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Talkin BS

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Corey Bell and Van Santos have been friends for over 15 years. After all those years of weekly phone calls, they decided to start recording their talks. Talkin BS (Bell/Santos) is the product of those phone calls. Corey and Van discuss a variety of topics from sports to food to pup-culture. Certain themes have been born out of the process. Here are a few: 1) A Wave starts with a Ripple. Be the Ripple for positive change. 2) Chime Time: If you hear a chime in the middle of an episode, it's time to take a drink. 3) When in doubt, apply the Sliding Scale to the situation.

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Episodes

  1. Ted Talkin': Ted Lasso Ep. 9 (Beard After Hours) Review

    Corey and Van unpack one of the wilder Ted Lasso Episodes, Episode 9: Beard After Hours.

  2. Ted Talkin': Ted Lasso Ep. 8 (Man City) Review

    Corey is back! Corey and Van unpack one of the biggest episodes of the season. LDN152 and BossGirl finally meet. Roy and Jamie face fatherly issues. Ted finally cracks.

  3. 42. The Pregnancy Pod w/ Corey Bell

    Corey is back! After spending Labor Day Weekend at the hospital, he and Katie welcomed their second son Landry to the family. Van asks Corey a ton of questions about the final stages of pregnancy and Landry might have even made his podcast debut...

  4. Ted Talkin': Ted Lasso Ep. 7 (Headspace) Review w/ Evan Thon

    Van welcomes Evan Thon to Ted Talkin' to discuss Episode 7 "Headspace." Evan and Van get geared up to attend the US Mens Soccer Team Match in Nashville as they break down this week's episode of Ted Lasso before heading to the match. Roy and Keeley confront conflict. Nate continues to struggle…

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  5. 41. In The Navy w/ Winston Arnold (Part II)

    Corey and Van welcome Winston Arnold back to Talkin' BS for a catch up session! In Part II, Winston and Corey reminisce about their time in the Navy. They share stories from both on and off the boat. They close out the conversation by describing how the Navy has shaped their lives to this day. To...

  6. 41. In The Navy w/ Winston Arnold (Part I)

    Corey and Van welcome Winston Arnold back to Talkin' BS for a catch up session! In Part I, Winston weighs in on some old Talkin' BS topics, describes meeting Corey, and recounts his first few years in the Navy. To hear more from Winston, check out The Lesser Known Podcast at...

  7. Ted Talkin': Ted Lasso Ep. 6 (The Signal) Review w/ Cody Bell & Winston Arnold

    Van welcomes Cody Bell and Winston Arnold to discuss Episode 6 "The Signal." Cody, Van, and Winston break down the various story arcs from this week's episode. Higgins tests his friendship with Coach Beard. Rebecca's mother surprises her. Jamie seeks some of the Roy Kent Effect. Nate becomes the...

  8. 40. Rescuing Fur-ever Friends w/ Kendahl Schnell (Founder/Director of Uno's Home for Wayward Cats and Dogs)

    Corey is preparing for the birth of his second child, so Kimberly (Van's Wife!) sits in as the guest-host for episode 40. Van and Kimberly welcome Kendahl Schnell to Talkin' BS. Kendahl is the Founder and Director of Uno's Home for Wayward Cats and Dogs, an animal shelter located in Birmingham,...

  9. Ted Talkin': Ted Lasso Ep. 5 Review w/ Winston Arnold - Rom-Com-unism

    Corey and Van welcome Corey's old Navy buddy, Winston Arnold, to discuss Episode 5 "Rainbow." Each episode continues to raise the bar. The guys talk about Nate's battle with being more assertive; Roy's struggle with finding his true passion; and Rebecca's secret Bantr crush. If you love Rom-Com...

  10. 39. Race in America w/ Kiko Scruggs (Part II)

    In Part II, Corey, Kiko, and Van talk about how the conversation of race occurs in the news and media. Next they discuss the intersection of race, police, and the carceral system. Lastly, they talk about affirmative action and race in the workplace. The guys close the conversation with…

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  11. 39. Race in America w/ Kiko Scruggs (Part I)

    Corey and Van are joined by Jerry "Kiko" Scruggs to talk about Race in America. In Part I, they discuss Kiko's education and background. They talk about systemic racism and the nuances of race issues in America.

