
Too Niche?
A trend, culture and lifestyle show for geniuses. Where every topic is a thrill and nothing is Too Niche. New episodes air every other Friday. For notes, links, and other matters of importance from the Too Niche universe, visit the Too Niche Mood Board—and follow @elizabethkott on Instagram for niche recs, podcast clips, and more.
Latest episodes

Apr 27, 2023 • 1h 18min
Celebrity Weddings (2000 - 2010)
Elizabeth and Lara haul celebrity weddings from 2000 - 2010, discovering the power of a low key, high budget affair (Brad & Jen), tracking the evolution of the celebrity wedding as a marketing tool (Khloe & Lamar, Star Jones & Al Reynolds), and deciding which ones they most want to attend as both a trusted guest (Britney & KFed's) and a distant plus one (TomKat's).
Mentioned in this episode:
Ladies Who Punch: Inside Story of The View
Engagement Party Amazon Shop
Too Niche Water Shop

Apr 20, 2023 • 59min
Q2 Trends and Beyond
Elizabeth and Lara break down financial, environmental, food and fashion trends emerging across the cultural landscape. From "stealth wealth" to WaterTok–Too Niche? is, once again, on the beat.
Shop the Episode and Support the Pod via our Affiliate Links:
Therabody Compression Boots
Four Sigmatic Focus Blend
Stanley 40oz Travel Tumbler
The Row Black Zipped Ankle Boots

Apr 13, 2023 • 1h 1min
Sephora
In honor of the Sephora savings event that's right around the corner (Rouge & VIB Members, we're looking at you), Elizabeth and Lara haul the products on their respective wish lists, as well as recent and repeat purchases that keep them in a serious beauty industry chokehold.
Shop our picks on Sephora.com and support the pod when you use our affiliate links:
Peace Out Salicylic Acid Acne Healing Dots Megapack
Tatcha The Liquid Silk Canvas: Featherweight Protective Primer
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare DRx Spectralite FaceWare Pro
Agustinus Bader The Rich Cream
Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm Vanilla Beige + Jet Lag Mask
Refy Brow Pomade
Cinema Secrets -tropical lemon makeup brush cleaner
Urban Decay - space cowboy eyeshadow
Nudestix in Sunkissed
The Nue Co: Barrier Culture Cleanser / Barrier Culture Moisturizer
Merit: Minimalist perfecting foundation and concealer stick
Saie: Super Glowy Gel
Dew Blush in Spicy
Slip Tint Tinted Moisturizer
Heretic: Dirty Hinoki
Youth To The People Superfood Antioxidant Refillable Cleanser
Sephora Favorites Sets
Drunk Elephant Peptide Moisturizer
Goop GOOPGENES All in One Oil + cloudberry exfoliator + Glow Lotion
Refy Brow Sculpt
Lawless Forget the Filler Lip Plumper
Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Lip Liner
Westman Atelier Contour Stick & Baby Cheeks Lip + Cheek Cream Blush Stick
Hanni Shave Products
Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation

Apr 6, 2023 • 1h 38min
Vanderpump Rules City Guide
Lara and Elizabeth travel into the dark underbelly of Los Angeles, Las Vegas and beyond to haul some quintessential Vanderpump Rules filming locations and hot spots. Including, but not limited to:
Villa Blanca
SUR
Pump Restaurant
Tom Tom
Schwartz and Sandy’s
Vanderpump à Paris
Canter's Deli
The DEN Meditation
Skybar at Mondrian
Shape House
Toca Madera
The Moment Hotel
Hotel Ziggy
The Belmont
The Landsby
Inn of the Seventh Rey
Vanderpump Dogs
INSTAGRAM BABYMODE GIVEAWAY
Too Niche? is giving away a Sleep Crown ‘Elizabeth Traveler’
To Enter:
Leave Too Niche? A review on Apple Podcasts
Follow @this_is_tooniche on Insragram
Post a screenshot of your review to Instagram stories and tag @this_is_tooniche
Winner will be announced on next week's episode airing 4/13/23

Mar 30, 2023 • 1h 6min
Corporate American Ecological Disasters
Too Niche? goes dark mode, as Elizabeth and Lara haul ecological disasters caused by American corporations. From the Exxon Valdez oil spill polluting thousands of miles of coastline and killing sea otters, to the Norfolk Southern train derailment contaminating an entire community's drinking water and ground soil, to two toxic coal slurries wiping out an entire rivers of wildlife, to an iconic oil spill that's been spewing oil into the Gulf of Mexico since 2004, there's no shortage of disasters to be hauled!

