The Consumerists: A Podcast About Shopping

At what COS? Making sense of brand identity at Zara, GAP, Sézane and more

Zara’s back, and so are we! Sara and Ricky have a catch up on six months of shopping, home projects, vacations, and more! Sara is loving Zara again, but disappointed by

What's up with Quince?

Quince, which recently launched in Canada, is a direct-to-consumer retail juggernaut that promises luxury quality at Target prices. But can it live up to the claims? Sara

Christmas Eve Edition!

It might be The Consumerists’ favorite time of the year, but Sara and Ricky explain why breaking free from the algorithm might be the best present of all. Also in this e

Wedding Eve Special Edition!

Full disclosure: Sara and Ricky recorded this late summer check in six weeks ago, but haven’t had time to post it until now because LIFE. BLEW. UP. What have we been up

The Consumerists Christmas Gift Guide, 2024 Edition!

Sara and Ricky are back with their annual gift guide. This year, we take the more is more approach, of course and suggest endless gift-giving opportunities in many differ

Episode 45: Black Friday Tips and Tricks

Preparation is the key to success in all facets of life, including Black Friday. In this week's episode we break down all of the strategies we'll employ to dominate on No

Episode 44: Black Friday, Part 1

This week on the Consumerists, we are in Sara’s new house discussing light fixtures, art investments, and cracking the code to cohesion. We also can’t stop thinking about

Episode 43: The Biggest Purchase You'll Ever Make

Lots of shopping can happen in five months, especially if you're Sara and Ricky. Join us as we fill you in on all the goods, including Sara's once-in-a-lifetime shopping

Episode 42: Seven Months of Shopping

We're back, and we promise to never leave! Why? Because, while we've taken a hiatus, our shopping habits certainly have not. Ricky is on the hunt for outdoor furniture, a

Episode 41: The Best (and Worst) Things We Bought This Year

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 deli

Episode 40: 17 Dresses

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 thei

Episode 39: Think Less, Spend More

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

Episode 38: Midsummer Night's Check-in

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 fin

Episode 37: Scottsdale Edition

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 wha

Episode 36: 2022 Shopping Resolutions

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 20

The Best (and Worst) Things We Bought in 2021

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

The 2021 Gift Guide (Our Gift to You)

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

Dreaming of Black Friday

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.

Canada vs. USA

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.

Thanksgiving Day Edition

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