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
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4 min
SUBS FREE TASTER: "Am I A Bad Friend?" Our Team's Personal Dilemmas
Mia asked whether two of her kids’ friends were dating. The answer? No, they’re “talking”. Em and Keeshia try to explain the difference between talking, hooking up and dating, and…
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42 min
This Is Not A Frivolous Royal Story & Why Your Life Is Chaos Right Now
For years, the most damning thing anyone could say about Meghan Markle was that she doesn’t speak to her dad. This week, that story took a very dark turn. Holly, Jessie and Amelia…
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36 min
The Case Against Being Nice
Somewhere on Lily Allen’s tour schedule, between soundcheck and emails, was “test butt plug”. Holly unpacks the new merch and asks whether celebrity sex toys are still smart busine…
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40 min
What The Attack On Helen Haines Has Shown Us & The Russell Brand Strategy
“Thank you, you lovely people. I appreciate your help.” Those were reportedly Helen Haines’s first words to the strangers who ran to her aid outside her Wangaratta office on Monday…
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4 min
SUBS FREE TASTER: "Major Life Update. We're Getting Divorced. Any Questions?"
What happens when you announce your divorce with an FAQ and forget your Instagram is public? A man named Michael found out, five million views later, and now Em needs answers. Who…
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43 min
Andy Lee & Bec Harding’s Royal Wedding & “Can I Crash On Your Couch?”
Andy Lee and Bec Harding were together 12 years before they married in New York on the weekend, and Holly Wainwright isn’t mad, she’s just disappointed. Plus, a man online says it’…
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44 min
Special Episode: Perimenopause, Out Loud
What actually is perimenopause, and how would you know if you’re in it? Outlouders, we’re popping into your feed on a Sunday for a very important conversation: a special Out Loud e…
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42 min
The New Ways To Be Rude & “How Much Do You Earn?”
Would you ask a date what they earn? A BBC piece found plenty of people who’d rather not, but Em Vernem has a strict rule she adheres to — Holly's Britishness hates it.Also, quiet…
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41 min
There's Wh*res In This Gym & Harry’s Masterclass On Grief
Our favourite freelance royal Prince Harry is teaching a masterclass in grief, and he’s being paid for it. If everyone from the brother to the butler has made money off Diana, why…
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3 min
SUBS FREE TASTER: Kelly Clarkson Blasted A Small Business & Won’t Back Down
Mary Fowler pulled out of two Matildas games and flew home, reportedly to be with her injured partner Nathan Cleary. Good on her, or did she let the team down? Em, freshly back fro…
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42 min
A Botched Execution & The In-Law Photo Dilemma
A 50-year-old woman woke up in a hospital bed last week, angry and confused, because her execution didn’t work. Jessie unpacks the Christa Pike case, and Holly has questions about…
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37 min
Zoë Foster Blake’s 'FIBI' Rule Will Change Your Friendships & How To Buy Clothes That Fit You
Zoë Foster Blake has two rules for friendship, and one of them starts with a word we can't print here. Keeshia, Holly and Jessie unpack why seeing your friends now needs a Google C…
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48 min
Everything We Know About Sam Wood
Sam Wood built a fitness empire for hundreds of thousands of Australian women. Now he's been charged with domestic violence offences after his arrest in Noosa, which he intends to…
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3 min
FREE SUBS TASTER: A Pap Walk & A Pub Lunch: An Unhinged Royal Wrap
Taylor Swift promised Life of a Showgirl was 12 bangers, no extras. Then came The Encore. Mia has a theory about why Taylor keeps doubling down and what it might have to do with an…
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23 min
LITTLE TREAT: The Exact Moment You Realise You're An Adult
Outlouders, we’ve unlocked an exclusive subscriber episode for your long weekend listening pleasure. You're welcome. Enjoy!When did you realise you were an adult? Not a specific ag…
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37 min
Three Rules For Life & The Worst Person In A Conversation
Holly Wainwright finds Laurie Anderson’s three rules for life inspiring. Em Vernem finds them embarrassing - so cue a generational war in today’s episode. Plus, The Guardian has na…
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39 min
The 'Cornell 7' Snapchat Messages & Can We Talk About This Exercise Trend?
Breast milk fountains have hit the runway and for someone who self-identifies as ‘not a fashion girlie’, Jessie Stephens has never been more on trend.Holly's algorithm has decided…
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4 min
SUBS FREE TASTER: The Victoria Beckham C-word Investigation
Outlouders, enjoy this free taster of Jessie Stephens, Emily Vernem & Holly Wainwright on our subscriber-only episode. You can listen to the full conversation here: The Victoria Be…
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41 min
The $15 Rule & “That’s My Husband!”
814 hours. That's how much extra care two full time working parents of primary schoolers need to find every year to cover the gap between school hours, school holidays and the work…
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35 min
I Know The Day My Mum Is Going To Die: Dr Ginni's Special Series
A few weeks ago, Holly recommended an episode of Mamamia’s Gen X podcast, Unleashed, and we’re bringing it to the Outlouders feed. If you haven’t listened before, Unleashed is a po…