ONE OF OUR NERDIEST EPS YET! Going deep on all things Harry Potter fan fiction, AO3, slash, the fanon, etc. with writer & fanfic expert Ashley Reese
Plus, a clip from this week's Patreon episode featuring comedian Honey Pluton discussing their first time watching LOTR. Subscribe for multiple bonus episodes a week!


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<li>ONE OF OUR NERDIEST EPS YET! Going deep on all things Harry Potter fan fiction, AO3, slash, the fanon, etc. with writer &amp; fanfic expert Ashley Reese</li>
<li>Plus, a clip from this week's Patreon episode featuring comedian Honey Pluton discussing their first time watching LOTR. <a href="https://www.patreon.com/LikeaVirgin">Subscribe for multiple bonus episodes a week!</a></li>
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<a href="https://www.likeavirgin42069.com/">Shop our summer merch line</a>. What's the best fanfic you've written? Tag our finsta <a href="https://www.instagram.com/likeavirgin42069/">@likeavirgin42069</a>
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A new pop culture podcast with a mix of news, cultural criticism, and comedy through a queer-trans lens, hosted by Fran Tirado and Rose Dommu.
Though they are best friends now, Fran and Rose grew up very differently. Fran was a cult-ish, sheltered Christian camp counselor and Rose had a penchant for writing deranged fanfiction. Now they’re both godless heathens taking a look back at the formative classics that popped their cherries and made them who they are.
Each week, the show starts off with a breakdown of the week’s pop culture news, then does a deep dive into one cultural object that one of them might be experiencing for the first time. They’ll also invite writers, comedians, activists, and entertainers to help them break it down. 
Follow @rosedommu and @fransquishco on Instagram and Twitter.

Like a Virgin

A new pop culture podcast with a mix of news, cultural criticism, and comedy through a queer-trans lens, hosted by Fran Tirado and Rose Dommu.
Though they are best friends now, Fran and Rose grew up very differently. Fran was a cult-ish, sheltered Christian camp counselor and Rose had a penchant for writing deranged fanfiction. Now they’re both godless heathens taking a look back at the formative classics that popped their cherries and made them who they are.
Each week, the show starts off with a breakdown of the week’s pop culture news, then does a deep dive into one cultural object that one of them might be experiencing for the first time. They’ll also invite writers, comedians, activists, and entertainers to help them break it down. 
Follow @rosedommu and @fransquishco on Instagram and Twitter.

Barty Crouch Jr. Is My Babygirl (feat. Ashley Reese)

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Turning Off the A/C and Catching Up

Disney Dolls and Iconic Disney Dresses

Malcolm in the Middle Marathon

Gucci's New Direction Under Demna

John Travolta's Controversial Hat and New TV

Upcoming TV Shows and Euphoria's Impact

TV Shows on the Horizon

Colorful Dragons and Trans Representation

Upcoming Movies and Music Releases

Mixed Feelings on Franchise Films

Closing Remarks and Sign Off

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It finally happened. Rose watched Malcolm in the Middle. The Bush-era suburbia sitcom has long been known to virgins as a Top Five in Fran’s formative cultural objects. Rose’s critique may absolutely shock you. Plus, one episode predicted the plot of a recent horror film???

We also discuss mixed reviews on Demna’s current reign at Gucci as newly appointed creative director after Fran went to the viral resort show in Times Square. For non-fashion virgins, we summarize all the context even if you don’t care about this stuff. But, “this… stuff?” It’s more than just fashion. Demna’s signature aesthetic is so omnipotent, you can’t walk through Bushwick at night without seeing motifs of his influence. Not to mention, the stakes of Gucci’s success will have an impact on the entire luxury industry, which is currently in an existential crisis. 

Also featured in this episode:
What are the best dresses in Disney princess canon?
What the hell is going on with John Travolta’s kangol hat at Cannes?
Rose’s review of Widow’s Bay on Apple TV+
A partial syllabus of summer culture Rose and Fran will discuss in future episodes:
The Vampire Lestat 
House of the Dragon
Euphoria 
Scary Movie 6
The Odyssey 
Disclosure Day 
Maybe Supergirl 
Mmmmaybe Spiderman
Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma
Blue Film
Ariana Grande’s Petal 
Olivia Rodrigo’s You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love 
Madonna’s Confessions II

Xoxo Fran & Rose

Follow us on IG for memes and show updates: @likeavirgin42069 

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It finally happened. Rose watched Malcolm in the Middle. The Bush-era suburbia sitcom has long been known to virgins as a Top Five in Fran&rsquo;s formative cultural objects. Rose&rsquo;s critique may absolutely shock you. Plus, one episode predicted the plot of a recent horror film???
We also discuss mixed reviews on Demna&rsquo;s current reign at Gucci as newly appointed creative director after Fran went to the viral resort show in Times Square. For non-fashion virgins, we summarize all the context even if you don&rsquo;t care about this stuff. But, &ldquo;this&hellip; stuff?&rdquo; It&rsquo;s more than just fashion. Demna&rsquo;s signature aesthetic is so omnipotent, you can&rsquo;t walk through Bushwick at night without seeing motifs of his influence. Not to mention, the stakes of Gucci&rsquo;s success will have an impact on the entire luxury industry, which is currently in an existential crisis.&nbsp;
Also featured in this episode:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">What are the best dresses in Disney princess canon?</li>
<li aria-level="1">What the hell is going on with John Travolta&rsquo;s kangol hat at Cannes?</li>
<li aria-level="1">Rose&rsquo;s review of Widow&rsquo;s Bay on Apple TV+</li>
<li aria-level="1">A partial syllabus of summer culture Rose and Fran will discuss in future episodes:</li>
<ul>
<li aria-level="2">The Vampire Lestat&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="2">House of the Dragon</li>
<li aria-level="2">Euphoria&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="2">Scary Movie 6</li>
<li aria-level="2">The Odyssey&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="2">Disclosure Day&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="2">Maybe Supergirl&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="2">Mmmmaybe Spiderman</li>
<li aria-level="2">Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma</li>
<li aria-level="2">Blue Film</li>
<li aria-level="2">Ariana Grande&rsquo;s Petal&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="2">Olivia Rodrigo&rsquo;s You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="2">Madonna&rsquo;s Confessions II</li>
</ul>
</ul>
Xoxo Fran &amp; Rose
Follow us on IG for memes and show updates: @likeavirgin42069&nbsp;
GET AD-FREE EPISODES AND BONUS EPISODES ONLY ON <a href="http://patreon.com/LIKEAVIRGIN">PATREON.COM/LIKEAVIRGIN</a> &mdash; thank u for supporting our work!

