We've reached the end of original Positions release (but don't worry, we'll cover the Deluxe tracks! This week we are talking about the bouncy bop Obvious and the self-simping anthem POV. Joining us to talk about both songs is a very special guest, host of the Ariana podcast Young, Beautiful, Successful: Gabbie Iorio! We talk about Ari's dating history leading up to her current engagement and how both of these songs are powerful statements about that journey. We also discuss the power of simping...
Mar 15, 2021•1 hr 42 min
This week, we're talking about Love Language and the lead single Positions. This is an extra special episode cause our guest Alison Stevenson was in the incredible music video for Ari's Everyday!! We talk with Alison about the experience of shooting the video with the Queen! We also break down our own love languages, talk about the music video for Positions, and so much more!! Follow Alison on IG & Twitter: @justaboutglad Follow us at @podissawoman Follow Eli and Teresa: @EliOlsberg and @ler...
Mar 08, 2021•1 hr 23 min
This week, we're starting up the second half of Positions, talking about Nasty and West Side with our guest Mel Owens! Our appreciation for these songs grow exponentially over the course of this episode and we talk about the difference between sensual ballads vs horny bops and the power of a song that's casual about being content. Follow Mel on Tik Tok at @melfromtiktok Follow us on IG: @podissawoman Follow Eli and Teresa on the socials: @EliOlsberg and @leresatee
Feb 22, 2021•1 hr 10 min
This week's episode is all about being vulnerable on main! We're talking about one of our favorite tracks, Safety Net (feat. Ty Dolla $ign), and My Hair with our guest Catie Karasik. We talk about our own personal safety nets, the absolute rush of simping, and the way Safety Net ends up being a spiritual sequel to In My Head. Follow Caitie on Twitter at @Catieekk Follow us on IG at @podissawoman Follow Eli and Teresa on all the socials at @EliOlsberg and @leresatee
Feb 15, 2021•1 hr 48 min
This week, we're talking about Off the Table (feat. The Weeknd) and Six Thirty with our guests, the hosts of the Goth Yearbook After Hours podcast, Eric Wynn and Caitlin Dee! We put so much ON THE TABLE for this ep, talking about how Ari and Abel tie previous songs to this one (not just their previous collab), we learn one of our guests is a true Ari neutral, and we talk about how both Ariana and The Weeknd use their music to process their pain. Follow Goth Yearbook Afterhours on IG: @gothyearbo...
Feb 08, 2021•1 hr 28 min
This week, we're talking about Motive (feat. Doja Cat) and Just Like Magic with our guest, Meredith Jacqueline (comedian, co-host of the podcast Like A Virgin) and the feelings on these tracks are MIXED but also, our feelings go deep! We talk about which bops we can listen to solo vs as part of the album, the evolution of remixes, and wants vs. needs. Follow us on Insta at @Podissawoman Follow Meredith at @themeredith on Twitter and @meredithactually/@actuallymeredith on IG Follow Eli and Teresa...
Jan 25, 2021•1 hr 19 min
This week we're talking about Ari's incredible 1-2 punch on Positions: Shut Up and 34+35! Eli and Teresa are joined by co-hosts of the podcast Best Mistakes, Anya Volz and Nika Lomazzo! Our guests talk about their journey of getting into Ari's music, the group breaks down the double entendres of 34+35, and they also talk about Ari's trajectory of horny on main bops over the years! (Note: this was recorded before the remix dropped so we didn't get to talk about it!) Follows us on Insta: @Podissaw...
Jan 18, 2021•1 hr 20 min
We're baaaaack! Since there's a new album, you know we had to do new episodes of Pod is a Woman!! But before we jump into Ari's latest masterpiece Positions , Eli and Teresa take a deep dive into her recently released concert film Excuse Me, I Love You , now available to stream on Netflix. There's some reminiscing about the Sweetener Tour, chatting about the scenes between the concert footage, and a juicy convo about Ariana's journey of self-actualization since Thank U, Next. Follows us on IG: h...
Jan 11, 2021•1 hr 7 min
Wow, we made it to the last track of Thank U, Next! That's right, we're talking about Break Up with Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored and we're joined by comedians Nikki Black and Mikey Heller. We talk about Ari making a lighter song her closing track, how it replaced a more personal song that never got released, and how the NSync reference came out. We also talk about the music video and so much more! P.S., even though it's the last track on the album, it doesn't mean it's our last episode. Listen for...
Sep 02, 2019•1 hr 11 min
This week, it's the penultimate song on Thank U, Next, the eponymous track with comedians Brandt Hamilton and Matt Lieb! It was released the night before we recorded our first episode and we talk about the song then vs now. We also talk about the music video, the relationships Ari references in the song, and how different artists in and out of music talk about relationships in their art. YUH! Follow Matt on Twitter (@mattlieb) and Instagram (mattliebjokes) Follow Brandt on all the socials: @bran...
