picky & selfish

Who’s the new consensus “it girl” and “it guy” in Hollywood? Talia and Sean debate who holds the crown right now and what it says about our taste in hotness. Plus, Talia tells us why you shouldn’t care if other people think your boyfriend is ugly (even if it’s true). In this ep we discuss: Sydney Sweeney and Tom Brady at Jeff Bezos’s wedding Popping pimples for the sake of others Tampons and wide-...

Friends and SATC have so much to teach us. Talia recently learned that she wants her life to be more like the TV show Friends (Sean already knew this) and it starts with getting someone to watch her cat. How offended should you be by a friend not helping you out? We also debate Sarah Jessica Parker’s petty unwillingness to acknowledge that Samantha even exists. In this ep we discuss: Friend breaku...

It’s time to talk about sexting – Talia tells us exactly what you shouldn’t say to a woman over text if you want to turn her on (and how to use punctuation. Sean also tells us which dirty word he wants us all to start saying a whole lot more. We also get listener thoughts on last week’s conversation about female hygiene. In this ep we also discuss: A certain someone slid back into Talia’s DMs Kare...

Talia’s having a tough week so our friend Tracey Carnazzo stops by to help her dig an even deeper hole for herself. We talk about what it takes to get out of a rut, why it’s more fun to flirt than it is to seal the deal, and how you can actually learn to de-center men in your life. In this ep we also discuss: Using boric acid to clean up (and the fear of smelling bad) What dissociation really feel...

Did we just discover the perfect breakup text? Talia tells us how she stumbled upon the ideal sentence designed to let a guy down easy and make him go away forever. In this ep we also discuss: Your five non-negotiables for finding someone you’re truly compatible with How important sex and attraction are in a relationship Dating a man for money Picking someone who admires you (and what you do) The...

Talia needs to step up her influencer networking game because she wasn’t invited to Jaz and Kevin’s wedding (aka the influencer event of the season). Is Sean joking when he says he’s never heard of any of these people? Also, what’s an Etsy witch? In this ep we also discuss: Talia got a side part and Sean didn’t notice (whoops) We get the story of how Talia helped Serena Kerrigan get with her bf Ho...

What’s the longest you’ve ever spent sitting in a public bathroom? We discuss our strategies for getting it over with (and discover some things about how we may be doing it wrong). In this ep we also talk about: Celebrity deaths and posting on social media for attention (RIP George Wendt) Talia’s plan for how to call out clout chasers if she ever suffers an untimely death The secret to being a goo...

Sorry this episode is late, Sean was on vacation. He’s been on a renaiSeance tour for the past year and we talk about what he’s learned. Plus, we hear the AI song his friends made for his birthday (remember: he’s kissed a girl before) and we ask AI to write Talia her own anthem in real time. On this ep we also discuss: Talia’s mea culpa on the Karen Read trial Learning to deal with disappointment...

What’s with men wanting to fight gorillas? Talia and Sean take issue with the latest viral debate and tell us who would be easier to take down: one gorilla or 100 six-year olds. Also discussed on this episode: A detailed (and flawed) summary of the Karen Reid trial How to deal with an interloper at a friend-dinner Fixing your group text when too many people have been added Talia’s “Sorority Proces...

Katie Perry went to outer space and she's getting too much heat for being so cringe. Would a man get the same treatment? We debate. Sean makes an outrageous claim about making people orgasm and Talia has her doubts. And is the “O Method” TikTok trend really the secret to manifesting your hopes and dreams? On this ep we also discuss: How many times a week men actually masturbate Talia describes her...

Talia got a spray tan, shaved her legs, and her date cancelled anyway. How late is too late to cancel on someone, and is it better to lie or tell the truth about why you’re bailing on plans? We also get picky and selfish with a new game. On this ep we talk about: Coachella and why Bernie was a bit of a buzzkill QR codes should be banned from all restaurants starting today The worst IG caption of 2...

Is it time to start telling our friends to be pickier with the (sh**ty) men they choose to date? Talia has some thoughts on why it’s better to be a Miranda than a Samantha, and Sean gives his take on ‘Mirror Theory’ - including why some people avoid sharing uncomfortable details. We also cover: Whether or not skinny jeans are making a comeback (and why Talia wears the same denim over and over) Was...

Our long national nightmare is finally over - Sydney Sweeney is free from her longtime engagement and Talia has strong thoughts on whether or not she’s better off (plus speculation about Glen Powell). We cover all the trending pop culture including: Morgan Wallen’s abrupt exit from SNL (good luck in God’s Country) Chappell Roan getting (not so) deep during her press tour Girlie pop hits including...

Talia needs to call an emergency press conference (just kidding, what kind of loser would do that?). It’s time to address the controversy. No, Talia still doesn’t hate dogs. Yes, we’re going to talk about it. We’re also joined by our friend Taylor Strecker and discussing her least favorite subject. On this episode we talk about: Talia’s true feelings about that one guy with the dog How people have...

Welcome to picky & selfish. Thanks for listening. No, Talia doesn’t hate dogs. No, we’re not talking about that whole thing until our next episode. Yes we are focused on rejecting toxic masculinity and not giving advice (sorta). On this episode we talk about: Being single for the first time in your life Trying new… things Finding Talia a Hamptons boyfriend Getting ghosted after hooking up Find...