Mar 23, 2023 • 60min
”Soft Life” Essentials
In this soothing episode of Too Niche?, Lara and Elizabeth dig into the philosophy of living a "soft life," in which a person prioritizes low-stress, ease and comfort above all else. They explore how treating yourself like a baby can elevate your day-to-day existence, and share their tips and tricks for maximum coziness whilst horizontal.
Lisa Yang Cashmere
Andine Pajamas
Coyuchi Topanga Organic Matelasse Blanket
The Original Casper King Pillow
Le Bon Shoppe Cloud Socks
The Crowd Went Wild in Virgil Village, Los Angeles
Parachute Home Cloud Cotton Duvet
Morrow Soft Goods Heirloom Linen Duvet Set
Sleep Crown Over The Head Pillow
Negative Underwear* Cotton French Cut Brief
Color Cord Company for DIY Lighting
Enjoying our water hauls? Shop our A+ water selects here*
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Mar 16, 2023 • 1h 1min
2023 Oscars Fashion
Elizabeth and Lara haul looks from The Oscars and, perhaps more importantly, the Vanity Fair Oscar Party. They also dive into their favorite Oscar looks from the past and even dare to ask each other, "Who are you wearing?"

Mar 9, 2023 • 1h 21min
Bottled Water
Lara and Elizabeth haul an assortment of flat waters and discover a multitude of flavors, bringability factors and price points. From $30 oxygen-infused water to a $1.99 brand name, not all waters are created (or bottled) equally.
Brands Hauled in This Episode:
Evian
Essentia
Acqua Panna
Antipodes
Boxed Water Is Better
Ophora
HFactor
Liquid Death
Erewhon
Aqua Carpatica
SmartWater
Crystal Geyser
Fiji
Zen WTR
Shop some of our A+ water selects here*
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Mar 2, 2023 • 1h 41min
Vanderpump Rules Singles
Elizabeth and Lara haul the MANY musical numbers released by the cast of Vanderpump Rules. From Scheana Shay's Good as Gold to lesser-known DJ James Kennedy deep cuts, this is the ultimate VPR singles roundup.
Listen to the playlist from this episode: http://bit.ly/3ZiW3ZJ

Feb 23, 2023 • 1h 21min
Japan Travel Guide
Lara breaks down her recent trip to Japan and shares her A+ hotel recommendations, favorite (and least favorite) restaurants, activities and travel tips.
Lodging:
Hoshinoya Kyoto - http://bit.ly/3YVdvmZ
Hotel the Celestine Kyoto Gion - https://bit.ly/3xMPPFi
Harajuku Tokyo Airbnb - https://bit.ly/3KtGYQz
Ryokan Kurashiki - https://bit.ly/3ZdMz1l
Kai Poroto - https://bit.ly/3IOuqC7
Hoshinoya Tokyo - https://bit.ly/3xRlfu4
Restaurants:
Nakame No Teppen (Izakaya) - http://bit.ly/3KtIQZp
Narukiyo (Delicious beef dishes and charmingly dick-themed) - http://bit.ly/3Zhjx0Q
New York Bar, Park Hyatt Tokyo - http://bit.ly/3Sna5GW
Arakicho Tenpaku (Tempura omakase) - http://bit.ly/3ExM3Dt
Sushi Tou (Amazing sushi omakase) - https://bit.ly/3IshVe4
Tempura Miyashiro (Tempura omakase) - https://bit.ly/3kkQgUb
Activities:
Arashiyama Monkey Park Kyoto - http://bit.ly/3SqHznX
Fushimi Inari Shrine Kyoto - http://bit.ly/3Zdh3kf
Nishiki Market Kyoto - http://bit.ly/3XUNpiD
Micro Pig Cafe Tokyo - http://bit.ly/3IOiKPB
Sapporo Snow Festival - http://bit.ly/3kics1t