This is a free episode of Like a Virgin! Support our independent work and get bonus episodes and ad-free episodes on Patreon.com/LikeAVirgin ! Rose is a recent Sniffies convert thanks to Sniffiesvangelist Fran A gay history of a circulating meme featuring photo-chopped Madonna from 2006 that’s weirdly entwined with Rose and Fran’s career Rose and Fran’s abbreviated thoughts on Confessions 2.  (Head to Patreon for a Confessions 1 & 2 deep-dive discussion, album/era history, track analysis, and more on a bonus episode very soon.) Rose’s review of John Early’s Maddie’s Secret Fran and Rose saw the gay horror film Leviticus Discussion of Rhaenyra’s first days in office XOXoxoxox Fran & Rose Follow us on IG for memes and show updates: @likeavirgin42069See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a free episode of Like a Virgin! Support our independent work at Patreon.com/LikeAVirgin ! This week, we discuss: Why you should listen to our latest bonus episode “Best Disney Dresses” on Patreon.com/LikeAVirgin Recent viewings of: Ever After Salt Escape Room: Tournament of Champions The Americans Recent readings of:  Carrying by Samantha Josephs (out 10/6, PREORDER NOW!!!) Paradise Logic by Sophie Kemp Why aren’t there more fairies in media? Stream the Sonic R Original Soundtrack!!!!!!! Why we’re only rooting for the dragons, on House of Dragon Is a Rock-aissance in our midst? Extended discussion of Charli XCX’s singles thus far from her forthcoming not-rock album Homework for the Virgins Listen to Madonna’s Confessions 1 & 2 See Leviticus Watch/recommend your favorite action movie starring a woman for discussion in next week's episode XOXoxoxox Fran & Rose Follow us on IG for memes and show updates: @likeavirgin42069 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we discuss: Rose met Zohran and now they’re in a nonhierarchal poly structure  House of Dragon S3: MILF porn? The State of Olivia Rodrigo, and why her music is for virgins (derogatory) The Vampire Lestat: MILF porn???  Rose’s Reading List:  So Thirsty by Rachel Harrison Petty Lies by Sulmi Bak Mister Magic by Kiersten White Hard Luck Jenny by David Sodergren The Dark Tower: Drawing of the Three by Stephen King Last Days by Brian Evensen Diva, get ad-free episodes and bonus episodes only on Patreon.com/likeavirgin Xoxo Fran & Rose Follow us on IG for memes and show updates: @likeavirgin42069See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we discuss: Rose’s late grandma is a fashion icon Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day is a little bit about aliens and a lot about mewing Adam Shankman has yet another update on the AI controversy surrounding Stop! That! Train! thus vindicating Rose & Fran Rose’s recent viewing of Terms of Endearment Fran’s recent viewing of Uptown Girls  Why we’re boycotting Delta airlines  Diva, get ad-free episodes and bonus episodes only on Patreon.com/likeavirgin Xoxo Fran & Rose Follow us on IG for memes and show updates: @likeavirgin42069See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we discuss: We lost our virginities at the Stop! That! train! NY premier and now there’s an AI controversy  The perplexing Obsession and the horrors of compulsory heterosexuality  Rose lost her anal virginity at the Vampire Lestat concert The end of Euphoria and how every character is a stripper, pimp, or dead !  AS ALWAYS, get ad-free episodes and bonus episodes only on Patreon.com/likeavirgin Xoxo Fran & Rose Follow us on IG for memes and show updates: @likeavirgin42069See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rose and Fran saw the Cats revival on Broadway, and despite a range of trepidations and doubts, the show overdelivered in ways we could barely squeeze into the episode. We share a bit of background on the musical and how one of the longest running shows on Broadway transformed into this modern iteration.  Also discussed in this episode: Rose’s recent viewing of The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo  Fran’s recent viewing of Blue Film Mannequin starring Kim Cattrall  Assigning homework for the virgins: Go see Obsession and we’ll discuss! AS ALWAYS, get ad-free episodes and bonus episodes only on Patreon.com/likeavirgin Xoxo Fran & Rose Follow us on IG for memes and show updates: @likeavirgin42069 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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: @likeavirgin42069See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: @likeavirgin42069See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.