Let Me Ruin Your Life is a podcast hosted by NYC-based influencer and self-described comedienne Serena Shahidi. With her strong opinions, quick wit, and education (okay, fine, her highest level of education is an associate’s in fashion design), Serena gives advice to her young-and-hopefully-not-too-impressionable TikTok-accumulated audience. Whether the topic at hand is related to lifestyle, dating, or fashion, Serena’s occasionally glamorous and always chaotic life will guide your way towar ...
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Welcome to The Mean Reds, a podcast dedicated to women-led films with a minor in romantic comedies. Hosted by Marlowe Granados and Ivana Lovric. Music by Carli Cottrell. Design by Gala Tanaskovic.
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Serena talks about the Golden Bachelor, girl dinner, Scammer by Caroline Calloway, and friends who fail the Bechdel test. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/let-me-ruin-your-life/support
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Serena talks And Just Like That, Shein propaganda, Instagram threads, and beige-fluencers. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/let-me-ruin-your-life/support
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Serena talks about what people were doing in the “nineties,” the missing submarine, injured bankers, and how to have fun as a busy gal. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/let-me-ruin-your-life/support
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Serena discusses beige flags, anti-aging, 80 for Brady, and tarot card readings. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/let-me-ruin-your-life/support
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Does Your Pants Go On The Same Way Mine Does?
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Serena talks about southern state fairs, Pete Davidson’s voicemail to PETA, the incredible Book Club sequel, and the meaning of life. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/let-me-ruin-your-life/support
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Serena reviews It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover, reviews the quiet luxury aesthetic, and rants about women's expiration dates. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/let-me-ruin-your-life/support
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Serena is back to discuss her new lifestyle, Taylor Swift and Matty Healy, Ozempic news, and when to get married. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/let-me-ruin-your-life/support
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Serena discusses storytime YouTubers, AI replacing jobs, the next book she'll be reading, and how to thrive in NYC summers. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/let-me-ruin-your-life/support
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Serena is back for a particularly negative episode, discussing her broke era, the Apple Store, her brave venture into YouTube Shorts couples content, and the vibes for summer 2023. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/let-me-ruin-your-life/support
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Serena talks about her tragic haircut, Mafia Mamma, religion, and Taylor Swift's breakup.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/let-me-ruin-your-life/support
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Serena talks horror movie pitches, new experiences with improv and Equinox, and the most brilliant film of all time. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/let-me-ruin-your-life/support
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Serena reviews the 1988 dating manual Women Who Date Too Much by Linda Sunshine. Topics include The Mary Tyler Moore Show, overdosing to meet men, and washing that man right out of your hair. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/let-me-ruin-your-life/support
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Living Our Pop Star Fantasies w/ Matthew Cancel
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Serena is joined by publicist Matthew Cancel (@matthewcancel) to discuss accidentally eating sugar, celebrity ventures, and gay gyms. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/let-me-ruin-your-life/support
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Shopping as a Workout w/ Marlowe Granados
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Serena is joined by authoress Marlowe Granados to talk dating podcasting bros, Love Island, and algorithm-based human interaction. You can find Marlowe on Instagram and Twitter at @marlowetatiana and buy her book Happy Hour wherever you so please! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/let-me-ruin-your-life/support…
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Serena is back to talk about hard sodas, walkie talkies, screwball comedies, and staying up all night getting really into Tiny Tim. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/let-me-ruin-your-life/support
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Serena is back to talk regrettable Apple purchases, Roseanne Barr’s new Fox Nation special, and what to do when you want to disappear. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/let-me-ruin-your-life/support
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Serena is back to discuss returning to school, The Cut's modern etiquette tips, giving up on watching The Bachelor, and how to stop getting annoyed by everyone. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/let-me-ruin-your-life/support
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Join Me in Going a Little Cray Cray!
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Serena is back to discuss slice of life TikToks, George Santos's singing career, and Anna Delvey's birthday party. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/let-me-ruin-your-life/support
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Learning How To Get Kicked Out of Prep School
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Serena dives into the 1980 book The Preppy Handbook about debutante balls, smoking at school, wearing loafers, and playing "hide the salam." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/let-me-ruin-your-life/support
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Confessions of a Shopaholic (2009) ft. Serena Shahidi
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Marlowe is joined by friend of the pod Serena Shahidi, aka the iconic and hilarious @glamdemon2004 on Tiktok. We talk about money, shopping, the economic crisis and even MORE uplifting topics surrounding the 2009 film Confessions of a Shopaholic starring Isla Fisher and Hugh Dancy. Support the Show. https://www.instagram.com/meanredspodcast/ https:…
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Serena gives advice on telling a friend her wig is awful, discusses how to avoid becoming a finance bro, and breaks down her favorite Old Hollywood feuds. You can find Serena on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter at @glamdemon2004, and you can follow the podcast Instagram at @letmeruinyourlifepod - DM for questions and requests! --- Support this podcas…
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Serena is back to discuss 2022 beauty trends, classic rom coms, and angsty books for tweenage girls. You can find Serena on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter at @glamdemon2004, and you can follow the podcast Instagram at @letmeruinyourlifepod - DM for questions and requests! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/let-me-ruin…
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Ice Plunging Into 2023 w/ Bestie Tess
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Serena is joined by her bestie Tess for a special delayed New Year's episode! They discuss New Year's celebrations and resolutions as well as 2023 ins and outs, including lemon bars, cold plunges, ketamine, and outer space. You can find Tess on Instagram at @tessbernsteinofficial, and you can find Serena on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter at @glamde…
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This Christmas, I’m Just a Girl Trying to Be Brave
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Serena is back for a special holiday episode! She goes through her quite demanding Christmas list and runs through two very special Christmas movies: one directed by Elon Musk’s sister and one that's GAY! You can find Serena on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter at @glamdemon2004, and you can follow the podcast Instagram at @letmeruinyourlifepod - DM f…
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You're Allowed to be Stupid and Fugly!
