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Like a Virgin

A new pop culture podcast with a mix of news, cultural criticism, and comedy through a queer-trans lens, hosted by Fran Tirado and Rose Dommu.
Though they are best friends now, Fran and Rose grew up very differently. Fran was a cult-ish, sheltered Christian camp counselor and Rose had a penchant for writing deranged fanfiction. Now they’re both godless heathens taking a look back at the formative classics that popped their cherries and made them who they are.
Each week, the show starts off with a breakdown of the week’s pop culture news, then does a deep dive into one cultural object that one of them might be experiencing for the first time. They’ll also invite writers, comedians, activists, and entertainers to help them break it down.
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June 4 · 58 min
Jujubee Will EGOT
This week we discuss: We lost our virginities at the Stop! That! train! NY premier and now there’s an AI controversy The perplexing Obsession and the horrors of compulsory heterosexuality Rose lost her anal virginity at the Vampire Lestat concert The end of Euphoria and how every character is a stripper, pimp, or dead ! AS ALWAYS, get ad-free episodes and bonus episodes only on Patreon.com/likeavirgin Xoxo Fran & Rose Follow us on IG for memes and show updates: @likeavirgin42069 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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May 28 · 50 min
Do You Believe in Life After the Jellicle Ball?
Rose and Fran saw the Cats revival on Broadway, and despite a range of trepidations and doubts, the show overdelivered in ways we could barely squeeze into the episode. We share a bit of background on the musical and how one of the longest running shows on Broadway transformed into this modern iteration. Also discussed in this episode: Rose’s recent viewing of The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo Fran’s recent viewing of Blue Film Mannequin starring Kim Cattrall Assigning homework for the virgins: Go see Obsession and we’ll discuss! AS ALWAYS, get ad-free episodes and bonus episodes only on Patreon.com/likeavirgin Xoxo Fran & Rose Follow us on IG for memes and show updates: @likeavirgin42069 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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May 21 · 55 min
Malcolm in the Middle of Myrtle-Broadway
GET AD-FREE EPISODES AND BONUS EPISODES ONLY ON PATREON.COM/LIKEAVIRGIN — thank u for supporting our work! It finally happened. Rose watched Malcolm in the Middle. The Bush-era suburbia sitcom has long been known to virgins as a Top Five in Fran’s formative cultural objects. Rose’s critique may absolutely shock you. Plus, one episode predicted the plot of a recent horror film??? We also discuss mixed reviews on Demna’s current reign at Gucci as newly appointed creative director after Fran went to the viral resort show in Times Square. For non-fashion virgins, we summarize all the context even if you don’t care about this stuff. But, “this… stuff?” It’s more than just fashion. Demna’s signature aesthetic is so omnipotent, you can’t walk through Bushwick at night without seeing motifs of his influence. Not to mention, the stakes of Gucci’s success will have an impact on the entire luxury industry, which is currently in an existential crisis. Also featured in this episode: What are the best dresses in Disney princess canon? What the hell is going on with John Travolta’s kangol hat at Cannes? Rose’s review of Widow’s Bay on Apple TV+ A partial syllabus of summer culture Rose and Fran will discuss in future episodes: The Vampire Lestat House of the Dragon Euphoria Scary Movie 6 The Odyssey Disclosure Day Maybe Supergirl Mmmmaybe Spiderman Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma Blue Film Ariana Grande’s Petal Olivia Rodrigo’s You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love Madonna’s Confessions II Xoxo Fran & Rose Follow us on IG for memes and show updates: @likeavirgin42069 GET AD-FREE EPISODES AND BONUS EPISODES ONLY ON PATREON.COM/LIKEAVIRGIN — thank u for supporting our work! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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May 14 · 47 min
Pretty Womyn
Why aren’t there more movies glamorizing s*x w*rk? Fran and Rose are on Fire Island watching Pretty Woman like transgender Cocomelon. This episode features: Why the latest episode of Hacks is prestige television Is All Stars S11 worth watching? Serial Mom and why the hell can’t John Waters get a movie funded? The Autopsy of Jane Doe, who is giving puss by the way Xoxo Fran & Rose Follow us on IG for memes and show updates: @likeavirgin42069 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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May 7 · 1 hr 20 min
