Podcasts by Let Me Ruin Your Life
Let Me Ruin Your Life is a podcast hosted by NYC-based influencer and self-described comedienne Serena Shahidi. With her strong opinions, quick wit, and education (okay, fine, her highest level of education is an associate’s in fashion design), Serena gives advice to her young-and-hopefully-not-too-impressionable TikTok-accumulated audience. Whether the topic at hand is related to lifestyle, dating, or fashion, Serena’s occasionally glamorous and always chaotic life will guide your way towards living the dream, or at least tricking the internet into thinking you are. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/let-me-ruin-your-life/support
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Failing the Bechdel Test from 2023-07-21T11:30
Serena talks about the Golden Bachelor, girl dinner, Scammer by Caroline Calloway, and friends who fail the Bechdel test.
Touring the Shein Factory from 2023-07-07T19:31:16
Serena talks And Just Like That, Shein propaganda, Instagram threads, and beige-fluencers.
--- Support this podcast: ListenThe Theoretical Nineties from 2023-06-23T11:52
Serena talks about what people were doing in the “nineties,” the missing submarine, injured bankers, and how to have fun as a busy gal.
--- Support this podcast: ListenAnti-Aging Routines for Children from 2023-06-16T09:00:53
Serena discusses beige flags, anti-aging, 80 for Brady, and tarot card readings.
--- Support this podcast: ListenDoes Your Pants Go On The Same Way Mine Does? from 2023-06-09T19:07:22
Serena talks about southern state fairs, Pete Davidson’s voicemail to PETA, the incredible Book Club sequel, and the meaning of life.
--- Support this podcast: ListenIt Ends With Me from 2023-06-02T11:00:43
Serena reviews It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover, reviews the quiet luxury aesthetic, and rants about women's expiration dates.
--- Support this podcast: ListenGoing For Walks Is So Human from 2023-05-26T09:00:16
Serena is back to discuss her new lifestyle, Taylor Swift and Matty Healy, Ozempic news, and when to get married.
--- Support this podcast: ListenTelling Stories In Which Nothing Happens from 2023-05-05T09:00:41
Serena discusses storytime YouTubers, AI replacing jobs, the next book she'll be reading, and how to thrive in NYC summers.
--- Support this podcast: ListenDark Sided Forays into YouTube Shorts from 2023-04-28T09:00:45
Serena is back for a particularly negative episode, discussing her broke era, the Apple Store, her brave venture into YouTube Shorts couples content, and the vibes for summer 2023.
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Serena talks about her tragic haircut, Mafia Mamma, religion, and Taylor Swift's breakup. --- Support this podcast: Listen
Demonic Carnival Cruise Ships from 2023-04-07T14:59:43
Serena talks horror movie pitches, new experiences with improv and Equinox, and the most brilliant film of all time.
--- Support this podcast: ListenWomen Who Go to TGI Friday's Too Much from 2023-03-24T09:00:03
Serena reviews the 1988 dating manual Women Who Date Too Much by Linda Sunshine. Topics include The Mary Tyler Moore Show, overdosing to meet men, and washing that man right out of your hair. Listen
Living Our Pop Star Fantasies w/ Matthew Cancel from 2023-03-17T09:00:46
Serena is joined by publicist Matthew Cancel (@matthewcancel) to discuss accidentally eating sugar, celebrity ventures, and gay gyms.
--- Support this podcast: ListenShopping as a Workout w/ Marlowe Granados from 2023-03-10T10:00:55
Serena is joined by authoress Marlowe Granados to talk dating podcasting bros, Love Island, and algorithm-based human interaction.
You can find Marlowe on Instagram and ...
ListenTiptoe Through the Tulips With Me from 2023-03-03T10:00:43
Serena is back to talk about hard sodas, walkie talkies, screwball comedies, and staying up all night getting really into Tiny Tim.
--- Support this podcast: ListenGetting an iPad For What?? from 2023-02-17T10:00:44
Serena is back to talk regrettable Apple purchases, Roseanne Barr’s new Fox Nation special, and what to do when you want to disappear.
