Welcome to episode sixty-five. Our most unhinged and ThingTested episode yet. We're talking: The pod is heading into retirement! Have no fear, we’re giving you a good long irish goodbye 😢 Are Facebook groups going to make a comeback? Have they been going as strong as subreddits this whole time? ThingTesting’s Content and Community curator, Emma Apple Chozick, joins us today to share how she spots new brands, which DTC categories are ripe for disruption, and the sexy unique scam of functiona...
Apr 28, 2023•50 min•Season 2Ep. 65
Welcome to episode sixty-four. Our most unhinged and de-influenced episode yet. We're talking: Coachella — is it still cool? Are we over it? Is it about the music again? Who cares? What are influencers to do when they’re done with influencing? We discuss Lee from America’s new content pillars and her NYT profile TickerMaster’s continued monopoly. SUS? Our least haunted carts of late Join fellow ghouls in The Grext, our free sexy unique group chat, where you’ll get the tea on the latest prod...
Apr 21, 2023•33 min•Season 2Ep. 64
Welcome to episode sixty-three. Our most unhinged and dupety-duped episode yet. We're talking: #watertok won’t leave us alone Are you stuck in the Dupe Loop too? Or is it another made up media term? Good for who? Telfar introduces a new pricing model. Sexy unique scam? Join fellow ghouls in The Grext, our free sexy unique group chat, where you’ll get the tea on the latest products and which scams to avoid. Our theme song is by Parallel Dance Ensemble This podcast is edited by Softer Sounds.S...
Apr 14, 2023•28 min•Season 2Ep. 63
Welcome to episode sixty-two. Our most unhinged and pheromone drenched episode yet. We're talking: L’Oréal buys Aesop. Will the quality last? Good for Who? Pheromone perfumes . Sexy Unique Scam? We’re seduced by the idea of our own scent! We’re using ChatGPT to give you new style suggestions Our recent exorcized haunted carts Join fellow ghouls in The Grext, our free sexy unique group chat, where you’ll get the tea on the latest products and which scams to avoid. Our theme song is by Paral...
Apr 07, 2023•37 min•Season 2Ep. 62
Welcome to episode sixty-one. Our most unhinged and ‘shroom filled episode yet. Today we delve into the world of functional and psychedelic mushrooms with Charlotte Cruze, co-founder of Alice Mushrooms . Join us while we sip on Ginger Lime Poppi and Trident Nitro Cold Brew Coffee and share our thoughts on: The reservation industrial complex is born. Scalpers have started hawking premium restaurant reservations , and white-glove reservation apps have been taking over. “ Application-only luxury we...
Mar 31, 2023•52 min•Season 2Ep. 61
Welcome to episode sixty. Our most unhinged and cake bossed episode yet. This week’s drinks Poppi Root Beer 👍 Motto Sparkling Matcha 👍 We're talking: The feud between Malibu Juice Club and Malibu Beach Club. We discuss this DTC lifestyle brand feud and the accompanying Reddit snark thread Is Meghan Markle’s “The Tig” really going to compete with Goop? We discuss the state of celebrity lifestyle brands and whether they’re here to stay Researchers have developed a new blood test which aims t...
Mar 24, 2023•38 min•Season 2Ep. 60
Welcome to episode fifty-nine. Our most unhinged and sleep deprived episode yet. We’re talking: Why we should forgive our sleepless friends for being extra grumpy 🙂 Good for who? Weight Watchers acquired telehealth platform Sequence, known for offering prescription weight loss drugs like Ozempic Why are we still so obsessed with hating Gwyneth Paltrow? Today’s bevvies: Baloo: Blood Orange Basil 👍 Good idea: Black Currant 👎 Referenced in this episode: WeightWatchers Is Pivoting Back to Weight ...
