The Hollywood Star Who Hates Everyone
4/8/202644 min
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Meanwhile, Donald Trump is back to saying things that make us want to hide under our beds, but Amelia Lester’s found the perfect antidote to the chaos: 'Competency porn'. Whether it's the awe-inducing precision of the Artemis II astronauts or a nurse who is really, really good at their job, there is nothing more comforting right now than watching someone be genuinely competent at what they do. We’re asking: When the world feels like a dumpster fire, is watching collective brilliance the way to stay sane?
Also, Succession star Brian Cox spent his weekend unloading some very unfiltered (and very unflattering) opinions on everyone from Margot Robbie to Johnny Depp. Holly Wainwright noticed that while Brian is being celebrated for his 'tell-it-like-it-is' attitude, women just… don’t do it.
In other business, we're diving into the 'chicken ick'. That sudden, soul-crushing moment where you can no longer look at a poultry breast without gagging.
And finally, Savannah Guthrie, an unimaginable loss and the quiet bravery of going back to work.
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First 90 secondsHolly Wainwright· Host0:00
Hello, and welcome to Mamamia Out Loud. It's what women are actually talking about on Wednesday, the 8th of April. I'm Holly Wainwright.
Amelia Lester· Host0:08
I'm Amelia Lester.
Claire Stephens· Host0:09
And I'm Claire Stephens.
Holly Wainwright· Host0:10
First time we have gathered since the long weekend.
Claire Stephens· Host0:13
Yeah.
Amelia Lester· Host0:13
Mm.
Holly Wainwright· Host0:13
Everybody good?
Claire Stephens· Host0:14
Yes.
Holly Wainwright· Host0:15
We're all fine? Maybe true.
Claire Stephens· Host0:16
It was e- it was, it was eventful and w- in terms of the world.
Holly Wainwright· Host0:20
It was eventful in terms of the world- [laughs] [laughs] ... and our chocolate intake.
Claire Stephens· Host0:24
Yes.
Holly Wainwright· Host0:24
[laughs] Here's what's made our agenda for today. A Hollywood elder has unloaded his unflattering opinions on everyone from Margot Robbie to Johnny Depp, and we wanna know where, oh, where are the grumpy old women?
Amelia Lester· Host0:38
Plus, Donald Trump keeps saying horrifying things.
Holly Wainwright· Host0:43
Oh.
Amelia Lester· Host0:44
But we might have a bit of an antidote for you.
Claire Stephens· Host0:46
And the rumor mill is on fire with Taylor and Travis's wedding plans. But what's true, and more importantly, what do we think is true?
Holly Wainwright· Host0:57
[laughs] [laughs] Some predictions.
Claire Stephens· Host0:58
Yes.
Holly Wainwright· Host0:59
[laughs] Some random rogue predictions. [laughs] [laughs] But first, Savannah Guthrie went back to work this week. She's the Australian-born, American TV host. She hosts the Today Show in the US. And her mother disappeared in really shocking and distressing circumstances several months ago now, and now Savannah has finally gone back to work. She said she sat down at the desk, and she said, "Here we go. Ready or not, let's do the news." She was wearing yellow,