--- Support this podcast: ListenPutting an End to Birthweeks from 2023-02-10T10:00:53
Serena is back to discuss returning to school, The Cut's modern etiquette tips, giving up on watching The Bachelor, and how to stop getting annoyed by everyone.
--- Support this pod... ListenJoin Me in Going a Little Cray Cray! from 2023-02-03T08:00:03
Serena is back to discuss slice of life TikToks, George Santos's singing career, and Anna Delvey's birthday party.
--- Support this podcast: ListenLearning How To Get Kicked Out of Prep School from 2023-01-27T23:27:06
Serena dives into the 1980 book The Preppy Handbook about debutante balls, smoking at school, wearing loafers, and playing "hide the salam."
--- Support this podcast: ListenWhat a Lovely Frock! from 2023-01-20T11:00:59
Serena gives advice on telling a friend her wig is awful, discusses how to avoid becoming a finance bro, and breaks down her favorite Old Hollywood feuds.
You can find Serena on Tik...
ListenAre You There, God? It's Me, Serena from 2023-01-13T23:15:48
Serena is back to discuss 2022 beauty trends, classic rom coms, and angsty books for tweenage girls.
You can find Serena on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter at @glamdemon2004, and you...
ListenIce Plunging Into 2023 w/ Bestie Tess from 2023-01-09T13:00:31
Serena is joined by her bestie Tess for a special delayed New Year's episode! They discuss New Year's celebrations and resolutions as well as 2023 ins and outs, including lemon bars, cold plunge...
ListenThis Christmas, I’m Just a Girl Trying to Be Brave from 2022-12-23T13:00:11
Serena is back for a special holiday episode! She goes through her quite demanding Christmas list and runs through two very special Christmas movies: one directed by Elon Musk’s sister and one t...
ListenYou're Allowed to be Stupid and Fugly! from 2022-12-17T02:05:31
Serena is back to fix everyone's problems with an advice episode. Topics include nontraditional education paths, getting your sparkle back, depression meal ideas, making friends, and building co...
ListenFeeling Thankful For The Drew Barrymore Show from 2022-12-02T13:00:17
Serena is back to talk about having a classy Thanksgiving, being humiliated on street style TikTok, the genius of The Drew Barrymore Show, and what Anna Delvey should get up to next.
<... ListenGetting Ghosted for a TikTok from 2022-11-10T13:00:24
Serena is back to talk about Wired autocomplete interviews, watching half of Don't Worry Darling, and the vibe of this year's cuffing season.
You can find Serena on TikTok, Instagra...
ListenHaving a Very Hubie Halloween from 2022-11-04T12:00:08
Serena is back to talk about her favorite bad movies, returning to her fashion school era, Taylor Swift's Midnights, and how journalists let the power of being Verified go to their heads. <...
ListenCottage Cheese and the Single Girl from 2022-10-27T18:25
Serena is back to dive into the second half of Helen Gurley Brown's 1962 single-girl bible Sex and the Single Girl. Topics include crash diets, makeup tips, and positive gaslighting.
You ...
ListenFreud and the Single Girl from 2022-10-06T12:00:51
Serena dives into the cult classic 1962 single-girl bible Sex and the Single Girl. Topics include the lore of Helen Gurley Brown, dating married men, picking up guys at AA, and writing fan mail ...
ListenI Have Got to Become a Secretary! from 2022-09-26T14:36:12
Serena is back to discuss her career options, influencers at fashion week, Adam Levine, and children going viral.
You can find Serena on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter at @glamdemon...
ListenGetting Sad Enough to Believe in Crystals from 2022-09-01T12:00:39
Serena is back from a breakdown that made her a different girl - one who talks about MENTAL HEALTH, BABY! Topics include self help, books on mental illness, and getting broken up with by your ps...
ListenPublic Intoxication and Flair from 2022-05-20T11:00:04
Serena flips through the royal-namedrop-filled etiquette book by Real Housewife of New York and ex-countess Luann de Lesseps. Topics include European men, falling down stairs gracefully, getting...
ListenWellness Is in Its Flop Era from 2022-05-09T16:18:49
This week, Serena discusses ERAS, both her own and those of the Culture. Is wellness passé? Are martinis the motif of a new age? Is Glossier in its flop era? Are we all?
