No Filter

Sam Armytage has had a rough few days. As co-host on Australia's highest-rating breakfast TV show Sunrise, Sam is used to everyone having an opinion about her. But after an interview with Hollywood star Kristin Davies took an unexpected turn last week, that attention has taken a particularly negative turn.  Sam talks to Mia about how breakfast television works, how it feels to be labelled a "mindless bimbo" by a peer in print, and how a cheesy celebrity skit can spin into a national discussion about feminism. Again.  Show Notes: Your host is Mia Freedman. With thanks to special guest Samantha Armytage. This podcast was produced by Elissa Ratliff CONTACT US Tell us something via email [email protected] tweet us @mamamiapodcasts or join the conversation on facebook This show is part of the Mamamia Women’s NetworkBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She is one of Australia's funniest women. But behind the big hair of her famous character, Effie, it's Mary Coustas' unfaultering desire to become a mother that has provided her life's biggest challenges.  Through 23 IVF attempts, Mary suffered unimaginable losses, faced unenviable decisions and ultimately, found the joy that she'd been looking for all along. Here, she shares with Mia what got her through that experience, and what she wishes she'd known back at the very beginning.    Show Notes: Your host is Mia Freedman. With thanks to special guest Mary Coustas. Find out more about her show, Effie, The Virgin Bride here This podcast was produced by Elissa Ratliff CONTACT US Tell us something via email [email protected] tweet us @mamamiapodcasts or join the conversation on facebook This show is part of the Mamamia Women’s Network Effie the Virgin Bride Tour dates: Feb 04, 2016Comedy Theatre, Melbourne - Preview Show (8pm) All AgesFeb 05, 2016Comedy Theatre, Melbourne - (7pm) All AgesFeb 05, 2016Comedy Theatre, Melbourne - (9.30pm) All AgesFeb 06, 2016Comedy Theatre, Melbourne - (7pm) All AgesFeb 06, 2016Comedy Theatre, Melbourne - (9.30pm) All AgesFeb 07, 2016Comedy Theatre, Melbourne - (5pm) All AgesFeb 12, 2016Comedy Theatre, Melbourne - (7pm) All AgesFeb 13, 2016Comedy Theatre, Melbourne - (7pm) All AgesFeb 13, 2016Comedy Theatre, Melbourne - (9.30pm) All AgesFeb 14, 2016Comedy Theatre, Melbourne - (5pm) All AgesFeb 26, 2016Astor Theatre, Perth - (7pm) 18+*Feb 27, 2016Astor Theatre, Perth - (7pm) 18+*Mar 04, 2016The Tivoli, Brisbane - (7pm) All Ages*Mar 05, 2016The Tivoli, Brisbane - (7pm) All Ages*Mar 18, 2016Enmore Theatre, Sydney - (7pm) All AgesMar 19, 2016Enmore Theatre, Sydney - (7pm) All AgesMar 20, 2016Enmore Theatre, Sydney - (5pm) All AgesBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She's a cook, an award winning author, and of course a domestic goddess. But behind the scenes of her TV shows, Nigella Lawson is a woman who carries around salt and mustard in her handbag. And has an array of condiments on her bedside table.  In this special live episode of No Filter, Nigella sits down with Mia and the Mamamia office to talk food, diets and her new cook book, Simply Nigella.   Show Notes: Your host is Mia Freedman. With thanks to special guest Nigella Lawson. This podcast was produced by Elissa Ratliff CONTACT US Tell us something via email [email protected] tweet us @mamamiapodcasts or join the conversation on facebook This show is part of the Mamamia Women’s Network  Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She's the highest ranking trans military officer in Australia. Is friends with some of the most powerful people in the country. And has a love of cricket that knows no bounds. But these are just some of the hats that Group Captain Cate McGregor wears. Australian of the Year 2016 finalist, and 2016 Queenslander of the year opens up about about life before becoming Cate, dealing with transphobia and what is next for her.    Show Notes: Your host is Mia Freedman. With thanks to special guest Cate McGregor. This podcast was produced by Elissa Ratliff CONTACT US Tell us something via email [email protected] tweet us @mamamiapodcasts or join the conversation on facebook This show is part of the Mamamia Women’s NetworkBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She is one of Australia's best known political journalists. Whether it's in written form for The Drum, or eating dinner with the country's leaders on her hit ABC show Kitchen Cabinet, Annabel Crabb has her own special way of shedding light on what is happening in Canberra.   