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In this episode, Christy and Anneliese are confronting their perfectionism—one imperfect pot at a time. From life lessons in a pottery studio to the challenges of choosing happiness and building habits, we explore how embracing flaws can lead to growth. Christy shares her thoughts on why perfectionism is overrated and how community fuels creativity, while Anneliese dives into wild memories from That’s So Raven. 

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It’s a new year, b*tches, and we’re joined by the wonderfully talented Christina Kirkman. Christina is an actress who won the Nickelodeon competition series ‘R U All That’ and skyrocketed to Nickelodeon fame. We’re chatting about toxic work environments, Amanda Bynes, growing up Nickelodeon, and how Christina dealt with childhood fame. 

Does Christy google herself every day? Is Christina a “momager” to a dog influencer?! Would Christina reach out to Amanda Bynes? Tune in now!

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This week on Big Name B*tches, we’re chatting with actress, comedian, and content creator Manon Mathews. Manon was an early star on Vine, where her hilarious videos reached over 1 billion views. She opens up about everything from her love of self-help programs (or are they cults?), experiences with ayahuasca, and getting clear on what she wants right now. Plus, the ladies discuss what it’s really like to work on SNL, the time Christy tried Scientology, and Manon’s book Funny How It Works Out. 

Did Anneliese go to school with NXIVM leader Allison Mack? Did Christy’s OBGYN tell her she was fat? What’s it like to work on a Disney cruise? Tune in now! 

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Mocktail Recipe:

“Funny How It Works”

2 oz Ceder’s Classic

0.5 oz Lyre’s Aperitif Dry

0.5 oz Housemade Brine

Housemade Brine:

2,500g water

225g salt

25g sugar

250g cider vinegar

Short hard shake, strain chilled into a coupe with a skewered Castelvetrano Olives. 

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Happy Halloween Big Namers! This week Christy and Anneliese risk their lives for the vlog, and go on the most haunted ghost tour in all of Texas. Our black cat and golden retriever duo really discover their complimentary differences this trip, as we learn Anneliese is quite the disbeliever compared to Christy’s lovable gullibility. From echoing voices, to a creepy ghost baby, and maybe a potentially homophobic ghost?? Christy and Anneliese uncover the spooky mysteries of Texas…

Why does Anneliese not believe in ghosts? What happens to our camera woman during a ghost encounter? And why does Christy start singing to the ghosts?? 

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This week Christy and Anneliese are truly in their nautical era and go on one of the most famous tourist sites in Austin, Texas - the bat boats. In order to see the bats under the bridge, they take a duffy boat out on the river… and fall in love with each other? They also learn about the serial killer who is leaving bodies in the exact lake they’re in, and question why in this day and age the killer has yet to be caught. Whether rain or sun, though, Christy and Anneliese are on the hunt to see some bats!

Why is Christy traumatized from beach sand? Why do they have to rent two different boats? And why were Christy and Anneliese not friends earlier in life? 

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This week Christy and Anneliese take on the challenge of escaping the hardest escape room in all of Texas. They soon learn who is a flight or fight person after they face their first set back, discovering that Anneliese does not like hard things and Christy would fight to the death. Despite all the clues received, they still struggle to escape, until they realize they have twenty minutes to get to an interview with the Today Show that they forgot. Will they escape in time to get to their interview? Or are Christy and Anneliese still stuck in the room at this very moment?

Why does Christy hate masterkey locks? What tension occurs in the escape room due to miscommunication? And does Christy have secret beef with her inlaws?

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Today Christy and Anneliese take an adventure to the great outdoors and learn to fish! Or at least attempt to…Anneliese learns that you do not need to be silent while fishing, and Christy discovers she is not someone who can “take an L”. Anneliese reveals her secret fishing past and familial history. Then the girlies unpack the phrase “so many fish in the sea”, and why that phrase is true for girl fishes, but where are all the boy fishes?? Finally they share their “Big Story” about 20 something year olds in a relationship navigating a fight revolving around a fishing trip, ending with Christy deciding she never wants her daughters to date. 

Why do guys like fishing so much? Have Chirsty and Anneliese ever dated the same guy? And are Christy and Anneliese already planning their mid-40s facelifts???

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This week Anneliese and Christy dust off their dance shoes and leotards to take on the most iconic broadway tiktok trend: Chicago. Christy also gives us the lowdown on stunt casting on broadway, from their own experiences as Belle, to the current stunt casting happening with ‘Chicago’. Anneliese reveals the famous broadway actors who went to high school with her, and why her “Beauty and The Beast” understudy got mad at her. The Big Name Ladies finish off by discussing the wild world of theatre queens and the ego that is often found in the musical theatre world. 

Will Anneliese return to Broadway? Which musical healed Christy? And which celebrity’s comment on the Big Names Tiktok went viral??

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This week Christy and Anneliese take the plunge and go water tubing for the very first time! With a backdrop of the stunning Horseshoe Bay, the duo confronts their fears—especially Anneliese, who admits to being terrified at first. As the boat speeds off, Anneliese shares her transformation from a water sports skeptic to someone craving speed. Meanwhile, Christy hilariously recounts her own near-misses, including an unforgettable moment when she was airborne after a flip! They then share a ‘Big Story’ about the unspoken rules of tubing, and how we should all be selective about when we stick it to the man. 

Which television show saved Anneliese’s life? Does Anneliese finally break her NDA? And what happened to Christy after being flung in the sky while tubing??? 

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This week Anneliese and Christy put on their best cowboy boots and denim sets to learn how to country line dance. They are roasted by drill sergeant dance teacher Terry, who whips them into shape and even tries to drag Christy’s husband into the mix! Christy talks about how she was having flashbacks to doing the ‘Beauty and the Beast’ waltz, and Anneliese shares her experience using the bathrooms that only had curtains for doors. Christy then reads a Big Story about a sister who outdanced and upstaged her bride-sister at her wedding. Anneliese and Christy then discuss their personal experiences being in weddings and having their own. 

Why does Anneliese say she is from France? Who is the mystery man that Anneliese dances with? And what drama unfolded at Christy’s wedding that ended in a friendship break up?

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