picky & selfish

Talia is back from vacation and Sean is having a horny spring. We talk about our recent trip to Broadway and whether or not unpopular opinions make you interesting (they do). In this ep we discuss: A lively debate inspired by the new Robert Pattinson and Zendaya move (The Drama) Debating whether or not we need to shame celebs for cheating Getting the ick and taking a real stand on the subject Is J...

Sean has a juicy story to tell this week (about his first threesome) and Talia can’t wait to ask for all the details. Plus, we debate the controversy surrounding Timothée Chalamet after he said “no one cares” about opera and ballet. In this ep we discuss: Talia’s story of a spontaneous hookup in college Aftercare and checking in after sex Is Talia a liar? She defends herself after listeners questi...

All the signs of the apocalypse are upon us, including Talia tracking sh*t into Sean’s apartment today. Plus, she tells a harrowing tale of sh*tting on the street that you won’t believe. In this ep we discuss: Déjà vu and where it comes from, plus some creepy dreams A Groundhog Day scenario and the joys of Halloween Talia’s new favorite show Paradise Kids cheating at games (and why we should proba...

Talia walked under a ladder today and Sean tries to find out if she’s actually superstitious. This leads to a debate about whether or not ghosts are real and if the Long Island Medium is a fraud. In this ep we discuss: Do aliens exist and if so, what do they watch on TV? Sean’s trip to Woodstock, NY (spoiler: the whole place is a fraud) Hot Takes: returning shopping carts, stealing lip gloss, and...

Talia is back from vacation and tells Sean what it's like to go through life with amazing tits. In this ep we discuss: Growing up and adjusting to changes in how you lookComing to terms with your body and embracing your appearance Cosmetic surgeries and why we shame each other both for and against getting procedures Why women need to learn to "play the game" if they want someone to remain interest...

Talia and Sean are fed up with the state of the world, and it all starts with Euphoria and Heated Rivalry. Why does everything feel so bleak? We debate the feminism of Barbie, the female gaze on TV, and why politics have gotten so bad. In this ep we also discuss: Being too idealistic when you're young Winning elections and our fading democracy Being a good feminist and whether or not Greta Gerwig...

Talia’s frontal lobe suddenly developed this week and she tells us all about how she purged her apartment to refurnish like an actual grown up lives there. Plus, Sean is headed to Sundance. In this ep we discuss: The power of saying “you’re not the boss of this one” Making new friends (and a run in with a neighbor) Travel plans, including a grip to Atlantic city, another to Miami, and hot tubbing...

The 2016 trend is everywhere this week, so Talia and Sean look back on the last year when the world made sense. They tell us why the trend is so easy to pull off (thanks camera roll) and recount their worst day from 2016. In this ep we discuss: Celebrity deaths from 2016 (one of which was very fishy) "Keep/Erase/Bring Back" game involving our favorite (and least favorite) things from 2016 What we...

The Stranger Things final season has come to an end, and Sean & Talia saw it together in a theater so they’re recapping everything that did (and didn’t) happen. In this ep we discuss: The biggest internet theories (including which came true) Our rating of the finale and why it didn’t totally work Loose threads that will never be resolved The (many) epilogue moments for our characters What real...

Our friend and former collaborator Alexis Barber (Too Smart For This) returns once again to share some dating stories, including the recent return of someone from her past. Plus, Talia and Alexis explain to Sean what a “story liker” is and what it means if your boyfriend is responding to their IG stories. In this ep we also discuss: Talia met Gloria Steinem and already regrets her outfit choice En...

Talia and Sean are joined by their former co-host and collaborator Alexis Barber (Too Smart For This) to talk about single life, learning to be alone, and the most important things to you in a relationship. Alexis fills us in on how her life changed after ending a long-term relationship and going off to business school, including lessons she never expected to learn. In this ep we also discuss: Ran...

We’re back from Thanksgiving and recapping our time away, including Talia’s date with an older man, her quest to find a matchmaker, and all the love we’ve gotten from Spotify Wrapped. Plus, Sean went to his own version of the Upside Down and tells us whether he’d do it again. In this ep we also discuss: Recapping Part 1 of Strangers Things: Season 5 (with lots of theories for what’s to come) Sean...

