Best Sally Tamarkin Podcasts (2024)

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The Bizarre Mating Calls of Heterosexuals feat. Ella Cerón 1:08:58

1y ago1:08:58

1:08:58

On this episode, I am joined by romantic comedy scholar Ella Cerón, who is also the author of the excellent coming-of-age YA novel Viva Lola Espinoza. We talked about rom-coms and their tropes, especially focusing on Pride & Prejudice (2005) and Fire Island. Ella also recommends a bunch of her favorite romantic comedies, explains who Mr. Wickham is…

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Astrology, Planetary Transits, and Related Memes feat. Jeanna Kadlec 1:12:10

1+ y ago1:12:10

1:12:10

On this episode, I am joined by writer, astrologer, and teacher, Jeanna Kadlec, author of Heretic: A Memoir. We talked about Kadlec’s excellent book and how it braids her astute analysis and cultural history with her own memoir. Then we got deep into astrology and how it can inform how we see and understand what’s going on in our lives on both smal…

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Flawed Queers on Screen feat. Aubrey Gordon 1:57:47

1+ y ago1:57:47

1:57:47

On this episode, I am joined by noted Cate Blanchett enthusiast and Scorpio, Aubrey Gordon (@yrfatfriend) who you know from the excellent podcast Maintenance Phase. We talked about (and spoiled btw) the movie Tár. We talked about queer anti-heroes/villains, what this movie says (if anything) about cancel culture, whether this is a horror movie, and…

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The NBA Cinematic Universe feat. Josh Gondelman 1:12:16

1+ y ago1:12:16

1:12:16

On this episode I’m joined by Josh Gondelman to talk about why being an NBA fan is a great hobby no matter how into sports you are or are not. We talked about doing trash talk but nicely, building community via sports fandom, which NBA team to become a fan of depending on what vibes you are in search of, and lots more. Get Oh, I Like That merch her…

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“Gentleman Jack” and Too Muchness feat. Rachel Vorona Cote 1:14:52

1+ y ago1:14:52

1:14:52

For this episode, I’m joined by Rachel Vorona Cote (@RVoronaCote), author of the excellent book Too Much: How Victorian Constraints Still Bind Women Today to talk about the concept of “too muchness” (or, how social norms and expectations constrain women’s bodies, minds, and sexualities). Specifically, we looked at too muchness and the BBC series on…

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The Movie Carol and Its Place In the Queer Canon feat. Kira Deshler 1:07:24

2y ago1:07:24

1:07:24

For this episode, I’m joined by Kira Deshler, lesbian pop culture expert, and writer of the newsletter Paging Dr. Lesbian. Kira and I talked about the movie Carol and why we and so many queer people are obsessed with it. From the longing glances and the shoulder touches to the whole Mommy’s Baby of it, we dove very deep. We also talked about lesbia…

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Manic Pixie Dream Gay feat. Aubrey Gordon 1:11:52

2y ago1:11:52

1:11:52

On this episode, Aubrey Gordon (@yrfatfriend) is here to talk about the 2022 Christmas romcom Looking For Her. We recapped the movie and then talked more in-depth about this affable, mild foray into the queer romcom space. We also tried to figure out what even makes a movie gay. Don’t forget to check out Aubrey’s 2021 book What We Don’t Talk About …

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Names and Naming feat. Zahra Barnes 1:01:04

2y ago1:01:04

1:01:04

Zahra Barnes (head name nerd) is back to talk about names and naming things. We talked about our own names, our cats’ names, names and gender norms, name trends, and plenty more. Get Oh, I Like That merch here! This episode was produced by Sally and Zahra and edited by Aram Vartian. Our logo was designed by Amber Seger (@rocketorca). Our theme musi…

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Working From Home feat. Aubrey Gordon 57:33

2y ago57:33

57:33

On this episode, Aubrey Gordon, writer and co-host of Maintenance Phase joins to talk all about working from home. We discuss how we get things done and stay focused as well as how we take breaks and take care of ourselves, all while trying not to work ourselves into a fine powder. Get Oh, I Like That merch here! This episode was produced by Sally …

