New York Sofalites
There is a lot going on in the world...like a lot...and we have some thoughts.Hosts and lifelong friends, Rachel, Stephanie, and Gretchen mine the depths of the un-serious subjects that give our lives meaning on this podcast about pop culture, film, tv, music, science, food, trends, and most importantly Copenhagen Fashion Week!
"Carrie" Is a Treat, But is Mike Flanagan a Menace to Society?
Stephanie is back! The Sofalites celebrate Stephanie's return with a discussion of Mike Flanagan's spooky catalogue, and dive deep into Carrie on Prime!
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Horror, Grief, Trauma, and the Hubris of Men in "The Ritual" and "Men".
Rachel and Gretchen discuss the complete inability of men to deal with their sh**t in the films "The Ritual" and "Men". Plus, Josh Hartnett looks great, but what on earth is going on in Netflix's Below?
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The Sofalites Get Spooky Part II: Smile 2!
Rachel and Gretchen get into all things spooky from blood and gore to trauma backstories to choreography and the dangers of negative self talk in the movie Smile 2.
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We are Obsessed with Johnathan Anderson, and we Also Watched Obsession!
Rachel and Gretchen gush over the SS27 Dior Ready to Wear show, and review the film Obsession.
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Taylor Swift Has Done it Again! The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore
Rachel and Gretchen attempt to parse the lore behind the songs on Taylor Swifts surprise drop of The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore.
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The Emmys Were Fun! Plus Was Practical Magic 2 Kind of Impractical?
Rachel and Gretchen discuss the fun everyone was having at the 2026 Emmy Awards, and get into some impractical choices made in Practical Magic 2!
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Venice Film Festival 2026 Fashion, and AI Can't be controlled!
Rachel and Gretchen dive into the fashion on the red carpet at the 2026 Venice Film Festival and discuss which films they are most excited to see...plus is there even such a thing as an ethical AI company?
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Remembering Dolly Parton and our Top 5 Tim Curry Performances
In one unprecedented week we have lost two of the greats. Rachel and Gretchen reflect on Dolly Parton's incredible legacy and the top 5 performances of Tim Curry's legendary career.
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Revisiting the Fashion of 2006!
The 20 year fashion cycle us real, so Rachel and Gretchen take a trip down memory lane and revisit some of 2006's best and worst trends that have come back to haunt us!
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Copenhagen Fashion Week SS27!
Rachel and Gretchen Break down the highs and highs of the 20th anniversary of Copenhagen Fashion Week and the dangers of bicycles and pants from ZARA, and speaking of ZARA, the Sofalites have some thoughts on the theme for next year's Met Gala.
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Can Matt Damon Make One Good Decision in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey?
Rachel and Gretchen get into the questionable psychology and technical brilliance of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, including the at times inexplicable casting, the press tour and everything in between!
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Smog, The Produce Parasite and The Odyssey Press Tour!
Gretchen and Rachel discuss coping with the smoke from the Canada Wildfires, the cyclosporiasis outbreak and what everyone is wearing on the press tour for Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey!
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Taylor and Travis's MSG Wedding Spectacular, Plus 2026 Emmy Nominations and Cute Dogs!
Rachel and Gretchen break down everything we know and everything we think we know about Taylor and Travis's wedding, from 20 minute vows to Chanel bag raffles, and of course Adam Sandler.
Plus, the Emmy nominations are in and Widow's Bay could take home a few!
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are Getting Married Today at MSG!...or are they?
The Sofalites. send their congratulations to the happy couple, and share predictions on what will take place at the Swift/Kelce wedding at Maddison Square Garden from dresses to flowers and everything in between.
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We LOVE The World Cup!
Rachel and Gretchen get into World Cup fan behavior and the internet's reaction to foreigners experiencing ranch dressing. Plus, Olivia Rodrigo's new album and...are fisherman sandals coming for us all?
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Let's Go Knicks! ...and World Cup Soccer...Do We Care?
Sports! Rachel and Stephanie unpack everything going on in the The NBA Finals and the Fifa World Cup from celebs in the first row to whatever is going on with USA Soccer. Plus, is Taylor Swift really getting married at MSG?
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Is Widow's Bay the Best Show of the Year?
Rachel and Gretchen talk about all the spooky fun on Apple TV's Widow's Bay.
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We are into Consent Porn and Racquet Sports!
Rachel and Gretchen discuss how films and tv shows are making consent sexy, and which racquet sport is the next big thing. Plus a prestige TV check in!
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The 2026 Cannes Film Festival, Plus Everything We Know About Taylor and Travis's Wedding!
