Fran, Rose & comedian Honey Pluton were all suburban kids who came of age at The Mall. This episode is an elegy to quintessential Mall activities like binging at the food court, shoplifting, getting hit on by an older man in the occult section of the Borders bookstore, sneaking into Judd Apatow movies and pining for an upper-middle-class birthday party at Build-a-Bear or Club Libby Lu.
Plus, Fran's full report from the lesbian commune that was Joni Mitchell Live and Rose's takes on The Boogeyman and The Idol
On Patreon this week, Fran & Rose did an Ultimatum debrief with Producer Phoebe. Subscribe to listen.

We're having a live show in New York June 26th! Get tickets here. And shop our new summer merch line. What were you obsessed with doing at The Mall? Tag our finsta @likeavirgin42069

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<li>Fran, Rose &amp; comedian Honey Pluton were all suburban kids who came of age at The Mall. This episode is an elegy to quintessential Mall activities like binging at the food court, shoplifting, getting hit on by an older man in the occult section of the Borders bookstore, sneaking into Judd Apatow movies and pining for an upper-middle-class birthday party at Build-a-Bear or Club Libby Lu.</li>
<li>Plus, Fran's full report from the lesbian commune that was Joni Mitchell Live and Rose's takes on The Boogeyman and The Idol</li>
<li>On Patreon this week, Fran &amp; Rose did an Ultimatum debrief with Producer Phoebe. <a href="https://www.patreon.com/LikeaVirgin">Subscribe to listen</a>.</li>
</ul>
We're having a live show in New York June 26th! <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/like-a-virgin-with-fran-tirado-and-rose-dommu-tickets-648164616817?aff=odwdwdspacecraft">Get tickets here</a>. And <a href="https://www.likeavirgin42069.com/">shop our new summer merch line</a>. What were you obsessed with doing at The Mall? Tag our finsta <a href="https://www.instagram.com/likeavirgin42069/">@likeavirgin42069</a>

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.

Mommy Trade (feat. Honey Pluton)

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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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Welcome to NPR and Introductions

The Rare RSS Feed Drop

Book Promotion and Upcoming Events

Setting the Scene: Boca Raton, Florida

The Best Woman: A Trans Protagonist's Journey

The Tension Builds: Julia's Deception

Family Dynamics and Trans Representation

From Comedy to Drama: The Evolution of Best

Influences and Comparisons

The Art of Blurb-Writing

The Future of Best Woman: Film Adaptation

Navigating Real-Life vs. Fiction

The Soundtrack of Best Woman

Who is Best Woman For?

The State of Rom-Coms Today

The Current State of Romantic Comedies

The Appeal of Imperfect Protagonists

The Future of Rom-Coms: Originality and

Rose Dorney's Book Tour Promotion

Wrapping Up and Controversy

Dear Virgins, we are back in your feeds for a very special reason: Rose's novel BEST WOMAN is finally being published this month! In this hard hitting interview, Fran and Rose discuss her novel, what inspired it, movie trancasting, and so much more!

If you're in NYC (or nearby) you MUST come see Rose launch her book at The Strand (gag) on 9/23 in conversation with Harron Walker. Get tickets here.

You can also see Rose in Baltimore on 10/2, Los Angeles on 10/8, and Boca Raton (gag) on 10/18.
Can't make it to see Rose in person? Pre-order BEST WOMAN now and gain access to an exclusive video interview with Peyton Dix.

Join us on Patreon for sporadic bonus episodes, we miss you!

Dear Virgins, we are back in your feeds for a very special reason: Rose's novel <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/774266/best-woman-by-rose-dommu/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/774266/best-woman-by-rose-dommu/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1757439226946000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1EC8T6q24DyEIP7oOGIO1U">BEST WOMAN</a> is finally being published this month! In this hard hitting interview, Fran and Rose discuss her novel, what inspired it, movie trancasting, and so much more! If you're in NYC (or nearby) you MUST come see Rose launch her book at The Strand (gag) on 9/23 in conversation with Harron Walker. Get tickets <a href="https://www.strandbooks.com/event92325.html" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.strandbooks.com/event92325.html&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1757439226946000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3PjUZZwp0jOKbuIL9FG_Gu">here</a>. You can also see Rose in <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rose-dommu-presents-best-woman-tickets-1553227949609?aff=oddtdtcreator" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rose-dommu-presents-best-woman-tickets-1553227949609?aff%3Doddtdtcreator&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1757439226946000&amp;usg=AOvVaw13CZ110LsoW7288DXoZtwG">Baltimore on 10/2</a>, <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rose-dommu-in-conversation-with-joel-kim-booster-tickets-1617639606609?aff=oddtdtcreator" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rose-dommu-in-conversation-with-joel-kim-booster-tickets-1617639606609?aff%3Doddtdtcreator&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1757439226946000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3KaGTRh9yEm-fyk_t1efo0">Los Angeles on 10/8</a>, and <a href="https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062194317-0" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062194317-0&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1757439226946000&amp;usg=AOvVaw39SCZPqKb3-lYCF1QxdxE_">Boca Raton (gag) on 10/18</a>. Can't make it to see Rose in person? <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/774266/best-woman-by-rose-dommu/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/774266/best-woman-by-rose-dommu/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1757439226946000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1EC8T6q24DyEIP7oOGIO1U">Pre-order BEST WOMAN</a>&nbsp;now and gain access to an&nbsp;<a href="https://sites.prh.com/best-woman-preorder" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://sites.prh.com/best-woman-preorder&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1757439226946000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2brdr-LJG8Megsw14106BF">exclusive video interview with Peyton Dix</a>. Join us on <a href="http://patreon.com/likeavirgin" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://patreon.com/likeavirgin&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1757439226946000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0_KiL66j7hkL8EoN1QGqlL">Patreon</a> for sporadic bonus episodes, we miss you!

An Interview with Best Woman Herself, Rose Dommu

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Mommy Trade (feat. Honey Pluton)

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