Mamamia Out Loud

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 she flipped the tables with a tweet? Plus, what is Main Character Syndrome, and do you have it? Are you the main character in your circles or more of a trusty sidekick? And, our best and worst of the week, including a BIG announcement from Holly.  The End Bits Recommendations: Mia wants you to check out The songs from Bo Burnham's 'Inside' on Spotify You can watch Lin Manuel Miranda on Jimmy Fallon here CREDITS Hosts: Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright and Jessie Stephens Producer: Emma Gillespie  Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff CONTACT US Via our PodPhone on 02 8999 9386Via our email at [email protected]  Via our Outlouders Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/ Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 everyone’s obsessed with at the moment tell us something about the kind of people we want to see on screens at the moment - It’s the rise of the self-care anti-hero.  And, does toxic femininity exist? What does it really mean, and how is it impacted by toxic masculinity? Are women raised to hate each other?  The End Bits Recommendations: Holly wants you to buy a blazer this season. She got hers at Zara. To sign the petition for the Biloela Family trapped in detention, click here CREDITS Hosts: Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright and Jessie Stephens Producer: Emma Gillespie  Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff CONTACT US Via our PodPhone on 02 8999 9386Via our email at [email protected]  Via our Outlouders Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/ Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past anBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 need to know.  Plus, Jessie and her twin sister Clare were sick of getting asked if they were really fraternal twins, and not identical. So they went and got a DNA test and they're calling their mum, live on the show, to tell her the news. And, should criminals be given a platform to discuss their crimes, their motivations, and their experiences? The End Bits Recommendations: Mia wants you to try dressing up a tracksuit with a trench coat.  Listen to Mia interviewing Annabelle Walker on No Filter here Thanks/apologies to Anne Stephens CREDITS Hosts: Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright and Jessie Stephens Producer: Emma Gillespie  Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff CONTACT US Via our PodPhone on 02 8999 9386Via our email at [email protected]  Via our Outlouders Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/ Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 on her sexuality. Artists should be able to say what’s off-limits, but has our understanding of sexuality and fluidity evolved enough since then? Plus, What is FUN? Apart from a bit of an ick word. How important is fun in our lives, and why are women kind of… bad at it?  And our best and worst of the week… which veer from trolls to teeth.   The End Bits Recommendations: Holly wants you to listen to this important episode of The Quicky You can watch Missy Higgins on Anh Do's Brush With Fame here Read more about Canada's stolen generation here Check out the UK's Covid Wall of Remembrance here CREDITS Hosts: Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright and Jessie Stephens Producer: Emma Gillespie  Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff CONTACT US Via our PodPhone on 02 8999 9386Via our email at [email protected]  Via our Outlouders Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/ Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.  Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  Model and former Biggest Loser host Fiona Falkiner and her fiance, journalist Hayley Willis, didn’t really have a birth plan. Fiona did know two things. She wanted to be induced. And she didn’t want to see a pair of forceps in the room with her. So, did her birth wishes come true? In this episode of The Delivery Room, Fiona and Hayley join Jessie to discuss the long road that led them into the birthing suite in March 2021...Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 her mental health struggles off the back of poor treatment at the 2018 US Open. In light of these revelations, how have our opinions, and opinions around the world shifted? Plus, have you ever felt like a background friend? How do you know if you are one, and can you change it? And, a young woman on TikTok has shared a terrifying list of "rules" that her boyfriend's mother posted on her socials. It inspired Mia to throw down list of her own. Does Jessie cut the mustard?  The End Bits Recommendations: Jessie wants you to watch Bo Burnham: Inside on Netflix CREDITS Hosts: Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright and Jessie Stephens Producer: Emma Gillespie  Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff CONTACT US Via our PodPhone on 02 8999 9386Via our email at [email protected]  Via our Outlouders Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/ Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 tennis world divided. Is this a case of one athlete securing themselves an unfair advantage? Or is it opening up a conversation about the relationship between the role of the media and the emotional wellbeing of elite athletes?Plus, if you’re the leader of a Covid-ravaged nation and the sound of people saying you’re terrible at your job is getting deafening...how about distracting them with a little wedding? Welcome to Boris Johnson’s weekend nuptials. And, A listener dilemma about a seemingly unbridgeable friendship gap. The End Bits Recommendations: Jessie wants you to read The School, by Brendan James Murphy CREDITS Hosts: Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright and Jessie Stephens Producer: Emma Gillespie  Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff CONTACT US Via our PodPhone on 02 8999 9386Via our email at [email protected]  Via our