Best BGB Podcasts (2024)

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To Cull Or Not To Cull - BGB 111 1:25:49

1h ago1:25:49

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When is it time to cull or get rid of a games or keep in a collection? 2:50 ***What’s up in Babblot*** Grapes and gardens Essen spiel upcoming Outdoor kitchen 10:06 ***Things that make the King go Hmmm!*** CMON revenue drop 18:44 ***Sponsor break*** Arcane Wonders 21:31 ***New games*** Interrogating our guest in a game show fashion to see the games…

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Ep. 57: Stepping into Abundance 1:09:03

1d ago1:09:03

1:09:03

An actor's mindset can make or break a career. Your job is to open your heart, remain sensitive and open. And you’re asked to do that job in an Industry that doesn't have the capacity to care for your needs and in which scarcity is the norm. You will lose faith. It’s inevitable. But how gracefully you can find it again is the difference between aud…

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Top 5 Evergreens of 2011-2020 1:00:46

1M ago1:00:46

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Here is another Bitesize podcast from your blabbering duo in Babblot. Counting down their picks of the top 5 Evergreen titles from 2011 to 2022. Is there any game you feel should be on our radar? Feel free to add in the comments the games that you deem as Evergreen Watch the livestream here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W79_PzNSXa8…

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Money, Momentum, and Making Movies: A Conversation with Leanna Adams and Kristina Arjona about Independent Filmmaking 53:23

1M ago53:23

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Working in the entertainment industry is brutal. Successisn’t linear and you hear no more than yes. As Leanna Adams says in this episode, we as actors “eat rejection for breakfast…sometimes lunch, and dinnertoo.” Leanna Adams and Kristinia Arjona sat down and spoke to me about the process of making their independent film: Christmas With Jerks relea…

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Ep. 56: Risa & Anthony Meindl in Process 1:01:04

1M ago1:01:04

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Risa talked on Zoom with with Anthony Meindl of fellow acting studio, AMAW (which is Anthony Meindl's Acting Workshop) about EVERYTHING… about art, big tech, climate change, self-tapes, casting, how Tik Tok is killing our attention span, and how things are really really hard right now. They talked about both getting started in the NY theatre and th…

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Miniature madness - BGB 110 1:38:37

2M ago1:38:37

1:38:37

Tabletop miniatures. We don't talk about them but we may playing them. Babbling with us it tabletop expert Jay Shelanskey 2:50 ***GenCon Babble*** 8:00 ***Things that make the King go Hmmm!*** Atomic mass let go of Star Wars X-wing, Armada, Legion 17:17 ***Sponsor break*** Game Toppers 4.5 on Kickstarter 21:31 ***What Game Is Behind The Door*** Int…

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Top 5 Evergreens of 2000-2010 52:23

3M ago52:23

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Here is another Bitesize podcast from your blabbering duo in Babblot. Counting down their picks of the top 5 Evergreen titles from 2000 to 2010. Is there any game you feel should be on our radar? Feel free to add in the comments the games that you deem as Evergreen Watch the livestream here: https://youtube.com/live/TovrLGzWYLY --------------------…

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EXPO Fun? - BGB 109 1:36:29

4M ago1:36:29

1:36:29

2:06 ***What has happened in Babblot*** 11:21 ***Things that make the King go Hmmm!*** Woods into Culling and giveaways 20:05 ***Sponsor break*** Game Toppers 4.0 will be delivered soon. Don’t delay on the late pledge 24:18 ***The Good, Not So Bad & The Ugly*** First impressions of games that we have played for the first time 1:02:56 ***Sponsor bre…

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Ep. 55: What are You Waiting For? You Are The Industry. 1:11:19

4M ago1:11:19

1:11:19

Risa sat down with some of our amazing BGB teachers (Cate Cohen, Sydney Walsh, Corey Parker, and David DeSantos) for an inspiring conversation about redefining your relationship with the Industry. About how to successfully step into your power in your work, your art, and your career. What leadership looks like so that you're in the driver’s seat, n…

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Exposing the UK Gaming EXPO - BGB 108 1:40:24

