can't Go To The Gym from 2019-08-09T07:10:22

Queen of Hollywood clap-backs Chrissy Teigen is among the voices encouraging Americans not to go to a particular gym because of… Trump. But does even exercising have to be a political act...

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The Generation That Has No Friends from 2019-08-07T07:22:23

In case you missed it, women in NSW are telling police to arrest them. It’s the only Australian state where abortion is still a crime, and this week politicians are Listen

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Introducing The Spill... from 2019-08-02T22:00

Outlouders, we are popping into your ears to tell you about our brand new podcast. 

It’s called The Spill. And it’s our daily snackable afternoon podcast about celebritie...

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Kate Middleton Wants You To Know She Hasn't Had "Baby Botox" from 2019-08-02T06:28:09

Catherine Middleton has made headlines recently after Kensington Palace issued a statement categorically denying that the Duchess of Cambridge had cosmetic work done; specifically ‘baby bo...

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A Cheat's A Cheat, Unless They're Aussie from 2019-07-31T02:23:52

Australian swimmers are in hot water over Mack Horton’s selective protests over cheating in the sport. When Chinese swimmer Sun Yang beat Horton at the World Championship recently, he Listen

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The Best Break Up Text from 2019-07-26T02:43:34

Amanda Knox is crowd-funding her wedding which sounds great, except the people being asked to pay for it aren’t even going. Ra...

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Why The World's Obsessed With Byron Bay Murfers from 2019-07-24T03:42:47

The influencers of Byron Bay have come under global scrutiny after a Vanity Fair piece painted the lives of the town’s “Murfers” or Mum Surfers in a Listen

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Why Your Old Face Makes Me Sad from 2019-07-19T05:04:04

Instagram is trialling "like-less" photos on Instagram at precisely the same time people are using a Russian-backed app to peer into the future and see what they’d look like when they're (...

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Are Lip Fillers The New Lower Back Tattoo? from 2019-07-17T06:12:15

James Weir wrote this week about the rise of lip fillers in teen girls, causing us to ask: Is it a good thing, a bad thing, and how much is social media to blame?

And this week, two famou...

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Sex, Death And Money from 2019-07-12T04:22:13

Are the royal family allowed to demand privacy at public events?

Should teen girls be learning more about pleasure and less about fear when it comes to sex education?

Is the world ...

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Australia Is Embarrassing Ash Barty from 2019-07-10T05:01:02

World number one and all-round Tennis champion Ash Barty was knocked out of the Wimbledon Tennis competition this week after a three-set loss to American Alison Riske. And it made Jessie realise...

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Don’t Tell Me To Bring A Plate from 2019-07-05T06:13:05

Is asking someone to ‘bring a plate to your house’ problematic? Or just practical?

Plus, how many of you start your day with a to do list? Because according to on...

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Ivanka Trump Was Born To Try from 2019-07-03T07:13:11

Pity Delta Goodrem - who was Born To Try - in a world where trying isn't cool. At all. 

Tom Gleeson said that his Gold Logie win was a bit of a joke, and talked down everyone who 'tr...

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The Gold Logie Goes To...The Biggest Bully from 2019-06-28T07:00:36

From changing engagement rings to Jessie recommending breakfast... this episode of Mamamia Out Loud has it all…..

BUY TICK...

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The Truth About The "She's Not My Type" Defence from 2019-06-26T06:40:05

What happens when you start believing everyone around you is doing their best? Does it change the way you think? And the President of the United States has been accused of rape, but no one i...

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Introducing True Crime Conversations With Jessie Stephens from 2019-06-22T03:00

Jessie has a new show! It's called True Crime Conversations and each episode sees her interviewing experts about crimes that captivated, horrified and perplexed people from rural Australia t...

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Are You An Introvert Or Just Lazy? from 2019-06-21T05:26:05

We debate, discuss and dissect everything from the sex lives of millennials to whether or not you should confront someone who told you they were having a birthday dinner but then never ...

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You Need To Calm Down from 2019-06-19T07:54:13

From Taylor Swift's new music video to why we need to protect backpackers more in Australia, the latest episode of Mamamia Out Loud is live...

Taylor Swift's new music video for ...

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Keanu Reeves Is Very Good In Bed from 2019-06-14T06:17:17

On today's show, we tackle everything from Gwyneth Paltrow's living arrangements to the Adani coal mine. And yes, the fact that Keanu Reeves is apparently good in bed.

The ideal...

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What Happens After The Worst Day Of Your Life from 2019-06-12T07:05:40

On the show today...everything from Ash Barty’s epic win to how a family who lost everything are inspiring so many...

Five years ago, Anthony Maslin and Marite Norris face...

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Stuff We Pretend To Like from 2019-06-07T05:47:35

A few weeks ago a New York Times article claimed no one enjoys drinking Aperol Spritz and the internet went mad. Because apparently, it’s true. Which got us thinking..what other things do ...

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The Awkward Interview Everyone Is Talking About from 2019-06-05T05:46:53

A very pervy interview between one of the most famous names in Australian entertainment, Andy Lee, and comedian Wil Anderson, is being talked about all over the country. Did Andy just provide a ...

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Are You A Bernie Or An Elton? from 2019-05-31T02:32:42

The Elton John biopic Rocketman was released this week and it looks closely at the relationship between Elton John and his songwriting partner Bernie Taupin. But the one question it has...

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How Australia Failed Courtney Herron from 2019-05-29T06:14:55

On Saturday morning the body of 25-year-old Courtney Herron was found in Melbourne’s Royal Park in Parkville. There’s been a lot of coverage surrounding Courtney’s death, shock...

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BONUS: Ask Us Anything Round 2 from 2019-05-24T20:00

If you've ever wanted to know how the Outlouders prepare for their shows or how Mia, Jessie, and Holly really are, then this is your chance to find out. The Outlouders are back for another Ask U...

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I Dated A Celebrity Or Did I? from 2019-05-24T03:31:28

Dating is hard. Particularly if someone thinks you were dating when you weren't. In his new memoir, American music producer and DJ Moby wrote that he and actress Natalie Portman briefly dated wh...

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When Boobs Shout Louder Than Words from 2019-05-22T07:24:53

This week, deputy leader of the Labor Party, Tanya Plibersek, announced she would not be contesting the leadership. Which is perfect for Holly because she's got some post-election thoughts she n...

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ELECTION SPECIAL: How Good Is Democracy? from 2019-05-20T06:40:25

We’re jumping into your ears today for a quick download about the weekend’s election result. Because however you voted - and we know that we have listeners who vote in all directions...

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The Woman Who Works 22 Hours A Day from 2019-05-17T01:00

The election is happening TOMORROW - and 3.5 million Australians have already voted. This has never happened before and no-one really knows why. So is this a generational shift away from ‘...

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ELECTION SPECIAL: Mia Goes Rogue from 2019-05-16T05:07:33

Listen to their election bonus from The Quicky here: https://omny.fm/shows/the-quicky/who-do-i-vote-for...

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The Very Worst Person In The World Right Now from 2019-05-15T07:00:02

This week, the internet canceled a 19-year-old Youtuber called James Charles.

In a matter of days, the teenage YouTuber lost 2.6 million subscribers and counting. He was unfollowed by som...

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ELECTION SPECIAL: Behind The Headlines from 2019-05-14T01:23:49

Have you got a case of the Election 'blahs'? Don't know where to put your X next week? Well, we've decided to drop a couple of special politics episodes of Mamamia Out Loud to help you to cut th...

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The Three Date Rule from 2019-05-10T05:10:55

In case you missed it, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry had their baby and everyone is going bananas for Archie Harrison Mountbatten Windsor.  But they're also judging new mother, Meghan.&nbs...

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Why Everyone’s Crying On Instagram from 2019-05-08T06:02:55

If you open up your Instagram app, chances are you will see a lot more tears and a lot less pristine avo on toast. Instagram is becoming 'more real'... or is it? Our Entertainment Editor Laura B...

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ELECTION SPECIAL: Who The Heck Should I Vote For? from 2019-05-07T02:53:31

Have you got a case of the Election 'blahs'? Don't know where to put your X next week? Well, we've decided to drop a couple of special politics episodes of Mamamia Out Loud to help you to cut th...

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BONUS: Ask Us Anything from 2019-05-04T20:00

If you've ever wanted to know how the Outlouders prepare for their shows or how Jessie feels about dating Mia's son then this is your chance to find out...

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Why Nobody Wants To Live With A Capricorn from 2019-05-03T04:31:32

In case you missed it, a response to a housing inquiry has gone viral after the applicant was turned down for being a Capricorn. So is it acceptable to pick your housemates by their star signs?<...

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How To Have A Baby Like A Princess from 2019-05-01T05:54:44

A royal is reportedly having her baby at home and everyone wants a birth with the royal stamp of approval. But should anyone be copying that with the same enthusiasm we're copying her taste in s...

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The Emojis That Creep People Out from 2019-04-26T03:28:37

Send a lot of these: 😍❤️😍❤️😍❤️😍❤️😍? Bad news. According to new research published in Frontiers in Psychology, the interpretation of emojis can vary dramatically depending on the gender of t...

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We Need To Talk About Chris Lilley from 2019-04-24T07:02:34

Professional singer of sad love songs, Adele, has split with her husband Simon Konecki and the interview is rejoicing!  Why? Because they know heartbreak means the sweet hits are coming. Bu...

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BONUS: Easter Recommendations from 2019-04-20T20:00

Treat yourself this Easter with a very special bonus episode of Mamamia Out Loud! 

Mia, Jessie and Holly dish up everything you should be binge-watching, reading and listening to thi...

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Let's All Hold Hands And #Pray For Angelina Jolie from 2019-04-18T20:00

In case you missed it: Kim Kardashian is nailing her legal exams; you're going to be spending your weekend watching Beyonce slay and there's a woman in Mexico who performed her own c-section. Yu...

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We Need To Talk About Australia’s Own ‘Notre Dame’ from 2019-04-17T06:55:14

The world saw an irreplaceable icon burning this week, and reacted with horror. But Australia is about to lose one of its own unique wonders, and where are the billionaires' donations to save it...

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The Email That Can Help You Get Hired from 2019-04-12T06:59:37

Do you need to send a thank you note after a job interview? Or is that just bollocks? Y

Speaking of bollocks, if you’re addicted to your phone and a bit ashamed of how much time you...

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The Story That Divided Australia from 2019-04-10T08:01:41

Everyone is talking about vegans and farmers. Where do you stand on the protests that shocked the nation on Monday?

If you didn't watch Married At First Sight, are you a snob?

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This Is What A Relaunch Looks Like from 2019-04-05T04:01:01

Natalie Joyce has relaunched herself as a bodybuilder and it’s making Holly Wainwright very happy. But is this relaunch about body image or strength?

Plus, the world of vegan Youtub...

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Get Yourself A Nemesis from 2019-04-03T06:05:23

You need three things in life. A nemesis, a mentor and an arch enemy. Why, you ask? Motivation. There was an article in The Atlantic this week titled “Get Yourself a Nemesis.” Y...

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BONUS: Correspondence Is Back... from 2019-03-30T18:00

Your thoughts about what was discussed on our podcasts this month. From Dyson's to Emotional Labour to what people eat for lunch. Your feedback is all here, and we're listening...

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How Do You Put Your Bra On? from 2019-03-29T03:31:11

Hey... you there... did you know that there’s more than one way to put your bra on? Yep, and it has the Outlouders bamboozled probably more than it should.

Plus, why is author Eliza...

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What Makes A Woman Unlikeable? from 2019-03-27T05:39:58

Amy Schumer’s brand new stand up show Growing has dropped on Netflix, and it’s got us thinking about the likeability factor when it comes to female celebrities. Is there something fu...

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What Young Women Are Spending Crazy Money On from 2019-03-22T06:26:23

Millennial women are spending a fortune on homewares and vacuum cleaners and Holly is confused. So what’s going on with the rise of domesticity among young women?

