Big Time Fresh

I can't stress this enough: This is a SPOILER ALERT episode.A CrossTheStreams Media Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 relationships. They discuss the subjective nature of wealth, the complexities of modern dating, and the importance of communication and boundaries in relationships. The conversation also touches on self-discovery, intimacy, and the challenges of maintaining attraction in long-term relationships, culminating in a humorous yet insightful discussion about a Reddit post regarding a husband's farting habits. In this conversation, Melissa and Bella delve into the complexities of relationships, focusing on themes of infidelity, sexual identity, and the importance of communication. They explore a scenario involving a husband using Grindr, discussing the implications of trust and boundaries in relationships.IDK I think AI is doing too much.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 out where this “Jerri Poppins” (Big Time Fresh’s Bella Mars) came from and how they ended up at the studio door? Why does she keep talking about collecting children? Is she from the UK, Australia, America? Seriously, please tell us if you find out. Ep 158 Listener Call-In Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/privacy for more information.

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 personalityClear 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.Communication and setting boundaries are crucial in relationships.The full YouTube version will be out soon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 18:13 - 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/bellaamarsMelissa: tiktok.com/@melissa_wajjawantTina: tiktok.com/@venusenvieCheck 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 models in how to handle negativity and criticism, boundaries, toxic masculinity, supportive relationships, public scrutiny, and judgment, and counter that with being the example of relationships full of appreciation and support, the importance of simple gestures, and the impact of toxic and fragile masculinity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Mediaa 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 KelceListen 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.

Warning: Descriptive and Explicit Language used while disscussing content from the horror genreCheck 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 BigTimeFresh blog: https://bigtimefresh.com/For more links to the other platform: https://bigtimefresh.com/podcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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:BirdemicVelocipastorRubberKiller Klowns from Outer SpaceFrankenhookerThe Nun 2YouTube episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 definitely worth discussing! We may veer off track at time or discuss topics you find boring. If that’s not for you, tell us what YOU would like to hear at: [email protected]. Thank you for listening, supporting strong women, and please follow, like, and subscribe wherever you find us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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://lnk.bio/bigtimefresh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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/EggynTrZrJsA Cross The Streams Media Productionhttps://www.crossthestreamsmedia.com/show/big-time-fresh/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.

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 about eggplants, submission holds, asian pen pals, failed comedy, cats and a "proud creator of 6 single moms". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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 Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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 when it comes to dating. I think the word is "projecting"... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.

 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.

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 backlash that could result in boycotts, apologies and broken endorsements. Some can be defended, others… definitely not. But as long as people learn and accept the changes to the rules in pop culture, we will be ok. Watch the video version here! We talk about:Emma Stone's Role in AlohaSNL Weekend UpdateMichael Che's Intern JokeTropic ThunderWhite ChicksWedding PlannerAustralian Influencer's childhood animal crueltyChris Pratt MemeFriends episode with Joey's tailorMr. Roger's farts  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.

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.

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 of AI technology essentially cutting them out as the middleman. We aren't there just yet, but it seems to be moving way faster than it started. Bella and Melissa talk about Artificial Intelligence and how it is going to change the world as we know it. We hope you like it! Check out Bigtimefresh.com and follow us on Instagram:@bigtimefresh @bellaamars Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Big Time Fresh YouTube channel here! #relationships #relationship #divorce #relationshipadvice #marriageadvice #gaslighting #weddings Follow @BigTimeFresh on Instagram and check out BigTimeFresh.com for more content every week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 profilesSuggestions for edits to improve guys profilesCommon themes across men's profilesRandom tangent: Zombie Squad role in a post-apocalyptic worldSee the video version Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Chris Rock stand-up special - good, bad and ugly. JP joins me for a conversation about the topics covered through the jokes, as well as the role of "woke" in today's world. Apologies for the terrible mic! I'm getting a new one for the next episode.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook at @bigtimefresh ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 what takes them to the top. Check out the track here!Listen to "Simon Says"Read the featured article here Phillip GoodTikTok: Phillip Good has over 715K followers on TikTok, making his way into music with his daughter featured in many of his most viral videos.Phillipgood.com for merch, show dates and morePhillip Good: FacebookPhillip Good: Instagram John StellaJohn Stella - FacebookJohn Stella: InstagramTikTok: @_johnstella ---------Check out my blog and other podcast episodes!bigtimefresh.comhttps://www.facebook.com/BigTimeFresh/@BigTimeFresh on InstagramListen to my Podcast Big Time Fresh on all streaming platforms Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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' profilesReading profiles with weird fetishesWhat kind of guy is most likely to swipe right on Bella's profileMost popular types of pics guys use"Tinder keeps deleting my fart videos" - a readthrough of a real profileFollow @bigtimefresh on Instagram and stay tuned for some bonus video clips from this episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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-profit organizations in the Houston area, and found a niche market of celebrities and athletes including James Harden who can’t get enough of the Wix and Vibes luxury candles. Visit their website to order the Valentine's Day box: https://wixandvibes.com/Visit Wix and Vibes on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"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 commentsMeeting mom friends but then things get weirdWe 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 dark and a bunch of cool thingsTexas vs. FloridaRobotsDay Drinking with Seth and LizzoNew careers: Ancient Alien Theorist and Paranormal Sketch ArtistRoasting Tony because Melissa forgot that he was at her parent's house for 40 minutesIts one of those conversations where we go back and forth to make each other laugh. So there's a bunch of laughing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.