Leggings ARE Pants. Discuss.

When Sam Armytage’s undies became the target of the paparazzi, the response from the public was swift and fierce. The curious case of Mel Gibson’s comeback; would you support a movie that’s directed by a man with a dodgy history? What do you get men for Christmas? A little help for if you’re stuck in man-gift limbo. And why women need a pack to sunscreen each other's backs this summer. Show Notes Your host and producer is Monique Bowley with Mia Freedman and Holly Wainwright. Holly hosts the hilarious podcast for parents: This Glorious Mess. Thanks to author, writer, columnist and advice-giverer Jacqui Lunn for single-handedly raising the profile of Atlases this Christmas. Monz recommends having a squiz at #clothesmyhusbandhates on Instagram Holly recommends voting for Leigh Sales and Lisa Wilkinson for the Logies Mia recommends this Teen Vogue article on how Trump is Gaslighting America Jessie Stephens is away in Bali and will be back in 2017 Want to chat? Leave us a message on the pod phone: 02 8999 9386 For Questions, comments, and general chitty chat: facebook.com/mamamiaoutloud Twitter: @mamamiapodcasts Email us: podcast@mamamia.com.au To find any books mentioned in Mamamia podcasts go to apple.co/mamamia where you'll find all of our shows and books by our guests in one place. Could you tell a friend about the show? Actually, just take their phone off them and subscribe them yourself, if that's not too forward. It's the fanciest and cheapest way to say "You're awesome and here's something you should get into."Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

14 Joulu 201641min

Is she hiding all the plus sized models backstage? This week it’s the Superbowl of fashion, the Victoria’s Secret runway show. Despite body positivity being the biggest runway trend of 2016, the lingerie brand just doesn’t seem interested. Amy Schumer is set to play Barbie in the upcoming Barbie movie - but many are arguing she’s not the right ‘fit’. Plus: Christmas is the most joyful time. Unless you’re hosting in which case, send help, and spike the punch. At what age or stage do you have to take the mantle, and host the bloody thing? Do the smashed avocado generation need to step up? Show Notes Your host and producer is Monique Bowley with Mia Freedman and Jessie Stephens Thanks to Jacqui Lunn Monz recommends cataloguing up this Christma Mia recommends Louis Theroux The Most Hated Family in America And the follow-up New York Times article of the member who fell in love and left the church Jessie recommends Escape Rooms as a brilliant first date, family activity, or friend bonding. Hello? Want to chat? Leave us a message on the pod phone: 02 8999 9386 For Questions, comments, and general chitty chat: facebook.com/mamamiaoutloud Twitter: @mamamiapodcasts Email us: podcast@mamamia.com.au To find any books mentioned in Mamamia podcasts go to apple.co/mamamia where you'll find all of our shows and books by our guests in one place. Could you tell a friend about the show? Actually, just take their phone off them and subscribe them yourself, if that's not too forward. It's the fanciest and cheapest way to say "You're awesome and here's something you should get into."Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7 Joulu 201640min

It’s party season, which is great for some but if you have social anxiety it’s the pits. We have tips that can help you pull through the season of small talk. All you need is a helping hand a little meditation. And a New York bar has a “no hitting on women policy”. Fun police? Or fair enough? Hillary Clinton has gone sans-makeup in public. Is it post-campaign sadness? A deliberate move to stick the middle finger up to being a woman in the public eye? And a plea for no more phone noise. Show Notes Your host and producer is Monique Bowley with Mia Freedman and Jessie Stephens Monz recommends Black Rock, White City the debut novel of Australian writer A. S. Patrić. It won the Miles Franklin Award this year. To find it, or any book mentioned in Mamamia podcasts go to apple.co/mamamia where you'll find all of our shows and books by our guests in one place. Mia recommends episode 200 of the Tim Ferris Show Jessie recommends watching Big Bad Love on iview Hello? Want to chat? Leave us a message on the pod phone: 02 8999 9386 For Questions, comments, and general chitty chat: facebook.com/mamamiaoutloud Twitter: @mamamiapodcasts Email monz: outloud@mamamia.com.au Could you tell a friend about the show? Actually, just take their phone off them and subscribe them yourself, if that's not too forward. It's the fanciest and cheapest way to say "You're awesome and here's something you should get into."Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30 Marras 201640min