Plus, JK Rowling h...

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BONUS: We Need To Talk About Scott Morrison&Waleed Aly from 2019-03-22T04:20:40

On Thursday night, The Project’s Waleed Aly sat down with Prime Minister Scott Morrison for an intense, commercial-free interview.  

The segment covered whether or not our curr...

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This Is What A Leader Looks Like from 2019-03-20T05:55:20

On Friday afternoon, an Australian white supremacist walked into a mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand and opened fire on the people who were gathered for Friday prayers.

He live-streamed...

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Why Aunt Becky Went To Jail from 2019-03-15T05:29:28

In case you missed it, Felicity Huffman and Full House star Lori Loughlin, aka Aunty Becky, have been arrested over a $US25 million ($A35 million) college cheating scandal.  They'r...

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The Great Chicken Sandwich Dilemma from 2019-03-13T06:03:46

Do you eat the same thing every day for lunch? How about breakfast? And why does it matter?

A recent article in the Atlantic looked at people who eat the same thing every day and as a reg...

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EXTRA: George Pell, Michael Jackon&The Whole Damned Thing from 2019-03-13T02:03:45

The world just watched Melbourne County Chief Judge, Peter Kidd as he sentenced pedophile George Pell to six years in prison for the sexual abuse of two young boys, with a non-parole period...

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The Performative Friendship Group from 2019-03-08T00:15:01

Happy International Women’s Day!

As we were planning this show - we thought about how we could do things a little differently. Usually, radios decide that International Women’...

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The Scariest Thing On The Internet from 2019-03-06T05:40:23

Heard the word Momo a lot this week but not sure what it is? Jessie’s here to explain. It's the internet challenge that seems to be scaring children and parents so much that Kim Kardashian...

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This Is A Moment For Outrage from 2019-03-01T05:11:29

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What Jordan Peterson Gets Wrong About Women from 2019-02-27T05:58:48

If you listened to the show last week, you would’ve heard Holly and Jessie saying they were off to see controversial Canadian psychologist and best-selling author, Jordan Peterson live. Listen

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The $20 Million Fake Love Story from 2019-02-22T04:46:09

In case you missed it, Lady Gaga got a new tattoo this week that pays homage to A Star Is Born. It’s a rose on her back with the La Vie En Rose lyrics but it seems the tattoo and her very ...

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Are Women Killing Meghan Markle? from 2019-02-20T05:45:19

Are you a woman? Apparently, it's your fault Meghan Markle is being hounded by the media. That’s according to The Times columnist Carol Midgley, but Mia Freedman strongly disagrees. So is ...

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BONUS: Introducing The Quicky... from 2019-02-17T20:00:24

Have you heard? We've got a new podcast here at Mamamia. 

It's a daily show called The Quicky. And we want to introduce it to you...

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Why Would Anyone Need A Sex Button? from 2019-02-15T03:44:57

Have you ever experienced the 3pm shock? If you’re a working mum, chances are this sounds very familiar. It’s when you realise there are two hours between when the school day finishe...

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Why Are We Weighing People On National TV? from 2019-02-13T06:45:42

Did you wear make up to school? A girl’s school in Victoria has made headlines after students were made to remove eyelash extensions before their school photos. And a question we couldn&rs...

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Well, That Was Embarrassing from 2019-02-08T06:13:27

Bradley Cooper admitted to Oprah this week that he was embarrassed that he hadn’t been nominated for Best Director by the Oscars. Which got us thinking, when it comes to things like failur...

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The Reason Women Are Relaunching from 2019-02-06T06:15:58

Have you heard of the relaunch? It’s what all the young people are doing on social media after they've come out of a break-up and Jessie is here to explain it to us.

Yesterday, the ...

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The Great Relationship Conversation Test from 2019-02-01T03:03:10

Married At First Sight is back this week, and on Thursday night it got Jessie thinking (you can read her specific thoughts here) ab...

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What Happens When Two Women Fight from 2019-01-30T06:24:24

Two women had an argument on morning television and everyone lost their minds. 
To read the opinions of indigenous women on the Kerri-Anne Kennerly/Yumi Stynes Australia Day argument, go...

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Three First Nations Women On January 26 from 2019-01-25T19:00

It's January 26. And on this special episode of Mamamia Out Loud, we are passing the mics to three First Nations women from different parts of the country - Tanya Orman, Maddie Richey and Karla ...

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Am I Being Unreasonable? from 2019-01-25T04:42:24

Is it ever okay for someone to confiscate your phone when you’re a grown-up? It happened to Holly last week and she paid for the privilege. Now, she’s a bit confused.

And if y...

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The Ultimate Female Grooming Dilemma from 2019-01-23T06:05:45

Is it ever okay to tell a fellow sister that her pubes are sticking out of her swimmers when you don’t know her? It’s a doozy of a group therapy this week Outlouders, and Holly, Jess...

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BONUS: The Bold Type Recap. from 2019-01-19T20:00

Heard Mia banging on about The Bold Type and need to talk about it more? Well, good news because today we are sharing with you an episode all about it. 

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The 10 Year Challenge Conspiracy Theory from 2019-01-18T05:06:44

Happy Friday Outlouders!

Have you been seeing a lot of inspirational work quotes on Instagram? Have people been telling you they’re just soooooo busy? Well, turns out there&rsq...

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The Yoni Egg Friendship Test from 2019-01-16T05:30:03

Have you done the yoni egg test with your friends yet? If you’ve watched The Bold Type, you’ll understand what we’re talking about, but if you haven’t Mia’s here to...

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G-Strings To The Front from 2019-01-11T03:52:11

SURPRISE. We’re back early and Mia’s in the hosting chair so strap yourselves in.

Have you been cleaning out your cupboards over the Christmas break? Are you chucking out a he...

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Sex&The City: The Show That Changed Everything from 2019-01-09T02:52:43

Twenty years ago, Sex & The City burst onto our screens and changed the way women saw themselves. Here at Mamamia Out Loud we’ve been talking a lot about the podcast that has brought S...

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BONUS: The Topics You Couldn't Stop Talking About In 2018 from 2019-01-03T22:20:58

What do fish sex, a botox explainer, climate change and defining yourself as a mother have in common? They were some of our most popular segments on Mamamia Out Loud in 2018, so we thought we&rs...

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What Is Your Word For 2019? from 2018-12-31T14:00

Who wants to have a New Years resolution when you can have a word of the year?

Holly, Jessie and Mia look back on their words for 2018 and share what their words for 2019 are. 

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BONUS: All The Things We Completely Forgot Happened In 2018 from 2018-12-27T18:00

A lot has happened in the last 12 months. 

We had a goddamn Olympics and no one even a little...

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BONUS: 24 Recommendations To Get You Through Summer from 2018-12-25T18:00

Welcome to our bumper recommendations bonus episode, where Holly, Mia and Jessie talk you through what you need to be reading/watching/listening to this summer. 

We could use more wo...

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BONUS: A Very Mamamia Out Loud Christmas from 2018-12-24T14:00

It’s Christmas Day. A day in the calendar that can be filled with joy or sadness. Either way, the Mamamia Outlouders are here to wish you Happy Holidays and give you some pointe...

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$1700 For An Orgasm from 2018-12-21T01:59:31

Women are going to extreme lengths to have an orgasm... The O-shot is a procedure which “takes blood from the patient’s arm, spins it in a centrifuge to “activate” it and...

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An Unconventional Pregnancy Announcement from 2018-12-19T05:54:41

The bosses are on holidays so things are getting a little rowdy on this week's episode of Out Loud as Rachel Corbett and Leigh Campbell jump in the studio with Jessie.

Bachelor couple Mat...

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The Thing About Second Marriages from 2018-12-14T04:54:11

Karl Stefanovic married Jasmine Yarbrough over the weekend in Mexico and he's released photos to the media despite saying he'd be doing "no media deal."  So, can you have a problem with bei...

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Do You Feel As Good As You Look? from 2018-12-12T05:32:06

It's Christmas party season so Holly is going to take you through all the rules you need to know to make sure you're doing it right.  Spoiler alert, if you're a fan of Prosecco you might be...

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The Arrest We've Been Waiting For from 2018-12-07T03:47:16

If you've come looking for Elf On The Shelf tips you're in the wrong place. We're in the lead-up to Christmas and Holly's in the depths of Elf On The Shelf hell, for the umpteenth year running. ...

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Christmas Party Dressing Is Hard from 2018-12-05T03:00:02

When it comes to the office Christmas party - what the heck are you allowed to wear?

Is 'Palace Feud' a default headline for the media or is there actually something going on between Duch...

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The Man You Ought To Avoid from 2018-11-30T04:01:44

Have you ever heard the expression ‘soft boy?’ Holly hadn’t until it came up in a meeting the other day, so she asked Jessie to explain it. And yikes, it’s not what you&r...

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An Awkward Housemate Situation from 2018-11-28T04:40:02

What do you do when your roommate has her boyfriend over all the time? Ignore it? Say something? Move out? The Outlouders are here to help (even if they don't all agree). 

Plus, we'r...

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Just Take A Picture Of Me Doing This... from 2018-11-23T06:10:49

Outlouders, social media is ruining your holidays and we have the stats to prove it.

Plus, could Sex and the City really have worked without Mr Big? Yep, we’re going deep on the fac...

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Nobody Wants Your Sad Kris Kringle Present from 2018-11-21T03:46:54

Have you received an invitation from your office to take part in the annual Kris Kringle? Do you not really want to do it? Well, friends, we’re here to say THAT IS FINE because Kris Kringl...

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The Best Friend Debate from 2018-11-16T03:26:32

What do you do when you get demoted by a best friend? We’ve got a heartfelt group therapy that will probably break your heart a little.

Plus, when it comes to sausage sandwiches, wh...

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Excuse Me While I Breastfeed Your Baby from 2018-11-14T05:46:19

Is it ever okay to breastfeed a baby that isn't yours? An air hostess offered up her boob to someone else's baby on a flight this week and Rachel Corbett wants to know if this is what ...

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The Dating Advice No Woman Wants To Hear from 2018-11-09T01:46:34

Is it ever okay to tell a woman their ovaries are old? An article about Kylie Minogue’s new boyfriend has Jessie angry.

And speaking of angry, is it time we stopped shying away from...

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Spice Girls, Dead Horses&Wedding Dresses For Old People from 2018-11-07T05:19:58

With Melbourne Cup’s “problematic” side breaking into the mainstream this week - we have a question - is it time that we give up on all public holidays in Australia?

Plu...

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Taking Off Your Big Girl Pants from 2018-11-02T06:25:55

Holly Wainwright is addicted to shapewear and she needs to talk about it.

Plus did you know that there’s a wrong way to send a text message? You’re probably doing it right now...

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We Just Want To Take Another Look At Bradley Cooper from 2018-10-31T04:04:42

If you’ve been to see A Star Is Born, you’ll understand why everyone is objectifying the hell out of Bradley Cooper right now. So what’s the ‘acceptable’ way to tal...

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Midnight Zoomies from 2018-10-26T05:02:09

Columnist Caitlin Moran asked the men of the world what they hate about being male, and we need to talk about their responses.

Plus, Rachel Corbett argues the case for getting up at 5am.&...

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The Failure Resumé from 2018-10-24T02:19:41

We talk about success in the workplace a lot but do we spend enough time talking about our failures?  Mia gets real about failure resumes and why everyone needs one.

Plus, Jessie has...

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EXTRA: A Star Is Born from 2018-10-23T00:58:33

SPOILERS AHEAD:  It's the movie event of the year. So, of course, we are going to unpack it. Holly is joined by Leigh Campbell and Rachel Corbett to dissect all things A St...

