For a long time every novel I read or rom com that I watched contained a lady journalist, or a hard-hitting ad executive. And about two years ago all those characters became influencers. Now about every other novel I read has an influencer character and I don't know if I like it. Today I talk to the journalist and novelist Sheila Marikar about her decision t ... Show More
Feb 3
Why Planning Summer Has Become a Nightmare
Every January, parents are asked to plan the entire summer for their kids months in advance, spend a lot of money, juggle waitlists, and pretend this isn't a hellscape of doom. In this episode, we chat with journalist Katherine Goldstein about the overwhelming amount of summer pl ... Show More
46m 17s
Nov 2023
267: Blind Gossip: PR Trick or Truth? With guest, TikTok's Kyle Marisa Roth
<p>Let's dive deep into the deceptive world of celebrity PR strategies, anonymous gossip, with special guest, the fascinating and hugely entertaining Kyle Marisa Roth- one of TikTok's favorite Blind Gossip creators.<br/><br/>Here are three things you can look forward to ... Show More
1h 30m
Feb 2025
Why Gossiping Could Help Your Love Life
<p>For Kelsey McKinney, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/11/style/kelsey-mckinney-normal-gossip-book.html" target="_blank">the author of the new book</a>, “You Didn’t Hear This From Me: (Mostly) True Notes on Gossip,” spreading a good story occupied a morally gray zone th ... Show More
30m 6s
Dec 2024
Taylor Swift, Andy Cohen, Real Housewives of New York with Carole Radziwill
On this week’s episode, Deux is joined by author, journalist and television personality, Carole Radziwill, they’re talking about: Taylor Swift Andy Cohen Real Housewives of New York A Widow’s Guide to Sex and Dating Ralph Fiennes George Clooney To learn more about listener data a ... Show More
1h 48m
Apr 2024
Candid Convo: Jo Piazza: The Art of Self-Promotion
<p>Jo Piazza joins us this week to talk about her latest book, “The Sicilian Inheritance” that is sure to be the book of the summer. As a journalist, author, and fellow podcast host, Jo has learned to adapt to the growing influencer economy, pulling inspiration from women like th ... Show More
38m 47s
Nov 12
The 'Australia Effect' & Meghan and Harry's Curious Party Edit
It's sales season, and come on, you know you should be click-frenzying the Black Friday out of Cyber Monday.... It's exhausting, but also - is Christmas shopping dead? Plus, What is a 'Grief Vampire' and why are so many Australians flocking to see one at his packed-out theatre to ... Show More
55m 28s
Mar 2025
Who Is Controlling RFK Jr.? | Candace Ep 167
Text messages reveal that the journalist “hit” on me was being overseen by former journalist Olivia Nuzzi, who had a digital affair with RFK Jr. before being let go by New York Magazine, Jessica Mann, the woman who put Harvey Weinstein away for 3 years, publicly reaches out to me ... Show More
1h 1m
May 2024
Hollywood Spirituality: The Case of Jay Shetty
Jennifer Lopez, Kim Kardashian, Tom Holland, Michelle Obama — these are just some of the celebrities who’ve fallen under the spell of Jay Shetty, the former monk whose journey to digital superstardom has recently come under fire. Peel back the Instagram filters and you’ll start t ... Show More
33m 53s