Oh, I Like That

Sally Tamarkin, Rachel Wilkerson Miller
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A podcast about things we like and occasionally things we don’t, hosted by Sally Tamarkin.

  1. 08/17/2023

    The Bizarre Mating Calls of Heterosexuals feat. Ella Cerón

    On this episode, I am joined by romantic comedy scholar Ella Cerón, who is also the author of the excellent coming-of-age YA novel Viva Lola Espinoza. We talked about rom-coms and their tropes, especially focusing on Pride & Prejudice (2005) and Fire Island. Ella also recommends a bunch of her favorite romantic comedies, explains who Mr. Wickham is and why he’s an example of an important archetype, caramel Frappuccinos on Christmas, and much more. Come for the deep dive, stay for the stray meows from Ella's cat, Olive. Buy Ella’s book ASAP: Viva Lola Espinoza. And follow her on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok. Things we talked about: Almost FamousThe Wedding Planner HitchHow to Lose a Guy in 10 DaysAlmost FamousTo All the Boys I’ve Loved BeforeViva Lola EspinozaManhunt by Gretchen Felker-MartinGet Oh, I Like That merch here!  This episode was produced by Sally and Ella and edited by Aram Vartian. Our logo was designed by Amber Seger (@rocketorca). Our theme music is by Tiny Music. Follow us on Instagram @OhILikeThatPod.

  2. 05/25/2023

    Astrology, Planetary Transits, and Related Memes feat. Jeanna Kadlec

    On this episode, I am joined by writer, astrologer, and teacher, Jeanna Kadlec, author of Heretic: A Memoir. We talked about Kadlec’s excellent book and how it braids her astute analysis and cultural history with her own memoir. Then we got deep into astrology and how it can inform how we see and understand what’s going on in our lives on both small and large scales. If you are interested in understanding astrology more, this episode is for you! Buy Jeanna’s book ASAP, it’s so good: Heretic: A Memoir! And follow her on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok Things we talked about: Virology by Joseph OsmundsonThe work of author Melissa FebosAstrologer on instagram Diana Rose HarperSam Reynolds on Talking Astrology with Bill NyeStargazing on TLCAstro TwinsWritten in the Stars astrological dating showQueer Cosmos: The Astrology of Queer Identities & Relationships by Colin BedellBreach (2007)¡Viva Lola Espinoza! by Ella Cerón The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms by N. K. JemisinGet Oh, I Like That merch here!  This episode was produced by Sally and Jeanna and edited by Aram Vartian. Our logo was designed by Amber Seger (@rocketorca). Our theme music is by Tiny Music. Follow us Instagram @OhILikeThatPod.

  3. 05/04/2023

    Flawed Queers on Screen feat. Aubrey Gordon

    On this episode, I am joined by noted Cate Blanchett enthusiast and Scorpio, Aubrey Gordon (@yrfatfriend) who you know from the excellent podcast Maintenance Phase. We talked about (and spoiled btw) the movie Tár. We talked about queer anti-heroes/villains, what this movie says (if anything) about cancel culture, whether this is a horror movie, and a lot more. Buy Aubrey’s books on Bookshop.  Things we talked about: Imitation of Life Can You Ever Forgive Me?Michael ClaytonCarolThe Worst Idea of All Time podcastThe Best Idea of All Time podcast“‘Tár,’ Reviewed: Regressive Ideas to Match Regressive Aesthetics” by Richard Brody for The New Yorker“Tár is actually a horror movie” by Martin Millman for ColliderThread from r/blankies about ghosts in the movie TárGet Oh, I Like That merch here!  This episode was produced by Sally and Aubrey and edited by Aram Vartian. Our logo was designed by Amber Seger (@rocketorca). Our theme music is by Tiny Music. Follow us Instagram @OhILikeThatPod.

  4. 04/06/2023

    The NBA Cinematic Universe feat. Josh Gondelman

    On this episode I’m joined by Josh Gondelman to talk about why being an NBA fan is a great hobby no matter how into sports you are or are not. We talked about doing trash talk but nicely, building community via sports fandom, which NBA team to become a fan of depending on what vibes you are in search of, and lots more.   Get Oh, I Like That merch here!  Things we talked about: Josh on TwitterJosh’s newsletter That’s Marvelous!Josh’s touring scheduleBill Burr’s Philly rantJosh’s standup set in Philly when he talked about the Eagles being in the Super BowlSpinsters podcast episodes: an ode to Black hair, what it feels like to get traded, and reckoning with how pro sports teams deal with sexual assault and domestic violenceDesus & MeroZach Lowe’s podcast The Lowe PostChicago Bull Patrick Beverly showing a ref a missed foul on a cameraKatie Heindl’s newsletter Basketball FeelingsJaylen Brown Is Trying to Find a Balance by Logan Murdock for The RingerTipping PitchesFlagrant MagazineNBA fits of the week from Laura Jane FauldsNBA PaintsJoel Embiid trolling Ben Simmons with the  “RIP Bozo” memeThis episode was produced by Sally and Josh and edited by Aram Vartian. Our logo was designed by Amber Seger (@rocketorca). Our theme music is by Tiny Music. Follow us on Instagram @OhILikeThatPod.

  5. 03/16/2023

    “Gentleman Jack” and Too Muchness feat. Rachel Vorona Cote

    Talkin’ “Gentleman Jack” and Victorian sensibilities

  6. 01/26/2023

    The Movie Carol and Its Place In the Queer Canon feat. Kira Deshler

    For this episode, I’m joined by Kira Deshler, lesbian pop culture expert, and writer of the newsletter Paging Dr. Lesbian. Kira and I talked about the movie Carol and why we and so many queer people are obsessed with it. From the longing glances and the shoulder touches to the whole Mommy’s Baby of it, we dove very deep. We also talked about lesbian pulp novel, sapphic romance movies generally, and Carol’s place in the overall canon. Get Oh, I Like That merch here!  This episode was produced by Sally and Kira and edited by Aram Vartian. Our logo was designed by Amber Seger (@rocketorca). Our theme music is by Tiny Music. Follow us on Twitter @OhILikeThatPod and on Instagram @OhILikeThatPod. Things we talked about: Queer Female Fans: A Master’s Thesis by KiraThe 1945 movie Brief EncounterThe Price of Salt by Patricia HighsmithCarol is Not the Romance of Your Memes by Frankie de la Cretaz for VultureAmmonite (2020)Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019)CarmillaMarvel’s Agent CarterLong Live MILFs: On Stanning Middle-Aged Actresses by Kira for her newsletter

  7. 12/21/2022

    Manic Pixie Dream Gay feat. Aubrey Gordon

    It’s the most wonderful time of the year: When Aubrey joins to talk about queer holiday romcoms!

  8. 10/29/2022

    Names and Naming feat. Zahra Barnes

    Zahra Barnes (head name nerd) is back to talk about names and naming things. We talked about our own names, our cats’ names, names and gender norms, name trends, and plenty more. Get Oh, I Like That merch here!  This episode was produced by Sally and Zahra and edited by Aram Vartian. Our logo was designed by Amber Seger (@rocketorca). Our theme music is by Tiny Music. Follow us on Twitter @OhILikeThatPod and on Instagram @OhILikeThatPod. Things we talked about: r/namenerdsAll of Us Are DeadThe 50 Most Game of Thrones-y Names on Game of Thrones By Rachel Handler for Vulture@SonnyHoneyBubba

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A podcast about things we like and occasionally things we don’t, hosted by Sally Tamarkin.

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  • Creator
    Sally Tamarkin, Rachel Wilkerson Miller
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2023
  • Episodes
    54
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2020 - 2021 Oh I Like That
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