Princess Mary’s Very Bad Week
Subscribe to Mamamia Every public school kid in Queensland is celebrating today after finding out the state government is introducing a four-day school week. But how will it work for busy parents? We discuss. Plus, Princess Mary of Denmark (yes our Mary) is in the headlines this week, with speculation about her husband, Prince Fredrick’s alleged affair with a Mexican socialite. But, is the commentary unfair or just part of the territory of being a royal? And, our bests and worsts, which include a tricky ethical backflip and a cup-filling night out. The End Bits: Listen to our latest episode: A Very Heated Gwyneth Argument Read: These schools are moving to a four-day week and different hours. So how do parents feel about it? Read: Wait, what's going on with Princess Mary and Prince Frederik of Denmark? Read: Find the words': Dr Justin Coulson's plea after nephew's tragic death. RECOMMENDATION: Mia wants you to check out My Sensory Store Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud Newsletter for all our recommendations in one place. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Leave us a voicememo or email us at outloud@mamamia.com.au Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud CREDITS: Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman & Claire Murphy Producer: Emeline Gazilas Assistant Production: Tahli Blackman Audio Producer: Leah Porges 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.
10 Marras 202338min
The Friendship Dip Is Coming For You
Subscribe to Mamamia Have we all just forgotten how to work? One barefooted man seems to think we have and he’s given us some tips to get back into it. But, do we agree? Plus, will the real Mia Freedman please stand up? The first trailer for Strife, a TV series loosely based on Mia’s book Work, Strife, Balance, is out now and the buzz around it has Mia squirming. And, how many close friends do you actually have? Your answer will determine whether or not you’re experiencing ‘The Friendship Dip’. The End Bits: Listen to our latest episode: Jessie Has Feedback On Holly & Mia's Parenting Advice Watch the first trailer for Strife here. If you want your dilemma answered on the show or in Holly's Don't Freak Out column, send us an email at helpme@mamamia.com.au RECOMMENDATION: Holly wants you to watch Nyad on Netflix Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud Newsletter for all our recommendations in one place. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Leave us a voicememo or email us at outloud@mamamia.com.au Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud CREDITS: Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman & Elfy Scott Producer: Emeline Gazilas Assistant Production: Tahli Blackman Audio Producer: Leah Porges 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 Marras 202338min
The Questions That Make You Rude
Subscribe to Mamamia On the show today, we discuss the 'Good Bloke' myth after the headmaster of a prestigious Sydney school faced criticism for comments made about a former student/suspected killer. Excuse me, you can’t ask that… Or can you? We unpack Louis Theroux's theory about asking the questions 'we're not supposed to ask.' And Jessie Stephens is officially back from maternity leave, so we get an honest recap of the last four months. The End Bits: Listen to our latest subscriber episode: Clare’s Very Candid Out Loud Exit Interview Read Holly's piece on Mamamia: The Good Bloke Effect RECOMMENDATION: Mia wants you to read Bright Shining: How grace changes everything By Julia Baird Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud Newsletter for all our recommendations in one place. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Leave us a voicememo or email us at outloud@mamamia.com.au Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud CREDITS: Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman & Jessie Stephens Producer: Emeline Gazilas Audio Producer: Leah Porges 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 Marras 202344min
Shut Up. The Weight-Loss Chat You Can’t Have
Subscribe to Mamamia Do we have a right to talk about weight loss injections? Or does the body positivity movement have a point? We discuss. Plus, this week Mia met Mitch Larsson, a former male escort. Holly is asking the questions you always wanted answers to about the life of a man who was paid for sex. And, we wrap up our best and worst of the week which include one particular Matilda’s love life, brilliant midlife women and a brand new body part. The End Bits: Listen to our latest subscriber episode: Clare’s Very Candid Out Loud Exit Interview Listen to Mia's No Filter with Mitch Larsson: A Male Escort On The Women Who Pay For Sex Read: Why can't Mary Fowler have her moment? RECOMMENDATION: Mia wants you to check out the Pongo Ping Pong Tables Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud Newsletter for all our recommendations in one place. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Leave us a voicememo or email us at outloud@mamamia.com.au Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud CREDITS: Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman & Claire Murphy Producer: Emeline Gazilas Assistant Production: Tahli Blackman Audio Producer: Leah Porges 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.
