Messy Billionaires

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Messy Billionaires

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79 minutes

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Jun 29, 2023

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Inspired by the recent OceanGate disaster, Elizabeth and Lara haul messy billionaires. From Jeff Bezos (not that messy, tbh) to Howard Hughes (pretty messy) to Leona Helmsley (a messy slay queen bitch), they discover that, at the end of the day, billionaires are people too.

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Jun 29, 2023

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From the minds of veteran podcasters, Elizabeth Kott and Lara Marie Schoenhals, comes a trend haul show for geniuses. Where every topic is a thrill (to them) and nothing is too niche.

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Episode 1: Sparkling Water Pt. 1: On the inaugural episode of Too Niche? Lara and Elizabeth haul sparkling water and discover that not all bubbles are created equally. Waters mentioned in this episode: Pellegrino Liquid Death 1907 Erewhon Sparkling Water Gerolsteiner by Too Niche?
55 min listen
Episode 19: Corporate American Ecological Disasters: Too Niche? goes dark mode, as Elizabeth and Lara haul ecological disasters caused by American corporations. From the Exxon Valdez oil spill polluting thousands of miles of coastline and killing sea otters, to the Norfolk Southern train derailment con... by Too Niche?
66 min listen
Episode 5: American Girl Dolls: Elizabeth and Lara haul the first five American Girl Dolls released by The Pleasant Company, taking each doll's backstory, outfits, accessories and general vibes into consideration. by Too Niche?
60 min listen
Episode 7: Charcuterie: Elizabeth and Lara delve into all things 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? by Too Niche?
40 min listen
Episode 2: Sparkling Water Pt. 2: The sparkling water haul continues, and even more brands are put to the test, including... Solan de Cabras Perrier Antipodes Topo Chico Voss Mountain Valley Vichy Catalan Cascade Mountain Hildon Richard’s Rainwater by Too Niche?
70 min listen
Episode 18: ”Soft Life” Essentials: In this soothing episode of Too Niche?, Lara and Elizabeth dig into the philosophy of living a "soft life," in which a person prioritizes low-stress, ease and comfort above all else. They explore how treating yourself like a baby can elevate your day... by Too Niche?
60 min listen
Episode 14: Japan Travel Guide: Lara breaks down her recent trip to Japan and shares her A+ hotel recommendations, favorite and least favorite restaurants, activities and travel tips. Lodging: Hoshinoya Kyoto - http://bit.ly/3YVdvmZ Hotel the Celestine Kyoto Gion - https://bit.ly... by Too Niche?
81 min listen
Episode 6: Celebrity Wine Brands: Lara and Elizabeth taste test celebrity wines while simultaneously spilling their celebrity secrets. Brands mentioned in this episode include: Upneeq Fresh Vine Pinot Noir LVE French Sparkling Rosé Kylie Minogue Prosecco Rosé Miraval Rosé Avaline Red... by Too Niche?
73 min listen
Episode 9: Non-Alcoholic Beverages (Celebrity Edition): In honor of Dry January, Lara and Elizabeth haul an assortment of non-alcoholic beverages backed by celebrities, and get a little high on L-Theanine in the process. How will Bella Hadid, Katy Perry and Blake Lively's libations hold up in the court of... by Too Niche?
63 min listen
Episode 3: The Goop Gift Guide: Elizabeth and Lara review the 2022 Goop Gift Guide, unearthing a variety of things they love, a cornucopia of things they need and a select few items they absolutely don't. Brands Mentioned in this Episode: Lyma Laser Goodskin Youth to the People Su... by Too Niche?
60 min listen
Introducing Too Niche?: Welcome to Too Niche? the podcast where Lara Marie Schoenhals and Elizabeth Kott haul niche topics, products and trends. Available wherever you get your pods. by Too Niche?
2 min listen
Episode 23: Celebrity Weddings (2000 - 2010): Elizabeth and Lara haul celebrity weddings from 2000 - 2010, discovering the power of a low key, high budget affair (Brad & Jen), tracking the evolution of the celebrity wedding as a marketing tool (Khloe & Lamar, Star Jones & Al Reynolds), and decid... by Too Niche?
78 min listen
Episode 8: Real Housewives Singles: Lara and Elizabeth haul an assortment of songs (mostly hits and some serious misses) from the Real Housewives universe. by Too Niche?
66 min listen
Episode 4: Kardashian Christmas Cards: Elizabeth and Lara take a festive trip down memory lane to reminisce on a decades-long legacy: The Kardashian Family's Annual Khristmas Kard. by Too Niche?
64 min listen
Episode 20: Vanderpump Rules City Guide: Lara and Elizabeth travel into the dark underbelly of Los Angeles, Las Vegas and beyond to haul some quintessential Vanderpump Rules filming locations and hot spots. Including, but not limited to: Villa Blanca SUR Pump Restaurant Tom Tom Schwartz a... by Too Niche?
98 min listen
