if you insist with tara radmard

tara is just another daydreamer, oversharing her thoughts on everything and nothing every other friday, if you insist.

bonding with my sister ft. my sister

Tara is back with another guest, this time her sister, Tina! In this episode filmed during Tara's spring break, Tara and Tina play a game of 36 questions as they try to get even closer than they already are. Lots of family lore was dropped, you don't wanna miss it!

05-03
52:49

teaching californians boston slang ft. the roomies

TARA IS BACK AGAIN!! This time she's live from Los Angeles at UCLA with her two in-state roommates, Audrey and Reva. Tara attempts to teach her roommates different Boston slang, with a few detour conversations about health shots and the Kardashians along the way. Tune in, cause Tara Rads is back for real this time!! (check out her most recent YouTube video for her formal life update).

04-20
51:37

losing motivation

TARA IS BACK. In her return episode, Tara discusses what it's like to lose motivation for something you love, and how she personally learned to find passion in her projects again. 

02-21
31:35

the new year

The new year is upon us! In the last episode of the year, Tara reflects back on 2022 and talks about her nerves and hopes for 2023.

12-31
37:38

protect your island

What does it mean to protect your island? What does it mean to put your own mental health above others. In this short but deep podcast, Tara discusses everything from being the therapist friend to dropping toxic people out of your life.

12-18
37:22

i'm an adult now

Tara's eighteen! She's an adult now which means she has adult responsibilities, like taxes and gambling (that second one was a joke, don't gamble).  But being an adult is also a very scary thing. In this shorter episode, Tara discusses those fears, as well as her hopes for her future adult life.

11-18
36:28

writing

Tara was told growing up that she was not a good writer. Years later, Tara is now writing poems and films and loving every second of it. In todays episode, Tara analyze her journey from hating writing to learning to not just love it, but to thrive in it. 

11-05
48:23

biopics

Tara loves biopics. However, after seeing the new Netflix film Blonde, Tara decides it's time for her to bring up the alarming trends she has seen in the genre in recent years. 

10-08
33:56

letting people down

Tara feels like she's letting people down. She's not, obviously, but that made her start thinking about why she has such a mindset? In tonight's late night episode, Tara gets into her feels about finding a way to not let people define her worth, as well as figuring out a way to find value herself. 

09-24
36:30

education

Tara's relationship with education is complicated. Being the daughter of two immigrants who worked hard to ensure a good education for her, Tara's hunt for knowledge has been somewhat soured over her need to be perfect. In this episode, Tara discusses how she is slowly learning to love learning again, and how now more than ever it is important to value the education one has.

09-09
49:10

maladaptive daydreaming

How does Tara's brain work? That is the big question. This week, Tara discusses the behavioral phenomenon known as maladaptive daydreaming. From stories of her youth and her discovery of what maladaptive daydreaming is to conversations she has had with her therapist, Tara speaks on her experiences with maladaptive daydreaming and how it plays a part in how she interacts with the world. Not only that, Tara also talks about how maladaptive daydreaming has been the foundation of her creativity in every shape and form. Maladaptive daydreamers rejoice, because this episode is dedicated just for you!

08-26
31:15

goodbyes

Tara has been reflecting a lot since leaving the college boarding program she was in during July. Specifically, she has been thinking about all the goodbyes she had to say to all the amazingly talented people she met at the program. In this episode, Tara dives into all of the major goodbyes she has said in her life and how each goodbye reflects her character. From pets to passed loved ones, Tara sheds her first tears on the internet EVER in this tear jerking and yet very insightful episode.

08-12
56:16

words from female filmmakers

Remember when Tara said she was gonna do this podcast completely solo? Well, turns out she LIED! Tara is currently staying away at Boston University for a film program, and along the way she has met some fiercely creative female filmmakers. So, Tara decided to sit down with a group of them and discuss all things film. Whether it be talking about bias in the industry or what their favorite horror movie is, it's all here on this extra long episode!

07-29
01:12:35

a new idea

Welcome to If You Insist with Tara Rads, a new podcast hosted by 17 year old Youtuber Tara Radmard! In this first introductory episode, Tara discusses her thoughts on starting new ideas and why she has decided to explore a medium outside of making videos on Youtube.

07-15
24:18

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