5M ago1:40:24

1:40:24

2:40 Introducing Richard Denning 5:56 ***Things that make the King go Hmmm!*** Gama Trade show changing date 17:55 ***Small talk with Richard *** 26:45 ***Sponsor break*** Game Toppers 4.0 will be delivered soon. Don’t delay on the late pledge 30:05 ***What Game Is Behind The Door*** Interrogating our guest in a game show fashion to see the games t…

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Ep. 54: What Does It Take to Make it Now? 1:02:40

5M ago1:02:40

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Change is the only constant and the changes have come fast and hard. So what is the Industry now? What does it mean to be an Actor right now? What does it take to make it today? Risa and Steve discuss the current state of Industry, what actors can expect from the Industry and the essential shifts actors need to make right now to position themselves…

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Woods of Evergreen 2020 35:11

6M ago35:11

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Our short burst of 3 games each that were released in 2020 that we still love.By Burky & Badger

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Designer goodness - BGB 107 1:52:05

6M ago1:52:05

1:52:05

5:35 ***Things that make the King go Hmmm!*** 2023 games sales slightly down! 18:45 ***Sponsor break*** Arcane Wonders with their spectacular World Wonders Age of Wonders: Planetfall, Foundations of Rome; Freedom Five, 22:18 ***The Good, The Not So Bad & The Ugly*** Our first impressions of new games for us 46:56 ***Sponsor break*** Game Toppers 4.…

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Episode 38: Episode 38: From Stumbling Blocks to Stepping Stones: A Conversation with Heidi Dean About the Power of Social Media 52:02

7M ago52:02

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Before I talk about the amazing conversation that Heidi Dean was gracious enough to have with me, I need to add a quick note that this conversation was recorded before Twitter changed its name to X. Now most of you probably know that Heidi Dean is known in the industry as the top social media strategist for actors. She has also recently published a…

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Woods of Evergreen 2019 - 2nd round 34:32

7M ago34:32

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Here is another Bitesize podcast from your blabbering duo in Babblot. Time is catching up with us so we will reveal to you our most played and loved games that were published in the year 2019 for the second time. Did we miss again? Feel free to add in the comments the games that you deem as Evergreen --------------------------------------- Like us …

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Publishing goodness - BGB 106 1:55:41

8M ago1:55:41

1:55:41

7:10 ***Things that make the King go Hmmm!*** Cmon going to Gamefound 15:50 ***The Good, The Not So Bad & The Ugly*** Our first impressions of new games for us 45:05 ***Sponsor break*** Arcane Wonders with their spectacular World Wonders Age of Wonders: Planetfall, Foundations of Rome; Freedom Five, 47:30 ***The Babble*** We are going to talk about…

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Ep. 53: Finding Freedom & Power in Script Analysis 1:19:39

8M ago1:19:39

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“Script Analysis” is an often misunderstood term that can result in an actor robbing a scene of its art by reducing it to mathematical calculations. Some actors love the idea of script analysis so they can “solve” the scene and control it. Other actors abandon the idea of script analysis altogether because they are afraid of adding any structure to…

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Woods of Evergreen 2018 - 2nd round 40:47

8M ago40:47

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Going back again to talk about some more games that we enjoy playing to this day, that were first released in 2018.By Burky & Badger

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To Legacy or not - BGB 105 1:30:04

9M ago1:30:04

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5:04 ***Things that make the King go Hmmm!*** Predictions for 2024 D&D 50th anniversary 16:08 ***Sponsor break*** Arcane Wonders with their spectacular World Wonders Age of Wonders: Planetfall, Foundations of Rome; Freedom Five, 19:20 ***The Good, The Not So Bad & The Ugly*** Our first impressions of new games for us 42:30 ***Sponsor break*** Game …

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Woods of Evergreen 2017 - 2nd round 36:36

9M ago36:36

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Here is another Bitesize podcast from your blabbering duo in Babblot. Time is catching up with us so we will reveal to you our most played and loved games that were published in the year 2016 for the second time with a special guest. Did we miss again? Feel free to add in the comments the games that you deem as Evergreen Spoilers: below are bellow …

