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:

Leg Hair Harassment & The Age We’d Be Again Jul 31, 2026

Show notes

What is Leg-Hair Harassment?

What age would you be again and why this question delivers a whole juicy dollop of home truths.

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“No DJs.” What rules would you put on a Single Girls’ Manifesto?

And reccos for your weekend you’re welcome:

Em recommends Merit Flush Balm Blush.

Mia recommends Hair ties from KKneckie, bought from Jumbledonline.

Holly recommends Kitchen Cabinet, hosted by Annabel Crabb, on abcview.

And a cheeky extra recco: Listen to In The Comments

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Listen to our latest episode: Brad Pitt & 'The Half Life Wife'
Listen: Inside Our Very Own Morning Wars
Listen: ‘Wait. Is this book about me?’
Listen: The Meghan Masterchef Theory & A Very Public Family Performance Review
Listen: The Podcast Seat We’re All Fighting For
Listen: Do You Have A Hassler Friend? (You Do.)
Listen: Barnaby’s 'Imaginary' Dog & You Can't Get Into This Club
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CREDITS:

Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman & Emily Vernem

Acting Group Executive Producer: Emeline Gazilas

Executive Producer: Grace Rouvray

Video Producer: Josh Green

Associate Producer: Tessa Kotowicz

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The Post-Karl Clean-Up & Aniston's Woo-Woo Guru Jul 29, 2026

Show notes

Mia’s on the show and Amelia wants a word.

Also: Post-Karl breakfast TV has some personnel problems. We have some ideas of how to fix them.

On Monday some people dismantled their phones and buried them in the garden.

Fast Fashion might have missed the plane.

And Jennifer Aniston’s woo-woo guru boyfriend has a new mantra - and it’s about her helping him promote his book.

What To Listen To Next:

Listen to our latest episode: ‘Wait. Is this book about me?’
Listen: The Meghan Masterchef Theory & A Very Public Family Performance Review
Listen: The Podcast Seat We’re All Fighting For
Listen: Do You Have A Hassler Friend? (You Do.)
Listen: Barnaby’s 'Imaginary' Dog & You Can't Get Into This Club
Listen: The Cool Girls Are Wearing 'Fecal Matter'
Listen: Posh Wasn't At Sporty's Wedding & Non-Parents Need Holidays Too
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FREE SUBS TASTER: ‘Wait. Is this book about me?’ Jul 29, 2026

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Outlouders, enjoy this free taster of Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright & Emily Vernem on our subscriber-only episode. You can listen to the full conversation here: ‘Wait. Is this book about me?’

Usher's onstage stunt just backfired and the internet definitely noticed.

Plus, two Manhattan lawyers were caught mid-pash by a TikToker who wouldn't stop filming: is it the new Coldplay kiss cam, or proof we've lost the right to be private in public?

And, Rachel Cusk's new novel reads suspiciously like the life of her friend Natalie Portman — and neither of them is commenting.

The theme remained the same: nobody asked for any of this.

What To Listen To Next:

Listen to our latest episode: The Meghan Masterchef Theory & A Very Public Family Performance Review
Listen: The Podcast Seat We’re All Fighting For
Listen: Do You Have A Hassler Friend? (You Do.)
Listen: Barnaby’s 'Imaginary' Dog & You Can't Get Into This Club
Listen: The Cool Girls Are Wearing 'Fecal Matter'
Listen: Posh Wasn't At Sporty's Wedding & Non-Parents Need Holidays Too
Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts

Got questions or things you'd like Mia to talk about? Email us at outloud@mamamia.com.au

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.

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The Meghan Masterchef Theory & A Very Public Family Performance Review Jul 27, 2026

Show notes

A theory about why Meghan, Duchess of Harry, went on Masterchef Australia last night.

The well-worn strategy behind Pauline Hanson’s family violence comments.

Why Nicole Kidman and Reese Witherspoon’s new boyfriends are right on trend.

And when Chelsea Handler gave her whole family a very public performance review, did she hand us a faultless guest etiquette guide?

