Guilty Pleasure
80 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 68 ratingsHave you ever been ashamed of something that you love? Did a gaggle of 5th graders ever tease you mercilessly for your Lord of the Rings fan fiction or for eating McDonald’s in the shower? Well, there are two things Guilty Pleasure hosts Jackie Rae Aubel and Amanda Salvatore know for sure: 1: 5th graders are the worst and 2: If something makes you happy, it’s probably awesome. Explore the eclectic fandom of Jackie and Amanda’s guests every Monday where we celebrate, elaborate and experience YOUR odd interests.
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Episodes
Podcasting - The Final Episode
May 13, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBFor our FINAL EPISODE hosts Amanda Salvatore and Jackie Rae Aubel get meta and talk about THEIR guilty pleasure, THIS PODCAST! The ladies talk childhood dreams of being on the radio, favorite moments, and the ups and downs of making a little pod for the past 2 years! We are so grateful for the opportunity to make this podcast for you all and are so thankful you joined us for the ride. It was a good one. So sit back, relax, grab the old photo alum, and get nostalgic for this episode. As alw...
Self Care
May 06, 2019 07:00 - 55 minutes - 102 MBToday hosts Amanda Salvatore and Jackie Rae Aubel dive deep into YOUR guilty pleasure suggestion, SELF CARE! The ladies talk about bubble baths, therapy, and share YOUR self care tips! So take out that sheet masks, draw the bath, and have your therapist on speed dial. This episode is here to help you take care. Thanks for listening!
Tattoos
April 29, 2019 07:00 - 52 minutes - 95.5 MBToday hosts Amanda Salvatore and Jackie Rae Aubel dive deep into YOUR guilty pleasure suggestion, TATTOOS! The ladies talk about their experience with ink, awkward dolphins , and share YOUR thoughts on the topic! So sit back, try to relax, and brace yourself for this tramp stamp of an episode. Thanks for listening!
Karaoke
April 22, 2019 07:00 - 54 minutes - 99.2 MBToday hosts Amanda Salvatore and Jackie Rae Aubel dive deep into YOUR guilty pleasure suggestion KARAOKE ! The ladies talk about their first time taking the mic, bars vs private rooms, the Lion King, and list YOUR song suggestions! So gather your friend, pick a song from the binder, and belt the shit out of this episode. Thanks for listening!
Binge Watching
April 15, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 117 MBToday hosts Amanda Salvatore and Jackie Rae Aubel dive deep into YOUR guilty pleasure suggestion, BINGE WATCHING! The ladies talk about their first binge experience, all of the TV shows including Sex and the City, The Soprano's, House of Cards, and Russian Doll (we promise, no spoilers) and how they find it hard to binge Gilmore Girls as adults (we got our reasons). They also mention what YOU are currently binging! So pop the popcorn, get cozy on the couch, and get ready to binge this episo...
Trader Joe's
April 08, 2019 07:00 - 54 minutes - 99.1 MBToday hosts Amanda Salvatore and Jackie Rae Aubel dive deep into YOUR guilty pleasure suggestion, TRADER JOE'S! The ladies talk about their first time at the food store, drunk 13 year olds, Amanda's concept for her TJ's themed wedding, and try some of your Trader Joe's snack suggestions! Boy, you did not disappoint. So cut yourself a slice of Brooklyn Chocolate Babka, unbutton those skinny jeans, and make room for this delicious episode. Thanks for listening!
Harry Potter
April 01, 2019 07:00 - 50 minutes - 91.4 MBWelcome to Season 3! Today hosts Amanda Salvatore and Jackie Rae Aubel dive deep into YOUR guilty pleasure suggestion, Harry Potter! The ladies talk about how they discovered the series, the magical Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios, the hit Broadway play, eat some (utterly disgusting) wizard treats, and mention your picks for favorite movie and book (there are a few surprises)! Enjoy the episode and as always, thanks for listening!
Season 3 - Coming Soon
March 18, 2019 18:00 - 2 minutes - 6.66 MBJoin Jackie and Amanda for season three of Guilty Pleasure - coming soon. Subscribe now.
