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Subscribe to Mamamia The Harbour Bridge was shut down over the weekend for Ryan Gosling & A Hollywood Blockbuster. Just last month, a woman was sentenced to 15 months in prison for stopping traffic in the very same place. Is this a double standard or is there more to the story?  Plus, an explainer about ChatGPT, the technology that’s about to change everything.  And is office cake culture as bad for you as passive smoking? We discuss...  The End Bits:  RECOMMENDATIONS: Amanda wants you to read Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver. Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud Newsletter for all our recos from the week in one place.  GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at outloud@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Hosts: Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens & Amanda Keller Producer: Emma Gillespie Audio Producer: Leah Porges Assistant Producer: Susannah Makin 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. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23 Jan 202332min

Subscribe to Mamamia The Prime Minister of New Zealand/feminist icon, Jacinda Ardern, has resigned. So what, if anything, can we learn from the frank admission that her 'tank' is empty?  Plus, some of the most famous people in Australia had a shirtless brawl in a park and we’ve all been watching with popcorn. On today's show, we unpack the weirdest news story of the year so far.  And, our best and worst of the week which include scams, fashion trends we wish would go away, and a room of one’s own.  The End Bits:  Listen to yesterday’s episode: The 'Nepo Baby' Conversation No One's Having RECOMMENDATIONS: Mia wants you to listen to Glennon's Diagnosis & What Next from Glennon's podcast We Can Do Hard Things. For help and support for eating disorders, contact the Butterfly Foundation’s National Support line and online service on 1800 ED HOPE (1800 33 4673). Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud Newsletter for all our recos from the week in one place.  GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at outloud@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens Producer: Emma Gillespie Audio Producer: Leah Porges Assistant Producer: Susannah Makin 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. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20 Jan 202352min

Subscribe to Mamamia It's awards season in Hollywood and our very own Cate Blanchett is cleaning up, but she's calling BS on the whole thing. What is the patriarchal pyramid, and what does it have to do with awards shows?  Plus, a Melbourne worker has gone viral after having his pay docked for being on his phone during a shift. What are the rules when it comes to devices in the workplace? And the male versus female friendship theory we can't un-see. The End Bits:  RECOMMENDATIONS: Mia wants you to check out The Living With Teens Summit. You can access your early-bird discounted ticket here. Holly wants you to watch Happy Valley Season 3 on Binge.  Listen to yesterday’s episode: Mia & Holly’s Pregnancy Advice For Jessie Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud Newsletter for all our recos from the week in one place.  GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at outloud@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens Producer: Emma Gillespie Audio Producer: Leah Porges Assistant Producer: Susannah Makin 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. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 Jan 202340min

Listen to our deep dive into Prince Harry's new book Subscribe to Mamamia Does Prince Harry have a problem with women? Dissecting a fresh take from his book that we didn't see coming.  Plus, what’s the cost of dressing up as a Nazi? What the NSW Premier has in common with a Prince. And unpacking the break-up anthem of the Summer from Miley Cyrus. What does it tell us about how women handle heartbreak, and how the media treat them? The End Bits:  RECOMMENDATIONS: Jessie wants you to read Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel, or watch the TV adaptation on Stan  Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud Newsletter for all our recos from the week in one place.  GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at outloud@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens Producer: Emma Gillespie Audio Producer: Leah Porges Assistant Producer: Susannah Makin 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. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16 Jan 202341min

Subscribe to Mamamia to catch up on all our subscriber-exclusive episodes Every year, we discuss around 700 topics on Mamamia Out Loud. Seven. Hundred. We don't always agree, but we've gotten pretty good at respectful disagreement. Mamamia Subscribers have heard us diving deep into our 'greatest hits' arguments this summer, so to give you a taste of what you've been missing, we're sharing one of the all-time classics; the infamous 'As A Mother' barney. It's vintage Out Loud. Has Holly inally budged, or will Jessie change her ways? The End Bits:  Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud Newsletter for all our reccos from the week in one place.  GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at outloud@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens Producer: Emma Gillespie Audio Producer: Leah Porges Assistant Producer: Susannah Makin 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. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8 Jan 202316min

Subscribe to Mamamia to catch up on all our subscriber-exclusive episodes It’s the first day of 2023, happy new year, Outlouders. You know what time it is...it's Word Of The Year!  New Year's resolutions are notorious for falling over, so instead, every year we choose a word to set an intention for the year ahead of us. There's no pass or fail, word of the year is about creating a focus or filter for the months, decisions and moments to come.  Holly, Jessie and Mia look back at their words from last year before taking us through the new word to shape the mood of the 365 days to come.  The End Bits:  Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud Newsletter for all our reccos from the week in one place.  GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at outloud@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens Producer: Emma Gillespie Audio Producer: Leah Porges Assistant Producer: Susannah Makin 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. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

31 Des 202225min

Subscribe to Mamamia to catch up on all our subscriber-exclusive episodes Every episode of Mamamia Out Loud wraps up with a recommendation to help you find the gems within the endless pit of content we're all trying to navigate. At the end of every year, we zoom in on those recommendations to pick out the ones we couldn't (and didn't) stop thinking about. In a special summer bonus, Mia, Holly & Jessie take you through the very best of the best Outlouder-approved TV shows, books, and films that got them through the year.  The End Bits:  Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud Newsletter for all our reccos from the week in one place.  GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at outloud@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens Producer: Emma Gillespie Audio Producer: Leah Porges Assistant Producer: Susannah Makin 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. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25 Des 202216min

Subscribe to Mamamia to catch up on all our subscriber-exclusive episodes From war breaking out to monarchs dying, grown men slapping each other, celebrity court battles, and on-set dramas, to a new Prime Minister and the censuring of an old one... 2022 was never short on headlines, and a lot has been said about it, but in today's summer bonus episode, it's time to step back from the news cycle and reflect inwards, as Mia, Holly, and Jessie open up about the good, the bad and the ugly of their 2022. The End Bits:  Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud Newsletter for all our reccos from the week in one place.  GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at outloud@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens Producer: Emma Gillespie Audio Producer: Leah Porges Assistant Producer: Susannah Makin 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. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24 Des 202219min