  12. Ted Talkin': Ted Lasso Ep 4 Carol of the Bells

    Corey and Van welcome Jon Lemond to Talkin' BS to discuss Episode 4 of Season 2 of Ted Lasso. It's Christmas in Richmond! Phoebe has some dental hygiene woes. Rebecca and Ted team up to give away gifts. Higgie Smalls aka Higgins hosts a Christmas party for the team.

  13. 38. Workin' Remotely w/ Ben Harringtion. The Great Corporate Migration of 2020.

    Corey and Van welcome Ben Harrington back to Talkin' BS for a discussion about working remotely. Ben has worked in the tech industry for the last 10 years and has mastered many work-from-home techniques. The guys remember the first days of Covid-19 in March of 2020. They discuss the hilarity and...

  14. Ted Talkin': Led Tasso Ep. 3 Review w/ Ben Harrington

    Corey and Van welcome Ben Harrington to Talkin' BS to discuss Episode 3 of Ted Lasso. Sassy is back with Rebecca's goddaughter Nora. Ted employs the services of Led Tasso. Sam is faced with a moral dilemma after he lands his biggest sponsorship.

  15. 37. Talkin' Self Care w/ Kimberly Santos. Mind, Body, and Spirit.

    Corey and Van welcome Kimberly Santos (Van's Wife!) to Talkin' BS to discuss Self-Care. Corey's family has recently experienced some health issues and Kimberly has been on a Self-Care journey for a few months now. The group discusses the traditional and non-traditional techniques for taking care…

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  16. Ted Talkin': Ted Lasso Ep. 1 & 2 Review

    Corey and Van present the first installment of their "Ted Talkin'" Series. Ted Talkin' will be a weekly episode review of the Apple Plus TV Show: Ted Lasso. This week, Corey and Van review the first two episodes of the season. What does the Doc's presence mean for Ted? What's going on with Nate…

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  17. 36. Huff'n BS: The NBA Finals, Conor McGregor, MLB All-Star Break, Richard Sherman, Sha'Carri Richardson, & Trevor Bauer

    Corey and Van welcome their friend Zack Huff to Talkin' BS to talk some recent sports stories. The guys talk about the NBA Finals, Conor McGregor, the MLB All-Star Break, Richard Sherman, Sha'Carri Richardson, Trevor Bauer, and other recent sports stories.

  18. Bonus: Loki Finale, Kang is HERE!, The Multiverse is Open, Star Wars a Look Back, and Marvel's Future

    Corey and Van have a short discussion after the Loki Season 1 Finale.

  19. 35. Sweden w/ Daniel Ericsson. Part II: Education, Healthcare, Parenthood, Mental Health

    Corey, Daniel, and Van continue their discussion about the differences in American and Swedish culture. They talk about the different education and healthcare systems and how the systems impact the general population's experiences with mental health.

  20. 35. Sweden w/ Daniel Ericsson. Part I: Coming to America, Swedish Military, The Euros, Zlatan

    Corey and Van welcome Daniel Ericsson to Talkin' BS. Daniel joins the show from Hammaro, Sweden. The guys discuss mandated Swedish Military service; how Soccer/Futbol brought Daniel to the United States; and The Euros. Constant throughout the conversation are the noted differences between the...

  21. 34. NCAA Name, Image, and Likeness News. Special Guests Colby Cox (Active LS - Mississippi State) and Hayden Moore (Former QB - Cincinnati)

    Corey and Van take a deep dive into the massive changes that NCAA Student Athletes face in Name, Image, and Likeness rules. Van offers a legal analysis of the current landscape. The boys welcome current Mississippi State Long Snapper Colby Cox and former Cincinnati Quarterback Hayden Moore to…

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  22. Let's Start A Podcast

    Corey and Van tell their origin story. They explain how and why they started the podcast. They also explain a lot of the themes and inside jokes that have been born out of the podcast. If you are new to the podcast, this is the episode for you!

  23. 33. "You Define What's Possible" with Triathlete Ryan Best. A Story of Perseverance.