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Friendship With A Side Of Eye Cream from 2018-10-19T02:22:42

What do you do when your friends start their own businesses or get involved in triangle schemes and want you to buy things? Lots of things. It's group therapy time and boy, is this question rela...

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Babies, Botox&Bye Bye Cosmo from 2018-10-17T01:51:50

Jessie got kidnapped by her twin sister Clare to go and stalk Harry & Megs. They didn't get very far. But Jessie is starting to see why everyone is obsessed with the Royals. 

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You Only Need 7 Friends from 2018-10-12T04:08:16

Got more than seven friends? Get rid of them. Turns out you only need seven and we are going to find out why.

Plus, why do women become invisible over 40? Mia, Holly and Jessie are joined...

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Don't Google Toad From Mario Kart from 2018-10-10T04:46:55

Mia found herself googling what the toad from Mario Kart looked like this week, and she had instant regret. Why you ask? Well, in her new book pornstar Stormi Daniels said Donald Trump’s p...

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He's Just Not That Into You from 2018-10-05T05:22:49

Is Nick "Honey Badger" Cummins the most hated man in Australia right now, or the most honest? That's the question on everyone's lips after The Bachelor finale so we're going deep.

Plus, d...

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Why Everybody Needs A Broken Heart from 2018-10-03T06:28:10

Can you be a proper person if you’ve never experienced heartbreak? That’s the question Holly Wainwright was pondering over the weekend while sitting around a campfire…

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Those Darn Millennials Have Ruined Divorce from 2018-09-28T01:55:16

Those bloody millennials, they ruin everything, don’t they? This week it's divorce. 

Plus, if you’re wondering what the fuss is about at the ABC this week, we’re di...

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Keli Lane And The Court Of TV Opinion from 2018-09-26T05:56:38

Eight years after being convicted of murdering her two-day-old daughter, former water polo player Keli Lane is determined to prove her innocence in a new ABC documentary called Exposed: The Case...

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Meanwhile, In A Dubbo Hotel Room... from 2018-09-20T22:15:16

Today, Mamamia Out Loud is coming to you from a hotel room in Dubbo. We have learned a lot about each other while we've been on tour this week, like Jessie is the Queen of Katies, Mia is the Que...

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A-Line Jeans And A Nice Top from 2018-09-19T05:01:35

Ladies, throw out those skinny jeans you’ve got in your cupboard. According to fashun people, skinny jeans are dead. It’s all about the A-Line jeans now. Get excited.

Plus, ar...

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27 Minutes Of Awesome from 2018-09-14T04:18:08

The Bachelor used a woman’s sexuality as clickbait. Fair game, or too far? We speak to Moana Hope to find out what she thinks, and why she’s such a mad Bach fan.

Plus, it&rsqu...

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Scrambled Jade Eggs And Serena from 2018-09-12T05:43:29

Everyone is wondering what happened to Serena Williams over the weekend.

The 36-year-old was in the grand final of the US open when she received a warning for allegedly taking instruction...

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Mean Girls Come In Threes from 2018-09-07T05:18:37

Has The Bachelor just glorified bullying or done the opposite and highlighted some shocking behaviour? Romy and Cat might have left the Mansion, but they're still all anyone can talk about....

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When Jessie Stephens Met Germaine Greer from 2018-09-06T03:38:58

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Dead Fish Before Breakfast from 2018-09-05T07:31:47

Holly had a rough morning. One of her kids fish died and things got ugly.

But that aside, we’ve got a lot to talk about. Like how many outfits do you need for your own funeral? Aret...

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We've Got A Special Announcement from 2018-09-03T10:46

Wack on your sparkles because Out Loud is going on the road for one last time this year. And tickets are limited.

We will be in:

Melbourne on Monday 17th September...

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I Don't Want To See Your Gusset from 2018-08-31T05:02:41

It’s Equal Pay Day today.  If you’re wondering what that actually means, Jessie is here to explain, so strap yourselves in!

Plus, is it ever okay to tell a colleague that...

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Crazy Brides And Bad Bosses from 2018-08-29T05:55:02

Have you ever wondered why some of your colleagues aren’t that good at their jobs? There’s a reason and it’s called the Peter Principle.

Plus, to quote Annabel Crabb, th...

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Book Club: How To Be Perfect from 2018-08-28T06:30:11

Last year, it was about The Mummy Bloggers. This year it’s all about How To Be Perfect.

Mamamia Out Loud host Holly Wainwright's first novel focused on the complicated lives of thre...

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Only Three Prime Ministers To Go Until Christmas from 2018-08-24T07:37:49

Sometimes, when you don't ask for a new Prime Minister, you get one anyway.

This week the Government spilled all over Australia and we are just beginning to clean up the mess. So, who is ...

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Are We Having Fun Yet? from 2018-08-24T05:51:06

Just a warning, this is a politics-free podcast. Stay tuned for our bonus episode on all things #Libspill this afternoon.

Phone calls are dead. But there are four (count ...

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You Can't Cry Over Spilt Prime Ministers from 2018-08-22T06:55:28

After five Prime Minister’s in 8 years - are we really back here? We can't guarantee that we're 100 per cent sure who the Prime Minister is right now, but on Tuesday Peter Dutton chal...

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Introducing Bach Chat from 2018-08-17T03:02:55

Do you get to work the day after The Bachelor is over and there's no one to talk to? Well come and join us on a Friday for our weekly Bachelor recap podcast, Bach Chat.

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Sexy Babies Are Having A Moment from 2018-08-17T00:42:55

Forget about BDE, now the internet's obsessed with the ‘Sexy Baby.’ According to VICE, a sexy baby is someone who derives their power from being both sexy and babyish, but, cruci...

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Break Out Of Your Turtle Shell from 2018-08-15T04:57:54

Jessie’s back from holidays and we're jumping in the deep end with a chat about the scary side of cosmetic surgery after a women went blind from forehead fillers.  Eeek!

Plus w...

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Embrace She Dragon from 2018-08-10T03:42:56

Lock the doors and set your inner she dragon free because it's time to talk about Iliza Shlesinger’s Netflix special Elder Millennial.

Osher's got his shirt off for the cover of Men...

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Free the FUPA from 2018-08-08T06:57:39

In the September issue of Vogue Beyonce has written a love letter to her Fupa. If you’re scratching your head and thinking ‘what the heck is a FUPA?’ You aren’t alone. Bu...

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Gynecological History Available On Request from 2018-08-03T07:01:20

Jennifer Aniston has landed a big magazine cover and all anyone wants to ask her is, "Why still no babies?". How do we change the narrative around child-free women?

And, if you’re g...

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Tour de Female from 2018-08-01T06:49:39

In case you missed it, there aren’t any women in the Tour de France and we really did miss this fact. So of course, we ask WHY.

Plus, Lauren Southern is the 23-year-old right wing C...

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Kissing Hands And Licking Babies from 2018-07-27T01:09:22

The Internet got very excited this week about a photo of a mother licking her baby after birth. Is there much difference between kissing your newborn and licking their heads?

Plus, dating...

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There's No Such Thing As A Girl Boss from 2018-07-25T06:22:47

Do we need to ditch the term girlboss, and just go straight to boss?

Plus what would you do if your partner didn’t want more kids but you weren’t done? It’s the Group Th...

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Are You An Overachiever Or An Ostrich? from 2018-07-20T03:44:36

Is calling someone an overachiever a compliment or an insult? Holly thinks it’s a compliment, Jessie thinks it’s a backhanded dig.

And do you refuse to look at your finances&n...

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When Your Boyfriend Is An Anti-Vaxxer from 2018-07-18T05:21:58

Elle Macpherson has a new boyfriend. Yawn.  But he's an anti-vaxxer, which begs the question...what happens when you date someone with completely different views to you?

Plus, The Te...

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This One's For The Bush from 2018-07-17T06:34

Right now, 99% of New South Wales is in drought. Other parts of the country are in drought, on drought watch or about to go into drought onset. For us here in the city, it’s really easy to...

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BONUS: The Handmaid's Tale Season 2 Unpacked from 2018-07-16T06:30:25

The second season of The Handmaid’s Tale just finished and we need to talk about it. Join Holly Wainwright, Jessie Stephens and Laura Brodnik as they unpack everything from Offred’s ...

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The Self Made Woman from 2018-07-13T04:14:09

On Thursday, American finance magazine Forbes announced that Kylie Jenner has built a $900 million make-up fortune in less than three years. They called her the youngest 'self-made' woman ever, ...

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Humanity At Its Best from 2018-07-11T06:20:10

The world is on a high after the 12 Thai boys and their soccer coach were rescued from a cave, so Mia, Rach and Jessie discuss why the world is so obsessed with this good news story.

Plus...

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The Teachers Are Traumatised from 2018-07-06T06:31

Parents have started bullying teachers for disciplining their kids and we’re having none of it.

Tinder and Bumble are making appearances at weddings as….guests.

And Mi...

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What A Barry Crocker from 2018-07-04T06:38:42

There’s a double standard going on we need to discuss... It appears you can’t degrade women on the radio but you can say whatever you want about them in Parliament. Yep, we’re ...

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Don't Tell The Men About Period Brain from 2018-06-29T01:39:31

Does your brain ever feel a little fuzzy when you have your period? Like you are running 30 seconds behind? Turns out period brain might be real. 

Plus, Big Dick Energy. We need to t...

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When Babies Come With A Side Of Superiority from 2018-06-27T05:11:32

Jessie Stephens has an unpopular opinion about mothers...she’s sick of women who start every argument with 'As a mother...'"

Do you find it alienating or patronising? Or do you agre...

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If I've Got To Talk To You We Can No Longer Be Friends from 2018-06-22T04:20:14

Jessie finds Skype confronting, Mia finds talking on the phone problematic and Holly? Well, she agrees, but have we gotten a little lazy about our friendships because of social media?

Plu...

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Do My Boobs Look Small In This? from 2018-06-20T05:01:25

There's a lot going on this week...

Science says cats are better than dogs, we do a whole segment on men and their feelings and we talk about boobs. Specifically, what do you tell people ...

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Blame It On The Super Moon from 2018-06-15T05:30:07

Don't blame it on the sunshine. Don't blame it on the moonlight. Don't blame it on the good times. Blame it on the super moon.

That's what Mia is telling herself anyway. After a week of f...

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Donald And Kim And Victoria And David from 2018-06-13T07:38:49

There is one thing the world is talking about today, and it’s two blokes shaking hands in Singapore. Should we be happy? Should we be scared? Did Donald Trump do something good? Let’...

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Check On Your Strong Friend from 2018-06-08T05:47:50

So many women own a bag, purse, or phone-case emblazoned with the name Kate Spade.  And on Wednesday, this iconic designer was found dead in her home in New York, shocking everyone. So what...

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Get Your Eggs On Ice from 2018-06-06T06:34:49

We need to talk about eggs. Not the ones you eat for breakfast but the ones, if you are a woman, you’ve got in your ovaries. Why you ask? Because Rachel froze hers this week and we have a ...

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Welcome To Our Wolfpack from 2018-06-01T03:41:55

Many moons ago we had a conversation about how there are two types of women, poodles, and wolves. Everyone wanted to be a poodle. But now, everyone wants to be a wolf. Why? Because former Olympi...

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Barnaby Joyce Might Be Australia's Worst Boyfriend from 2018-05-30T05:15:46

Is Barnaby Joyce Australia’s worst boyfriend? It’s a big call, but the former Deputy Prime Minister continues to throw his girlfriend and mother of his fifth child, Vicki Campion, un...

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Repeal The 8th from 2018-05-24T23:22:18

Today, on the other side of the world, there’s a referendum going on. Ireland is voting on whether to legalise abortion for the first time. But did you know abortion is still not legal in ...

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Don't Get Trapped In the Venting Vortex from 2018-05-23T06:53:21

Do you like to go get a coffee with your workmate and VENT about everyone in the office who is annoying you? WELL, far from it being good to ‘get things off your chest’, that rant mi...

