Piqued Podcast

Piqued Podcast
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I've long felt that my perfect podcast would be a patchwork quilt of my woo woo wellness favorites, comedic cut ups, pop culture boots on the ground, amateur sociology/psychology nerds, sports (but kind of just tennis), philosophy waxers and on and on. I haven't found one, so I made one! Piqued never picks a lane, but always has a take on whatever is pricking up our ears in these very plugged in times. We zoom in to find the minutia and zoom out to find perspective and always with heart and humor.

  1. 12h ago

    Guru Grifters

    I have had my eyes on three men whose names begin with R for a while now(oddly two out of three are named Russell)and recently ProducerHusbandCharlie linked me to an article about Rick Rubin’s(my number one para-social nemesis)fairly new podcast and the unsavory characters he has chosen as his first guests. Woody Allen alone should raise enough red flags in this day and age.     Anyone who knows me is aware that I have side-eyed Rick Ruben for a long time for his tendency to allow people to inflate his actual tangible contributions to great albums. He is actually well documented as saying he doesn’t touch the knobs, he is QUOTED as saying he has no technical ability and he is payed for his ‘confidence in his taste.’ There is certainly a place for putting fresh eyes or ears on art for perspective and growth but he seems to cross the line to taking credit for creating what he’s merely curating.  More disturbing is the company he keeps, and his bold and misleading assertions about AI.   The two Russels(one of whom co-founded Def Jam Records with Rick Rubin, to highlight how birds of a grift feather flock together)are both men who clearly crave power, influence, and fame but have historically tried to project some kind spiritually awakened, yogic presence which is incongruous with the public life they are leading in clear view, not to speak of the shadowy predatory behavior that is coming to light in recent years.     Beware a man who’s always in full lotus with a string of ex-wives, addictions, allegations and questionable affiliations , bald, bearded, barefoot or donning a man-bun-the grift is afoot!00:00  -  Intro,FIFA Fever Still Burning 08:52 -  A few Minutes on Tom Sandoval’s Domestic Dispute 13;26 - Guru Grifter Rick Rubin: AI as the new punk Rock,His Podcast Of miscreants,The Beck Story 26:05 - Russel Simmons,:Another Def Jam founder,Luanne DeLesseps mentioned,Multiple allegations,Fled to Indonesia. 29:00  -  Russel Brand: ‘The Child,The Allegations,The Yogi Act,The Born again Act,Piers Morgan… #grifters #guru #conartists #rickrubin #defjam #russellsimmons #wellness #spirituality #mindfulness #predators #currentsaffairs #debate #deepdive #podcast #podcasts #popculture #russellbrand #brettratner #tomsandoval #fifa #fifaworldcup #harrykane #ghana #mexico #funnyvideo #humor #enlightenment #abuseofpower #new #ai #peterthiel #tech

    36 min

  2. Jun 23

    FIFA Fever,Emrata Writes,Surviving Stassi

    I don’t know about you folks but I have a throbbing hangover from Summer House and Scamanda and-You know-the state of the globe. Fifa couldn’t have timed our country’s redemption arc any better quite frankly. As a U.S. citizen and resident you may think I’m celebrating the rest of the world getting a better perspective on our often controversial country, but as a matter of fact it is acting as a much needed reminder to ME about what I love about this hot mess we call home. Now I wouldn’t be a true American if I didn’t flex a little in the process of describing how FIFA fever has infected me with some truly un-expected hope. I am half Ghanian and have family in England so unlike some of my neighbors,I do kind of know ball(teehee)when it comes to the worlds game.   Some how I managed to take a break from all FIFA fandom to take a gander at Emily Ratajkowski’s newest article(in The Cut)and-this may shock you- its about sex, sexiness, dating, her body, her looks, men-but trust me bro, it’s super radical and totally feminist.   Like some of you I have a complicated relationship with consuming Stassi Schroeder content, but I am interested to watcher upcoming show on Hulu ‘House of Stassi’. I’m sharing my thoughts on the teaser, my journey with Stassi as a day one Vanderpump rules viewer, to her cancelling, and my thoughts on her evolving friendships. #fifa #worldcup #ghana #england #fifaworldcup2026 #emrata #emilyratajkowski #thecut #ericandre #lenadunham #feminism #stassi #stassischroeder #vanderpumprules #hulu #houseofstassi #podcast #podcasts #popculture #currentevents #usa #reality #viralvideos #humor #funnyvideo #comedypodcast    0:00 - Intro Chatter, My Dog is Funky 03:22 - Fifa Fever,My Patriotism is Healing 13:37 - Last Word on Summerhouse for the year 18:54 -Em-Rata Writer girl? 27:06 - House of Stassi/Do we Stan Stassi?