A renaissance woman through and through, Annabel talks about why she has chosen not to get married, her views on 21st century feminism and her friendship with Leigh Sales. Show Notes Find out more about Annabel's new book Special Delivery here. No Filter is hosted by Mia Freedman and produced by Elissa Ratliff. You can find out more about this Podcast on the Mamamia Podcast Networks facebook page. You can contact the show via twitter, @mamamiapodcasts, or by emailing [email protected] a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She's one of Australia's best known journalists. But behind the stellar political interviews, two time Walkley award winner Leigh Sales is one of the kindest and funniest women in the business. The mother of two talks about how difficult she found childbirth, what it has been like interviewing some of the most powerful women in the business and whether or not 7.30 is her endgame.   Show Notes No Filter is hosted by Mia Freedman and produced by Elissa Ratliff. With thanks to Leigh Sales You can find out more about this Podcast on the Mamamia Podcast Networks facebook page. You can contact the show via twitter, @mamamiapodcasts, or by emailing [email protected] a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gold Logie winner and darling of the Australian media, Carrie Bickmore spends her nights hosting Channel Ten's The Project. But outside of that, this mother of two has a mission. One that was born from the death of her husband. At the 2015 Logies, Carrie made the whole of Australia listen when she used her Gold Logie acceptance speech to create awareness about brain cancer. She put on a beanie, and asked the rest of Australia to. And she’s about to do it again with Carries Beanies 4 Brain Cancer. Show NotesFind out more about Carries Beanies 4 Brain Cancer here No Filter is hosted by Mia Freedman and produced by Elissa Ratliff. You can find out more about this Podcast on the Mamamia Podcast Networks facebook page. You can contact the show via twitter, @mamamiapodcasts, or by emailing [email protected] a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Magda Szubanski is an Australian icon. She has written and created some of Australia's best comedy shows and characters. Mia Freedman chats to Magda about her first book Reckoning. A memoir that deals with the raw emotion of her life, intertwined with her father's experience as a German resistance fighter in World War Two. They also talk about what it was like making the decision to tell the world she was gay and her very public time as the face of Jenny Craig. Show Notes Find out more about Magda's book Reckoning here. No Filter is hosted by Mia Freedman and produced by Elissa Ratliff. You can find out more about this Podcast on the Mamamia Podcast Networks facebook page. You can contact the show via twitter, @mamamiapodcasts, or by emailing [email protected] a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Osher Gunsberg is a man who has completely rebuilt himself. As Andrew G, he was best known for his hosting role on Channel V and the smash hit TV show, Australian Idol. A charming, extroverted, fun guy. But off camera, he was a introvert so riddled with anxiety he couldn't face any social events without the safety of booze.  Until one day, he met a guy in Tel Aviv who told him if he changed his name it would change his  life. And it did. Now you might know him as Osher Gunsberg, the nice guy host of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette, or host of his own podcast, The Osher Gunsberg podcast. A teetotaller vegetarian, he’s a man who has completely reinvented himself. So how did he get there? And what’s next? Show notes Thanks for listening to No Filter. Thankyou to Osher Gunsberg. Subscribe in itunes for more stories behind the facade of public faces. This show is hosted by Mia Freedman and produced by Monique Bowley and Eliza Ratliff for the Mamamia Podcast Network. You can find out more about all our shows on the Mamamia Podcast Networks facebook page, or on my Facebook page Mia Freedman. Contact the show, suggest an interview subject, leave feedback, or show us your love via twitter, @mamamiapodcasts, or by emailing [email protected] This podcast was brought to you by Wotif.com, the home of holidays.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on No Filter - we bring you a bonus episode in honour of breast cancer awareness month. Amanda Mcleod is an intern at Mamamia.  