Powerful women don't need to wear pants.
Madonna at the Met Gala gave no shits and it was bumspirational. Today, the messages we're sold from those Red Carpet looks. Should The Voice judges shut down their attention seeking ways? The importance of muting people on social media. Should you call out people that make shit, racist comments in public? What really happens in the budget lockup? And the big question ahead of mothers day: why do parents make parenting sound so god damn awful? Show notes: Your hosts are Monique Bowley with Mia Freedman and Kate De Brito Kate recommends the new Caroline Overington book The One Who Got Away (also a book club read) . Mia recommends The Nest by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney and The Letdown, on ABC iview. Monique recommends the CWA Calendar of Cakes Contact the show via email outloud@mamamia.com.au Via twitter @mamamiapodcasts Or via the facebook page Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4 Mai 201654min
The Mums of Australia Don't Want Slippers
The mums of Australia have spoken. And they've told us what they REALLY want this mothers day. Also, Why is everyone writing a thesis on Beyonce's latest album? Does crying at work cause damage to your career path? And what's the cheapest, legal way to get Game Of Thrones Season 6? Would you shop at a silent supermarket? Jamila Rizvi tells us why we need to get excited about the election. And Monique Bowley has the definitive guide to secret shopping so your partner doesn't find out. Your host is Monique Bowley with Kate De Brito and Jamila Rizvi Kate recommends this essay by Amanda Peet in Lenny Letter Jamila recommends the Work/Life Podcast, from RN Showcase Monique recommends reading Big Little Lies by Leane Moriarty, in preparation for the Mamamia podcast book club. You can ask KDB a question via the POD PHONE: 02 8999 9386 Or by emailing your voicemail to outloud@mamamia.com.au The most fun, though, is on the facebook page, Mamamia Podcast Network. We're also on twitter @mamamiapodcasts Please rate and review this show in itunes, and subscribe, or get thyself the Mamamia Podcast App in itunes Thanks to Uncle Toby's for bringing the good news and sponsoring this show. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27 Apr 201651min
The Only Hijab On The Red Carpet
Susan Carland is back on the podcast, and yes, we know she's a whip-smart academic but we have ALL the questions about her Logies preparation. Sorry not sorry. Also today, does Michelle Bridges have a point about fat people? Do we expect too much of our champion sportspersons? And is everyone stealing from self-serve supermarket checkouts? Show notes We now have a show phone number! To leave your message, ring 02 8999 9386 or you can continue to email us: podcast@mamamia.com.au tweet us @mamamiapodcasts fbook us: Mamamia Podcast Network This show is hosted and produced by Monique Bowley, with Kate De Brito and Susan Carland. Monique's Anzac Recipe is here Kate De Brito loved this piece in the Guardian about Monica Lewinksi Susan Carland is checking her eggs are freerange with the CluckAR app. And thanks to Uncle Tobys for sponsoring the show and bringing the good newsBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20 Apr 201653min
Is Everyone Sexting Without Us?
