Like a Virgin

Outspoken

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.

  1. 20 HR AGO

    Malcolm in the Middle of Myrtle-Broadway

    GET AD-FREE EPISODES AND BONUS EPISODES ONLY ON PATREON.COM/LIKEAVIRGIN — thank u for supporting our work! 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  GET AD-FREE EPISODES AND BONUS EPISODES ONLY ON PATREON.COM/LIKEAVIRGIN — thank u for supporting our work! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    55 min

  2. 14 MAY

    Pretty Womyn

    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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    48 min

  3. 7 MAY

    The Devil Wears Prada 2: 2 Way 2 Run

    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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1hr 21min

  4. 08/09/2025

    An Interview with Best Woman Herself, Rose Dommu

    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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    58 min

  5. 01/12/2024

    Patreon Preview: Wicked Review

    Divas, we're back on Patreon! Every week we drop episodes exclusively for our Patrons, and this week we're giving an in-depth review on Wicked, plus our thoughts on Emilia Pérez and Oh, Mary! Head to patreon.com/likeavirgin to subscribe and get weekly episodes from your favorite elusive transsexual podcasters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1hr 49min

  6. 26/10/2023

    MOO WITH MEEE

    🎶 The only thing to do to celebrate the Season 2 Finale of Like A Virgin is jump over the moon 🎶 That's right, Fran & Rose are finally talking about RENT It's a quintessential episode of Like A Virgin, featuring singing, oversharing, de-virginizing and bleeping Plus, a clip from this week's Patreon episode, where Fran & Rose talk about another thing they said they would never do an episode on: American Horror Story. We are taking a break on this feed but there will still be weekly Patreon episodes so you really MUST subscribe now!!  Do you pay RENT? Tag our finsta @likeavirgin42069 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    50 min

  7. 19/10/2023

    Peter Pan is Rumpelstiltskin's Dad

    A truly chaotic culture chitchat about Talk to Me, elevated horror in general, Kylie's new album, The Nun II, Once Upon A Time, a scourge on DIA Beacon, Apples, The Morning Show & Kim K's American Horror Story Plus a clip from this week's Patreon episode, where Fran & Rose go even deeper on Apples. Subscribe for weekly bonus episodes! What's your sick & twisted secret fantasy Disney IP mash-up? Tag our finsta @likeavirgin42069 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    47 min

  8. 12/10/2023

    Whole Hair, Hair Whole

    The trials and tribulations of having, cutting, shaving, removing, growing, styling, choosing and being chosen by HAIR Plus a clip from this week's Patreon episode all about spirituality in its many forms. Subscribe for weekly bonus episodes! Do you have hair? Tag our finsta @likeavirgin42069 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    53 min
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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.

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  • Channel
    Outspoken
  • Creator
    iHeartPodcasts
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    127
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    2026 iHeartMedia, Inc. © Any use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from iHeartMedia
  • Show Website
    Like a Virgin
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