This week we’re talking about girlbosses, a very specific set of highly-marketable young women who ran businesses like Glossier, Nasty Gal, and The Wing. Where did the Girlboss come from? Is she a second-wave feminist nightmare dressed like a daydream? And what led to her downfall? Marisa Meltzer, the author of Glossy: The Inside Story of Glossier, joins us. ... Show More
Jul 9
Why Are Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s Kids Dropping “Pitt” from Their Names?
The Brangelina divorce has lasted far longer than the marriage itself. Nearly a decade after Angelina Jolie filed for divorce from Brad Pitt, the former couple is still locked in a bitter fight over custody, money, and their French vineyard. Now, some of their children appear to ... Show More
28m 9s
Jun 25
Update: Taylor Swift Marries Travis Kelce This Weekend
On the grand occasion of Taylor and Travis’s nuptials, we revisit our episode about the rise and rise of Taylor Swift. We ran this originally as a multipart series, and if you’d like to hear the whole thing, click for: episode 2, episode 3, and episode 4. We are off for the holid ... Show More
25m 36s
Jan 2024
Money Talks: Glossier’s Glamorous Girl Boss
In our inaugural edition of Money Talks, Felix Salmon sits down with veteran fashion writer Marisa Meltzer, author of Glossy: Ambition, Beauty, and the Inside Story of Emily Weiss's Glossier. Marisa discusses the real-life woman behind Glossier’s iconic CEO, the feminism of the b ... Show More
36m 2s
Nov 2024
250: WTF happened to your favorite brands incl. Outdoor Voices, Glossier, Abercrombie & Fitch, and more
Lauren and Chan are joined by Sammi Cohen, a rising star in the world of financial and business content creation who bridges the gap between Wall Street and pop culture. She is known for her deep dives where she breaks down and demystifies complex financial concepts and uncovers ... Show More
1h 1m