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NO PROMO

Podcast by TGW Studio

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About NO PROMO

Spoiler: Just about everything ever has a dedicated strategy behind it. Ever wondered why lesbians drive Subarus? Or why vibrators were once used to treat "hysteria"? Welcome to No Promo—the show that unpacks the shocking, delightful, and horrifying marketing forces behind why a lot of things in pop culture are “just the way it is” today. From rainbow-washing Pride, to queering wedding traditions, we explore how branding, capitalism, and social norms have shaped the world we live in—especially for LGBTQ+ communities, through a queer lens. Hosted by Lisa Kribs & the team at TGW Studio (a.k.a. The World’s Gayest Marketing Agency), this podcast is where history, marketing, and culture collide.

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15 episodes

episode What Is The True Story Behind Halloween? artwork

What Is The True Story Behind Halloween?

Before it was corporate candy season, Halloween was a night of Celtic magic -- and queer liberation! We’re tracing its evolution from ancient rituals to drag balls to big-brand takeovers, and uncovering how a night once meant for spirits became one of self-expression. If you want to support NO PROMO, rate + review! ❤️‍🔥 Connect with No Promo: Watch full episodes on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@nopromopodcast]!  NO PROMO is hosted by Lisa Kribs, CB Brown & Whitney Young Submit questions to nopromo@tgwstudio.com Follow us on Instagram @nopromopodcast & @tgwstudio Connect with us on TikTok @tgwstudio World’s Gayest Employee mug at worldsgayestemployee.com  This is a TGW Studio production.  TGW Studio is a women- & queer-owned marketing agency based in NY.

15 Oct 2025 - 44 min
episode Our Resident Swiftie's Reaction to Life of a Showgirl artwork

Our Resident Swiftie's Reaction to Life of a Showgirl

Sequins, spotlights… and some seriously mixed reviews by a divided fandom and critics alike. In this episode, Whitney (a Swiftie of nearly 20 years) walks Lisa and CB through The Life of a Showgirl - the glitter, the groans, and the growing fan fatigue. We’re talking lazy lyrics, missed moments to take a stand, and what happens when America’s sweetheart forgets to read the room. If you want to support NO PROMO, rate + review! ❤️‍🔥 Connect with No Promo: Watch full episodes on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@nopromopodcast]!  NO PROMO is hosted by Lisa Kribs, CB Brown & Whitney Young Submit questions to nopromo@tgwstudio.com Follow us on Instagram @nopromopodcast & @tgwstudio Connect with us on TikTok @tgwstudio World’s Gayest Employee mug at worldsgayestemployee.com  This is a TGW Studio production.  TGW Studio is a women- & queer-owned marketing agency based in NY.

8 Oct 2025 - 21 min
episode Why Do We Have Weddings Anyway? artwork

Why Do We Have Weddings Anyway?

Something borrowed, something blue… something totally made up by marketers? This episode walks down the aisle of wedding history, from ancient “I do’s,” to the Victorian white dress craze, to the diamond industry’s most iconic ad campaign. Lisa, CB, and Whitney break down how marketing turned matrimony into a multi-billion-dollar tradition factor - and why we still can’t resist saying YES! If you want to support NO PROMO, rate + review! ❤️‍🔥 Connect with us: Watch full episodes on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@nopromopodcast]! NO PROMO is hosted by Lisa Kribs, CB Brown & Whitney Young Submit questions to nopromo@tgwstudio.com Follow us on Instagram @nopromopodcast [http://www.instagram.com/nopromopodcast] & @tgwstudio [https://www.instagram.com/tgwstudio/] Connect with us on TikTok @tgwstudio [https://www.tiktok.com/@tgwstudio] World’s Gayest Employee mug at worldsgayestemployee.com [https://worldsgayestemployee.com/]  This is a TGW Studio production.  TGW Studio is a women- & queer-owned marketing agency based in NY.

17 Sep 2025 - 1 h 1 min
episode Do Vibrators Treat Hysteria? artwork

Do Vibrators Treat Hysteria?

From “wandering wombs” to “hysteria cures,” the vibrator has an origin story as strange as it is revealing. In this episode, CB, Lisa & Whitney trace how a medical device meant to calm ~unruly~ women became one of the world’s most popular sex toys. Dig into the myths, the marketing, and the messy truth behind vibrators! If you want to support NO PROMO, rate + review! ❤️‍🔥 Connect with No Promo: Watch full episodes on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@nopromopodcast]! NO PROMO is hosted by Lisa Kribs, CB Brown & Whitney Young Submit questions to nopromo@tgwstudio.com Follow us on Instagram @nopromopodcast [http://www.instagram.com/nopromopodcast] & @tgwstudio [https://www.instagram.com/tgwstudio/] Connect with us on TikTok @tgwstudio [https://www.tiktok.com/@tgwstudio] World’s Gayest Employee mug at worldsgayestemployee.com [https://worldsgayestemployee.com/]  This is a TGW Studio production.  TGW Studio is a women- & queer-owned marketing agency based in NY.

3 Sep 2025 - 42 min
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Is Hydration a Hoax?

Cover your Hydroflask's ears!! In this episode, Lisa, CB, and Whitney break down the history of the emotional support water bottle craze (think: Stanley cups), and question EVERYTHING. Do you really need to drink 8 cups of water a day or is hydration anxiety the product of a big fat marketing campaign?!? If you want to support NO PROMO, rate + review! ❤️‍🔥 Connect with No Promo: Watch full episodes on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@nopromopodcast]!  NO PROMO is hosted by Lisa Kribs, CB Brown & Whitney Young Submit questions to nopromo@tgwstudio.com Follow us on Instagram @nopromopodcast [https://www.instagram.com/nopromopodcast] & @tgwstudio [https://www.instagram.com/tgwstudio/] Connect with us on TikTok @tgwstudio [https://www.tiktok.com/@tgwstudio] World’s Gayest Employee mug at worldsgayestemployee.com [http://www.worldsgayestemployee.com/]  This is a TGW Studio production.  TGW Studio is a women- & queer-owned marketing agency based in NY.

27 Aug 2025 - 50 min
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