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You Are Cordially Invited To The Royal Wedding After-Party from 2018-05-20T01:10:59

Put your feminism aside, this is a dirty debrief on the wedding the world won't stop talking about. Grab some popcorn and some wine - or maybe a green smoothie if that's more your jam - and join...

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Celebrity Diets And Other Truly Terrible Ideas from 2018-05-18T00:51:30

Kim Kardashian sucked a lollipop and broke the internet.

Plus, is it ever okay for a workplace to dictate that a woman must wear heels? That’s what happened to one of our listeners ...

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I'm Too Sexy For This Fish from 2018-05-16T06:19:57

People are actually getting turned on by fish sex. And it is now an actual thing in pop culture. So there’s a fun fact for your Wednesday.

Plus, the royal wedding is three days away...

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Meghan Markle Had A Baked Beans Husband from 2018-05-11T00:18:26

You know how often in life and certainly in Hollywood, the person someone is married to before they find success is not the person they STAY married to once they hit the big time? There’s ...

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Job Interviews and Morning Sickness Don't Mix from 2018-05-09T07:10:28

How do you go about getting a new job when you are pregnant? We’ve got a group therapy question that has Holly and Mia a bit conflicted.

Plus, How do you police consent? This week, ...

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How Four Corners Met Saxon Mullins from 2018-05-09T07:04:48

This week, the ABC's Four Corners program I Am That Girl followed the story of Saxon Mullins, a young woman whose sexual assault in Kings Cross was the beginning of a five-year legal ordeal.

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The Harry Potter Generation Is Here To Save The World from 2018-05-04T05:56:04

You know that one friend who organises everything in your group? Who orders when you go out for dinner? Who sends you a timetable of activities when you go away together? Thanks to comedian Gera...

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'I Want To Be Rich' And Other Things Women Can't Say from 2018-05-02T06:38:46

Season Two of The Handmaid’s Tale is out, but should you be watching it? Or is it seriously problematic?

Plus, an article called ‘I want to be rich and I’m not sorry&rsq...

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Quit Your Job And Find A New Friend from 2018-04-27T06:21:24

Should you ever tell your boss exactly what you think of them, even if you're leaving? It’s the group therapy question we’ve all dreamed of writing, but according to Mia there is onl...

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Women To The Front from 2018-04-24T19:00

Hundreds of women will be marching out in front today at ANZAC Day celebrations across the country, and we think it is bloody fantastic.

Has pre-wedding prep gone too far? Blogger and Inf...

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Spinsters Are Doing It For Themselves from 2018-04-20T02:45:44

Forget Alpha Males, these days it’s all about the Alpha Single. A woman who refuses to compromise her independence for any old guy and Jessie thinks that label suits Rach to a tee.

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Dressing For Work Is So Last Season from 2018-04-18T05:13:15

The Greens want to legalise Cannabis for Australians over the age of 18 so is it a good idea? Plus in a world of working from home and co-working spaces is ‘dressing for work’ even a...

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Step Away From The Ballers from 2018-04-13T03:41:33

One celebrity story has eaten the Internet this week, and it's Khloe Kardashian's. She had her first baby just as it was revealed her boyfriend was cheating on her. So how can the savviest famil...

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Get Your Chin Hair Out from 2018-04-11T04:32:32

Is it possible to raise a gender open child? Parents in the US are doing it and there’s a name for their kids - theybies. YEP. Theybies.

Plus, Brad Pitt has a new girlfriend (not me...

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Have You Got Anything Herbal? from 2018-04-06T01:43:24

First impressions are formed in milliseconds so how can you stop making common meeting mistakes at work? 

Plus is religion still a deal breaker in relationships? An article in the Wa...

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A Few Ambitious Women from 2018-04-04T05:13:41

A profile in the Weekend Australian of Reese Witherspoon left us feeling a bit confused. So, why does it feel so shocking when a woman talks herself up?

Plus, what the heck is the pe...

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How About Those Sausages from 2018-03-29T19:00

If you’re feeling a bit anxious about all those conversations your slightly racist uncle wants to have at Easter get-togethers this weekend then we have a solution for you. It involves the...

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No One Likes A Cheater from 2018-03-28T04:27:29

Pretty sure it is safe to say that no one in Australia likes a cheater.

The nation is still up in arms after the Australian cricket team tampered with the ball in an attempt to win a test...

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What The Zuck? from 2018-03-22T21:57:19

Data has been leaked.  People’s information has been harvested. And Mark Zuckerberg says he wants to do better. So should we be deleting our Facebook profiles after the Cambridge Anal...

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If You Can't Say Anything Nice... Turn Off Speakerphone from 2018-03-21T04:30:58

Don’t you hate it when you’re sitting in an Uber talking about a co-worker on speakerphone and it gets recorded? Yeah us too. But seriously, when it comes to b*tching about people yo...

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What To Expect When You're Kidnapped By The Royal Family from 2018-03-16T06:45:27

Before you go and marry into the Royal Family, be warned that you have to undergo kidnapping training, just like Meghan Markle did this week. At least she'll be prepared for anything. Except, pe...

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School Runs Aren't All They're Cracked Up To Be from 2018-03-14T03:49:19

Why women in the public eye are quitting their high profile jobs to spend more time with their families.

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Move Over Marie Kondo from 2018-03-08T21:00

Swedish death cleaning is a thing. And it’s something that can be done BEFORE you die. So why isn’t everyone jumping on board

If your girlfriend masturbates after sex there&rs...

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Barnaby Joyce, What A Guy from 2018-03-07T05:05:14

Oops, Barnaby Joyce has done it again. He’s played with our hearts. He got lost in the game. The member for New England has raised the issue of a ‘grey area’ over whether or no...

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One Night Stands And Avo Etiquette from 2018-03-02T04:18:05

If you're single get your backside up to the Northern Territory, because it's a bit of a blokefest right now. It's a serious problem, but not nearly as serious as the fact we are ALL destroying ...

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Queer Eye For The Deputy PM from 2018-02-28T04:44:28

Outlouders, you may have heard we have a new Deputy Prime Minister. It’s a big deal. But are the opinions he held 20 years ago still relevant?

Plus, after the recent mass shooting i...

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I Wish You Didn't Have A Wishing Well from 2018-02-23T03:31:29

It’s the age-old question. How much money should you put in a wishing well at a wedding? And what do you do if they ask for a specific amount?

Plus, would you pay $750 for a plastic...

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Caspering Is The New Ghosting from 2018-02-21T04:20:04

Have you ever broken up with someone and behaved pretty decently? Congratulations, you’ve officially ‘caspered’ someone. Yep, breaking up in a good way now has a name. And we&r...

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Narcissists Anonymous from 2018-02-15T19:00

There’s an online test you can take to find out whether or not you are a narcissist, and Mia has scored off the charts. Plus, is it ever okay to get back with an ex? Or should you just lea...

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The Life Changing Magic Of A No Chat Button from 2018-02-14T04:07:49

Hands up if you wish life came with a "no chat" button? Is that all hands up we see? Yeah, thought so. This week Leigh and Rach are calling for rideshare apps to come with an option to request "...

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This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things from 2018-02-09T04:12:50

Outlouders, it’s Friday, which means it’s the perfect time to cancel your plans and listen to podcasts!  Lucky for you we're going to give you some advice on how to cancel on yo...

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If Married at First Sight Were A Dating App You'd Delete It from 2018-02-07T03:33:26

Outlouders, it’s been the biggest kept secret in the New England electorate, and now we know that Barnaby Joyce is expecting a child with his former-staffer. But what about the family that...

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Red Is For Boys, White Is For Girls from 2018-02-01T22:38:59

Outlouders, did you know that when it comes to modern dating you aren’t supposed to give someone your surname until things get serious? Yeah, we didn’t know that either…#uncoo...

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Welcome To The Jungle from 2018-01-31T04:50:13

Outlouders, Bernard Tomic lasted 3 days in the African jungle on I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here and his exit has the country divided.

Plus, more women are suffering from vaginis...

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Does My Minora Look Big In This? from 2018-01-25T19:00

Got lady bits? Feel a bit self-conscious about them? Don’t worry, you’re not the only one. According to a new study, 50% of women feel weird about the way their vajayjay looks and th...

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Bendable Reeds And Submissive Dogs from 2018-01-24T04:22:03

One week without Holly and we’ve all turned into bendable reeds....let's see how long that lasts.

This week, Rachel Corbett steps into the driver's seat and things get a little loos...

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Zero Days And New Moon Madness from 2018-01-19T00:45:47

Outlouders - is it just us or is everyone feeling a bit woo-woo by this time of year? If you are nodding - then we have some good news for you. The non zero day could change your life. Or make y...

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Aziz Ansari And Burning The Whole Thing Down from 2018-01-17T05:30:32

Outlouders, we need to talk about American actor Aziz Ansari. The creator and star of the Netflix show 'Master of None' was accused of sexual assault by feminist website, Babe. Since the article...

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This One's For Dolly from 2018-01-12T00:22:06

Here at Mamamia Out Loud we wondered how we should talk about the devastating suicide of 14-year-old Dolly Everett.

Would we be invading the families privacy? What could we add to the con...

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Time's Up For Coffee Colonics from 2018-01-10T04:24:14

We're baaacckkk. Happy 2018 Outlouders. What a year we are going to have.

First things first though...we need to discuss the Golden Globes. Specifically the fact that Oprah may be running...

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BONUS: Mamamia Out Loud Live from 2018-01-02T19:00

Last October, Mia, Jessie and Holly sat on a stage in Sydney and did their first ever live show. It was an awesome night.  There was wine, chips and Mia even sang a song.

And today i...

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What Is Your Word For 2018? from 2017-12-31T19:00

Who wants to have a New Years resolution when you can have a word of the year?

Holly, Jessie and Mia look back on their words for 2017 and tell us which one’s they’d like to s...

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BONUS: The Year That Was Women In Sport from 2017-12-30T19:00

If you thought last year was a good year for women in sport, think again.  It’s all about 2017.

There was the Aussie Diamonds winning the Constellation Cup, the AFLW league, th...

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BONUS: The Year That Was Women On TV from 2017-12-29T19:00

From the final season of Girls to The Good Fight, the Handmaid’s Tale, Big Little Lies, Alisa Grace, The Sinner, Smilf, Feud, Top of The Lake and many more, 2017 really was the year that w...

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BONUS: The Year That Was #MeToo from 2017-12-28T19:00

We began the year watching a man who has been accused of sexual assault by no fewer than 13 women being sworn in as the 45th President of the United States.

We’ve ended in the middl...

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BONUS: The Year That Was Marriage Equality from 2017-12-27T19:00

2017 was the year Australia finally decided it was time to make it legal for same sex couples to marry and to say it’s been a long journey is an understatement. Placed in the “too ha...

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BONUS: The Year Of Not Giving A F*ck from 2017-12-26T19:00

2017 was the year where everyone decided it was time to give less f*cks.

There were no f*cks podcasts, no f*cks Ted Talks, Mark Manson’s bestselling book The Subtle Art Of Not G...

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BONUS: The Year That Was True Crime from 2017-12-25T19:00

Open any podcast app or streaming service and you’ll be flooded with the world's current fascination…True Crime.  From Serial, S Town, Dirty John, Young Charlie, Casefile, Aust...

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BONUS: The Year That Was Activewear from 2017-12-24T12:34:18

From yoga pants that cost $200 to sneakers being worn on the red carpet - 2017 really was the year that activewear went next level. But has it gone too far? Join Mia Freedman, Brittany Stewart a...

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You Asked For It: The Summer Recommendations Special from 2017-12-21T19:00

Outlouders, it’s almost the Summer break. So we thought we would do our duty and provide you with a bumper edition of recommendations.

Everything you need to put in your ears, eyes ...

