BIG TIME FRESH is your hub for stories, opinions, and interviews for a fresh take on music, pop culture, and life. We encourage a community of positivity with opinionated discussions and good times for a mix of entertainment, passion, and life lessons. Big Time Fresh the blog is syndicated through the Microsoft Start Partner Program, with a potential reach of millions of daily active users across Microsoft Edge, Windows, MSN, and Microsoft Start. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo ...
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High School Stories and Movie Trivia with The Boys (of the Movie Gap Podcast)
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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 Movi…
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Hinge voice prompts: The good, the "needs improvement", and the hilarious
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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 p…
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We're baaack! Bad pick up lines and Tinder profiles
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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) 23:0…
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Making friends is hard, so I'd rather not.
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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 w…
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Tina's Oddities: Bats, Sculls, and Teeth... Oh My
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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 websit…
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The Superbowl and the Taylor Swift Effect
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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…
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Louthefather and Bella trade conspiracy theories
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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 Host…
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New Swifties talking about Tay Tay and Travis Kelce
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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 informat…
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Breaking Down the Terrifying Off-Brand Laser Hair Removal Instructions
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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.
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The grossest horror movies and books that are too crazy to forget
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Warning: Descriptive and Explicit Language used while disscussing content from the horror genre Check out the podcast coming soon!! Emma Succubus, Horror Hound and Demonatrix gather for a read from Chandler Morrison's "Dead Inside" and Duncan Ralston's "Woom" before discussing the horror movies that you will not be able to forget. Check out the Big…
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A selection of the best worst scary movies of all time
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Emma Succubus with her two best growl pals, the demented dominatrix and gory Laurie Horrorhound submitted for the approval of the Midnight Snack Society, is today's episode of "Shh...Did you hear that?!" The best worst scary movies in this episode: Birdemic Velocipastor Rubber Killer Klowns from Outer Space Frankenhooker The Nun 2 YouTube episode H…
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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,…
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Bella and Melissa Read the Responses from the Hinge Profile
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Bella's Hinge awkward profile went live and resulted in some "likes" with some ...interesting... responses both written and voice. Melissa announces our new campaign to see if people want to hear their profile roasted in an episode. A phone call interrupts and the speakerphone causes problems. Next up... a review of the men's POV of Hinge! https://…
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Bella and Melissa sign up for Hinge and build a profile based on Bella's pics. We answer some of the written prompts and have fun with the voice prompts as well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Is it ENVY or GREED? These two deadly sins have a lot in common. Roberta schools Bella and JP on ENVY and how we may be guilty of committing this sin more often than we think... See the video version on the Big Time Fresh YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/EggynTrZrJs A Cross The Streams Media Production https://www.crossthestreamsmedia.com/show/big…
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Tinder Talk w/Bella & Melissa: Political and Gross Bios
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Bella and Melissa are back! They are taking their talents back to the streets and mining for the craziest bios out there from politics to crazy disgusting. A few bios made a good impression, so they dissect what makes the profile format and flow of information rise to the top. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Boredom, laziness, or just not giving a f*** are only some of the ways that SLOTH is defined as one of the seven deadly sins. Roberta takes Bella and JP through the research for discussion. *Sorry....Audio quality may be lower than usual for this one! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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This episode was made for video for a visual component, but the commentary is all here! Bella and Melissa play "match that bio to the Tinder profile". Don't worry, we left faces and names out and chose different cities across the US. Then we go through the app store and found some 18+ apps that were quite eye opening. Profiles include: bragging abo…
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Episode 3 of the Seven Deadly Sins mini-series. Roberta walks us through the good and the bad of real-world situations for PRIDE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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F, Marry or Vote: Obama, Trump, and Biden. You know the game. But we switched it up to avoid a visit from the FBI and used "vote" as the third option. We had a few scenarios to discuss, but the "tangent of the day" was Obama which took us down the rabbit hole to react to some SNL and Boyz II Men music videos. Video Episode coming soon! Hosted on Ac…
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Episode 2 of 8: Roberta's research on everything from the origins to modern-day examples of GREED is discussed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Melissa analyzes Bella's Tinder profile pictures and bio before jumping into some feedback on other random biographies on what might be helpful to update for more matches. We also look at some crazy profile bios that get really...descriptive....But it's Bella's mindset on being single that is coming into question, and she is her own worst enemy whe…
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BONUS EPISODE: Dwayne Answers All My MCU and DC Questions
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Dwayne answers all my current MCU and DC questions and how things compare to the comic books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Bella, JP, and Roberta set off on a multi-episode discussion of the Seven Deadly Sins. This first episode sets us up for a deep dive into each sin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Bella, JP, and Roberta discuss "me time". We talk about the definition of "me time" and how differently we spend our time away and alone for some "me time". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Hollywood Controversies and Cancelations Throughout the Years
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Melissa and I talk showbiz offenses and the rules that have changed since the 2000s. Comedy can be hard to defend for some, but for us, it is all about context. You can't cancel ALL the moments in pop culture that are definitely offensive today, but a movie from 2008 versus a movie released in 2023 has so many more rules to avoid the public backlas…
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Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon, two of the biggest on-air personalities at Fox and CNN, were both let go. One was mutual, the other not so much. So let's compare the news websites to see what each one is saying about the whole mess. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How old were you when you heard the word "Gaslighting"? Bella, JP, and Roberta explore the word "gaslighting" from our own perspective and talk about what we have learned about it over the years about the red flags we saw and missed along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Serial, Netflix, Horror Movies and The African Clawed Frogs
