Episodes

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 out...

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.com/...

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. Communic...

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.

Shhh...Did You Hear That?!

Three friends who got married in their early 20s discuss their current stages of divorce and have a deep conversation about the emotions - from guilt to strength to empathy. JP's cousin Roberta (a soon-to-be divorced single mom) joins Bella (a divorced for 5 years working single mom) and JP (a remarried dad) on a deep dive into how we feel about life today, what we would do differently, and what divorce feels like for the other person in the relationship. Check out the full conversation on the B...

Melissa and I discuss a selection of Tinder profiles and bust some myths on the quality of the bios. Yes, we read the bios. Tinder verification: real or fake? Constructive criticism of selected profiles Suggestions for edits to improve guys profiles Common themes across men's profiles Random tangent: Zombie Squad role in a post-apocalyptic world See the video version