What To Listen To Next:

Listen to our latest episode: The Podcast Seat We’re All Fighting For
Listen: Do You Have A Hassler Friend? (You Do.)
Listen: Barnaby’s 'Imaginary' Dog & You Can't Get Into This Club
Listen: The Cool Girls Are Wearing 'Fecal Matter'
Listen: Posh Wasn't At Sporty's Wedding & Non-Parents Need Holidays Too
Listen: You’re ‘Too Old’ For A Present & We Got A Cheerleader In Trouble
Listen: Mia: "I Was 17, He Was 33."
Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts

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The Podcast Seat We’re All Fighting For Jul 24, 2026

Show notes

When Protein-maxxing meets Queue Culture: Someone decided frozen yoghurt is the new juice and now there are lines around the block.
Put your phone down and sit on a Scrolly Chair.

How A-listers decide who sits where on a talk show and what it tells you about your dinner out. Also, why does Holly want the centre pod chair so bad?

Recommendations

Mia recommends: A hairdryer diffuser, and Colour Wow Dream Coat For Curly Hair.

Em recommends: Ride or Die, a buddy comedy series starring Hannah Waddingham and Octavia Spencer. All 8 episodes are out on Prime Video.

Holly recommends: Her latest lip obsessions: Model Co. Sheer Tint Lip Balm in Girl Boss $15.40. Mecca Max Pout Pencil in classy with some clear lip balm over the top - or Dr Lipp Lip Tint in Elderberry

AND for spenny - Violette FR - Lip Nectar in Pois De Senteur $48 - a gloss AND a stain.

Oh, and… The Weights Program on Move by Mamamia.

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Listen to our latest episode: Do You Have A Hassler Friend? (You Do.)
Listen: Barnaby’s 'Imaginary' Dog & You Can't Get Into This Club
Listen: The Cool Girls Are Wearing 'Fecal Matter'
Listen: Posh Wasn't At Sporty's Wedding & Non-Parents Need Holidays Too
Listen: You’re ‘Too Old’ For A Present & We Got A Cheerleader In Trouble
Listen: Mia: "I Was 17, He Was 33."
Listen: Goodbye Sam, WTF Charlize & One Very Messy Celebrity Split
Listen: Lena’s Revenge, Harry’s Secret Tea & Clare Calls In
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.

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CREDITS:

Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman & Emily Vernem

Acting Group Executive Producer: Emeline Gazilas

Executive Producer: Grace Rouvray

Video Producer: Josh Green

Associate Producer: Tessa Kotowicz

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast.

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Barnaby’s 'Imaginary' Dog & You Can't Get Into This Club Jul 22, 2026

Show notes

“Sit down!” Barnaby Joyce’s pet explosion and the revenge of Pistol and Boo.

A woman spent weeks trying to party at the world’s coolest club, until she took one thing off to finally get inside. No, not that.

Britain has a new Prime Minister, but no hot lecturn guy. A shit-skirt and Binface update.

And, the culture’s creative geniuses have something in common: Claiming they don’t have a smart phone. And, they keep getting lost.

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Listen to our latest episode: The Cool Girls Are Wearing 'Fecal Matter'
Listen: Posh Wasn't At Sporty's Wedding & Non-Parents Need Holidays Too
Listen: You’re ‘Too Old’ For A Present & We Got A Cheerleader In Trouble
Listen: Mia: "I Was 17, He Was 33."
Listen: Goodbye Sam, WTF Charlize & One Very Messy Celebrity Split
Listen: Lena’s Revenge, Harry’s Secret Tea & Clare Calls In
Listen: Airport Divorce & The Podcast Cutting Our Grass
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FREE SUBS TASTER: The Cool Girls Are Wearing 'Fecal Matter' Jul 22, 2026

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Outlouders, enjoy this free taster of Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright & Emily Vernem on our subscriber-only episode. You can listen to the full conversation here: The Cool Girls Are Wearing 'Fecal Matter'

JLo has just turned 57 and celebrated with a carousel on socials. But it's the photo featuring her sister and a bathtub that tells you everything you need to know about their relationship.

Meanwhile, Ricki Lake isn't celebrating her birthday... she's celebrating her facelift's. And look... we've got some questions.

