Mamamia Out Loud

Outlouders, enjoy this free taster of Mia Freedman on today's subscriber episode. Listen to the full conversation — 'Mia's Diary Note: Burnout & Bras & Books, Oh My!' — at 5 pm TODAY. What do you mean, you're not a subscriber yet? Solve that problem HERE.
Mia is deep in a nostalgia hole this week after bingeing the JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy series, Love Story. It turns out, seeing a world without DMs, TikTok trends, or the urge to live-stream your breakfast has her ready to trade her smartphone for a flip phone and some chic minimalism. Are we actually 'connected' or just... exhausted?
In this episode:
The 'Always On' Burnout: Mia gets real about the specific brand of fatigue that comes from being reachable 24/7. When did 'relaxing' become just another word for 'scrolling in a different room'?

The Content Trap: Why are we obsessed with turning every family moment into a production for the group chat? Mia asks if it’s possible to just exist — without looking for the best lighting.

Mia's Reccos
The retro chocolate bar making a comeback in Mia’s pantry.
The sports bra finally doing the literal heavy lifting.
The memoir sparking a heated debate: is supporting your partner’s career a romantic gesture or a professional death wish?
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What To Listen To Next:
Listen to our latest episode: A Dangerous Influencer Trend & Scurrilous Lip-Reading Gossip
Listen: 'Are Flaps In Or Out?' Mia's Rogue Oscars Fashion Feedback
Listen: A Very Awkward Oscars & That Manosphere Doco
Listen: What We Did Before 9am
Listen: A Lil' Treat: Jessie’s Very Surprising, Very Wonderful Twins Update
Listen: Mia, Female Friendships & The '3-Word Rule'
Listen: A Reluctant Pregnancy Announcement On Live TV
Listen: Mia's Diary Note: What I Didn't Expect About Being A Nana
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What to read:
Mia Freedman steps down from No Filter after 10 years. Kate Langbroek announced as new host.
‘There’s a loneliness that comes from knowing you’re too much.’ What happened when I was diagnosed with ADHD at 49.
MIA FREEDMAN: 'The type of burnout I didn't realise I had.'
Mia Freedman on starting a media company with her husband.
This new series tackles the complicated legacy of the '90s hottest couple.
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Celebrity gossip lip-readers have changed the game. Because of them we know Timothée Chalamet hated the Oscars, King Charles says F and Prince William had no time for 'Andrew’s' apology. So is that ‘zero privacy’ development fair play? And what DID Timmy say to his sister about Kylie Jenner?
In other scurrilous gossip, we’re meant to think that Nicole Kidman has a new friends-to-lovers boyfriend, and that Keith Urban is 'reeling'. Hmmm.
Plus, peptides are the new cottage cheese, in demand from both older women and teenage boys. Except, unregulated, they can be rather more dangerous than a protein-heavy snack. So what the hell is a peptide, and how worried should we be about influencers spruiking them? (Hint: Very)
'Our' Queen Mary is touring Australia and once upon a time, that would have guaranteed tabloid mayhem. These days everything is… quieter. Is that because a midlife Queen is less enticing to the attention economy than the Carrie-esque lure of the princess fairytale?
Plus, Ethan Hawke has the best advice for those suffering from unrequited love. Yes, some ageing Gen X heartthrobs are still the real deal.
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What To Listen To Next:
Listen to our latest episode: 'Are Flaps In Or Out?' Mia's Rogue Oscars Fashion Feedback
Listen: A Very Awkward Oscars & That Manosphere Doco
Listen: What We Did Before 9am
Listen: A Lil' Treat: Jessie’s Very Surprising, Very Wonderful Twins Update
Listen: Mia, Female Friendships & The '3-Word Rule'
Listen: A Reluctant Pregnancy Announcement On Live TV
Listen: Mia's Diary Note: What I Didn't Expect About Being A Nana
Listen: Beckham, Meghan & Jessie's Hospital Voice Note
Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts
Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts.
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Watch Australia's #1 podcast, Mamamia Out Loud:
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What to read:
Despite what you've read, Timothee Chalamet and Kylie Jenner were the real Oscar winners.
Timothée Chalamet losing the Oscar has nothing to do with opera.
'Michael B. Jordan is obsessed with Yerin Ha and I've got two compelling theories.'
'An uncontrolled science experiment.' The truth about the peptides trend.
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Outlouders, enjoy this free taster of Mia Freedman on today's subscriber episode. Listen to the full conversation — 'Are Flaps In Or Out?' Mia's Rogue Oscars Fashion Feedback — at 5 pm TODAY. What do you mean, you're not a subscriber yet? Solve that problem HERE.
The biggest night in Hollywood has come and gone, and while the show itself was - dare we say - a bit of a snooze, the fashion gave us plenty to talk about.
In this exclusive subscriber episode, Mia Freedman and Em Vernem dive into this year’s Oscars fashion. From Demi Moore’s bird/snake vibe to Rose Byrne’s head to toe perfection, Mia has feedback. So, did the celebs play it too safe on the red carpet?
Also, while Em was focused on the outfits alone, Mia was too distracted by the bodies in them and how different the red carpet looks in 2026.
Plus, from Gwyneth Paltrow’s glittery ‘naked’ pants to Jeff Goldblum’s wife Emilie Livingston’s high-cut pantless look, they unpack the 'front flap' debate that has Mia questioning everything.
Sit back and enjoy their unfiltered thoughts about their favourite and not-so favourite Oscars looks.
