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First Round's on Me
by First Round's On Me
Join Hannah and Joe Feminella as they sit down together, or with special guests, and dive into the messy, beautiful world of connection across every area of life. They don’t just talk about it—they live it, sharing raw personal stories, best-friend-level advice, and insights that’ll make you stop and think. Reflecting their belief that authenticity is key to genuine connection. Whether you’re building a circle in a new city, keeping a partnership strong through big seasons, leading a team, or simply craving more meaning in your week—this is your space.New episodes drop every Monday!
Episodes
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Why Rejection Makes You Stronger | Bobby West Side on Fitness, Friendship & Finding Your People
Bobby West Side is back — and this time, the microphones actually worked.Bobby is a personal trainer, content creator, and founder of Adonis, a platform built to connect people with the right in-person personal trainer based on personality, goals, location, and budget.But this conversation goes…
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Who Are You Without Your Success? | Norense Odiase Part 2
What happens when the thing you've spent your entire life chasing no longer defines you?In Part 2 of our conversation with Norense Odiase, we go beyond basketball and into the identity crisis that followed it.After years of defining himself through the game, Norense found himself overseas in...
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Who Are You Without the Thing That Defines You? | Norense Odiase
Norense Odiase spent most of his life chasing one dream: basketball.A former Division I athlete and professional basketball player, Norense helped Texas Tech make history, ultimately reaching the 2019 National Championship game. But behind the success, recognition, and accomplishments was a much...
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What Men & Women REALLY Want in the Bedroom
Sterling Cooper has seen intimacy from a perspective few people ever will.After years working in the adult film industry, Sterling transitioned into coaching men and women on confidence, attraction, intimacy, and relationships.In this episode of First Rounds On Me, Hannah sits down with Sterling…
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How to Get 250 Million Views a Month with Matthew Shaw, Founder of Bebida
What does it actually take to generate 250 million views a month?This week on First Rounds On Me, Joe and Hannah sit down with Matthew Shaw, founder and CEO of Bebida, the media company behind some of the internet’s most recognizable sports, pop culture, and entertainment content.Matthew breaks...
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From Intern to HOT 97 Host: Miabelle on Authenticity & Success
What does it take to go from an intern working behind the scenes to becoming a host on one of the most legendary radio stations in the country?In this episode of First Rounds On Me, Joe and Hannah sit down with Miabelle, a host and on-air personality at HOT 97, as well as a producer and writer...
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Kyle Fraser on Survivor, Accountability & Building Paprclip
Survivor winner Kyle Fraser returns to First Round’s On Me to introduce Paprclip, a social accountability app designed to help people accomplish goals, build better habits and strengthen their relationships together.Kyle explains how an unexpected moment involving a cartoon and a paperclip…
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What Survivor Taught Kellie & Gabrielle About Love, Marriage & Human Nature
Survivor 45's Kellie Nalbandian became one of the season's most respected strategic players, but the biggest lessons she learned weren't just about the game—they were about people.Joined by her wife, Gabrielle Bellettieri, this episode explores what Survivor reveals about human nature, what makes...
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The Founder Couple Playbook: Building A Business Without Losing Your Marriage
What happens when two entrepreneurs decide to build a business together?In this episode of First Round's On Me, Joe and Hannah sit down with Jeffrey Carlson and Gabriela Desposito- Carlson, founders of Barkhouse NYC, to discuss entrepreneurship, marriage, hospitality, community, and raising a...
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We Had a Baby, Rebuilt Our Company & Almost Lost Our Minds
Over the last year, everything changed.Joe and Hannah became parents, welcomed their son Leo into the world, rebuilt businesses, launched new ventures, opened a physical space in New York City, and navigated one of the most challenging seasons of their lives.In this deeply personal episode, they...
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The Loneliness Economy Is Profiting Off You
We’re living through one of the strangest contradictions in human history: we’ve never had more ways to connect, yet people have never felt more alone.In this episode, we break down “The Loneliness Economy” — the systems, apps, corporations, habits, and cultural shifts quietly profiting from...
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We Challenged A Pastor On Everything
What happens when you sit down with a pastor and ask every difficult question you’ve been afraid to say out loud?In this episode, we’re joined by Pastor Ryan Schlachter of Legacy Church in NYC for one of the deepest conversations we’ve ever had on the podcast. We talk about faith, science,...
