Under the Influence with Jo Piazza
Jo PiazzaUnder 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
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 442 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Personal JournalsKids & FamilyParentingSociety & Culture | |||
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- 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
Apple Podcasts2AnonneYvonne
United Statesa month 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.
Apple Podcasts1SDSSTLUnited Statesa month 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.
Apple Podcasts1WaitWhat707United States4 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 Podcasts3Sophiemarie23United States5 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 Podcasts1sbe1970United States6 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #111 | United States/Society & Culture/Personal Journals |
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A sharp, conversation-driven show about how social media and influencer culture shape modern life, with a focus on gender, motherhood, and power dynamics. Episodes frequently explore feminism, personal finance, media hypocrisy, and the tension between authentic living and aspirational marketing. Guests range from authors and journalists to businesswomen and creators, often sharing practical tips, personal stories, and critiques of online ecosystems. The show's standout moments tend to come from candid guest conversations that blend memoir, psychology, and cultural critique, sometimes punctuated by sponsor mentions or book promotions. Listeners likely attracted to feminist perspectives, media analysis, and practical guidance for navigating o... more
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Recent guests on Under the Influence include:
1. Jenny Wood
2. Amanda Litman
3. Gabrielle Moss
4. Peggy Orenstein
5. Rebecca Blumenstein
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7. Jane Green
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