Best Melted Chocolate Podcasts (2024)

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Listen Now: The Best One Yet 7:43

1d ago7:43

7:43

Feel brighter every day with The Best One Yet, a 20-minute pop-biz podcast that serves up the top 3 stories spanning pop culture & business news, every morning, with fresh takes you can pretend you came up with — Pairs perfectly with your morning ritual. Follow The Best One Yet on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to…

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Biosphere 2: Out of Oxygen with Alie Ward and Josh Gondelman | 32 49:16

4d ago49:16

49:16

Imagine sealing yourself in giant, glass, self-contained ecosystem with your boyfriend and a lady who's learning to play saxophone... for TWO YEARS. In 1991, eight semi-qualified volunteers entered Biosphere 2, and promised that they would live inside the giant science experiment without any help from the outside. However, thanks to chopped off fin…

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Dude, Where's My Pepsi Jet? With Kel Mitchell and Tehran Von Ghasri | 31 41:21

11d ago41:21

41:21

In the sugar-fueled '90s, Pepsi had one goal: win the Cola Wars. But when it launched “Pepsi Stuff", an ambitious promotion that encouraged people to buy Pepsi and redeem points for prizes, they overlooked their own fine print. When they promised a military-grade plane for less than it was worth "as a joke," Pepsi never imagined somebody might try …

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Elon Musk: Chief Twit with Corporate Bro and Hari Kondabolu | 30 39:21

18d ago39:21

39:21

One night in 2022, Billionaire Elon Musk decided to impulse-buy Twitter and reduce it to ashes in just two weeks. After losing billions and destroying a public forum, Musk's attempt to 'own the libs' backfired spectacularly. Or did it? Mass layoffs, walking around with a kitchen sink, and verification nightmares teach us to never underestimate the …

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Listen Now: Scamfluencers 5:11

22d ago5:11

5:11

To anyone who grew up in the 2000s, Martha Stewart is probably more famous for going to jail than for her pumpkin pie. But there’s so much more to her story. And her saga lets us crack into the value of women’s work, the shifting nature of celebrity over the 2000s, and the most American scam of all: obscene wealth. Scamfluencers is a weekly podcast…

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The Wing: #GirlBoss Goes Bust with Sarah Marshall and Franchesca Ramsey | 29 43:51

25d ago43:51

43:51

In the run-up to the 2016 US Presidential election, a new, glossy coworking enclave for women emerged to meet the moment. The Wing was supposed to be a model for feminist social clubs, built on activism, inclusion, and self-care. Instead, it became a glaring example of toxic girlboss culture and workplace discrimination, with employees mainly using…

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Magic Johnson's Late Night Nightmare with W. Kamau Bell and Reggie Watts | 28 43:15

1M ago43:15

43:15

After a Hall of Fame career, basketball legend Magic Johnson was given his very own late night talk show on Fox, The Magic Hour. It seemed like a slam dunk! Johnson had the fame, charisma, and charm to top the ratings, but things went quickly sideways. When radio shock jock Howard Stern took aim at Johnson, relentlessly making fun of his lackluster…

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Slaying the Liver King with Ahmed Al-kadri and Gianmarco Soresi | 26 39:51

1M ago39:51

39:51

Wellness influencer and self-titled “Liver King” Bryan Johnson reigned supreme with 5 million TikTok followers. His followers, known as "primals", believed in his ancestral lifestyle of eating raw meat and biting heads off of fish. His supplement empire grew into a $100-million-a-year business. But the Liver Kingdom was shaken to its rock hard core…

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Willy’s Chocolate Experience Melts Down with Matt Bellassai and Sydney Battle | 27 26:41

1M ago26:41

26:41

Board the glass elevator down to Willy’s Chocolate Experience! This viral flop-in-progress has absolutely not infringed on the Willy Wonka IP. Why would you say that?! Advertised as a “pasadise of sweet treats”, in Glasgow, families traveled far and wide to experience a candy-filled, immersive wonderland. The misspelled marketing campaign promised …

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Anne Hathaway and James Franco’s Oscar Buzzkill with Bobby Finger and Lindsay Weber | 25 39:58

2M ago39:58

39:58

For the 83rd Academy Awards, producers wanted hosts that were "young and hip." But when they nominated Anne Hathaway and James Franco to run the show, they ended up with "nervous and bored". What followed was one of the most catastrophically awkward nights in Oscars history. Bobby Finger & Lindsey Weber from Who? Weekly join Misha for a peak behind…

