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Mamamia Out Loud

Mamamia Out Loud

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Australia's #1 podcast for women is where inquisitive minds come for great conversation — with an occasional side serve of chaos. Covering news, pop culture, and big ideas, plus the small stuff that matters, Mamamia Out Loud features a rotating panel of hosts, including Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens, Holly Wainwright, Clare Stephens, Amelia Lester, and Em Vernem. It's your daily dose of conversation that feels like catching up with your funniest and sharpest friends in the group chat. It’s conversation at its most addictive.

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  • When A Crappy Husband Makes A Great TV Show

    When A Crappy Husband Makes A Great TV Show
    Apr 22 2026
    First, a rundown of the scurrilous gossip you missed while you were actually working: Sydney Sweeney’s cameo’s been cut from The Devil Wears Prada 2, Harry Styles is either engaged or ring-baiting us and Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton have hard-launched with a pap-frolic. In other business, why is Reese Witherspoon suddenly telling all her followers to use AI? Is this a genuine attempt to close the gender tech-gap, or is Reese just the friendliest face the robots could recruit to crack Gen X? In other business, we might be witnessing the most effective character-assassination comeback in history. While Lily Allen is currently touring an album that provides a literal receipt-by-receipt rundown of her marriage breakdown — complete with props explaining David Harbour’s alleged infidelity — her ex is busy being the most lovable man on TV in DTF St. Louis. Holly asks if playing someone lovable is the best way to rehabilitate an actor’s bad reputation? Let’s ask Noah Wyle and Adam Driver. What can one of the world’s richest women (by marriage) tell us about happiness? No, please don’t throw your phone, Clare’s all ears for Lauren Sanchez Bezos’s gratitude tips. And finally, we need to talk about the absolute tailspin that occurs when a Gen Z coworker compliments an older coworker’s outfit. Is it genuine praise, or a calculated power move? Amelia’s diving into millennial fashion anxiety and why a simple 'I love your jeans' can feel like a personal attack. SUBSCRIPTION GIVEAWAY: Win a $2,000 Bed Threads voucher. Subscribe to Mamamia here before April 30 to be automatically entered. Current subscriber? You're already in the draw. T&Cs apply. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media What To Listen To Next: Listen to The Spill: We Met Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway And Here's What Went Down & Our New TV ObsessionListen to our latest episode: Harry & Meghan Just Blew Up The Sandringham SummitListen: Your Boss's Unpopular Opinion & It's Taurus SeasonListen: A Fight About Who’s Allowed To Have A CrushListen: Mia's Uncomfortable Aha Moment About FriendshipListen: A Podcast Feud & Hanging Out With Prince HarryListen: She's Back! Mia Confronts Rival Anne Stephens On 'Nana Rules'Listen: Quick Question: Why Are You So Annoying?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 You can now watch our show in full length video on the Apple Podcast app - make sure your phone is up to date and we can't wait for you to see Mamamia Out Loud on Apple What to read: 'I spent a day with Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway. One moment changed my view on The Devil Wears Prada 2.'Harry Styles refuses to repeat himself. On his fourth album, that's the whole point. 'Gen Z knows more about AI than their bosses. It's about to change how we all work.'Lily Allen was alone in a London hotel room when David Harbour called. Nothing would be the same. 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 Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    48 mins
  • Your Boss's Unpopular Opinion & It's Taurus Season