The Devil Wears Prada 2: 2 Way 2 Run
Girl, we were born to review Devil Wears Prada 2. And not just because we are f*gg*t-of-center, but because we have both survived some of the unique perils and plights of a modern media industry as depicted in this slightly lukewarm sequel. Did we love this movie? Not really. Did we think its depictions of a dying industry were sharp, satiatingly if-you-know-you-know, and at times scary in their ability to resemble their real-life counterparts? Absolutely. Our hour-long review discusses the “Anna” of it all, Fran’s time working for her, and a deep dive into the film’s haunting end. This episode also features: Rose’s recommendation for Mel C’s new album Sweat Why Fran is recently obsessed with Ninajirachi A new LAV brand pillar has emerged, and it goes by the name Half Man on HBOmax — quintessentially Fran-and-Rose shit in the sense that it is prestige stepbrother porn. Is the Met Gala dead? Our favorites from the night, an explanation of the theme, and our honest opinion on Hudson William’s “look.” Xoxo Fran & Rose Join us on Patreon for weekly episodes and more patreon.com/LikeaVirgin Follow us on IG for memes and show updates: @likeavirgin42069 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sep 8, 2025 · 57 min
An Interview with Best Woman Herself, Rose Dommu
Dear Virgins, we are back in your feeds for a very special reason: Rose's novel BEST WOMAN is finally being published this month! In this hard hitting interview, Fran and Rose discuss her novel, what inspired it, movie trancasting, and so much more! If you're in NYC (or nearby) you MUST come see Rose launch her book at The Strand (gag) on 9/23 in conversation with Harron Walker. Get tickets here. You can also see Rose in Baltimore on 10/2, Los Angeles on 10/8, and Boca Raton (gag) on 10/18. Can't make it to see Rose in person? Pre-order BEST WOMAN now and gain access to an exclusive video interview with Peyton Dix. Join us on Patreon for sporadic bonus episodes, we miss you! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Dec 1, 2024 · 1 hr 49 min
Patreon Preview: Wicked Review
Divas, we're back on Patreon! Every week we drop episodes exclusively for our Patrons, and this week we're giving an in-depth review on Wicked, plus our thoughts on Emilia Pérez and Oh, Mary! Head to patreon.com/likeavirgin to subscribe and get weekly episodes from your favorite elusive transsexual podcasters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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#116
Oct 26, 2023 · 49 min
MOO WITH MEEE
🎶 The only thing to do to celebrate the Season 2 Finale of Like A Virgin is jump over the moon 🎶 That's right, Fran & Rose are finally talking about RENT It's a quintessential episode of Like A Virgin, featuring singing, oversharing, de-virginizing and bleeping Plus, a clip from this week's Patreon episode, where Fran & Rose talk about another thing they said they would never do an episode on: American Horror Story. We are taking a break on this feed but there will still be weekly Patreon episodes so you really MUST subscribe now!! Do you pay RENT? Tag our finsta @likeavirgin42069 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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#115
Oct 19, 2023 · 47 min
Peter Pan is Rumpelstiltskin's Dad
A truly chaotic culture chitchat about Talk to Me, elevated horror in general, Kylie's new album, The Nun II, Once Upon A Time, a scourge on DIA Beacon, Apples, The Morning Show & Kim K's American Horror Story Plus a clip from this week's Patreon episode, where Fran & Rose go even deeper on Apples. Subscribe for weekly bonus episodes! What's your sick & twisted secret fantasy Disney IP mash-up? Tag our finsta @likeavirgin42069 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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#114
Oct 12, 2023 · 52 min
Whole Hair, Hair Whole
The trials and tribulations of having, cutting, shaving, removing, growing, styling, choosing and being chosen by HAIR Plus a clip from this week's Patreon episode all about spirituality in its many forms. Subscribe for weekly bonus episodes! Do you have hair? Tag our finsta @likeavirgin42069 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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#113
Oct 5, 2023 · 46 min
Quendela Tarantina
This one's for the girlies who love revenge: an ode to Kill Bill Plus a clip from this week's Patreon episode, where Fran & Rose go IN on Selling The OC. Subscribe for weekly bonus episodes! Which Q****** T******** movie do you stan? Tag our finsta @likeavirgin42069 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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