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True Love Means Always Eating The Crust from 2017-12-20T04:27:03

Merry Christmas, Outlouders. But please, don't even think about charging people to eat your festive lunch. That's the vibe from a Group Therapy question you really need to hear.

Also, if ...

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Meghan Markle's Family Christmas Is Scarier Than Yours from 2017-12-14T23:48:02

According to one of our listeners - we say WOKE too much. But not in a good way. Does this make us un-woke?

Plus, is it ever too soon to spend your first Christmas together as a couple? Listen

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Botox Is Good For Your Career, Apparently from 2017-12-13T03:30:53

Want a good career? Get botox. Apparently. Social scientists from the University of Tasmania say Botox can offer women "a future free from worrying about being traded in for a younger model by t...

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Your Pets Don't Need a Santa Photo from 2017-12-07T22:50:16

Would you ever take your pet to get a Christmas photo with Santa? It’s the new trend that people are doing and we don’t know if it’s cute or crazy.

President Trump has a...

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Let Your Freak Petals Fly from 2017-12-06T05:01:04

Outlouders, last night Jessie stepped into enemy territory. She and twin sister Claire went to the Milo Yiannopoulos "show", and they lived to tell the story... and play the audio.

Also, ...

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The Day That Glitter Died from 2017-12-01T03:49:12

Outlouders, we have bad news. Glitter is great for our spirits, terrible for the environment. What will Mia wear if the sparkly stuff is banned?

Also, this Friday we're all about the help...

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Almost Everyone Is Delighted For Meghan Markle from 2017-11-29T03:37:54

Everyone loves a royal wedding, right? Wrong. Some people find even that joyous celebration of true love more than a little problematic. We wonder who that could be?

Plus, the most contro...

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BONUS: The Revolution Has Come For Don Burke from 2017-11-28T00:53:18

Ever since one of Hollywood's most powerful men, Harvey Weinstein, was exposed as a sexual predator who had been preying on women in his industry for four decades, the list of men behaving disgu...

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Everybody’s Lady Bits Are Different from 2017-11-24T05:03:51

If you're wearing jeans, you're not a feminist. Sorry. According to Aussie actress Caitlin Stasey, jeans don't leave enough room for your Lady Bits and that's extremely problematic. Before you t...

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There's Nothing Wrong With The Creamy Middle from 2017-11-22T02:46:58

Frances Abbott, daughter of ex-PM Tony Abbott, confirmed her engagement to Australian Olympic rower Sam Loch but the pair have only been dating two weeks. So, how quick is too quick for a propos...

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Nothing Good Starts With A Deleted Tweet from 2017-11-17T03:25:46

Interesting Friday fact: The most expensive dog in Australia is also the tiniest. That does not seem like value for money. We discuss: How much is too much to spend on a pet? 

Plus, ...

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Yes! Yes! Yes! from 2017-11-15T05:40:54

Australia has voted YES. Most of Out Loud was at the marriage equality announcement today, and are sprinkled with glitter and smiling their heads off. But what happens next?

Plus, is it t...

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Never Put A Cucumber Where Cucumbers Shouldn't Go from 2017-11-10T01:02:26

Shut the front door, Outlouders. Jessie Stephens has a recommendation today that will blow your hair back, and it's all about what should - and should never - go near your pink parts.

Als...

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Sometimes, You Just Have To Lick A Window from 2017-11-08T05:27:36

Paris Jackson was the big international guest at the Melbourne Cup this year. And she did what international guests are paid to do - she created headlines both for both her fashion and her attit...

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I Said Darl, I Said Sweetie, I Said No from 2017-11-02T23:23:39

Is it ever ok to call someone older than you sweetie? What about darl? Or pet? It happened to Mia this week and she was not happy. 

Plus, Melbourne Cup Day is just around the corner ...

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Kevin Spacey Is Problematic from 2017-11-01T05:37:30

Kevin Spacey came out and infuriated an entire community this week, because you can't hide sexual assault allegations behind a 'rainbow shield'. Is that what he was doing? And are we finally liv...

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The Change Is Making Us Anxious from 2017-10-25T04:34:02

It was World Menopause Day last week, and fittingly, no-one noticed. Because no-one notices women "of a certain age" anyway, right? Wrong.

Plus, is it ever okay to criticise your ex? Karl...

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What Would Lisa Wilkinson Do from 2017-10-18T06:45:29

You might have heard that Lisa Wilkinson has a new job. After 10 years of waking up with Today on Nine, Wilkinson is leaving to go to Network Ten, and you might have noticed, it’s caused a...

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Bonus: The Harvey Weinstein Saga - Unpacked from 2017-10-16T07:05:45

Harvey Weinstein is one of the most powerful men in Hollywood. His movies have been nominated for more than 300 Academy Awards. He is tied only with God on numbers of mentions in Oscars' accepta...

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Sometimes A Sandwich Is Just A Sandwich from 2017-10-11T06:12:44

Is making a sandwich a crime against feminism? It is according to the women of a popular Facebook mother's group who took aim at one of their own after she dared to ask if anyone had any interes...

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Good Feminists Wear Bum Bags from 2017-10-04T06:23:17

Playboy founder, Hugh Hefner will be resting in peace after it was revealed he bought the crypt next to Marilyn Monroe despite never having met her.  Do we have to put the rose coloured gla...

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EXTRA: The Deadliest Mass Shooting In Modern US History from 2017-10-03T08:57:27

Today, America is reeling from what looks to be the worst mass shooting in its history. A gunman opened fire during a concert at Las Vegas' Mandalay Bay Hotel yesterday and the death toll is cur...

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The Suffragettes Didn't Fight For Tequila from 2017-09-27T06:48:51

We need to talk about Frances Abbott. The youngest daughter of former PM Tony has been everywhere this week - first in her bikini on a body-building stage and then as a vocal opponent of her fat...

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It's Okay To Vote Yes To Watching The Bachelorette from 2017-09-20T07:21:38

Can changing your social media profile picture get you fired? For one Canberra woman, the answer was yes. She changed hers to say she's voting NO and her boss was not impressed. Plus, why is the...

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Two 40-Year-Old Eggs Walk Into A Bar from 2017-09-13T07:29:14

It’s the topic that’s dominating home pages across the country... should you have babies in your 40s? Are women unnecessarily living in fertility fear or do we need to have real, hon...

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Royals Don't Have Loos In The Bedroom from 2017-09-06T07:17:55

Conscious re-coupling is a thing. Brad and Angelina are doing it, and so are Roxy Jacenko and Oliver Curtis. But how do you know if a relationship is really worth saving? And does your boss 'lea...

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Look What Taylor Swift Made Us Do from 2017-08-30T06:58:41

We need to talk about Taylor Swift. Because she's everywhere. On Friday we heard the lyrics to her new song. On Monday we watched the video clip. And by Wednesday it would seem the internet has ...

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There Are Four Types Of People In The World from 2017-08-23T07:43:39

Yup. Only four. And you can tell which one you are by asking yourself what you do with your office coffee mug when no-one is looking. Thank you for that, happiness guru Gretchen Rubin. Also, Aus...

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Taylor Swift, Bachelor Breakups and Rules for Open Plan Offices from 2017-08-16T07:43:28

This week, the details of former Bachelor star Alex Nation’s alleged new relationship with a woman were splashed across every major news site in the country. But, is it actually true? And ...

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Plebiscites, Gym-Shaming And The Problem With Comedy from 2017-08-09T07:49:07

Lick your stamp and prepare the glitter. Because just when you thought the marriage equality debacle couldn’t be more ridiculous, we might be voting for it via Australia Post. Chris Lilley...

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Bad Bosses, Midults and the Politics of Sex Robots from 2017-08-02T07:18:15

Are you over 35? Did you know that you are officially 'middle-aged'? If that title doesn't sit well with you, we have good news, there’s a new word for your stage of life, and it will make...

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Confessions of Bachelor-Watching Feminists from 2017-07-26T06:48:58

Order the pizza, and pass the wine; it’s Bachelor week. This week thousands of intelligent feminist women will sit down and objectify, judge and gossip about a show with some of the most o...

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It's Sex. It's The Constitution. It's The Vibe. from 2017-07-19T06:59:14

Two AFL executives have resigned over workplace affairs. What does this mean for the office romance?  Can you now lose your job for moral infractions? If you’re planning to run for po...

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Pillow Germs, Pink Bits and a Kardashian in Crisis from 2017-07-12T07:34:28

How do you know if your pink parts are "normal"? There's no such thing, which is why the labia library exists. Also, did you know that your hair has as many germs as a dirty mop? No, us neither....

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Broflakes, Infertile Fashion and The Wonder of Miranda Hobbs. from 2017-07-05T07:58:13

Today, Mamamia Out Loud has so many questions: What is a 'broflake', and are they in any way okay? Is Australia kidding itself that we are a classless society? Twenty years on from Sex And The C...

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Serena Williams, Female Tradies and Other Kick-Arse Women. from 2017-06-28T05:42:59

Does anyone want to see Serena Williams Vs John McEnroe on centre court? We'd pay to see that. After the former tennis tantrum-thrower said Williams would get beaten by men, we ask; is it even f...

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BONUS: Correspondence #3 from 2017-06-23T23:44:39

Your thoughts about what was discussed on our podcasts over the past few weeks.

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Who Let The Dogs In? from 2017-06-21T07:31:56

It's the middle of the year which means two things; your social media feed is about to be taken over with shots of friends on holidays, and to rub salt into the wound, it's time for your yearly ...

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Pass the Pina Colada from 2017-06-14T07:28:13

What are women talking about this week? Us. Mia Freedman addresses her podcast interview with Roxane Gay. Meanwhile, controversy abounds over charity beanies and Gwyneth Paltrow is running a $15...

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UPDATE: Welcome back, Monz. A story about miscarriage from 2017-06-13T09:08:06

Regular listeners to Mamamia Out Loud will know that our glorious host and Executive Producer, Monique Bowley, has been away from her usual seat. On this episode update ahead of tomorrow's "norm...

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Men Don't Light Scented Candles from 2017-06-07T05:20:28

If you light your scented candles with a regulation 'man match', you're doing it all wrong...a company has invented a female only lighter, and Mia needs one right now. In the wake of the terror ...

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Margaret, Schapelle and the Mile High Club from 2017-05-31T07:35:35

Have you heard? Schapelle Corby is home. She’s even on Instagram. And possibly has more followers than you. While the media go into a frenzy to find her, it begs the question - should we l...

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BONUS: Correspondence #2 from 2017-05-26T20:00

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Open Marriages, Instagram Sins and The Hell of Workplace Gift Giving from 2017-05-24T06:37:20

In 2017, is monogamy overrated? Open Marriages are on the rise, but can it work or is it too much effort? Is Cassie Sainsbury the new Schapelle Corby? And what does her being a sex worker have t...

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We Need To Talk About Manchester from 2017-05-24T03:24:26

Yesterday the world got a little darker. Twenty-two people lost their lives at an Ariana Grande pop concert in Machester, England. The majority of those murdered were young girls. And ISIS has c...

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We Don't Wear Skirts To Work from 2017-05-17T06:45:58

No one tell John Laws, but in this workplace, women actually wear pants. This week, we take a look at some other casual sexism from the week. But don't get your frilly knickers in a knot; becaus...

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The Not-The-Budget Edition from 2017-05-10T06:45:59

While everyone was distracted by the budget, there were two great things that happened in Parliament for women this week. Meanwhile, all the parents in the world are wringing their hands over th...

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Bonus: Work Strife Balance from 2017-05-05T20:00

There are many, many books written by many successful women who talk about how wildly successful they are.

Mia Freedman's book is not one of them. 

In typical Mia style, it's ...

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Colombian Prisons, Cougars and Facebook Shame from 2017-05-03T06:56:31

One minute, Cassie Sainsbury was a 22-year-old who was buying headphones for her wedding. The next, she's in a Colombian prison under drug charges. Why are we so obsessed with this story? T...

