BONUS: The Year We Filmed Everything

Romance is having a huge moment and let's be honest, sometimes we all need a dose of a little happy ending. In this spicy bonus episode of Mamamia Out Loud, Jessie, Holly and Em V are diving deep into why we're all completely obsessed with love stories right now. From seriously sexy fairies, Mr Rochester's problematic Victorian charm to complicated love stories set on the backdrop of Dublin (so romantic) — we're covering it all and getting way too invested in fictional relationships. Plus, we'll play you a taste of Em's spicy obsession she's been listening to on her commute that has her practically levitating into work. 🌶️ We're sharing our favourite romance audiobook recommendations that'll transform your most boring tasks into something magical.✨ Support independent women's media Our Recommendations Holly recommends Jane Eyre, Little Women and The Paper Palace. Jessie recommends Again, Rachel, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo and Romantic Comedy. Em V recommends Fourth Wing and the ACOTAR series. What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: The Dating Experience Women Keep Having Listen: The Problem With Hiring Friends & The Takeaway Tension Listen: Taylor Swift & Why Her Boyfriend's Podcast Listen: What Does King Charles Do With A Problem Like Prince Andrew? Listen: The Influencer Who Tricked Us & Is There Such Thing As A Genius? Listen: Love, Loss & Starting Over: The Breakup Dilemmas Listen: "Have More Babies" & A Microdrama On The Beckham Yacht Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts Watch Mamamia Out Loud: Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read: 'I’m obsessed with audiobooks, here are 10 of the best I’ve ever heard.' THE END BITS: Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton 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 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.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16 Elo 31min

Is maternal instinct actually a myth? It's a question that's hitting close to home for so many women, whether you have children or not. We're diving into this one, and our conversation may surprise you. Plus, the internet has gifted us some new vocabulary. 'Mankeeping', 'heterofatalism', 'hermeneutic labour' - fancy words that all translate to the same exhausting reality: what it's actually like to date men. Em Vernem's got the juicy dating stories to prove these terms exist for a reason. And your weekend sorted with our latest recommendations: a mysterious new hobby that's got us intrigued, a genius hack for mastering new skills, and how to transform the most basic of vegetables into something actually delicious. Support independent women's media Recommendations Em recommends Blind Boxes at Pop Mart Jessie recommends Carrots by Nagi and Jessie wants you to check out How Social Media Shortens Your Life Holly recommends learning a language at Duolingo What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: The Problem With Hiring Friends & The Takeaway Tension Listen: Taylor Swift & Why Her Boyfriend's Podcast Listen: What Does King Charles Do With A Problem Like Prince Andrew? Listen: The Influencer Who Tricked Us & Is There Such Thing As A Genius? Listen: Love, Loss & Starting Over: The Breakup Dilemmas Listen: "Have More Babies" & A Microdrama On The Beckham Yacht Listen: Every Thought We Had About The 2025 Logies Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts Watch Mamamia Out Loud: Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read: It's not about housework. This is the real reason women are choosing to be single. Welcome to the world of mankeeping. '12 things no one told me about the first 12 weeks of motherhood.' We need to debrief about the first year of motherhood. New mums share the most cooked advice they were given... and wow. After the cookbook controversy, everyone's asking can a recipe be copyrighted? If you love RecipeTin Eats, here are 9 other cooks to follow on Instagram. THE END BITS: Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton Want $10 + a free month of Mamamia? We've got you.We're cooking up something exciting and need your brilliant opinions to help us make even better content.It's just 20 minutes of your time, and you'll get: $10 e-gift card 1 month Mamamia subscription (or gift it to someone if you're already a subscriber) Take the survey hereT&Cs here 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: Em 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 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. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

15 Elo 45min

Yesterday, you may have felt a shift in the air around 2:12pm. The squealing. The frantic maths. Whispers of 'TS12', New Heights, showgirls - that's certainly what it was like in the Mamamia office. Taylor Swift has officially re-emerged, and Jessie has a theory about the new album announcement that left the entire Out Loud team absolutely speechless. Plus, we can't agree on a viral tennis match moment. Who decides what public spaces children are allowed to be in? We unpack what happens when society becomes less and less tolerant of children. And, Jessie has some feedback about a type of music dubbed 'the millennials genre'. Don't worry, we explain what it all means and why some of us... are mildly offended. Support independent women's media What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: What Does King Charles Do With A Problem Like Prince Andrew? Listen: The Influencer Who Tricked Us & Is There Such Thing As A Genius? Listen: Love, Loss & Starting Over: The Breakup Dilemmas Listen: "Have More Babies" & A Microdrama On The Beckham Yacht Listen: Every Thought We Had About The 2025 Logies Listen: An Urgent Theory About That Skims Face... Thing Listen: There’s A Reason You’re Stuck & Mia’s News No Filter: How Sally Hepworth Survived Her Divorce Parenting Out Loud: Sleep Divorce, 'Hopeless' Dads & Goodnight To The Bedtime Story Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts Watch Mamamia Out Loud: Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read: Travis Kelce just told us how he fell in love with Taylor Swift. It's the most candid he's been. The glaring difference between the men's and women's tennis finals. The one question we're all asking now that Taylor Swift owns her own music. We are officially living in the nostalgia era, and millennials are to blame. 'It's not selfish or a trend': Why millennials are cutting off their parents. The secret to Meghan Markle lies in exactly two things. Meghan's jam isn't actually... jam? And every moment you missed in With Love, Meghan. CLARE STEPHENS: A rude stranger, a note from a neighbour, and the age of utter intolerance. THE END BITS: Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton Want $10 + a free month of Mamamia? We've got you.We're cooking up something exciting and need your brilliant opinions to help us make even better content.It's just 20 minutes of your time, and you'll get: $10 e-gift card 1 month Mamamia subscription (or gift it to someone if you're already a subscriber) Take the survey hereT&Cs here 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 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.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13 Elo 46min