    39 min

  3. Jun 16

    The War On Joy

    It has been a fun ride and a welcome outlet for my pettier side to indulge in not one, but two episodes centered around a reality show drama. II’m making a characteristically Steep pivot this week in to more serious matters. The small matter of a certain sector of societies direct and concerted assault on joy. I know it sounds dramatic, but let us explain how a slew of videos of CEO’s trying to shame us plebeians for doing unthinkably frivolous things like eating lunch and taking time off for honey moons for example. It made me reflect on what other anti-enjoyment messaging may be informing our society. There has to be a reason why 14 year old girls want to dress like they play bridge at a country club in nantucket, why people want their homes to look like med spa and to completely conceal any evidence that you live in it. Our cars are uglier, our clothes are made of plastic, we want a clean girl aesthetic, a rapid weight-loss, a nonchalant aura. I mean say you want to disappear without saying it.  But who is making us feel this way and why? Is the call coming from inside the house or from the top? Yeah…let’s just say it is no reunion recap this week. #ceo #greed #corporateamerica #currentevents #kevinoleary #jimsexton #oldmoney #cleangirlaesthetic #ozempic #currentaffairs #corporategreed #middleclass #wealthgap #spirituality #podcast #podcasting #interview #conversation #longformconversation #humor #funnyvideo #deepdive #subliminalmessagiing #tinfoilhat

    1h 8m

  4. Jun 9

    Summer House reunion Recap P.2

    I am on a prediction losing streak-but it’s a win for all of us bravo viewers. Summer House reunion P.2 actually delivered. I thought we cashed it in the first part but it turns out we had more juice. I think the first part really solidified Amanda’s mindset. It showed us that she was seated firmly in her victimhood if not on the reunion stage. The second part really is the peeling of the pungent West Wilson onion. We get a whiff of what is under the thin brittle facade layer in to all of his dirty deeds, his game-plan, his absolute lack of concern for anyone but himself. If he has learned anything between last year and this year it’s that the three words he contributed were 2.999 too many. He knows that if he parts his ‘Pathy’ lips it’s an instant liability. #bravo #reunion #summerhouse #bravotv #andycohen #amandabatula #ciaramiller #realitytv #reality #popculture #realitydrama #podcast #podcasts #podclips #humor #funnyvideo #summerhousereunion #tvtalk

    36 min

  5. Jun 2

    Summer House Reunion Recap(P.1)

    Put your mind on airplane mode with me this week and let’s indulge a bit of brainless salacious gossip.Summer House reunion Part.1 dropped last week so here’s my commentary ahead of the next part. I get in to my general feelings about the cast over time, my expectations going in to the reunion, my reactions and impressions of this reunion, and  my projections about the next parts. I’m of the mind that most of the real meat was in this first part so I likely will not recap the next two. I actually had to take a rare L in predicting that this reunion would be a dud. It actually delivered, and I wonder if the edit is more satisfying due to the leak. Either ways I mentioned this may be my last word on Summer House for  a while(the fatigue is real)but-much like me having a rare wrong projection-I never say never!  #podcast #podcasts #podcastclips #socialmedia #summerhouse #summerhousereunion #bravo #bravotv #reality #realitytv #amandabatula #ciaramiller #debate #viralvideo #contentcreator #kylecooke #recap #humor #funnyvideo