    Corey and Van welcome triathlete Ryan Best to Talkin BS. They start the discussion with a general overview of triathlons. Ryan talks about what it takes to compete and succeed in such an intense sport. Ryan also discusses what it is like to be a black/minority competitor in the sport. The finale...

  24. 32.5 Fast Food Follow Up: Tik Tok Chicken, Sauces, & Desserts

    OK! We hear you! There were so many comments and texts about our last episode on Fast Food. We had to do a short follow up episode. We discuss a few topics that we missed including McDonald's forever-broken ice cream machine, our favorite sauces, and the best places to grab cold desserts on the go.

  25. 32. Fast Food: The Best and Worst Burgers, Fries, Chicken Sandwiches, and More

    Is Chinese food considered fast food? Who has the best fast food burger/fries/chicken sandwich? What is the proper two-lane drive-thru etiquette? Corey and Van answer a ton of questions from the Talkin BS listeners in this mouthwatering episode about Fast Food.

  26. 31. Preston Bushey Part II: The University of Alabama, Mechanical Engineering, Gardening, Marital Realizations

    Corey, Van, and Preston segue into the college years. They talk about Preston staying at Alabama for an extra two years to "get his masters." They discuss what he does now as a mechanical engineer. Preston describes his hobby of gardening. The guys close out the conversation with Preston's...

  27. 31. Preston Bushey Part I: Recaps, Icebreakers, Pre-K, Private v. Public School

    Corey and Van welcome Preston Bushey on to the podcast. Preston and Van have known each other since they were four years old. After a few icebreakers, Preston and Van reminisce on their first memories together. Corey and Preston discuss the pros and cons of a Public vs. Private School education.

  28. 30. The Friends Reunion, Julio Jones, Home Survival w/ Bo Burnham

    Corey is in Nashville for a quick catchup with Van. The boys talk about the Friends Reunion on HBOMax, the Julio Jones trade to the Tennessee Titans, and they return to the ideas of Home Survival spurred on by Bo Burnham's new special, Inside, on Netflix.

  29. 29. Cryptocurrency, Day Trading, and NFTs w/ Special Guest Josh Snyder

    Corey and Van go to the moon with Special Guest Josh Snyder. After Josh lost his job in 2020, he began a journey into day trading. Today, he trades primarily in cryptocurrency and he shares his thoughts on the growing and polarizing market.

  30. 28. Conspiracy Theories and Mysteries Part II w/ Special Guest Evan Thon

    Corey, Evan, and Van discuss popular conspiracy theories and mysteries such as 9/11, Hollywood, Adrenochrome, Giants, Simulation Theory, and Time Travel.

  31. 28. Conspiracy Theories and Mysteries Part I w/ Special Guest Evan Thon

    Corey and Van welcome Evan Thon onto the podcast to discuss popular conspiracy theories and mysteries. They discuss aliens, JFK, and the moon landing in this first of two parts.

  32. 27. Elon Musk, Space Exploration, Mars

    In light of Elon Musk's recent SNL performance, Corey and Van discuss Musk's rise and his planned ventures including wifi satellites, colonizing mars, and pushing crypto-currency.

  33. 26. Superheroes Part II. Rapid Fire Questions from Evan Thon. Wandavision. The Falcon and The Winter Soldier.

    Corey and Van continue their discussion on superheroes. In Part II, they focus primarily on the Marvel Franchise and the two most recent installments of the superhero saga.

  34. 26. Superheroes Part I. Marvel v. DC. Questions from the Crowd

    Corey and Van discuss the world's obsession with superheroes. Which franchises are better? Who was the best batman?

  35. 25. The Pit Pod Part II with Special Guest Brandon Dowd (Heavy Metal Stigmas, The State of the Scene, Rapid Fire Questions)

    In Part II, the boys discuss stigmas that are attached to heavy metal music. They reflect on the state of the heavy metal music scene. They close out the episode with some rapid fire questions from the crowd.

  36. 25. The Pit Pod Part I with Special Guest Brandon Dowd (The Real Estate Market. Metal Music. Playing in Bands)

    Corey and Van are joined by special guest Brandon Dowd. Brandon is a realtor who used to work with Van in hospitality. In Part I, the boys catch up on Brandon's recent job change, they field some questions from the peanut gallery, and they talk about what got them into heavy music in the first...