Anime & Kakegurui w/ Couple’s Therapy!
October 01, 2018 07:00 - 56 minutes - 97 MBToday hosts Amanda Salvatore and Jackie Rae Aubel chat with comedians and hosts of the live show and podcast Couples Therapy, Andy Beckerman and Naomi Ekperigin, about anime! Naomi and Andy talk about how they got into Kakegurui when they first moved to LA, the hypersexualization of women in anime, how every anime worth watching takes place in a high school, and come up with a new phrase for death! Naomi and Andy were an absolute delight! Enjoy the episode and as always, thanks for listening!
Coldplay with Skyler Stone and Todd Doram
September 24, 2018 05:39 - 1 hour - 115 MBToday, hosts Amanda Salvatore and Jackie Rae Aubel bring back one of their favorite guests, Skyler Stone to talk about Coldplay! Skyler tells the entire story of his life in LA as mapped through Coldplay’s album releases! He also brings a friend, Todd Doram, for emotional support. As always, Skyler was an absolute delight! Enjoy the episode and as always, thanks for listening!
Titanic with Caitlin Durante of the Bechdel Cast
September 19, 2018 15:15 - 1 hour - 113 MBToday, hosts Amanda Salvatore and Jackie Rae Aubel talked with Caitlin Durante from the Bechdel Cast about Titanic! We talked about everything Titanic to Rose’s incredible wardrobe to Jack’s manic pixie dream boy-ness. We did our very own rendition of old Rose’s ‘Ah!’ moment at the end of the film and even, discuss the controversial (and quite frankly awful) alternate ending to the film.
Pets w/ Brea and Mallory from Reading Glasses
September 10, 2018 07:00 - 55 minutes - 89.6 MBToday hosts Amanda Salvatore and Jackie Rae Aubel talked with Brea Grant and Mallory O'Meara from the Reading Glasses podcast about Pets! How many cats are too many cats? What kind of vehicle shaped litter box is the best for your cuddly creatures to relieve themselves in? Catio; yay or nay? These are just some of the many questions we went over with Brea and Mallory who, quite frankly, were an absolute delight. Enjoy the episode and as always, thanks for listening!
End of Summer Labor Day Special
September 03, 2018 07:00 - 53 minutes - 88 MBToday, hosts Amanda Salvatore and Jackie Rae Aubel went solo and talked about the guilty pleasures of summer! From ice cream, to above ground pools, to turning on our sex switches, to taking our pet goldfish out for walks, we covered it all. Did you want some nostalgia with your Labor Day? Good, cause we’re serving up A LOT of it on today’s episode.
Diners, Drive-In’s, and Dives with Try It You’ll Like It
August 27, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 116 MBToday’s guests were the hosts of the hit podcast Try It You’ll Like It!, Winston Carter and David Zwick! Winston and David’s guilty pleasure is the hit Food Network show, Diners, Drive-In’s, and Dives! We talked about America’s favorite, bleach blonde food personality, Guy Fieri and the ‘Triple D’ empire! We swap restaurant experiences and even taste test food from one of LA’s favorite fast food restaurants, Oinkster!
Golden Era of Hip Hop w/ the Daily Zeitgeist
August 20, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBToday’s guests were the hosts of the hit podcast The Daily Zeitgest, Jack O’Brien and Miles Gray! Jack and Miles’ guilty pleasure is the golden era of hip hop! We talked about the music that heavily influenced their early adolescence from Nas to Biggie to Tupac to even, MC Hammer! We swap stories about how we act when we come face to face with our musical icons and give you, the listener, album and song recommendations for the rest of the year!
Clickbait w/ Kelly Nugent
August 13, 2018 07:00 - 43 minutes - 78.4 MBToday’s guest was actor, internet thing doer, and host of the Teen Creeps podcast, Kelly Nugent! Kelly’s guilty pleasure is clickbait! We talked about the terrifying magic of digital marketing and how it fuels our day to day activities with non-stop anxiety! We went deep into how information is presented to us online (spoiler: by tailoring headlines to make you want to click it) and how it influences our thoughts and beliefs!
