Mamamia Out Loud

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.

Latest Episodes:

Why Every Goal Suddenly Feels Urgent (and What Lazy Gewls Do Next) Sep 10, 2025

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There's a new species of male that's captured Amelia's attention. He's a literature loving, matcha drinking, standup guy that seems to capture the female gaze perfectly. Except: none of it's real. The Performative Man is faking it. La Lester explains.

Plus, we have to revisit the Coldplay kiss cam cheating scandal. The latest update changes EVERYTHING, and now? Well, now Jessie wants to renew her wedding vows.

And, welcome to The Great Lock In. It'syour chance to put the last remaining months before the New Year to good use. But a certain Stacey Hicks confesses she would much prefer to Lock Out instead. So, why do all our goals suddenly feel urgent, and what's a lazy gewl to do when everyone's obsessed with self-optimisation?

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Listen to our latest episode: The New Rules Of Etiquette For Every Age
Listen: A Theory About Kate Middleton's Hair & The Secret To Small Talk
Listen: The Family Drama We Can't Stop Thinking About
Listen:The Princess Test & Trump's Bruised Hand
Listen: An Entirely Random List Of Things We Deem Offensive
Listen: The Millionaire CEO Going Viral For A… Snatch
Listen: The Snow Globe Effect & Brad Pitt’s Victory Lap
Listen to Parenting Out Loud: The 'Normal' We Need To Interrogate & The Father's Day Rethink
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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.

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Holly Makes An Apology & The New Small Talk Hack Sep 08, 2025

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Outlouders, Holly has a mea culpa for your Monday. This one involves Princess Kate, her hair, and the internet theories we all wish we hadn't read. Plus, we unpack the other big royal news. This time it's about Prince Harry and yes, it's got everyone talking.

And, are you scared of small talk? You're not alone. Amelia Lester’s bringing the actually useful tips to survive awkward 8am chats at work when you have zero to say. That noise you hear? Just Jessie and Holly scribbling notes as if their social lives depend on it (because they do).

Plus… is Pete Evans mainstream now? No, seriously. We don't know either. But he might be back in your feed — and it’s giving us emotional whiplash.

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What To Listen To Next:

Listen to our latest episode: The Family Drama We Can't Stop Thinking About
Listen:The Princess Test & Trump's Bruised Hand
Listen: An Entirely Random List Of Things We Deem Offensive
Listen: The Millionaire CEO Going Viral For A… Snatch
Listen: The Snow Globe Effect & Brad Pitt’s Victory Lap
Listen: An Emergency Meeting About Taylor Swift's Engagement
Listen: Did Someone Get Engaged? Oh Look, Mia Just Barged In
Listen to Parenting Out Loud: The 'Normal' We Need To Interrogate & The Father's Day Rethink
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PARENTING OUT LOUD: The 'Normal' We Need To Interrogate & The Father's Day Rethink Sep 05, 2025

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Outlouders, it's that time of the week again. Parenting Out Loud is back in your ears to start your weekend right.

Each week, Monique Bowley, Amelia Lester and Stacey Hicks unpack the zeitgeist through the unique lens of being a parent.

On today's show:

Father’s Day is tomorrow and there's been a distinct shift in its marketing. Amelia unpacks what’s changed and why.
Bluey: adorable? Absolutely. But is this the kids' TV show that's also making us feel… bad? Welcome to the Bluey Inadequacy Complex. Monz explains all.
Plus, ❤️💜 Two emojis, very different vibes. And yes, we all need to know the difference. Welcome to your emoji decoder.
And, the 'one and done' debate that has Stacey riled.

Plus, our recommendations:

🛏️ Stacey recommends a sleep story.

👩‍🎨 Amelia has a new playdate hack.

📺 Monz has an old fashioned screen test.

Want to lock in next week's episode? Search Parenting Out Loud in your podcast app and hit '+ follow' so you never miss a show.

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CREDITS:

Hosts: Monique Bowley, Stacey Hicks & Amelia Lester

Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine

Senior/Audio Producer: Leah Porges

Junior Content Producer: Tessa Kotowicz

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The Google Doc That Scares Us To Death Sep 05, 2025

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It all started with a Google Doc. Half of you—like Holly—are going to love it. The other half? Yeah, maybe not so much. But stick with us, because this isn’t just admin—it’s a document your loved ones will thank you for one day. We've made it easy for you by including a link to it below. Download or... ignore.

And, Amelia’s latest internet obsession takes us deep into the world of weddings of the super rich. Think: Croesus, filthy rich, LOADED. Yes, we're saying hello to Becca Bloom and discussing the rise of Rich-Tok. What does a 'status wedding' actually cost—and why can’t we look away?

