Candice Lim is joined by culture reporter Ej Dickson to break down her Rolling Stone profile of A.J. and Eric “Big Justice” Defumo, better known as the “Costco Guys.” In January 2024, A.J. was a former pro wrestler-turned-mortgage lender who wasn’t finding much traction on TikTok, until his son Eric joined him for a trip to Costco. That laid the groundwork f ... Show More
Yesterday
How To! | Learn to Love Your City
It wasn’t long after Melody Warnick moved to Blacksburg, Va., that she realized its nickname—“Bleaksburg”—wasn’t a joke. Feeling stuck, she devised a research-based experiment to acclimate to her new city. On this episode: Melody explains how she went from hating Blacksburg to lo ... Show More
30m 27s
Yesterday
Death, Sex & Money | “The Lord Is My Shepherd and He Knows I'm Gay”
When the Metropolitan Community Church was founded in the late sixties, it was one of the first gay positive churches in America. When AIDS hit, it became a refuge for people who were sick and those who were mourning them.
In this episode, Anna talks to researcher Lynne Gerber, ... Show More
55m 14s
Jun 2024
#83 BOOM or DOOM with the COSTCO GUYS! 💥💣
<p>Viral TikTok sensations AJ and Big Justice join The Makeshift Podcast! Playing their hit series Boom or Doom with some of the weirdest snacks you'll find, building the perfect meal with a $15 budget, signing 400 year books, shutting down the mall, top 5 most sold Costco it ... Show More
35m 52s
Jul 2025
A Defining Moment | "The Last Seven Weeks" (310) with special guest Melanie Liburd
On this week’s episode of That Was Us, we’re talking about Season 3, Episode 10: The Last Seven Weeks with special guest and fan favorite…Melanie Liburd AKA, Zoe! The countdown to election night is on, and tensions are high as Randall’s campaign pushes through the final stretch. ... Show More
1h 33m
Oct 2024
ICYMI | Victoria’s Secret Is Your Grandma’s Fashion Show
Candice Lim is joined by Slate culture writer Nadira Goffe and Teen Vogue associate editor Aiyana Ishmael to break down the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, which came back last week after six years away. The lingerie brand’s once-iconic show featured performances from Cher, Tyla, ... Show More
52 m
Jan 2025
The Rizzler's Meteoric Rise To The Top Of TikTok
An eight-year-old boy from New Jersey has taken social media by storm through his comedic antics, collaborations with fellow creators and one powerful move dubbed "The Rizz Face".
Christian Savasta, known as The Rizzler, talks to Liz about the first TikTok video that put him on ... Show More
16 m