Podcast

Tefi Talks

Entertainment News, News, Relationships, Society & Culture

Tefi is your favorite work bestie who’s always ready to yap about celebrities, read their star charts, give romantic advice, and be your best excuse to avoid the actual work. Every week on Tefi Talks, you can expect sharp reflections on celebrity, astrology, and modern life. Dishing on all of the zeitgeisty news you actually care about.

New episodes drop every Wednesday. Sound good? Great. See you there.

From The Cut and The Vox Media Podcast Network.

Episodes
51
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
38 min
On air since
2025
Latest episode
2 months ago

Episodes

51 episodes, newest first

  1. Has the Ariana Grande Body Image Conversation Gone Too Far? | Tefi Talks

    Show notes

    Tefi and The Cut's Olivia Craighead discuss the public conversations around Ariana Grande & Perez Hilton's health, and how parasocial relationships have evolved with the internet. Tefi also talks about the Wizards of Waverly Place family feud, Harry Potter Onlyfans, and *sigh* why Sophie Cunningham doesn't care about little girls.

    Tefi Talks is produced on company time by The Cut and Vox Media Podcast Network.
    Get 3 months of New York Magazine and The Cut for free courtesy of Tefi’s expense account: https://nymag.com/tefi
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    43 min
  2. The Brandy Melville TikTok Influencer Fallout | Tefi Talks

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    Tefi dives into the house of horrors that is Brandy Melville in the wake of their highly public firing. She also talks about a Nantucket store banning influencers, RFK Jr.'s new cooking show, Ben Affleck's Millionaire win, and Nara Smith rejecting the tradwife label. If you see me at the pool in my Victorian Swimmer outfit call the police.
    Tefi Talks is produced on company time by The Cut and Vox Media Podcast Network.
    Get 3 months of New York Magazine and The Cut for free courtesy of Tefi’s expense account: https://nymag.com/tefi
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    46 min
  3. Gen-Z Women Are Bankrolling their Jobless Boyfriends | Tefi Talks

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    Tefi talks to senior writer Angelina Chapin about why Gen-Z women are paying for and parenting their jobless boyfriends. She also reports on Nicolandria's breakup, Chelsea Handler's vacation rules, Ryan Gosling's bisexual hand, and Olivia Rodrigo's finance bro boyfriend.

    Tefi Talks is produced on company time by The Cut and Vox Media Podcast Network.
    Get 3 months of New York Magazine and The Cut for free courtesy of Tefi’s expense account: https://nymag.com/tefi
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    40 min
  4. Love Island, Taylor's Wedding, Jack Antonoff's Divorce, & Other Summer Stories I Missed | Tefi Talks

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    Tefi is back from Fiji and dishes on her Love Island experience + all the summer news stories she didn't get to cover while she was away. Then, she considers the science on Bryce & Trinity's compatibility. Can we pull you for a chat?

    Tefi Talks is produced on company time by The Cut and Vox Media Podcast Network.
    Get 3 months of New York Magazine and The Cut for free courtesy of Tefi’s expense account: https://nymag.com/tefi
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    45 min
  5. Ryan Lochte Went From Olympic Himbo to National Disgrace | Tefi Talks

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    Tefi recaps Ryan Lochte's 2016 Rio Olympics scandal and fall from grace. She also reports on iconic past news stories from this week and reads her own birth chart. Jeah!!!!

    Tefi Talks is produced on company time by The Cut and Vox Media Podcast Network.
    Get 3 months of New York Magazine and The Cut for free courtesy of Tefi’s expense account: https://nymag.com/tefi
    For full video episodes, subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tefitalks
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    31 min
  6. Kim K vs. T Swift, Kylie & Tyga, and the Kardashian's Krazy Summer

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    Tefi recaps the Kardashian's summer '16, from Kim K vs. Taylor to the Paris Robbery to King Kylie and Tyga. She also reports on iconic past news stories from this week and reads Princess Diana's birth chart. We miss you Princess!