Malcolm in the Middle of Myrtle-Broadway

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Podcast Introduction and Excitement for "Stop

Predictions and Airplane Jokes

Home Depot Confessions

Episode Preview and Patreon Announcement

Hacks: The Lesbian Episode

RuPaul's All Stars Season 11

John Waters and Serial Mom

The Autopsy of Jane Doe

Pretty Woman Revisited

Pretty Woman: A Transgressive Rom-Com

The Glamorization of Sex Work in Media

AI Controversy and Gun Analogies

Patreon and Bonus Episodes

Closing Remarks and Social Media Plugs

Why aren’t there more movies glamorizing s*x w*rk? Fran and Rose are on Fire Island watching Pretty Woman like transgender Cocomelon.  

This episode features:
Why the latest episode of Hacks is prestige television
Is All Stars S11 worth watching?  
Serial Mom and why the hell can’t John Waters get a movie funded?
The Autopsy of Jane Doe, who is giving puss by the way

Xoxo Fran & Rose

Follow us on IG for memes and show updates: @likeavirgin42069

Why aren&rsquo;t there more movies glamorizing s*x w*rk? Fran and Rose are on Fire Island watching Pretty Woman like transgender Cocomelon.&nbsp;&nbsp;
This episode features:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Why the latest episode of Hacks is prestige television</li>
<li aria-level="1">Is All Stars S11 worth watching?&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Serial Mom and why the hell can&rsquo;t John Waters get a movie funded?</li>
<li aria-level="1">The Autopsy of Jane Doe, who is giving puss by the way</li>
</ul>
Xoxo Fran &amp; Rose
Follow us on IG for memes and show updates: @likeavirgin42069

Pretty Womyn

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Welcome to Like a Virgin

Met Gala Fashion Frenzy

Mel C's New Album and Spice Girls Nostalgia

Baby Reindeer: A Homoerotic HBO Drama

The Devil Wears Prada 2: A Satirical Take on

Predictions and Opening Scenes

A Plot with Substance

The State of Journalism in Devil Wears Prada

Cameos and Real-World Parallels

Anna Wintour's Involvement

The Ending: Hope or Nihilism?

Fashion Disappointments

The Problematic Boyfriend Plotline

Misaligned Character Development

The Feminist Flaw

Personal Connection to Andy Sachs

Wrapping Up the Discussion

Patreon Support Request

Girl, we were born to review Devil Wears Prada 2. And not just because we are f*gg*t-of-center, but because we have both survived some of the unique perils and plights of a modern media industry as depicted in this slightly lukewarm sequel. 

Did we love this movie? Not really. Did we think its depictions of a dying industry were sharp, satiatingly if-you-know-you-know, and at times scary in their ability to resemble their real-life counterparts? Absolutely. 

Our hour-long review discusses the “Anna” of it all, Fran’s time working for her, and a deep dive into the film’s haunting end.

This episode also features:
Rose’s recommendation for Mel C’s new album Sweat
Why Fran is recently obsessed with Ninajirachi
A new LAV brand pillar has emerged, and it goes by the name Half Man on HBOmax — quintessentially Fran-and-Rose shit in the sense that it is prestige stepbrother porn.
Is the Met Gala dead? Our favorites from the night, an explanation of the theme, and our honest opinion on Hudson William’s “look.”

Xoxo Fran & Rose

Join us on Patreon for weekly episodes and more 
patreon.com/LikeaVirgin

Follow us on IG for memes and show updates: @likeavirgin42069

Girl, we were born to review Devil Wears Prada 2. And not just because we are f*gg*t-of-center, but because we have both survived some of the unique perils and plights of a modern media industry as depicted in this slightly lukewarm sequel.&nbsp;
Did we love this movie? Not really. Did we think its depictions of a dying industry were sharp, satiatingly if-you-know-you-know, and at times scary in their ability to resemble their real-life counterparts? Absolutely.&nbsp;
Our hour-long review discusses the &ldquo;Anna&rdquo; of it all, Fran&rsquo;s time working for her, and a deep dive into the film&rsquo;s haunting end.
This episode also features:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Rose&rsquo;s recommendation for Mel C&rsquo;s new album Sweat</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why Fran is recently obsessed with Ninajirachi</li>
<li aria-level="1">A new LAV brand pillar has emerged, and it goes by the name Half Man on HBOmax &mdash;&nbsp;quintessentially Fran-and-Rose shit in the sense that it is prestige stepbrother porn.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Is the Met Gala dead? Our favorites from the night, an explanation of the theme, and our honest opinion on Hudson William&rsquo;s &ldquo;look.&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
Xoxo Fran &amp; Rose
Join us on Patreon for weekly episodes and more&nbsp; patreon.com/LikeaVirgin
Follow us on IG for memes and show updates: @likeavirgin42069

The Devil Wears Prada 2: 2 Way 2 Run

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