Mar 17, 2023•27 min•Season 2Ep. 59
Welcome to episode fifty-eight. Our most unhinged and feelings-filled episode yet. We're talking: This week’s drink: Gldn Hour Collagen drinks. Scam or stan? The vitamin you didn't know you needed in your regiment How this couple does upgraded bullet proof coffee The wellness house of cards that's keeping these new parents happy, healthy, and off the ledge Join fellow ghouls in The Grext, our free sexy unique group chat, where you’ll get the tea on the latest products and which scam...
Mar 10, 2023•25 min•Season 2Ep. 58
Welcome to episode fifty-seven. Our most unhinged and Crisco-filled episode yet. We’re talking: The SoulCycle founders are back with Peoplehood. Will this last? Good for who? Paying for boutique fitness in this economy? But how are people doing it? The Well spa and health services. Scam or stan? Is slugging worth it, or are we just putting trans fats on our faces? Referenced: Soy, Oat and Almond Drinks Can Be Called Milk, F.D.A. Says The New York Magazine’s coverage on obesity and Ozempic Join f...
Mar 03, 2023•33 min•Season 2Ep. 57
Welcome to episode fifty-six. Our most unhinged and shadow-self episode yet. This week’s bevvies and snacks SPICED PIÑARITA Joggy (Ty Haney’s new energy drink referenced in this episode) Alice functional mushroom chocolates We’re talking Bing’s shadow self. Good for who? De-influencing, is it legit or a sexy unique scam? We exorcised our proverbial online carts, and we have thoughts Join fellow ghouls in The Grext, our free sexy unique group chat, where you’ll get the tea on the latest products ...
Feb 24, 2023•37 min•Season 2Ep. 56
Welcome to episode fifty-five. Our most unhinged and placenta-pilled episode yet. We're talking: We discuss our problematic favs from The New York Magazine’s New Rules Binge drinking is out, BORGs are in. Who is this good for? Perimenopause is coming for our TikTok algorithms, halp! Are placenta pills a Sexy Unique Scam or worth the splurge? We discuss. Join fellow ghouls in The Grext, our free sexy unique group chat, where you’ll get the tea on the latest products and which scams to avoid...
Feb 17, 2023•37 min•Season 2Ep. 55
Welcome to episode fifty-four. Our most unhinged and joggy doggy episode yet. Today on the pod we’re lucky to be chatting (and fan girling) with Ty Haney, the founder of Outdoor Voices. Ty shares her take on the future of DTC, what’s perennially haunting her cart, and what to expect from her two new ventures, Try Your Best, and joggy. Check out Try Your Best at tyb.xyz and don’t miss trying the joggy products at getjoggy.co All of our listeners can use code HOLISTICISM for 15% off full priced pr...
Feb 10, 2023•43 min•Season 2Ep. 54
Welcome to episode fifty-three. Our most unhinged and Embedded episode yet. Join us in gossip with our chronically online and very special guest @kathrynfiona. Kate Lindsay is a culture writer, Pinterest apologist, and co-founder of the Embedded newsletter, your essential guide to what’s good on the internet. Subscribe to the Embedded Substack for weekly essays, interviews, and the very personal browsing habits of Le Internet Cool Kids. We’re talking Good for who? Kristen Bell’s CBD skincare com...
Feb 03, 2023•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 53
Welcome to episode fifty-two. Our most unhinged and predictably lit episode yet. We're talking: Good for who? The Diva Cup may cause uterine prolapse?! Yikes. Our top 2023 trend predictions including boutique matchmaking services, psychedelic parties, a boon for boomer care, down with overconsumption and mucho mas. Referenced Join fellow ghouls in The Grext, our free sexy unique group chat, where you’ll get the tea on the latest products and which scams to avoid. Our theme song is by Paralle...
