A podcast about the joy of shopping, playing the points game, sale hunting, and our current obsessions. Each week Sara and Ricky overspend and then overshare about it! Got hot retail-industry tips and shopping gossip? Or want to send us swag to talk about on air? Email us at theconsumeristspod@gmail.com Leave us your voice message and tell us what you're buying.
We bought many, many things in the past 12 months, and we share the highs and lows. Which sunscreen keeps Sara's skin looking fresh and dewy? Which kitchen appliance delighted Ricky? Plus, we share our latest finds, and bond over the Roman Empire. But the real question is: How many times do YOU think of Dakota Johnson's AD house tour? Happy shopping! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theconsumerists/message
The Consumerists is back for Season 6 of your favourite podcast about shopping. It's been a year of intense market research, and Sara and Ricky are here to report on their findings. Fall is in the air, and that means a new year (according to Sara's calendar) of oversharing about overspending. We're in the market for key items in our wardrobe, iconic decor, fragrance, and beauty, so listen along and try to keep up! It feels great to be back. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theconsumerists/message
Sara and Ricky develop several new mantras for fall, such as our new favourite: "Think Less, Spend More." It's a creed we already live by! Sara is now spending money at a rate that Ricky has never witnessed before. Ricky splurges on some Scandinavian design. And Sara and Ricky discuss important topics such as closet maintenance, IKEA candles, the perfect leather jacket, and finding a fragrance that makes people run from you and to you in equal measure. Happy shopping! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theconsumerists/message
The Consumerists might have been on a five-month hiatus, but that doesn't mean Sara and Ricky took a break from shopping. Quite the contrary, dear friends. Join in to find out how they are pulling our their Amex cards to save the economy and fight inflation in unexpected and unprecedented ways. Let this quick check in serve as a taste of what's to come in Season 5 of The Consumerists, debuting in September, 2022! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theconsumerists/message
Sara and Ricky are back with a brand new edition — the SCOTTSDALE edition! That's right, they're together again and ready to swipe that Amex card. Join us as we recap what has been a wild ride of people watching, shopping, cocktails, and a chance encounter in the corridors of Dillard's. Happy shopping! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theconsumerists/message
In this episode of The Consumerists, Sara continues to spark joy at an unprecedented rate, Ricky gets a freebie that lights up his life, and Sara and Ricky share their 2022 shopping resolutions (and look back on their 2021 resolutions to see how they fared). Happy shopping! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theconsumerists/message
In this episode, Sara and Ricky recount the highs (so many) and lows (so few) of their 2021 shopping journey. Turns out they bought LOTS OF STUFF, but as they unpack what they've done, they have a eureka moment that spurs them into 2022 with credit cards ablazing. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theconsumerists/message
That's right, it's Sara and Ricky's second annual Gift Guide! We eat, breathe, and sleep shopping so you can waltz right into the store and walk out with the perfect gift for everyone on your list. Merry shopping! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theconsumerists/message
Sara gives a foreigner the true Canadian experience (a shopping trip to Aritzia!), Ricky gets La-Z, and Sara and Ricky set their hopes unattainably high for Black Friday. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theconsumerists/message
Sara buys her mom jeans, Ricky becomes a cheap drunk, and Sara and Ricky discuss the best things about shopping in Canada and the USA. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theconsumerists/message
Sara grabs her electric drill and hopes for the best. Ricky reveals his shocking new budget. And Sara and Ricky continue their play-by-play analysis of The Bay's business decisions, gush about their newest holy grail discovery, and share what they're most thankful for. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theconsumerists/message
After a seven-week hiatus, we're back with season three of The Consumerists. We're not letting low stock levels and bare shelves stop us from dialing up our shopping habits. In this week's episode, Sara shares some shopping tips that are so secretive, she won't fully reveal them to our listeners! And Ricky recounts the piece of furniture that sealed a six-figure deal. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theconsumerists/message
Sara goes to Aritzia, Ricky goes to Holt Renfrew, and Sara and Ricky find new ways to offend parents everywhere. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theconsumerists/message
Sara commandeers the staff at Banana Republic, Ricky goes full dad for summer, and Sara and Ricky enter a different realm of shopping. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theconsumerists/message
Just a note: We experienced technically difficulty recording this episode, so don't toss your headphones. And if you do, we highly recommend getting new AirPods — they're a game-changer. Sara lifts her moratorium on spending in a dramatic way, Ricky finally pulls the trigger on some hot pleated khakis, and Sara and Ricky navigate their way back to an open society one purchase at a time. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theconsumerists/message
Sara tricks HERSELF into going to Home Depot, Ricky makes plans to abandon Calgary like he abandons shopping carts, and Sara and Ricky discuss furniture priorities, summer wedding blacks, answer a listener's burning question, and more! Happy shopping! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theconsumerists/message
Sara channels her inner Bea Arthur, Ricky skips town when Sara needs him most, and Ricky and Sara catch up after a two-week hiatus and discuss their shopping appetite as things open up. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theconsumerists/message
Sara's bank card gets used in the most unlikely places; Ricky tells Sara what he really thinks of Reese's and Oprah's book clubs; and Sara and Ricky meander their way through the shopping highs and lows of their week. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theconsumerists/message
Sara buys something! Ricky gets his down-filled revenge. And Sara and Ricky choose their capsule collections for spring — 10 essentials for men and women everyone should have in their closet. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theconsumerists/message