Terry Pratchett Novels w/ Katelyn Hempstead
August 06, 2018 07:00 - 50 minutes - 89.5 MBToday’s guest was comedian, writer and host of the Lizard People podcast, Katelyn Hempstead! Katelyn’s guilty pleasure is Terry Pratchett novels! We talked about Mr. Pratchett’s literary legacy, his powerful writing, how he styled his brows, and the impact his writing had on Katelyn’s life. And, guess what? IT’S TURTLES ALL THE WAY DOWN FOLKS! This episode was a delight and we hope you enjoy it as much as we did!
The Music of Max Martin w/ Will Hines
July 30, 2018 07:00 - 55 minutes - 98.3 MBToday’s guest was actor, comedian, and podcaster Will Hines and his guilty pleasure is the magical music of Max Martin! We took a DEEP DIVE into your favorite pop hits of the last several decades which, oddly enough, are all produced by the same mysterious Swedish songwriter. And, guess what? We guarantee you’ll like every single one we talk about! This episode was a delight and we hope you enjoy it as much as we did!
UFO’s & Conspiracy Theories w/ Tom May of The Menzingers
July 23, 2018 07:00 - 58 minutes - 105 MBToday’s guest was singer and guitarist of The Menzginers, Tom May and his guilty pleasure is UFO’s and conspiracy theories’! We went deep into your favorite secret organizations like the Illuminati and the Masons. We talked about life after death, aprons on the moon, nuclear missiles going offline, and other crazy bananas things that’ll beg the question, are we really alone in the universe? (Probably not). This episode was a delight and we hope you enjoy it as much as we did!
Dancing Alone in Our Room with Ethnically Ambiguous
July 16, 2018 07:00 - 59 minutes - 101 MBToday’s guests were Anna and Shereen, hosts of Ethnically Ambiguous podcast, and their guilty pleasure is ‘dancing alone in our room’! We talked about some of your favorite songs to dance to, our favorite dance moves (COOTER SLAM), bedroom culture when we were kids, and self-discovery through dance. This episode was a delight and we hope you enjoy it as much as we did!
90s Crime Thrillers with Jon Gabrus
July 09, 2018 07:00 - 59 minutes - 107 MBToday’s guest was Jon Gabrus, comedian and host of the High and Mighty podcast. Gabrus’ guilty pleasure is 90s crime thrillers! We talked about some of your favorite crime thrillers, Primal Fear, Runaway Jury, the Firm, and discuss how films like did a horrible job of accurately depicting the American justice system. We were even treated to Gabrus’ Al Pacino impression, honestly, it was delightful.
Cocktails with Rebekka Johnson from GLOW
July 02, 2018 07:00 - 58 minutes - 104 MBToday’s guest was Rebekka Johnson, actress, comedian, producer and one of the stars of Netflix’s original series, GLOW! Rebekka’s guilty pleasure is cocktails! We talked our personal cocktail preferences, first cocktails, drinking in parks and so much more! We even drank some cocktails IRL, resulting in all three of us sliding deeper and deeper into our east coast accents.
SEASON ONE WRAP UP!
May 21, 2018 07:00 - 59 minutes - 105 MBToday’s guest was no one, just us! We’re wrapping up Season 1 of Guilty Pleasure with the two of us chatting about how much we love Guilty Pleasure, how it came to be, and what’s coming down the pipe for Season Two! We also have (some) commentary from Chris Salvatore, Amanda’s wonderful Mom!
RuPaul’s Drag Race with Pete Byrnes
May 14, 2018 07:00 - 53 minutes - 79.2 MBToday’s guest was Pete Byrnes a yogi, baker, and comedian who writes/performs at the Ruby and is also the newly single sound engineer for ‘How Is She Tho’, a Rupaul Drag Race recap podcast!
Disney with Rachel Chapman
May 07, 2018 07:00 - 59 minutes - 89.3 MBToday’s guest was Rachel Chapman a writer, comedian and host of the Inside the Disney Vault podcast. Rachel’s guilty pleasure is Disney!