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Weddings: A Rich Tapestry feat. Zahra Barnes 1:03:14

2y ago1:03:14

1:03:14

On this episode, Zahra Barnes joins as guest co-host to talk about weddings. We talked about intentional planning, satisficers vs. maximizers, weird gender shit, and the depravity of getting married at a plantation. We also weighed in on whether a bride’s FAQ list for her wedding party was genius or rude. Get Oh, I Like That merch here! This episod…

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Being in Conversation with the Natural World feat. Alex Sujong Laughlin 59:17

2+ y ago59:17

59:17

Writer and audio producer Alex Sujong Laughlin is here to guest co-host and we’re talking about hobbies where you grow and make things. We went deep thinking about why some people are drawn to these activities while others (Sally!) are not. Also, Alex shares a bunch of great tips for getting into gardening, composting for beginners and experts, and…

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Our Favorite TV and Movies for Comfort Viewing feat. Aubrey Gordon 1:16:14

2+ y ago1:16:14

1:16:14

Donate to the National Network of Abortion Funds Donate to If/When/How’s Repro Legal Defense Fund Get involved with the Working Families Party Volunteer to send texts with Movement Labs Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund Southern Equality Fund Aubrey Gordon (co-host of Maintenance Phase) is back!! We talk all about our favorite things to …

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Being There for Friends When Times Are Tough feat. Aubrey Gordon 1:04:03

2+ y ago1:04:03

1:04:03

Donate to the National Network of Abortion Funds Donate to If/When/How’s Repro Legal Defense Fund Get involved with the Working Families Party Volunteer to send texts with Movement Labs For this episode, guest co-host Aubrey Gordon (co-host of Maintenance Phase) joins Sally to talk about ways we connect with friends when they’re going through a har…

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Get a Little Drunk, Book Yourself a Nice Fiji Vacation ft. Caroline Moss 59:08

2+ y ago59:08

59:08

For this episode Sally sat down with Caroline Moss, of Gee Thanks Just Bought It, to talk all about bulk shopping. We discussed tips and tricks for buying bulk, things to never ever buy in bulk, booking vacations through Costco, favorite Kirkland-brand snacks, and a lot more. Get Oh, I Like That merch here! Things we talked about: The This American…

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AUA: Ask Us Anything (and Some News) 1:07:41

2+ y ago1:07:41

1:07:41

In this episode, we answered a bunch of your AMA questions. We talked about our writing routines, where we spend time online, summer plans, and more. We also announced that Rachel will be leaving the show because of her rad new job as EIC of Self. We already miss Rachel here at Likehead HQ! But keep Oh, I Like That in your feed so you can stay on t…

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Snowy, Sad Sci-Fi 1:01:56

2+ y ago1:01:56

1:01:56

Now that we know for certain the Supreme Court intends to overturn Roe, please consider contributing to one of the U.S.'s local abortion funds or use this link to split money across 80 different abortion funds. This doc is also a great resource: How to show up for abortion access We’re thrilled to get a chance to talk about our latest obsession, th…

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Soft Saturday Spring Vibe 51:03

2+ y ago51:03

51:03

Winter is over (mostly, kind of, we think) and it’s (sort of) spring. So, we’re kicking off this delightful season by taking a page from Ross Gay’s The Book of Delights and talking about all the little things that delight us, from ducks and squirrel heists to Twitter threads and great tunes. (Also, if you’re allergic to gratitude lists, know that a…

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Re-Run: Poetry for Children and Slobs 59:53

2+ y ago59:53

59:53

This episode originally aired on August 12, 2021 (listen here). Poetry can be really delightful, but it can also feel really inaccessible. In this episode, we talked about our favorite poems, how to discover poems you love (and disregard everything else tbh), and then how to find poems that fit your specs. Stick around after the outro to hear our e…

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Want to Play a Game? (Part 2) 52:47

2+ y ago52:47

52:47

Resources for Ukraine and trans people and families in Texas: “How You can Help Ukranians” by Kelsey Piper for Vox Transgender Education Network of Texas Trans Kids and Families of Texas Thread of resources to make use of if you’re a caregiver or educator in Texas Get Oh, I Like That merch here! In the last episode, we share our top-level thoughts …

