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A new pop culture podcast with a mix of news, cultural criticism, and comedy through a queer-trans lens, hosted by Fran Tirado and Rose Dommu. Though they are best friends now, Fran and Rose grew up very differently. Fran was a cult-ish, sheltered Christian camp counselor and Rose had a penchant for writing deranged fanfiction. Now they’re both godless heathens taking a look back at the formative classics that popped their cherries and made them who they are. Each week, the show starts off w ...
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Hosts Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Jason Concepcion shift their gaze to the stars, as the Staircase Project gears up to take flight. Rounding off this season of the 3 Body Podcast, Jason reconnects with showrunners David Benioff, Dan Weiss, and Alexander Woo, to discuss the implications of Saul becoming a Wallfacer, and consider where the character…
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Hosts Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Jason Concepcion ponder the existential question of how humanity might react to an impending alien invasion, and take a look at how Will’s story is affecting the Oxford 5. Director Jeremy Podsewa unpacks the emotional journey of Will's story, and describes the intricacies behind filming the paper boat sequences. E…
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Hosts Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Jason Concepcion shine a light on the mysterious world of the ETO. Minkie Spiro, one of 3 Body Problem’s directors, opens up about filming one the series’s most harrowing scenes and the moral quandary that unfolds in its wake. Maggie and Jason also call on the expertise of Dr. Alexandra Stein, social psychologist …
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Hosts Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Jason Concepcion tackle the shady world of clandestine government operations, and put Wade’s actions under the spotlight. Cast members Benedict Wong and Marlo Kelly, who play Da Shi and Tatiana, join Maggie and Jason to discuss the complexities behind their mysterious and enigmatic characters. Elsewhere former CIA…
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Hosts Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Jason Concepcion are putting on their VR headsets and stepping into the 3 Body Game. They are joined by 3 Body Problem’s VFX supervisors, Steve Kullback and Stefen Fangmeier, to discuss the creative process behind building the virtual reality game at the heart of the show. Maggie and Jason will also hear from 3 Bo…
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Episode 1 - Entering the 3 Body Problem world & China’s Cultural Revolution Hosts Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Jason Concepcion dive headfirst into Netflix’s 3 Body Problem, as they share their reactions to the opening episodes and welcome their first guests. Jason sits down with 3 Body Problem’s award-winning showrunners Alexander Woo (True Blood)…
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🎶 The only thing to do to celebrate the Season 2 Finale of Like A Virgin is jump over the moon 🎶 That's right, Fran & Rose are finally talking about RENT It's a quintessential episode of Like A Virgin, featuring singing, oversharing, de-virginizing and bleeping Plus, a clip from this week's Patreon episode, where Fran & Rose talk about another thin…
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A truly chaotic culture chitchat about Talk to Me, elevated horror in general, Kylie's new album, The Nun II, Once Upon A Time, a scourge on DIA Beacon, Apples, The Morning Show & Kim K's American Horror Story Plus a clip from this week's Patreon episode, where Fran & Rose go even deeper on Apples. Subscribe for weekly bonus episodes! What's your s…
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The trials and tribulations of having, cutting, shaving, removing, growing, styling, choosing and being chosen by HAIR Plus a clip from this week's Patreon episode all about spirituality in its many forms. Subscribe for weekly bonus episodes! Do you have hair? Tag our finsta @likeavirgin42069 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Comedian and host of the podcast StraightioLab George Civeris joins Fran & Rose to discuss iconic queer(?) television show Will & Grace And a clip from this week's Patreon episode about gay pirate erotica. Subscribe for weekly bonus episodes! Are you a Will, Grace, Jack or Karen? Tag our finsta @likeavirgin42069 See omnystudio.com/listener for priv…
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Fran & Rose divulge the comfort shows they watch over and over and over again as well as their comfort films, food, music and places Plus, new Carly Rae, The Last Voyage of the Demeter and other Dracula spinoffs, Passages and T-blockers And a clip from this week's Patreon episode, where Fran & Rose give their juiciest takes on some recent Love, Sim…
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Comedian, actor and host of the podcast Senior Superlatives Greta Titelman joins Fran & Rose for a back-to-school special about gel pens. Tangents include 90s kid staples Lisa Frank, Hooked on Phonics, Harriet The Spy as well as a lot about porn Plus, Rose saw Bottoms (no spoilers :) and Fran watched The Flash And a clip from this week's Patreon ep…
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Fran & Rose finally address human culture's deadliest epidemic, heterosexuality Plus, a clip from this week's Patreon episode, a conversation with friend of the podcast, theater nerd and iconic MUA Laurel Charleston on her first viewing of Moulin Rouge. Subscribe for multiple bonus episodes a week, including this week's recap of the season finale o…