You can find Sere...
ListenElegant Debauchery at Bitcoin Miami from 2022-04-22T20:04:22
Serena narrowly survived her work trip to Bitcoin Miami and is back to discuss her experiences, what the official summer 2022 vibe is, and her issues with music festivals for influencers. She al...
ListenJulia Fox, Get Behind Me from 2022-04-01T12:00
Serena is back and less medicated than ever to revive Let Me Ruin Your Life! She explains why she will be in attendance at Bitcoin Miami, illustrates her adoration for Julia Fox, and recaps Caro...
ListenXOXO, Gossip They w/ Brock Colyar from 2022-02-03T17:00
Serena is joined by the fabulous journalist/socialite/NYC nightlife oracle Brock Colyar who writes the weekly 'are u coming?' newsletter for The Cut. Topics include Raya experiences, Dimes Squar...
ListenAnd Just Like That... Self-Help is Out from 2022-01-15T01:49:05
In the first episode of 2022, Serena recaps the emotionally treacherous first episode of the Sex and the City remake she SAID she wasn’t going to watch and explains her executive decisions on wh...
ListenDoing Valium and Throwing Dinner Parties from 2021-12-28T17:00
Serena leafs through an old homemaking and etiquette guide for 60s housewives in search for guidance. Topics include serving your husband, terrible dessert recipes, kicking out guests, testing y...
ListenEpisode 40: Is Gay... Okay? w/ Vincent Ward from 2021-11-30T13:00
Serena is joined by emotionally erratic comedian and dear friend Vincent Ward to talk about her influence on his decision to go sober (confirming #influencer status once and for all), why we hav...
ListenEpisode 39: Giving Up My False Religion w/ Jovan Hill from 2021-11-22T21:36:09
I'm back babygirl... and here with the full interview with internet pioneer Jovan Hill to talk faking his death, our intrusive thoughts, his celebrity beefs, being a guncle, and Jehovah's Witnes...
ListenEpisode 38: Normalize Unemployment Fraud from 2021-10-08T00:42:04
This week, Serena announces her long-awaited return to therapy, defends her decision to get Botox at an extremely girlish age, gives financial advice to a fabulously unhinged listener, and does ...
ListenEpisode 37: I ENDED the Wealth Gap??!?!?! *EMOTIONAL* from 2021-09-27T16:59:49
This week, Serena recounts a run-in with a past guest star of her cinematic universe, humbly submits a pitch for The Activist as well as a solution for wealth inequality, and answers a listener ...
ListenEpisode 36: Let Women Have FUN!! w/ Marlowe Granados from 2021-09-16T12:00
Serena is joined by novelist and famed party girl Marlowe Granados to talk female villains, the pursuit of glamour, and getting by on femininity, charisma, and wit alone.
You can find Mar...
ListenEpisode 35: DJing Ma’s Basement w/ Isaac Hindin-Miller from 2021-09-07T12:00
Serena updates the community on what she’s been up to lately, recounts her Winklevoss twins rock concert experience, and performs a batshit crazy Twitter thread from a blue check entrepreneur. Listen
Episode 34: Getting Buff as a Bit w/ Curtis Waters from 2021-08-19T12:00
This week, Serena recalls a disastrous double date that she ran out of in four inch heels and is joined by musician and famously silly boy Curtis Waters to discuss how they know each other, bein...
ListenEpisode 33: Make Sure Someone With a Camera is Watching w/ Daniel Spielberger from 2021-08-05T12:00
This week, Serena presents an argument against authenticity on the internet and raids against the terrorism perpetuated by Buzzfeed.
She is joined once again by writer and genius/mogul be...
ListenEpisode 32: Famous Daily Routines and Women in the Draft from 2021-07-22T12:00
This week, Serena tells two tales from her strange and spooky week, reads some of her favorite famous daily routines, and proposes a new wave of feminism inspired by a rallying cry from none oth...