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Serena is back to fix everyone's problems with an advice episode. Topics include nontraditional education paths, getting your sparkle back, depression meal ideas, making friends, and building confidence - no matter how much of an ugly loser you are! You can find Serena on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter at @glamdemon2004, and you can follow the podc…
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Pretty Woman (1990) ft. a side of Gigli (2003)
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Marlowe and Eve discuss the Pretty Woman and Marlowe also shares her journey of an attempt to watch the ill-fated Bennifer bomb Gigli. https://www.instagram.com/meanredspodcast/ https://twitter.com/meanredspodcast twitter.com/marlowetatiana https://www.instagram.com/ivanalovric/ Support the Show. https://www.instagram.com/meanredspodcast/ https://t…
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Feeling Thankful For The Drew Barrymore Show
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Serena is back to talk about having a classy Thanksgiving, being humiliated on street style TikTok, the genius of The Drew Barrymore Show, and what Anna Delvey should get up to next. You can find Serena on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter at @glamdemon2004, and you can follow the podcast Instagram at @letmeruinyourlifepod - DM for questions and reque…
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Serena is back to talk about Wired autocomplete interviews, watching half of Don't Worry Darling, and the vibe of this year's cuffing season. You can find Serena on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter at @glamdemon2004, and you can follow the podcast Instagram at @letmeruinyourlifepod - DM for questions and requests! --- Support this podcast: https://po…
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Serena is back to talk about her favorite bad movies, returning to her fashion school era, Taylor Swift's Midnights, and how journalists let the power of being Verified go to their heads. You can find Serena on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter at @glamdemon2004, and you can follow the podcast Instagram at @letmeruinyourlifepod - DM for questions and …
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Serena is back to dive into the second half of Helen Gurley Brown's 1962 single-girl bible Sex and the Single Girl. Topics include crash diets, makeup tips, and positive gaslighting. You can find Serena on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter at @glamdemon2004, and you can follow the podcast Instagram at @letmeruinyourlifepod - DM for questions and reque…
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Serena dives into the cult classic 1962 single-girl bible Sex and the Single Girl. Topics include the lore of Helen Gurley Brown, dating married men, picking up guys at AA, and writing fan mail to Woolite. You can find Serena on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter at @glamdemon2004, and you can follow the podcast Instagram at @letmeruinyourlifepod - DM …
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Serena is back to discuss her career options, influencers at fashion week, Adam Levine, and children going viral. You can find Serena on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter at @glamdemon2004, and you can follow the podcast Instagram at @letmeruinyourlifepod - DM for questions and requests! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sho…
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Getting Sad Enough to Believe in Crystals
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Serena is back from a breakdown that made her a different girl - one who talks about MENTAL HEALTH, BABY! Topics include self help, books on mental illness, and getting broken up with by your psychiatrist. You can find Serena on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter at @glamdemon2004, and you can follow the podcast Instagram at @letmeruinyourlifepod - DM …
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Marlowe and Eve discuss the bi-curious classic Kissing Jessica Stein (2001) starring Jennifer Westfeldt and Heather Juergensen, also rabbits as pets, love island, and Marlowe's broken ankle. https://www.instagram.com/meanredspodcast/ https://twitter.com/meanredspodcast twitter.com/marlowetatiana https://www.instagram.com/ivanalovric/ Support the Sh…
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Serena flips through the royal-namedrop-filled etiquette book by Real Housewife of New York and ex-countess Luann de Lesseps. Topics include European men, falling down stairs gracefully, getting married a week after meeting, and picking up guys at Bed Bath & Beyond. You can find Serena on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter at @glamdemon2004, and you ca…
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This week, Serena discusses ERAS, both her own and those of the Culture. Is wellness passé? Are martinis the motif of a new age? Is Glossier in its flop era? Are we all? You can find Serena on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter at @glamdemon2004, and you can follow the podcast Instagram at @letmeruinyourlifepod - DM for questions and requests! Articles…
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Elegant Debauchery at Bitcoin Miami
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Serena narrowly survived her work trip to Bitcoin Miami and is back to discuss her experiences, what the official summer 2022 vibe is, and her issues with music festivals for influencers. She also gives advice to two listeners on how to get along with male coworkers and what it takes to date in a small town. You can find Serena on TikTok, Instagram…
