Best Flanker Podcasts (2024)

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The Franchise Podcast S5 E13: Julian Newman Joins The Franchise Podcast from Flanker Mandalay Bay | FSMLV.com - #LasVegas Sports 1:12:01

2h ago1:12:01

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This week, The Franchise Podcast was filmed on-location inside Flanker at Mandalay Bay. TQ, Joe, and Nyshon were joined by basketball influencer @JulianNewmanOfficial , who talked about his road from child basketball prodigy to college basketball player. Also, the crew speaks to a friend of The Franchise, ESPN Las Vegas' "Your Boy Q" ahead of Raide…

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Ep. 537: Makeup Flankers, Hyperosmia & The Week’s Beauty News 40:07

17d ago40:07

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Jess & Jenn share highlights from two beauty conferences, and then discuss the copywriting over at Vacation Inc.; the challenges of building a lasting fragrance brand; changes at Space NK; the beauty brands with Olympics tie-ins; new flanker products for Clinique Black Honey; the woman with hyperosmia (a super-sensitive olfactive ability) who can s…

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We’re Curious About Jonathan Van Ness… 58:35

28m ago58:35

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…and vice versa. In this collaborative episode, Jess & Jenn get vulnerable with Jonathan Van Ness, the Queer Eye star, host of the podcasts Getting Curious and Pretty Curious, and founder of JVN Hair. We swap beauty stories and discuss what first drew us to the industry. Plus, Jonathan opens up his struggles with social media and the bankruptcy of …

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Ep. 539: Tips for Beauty Entrepreneurs, the Miss AI Pageant & The Week’s Beauty News 43:21

2h ago43:21

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First, can we talk about the Devil Wears Prada sequel? After that, Jenn & Jess discuss strawberry perfumes; share tips for entrepreneurs from the Estée Lauder Companies' New Incubation Ventures Symposium; and chat about the Miss AI beauty pageant, Troye Sivan's gig as the makeup ambassador for Rabanne, heavy metals in tampons, and why the young peo…

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How Technology Is Changing Beauty Culture with Dr. Alex Box 1:01:02

20h ago1:01:02

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Futurist, tech CEO, and makeup artist Alex Box, DDes, is working to make sure that as technology continues to evolve, our humanity and creativity isn’t lost. If you feel like social media, AI, and the metaverse are negatively affecting beauty standards, our self-esteem, and artist creativity, Alex offers an alternative: What if we all work together…

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The Franchise Podcast S5 E12: Men's #mentalhealth - Former NFL QB EriK Kramer | The Franchise Podcast | FSMLV.com - #LasVegas 20:52

2d ago20:52

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This week on The Franchise Podcast Joe and TQ sat down with former NFL quarterback EriK Kramer on Radio Row at Super Bowl LVIII and talked about a subject near and dear to Joe's heart. We took a break from sports reporting and dived into men's mental health. Tune in to this very important episode as Joe and Erik have experienced the same tragedy in…

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Best of FM: Hairstylist Sally Hershberger 41:44

3d ago41:44

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In this confessional and juicy interview, hairstylist Sally Hershberger takes us back to SoCal in the late 1970s, and shares how she parlayed her rock-star-adjacent life into a full-on creative career, working in salons and then on set as one of the fashion world’s favorite hairstylists. She talks about giving Meg Ryan her famous shag haircut, crea…

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Making Perfume Sexy Again with Kilian Hennessy 32:05

8d ago32:05

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Kilian Hennessy, founder of Kilian Paris, talks about his famous last name, the history and semantics of fragrance, and the "potential consequences of making perfumed panties," in this interview, which originally aired in 2019. Plus, he explains why tuberose is better than Cheetos and what it’s like to be part of a big beauty conglomerate like Esté…

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Ep. 538: Chat GPT’s Skincare Advice, Scented Emojis & The Week’s Beauty News 1:01:28

10d ago1:01:28

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Jenn and Garrett discuss their recent travels, including Garrett's spa experience at a Dubai wellness hotel. Then they ask Chat GPT for skincare advice in real time (things do not go well). Plus: Trends from the new American Society of Plastic Surgeons survey; iRoma’s technology that could make movies (and emojis!) smellable in the near future; an …

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The Truth About Lash Serums, Blue Light & Eye Health with Dr. Nicky Shah 47:55

15d ago47:55

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Is blue light bad for your eyes—or your skin? Which lash-growth serums work without harming your eyes? Is it okay to tightline? How do redness-relieving eye drops work, and can you get addicted to them? What’s the best way to remove eye makeup? Ophthalmologist Nicky Shah, MD, cofounder of You & Eye by Dr. Nicky, is going to answer all those questio…

