When Celebrity Weight Loss Became Uncool

As this weekend's release of the steamiest movie of the year looms, not everyone is rushing out to buy a ticket. With calls to boycott the movie for "glorifying" violence against women, we ask; why is there such a real-life response to this fictional story? The "debasement" continues when Monique is cornered into admitting something verrrrry private. Mega songstress superstar Sia has a social phobia that sees her don wigs for events, cover her face on TV, and wear a paper bag over her head for magazine covershoots. Her approach has raised some interested questions in the age of celebrity: could anxiety ever be used as a marketing tool? And is it possible to like Jacqui Lambie? Show notes Rosie Waterland expected the movie to be a cheesy laugh. Instead, she walked out on the verge of tears. Lisa Wilkinson ripped it a new one, giving it one star. And that's was just for the choc-top she consoled herself with. Here's 10 deeply disturbing things about Fifty Shades of Grey Monique is still blushing. Please send messages of support or disbelief to the show facebook page or twitter @moniquebowley Steve Knopper from Rolling Stone wrote this great longform profile about Sia and her social phobia, published in the New York Times Magazine. The full Jacqui Lambie interview from ABC's Hack is here. (The reporter was Jo Lauder, it's really interesting listening, and an excellent podcast). Read more about Mia's TV obsession, Scandal. Not into artsy art? Neither is Jam, but then she saw the Chuck Close exhibition and was blown away. Monique is channeling her mind with the Headspace app And you can email us podcast@mamamia.com.au And like the show's facebook page.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11 Feb 201540min

What's it really like being on a reality TV show? Monique knows. She's been on one. And she hasn't eaten a croissant since. Also, it's Rebel Wilson's birthday but her actual real-life age is a mystery.  Why are we so scared of getting older? Mia had a conversation about the pill with both her mother and her 9 year old daughter...but for good reason. And there's a new food movement that is the polar opposite of Pete Evans. Show notes Monique on The Great Australian Bakeoff.  (Also you should try baking that spiced cider bread. It is frickin amazing). Mia is obsessed with The Alex Baldwin podcast - click through or search "Here's The Thing" in itunes. Jam mentioned this Rebecca Sparrow article about Ageing being a privilege If you haven't read To Kill A Mockingbird you should put it on your list. It's a classic. Monique is pumped about the latest in plain food popups: Cereal Anytime More history on The Pill here.   Don't forget to hashtag #dirtyeating  You can email the show: podcast@mamamia.com.au And the Facebook page is here  Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4 Feb 201534min

Tony Abbott cocked up this knighthood all on his own, so why is his chief of staff Peta Credlin getting all the heat? Sam Armytage poses in a swimsuit and we ask: was it empowering, predictable, or insulting? In defence of oversized, beige coloured undies. And why Australia needs a judge to rule against parents who name their babies after breakfast spreads.  Show notes: Why is Peta Credlin's job on the line? The Sam Armytage cover that has everyone talking  The woman that has stopped wearing leggings because they 'entice' men. And poor baby Nutella, who shall no longer be named after a delicious hazelnut spread. Mia loves the Startup Podcast. Jamila mentioned the book Freakonomics: the baby name information is here.  You can email the show at podcast@mamamia.com.au and ask us anything. Is there someone out there who has named their baby Colin? Shane? Or Ian? Get in touch. The facebook page is here And subscribe won't you. That way the episodes are as fresh as a brand new pack of big beige undies. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29 Jan 201534min

Should the Martin Place hostages get paid? Why don't we care as much about the Bali 9 as we did about Schapelle? It's the return of Mamamia Out Loud for 2015 and with awards season unfolding we're rolled out the red carpet on topics big and small. Jen Aniston holds a masterclass in how to deal with your ex, one woman has gone to drastic lengths to get out of a date, and not everyone is happy about the Taylor Swift campaign for the Hottest 100. Finally; we ask the question that's divided the office: can you wee in front of your friends? Show notes: Rebecca Sparrow on why the hostages should get paid Lawyer and Vice-Chancellor of Australian Catholic University, Prof Greg Crafter on the Bali 9 and showing mercy Mia's book recommendation: Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty Jamila's book recommendation: The Rosie Effect by Graeme Simsion We ran out of time to mention Julie Bishops lost earring. It has it's own twitter account and it's one of our favourite things this week. Our email is podcast@mamamia.com.au - get in touch. The show's facebook page is here Mia's facebook, Jamila's facebook, Monique's facebook And thankyou to Dionne Warwick. Sorry for ruining your song. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22 Jan 201539min