Outlouders Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/ Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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? Could it have been avoided with a more efficient vaccine rollout? Plus, in case you missed it, the Friends reunion went down last night and for many, it was the dose of nostalgia we needed. Mia takes us through the big moments, including a secret crush we weren't expecting. And, our best and worst of the week, including Jessie putting her relationship with Mia and Luca on the line for the sake of a sweet pup. The End Bits Recommendations: Jesse wants you to try out NARS liquid blush in orgasm CREDITS Hosts: Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright and Jessie Stephens Producer: Emma Gillespie  Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff CONTACT US Via our PodPhone on 02 8999 9386Via our email at [email protected]  Via our Outlouders Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/ Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“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 north. It’s got us talking once again, about vaccines, and the need to roll them out as quickly and as broadly as possible. But almost one-third of adult Australians are vaccine hesitant. Why? Plus, we're talking boundaries; the “rules” you put around yourself, and it could be about work, or relationships, or friendship, or kids, that mark where it’s okay to go, and where it isn’t.  Apparently, they are a major key to happiness. But are they an act of self-care? Or just plain selfish? And, According to an article published in The Guardian this week, psychologists have found that there is a general sense of mistrust and even anger towards people who are trying to do good things. So, what's our problem with nice people? The End Bits Recommendations: Mia wants you to check out Paqme shower caps.  CREDITS Hosts: Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright and Jessie Stephens Producer: Emma Gillespie  Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff CONTACT US Via our PodPhone on 02 8999 9386Via our email at [email protected]  Via our Outlouders Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/ Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 “Listen here, Prince Harry, parents are mere mortals. Even the royal ones.” So is this true? We discuss...  And, a Group Therapy from someone (cough, Mia Freedman) who is struggling with fashion contagion and may or may not be dressing like a 15-year-old. The End Bits Recommendations: Holly and Mia want you to watch Halston on Netflix Find the Kerri Sackville piece on Prince Harry here: https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/listen-here-prince-harry-parents-are-mere-mortals-even-the-royal-ones-20210523-p57ub9.html CREDITS Hosts: Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright and Jessie Stephens Producer: Emma Gillespie  Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff CONTACT US Via our PodPhone on 02 8999 9386Via our email at [email protected]  Via our Outlouders Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/ Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.  Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 into the conduct of the BBC after an iconic interview with Princess Diana in 1995. Why is Prince William now calling for the interview to never be aired again? Plus, how did Demi Lovato become embroiled in a Frozen Yoghurt controversy? And, our Best and Worst of the week, including Holly struggling with high school decisions. The End Bits Recommendations: Jessie wants you to listen to Steen Raskopulous on The Imperfects podcast  Find out more about Bankstown Women's Health Centre here CREDITS Hosts: Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright and Jessie Stephens Producer: Emma Gillespie  Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff CONTACT US Via our PodPhone on 02 8999 9386Via our email at [email protected]  Via our Outlouders Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/ Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.  Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 it all meticulous planning from Melinda Gates? Plus, The Birth Olympics. Why is having a baby STILL viewed as a competitive sport? And, there’s a co-hort of workers who are being touted as the most desirable and flexible of all. What is a geriatric millennial, and are you one?  The End Bits Recommendations: Jessie wants you to watch Mare of Easttown now streaming on Binge. Listen to The Quicky here Check out our new podcast, The Delivery Room here CREDITS Hosts: Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright and Jessie Stephens Producer: Emma Gillespie  Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff CONTACT US Via our PodPhone on 02 8999 9386Via our email at [email protected]  Via our Outlouders Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/ Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.  Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 has been described as bizarre and confusing. From tears to anger and even multiple self-penned songs, what is Craig's side of the story? And why has it upset so many people? Plus, how old is too old to be showering with your child? And... we need to talk about Ellen, Has she literally been cancelled, or did she jump? The End Bits: Recommendations: Narelda is recommending packing light, and sensible shoes, after a liberating weekend away.   You can catch Narelda on Studio 10 weekday mornings. Follow her on Instagram here.  CREDITS Hosts: Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright and Narelda Jacobs Producer: Emma Gillespie  Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff Special thanks to Narelda Jacobs.  CONTACT US Via our PodPhone on 02 8999 9386Via our email at [email protected]  Via our Outlouders Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/ Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.  Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 news that borders will likely remain shut until at least mid next year. Claire Murphy chats to Amelia to find out if Australian attitudes need a shake up when it comes to understanding the border shutdown, how we're perceived internationally and what alternatives to border closures there are, if any? Plus, the seven things we learnt from Prince Harry's interview with Dax Shepherd.And, our best and worst of the week, including a mice plague update, 'quality' time with the kids and an international conflict.  The End Bits: Recommendations Mia wants you to watch this video about Delta Goodrem, and keep an ear out for her No Filter interview with Delta, dropping Monday.  You can listen to Prince Harry on Armchair Expert here. To hear more from Claire Murphy, check out our daily news podcast, The Quicky CREDITS Hosts: Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright and Claire Murphy Producer: Emma Gillespie  Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff CONTACT US Via our PodPhone on 02 8999 9386Via our email at [email protected]  Via our Outlouders Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/ Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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? Plus, what is a life coach? And how do you know when you need one? Jessie has done some reading and thinks she's got the chops to help Holly answer a long term dilemma.  And, there is a video going viral on Instagram this week which we're calling 'the two inch theory of grief'. A recently widowed TV presenter says it's been a huge comfort to her since losing her partner, so what is it about this theory that seems to have resonated with so many people? The End Bits: Recommendations: Holly wants you to read last year's Booker prize winning book, Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart. CREDITS Hosts: Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright and Jessie Stephens Producer: Emma Gillespie  Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff CONTACT US Via our PodPhone on 02 8999 9386Via our email at [email protected]  Via our Outlouders Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/ Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 got us wondering, is Elon Musk problematic?  Plus, thas celebrating a day like Mother’s Day become almost impossible? We discuss.And, there’s a new passive aggressive insult that Gen Z’s have invented for their millennial sisters. Cheugy. What is it? Are you cheugy? Recommendations: Mia wants you to watch Girls5Eva, available to stream on Stan now. CREDITS Hosts: Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright and Jessie Stephens Producer: Emma Gillespie  Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff CONTACT US Via our PodPhone on 02 8999 9386Via our email at [email protected]  Via our Outlouders Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/ Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.  Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 verdict have been possible in a pre-Brittany Higgins Australia? Plus, Twins. Jessie is one of them. It turns out they've got some weird secrets and are ready to share them. And, our Best and Worst of the week, including something called ear curation, a mouse plague update and a DNA test.  THE END BITS  To learn more about MPlus and listen to the Daily Drop bonus episode of Mamamia Out Loud on Tuesdays and Thursdays, head to mamamia.com.au/mplus/ Recommendations: Mia wants you to try L'ORÉAL's infallible matte lip crayon.  Read Jessie's articles about Twin Secrets here CREDITS Hosts: Mia Freedman, Claire Murphy and Jessie Stephens Producer: Emma Gillespie  Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff CONTACT US Via our PodPhone on 02 8999 9386Via our email at [email protected]  Via our Outlouders Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/ Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.      Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Australia’s travel ban racist? The biggest discussion in the news this week concerns India and our borders. With The Quicky's Claire Murphy in the hot seat, we’re answering all your questions... And, after 27 years of marriage, Bill and Melinda Gates have announced they’re getting divorced… why do we care so much and what do we suspect has actually gone down? THE END BITS  Recommendations: Claire wants you to check out Superstore on Netflix.  Listen to Mamamia's daily news podcast The Quicky here.  To learn more about MPlus and listen to the Daily Drop bonus episode of Mamamia Out Loud on Tuesdays and Thursdays, head to mamamia.com.au/mplus/ CREDITS Hosts:  Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens and Claire Murphy Producer: Emma Gillespie  Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff Special thanks to Claire. CONTACT US Via our PodPhone on 02 8999 9386Via our email at [email protected]  Via our Outlouders Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/ Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.    Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 people against each other, by putting them into political boxes, or a useful way to understand how different groups think? Plus, billionaire heiress 59 year old Abigail Disney says there are some life lessons we can learn from the super-rich. So what are they? And, Mecca. It's a brand that’s synonymous with beauty in Australia, but why do people want to boycott them, and what does it have to do with Gwyneth Paltrow? THE END BITS  To learn more about MPlus and listen to the Daily Drop bonus episode of Mamamia Out Loud on Tuesdays and Thursdays, head to mamamia.com.au/mplus/ Recommendations: Holly wants you to check out a couple of Oscar flicks. Nomadland and Ma Rainey's Black Bottom. CREDITS Hosts:  Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman and Jessie Stephens Producer: Emma Gillespie  Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff CONTACT US Via our PodPhone on 02 8999 9386Via our email at [email protected]  Via our Outlouders Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/ Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.  Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 followers. His ex-girlfriend has alleged some pretty horrible things about him this week, but it's his video rants in the aftermath of these accusations that have really set us off.  Plus, Languishing. It's not burnout. It's not depression. What is it, and why is everyone doing it?  And our Best and Worst of the week, including a certain politician with a new diagnosis, and a kick-arse female surfer…  THE END BITS  To learn more about MPlus and listen to the Daily Drop bonus episode of Mamamia Out Loud on Tuesdays and Thursdays, head to mamamia.com.au/mplus/ Recommendations: Mia thinks you should read Phosphorescence by Julia Baird CREDITS Hosts:  Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman and Jessie Stephens Producer: Emma Gillespie  Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff CONTACT US Via our PodPhone on 02 8999 9386Via our email at [email protected]  Via our Outlouders Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/ Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.  Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 intensify in so many parts of the world, and so many competitors coming to Tokyo from those hot spots, should the Olympics be going ahead? Plus, Reese Witherspoon has publicly pondered how different her career might have been if she hadn’t been labeled “America’s sweetheart” so early on. So who decides who’s a good girl and who’s a “bad girl” in celebrity folklore?  And does the Prime Minister’s religion have anything to do with his leadership? THE END BITS  To learn more about MPlus and listen to the Daily Drop bonus episode of Mamamia Out Loud on Tuesdays and Thursdays, head to mamamia.com.au/mplus/ Recommendations: Jessie wants you to read Love Objects by Emily Maguire CREDITS Hosts:  Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman and Jessie Stephens Producer: Emma Gillespie  CONTACT US Via our PodPhone on 02 8999 9386Via our email at [email protected]  Via our Outlouders Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/ Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 unpopular opinion about the parody ceremony. Plus, all the reasons why your friend is blowing you off, and it might not be what you think. And, is wanting to lose weight a betrayal of the body positivity movement? THE END BITS  To learn more about MPlus, head to mamamia.com.au/mplus/ Recommendations: Jessie thinks you should go and watch Magic Mike live. Touring information is here.  CREDITS Hosts:  Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman and Jessie Stephens Producer: Emma Gillespie  CONTACT US Via our PodPhone on 02 8999 9386Via our email at [email protected]  Via our Outlouders Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/ Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.  Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 menstrual capitalism? Plus, two unimaginable tragedies have occurred in Australia this week. We need to talk - again - about family violence.  And, our best and worst of the week, including a motorbike and a leaking Meghan. THE END BITS  To learn more about MPlus, head to mamamia.com.au/mplus/ Recommendations: Holly wants you to watch MasterChef on channel ten. Catch up on tenplay CREDITS Hosts:  Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman and Jessie Stephens Producer: Emma Gillespie  CONTACT US Via our PodPhone on 02 8999 9386Via our email at [email protected]  Via our Outlouders Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/ Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 particular? Plus, we need to talk about THAT consent video. Milkshake, anyone?  And… magazines. Do they mean anything to anyone under 30? We bring in producer Em, our resident Mag Queen expert and host of Extraordinary Stories, to discuss how the significance of magazines has evolved across generations.   THE END BITS  To learn more about MPlus, head to mamamia.com.au/mplus/ Recommendations: Emma wants you to try Poni's White Knight tubular mascara  Looking to talk to your kids about consent but unsure how to start? The Safe on Social Toolkit is a digital ‘survival kit’ to help support parents and teachers to keep kids safe online. Download our 'Consent Conversation Starters Guide' today at www.safeonsocialtoolkit.com/pages/consent  CREDITS Hosts:  Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman and Jessie Stephens Producer: Emma Gillespie  CONTACT US Via our PodPhone on 02 8999 9386Via our email at [email protected]  Via our Outlouders Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/ Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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? Plus, you might've heard Netflix has its hopes pinned on an Aussie beachside town for their next reality hit. But locals are asking the producers to leave them alone. Is that sensible?  And, what has JLo’s breakup taught us about how women handle heartbreak compared to men? THE END BITS  To learn more about MPlus, head to mamamia.com.au/mplus/ Recommendations: Holly wants you to go and watch The Sound of Metal, in cinemas now. CREDITS Hosts:  Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman and Jessie Stephens Producer: Emma Gillespie  CONTACT US Via our PodPhone on 02 8999 9386Via our email at [email protected]  Via our Outlouders Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/ Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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, do politicians’ partners owe us their opinions? It’s a question that’s been raised about Jenny Morrison this week.  And, our very best and very worst of the week which might involve something about rescue dogs, vaccines and fashion.  THE END BITS  Recommendations: Holly is obsessed with this John Frieda Frizz Ease Extra Strength hair product. CREDITS Hosts:  Holly Wainwright, Jessie Stephens and Narelda Jacobs Producer: Emma Gillespie  CONTACT US Via our PodPhone on 02 8999 9386Via our email at [email protected]  Via our Outlouders Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/ Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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's found her voice.  