How much of your life do you actually want to share on social media? Would you want your followers to track your every move? We tell you what you need to know about Instagram's bizarre new feature. Plus, is this the end of debate? Holly, Jessie and Amelia unpack a viral masculinity debate that has gotten a lot of people talking. Also, Australians are staying married longer than they have in past 50 years. We explore what's really behind this surprising trend – and whether it's actually good news for relationships. And, has every one of your group chats morphed into... another group chat (or two)? You're not alone and we have a compelling theory about why this happens. Support independent women's media What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: The Influencer Who Tricked Us & Is There Such Thing As A Genius? Listen: Love, Loss & Starting Over: The Breakup Dilemmas Listen: "Have More Babies" & A Microdrama On The Beckham Yacht Listen: Every Thought We Had About The 2025 Logies Listen: An Urgent Theory About That Skims Face... Thing Listen: There’s A Reason You’re Stuck & Mia’s News No Filter: How Sally Hepworth Survived Her Divorce Parenting Out Loud: Sleep Divorce, 'Hopeless' Dads & Goodnight To The Bedtime Story Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts Watch Mamamia Out Loud: Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read: OPINION: The Devil Wears Prada sequel shouldn't be happening. In defence of historically inaccurate period dramas. The two big problems with the Wuthering Heights cast announcement. 'I sent the wrong text to my family group chat. It destroyed my relationship with my mum.' These viral videos have nailed the unspoken rules of the sacred girlie group chat. The real reason no one is getting a divorce anymore. THE END BITS: Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton Want $10 + a free month of Mamamia? We've got you.We're cooking up something exciting and need your brilliant opinions to help us make even better content.It's just 20 minutes of your time, and you'll get: $10 e-gift card 1 month Mamamia subscription (or gift it to someone if you're already a subscriber) Take the survey hereT&Cs here 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 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. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11 Elo 50min

Is anyone ACTUALLY a genius? We discuss some fascinating new commentary on the subject, including what the modern day genius looks like and whether they even exist anymore. Also, there’s something off about a new viral social media influencer. Does it matter if no-one we’re looking at is human anymore? We've got some thoughts we want to share with the group. And our recommendations, including the best broccoli you'll ever eat, Em’s surprising cosmic recommendation you need to do today, and a handful of gardening hacks from our veggie patch enthusiast. Support independent women's media Recommendations Em wants you to learn about the Lion's Gate Portal Jessie wants you to try Magic Broccoli by Recipetin Eats Holly wants you to check out the Le Sac Kneeler and Plant Labels from Bunnings What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: Love, Loss & Starting Over: The Breakup Dilemmas Listen: "Have More Babies" & A Microdrama On The Beckham Yacht Listen: Every Thought We Had About The 2025 Logies Listen: An Urgent Theory About That Skims Face... Thing Listen: There’s A Reason You’re Stuck & Mia’s News Listen: The Breakup Text We Got This Week Listen: Is It OK To Flirt Outside Of Your Relationship? Listen: How Do You Make A Baby? Jessie Has Questions. Listen: The Great Feminist Exhaustion & One Of Us Has No Charisma Parenting Out Loud: Sleep Divorce, 'Hopeless' Dads & Goodnight To The Bedtime Story Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts Watch Mamamia Out Loud: Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read: HOLLY WAINWRIGHT: 'Please, Meg and Pammy, don't make gardening "chic."' Picture frame plants and a muffin tin hack: 5 DIY gardening hacks for small spaces. Exactly how to trick yourself into being a 'lucky person'. 'Dear entitled parents: No, your primary school child is not a misunderstood genius.' THE END BITS: Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton Want $10 + a free month of Mamamia? We've got you.We're cooking up something exciting and need your brilliant opinions to help us make even better content.It's just 20 minutes of your time, and you'll get: $10 e-gift card 1 month Mamamia subscription (or gift it to someone if you're already a subscriber) Take the survey hereT&Cs here 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, 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 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.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8 Elo 49min

