Welcome to the second season of Mamamia TV. If you missed it on Sky or don’t have Foxtel, you can watch the first full episode here:
And don’t forget to block out your diaries or set your Foxtel IQ for 9:15pm* every Friday on Sky News (repeated on a Saturday at 2:15)
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wonderful to see the lovely nikki gemmel being interviewed.
would love to have seen her asked if she was ever influenced to write that book by seeing the manuscript ‘hideous’ by another writer no one’s ever supposed to mention???
was great to see her though
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Rebecca Sparrow – I love you right now. You hit the nail on the head. Creative people are quite fragile people, we have all gone through heartbreak and tragedy. Society does tend to forget about this fact, that when an artist sings about pain and lost love, it is because they have endured it.
Look at Britney Spears. Her songs are basically a story of her fame.
Lucky = Struggling with her fame
Stronger = Attempting to regain control
Overprotected = Speaks for itself
Everytime = A little girl trapped in a womans body
That conversation really spoke to me. I have written some pretty haunting poetry in the past, on my own experiences.
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quite interesting and def an improvement but not sure about those dodgy clip art images
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Really enjoyed this
Love that there is interesting people on TV discussing relevant issues and not afraid to say what they think!
Bec- I wonder if you had a link to the UNSW sexual assault study? I am interested to read more but had no luck googling
Thanks
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loved it!
all the guest were great.
sam de brito…mmm if i wasn’t happily married..
nice to see bec there, great work, you are very natural, it does feel like friends sitting around chatting which is nice.
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Loved it, found it really interesting and enjoyable!
Few points of feedback:
-The orange, too bright, needs to be softer please
-Share you own best/worst as well
-Can you do BTS at Mamamia office?
Can’t wait for the Jess Rudd interview and the second ep!!
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Mind reader! pretty much all those changes coming up in ep 2 this Friday!
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Wow – I really enjoyed the show. Hadn’t seen the earlier ones but this was great. Great pacing Mia – well done!
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*Yawn* I miss the old Mama Mia – sorry!
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Hey Nancy – I don’t miss it….:)
THat’s lovely of you that you liked it but I found it a huge struggle. No intimacy on that old desk set and just too newsy and not….MM enough.
I feel like this new format closes the gap between the site and the show. We still have a lot to do in terms of tweaks and polises but the big leap is there I think……
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I LOVED IT!!!!! I found it so engaging – loved the discussions =) so good! well done Mia. I also loved that I could watch the episode online as I don’t have a TV! shock. horror! lol
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really enjoyed the show – my first one as I didn’t see the original series – and found it a good balance of informative topics and fun. and I managed 10 kms on my cross trainer while watching and still had 11 minutes to spare so how’s that for multi-tasking and a productive use of time.
can i say that the comment of the show, which had me giggling long after your conversation had moved on, was Bec commenting that her real issue with the todler beauty queens is that they dress like adults from 1982, in mini-Krystal Karrington style….
I am also not a fan of the orange background, as many others mention below, as it seemed to wash everything else out.
looking forward to episode 2 next week.
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I actually liked this.
(My surprise comes from the fact that I hate TV).
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Great show! Watched it tonight and loved it. I particularly liked the mini vids of Mia between the commercials, it certainly personalised it and made it less ‘newsy’ which is what MM is all about.
Almost fell off my chair when I saw my post and name on your post-it’s close up for tomorrow… cameo on a post-it, can’t get much better than that
looking forward to the next episode!
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Me again! I just wanted to add that one of the wonderful things about this site that I thought was really reflected in the show is that mamamia is like life. The good, the bad (or the best and worst), the trivial, the hard news. I love that Mia is happy to change her views and that she will admit to being a hypocrite. And I loved how in the show you see Bec looking off into the distance ‘ah graph, where’s that graph?’ and that everything isn’t seamless. So the show isn’t perfect, you cut each other off and the clips don’t pop up automatically, but that’s life. And that’s what makes this site, and this version of the show, so easy to relate to and enjoy.