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Fran & Rose play doctor and discuss having a hot doctor, Callen-Lorde ettiquite, FFS and other tidbits from the medical industrial complex Plus, a clip from this week's Patreon episode, which includes the latest installment of Rose's Book Corner and an introduction to Fran's Nonfiction Shelf, thoughts on last week's Lizzo controversy and more. Subs…
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Find the official MANA Podcast: One Piece here and enjoy a preview of episode 1! Shōnen is one of the most popular categories of anime. Mainly targeting young males, Shōnen stories are often the first things that come to mind when people think about anime, and are known for their tales of heroism, camaraderie, and of course dope fights. On the firs…
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This one's for the KatyKats 😻 Fran & Rose break down all Katy Perry's hits, misses and hairstyles Plus, a clip from this week's Patreon episode where the girls are girling about their recent life-altering experiences. Subscribe for multiple bonus episodes a week! Shop our summer merch line. What's your favorite Katy album? Tag our finsta @likeavirg…
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Not sure what to watch tonight? We’ve got you covered! Now on Netflix is your go-to source for what’s premiering this week on Netflix – and why you won’t want to miss it. Presented in collaboration with Tudum.com, the Netflix site dedicated to fans. In this premiere episode of Now on Netflix, executive editor Henry Goldblatt is joined by writer Tar…
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ONE OF OUR NERDIEST EPS YET! Going deep on all things Harry Potter fan fiction, AO3, slash, the fanon, etc. with writer & fanfic expert Ashley Reese Plus, a clip from this week's Patreon episode featuring comedian Honey Pluton discussing their first time watching LOTR. Subscribe for multiple bonus episodes a week! Shop our summer merch line. What's…
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Fran & Rose saw Barbie and have lots of thoughts!!! Plus, Rose saw Oppenheimer, Jenna Lyons and the RHONY refresh and what Barbie soundtrack hits made it on Fran & Rose's workout playlists. And a clip from this week's Patreon episode featuring all the juicy bits left on the cutting room floor from our iconic Barbie Doll episode with Trixie Mattel. …
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Legend, icon and literal Barbie Doll Trixie Mattel schools Fran & Rose on Barbie herstory and talks about being a prolific doll collector Plus, Rose's birthday recap, Taylor's Version fatigue, The Other Two and LAV summer beach vacation reads. And a clip from this week's Patreon, a special edition of Rose's Book Corner wherein the girls go deep on …
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Fran & Rose discuss the fast food, fast casual and "upscale" chain restaurants that made them who they are today Plus, thoughts & feelings from Fire Island, including group watches of summer beach vacation classic Jaws and Evil Dead Rise. And a clip from this week's Patreon, where Fran & Rose go even deeper into their Fire Island vacation. Subscrib…
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This Lady Gaga episode is one for the Like A Virgin history books. RIP Lina Morgana. Plus, last week's AJLT, The Bear and the latest Indiana Jones. And a clip from this week's Patreon, the full recording from Fran & Rose's live show in New York featuring Honey Pluton, John Paul Brammer, Raquel Willis, Chani Nicholas and Joel Kim Booster. Subscribe …
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For Fran & Rose's inner traumatized children, it wouldn't be summer without summer camp. On Patreon this week, Fran & Rose share their exclusive takes on last week's episodes of And Just Like That. Subscribe to listen. Shop our summer merch line. Were you a summer camp kid? Tag our finsta @likeavirgin42069 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in…
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A snippet of Fran & Rose's Patreon-exclusive thoughts on the first two episodes of And Just Like That Season 2. Listen to the full episode by subscribing to our Patreon! In honor of Pride, we made the summer merch of your dreams. Or if you're broke follow our finsta @likeavirgin42069 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Podcasting Royalty Bobby Finger from Who? Weekly inducts Fran & Rose into the iconic 80s sitcom The Golden Girls Plus, The Idol, Kylie Minogue in concert and The Other Two On Patreon this week, Fran & Rose forced Peyton Dix to watch Sex and the City. Subscribe to listen. We're having a live show in New York June 26th! Get tickets here. And shop our…
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A snippet of an episode where Fran & Rose force their friend Peyton Dix to react to her very first viewing of Sex And The City in honor of this week's And Just Like That season 2 launch. Listen to the full episode by subscribing to our Patreon! Get tickets to our Live Show in New York June 26th. In honor of Pride, we made the summer merch of your d…
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Fran, Rose & comedian Honey Pluton were all suburban kids who came of age at The Mall. This episode is an elegy to quintessential Mall activities like binging at the food court, shoplifting, getting hit on by an older man in the occult section of the Borders bookstore, sneaking into Judd Apatow movies and pining for an upper-middle-class birthday p…
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A preview of Fran, Rose & Producer Phoebe's Patreon-only extensive reaction to Netflix's The Ultimatum: "Queer" Love 🥴. Listen to the full episode by subscribing to our Patreon! Get tickets to our Live Show in New York June 26th. In honor of Pride, we made the summer merch of your dreams. Or if you're broke follow our finsta @likeavirgin42069 See o…