Remember, this is your free sample of today's subs episode. The full debrief drops for subscribers at 5pm.
What To Listen To Next:
Listen to our latest episode: A Very Awkward Oscars & That Manosphere Doco
Listen: What We Did Before 9am
Listen: A Lil' Treat: Jessie’s Very Surprising, Very Wonderful Twins Update
Listen: Mia, Female Friendships & The '3-Word Rule'
Listen: A Reluctant Pregnancy Announcement On Live TV
Listen: Mia's Diary Note: What I Didn't Expect About Being A Nana
Listen: Beckham, Meghan & Jessie's Hospital Voice Note
Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts
Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts.
SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media
Watch Australia's #1 podcast, Mamamia Out Loud:
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What to read:
The afterparty looks saved the Oscars.
Timothée Chalamet losing the Oscar has nothing to do with opera.
'As a fashion editor, these are the 8 Oscars red carpet looks I urgently need to discuss in detail.'
Diet culture is back. But there's one side effect nobody is talking about.
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It’s Oscars Day, aka Christmas for people who like celebrity gossip and frocks. Holly Wainwright, Clare Stephens and Amelia Lester have a chaotic recap for you, including whether Leo stole Pedro’s moustache, the jokes that landed and the ones that flopped, and why justice was served in the Best Actor face-off.
Plus, Louis Theroux has gone Inside the Manosphere for a new Netflix documentary, and there’s a lot to unpack. Are these men dangerous, or just shoddy salesmen looking for a mark? And while we’re at it, is Louis a little outplayed in the 'everything is content' era?
And, are you a 'reply only' friend? We’re looking at the friendship dynamic where one person does all the heavy lifting while the other just reacts to the blue bubbles. Is it a problem if you’re the one who replies, but never reaches out?
In other business, there is a literal culture war bubbling over whether being on The Pill decides which movie star you fancy. Elon Musk thinks it’s science, but we have some actual data (and common sense) to throw at that theory.
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Listen to our latest episode: What We Did Before 9am
Listen: A Lil' Treat: Jessie’s Very Surprising, Very Wonderful Twins Update
Listen: Mia, Female Friendships & The '3-Word Rule'
Listen: A Reluctant Pregnancy Announcement On Live TV
Listen: Mia's Diary Note: What I Didn't Expect About Being A Nana
Listen: Beckham, Meghan & Jessie's Hospital Voice Note
Listen: How To Talk To Absolutely Anyone
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What to read:
All the best looks from the 2026 Oscars red carpet.
The top 14 Louis Theroux documentaries of all time. Ranked.
How to lose an Oscar in 10 days.
'I've been teaching for 12 years. I've never seen boys behave like this.'
'I texted my friend to catch up in the new year. Her reply made my heart sink.'
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The Oscars is two days away, and while experts predict with data, Mamamia Out Loud predicts with vibes. From naked afterparty guests to the high-stakes battle between Michael B. Jordan and Timothée Chalamet, Holly Wainwright, Clare Stephens, and Em Vernem are placing their bets and asking an important industry question - will Lewis Hamilton use this as a moment for a Kim K hard launch?
Plus, the "boyboss" era is over and crying at work is officially encouraged, which is lucky. Emily shares her first Mamamia cry while Holly would still rather die than leak from the eyes. Is crying now a valid form of corporate communication, or just a sign that your workplace is the problem?
Also, are you treating your morning like an “Opening Shift”? The theory leans into a morning that’s all about setting up for the day. Em’s into it, with her early-morning doomscroll and home-brewed coffee under her belt. Clare has a toddler, so her morning’s are… enough said, and Holly has left that chaos era behind. But the question remains - is the snooze button your friend or your enemy?
Plus, the allure of the bald man and the happiest place on the Internet that celebrates them. And… recommendations:
Em recommends How to get to heaven from Belfast on Netflix.
Clare recommends The Death of Us by Abigail Dean
Holly recommends Harry Styles. One night in Manchester on Netflix.
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What To Listen To Next:
Listen to our latest episode: A Lil' Treat: Jessie’s Very Surprising, Very Wonderful Twins Update
Listen: Mia, Female Friendships & The '3-Word Rule'
Listen: A Reluctant Pregnancy Announcement On Live TV
Listen: Mia's Diary Note: What I Didn't Expect About Being A Nana
Listen: Beckham, Meghan & Jessie's Hospital Voice Note
Listen: How To Talk To Absolutely Anyone
Listen: Mia Enters The 'Working Mums' Chat
Listen: Inside The Fight That Ended Kyle & Jackie O
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How to recover from a massive, ugly, work cry.
'I'm a night owl who wakes up at 4:30am every day. This is how I do it.'
'I spend an hour on Instagram': 6 women share exactly what their morning routine looks like.
This new Netflix show is a mix between 'Derry Girls' and 'Only Murders in the Building'.
Harry Styles refuses to repeat himself. On his fourth album, that's the whole point.
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CREDITS:
Hosts: Emily Vernem, Clare Stephens & Holly Wainwright
Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine
Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock
Audio Producer: Leah Porges
Video Producer: Josh Green
Junior Content Producer: Tessa Kotowicz
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