Dateline NBC with Jen Curran
April 30, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 126 MBToday’s guest was Jen Curran a writer and performer on Harvard Sailing Team and Co-Founder of The Ruby LA, LA’s first feminist and all-inclusive comedy theater. Jen’s guilty pleasure is Dateline NBC!
Medical Marijuana with Lindsay Stidham
April 23, 2018 07:00 - 44 minutes - 65.9 MBToday’s guests was Director/ Producer/ Co-host of ‘Welcome to the Clambake’ - Lindsay Stidham and we talked medical marijuana! (Happy 420 ya’ll!)
Memes & Vine with Katie Willert
April 16, 2018 07:00 - 58 minutes - 86.6 MBGuilty Pleasure is the podcast that celebrates, elaborates, and experiences our odd interests! Today’s guests was actor/writer/producer Katie Willert! Enjoy!
The Bachelor w/ Sarah & Alex Franklin
April 09, 2018 07:00 - 52 minutes - 77.4 MBGuilty Pleasure is the podcast that celebrates, elaborates, and experiences our odd interests! Today’s guests are Sarah and Alex Franklin, hosts of “Trust The Bachelor Process” and we’re talking The Bachelor! Enjoy!
Eating In The Shower w/ Rachel Forman
April 02, 2018 07:00 - 56 minutes - 98.4 MBDo you have a favorite comfort food? Enjoy taking a nice, hot shower after a stressful day? Ever combine the two? Well then fellow shower eaters, this episode is for you! On today’s episode of Guilty Pleasure hosts Amanda Salvatore and Jackie Rae Aubel chat with LA-based comedian and writer Rachel Forman about her guilty pleasure, eating McDonald’s in the shower!
Michael Schur Shows w/ Chelsea Dallas Falato
March 26, 2018 07:00 - 54 minutes - 88.9 MBOn today’s episode of Guilty Pleasure hosts Amanda Salvatore and Jackie Rae Aubel chat with NY-based actor, writer, and comedian Chelsea Dallas Falato about Michael Schur shows! Chelsea is a bonafide expert and demonstrates that during our GP IRL when she absolutely decimates Jackie at “Parks and Rec” trivia. Chelsea was a fantastic guest; we hope you enjoy listening to her as much and we did!
60s & 70s Rock N’ Roll w/ Jackie’s Mom
March 19, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 123 MBOn today’s episode of Guilty Pleasure hosts Amanda Salvatore and Jackie Rae Aubel chat with Jackie’s Mom, Barbara; a New Jersey native who has seen most of today’s rock legends live and for a reasonable price! We talk about rock and country music of the 60s and 70s and it was flippin magical. We even listened to some of our favorite tunes - Zeppelin, Springsteen, and Gram Parsons - IRL! Barbara was a fantastic guest (and is an amazing Mom); we hope you enjoy listening to her experience as muc...
Cooking for Men w/ Ellen Clifford
March 12, 2018 07:00 - 53 minutes - 94.4 MBOn today’s episode of Guilty Pleasure hosts Amanda Salvatore and Jackie Rae Aubel chat with fellow podcaster and comedian Ellen Clifford about her guilty pleasure, cooking for men! We talk about our personal experiences with cooking and baking and talk about the reasons why Ellen (who btw - enjoys cooking for anyone) particularly enjoys cooking for dudes. We also do some “cooking” IRL! Ellen was a great guest and we hope you enjoy listening to her as much as we did talking to her!
In N’ Out Burger w/ The Fruit Flies
March 05, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBOn today’s episode of Guilty Pleasure hosts Amanda Salvatore and Jackie Rae Aubel chat with LA-based indie band The Fruit Flies (Molly McCormick & Danni Parpan) about their guilty pleasure, In N’ Out! We talk the special sauce, secret sauce, bible verses, and using panty liners as deodorant. Tune in to hear Molly, Dani, Jackie and Amanda eat and describe their In N’ Out experience IRL!
