The film Zac Efron should get an Oscar for, and more recommendations from Mamamia Out Loud this week.

From our number one podcast Mamamia Out Loud, here is exactly what you should read, watch, listen to or try this weekend, as recommended by your favourite podcast hosts. 

This week's recommendations.

Jessie Stephens wants you to watch...

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The Iron Claw on Apple TV. 

Jessie said that after watching this, Zac Efron is setting himself up to receive an Academy Award in the next few years. It’s based on a true story and follows the Von Erich brothers — a family of professional wrestlers in the '80s. 

She said, "The way in which they’re able to juxtapose the strength of their bodies with the vulnerability of what’s happening to them is quite remarkable."

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Mia Freedman wants you to watch...

Image: Netflix.

America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders on Netflix. 

These women are remarkable. The Dallas Cowboys are the most valuable American football team, worth $9 billion as of this year. The cheerleaders? They have to work full-time jobs alongside being a cheerleader because they can’t financially sustain themselves on just that.

If you're a big fan of sports docos, you need to get around it ASAP. 

Em Vernem (filling in for Holly) wants you to think about...

Image: Instagram/Jemima Kirke via Substack/Culture Vulture 

A concept that she came across when she was reading a newsletter by Culture Vulture, titled, The title of the "Am I unconfident, or am I just thinking about myself too much."

The newsletter was based on an Instagram story by actor Jemima Kirke where a member of her audience asked if she had any advice for young unconfident women. Kirke replied with a selfie accompanied by text that read: "I think you guys might be thinking about yourselves too much."

Writer Maggie Jean says, "Self-optimisation is marketed to us constantly. We’re advised to measure sleep, consume fifteen billion 'essential' vitamins before breakfast, have a ten-step beauty regime, put ourselves first and practice consistent introspection."

Feature image: Supplied/Instagram.