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Everett Osborne on Reinvention, Faith & Becoming Someone New
Actor and former professional basketball player Everett Osborne joins First Round’s On Me for a powerful conversation about reinvention, identity, faith, failure, and the courage it takes to start over. Everett opens up about walking away from basketball, stepping into acting, starring as...
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The Death of Hanging Out
When was the last time you actually saw your friends… not texted them?In this episode of First Round’s On Me, we break down why making plans feels harder than ever—and why your social life might be slipping without you even realizing it.We talk about:Decision fatigue and why you’re always “too...
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You’re Not “Just a Mom”
In this episode of First Round’s On Me, we dive into one of the most honest conversations about motherhood, ambition, and identity.Laura Alcantara Landsburg shares her journey of losing herself for 15 years in marriage and motherhood—and how she rebuilt her life through art, creativity, and...
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He Won Survivor & $1M
Kyle and Maggie Fraser join the show to talk about winning Survivor, saying yes to uncomfortable opportunities, and building a marriage through pressure, change, and big life decisions.Kyle shares what it was like winning $1 million on Survivor, how the experience affected their relationship, and...
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The Power of Saying Yes in New York
In this episode of First Round’s On Me, it’s just Joe and Hannah — diving into friendships, vulnerability, spontaneity, and why saying “yes” might be the most powerful habit you can build in New York City. They talk about male friendships and why affection and vulnerability can feel taboo for men…
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Bachelor Alum on building community in NYC, Dating, and Grief w/ Davia Esther
In this episode of First Round’s On Me, we sit down with Davia Esther — writer, former Miss South Carolina, and fan-favorite from The Bachelor and Bachelor in Paradise.This conversation is raw, reflective, and deeply human.Davia opens up about grief, losing her mother at a young age, and the...
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The “Man in Finance” Creator on the Virality Factor, Comedy, and David Guetta w/ Megan Boni
In this episode of First Round’s On Me, we sit down with Megan Boni — comedian, viral creator, and the woman behind one of the internet’s most iconic moments: “I’m looking for a man in finance…”Megan opens up about what virality actually feels like, the weirdness of being recognized in real life,...
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Owning Manhattan’s Jade Shenker talks Reality TV, Finding Herself, and NYC Metaphors
In this episode of First Round’s On Me, we sit down with Jade Shenker — celebrity power broker, luxury real estate expert, and breakout star of Netflix’s Owning Manhattan.Jade opens up about navigating a male-dominated industry, building trust in high-stakes real estate, and what reality TV gets...
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Closet Floor to Global Success: The Almost 30 Journey & Identity Shift w/ Lindsey Simcik
In this episode of First Round’s On Me, we sit down with Lindsey Simcik — writer, mother, wife, and co-host of the global podcast phenomenon Almost 30 — for a powerful conversation about the “in-between seasons” of life: the moments where you don’t feel like yourself anymore, but you’re not quite...
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The End of Acting? How AI is Penetrating The Arts w/ Kalissa Persaud
In this episode of First Round’s On Me, we’re joined by Kalissa Persaud — actor, model, and creator — for a wide-ranging conversation about art, identity, confidence, and what it really means to build a creative career in the age of algorithms. We talk about acting vs. content creation, why...
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Why We Built First Round’s On Me (And Why the World Needs It)
In this episode of First Round’s On Me, Joey and Hannah pull back the curtain on why FROME evolved from a dating app into a social app — and what problem it’s actually trying to solve.They unpack the tension between technology and genuine human connection, the confusion users have felt around too...
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Nicole Kidman, Ghosting & The Power of Fear: Hot Takes From A NYC Comic (Jenny Gorelick)
In this episode of First Round’s On Me, we sit down with Jenny Gorelick — comedian, writer, and two-time Emmy-nominated producer — for a conversation that blends comedy, dating, fear, and emotional honesty in a way only a comic can.Jenny opens up about what’s actually changed for women in comedy...
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The Holidays Are Hard: How to Cope, Connect, & Set Boundaries
In this special holiday episode of First Round’s On Me, Joey and Hannah talk about the side of the holidays that rarely makes it into movies or Instagram posts — the heaviness, the distance, the awkward questions, and the quiet loneliness so many people feel this time of year.They open up about...