We unpack the 60 minutes jail story. Kate Middleton needs a pedi and so does Kate De Brito. Why are we still so surprised at the Hugh Jackman and Deborah Lee Furness' marriage? If you're not a 'he' and you're not a 'she', what should you be called? The politics of gender pronouns. And finally, someone to follow on instagram that will make you actually feel BETTER about your life. Show notes Your hosts are Monique Bowley with Mia Freedman and Kate de Brito Monique recommends following Baddie Winkle on instagram Mia recommends this read on the Selfie KdB recommends an act of kindness to parents The full youtube video of Samantha Bee is here And thanks to Uncle Toby's for sponsoring the show. The number to get us on is 02 8999 9386, or send a voice memo to podcast@mamamia.com.au Tweet @mamamiapodcasts and please LIKE the facebook page: Mamamia Podcast Network Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13 Apr 201648min
The Politics of Changing Your Name
What's in a name? Plenty. We talk the politics of changing your name when you get married. It's Logies nomination week and there's a couple of names missing from the list... and what's the average time of the average lovemaking session? Not fast enough. Show notes: Your hosts are Monique Bowley, Mia Freedman and Kate De Brito. Snapchat: Mia: realmiafreed Monique: moniquebowley KAte: Kdbmedia The Peggy Orenstein book, Girls and Sex, is here Mia recommends Helen Garner's new novel, Everywhere I Look And the documentary about the making of Matilda - Matilda And Me, on iview. Monique recommends this episode of This American Life; The Convert Kate De Brito recommmends Billions, on Stan. Contact the show via email podcast@mamamia.com.au And if you have a question for Bossy, record it in your voicememo app and email it to us. You can tweet the show @mamamiapodcasts and find out about our other shows on the Mamamia Podcast Network page in facebook.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6 Apr 201646min
The Girly Girly Footy Show
A big fat footy glass ceiling just got smashed this week. Is Rebecca Maddern, as the first women AFL Footy Show panelist, the ultimate woman in a man’s world? Susan Carland joins the team to talk about what's making news. (She's a wickedly smart sociologist so of course we talked about Kim Kardashian's sex tape). Does it matter if your engagement ring is fake? Would you call a stranger just to complain about something? And a man is not a financial plan, unless that man is your dad, and then it's fine. Show notes This show was hosted by Monique Bowley with Kate De Brito and Dr Susan Carland. Mia Freedman will be back next week. You can see what she's been up to on Snapchat. Susan recommends the podcasts: Short and Curly, and The Philosophers Zone KdB is reading Maestra by LS Hilton And Monique reckons Caitlin Moran's Moranthology is a bit of alright. Contact the show via the facebook page, via twitter, or email podcast@mamamia.com.au This show is another one by the Mamamia Podcast Network, and big smooch to Uncle Toby's, the show sponsor.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30 Mar 20161h 1min
Politics and Pantry Moths
A bumper easter episode for you to scoff like a hot cross bun. Another celebrity chef has pissed off mums. Get back to the kitchen, blokes. The baby names we want to make a comeback. American's are freaked out over Australian tampons and Jamila Rizvi explains the week in politics. How do you feel when men tell you to "just smile"? Even Hillary Clinton can't escape men wanting her to look pretty. And a non-religious listener has been invited to stay at someone's holiday house.. where church is on the itinerary. Plus, what to read, watch, play and eat over the break. Show notes Your hosts are Monique Bowley, Mia Freedman and Kate De Brito Mia recommends Starting From Now. The winner of the audience award at the 2016 Mardi Gras Film Festival, it's the first Australian produced lesbian series to air on Australian television, with seasons 4 and 5 currently screening as TV half hours on SBS 2 http://www.startingfromnowtv.com KDB is following KimKardashian on Snapchat. The 3 ingredient fudge recipe is here Enter the cereal competition at uncletobys.com.au/bigcereallove Contact the show on the Facebook page, via twitter, or by emailing podcast@mamamia.com.au And if you have a question for ask bossy, record a voice memo in your phone and email it to us: podcast@mamamia.com.au This show was produced by Monique Bowley for the Mamamia Women's Network. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23 Mar 20161h 6min
Sex, Marriage and Jennifer Aniston
It's been 25 years since Naomi Wolf wrote The Beauty Myth. What's changed? Today, the writer who says our obsession with how we look is holding us back as a gender. Plus, can a sexless marriage make you happy? Should women stop using the term "Stay At Home Mum"? And Jennifer Aniston's movies divide the room. Plus we've got Crabs in the office and they're our new best friends. Show notes Your hosts are Monique Bowley, Mia Freedman and Kate De Brito With thanks to special guest Alys Gagnon Alys's article is here Mia recommends Conversations with Richard Fidler KDB is reading Room by Emma Donoghue Monique will be watching Luke Warm Sex on ABC Enter the cereal competition at uncletobys.com.au/bigcereallove Contact the show on the Facebook page, via twitter, or by emailing podcast@mamamia.com.au This show was produced by Monique Bowley for the Mamamia Women's Network.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16 Mar 201657min
