Episodes

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Bella and her Mom make a return to the podcast after the very first episode! With divorce now a weight on two generations, Bella's mom talks about some of the sacrifices, challenges, regrets, and the decisions that had to be made, which at the time were hard but ultimately proved exactly what was needed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bella is literally in the middle of a text conversation to "break up" with a Tinder guy whom she has never met in person, and writes her final text to close the chapter. What followed was a phone call, text, three voice notes, and then a final text. Still, all respectful and appreciated, but it does show sometimes how difficult it may be for some to take no for an answer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, we travel down the rabbit hole to explore the world of pay pigs and financial domination, including the psychological dynamics, ethical considerations, and societal perceptions surrounding these kinks. We eventually found ourselves building an AI character on an NSFW website to ask her about the possibility of World War 3. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Don't take a job in a company run by women. Be friendly to ugly men. If he is rich, tell him you like his money. 1958 was....different to say the least. Bella reads the 129 Ways to Get a Husband, then Melissa jumps in to fit as many 50s slang terms into the fictional conversation. 129 Ways to Get a Husband Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This was the first time I used AI to summarize the episode so I am curious as to how it will turn out... In this conversation, Melissa and Bella explore various aspects of dating culture, relationships, and the challenges faced in American society. Throughout the discussion, they share personal anecdotes and insights, providing a humorous yet thought-provoking take on contemporary dating dynamics. In this conversation, Melissa and Bella explore various themes surrounding wealth, dating, and rel...

After over a year on Tinder, Hinge, and Bumble trying the different features, going on dates, and learning how to put my foot down, it is finally time to consider this round of dating app research complete. These are my takeaways. Oh and a cautionary tale about checking the boxes of what you want in a partner rather than seeing the red flags for what they are...and a reminder that putting your foot down takes practice. Next up, Melissa and I dig into lesser-known apps... Farmers Only, anyone? ...

Have any bad dates lately? Hopefully they didn't go as bad as the ones we review on this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We don't talk about aliens. (with the Asked by Aliens podcast) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New podcast alert! Asked by Aliens is the newest show on Cross the Streams Media network where guests get to make up a character and the hosts steer the conversation to some level of sanity - hopefully. Check out my guest appearance on the Asked by Aliens episode 158 - Listener Call-In on November 5, 2024, before the world might actually come to an end! It’s Listener Call-In Night at Beyond Strange AM… or at least it was until an ACTUAL witch decided to crash the party. Can AP & Chase figure ou...

Did you know a microwave in the 80s was a flex? Or how about AI fails using some of the worst words out there? Bella and Melissa searched far and wide for some inappropriate, hilarious, and cringe from across the internet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bella and Melissa continue the deep dive into Hinge and Tinder, reviewing bios and voice prompts that give off a terrible first impression. They provide some basic feedback on how it can be improved as well as general tips to make the profiles a little better. Tinder and Hinge are not associated with this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bella brings on the guys from the Movie Gap podcast as they jump in the time machine back to high school and the chaos caused by these former theater nerds. These best friends are pitted against each other in a game of movie trivia, followed by some "interesting" music videos from Reily Reid and Joe Pesci that have not aged well. Check out the Movie Gap podcast here and stay tuned for the new Cross the Streams Media podcast premiere, Asked by Aliens (coming soon)! Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

In this conversation, Bella and Melissa discuss their experiences with Hinge profiles and play a game matching voice prompts to profiles. They discuss: Voice prompts in dating profiles can give a better sense of a person's personality Clear communication is important in dating profiles to avoid misunderstandings. Positivity is important in dating profiles to attract potential matches. Avoid negative experiences and accusations in dating profiles. Beware of bots and spam on dating apps. Com...

Bella and Melissa catch up after a few months hiatus starting with the strange sexual requests Bella received recently. To skip to the sections that don't need visuals, check out the timestamps below. 6:12 - Bad Pick-Up lines part 1 8:13 - Reviewing Tinder profiles to discuss the good, the bad, and the WTF. (No identities or bullying involved) 23:04 - Bad Pick-Up lines part 2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Friendships, relationships, language policing, being laid off, and work-life balance - adulting is hard. Bella and Melissa discuss their post-COVID personal lives and the isolation that can come from going through difficult times and the need to prioritize personal life over work. Apologies for the audio quality! I will be back in the studio next week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tina's creepy collection may be scary for some, but we get to see them all and where they came from. Watch the video version here. Follow Bella, Melissa, and Tina on TikTok! Bella: tiktok.com/bellaamars Melissa: tiktok.com/@melissa_wajjawant Tina: tiktok.com/@venusenvie Check out the BigTimeFresh blog: https://bigtimefresh.com/ Listen on the website: https://bigtimefresh.com/podcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

JP and Roberta are back after an eventful football season! The success of the Kansas City Chiefs and their potential as a dominant team in the future leads to a discussion about Tom Brady's retirement and his decision to come back and win another Super Bowl. From there, you know we must do a deep dive into the Taylor Swift effect on family dynamics, role models, inspiration, and personal growth. Taylor and Travis Kelce's very public relationship will be under immense pressure to be positive role...

My good friend and artist/rapper Louthefather joins me to discuss the CRAZIEST conspiracies while we fight off a stalker in real time. Then we do a positive exercise to remind Lou of how far he's come and push him to keep going. Check out this week's guest @Louthethefather on Instagram. Big Time Fresh Media a Cross the Streams Media Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lily and Bella cover Taylor Swift - favorite songs, The Eras Tour movie, "Catching Kelce" and Lily's reactions to seeing herself on the screen :) Check out the episode YouTube version: New Swifties talking about Tay Tay and Travis Kelce Listen on the website: https://bigtimefresh.com/podcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bella and Melissa read real ChatGPT style instructions for the at-home, whole-body (but also not whole-body) off-brand laser hair removal kit that Bella bought herself for Christmas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shhh...Did You Hear That?!

Shh.. Did You Hear That?!

Hello and welcome to a bonus episode on Big Time Fresh called Shh… Did you hear that?! hosted by Emma Succubus, Demonatrix, and Horror Hound. We are three horror, spooky, creepy crawly, supernatural, oddities, and true crime enthusiasts that met one day and decided “Let’s talk about what we love!”. Nobody here claims to be an expert in said things, but we make up for it in excitement and swear words! In this episode, we go through 4 horror movies from 2023 that we felt are noteworthy and defini...