She also has the BRCA1 genetic mutation. After watching her grandmother die of breast cancer, and her mother battle it twice, she made the decision to have a double mastectomy. Amanda opened up to Podcast Director Monique Bowley about the mental process, the surgery, and the moment she overhead a stranger comment on her "bad boob job". Show notes Thanks for listening to the No Filter Podcast series. To support breast cancer awareness month visit the National Breast Cancer foundation on www.nbcf.org.au Subscribe in itunes for more episodes. This special bonus episode of the podcast was hosted and produced by Monique Bowley. You can find out more about this Podcast on the Mamamia Podcast Networks :facebook page, or contact the show via twitter, @mamamiapodcasts, or by emailing [email protected]  Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In February 2014 Rosie’s world was uprooted. Her only  son Luke was murdered in an incomprehensible and brutal act of family violence by his father Greg Anderson while he was at cricket practice. Luke was 11 years old… Rosie could have fallen into a dark hole that day and never returned.  But she didn’t let herself.   Today on No Filter the current Australian of the year speaks to Mia Freedman about life after Luke and what she plans to do next. No Filter is hosted by Mia Freedman and produced by Elissa Ratliff. You can find out more about this Podcast on the Mamamia Podcast Networks facebook page, or on my Facebook page Mia Freedman online. You can contact the show via twitter, @mamamiapodcasts, or by emailing [email protected]  Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When was the last time you felt creative, light and free? Elizabeth Gilbert says we all have a creative genius in us. The writer of seven books, including the bestselling Eat Pray Love, she's just published her latest book, Big Magic, about the flow of creative ideas and how everyone can find their inner artist. Today, she tells us how to live a more creative life without quitting your day job, and how the myth of the starving tormented artist is a load of rubbish.   To find out more about Big Magic and the Magic Lessons podcast - click here No Filter is hosted by Mia Freedman and produced by Elissa Ratliff and Monique Bowley. You can find out more about this Podcast on the Mamamia Podcast Networks facebook page, or on my Facebook page Mia Freedman online. You can contact the show via twitter, @mamamiapodcasts, or by emailing [email protected] a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the age of 24, Turia Pitt was caught in a bushfire while running an Ultramarathon in Western Australia.She suffered burns to 65 % of her body, and has since had over 200 operations to get back to health. Turia could have been defined by that fire in every sense. But she wasn’t. She has gone on to become on of the most influential women in the country, inspiring everyone she meets. And not just because she overcame great hardship - but because she continues to do so. At just 28 Turia is a mining engineer, an ultra marathon runner, an author and a soon-to-be Iron woman. Her story is on of inspiration, no nonsense and humility.  Thanks for listening to the No Filter Podcast series. Subscribe in itunes for more episodes. No Filter is hosted by Mia Freedman and produced by Elissa Ratliff and Monique Bowley. You can find out more about this Podcast on the Mamamia Podcast Networks facebook page, or on my Facebook page Mia Freedman online. You can contact the show via twitter, @mamamiapodcasts, or by emailing [email protected] a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard Glover is a man with an unusual and painful childhood. The author of twelve books, his hilarious weekly columns have been published in the Sydney Morning Herald for over twenty years. He also presents the top-rating Drive show on ABC radio in Sydney. But behind that, he reveals he reveals a life of dealing with uninterested parents, the darkness of being groomed by pedophiles and the light he found with his wife, Debra Oswald, and two children, Dan and Joe. It's a tale of the resilience of humans and the imperfect art of parenting.Thanks for listening to the No Filter Podcast series. Subscribe in itunes for more episodes. No Filter is hosted by Mia Freedman, produced by Monique Bowley, and researched by Elissa Ratliff.  