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Everyone knows the Shrek franchise is canonically trans. Fran & Rose discuss the sexual proclivities and possibilities of basically every character in the Shrek cinematic universe with their friend and celebrity makeup artist Laurel Charleston Plus, The Ultimatum, Selling Sunset and a tale of two concerts: Fran saw Beyoncé in London, Rose saw Natal…
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A preview of Fran & Rose's Patreon-only extensive review of The Little Mermaid (2023). Also Justice for King Triton's Nipples and Ursula's Bare Arms!! Listen to the full episode by subscribing to our Patreon! And in honor of Pride, we made the summer merch of your dreams. Or if you're broke follow our finsta @likeavirgin42069 See omnystudio.com/lis…
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Happy Pride 🌈 😈 at long last, it's the Madonna episode!!! Madonna stan & scholar Louis Virtel joins Fran & Rose to break down their favorite eras, albums, performances and signature Madonna righteous babe sass We release bonus content every week for our Patreon subscribers! Buy our genius merch! Or if you're broke follow our finsta @likeavirgin4206…
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Disney *CHANNEL Gay Gabe Bergado takes Fran & Rose to cable TV church to spread the gospel of the golden era of DCOMs from military propaganda like Cadet Kelly to transsexual merman propaganda The 13th Year Plus, Fran & Rose discuss seeing Caroline Polachek and Ethel Cain live, The Starling Girl, new Kylie Minogue and the POTENTIAL of playing Zelda…
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The Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind episode you didn't know you needed featuring other indie sleaze tumblr-core hits like Garden State and the Virgin Suicides Plus, an update from Drag Race All Stars and the dark, twisted path to the Renaissance Tour We release bonus content every week for our Patreon subscribers! Buy our genius merch! Or if …
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Actress & director Tommy Dorfman tells Fran & Rose what Spring Awakening and Friends have in common, with tangents on fame, her coming-of-age and her forthcoming film Plus, updates on Succession, Yellowjackets and a Rose's Book Corner tease about The Sluts by Dennis Cooper We release bonus content every week for our Patreon subscribers! Buy our gen…
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Mikelle Street has been obsessing over and writing about fashion since he was a child. On today's episode, he schools Fran & Rose on all things Anna Wintour, the (waning? indestructible?) influence of Vogue, and outfits that make him gag Plus, Fran & Rose's faves and flops from the Met Gala red carpet, and Rose's review of Evil Dead Rise There's ev…
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Actor Mark Indelicato makes Like A Virgin HISTORY by being the first person who acted IN a TV show to guest an episode about that TV show!!! Mark gets into what it was like working with the whole Ugly Betty cast and crew, including America Ferrera, Vanessa Williams & costume designer and trend forecaster Patricia Field Plus, tidbits from the set of…
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In this 4/20 Spectacular, Fran & Rose get high and spiritually connect over the 2008 jukebox musical romantic comedy film Mamma Mia! Plus, the coronation of Sasha Colby and a trip to the movies to see the latest film with Mamma in the title, Mafia Mamma Subscribe to our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes for just $5 a month! Buy our stupid merch! Or…
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Fran & Rose catch up on Fran's brush with death at sea, new Yaeji and Boy Genius, their live show, last Sunday's Succession (big spoilers!) and whether or not they'll walk Cornelia Street again Subscribe to our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes for just $5 a month! Buy our stupid merch! Or if you're broke follow our finsta @likeavirgin42069 See omn…
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Have you ever thought that Like A Virgin would be even better if Frankie Grande one-upped Fran & Rose on their knowledge of every franchise beloved by gay nerds?? This is our gift to the Virgins, with tangents on Boca Raton, Nicole Kidman and Frankie's new horror film Summoning Sylvia AND a sprinkling of accent work and gestalt therapy! Plus, Fran …
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Writer & Lana expert Shon Faye joins Fran & Rose for a trans reading of Lana's canon The conversation with Shon was recorded pre Did You Know That There's a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd, so Fran & Rose also share their thoughts on Lana's latest And they were both seated (separately) for Scream!! Subscribe to our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes for jus…
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A conversation about David Lynch's Mulholland Drive with actress Hari Nef ends up also being about old seasons of Drag Race, the forthcoming Barbie movie, the special relationship between gay men and dolls, Fire Island and Sex and the City Plus, Fran & Rose's thoughts on the current season of Drag Race, including that Kate Bush lip sync If you love…
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And features MORE of what you love, including episodes with Hari Nef, Frankie Grande, Honey Pluton, Gabe Bergado, Tommy Dorfman, Shon Faye, Mikelle Street, Mark Indelicato, Ashley Reese, George Civeris, Bobby Finger, Louis Virtel, and many more! Plus, we're launching a Patreon to give the Virgins even more of what they love!!! subscribe subscribe s…
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