Plus, one of the 2000s worst fashion trends is back, and it's bad news for just about all of us. And, what happens when facts back up a problematic bias? The argument about racism and research that’s hit the headlines.  THE END BITS  Recommendations: Jessie thinks you should read Ghosts by Dolly Alderton CREDITS Hosts:  Holly Wainwright, Jessie Stephens and Narelda Jacobs Producer: Emma Gillespie  CONTACT US Via our PodPhone on 02 8999 9386Via our email at [email protected]  Via our Outlouders Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/ Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 loss of the Duke of Edinburgh?  Plus, you might have seen headlines today that schools in some parts of the country are banning the use of the terms “Mum” and “Dad.” Is that true? And, is it possible to hack happiness? The World Happiness Report is out, and there are four things we can learn from it. THE END BITS  Recommendations: Narelda dares you to try an alcohol-free weekend You can use code MAMAMIA10 at checkout on bedthreads for 10% off your total purchase. CREDITS Hosts:  Holly Wainwright, Jessie Stephens and Narelda Jacobs Producer: Emma Gillespie  CONTACT US Via our PodPhone on 02 8999 9386Via our email at [email protected]  Via our Outlouders Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/ Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.  Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 get immunized? What are the concerns around the Astrazeneca jab? Plus, Gwyneth Paltrow shared some tips on how to apply SPF and it didn’t go down… well, while an ABC article is doing the rounds, highlighting the personal journey of someone called Duleesha, who was reportedly asked by HR  to change her name to something "more Australian." And, our best and worst of the week, including a long plane ride and a family reunion. THE END BITS  Recommendations: Mia wants you to watch The Tailings on SBS On Demand. You can read Caroline Hiron's post about Gwyneth here The ABC article on workplace diversity mentioned in today's episode can be read here CREDITS Hosts: Jessie Stephens, Mia Freedman and Fauziah Ibrahim Producer: Emma Gillespie  CONTACT US Via our PodPhone on 02 8999 9386Via our email at [email protected]  Via our Outlouders Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/ Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 the image, which was apparently posted without Khloe's consent. The whole debacle has us wondering, have the Kardashians created a body and beauty standard even they can’t live up to?  Plus, what is a 'digital leash'? Unions are pushing to let workers untether themselves from the job after hours, but is that a good thing? And, it's been 20 years since Bridget Jones's Diary hit cinemas around the world. How do we feel about Bridget, two decades on?  THE END BITS  Recommendations: Jessie wants you to listen to the podcast Sentimental Garbage. You can find it here.  Special thanks to Leigh and Fauziah for joining us. CREDITS Hosts: Jessie Stephens, Leigh Campbell and Fauziah Ibrahim Producer: Emma Gillespie  CONTACT US Via our PodPhone on 02 8999 9386Via our email at [email protected]  Via our Outlouders Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/ Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. CREDITS Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman and Jessie Stephens  Producer: Emma Gillespie  CONTACT US Via our PodPhone on 02 8999 9386Via our email at [email protected]  Via our Outlouders Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/ Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 the juicy details.  Plus, you'll hear insight from Jessie into the process of writing the book, and learn more about the characters. And, a very special treat for Outlouders, as Jessie reads for us two exclusive excerpts from Heartsick: Three stories about love and loss, and what happens in between THE END BITS  Purchase Jessie's book online from Booktopia here, or you can find it in any good bookstore!  CREDITS Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman and Jessie Stephens  Producer: Emma Gillespie  CONTACT US Via our PodPhone on 02 8999 9386Via our email at [email protected]  Via our Outlouders Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/ Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. CREDITS Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman and Jessie Stephens  Producer: Emma Gillespie and Leah Porges CONTACT US Via our PodPhone on 02 8999 9386Via our email at [email protected]  Via our Outlouders Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/ Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 new-look cabinet. Plus, Parenthood is a state scattered with discarded pure intentions. What's Em Rata done to spark our latest conversation about parenting?  And, we know what it means to be monogamous, but what about being...monogamish? THE END BITS  Recommendations: Jessie thinks you should watch Exposed: The Ghost Train Fire on ABC ivew, then listen to tomorrow's ep of her True Crime Conversations podcast.  Listen to the No Filter podcast with the director of There's No "I" In Threesome here  CREDITS Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman and Jessie Stephens  Producer: Emma Gillespie  CONTACT US Via our PodPhone on 02 8999 9386Via our email at [email protected]  Via our Outlouders Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/ Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. CREDITS Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman and Jessie Stephens  Producer: Emma Gillespie  CONTACT US Via our PodPhone on 02 8999 9386Via our email at [email protected]  Via our Outlouders Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/ Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. So why is this a news story? And why can't we stop laughing at the memes it's generated?  