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The Swan: I Want My Face Back with Gabe Dunn and Allison Raskin | 24 41:18

2M ago41:18

41:18

Contestants on 2004 reality TV show The Swan were tasked with transforming from "ugly ducklings" into gorgeous creatures. But they weren't just given a new wardrobe and attitude, they were given a whole new face. The women were isolated for months, berated, operated on multiple times, and pitted against one another at the beauty pageant finale. The…

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Milli Vanilli: Girl You Know Everybody Lip Syncs with Demi Adejuyigbe and Moshe Kasher | 23 43:42

2M ago43:42

43:42

In 1989, a hot new duo took the world by storm. With their sexy looks, enigmatic accents, and flashy moves, Rob and Fab of Milli Vanilli became bonafide breakout stars. But thanks to a controlling producer, the artists were forced to fake the funk and didn't sing a single note on their album. Once their secret was revealed, Milli Vanilli became the…

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1.5 Million Balloons Cause Chaos in Cleveland with Luke Burbank and Andrew Walsh | 22 40:41

2M ago40:41

40:41

Back in 1986, Cleveland was trying to make a new name for itself with a huge, record-breaking balloon launch. The goal was to increase the population, raise money for the community, and make Clevelanders proud. By the end, fingers would be blistered, horses traumatized, a search and rescue mission thwarted, and the good people of Cleveland would be…

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Even The Rock Couldn't Save the Original XFL with Annie Agar and Noah Gardenswartz | 21 39:49

2M ago39:49

39:49

In 2001, wrestling mogul Vince McMahon attempted to conquer new sports territory by founding a violent, horny football league meant to compete with the NFL. McMahon's focus on entertainment and disregard for safety created an on-field product that was as weird as it was boring. In the end, not even sexy cheerleaders could save the XFL, or as McMaho…

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Woodstock '99: Mosh Pit at the Apocalypse with Sam Sanders and Lindy West | 20 39:53

3M ago39:53

39:53

Woodstock '99 was meant to commemorate the original, historic festival with “three days of peace and music” but instead became "three days of rage and chaos." Hundreds of thousands of angry young men celebrated the end of the millennium by moshing to acts like Limp Bizkit, Korn and Kid Rock. But, when food and water became scarce, and the porta pot…

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Celeb Fail: Hulk Hogan, Businessman with Ron Funches and Brian Posehn | 19 38:48

3M ago38:48

38:48

In the ring, Hulk Hogan is a legendary figure who helped turn sports entertainment into a global phenomenon. But in the boardroom, The Hulkster’s always been a loser, failing hard at everything from exploding grills, to ill-conceived box office bombs and highly questionable restaurants. There’s not an opportunity out there that Hogan won’t slap his…

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Google Glass Half Empty with Leah Rudick and Rod Thill | 18 34:06

3M ago34:06

34:06

Back in 2013, Google’s top secret lab, Google X attempted to change the world with a computer you could wear on your face. The strange looking spectacles, Google Glass, promised a seamless way to experience the real and digital world in harmony. The product generated substantial buzz and adorned the famous faces of Oprah and King Charles, but safet…

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Ashlee Simpson: The Great Lip Sync Debate with Yamaneika Saunders and Isabel Hagen | 17 38:33

3M ago38:33

38:33

At only 20 years old, Ashlee Simpson was already a star, and her parents were raking it in. When she was asked to perform on Saturday Night Live alongside host Jude Law, she and her entourage were stoked. But the only thing that rocked that night was her career...as it fell off a cliff. Ashlee's lip-syncing catastrophe follows her to this day - but…

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McDonald's Arch Deluxe: The Big McFlop with Rachel Dratch and Jared Freid | 16 34:48

4M ago34:48

34:48

With their popularity waning in the mid 90's, McDonald's became concerned that they weren't pandering to adults enough. So they did the very adult thing of having a middle-aged crisis, and started spending too much money on something they didn't need. After pouring hundreds of millions into the fryer developing a "burger for adults," McDonald's sto…

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ENCORE - Juicero Gets Squeezed Out with Chelsea Devantez & Solomon Georgio 42:16

4M ago42:16

42:16

What do Gwyneth Paltrow and Oprah have that you don’t have? A $700 juicer…and lots and lots of money to buy it with. The Juicero was supposed to revolutionize at-home juicing and make organic, cold pressed juice accessible to everyone. The main problem? It was only accessible to the super rich. It still became one of the buzziest products of 2016, …