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BONUS: Correspondence for the week from 2017-04-28T21:00

Your thoughts about what was discussed on our podcasts this week.

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Molly, Maternity Leave and The Trouble With ANZAC Day from 2017-04-26T06:28

There are a few things that remain sacred in the Australian landscape. ANZAC day is one of them. So when commentator Yassmin Abdel-Magid suggested that Australians should instead spare a th...

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Meghan Markle, Mr Vogue and the First Lady Of Hell. from 2017-04-19T04:52:30

Meghan Markle is one step closer to being a Royal Princess, and she's just what the world needs right now. Should Asma al-Assad, Syria's First Lady, have her British citizenship stripped fo...

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Stuffing Up, Slowing Down and Botox For Your Bum. from 2017-04-12T07:13:52

After years of us waiting, crossing our fingers, and writing it on our Christmas wishlists, Botox for your butthole is finally a thing. Which has made Jackie realise that she has never actually ...

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Only Mothers Are Allowed To Be Tired from 2017-04-05T04:38:27

A listener wants to know why her best friend is now suddenly acting superior after having a baby. It's 'mother martyr' syndrome and it's everywhere. Remember Hygge? That's over. The new hot life...

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Do My Legs Look Good In This Power Suit? from 2017-03-29T05:36:08

So many questions this week. Is the price of bananas about to skyrocket? If you give birth in a Cyclone should you name the baby after the Cyclone during which you birthed? If you're a powerful ...

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Three Difficult Women from 2017-03-22T05:23:31

Have you been called a "difficult" woman? This week Pia Miller, Home and Away actress was in Elle magazine, described as exhibiting a “zealous level of control”. Is the criticism jus...

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Death, Sex and Feminist Prefects from 2017-03-15T05:33:57

Cartoonist Bill Leak died.  But rather than celebrating his life, many of his critics have vocally celebrated his death. Should we always respect someone in death, even if we didn’t a...

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A Rare And Extremely Special International Women's Day Edition from 2017-03-08T06:14:33

This #IWD we are having a women's only show! Hosted by three women! Produced by an actual woman!  Talking about women's issues! Incredible!

Seriously, though. We talk about Emma...

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Justin Trudeau's Butt Is Not A Plaything from 2017-03-01T06:43:32

It's the thinking woman's guilty pleasure but do we need to butt out on the Canadian Prime Minister's pants policy? The world's biggest Oscars stuff up revealed one hero who we need in our lives...

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Sometimes Even The Real News Is Fake from 2017-02-22T05:59:52

From an ageless Christie Brinkley posing on a magazine cover at 63 to "empower" women, to seeing Karl Stefanovic's new girlfriend papped in the media, there's a lot of things to call out this we...

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Celebrity Pregnancies, Rules for Fashion and Boycotting Fifty Shades from 2017-02-15T06:31:33

All the celebs are up the duff.  It's a Hollywood baby boom. Why does it make some women feel so terrible? There are calls to boycott Fifty Shades Darker, we examine the rules for fashion-a...

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Feminist Fight Club from 2017-02-08T06:40:22

What happens when you give women a wine and say 'tell us what you really think'? This. We talk the Kardashian Book Club, sex lives of celebrities that we have no business in, when you commercial...

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Crazy Ex-Girlfriends On The Loose from 2017-02-01T07:10:07

Is Tziporah Malkah the most interesting woman on TV right now? She has some stiff competition because this week the NSW Minister for Women admitted she's pro-life, meteorologists said we need to...

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Red Flags and Red Rags. from 2017-01-25T06:22:12

We have a new Premier, a new President, and it's a new period. This week, it's kick arse women doing kick-arse things of kick-arsery: Gladys Berjiklian, Serena Williams and the Women's AFL are m...

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Three Women Wearing White from 2017-01-18T05:52:18

No jacket? No job. When Channel 9’s Amber Sherlock's had an off-air spat leaked, the world cried “bully”.  But was her behavior really so disgraceful? The latest Australia...

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BONUS: Undiscovered podcasts and 17 other recommendations. from 2017-01-13T19:00

Ahh, Summer. A time of binge-watching, binge-listening and binge-reading. If you're looking to fill your eyeballs and ears with all the good stuff, here's the best shows, podcasts, books an...

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Meryl Streep for President from 2017-01-11T05:13:08

It's Hollywood awards season and Meryl Streep has played the Trump card in her acceptance speech. Can she be our President instead? Because the Devil doesn't wear Prada, he wears a fake tan. Pla...

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What is your word for 2017? from 2017-01-04T05:35:38

Resolutions? Bah. This year it's all about the revolution of one word. Something that encapsulates your focus for the year.  It's simple, it's powerful, it's minimalism for resolutions. &nb...

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BONUS: The Year That Fashion Went Nude from 2016-12-30T19:00

Side vag, full vag, bum-baring. The red carpet this year was all about peek-a-boos, cut-outs and flesh flesh flesh. Is everyone on excellent terms with their laser hair removalist? What kind of ...

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BONUS: The Year Of The Avocado from 2016-12-29T19:00

In 2012 it was activated almonds. In 2013 it was quinoa and acai bowls. Last year, Kale stole everyone’s hearts. And in 2016, Australia stopped for Avocado. It’s the fruit ...

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BONUS: The Year We Filmed Everything from 2016-12-28T19:00

This year, did you share a Waleed Aly viral video? Dabble in Instagram stories or watch the PM do a Facebook live? 2016 was the year we filmed everything. So what were the big hits? What makes a...

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BONUS: The Year The 90's Came Back from 2016-12-27T19:00

Don your best choker. Pull on your denim overalls. Put down Pokemon Go for a minute, and switch Gilmore Girls off the TV, because 2016 was a 90's nostalgia fest. From Full House, to the Spice Gi...

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BONUS: The Year We Finally Watched Women's Sport from 2016-12-26T19:00

It was a watershed year for women in sport. They dominated the Olympics, scored themselves TV deals with major networks, and showed male sports reporters how it was done. What was behind the sud...

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BONUS: The Year Politics Went Psycho from 2016-12-25T19:00

It’s been a weird year. There was the rise of Trump, there was Brexit, and like a bad soapie, Pauline Hanson returned for a sequel in Australian politics. What were the big themes of the y...

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Sleeping with the boss and ALL the Summer recommendations. from 2016-12-21T05:48:22

There's a sex scandal at the top of the Australian media world and it's a bit messy. In these situations does the woman ever come out on top? Heard of 'dry feeding'? It's not a diet, it's a new ...

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Sam's Undies, Mel's Movies, and Presents for Men from 2016-12-14T05:26:12

When Sam Armytage’s undies became the target of the paparazzi, the response from the public was swift and fierce. The curious case of Mel Gibson’s comeback; would you support a movie...

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What exactly is Victoria's 'Secret'? from 2016-12-07T06:23:12

Is she hiding all the plus sized models backstage? This week it’s the Superbowl of fashion, the Victoria’s Secret runway show. Despite body positivity being the biggest runway trend ...

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Don't Hide In The Toilet At Your Christmas Party from 2016-11-30T06:07:28

It’s party season, which is great for some but if you have social anxiety it’s the pits. We have tips that can help you pull through the season of small talk.  All you need is a...

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We Have A Side Vag Situation. from 2016-11-23T04:59:35

The latest red carpet look is labia, darlings. Chrissy Teigen is the latest celeb to put her muff out and while she's calling 'wardrobe malfunction', we're calling BS. Is it time we stopped mock...

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Bras, Births&A Kinder, Post-Trump World from 2016-11-16T06:12:24

So here's a question: After our shock about the US election result - is it time we stopped shouting and started listening? Even, gulp, us? Also: Sharenting - how much is too much ...

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Prince Harry, Mrs Franklin and Your Unfashionable Breasts. from 2016-11-09T07:29:11

Apparently there are other things going on other than the US election. Things like Prince Harry’s new girlfriend. Is she really ‘princess material’? And more to the point, shou...

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BONUS: Trumpocalypse. The women of Mamamia debrief from 2016-11-09T06:06:35

Grab chocolate and wine and join the Out Loud team (and a few others) for a real-time debrief about what a Trumpocalypse means for America, women and the world. And what the hell do we...

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Drunk Girls&Fur Babies from 2016-11-02T06:22:52

Melbourne Cup may be over, but online gawking at drunk women at the races is not. Why? Isn’t it time we stopped snapping tipsy race-goers as if they’re wild animals in a nature&...

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Three Nasty Women from 2016-10-26T01:26:34

Are you a nasty woman? We hope so. How this insult has become a badge of honor for women. Behind every successful man is a woman. So when a marriage breaks down, who ends up worse off? Taylor Sw...

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Avocado Wars and Ask Bossy says Goodbye from 2016-10-19T05:53:28

Do you brunch out without a care for the cost? Are you living a lavish life of daily takeaway lattes? No wonder you can’t buy a house.  It's an intergenerational war over housing affo...

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Men in locker rooms and women who drink. from 2016-10-12T05:42:13

After Donald Trump dismissed sexist comments as 'locker room' banter, we asked some male athletes what they actually talk about in locker rooms. How could a joyous pregnancy announcement possibl...

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Kim Kardashian, Australian Story,&Strangers on a Bench from 2016-10-05T05:38:54

The terrible, no good response to Kim Kardashian's Paris hold up. What does it say about our approach to women who don't play by the rules? Australian Story this week was an ethical dilemma; sho...

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A Man Came Into The Studio from 2016-09-28T07:54:34

It's fine, he's a feminist, we checked. This week Mia is wearing her Hillary T-shirt, and glowing, so we unpack the top moments from the US presidential debate. At home, there was a small, but i...

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At least we still have The Clooneys from 2016-09-21T06:42:40

Love is dead. Brangelina is over, and everyone hates Richie and Alex from The Bachelor. At least Amal and George are keeping our hopes alive. How do you feel about the death penalty? The st...

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Hillary's sick, and so is the plebiscite. from 2016-09-14T08:15:48

Pass the tissues, and put your hand over your mouth. Hillary Clinton has pneumonia. What does this mean for the woman who could be president? We've had a gutful of this same-sex marriage plebisc...

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Lamb. Lena. And Spray Tans During Labour from 2016-09-07T07:16:26

The new Lamb ad is a big meaty display of diversity but there's one thing we noticed. Lena Dunham forced to apologise for racism; is outrage culture out of control? The best part of the AFL wome...

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Wedding Regrets, #Nomakeup Celebs and Headphone Etiquette from 2016-08-31T07:33:07

Is having your father walk you down the aisle outdated? Why do we call makeup-free celebs "brave"? A dating expert has written a guide on how men can interrupt women with headphones in order to&...

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Leaks, loose lips and reclaiming a four-letter word. from 2016-08-24T08:40:42

This week, the furniture is shifting on Mamamia Out Loud. It could be the very heated debate that flares around Mia's opinion on nude selfies. It could be the warmth rising from t...

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Cake-Gate, Dad Bods and Olympic Fails from 2016-08-17T08:06:19

The kids birthday cake that blew up Facebook.  Dad Bod's are so hot right now that even Bonds have made it into an ad. When athletes say they "choked". The curious case of Caster Semenya. &...

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BONUS: Book Club. The Anti Cool Girl, Rosie Waterland from 2016-08-12T20:00

Readers make better lovers. They're smarter. They're better looking. They earn more money. They are pretty much the best humans out there. Which is why you should join the Mamamia Book Club podc...

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Census and Sensibility from 2016-08-10T08:30:47

The census was a shemozzle. But among the outcry, won't someone think of the statisticians? Women athletes rule the Olympics, but the good-looking ones rule more. Is it ok to objectify male...

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Women, You Win The Week. from 2016-08-03T07:38:37

Hillary Clinton could soon be president. We're outnumbering the male athletes at the Olympics, and even our Bec Judd is saying no to random kisses from her colleagues. Plus, men are baking ...