Jan 27, 2023•41 min•Season 2Ep. 52
Welcome to episode fifty-one. Our most unhinged and beer filled episode yet. We're talking: Is Pinterest’s annual prediction report a sexy unique scam? We have thoughts. These DTC companies are opting to crowd-fund, instead of seeking further investment from VCs. Good for who? Are jeggings really back? Yikes. Our haunted haul’s of late, including vintage calendars, the best compression leggings, and the cuticle hack of the decade Check out this episodes Haunted Cart here. Join fellow ghouls ...
Jan 20, 2023•53 min•Season 2Ep. 51
Welcome to episode fifty. Our most unhinged and safely wrapped episode yet. Today we have Yasemin and Whitney, co-founders of Jems condoms, on the pod to talk about the sexual wellness CPG space, and their goals of re-imagining how we talk, think, and market safe sex, both at the checkout counter and behind closed doors. While looking for contraception options between pregnancies, Yasemin and Whitney noticed a void in the condom aisle and put their zone of genius in design, creative, and marketi...
Dec 16, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Welcome to episode forty-nine. Our most unhinged and “wrapped” episode yet. We're talking: The best of the best of GFU 22’ Lauren Hayne’s sexy unique scams to watch SPF scams with Chelsea Naftelberg, and her take on embracing your palest and most ghostly self The rise and demise of the Girlboss archetype and The Glass Cliff Book stylists. How do we sign up? BookTok and what TikTok has done for the book publishing industry Fall trend predictions. Did they land? We thought we burned the underwire ...
Dec 09, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Welcome to episode forty-eight. Our most unhinged and health-rewarded episode yet. Today we have a very special guest, Derek Flanzraich of The Ness. Derek previously founded Greatist , and is now on a mission to build the next great credit card company that rewards people for living healthier lives. This week we're talking: Venture capital in the wellness space. Good for who? Derek has thoughts Why is being “healthy” still so expensive? What SUS’s should we be wary of? The sexy unique scam...
Dec 02, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Welcome to episode forty-seven. Our most unhinged and slow-gifted episode yet. FREE! Submit a review on Apple podcasts and you’ll be entered to win this week’s prize: A copy of Aesthetica by Allie Rowbottom This week on the pod we had the pleasure of speaking with Amanda Lee McCarty. Amanda Lee McCarty (she/they) wanted to be an art teacher, but somehow ended up with a career in fashion that began as a seasonal part-time sales associate in the fitting rooms at a fast fashion retailer. Since then...
Nov 29, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Welcome to episode forty-six. Our most unhinged and Columbo’d episode yet. We're talking: The sexiest scam of this quickly approaching holiday season. Don't believe the Black Friday hype. The filtered showered head craze. Should we believe the hype? What the ghouls in The Grext (our sexy group chat) are pinning for! FREE! Submit a (hopefully positive) review on Apple podcasts and you’ll be entered to win this week’s prize: Moon Juice’s Acid Potion: Travel Size Check out goodbuy on th...
Nov 18, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Welcome to episode forty-five. Our most unhinged and do-gooder episode yet. Today we're talking with founders Cara and Cary, of the wonderful goodbuy app. We’re talking: How does one Do Gooder through consumption? Cara and Cary have some thoughts. How do you scale visibility for small businesses and what can consumers do to support the growth of their favorite indie brands? What’s haunting the carts of Cara and Cary’s better than good wishlists ;) goodbuy is an easy to use and free shoppin...
Nov 11, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Welcome to episode forty-four. Our most unhinged and orthopedic episode yet. We're talking: The #Ozempic TikTok trend. Good for who? The Neatsy AI footwear app and AI powered shopping. Sexy Unique Scam? Our haunted holiday gift guides begin! Join fellow ghouls in The Grext, our free sexy unique group chat, where you’ll get the tea on the latest products and which scams to avoid. Check out our ShopMy shelf for the DL on our latest haunted carts Our theme song is by Parallel Dance Ensemble This po...