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The Star Wars Holiday Special that Luke Skywalker Hates ft. Adam Pally and Betsy Sodaro | 15 37:39

4M ago37:39

37:39

Back in 1978, George Lucas and CBS created a Star Wars holiday special so staggeringly bad, Lucas has publicly stated he wants it destroyed. The variety show featured Carrie Fisher singing, Wookiee porn, and many, many things that should never be associated with Star Wars. Budget restrictions, Harrison Ford's refusal to sing or dance, and some seri…

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Theranos: Silicon Valley's Bloodbath with Kathleen Madigan and Heather McDonald | 14 32:58

4M ago32:58

32:58

More than a few vials of blood were spilled in the unbelievable story of Theranos. Its CEO, Elizabeth Holmes, took the world by storm with the promise of a device that was going to change medicine forever. Instead, she endangered patients and defrauded investors. In the end, the only thing Holmes invented was her persona, and even that involved a l…

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Fyre Festival: Bring Your Own Toilet Paper with Laci Mosley and Lauren Ashley Smith | 13 42:02

5M ago42:02

42:02

When Hailey Bieber, Kendall Jenner, and Bella Hadid signed up to promote a scorching new music festival, they had no idea the flaming mess they were really in for. Entrepreneur Billy McFarland and rapper Ja Rule collabed on the notorious Fyre Festival, a disaster that cost millions, almost got festival workers killed or kidnapped, and is forever bu…

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ENCORE - Cats The Movie: Even Taylor Swift Couldn't Save It with Jackie Zebrowski & Sarah Cooper 42:55

5M ago42:55

42:55

The 2019 movie adaptation of Cats had all the makings of a huge hit: a beloved Broadway musical, an award-winning director, and a star-studded cast including: Taylor Swift, Idris Elba, and Dame Judi Dench! Instead, it crapped the (litter) box office. Find out how a race to the Oscars pushed the visual effects team to their limits, creating a total …

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ENCORE - Kid Nation: 'Survivor' for Children! with Kurt Braunohler, Megan Gailey & Chris Garcia 37:23

5M ago37:23

37:23

What happens when 40 children are sent out into the New Mexico desert and left to fend for themselves, all in the name of reality TV? Injuries, emotional trauma... and lawsuits. Lots and lots of lawsuits. Misha is joined by Chris Garcia, Kurt Braunohler & Megan Gailey (I Love My Kid, But…) to examine CBS's absolutely bonkers 2007 reality show, Kid …

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Box Office Bombs: The Lone Ranger, Waterworld, and Showgirls with Aisha Harris and Andrew Jupin 39:43

5M ago39:43

39:43

Join us as we break down THREE cinematic catastrophes: The Lone Ranger, Waterworld, and Showgirls. Find out why Johnny Depp thought it was a good idea to play a Native American, how Kevin Costner ignored Stephen Spielberg’s sage advice, and who was actually responsible for the NC-17 madness of Showgirls. Movie and pop culture experts Andrew Jupin (…

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Howard Dean: I Have a Scream with Gareth Reynolds | 12 40:04

6M ago40:04

40:04

Some dreams end with a whimper, others with an impulsive and unhinged shriek. Way back in 2004, Howard Dean, the straight-talkin' governor of Vermont was making an improbable run for President. He was riling up the youth on a new thing called the internet, whipping them intro a frenzy with his anti-war rhetoric and eating sandwiches on live streams…

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HQ Trivia: Gone in a Glitch with Karen Chee & Alice Wetterlund | 11 41:05

6M ago41:05

41:05

HQ Trivia was the revolutionary gameshow app that briefly took over the world. Millions of people across the globe tuned in for the chance win money from host and resident "Quiz Daddy", Scott Rogowsky. However, not even celebrity guests like Dwayne Johnson could save HQ from its ultimate demise: a secretly twisted workplace environment full of lies…

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Crystal Pepsi: It's Clear This Ain't Working with Dulcé Sloan | 10 41:01

6M ago41:01

41:01

When you think of health and wellness, do you think…clear soda? One Pepsi executive in the 90s was determined to capitalize on the healthier soda trend by releasing Crystal Pepsi, a clear, caffeine-free, lower calorie soda with the same great taste of regular Pepsi. The only issue? It didn’t taste anything like regular Pepsi. Dulcé Sloan (The Daily…

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Action Park: The Water Park of Your Nightmares with Sasheer Zamata & Chris Gethard | 9 32:35