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The Bachelor, The Glass Cliff and Airtasker Therapy from 2016-07-27T07:55:57

Why do so many smart women love watching The Bachelor? You might have heard of the glass ceiling but what about the glass cliff? And would you hire a stranger to listen to you talk for half...

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Sonia Kruger Needs A Sultana Cake. from 2016-07-20T06:37:01

We unpack the Sonia Kruger racism debate and wonder: what does free speech entail, exactly? And why do celebrity opinions make the news?  What is “cultural appropriation” a...

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Gaslighting, Jen Aniston and Fake Celebrity Romances from 2016-07-13T07:36:04

What’s wrong with calling women “hysterical”? It's called Gaslighting and it's worth knowing about. Do you believe in love? Do you believe in Hiddleswift? You won’t ...

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Pauline Hanson, People to Unfollow and Phubbing from 2016-07-06T08:40:51

Did we just get the politicians we deserved? Heartbreak is hard, so we’ve collected our best advice for Malcolm Turnbull. Is it a bad feminist act to comment on what fe...

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How to win a vote in 60 seconds from 2016-06-29T11:30

No idea who to vote for this election? Listen up. We asked Bill Shorten and Malcolm Turnbull for 60 seconds on why you should choose them. An elevator pitch, Shark Tank style. Also tod...

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BONUS: Why you need more sleep and how to get it. from 2016-06-24T21:00

Are you tired? We all are. Because between our insanely busy lives, and our constant connection to smartphones, we're in the middle of a sleep deprivation crisis. No more. We need an interv...

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The Week of Eddie, Roxy and the Fake Tradie. from 2016-06-22T06:27:35

Does the Eddie Maguire fallout prove Australia is at a turning point? She's a successful bosslady and entrepreneur, so why is Roxy Jacenko always the villain? How a Tinder pr...

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BONUS: Susan Carland answers questions about Ramadan. from 2016-06-17T03:51:16

What does it mean? Why do you fast? How hangry are you? Can you just have water and barley sugars? Susan Carland has heard all the questions over her 18 years of practicing Ramadan. &n...

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Orlando, Meg Ryan's face and the modern digital dilemma from 2016-06-15T08:39:45

When tragedy strikes where do you find the rainbow? Is lighting our buildings a mark of solidarity with the gay community, or a useless display? It's the modern dilemma of our time Listen

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Confessions, Crocs and Election Day Sausages from 2016-06-08T11:30:03

Sydney's beachside mansions fell into the water and we are a tiny-bit-not-sad-about it. The unfortunate side effect of yoga and pilates that no one is talking about.  Generation Y clai...

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Johnny Depp. Leaning Out. And The Great IVF Lie from 2016-06-01T06:58:48

We need to talk about Johnny Depp, Amber Heard, and the whole messy deal.

Also this week, there's been a victory for the Facebook police. The theory that everyone, including you,&nbs...

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Kanye, Malcolm, And The Mothers Who Leave from 2016-05-25T11:05:50

Can you leave a sleeping baby at home alone? Sure you can, just don’t tell the internet about it. Has the honeymoon ended for Malcolm Turnbull, and does politics in general need to gr...

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We don't understand fashion week, wifezillas or puberty. from 2016-05-18T07:27:51

You’ve heard of the Bridezilla, but what about the Wifezilla? Mia explains the ins and outs of Fashion Week. 

The lessons you learn at a school’s puberty ni...

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Logies dress-gate and the First Lady who doesn't speak. from 2016-05-11T06:41:45

Deep breaths everyone. Calm yourselves. Because women are disagreeing, in public.  We unpack the Logies dress-gate, and ask: why can't we all just agree to disagree? 

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Powerful women don't need to wear pants. from 2016-05-04T06:52:58

Madonna at the Met Gala gave no shits and it was bumspirational. Today, the messages we're sold from those Red Carpet looks.  Should The Voice judges shut down their attention seeking ...

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The Mums of Australia Don't Want Slippers from 2016-04-27T07:12:09

The mums of Australia have spoken. And they've told us what they REALLY want this mothers day.

Also, Why is everyone writing a thesis on Beyonce's latest album? Does crying at work cause ...

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The Only Hijab On The Red Carpet from 2016-04-20T22:25:52

Susan Carland is back on the podcast, and yes, we know she's a whip-smart academic but we have ALL the questions about her Logies preparation. Sorry not sorry. 

Also today,...

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Is Everyone Sexting Without Us? from 2016-04-13T07:13:34

We unpack the 60 minutes jail story. Kate Middleton needs a pedi and so does Kate De Brito. Why are we still so surprised at the Hugh Jackman and Deborah Lee Furness' marriage? If you're not a '...

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The Politics of Changing Your Name from 2016-04-06T02:18:15

What's in a name? Plenty. We talk the politics of changing your name when you get married. It's Logies nomination week and there's a couple of names missing from the list... and what's the avera...

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The Girly Girly Footy Show from 2016-03-30T09:55:49

A big fat footy glass ceiling just got smashed this week. Is Rebecca Maddern, as the first women AFL Footy Show panelist, the ultimate woman in a man’s world?

Susan Carlan...

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Politics and Pantry Moths from 2016-03-23T02:25:40

A bumper easter episode for you to scoff like a hot cross bun. 

Another celebrity chef has pissed off mums. Get back to the kitchen, blokes. The baby names we want to make a comeback...

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Sex, Marriage and Jennifer Aniston from 2016-03-16T06:25:57

It's been 25 years since Naomi Wolf wrote The Beauty Myth. What's changed? Today, the writer who says our obsession with how we look is holding us back as a gender. Plus, can a sexless marriage ...

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Phones are not for phone calls. from 2016-03-09T07:38:27

Everyone's glued to them but no one uses them to talk anymore. Good or bad? 

Also today, behind the scenes of Q and A - and how Mia made a new unlikely friend. De...

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BONUS: 14 Questions Straight Women Have For Gay Women from 2016-03-04T04:41:39

What's it like to fall in love with a women? Why do some lesbians like to dress like men? And what are the most offensive things people do or say? There are some questions straight women want to kn...

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Fashion, Fangirling and The Foreign Minister from 2016-03-02T08:46:06

What a week. Someone wore Jeans to the Oscars. Dinners at the Prime Ministers place are too small so our pollies are hitting up maccas. National icon Kylie Minogue is at war with Kylie Jenner, and ...

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What Not To Wear To A Fancy Dress Party from 2016-02-24T06:57:41

No prizes for guessing the answer. We have the definitive guide to Blackface, and what else you shouldn't wear to fancy dress parties. Are we discriminatory towards cockroaches? And should ...

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Ask Bossy What She Really Thinks. from 2016-02-17T03:25:53

Life dilemma? Meet Bossy, our agony aunt. She's brutal, honest, and brilliant.
So, lets talk about Malcolm Turnbull's facebook page, Tom Cruise's face, and Sam Armytage, who put on a wig and...

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Beyonce Would Never Say No To Going on Q&A from 2016-02-10T06:24:15

Ever wondered why there aren't more women on the ABC's Q & A? Perhaps we all need to be a little more Beyonce about it. 

The rules for drinking tea, why Queen Bey stole Superbowl...

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The Butt Wants What The Butt Wants from 2016-02-03T06:09:15

Let's take a good look at Susan Sarandon’s rack.  Can someone please explain Kanye West? What does the Zika virus mean for our Olympic careers? And why one of the most iconi...

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We asked Mark Latham to rate this show from 2016-01-28T23:17:01

A bumper episode, fatter than a cream-filled lamington. Should we change the date of Australia Day? If we become a republic, what happens to the Ashes? Mia has discovered the...

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The One Where Mia Frees Her Nipples. from 2016-01-20T05:54:37

Why are men's nipples not offensive in public but women's are? Mia Freedman ponders, shirtless, the Free The Nipple movement. Please welcome Michelle Bridges to the judgy-judgy mothers club wher...

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SNEAK PEEK: The Binge. Making A Murderer. from 2016-01-14T02:09:44

So...did he do it? Join Rosie Waterland and our TV bingers as they discuss the show that everyone's talking about.; Making a Murderer. This bonus episode is part of a new show we're working on.....

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There's Only One Word for 2016 from 2016-01-14T01:57:57

Vision boards are soooo 2010. This year, it's all about the one word mantra. Can Ricky Gervais get some smarter jokes plz? "Parent sex" has entered the vernacular, women's mags dump th...

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BONUS: The Year We Couldn't Eat Anything from 2015-12-28T19:00

From bacon-inducing cancer, to the juices that cured it, join Monique Bowley, Jamila Rizvi and Lucy Ormonde as they take a look at the year of immoral mastication. 

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BONUS: The Year That Everyone Broke Up from 2015-12-27T19:00

From Gwen and Gavin to Bennifer, we chart he year in celebrity breakups.  Who were the big surprises? What was the PR line of the year? Were they conciously uncoupling or was it a...

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BONUS: The only TV shows you need to watch this summer from 2015-12-24T06:32:35

 

SHOW NOTES

-Homeland Series 4 - Find it on Netflix or iTunes

-Unreal - find it on Stan.

-Upper Middle Bogan - find it on Netflix of iView

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BONUS: The only books you need to read this summer from 2015-12-24T06:30:59

Need some good reads over summer? Mia, Monz and Jam have you sorted.

 

 

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-The Wife Drought by Annabel Crabb

-The At...

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BONUS: The only podcasts you need to hear this summer from 2015-12-24T06:29:52

*apart from ours of course

Here's some of what we've been listening to.  Now get out there and pod on. Just don't forget us....will you.....

 

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BONUS: The Year Of Gender and Sexual Fluidity from 2015-12-23T19:00

Was it the Caitlyn Jenner effect? Whatever it was, 2015 has allowed gender-diverse people to edge a little towards the light. 

In this bonus episode of Mamamia Out Loud, Amy Sto...

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BONUS: The Year We Took Domestic Violence Seriously from 2015-12-22T20:00

2015 has been a year where we've had unprecedented public conversation around domestic violence.

The lynchpin? Rosie Batty.  The Australian Of The Year etched her way into the h...

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BONUS: The Year We Stopped Talking To Each Other from 2015-12-21T20:00

Remember the days when you'd set the VCR? Or have to be home Sunday nights at 6:30pm to catch the once-a-week Disney movie? Or have to sit next to people on the couch and watch the same show, on...

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BONUS: The Year We Took The Power Back from 2015-12-20T23:15:44

Did you take an Uber this year? Stay in an Air BnB? You're partaking in one of the biggest trends of 2015; the sharing economy.

In this bonus series looking back at the year that was, we ...

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Stop Pretending You Don't Need Therapy from 2015-12-16T07:53:38

We're happy to go to a dentist for our teeth...why not see a psychologist for our mind? Would you take LSD to give you a creative edge? And spare a thought for women who don't want to see t...

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The Divided Heart and a Happy Goodbye from 2015-12-09T09:05

What happens when you're pulled between two things you love very much?  At some stage in your life, you might find your heart divided. Today, it’s one of ours.  

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The Big O from 2015-12-02T05:32:01

Oh. Oh. Ohhhhhhpprah. It’s been almost five years since our life coach overlord has actually filmed a show but she’s still kicking. On the eve of her Australian tour we div...

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Name One Thing You're Good At from 2015-11-25T01:09:48

Social media is rife with #humblebrags, so why are women crap at talking themselves up in real life? Do you forget things easily? We can now blame "Google brain" for that. We talk pate...

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Everyone Gets A Platform from 2015-11-18T06:08:08

The movement No Platform aims to stop people who have fringe opinions and viewpoints from speaking. But what about our the right to free speech? We can’t stop masterdating around here...

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Shopping, Masturbating and Candle Making from 2015-11-11T08:58:17

Well, they're all hobbies, right? Mia Freedman, Jamila Rizvi and Monique Bowley compare leisure activities and ask: has the internet eaten them all? And shared hobbies with your partner are grea...