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The Franchise Podcast S5 E11 pt.2: UNLV's Barry Odom & The Porter Way's Anthony Brenagh | The Franchise Podcast from PT's Sierra Gold | #LasVegas 40:20

19d ago40:20

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This week's episode of The Franchise Podcast was filmed at @ptstaverns Sierra Gold in front of a live audience. This is Part 2 of the 2-hour special that aired last week. TQ, Joe, and Ny sat down with UNLV head football coach Barry Odom to talk about last year's season and his expectations for his second year. Also, The Porter Way Podcast's Anthony…

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What It’s Really Like to Start a Beauty Brand, with Diarrha N'Diaye-Mbaye 54:36

22d ago54:36

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Ami Colé founder & CEO Diarrha N'Diaye-Mbaye went from social media manager (Temptu, L’Oréal) to product developer (Glossier) to starting a beauty brand for melanin-rich skin—and she’s refreshingly honest about what it took to get where she is. We discuss how her personal story is part of (but not the same thing as!) her brand; what it’s like to wo…

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The Franchise Podcast S5 E11: Kevin Kruger, Syd Colson, and Alysha Clark | The Franchise Podcast from PT's Sierra Gold | #LasVegas 49:58

24d ago49:58

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This week's episode of The Franchise Podcast was filmed at @ptstaverns Sierra Gold in front of a live audience. The 2-hour special will air in two parts, with Part 2 airing next Thursday. This week, Ny, Joe & TQ talk Las Vegas Basketball and are joined by UNLV head basketball coach Kevin Kruger and Las Vegas Aces stars Sydney Colson & Alysha Clark.…

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Ep. 536: Everything Showers, the Lip-Nip Connection & The Week’s Beauty News 39:26

24d ago39:26

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Please welcome one more contributor to the Fat Mascara family: Julee Wilson is back and will be joining us more regularly! This week, she and Jenn discuss their shared dislike of rain shower heads; how to choose lip liner based on your nipple color (thanks, Glossier); the best products in the Fenty hair line; Beautyfor, a new organization helping t…

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Everything to Know About Permanent Makeup with Christine Hwang 55:49

29d ago55:49

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Lip blushing, lip neutralization, restorative lip color, powder brows, microblading, how to remove permanent makeup—we’re going to learn about all of it with Christine Hwang (@newfacebychristine), a permanent makeup artist in New York City. She shares how to find a PMUA you can trust, how licensing works, the difference between regular tattoos and …

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Ep. 535: Perfume Soirées, Sea Buckthorn Oil & The Week’s Beauty News 48:54

1M ago48:54

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Jess shares the gossip from two hot fragrance events in New York City. Then, we discuss Epcot’s Norwegian perfumer in residence; Fenty Hair; Sarah Creal’s new line; Olaplex skincare (is it happening?); Tweezerman tools for pet owners; powdered shampoo; buttercup-yellow nail polish; and the delightful Bask sunscreen that will keep you protected even…

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Brooke Shields on Image, Aging, and Hair 44:33

1M ago44:33

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Actress, author, and entrepreneur Brooke Shields talks about an inherent tension in her life: She knows beauty is power and yet she struggles with that very idea. In this podcast exclusive, she discusses growing up on camera, how she wants her daughters to approach social media, our culture’s obsession with image and beauty—and Commence, her new ha…

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The Franchise Podcast: S5E9: Former NFL Safety Nick Ferguson | FSMLV.com - #LasVegas Sports 15:04

1M ago15:04

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Former New York Jet, Denver Bronco, and Houston Texan, Nick Ferguson sat down with Nyshon at Radio Row during the Super Bowl to discuss Brock Purdy, drug abuse awareness, and his Foundation for a Drug-Free World. His pamphlet "The Truth About Drugs" tells kids about the most addictive drugs and how they affect us. The fentanyl problem is getting ou…

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The Franchise Podcast: S5E10: Caitlin Clark, WNBA, Aces and Method Man | FSMLV.com - #LasVegas Sports 51:34

1M ago51:34

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This week on The Franchise Podcast, it’s all about the W. TQ, Ny, and Joe break down the Caitlin Clark drama inside the WNBA. They also talk about the Aces and their impact in Vegas and on the league as a whole, even before this explosive rookie class. A’ja Wilson is the best player on the planet. The TFP crew takes some time to give her her flower…

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Ep. 534: Multiuse Products, Cologne Boy & The Week’s Beauty News 51:49