6M ago32:35

32:35

At New Jersey’s most dangerous water park, people of all ages broke bones, tore flesh, lost teeth, and yes, even lost their lives. For some, Action Park was a rite of passage. For others, it was a lawless wasteland that needed to be stopped. Shady business dealings, headless crash test dummies, and the most shocking rides you’ve ever heard of are j…

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Juicero Gets Squeezed Out with Chelsea Devantez & Solomon Georgio | 8 42:16

6M ago42:16

42:16

What do Gwyneth Paltrow and Oprah have that you don’t have? A $700 juicer…and lots and lots of money to buy it with. The Juicero was supposed to revolutionize at-home juicing and make organic, cold pressed juice accessible to everyone. The main problem? It was only accessible to the super rich. It still became one of the buzziest products of 2016, …

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TanaCon: YouTube's Fyre Festival with Milly Tamarez & Alise Morales | 7 41:55

7M ago41:55

41:55

YouTuber Tana Mongeau tries to take down VidCon by hosting a convention of her own on the exact same day: TanaCon. Unfortunately poor planning and hilariously bad gift bags lead to horrible sunburns and huge disappointment. TanaCon was over before you could say, “Like and subscribe”. Misha is joined by Milly Tamarez & Alisa Morales (The Betches Sup…

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Cats The Movie: Even Taylor Swift Couldn't Save It with Jackie Zebrowski & Sarah Cooper | 6 42:55

7M ago42:55

42:55

The 2019 movie adaptation of Cats had all the makings of a huge hit: a beloved Broadway musical, an award-winning director, and a star-studded cast including: Taylor Swift, Idris Elba, and Dame Judi Dench! Instead, it crapped the (litter) box office. Find out how a race to the Oscars pushed the visual effects team to their limits, creating a total …

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Garth Brooks vs. Chris Gaines with Sarah Tiana & Dusty Slay | 5 38:09

7M ago38:09

38:09

At the height of his career, country music megastar Garth Brooks took a big swing by transforming himself into an alt-rock singer named Chris Gaines, complete with eye liner, tight pants, and a soul patch. Gaines was supposed to be Brooks' ticket to Hollywood, with a greatest hits album and major motion picture to follow... the only problem was, ev…

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Kid Nation: 'Survivor' for Children! with Kurt Braunohler, Megan Gailey & Chris Garcia | 4 37:23

7M ago37:23

37:23

What happens when 40 children are sent out into the New Mexico desert and left to fend for themselves, all in the name of reality TV? Injuries, emotional trauma... and lawsuits. Lots and lots of lawsuits. Misha is joined by Chris Garcia, Kurt Braunohler & Megan Gailey (I Love My Kid, But…) to examine CBS's absolutely bonkers 2007 reality show, Kid …

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Spider-Man Hits All the Wrong Notes with Guy Branum & Jessica McKenna | 3 37:56

8M ago37:56

37:56

Marvel’s attempt at bringing Spider-Man to Broadway didn’t go as planned. With high-flying action and music by U2, Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, was one of the most-hyped Broadway musicals of all-time... but by the time the final curtain closed, bones would be broken, lawsuits would be filed, friendships unraveled, careers destroyed, and millions …

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Four Loko: Hold My Energy Beer with DJ EFN & Kenice Mobley | 2 35:56

8M ago35:56

35:56

What happens when you mix an energy drink... and beer? On this episode of The Big Flop, DJ EFN (Drink Champs) and Kenice Mobley (Follow Up Question) join Misha to relive the boom and the bust of the original Four Loko, aka the blackout-in-a-can. Created in a fraternity basement, Four Loko supposedly provided the equivalent of 4 glasses of wine and …

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Quibi Bites the Dust with Connor Ratliff & Matt Bellassai | 1 37:46

8M ago37:46

37:46

Remember Quibi? The app with short videos you could only watch on your phone? No?! That's because it only lasted SIX months before shutting down. On the first episode of The Big Flop, host Misha Brown is joined by Connor Ratliff (Dead Eyes) and Matt Bellassai (Diss & Tell) to spin the tale of the little video platform that couldn't. Come for the ra…

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Introducing: The Big Flop 1:49

9M ago1:49

1:49

Follow The Big Flop wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to The Big Flop early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery app or on Apple Podcasts.The most expensive musical in Broadway history goes belly up. A theme park turns deadly. And a country megastar goes emo... all with catastrophic results. Join us each week as we dis…