The latest red carpet look is labia, darlings. Chrissy Teigen is the latest celeb to put her muff out and while she's calling 'wardrobe malfunction', we're calling BS. Is it time we stopped mocking Melania Trump or is the First Lady fair game? Who owns an IVF embryo post-separation? Sofia Vergara is locked in a legal battle over her eggs and it's not very Modern Family. Toss out Candy Crush, this app will make you smarter, and we have the best fix for when your fake tan goes Oompa Loompa on you.. Plus, Mia's best summer read for when the pollen count is too high to leave the house and Monz has a podcast for anyone who's missing Oprah's show. Show Notes Your host and producer is Monique Bowley with Mia Freedman and Jessie Stephens Mia recommends Zadie Smith's new book, Swing Time. To find it, or any book mentioned in Mamamia podcasts go to apple.co/mamamia where you'll find all of our shows and books by our guests in one place. Monz recommends Chux Magic Eraser for fake tan emergencies, (via Jamila Rizvi, who recommended it first to her). And the Making Oprah podcast from NPR Jessie recommends the app Vocabulary Builder Hello? Want to chat? Leave us a message on the pod phone: 02 8999 9386 For Questions, comments, and general chitty chat: facebook.com/mamamiaoutloud Twitter: @mamamiapodcasts Email monz: outloud@mamamia.com.au Could you tell a friend about the show? Actually, just take their phone off them and subscribe them yourself, if that's not too forward. It's the fanciest and cheapest way to say "You're awesome and here's something you should get into."Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23 Marras 201636min

So here's a question: After our shock about the US election result - is it time we stopped shouting and started listening? Even, gulp, us? Also: Sharenting - how much is too much when it comes to posting about our kids' lives? And one more thing: When it comes to bras, how often are you meant to wash them? We're asking for a friend... Show Notes Your host is Holly Wainwright with Mia Freedman & Jessie Stephens our producer is Elissa Ratliff Jessie thinks you should listen to true crime podcast Felon podcast. Mia wants you to go to The Wall Street Journal and view Red Feed Blue Feed and Holly thinks you should watch The Fall on Foxtel. You can leave correspondence on the pod phone: 02 8999 9386 Questions, comments, and love: facebook.com/mamamiaoutloud Twitter: @mamamiapodcasts Email outloud@mamamia.com.au Subscribe in iTunes go to apple.co/mamamia where you'll find all of our shows in one place and any books written by the many Mamamia guests. Monz will be back next week. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16 Marras 201652min

Apparently there are other things going on other than the US election. Things like Prince Harry’s new girlfriend. Is she really ‘princess material’? And more to the point, should she want to be? And in case you missed it, boobs are now out of fashion. Vogue said so. Plus, Gable Tostee is looking at a six-figure deal to tell his story on 60 Minutes after being found not guilty of the murder of his Tinder date. But should we be watching? Show Notes Your host is Holly Wainwright with Mia Freedman & Jessie Stephens our producer is Elissa Ratliff Jessie thinks you should listen to The Berlin Patient podcast. Mia wants you all to take the Bias quiz (google it) and Holly thinks you should watch anything Samantha Bee has ever made. You can leave correspondence on the pod phone: 02 8999 9386 Questions, comments, and love: facebook.com/mamamiaoutloud Twitter: @mamamiapodcasts Email outloud@mamamia.com.au Subscribe in iTunes go to apple.co/mamamia where you'll find all of our shows in one place and any books written by the many Mamamia guests. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9 Marras 201645min

Grab chocolate and wine and join the Out Loud team (and a few others) for a real-time debrief about what a Trumpocalypse means for America, women and the world. And what the hell do we tell our daughters tonight? Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman and Jessie Stephens are joined by Senior Editor Jackie Lunn, writer Rosie Waterland and friend of Mamamia and current US resident Kate Spies to discuss the results. Gulp.* This podcast was recorded before the election result was officially announced. Show Notes Your host is Holly Wainwright with Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens, Rosie Waterland, Kate Spies and Jacqueline Lunn Your producer is Elissa Ratliff You can leave correspondence on the pod phone: 02 8999 9386 Questions, comments, and love: facebook.com/mamamiaoutloud Twitter: @mamamiapodcasts Email outloud@mamamia.com.au Subscribe in iTunes go to apple.co/mamamia where you'll find all of our shows in one place and any books written by the many Mamamia guests. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9 Marras 201632min

Melbourne Cup may be over, but online gawking at drunk women at the races is not. Why? Isn’t it time we stopped snapping tipsy race-goers as if they’re wild animals in a nature documentary? Victoria's Secret have offered us something #diverse by having a model with stretch marks. The only problem is you can't see them. Plus, should animal owners refer to themselves as their pets' “mum” and “dad’? Jessie thinks yes. And the great generation debate returns. Show Notes Your host is Holly Wainwright with Mia Freedman and Jessie Stephens Monique Bowley is enjoying her honeymoon. Stalk her on Instagram here. Your proudcer is Elissa Ratliff Mia recommends Spring.St. The Happy Place for Smart Women. Holly recommends an article Finally, Someone Who THinks Like Me in The Washington Post Jessie recommends the website Wait But Why You can leave correspondence on the pod phone: 02 8999 9386 Questions, comments, and love: facebook.com/mamamiaoutloud Twitter: @mamamiapodcasts Email outloud@mamamia.com.au Subscribe to us in iTunes and tell a friend.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 Marras 201654min