Podcast
The Observation Deck
Hosted by The Observation Deck · EN
From the Nora Ephron and Eve Babitz of looking at their phones a lot: criticism and analysis for the algorithmically optimized era. Spanning the majorly trivial to the dubiously significant, The Observation Deck is a podcast about internet and popular culture hosted by Rosa Addario and Saskia Kowalchuk. Produced by Nelson Graves.
Find us on Instagram @observationdeckpod
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26episodes
Episodes
Newest firstAll episodes
YApocalypse Now w/ Jessica Ward
Aug 15, 202501:22:38Tap to summarizeHere’s to the side braid seen all around the world. Rosa and Saskia welcome Jessica Ward to the pod to talk all your favourite YA dystopias past and present. Jess’ letterboxd watchlist here: https://boxd.it/LMJd0 Follow us on Instagram @observationdeckpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Park Hang Gossip Sesh
Jul 18, 202500:47:38Tap to summarizeSaskia and Rosa make their triumphant return for Season 2 of the Observation Deck! The girlies are kicking off this season with a casual convo in the park following what they've been up to during the hiatus, including celebrity cameos, TV recaps, and much more.Follow us on Instagram @observationdeckpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →[Trailer] Season 2 Coming July 18, 2025
Jul 9, 202500:04:32Tap to summarizeHey Deckheads! Rosa and Saskia are back with Season 2 on July 18, 2025. Follow us on Instagram @observationdeckpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Reality TV Part 3: The Finale
Apr 21, 202501:54:55Tap to summarizeIn our season finale, producer Nelson makes another on mic appearance with the girlies to chat about TLC's brand of freak show reality. And to cap off the season, some sweet reminiscing <3Thanks for listening and see you in a couple months! xoxo Rosa, Saskia, and NelsonFind us on Instagram @observationdeckpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Reality TV Part 2: The Expert w/ Erin Campbell
Apr 4, 202501:12:38Tap to summarizeRespectability politics, human fertility, the Duck Dynasty family biz, bisexual panic. There’s nowhere Rosa and Saskia can’t go in the reality television universe, with the help of special guest Erin Campbell. Follow us on Instagram @observationdeckpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Reality TV Part 1: The Map
Mar 21, 202501:22:52Tap to summarizeTo kick off our three part series on reality TV, Saskia and Rosa map out the current state of the genre from Bravo to TLC with plenty of detours along the way.Find us on Instagram @observationdeckpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →I Couldn’t Help But Wonder w/ Josie Teed
Mar 10, 202501:31:08Tap to summarizeBig or Aidan? Power Slut or Rules Girl? Rosa and Saskia discuss all things Sex and the City. Plus, a comprehensive King Kong (2005) review from none other than author and Carrie aficionado Josie Teed! Find us on Instagram @observationdeckpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Let’s Dish about Food Culture
Feb 21, 202501:19:10Tap to summarizeOh come all ye gourmands! Rosa and Saskia dig into food trends, the icons of food media past and present, and deliberate on the definitive pickle. Find us on Instagram @observationdeckpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Tech Nostalgia or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Platform Economy
Feb 7, 202501:22:24Tap to summarizeDoes the memory of your iPod comfort you in times of trouble? Do you have a favourite iOS update? Saskia and Rosa put on their rose-coloured glasses to travel back and examine tech nostalgia, making a stop off at Oscar Nom reaction corner on the way.Find us on Instagram @observationdeckpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →The Vintage Reseller Industrial Complex
Jan 17, 202501:19:52Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Rosa and Saskia explore the world of second hand fashion. From the democratized Depop to the bootleg Facebook Marketplace, they explore current (and troubling) trends in online reselling--all while doing the best Nosferatu impression you've ever heard. Find us on Instagram @observationdeckpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →