Big Time Fresh

Big Time Fresh

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 more information.

Episodes

September 17, 2025 39 mins
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.

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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.

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June 23, 2025 54 mins
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.

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May 12, 2025 41 mins

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


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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 a...

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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, Meli...

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Have any bad dates lately? Hopefully they didn't go as bad as the ones we review on this episode.

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We don't talk about aliens.

(with the Asked by Aliens podcast)


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November 5, 2024 11 mins

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 a...

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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.

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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.


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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.


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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 profiles to attract potential matches.
  • Avoid negative experiences and accusatio...
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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)

23:04 - Bad Pick-Up lines part 2


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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 week.


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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 website: https://bigtimefresh.com/podcast/


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February 28, 2024 75 mins

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 publi...

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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.



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a Cross the Streams Media Production


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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/


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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.

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