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Marlowe and Eve talk about the new romcom Marry Me starring Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson. We talk getting over COVID, loving big budget movies, and why you probably shouldn't have a urinal in your living room. https://www.instagram.com/meanredspodcast/ https://twitter.com/meanredspodcast twitter.com/marlowetatiana https://www.instagram.com/ivanal…
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Serena is back and less medicated than ever to revive Let Me Ruin Your Life! She explains why she will be in attendance at Bitcoin Miami, illustrates her adoration for Julia Fox, and recaps Caroline Calloway’s going-away dinner parties. Advice includes finding love in a hopeless place (dating apps), breaking the news to your WASPy lover that you go…
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Marlowe and Eve are back with Under The Tuscan Sun starring Diane Lane and Sandra Oh...We talk about cartoon crushes, divorce, why shouldn't we be able to get rid of NFTs and bring back Concorde planes, some inappropriate discussion of The Grinch. https://www.instagram.com/meanredspodcast/ https://twitter.com/meanredspodcast twitter.com/marlowetati…
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Serena is joined by the fabulous journalist/socialite/NYC nightlife oracle Brock Colyar who writes the weekly 'are u coming?' newsletter for The Cut. Topics include Raya experiences, Dimes Square, Victoria Paris, and our favorite embarrassing party spots. Find Brock at https://nymag.com/author/brock-colyar/, on Twitter at @unhappyfem, and on Instag…
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And Just Like That... Self-Help is Out
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In the first episode of 2022, Serena recaps the emotionally treacherous first episode of the Sex and the City remake she SAID she wasn’t going to watch and explains her executive decisions on what is IN and OUT for 2022. Finally you can live through this year without tormenting yourself with questions like “Should go off of my meds and give up? Why…
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Doing Valium and Throwing Dinner Parties
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Serena leafs through an old homemaking and etiquette guide for 60s housewives in search for guidance. Topics include serving your husband, terrible dessert recipes, kicking out guests, testing your baby's intelligence, and the feminine mystique. You can find Serena on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter at @glamdemon2004, and you can follow the podcast …
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A Christmas special! We have friend of the pod HARRON WALKER here to fill in for Eve (Eve's sick, not Covid though she wants to tell you). Marlowe and Harron talk about the 2001 film starring John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale. We discuss fate, following SIGNS and whether Serendipity is part of a New York Tourism conspiracy???! Follow Harron on Twitte…
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Episode 40: Is Gay... Okay? w/ Vincent Ward
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Serena is joined by emotionally erratic comedian and dear friend Vincent Ward to talk about her influence on his decision to go sober (confirming #influencer status once and for all), why we have yet to be cast on SNL, and whether or not it's okay to be gay - or, more bravely, a Gleek. You can find Vincent on TikTok and Twitter at @vward98, and on …
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Episode 39: Giving Up My False Religion w/ Jovan Hill
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I'm back babygirl... and here with the full interview with internet pioneer Jovan Hill to talk faking his death, our intrusive thoughts, his celebrity beefs, being a guncle, and Jehovah's Witnesses. You can find Serena on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter at @glamdemon2004, and you can follow the podcast Instagram at @letmeruinyourlifepod - DM for que…
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Marlowe and Eve are back from their minor hiatus and here to talk about the DIVISIVE classic (between the girls) Notting Hill starring Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant. https://www.instagram.com/meanredspodcast/ https://twitter.com/meanredspodcast twitter.com/marlowetatiana https://www.instagram.com/ivanalovric/ Support the Show. https://www.instagram.…
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This week, Serena announces her long-awaited return to therapy, defends her decision to get Botox at an extremely girlish age, gives financial advice to a fabulously unhinged listener, and does a haul of all the books she has bought recently as her newest coping mechanism. M1 Finance: https://www.m1finance.com/money/ You can find Serena on TikTok, …
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Episode 37: I ENDED the Wealth Gap??!?!?! *EMOTIONAL*
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This week, Serena recounts a run-in with a past guest star of her cinematic universe, humbly submits a pitch for The Activist as well as a solution for wealth inequality, and answers a listener question about having to do normal everyday tasks as a silly glamorous girl who is simply above such things. M1 Finance: https://www.m1finance.com/money/ Yo…
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Episode 36: Let Women Have FUN!! w/ Marlowe Granados
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Serena is joined by novelist and famed party girl Marlowe Granados to talk female villains, the pursuit of glamour, and getting by on femininity, charisma, and wit alone. You can find Marlowe on Twitter and Instagram at @marlowetatiana and order her début novel HAPPY HOUR out internationally! You can find Serena on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter at…
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