Is it hot when a man has an accent? Better yet, is it hot when he sounds like a construction worker? Sean and Talia debate the most attractive accents, and the results may surprise you. Plus, we share our Thanksgiving plans and tell you what we think ruins a good potluck.  In this ep we also discuss: Sean’s emotional hangover from sharing too much on the U Up? podcast Is it ever safe to tell someo...

It’s time to look through your Hinge profile and actually show some personality. Talia walks us through the bios from some of her recent matches, telling us which ones stood out and why. Is the goal to be authentic or give people something to engage with? In this ep we also discuss: Tinder, Hinge, Raya… Who do you expect to encounter on each dating app? Stop taking Talia on dates to see someone fu...

It’s Halloween, and we’re trick-or-treating our way through all things spoooooky ! From Talia’s witchy phase and a heated debate over becoming eternal vampires (would you??) to a full rundown of costumes, candy, and chaos. In this ep we also discuss: What it takes to pull off a good Halloween costume (and Talia’s costume this year)  Our favorite Halloween candies and trading with friends Trick-or-...

How should you initiate texting and what do women actually want to hear when you’re talking dirty over text? Plus, are voice memos just as hot as texts and pics? In this ep we also discuss: Using emojis during sexting, including when you want to send reactions What’s your “signature” emoji and what does it mean to you? We rank the best and worst words to text a woman to describe her body parts Whe...

It’s marathon season in New York City and Talia is not impressed. Do runners really deserve congratulations for putting themselves through misery (even though no one asked them to)? Plus, we decide whether climbing Mt. Everest makes you undatable. In this ep we also discuss: Male influencers are out of control and deserve the same criticisms women get Talia exposes some of the tactics male influen...

Sean has a girlfriend and Talia is thrilled that we can finally talk about it. He spills on the entire saga of going from single life, to an open relationship, to being exclusive with someone new for the first time in years. In this ep we also discuss: Monogamy vs non-monogamy: why both options can be challenging for people Passion vs Stability: Can you keep passion in a relationship without putti...

Sean is back from his European vacation and shares all the best stories from his time away, including… how he got a new passport with less than 24 hours notice (miracles really are possible). Plus, we swap stories about accidentally sharing nudes from your camera roll with strangers. Is it time for Talia to start using the hidden folder? In this ep we also discuss: Long distance relationships: are...

Sean and Talia are back with some heated pop culture debates about Sabrina Carpenter’s new album, the upcoming season of TV we’ve been waiting (way too long) for, and a test of Talia’s memory. In this ep we also discuss: Debate: is it okay to offer your spare bedroom after hooking up? Talia’s near-death experience when her apartment building started to flood “Being there” for your ex after a break...

Taylor and Travis got engaged this week and all we can see are his blinding-white thighs. Also, how much did they plan this proposal and does Taylor really have the best PR? In this ep we also discuss: Is Taylor Swift destined to end up with Joe Alwyn in the end? The weather on 9/11 doesn’t get enough credit Talia met a security expert on a plane and had the time of her life Too Far: TSA precheck...

Talia is in the hot seat this week as Sean grills her about what she wants out of life. Is she looking for a relationship? Does she even need her “person” in life? What does her ideal man look like and is she open to finding him? In this ep we also discuss: Matchmakers and setups: are we less cynical about people that’ve been vetted? First loves and what those experiences teach us about ourselves...

Why is everyone talking about butt stuff these days? Talia and Sean try to get to the bottom of everyone’s obsession with getting… to the bottom. It’s not for everyone, but we share tips for how to make it a more comfortable and enjoyable experience. In this ep we also discuss: How NOT to approach a group of women Talia’s story of rejecting a man for exactly the right reason: misogyny An amazing t...

The streak is over… Talia finally went home with a man and he’s a glorious firefighter. But is it already over? She tells us why their politics got in the way and we debate whether or not it’s okay to associate with someone across the aisle. In this ep we also discuss: Boob guy or butt guy… what’s it say about you? Fun fireman facts everyone deserves to know The Coldplay concert cheating scandal S...

Be honest… does anyone actually use soap on their arms and legs? Talia goes in on Sean for not owning a loofa and letting shampoo do all the work in the shower. Plus, Talia got hit on this 4th of July and it didn’t go as planned. In this ep we discuss: Talia got punched by a random woman in Times Square and her story deserves to be told Talia has some selfish takes for all the brides out there Fun...