picky & selfish
Podcast Description
Introducing picky and selfish with talia and sean – A show about... nothing? (Is that taken yet?)
Talia is your favorite twenty-something influencer navigating the chaotic New York social scene, and Sean is a thirty-something podcaster finally diving into the New York dating pool for the first time. These two they need each other's help. Fortunately, they’re best friends. Forget "mindful" and "demure" – it’s time to get picky and selfish. This is the podcast for women who are unapologetically putting themselves first... and for the men who want to know exactly what that looks like.
Each week, Talia and Sean dive into everything from bad hookups and f*ckboy tendencies, to annoying texting habits and why Crumbl cookies are overhyped. No boring segments, no filler – just the good stuff, every minute. Expect unfiltered conversations with their influencer squad, a parade of fascinating guests, and plenty of wild opinions. picky and selfish isn’t just a vibe – it’s a way of life. Be picky. Be selfish.
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The podcast delves into an array of topics, including dating mishaps, bad hookups, text messaging etiquette, and pop culture phenomena, with episodes discussing everything from the implications of a celebrity breakup to the pressures of dating in New York and critiques of food trends such as the popularity of Crumbl cookies.

Introducing picky and selfish with talia and sean – A show about… nothing? (Is that taken yet?)
Talia is your favorite twenty-something influencer navigating the chaotic New York social scene, and Sean is a thirty-something podcaster finally diving into the New York dating pool for the first time. These two they need each other’s help. Fortunately, they’re best friends. Forget “mindful” and “demure” – it’s time to get picky and selfish. This is the podcast for women who are unapologetically putting themselves first… and for the men who want to know exactly what that looks like.
Each week, Talia and Sean dive into everything from bad hookups and f*ckboy tendencies, to annoying texting habits and why Crumbl cookies are overhyped. No boring segments, no filler – just the good stuff, every minute. Expect unfiltered conversations with their influencer squad, a parade of fascinating guests, and plenty of wild opinions. picky and selfish isn’t just a vibe – it’s a way of life. Be picky. Be selfish.
Sean and Talia are back with some heated pop culture debates about Sabrina Carpenter’s new album, the upcoming season of TV we’ve been waiting (way too long) for, and a test of Talia’s memory. In this ep we also discuss:
Debate: is it okay to offer your spare bedroom after hooking up?
Talia’s near-death experience when her apartment building started to flood
“Being there” for your ex after a breakup
Too Far: Flared Yoga Pants and Influencers’ hand gestures
People handing off pets to their parents after six months
Baby talk with animals… how much is too much?
picky & selfish is created and hosted by Talia Lichtstein and Sean Kilby.
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Follow Talia: @talialichtstein
Follow Sean: @seanryankilby
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