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Ep. 52: How to Stand Out from Hundreds of Other Actors 58:41

9M ago58:41

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An actor who books work consistently is an actor who has the capacity to remain vulnerable in the face of intense rejection, to stay focused in a world full of distractions, and to stay sharp in one of the most competitive Industries around. The actor who books work consistently has found a way to stand out from hundreds of others. They have expres…

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Woods of Evergreen 2016 - 2nd round 48:25

9M ago48:25

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Here is another Bitesize podcast from your blabbering duo in Babblot. Time is catching up with us so we will reveal to you our most played and loved games that were published in the year 2016 for the second time with a special guest. Did we miss again? Feel free to add in the comments the games that you deem as Evergreen Spoilers: below are bellow …

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Christmas Musings and 2023 recap - Board Game Babble 104 1:43:25

10M ago1:43:25

1:43:25

4:58 ***Things that make the King go Hmmm!*** New game company set up called Play Z games Delays on the way as ships attacked in red sea 16:30 ***Sponsor break*** Game Toppers 4.0 will be delivered soon. Don’t delay on the late pledge 21:30 ***The Good, The Not So Bad & The Ugly*** Our first impressions of new games for us 39:57 ***The Babble*** 20…

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Episode 37: The Power of Playing With the Form: A Conversation with Film Festival Curators, Angie Reza Tures and Mary Dossinger 50:31

10M ago50:31

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When I think of curators of film festivals, I often think of them the same way I used to think of casting directors: as the gatekeepers to our success. But during my conversation with Angie Reza Tures from the Femme Frontera Showcase and Mary Dossinger from the RiverRun International Film Festival it became very apparent that the curators, just lik…

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Ep. 51: 3 Powerful Lessons of 2023 58:10

10M ago58:10

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2023 was a really intense year. Two strikes, wars, a contracting Industry, inflation, lingering effects of the pandemic, etc. And that intensity revealed some powerful lessons that every actor must hear and understand in order to be a working actor in 2024. Risa and Steve delve into the lessons of 2023 that point to the new reality for actors and l…

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Ep. 50: The Strike is Over. Here’s What to Do Now. 57:30

12M ago57:30

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Ok, so the Industry is back. But it won't be business as usual. It can't be. Too much has changed. And if you want to book work in this new reality, you're going to have to change too. So listen in and let us know what speaks to you! You can meet this moment, but it won't be easy. Risa and Steve discuss where the Industry is at right now and the im…

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What About Essen? - Board Game Babble 103 1:21:14

12M ago1:21:14

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2:15 ***What’s been going on in Babblot*** Games coming with sound track The 7th Citadel Divinus The Shatter Obelisk 5:00 ***Sponsor break*** Game Toppers 4.0 Kickstarter is a Gooooo 19:34 ***Things that make the King go Hmmm!*** Haba going into bankruptcy 11:27 ***The Good, The Not So Bad & The Ugly*** Our first impressions of new games for us 43:…

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Woods of Evergreen 2015 - 2nd round 40:25

1y ago40:25

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Here is another Bitesize podcast from your blabbering duo in Babblot. Time is catching up with us so we will reveal to you our most played and loved games that were published in the year 2015 for the second time. Did we miss again? Feel free to add in the comments the games that you deem as Evergreen…

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Ep. 49: How to Redefine Your Career For This Moment 1:10:41

1y ago1:10:41

1:10:41

This is a new world for actors. And the Industry that emerges on the other side of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes will be different than anything we've ever seen. The ways in which Actors have thought about their careers for over a century are, in many ways, no longer relevant. So, what's an Actor to do? Risa and Steve shed light on this strange new…

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Another great show - B&BBGB #102 1:39:31

1y ago1:39:31

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2:00 ***Things that make the King go Hmmm!*** Reports say sales in the gaming industry are down, but… 11:27 ***Sponsor break*** Arcane Wonders with their new World Wonders and Kickstarter - Call of Duty 14:10 ***The Babble*** Reminiscing (with video slideshow) about 4 recent gaming events that we went to around the globe. Paris est Ludique, FLIP, G…