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Lily Stewart on Quitting Your 9-5 Job to Build a Pilates Studio
In this episode of First Round’s On Me, Hannah sits down with Lily Stewart — creator, style muse, “walking Pinterest board,” and one half of the internet’s most wholesome roommate duo.From NYC nightlife to the Soft Girl era, performative vulnerability, modern dating dynamics, and the chaos of Gen...
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The 6 Stages of Marriage No One Talks About
In this deeply honest episode of First Round’s On Me, Joey and Hannah unpack something almost every couple experiences — but very few talk about out loud: the six stages of marriage.From the fantasy phase to the frustration phase, from questioning everything to choosing each other again, this...
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Thin Isn’t Healthy: A Trainer’s Honest Take on GLP-1s, Body Image & Real Fitness
In this episode of First Round’s On Me, Hannah sits down one-on-one with Tracy Sokat — dancer, content creator, founding trainer at Housework, and co-host of Fit Happens — for a deep, vulnerable conversation about fitness, confidence, body image, GLP-1 culture, and what it actually means to feel...
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The Power of Passion/ The Power of Persistence w/ Chloe Hurst
In this episode of First Round’s On Me, we sit down with Chloé Hurst — actress, writer, and global creative whose story moves between continents and cultures.From growing up in Australia to working in New York, Chloé opens up about the beauty and heartbreak of living between two worlds — what it...
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Christina Harris on growing up as a YouTuber, career changes, and casual sex
In this episode of First Round’s On Me, we sit down with Christina Harris — creator, coach, and host of Gin and Toxic. With over a million followers across platforms, Christina gets real about growing up online, finding purpose beyond social media, and why she walked away from being “the casual…
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How We Used Social Media for Good (as Founders & Partners)
In this episode of First Round’s On Me, Joey and Hannah get real about the grind, ambition, and the balance between love and obsession while building a company and a family.From viral motivational reels to the darkest days of entrepreneurship, they explore what it means to sacrifice comfort for...
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Tyler Jackowski: From Teaching to Content Creation
In this episode of First Round’s On Me, we sit down with Tyler Jackowski — better known online as Fishing for Clout — a Boston-bred teacher turned viral storyteller who’s built one of the most positive corners of the internet.Tyler opens up about his journey from classroom chaos to content...
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Morgan Cohen: The Truth Behind Being an Influencer
In this unfiltered episode of First Round’s On Me, we sit down with Morgan Cohen — model, storyteller, and unapologetically real voice for a generation learning to love out loud.From heartbreak to healing, Morgan opens up about moving to New York after a devastating breakup, rebuilding her...
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Married Cofounders: how to build a company with your partner
In this raw and unfiltered episode of First Round’s On Me, we turn the mic inward. No guests. No filters. Just the team — Our CMO Vicki and Marketing Intern Scott ask the questions, a brutally honest look at what it’s really like to run a business with your spouse while raising a family and…
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Becoming Parents, the Birth Experience, and Raising a Son in 2025
In this intimate episode of First Round’s On Me, we get personal about the “fourth trimester” — the whirlwind weeks after becoming parents. From postpartum identity shifts and relationship dynamics to raising a son in today’s cultural climate, this conversation is honest, emotional, and raw.We...
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Feeling Disconnected? The Three People You Need To Level Up Your Life.
In this episode of First Round’s On Me, we unpack the lost art of making and keeping friendships in adulthood. From the three people everyone needs in their life — the Anchor, the Expander, and the Mirror — to why adult friendships feel harder than dating, we explore how connection has shifted in...
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The Secret That Keeps Us Married (Even When We're Struggling)
In this episode we open up about the reality of love, marriage, and friendship while raising a newborn and running companies. From the myth of balance to why you should never stop dating your partner, we dive into love languages, conflict, attraction, and the importance of intentional…
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Cartier vs. Knockoff: The Dating Theory That Changes Everything
Welcome back to another episode of First Round’s on Me, a First Round’s On Media Production. Today we’re shaking things up and diving into the wild world of dating theories, because let’s be real, modern dating sometimes feels like it needs a user manual. And who better to helps us decode it all...
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Top Dating Myths That Keep You Lonely
In this episode of First Rounds On Me, we welcome back the incredible Erica Ettin—dating coach, founder of A Little Nudge, and the ultimate myth-buster of modern love. Known for her fearless takedowns of bad dating advice and no-nonsense approach to finding connection, Erica joins us to answer…
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Leading Relationship Therapist’s #1 Rule for Finding Your Perfect Partner
Today’s episode is one you won’t want to miss, as we are joined by the renowned Dr. Sophie Keller, PhD—psychologist, author, and expert in positive psychology. With over two decades of experience helping individuals and organizations cultivate happiness and well-being, Dr. Keller has dedicated…
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“The Ick Is Keeping You Single” —And Other Dating Theories That Are Secretly Keeping You Single
Are we finding love or just finding the ick? 👀In this episode of First Rounds On Me (a First Round’s On Me production), we dive into the dating myths and modern theories that are shaking up today’s relationships. From emotional “exit ramps” to the rise of the “wife drought,” we ask the hard...
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First Date Mistakes You Should Avoid
Welcome back to First Round’s On Me! Today, we’re thrilled to welcome a true queen of dating advice, the incredible Ali Jackson! As the co-host of the wildly popular podcast Finding Mr. Height, Ali has been guiding listeners through the ups and downs of modern dating, offering advice that’s equal...
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Can You Love Someone and Still Cheat? (w/Sydney Matthews)
Welcome back to FROM — a First Round’s On Me podcast production. Today’s guest is one of the internet’s favorite flirts who has the kind of energy you can't scroll past — Sydney Matthews. She’s clever, fiery, and somehow always knows the perfect thing to say — or, the worst thing to admit. In...
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Taylor LaVie: Real Love, Blowjobs, and Viral Stunts
Welcome back to another episode of First Round's On Me! Today, we're thrilled to have the wonderfully witty and insightful Taylor LaVie join us!In today’s episode, we dive into some golden relationship advice from Taylor: slow down! In the rush to find love, we often miss out on the magic of the...
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Why Men Should Always Pay for Dates
On this week’s episode of First Round’s On Me, we're diving deep into modern dating with the incredibly candid and insightful Trenton Acrey! We tackle the paradox of choice in today’s dating world—Trenton shares his thoughts on why many of us don’t even know what we truly want anymore 🤔 We also...
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Dating Is Broken — Here’s How We’re Fixing It (For Real)
Modern dating apps are full of matches... but no actual dates. In this special episode of First Rounds On Me, we pull back the curtain on why we built the app to function completely differently—and why that’s exactly what dating needs.Chapters00:00 - Why Dating Feels Like a Game00:24 - Welcome to...
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From Friends to Lovers w/ Jonathan Heit and Eden McCoy
Today, we are thrilled to welcome back two familiar faces to the show. What began as separate journeys on our platform has now blossomed into a beautiful relationship. Jonathan Heit, known not only for his acting roles in films like "Bedtime Stories," "Valentine's Day," and "Date Night," but also...
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Kenzie Ziegler and Cole Sage: Toxic Love to True Connection
In this episode, Kenzie opens up about her past relationships, shedding light on the toxic patterns she faced, from being told who she could hang out with to even turning down career opportunities. With Cole, though, she made a vow: no more limits, just trust and open communication.Exclusive…
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And Just Like That… Joe Pressed Play 2
This is Episode 2 of our special And Just Like That, Joe Pressed Play series—where we rewatch, unpack, and argue our way through the most iconic and chaotic moments from Sex and the City and beyond.This week, it’s the ultimate emotional tug-of-war: Big + chaos vs Aidan + stability. We dive deep...
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How an Ex-F** Boy Thinks About Love with Marco Delvecchio.
Actor, model, and host of the “Smoochy Town” dating podcast Marco DelVecchio joins us to talk reality TV, Hollywood hookups, dating disasters, and why he gave up a full-ride to Brown University for the stage. From wild date stories and sex confessions to real talk on love, masculinity, and…
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Join Hannah and Joe Feminella as they sit down together, or with special guests, and dive into the messy, beautiful world of connection across every area of life. They don’t just talk about it—they live it, sharing raw personal stories, best-friend-level advice, and insights that’ll make you stop and think. Reflecting their belief that authenticity is key to genuine connection. Whether you’re building a circle in a new city, keeping a partnership strong through big seasons, leading a team, or simply craving more meaning in your week—this is your space.New episodes drop every Monday!
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Join Hannah and Joe Feminella as they sit down together, or with special guests, and dive into the messy, beautiful world of connection across every area of life. They don’t just talk about it—they live it, sharing raw personal stories, best-friend-level advice, and insights that’ll make you stop...
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