Too Niche?
A culture and lifestyle show, where every topic is a thrill and nothing is Too Niche. New episodes air every other Friday. For notes, links, and other matters of importance from the Too Niche universe, visit the Too Niche Mood Board—and follow @elizabethkott on Instagram for niche recs, podcast clips, and more.
Episodes
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.
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...
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)!
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.
Recs links from this episode here and show notes and more over on the Too Niche Mood Board.
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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.
Thank you to HigherDOSE, my current favorites are their Sauna Blanket, Bath Soak, and Red Light Mask - NICHE15 for 15% off at ...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?.
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.
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 t...
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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.
Notes from the host!
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 re...
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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Elizabeth welcomes the hilarious and delightful Lauren Lapkus for a deep dive into their ultimate holiday candle haul. From budget-friendly finds to luxurious splurges, they share their favorite scents to set the mood for the season. Get ready to discover new favorites, laugh along, and light up your holiday spirit—one candle at a time!
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Guest hauler, Nora McInerny joins Elizabeth to haul the dopamine menu trend.
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