Plus, a couples counselor claims that the most common reason couples fall out of love and stop being intimate is because of a pursuer-distancer dynamic that develops over time. So what does it mean if you're the pursuer or the distancer in your relationships, romantic or otherwise?  And, is botox the new baseline of beauty standards? THE END BITS  Recommendations: Mia thinks you should out Big W's range of women's jeans. CREDITS Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman and Jessie Stephens  Producer: Emma Gillespie  CONTACT US Via our PodPhone on 02 8999 9386Via our email at [email protected]  Via our Outlouders Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/ Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. CREDITS Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman and Jessie Stephens  Producer: Emma Gillespie  CONTACT US Via our PodPhone on 02 8999 9386Via our email at [email protected]  Via our Outlouders Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/ Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 talking about the Oprah interview...But what has she taught us about in-laws?  Plus, you’re not lazy. Your productivity is just based on your chronotype. So what the hell is a chronotype and what does it have to do with your circadian rhythm?  And, our best and worst of the week. THE END BITS  Recommendations: Holly wants you to watch Moxie on Netflix Learn more about chronotypes here Listen to The Undone here CREDITS Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman and Jessie Stephens  Producer: Emma Gillespie  CONTACT US Via our PodPhone on 02 8999 9386Via our email at [email protected]  Via our Outlouders Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/ Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.    Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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’re sick of nothing changing. So what next? Plus, Prince Harry has a day job. It's his first office gig, which has left us wondering, does he know how to use email? Make a spreadsheet? Will he have regular catch-ups with his manager? Can you even IMAGINE having Prince Harry as a colleague? And, what is ‘brain octane oil,’ and why is it part of Orlando Bloom’s morning routine? THE END BITS  Recommendations: Mia wants you to watch There's No I in Threesome on Binge/Foxtel. You can listen to more of Holly on This Glorious Mess here.  CREDITS Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman and Jessie Stephens  Producer: Emma Gillespie  CONTACT US Via our PodPhone on 02 8999 9386Via our email at [email protected]  Via our Outlouders Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/ Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 drought, fire, the pandemic, and now, floods? We speak to an Outlouder on the ground as extreme conditions continue around the country. Plus, Cardi B has a message for anyone who thinks she’s a bad influence on their kids. What role do entertainers play, if any, when it comes to being good role models?  And, what happens when a woman with a husband and children goes on domestic strike? THE END BITS  Recommendations: Jessie wants you to check out Yoga with Adrienne's 30-day challenge. Read the Mamamia article about the mental load in the home here.  CREDITS Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman and Jessie Stephens  Producer: Emma Gillespie  CONTACT US Via our PodPhone on 02 8999 9386Via our email at [email protected]  Via our Outlouders Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/ Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Looking for something to listen to this weekend? Why not check out our new podcast What The Finance... Welcome to What The Finance, Mamamia's new podcast all about getting good with money. Hosted by financial expert and author Melissa Browne and actress and financial novice, Pallavi Sharda, each episode we'll break down all the myths and misconceptions when it comes to your personal finances, plus give you practical tips and speak to experts. This week we're starting with your spending habits and the values you place around money. How you spend your money says more about you than you think, and according to Mel, once you’ve worked out why you value your money, you’ll be in a much better position to make informed decisions about what you’re spending it on.  So what is your relationship with money? And is it serving or sabotaging you? Let’s find out... CREDITS  What The Finance is made possible by our partners at Westpac. Hosts: Melissa Browne and Pallavi Sharda Executive & Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou Assistant Producer: Emmeline Peterson Guests: Penni Towner & Jen Brown LINKS Head to westpac.com.au/whatthefinance to find free resources to help set up good financial habits. Westpac - Financial Literacy: https://bit.ly/3ewvZpm Davidson Institute: https://davidsoninstitute.education/ Melissa Browne's Online Courses: https://www.melissabrowne.courses/ ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS A special thanks to our friends at Poly Studios on the Gold Coast! https://polystudios.com.au/ SURVEY Enjoyed the show?  Tell us what you think by taking our 3 minute survey for your chance to win a $100 gift voucher:https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6238926/Mamamia-What-The-Finance-survey GET IN TOUCH Call us on the pod phone (02) 8999 9386. Email us at [email protected] Want to hear more Mamamia podcasts? You’ll find them here... https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Mick Fuller missed the mark? Plus, Weddings were one of the casualties of 2020, but now that they’re back on, what to do about potentially outdated guest lists? Have you been uninvited from a postponed wedding? And our best and worst of the week, including Trump, a musical, and a tearjerker from Holly.  THE END BITS  Recommendations: Jessie wants you to check out Louenhide bags at louenhide.