Tarot Reading & Intuition w/ Heather Donaldson
February 26, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 116 MBOn today’s episode of Guilty Pleasure hosts Amanda Salvatore and Jackie Rae Aubel chat with LA-based comedian Heather Donaldson about her guilty pleasure, Tarot! We talk psychics, crystals, intuition, ceremonies, moon rituals, and of course, tarot cards! What does the future hold for the Guilty Pleasure podcast? Tune in to hear Heather pull cards for both Amanda and Jackie!
It’s Murder Algae; Some People Call it Blood w/ Brant Cox
February 19, 2018 08:00 - 59 minutes - 102 MBOn today’s episode of Guilty Pleasure hosts Amanda Salvatore and Jackie Rae Aubel chat with Brant Cox - the LA editor of the Infatuation all about his GP - The Weather Channel! We talk maps, we talk forecasts, and we even, make a little weather of our own in-studio! Brant was a fantastic guest and we hope you enjoy listening to him as much as we did!
Winter Sports Are Better Than Hot Weather Sports w/ Adrienne Kisson
February 12, 2018 08:00 - 47 minutes - 85.4 MBOn today’s episode of Guilty Pleasure hosts Amanda Salvatore and Jackie Rae Aubel chat with writer Adrienne Kisson about the wonderful world of the Winter Olympics! We talk opening ceremonies, the infamous Tonya Harding/Nancy Kerrigan debacle, and blood and guts; because people could die at any moment! We also diverted for a couple minutes on water parks, but it was fun banter so we left it in there anyway.
Dads On Acid Are Very Handsy w/ Adrienne Airhart
February 05, 2018 08:00 - 55 minutes - 93.4 MBDo you like experiences that expand your mind? Have you ever thought to yourself, “Gee - I wonder why I’m so anxious”? Are you curious about the medicinal healing properties of psychedelics? Well then dear budding psychonaut, this episode is for you! On today’s episode of Guilty Pleasure hosts Amanda Salvatore and Jackie Rae Aubel chat with comedian, psychonaut and cannabis professional Adrienne Airhart about the wonderful world of psychedelics!
Remember the Virgin Megastore!? w/ Christina Cola
January 29, 2018 04:22 - 56 minutes - 100 MBDo you love the aggressive melodies of today’s pop punk bands? Do you expel all of your excess energy in the mosh pit? Have you ever taken to a tallboy to the face during a rambunctious punk show? Well then “only other girl in the pit” - this episode is for you! On today’s episode of Guilty Pleasure hosts Amanda Salvatore and Jackie Rae Aubel chat with Christina Cola, an LA-based comedian and writer whose guilty pleasure is the punk band PUP!
Horror Movies w/ Costa Ciminello and Mitchell Slan
January 21, 2018 19:02 - 1 hour - 115 MBDo you love to be scared? Have you seen all of the Halloweens and Freddy Kruegers multiple times? Do you love a quick lobotomy in the morning? Well then fellow horror fanatic, this episode is for you! On today’s episode of Guilty Pleasure hosts Amanda Salvatore and Jackie Rae Aubel chat with Costa Ciminello and Mitchell Slan, two incredibly talented filmmakers who love horror movies!
Instagram Stalking and the Bader Meinhof Phenomenon w/ Kevin Chu
January 15, 2018 01:35 - 58 minutes - 103 MBAre you a self-proclaimed social media detective? Do you have your Instagram on public because that’s just the right thing to do? Have you forgotten your ex-boyfriend’s last name, but know his social media handles by heart? Well then fellow sleuth, this podcast is for you! On today’s episode of Guilty Pleasure hosts Amanda Salvatore and Jackie Rae Aubel chat with Kevin Chu, an LA-based improviser and storyteller, about his guilty pleasure, stalking people on Instagram!
WE WERE ALL ROOTING FOR YOU w/ Steph Garcia
January 08, 2018 03:38 - 58 minutes - 103 MBDo you know how to smize? Can you attribute your fierce walk to the fabulous J Alexander? Like us, were you rooting for Tiffany in cycle 4? Well then fellow Top Model, this episode is for you! On today’s episode of Guilty Pleasure hosts Amanda Salvatore and Jackie Rae Aubel chat with Steph Garcia, an LA-based writer and performer, about the ground-breaking reality show America’s Next Top Model.