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Amy, I heart you. You nailed exactly what we wanted to achieve without us ever putting it into words.
THANKYOU.
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Can i just say the orange background is outdated and hideous… cant watch it any longer.. hurts my eyes!
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Agreed! Very outdated…. I thought I was watching BTN from the early 90s! Sorry Mia!
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haha BTN i remember that..
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I really enjoyed that. It reminded me of all the conversations you hear, whether it be on a bus or in a cafe, between people you don’t know but the discussion is just so interesting that you want to jump in with your own thoughts, except that of course you are stopped by a sense of social decency.
The format is great, I wanted to be a part of the conversation. So instead I just nodded enthusiastically while adding in my own little comments. I’m sure there are many of us out here that wish we had some sort of accolade to our name so we could be a guest on the show!
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Huh. That was really enjoyable.
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Surprises pop up every day, Idle!
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Def a surprise. I generally hate TV and especially hate the ‘chat about issues’ format – especially because I’d been told by a few people that I’d like Can of Worms only to discover what a festering pile of shit it was.
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Yep, definately better. I too have a problem with how orange the background was, its just a bit TOO orange.
Guests were great, content was great.
Look forward to the next few weeks and next weeks interview with Ingrid Poulson.
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We’re holding the INgrid interview for another week. Jess Rudd will be this week.
And yes, orange was too orange! Will be toned down too.
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Luvin ur newsreader bob it’s so cute
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I didnt watch the first series of Mamamia TV after episode one…but this is waaaaay better. I love that conversations were left half said – exactly the way the conversations in my life are. A great balance of opinions.
I still feel really sorry that Mia experienced cyber bullying re: Cadel-gate. I actually dont think Mia need apologise for her timing. Frankly, Mia voiced an opinion many of us share. Interesting that the loud and abusive few felt it so necessary to shout her down.
Well done – I really enjoyed that. Thanks xxx
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Good TV show. Apart from that one, ill-timed remark about Cadel (or Aussie sports champions in general), I find Mia is usually a terrific commentator on life.
The show should be available to view online like ABC, CH7 and CH10 do with their shows.
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Just a few comments on the new format, I am being super nit picky so apologies in advance if this comes across as blunt but they just stood out to me and I hope you take it as constructive criticism. One, the introductions at the start seem awkward and formal and make me think of those “introduction games”, I think they could definitely be improved, and made more casual, more introductory rather than a “Hi Mia” comment. Also the super that has the MM twitter hash on it needs to be lower, when it pops up it often sits on the chin of the person talking and is quite distracting. Also the orange background and the huge, empty space around the table is a bit too much. I think you’re trying to create a “warm” feeling with the colour and communal table but for me it just misses the mark. Perhaps this is enhanced by the high camera angles, anyway just something else that stood out for me.
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All feedback is fantastic, thanks for taking the time to write it down!
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Is there anywhere we can watch this online yet??
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This new format is so much better. The only two things I found that bothered me were:
-the orange background (garish)
-Mia’s red lipstick (it was very red!)
I did also want to reach in to the Telly and pull Bec’s top back up on to her shoulder – but that’s probably just me
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You should be proud team, job well done.
Also I had no idea how bad the vitriol towards Mia was during Cadel gate. I was one who disagreed with Mia’s comments but I also felt Karl led Mia into that one which doesn’t reflect well on him. Anyhow, Mia I’m glad you’ve bounced back from that criticism and I’m really sorry that you went through it at all. There’s nothing quite like Internet haters, but that seemed particularly appalling and aggressive.
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Hi Angie
I would officially like to apologise for my top. Because I am a TV novice, I wore the wrong colour AND the wrong fabric! We had to sit the top off my shoulder so the microphone would stay still and not gape in the middle (does that make sense?). Next time I will know better!! I looked like a giant tangerine!
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If it helps I didn’t notice that! I thought you were great Bec – very passionate and got your point across!
Look forward to seeing you on again.