Plus, your weekly reccos:
💪 A fitness trend that’s a little... unusual
🎬 A Netflix drama Jessie absolutely inhaled
✨ A miracle for your face (no surgery required)

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Recommendations

Amelia recommendslaughing yoga.

Jessie recommends Hostage on Netflix.

Holly recommends Miracle Balm by Jones Road.

What To Listen To Next:

Listen to our latest episode: The Family Drama We Can't Stop Thinking About
Listen:The Princess Test & Trump's Bruised Hand
Listen: An Entirely Random List Of Things We Deem Offensive
Listen: The Millionaire CEO Going Viral For A… Snatch
Listen: The Snow Globe Effect & Brad Pitt’s Victory Lap
Listen: An Emergency Meeting About Taylor Swift's Engagement
Listen: Did Someone Get Engaged? Oh Look, Mia Just Barged In
Listen to MID: Grief Has No Time For Your Bullshit
Listen to Parenting Out Loud: The Third Kid Dessert Analogy & FFS, Stop With The Texts

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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.

CREDITS:

Hosts: Amelia Lester, Jessie Stephens & Holly Wainwright

Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine

Executive Producer: Emeline Gazilas

Audio Producer: Leah Porges

Video Producer: Josh Green

Junior Content Producers: Coco & Tessa

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You're Not Imagining It. Everyone Is Ruder Sep 03, 2025

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Why are we all so bloody rude? A new report shows retail workers are copping it worse than ever, and we’ve got a theory as to why.

And, the Princess Test: the Royals’ bizarre initiation ritual for new family members visiting Balmoral for the first time. Holly reveals what it involves—and asks if you’d survive it.
Plus, for 48 hours, the internet swore Donald Trump was dead. He’s not—but the rumours about the President's health aren’t going anywhere. Amelia’s got three clues to explain why this is one conspiracy that just won't die.

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What To Listen To Next:

Listen to our latest episode: An Entirely Random List Of Things We Deem Offensive
Listen: The Millionaire CEO Going Viral For A… Snatch
Listen: The Snow Globe Effect & Brad Pitt’s Victory Lap
Listen: An Emergency Meeting About Taylor Swift's Engagement
Listen: Did Someone Get Engaged? Oh Look, Mia Just Barged In
Listen: Taylor Swift & Why Her Boyfriend's Podcast
Listen: Taylor, Travis & The Breakup Document
Listen to Parenting Out Loud: The Third Kid Dessert Analogy & FFS, Stop With The Texts

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Why We All So Desperately Wanted This Love Story To Be True Sep 01, 2025

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Say it's not so! Is the romance between Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson really just a PR stunt? We investigate (through bitter tears).

Plus, the fertility test women have been paying for. Doctors now say it doesn’t actually work. Jessie, Holly and Amelia unpack what that means for women everywhere.
And, labubus. The nightmare-fuel plushies the internet can’t get enough of are... cute? Cursed? Or, literally possessed by Pazuzus requiring religious intervention? There's a sentence we never thought we'd be typing on a Monday afternoon. Whatever. We unpack WTF is going on.

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What To Listen To Next:

Listen to our latest episode: The Snow Globe Effect & Brad Pitt’s Victory Lap
Listen: An Emergency Meeting About Taylor Swift's Engagement
Listen: Did Someone Get Engaged? Oh Look, Mia Just Barged In
Listen: Taylor Swift & Why Her Boyfriend's Podcast
Listen: Taylor, Travis & The Breakup Document
Listen: Remember The Singles Conversation? Jessie Has An Apology
Listen to Parenting Out Loud: The Third Kid Dessert Analogy & FFS, Stop With The Texts
Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts

Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here

Watch Mamamia Out Loud:

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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.

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PARENTING OUT LOUD: The Third Kid Dessert Analogy & FFS, Please Stop With The Texts Aug 29, 2025

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🎉 Guess who's back, back again… 🎉

Outlouders, you asked. We listened. And now, it’s happening: Amelia Lester and Stacey Hicks are officially back — and they’ve brought the one and only Monique Bowley with them. Yep, Monz has returned to the Mamamia family to bring you Parenting Out Loud.

If you love it (OF COURSE YOU WILL), make it your new Saturday ritual. Just search Parenting Out Loud, tap ‘+ follow’, and boom — parenting content with a pulse, delivered weekly.

Because when you become a parent, it changes everything. And that includes how you see what's going on in the world. So, every week we deep-dive into the trends, headlines and viral MumToks through the lens of being just that — a parent.

