Awkward Etiquette With Kiki Astor

About Awkward Etiquette With Kiki Astor

Welcome to "Awkward Etiquette with Kiki Astor" – the podcast where old money meets new manners, and your Auntie Kiki spills the tea on all things etiquette, with a side of laughter and a dash of aristocratic charm! Join the illustrious Kiki Astor, author of smutty romance novels and grande dame of decorum, as she tackles your most pressing etiquette questions with the finesse of a debutante twirling at a ball. Wondering about the historical roots of fork placement or the proper way to decline a social invitation without causing a scandal? Auntie Kiki has you covered, darling! In each episode, Kiki Astor delves into the archives of social graces, uncovering the hidden gems of bygone eras and bringing them into the 21st century with a wink and a nod. Learn how to curtsy with confidence, when to deploy the subtle art of shade, and why you should never, ever drop your pedigree papers, whether it's during a soirée, a cocktail party, or in the PTA or HOA meeting. From navigating the treacherous waters of modern technology to mastering the delicate dance of small talk, Kiki Astor is here to ensure you ascend the social ladder without stepping on any well-heeled toes. So, grab your monocle, straighten your tiara, and prepare for a delightful blend of refined advice and uproarious anecdotes that will have you laughing all the way to the gilded gates of high society. Subscribe now and embark on a journey through the annals of etiquette, where Kiki Astor transforms the socially awkward into the effortlessly elegant, one podcast episode at a time. After all, darling, why be gauche when you can be gloriously graceful? 🥂 #AwkwardEtiquette #KikiAstor #MannersMatter

Publisher

Kiki Astor

Category

education · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

12 Jan 2024

Latest episode

5 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

27 of 130 episodes have a transcript.

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   5 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Is comparison the thief of joy?

   Kiki Astor, etiquette expert, explores how comparison can be a teacher, not just a thief of joy, offering insights into status, taste, and personal growth.

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   28 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   What do you bring to the table? Wealth, Status and the Value You Bring to the World

   Host Kiki Astor explores the difference between true value and mere status, revealing how to identify and cultivate the unique contributions you bring to the world.

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   21 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Is Time the New Status Symbol? Here's How to Spend It Wisely

   Kiki Astor explores how time becomes the ultimate modern status symbol, questioning if outsourcing truly buys freedom or just creates more work.

Inside a recent episode

Is comparison the thief of joy?

Published 5 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Can you imagine your beautiful measuring stick? I would have one, I think, that's ebony with an abalone inlay, and it would be really gorgeous and elegant. The ultimate form of sophistication isn't never comparing yourself. It's choosing what you are comparing yourself on, and understanding why. Compare yourself to your own values, for example. That's a wonderful thing to do. Am I becoming more interesting? Am I becoming more kind? Am I improving the way in which I spend my time? Am I consistently taking care of the people I love? Am I making beautiful things and am I possibly becoming better at doing that? […]

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

108 ratings

Spotify

4.8 / 5

130 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 62 / 100

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93

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

77

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