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Woods of Evergreen 2014 - 2nd round 41:46

1y ago41:46

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Here is another Bitesize podcast from your blabbering duo in Babblot. Time is catching up with us so we will reveal to you our most played and loved games that were published in the year 2014 for the second time. Did we miss again? Feel free to add in the comments the games that you deem as Evergreen ------------------- And watch the live stream of…

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Woods of Evergreen 2013 - 2nd round 45:00

1+ y ago45:00

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Here is another Bitesize podcast from your blabbering duo in Babblot. Time is catching up with us so we will reveal to you our most played and love games that were published in the year 2013 for the second time. Did we miss again? Feel free to add in the comments the games that you deem as Evergreen

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Ep. 48: John Frank Levey, Casting Director: Finding His Role 1:08:57

1+ y ago1:08:57

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John Levey loves his job. He loves actors. He loves storytelling. He loves diving into the worlds each character inhabits. He’s been loving it for 40 years and is one of the masters of this passion profession, having won multiple Emmys and Artios awards, putting actors into groundbreaking roles on some of the most popular television shows of all ti…

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Ep. 47: A.I. is coming for your jobs. Here's what to do. 44:28

1+ y ago44:28

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Generative A.I. is not the future. It is here. Now. And as the technology gets better and better, and audiences become less able to discern whether or not the actor on their favorite TV show or movie is human or A.I., the Industry will choose A.I. generated actors over human actors. A.I. actors are cheaper, less demanding, don’t have a union, and d…

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Content Credibility - Board Game Babble 101 with Sam Healey 2:10:50

1+ y ago2:10:50

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2:40 ***When did Babblot come from*** Heatwave forces gaming Burky barbequed Origins Game Fair 5:45 ***Introducing Sam Healey*** 14:48 ***Things that make the King go Hmmm!*** lorcanna dispute Heroscape is back …again 31:40 ***Sponsor break*** Arcane Wonders The next release is the big Call of Duty 35:05 ***What Game Is Behind The Door?*** Our quiz…

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Woods of Evergreen 2012 - 2nd round 42:55

1+ y ago42:55

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Here is another Bitesize podcast from your blabbering duo in Babblot. Time is catching up with us so we will reveal to you our most played and love games that were published in the year 2012 for the second time. Did we miss again? Feel free to add in the comments the games that you deem as EvergreenBy Burky & Badger

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8 Year Anniversary - Board Game Babble 100 1:56:59

1+ y ago1:56:59

1:56:59

3:36 ***When did Babblot come from*** 10:22 ***Sponsor break*** Arcane Wonders The next release is the big Call of Duty 13:59 ***The Good, not so Bad and Ugly*** Our first impression of new games we have just played 46:32 ***Sponsor break*** Game Toppers new mats are coming 50:09 ***The Babble*** Time has flown. 8 Years have passed. And we finally …

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Ep. 46: What to do when The Industry Stops 35:27

1+ y ago35:27

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We wholeheartedly support the writers as they fight for what they rightly deserve. And also, a strike means that the Industry is slowing/shutting down. For actors, that can mean fewer auditions and less hope of booking jobs. It can bring up fear and disappointment, especially after three years of pandemic-related uncertainty. In this episode, Risa …

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Woods of Evergreen 2011 - 2nd round 53:00

1+ y ago53:00

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Here is another Bitesize podcast from your blabbering duo in Babblot. Going back again to talk about some of their favorite games published in the year 2011. These are ours, what are yours? Check out our first picks here :https://burkyandbadger.libsyn.com/woods-of-evergreen-2011By Burky & Badger

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Ep 09 - Free Yourself w/ Fat Activist Christine Murphy 1:11:44

1+ y ago1:11:44

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On today's episode, we'll hear from Christine Murphy, a fat activist and writer who began the #BackOnTheRack campaign to keep plus size fashion in stores. We'll discuss capitalism, science, pregnancy and so much more. Listen in now! To help you get the most out of today’s episode, feel free to skip around to what is most relevant to you in this mom…

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Ep 08 - Sustainability for All w/ Founder Lauren Gray 1:20:17