Aug 19, 2019•1 hr 26 min
Only a few episodes left and this week, it's all about 7 Rings. We're joined by comedian Lindsay Adams to talk about the lyrics, the music video, and how Ariana has changed since she first released the track. We don't want to say too much here so listen for all the fun stuff! YUH! Follow Linsday on Twitter (@Lindsaysface) and Instagram (@Lindsayisacat) Follow Eli and Teresa on all the socials: @eliolsberg and @leresatee Follow us on Instagram: @podissawoman
Aug 12, 2019•1 hr 8 min
We're down to the last few tracks on Thank U, Next and this week we're talking about In My Head! Joining us are comedians Megan Gailey and John-Michael Bond to talk about the music video she recently dropped for it, the voicemail used for the song's intro, and the debate about the lyrics we found on Genius. YUH! Follow Megan on Twitter (@MeganGailey) and Instagram (@bettermegangailey) Follow John-Michael on Twitter (@BondJohnBond) and Instagram (@johmichaelsmistakes) Follow Eli and Teresa on all...
Aug 05, 2019•1 hr 13 min
This week, Eli & Teresa are joined by Leah Knauer and Rachel LaForest of the podcast Basic Witches to talk about Ghostin. They talk about the extremely personal lyrics, why Ari can't perform it live, and everyone gives this 5 high ponytails except for one! Who could it be?? Also, Leah shares an incredible story about getting scammed out of tickets to Ari's last LA show and how she managed to get in at the 11th hour. YUH! Check out Basic Witches: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/basic-wi...
Jul 22, 2019•1 hr 12 min
We're officially more than halfway through Thank U, Next and we're talking about Make Up with comedians Ellory Smith and Corie Johnson. We talk about the song's lyrics and how autobiographical they seem, the similarities between it and Better Off, and how it's possibly one of Ari's favorite tracks one the album. YUH! Follow Ellory on Twitter (@ellorysmith) and Instagram (@ellory_smith) Follow Corie on Twitter (@corietjohnson) and Instagram (@uncoriedinated) Follow Eli and Teresa on all the socia...
Jul 15, 2019•1 hr 2 min
This week, it's a special episode where we talk about recent Ari news and go over our favorite classics. Ari had an emotional moment at a concert and she addressed on Instagram. Eli and Teresa also pick their favorite Ariana songs from Dangerous Woman, My Everything, and Yours Truly! And just a reminder there are Pod is a Woman stickers available for sale, check it out on our Insta: @podissawoman! Follow Eli & Teresa on all the socials too: @EliOlsberg & @leresatee
Jul 08, 2019•55 min
We're back to reviewing Thank U, Next and this week, Brendan Scannell (Bonding on Netflix) join Eli and Teresa to talk about Fake Smile. They talk about the iconic song sampled for the track, the ups and downs of being pop star, and whether artists have any obligations to fans. Such a great convo, YUH! Follow Brendan on Twitter (@brendanscannell) and Instagram (@bscan) Follow Eli and Teresa on all the socials: @EliOlsberg & @leresatee Follow us on IG: @Podissawoman...
Jun 24, 2019•1 hr 4 min
This week, Eli & Teresa are talking about the Sweetener Tour! They went to night 1 at the Staples Center!! They do a song by song breakdown of the show, the merch they got, and the one song Ari DID NOT play that she played at all the other LA shows. Regardless, they had a friggin' blast! Reminder, you can now buy Pod is a Woman stickers for $4 including shipping, DM us on IG for Venmo & Paypal details! Follow Pod is a Woman on Instagram: @Podissawoman Follow Eli & Teresa on all the s...
Jun 17, 2019•52 min
This week, Eli & Teresa are talking about Bloodline and one of them think it's a masterpiece! They're joined by comedians Simon Gibson and MK Paulsen. They discuss the song's lyrics, how it feels like a spiritual sequel to Side to Side, and if Simon & MK appreciate Ariana more after listening to this song! You can now buy Pod is a Woman stickers for $4 and that includes shipping! To see the design, go to @podissawoman on IG and DM us there to order them! Follow Simon and MK on the social...
Jun 10, 2019•1 hr 25 min
This week, Eli & Teresa are talking about one of the best songs on Thank U, Next, maybe one of Ari's best songs? They're joined by comedian Dewayne Perkins. They talk about the great lyrics, the choice to juxtapose it with Needy on the album, and so much more!! You can now buy Pod is a Woman stickers for $4 and that includes shipping! To see the design, go to @podissawoman on IG and DM us there to order them! Follow Dewayne on the socials: @dewayneperkins Follow Pod is a Woman on Instagram: ...
Jun 03, 2019•1 hr 8 min
This week, it's Needy, one of the most talked about tracks on Thank U, Next and someone's top 2 favorite tracks on this episode. Eli & Teresa are joined by comedian Anya Volz (Thirst Trap Comedy) to talk about the vulnerable af lyrics, Ariana's collab with Victoria Monet (Monopoly), and they settle into a discussion about whether Ariana's songs and videos are queerbaiting. ALSO - we have stickers for sale for $ (includes shipping), go to our IG to see the artwork and for info on how to get o...