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    38 min
  7. Revisiting Beyonce's "Lemonade" & Love Islander Astrology

    Show notes

    Tefi revisits Jay-Z and Beyonce's relationship struggles leading up to her 2016 masterpiece, Lemonade. She also reports on iconic news stories from this week (in the past), and reads the OG Love Islander's birth charts to forecast their success in the villa. They don't love you like Tefi loves you.

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    37 min
  8. Toy Story's 30-Year Run Changed Animated Movies Forever

    Show notes

    This week Tefi is headed to the villa, but don't worry! We got you with a short special on how Toy Story changed the game (and how Rex should probably change his SSRI's). To Fiji and beyond!

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    17 min
  9. Jennifer Lopez & Edward James Olmos on 'Selena', Representation & 'Office Romance'

    Show notes

    This week Tefi Talks LIVE with Hollywood pioneers Jennifer Lopez and Edward James Olmos at the New York Fan Premiere of 'Office Romance.' J Lo and Edward tell Tefi about the legacy of 'Selena,' reuniting on Brett Goldstein's 'Office Romance,' and the state of Latino representation in Hollywood. You can stream Office Romance on Netflix June 5th!

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    36 min
  10. Anne Hathaway's "Facelift", Trump Skips Don Jr.'s Wedding, & Drake and Rihanna's Romantic Beef

    Show notes

    Tefi revisits Drake and Rihanna's 15-year romantic entanglement. She also talks about the Knicks in the finals, Anne Hathaway's facelift braids, Donald Trump skipping his son's wedding, and summer horoscopes. If you listen here's what we'll do, we'll take care of you.

    Tefi Talks is produced on company time by The Cut and Vox Media Podcast Network.
    Get 3 months of New York Magazine and The Cut for free courtesy of Tefi’s expense account: https://nymag.com/tefi
    For full video episodes, subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tefitalks
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    37 min
  11. Tom Brady is a Runway DIVA, Spencer Pratt is a (Potential) Mayor, and Inside the Film Industry's Strictest Festival | Tefi Talks

    Show notes

    Tefi slices into the rigid baguette that is the Cannes Film Festival, from selfie bans to luxury beauty suites. She also talks about Scott Borba joining the Church, Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi's Hawaiian getaway, and Spencer Pratt's MTV Mayoral Run. Sacre Bleu!

    Tefi Talks is produced on company time by The Cut and Vox Media Podcast Network.
    Get 3 months of New York Magazine and The Cut for free courtesy of Tefi’s expense account: https://nymag.com/tefi
    For full video episodes, subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tefitalks
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    35 min
  12. Love Island, Gay Movies, & Lauren Chan on Her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Feature

    Show notes

    Lauren Chan visits the office to talk about her new Sports Illustrated Swimsuit feature, working at Aritzia, and finding her wife on Linkedin. Tefi also talks about her new job cohosting Love Island Aftersun, movies that make you gay, and why Candace Owens made her giggle this week.

    Tefi Talks is produced on company time by The Cut and Vox Media Podcast Network.
    Get 3 months of New York Magazine and The Cut for free courtesy of Tefi’s expense account: https://nymag.com/tefi
    For full video episodes, subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tefitalks
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    34 min
  13. Ian Somerhalder's Bad Business Moves, Wedding Paint Throwing & The Met Gala's Bezos Takeover

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    Tefi celebrates the charitable history of the Met Gala ahead of its corporate takeover. She also talks Ian Somerhalder, a sister-in-law's wedding-wrecking paintjob, and the joys of moving on to a new train line.

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    37 min
  14. Meg & Klay, Zoë & Harry, Kendall & Jacob, and Connor Wood in the Office

    Show notes

    Connor Wood visits the office to talk call center jobs, his business idea, and play a round of "Bone Appetit". Tefi' also talks about Klay Thompson and Megan thee Stallion's scandalous split, Zoë Kravitz and Harry Styles' apparent engagement, and Anne Hathaway learning Arabic. InshAllah you enjoy this episode.

