Under the Influence with Jo Piazza
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 got here, what it all means and how the commodification of every single aspect of our lives is driving everyone (but mostly women and mothers) a little insane.
- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 42 minutes
- Episodes
- 309
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
New Years Resolutions That Do Not Suck
Is there anything lamer than New Years’ resolutions? Part of me thinks that New Year's resolutions are bs. And the other part of me thinks, you know what I’ll try anything to make life easier and bet…
00:16:06 |
Fri 29 Dec 2023
Are #TradWives Dangerous or Just Ridiculous With Kathryn Jezer Morton
Let's settle this debate once and for all...is #TradWife content actually dangerous, or just stupid? Today I talk toThe Cut's Brooding columnist Kathryn Jezer Morton about her column on this very sub…
00:45:01 |
Tue 26 Dec 2023
The #TradWives Are Coming For Your Husbands (According to the NY POST)
A story went viral on the NY Post and Reddit in the past 24 hours claiming that a husband left his wife because he became OBSESSED with a #tradwife on TikTok. This is the headline: TikTok ruined my h…
00:24:41 |
Thu 21 Dec 2023
Ruby Franke Pleads Guilty to Sickening Child Abuse
Breaking news over here. After months of anticipation, Ruby Franke, the mom influencer who was charged with abusing and starving her children, finally pled guilty to child abuse. In court, she expres…
00:14:49 |
Tue 19 Dec 2023
Getting Rid of Mom Shame with Emily Oster
Will daycare give your kid attachment issues? Are you breastfeeding wrong? Is sleep training the worst thing you can do as a parent?
Being a mom often feels like you've failed at something at least o…
00:39:07 |
Mon 18 Dec 2023
The $59 Million Wedding That Destroyed Social Media
Welcome to an Under the Influence - Too Much Money crossover episode! By now you've probably heard about the $59 million wedding that has everyone going crazy on Instagram and TikTok. The bride, Made…
00:45:12 |
Thu 14 Dec 2023
An Update On Katie Sorenson From the Michael's Parking Lot
How many of you remember the Katie Sorensen story? Maybe you don't remember the name, but you might remember the episode we did a couple of years ago about the mom influencer in the Michael's parkin…
00:46:46 |
Mon 11 Dec 2023
Debunking the Lies of Parenting Influencers
No one should ever shame you for how you parent on Instagram. I have said it before and I will say it again—if you feel shamed then it is time to unfollow. Today we talk to Dr. Cara Goodwin, PhD, a l…
00:49:06 |
Fri 08 Dec 2023
Confessions of a Former Trad Wife
In this incredibly brave interview we speak with a woman who considers herself a former trad wife. She got married young and had kids young. Her husband convinced her to quit school, to stay home, to…
00:33:49 |
Mon 04 Dec 2023
Newborn Advice No One With Tell You With Modern Mom Probs (Tara Clark)
The postpartum period is a clusterf*ck dumpster fire of hell and do not let anyone tell you different. It is also magical and wonderful and life-changing and gorgeous. Many things can be true. This i…
00:54:42 |
Fri 01 Dec 2023
The Hatred of Women on the Internet with Taylor Lorenz
Does the Internet fundamentally hate women?
Social media platforms can be a battleground, often subjecting women to harsh criticism and verbal violence. And no one knows that better than tech reporte…
00:44:02 |
Mon 27 Nov 2023
Let's Quit the Parenting Advice Influencers
Mini bonus for anyone who needs a post holiday reminder that you're amazing and no one should tell you any different. Parenting advice influencers are ubiquitous these days. And they are spending tho…
00:13:31 |
Fri 24 Nov 2023
The Exquisite Joy of Quitting Instagram with Marlee Grace
In our constant quest to stay connected, Instagram and other social media platforms have become staples of our daily lives. Yet, there is a growing counter-movement of folks who have chosen to break …
00:46:16 |
Mon 20 Nov 2023
Botched Liposuction on TikTok
Back in July, an Ohio plastic surgeon lost her medical license after the state medical board investigated her for live streaming operations on TikTok and causing harm to patients in the process. TikT…
00:25:41 |
Wed 15 Nov 2023
Introducing TOO MUCH MONEY
Jo has made a new podcast and here is a sneak peak of the first episode. From Jo Piazza and Doree Shafrir, the host of the hit podcast Forever 35 comes TOO MUCH MONEY. Too Much Money is a podcast tha…
00:46:41 |
Tue 14 Nov 2023
Fear and Finance with Farnoosh Torabi
What are you afraid of? Today we are talking about fears and finances. Because our phones are listening to us all the time they can probably hear us when we voice these fears out loud. Jo has recentl…
00:51:10 |
Mon 13 Nov 2023
You Are a Good Mom
I want to tell all of you moms out there something very important today.
You are a good mom, a good parent, a good caretaker. You are good. You are good at taking care of your children.
Learn more a…
00:11:35 |
Fri 10 Nov 2023
Are Trad Wives Happier Than You?
Are trad wives happier than the rest of us? So many of the women I know who are bad-ass boss babes struggling to juggle it all—career, relevance, fulfillment, being a good mother, being good at work,…
00:44:30 |
Thu 09 Nov 2023
Protecting Boys From Toxic Social Media with Peggy Orenstein
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00:46:19 |
Mon 06 Nov 2023
Don't Spy On Your Kids' Phones with Dr. Devorah Heitner
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00:51:06 |
Wed 01 Nov 2023
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