  37. Cold Call: The 2021 NFL Draft Recap

    Corey and Van recap the 2021 NFL Draft.

  38. 24. Mortal Kombat. Remakes, Reboots, Sequels, and Spinoffs. Replicating Success in Movies, Music, TV Shows, and Sports.

    Corey and Van discuss how to replicate success in Movies, Music, TV shows, and Sports. Topics Covered: The new Mortal Kombat remake. Favorite and least favorite sequels. The ending of Game of Thrones and Dexter. Disney live action remakes. Favorite remakes/covers of songs. The NBA GOAT…

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  39. 23. Nashville SC, Jake Paul, European Super League, and Murder Among The Mormons

    Corey and Van catch up on the week's events. These include the Nashville SC home opener, the Jake Paul Ben Askren fight, the announcement of the European Super League. The boys finish out this shorter episode with a documentary review on the show Murder Among The Mormons, which can be found on...

  40. 22. Part II. Special Guest and Non-Doctor Tyler King, Parenting, Being a Step-Parent, Discipline, Screen Time, Cancel Culture

    Corey and Van get serious with Tyler and discuss parenting. Corey and Tyler both have kids and discuss screen time and child discipline ideas. Tyler closes out the conversation with a discussion of cancel culture.

  41. 22. Part I. Special Guest and Non-Doctor Tyler King, Friendship, Mental Health, Recycling, Crowd Questions

    Van and Corey welcome Tyler King to the podcast. He gives his take on some past topics including Friendship and Mental Health. Kimberly crashes the pod to talk about recycling. We ask Tyler questions from the crowd. Part I concludes with Corey and Tyler talking about basketball and MMA. Why can't...

  42. 21. Wedding Recap, Q: Into The Storm Ep. 5 & 6, and Seaspiracy

    Corey and Van recap the wedding weekend. Van answers some questions. The boys close out their discussion on the HBO Q documentary. The close out the episode with a long discussion the Netflix Seaspiracy documentary and the health of our oceans.

  43. 20. Pre-Marital Questions, Romance, and Relationships

    Van's getting married this week so the guys unpack Romance and Relationships.

  44. Cold Call: Q. Into the Storm, Anonymous Message Boards, Free Speech

    Van has some follow up thoughts on Episode 19.

  45. 19. Gun Violence, Free Speech, and QAnon

    Corey and Van discuss the recent shootings in Atlanta and Colorado. They pose various solutions to the gun violence problem in the United States. Corey brings up a recent documentary about QAnon and Free Speech on the Internet.

  46. 18. Sports II

    Corey and Van revisit the topic of Sports. They discuss the return of sports, March madness, Alabama basketball, sports betting, and soccer.

  47. 17. Connectivity

    Corey and Van discuss technology and the connectivity of our society. Fair warning... they go off on some wild tangents in this one.

  48. 16. The Sibling Pod

    Corey and Van are joined by The Codys, known throughout the podcast as Mr. S and Cody B. They discuss a myriad of topics revolving around being siblings.

  49. 15. Communication and The Art of Cursing

    Corey and Van discuss all things communication: public speaking, changing your accent, and tailoring the conversation to your audience. They also discuss curse words: how they are used, interpreted, and communicated.

  50. 14. Hygiene, Cleanliness, and Organization

    Corey and Van discuss all things personal hygiene, from brushing teeth, showering, to manscaping. They also talk about keeping your car clean and what that says about the driver. Lastly, the boys discuss home organization and a recent trip to the container store.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Corey Bell and Van Santos have been friends for over 15 years. After all those years of weekly phone calls, they decided to start recording their talks. Talkin BS (Bell/Santos) is the product of those phone calls. Corey and Van discuss a variety of topics from sports to food to pup-culture. Certain themes have been born out of the process. Here are a few: 1) A Wave starts with a Ripple. Be the Ripple for positive change. 2) Chime Time: If you hear a chime in the middle of an episode, it's time to take a drink. 3) When in doubt, apply the Sliding Scale to the situation.

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