1+ y ago1:20:17

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On today's episode, we're celebrating Earth Month with Lauren Gray, Founder and CEO of What Lo Wants, a sustainable plus size clothing brand. Lauren and Ellie discuss balance, the art of doing nothing and sustainability as a systemic issue. To help you get the most out of today’s episode, feel free to skip around to what is most relevant to you in …

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Ep. 45: The Healing Required to Be an Actor 1:05:41

1+ y ago1:05:41

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As an actor, your vulnerability and emotional sensitivity are not only tools of your art. They are your products. But being a sensitive person in an often cold, emotionally violent industry can be a train wreck waiting to happen. Risa and Steve explore the kind of consistent healing necessary to stay open enough to bring the fullness of your talent…

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Tea for Two - Board Game Babble #99 1:33:56

1+ y ago1:33:56

1:33:56

3:38 ***What’s going on in Babblot *** Spring is different in the north and south 7:06 ***Sponsor break*** Arcane Wonders late pledge for Foundations of Rome. New releases: Dice Manor, Furnace & Mother of Frankenstien 10:00 ***Things that make the King go Hmmm!*** Huge crowdfunders. But why is it hit and miss? 22:25 ***Sponsor break*** Amazing Marc…

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BGB on Spring Break 1:01

1+ y ago1:01

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We're taking a little break! I cannot believe we're already halfway through the first season. We'll be back on Wednesday, April 12th with a new episode. In the meantime, catch up on any episodes you missed. See you soon lovelies! Help us celebrate big people doing big things! Nominate someone here today to be featured on our Instagram. Follow @BigG…

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Ep 07 - The Power of Music w/ Award-Winning Artist Chiyanti 1:09:26

1+ y ago1:09:26

1:09:26

On today's episode, Ellie is joined by award-winning songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Chiyanti, a Brooklyn-native based in Houston. Chiyanti is a body-positive advocate, merging the sounds of Lizzo, Cardi B, and Missy Elliott. She has quickly gained a following on social media and is the CEO and founder of her own record label, Engra…

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Woods of Evergreen 2010 - 2nd round 41:43

1+ y ago41:43

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Here is another Bitesize podcast from your blabbering duo in Babblot. Going back again to talk about some of their favorite games published in the year 2010. These are ours, what are yours?By Burky & Badger

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Ep 06 - Find Your Style, Find Your Confidence w/ Founder Charlotte Oxnam 53:09

1+ y ago53:09

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With over 250 plus size brands on their app, Cue the Curves is here to help you explore different aesthetics and gain more confidence in the process. On today's episode, Founder Charlotte Oxnam joins us to discuss the importance of supporting small businesses, solidarity in fashion and how Cue the Curves is making shopping fun again. Get excited!! …

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Ep 05 - Celebrating the Amazing You w/ Model Maia Douglas 1:33:35

1+ y ago1:33:35

1:33:35

Happy International Women's Day!! Today's episode features Maia N. Douglas, a plus size model and women's equity activist. Together, we discuss fashion, travel and women who inspire us. To help you get the most out of today’s episode, feel free to skip around to what is most relevant to you in this moment. Here’s the breakdown: 02:40 - In the World…

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Ep 04 - Ellie's Epiphanies: 23 Things We're Not Doing in 2023 31:48

1+ y ago31:48

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This week is our first Ellie's Epiphanies where our host Ellie Mariyo shares life lessons she's learned recently about relationships, business, health and more. On today's episode, she'll go over her list of "23 Things We're Not Doing in 2023" and explain how each one can help you level up your life. Get ready for some serious motivation and encour…

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Game for a laugh - Board Game Babble 98 with Grant Lyon 1:52:11

1+ y ago1:52:11

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3:38 ***Introducing our guest Grant Lyon*** Board gamers, stand up comedian and self defence instructor 13:58 ***Sponsor break*** Arcane Wonders late pledge for Foundations of Rome. New releases: Dice Manor, Mother of Frankenstien, Mobile Markets 17:39 ***Things that make the King go Hmmm!*** Renegade Games studio publishing Axis and Allies and now…

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