The Observation Deck

The Observation Deck

From the Nora Ephron and Eve Babitz of looking at their phones a lot: criticism and analysis for the algorithmically optimized era. Spanning the majorly trivial to the dubiously significant, The Observation Deck is a podcast about internet and popular culture hosted by Rosa Addario and Saskia Kowalchuk. Produced by Nelson Graves. Find us on Instagram @observationdeckpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Mar 13

    Hegemonic Blondness: On Taylor Swift and "Wuthering Heights" w/ Biddy O'Neil

    In our Season 2 finale, the girlies are joined by friend of the pod Biddy O'Neil to discuss the career of our favourite mirror ball pop sensation: Taylor Swift. Via a long detour through Emerald Fennel's film adaptation(?) of the novel of the same name "Wuthering Heights," our hosts get down to the nitty gritty of Taylor's rise to fame, relationship with fandom, and songwriting style. Thanks to all of our Deckheads who stuck with us through to the end of the season! We love you all and we'll see you again after a quick break 3 Follow us on Instagram @observationdeckpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 24m

  2. Feb 20

    Pop-Mormonism

    Why do Mormons seem to be everywhere now? From the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City to the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, Saskia and Rosa explore the link between the mainstreaming of the Mormon religion and trends in popular media. What might be lurking below the surface of the tradwife aesthetic of Ballerina Farms or Nara Smith's homemade cereal? Follow us on Instagram @observationdeckpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 18m

  3. Jan 23

    Sports Spectacular

    Grab your hockey stick and put on your jersey, the girlies are hitting the ice! In the midst of Ottawa Senators drama, Heated Rivalry madness, and the 2026 Winter Olympics, Saskia and Rosa have a conversation about sports and misogyny in the Canadian context, with professional hockey in the hot seat. They also touch on the emerging world of women's hockey and their own experiences with sports beyond hockey. Follow us on Instagram @observationdeckpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 27m

  4. 12/18/2025

    Happy Old Year II

    Wrapping up another year of the Observation Deck pod, Saskia, Rosa, and special guest Nelson share their collective musings on 2025, including their take on Wicked: For Good and other cultural touchstones of the year. Wishing all our listeners a happy holidays! See you in 2026 :) Find us on Instagram @observationdeckpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 18m

  5. 12/01/2025

    The Secret Life of a Sephora Tween

    12 year olds buying luxury anti-aging serums, 30$ lip treatments as far as the eye can see, and the most overstimulating shopping experience known to man: Sephora has us in a grasp. Saskia and Rosa discuss Sephora tweens and reflect on their own shopping habits at the makeup giant--with a few detours, of course. Find us on Instagram @observationdeckpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 33m

  6. 11/07/2025

    Sister Lessons w/ Anya Kowalchuk

    Sister of the pod Anya joins the girlies to talk about the TV series Charmed with plenty of digressions along the way. Discussing sisterhood, Christian morality, and #MeToo, our Charmed Ones traverse the long shadow left in the wake of this girl power witch drama. Find us on Instagram @observationdeckpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 34m

  7. 10/24/2025

    The Mallrats Project

    A week full of psychosexual high tea and film festival musings animate Saskia and Rosa’s discussion of North American mall culture. From olfactory memories of the food court to the death of the anchor store, the girlies offer their takes on mall experiences past and present.  Find us on Instagram @observationdeckpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 9m

  8. 10/10/2025

    Fall Reads II: The Return of Reading Week

    Rosa and Saskia are back from Fall break to talk about their favourite reads of 2025. After catching us up on all of their goings on since last recording, the girlies dive into what they've been reading this year--taking us through the good, the bad, and the ugly of their own reading habits. For Raspy 3 Find us on Instagram @observationdeckpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 12m
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From the Nora Ephron and Eve Babitz of looking at their phones a lot: criticism and analysis for the algorithmically optimized era. Spanning the majorly trivial to the dubiously significant, The Observation Deck is a podcast about internet and popular culture hosted by Rosa Addario and Saskia Kowalchuk. Produced by Nelson Graves. Find us on Instagram @observationdeckpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    The Observation Deck
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Nelson Graves, Saskia Kowalchuk, and Rosa Addario
  • Show Website
    The Observation Deck