Episodes

Ep. 46: State of Skate ft. Cole Nowicki
June 11, 2025

Ep. 46: State of Skate ft. Cole Nowicki

This week on Tasteland, Daisy and Francis are joined by writer, producer and publisher Cole Nowicki. Cole runs the newsletter Simple Magic, a newsletter about skateboarding, the internet, and other means of escape. __ Cole Si...
Ep. 45: In defense of friction ft. Kyla Scanlon
June 4, 2025

Ep. 45: In defense of friction ft. Kyla Scanlon

This week Francis is joined by financial content creator, educator, and author, Kyla Scanlon. Kyla writes about everything from crypto to macroeconomics to similarities between grief and love, bringing the human aspect of eco...
Ep. 44: Cultural arbitrage ft. Maya Bakhai
May 28, 2025

Ep. 44: Cultural arbitrage ft. Maya Bakhai

This week Daisy and Francis are joined by Maya Bakhai, founder of Spice Capital, a venture capital firm focused on taking big bets in areas primed for rapid change in the coming decades. __ Maya Bakhai Newsletter LinkedIn Ins...
Ep. 43: The Scented Mr. Ripley ft. Carly Silverman
May 21, 2025

Ep. 43: The Scented Mr. Ripley ft. Carly Silverman

This week on Tasteland, Daisy and Francis are joined by comedy, culture, and perfume writer, Carly Silverman. Carly is also a TV and video producer, and host of the new podcast Smell That Movie . __ Carly Smell That Movie Twi...
Ep. 42: Old restaurants are the new restaurants ft. Matt Rodbard
May 14, 2025

Ep. 42: Old restaurants are the new restaurants ft. Matt Rodbard

This week Daisy and Francis are joined by Matt Rodbard, a seasoned writer, editor and author in the food and culture space. Matt is the Editor in Chief of the award winning food publication TASTE and co-host of podcast This i...
Ep. 41 Under the Henfluence ft. Tove Danovich
May 7, 2025

Ep. 41 Under the Henfluence ft. Tove Danovich

Francis is out of town this week and Daisy is joined by Tove Danovich, journalist and writer who has featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post, The Ringer, and Dirt. She is the author of the 'Under the Henfluence: I...
Ep. 40: Bread and Magazines ft. Sarah Leonard of Lux
April 30, 2025

Ep. 40: Bread and Magazines ft. Sarah Leonard of Lux

This week Daisy and Francis are joined by Sarah Leonard, editor in chief of Lux Magazine, a feminist magazine of politics and culture founded in 2021. Sarah is also a contributing editor to Dissent and The Nation, and her wri...
Ep. 39: In defense of internet addiction ft. Boys Club
April 23, 2025

Ep. 39: In defense of internet addiction ft. Boys Club

This week on Tasteland, Daisy and Francis are joined by Deana Burke and Natasha Hoskins of Boys Club , a media and creative studio. They're also the hosts of the Dumb B!tch Hour , a podcast for the deeply online, where they c...
Ep. 38: Coachella hacks ft. Paula Mejía
April 16, 2025

Ep. 38: Coachella hacks ft. Paula Mejía

This week Daisy and Francis are joined by versatile writer and editor, Paula Mejía. Paula specializes in arts and culture journalism and is currently a leading contributor at Dirt. __ Paula Instagram Twitter/X Website __ Othe...
Ep. 37: In defense of hospitality ft. Colin Nagy
April 9, 2025

Ep. 37: In defense of hospitality ft. Colin Nagy

This week Daisy and Francis talk to travel and hospitality writer, Colin Nagy. Colin is also the co-creator of the newsletter 'Why is this interesting?' Colin: https://x.com/CJN Why is this interesting?: https://www.interesti...
Ep. 36: Future Commerce ft. Phillip Jackson and Brian Lange
April 2, 2025

Ep. 36: Future Commerce ft. Phillip Jackson and Brian Lange

This week Daisy and Francis are joined by Phillip Jackson and Brian Lange from the Future Commerce podcast. Listen to Future Commerce: https://www.futurecommerce.com/episodes 00:00 Introduction to Phil and Brian 01:46 Blank l...
Ep. 35: Retro Tech ft. Kori Fuerst
March 26, 2025