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Want to Play a Game? (Part 1) 48:30

2+ y ago48:30

48:30

Resources for Ukraine and trans people and families in Texas: “How You can Help Ukranians” by Kelsey Piper for Vox Transgender Education Network of Texas Trans Kids and Families of Texas Thread of resources to make use of if you’re a caregiver or educator in Texas Have you ever thought about how many games are available to us these days? Card games…

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Gee Thanks Just Bought It x OILT: Great Gifts Crossover Event 59:02

2+ y ago59:02

59:02

Greg Abbott, the governor of Texas, has directed state agencies to treat gender-affirming care for trans kids as child abuse. This is part of a national, coordinated effort to systemically harm trans youth, deprive trans people of their rights, and make hard right ideologies the law of the land. Here are some resources to learn more and also to sup…

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Reality TV feat. Caroline Moss 1:06:23

2+ y ago1:06:23

1:06:23

We’ve dabbled in reality TV over the years and decided it was high time we talk about it on OILT. So, we invited our friend and Real Housewives expert Caroline Moss to talk about reality TV and how it’s changed and evolved since the early 1990s, and also to dive deep into the Real Housewives phenomenon and franchises. Caroline provides a great over…

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New Year, New Personality 49:18

3y ago49:18

49:18

Whew — it's been a while, but we’re back! We eased our way into 2022 by chatting about some of the things we’ve been enjoying lately. Considering it’s not only winter, but another pandemic winter, we figured it was a good time to focus on the activities and hobbies that are bringing us comfort and delight. Get Oh, I Like That merch here! This episo…

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Making the Yuletide Extremely Gay feat. Aubrey Gordon 1:41:45

3y ago1:41:45

1:41:45

We are once again celebrating holiday season, this time by talking all about queer Christmas movies with our special guest Aubrey Gordon, writer and co-host of the wonderful podcast Maintenance Phase. We discussed a few specific movies: Under the Christmas Tree, Christmas at the Ranch, Syed Family Xmas Eve Game Night, and the horny commercial for N…

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Holiday Szn Rerun: Great Gifts and How to Give Them 1:06:53

3y ago1:06:53

1:06:53

Now that it’s December, a lot of people are thinking about a topic we like to obsess about year round: gifts. Giving them, receiving them, gift etiquette, gift guides, you name it. If it’s gift-related, we’re interested in it. In this episode we’ll talk about our own Grand Unified Theory of Gift Guides and how to use them, as well as some of our al…

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Great Gift Ideas That Aren't From Big Box Retailers 56:30

3y ago56:30

56:30

Last year we shared our thoughts and feelings on gift-giving and how to be great at it. This year we’re coming at you with more gift ideas, plus a bunch of places to shop for them that aren’t Amazon. OILT listeners sent us a ton of awesome ideas for things to buy from independent shops and sellers, all of which make great gifts. (And we also threw …

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BYO Steak Night ft. Britni de la Cretaz 1:05:41

3y ago1:05:41

1:05:41

You can now get some sweet Oh, I Like That merch! Check out our store at Teepublic and buy some things! Also, we want your gift recs! Please send us your favorite things to give (and be given) that do not come from big box stores or chains (including Amazon). Email us your recs at OhILikeThatpod@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram or Twitter @ohiliketh…

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We Want Your (Non-Chain-Store) Gift Recommendations! 2:00

3y ago2:00

2:00

It's almost gift-guide season and this time around we want to compile ideas for holiday gift-giving that rely as little as possible on places like Amazon, Walmart, and other chain stores. So, please tell us your favorite gifts to give (and receive!) that can be bought either from the company that makes them or from independent shops and sellers. Al…

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Oh, I REALLY Like That! 1:00:32

3y ago1:00:32

1:00:32

To celebrate our one-year anniversary and our 25th episode, we’re bringing you things that make us say “Oh, I really like that!” We covered a ton of ground and think it’s fair to say there’s something here for everyone. We talked about movies, Jojo Siwa, coffee bean grinders, house shoes, and way way way more. This episode was produced by Rachel an…