Episode 16: Bottled Water: Lara and Elizabeth haul an assortment of flat waters and discover a multitude of flavors, bringability factors and price points. From $30 oxygen-infused water to a $1.99 brand name, not all waters are created (or bottled) equally. Brands Hauled in T... by Too Niche?
81 min listen
Episode 15: Vanderpump Rules Singles: Elizabeth and Lara haul the MANY musical numbers released by the cast of Vanderpump Rules. From Scheana Shay's Good as Gold to lesser-known DJ James Kennedy deep cuts, this is the ultimate VPR singles roundup. Listen to the playlist from this episod... by Too Niche?
101 min listen
Episode 11: The New York Times’ 13 Predictions for Life in 2023: Lara and Elizabeth get serious about the year ahead, hauling The New York Times' article, 13 Predictions for Life in 2023. We appreciate you listening! If you are enjoying Too Niche? Please leave us a five star rating and review and visit us on Inst... by Too Niche?
63 min listen
Episode 17: 2023 Oscars Fashion: Elizabeth and Lara haul looks from The Oscars and, perhaps more importantly, the Vanity Fair Oscar Party. They also dive into their favorite Oscar looks from the past and even dare to ask each other, "Who are you wearing?" by Too Niche?
61 min listen
Episode 12: Erewhon Smoothies: Elizabeth and Lara haul smoothies from the tonic bar at LA-based grocer, Erewhon Market. Smoothies hauled include: Hailey Bieber's infamous "Strawberry Glaze" smoothie and Bella Hadid's new "Kinsicle" smoothie. Shocking blended beverage realizations ... by Too Niche?
52 min listen
Episode 13: Wellness Trends: Elizabeth and Lara share their wellness predictions for 2023 and beyond. From PEMF mats to paying a company to send good vibes to your living space, these are the niche new trends you don't want to sleep on. Mentioned this episode: Flower of Light... by Too Niche?
51 min listen
Episode 10: Amazon Haul: Elizabeth and Lara haul the things they can't live without from Jeff Bezos' small business, Amazon.com. Elizabeth's Picks: https://a.co/cbwFTuw Etsy Store:https://bit.ly/3XrcIci Lara's Picks: https://amzn.to/3Wz5AcY by Too Niche?
42 min listen
Episode 30: Obsessions & Recs: Lara and Elizabeth share their current obsessions, product recommendations, recent beauty purchases, wellness discoveries, Bottega Veneta earring dupes, Turkish towels, hot new injectables, the best menu items from Goop Kitchen and that's just the ti... by Too Niche?
75 min listen
Episode 21: Sephora: In honor of the Sephora savings event that's right around the corner (Rouge & VIB Members, we're looking at you), Elizabeth and Lara haul the products on their respective wish lists, as well as recent and repeat purchases that keep them in a serious ... by Too Niche?
61 min listen
Episode 31: Sex and the City Episodes: In honor of Season 2 of And Just Like That... Lara and Elizabeth haul their favorite episodes of Sex and the City and celebrate the lasting cultural impact of one of the greatest shows of all time. Let us be your SATC DJs. Here's a list of all the e... by Too Niche?
93 min listen
Episode 28: Restaurant Industry Scandals: Lara and Elizabeth haul the scandals that have rocked the restaurant industry. From the Horses kitten killer, to Bel Campo's mislabeled meats, Jack in the Box's E. Coli outbreak, to McDonald's hot coffee lawsuit and Subway's sex pest spokesperson, wh... by Too Niche?
74 min listen
Episode 48: The Peaks of Aging: Lara and Elizabeth haul a list of 13 peaks we reach at age 40 or later, from a recent article in The Guardian, and discover that the joys of ultramarathons, chess, and winning a Nobel Prize are potentially in their futures. You can take the social i... by Too Niche?
49 min listen
Episode 22: Q2 Trends and Beyond: Elizabeth and Lara break down financial, environmental, food and fashion trends emerging across the cultural landscape. From "stealth wealth" to WaterTok–Too Niche? is, once again, on the beat. by Too Niche?
59 min listen
Episode 26: Lana Del Rey Pt. 1: Lara and Elizabeth haul Lana Del Rey songs from her early albums through Blue Bannisters. Spoiler alert: there are many, many As. Be sure to tune in next week for Part 2 of the Lana Haul, and listen to the playlist from this episode here. by Too Niche?
96 min listen
Episode 25: Drugs: Lara and Elizabeth haul a bevy of illegal drugs. From classics like heroin and cocaine, to emerging girlies on the scene like 2CB and Kratom, there's a little something for everyone in this dark haul. Mentioned in this episode: Too Niche? Episod... by Too Niche?
92 min listen

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Episode 68: Vanderpump Rules Scandals: Elizabeth and Lara haul a bevy of Vanderpump Rules-related scandals. From sunglasses theft to cheating to sex tapes and revenge porn, this crew has done it all! Get in touch! toonichepodcast@gmail.com Current Codes: Nuuly: NICHE20 for $20 off Sle... by Too Niche?
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Episode 65: Real Housewives Taglines: Elizabeth and Lara haul iconic, not-so-iconic, and positively mid Real Housewives Taglines. Get in touch! toonichepodcast@gmail.com Current Codes: Sleep Crown: TOONICHE for $15 off Osea code: NICHE for 10% off Ion Layer code: NICHE for $100 off ... by Too Niche?
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