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Bec I thought you looked beautiful and you made the show so interesting! I’m a fan!
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That was my comment…haha
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Credit where credit is due….I really enjoyed the new format. Well worth watching now. The only thing that annoyed me was the guests continually talking over the top of each other…loudly in some cases, and some comments being left unfinished as a result.
Absolutely 1000 times better than the first series. Hoping for my death stare in episode 2.
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I enjoyed your latest leap into tele! IQ’d it to watch today & really liked the new format. Live tv has to be tough!
I enjoyed the guests, but perhaps you need to pop on your moderator hat to rein them in a little. Will be watching next Friday
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Ha ha, I love watching the dogs running around in the background of the Peter Fitzsimons video!
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What’s wih the ORANGE lighting? Waaay overpowering & unflattering! Hurts the eyes!
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Yes! So much better!! Well done!
My only critique is that maybe some of the close-ups were a little too close…but apart from that, I think the new format really works!
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Definitely better, but I still feel that people aren’t relaxed ad they could be. The dining table didn’t work for me, maybe because I was expecting a couch lol, and I thighs the orange was awful(sorry). I felt the stage was very sterile too, and the close ups were a bit too close up!
I did like the new show but I think I was just expecting something else.
But keep up the good work Mia, am sure live tv is not easy!!!
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Loved the show, the new set up works really well, the informal vibe is great. I just watched the full interview with Pete, he seems like such a great guy! I imagine he’d be really good company at a bbq or dinner party or something.
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Hi. Good to see you’re back on
. Will this series be uploaded to MM like last time? Don’t have Foxtel and watching it live on my phone can be difficult due to 3G coverage.
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It surely will be! And very soon
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Thanks Rick, looking forward to watching it.
Good interview with Peter Fitzsimons, Mia. If he (as a former sporting great, sports journo and passionate fan) can have a sensible conversation about it all, there’s no reason anyone else can’t. I like the bandana – suits him!
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Looking forward to watching it online, I don’t have foxtel either and feel like I am missing out.
Please upload the show soon
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Just got home from work,and now sitting down with a cuppa about to press play on the IQ. Can’t wait to see the new set up!
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Good job Mia. Really enjoyed the new set up and the great conversations amongst the guests. Looking forward to next week. x
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Peter Fitzsimons is just the loveliest man. Intelligent, funny, reasonable, honest, balanced and bandana-ed! Great conversation and maybe a happy ending to this “debate”.. Would that all human beings could express themselves with this integrity and laughter. Thanks.
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Totally. Agreed. I am reading his book Batavia at the moment. Not sure if you’re a history buff, but wow. He is such a talented writer.
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I have read a few of his books and agree, he is very talented. And very funny.if only more people had reacted to Mia the same way he did!
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Okay, I want to read his books now! But next book I hope to read is Ingrid Poulson’s. I’m just taking some big breaths first.
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Over all ready?? My God, I was just getting into it! Fantastic show guys, loved it – can you make it two hours next week??!
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Love the new format!! I’m sitting here with my husband and we are really enjoying the show, we hardly ever like the same show!
Thanks Mia and team.
P.S. – I love your lipstick colour Mia!
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She was exhausted from reading the crap on Twitter. Good on you Mia for giving yourself a break.
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Oh Mia! cadelgate video:( virtual hugs xxxxxxxxx
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Hmmm, the oval table looks a bit awkward. Bec, stop looking behind you!
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Ha! The table, for those playing along at home, is actually shaped like a coffin. Something to do with TV camera angles and what not!
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Coffin table! EXACTLY what I thouht Rick….but aside from Coffin table’s shape I ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!!!!!!!
I also loved last series but this was HEAPSSSSSS better!!
EXCELLENT viewing! Time passed super quick as a viewer and like @KerriSackville said on twitter, I wanted to DIVE into my tv and join in the convo at the table…..
