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Mamamia Out Loud

Mamamia Out Loud

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

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  • What We Did Before 9am

    What We Did Before 9am
    Mar 13 2026
    The Oscars is two days away, and while experts predict with data, Mamamia Out Loud predicts with vibes. From naked afterparty guests to the high-stakes battle between Michael B. Jordan and Timothée Chalamet, Holly Wainwright, Clare Stephens, and Em Vernem are placing their bets and asking an important industry question - will Lewis Hamilton use this as a moment for a Kim K hard launch? Plus, the "boyboss" era is over and crying at work is officially encouraged, which is lucky. Emily shares her first Mamamia cry while Holly would still rather die than leak from the eyes. Is crying now a valid form of corporate communication, or just a sign that your workplace is the problem? Also, are you treating your morning like an “Opening Shift”? The theory leans into a morning that’s all about setting up for the day. Em’s into it, with her early-morning doomscroll and home-brewed coffee under her belt. Clare has a toddler, so her morning’s are… enough said, and Holly has left that chaos era behind. But the question remains - is the snooze button your friend or your enemy? Plus, the allure of the bald man and the happiest place on the Internet that celebrates them. And… recommendations: Em recommends How to get to heaven from Belfast on Netflix. Clare recommends The Death of Us by Abigail Dean Holly recommends Harry Styles. One night in Manchester on Netflix. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: A Lil' Treat: Jessie’s Very Surprising, Very Wonderful Twins UpdateListen: Mia, Female Friendships & The '3-Word Rule'Listen: A Reluctant Pregnancy Announcement On Live TVListen: Mia's Diary Note: What I Didn't Expect About Being A NanaListen: Beckham, Meghan & Jessie's Hospital Voice NoteListen: How To Talk To Absolutely AnyoneListen: Mia Enters The 'Working Mums' ChatListen: Inside The Fight That Ended Kyle & Jackie OConnect your subscription to Apple Podcasts Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media Watch Australia's #1 podcast, Mamamia Out Loud: Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read: How to recover from a massive, ugly, work cry.'I'm a night owl who wakes up at 4:30am every day. This is how I do it.''I spend an hour on Instagram': 6 women share exactly what their morning routine looks like.This new Netflix show is a mix between 'Derry Girls' and 'Only Murders in the Building'.Harry Styles refuses to repeat himself. On his fourth album, that's the whole point. THE END BITS: Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloud CREDITS: Hosts: Emily Vernem, Clare Stephens & Holly Wainwright Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock Audio Producer: Leah Porges Video Producer: Josh Green Junior Content Producer: Tessa KotowiczBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    54 mins
  • A Lil' Treat: Jessie’s Very Surprising, Very Wonderful Twins Update

    A Lil' Treat: Jessie’s Very Surprising, Very Wonderful Twins Update
    Mar 12 2026
    Outlouders, your usual Friday dose of Mamamia Out Loud will drop this afternoon but for now, here's a lil' treat from us to you. Enjoy. She’s 10 days on. She’s splitting her time and her heart between home and hospital, and she wants to share her story with you, Outlouders. Our beloved co-host Jessie Stephens gave birth to her boy-girl twins last week, earlier than hoped, and became a mum all over again. There will be so many of you who’ll relate to this story of terror-tinged joy, who will recognise the awe and exhaustion in Jessie’s voice, and who will want to send her so much love as she and her little family find their way through a new normal. Jessie’s rock, her twin sister Clare Stephens as well as Emily Vernem and Holly Wainwright are asking the questions:. How much time did she get “off” before the babies came? What was the first thing that happened when they did? How is Luna? How is Luca? Can she finally eat chocolate again? And how is she staying sane and hopeful? A very special episode. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: Mia, Female Friendships & The '3-Word' Rule'Listen: A Reluctant Pregnancy Announcement On Live TVListen: Mia's Diary Note: What I Didn't Expect About Being A NanaListen: Beckham, Meghan & Jessie's Hospital Voice NoteListen: How To Talk To Absolutely AnyoneListen: Mia Enters The 'Working Mums' ChatListen: Inside The Fight That Ended Kyle & Jackie OListen: Love Story Part 2: Jackie O, The Kennedys & That Fight SceneListen: Uninvited Princesses & The Dating Story We're Yearning ForConnect your subscription to Apple Podcasts Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media Watch Australia's #1 podcast, Mamamia Out Loud: Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read: JESSIE STEPHENS: On being pregnant with twins. As a twin. With twin brothers.CLARE STEPHENS: 'I did everything to avoid a traumatic birth. Then I had one.''I was 3 days postpartum and holding my son. Then a nurse said 5 words that broke me.''I was home alone when I went into sudden labour. I'll never forget what happened 40 minutes later.' THE END BITS: Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloudBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    38 mins
  • FREE SUBS TASTER: Mia, Female Friendships & The '3-Word Rule'

    FREE SUBS TASTER: Mia, Female Friendships & The '3-Word Rule'
    Mar 12 2026

    Mia is late to the party. Despite “Let Them” being (one of) her Words Of The Year last year, she is finally listening to the Mel Robbins audio book — and she has thoughts.

    In this episode, Mia and Amelia unpack the complicated art of female friendships. From the 'scatterings' of marriage and kids to the isolation of running a business, is the secret to staying connected actually just... loosening your grip?

    But, while Mia is feeling a “massive unclenching”, Amelia is asking whether 'let them' is just a fancy way of being a passive friend?

    Plus, the '3-Word Rule' that might actually save your friendship.

    What To Listen To Next:

    • Listen to Mel Robbins on No Filter: Mel Robbins On The Only Life Lesson You Need To Know
    • Listen to our latest episode: A Reluctant Pregnancy Announcement On Live TV
    • Listen: Mia's Diary Note: What I Didn't Expect About Being A Nana
    • Listen: Beckham, Meghan & Jessie's Hospital Voice Note
    • Listen: How To Talk To Absolutely Anyone
    • Listen: Mia Enters The 'Working Mums' Chat
    • Listen: Inside The Fight That Ended Kyle & Jackie O
    • Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts

    Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts.

    SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media

    Watch Australia's #1 podcast, Mamamia Out Loud:

    Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube

    What to read:

    • The 'let them' theory has changed more than 2 million people's lives.
    • The 'let them' theory changed 2 million people's lives. The 'who says' theory is the easy alternative.
    • 'I tried the "Let Them Theory" on my kids... Here's what happened.'
    • 'I asked my friends to give me a performance review. They said, "No".'

    THE END BITS:

    Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com

    GET IN TOUCH:

    Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au

    Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message.

    Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show.

    Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloud

    Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    2 mins
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Relevant, though provoking, entertaining and empathetic. Feels like a conversation with your smartest beasties. I listen to all the free content and will probably crack and subscribe at some point.

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If you love listening to multiple points of view about what's what right now, this is the podcast you've been waiting for. Funny and often times thought provoking. love this podcast.

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I love the way the hosts speak about the news in a relatable way each week. They're the best

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