Too Niche?

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. Sponsored by OSEA — use code NICHE at for 10% off your first order at OSEAmalibu.com. Speaking of gifting, give their Ocean Body Glow Set! Shop my Holiday Decor Edit. For more things Too Niche? --> check out the Too Niche Mood Board on Substack (it's free!). For clips of the show follow @this_is_tooniche on Instagram and TikTok, + I'm on instagram @elizabethkott Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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). Sponsored by OSEA — use code NICHE at for 10% off your first order at OSEAmalibu.com. Get ahead on holiday with their Ocean Body Glow Set. Shop my Holiday Decor Edit. For more things Too Niche? --> check out the Too Niche Mood Board on Substack (it's free!). For clips of the show follow @this_is_tooniche on Instagram and TikTok, + I'm on instagram @elizabethkott   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Get Rory's new book: The Final Girls Guide to The Horrors of Dating here. Sponsored by OSEA — use code NICHE at for 10% off your first order at OSEAmalibu.com. Get ahead on holiday with their Ocean Body Glow Set. For more things Too Niche? --> check out the Too Niche Mood Board on Substack (it's free!). For clips of the show follow @this_is_tooniche on Instagram and TikTok, + I'm on instagram @elizabethkott <3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Sponsored by OSEA — use code NICHE at for 10% off your first order at OSEAmalibu.com. Get ahead on holiday with their Ocean Body Glow Set. For more things Too Niche? --> check out the Too Niche Mood Board on Substack (it's free!). For clips of the show follow @this_is_tooniche on Instagram and TikTok, + I'm on instagram @elizabethkott <3   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Mentioned in this episode: Stacy's QVC line, Joey Greer's comedy special, the Too Niche Mood Board, my next Mood Board Workshop October 4 and Substack’s The Hole Debate, happening September 30 in LA Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. My Fall Mood Board Workshop is Oct 4. Details and Sign up here. For notes, links, and further musings from the Too Niche? universe delivered straight to your inbox, subscribe for free to the Too Niche Mood Board  Sponsored by OSEA — use code NICHE at oseamalibu.com for 10% off your first order. I’m especially loving their Hyaluronic Lip Booster right now. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Club Artist's Way Fall 2025 enrollment is now open! Use code EARLYBIRD for $50 off at clubartistsway.com. Sponsored by OSEA — use code NICHE at oseamalibu.com for 10% off your first order. I’m especially loving their Hyaluronic Lip Booster right now. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Sponsored by OSEA — use code NICHE at oseamalibu.com for 10% off your first order. I’m especially loving their Hyaluronic Lip Booster right now. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. For more things Too Niche? --> check out the Too Niche Mood Board on Substack (it's free!). For clips of the show follow @this_is_tooniche on Instagram and TikTok, + I'm on instagram @elizabethkott <3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Follow me on socials @elizabethkott and @this_is_tooniche | For notes and links and more from the Too Niche Universe sign up for the Too Niche Mood Board for free on Substack! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. For notes and links to everything mentioned in this episode, check out the Too Niche Mood Board for free on Substack. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. For notes and links to everything mentioned in this episode, subscribe to the Too Niche Mood Board for free on Substack. Thank you to our sponsor OSEA use code NICHE for 10% off at Oseamalibu.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Thank you to our sponsor OSEA use code NICHE for 10% off at Oseamalibu.com For notes, links and other matters if importance in the Too Niche? universe, visit the Too Niche Mood Board on Substack. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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)! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Thank you to OSEA and their new Ocean Wave Cleanser for supporting today's show, use code NICHE for 10% off at OSEAmalibu.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Cleaned out my closet this week and so thankful for being able to recycle the clothes I can't re-sell with Trashie Take Back Bags, Get 10% off your order at Trashie.io with code NICHE10 Thank you to HigherDOSE, my current favorites are their Sauna Blanket, Bath Soak, and Red Light Mask - NICHE15 for 15% off at HigherDOSE.com Next Club Artist's Way session begins May 15, get $75 off with code: NICHE Book an Office Hours session here Next Mood Board Workshop: May 4th, sign up here Here's and updated list of all my current promo codes Stay niche. ✨ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 HigherDOSE.com Have a Q for part two? Drop me a line (toonichepodcast@gmail.com) Book an Office Hours session here Next Mood Board Workshop: May 4th, sign up here Here's and updated list of all my current promo codes Stay niche. ✨ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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?. For further musings and links to what was mentioned in this episode, please visit the Too Niche Mood Board! MY NEXT MOOD BOARD SESSION FOR APRIL is March 30 | details + sign up here  SOME TOO NICHE PROMO CODES: Sakara: Get 20% off your first order at Sakara.com with code NICHESAKARA Higher Dose: Get 15% off your order at HigerDose.com with code NICHE15 Trashie Take Back Bags: Get 10% off your take back bag order at Trashie.io with code NICHE10 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. MY NEXT MOOD BOARD SESSION FOR APRIL is March 30 | details + sign up here  Listen to Allison's previous Too Niche? episode here For further musings and links to what was mentioned in this episode, please visit the Too Niche Mood Board! SOME TOO NICHE PROMO CODES: Sakara: Get 20% off your first order at Sakara.com with code NICHESAKARA Higher Dose: Get 15% off your order at HigerDose.com with code NICHE15 Trashie Take Back Bags: Get 10% off your take back bag order at Trashie.io with code NICHE10 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. For notes and links to everything mentioned in this episode please visit the TOO NICHE MOOD BOARD MY NEXT MOOD BOARD SESSION FOR APRIL is March 30 | details + sign up here (special early bird pricing: $38 until March 21, $45 after) NEW TOO NICHE PROMO CODES: Sakara: Get 20% off your first order at Sakara.com with code NICHESAKARA Higher Dose: Get 15% off your order at HigerDose.com with code NICHE15 Trashie Take Back Bags: Get 10% off your take back bag order at Trashie.io with code NICHE10 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.