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Free Validation With Dave Schilling and Alana Hope LevinsonThe Jewish Episode with Jason DiamondShalom! This week, Dave and Alana are joined by fellow tribesman and writer for GQ, Jason Diamond to discuss all thing Jewish on the West Coast. We discuss the best delis in Los Angeles, Elliott Gould's chest hair, and why Curb Your Enthusiasm explains everything you need to know about Jewish culture in LA.
Today's episode is sponsored by Dirt.fyi, a daily(ish) newsletter about pop culture and entertainment. Subscribe at https://dirt.fyi/.2022-09-0752 minFree Validation With Dave Schilling and Alana Hope LevinsonThe Opulence Episode with Rachel TashjianWe're classing up the joint this week, with a visit from Harper's Bazaar Fashion News Director and the genius behind the Opulent Tips newsletter, Rachel Tashjian. Rachel regales Dave and Alana with tales from her days working the Vanity Fair Oscars party, gives us tips for how to throw the perfect dinner party, and reveals her favorite mall of all time.
Today's episode is sponsored by Dirt.fyi, a daily(ish) newsletter about pop culture and entertainment. Subscribe here.2022-08-2354 minFree Validation With Dave Schilling and Alana Hope LevinsonThe Plastic Surgery Episode with Allie RowbottomThis week, Dave and Alana are joined by the fabulous writer Allie Rowbottom, author of Jell-O Girls: A Family History and the upcoming novel Aesthetica. We dig into the thorny topic of self-improvement, both physical and emotional. Why does LA love plastic surgery, injectables, and other body modifications? Marvel at Dave trying to understand what a "unit" of Botox means!
Today's episode is sponsored by Dirt.fyi, a daily(ish) newsletter about pop culture and entertainment. Subscribe here.2022-08-0553 minFree Validation With Dave Schilling and Alana Hope LevinsonThe Art Episode with Christina Catherine MartinezDave and Alana are joined by comedian/writer/art critic Christina Catherine Martinez to discuss the curse of East LA rockabilly style, creating versus criticism, and what to wear to an art world party. Also, we ask Christina what her favorite mall in Los Angeles is and the answer will shock you!2022-07-2542 minFree Validation With Dave Schilling and Alana Hope LevinsonThe Interior Design Episode with Nicole ReberStyle is about what's in your house just as much as what you wear. That's why Dave and Alana got in touch with Douglas Elliman real estate agent Nicole Reber. Nicole was just featured in Vogue for her remarkable taste in just about everything. She's a Burberry super fan, hasn't worn black in years, and knows interior design like it's a second language. Nicole tells us about her upbringing in Southern California, her fashion origin story, and the tackiest renovations LA homeowners are obsessed with.
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Business WarsBest of Business Wars Daily | Wardrobe ChangesBig fashion brands are trying to diversify their customer base, and also lure consumers to tailored in-person shopping experiences — but it doesn't always go as planned. On this episode, we're joined by Alana Hope Levinson, a freelance culture writer and editor and host of the west coast style podcast “Free Validation” — and comedian Megan Gailey, who’s performed on Conan and The Tonight Show and who hosts the podcast “I Love A Lifetime Movie.” We're looking at stories about the evolving fashion landscape from our sister show, Business Wars Daily.Binge all episodes early and ad-free with Wondery+. Join...2022-06-3040 min
Free Validation With Dave Schilling and Alana Hope LevinsonThe Cottagecore Episode with Ann FriedmanEverything sucks right now, but Dave and Alana are still talking about old timey trends, quilts, cottagecore, Emily Bode, and so much more with Ann Friedman, journalist and co-author of the book Big Friendship: How We Keep Each Other Close2022-06-2440 minFree Validation With Dave Schilling and Alana Hope LevinsonThe Weed Episode with Ashley RayWeed culture and California are inexorably intertwined. So, you can'd do a West Coast style podcast without discussing marijuana. Comedian Ashley Ray comes on to talk to Alana and Dave about moving to Los Angeles from the Midwest, stoner culture, and how she manages to keep her plants from dying. 2022-06-1044 minFree Validation With Dave Schilling and Alana Hope LevinsonThe Tank Tops Episode with Miles KleeAlana and Dave are joined by MEL Magazine Staff Writer and self-proclaimed "dirtbag" Miles Klee. Miles takes us on a journey through the sartorial heart of darkness that is his sleeveless shirt collection, his tank origin story, and how an East Coast transplant in flip flops and board shorts is actually living the Southern California dream.2022-06-0345 minFree Validation With Dave Schilling and Alana Hope LevinsonThe Dior EpisodeAlana and Dave talk about Dave's trip to Venice to see the Dior collaboration with local LA brand ERL, how East Coast and European fashion elites see California, and of course, Julia Fox's infamous paparazzi photo shoot at the grocery store.2022-05-2743 minFree Validation With Dave Schilling and Alana Hope LevinsonThe Bimbo Summit Episode with Marie LodiAlana and Dave talk to fashion journalist and California native Marie Lodi about how celebrity culture in LA shaped the look of the early 2000s — for better and worse — and why the hell low rise jeans and Juicy Couture sweatsuits are back in favor with Gen Z.2022-05-1743 minFree Validation With Dave Schilling and Alana Hope LevinsonThe First EpisodeHosts Alana Hope Levinson and Dave Schilling come together to explore their sartorial points of view, how being from the West Coast has influenced their personal style, and what you can expect from Free Validation, besides complimentary compliments.2022-05-1331 min
NOPEE147: Dr. Biden Will See You Now! (feat. Alana Hope Levinson)Joined this week by a special guest–MEL Magazine deputy editor Alana Hope Levinson–we shut down the election denial holdouts, the Wall Street Journal’s misogynist editorial page, the two worst Christmas songs of all time, and a new mode of speaking known as “hustle husk.” HEAR US ON ITUNES https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-nope/ OVERCAST https://overcast.fm/itunes1312654524/this-week-in-nope SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/07WFZhd5bgY1l1BspArfRJ STITCHER https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/this-week-in-nope SOUNDCLOUD https...2020-12-1752 min
Dewy Dudes27. Sex Idiots with Alana Hope LevinsonMEL Magazine’s deputy editor, Alana Hope Levinson, graces the podcast to discuss boys bathrooms, bimboification, and her ideal skincare smelling like Gwenyth Paltrow’s vagina. Before indulging the fellas with a brief discussion on the current political climate, Alana shares just how she and the deranged journalists at MEL approach a men’s magazine differently.