This week:

Gen Z’s latest reason for giving parenthood the side-eye
The guilt trip of not loving every second with your kids
Amelia’s campaign to stop parental group texts (bold move)
Stacey’s epic analogy for baby number three (you’ll never see tricycles the same way again)

Hit play and welcome to the group chat you won't want to mute.

Plus, it’s our recommendations:

🪩 Stacey recommends a boogie with your friends at a disco club.

🛏️ Amelia is bringing back the tried and tested hot water bottle.

🧇 Monz is a fan of this fool-proof snack: Take 8 Weet-Bix, 1/4 cup cocoa, 1 cup of desiccated coconut and a can of condensed milk. Stir all ingredients together, roll it into balls, roll in coconut and store in a bag in the freezer.

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CREDITS:

Hosts: Monique Bowley, Stacey Hicks & Amelia Lester

Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine

Senior/Audio Producer: Leah Porges

Junior Content Producer: Tessa Kotowicz

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The Snow Globe Effect & Brad Pitt’s Victory Lap Aug 29, 2025

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When something Earth shattering disrupts your life, what happens in the aftermath? The 'snow-globe effect' is an analogy we learned recently, and it explains a feeling we've never been able to articulate.

And are you an extrovert, introvert or otrovert? If you’re like Holly, this new term might describe you.

Also, we have FOUR things for you to watch, so clear your weekend plans. A show that made Holly's heart sing, a Jessie true-crime special, and something action packed Em couldn't look away from.

Plus, a very special surprise for OG Outlouders at the end of the show 👀

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Recommendations

Em V recommends Alien: Earth on Disney Plus

Jessie recommends Amy Bradley Is Missing on Netflix and F1 The Movie on Apple TV

Holly recommends Mix Tape on Binge

What To Listen To Next:

Listen to our latest episode: An Emergency Meeting About Taylor Swift's Engagement
Listen: Did Someone Get Engaged? Oh Look, Mia Just Barged In
Listen: Taylor Swift & Why Her Boyfriend's Podcast
Listen: Taylor, Travis & The Breakup Document
Listen: Remember The Singles Conversation? Jessie Has An Apology
Listen: People Are Being Weird About The Serena Williams Weight Loss Ad
Listen: A Tiny Violin For A Well-Endowed Man
Listen: The Third Wheel That's Ruining My Relationship
Listen: How Do You Solve A Problem Like Brad Pitt?
Listen: Parenting Out Loud
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Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message.

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CREDITS:

Hosts: Emily Vernem, Jessie Stephens & Holly Wainwright

Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine

Executive Producer: Emeline Gazilas

Audio Producer: Leah Porges

Video Producer: Josh Green

Junior Content Producers: Coco & Tessa

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The One Where Mia Stormed The Studio Aug 27, 2025

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ICYMI (SERIOUSLY, WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?) Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged. Jessie, Amelia and Holly are joined by a very special guest, MMOL official Taylor Swift correspondent Mia Freedman to decode the whole shebang. And when we say 'are joined', it was more of a forced entry situation.

And, we discuss Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's announcement, that Australia has cut diplomatic ties with Iran over the antisemitic attacks in Sydney and Melbourne. Amelia unpacks exactly what this all means.

Plus, Kim Kardashian's daughter North West is 12. She wore an outfit. The internet lost its mind. We’ve got some thoughts, and they’re not for the pearl clutchers.

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What To Listen To Next:

Listen to our latest episode: Remember The Singles Conversation? Jessie Has An Apology
Listen: People Are Being Weird About The Serena Williams Weight Loss Ad
Listen: A Tiny Violin For A Well-Endowed Man
Listen: The Third Wheel That's Ruining My Relationship
Listen: How Was This Ever Broadcast On TV?
Listen: And Just Like That... It's Over
Listen: The Romance Effect: Why We're All Obsessed With Love Stories
Listen: The Dating Experience Women Keep Having
Listen: Taylor Swift & Why Her Boyfriend's Podcast
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Watch Mamamia Out Loud:

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

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Friends-In-Law: Love Them, Loathe Them, But Can You Actually Be Friends With Them? Aug 25, 2025

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Breaking: Your next newsreader could be… a TikToker? One expert swears it’s the future. Jessie and Holly are here to find out if we should be terrified — or just scrolling.

Also today: Serena Williams has picked up a new gig as the global face of weight-loss drugs. But there’s one big detail everyone’s missing.

Plus, Amelia has a theory about 'friends-in-law' — the people you only know because they're a friend of a friend. Why do we sometimes love them… and sometimes want to fake a scheduling conflict?

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