You can find out more about this Podcast on the Mamamia Podcast Networks facebook page, or on my Facebook page Mia Freedman online. You can contact the show via twitter, @mamamiapodcasts, or by emailing [email protected] a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  Rosie Waterland has never been cool. Cursed with a near perfect, beautiful older sister while Rosie was still struggling with various toilet mishaps, she soon realised that she was the Doug Pitt to her sister's Brad. But that was only one of the problems Rosie faced. With two addicts for parents, she grew up amidst foster homes, rehab stays, AA meetings, overdoses, narrow escapes from drug dealers and a merry-go-round of dodgy boyfriends in her mother's life. Rosie watched as her dad passed out/was arrested/vomited, and had to talk her mum out of killing herself. As an adult, trying to come to grips with her less than conventional childhood, Rosie navigated her way through eating disorders, nude acting roles, mental health issues and awkward Tinder dates. Then she had an epiphany: to stop pretending to be who she wasn't and embrace her true self. The Anti-Cool Girl is Rosie's first book. I chat to her about what was it like writing about her often traumatic childhood, how she's dealt with the extraordinary things life has thrown at her, and her amazing triumph over adversity. No Filter is hosted by Mia Freedman, with thanks to Rosie Waterland. The book, The Anti-Cool Girl, is published by Harper Collins and released Sept 1. This podcast was produced and hosted by Mia Freedman with techical production by Monique Bowley for the Mamamia Podcast Network.          Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A warning. This episode contains explicit content.  The first time I saw Madison Missina, it was while she was having sex. An award winning pornstar, escort, sex worker, business owner and relationship therapist, she has a famous clitoris. She’s smart, she wants to educate adult and teens alike, and what she says will change the way you think about sex workers. This week on No Filter, I talk to Madison about the sex industry.  What really goes on behind the scenes in porn, including sexual harassment on set, the upkeep required for a sex worker, why no one has pubic hair anymore, and how her very first client told her something she's never forgotten. No Filter is hosted by Mia Freedman, produced by Monique Bowley and researched by Elissa Ratliff for the Mamamia Podcast Network. This podcast is part of the Mamamia Women's Network. We have four websites,Mamamia.com.au where you can read about what everyone's talking about today, our parenting site themotherish.com our health and beauty site theglow.com.au and debriefdaily.com - where the conversation for women goes next. Find out more about this Podcast on the Mamamia Podcast Network's Facebook page, or on my Facebook page Mia Freedman online. With thanks to Madison Missina.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lisa Wilkinson is the co-host of the Today show and one of Australia’s most respected journalists. At 21 Lisa became the youngest ever editor of Dolly magazine. She then went on to edit Cleo and become its International Editor-in-Chief, before moving into Television.  Since 2007 people have been waking up to Lisa on the Today Show.  On No Filter, I chat to her about early starts, the changing nature of women’s magazine’s in Australia and what it’s like interviewing the Prime Minister. Show notes Thanks to Lisa Wilkinson. No Filter is  hosted by Mia Freedman , produced by Monique Bowley, and researched by Elissa Ratliff for the Mamamia Podcast Network. Find out more about this Podcast on the Mamamia Podcast Network's facebook page, or on my Facebook page Mia Freedman online.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maz Compton is a radio personality, and the co-host of Sydney’s hit breakfast show the ‘Dan and Maz’ show on 2DayFM. Having spent most of her time in radio, Maz has also dabbled as a VJ – working with MTV Australia. She’s hosted and produced radio, and also dabbles in extreme sports. This week on No Filter, I chat to her about life in radio, meeting rockstars, how she got over her divorce, and why she likes being a weird girl. Show notes Thanks to Maz Compton No Filter is hosted by Mia Freedman , produced by Monique Bowley, and researched by Elissa Ratliff for the Mamamia Podcast Network. Find out more about this Podcast on the Mamamia Podcast Network's facebook page, or on my Facebook page Mia Freedman online. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former co-host of the Today Show and host of Sydney Live on 2GB, Ben Fordham has just become a dad. At 17 Ben got his first job in the media industry. By 21 he had won his first Walkley award for his coverage of the 1997 Thredbo Landslide. Since then he has split his time across radio and TV, working on 2UE, 2GB, Sky News, and across the Nine Network. I chat to Ben about leaving the Today show, becoming a dad and escaping conviction of 2 years jail time after a hidden camera report. Thanks to Ben Fordham No Filter is hosted by Mia Freedman , produced by Monique Bowley, and researched by Elissa Ratliff for the Mamamia Podcast Network. Find out more about this Podcast on the Mamamia Podcast Network's facebook page, or on my Facebook page Mia Freedman online.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Debra Oswald is a writer. For stage, television and fiction. Co-creator and head writer of the TV series Offspring, she's regarded as one of Australia's best writers. Her first play was broadcast on the ABC when she was just 17. Since then she has written multiple books, TV shows and plays, from Police Rescue to Bananas in Pyjamas. Today on No Filter, Mia Freedman talks to Deb about the impact social media has on TV writers, what it was like writing Patrick from Offsprings death, her newest adult novel, Useful, and the newly empty nest with partner and ABC journalist Richard Glover. Find out more about this Podcast on the Mamamia Podcast Network's facebook page, or on my Facebook page Mia Freedman online. Thanks to Debra Oswald Her latest novel is Useful No Filter is produced by Monique Bowley, researched by Elissa Ratliff and hosted by Mia Freedman for the Mamamia Podcast Network.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Murray is a journalist, radio host and father. Having started his career in the 2GB Newsroom in 1998 – Paul went on to host his own radio shows on various stations across the Sydney area. Now the host of his own TV show Paul Murray Live on Sky News every weeknight, Paul has an opinion on everything. Today on No Filter, I talk to Paul about his career, about the tragedy of losing his son Leo in 2012, and Australian politics. Find out more about this Podcast on the Mamamia Podcast Network's facebook page, or on my Facebook page Mia Freedman online. Thanks to Paul Murray No Filter is produced by Monique Bowley, researched by Elissa Ratliff and hosted by Mia Freedman for the Mamamia Podcast Network. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Journalist, mother and former Today Show Newsreader, Georgie Gardner has worked on every commercial news station in Australia. For the past 7 years, she's been setting her alarm for 3am as the Breakfast news reader. But a year ago, she resigned. Something had to give. Today proves again why I call her "Gold Standard" Georgie. She talks about why TV can be a brutal industry, why she decided to leave the Today show, and her upbringinging, which wasn't always easy. The show is hosted by Mia Freedman Thanks to Georgie Gardner The program is researched by Elissa Ratliff and produced by Monique Bowley for the Mamamia Podcast NetworkBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the co-host of the Seven Network’s morning TV show Sunrise, millions of Australians wake up with Kochie every day. He informs people, challenges people, and sometimes pisses people off. Sometimes I am one of those people. 14 years ago Kochie joined Sunrise. Since then he’s grown a successful finance business with his wife Libby, had two different co-hosts, and become the Chairman of the Port Adelaide Football club. Today, it's Kochie with a rare insight into his co-hosts, what makes the best breakfast TV, and when he will know it's time for a sleep in. Your host is Mia Freedman Thanks to David Koch This podcast was researched by Elissa Ratliff Produced by Monique Bowley For the Mamamia Podcast Network Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"I just had no idea how traumatic was going to be. And what the fallout was going to be for everyone around us." Brisbane radio presenter Robin Bailey seemingly had it all. A husband, three beautiful kids and a successful career in radio and television. Then her husband took his own life. From the public response in the aftermath, to the effect on her three boys and her own mental heath, this is the story of one woman's battle to navigate grief. The host of No Filter is Mia Freedman Thanks to Robin Bailey This show is produced by Monique Bowley and researched by Elissa Ratliffe for the Mamamia Podcast NetworkBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.