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Under the Influence with Jo Piazza

Jo Piazza
Social Media
Motherhood
Parenting
Mental Health
Perimenopause
Women's Health
Feminism
Influencer Culture
Child Development
Reality Television
Self-Care
Patriarchy
Paris
Financial Independence
Influencers
Dolly Parton
Education
Tradwives
NXIVM
Allison Mack

Under the Influence is a deep dive into social media, a place haunted by aspirational marketing where it feels like every other person is a social media influencer trying to sell you something, all while posed in perfect houses that never seem to get messy. And behind this airbrushed perfection is money, so much money. Billions and billions of dollars. Journalist and mom Jo Piazza looks at how we ... more

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Latest Episodes

We spend a lot of time on this show talking about the ways this country fails mothers, and every time we think we’ve found all the holes, another one shows up that makes us want to go break dishes in the alley. This week it’s pregnancy loss, and the ... more

Gemma Hartley, author of No One Loves an Angry Woman: An Ex-Vangelical Coming of Rage Story, joins us to talk about why women have been taught to swallow their anger, what happens when we finally stop doing that, and how the stories we’ve been told a... more

Has democracy been saved? Did it need saving in the first place? Can we finally feel hope again? We almost don’t know what to do with all this hope. We recorded this the morning after the midterms, running on very little sleep, and called up Katie Ha... more

What if the best way to make friends as an adult is to go to summer camp? Think cozy cabins, excellent books, whitewater rafting, crafting, and hundreds of women who share yourn views and vibes. Jo talks with Mackenzie Newcomb, founder of the Bad ... more

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Recent Guests

Kristen Vukovic
Founder of the Adriatic Writers Conference
Adriatic Writers Conference
Episode: Is Adult Reading Camp Is the Answer to Loneliness? Plus Croatia!
Mackenzie Newcomb
Founder of the Bad Bitch Book Club
Bad Bitch Book Club
Episode: Is Adult Reading Camp Is the Answer to Loneliness? Plus Croatia!
Katie Sturino
Founder of Megababe and author
Megababe
Episode: Katie Sturino on “I’m Fine,” Midlife, and Not Giving the EFFs - PLUS A COVER REVEAL FOR THE LAST RIDE!!!
Natalia Emanuel
Economist and co-author of In Person
Episode: Can We Go Back to the Office Without Losing Our Flexibility?
Jenny Wood
Former Google executive and author of 'Wild Courage'
Episode: The Wild Courage to Go After What You Want (with former Google Exec Jenny Wood)
Hillary Frank
Creator of The Longest Shortest Time and author of the audiobook thriller Wedlocked
Episode: We’re Done Smiling Through It, with Hillary Frank
Liuba Grechen Shirley
Founder of Vote Mama and former congressional candidate
Vote Mama
Episode: Let's Get More Moms in Office!! Chatting With Vote Mama
Nick Aster
Episode: Men Who Call Women Whores Are Pathetic (with Nick Aster)
Christine Pride
Author, former book editor and co-author of I Never Knew You at All
Episode: Everything Bookish: How to Read More, Find Great Books, and Write Your Own

Host

Jo Piazza
Journalist and author covering social media, marketing and motherhood

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • Good guests, terrible interviewing

    I originally liked this podcast for the topics and guests, but oh my god is Jo Piazza just a terrible host and interviewer. She constantly interrupts her guests, turns the conversation back to herself, and can’t pivot or adjust when a guest gives her an opening into something interesting. It’s so frustrating to listen to. There’s a real one-upsmanship quality to her interviews and she frequently comes across as a ditzy mean girl who spends too much time on social media (ironically, considering t... more

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    AnonneYvonne
    United States2 months ago
  • lol Bobbi Brown

    Out of touch. These women are wild. A great hate-listen every time. I used to like Bobbi Brown. I used to like Jo. My gawd. 🤦🏼‍♀️ I’m ashamed of you all.

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    1
    SDSSTL
    United States2 months ago
  • Nope

    I just can’t anymore. This podcast started out focusing on social media topics and was fascinating to me but has gone off the rails in an uber woke way that just lost me.

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    1
    WaitWhat707
    United States5 months ago
  • Ehh

    Not great, when there’s a big topic I like her take, but her voice is pretty tough to listen to for awhile. Most episodes are pretty random non-topics.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Sophiemarie23
    United States6 months ago
  • Only one chance to make a first impression

    Enjoyed her novel and wanting to unplug/deinfluence, so thought I'd check out the podcast. First one I chose was How to Be An Old Rich Woman. As a new empty nester, this topic resonated. The first half was great! Common sense advice and reminders. Second half was terrible...cut your Amazon Prime but NOT to stop your late night ordering habit...but bc her guest hates Amazon for political reasons. Same with Hilton bc they collude with ICE. Forget those points that might give you a nice vacation. S... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    sbe1970
    United States6 months ago

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Some listeners find Jo's personal perspective and casual banter engaging; others feel she interrupts guests or brings the conversation back to herself.
Frequent ad breaks are a recurring complaint, especially when sponsorships seem at odds with discussions of consumer culture or mindful spending.
Listeners appreciate the topical range and guests, particularly conversations about women, parenting, social media and culture.
Several listeners praise episodes as informative and entertaining, while others want more depth, research and nuance.

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Katie Sturino on “I’m Fine,” Midlife, and Not Giving the EFFs - PLUS A COVER REVEAL FOR THE LAST RIDE!!!
Q: Why do we feel like we have to be low maintenance?
Sturino connects the pressure to historical and cultural attitudes that dismissed women who spoke up, normalizing discomfort and discouraging women from appearing difficult.
Katie Sturino on “I’m Fine,” Midlife, and Not Giving the EFFs - PLUS A COVER REVEAL FOR THE LAST RIDE!!!
Q: What would happen if we could eradicate “I'm fine” as an answer to how are you?
Sturino says people might be shocked by honest answers at first, but they could share everyday difficulties without burdening others or trauma dumping.
Is Adult Reading Camp Is the Answer to Loneliness? Plus Croatia!
Q: How are you choosing the books to talk about every month?
Newcomb gathers member suggestions, compiles a shortlist, runs polls and selects books while balancing availability, genres and representation.
Is Adult Reading Camp Is the Answer to Loneliness? Plus Croatia!
Q: Why do you think people are so hungry for real life again?
Newcomb says members want easy, values-aligned friendships around shared interests, and many have lost community as friends' lives changed.
We’re Done Smiling Through It, with Hillary Frank
Q: Why did you decide to write this as an actual thriller instead of just doing the reporting, and talking about it in non-fiction?
Frank says fiction is more fun and can heighten reality, letting her make a social statement through a suspenseful story that may be more enjoyable for audiences to consume.

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Journalist and author Jo Piazza hosts candid conversations about how social media, consumer culture and changing expectations shape women's lives, especially around motherhood, work, aging and relationships. The format mixes interviews with authors, researchers, journalists, founders and advocates, alongside personal reflections and practical discussion. Guests bring expertise in areas such as women's health, parenting, workplace culture, publishing, politics and technology, often while discussing a book, organization or campaign.

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Recent guests on Under the Influence include:

1. Kristen Vukovic
2. Mackenzie Newcomb
3. Katie Sturino
4. Natalia Emanuel
5. Jenny Wood
6. Hillary Frank
7. Liuba Grechen Shirley
8. Nick Aster

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