1M ago51:49

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An eye cream that actually does something! Teenage boys buying $300 cologne! And more: The new hair-thinning clinic where Garrett got PRP therapy, prestige beauty brands on Amazon.com, a listener’s request for an all-in-one night cream for “people in their 30s,” and a review of Makeup by Mario’s new Multi-use Bronzing & Shaping Serum. Products ment…

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How Makeup Brushes Are Made with Anisa Telwar Kaicker 59:12

1M ago59:12

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Consider this podcast a masterclass in makeup brushes—even if you’re a makeup artist, we promise you’ll learn something new! Anisa Telwar Kaicker’s company, Anisa International, has been manufacturing brushes for top beauty brands since 1992, and its innovations in cruelty-free fibers have helped to make the industry more ethical. Anisa is also the…

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Ep. 533: Jess is Back & The Week’s Beauty News 47:24

1M ago47:24

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We’re kicking off summer with Jess, who's back from her “sabbatical” to tell us about her beauty adventures with Moda Operandi and discuss the latest: Grown Alchemist bumps Kiehl’s out of Equinox gyms; fragrances of the future (will they smell like butter or body odor?); the blush boom; a listener’s discovery of GirlCult cosmetics; a solid shampoo …

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Best of FM: Hairstylist Jawara Wauchope 34:55

2M ago34:55

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Hairstylist Jawara is one of the most in-demand creatives in fashion today. He’s worked with artists like Beyoncé, Rihanna, Dua Lipa, and his longtime collaborator Solange, and created images for Off-White, Gucci, Hermès, Vogue, and i-D (he’s currently their senior beauty editor at large). We met Jawara in 2018 (when this interview originally aired…

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The Franchise Podcast: S5E8: NBA Playoffs, Aces Investigation and Diddy | FSMLV.com - #LasVegas Sports 1:01:51

2M ago1:01:51

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This week on The Franchise Podcast, Nyshon Zaragoza, Joe Arrigo, and TQ discuss the NBA playoffs, and they dive into the WNBA investigation into the Aces players getting sponsored by the LVCVA. Lastly, in the meme machine, they tell you why Diddy is getting what he deserves. Support the Show. Watch the show on YouTube, Facebook Watch, and Franchise…

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What Skin Cancer Looks Like & The New Ways to Find and Treat It 41:52

2M ago41:52

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In honor of Skin Cancer Awareness Month, we’re replaying this interview with dermatologist Orit Markowitz, MD, a skin-cancer specialist and the founder of OptiSkin. She’ll explain why regular skin checks are more important than monitoring your moles and age spots, the latest ways to treat skin cancer without scarring, and how to protect your skin f…

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Culture Through a Girl Gaze with Amanda de Cadenet 36:49

2M ago36:49

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Photographer and host Amanda de Cadenet has made a career of passing the figurative and literal mic to women, letting them share their stories and shape their own images. Now, it's her turn: The founder of The Conversation and GirlGaze talks about why women's stories are often minimized, our culture's endless obsession with youth, and the taboo top…

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The Franchise Podcast: S5E7: Hue Jackson Interview | FSMLV.com - #LasVegas Sports 42:42

2M ago42:42

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This week on The Franchise Podcast former Oakland Raiders head coach Hue Jackson joined Joe Arrigo and TQ during Super Bowl week on Radio Row. Coach Jackson discussed why Antonio Pierce is the right man to lead the Raiders, how NIL is affecting college football, and the risk it is to HBCUs. Coach Jackson also tells you why getting let go by the Rai…

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Ep. 532: Discontinued Product Dupes & The Week’s Beauty News 52:43

2M ago52:43

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Erica Metzger—founder of the Beauty Loop and Virtual Beauty Closet—is here to play Beauty Detective for listeners, tracking down replacements for products that have been discontinued, including a Clinique mascara, Urban Decay perfume, and RMS Beauty nail polish. Erica also has tips for how you can find a replacement for products you still miss. Plu…

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How to Prep Your Skin for a Big Event with Shani Darden 49:19

2M ago49:19

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Aesthetician Shani Darden stopped by the morning after the Met Gala to talk about all the celebrities she prepped for the red carpet—and chat with Jenn about fashion’s biggest night. After the celebrity gossip, Shani shares her suggestions for getting your skin in its best shape ever for a big event (wedding, reunion, vacation, etc.). She explains …

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The Franchise Podcast: S5E6: VGK Out. Ham Out. Kendrick vs Drake | FSMLV.com - #LasVegas Sports 1:07:35

2M ago1:07:35

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This week, The Franchise Podcast breaks down the Lakers' head coaching search and where the Darvin Ham experience all went wrong. VGK got knocked out of the playoffs. Where do they go from here? The meme machine has a final outcome in the Kendrick Lamar vs Drake battle, Beyoncé going country, and why Sexy Red is unsexy, in our opinion. Support the …