ListenEpisode 31: A People's History of Lindsay Lohan from 2021-07-16T17:46:21
This week, renowned historian Serena is joined by writer and genius/mogul behind the blog lindsaylohanslastfan Daniel Spielberger. They discuss how this collaboration came into fruition, early 2...
ListenEpisode 30: The Official TikToker Podcast Ranking from 2021-07-08T12:00
This week, Serena takes a deep dive through the podcasts of the most popular TikTokers in an attempt to answer the questions on everyone's mind - what is Charli D'Amelio's favorite quote? Which ...
ListenEpisode 29: Bisexual Couches and Enemies of the Pod w/ Kinsey Grant from 2021-07-01T12:00
This week, Serena recounts her pride weekend, ranks gay Ikea loveseats, and discusses the #FreeBritney movement. She is joined by Thinking is Cool host Kinsey Grant to talk the history of #girlb...
ListenEpisode 28: Crying in the Club from 2021-06-24T12:00
This week, Serena (newly crowned New York Times superstar diva mogul) is back to talk her spontaneous trip to the suburbs, crying at parties, and how she stays fabulous even when surrounding her...
ListenEpisode 27: Into the CC Extended Universe w/ Caroline Calloway from 2021-06-11T16:08:39
Serena is joined by infamous Instagram sensation and downtown NYC icon Caroline Calloway to talk oversharing on the internet, Caroline's run-in with Serena's coworker, and Micheals Arts and Craf...
ListenEpisode 26: Dropouts and Uggos from 2021-06-03T12:00
Serena is back from her long hiatus to discuss dropping out of fashion school, the blind date she ruined, her weekend in the Hamptons, and which diseases are trending this season.
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Serena gives an unsolicited lesson on NFTs and gives her opinions on summer 2021 fashion, James Charles's latest scandal, and her pre-pandemic lifestyle.
You can find Serena on Tik...
Episode 24: My Week of Rest & Cancellation from 2021-03-25T16:00
This week, Serena is awoken from the dead to discuss getting cancelled on TikTok, meeting Caroline Calloway, and her hatred for internet confidence gurus.
You can find Serena on TikTok...
Episode 23: Psychic Therapy and Burger King from 2021-03-11T17:00
This week, Serena talks seeing a psychic, guest starring in her friend's therapy session, Freud's fashionable descendants, and Burger King's iconic marketing strategy.
Fo...
Episode 22: Self-destruction and Women's History from 2021-03-04T17:00
This week, Serena talks self-destructive friends, being fake vs. being iconic, and constantly embarrassing herself.
Follow me on the Stereo app at @glamdemon2004 and tune into the LMRYL...
Episode 21: Tumblr Girls and Celebrity Hookups w/ Sunee from 2021-02-25T17:00
Serena is joined by her friend Sunee to discuss Tumblr girls, closeted celebrities, and her recent Jesse Eisenberg crush.
You can find Sunee on Instagram at @suneevalentine or on TikTok...
Episode 20: Seeking Arrangements and Neuroses w/ Alex Canavan from 2021-02-18T17:00
This week, Serena is joined by TikTok star Alex Canavan to talk dating older men, putting personal information on the internet for all to judge, and dating while being a bit much.
You c...
Episode 19: TikTok Teens and Oversharing w/ Claira Janover from 2021-02-11T05:00
This week, Serena is joined by TikTok star and iconic Fox News antagonist Claira Janover to discuss TikTok pet peeves, internet personalities, and oversharing on dates.
You can find Cl...
Episode 18: The Rules w/ Ri Westwood from 2021-02-04T17:00
This week, Serena is joined by close friend and Wall Street Confessions founder Ri Westwood to review a 90's dating book and discuss their failed podcast, Valentine's Day plans, and be...
ListenEpisode 17: Zabar's and Being Sticky w/ Tess Bernstein from 2021-01-21T17:00
This week, Serena is joined by her best friend Tess Bernstein to discuss their recent dating experiences, their plans for Shabbat dinner, and how to deal with loneliness.
You can find T...
Episode 16: Self-help Books and Bitcoin Nerds from 2021-01-21T17:00
This week, Serena introduces a new segment, gives money advice vague enough for you to not sue her for, and hands out hot takes about a popular dating self-help book.
