Cosmo Happy Hour

Everyone has had a job they dreamed about quitting, but most of us don't have the guts to do it. Host Elisa Benson talks to two women who pulled the trigger and never looked back. 

Finding love and holding onto it is hard enough for those of us regular people, but what if you are not a "regular" person? Cosmopolitan.com editors Elisa Benson and Patti Greco join "Live Fast Die Hot" author Jenny Mollen to talk about celebrity relationships, PR stunts, and which Hollywood A-listers seem like the real deal.

When a sexual assault victim outs her attacker on social media — or, in the case of the Stanford trial, writes a takedown so powerful it goes viral — is justice served? Host Elisa Benson discusses social media, the way the legal system treats sexual assault, and the complicated issue of drinking and consent with Cosmopolitan.com editor Prachi Gupta, writer Jill Filipovic, and “Blackout" author Sarah Hepola.    

One job isn’t enough. For millennial women, having — and launching — a supplemental career has replaced the corner office as the most important professional milestone. Host Elisa Benson chats with three inspiring women who have turned their passion projects into a reality: writer, teacher, and multi-hypen entrepreneur Kristina Libby; Undrrated founder Marina Khidekel; and calligrapher Rachel Reding. 

The average age a woman loses her virginity is 17.2 — so what happens ifyou’re in your twenties and still haven’t? Elisa joins three women wholive and date in NYC to discuss myths about virgins, the reaction they getfrom potential hookups, and why you don’t have to live a life defined byyour sexual experience.

Candace Bushnell, author of Sex and the City, wrote an article on dating for Cosmo for the first time in 20 years!  Elisa and editor Emma Barker sit down with Candace to talk about her recent dating experiences using Tinder.  A can't miss episode!  

Three new dads get real about their varying experiences being first-time fathers — from what they’re really thinking in the delivery room to raising a miracle baby to being a gay dad. Hosted by Elisa Benson.

Huskies and dadbods have become modern-day sex symbols but men themselves don't always feel that way.  Cosmopolitan.com 's Alex Rees and male model Zach Miko, the first plus-sized model signed to IMG Models new Braun division talk candidlywith host Elisa Benson about how body image has affected them personally and professionally. 

How much is real — and how much is for the highlight reel? Host Elisa Benson talks to three women about their varied (and emotional) experiences on-screen, including Aya Kanai, judge of "Project Runway Junior;" Eliza Thompson, former "Jeopardy" contestant; and Emilie Bandy, who shares a hilarious story about appearing on "My Cat From Hell."

Nicole, 27, spent a year and a half working as a sugar baby — and made an estimated $25k — before her experience came to a surprising end. She shares all the ~juicy~ details with podcast host Elisa Benson.

Ingrid, a 33-year-old single mom, could barely go more than an hour without getting high. She talks candidly to host Elisa Benson about her journey to sobriety and why she still fights for the legalization of marijuana. 

What if you were so good at braiding that it was your literal job?  Stylist slash girl boss Sarah Potempa joins Cosmopolitan.com editors Carly Cardellino and Elisa Benson to talk hair trends, celebrity red carpets, and that one time she had just five minutes to do an A-list client's hair for a huge music video on the beach.

Cosmopolitan.com editor Tess Koman talks to host Elisa Benson about being a twentysomething who is living on an all-liquid diet as a result of Crohn's Disease.

As every Cosmo reader knows, the only thing more salacious than talking about love and sex is talking about love, sex, and LIES. Cosmopolitan.com editors Emma Barker and host Elisa Benson interview a couple who talks candidly about how cheating has impacted their relationship, plus hear from several readers who share heartbreaking stories about lying partners, naughty affairs with roommates, and birthdays and anniversaries wrecked by cheating.

Kim Kardashian’s latest naked selfie caused an internet shit storm. Cosmopolitan.com editors Elisa Benson and Patti Greco, writer Jill Filipovic, and nude model Stephanie Guedalia discuss the "controversial photo" as part of a larger conversation about sexism, slut-shaming, and celebrity scandals.

Can a bartender tell when you’re on a first date? What does your signature drink order reveal about your personality? Do bartenders ever intervene when a date is bombing hard? Pamela Wiznitzer, creative director at Seamstress in New York City, joins Cosmopolitan.com lifestyle editor Helin Jung and host Elisa Benson to talk about love, booze, and the hilarious things she’s observed from years behind a bar.

If you don't have the traditional markers of grown-up life -- a husband, a kid, and a home that's bigger than 500 square feet -- do you ever really feel like an adult? Host Elisa Benson discusses what it means to be not a girl, not yet a woman in 2016 with a special guest -- her roommate, Elle.com editor Gena Kaufman -- and YouTube creator Megan Batoon, who dropped out of college to pursue her dream of making it as a dancer.

"Fuller House” star Jodie Sweetin — aka Stephanie Tanner — pops by to discuss the “Full House” reboot, keeping in touch with her castmates for 20 years and counting, and her favorite ‘90s crushes. Plus: Test your knowledge of ‘90s TV show theme songs. Jodie is joined by Cosmopolitan.com editors Patti Greco, Tess Koman, and host Elisa Benson.

Nicole Polizzi stops by the cosmopolitan.com Unicorner to discuss her new reality TV show with husband Jionni, answer readers' dating and sex questions (She is NOT into ghosting), and explain why everyone should have a wild phase.  Nicole is joined by Cosmo editors Alie Martell, Alex Rees, and host Elisa Benson.

Murad and Nataly Osman — better known as the #FollowMeTo couple — talk about how their romantic travel photos helped them gain more than 5M followers and share the surprising (and sometimes dangerous) secrets behind their insanely viral photos.