gorillas vs six-year-olds. fixing the group text (sorority-style).
What’s with men wanting to fight gorillas? Talia and Sean take issue with the latest viral debate and tell us who would be easier to take down: one gorilla or 100 six-year olds. Also discussed on this episode:
A detailed (and flawed) summary of the Karen Reid trial
How to deal with an interloper at a friend-dinner
Fixing your group text when too many people have been added
Talia’s “Sorority Process” for culling people from the group
Setting up your own friend exec board
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1:09:45
manifesting with the O method. katie perry needs a break from earth.
Katie Perry went to outer space and she's getting too much heat for being so cringe. Would a man get the same treatment? We debate. Sean makes an outrageous claim about making people orgasm and Talia has her doubts. And is the “O Method” TikTok trend really the secret to manifesting your hopes and dreams? On this ep we also discuss:
How many times a week men actually masturbate
Talia describes her version of heaven
Would you want to know about all the people who have fantasized about you?
Justice for Monica Lewinsky
Love languages and why they’re all about what you’re not getting enough of
Being a PDA person
Some of our favorite new “moves” including a cute candle trick, a sneaky coca cola maneuver, and a blatant line that just might work
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1:11:33
let’s (not) get this girl married.
Talia got a spray tan, shaved her legs, and her date cancelled anyway. How late is too late to cancel on someone, and is it better to lie or tell the truth about why you’re bailing on plans? We also get picky and selfish with a new game. On this ep we talk about:
Coachella and why Bernie was a bit of a buzzkill
QR codes should be banned from all restaurants starting today
The worst IG caption of 2025
Dogs in strollers need to be banned
Calling your parents once a month is plenty
Dinner parties are out of control - don’t ask me to venmo you
How do you pronounce “Cup Noodles”?
Dirty Dancing is hot AF
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1:08:07
werewolf smut is in. innies are out.
Is it time to start telling our friends to be pickier with the (sh**ty) men they choose to date? Talia has some thoughts on why it’s better to be a Miranda than a Samantha, and Sean gives his take on ‘Mirror Theory’ - including why some people avoid sharing uncomfortable details. We also cover:
Whether or not skinny jeans are making a comeback (and why Talia wears the same denim over and over)
Washing your sheets and being a grown up
Getting tips from random men at the gym
Talia’s new smut novel all about werewolves
Grumpy-sunshine dynamic is HOT
Men bonding with their friends (including how to tease a woman)
Talia’s shares a story about the mystery man she never got to hook up with
picky & selfish is created and hosted by Talia Lichtstein and Sean Kilby.
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1:10:18
sydney sweeney is free. sean blew his big chance.
Our long national nightmare is finally over - Sydney Sweeney is free from her longtime engagement and Talia has strong thoughts on whether or not she’s better off (plus speculation about Glen Powell). We cover all the trending pop culture including:
Morgan Wallen’s abrupt exit from SNL (good luck in God’s Country)
Chappell Roan getting (not so) deep during her press tour
Girlie pop hits including Sabrina Carpenter’s latest single
Talia’s obsession with her new smutty book ‘The Nanny’
An update on 'your move' from last week
Sean made the biggest dating faux pas of his life. Should he ditch the bit?
Our White Lotus finale precap
picky & selfish is created and hosted by Talia Lichtstein and Sean Kilby.
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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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