Esp. at one point…..when Anthony was saying what Mia had / hadn’t done or explaining WHY the timing was bad etc etc etc – THAT WASN’T THE POINT – the point – which was made very clearly and correctly by Kellie was the HORRENDOUSLY inappropriate behaviour of ADULTS.
REGARDLESS of whether Mia was right or wrong – or even if Mia was “good or bad” or WHATEVER – the abuse she received was OUT OF CONTROL NOT OK – THAT was the point!
Anyway, back in my box, ready for bed, can’t WAIT til next week’s episode!
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It’s only going to get better from here on in! We’re loving the new format and how it gives us room to be a bit fun and different to the usual offering. So, on to finish locking in next week’s show! *Toddles off*
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Hi team, I’ve stumbled across the show on a quiet Friday night and I am quite enjoying it. Love the round table discussion and the quality, chatty guests. Can you change the orange/red background for next week? It is really clashing with Bec’s red shirt and Mia’s lipstick, it’s just a really bright colour and quite distracting.
Carry on……!
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I have to agree, I’m liking the new format but that background!!! Clash!!!!! It’s giving you all helmet hair lol:(
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its hurtin my eyes! blue would be nice…maybe? i have no idea, but this colour hurts
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It also wasn’t very flattering in close ups. Just saying, cos I LOVED it otherwise, maybe a paler colour?
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How can I get one of those MamaMia mugs?!
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Hmmm… show merchandise, this never occurred to us. We only printed six mugs and have already managed to lose one of them. Stay tuned Emma!
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Go to Sky and look for the one we lost! Ha ha.
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This series will you be mixing up the guests a bit ? By that I mean will there ever be the occasional token “rightie” on the panel just to provide a different perspective on the issues that everyone is talking about ? It could be a bit bland if everyone agrees on the serious issues but differs on the trivial, every day type matters. I want to see a bit of “Beauty and the Beast-esque” fire and brimstone. It really makes for great television. Prue might be available, I’m sure.
Looking forward to the show, regardless. Promise to give me a wave, Mia….or at the very least the death stare that you must give your screen when you read one of my off on a tangent mini raves.
A quick “Bradley, this is for you” death stare. Would love it !
Can you please ask the nice technical people over at SKY why the Friday night show won’t series link on the IQ ? My IQ automatically searched out the Saurday afternoon re-run and series linked it. During the first series, it wasn’t until about program 4 that I was able to series link it.
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Hey Bradley – I’ll flag it with the tech team at Sky.
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I had the same issue – can’t do the series link on Mamamia but can do it for other shows..
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it linked for me on my iq
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Thanks, Nicky.
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Mia, what if you had guests who are regular commenters -people like Bradley!
I am actually serious. (Bradley, you can take this as a compliment, I’m not being cheeky).
=)
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Love the sass and bide coloured demin, Mia!
Best of luck tonight! I’ve got it ready on IQ, can’t wait to watch over the weekend
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Hi Mia, love that lipstick you are wearing in the book clip – bright orange or red is it??? What is the name of it??
Ta!
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I’m very much liking the Mamamia mugs you have going on! One question though…. how come you didn’t get giant Mamamia tea cups made? It would be so fitting and I’m sure you could even launch an online store and make a killing! X
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If only there was a printer in Sydney that printed on enormous size tea cups!
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Good luck for the new show format and hope you have great fun
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Hi team, do you film in front of a studio audience?
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Nope! Well, not unless you count all us assorted MM team in the background?
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Is this show live or pre recorded?
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Pre-recorded as if it were live with very tiny breaks to shuffle guests on and off set. It’s a bit more ‘loved’ than the live stuff, so we have time to iron out details if we need to.
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Hi Mia, is there anyway of watching the show online? I’m overseas so no Foxtel for me!
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Ditto – is it still available on Youtube?
Thanks!
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I can’t wait for the show to start!! I’m IQ’ing it tonight because I finish work at 9:30…which is always fantastic on a Friday night…joys of retail and late night shopping.
Good luck tonight!! Or should it be break a leg? Either way, hope all goes well!!
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