And another celebrity wedding happened over the weekend, but it couldn't have been more different to Taylor and Travis'. Em Vernem explains why everyone is talking about the wedding of Matty Healy and Gabbriette.

What To Listen To Next:

Listen to our latest episode: Posh Wasn't At Sporty's Wedding & Non-Parents Need Holidays Too
Listen: You’re ‘Too Old’ For A Present & We Got A Cheerleader In Trouble
Listen: Mia: "I Was 17, He Was 33."
Listen: Goodbye Sam, WTF Charlize & One Very Messy Celebrity Split
Listen: Lena’s Revenge, Harry’s Secret Tea & Clare Calls In
Listen: Airport Divorce & The Podcast Cutting Our Grass
Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts

Got questions or things you'd like Mia to talk about? Email us at outloud@mamamia.com.au

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Posh Wasn't At Sporty's Wedding & Non-Parents Need Holidays Too Jul 20, 2026

Show notes

A big celebrity wedding happened on Saturday and pictures are already in Vogue. Taylor, be more Sporty. Why the World Cup Final half-time show had some questioning their meds.

Dr Pimple Popper has 30million followers and what’s even wrong with everyone?

People are saying fewer words every day and no, it’s not the Phone’s fault.

And there’s an Aussie company offering two extra weeks’ holiday to parents, and Em isn’t happy about it.

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Listen: Mia: "I Was 17, He Was 33."
Listen: Goodbye Sam, WTF Charlize & One Very Messy Celebrity Split
Listen: Lena’s Revenge, Harry’s Secret Tea & Clare Calls In
Listen: Airport Divorce & The Podcast Cutting Our Grass
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You’re ‘Too Old’ For A Present & We Got A Cheerleader In Trouble Jul 17, 2026

Show notes

An Aussie cheerleader got in a lot of trouble. And maybe we had a little something to do with it…

Should you be banned from having a gift registry if you’re just… too old?

And get ready to pretend you know what The Odyssey is about. Luckily, Em has seen it, and she’s got a cheat sheet.

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Recommendations

Em recommends Monday Haircair Repair Hair Oil

Mia recommends Very Peri on demand. You hot? Same.

Holly recommends Hunt of the Wilderpeople with Sam Neill.

P.S. Also check out Junie Quick-Dry Hair Towels

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Listen: Goodbye Sam, WTF Charlize & One Very Messy Celebrity Split
Listen: Lena’s Revenge, Harry’s Secret Tea & Clare Calls In
Listen: Airport Divorce & The Podcast Cutting Our Grass
Listen: The Unseen Scar: An Honest Conversation About Coercive Control
Listen: Your Boss Is Sick Of Your Emotions & The Steve And Miranda Theory
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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.

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CREDITS:

Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman & Emily Vernem

Acting Group Executive Producer: Emeline Gazilas

Executive Producer: Grace Rouvray

Video Producer: Josh Green

Associate Producer: Tessa Kotowicz

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast.

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Gym Goblins, Goldilocks Boobs & Inside The Beckham Box Jul 15, 2026

Show notes

Australia has lost four women and girls this week, allegedly at the hands of men. The actions of one judge have given us a tiny glimmer of hope.

Unbothered Lady Beckham has become a meme for not cheering alongside her family at England’s win. But was there more to that reaction?

Go ‘goblin’ at the gym, avoid hazard pants and Goldilocks Breasts are back - Amelia has a fashion update.

Also Prince Harry went on a podcast to talk about his princely “shit, shower, shave” routine.

Plus, what’s RPF, and why is it ruining celebrities’ lives?

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Listen: Lena’s Revenge, Harry’s Secret Tea & Clare Calls In
Listen: Airport Divorce & The Podcast Cutting Our Grass
Listen: The Unseen Scar: An Honest Conversation About Coercive Control
Listen: Your Boss Is Sick Of Your Emotions & The Steve And Miranda Theory
Listen: Harry’s Trauma Response & Breastfeeding At 49
Listen: Albo’s Kylie Problem & Harry’s Eat Pray Love Moment
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