Too Niche?

Radio Andy’s John Hill joins me for our July Obsessions + Recs and a very thorough investigation into the modern male glow-up. We get into hair transplants, veneers, Sculptra, and his mens makeup starter pack. We also discuss the top 5 things that are worth the money in our humble opinions.

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Astrologer Mikey Domitrovich joins me for a spur-of-the-moment astro check-in on Barbault's Basket, a rare planetary configuration (peaking July 19–22) that French astrologer André Barbault called "the splendid relaunch of civilization." We explain what it is, why it matters, and what to watch for over the coming weeks.

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Jessica Matlin of Fat Mascara joins me for a beauty haul of the niche luxury products currently topping our lists. We cover the beauty PR flood zone, the rise of the "beauty wardrobe," and everything from lip balms, fragrances, and nail glazes to press-ons and standout body care. Then, naturally, we wrap things up with our immediate reactions to Madonna's Confessions II.

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Beauty critic Jessica DeFino is back with her Mess World co-host, fashion writer and Interview magazine digital editor Emily Kirkpatrick, for our monthly Obsessions + Recs episode. This month, we're forecasting the trends of summer and diving into everything that's been on our radar lately, including cadaver fat fillers, the Marilyn Monroe resurgence, the Kardashian knockoff industrial complex, bare nails, and why influencer hauls = a reason to Brick your phone. Per usual, every topic is a thrill and nothing is too niche.

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In the wake of a new album cycle, it’s time for a long-overdue Madonna haul. I’m joined by music industry expert, and fellow Madonna head Ryan Allingham to discuss our favorite albums, singles, deep cuts, music videos, fashion eras, and lore while making the case for why Madonna remains the blueprint for the modern pop star. For lifelong fans and the Madonna-curious alike, consider this your invitation to get into the groove (sorry had to).

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This week I’m answering your questions about my morning routine, sharing some of my Rachel Zoe lore, and offering a handful of travel recommendations, from Santa Fe and Ojai to Northern Michigan. Plus, we get into cozy bed essentials, skincare and swimsuit recs, and the fascinating/terrifying reality of NFC chip manicures.

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I’m joined by model and founder of Cranberry Isles, Alyssa Miller. Obsessions include: Poker, the Famesick to Girls rewatch pipeline, the gels off/natural nail trend and matcha rituals + current skincare and aesthetic treatment recs.

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I’m back on the mic and catching you up on what’s been giving me a thrill lately. I get into The Comeback, Madonna’s new album announcement, Coachella from the couch, and the routines that have been keeping me grounded while being a bit nomadic. Plus, I share everything I’ve been listening to and using lately on my travels, along with a simple reset that’s been helping me stay out of the scroll.

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My February short list, featuring: My newest questionable wellness obsession; some hair-healing suggestions (inspired by an Abbey Yung Method algorithm takeover); a mini bone broth haul; the travel bag I’m dazzled by; and what's new with Club Artist’s Way for 2026.

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Sharing my end-of-year rituals and welcoming the New Year with a 2026 astrology download from channeler, psychic, and astrologer extraordinaire, Mikey Domitrovich.

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Club Artist's Way is coming to Substack, + kicking off Club Morning Pages on Friday, 1/16!

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I’m joined by Crown Affair founder and fellow Artist’s Way aficionado Dianna Cohen for a conversation on hair health, the art of the air-dry, and how creative rituals like morning pages and vision boarding helped guide her brand onto the shelves at Sephora. Dianna shares her best hair tips, current favorite hair products (plus some niche candle recs), and I share details on my 2026 Mood Board Masterclass happening December 30 and January 3.

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Gifts for yourself, your people, and the best things we actually bought this year. Lara Marie Schoenhals (Sexy Unique Podcast) is back to haul it all. Plus, we dive into All’s Fair, Mormon Wives, and the newfound glory of the Hulu reality-TV cinematic universe. Find the links to everything mentioned here.