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Coffee with a JournalistAlana Hope Levinson, MEL Magazine Alana Hope Levinson, the deputy editor for MEL Magazine, sits down with us this week on the show. Alana tells us how the magazine got its start and by who, she shares the types of stories that interest her most, how you can pitch the rest of the editorial team stories and shares about one of her recent articles surrounding liquor stores and quarantine.2020-07-0128 min
ResourcesHow Delia Cai grew Deez Links from zero to 2,000+ signupsWe invited Delia Cai, author of Deez Links, to speak to an audience of Substack writers in New York about how she grew her newsletter to 2,700 signups. Delia started her daily media newsletter as an intern at Atlantic Media.This transcript has been lightly edited for readability. You can also check out the slides from Delia’s talk..Takeaways* Be your newsletter’s wingman. Talk it up to everyone.* Borrow other people’s audiences to reach new readers.* Build credibility by getting other people to write about you.Why...2020-03-0416 min
Private Parts Unknown: Sex & Love Around the WorldSexual Harassment & Assault Round Table with Barbara Gray & Alana Hope Levinson on Weinstein, Franken & Louis C.K.'s "I Love You, Daddy" Mea CulpaREALITY BYTES is a show about sex, love, relationships & dating in the digital age, hosted by Courtney Kocak & Steve Hernandez, produced in partnership with JASH. For the 10th episode of season 3, the duo welcome Barbara Gray (very funny comedian & Lady to Lady co-host) & Alana Hope Levinson (deputy editor of MEL Magazine) to unpack the long-time sexual harassment & assault epidemic that has been sweeping the headlines lately – as well as discuss dating in the BDSM community, courtship in NY v. LA, toxic attraction v. compatibility & share some good old-fashioned dating horror stories. Please rate & review to tell us what...2017-11-221h 11
Reality BytesSexual Harassment & Assault Round Table with Barbara Gray & Alana Hope Levinson on Weinstein, Franken & Louis C.K.'s "I Love You, Daddy" Mea CulpaREALITY BYTES is a show about sex, love, relationships & dating in the digital age, hosted by Courtney Kocak & Steve Hernandez, produced in partnership with JASH. For the 10th episode of season 3, the duo welcome Barbara Gray (very funny comedian & Lady to Lady co-host) & Alana Hope Levinson (deputy editor of MEL Magazine) to unpack the long-time sexual harassment & assault epidemic that has been sweeping the headlines lately – as well as discuss dating in the BDSM community, courtship in NY v. LA, toxic attraction v. compatibility & share some good old-fashioned dating horror stories. Please rate & review to tell us what...2017-11-221h 10
Private Parts Unknown: Sex & Love Around the WorldAlana Hope Levinson on Cuckbois, Dating Multiple People, #RelationshipGoals & How to Sext BetterREALITY BYTES is a show about sex, love, relationships & dating in the digital age, hosted by Courtney Kocak & produced in partnership with JASH. Standup comedians & guest co-hosts Sofiya Alexandra & Steve Hernandez help Courtney close out the 2nd season with this 27th episode featuring men's mag writer Alana Hope Levinson (@alanalevinson) on her insidious, newly dubbed subsect of fuckbois called cuckbois, mansplaining, dating multiple people at the same time, #RelationshipGoals, how to sext better & social media best practices for couples. Please rate & review to tell us what you love! Learn more about your ad...2017-09-051h 02
Reality BytesAlana Hope Levinson on Cuckbois, Dating Multiple People, #RelationshipGoals & How to Sext BetterREALITY BYTES is a show about sex, love, relationships & dating in the digital age, hosted by Courtney Kocak & produced in partnership with JASH. Standup comedians & guest co-hosts Sofiya Alexandra & Steve Hernandez help Courtney close out the 2nd season with this 27th episode featuring men's mag writer Alana Hope Levinson (@alanalevinson) on her insidious, newly dubbed subsect of fuckbois called cuckbois, mansplaining, dating multiple people at the same time, #RelationshipGoals, how to sext better & social media best practices for couples. Please rate & review to tell us what you love!2017-09-051h 02
The Bechdel CastThe Beguiled with Alana Hope LevinsonSofia Coppola has never heard of The Bechdel Test and Caitlin and Jamie are TRIGGERED. They welcome wandering soldier Alana Hope Levinson into their creepy house for a discussion and, eventually, an amputation of 'The Beguiled.' (This episode contains spoilers)Follow @alanalevinson on Twitter! While you're there, you should also follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante and @hamburgerphone Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2017-07-131h 07