The Premium Place to Be Podcast

Monika Mountitup
  • 5.0 (9)
  • Society & Culture
  • Updated Weekly

Welcome to The Premium Place to Be Podcast—where smart business meets great food, global travel, and modern pop culture. Tune in each week for genuine conversations, great taste, and fresh perspectives.

  1. 4d ago

    Expensive Moisturizer, Jersey Shore News & The Downsized VMAs

    Pull up a chair to the premium water cooler—we’re unpacking this week’s most chaotic lineup. First up: why the algorithm is dead wrong about dupes, and if spending a little extra on skincare and makeup is worth it. We dive into the wild downsize of the MTV VMAs slashing arena capacity from 15,000 to 7,000, Pauly D from Jersey Shore putting a ring on it, and a chilling true crime deep-dive into the Caleb case. Plus, the definitive truth about sweaty polyester socks vs. cotton, and a special shoutout to Erin!

  2. Sep 24

    The $3M Soprano Secret, Elon’s Ex-Wife, and the Olympic Breakdance Ban

    Welcome back to The Premium Place to Be Podcast! This week, we’re unpacking one of Hollywood’s wildest behind-the-scenes secrets: did HBO really pay James Gandolfini millions not to replace Steve Carell on The Office? We also get into: The Olympic Breakdance Fallback: Netflix docs and why the hype disappeared. Billionaire Tea: Reactions to the new documentary featuring Elon Musk’s ex-wife. Rapid-Fire "Get to Know Us": A few fun deep-dive questions and family movie night picks. We love you for being here Don’t forget to follow, rate, comment, and share the show!

  3. Sep 18

    1$ Enough for Kim Kardashian?

    Pop in your earbuds whether you’re driving, tackling daily chores, or out for a walk—this week’s episode delivers the ultimate water cooler fodder to keep you entertained the entire way. Episode Highlights Pop Culture Quick Hits: Why Kim Kardashian was awarded exactly one euro in restitution, plus our unfiltered thoughts on The Great.  Design Debates Settled: black walls and teddy fabric Wellness & Routines: Breaking down low-carb versus complex carbs, our zesty green juice recipe (cucumber, kale, celery, cilantro, jalapeño, and lemon), and the bliss of the Nodpod eye mask.  Book Club Thoughts: Our honest review of Jo Piazza’s The Parisian Heist—comparing the Jo Van Gogh timeline to modern-day Stella, and why the final 80 pages stole the show.

  4. Sep 10

    Is Your TV Listening?

    Grab your cup—it’s time for the ultimate water cooler download. This week, we’re digging into the latest developments around Matthew Perry, breaking down why our smart appliances might actually be eavesdropping on us (we’re looking at you, LG), and celebrating the witchy nostalgia of the upcoming Practical Magic 2. Hit play and hang out with us!!

  5. Sep 3

    Fall activities, Tupac killer, Robo-taxi Waymo

    Welcome back to The Premium Place to Be Podcast! In this episode, we cover a mix of everything happening right now: Fall Fun & Traditions: Our favorite autumn bucket-list activities. The Tupac Breakthrough: Breaking down the latest developments, arrests, and headlines surrounding the decades-long investigation into Tupac Shakur's murder. The Rise of Waymo: Driverless robotaxis are taking over the streets—would you trust an autonomous vehicle to get you across town? Grab your favorite coffee, hit play, and join the conversation! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe.

  6. Sep 1

    The Truth About Island Hopping

    Welcome back to The Premium Place to Be Podcast! In this episode, Monika and Erik are catching you up on all things Caribbean. We’re diving into our latest updates, exploring the beauty of St. Martin / St. Maarten (SXM), and taking a trip over to the stunning island of Saba. Grab a drink, tune in for travel stories, local vibes, and catch-up chats, and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode!

  7. Aug 8

    Spider man, the Odyssey, Ariana Grande

    Pour your morning cup with our new coffee alarm clock and kick back as we react to the funniest reel, decode that viral BMW ad, and explore the latest entertainment buzz from Spider-Man, The Odyssey, and Hulu's House of Stassi. Next, we dive into pop culture commentary on Ariana Grande, discuss why we need to strike a match for our next big creative spark, and break down literary sensations with a book discussion on Min Jin Lee’s Pachinko and Free Food for Millionaires. We wrap up this eclectic episode by putting ourselves on the hot seat with 100 questions to get to know you better, delivering a fun-filled ride you won't want to miss.

  8. Aug 3

    Reels, Cruises, and Cell Blocks

    This eclectic episode spans everything from cozy forest daydreams, viral reels, and a Costa cruise disaster to wild thoughts on MTV, Howard Stern, and shutting down CERN. We also pivot to heavy pop-culture headlines, breaking down Chris Brown's nightclub assault guilty plea and Diddy's recent 50-month prison sentence plus solitary confinement

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Welcome to The Premium Place to Be Podcast—where smart business meets great food, global travel, and modern pop culture. Tune in each week for genuine conversations, great taste, and fresh perspectives.

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