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I’m joined by Too Niche’s interior design correspondent, Sarah Weichel (@SWIKE Design), to dive into the biggest holiday décor trends for 2025 and fresh Christmas decorating ideas. We get into the cozy, layered luxe of Ralph Lauren Christmas, a ’90s nostalgic revival, and Victorian/“Old Christmas” touches—plus what we’re saying no to (looking at you, Fruit Forward installations and Coastal Winter). We also share high/low DIY holiday decor (velvet ribbon, fabric runners, fresh garland vs. faux trees), favorite wreath sources, and 2026 interior trend predictions (tassels, mixed metals, and walls > open plans).

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Just in time for Halloween, writer and filmmaker Rory Uphold joins me to talk modern dating horror stories, red flags, and how to be your own final girl. Plus, Korean beauty tourism tips and this week’s niche: The Wizard of Oz at the Sphere in Vegas.

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This week, it’s a listener Q&A episode, and I’m joined by Jackie Tohn from Netflix’s Nobody Wants This. Turns out, everybody wants this one. Jackie and I dive into your questions on style, closet cleanses, creative resets, getting over shyness, and the little luxuries we’re into right now. Plus, I share my thoughts on The Life of a Showgirl, because of course I do.

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TV personality Stacy London stops by for a candid convo on the niche of midlife. We unpack the menopause industry, evolving style, and her current niche obsession.

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This week I’m joined by my longtime tarot reader, Lori Dyan aka @tarot.lori, author of Big Deck Energy and Burn Your Sh*t. She pulls cards live (for me and for you) and shares grounding moon rituals, an episode for tarot believers and the tarot curious.

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I sit down with beauty culture critic Jessica DeFino, creator of Flesh World on Substack, for a deep dive into the forces shaping beauty right now. We cover Skims’ face shapewear marketing, this summer’s facelift discourse frenzy, Goop’s lasting influence, and the politics behind today’s beauty standards.

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From the end of And Just Like That to Taylor Swift making podcasts cool again, I catch up on the current cultural rollercoaster before sitting down with my close friend Brittany Jackson, a two-time breast cancer survivor. We talk women’s wellness, early detection, creativity as a healing tool and her advocacy to fund research through Pink on the River (happening in Chicago on Sept 7). Plus, this week’s Niche of the Week brings us to a carb-forward Erewhon find.

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A dive into my current wellness icks, quitting cannabis, creative resets, financial lessons — and a brief answer to the question I still get most about That’s So Retrograde. Plus: a double Niche of the Week.

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Introducing Too Niche?’s unofficial book club—today we’re talking The Ambition Trap by Amina AlTai. I’m joined by Amina to explore what it really means to move from burnout to purpose. We get into the post-girlboss reckoning, the zone of genius vs. the zone of “meh,” and how redefining ambition can reshape our work, creativity, and everyday lives.

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I’m joined by my favorite pop culture historians Matt Harkins and Viviana Olen of THNK1994 for a special Summer 2025: Niche or Sheesh? We get into everything from And Just Like That hot takes to Toner Wars on skinTok, Tracy Anderson’s baguette-gate, and the frozen yogurt renaissance.

We also talk real-life housewife run-ins (hi Phaedra! hi Kenya!) and their upcoming Gallery Girls live show in NYC.

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40+ makeup expert and Tiktok beauty sensation Erica Taylor joins me to share her journey from decades behind department store beauty counters to building a massive online following. We get into the most common makeup mistakes that age the face—and her current favorite product reccomendations.

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Kelsey J. Patel joins me to finally share the true story behind her infamous Vanderpump Rules appearance as “Jax’s Reiki Master.” We get into what really happened behind the scenes, how reality TV editing twisted her words, and why the internet couldn’t let it go — even years later.

Plus: how The Artist’s Way helped her reclaim her creativity, her thoughts on Jax’s recent rehab storyline, and what it’s like to go unexpectedly viral in the Bravo-verse.

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Creative technologist and early AI adopter Taryn Southern joins me to explore how creatives can use AI to enhance their process. We get into what’s helpful, what’s scary, and what’s next.

