The Nikki Ogunnaike Interview with Throwing Fits

The Nikki Ogunnaike Interview with Throwing Fits

Author: Throwing Fits February 12, 2025 Duration: 1:36:49

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Our interview with Nikki Ogunnaike sure is some nice talking. Nikki—editor-in-chief of Marie Claire and host of the Nice Talk podcast—popped by ahead of New York Fashion Week to politic on shiesty's for her, buying men's clothing, Prada sample sales, year of the yap and manifesting this very conversation, who the hell was Marie Claire, women's issues becoming fashionable in women's media, to cover or not to cover Melania Trump, hate mail, the role of an EIC in 2025, joining us in the podcasting trenches, influencing and promoting real work on grid, saluting all the Instagram boyfriends, Marie Claire's Power Play summits, the stress of managing people, publishing Royals content vs. resistance content, print isn't dead or back it just is, her goat Rhianna and the trial of A$AP Rocky, AI's role in media, her media diet, the New Right, her latest cover star mogul Alex Cooper, at the end of the day and regardless of by-lines writers are writers, rating Condé Nast and Hearst in a variety of categories having worked at both, lots of Bravo talk, what's the point of NYFW, personal style should not be a trend and is not that deep, her watch rotation and much more on Nikki Ogunnaike's interview with The Only Podcast That Matters™.


In a world saturated with polished takes and predictable opinions, Throwing Fits offers a refreshingly unfiltered conversation. This podcast operates from the premise that two self-proclaimed grown dirtbags can provide some of the most genuine commentary on contemporary culture. The hosts navigate the ever-shifting landscape of style, art, and what it means to be a person with interests in today's world, all without taking themselves too seriously. Listeners are invited into a space where high and low culture collide, where a deep dive into a fashion trend can sit comfortably beside a rant about daily absurdities. The tone is less instructional and more observational, driven by a shared curiosity and a willingness to question the status quo. You'll hear the hosts grapple with the zeitgeist, often finding humor and insight in the most unexpected places. Their dynamic is the core of the show-a blend of camaraderie, playful ribbing, and moments of surprising sincerity that makes each episode feel like catching up with your most opinionated, yet oddly relatable, friends. It’s a dialogue about the things that shape our tastes and identities, delivered with a distinct voice that refuses to be neatly categorized. For those tired of formulaic discussions, this podcast provides a much-needed dose of personality and authentic, meandering conversation that somehow always circles back to what’s interesting, weird, or worth talking about right now.
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