Australia isn't having enough babies but why is it women who are the only ones being scolded about it? Jessie, Amelia and Holly discuss if a reintroduction of the Baby Bonus could reverse the declining birth rate or if it's all too little too late. And some scurrilous new gossip in the Peltz-Beckham feud saga including yacht wars and a premature vow renewal — Amelia can hardly contain her excitement. Plus, the new wellness retreat which involves five days in a *checks notes* pitch black cabin in the middle of nowhere. It's one of our host's worst nightmare for a multitude of unusual reasons while Eat, Pray, Love author Liz Gilbert tried it and offers a completely different opinion. Support independent women's media What To Listen To Next: Listen to our most recent episode: Every Thought We Had About The 2025 Logies Listen: An Urgent Theory About That Skims Face... Thing Listen: There’s A Reason You’re Stuck & Mia’s News Listen: Is It OK To Flirt Outside Of Your Relationship? Listen: How Do You Make A Baby? Jessie Has Questions. Listen: The Great Feminist Exhaustion & One Of Us Has No Charisma Listen: A 10 Year Age Gap & Small Town Judgement Parenting Out Loud: Sleep Divorce, 'Hopeless' Dads & Goodnight To The Bedtime Story Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts Watch Mamamia Out Loud: Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read: A very important history of David Beckham sooking about not being knighted. Three words from Cruz Beckham just reignited his family's feud. HOLLY WAINWRIGHT: 'To understand the Beckham family estrangement, we need to go back to 1999.' The perfect burnout cure? This hidden countryside retreat is just hours from Sydney. Why women don’t want to have babies in 2024. 'I got a small pay rise at work. Our childcare fees are now crippling us.' THE END BITS: Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton 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 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.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6 Elo 42min

Are we in a toxic relationship with Carrie Bradshaw? Amelia is asking an important question as And Just Like That comes to an end. Plus, a new royal fiancé, the latest Prince Andrew exposé and the allegation that Prince Harry is firmly denying. Holly shares some royal scurrilous gossip. And, Skims has created the latest shapewear…for your face? Jessie has a theory about what's going on here that you need to hear. Donate to the hard-working aid organisations on the ground in Gaza: Unicef Plan International The World Central Kitchen Doctors Without BordersInternational Red Cross Support independent women's media What To Listen To Next: Listen: There’s A Reason You’re Stuck & Mia’s News Listen: Is It OK To Flirt Outside Of Your Relationship? Listen: How Do You Make A Baby? Jessie Has Questions. Listen: The Great Feminist Exhaustion & One Of Us Has No Charisma Listen: A 10 Year Age Gap & Small Town Judgement Listen: Meghan Sussex, Emma Grede & The Rebrand of 'Hustle' Listen: A Child Care Worker, An Arrest & The Backlash Against Male Educators Parenting Out Loud: Sleep Divorce, 'Hopeless' Dads & Goodnight To The Bedtime Story Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts Watch Mamamia Out Loud: Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read: How you can actually support civilians amid the Gaza crisis. The 10 off-screen moments you didn't see during the 2025 Logies. Every Aussie celebrity that Sam Pang targeted during his Logies monologue. How does Logies voting work? How the winners are chosen in 2025. TRIED AND TESTED: The Korean skincare version of Skims' viral new 'face shapewear'. Now the pomp and ceremony is over, King Charles has a big problem on his hands: Prince Andrew. THE END BITS: Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton 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 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. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4 Elo 42min

‘Maybe you’re not actually trying’. It’s a Substack post that stopped us in our tracks this week, and it’s reframed everything we thought we knew about energy and effort. Mia has just one question that can determine your personality type. Also, can we be saved from 'brain rot'? There are a handful of ways to ‘unrot your brain’ and Jessie is itching to put them to the test. And our recommendations, including a book that is sure to lift you out of a reading slump, a sparkly newsletter to feed your soul, and some brilliant Aussie fiction which Holly loved. Plus, we get a little teary in the studio as Mia shares some personal news. Support independent women's media Recommendations Mia wants you to read Glimmers by Lucy Ormonde Jessie wants you to read Don't Let Him In by Lisa Jewell and Torn by Nicole Madigan. Holly wants you to read The Golden Sister by Suzanne Doh and Your Friend And Mine by Jess Detmann What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: Is It OK To Flirt Outside Of Your Relationship? Listen: How Do You Make A Baby? Jessie Has Questions. Listen: The Great Feminist Exhaustion & One Of Us Has No Charisma Listen: A 10 Year Age Gap & Small Town Judgement Listen: Meghan Sussex, Jessica Biel & The Coffee Cup Test Listen: Every Nosy Question About Holly’s Holiday Answered Listen: The Coldplay Affair. And What The Internet Did Next. Listen: The Salt Path Scandal That Blew Up Parenting Out Loud: Sleep Divorce, 'Hopeless' Dads & Goodnight To The Bedtime Story Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts Watch Mamamia Out Loud: Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read: Lucy Ormond's: A Year Of Healing Holly Out Loud Apparently, you have a distinct 'time personality' and it explains... a lot. 'I tried Gen Z's "bed rotting" trend. As a mum in my 40s, it surprised me.' Timothée Chalamet just became the ultimate try-hard. THE END BITS: Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton 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: Mia Freedman, 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 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. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Elo 50min