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Ep. 531: Youthforia’s Foundation Fail, A Perfume for More Sex & The Week’s Beauty News 51:24

2M ago51:24

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Who remembers Intern Tiff? Tiffany Sukhnandan is no longer our intern (she’s a marketing manager in the beauty industry!), but she’s back to hang out with Jenn and talk about sun visors; what she’s learned being behind the scenes at a dermatologist skincare brand; how badly Youthforia missed the mark expanding its range of skin tints; Charlotte Til…

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How Hormones Affect Your Appearance with OB/GYN Dr. Shieva Ghofrany 1:01:37

2M ago1:01:37

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Board-certified OB/GYN Dr. Shieva Ghofrany is here to talk about all the ways hormones affect a woman’s appearance throughout her life, from acne and hair growth to dry skin and vulva changes. We discuss pregnancy-safe skincare and what cosmetic treatments are safe for pregnant women; why you may look different during different times in your cycle;…

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The Franchise Podcast S5E5: Lakers in Cancun, Raiders, Cut-off Culture | FSMLV.com #LasVegas Sports 1:03:56

3M ago1:03:56

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Las Vegas Sports News from Las Vegas Sports Teams. https://FranchiseSportsMedia.com Subscribe to our Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/franchisesportsmedia This week on the Franchise Podcast, Ny, Joe, and TQ discuss the Raiders' draft and their quarterback situation. The Lakers were eliminated from the playoffs, and Joe and TQ have different opi…

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Ep. 530: Eye Color Surgery, HomeGoods Finds & The Week’s Beauty News 1:02:55

2M ago1:02:55

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Please welcome writer Brennan Kilbane (Air Mail, Allure, etc.) to the virtual studio! He’s here to chat with Jenn about keratopigmentation, a procedure to change your eye color (!!); beauty newsletters; self-tanning peptides and the “Barbie” drug; bad Google reviews of haircuts; beauty brands funding TV shows and movies; a perfect summertime founda…

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Best of FM: How to Self-Tan Like a Celebrity with Nichola Joss 33:39

3M ago33:39

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What is the absolute best way to get a self-tan that looks natural? Celebrity skincare, self-tanning, and nail expert Nichola Joss (creator of the Inner Facial) is here to tell us…in detail. In this interview, which originally aired in 2017, she covers everything from the prep to the technique to the right products. Plus, she explains how Kate Moss…

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The Franchise Podcast S5E4 - Lakers, Raiders, Haney vs Garcia, Chris Brown and Quavo | FSMLV.com - #LasVegas Sports 1:02:21

3M ago1:02:21

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Las Vegas Sports News from Las Vegas Sports Teams. https://FranchiseSportsMedia.com Subscribe to our Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/franchisesportsmedia This week on The Franchise Podcast Joe and TQ discuss the Lakers' playoff failure and what they need to do to turn it around, if they can. The NFL Draft is happening and the guys break down t…

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Ep. 529: Summer Daddies, Sensory-Inclusive Salons & The Week’s Beauty News 56:51

3M ago56:51

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Lots of you asked to hear more from guest co-host Garrett Munce, so he’s back! We’re talking about the surprising skin and hair products one woman found in her date’s bathroom; counterfeit Botox; the movie version of Cat Marnell’s book, How to Murder Your Life; salons for people with autism spectrum disorder, sensory-processing disorder, and relate…

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How to Make Beauty More Sustainable with Carly Snider 1:00:39

3M ago1:00:39

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How do you shop for eco-friendlier beauty products? What are high-value plastics? How can beauty brands make their components better for the environment? We’re going to tackle all those questions with sustainable operations expert Carly Snider, the executive director of Pact Collective, a nonprofit that’s uniting the beauty industry to work toward …

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The Franchise Podcast S5E3 - Lakers, Golden Knights, Kendrick Lamar and Drake | FSMLV.com - #LasVegas Sports 1:20:39

3M ago1:20:39

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Las Vegas Sports News from Las Vegas Sports Teams. https://FranchiseSportsMedia.com Subscribe to our Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/franchisesportsmedia This week, the crew dissects the Raiders’ draft day possibilities. The Golden Knights, with their potential in the playoffs, should bring optimism to the city this week, and TQ and Joe share …

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Ep. 528: Boob Lifts, Beauty Awards & The Week’s Beauty News 44:46

