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From the Nora Ephron and Eve Babitz of looking at their phones a lot: criticism and analysis for the algorithmically optimized era. Spanning the majorly trivial to the dubiously significant, The Observation Deck is a podcast about internet and popular culture hosted by Rosa Addario and Saskia Kowalchuk. Produced by Nelson Graves. Find us on Instagram @observationdeckpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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- 1 weeks ago1h 2m
Recession Consumerism
What can corporate work vlogs tell us about the current state of rampant consumerism? Starting off with quick observations on a recent trip to Toronto and yoga mishaps in Montreal, Rosa and Saskia chat about the intersection of economic downturns and the drive towards aspirational lifestyle content, charting the rise of the Housewives reality franchise in the aftermath of the 2008 Recession to our current algorithmically driven lifestyle content in the age of AI. Want to send us a voice note to be featured on the show? Find us on Instagram @observationdeckpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 3 weeks ago1h 0m
Dishing on Food Culture: 22 Little Plates
Have you dined with us before? For tonight's meal, Saskia and Rosa dish on the state of algorithmic food culture. With safe sleazy dive bars on every corner in Montreal and the the creamy-miso-gochujang of it all taking over our algorithms, our hosts tell us how our for you pages have found a place in a restaurant near you.Follow us on Instagram @observationdeckpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Aug 14, 20261h 5m
Balcony Hang Gossip Sesh
After much anticipation, Saskia and Rosa are back for our newest season with big news! Join the girlies for a chatty summer balcony hang where they dish on the films and books they consumed during the hiatus.Follow us on Instagram @observationdeckpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Mar 13, 20261h 24m
Hegemonic Blondness: On Taylor Swift and "Wuthering Heights" w/ Biddy O'Neil
In our Season 2 finale, the girlies are joined by friend of the pod Biddy O'Neil to discuss the career of our favourite mirror ball pop sensation: Taylor Swift. Via a long detour through Emerald Fennel's film adaptation(?) of the novel of the same name "Wuthering Heights," our hosts get down to the nitty gritty of Taylor's rise to fame, relationship with fandom, and songwriting style.Thanks to all of our Deckheads who stuck with us through to the end of the season! We love you all and we'll see you again after a quick break <3Follow us on Instagram @observationdeckpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Feb 20, 20261h 18m
Pop-Mormonism
Why do Mormons seem to be everywhere now? From the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City to the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, Saskia and Rosa explore the link between the mainstreaming of the Mormon religion and trends in popular media. What might be lurking below the surface of the tradwife aesthetic of Ballerina Farms or Nara Smith's homemade cereal?Follow us on Instagram @observationdeckpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jan 23, 20261h 27m
Sports Spectacular
Grab your hockey stick and put on your jersey, the girlies are hitting the ice! In the midst of Ottawa Senators drama, Heated Rivalry madness, and the 2026 Winter Olympics, Saskia and Rosa have a conversation about sports and misogyny in the Canadian context, with professional hockey in the hot seat. They also touch on the emerging world of women's hockey and their own experiences with sports beyond hockey.Follow us on Instagram @observationdeckpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Dec 18, 20251h 18m
Happy Old Year II
Wrapping up another year of the Observation Deck pod, Saskia, Rosa, and special guest Nelson share their collective musings on 2025, including their take on Wicked: For Good and other cultural touchstones of the year. Wishing all our listeners a happy holidays! See you in 2026 :)Find us on Instagram @observationdeckpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Dec 1, 20251h 33m
The Secret Life of a Sephora Tween
12 year olds buying luxury anti-aging serums, 30$ lip treatments as far as the eye can see, and the most overstimulating shopping experience known to man: Sephora has us in a grasp. Saskia and Rosa discuss Sephora tweens and reflect on their own shopping habits at the makeup giant--with a few detours, of course.Find us on Instagram @observationdeckpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
About The Observation Deck
From the Nora Ephron and Eve Babitz of looking at their phones a lot: criticism and analysis for the algorithmically optimized era. Spanning the majorly trivial to the dubiously significant, The Observation Deck is a podcast about internet and popular culture hosted by Rosa Addario and Saskia Kowalchuk. Produced by Nelson Graves. Find us on Instagram @observationdeckpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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