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Under the Influence with Jo Piazza

Jo Piazza
Social Media
Motherhood
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Influencer Culture
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Women Empowerment
Women's Health
Feminism
Perimenopause
Child Development
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Summer Camp
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Financial Independence

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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Recent Guests

Hayley DeRoche
Avid influencer and satirical voice behind Official Sad Beige
Official Sad Beige (Hayley DeRoche)
Episode: Sad Beige Babies With Sad Beige Parents
Courtney Kocak
Author, podcaster and memoirist
Episode: Girls Gone Wild Go Feral—Behind the Scenes of the Show That Shaped a Generation
Corinne Lowe
Author of Having It All; economist at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
Episode: Sunday Nice Things: Family Money
Emile Niazi
Writer for New York Magazine; author of Life After Ambition
New York Magazine
Episode: Sunday Nice Things: Family Money
Melanie Benjamin
New York Times bestselling historical fiction author
Author, The Windsor Affair
Episode: Royals Were the Original Reality Television Stars
Stephanie O'Connell
Author of The Ambition Penalty
Author
Episode: What Killed the Girl Power Movement?
Brooke Taylor
Executive coach and author of Healing the Success Wound
Healing the Success Wound
Episode: The Burnout Beneath Ambition
Jess Gross
New York Times columnist who wrote about Spencer Pratt
The New York Times
Episode: We Need to Talk About Spencer Pratt
Ayla Woodruff
Influencer and mom, open about pregnancy and birth experiences
Social media influencer
Episode: Pregnancy in the Age of Social Media

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Jo Piazza
Host of Under the Influence

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • A Disappointing Progression

    For a podcast that began as a warning against the influence of social media, the host really sounds like she needs to spend less time online. I found this podcast when it first started and I had finally made the decision to get off social media. I really enjoyed that first series. Since then, I’ve continued following, listening in occasionally when a topic sounded interesting, but every time I listened, I was disappointed. The podcast is no longer anything like what it set out to be. There is no... more

    Apple Podcasts
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    alyss53
    United States3 months ago
  • Addressing the choice of not having children

    I just finished the latest episode “NotHaving Children is not a Tragedy.” Why? Because it’s not a tragedy, far from it. I don’t have children and I have complex reasons for not wanting them. However, I have numerous wonderful, life experiences and a fulfilling adulthood and I know there are still many more incredible experience to come. What I don’t like are a the questions and concerns from other adults who feel the need to ask either I don’t have children or when I’m going to have kids. I feel... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Les’s Mistress 😉
    United States3 months ago
  • unrelatable

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    Apple Podcasts
    1
    doubleguessing
    Canada10 months ago
  • Yay! A fun and useful podcast

    I’m so glad I discovered Jo’s podcast. I’m a new listener, and it’s already at the top of my list. Fun guests with useful experiences to share, along with entertaining banter, of course.

    Apple Podcasts
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    The Been There Done That Mom
    United States10 months ago
  • Stop telling us what a “real woman” is

    Latest episode about weight loss drugs lost me in the first two minutes when said that that every woman in her 30s, 40s, or 50s is either taking or secretly googling these drugs, and that she’s sick of all these people pretending they stay in shape without drugs. She ends with the classic “I want to hear from real women.” As a woman in her 30s who has not been “secretly googling” weight loss drugs and does stay in shape via diet and exercise only, I didn’t realize I don’t count as a “real woman”... more

    Apple Podcasts
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    Hownowbrowncow420
    United Statesa year ago

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Sunday Nice Things: Family Money
Q: Are kids more expensive than ever?
100% they are, driven by shifts in parenting time, investments in children's human capital, and rising costs across housing, childcare, and activities.
Royals Were the Original Reality Television Stars
Q: How did Wallis Simpson influence the royal narrative compared to Meghan Markle?
Wallis represented a more traditional gasp of audacious modernity within a constrained royal system, while Meghan embodies a post-colonial, American-influenced, media-savvy disruption that contemporary audiences analyze through different lenses.
Royals Were the Original Reality Television Stars
Q: Why are royals so captivating to modern audiences?
Because they embody a blend of real-life drama, fashion influence, and a sense of public destiny; their stories offer a mirror to contemporary celebrity culture and gender expectations.
We Need to Talk About Spencer Pratt
Q: Why do you think we should not be underestimating his run for mayor?
The guest argues Pratt taps into anger over homelessness and public safety with a message that feels authentic to local voters, leveraging media savvy to stay visibile, which makes him a plausible outsider candidate despite lacking traditional governance experience.
Why Does the World Hate Ambitious Women?
Q: Why do men have more free time than women, and what does that imply for addressing burnout and inequality?
Men hold the majority of professional power and also enjoy more leisure; addressing this requires restructuring household labor, elevating shared caregiving, and advocating for policies that redistribute unpaid labor and create real rest opportunities for women.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Under the Influence

What is Under the Influence about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show consistently explores how social media shapes culture, motherhood, and women's lives, with a mix of memoir, reportage, and critical analysis from a host who pairs personal experiences with expert guest perspectives. Episodes frequently center on online strategies, the pressures of staying “online” as a parent or professional, and the monetization of everyday life, often highlighting how branding and influencer culture intersect with family, career, and wellness. Noteworthy is its willingness to tackle controversial topics with a candid, conversational vibe and to feature a diverse slate of guests who bring lived experience, expertise, and storytelling to broad social issues. Potential listeners can expect thoughtful conversations, ... more

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8. Jess Gross

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