Rachel and Gretchen share their thoughts on what worked and what didn't on the Cannes red carpet, and get into everything they know so far about Taylor Swift's wedding, which is basically nothing.
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Eurovision Song Contest 2026 and the Israel Controversy
Gretchen and Rachel try to get to the bottom of what's really going on with other countries objections to Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest.
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We Have Thoughts on the Blake Lively/Justin Baldoni Settlement...and Did Anything Good Happen This Week?
Stephanie and Rachel discuss the nuts and bolts of the Blake Lively/Justin Baldoni settlement, plus all the speculation about Taylor and Travis's wedding, and TV thoughts and recommendations!
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We Some Thoughts on the Met Gala!
Rachel and Gretchen recap the notable looks from the 2026 Met Gala carpet!
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The Madonna Costume Heist, and the Mormon Wives of Orange County?
The Sofalites have some questions about who really ended us with Madonna's Coachella costume, plus are the new SLOMW cast members even Mormon? Plus are Kendall and Jacob really an item?
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Coachella Part I: Camping Curses and Climate Change!
Has Coachella been cursed by an Etsy witch? The Sofalites discuss!
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Coachella 2026 Primer!
The Sofalites talk about all things Coachella from festival fashion to celebrity sightings and then some!
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The Sofalites on Spring Break...Fashion!
Rachel and Gretchen share their spring fashion obsessions and thoughts on florals for spring...groundbreaking.
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We Are Here for Jessi Draper, and Piling On Chappell Roan!
The Sofalites dig in to Jessie Draper's Call Her Daddy interview, and can't help piling on to Chappell Roan over her recent Brazilian faux pas!
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This Season of The Bachelorette is Canceled, What is Happening with Taylor Frankie Paul?
The news of Taylor Frankie Paul's season of the Bachelorette being canceled is pretty fresh, the Sofalites try to untangle the story. Plus, the Oscars! and What is a flat white anyway?
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Piling On; The Bride! and Timothee Chalamet
The Sofalites give their takes on Maggie Gyllenhaal's The Bride! and Timmy's Oscar chances in light of his opera and ballet takes. Plus, the Sofalite 's official Oscar predictions!
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Paris Fashion Week and The Actor Awards!
Stephanie and Rachel dig into the Dior show at Paris Fashion Week, Y2k boho chic at the Chloe show and...whatever Demna is doing at Gucci. Plus the Actor Awards and red carpet!
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The BAFTA's and are we ready for The Bride!?
The Sofalites discuss the BAFTA's red carpet and awards, plus is anyone really prepared for Maggie Gyllenhaal's The Bride!
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"Wuthering Heights" Part II; Still Wuthering!
The Sofalites can't stop! Stephanie returns to discuss the sets and costumes of "Wuthering Heights" and of course Punch.the monkey!
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"Wuthering Heights" the Movie Part I
The gays may not care about Wuthering Heights but the Sofalites have some thoughts! Rachel and Gretchen Break down the New Emerald Fennell film from its critical reception to its view of 18th Century obstetrics.
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Wuthering Heights Book Club!
The Sofalites dig deep into Emily Bronte's classic novel Wuthering Heights and give their thoughts on all the gossip on the moors!
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Super Bowl Predictions! Plus Grammys Fashion Wrap Up and The 2026 Olympics are Here!
What's on your Super Bowl Bingo Card? The Sofalites discuss anything and everything that might happen on Super Bowl Sunday! Plus Grammys Fashion and the 2026 Olympic Games have begun!
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Paris Couture and COPENHAGEN FASHION WEEK!
A happy Copenhagen Fashion Week to all who celebrate! The Sofalites break down their favorite looks and trends from AW26, plus Johnathan Anderson's debut Dior couture collection at Paris Couture week does not disappoint!
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We Have Some Thoughts About the Oscar Nominations!
The Sofalites dive into the films and performances nominated for the 98th Academy Awards! Plus the Peltz Beckham drama...what's really going on there?
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The Golden Globes!
The Sofatiles discuss the best and worst red carpet looks, which awards were deserved, and who was robbed!
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Toxic Mom Group Drama, The Critic's Choice Awards, and Golden Globe Predictions!
The Sofalites weigh in on the toxic celebrity mom group drama, and discuss their favorite looks and moments from the Critic's Choice Awards...Plus a look ahead at the Golden Globes!
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Happy New Year, Sofalites!
Stephanie Rachel and Gretchen Ring in the New Year!
Take a look back at the predictions and prognostications from 2025, and find out what the Sofalites are predicting for 2026!
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