Nov 04, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Welcome to episode forty-three. Our most unhinged and masseuse-d episode yet. FREE! Write us a review on Apple podcasts to be entered to win t he woodland’s candle from Otherlands ! We're talking: Credo acquired Follain. Is a shift in the clean beauty market afoot? We must discuss … I s this entire category category of scented products scammy? Our seasonal Wellness House of Cards and what’s keeping us sane during the change of season Experience Open for 30 days free here! Referenced: Yolo ...
Oct 28, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Welcome to episode forty-two. Our most unhinged and orgasmic episode yet. We're talking: A fight for the IP of the pilates legacy. Good for who? Bio-resonance ad therapy. Sexy Unique Scam? Our skin cycling haunted carts Referenced: What Sexy Unique Scams are you seeing? Send us a voice note here , on IG , or reply to the newsletter and we’ll feature you on the pod Join fellow ghouls in The Grext, our free sexy unique group chat, where you’ll get the tea on the latest products and which scams to ...
Oct 21, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Welcome to episode forty-one. Our most unhinged and liposomal-ed episode yet. We're talking: How did we not know about the fetal ejection reflex? Have we been duped for centuries? Human composting. Good for who??? We never thought we’d see the douche re-imagined. The scent of this sexy unique scam is pungent Referenced: What Sexy Unique Scams are you seeing? Send us a voice note here , on IG , or reply to the newsletter and we’ll feature you on the pod. Join fellow ghouls in The Grext, our free ...
Oct 14, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Welcome to episode forty. Our most unhinged and dippity-dipped episode yet. We're talking: A better Plan B. Good for who? Is everyone dipping their nails except us? Sexy Unique Scam or Stan? It’s cozy candle season. Our carts are absolutely spooked. FREE! Write us a review on Apple podcasts to be entered to win the Boy Smells: Park Life candle! Referenced: The Audacity Newsletter: Abortion access info graphics Ashley Hosmer’s candle google doc What Sexy Unique Scams are you seeing? S...
Oct 07, 2022•45 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Welcome to episode thirty-nine. Our most unhinged and aqua-mated episode yet. FREE! Write us a review on Apple podcasts (5 stars only) and you'll be entered to win a Neen makeup subscription. How fun! We're talking: Hynobabies . C’est quoi ça? Direct mail catalogs are back, baby . Zuck bucks don’t cut it no’ mo’. No new (branded) podcasts. Especially with celebs who don’t read books This DTC burial service is haunting us. Would you like to be Aquamated? Referenced: What Sexy Unique S...
Sep 30, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Welcome to episode thirty-eight. Our most unhinged and hyper-feminine episode yet. We're talking: A renewed interest in hyper-feminine media, fashion, and archetypes. Good for who? Stimulant recovery supplements. What’s the deal here? Should we start this placebo-based DTC company? Does this site deserve your $$$ and attention? Referenced: What Sexy Unique Scams are you seeing? Send us a voice note here , on IG , or reply to the newsletter and we’ll feature you on the pod. FREE! Write us a revie...
Sep 23, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Welcome to episode thirty-seven. Our most unhinged and RealReal episode yet. This week we're lucky to have an iconic and extremely sexy entrepreneur, Lauren Haynes of Wooden Spoon Herbs. We're talking: This week’s drink The NYT’s style section is back at it with pipping popular trend predictions about the “latest” hair trend What’s wrong at the RealReal? Is the myth of sustainable rental and resale finally busted? Lauren Hayne's sexy unique scams and her hot tip to all furniture thrifters out th...
Sep 16, 2022•53 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Welcome to episode thirty-six. Our most unhinged and nip-free episode yet. We're talking: Fall trends. Are we really back to wired bras? But whyyy? Is fall the new summer? And why do moms love it so much? A choreo copyright scandal. Good for who? Dance cardio everywhere! Our haunted carts have been exorcized (sort of) Referenced: What Sexy Unique Scams are you seeing? Send us a voice note here , on IG , or reply to the newsletter and we’ll feature you on the pod. FREE! Write us a review on...
Sep 09, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 36