You can find Seren...
Episode 15: Armie Hannibal and the Male Gaze from 2021-01-14T17:00
This week, Serena celebrates the new year by doing a deep dive into Armie Hammer's cannibalistic DMs, giving style tips, and incoherently ranting about the male gaze.
You can find...
Episode 14: Cuffing Season and Dating Safely w/ Marni Battista from 2020-12-31T17:00
This week, Serena is joined by dating coach and podcaster Marni Battista to talk about dating safely, successful men, and the pandemic cuffing season.
You can find Marni on datingwith...
Episode 13: Ace Discourse and Anthony Jeselnik Thirst w/ Ivy Wolk from 2020-12-17T17:00
This week, Serena is joined by actress, TikTok star, and internet friend Ivy Wolk to talk meeting on Twitter, being blamed for the resurgence of online ace discourse, and lowering your expectat...
ListenEpisode 12: Style and Stalkers from 2020-12-03T17:00
Serena discusses her recent dates and her current YouTube obsessions, gives advice on cheap men, finding your style, and getting your pre-quarantine confidence back, and reads your stories about...
ListenEpisode 11: LinkedIn Dating and Keeping a Rotation from 2020-11-19T17:00
Serena discusses her mental health advice, gives advice on not being ghosted and keeping a rotation, and reads your horror stories about creepy teen romance and dating Trump supporting felons. <...
ListenEpisode 10: Astrology and Pee Hands from 2020-11-12T17:00
Serena is back for a post-election episode to discuss men who know their astrology signs and staying safe while dating, and to read your disturbing and largely unsanitary horror stories. You can...
ListenEpisode 9: Jump Roping and Military Men from 2020-10-28T04:00
Serena discusses her new exercise regime, offers advice on dating with depression, and reads your (horrifying) dating stories. You can find her on Tiktok, Instagram, and Twitter at @glamdemon200...
ListenEpisode 8: Twin Flames and Rich Men from 2020-10-21T04:00
Serena returns from her three-week hiatus to discuss her 21st birthday, twin flames, being hated, and finding a rich man to date. You can find her on Tiktok, Twitter, and Instagram at @glamdemon...
ListenEpisode 7: Frat Hazings and Cancellations w/ Marc Sebastian from 2020-09-24T04:00
This week, Serena is joined by TikTok star, model, and necklace maker Marc Sebastian to talk internet fame, exes, and cancel culture.
You can find Marc on TikTok, Instagram, and Depop a...
Episode 6: Depression Naps and Fashion School from 2020-09-17T04:00
This week, Serena is joined by herself for a belated episode to talk being depressed, dating less terrible men, and going to fashion school.
Follow @glamdemon2004 on TikTok, Twitter, and In...
Episode 5: Throuples & Techies w/ Tiff Baira from 2020-09-09T04:00
This week, Serena is joined by fellow dating-addicted it girl Tiff Baira to talk commitment, daddies, and whether or not that guy likes you.
Find Tiff on the Take Me Out podcast, on Ti...
Episode 4: There's a Hole in the Wall w/ Austin Hand (austincantdrive) from 2020-09-03T04:00
This week, Serena does her first Zoom podcast with Austin Hand to discuss moving out of your hometown, dealing with hate comments, and Walt Disney's frozen head, which Serena may or may not...
ListenEpisode 3: Mental Health or Lack Thereof w/ Tess Bernstein from 2020-08-20T04:00
Serena is joined by her best friend and fellow problematic queen Tess Bernstein as they answer your questions about mental health, medication, and college life. Conflict ensues.
You can...
Episode 2: Icks and Inseams w/ Audrey Peters from 2020-08-12T04:00
Audrey Peters joins Serena to discuss dealbreakers, talking stages, and icks over a few special seltzers.
You can find Audrey on Instagram and Tiktok at @theaudreypeters, and Serena on...
Episode 1: Flirting with The Notebook from 2020-08-07T02:00
On the first episode of Let Me Ruin Your Life, Serena discusses her date with a guy she's definitely not going to Jersey with and gives her thoughts on types of dates, time management, flir...
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