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The Girl Who Quit Social Media from 2015-11-04T08:18:32

What makes a Gen Y social media star snap? The story behind  Instagram model Essena O’Neill. We need to talk abou...

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We All Need A Madonna Headset from 2015-10-28T05:45:25

Mia has a new thing. It's a Madonna headset and we're a bit jealous. Also this week, can just one person fulfil all your needs in long term relationships?  The most interesti...

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BONUS: Bach Chat. The Bachelorette Recap. S1 - The finale. from 2015-10-22T12:10:49

In which Monique Bowley, Jo Robin, Lizzie Marton, Claire de Freitas and Rachel Wagner eat icecreams and talk about their feelings. 

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Births, Deaths, and What Really Matters from 2015-10-22T04:32:31

What was the moment you realised your relationship was over? Many of us say we want to leave the world a better place - this week we say goodbye to someone who actually did. Plus, confessions, o...

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BONUS: Bach Chat. The Bachelorette Recap. S1 E7&8 from 2015-10-15T13:07:10

Monique Bowley, Jo Robin, Lizzie Marton and Claire De Freitas hang out after work, watch the Bachelorette, and talk about their thoughts. This week, fun facts, families, and f**k me, someone's m...

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Three White Feminists from 2015-10-14T08:27:14

What a week. Zoo Magazine goes under. Playboy decides to stop all it's nudes. And Jennifer Lawrence writes a kick arse essay about the gender pay gap. Nice one. 
Also today, the wor...

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BONUS: Bach Chat. The Bachelorette Recap. Season 1, ep 5 and 6 from 2015-10-08T12:15:24

Monique Bowley, Jo Robin and Lizzie Marton drink beers, watch The Bachelorette and talk about their thoughts. This week, eps 5 and 6 sees clown phobias rise, men with hats fall, and more sportin...

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End Of World Confessions from 2015-10-07T07:03:22

The world is due to end today so we're getting some stuff off our chest. Mia accidentally shoplifted. And she burnt her fanny with hot tea. The very unfashionable Monique thinks Qantas should ta...

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BONUS EP: Bach Chat. The Bachelorette Recap, Season 1 ep 4. from 2015-10-01T13:49:58

Whether you love The Bachelorette, or love to hate it, join Monique Bowley, Jo Robin and Lizzie Marton for some Bach Chat. This recap of season 1 episode 4 has the highlights, the lowl...

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How To Be Cool from 2015-09-30T06:01:10

Em Rusciano knows how to be cool. She doesn't even had a pen licence and she writes with one anyway. Badass. The comedian and columnist joins Jamila Rizvi and Monique Bowley for this week's...

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Never Trust A Psychic In A Garage from 2015-09-25T00:30:30

Warning: This episode contains explicit content.

What a week. A new minister for women. A new Bachelorette. People selling $66 bottles of washing detergent. Holly Wainwright, Georgie Dent...

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The Band Is Back Together from 2015-09-16T06:38:20

Jamila Rizvi returns to the podcast for a week of spills and magazine thrills. How are the ladies of Australia coping without their Minister For Women? Should men get a Minister too? Why Fi...

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BONUS EP: And We Have A New PM from 2015-09-15T03:20:38

Um...what just happened? What's next? Should we feel sorry for Tony Abbott now and what do we make of our new leather-jacket-loving-leader, Malcolm Turnbull? Political junkie Jamila Ri...

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Tony Abbott Does Not Get A Rose from 2015-09-09T09:34:33

The big story right around the world this week was that photo.  The image of 3 year old Aylan Kurdi washed up on the bea...

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Everyone Gets A Lolly from 2015-09-02T05:46:45

It used to be cut oranges and a handshake at the end. But kids sport has been infiltrated by something far worse than over-ambitious parents: lollies.
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I'm Too Tired To Care If My Husband Cheats On Me from 2015-08-26T00:25:05

Is monogomy realistic? And is it the most important thing in a relationship? We take the Ashley Madison hack by the balls.  Plus, the friendships you should euthanise, the one thi...

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My Big Fat Controversial Wedding from 2015-08-19T10:11:11

The Wedding Of The Century: excessive, obsessive and depressive.  Plus, is Caitlyn Jenner’s show I Am Cait a worthy exploration of trangender issues or does it miss the mark? Also, wh...

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Behind The Scenes Of The Bachelor from 2015-08-11T21:00:11

Host of The Bachelor, Osher Gunsberg, spills his guts on what happens behind the scenes in the Bachie Mansion. And drops a hint on what we can expect on the new season of The Bachelorette.
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Out of Office. from 2015-08-04T21:00:46

 

Today we're sharing with you some of the highlights of the last seven months, as well as some of the bits that never quite made it to air.

If you're new to this podcast, wel...

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The Bachelor is Back. from 2015-07-30T04:01:57

It's back. And it's bats**t crazy. Rosie Waterland reviews the first episode of The Bachelor's new season. Plus, should there be quotas for women on boards? Gen Y's are taking oversharing into t...

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The Trouble With Amy Schumer from 2015-07-22T06:39:06

Amy Schumer is everything. The comedian, actor and feminist is our hero. And when Monique Bowley went to interview her, she was excited. Except it ended up being an actual trainwreck.

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Leaning In, Leaning Out and trying not to throw up. from 2015-07-15T07:46:38

Forget leaning in. Lets talk about leaning out. Why leaning back is not just OK but neccessary, and why Monique thinks Sheryl Sandberg's message is a bit bullshit.

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The Problem with Happiness from 2015-07-08T07:13:45

Why are obsessed with the idea of happiness? Should spanx come with a warning label? And were the questions in Dolly Doctor REAL? Freedman takes us behind the scenes of the biggest gir...

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The Rainbow Facebook Dilemma from 2015-07-01T07:56:59

Facebook is awash in rainbow profile pictures. How do you change back without looking like a jerk? What the heck does 'On Fleek' mean? The very interesting reason people are getting semi-colons ...

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BONUS EPISODE: Annabel Crabb on I Don't Know How She Does It from 2015-06-27T22:00

Have you ever looked at Annabel Crabb and thought "how does she manage all that?"

An author, columnist, political journalist, TV host, speaker and kitchen goddess, she also has three chil...

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The "Please Touch My Hair" Episode from 2015-06-25T05:35:39

How much would you pay for your hair? Is women's sport boring? A confusing new baby name trend.  And the most offensive word to call another woman isn't even a swear word - it's one that is used...

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Generation Cancel: Why no one can commit anymore. from 2015-06-17T07:23:47

You know the feeling: someone cancels plans and it's like a hit of a sweet, sweet drug. Why are we so crap at committing to things?  The Rachel Dolezal story we can't stop talking about. The one...

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Women's Voices Are The Worst. Apparently. from 2015-06-10T07:11:32

Are you a woman? Do you have a voice? You're probably doing it wrong.  From uptalking to vocal fry to missing out on being hired for jobs, why do we judge women on the pitch of their voice? Plus...

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Sex, Mental Illness and The Bachelor. from 2015-06-03T07:49:24

There's a man in the studio. Osher Gunsberg, host of The Bachelor, is our special guest. Season three has wrapped and it takes about 30 seconds until we start probing him for info. Does he have ...

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The Tampon Tax Is A Bloody Outrage. Period. from 2015-05-27T04:29:24

We’re seeing red over the Tampon Tax.  What the heck is 'hate reading?' A note to every man who wants to send a dick pic. And the case for quitting extra-curricular activities.

 

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Why Rebel's age matters from 2015-05-20T07:02:55

Why did Mamamia 'out' Rebel Wilson? For the same reason that Jennifer Lopez, a 45 year-old mother of two kids, is wearing a naked dress on the red carpet: because Hollywood demands youth, beauty...

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We call bullshit on everything from 2015-05-13T06:40:33

Parenting is easy. All pregnant bodies are beautiful. You can eat chocolate cake for breakfast and still lose weight. And this federal budget was definitely not a strategic pre-election sweetene...

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In the toilets at the Logies from 2015-05-06T05:51:27

Is signing off your text messages and emails with an X inappropriate? We take a look at a new kind of list: The Moral Bucket List. Plus, we go behind the scenes at the Logies. What's it really l...

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Bali 9, The Bachelorette and Babies. from 2015-04-29T07:28:53

How social media is changing the way we deal with death. Rosie Waterland reviews The Bachelorette before it's even started. Why is Mia's son taking a pregnancy test? And Jamila says no to mindfu...

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Childless by choice: the last female taboo from 2015-04-15T07:09:29

Motherhood is still considered a benchmark that women should aspire to.  What happens when you have other plans? Will Hillary Clinton smash the biggest glass ceiling on the planet? A&n...

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I'll Kill For Woolworths Dominoes from 2015-04-08T06:12:05

What's the epidemic sweeping through our supermarkets? It's not Halal certification. It's Dominoes. It's been called the new 'Men Are From Mars / Women are from Venus' - we review the Five Love ...

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Gen Y are the most selfish generation of all. from 2015-04-01T03:53:32

"There are times when I put photos on my instagram and they get so few likes that I delete them." #GenYproblems are REAL. Today Mia Freedman (of Generation X) goes the hack on all the Generation...

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The Walking in parks alone edition from 2015-03-25T07:36:05

What we learned from Masa. The TV show making a mockery of marriage. A Weetbix mystery reveals Jamila's dirty secret, and Monique road tests 'Beezin' - the stupidest way that kids...

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WTF does "leaning in" mean? from 2015-03-18T09:15:08

What's all the argy-bargy about the magazine with Margie? What does "leaning in" mean? And the one big problem with binging watching TV.

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We are all bad feminists. from 2015-03-10T08:21:52

Are you a shit feminist? Us too. It's ok. The theory that being a bad feminist is a really good thing. Women commenting on each others appearance: innocent fun or a bit wrong? Plus, crying in pu...

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The one where Jamila brushed us off. from 2015-03-04T08:15:10

Claims of alternative medicine curing cancer. Book snobbery. Is celebrating hot chips and meat pies a bit wrong? And we play Smug or Crap.

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You don't need a Thermomix. You have a wooden spoon. from 2015-02-25T08:47:41

Who is Gillian Triggs and why is she in the news? With more pre-produced food and kitchen gadgets than ever before, is cooking a skill that's still important? And can this man make anything soun...

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Why does everyone hate Pete Evans? from 2015-02-18T08:52:22

Fifty Shades has lit up the box office and we need to talk. Why do people hate on Pete Evans and his paleo movement so much? And confessions of inappropriate crushes.

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SPECIAL: Fifty Shades of Grey. The Essential Guide. from 2015-02-13T07:11:54

This special breakout podcast is what everyone's talking about, yelling about, protesting about and disagreeing about: Fifty Shades of Grey. 

We take two women that have ...

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Some people never masturbate. True story. from 2015-02-11T09:01:39

As this weekend's release of the steamiest movie of the year looms, not everyone is rushing out to buy a ticket.  With calls to boycott the movie for 
"glorifying" violence aga...

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Rebel Wilson lies about her age. So do we. from 2015-02-04T09:41:29

What's it really like being on a reality TV show? Monique knows. She's been on one. And she hasn't eaten a croissant since. Also, it's Rebel Wilson's birthday but her actual real-life a...

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Sam Armytage: The Swimsuit Edition from 2015-01-29T07:59:19

Tony Abbott cocked up this knighthood all on his own, so why is his chief of staff Peta Credlin getting all the heat? Sam Armytage poses in a swimsuit and we ask: was it empowering, predictable,...

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Obsessions, confessions, and hard questions from 2015-01-22T12:29:05

Should the Martin Place hostages get paid? Why don't we care as much about the Bali 9 as we did about Schapelle? It's the return of Mamamia Out Loud for 2015 and with awards season unfolding we'...

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