Like a Virgin
iHeartPodcasts
A new pop culture podcast with a mix of news, cultural criticism, and comedy through a queer-trans lens, hosted by Fran Tirado and Rose Dommu.
Though they are best friends now, Fran and Rose grew up very differently. Fran was a cult-ish, sheltered Christian camp counselor and Rose had a penchant for writing deranged fanfiction. Now they’re both godless heathens taking a look back at the formative classics that popped their cherries and made them who they are.
Each week, the show starts off with a breakdown of the week’s pop culture news, then does a deep dive into one cultural object that one of them might be experiencing for the first time. They’ll also invite writers, comedians, activists, and entertainers to help them break it down.
Follow @rosedommu and @fransquishco on Instagram and Twitter.
Though they are best friends now, Fran and Rose grew up very differently. Fran was a cult-ish, sheltered Christian camp counselor and Rose had a penchant for writing deranged fanfiction. Now they’re both godless heathens taking a look back at the formative classics that popped their cherries and made them who they are.
Each week, the show starts off with a breakdown of the week’s pop culture news, then does a deep dive into one cultural object that one of them might be experiencing for the first time. They’ll also invite writers, comedians, activists, and entertainers to help them break it down.
Follow @rosedommu and @fransquishco on Instagram and Twitter.
Episodes
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Sep 8, 2025 • 58min
An Interview with Best Woman Herself, Rose Dommu
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.
Dec 1, 2024 • 1h 49min
Patreon Preview: Wicked Review
Divas, we're back on Patreon! Every week we drop episodes exclusively for our Patrons, and this week we're giving an in-depth review on Wicked, plus our thoughts on Emilia Pérez and Oh, Mary! Head to patreon.com/likeavirgin to subscribe and get weekly episodes from your favorite elusive transsexual podcasters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 26, 2023 • 50min
MOO WITH MEEE
The hosts discuss Rent, reflecting on musical impact and themes. They share personal experiences with financial struggles and portrayals in the show. The chapter also explores nightlife artistry, drag performances, and humorous discussions on Shirt Cocking and American Horror Story analysis.
Oct 19, 2023 • 47min
Peter Pan is Rumpelstiltskin's Dad
Podcast discusses Talk to Me movie, Once Upon a Time TV show, The Morning Show, fall season nostalgia, animated animals, and Equus impact on queer individuals.
Oct 12, 2023 • 53min
Whole Hair, Hair Whole
The podcast explores the trials and tribulations of hair, from transformations and regrets to its healing power. It delves into the significance of hair on identity, self-discovery, and gender presentation. The conversation also touches on grooming routines, Papa Murphy's Pizza, bangs, hair color, and spiritual beliefs.
Oct 5, 2023 • 46min
Quendela Tarantina
Guest Quendela Tarantina, known for Kill Bill, discusses revenge fantasies, Tarantino's influence, and creating iconic revenge fantasy looks. The podcast also explores foot fetishes, relationships, Orange County drama, and playful pizza debates.
Sep 28, 2023 • 60min
Implied Rimming (feat. George Civeris)
Comedian and host of the podcast StraightioLab George Civeris joins Fran & Rose to discuss iconic queer(?) television show Will & Grace And a clip from this week's Patreon episode about gay pirate erotica. Subscribe for weekly bonus episodes! Are you a Will, Grace, Jack or Karen? Tag our finsta @likeavirgin42069See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 7, 2023 • 60min
We No Longer Come To This Place For Magic
Fran & Rose divulge the comfort shows they watch over and over and over again as well as their comfort films, food, music and places Plus, new Carly Rae, The Last Voyage of the Demeter and other Dracula spinoffs, Passages and T-blockers And a clip from this week's Patreon episode, where Fran & Rose give their juiciest takes on some recent Love, Simon-esque queer media: Red, White & Royal Blue and Heartstopper. Subscribe for weekly bonus episodes! Summer never ends if you shop our summer merch line!. What's your cringiest comfort show? Tag our finsta @likeavirgin42069See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 31, 2023 • 1h 10min
Cursive is Gay Handwriting (feat. Greta Titelman)
Greta Titelman, comedian and host of Senior Superlatives podcast, joins Fran & Rose for a back-to-school special about gel pens. They also discuss 90s kid staples, porn, the movie Bottoms, and their favorite video games.
Aug 25, 2023 • 8min
The First Side Boob (Patreon Preview)
The season finale has come!! Here's a clip from Fran & Rose's final AJLT Season 2 bitch fest. Full episodes for Patreon subscribers only. Become our paypig.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
