That's Niche

The Cultural Phenomenon of Heated Rivalry w/ Mia Dempsey

Mia Dempsey is begging you to look beyond the hunking, hulking, throbbing storyline of Heated Rivalry, and to see it as a true cultural touchstone. In this chat, Mia's pulling back the curtain on the show's journey, from inception to reaction, exploring how and why it took the world by storm. If you love psychoanalysing pop-culture and being horny, you'll love Mia's niche. Edited by Tatjana Hamilton Music by Tim Commandeur Branding by DÉM RAE For more, check out That's Niche on Substack and Instagram

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Making a Spectacle w/ Ali Berdoulay

Ali Berdoulay doesn’t do things by halves. A cake? She’s jumping out of it. Her 30th? Cult-themed and hosted in her very-own converted church. If she's going all in, she's turning it up to an 11. Making a spectacle is her speciality, so whether you're prepping for karaoke or a birthday extravaganza, Ali's got you covered. Listen to her niche today. Hosted and produced by Isabella Rigg Edited by Tatjana Hamilton Music by Tim Commandeur Branding by DÉM RAE For more, check out That's Niche on Substack and Instagram

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Rollercoasters w/ Thomas Willem Renckens

Thomas Willem Renckens is a thrill seeker, but he's not about to fly over the ocean at night. His thrill of choice? Rollercoasters. Wooden, steel, old and new, he’s at his happiest when he’s hurtling through the air. Hosted and produced by Isabella Rigg Edited by Tatjana Hamilton Music by Tim Commandeur Branding by DÉM RAE For more, check out That's Niche on Substack and Instagram

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Walking in Heels w/ Liv Darcey

You'll hear Liv before you see her. Not because she's walking around with a megaphone, but because her clicky-clacky shoes make themselves known. Liv's a casual heels-wearer who's always looking for ways to elevate her look, literally. Whether you're wearing heels or not, Liv's ep is a great reminder to dress for the day you want. Check it out. Hosted and produced by Isabella Rigg Edited by Tatjana Hamilton Music by Tim Commandeur Branding by DÉM RAE For more, check out That's Niche on Substack and Instagram

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The World Movie Tour w/ Mitch Bozzetto

Mitch Bozzetto loves to text himself. Shopping lists, to-do lists and lists upon lists about films: ones to watch, ones he has watched, lists by genre and director and any other movie-related list he can think of. When he's not messaging about movies, he's watching them— clocking +400 films in 2025 alone. This year, he's on a mission to watch a movie from every country in the world, and lucky for us he's here to give a whistle-stop tour. Hosted and produced by Isabella Rigg Edited by Tatjana Hamilton Music by Tim Commandeur Branding by DÉM RAE For more, check out That's Niche on Substack and Instagram

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Ordering for the Table w/ Sarah Mulholland

Sarah Mulholland knows how to have a good time. She's an expert at bringing people together, a skill she's honed over the years as a waiter, a manager and a patron. Luckily for you, this combo makes her especially well-equipped to help you navigate big personalities and teeny-tiny share plates. If you're ready to take charge on your next night out, you'll love Sarah's niche Hosted and produced by Isabella Rigg Edited by Tatjana Hamilton Music by Tim Commandeur Branding by DÉM RAE For more, check out That's Niche on Substack and Instagram

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Introducing People w/ Dana & Rach from No Context Needed

Dana Fletcher and Rachel Tobia are the ultimate stage-mums, just as likely to get you your next job as they are to get you in a room with Kelly Slater. Their niche is introducing people, a skill they’ve honed through their London-based community, No Context Needed, which looks more like dinner with friends than any LinkedIn mixer. Thank God. Whether you’re looking for a career change or a confidence boost, you’ll love Dana and Rach’s niche. Hosted and produced by Isabella Rigg Edited by Tatjana Hamilton Music by Tim Commandeur Branding by DÉM RAE For more, check out That's Niche on Substack and Instagram

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Creating a Scene w/ Caroline Van Sprang

Caroline Van Sprang can see the beauty in everything. As a jewellery designer and host, Caroline's niche is creating a scene and romanticising life. Whether she's adding pearls to her table-scape, lighting candles in the evening or hiding her oven under the bed, she'll always opt for beauty over practicality. Hosted and produced by Isabella Rigg Edited by Tatjana Hamilton Music by Tim Commandeur Branding by DÉM RAE For more, check out That's Niche on Substack and Instagram

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Being Inspector Organ w/ Inspector Organ

This week we’re joined by the esteemed pipe organ enthusiast, Inspector Organ. Part historian, part pop star, Inspector Organ is travelling Europe and soon the world discovering pipes and pulpits. If you're into music, history and fun facts, you'll love Inspector Organ's niche. Hosted and produced by Isabella Rigg Edited by Tatjana Hamilton Music by Tim Commandeur Branding by DÉM RAE For more, check out That's Niche on Substack and Instagram

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Refining Your Creative Inspo w/ Naomi Vizcaino

Naomi Vizcaino is the ultimate mixed-bag of creativity. She dabbles in pottery, sewing, painting and DIY of every discipline, skills she puts down to a familial trait of "I bet I can do that." If you're looking for a fresh dose of inspiration or just a chance to flex your I-can-do-that muscle, you'll love Naomi's niche. Hosted and produced by Isabella Rigg Edited by Tatjana Hamilton Music by Tim Commandeur Branding by DÉM RAE For more, check out That's Niche on Substack and Instagram