Sara goes through a shopping drought much to Ricky's concern, Ricky invests in some limited-edition must-haves, and Sara and Ricky answer YOUR questions. Let's keep this going — submit your consumerist questions to us via email (theconsumeristspod@gmail.com), voicemail (link in bio), or via social (@theconsumerists on Instagram) and we'll do the research or at the very least give you our opinions. Happy shopping! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theconsumerists/message
Sara explores a new look as she explores her neighbourhood; Ricky flirts with duvet greatness; and, Sara and Ricky dream up dream outfits for when we wake up from this bad dream called 2021. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theconsumerists/message
Ricky adopts Sara's unique but highly effective measurement style, Sara sheds some controversial opinions about sandals in April, and Ricky and Sara add to their never-ending list of lockdown splurges. Happy shopping! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theconsumerists/message
Sara buys her summer blacks, Ricky recounts his exotic getaway to Edmonton; and Sara and Ricky agree that spring fever has taken ahold of their credit cards and is making them buy multiples of everything in sight. Happy shopping! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theconsumerists/message
Sara flip-flops once again on cardigans, Ricky is traumatized by inner thighs, and Sara and Ricky rank the best and the worst of celebrity-owned fashion, beauty, fragrance, and alcohol brands. Happy shopping! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theconsumerists/message
Sara rediscovers cardigans, Ricky rediscovers his forgotten spring wardrobe; and, Sara and Ricky dish about their binge-like consumer habits this week — and their binge-like consumption of cookies! Happy shopping! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theconsumerists/message
Sara starts a new job on the Ides of March and now has to rethink her professional attire; Ricky gets conned by Dolly Parton. And Sara and Ricky venture forth without an agenda again, and applaud you for being fine with that. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theconsumerists/message
Sara continues to prophecy doom and destruction, but in a fun way! Ricky recounts a true fashion victim moment. And Ricky and Sara just generally catch up because they haven't seen each other in two weeks. Disclaimer: don't check your speed settings, this is really how fast they talk to each other. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theconsumerists/message
Sara inexplicably holds off on a widely publicized purchase, Ricky searches for bedding fit for a princess, and Ricky and Sara reveal their weird and quirky shopping habits. Fellow consumerists: please send in your own consumerist confessions to our one-minute call-back line. Link in bio! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theconsumerists/message
Sara makes a dark confession, Ricky preps a wardrobe that will never see the outside world, and Sara and Ricky share how they'd spend $10K right now (it's harder than you'd think, thank you very much!). Bonus: they figure out how to hear listener feedback! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theconsumerists/message
Sara weighs in on the great butter tart raisin or no raisin debate, Ricky dreams of a buttery mule, and Ricky advises Sara on what's worth upgrading in the kitchen. Happy shopping! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theconsumerists/message
Sara unleashes some serious spending power at Costco, Ricky discovers a new rewards platform although he doesn't quite comprehend it yet, and Sara and Ricky dive into why it feels so good to endlessly browse and make purchases when you feel so bad. Happy shopping! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theconsumerists/message
Sara invents a new failsafe measurement system; Ricky rejects your cupcake offering. And Sara and Ricky just wing it this episode and chat about their recent points wins, white sales, their skincare routines, and, of course, all of their weekly purchases. Happy shopping! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theconsumerists/message
The saga of Sara's new bed comes to a dramatic conclusion, Ricky finds a deep discount at Winner's, and Sara and Ricky discuss the beauty, home decor, and fashion trends that will shape their shopping habits in 2021. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theconsumerists/message
Sara reveals a shocking fact about her wardrobe. Ricky considers taking up smoking just to complete an outfit. And Ricky and Sara make their new year's shopping resolutions for 2021. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theconsumerists/message
Why is this episode longer than some feature films? It's because Sara and Ricky look back on what they bought in 2020. Our lists are long, in depth, and filled with twists and turns so sit back pour yourself some Shipnog and enjoy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theconsumerists/message
Ricky and Sara divulge their shopping lists, tips, and traditions guaranteed to make the holidays extra special. Also, Sara is less than impressed by a certain big-ticket purchase, and Ricky wonders if going to the mall during work hours is worth getting fired over. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theconsumerists/message
Ricky discovers the key to gift-giving success. Sara cuddles up to a new big purchase. And they both dive into the harsh reality of Canada's retail membership programs. Happy shopping! Be sure to leave your voice message feedback in our link in bio! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theconsumerists/message
Ricky mentors Sara on the ways of the gift giver, and she flourishes right before his very eyes. Sara also gets the ultimate fine hair fix and Ricky laments Apple's tricky ways. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theconsumerists/message
Sara loses all her money — to the mall! And Ricky creates a winning strategy — for Black Friday! They also base this entire episode about customer service on hearsay and anecdotal information. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theconsumerists/message
Sara and Ricky continue their hunt for the best leather leggings and man bags. They also do a deep dive into brand extensions, diffusions, and collaborations, from Aritzia's tasty in-store offerings to H&M's upcoming home decor collaboration. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theconsumerists/message
Sara and Ricky explain how it all started. We delve into our deepest discounts ever, how Sara is winning the PC Optimum points game, and generally get used to talking into microphones. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theconsumerists/message
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