3 Marras 202342min
What We Wish We’d Never Told You
Subscribe to Mamamia What happens after you share something personal without entirely thinking it through? The “vulnerability hangover” kicks in. We unpack why Britney Spears’ new memoir has us wondering about the aftermath of self-disclosure. Plus, no phones at the dinner table! The owner of a fancy New York restaurant has banned influencers for simply doing their jobs. Is snapping a pic of your food really a punishable crime? And, how do you spot a sociopath in the workplace? Apparently, there’s a difference between your colleague who’s a jerk and an actual psychopath. We discuss. The End Bits: Listen to our latest subscriber episode: 3 Honest Admissions About Our Current State Of Mind Listen to Clare host But Are You Happy? and Mia on No Filter Read: Do restaurants have the right to ban… influencers? RECOMMENDATION: Holly wants you to support UNICEF & Doctors Without Borders Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud Newsletter for all our recommendations in one place. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Leave us a voicememo or email us at outloud@mamamia.com.au Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud CREDITS: Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman & Clare Stephens Producer: Emeline Gazilas Assistant Production: Tahli Blackman Audio Producer: Leah Porges 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 Marras 202341min
The One Where We Lost A Friend
Subscribe to Mamamia Beloved actor Matthew Perry, known for his 10-year role as Chandler Bing on Friends, unexpectedly passed away this weekend. We unpack his career, struggle with addiction and his profoundly honest memoir. And, is it cold in here? No, it’s just Kim Kardashian’s latest SKIMS product. She’s saving the planet one nipple bra at a time, but Holly, Mia and Clare aren’t all on board with the new trend. Plus, how long is too long to let your adult children live at home? One Italian woman has had enough of her fully grown sons free-loading and she's taken it to court. The End Bits: Donate to Doctors Without Borders here & UNICEF Australia here. Listen to our latest subscriber episode: An Emergency Meeting About Britney Spears' Memoir Listen to our episode about Matthew Perry's Memoir: Revisiting Our Conversation About Matthew Perry’s Memoir Listen to our daily news podcast The Quicky Read: In his final days, Matthew Perry’s greatest accomplishment was tied to his worst moments. RECOMMENDATION: Clare wants you to check out Tatum the rescue dog on Instagram Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud Newsletter for all our recommendations in one place. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Leave us a voicememo or email us at outloud@mamamia.com.au Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud CREDITS: Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman & Clare Stephens Producer: Emeline Gazilas Assistant Production: Tahli Blackman Audio Producer: Leah Porges 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.
30 Loka 202329min
Revisiting Our Conversation About Matthew Perry’s Memoir
In November 2022, Mia, Holly and Jessie recorded a special subscriber episode about a celebrity memoir that was far from the norm. Matthew Perry's autobiography, Friends, Lovers & The Big Terrible Thing, detailed his life, from being on set of one of the biggest shows in television history, to his struggles with addiction. With the sad news of Matthew Perry's death today, we wanted to share this conversation. The End Bits: Subscribe to Mamamia Read more on Mamamia: Friends star Matthew Perry has died, aged 54. Listen to our latest subscriber episode: An Emergency Meeting About Britney Spears' Memoir Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud Newsletter GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Leave us a voicememo or email us at outloud@mamamia.com.au Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud CREDITS: Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman & Jessie Stephens Producer: Emeline Gazilas Assistant Production: Tahli Blackman Audio Producer: Leah Porges 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.
29 Loka 202321min
Your Boss Wants To Know Less About Your Breakup
Subscribe to Mamamia After experiencing heartbreak, is it better to tell the boss or cry privately in the bathroom? We discuss ‘heartbreak leave’ and why Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s day off has sparked debate. Plus, leave the babies alone! Paris Hilton is not happy about the trolls commenting on her baby son, which has us asking, what else should we avoid saying about babies? And, we wrap up our best and worst of the week which include a petition about formal dates, Gwyneth Paltrow and donuts…again. The End Bits: Listen to our latest subscriber episode: An Emergency Meeting About Britney Spears' Memoir Read more: The test to see what your friends really think of your baby. RECOMMENDATION: Mia wants you to buy Zara's Flare Cropped Jeans Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud Newsletter for all our recommendations in one place. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Leave us a voicememo or email us at outloud@mamamia.com.au Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud CREDITS: Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman & Clare Stephens Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz Assistant Production: Tahli Blackman Audio Producer: Leah Porges 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.
27 Loka 202337min