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A Solid Alternative to Googling Your Symptoms ft. Casey Gueren 50:52

3y ago50:52

50:52

We sat down with our former co-worker, health journalist Casey Gueren, to chat about her new book It's Probably Nothing: The Stress-Less Guide to Dealing with Health Anxiety, Wellness Fads, and Overhyped Headlines. We talked about health anxiety in the age of COVID, as well as how to make sense of everything we read online about health and wellness…

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How to Be, Like, 75% Organized 51:56

3y ago51:56

51:56

What better time to talk about organization than back to school season? We are kicking off fall by sharing our grand unified theories for getting/being more organized. We also talked all about our all-time favorite, go-to strategies for staying on top of shit, both digitally and IRL. This episode was produced by Rachel and Sally and edited by Lucas…

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How to Throw a Better Party—During the Pandemic, or Whenever 1:05:25

3y ago1:05:25

1:05:25

Resources and reading about current events: Stop It With The Fucking Coat Hangers How Ida Turned Basement Apartments Into Death Traps Underground Lives: The Sunless World of Immigrants in Queens Why an East Harlem Street Is 31 Degrees Hotter Than Central Park West We Looked for Some of the Hottest Places in California. We Found Climate Injustice in…

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Poetry for Children and Slobs 59:30

3y ago59:30

59:30

Poetry can be really delightful, but it can also feel really inaccessible. In this episode, we talked about our favorite poems, how to discover poems you love (and disregard everything else tbh), and then how to find poems that fit your specs. Stick around after the outro to hear our editor Lucas reading some selections. This episode was produced b…

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It's Summertime!! [Upside Down Smiley Face Emoji] 1:02:19

3+ y ago1:02:19

1:02:19

Summer is the time of year when we’re all supposed to be footloose and fancy-free, cavorting in the sunshine and enjoying all kinds of outdoor social activities. But for some of us, summer is about making it through three or so months of being extremely sweaty, having to decide between clothing that’s functional or stylish, and feeling immense pres…

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Queer Faves Grab Bag 54:52

3+ y ago54:52

54:52

We recorded this episode at the end of June, so we decided to talk a bit more about more of our queer (and queer-themed) faves. We have a ton of book recommendations to share, some podcasts to check out, a few video games, and a handful of queer miscellany. This episode was produced by Rachel and Sally and edited by Lucas Nguyen. Our logo was desig…

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Carol, Bound, and Other Queer Movies Worth Your Time 44:17

3+ y ago44:17

44:17

We decided to keep the Pride-themed conversation rolling, and this time around we discuss our favorite movies (and one episode of TV) that feature queer characters, queer love/romance, and queer stories. We cover ‘90s indie movies, sweet romcoms, cult hits, period dramas, and a lot more. This episode was produced by Rachel and Sally and edited by L…

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Homosexual Tendencies (Let’s Talk About Pride!) 54:55

3+ y ago54:55

54:55

Every year when June rolls around, a whole bunch of conversations continue and other ones begin anew—conversations about identity, representation, safety, freedom, liberation, and…rainbow-colored corporate logos. So we decided to jump right into a few of those topics, and share our thoughts on things like cops at Pride (no), kink at Pride (yes), wh…

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Mailbag Vol. 1: Friendship Questions 47:21

3+ y ago47:21

47:21

A quick note from us: When we recorded this episode, Israel was five days into its violent offensive on Gaza. Since then Israel’s aggression has only escalated, killing as of this writing, more than 200 hundred Palestinians. Hamas rockets have killed about 10 Israelis. Please check out the resources below and join us in supporting human rights for …

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“I’m Sorry If You Felt…”: A Guide to Good Apologies 40:45

3+ y ago40:45

40:45

In this episode, we talk all about how to construct apologies that sincerely express empathy, regret for having messed up, and a promise to do better in the future. Once you’ve taken the time to really think about what you’re saying and why you’re saying it, offering a solid apology isn’t so elusive. We also talk about getting better at receiving a…

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Send Us Your Questions About Friendships! 1:40

