Too Niche?

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.

Transcribed - Published: 26 June 2026

In the wake of a new album cycle, it’s time for a long-overdue Madonna haul.

Transcribed - Published: 11 June 2026

Transcribed - Published: 29 May 2026

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

Transcribed - Published: 15 May 2026

Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2026

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.

Transcribed - Published: 2 February 2026

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

Transcribed - Published: 26 December 2025

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 and favorite products, plus some niche candle recs, and I share details on my 2026 Mood Board Masterclass happening December 30 and January 3.

Transcribed - Published: 12 December 2025

Gifts for yourself, your people, and the best things we actually bought this year. Lara Marie Schoenhals 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.

Transcribed - Published: 20 November 2025

I’m joined by Too Niche’s interior design correspondent, Sarah Weichel (@SWIKE Designs), 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 décor (velvet ribbon, fabric runners, fresh garland vs. faux trees), favorite wreath sources, and 2026 interior trend predictions (tassels, mixed metals, and walls > open plans).

Transcribed - Published: 7 November 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 23 October 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 10 October 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 26 September 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 12 September 2025

I sit down with beauty culture critic Jessica DeFino, creator of Flesh World, 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.

Transcribed - Published: 28 August 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 22 August 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 1 August 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 18 July 2025

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 mature skinTok, Tracy Anderson’s baguette-gate, and the frozen yogurt renaissance.

Transcribed - Published: 4 July 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 20 June 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 6 June 2025

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)!

Transcribed - Published: 23 May 2025

Kicking off a new era of Too Niche? with 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.

Transcribed - Published: 9 May 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 11 April 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 4 April 2025

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?.

Transcribed - Published: 28 March 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 21 March 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 14 March 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 7 March 2025

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. Thank you to Magic Mind for Supporting this episode! Get 45% off the Magic Mind bundle with my link: https://magicmind.com/NICHEJAN #magicmind #mentalwealth #mentalperformance

Transcribed - Published: 24 January 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 9 January 2025

Return to one of the original Too Niche holiday hauls from 2022 with Elizabeth Kott is 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?

Transcribed - Published: 27 December 2024

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 :)

Transcribed - Published: 20 December 2024

Join Elizabeth Kott for a Too Niche twist on holiday shopping with the Non-Gift Guide Gift Guide! Diving into (free) 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 new year ahead.

Transcribed - Published: 13 December 2024

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?

Transcribed - Published: 6 December 2024

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!

Transcribed - Published: 29 November 2024

Guest hauler, Nora McInerny joins Elizabeth to haul the dopamine menu trend.

Transcribed - Published: 19 September 2024

An impromptu haul of Yolanda Hadid’s Fort Worth, TX Architectural Digest Open Door feature. Joining Elizabeth is guest hauler and Too Niche design correspondent, Sarah Weichel of Swike Design.

Transcribed - Published: 6 September 2024

John Hill joins Elizabeth Kott to haul the most iconic workout crazes in recent history.

Transcribed - Published: 29 August 2024

THNK1994 Museum’s Viviana Olen and Matt Harkins join Elizabeth to haul their niche obsessions of Summer 2024.

Transcribed - Published: 15 August 2024

Elizabeth is joined by Emmy nominated writer, producer and Radio Andy personality, Lauren Ashley Smith, to haul a lengthy list of Bravo TV affiliated beverage brands including: Skinny Girl, Witches of Weho Wines, Loverboy and Bluestone Manor Whiskey.

Transcribed - Published: 8 August 2024

Elizabeth hauls the top wellness trends of the moment with guest hauler, Jess Kane of BodyBio.

Transcribed - Published: 1 August 2024

Elizabeth hauls the basic tools of The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron. This episode is in partnership with Alma, an online platform that is on a mission to simplify access to high-quality, affordable mental health care.

Transcribed - Published: 25 July 2024

Elizabeth is joined by comedy influencer and hot girl representative, Amanda McCants, to haul their A+ Los Angeles beauty and wellness recommendations.

Transcribed - Published: 11 July 2024

Elizabeth is joined by guest hauler, Pat Regan (comedian, TV writer and co-host of Seek Treatment with Cat & Pat), to haul the most iconic celebrity-worn statement t-shirts of all time.

Transcribed - Published: 4 July 2024

Time travel back to Black Friday of November 2022 for a re-listen of the first ever Too Niche episode. Join Elizabeth Kott and Lara Marie Schoenhals as they haul and review the most popular and niche sparkling water brands found in the grocery store isles.

Transcribed - Published: 27 June 2024

Elizabeth shares some favorite discoveries from this past quarter in multiple categories including: home fragrance, scams and air purification.

Transcribed - Published: 20 June 2024

Elizabeth Kott is joined by interior designer and founder of Swike Design, Sarah Weichel, to haul iconic Real Housewives houses.

Transcribed - Published: 13 June 2024

Elizabeth Kott is joined by renowned stylist and guest hauler, Allison Bornstein, to haul the most popular accessory trends of Summer 2024.

Transcribed - Published: 6 June 2024

It’s all happening in this Too Niche / Sexy Unique Podcast crossover event as Carey O’Donnell, Lara Marie Schoenhals and Elizabeth Kott haul the Something About Her sandwich menu.

Transcribed - Published: 30 May 2024