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman and Jessie Stephens  Producer: Emma Gillespie  CONTACT US Via our PodPhone on 02 8999 9386Via our email at [email protected]  Via our Outlouders Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/ Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.    Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Australia asking men around the country to do right now? Plus, are Gen Z all about “commitment culture” as an act of rebellion against "hookup culture?" And if so, why? Is it optimism and romance, or for content and more followers?  And, Mia’s floating an unpopular opinion about Prince Harry and Meghan. Can you have sympathy for Meghan and Harry AND have sympathy for William and Kate? THE END BITS  Recommendations: Holly, Jessie and Mia want you to check out the highlights from the Grammy's, especially performances from Harry Styles, Megan Thee Stallion and Cardi B CREDITS Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman and Jessie Stephens  Producer: Emma Gillespie  CONTACT US Via our PodPhone on 02 8999 9386Via our email at [email protected]  Via our Outlouders Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/ Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.  Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 enough. Mia, Holly and Jessie tell us what it was like to be at today's March4Justice rally in Sydney, taking us through what it's all about, why today, and what change we're hoping it will bring. Plus, one of the biggest stories in the world right now begins with the name Sarah Everard. Sarah was 33 years old when she disappeared on March 3, whilst walking home in South London. So what do you need to know about the Reclaim These Streets marches?  And, one of the Outlouders is feeling 'triggered' by Mamamia's new podcast, What The Finance. Hearing about money values and the shame many women experience when it comes to finance has got Holly revealing what she calls her 'feminist failing.'  THE END BITS  Recommendations: Holly wants you to watch Aftertaste on ABC iView  Listen to Mamamia's new podcast, What The Finance here Check out the 'not all ticks' metaphor Mia mentioned here CREDITS Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman and Jessie Stephens  Producer: Emma Gillespie  CONTACT US Via our PodPhone on 02 8999 9386Via our email at [email protected]  Via our Outlouders Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/ Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.  Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 women from Princess Diana to Lindsay Lohan, a new movement is brewing. It’s being called a new phase of #metoo - and tagged #hertoo.  Plus, Health Signalling. It's the latest Instagram humble-brag. So, what is it, and are you doing it? And, our best and worst of the week, including highs and lows for Holly with her Elvi, and broken brains all round.  THE END BITS  Recommendations: Jessie wants you to watch Behind Her Eyes on Netflix.  Read the article on Mamamia about health-signalling here CREDITS Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman and Jessie Stephens  Producer: Emma Gillespie  CONTACT US Via our PodPhone on 02 8999 9386Via our email at [email protected]  Via our Outlouders Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/ Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.  Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 for his comments about Meghan Markle, in the wake of the Oprah interview. Plus, Kylie Moore-Gilbert has spoken out after being released from an Iranian prison last year, where the academic spent 800 days locked up. But when Moore-Gilbert came back to Australia she learnt, whilst in hotel quarantine, that her husband was having an affair, with one of her colleagues. And, is your life in constant need of a good edit? On Monday, Sam Armytage resigned from her job as the co-host of Sunrise after eight years. She said  “My mother used to say to me, ‘edit your life frequently and ruthlessly. It is your masterpiece after all,’ and that’s precisely what I’m doing,” What does that mean? What does editing your life look like? THE END BITS  Recommendations: Holly wants you to read The Wife and the Widow by Christian White You can read more on Kylie Moore-Gilbert on Mamamia here. CREDITS Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman and Jessie Stephens  Producer: Emma Gillespie  CONTACT US Via our PodPhone on 02 8999 9386Via our email at [email protected]  Via our Outlouders Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/ Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.  Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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-all interview with Oprah, and there's a LOT to get through.  Plus we discuss how we feel about the young royals now and ask the important question, 'What's next?' CREDITS Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman and Jessie Stephens  Producer: Emma Gillespie  CONTACT US Via our PodPhone on 02 8999 9386Via our email at [email protected]  Via our Outlouders Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/ Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.    Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 to go. Plus, are the clothes you have that don't fit you toxic? Radio host Mel Grieg told Australian women to throw out their so-called “skinny clothes” on the weekend, and it’s sparked a conversation about the toxicity of holding on to that section of the wardrobe that no longer serves you. And, a listener dilemma about an engagement ring.  THE END BITS  Recommendations: Listen to Mia's International Women's Day playlist here Read Amy Clark's story about clothes that don't fit here Learn more about Alpha-H's Encoreship here CREDITS Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman and Jessie Stephens  Producer: Emma Gillespie  CONTACT US Via our PodPhone on 02 8999 9386Via our email at [email protected]  Via our Outlouders Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/ Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.  Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 women are feeling at the end of this week. Plus, is Meghan seriously a bully? Royal aides have spoken to The Times in the UK ahead of Meghan’s television interview with Oprah Winfrey which will broadcast on Australian TV on Monday night.  And, our best and worst of the week, including an awkward crossover for Holly and Jessie.  THE END BITS  Recommendations: Jessie wants you to watch a 2019 Louis Theroux doco called The Night in Question.  Listen to This Glorious Mess here, and You Beauty with Celeste Barber here.  You can read Holly's powerful article mentioned in the ep here. CREDITS Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman and Jessie Stephens  Producer: Emma Gillespie  CONTACT US Via our PodPhone on 02 8999 9386Via our email at [email protected]  Via our Outlouders Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/ Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.  Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 true-crime podcast junkie’s dreams are coming true right now, but has our obsession with detail taken humanity out of the Melissa Caddick case? Whichever way you look at it, a 15-year-old boy has lost his mother.  And, Mia needs to talk about Hilaria Baldwin. Yesterday she announced on Instagram that she’s welcomed her second baby in five months. Hilaria - who you may know as Hilary, Boston-born and bred but with an inexplicable Spanish accent - confused the heck out of the Internet when she posted a photo of her on a bed holding a newborn baby while surrounded by all her children. THE END BITS  Recommendations: Jessie wants you to read The Panic Years by Nell Frizzell. Holly wants you to listen to Georgia Love hosting Lady Startup Stories here. Listen to The Quicky podcast on the Melissa Caddick case here. Check out Ally Collier on No Filter here.   CREDITSHosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman and Jessie Stephens  Producer: Emma Gillespie  CONTACT US Via our PodPhone on 02 8999 9386Via our email at [email protected]  Via our Outlouders Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/ Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.  Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 confusing, so we recap what's going on.  Plus, everyone’s talking about Prince Harry’s bus ride around LA with James Corden. Is the charm offensive working? And was Archie's first word really 'crocodile'?  And, you might have seen Jonah Hill’s name in the headlines. The actor has spoken out against fat-shaming, following the publication of shirtless photographs of him. THE END BITS  Watch the James Corden/Prince Harry video here. Listen to the ABC's Signal podcast for more on Brittany Higgins and the ongoing developments out of Canberra Recommendations: Mia wants you to watch Mrs. Fletcher on Foxtel or Binge.  CREDITSHosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman and Jessie Stephens  Producer: Emma Gillespie  CONTACT US Via our PodPhone on 02 8999 9386Via our email at [email protected]  Via our Outlouders Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/ Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. But on the show today, we discuss whether or not single-sex education plays a role. Plus, Australia is going back to work. Sydney’s CBD is apparently now back at 65% of its pre-COVID capacity. Melbourne is moving quickly towards a 75% plan. Brisbane’s been back for a while… and we’ve definitely forgotten some of the things that happen in an office. And, our best and worst of the week. THE END BITS  Read the full Cranbrook speach here. Click here for the episode of This Glorious Mess with Daddo's mum. Recommendations: Check out Louis Theroux's podcast here. CREDITSHosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman and Clare Stephens Producer: Gia Moylan Executive Producer: Elissa RatliffCONTACT US Via our PodPhone on 02 8999 9386Via our email at [email protected]  Via our Outlouders Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/ Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 after-work crowd, it's a 5:30 am thing. Plus, vaccines are here and we’re starting a new chapter in COVID history. But will we ever see a “vaccine passport” here in Australia? And… we need to talk about Gwyneth. She's claiming she started face masks. Not sheet masks, we're talking about the kind front-line workers, and now people all around the world wear every day, as part of the new normal.  THE END BITS  Recommendations: Check out Jessie & Clare's MAFS reviews here. Catchup on MAFS on 9Now, you can watch The Amazing Race AU on Ten Play.  Mia wants you to check out Lady Startups Happymash and Elixir Play. Click here for The Age article about the 5:30 club CREDITSHosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman and Clare Stephens Producer: Emma Gillespie & Gia MoylanCONTACT US Via our PodPhone on 02 8999 9386Via our email at [email protected]  Via our Outlouders Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/  Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 former student of a private girls school started a poll on her Instagram. She asked, "If you live in Sydney: have you or has anyone close to you ever experienced sexual assault from someone who went to an all-boys school?" Within 24 hours, she received nearly 300 responses, with 73 percent of them saying yes. And, the Covid-19 vaccinations have begun rolling out around the country. Will Australians go to the same lengths as some Americans have to get it? Two women in Florida dressed up as grannies to get the jab. THE END BITS  Recommendations: Mia wants you to read Bad Dog on The New Yorker.  Watch the video 'consent is as simple as tea' here Listen to Peggy Orenstein on No Filter here Follow us on Instagram @MamamiaOutLoud CREDITSHosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman and Clare Stephens Producer: Emma Gillespie & Mikayla FlorianoCONTACT US Via our PodPhone on 02 8999 9386Via our email at [email protected]  Via our Outlouders Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/    Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.