Like a Virgin
Like a Virgin is a pop culture podcast hosted by Fran Tirado and Rose Dommu, blending news, cultural criticism and comedy through a queer-trans lens. The show has 146 episodes released weekly, with a median length of about 62 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll. Its distinctive format opens each week with news and then takes a deep dive into one cultural object.
Queer-trans pop culture comedy with a weekly, engaged audience of entertainment fans
- Weekly episodes of about an hour carry a consistent news-plus-deep-dive structure.
- An Apple Podcasts rating of 4.6 from 462 ratings signals an invested listener base.
- Guests from writing, comedy and activism add range to each episode.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, news roundup, deep-dive commentary, guest interview
- Tone
- irreverent, witty
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 55 to 65 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The episode title 'Most Beautiful Disney Dresses, Ranked (Patreon Preview)' and the description's Instagram and Twitter links indicate a Patreon funding route, but no sponsor mentions appear in the last 20 episode titles.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Titles such as 'Gay 9/11, Galliano Gate, Piss Gate' and 'Spider-Man Is on Hormone Blockers?????' point to frequent strong language and adult comedic themes.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-like-a-virgin-888338… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1592166548 |
| RSS feed | omnycontent.com/d/playlist/e73c998e-6e60-432f-86… |
Benchmark score: 89 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Kelly Clarkson Has Put Us All in Danger | 2026-10-15 | 1 h 48 min |
| DEADLINE: Fran Tirado and Rose Dommu to Direct 'The Batman 2 ' | 2026-10-08 | 1 h 19 min |
| To Transvestigate a Baker | 2026-10-01 | 1 h 22 min |
| Bricking News | 2026-09-24 | 1 h 17 min |
| Lady Gaga's Baby HATED Practical Magic 2 | 2026-09-17 | 1 h 6 min |
| Gay 9/11, Galliano Gate, Piss Gate | 2026-09-10 | 1 h 4 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
A new pop culture podcast with a mix of news, cultural criticism, and comedy through a queer-trans lens, hosted by Fran Tirado and Rose Dommu. Though they are best friends now, Fran and Rose grew up very differently. Fran was a cult-ish, sheltered Christian camp counselor and Rose had a penchant for writing deranged fanfiction. Now they’re both godless heathens taking a look back at the formative…
About Like a Virgin
Like a Virgin is a pop culture podcast hosted by Fran Tirado and Rose Dommu, as described on the show's iHeart page and in its RSS description. Each week the show opens with a breakdown of pop culture news and then takes a deep dive into one cultural object, mixing news, cultural criticism and comedy through a queer-trans lens. Guests such as writers, comedians, activists and entertainers are sometimes invited to join the discussion.
The feed lists 146 episodes released weekly, with a median running time of about 62 minutes. The Apple Podcasts listing shows 462 ratings with an average of 4.6 out of 5, which the feed data and this profile use as the main signal for audience size.
Audience figures are estimates, not published numbers: an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, mainly US listeners. No sponsors were named in the feed, so the show appears to rely on Patreon funding. The estimated rate is $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll ad, which suits entertainment, streaming and apparel brands aimed at pop culture audiences.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Like a Virgin can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Like a Virgin
How much does Like a Virgin charge for a podcast sponsorship?
The estimated rate is $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll ad, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the episode and the placement.
What is Like a Virgin about?
Like a Virgin is a weekly pop culture podcast hosted by Fran Tirado and Rose Dommu. It mixes news, cultural criticism and comedy through a queer-trans lens.
How do I contact Like a Virgin about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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