Ep. 35: Retro Tech ft. Kori Fuerst

This week Daisy and Francis are joined by Kori Fuerst, co-founder of Retrospekt, a consumer electronics company specialising in reviving retro tech for a new generation. Retrospekt: https://retrospekt.com 00:00 Introducing Ko...
Ep. 34: Fragrance Rich ft. Trey Taylor
March 19, 2025

Ep. 34: Fragrance Rich ft. Trey Taylor

This week Daisy and Francis are joined by Trey Taylor, Gen Z consumer expert who has recently pivoted into the world of fragrances and just launched their perfume brand Serviette. Trey Taylor: https://x.com/treytylor Serviett...
Ep. 33: On The Fence ft. Charlie Baker
March 12, 2025

Ep. 33: On The Fence ft. Charlie Baker

This week Daisy and Francis are joined by Charlie Baker, editor of The Fence, a quarterly print magazine (and weekly newsletter) focused on life in the UK and Ireland. The Fence: https://www.the-fence.com Capital Letter: http...
Ep. 32: The Dark Mode Shift ft. Edmond Lau
March 5, 2025

Ep. 32: The Dark Mode Shift ft. Edmond Lau

This week Daisy and Francis are joined by cultural strategist, designer and art director, Edmond Lau. Edmond is known for his "luxury memes" and his recent coining of the term "dark mode shift". Follow Edmond LinkedIn: https:...
Ep. 31: Art of the steal
Feb. 26, 2025

Ep. 31: Art of the steal

There's no guest this week, which gives Daisy and Francis the chance to discuss why people hate Renoir, the simultaneously growing and eroding types of media literacy, SEO arbitrage, and why we need pay people to build beauti...
Ep. 30: Mammalian E-girls ft. Katherine Dee
Feb. 19, 2025

Ep. 30: Mammalian E-girls ft. Katherine Dee

This week Daisy and Francis are joined by Katherine Dee, a reporter and internet culture writer since 2018. She's here to discuss the evolution of e-girls, their cultural significance, and the changing landscape of media and ...
Ep. 29: Shelf life ft. Jad Esber
Feb. 12, 2025

Ep. 29: Shelf life ft. Jad Esber

Daisy and Francis are joined by Jad Esber, founder and CEO of Koodos Labs, a product and research company focused on the next generation of the internet. Koodos Labs is the creator of Shelf. Shelf: www.shelf.im Jad: https://x...
Ep. 28: Statues of critics ft. Tatum Dooley
Feb. 5, 2025

Ep. 28: Statues of critics ft. Tatum Dooley

Daisy and Francis are joined by art critic, curatorial consultant, and writer Tatum Dooley. She is the founder and editor of the newsletter Art Forecast. They discuss the balance of art and business, the importance of artist-...
Ep. 27: Take NOTES ft. Josh Zoerner of Night Gallery
Jan. 29, 2025

Ep. 27: Take NOTES ft. Josh Zoerner of Night Gallery

This week Daisy and Francis are joined by Josh Zoerner, founder of Night Gallery, to discuss the creative process behind their collaborative book, Notes, a tribute to the humble iPhone note. Buy Notes: https://nightgallery.me...
Ep. 26: Against Platforms ft. Mike Pepi
Jan. 22, 2025

Ep. 26: Against Platforms ft. Mike Pepi

This week Daisy and Francis are joined by Mike Pepi to discuss his book Against Platforms: Surviving Digital Utopia. They explore the definitions and implications of platforms in the digital age and the concept of techno-utop...
Ep. 25: The future of alt-lit ft. Greta Rainbow
Jan. 15, 2025

Ep. 25: The future of alt-lit ft. Greta Rainbow

This week Francis and Daisy welcome writer and researcher Greta Rainbow. They discuss the evolving landscape of food journalism, the impact of digital art through the Glance Back browser extension, and the relationship betwee...
Ep. 24: Special Sauce ft. Emily Sundberg
Jan. 8, 2025

Ep. 24: Special Sauce ft. Emily Sundberg

This week Daisy and Francis are joined by Emily Sundberg, creator of the popular business newsletter Feed Me. They explore the theme of specialness in modern life, discussing how technology, communication, and social interact...
Ep. 23: Smoking (Mailbag Part 2)
Jan. 1, 2025

Ep. 23: Smoking (Mailbag Part 2)

2025 is kicking off with another mailbag episode of Tasteland. Daisy and Francis are answering your questions about whether smoking is cool again, what sucks the most, and sharing their synesthesia wrapped. 00:00 Happy New Ye...