3+ y ago1:40

1:40

On an upcoming episode, we will be answering your questions about friendships—starting them, ending them, maintaining them, etc. If you have a question or need advice (or want to hear our thoughts about being or having a friend in 2021), we want you to ask us. Email us your question at OhILikeThatpod@gmail.com. Or you can record a voice memo and se…

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Breaking Up with Friends and Other Ways to Prepare for a Post-COVID Summer 45:17

3+ y ago45:17

45:17

Note: Because of our recording schedule, we didn’t talk in this episode about Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black man, was fatally shot by a police officer in Brooklyn Center, Minneapolis-St. Paul area, MN. To support Daunte Wright’s girlfriend, Chyna, and son, Daunte Jr., check out this post from @holisticheaux, who is in direct contact with and co…

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How Much Should Adults Care About Their Birthdays? An Investigation 47:11

3+ y ago47:11

47:11

Recent polling reveals that about 41% of people care a medium amount about their birthdays. So where does this leave the 23% of people who are indifferent to their birthdays? And the 23% of people who care a huge amount about their birthdays? We get into all of it in this episode. We discuss our own feelings about birthdays and posit some theories …

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A Year Into This Thing and Looking Back 46:05

3+ y ago46:05

46:05

A quick note from us: We recorded this episode before March 17th, when eight people, six of them women of Asian descent, were murdered in an act of anti-Asian, misogynist, white supremacist violence in Atlanta. Join us in standing against white supremacy in all its forms and taking action in solidarity with AAPI communities. Here are orgs to follow…

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The Things That Help Us Keep Our Homes (Mostly) Clean and Organized(ish) 1:00:10

3+ y ago1:00:10

1:00:10

It’s March! And that means we are legally required to talk about spring cleaning. Granted, neither of us are big spring cleaners, but that’s because we’re pretty committed year-round, clean-as-we-goers. And, oh boy, could we talk endlessly about our favorite products and tips for cleaning and organizing. But for now, we’ll just start with a single …

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Cough Cough Coping with a Mild Case of COVID 51:10

3+ y ago51:10

51:10

You might have noticed we took a week off. Well, that's because Rachel was recovering from a mild case of COVID. Now we're back, and we decided to use this episode to talk about what it was like to test positive and what "mild" COVID even is. We also talked about which aspects of having COVID were the most surprising, and what was particularly help…

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Co-op Mood: Announcement (2/2/2021) 1:39

4y ago1:39

1:39

An important announcement about the future of Co-op Mood. It doesn't involve GameStop, but it does involve work and family.By Sally Tamarkin, Shane Vaiskauskas

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Best Celeb Sightings, Favorite Advice, and Other Burning Questions 40:30

4y ago40:30

40:30

Now that we’re nine episodes in, it felt like a perfect time to answer some get-to-know-you questions so that you can learn a bit more about us. We talk about our first jobs, what we’re reading right now, how we like our eggs, and much more. Also, this is the episode where we prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that the right icebreakers can be a lot …

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Co-op Mood 20: A Modern Ancient Epic 48:04

4y ago48:04

48:04

On this episode Shane and Sally talk about the announcement that Ubisoft is working on an open world Star Wars game and what the marriage of Ubi and a beloved franchise could look like. Then they dive into part one of their discussion on the action-adventure platformer, Raji: An Ancient Epic, the debut game from Nodding Heads Games, based in Pune, …

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And Now for Something Light and Fun: Home Safety Tips 1:12:32

4y ago1:12:32

1:12:32

In this episode, we talk all about our favorite ways to prevent and deal with unforeseen dangers and possible accidents in the home. We promise it’s actually a pretty fun topic! As self-proclaimed safetyheads, we couldn’t be more excited to talk not only about all of our favorite safety-related tips, tricks, and methods, but also to explore the ori…

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Co-op Mood 19: Welcome to the Murder Sandbox (Hitman 2) 58:40

4y ago58:40

58:40

On this episode Shane and Sally talk about their New Year’s gaming resolutions, and how they plan (hope?) to play games in 2021. Then they jump into part two of their discussion of io Interactive’s Hitman 2. They discuss being on rails in an open world, lateral thinking (murder) puzzles, and the agony and the ecstasy of mission stories. Of course, …

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