Babygirl, the new erotic thriller starring Nicole Kidman, features an age-gap romance and a power imbalance. But according to the filmmaker Halina Reijn, it’s more about “what part of us is civilized…and what part of us is still driven by primal forces.” It’s also extremely entertaining, sexy, and dryly hilarious.
This week, Halina Reijn talks about why she ... Show More
Nov 15
Money on the Mind: How to Budget for Aging Parents…and Yourself
In a new, very special Death, Sex & Money and Slate Money crossover, Felix Salmon and Anna Sale are once again joined by Felix’s financial advisor Adrianna Adams from Domain Money to talk about…parents. They dig into the emotions of trying to take care of your aging parents while ... Show More
26m 6s
Nov 11
Raising A Country Musician Through Swagger and Psychosis
Country musician Luke Bell had swagger, talent, and a career on the rise, opening for Willie Nelson and Dwight Yoakam. Then mental illness took over. His mother Carol shares what it was like raising Luke, the fine line between his bold personality and paranoid delusions, and navi ... Show More
1h 7m
Aug 19
Death, Sex & Money | The Internet Taught Me to Diet, Then Saved Me With Weightlifting
Casey Johnston grew up in a family where being thin mattered. In college, the internet told her to eat 1,200 calories and do endless cardio if she wanted to lose weight. That habit followed her into her late twenties, until she came upon a Reddit post about weightlifting that cha ... Show More
54m 57s
Aug 2024
Why the Horror Genre is Such a Scream, with Anna Bogutskaya
We welcome back Anna Bogutskaya to the podcast for this episode to discuss her book, Feeding the Monster: Why Horror Has a Hold on Us. As the title suggests, it’s a publication celebrating the goriest, scariest, and to many – most downright entertaining film genre out there. Bogu ... Show More
43m 5s
May 2025
Embracing Your Masculinity with Brittani Nichols
Producer, Writer and Comedian Brittani Nichols (currently EP on Abbot Elementary!) sits down with Mal to discuss gender expression and the need for better LGBTQ representation in the industry. She reflects on her upbringing in Chicago, the complexities of her identity, and the in ... Show More
53m 46s
Oct 2024
Sex Boundaries & Gen Z's 'Oprah'
Subscribe to Mamamia She’s just like Oprah except she’s blonde, white and 30 years old. Who is Alex Cooper, what’s her Daddy Gang and why did Kamala Harris choose her podcast to start her media blitz of America just weeks before the election? Plus, what happens when a world-respe ... Show More
43m 9s
Feb 2025
A Brutally Honest Review Of Babygirl
On today’s show, it’s time to dive deep into the movie that has been consuming our thoughts, conversations, and TikTok feeds, Nicole Kidman’s new erotic drama Babygirl.
From some strange on-set stories that will make you see the movie in a different way to the fascinating reason ... Show More
46m 34s
Feb 2025
Female Pleasure with Bridget Berman
This episode really has it all - orgasms, porn, masturbation and even Martha Stewart! Mal and her friend Bridget talk about female pleasure, addressing the social stigmas and shame that women are taught, and the benefits to this form of self-care. The episode also explores bisexu ... Show More
59m 55s
Feb 2025
Menopause Almost Destroyed My Relationship —How to Stop the Hormonal Chaos and Feel Like YOU Again | Tamsen Fadal PT 1
Lisa Bilyeu is joined by the remarkable Tamsen Fadal, an award-winning journalist and author, renowned for her impactful work on empowering women through life's transformative stages. Tamsen delves into the societal narratives surrounding women as they navigate menopause, discuss ... Show More
52m 32s