3M ago44:46

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Jenn welcomes Julee Wilson back to the co-host seat so they can talk about Rihanna admitting that she’s considered getting a breast lift (and other post-motherhood changes). Plus: how we judge beauty awards; magnetic lashes; the rise of medical tourism for cosmetic surgery; and—in Science Corner!—a new study finds that applying makeup may help with…

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Acupuncture for Cosmetic Benefits & Allergy Relief with Gudrun Wu Snyder 54:02

3M ago54:02

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Gudrun Wu Snyder, the founder of Moon Rabbit Acupuncture, explains how acupuncture works—scientifically and philosophically. We discuss how this modality of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can help with allergy symptoms, collagen boosting, complexion brightening, constipation, and more. Plus: ear seeding, how acupuncture plays into cancer treatm…

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Ep. 527: Hypochlorous Acid (Take Two), Trump Perfume & The Week’s Beauty News 1:02:41

3M ago1:02:41

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Jenn welcomes guest co-host Angelo Landriscina, MD (aka @dermangelo), to talk about junk science, Andrew Huberman, dermfluencers, the “Wild West” of cosmetic surgery, perfumes that smell like sunscreen, the difference between retinol and retinal, and whether or not she will actually receive the $99 Trump Victory47 cologne she ordered. Plus, Angelo …

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Best of FM: Makeup Artist Dick Page 49:01

3M ago49:01

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Makeup artist Dick Page has been playing with color and painting faces (Bella Hadid, Christy Turlington, and so many others!) for more than 30 years. In this interview—one of our most popular episodes from 2022—he talks to Jess about his career, the disappearing art of subtlety, how the way we view images today has changed the way we think about be…

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The Franchise Podcast S5E1 - Season Premiere - March Madness No Diddy | FSMLV.com - #LasVegas Sports 1:08:17

4M ago1:08:17

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Las Vegas Sports News from Las Vegas Sports Teams. https://FranchiseSportsMedia.com Subscribe to our Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/franchisesportsmedia There have been a number of changes to the show, including a new cast member and a new location! This week, the crew breaks down the men’s and women’s NCAA tournaments, with Iowa vs LSU break…

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Ep. 526: Skincare Age Restrictions, Butt Wellness & The Latest Beauty News 53:21

3M ago53:21

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Guest co-host Alexandra Pauly, the beauty editor of Highsnobiety, chats with Jenn about retailers that are banning sales of anti-aging skincare to children, a new line of products for butts, and the state of fragrance today. Plus: why toddlers smell like flowers and teens smell like goats; a perfume for horse girls; the best places to shop for beau…

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Nostalgic Fragrances & Olfactive Experiences with Carlos Huber 57:31

4M ago57:31

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Fragrance developer Carlos Huber chats with Jess and Jenn about how perfume can be a way to experience a specific moment in time. He shares the history of patchouli; why fragrances after World War II smelled like smoke and flowers; how his brand, Arquiste Parfumeur, captures evocative moments and historical sites; and how he works with perfumers an…

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Ep. 525: Hypochlorous Acid, Broccoli Freckles & The Week’s Beauty News 58:27

4M ago58:27

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Charisse Kenion, host of BeautyMe podcast, joins Jenn to talk about supermodels, changes at British Vogue, YouTube AI disclosures, France’s proposed “sin tax” on fast fashion, more diversity in dermatology photos, and broccoli freckles, the latest ridiculous micro-trend on TikTok. Listen until the end for our revelation: Hypochlorous acid is a wond…

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Guido Palau Talks Hair 38:53

4M ago38:53

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Legendary hairstylist Guido Palau, who developed the new Zara Hair line and worked on Edward Enninful’s final cover for British Vogue, has done runway hair for pretty much every fashion label (Prada, Valentino, Marc Jacobs) and cut the hair of all the top models (Kaia Gerber included). He’s here to tell us about his career path in the fashion indus…

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Ep. 524: Cosmetic Injectables, David Beckham’s Nipples & The Week’s Beauty News 55:44

4M ago55:44

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Guest co-host Garrett Munce, author of Self-Care for Men, gives Jenn his honest opinion on her Botox and filler, and then there’s much more to cover: why men want David Beckham’s nipples; the popularity of facelifts; how people would rather look healthy than be healthy; the success of Black-founded beauty brands; which beauty companies do the best …

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Smell & Tell with Perfume Room's Emma Vernon 44:42

4M ago44:42

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In honor of Fragrance Day, we joined up with Emma Vernon, host of the podcast Perfume Room, to talk about fragrance trends, the language we use to discuss perfume, and the scents of everything from orris and carnations to egg creams and dust bunnies. Listen in as we work our way through a “smell & tell” session featuring some of Emma’s favorite sce…

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