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Architectural Advocacy w/ Izzie White

Izzie White’s on a mission to make better, more beautiful cities. With her niche 'architectural advocacy', she's simplifying the industry, ditching the jargon and reminding people that good architecture is more than the aesthetics. If you’ve ever been wowed by a building or just enjoyed your local park, you’ll love Izzie’s niche. Hosted and produced by Isabella Rigg Edited by Tatjana Hamilton Music by Tim Commandeur Branding by DÉM RAE For more, check out That's Niche on Substack and Instagram

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Being Insufferable w/ Catherine Soskice-Gandhi

Catherine's proof that a little bit of insufferability is a whole lot of fun. With a firm wink, her niche is all about embracing the insufferability of literary pretensions, whether it be by having a "Shakespeare Day" or writing essays just for the fun of it. If you've ever been called a know-it-all, you'll love Catherine's niche. Hosted and produced by Isabella Rigg Edited by Tatjana Hamilton Music by Tim Commandeur Branding by DÉM RAE For more, check out That's Niche on Substack and Instagram

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Kerchiefs w/ Jane Mahady

Jane Mahady’s a sartorial wonder. Actor, style icon and aspiring chef, she's set all those skills aside to focus on her true passion: the kerchief. Yes, the humble hanky. More necessity than accessory, Jane's niche will make you fall in love with styling and potentially, a man called Jake. Hosted and produced by Isabella Rigg Edited by Tatjana Hamilton Music by Tim Commandeur Branding by DÉM RAE For more, check out That's Niche on Substack and Instagram

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Niche Magazines w/ Crystal Cansdale

Crystal Cansdale knows her niches. As the founder of Articles Club (like a book club but with less commitment) she's always falling down rabbits holes and letting herself get carried away by other people's interests. In her niche, she's sharing her love of niche articles and magazines. This is a live ep recorded at Bottle Shop in Amsterdam. Hosted and produced by Isabella Rigg Edited by Tatjana Hamilton Music by Tim Commandeur Branding by DÉM RAE For more, check out That's Niche on Substack and Instagram

The Real Housewives w/ Jenna Suffern

Jenna Suffern’s a true multi-hyphenate: comedian, actor, producer, host and according to the Sydney Morning Herald, “a particularly bright spark.” But today, we’re talking about Jenna's true passion: The Real Housewives on Bravo. If you're ready to enjoy some smooth brain entertainment, you're in the right place. Check out Ramona on the runway here. Essential viewing. Hosted and produced by Isabella Rigg Edited by Tatjana Hamilton Music by Tim Commandeur Branding by DÉM RAE For more, check out That's Niche on Substack and Instagram

The Art of Outsider Typography w/ Joe Edwards

Joe's niche is the kind of thing you need to keep your eyes peeled for. From weather-worn signs to amateur handiwork, it's all about discovering typographic beauty in unexpected places. If you're craving a bit of imperfect inspiration, you'll love Joe's Niche. Hosted and produced by Isabella Rigg Edited by Tatjana Hamilton Music by Tim Commandeur Branding by DÉM RAE For more, check out That's Niche on Substack and Instagram

Clowning w/ Nata Yannoulis

While you might see clowning as all whoopie-cushion and no substance, Nata’s niche will have you rethinking the noble art completely. From entertaining Kings to influencing Drag Queens, Nata’s episode is part history lesson, part confidence boost and is proof that a little bit of tom foolery goes a long way. Hosted and produced by Isabella Rigg Edited by Tatjana Hamilton Music by Tim Commandeur Branding by DÉM RAE For more, check out That's Niche on Substack and Instagram

Packing a Car w/ Celia Peppitt

Celia Peppitt has it all figured out. Her niche isn’t just about packing a car boot, it’s also about problem solving on the fly, creating a safe and comfortable environment for your travel buddies and of course, lifting with your legs. If you love playing Tetris and avoiding extra baggage fees, you’re going to love packing a car boot with Celia. Hosted and produced by Isabella Rigg Edited by Tatjana Hamilton Music by Tim Commandeur Branding by DÉM RAE For more, check out That's Niche on Substack and Instagram

Middle Eastern Hospitality w/ Sula Awad

Sula Awad is a host in every sense of the word. As the founder of Tawla (Arabic for ‘table’), her events celebrate ancient cultures, modern stories and heaving plates of food. Sula’s episode is packed full of hosting tips, simple recipes and pearls of wisdom like: never give Tupperware back empty. The Palestinian dish Sula mentioned is musakhan. You can find a range of recipes for the dish online. Hosted and produced by Isabella Rigg Edited by Tatjana Hamilton Music by Tim Commandeur Branding by DÉM RAE For more, check out That's Niche on Substack and Instagram

Marathon Posters w/ Bryce Gould-Anderson

For Bryce Gould-Anderson, marathon posters aren't just signs you throw together on the morning of, they're a months-long love letter to his friends and their athletic commitment. But despite the hours he pours into each poster, his advice is pretty simple: pay attention, make the time and always invest in good quality poster paper. Hosted and produced by Isabella Rigg Edited by Tatjana Hamilton Music by Tim Commandeur Branding by DÉM RAE For more, check out That's Niche on Substack and Instagram Want more from That's Niche? Find us on Substack today.