Too Niche?

Episode 29: TikTok Conspiracy Theories

Elizabeth and Lara explore the world of TikTok conspiracy theories. Over the course of the pod, they resist getting sucked into B-anon, litigate whether or not Hailey Bieber is single white female-ing Selena Gomez, chat about time travel, Helen Keller denialism and more. 
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Episode 28: Restaurant Industry Scandals

Lara and Elizabeth haul the scandals that have rocked the restaurant industry. From the Horses kitten killer, to Bel Campo's mislabeled meats, Jack in the Box's E. Coli outbreak, to McDonald's hot coffee lawsuit and Subway's sex pest spokesperson, when it comes to public embarrassments in the food biz they are leaving no stone unturned. 
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Episode Reading List:
 
Horses: https://bit.ly/3N9ItUI
Sqirl: https://bit.ly/3N9JoF0
Bel Campo: https://bit.ly/3N8SuBI
Pure Food + Wine: https://bit.ly/3oHAuFe
Jack In the Box: https://bit.ly/3oELOlv
Balthazar/ James Corden: https://bit.ly/42kSt23
Mario Batali: https://bit.ly/42oWEcV
 

Episode 27: Lana Del Rey Pt. 2

Lara and Elizabeth continue their Lana Haul, starting with some more tracks from Norman F*ucking Rockwell before venturing into Blue Bannisters and finally Did You Know That There's a Tunnel Under Ocean Boulevard? era, with some surprise tracks in between. 
Listen to the Lana Haul playlist on Spotify: https://bit.ly/3IAp64v
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Episode 26: Lana Del Rey Pt. 1

Lara and Elizabeth haul Lana Del Rey songs from her early albums through Blue Bannisters. Spoiler alert: there are many, many As. Be sure to tune in next week for Part 2 of the Lana Haul, and listen to the playlist from this episode here. 

Episode 25: Drugs

Lara and Elizabeth haul a bevy of illegal drugs. From classics like heroin and cocaine, to emerging girlies on the scene like 2CB and Kratom, there's a little something for everyone in this dark haul. 
 
Mentioned in this episode:
 
Too Niche? Episode 4: Kardashian Christmas Cards
Kin Euphorics Kin Spritz
Nootro Focus by The Nue Co
Focus Blend by Four Sigmatic
Think Coffee and Think Matcha by Four Sigmatic

Episode 24: 2023 Met Gala

Elizabeth and Lara haul Karl Lagerfeld quotes, Met Gala looks, Met Gala gossip, reflect on this year's theme and track the Met Gala's shift from Niche to Sheesh. 
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Episode 23: Celebrity Weddings (2000 - 2010)

Elizabeth and Lara haul celebrity weddings from 2000 - 2010, discovering the power of a low key, high budget affair (Brad & Jen), tracking the evolution of the celebrity wedding as a marketing tool (Khloe & Lamar, Star Jones & Al Reynolds), and deciding which ones they most want to attend as both a trusted guest (Britney & KFed's) and a distant plus one (TomKat's). 
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Ladies Who Punch: Inside Story of The View
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Episode 22: Q2 Trends and Beyond

Elizabeth and Lara break down financial, environmental, food and fashion trends emerging across the cultural landscape. From "stealth wealth" to WaterTok–Too Niche? is, once again, on the beat. 
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Episode 21: Sephora

In honor of the Sephora savings event that's right around the corner (Rouge & VIB Members, we're looking at you), Elizabeth and Lara haul the products on their respective wish lists, as well as recent and repeat purchases that keep them in a serious beauty industry chokehold. 
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Peace Out Salicylic Acid Acne Healing Dots Megapack
Tatcha The Liquid Silk Canvas: Featherweight Protective Primer
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare DRx Spectralite FaceWare Pro
Agustinus Bader The Rich Cream
Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm Vanilla Beige +  Jet Lag Mask
Refy Brow Pomade
Cinema Secrets -tropical lemon makeup brush cleaner
Urban Decay -  space cowboy eyeshadow
Nudestix in Sunkissed 
The Nue Co: Barrier Culture Cleanser / Barrier Culture Moisturizer
Merit: Minimalist perfecting foundation and concealer stick
Saie: Super Glowy Gel
Dew Blush in Spicy
Slip Tint Tinted Moisturizer
Heretic: Dirty Hinoki
Youth To The People  Superfood Antioxidant Refillable Cleanser
Sephora Favorites Sets
Drunk Elephant Peptide Moisturizer
Goop GOOPGENES All in One Oil + cloudberry exfoliator + Glow Lotion
Refy Brow Sculpt
Lawless Forget the Filler Lip Plumper
Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Lip Liner
Westman Atelier Contour Stick & Baby Cheeks Lip + Cheek Cream Blush Stick
Hanni Shave Products
Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation

Episode 20: Vanderpump Rules City Guide

Lara and Elizabeth travel into the dark underbelly of Los Angeles, Las Vegas and beyond to haul some quintessential Vanderpump Rules filming locations and hot spots. Including, but not limited to: 
Villa Blanca
SUR
Pump Restaurant 
Tom Tom
Schwartz and Sandy’s
Vanderpump à Paris
Canter's Deli
The DEN Meditation
Skybar at Mondrian
Shape House
Toca Madera
The Moment Hotel
Hotel Ziggy
The Belmont
The Landsby 
Inn of the Seventh Rey
Vanderpump Dogs
 
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