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We catch up on the details of some murder cases that have come back to life and say goodbye to the African Clawed Frogs who have overstayed their welcome. Also we don't like Game of Thrones so we talk about that too. wnz2lvP23sPizvcSawlw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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20 years ago, an average citizen thought Artificial Intelligence (AI) was something from a sci-fi movie that was a fictional portrayal of what the world will look like in our lifetimes. Today, workers from nearly all sectors that require valuable skill sets like writing, food service, and other industries are seeing their jobs succumb to some form …
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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 li…
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The Tinder Experiment with Bella and Melissa Part 1: Bios are a MUST
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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 Se…
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Chris Rock - "Selective Outrage" and the Woke Society
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Chris Rock made Netflix history with his highly anticipated stand-up special, "Selective Outrage", as the first comedy special to be streamed live on the platform. "Selective Outrage" was also highly anticipated for another reason - revisiting the infamous Oscar moment where Will Smith slapped Chris Rock. It had everything to be expected from a Chr…
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TikToker Phillip Good and Rockstar John Stella Make the List
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Call it fate, a coincidence or pure luck, the collaboration between Phillip Good and John Stella on their new track "Simon Says" was the driving force that landed the track on #88 on the top #100 new releases on Apple Music. Understanding the importance of how to promote their music, networking and their consistency creating content is what will be…
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It's been a little over a year since Bella had an active Tinder profile, so she downloads the app to see what she's been missing. Melissa enters the chat and gives the feedback she needs to hear. Other topics: Who is invited to the stalker tailgate party? Reviewing random guys' profiles Reading profiles with weird fetishes What kind of guy is most …
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Advice from our parents that we won't be passing down
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New parents often reflect on their own childhoods when laying the foundation for what they want for their first born, taking the good and bad experiences to create a roadmap that leads to an emotionally stable and happy life. JP and I discuss what life advice we will pass down to the kids. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information…
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BONUS EPISODE: Wix and Vibes Luxury Candles Brings Some New Valentine's Day Ideas
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Melvin Johnson, CEO Candle Maker at Wix and Vibes joins me to talk about how to level up your Valentine’s Day with the limited edition box set perfect for a romantic experience like no other. It has been less than two years since the inception of Wix and Vibes, and they have already established partnerships with Nordstrom, relationships with non-pr…
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"Did we just become best friends?!" I've known Tony for 20 years but his wife is my new favorite gal pal. We talk about: Us being banned a bunch of times for Facebook comments Meeting mom friends but then things get weird We create a new character that is a real estate agent that thinks he can win fights, isn't afraid of blood but is afraid of the …
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Mental Health with JP part 2 - 2023's Self-Improvement resolutions
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Mental Health with JP part 2 - 2023's New Year's Self-Improvement resolutions The part 2 of 2 episode revisiting last year's observations of what needs improvement in our lives so we have the goals to keep each other accountable for, We touch on: Damar Hamlin - The wake up call we all needed Moments in pop culture that were a big deal Personal wins…
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Mental Health, Imposter Syndrome and Words that Destroy Families
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With the most drastic changes to lives in recent years - lockdowns, job loss, school shootings and other topics - taking care of your mental health is more important than ever. JP and I talk about our individual lives and the dark days that brought us to the breaking point where mental health became a priority. Divorce, foreclosure, job loss, death…
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Blue State, Red State, My Take, Your Take
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As two former Californians, JP and I discuss our stance on guns now that we live in deep red states. After 25 years of friendship, we talk about a subject that we probably wouldn't even consider relevant if we stayed in California. Unchecked mental health undoubtedly plays a part in how young people decide to use their firearm, so we also talk abou…
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What happens when the ones you count on to be there for you decide to leave the decades of good times, memories and promises of best friends forever without warning or reason? My friend of over 20 years joins me as we talk about the paths we embarked upon after high school and the lows, highs, achievements, loss, love and the reality of expectation…
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Abuse, Trafficking, Assault and Neglect in Texas Foster Care Will Only Get Worse After Abortion Bans
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The subject matter that is referenced in this article may cause distress or discomfort to some sensitive topics around child trauma, abuse, neglect, assault and other potentially triggering information. Reader discretion advised. With the overturn of Roe v. Wade, the implications are catastrophic on so many levels. If the baby is born to a mother u…
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Roads? Where we're going, we don't need roads.
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Ricky joins me to talk about my strategies on how I help musicians and artists get out of the negative self-doubt and celebrate their progress. But for the two of us....Are we successful or are we just adequate at checking off the boxes on the to-do list that we think makes us successful? For both of us, it took our rock bottom experiences to reali…
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Rapper/singer/songwriter GrapeSoda Henderson talk hustle, drive and hip-hop trivia. I've been working as his manager/publicist for a few years now so we take a look back at the past, present and future of his career and the skills that can make or break an artist's success in the industry. Check him out on: Instagram: @thtgrapesodaboy Facebook: /Li…
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On this episode, Bella and Ricky run through the list of the infamous 27 Club members and talk about how fentanyl, heroin, and weed affect substance abuse. Then we watch the Stanger Things Master of Puppets scene right after a heated discussion about why I get scared at the movies which then evolves into an argument about the definition of danger. …
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My friend of 18 years Ricky Vorias joins me to discuss music, politics and other things as we go from deep conversations to debates with the goal of annoying me. He succeeds so I annoy him with random facts about the band Queen. Here is a breakdown of the conversations: Pick up the conversation in progress - start Friends with benefits in your 30s …
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On this very first episode of BTF, I ask my mom all the questions I've never asked about her time as a lead singer in a classic rock cover band with my dad. From touring across the country to making $1,500 a weekend, we talk about how the early 80s were part of the good ol days where musicians actually got paid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva…
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