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48: EVERYONES HERE! 1:34:04

3y ago1:34:04

1:34:04

For the first time ever, the ENTIRE Melted Chocolate crew is on the show, We chat about how well we know each other, those lovely new stimulus checks, and we have a nice 2000s nostalgia draft! FOLLOW THE SHOW ! Apple : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/melted-chocolate/id1500702479Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6UUIzrMgzSyKi1Rjt26yQM?si…

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Melted throwback ! Chuck takes the L & the generation is doomed! 51:03

3y ago51:03

51:03

*Throwback edition* HAPPY 20TH EPISODE ! On this episode , we go golfing with our favorite fictional characters, explain what our last meals would be, go over the return of 6ix 9ine and more!! Follow the show ! Apple : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/melted-chocolate/id1500702479Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6UUIzrMgzSyKi1Rjt26yQM?si…

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46: Watch out for bikes and Gorilla glue! 46:29

3y ago46:29

46:29

For the first time in 46 episodes, we're in your living room, on your phone, tablet ,ETCETERA ! ON VIDEO! On todyas show we talk about Tiger Woods scary car accident, Aaron gets hit by a bike, we fart for money and more! Follow the show on the socials! Twitter: https://twitter.com/MeltedCocoPod Instagram: https://instagram.com/meltedchocolatepod Ra…

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45: It's time to invest...in happy meals! 57:32

3y ago57:32

57:32

If you were the last person on earth and allowed one other person to be with you, who would you pick? On today's show the guys discuss just that as well as Joe Buddens impact on creators, Our reactions to Super Bowl 55, McDonalds making more power moves, and more! Follow the show so you never miss out on what's going on with Melted Chocolate! And d…

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44: The getback 49:24

3y ago49:24

49:24

Welcome to 2021! The guys are finally back after a myriad of setbacks and technical issues. On todays show, they talk about favorite movies , random memories, bitcoin, and much more! FOLLOW THE SHOW!: Apple : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/melted-chocolate/id1500702479Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6UUIzrMgzSyKi1Rjt26yQM?si=Odgb_fT8S…

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43: Can men show emotion ? 57:46

3+ y ago57:46

57:46

Today the guys go into a deep dive about men showing emotion and a certain “simp” complex , also a sophisticated chat about food! FOLLOW the show! Apple : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/melted-chocolate/id1500702479Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6UUIzrMgzSyKi1Rjt26yQM?si=Odgb_fT8S8GmbIFaA7z4aQAnchor: https://anchor.fm/meltedchocolate…

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42: AirPod max breaks the bank! 1:00:53

3+ y ago1:00:53

1:00:53

Apple is back at it with more overpriced tech! The guys disuss the AirPod Max as well as a possible portless iPhone. Also, would Kevin Durant be successful if he never joined the warriors? Plus much more! FOLLOW THE SHOW: Apple : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/melted-chocolate/id1500702479Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6UUIzrMgzSyKi1…

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41: So we twerking in restaurants now?! 48:23

3+ y ago48:23

48:23

This week is all about twerking and getting knocked out cold! The guys talk about the Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones fight, Nate Robinson getting floored, we all sleep in our neighbors yard and much more! FOLLOW THE SHOW Apple : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/melted-chocolate/id1500702479Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6UUIzrMgzSyKi1Rjt26yQM…

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40: HAPPY THANKSGIVING! 1:04:39

3+ y ago1:04:39

1:04:39

Happy thanksgiving ! On the shows 40th episode, the guys talk about how thanksgiving will be different in the world if covid, thanksgiving football games, Aaron speaks on relationship advice, and a delicious thanksgiving food draft! FOLLOW THE SHOW! Apple : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/melted-chocolate/id1500702479Spotify: https://open.spo…

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39: Freaky Friday! 53:43

3+ y ago53:43

53:43

The guys swap places, Florida's getting cold, and much more! FOLLOW THE SHOW! Apple : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/melted-chocolate/id1500702479Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6UUIzrMgzSyKi1Rjt26yQM?si=Odgb_fT8S8GmbIFaA7z4aQAnchor: https://anchor.fm/meltedchocolateTwitter : https://twitter.com/MeltedCocoPodInstagram : https://www.in…

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38: THE KIDS ARE BACK! 32:45

3+ y ago32:45

32:45

After a long hiatus... the sound is on, the chocolate is melted, and the boys are back on the mic! Today we're catching up on everything that's happened since our last episode! FOLLOW THE SHOW! Apple : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/melted-chocolate/id1500702479Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6UUIzrMgzSyKi1Rjt26yQM?si=Odgb_fT8S8GmbIFa…

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