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    44 min
  15. Billie & Justin, Nicole Kidman's Doula Training, and Lena Dunham's New Memoir

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    Tefi recaps Lena Dunham and Jack Antonoff's relationship as chronicled in her new memoir. She's also healed by Billie Eilish and Justin Bieber, investigates Nicole Kidman's new Profession, and talks about watching Jill Biden bid on a Heated Rivalry cameo.

    Tefi Talks is produced on company time by The Cut and Vox Media Podcast Network.
    Get 3 months of New York Magazine and The Cut for free courtesy of Tefi’s expense account: https://nymag.com/tefi
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    45 min
  16. Justin Bieber's Coachella Set, Brian Cox's Best Roasts, and Anna Wintour's Famous Feuds

    Show notes

    Tefi recaps Coachella from her couch, plays a game of Brian Cox vs. Quincy Jones, and dives behind the scenes of Anna Wintour's fashion empire.

    Tefi Talks is produced on company time by The Cut and Vox Media Podcast Network.
    Get 3 months of New York Magazine and The Cut for free courtesy of Tefi’s expense account: https://nymag.com/tefi
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    38 min
  17. Lizzo's Virginity, Olivia Rodrigo on Raya and Mel B & Eddie Murphy's Fleeting Romance

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    Tefi remembers Eddie Murphy and Mel B's flash fire love story. She also talks about Lizzo's 30-year virginity admission, Olivia Rodrigo's dating app mishaps, Taylor & Travis's (maybe) leaked wedding date, and much more. Wonkies rise! 0:00 I'm lymphatically massaging 2:32 My last word on Ciara 4:06 Lizzo's virginity 7:30 Olivia Rodrigo on Raya 11:26 Wonka is a masterpiece 13:44 Taylor & Travis's wedding date? 17:16 Deep Dive: Eddie Murphy & Mel B 19:33 Pregnant in a month 20:59 Breakup 24:09 Paternity test 26:59 Ryan Gosling's birth chart 29:54 My cat will live forever Tefi Talks is produced on company time by The Cut and Vox Media Podcast Network. Get 3 months of New York Magazine and The Cut for free courtesy of Tefi’s expense account: https://nymag.com/tefi For full video episodes, subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tefitalks For exclusive extras, follow Tefi Talks on the socials: Insta: https://www.instagram.com/tefitalks TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tefitalks

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    36 min
  18. Tiger Arrested for DUI, Barbie Dream Fest Dies & Robert Pattinson Lies

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    Tefi walks down (fictional) memory lane with Robert Pattinson, Hollywood's most prolific liar. She also talks Tiger Woods DUI, the Barbie Dream Fest Disaster, and Kristi Noem. Freak b*tches unite!

    Tefi Talks is produced on company time by The Cut and Vox Media Podcast Network.
    Get 3 months of New York Magazine and The Cut for free courtesy of Tefi’s expense account: https://nymag.com/tefi
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    32 min
  19. Justin Timberlake's DUI, Chappell Roan vs. Brazil, & The Bachelor's Legacy

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    Tefi revisits the scandalous history of the Bachelor franchise as we mourn (celebrate?) it's impending end. She also talks Justin Timberlake's DUI, Chappell Roan's Brazilian Beef, and the return of Coldplay's biggest fan. This is gonna ruin the tour.

    Tefi Talks is produced on company time by The Cut and Vox Media Podcast Network.
    Get 3 months of New York Magazine and The Cut for free courtesy of Tefi’s expense account: https://nymag.com/tefi
    For full video episodes, subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tefitalks
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    40 min
  20. Friends, Sex & The City, and The Comeback with Lisa Kudrow and Michael Patrick King

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    Tefi talks to Lisa Kudrow and Michael Patrick King about the legacy of Friends and Sex & The City, how Reality TV changed entertainment, and bringing The Comeback back for season 3 after 10 years. Smelly cats rise!

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    38 min

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