    Your Boss's Unpopular Opinion & It's Taurus Season
    Apr 20 2026
    Madonna crashed Sabrina Carpenter’s Coachella stage and it took the crowd a minute to realise they were in the presence of an(other) icon. Luckily, Madge had a bonus skill up her sleeve: An astrology lecture about Taurus season. Holly Wainwright brings a few little nuggets that slipped out of Meghan Duchess’s fancy Sydney event on the weekend, including a new theme song. Also, Kardashian whisperer and multi-millionaire businesswoman Emma Grede says remote work is a 'career killer' for women. She reckons if you aren’t seen, you aren’t getting promoted. Is flexibility actually costing women their next big move, or allowing women to do their dream jobs in the first place? Amelia Lester has a story about the presentee boss from hell. In other business, we’re diving into the dark world of 'looksmaxxing' after an influencer’s viral breakdown. From 'bone-smashing' to dangerous supplements, why are young men falling for a happiness formula that clearly isn't working? And the debate that won't die: Should teachers be banned from social media? Over the weekend a viral post asking whether educators should also be influencers has taken over Clare Stephens's algorithm. SUBSCRIPTION GIVEAWAY: Win a $2,000 Bed Threads voucher. Subscribe to Mamamia here before April 30 to be automatically entered. Current subscriber? You're already in the draw. T&Cs apply. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: A Fight About Who’s Allowed To Have A CrushListen: Mia's Uncomfortable Aha Moment About FriendshipListen: A Podcast Feud & Hanging Out With Prince HarryListen: She's Back! Mia Confronts Rival Anne Stephens On 'Nana Rules'Listen: Quick Question: Why Are You So Annoying?Listen: 'The Chatbot History That Ruined My Relationship’Listen: Mia & Amelia On The Cheating Drama Everyone’s Talking AboutConnect 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 You can now watch our show in full length video on the Apple Podcast app - make sure your phone is up to date and we can't wait for you to see Mamamia Out Loud on Apple What to read: Harry & Meghan are living Option 3.Emma Grede cold-called Kris Jenner with an idea. Now she's worth $600 million.Meghan Markle has only just arrived in Australia, but the most damning story about her has already been written.'I spent a morning with Prince Harry. It wasn't at all like I expected.''We work with teenage girls every week. What we're hearing about boys is deeply concerning.' 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 Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    55 mins
  • A Fight About Who’s Allowed To Have A Crush

    A Fight About Who’s Allowed To Have A Crush
    Apr 17 2026
    Is having a crush the secret to a happy relationship, or the gateway drug to a ruinous affair? We can’t agree. Meanwhile, comedian Nikki Glaser says that sexual cheating is a turn-on and emotional cheating is a no-no. Who’s right, who’s deluded, and who should just be single, according to Emily Vernem? Plus, enthusiasm for hobbies is at an-all time high, but why does it feel like men get all the good ones, while women get the leftovers of leisure? Holly Wainwright talks about her life-changing gardening habit, but acknowledges it’s first to go when life gets busy. So what’s an untouchable 'Sovereign Hobby', and how do we get one? And, there is an unofficial list of things women do to look like they have their shit together, and it involves everything from keeping whites white, to having enough coathangers, to knowing what stock is. Clare Stephens just wishes she could remember the snacks. TV RECCOS SPECIAL Clare’s watching: DTF St. Louis on HBO Max. A dark, nonlinear comedy about a love triangle, a dating app for married people, and David Harbour being incredibly likable.Holly’s watching: Riot Women on SBS. Created by Happy Valley’s Sally Wainwright, it’s a brilliant look at five middle-aged women who decide to form a punk band.Em’s watching: Margo’s Got Money Troubles on Apple TV. Starring Elle Fanning, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Nick Offerman, it’s the story of a college dropout navigating new motherhood and mounting bills. SUBSCRIPTION GIVEAWAY: Win a $2,000 Bed Threads voucher. Subscribe to Mamamia here before April 30 to be automatically entered. Current subscriber? You're already in the draw. T&Cs apply. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: Mia's Uncomfortable Aha Moment About FriendshipListen: A Podcast Feud & Hanging Out With Prince HarryListen: She's Back! Mia Confronts Rival Anne Stephens On 'Nana Rules'Listen: Quick Question: Why Are You So Annoying?Listen: 'The Chatbot History That Ruined My Relationship’Listen: Mia & Amelia On The Cheating Drama Everyone’s Talking AboutListen: The Hollywood Star Who Hates EveryoneListen: Mia & Anne Stephens: A Nana LeaderboardConnect 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 You can now watch our show in full length video on the Apple Podcast app - make sure your phone is up to date and we can't wait for you to see Mamamia Out Loud on Apple What to read: Elle Fanning's brilliant new TV show is smart, sincere and occasionally sexy.Put away your oversized blazer. This is what stylish women are wearing in 2026.Nikki Glaser met her boyfriend on set in 2013. They've broken up five times since.'Old-school hobbies are back. These 6 to try with your kids will convert you.' 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: Holly Wainwright, Clare Stephens & Emily Vernem Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock Video Producer: Josh Green Junior Content Producer: Tessa Kotowicz Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    59 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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I love the way the hosts speak about the news in a relatable way each week. They're the best

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