May 27, 2019•1 hr 7 min
YUH! We're back and we're gonna talk about Thank U, Next track by track and this week Eli & Teresa are talking about Imagine with the co-hosts of the podcast Crazy in Bed Alyssa Limperis & May Wilkerson! They discuss how the track's dream-like sound, it's weighty lyrics, and how Ariana opted to not perform it, along with ghostin', on the Sweetener World Tour because of how emotion it is for her. And the group rates the song with a rare unanimous score! ALSO - we have stickers for sale fo...
May 20, 2019•56 min
It's here! The final song on Sweetener, but far from our final episode! This week, we're talking about Get Well Soon and joined by the hosts of the Lady to Lady podcast (Babs Gray, Tess Barker, and Brandie Posey). We talk about the song's lyrics, which address Manchester and her emotional state in the following months. We also talk about how Ariana has evolved as a pop star and We also learn one pop star (not Ari) has really specific rules for meet & greets. We'll be back with a track by tra...
Apr 01, 2019•1 hr 15 min
This week, we're talking about the second to last track on Sweetener: Pete Davidson! We're joined by comedian Maddie Connors to talk about the lyrics, how the song fares now vs its initial release, and if Ari is more of a LA person or NY one! YUH! Follow Maddie on Twitter: @Personallyrich and Instagram: @MaddieConn0rs Follow Eli and Teresa on all the socials: @EliOlsberg and @leresatee Follow the pod on Instagram: @Podissawoman
Mar 25, 2019•1 hr 2 min
We're taking a break from a breakdown of Sweetener to talk about two of Ariana's features from last summer: Troye Sivan's Dance to This & Bed by Nicki Minaj. We also talk about her recent feature on 2 Chainz's Rule the World. Lastly, we talk about winding down on Sweetener and what kind of episodes we got coming up before our deep dive into Thank U, Next! YUH! Follow us on IG: @Podissawoman Follow Eli and Teresa on all the socials: @EliOlsberg and @leresatee
Mar 18, 2019•38 min
This week, we're talking about one of our favorite songs (top 2 for Eli & Teresa), Goodnight N' Go! Eli & Teresa are join by Jenny Yang and Amanda Brooke Perrin to talk about the lyrics, upbeat love songs, and the original Goodnight & Go song. Ari's not the only Imogen Heap song, so are we! YUH! Follow Jenny on Twitter and IG: @JennyYangTV Follow Amanda on Twitter and IG: @BrookePerrin Follow Eli & Teresa on all the socials: @EliOlsberg and @leresatee Follow Pod is a Woman on IG:...
Mar 11, 2019•1 hr 17 min
This week, we're talking about one of our favorite songs, Better Off! Eli & Teresa are joined by Anna Hossnieh & Shereen Younes, co-hosts of the podcast Ethnically Ambiguous. We talk about so much: Ariana's initial hesitation to put this on Sweetener, the vulnerable lyrics, and how the song has a lot of Thank U, Next vibes. YUH! Follow Anna on Twitter & IG: @AnnaHossnieh Follow Shereen on Twitter: @sheerohero666 & IG: @sheerohero Follow their podcast on Twitter: @EthincallyAmb &a...
Feb 25, 2019•1 hr 16 min
This week, we're joined by comedians Hampton Yount (MST3K, new album Able available for pre-order) and Georgea Brooks (new album Cash Grab out now) join Teresa and Eli to talk about Borderline. The group talks about Missy Elliott's feature on the song, how it ranks against Sweetener's other songs, and how Ariana's trajectory compares to other pop stars! YUH! Follow Hampton and Georgea on all the socials: @HamptonYount and @GeorgeaBrooks Follow Teresa and Eli on all the socials: @leresatee & ...
Feb 18, 2019•1 hr
Wow, what a week! Ali Segel (Get Up On This Podcast) and Justine Marino (The Funny Dance Show on E!), join Teresa & Eli to talk about No Tears Left to Cry, and of course, Thank U, Next the album! The group talks about the choice of making No Tears the lead single, the music video, and they talk about their favorite tracks off the new album! We out here vibin'! Follow Ali on Twitter (@OnlineAlison) & IG (@alibaby90) Follow Justine on Twitter (@JustineMachine) & IG (JustineMachine1) Fo...
Feb 11, 2019•1 hr 9 min
This week, we're covering one of Ari's big singles from Sweetener, breathin' with Erin Mallory Long (Co-host of two great pods: Best of Friends & Get Up On This). We talk about the very relatable lyrics, the picture perfect music video, and of course, we talk about Ari's new tattoo! Follow Erin on all the socials: @erinmallorylong Follow Eli & Teresa on all the socials: @EliOlsberg & @leresatee Follow Pod is a Woman on IG: @podissawoman
Feb 04, 2019•1 hr 15 min
This week, Eli & Teresa are join by the wonderful Shantira Jackson (writer for Busy Tonight!) to talk about Everytime. Get ready to feel all the feels as the trio take a deep dive into the lyrics and get into an even deeper discussion about relationships. And of course, they talk about the announcement of the Thank U, Next album release date and track listing! Yeee! Follow Shantira on Instagram: @tira_tira_tira and Twitter: @tira_son and watch Busy Tonight on E! Follow Eli and Teresa on all ...
Jan 28, 2019•1 hr 17 min