    44 min

  6. May 26

    Looksmaxx Madness

    This week my social media was unexpectedly flooded with Clavicular(infamous Looksmaxxer)interview clips, and let’s just say it was fascinating if a little disturbing. I did find myself wanting to figure out how he came to his methods and his general outlook on attractiveness and external appeal. As is our tendency on Piqued, we ended up turning those questions inwards  and zooming them way out as well. What is mine and Charlie’s relationship to our looks? How much or little do we think it has to do with our over all appeal as people? What are the cultural implications of people focusing their energy on maximizing their external appeal at any cost...potentially at the cost of internal growth and well roundedness. Whether you consider yourself a full on ‘Looxmaxxer’ or not, we are all somewhat focused on relaying something through how we present ourselves, so what are we trying to express, hide or resemble? #clavicular #looksmaxxing #influencer #selfimprovement #podcast #podcasts #podcastclips #socialmedia #loganpaul #jakepaul #selfimprovement #debate #humor #manosphere #viralviedeo #looksmaxx #hustle #contentcretor

    58 min

  7. May 19

    Edgelords and Unbothereds

    The Roast of Kevin Hart came out and it brought up some loaded dynamics in comedy, media, and society in general. My decision not to watch it after seeing some alternately funny and then really distasteful clips, culminated in me really coming to grips with how much of a stranglehold the bid to appear ‘unbothered’ has on our culture. I am realizing that some deeply uncharismatic, anti-social characters, be they famous or merely in possession of a keyboard, have found a way to hold us all hostage to accepting and touting mediocrity and degeneracy simply with the threat of being called a drag if we question it.. At the end of the day all this edge-lord, shock jock culture is really doing is elevating mediocrity, and encouraging apathy in a bid to weed out conviction, integrity, discernment and backbone from people so that they can thrive despite their crushing inadequacy. If they devalue merit, nobody will notice that they have none.   It’s an activated one this week,so drink your coffee, and let me know where you find a good one if you’re in ATX!  #kevinhart #killtony #joerogan #ATX #roast #netflix #edgelords #shockvalue #chelseahandler #shanegillis #bobbylee #unbothered #usa #currentevents #sociology #popculture #socialmedia  #podcast #podcastclips #popular #bravo  #famous #socialmedia #shortsviral #shortvideo #shorts #humor #shortvideos #reality #short #clips

    37 min

  8. May 12

    Thirsty Boys

    There is a whole lot of talk about female gold diggers, star fu**ers, clout chasers and so ons, I figured I’d balance the dialogue and explore some men in the zeitgeist who I think have some grifter, coattail rider, clout-chaser-well just THIRSTY-energy. It’s not always about financial gain or who has the most star power. People are thirsty myriad things. Some latch on to someone for identity, others for fame and some seem to just want to live the high life. What they all have in common is they view their female partners as vehicles to ride to their own desires, aspirations and destiny.   00:38-03:36 - Opening musing:Becoming someone you can rely on, who keeps promises to yourself builds your confidence #thirsty #clout #podcasts #podcasting #podcastclips  #bradpitt #jenniferaniston #gwynethpaltrow #angeliajolie #summerhouse #bravo #popculture #reality #fame #parishilton #funnyvideo #humor #cloutchasers #opportunists #daxshepherd #jlo #rhony

    32 min
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I've long felt that my perfect podcast would be a patchwork quilt of my woo woo wellness favorites, comedic cut ups, pop culture boots on the ground, amateur sociology/psychology nerds, sports (but kind of just tennis), philosophy waxers and on and on. I haven't found one, so I made one! Piqued never picks a lane, but always has a take on whatever is pricking up our ears in these very plugged in times. We zoom in to find the minutia and zoom out to find perspective and always with heart and humor.

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  • Creator
    Piqued Podcast
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    42
  • Rating
    Explicit
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