Full AI tool list + links on the Too Niche Mood Board (Substack)!

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I'm kicking off a new era of Too Niche? and joining me is the Internet’s favorite scent expert, Sir Candle Man. We dive into his origin story, spring/summer fragrance trends, and the power of brand storytelling—plus his top recs under $30, $50, and beyond.

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Wrapping up our wedding-core era with one last round of listener questions—how to handle plus-ones, what I actually spent, and dealing with tricky family dynamics. Plus: registries, rings, and my biggest takeaways from the whole thing.

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Part one of the wedding Q&A series—covering how to stay grounded on the big day, what traditions are worth skipping, approaches to budgeting (and going over it), and navigating the prenup conversation.

Thank you to everyone who submitted thoughtful, funny, and hyper-specific questions. Part two coming soon.

Wedding drama, traditions, and unspoken rules—let’s discuss. We’re diving deep into the social dynamics and common rituals surrounding weddings, using the internet’s most chaotic treasure trove: Reddit. From wild bridezilla stories to unexpected etiquette debates, I’m breaking it all down with my favorite advice-meets-comedy duo, Joey Greer and Mike Castle, hosts of You Know What I Would Do?.

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Joining me is friend to the show, stylist and author, Allison Bornstein, to discuss wedding fashion. We get into the somewhat stressful quest of what to wear, what we both eventually landed on for our own weddings, tips for avoiding said bridal sartorial panic, and a little spring fashion just for fun.

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We're taking it to a place of a wedding trend haul—what’s in and what’s out in 2025 according to Vogue. Joining me is comedian, improviser, and co-host of the You Know What I Would Do? podcast, my husband, Joey Greer. Together we assess the present day wedding industrial complex while recapping our own wedding celebration.

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I present to you the inaugural installment of Too Niche?: A Wedding Guide, today we are focussing on Wedding Beauty. In this episode I get into my overall wedding mindset, what pre-wedding treatments I explored (aka everything I injected into my face), and chat with celebrity makeup artist, Afton Williams, who did my wedding makeup. In our convo - chock full of recs - she provides expert intel on what she uses on her clients. All the products mentioned are listed and linked on the Too Niche Mood Board (elizabethkott.substack.com).

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In this week’s episode of Too Niche, host Elizabeth Kott is joined by bestselling author and podcast host, Nora McInerny, for an insightful discussion on The New York Times' 2025 trend predictions.

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Get ready for 2025 with this cosmic forecast! Renowned psychic and astrologer, Mikey Domitrovich, joins Elizabeth to break down the major astrological transits and alignments shaping the year ahead. 

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Return to one of the original Too Niche holiday hauls from 2022 with Elizabeth Kott and Lara Marie Schoenhals as they delve into the niche trend of charcuterie. Where did it come from? What constitutes a perfect charcuterie board? Who are the unsung heroes of the board besides cheese and cured meats? And perhaps most importantly, butter boards–yay or nay?

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Dipping into the archives to replay this iconic festive haul! Joining Elizabeth Kott is Lara Marie Schoenhals (Sexy Unique Podcast) and John Hill (The John Hill Show, Radio Andy Live) to rate and discuss the best of pop girlie Christmas anthems. An instant holiday classic, that's so nice you should listen twice :)

Too Niche's Pop Girlie Xmas Playlist

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Join Elizabeth Kott for a Too Niche twist on holiday shopping with the Non-Gift Guide Gift Guide! Diving into (free-ish) gifts you can give your self: the art of a digital media cleanse, the power of rest, and tips for clearing your space and getting organized in preparation for a...

Host Elizabeth Kott is reunited with Lara Marie Schoenhals (Sexy Unique Podcast) for their annual holiday haul of the Goop Gift Guides! It’s a seasonal deep dive into Gwyneth Paltrow’s latest luxe wellness picks and this year they can’t help but wonder...has the guide lost its luster OR have we as a collective lost our luster for a guide? 

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