Best of Guilty Pleasure (2017)
December 31, 2017 18:30 - 1 hour - 119 MBOn today's episode of Guilty Pleasure, Amanda Salvatore and Jackie Rae Aubel reflect on some of their favorite moments of 2017. From Burning Man to Keanu Reeves to Celine Dion, this medley episode will make you laugh, contemplate your life decisions, and shop at Target. Enjoy!
Holiday Special: It's a Wonderful Podcast! w/ Amanda Salvatore and Jackie Rae Aubel
December 24, 2017 23:29 - 52 minutes - 94.7 MBOn this very special episode of the Guilty Pleasure podcast, hosts Amanda Salvatore and Jackie Rae Aubel talk about Christmas, holiday traditions, and Jesus (not in a preachy way, but in a ‘huh, so that’s what people think’ kind of way). If you love eggnog, Christmas carols, and opening presents under the tree, then this episode is for you!
Bat Mitzvah Baseball & Mike Trout w/ Bobby Underwood
December 18, 2017 03:10 - 1 hour - 115 MB*Fun drinking game for this episode - take a shot every time we say ‘Mike Trout’! Do you know the difference between Mike Trout and Aaron Judge? Did your Dad enter your bat mitzvah to the tune of “Take Me Out to the Ball Game”? Do you also low key love musical theater? Then dear listener, this episode is for you!
Gluten Will Kill You w/ Zack Peter
December 11, 2017 03:57 - 53 minutes - 100 MBAre you a fan of Gwyneth Paltrow and her lifestyle brand? Do you start your morning with a healthy dose of adaptogens? Are you like, so fucking fancy? Well then goopies, this episode is for you! On today’s episode of Guilty Pleasure hosts Amanda Salvatore and Jackie Rae Aubel chat with Zack Peter, the host of the #NoFilter podcast and PopSugar contributor.
Being a DJ w/ Vitamin G
December 04, 2017 04:49 - 1 hour - 114 MBDo you funnel all of your disposable income into flower crowns and sparkle tattoos? Have you ever started your day with a sunrise set? Do you ever look at a pile of NASA space junk and say, “I should burn this while dancing to music”? Well then dear music lover, this episode is for you! On today’s episode of Guilty Pleasure hosts Amanda Salvatore and Jackie Rae Aubel chat with Vitamin G, a Los Angeles-based DJ and good friend of Jackie.
Whore De Ovaries with the Jumble Queen w/ Molly Joy Wixon
November 27, 2017 01:23 - 57 minutes - 108 MBDo you proofread your friend’s emails or papers just for funsies? Are you a self-proclaimed grammar snob? Have you ever thought to yourself, “man, the world would be so much better if there were more puns”? Well then dear english snob, this podcast is for you! On today’s episode of Guilty Pleasure hosts Amanda Salvatore and Jackie Rae Aubel chat with Molly Joy Wixon, a Los Angeles-based actress, writer, and improviser and one of Amanda and Jackie’s favorite people of all time.
Thanksgiving Special: “I’m Going to Get Derailed on Turkey” w/ Dan Kohler
November 19, 2017 21:51 - 58 minutes - 109 MBDo you find the origin of your food fascinating? Do you think the first “American Thanksgiving” is really a bunch of BS? Have you ever thought to yourself, “Gee, I wonder whatever happened to passenger pigeons?” Well then dear budding food researcher, this podcast is for you! On today’s episode of Guilty Pleasure hosts Amanda Salvatore and Jackie Rae Aubel chat with Dan Kohler, a food scientist and culinary producer based in Los Angeles.
The TV Show FRIENDS w/ Max Spitulnik
November 13, 2017 04:27 - 53 minutes - 98.4 MBAre you more of a Monica or a Rachel? How about a Chandler or a Joey? Do you and your friends like to do impromptu photo shoots in water fountains? Then guess what friend, this podcast is for you! On today’s episode of Guilty Pleasure hosts Amanda Salvatore and Jackie Rae Aubel chat with Max Spitulnik, an LA-based writer who Amanda is casually dating.