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Get ready for a very special Christmas episode! Christy, a self-proclaimed “hoe for a holiday” is here with Anneliese to spread holiday joy and sing a few Christmas tunes. We’re joined by special guest Olivia Olsen whom you’ll recognize from the Christmas classic, Love, Actually. The ladies chat about their love for the magic of Xmas, favorite Xmas movies, and share a few memories that bring the ladies to tears. Plus, we’re joined by a surprise special guest. 

Did Love Actually warp Olivia’s expectations for her adult love life? Who had a hilarious encounter with Santa when they were young? Tune in now! 

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Mocktail Recipe:

‘It’s A “Sazon” Christmas”

1 Cup Lyre’s Dark Cane

1 Cup Lyre’s White Cane

1 Can Full Fat Coconut Milk

1 Can Cream of Coconut (Coco Lopez) 1/2 Can Sweetened Condensed Milk 

Blend all ingredients except spices and rum until smooth at a low speed. Place into the fridge and serve 5 oz in a rocks glass. Add grated cinnamon and nutmeg per serving. 

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This week on Big Name B*tches, we’re joined by Integrative Family Therapist and Anneliese’s beloved sister Sarah van der Pol! We’re chatting about relationship dependency vs. codependency, sibling dynamics, and overlapping experiences in the Van Der Pol household. Plus, the ladies sing a very special song together, and Sarah opens up about what it was really like growing up with a Disney star sibling. Get ready for an intimate and heartfelt look into the life of a Disney Queen!

What did Anneliese say to the Wailing Wall? Which sibling knows more about Hanukkah? Did their mother approve of their boyfriends? Tune in now! 

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Mocktail Recipe:

‘Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel,

1 apple, diced

1 pear, diced

2 cinnamon sticks

5 whole cloves

1 star anise

1/4 cup pure honey syrup

2 cups Cider (Apple or Pear)

1⁄2 cup water

1⁄2 cup Ritual Whiskey

Garnish with manicured orange peel studded with cloves.

Place all ingredients into a crock pot on a low simmer and allow to “cook” for two hours. Bring the temperature down to warm and add non alcoholic whiskey. Serve in a coffee mug and garnish with a cinnamon stick.

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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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This week on Big Name B*tches, we’re joined by the hilarious Chris Fleming. Chris is a comedian who blew up on YouTube with his series ‘Gayle’ and has since been storming the comedy world, including with his hit comedy special HELL on Peacock. Chris chats with the ladies about growing up as the funny guy, having feminine energy that made jocks open up to him, and what really happens once you’re named a ‘comic to watch.’ Plus, the ladies chat about tanning and Anneliese’s obsession with reality TV. 

Did Michael Keaton demand a joke from Chris at a bar?! What happened when Chris performed next to Louis CK? Tune in now!

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Mocktail Recipe:

‘That’s The Price Of Raspberries’

1.5 oz Garden Seedlip

1 oz Hibiscus Tea

0.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice

0.75 oz Simple Syrup

2-3 Fresh Berries

2 Mint Leaves

Top with 3 oz Fever Tree Ginger Beer

Muddle berries in a cocktail tin with simple syrup to incorporate flavor into the cocktail. Add

Seedlip, Hibiscus tea, lemon juice, and mint. Short shake and strain into a highball with ice. Top with Fever Tree Ginger Beer. Mix together. Garnish with a mint sprig.

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This week on Big Name B*tches, we’re joined by Christy’s publicist, JT Hainje. JT gets real about what it’s really like to be a busy Hollywood publicist, chatting about everything from not getting starstruck, running into Nick Jonas, and his tips for getting into any event no matter who you are. Plus, the ladies break down what they’d be doing if it weren’t for acting, and open up about how they really feel about astrology and our obsession with it. 

Does Anneliese not have any friends?! Was Christy lonely while working on Even Stevens? Will JT reveal who his most difficult Hollywood clients are?? Tune in now!

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Mocktail Recipe:

‘Garden Spritz’

1.5 oz Ceder’s Classic

0.50 oz Cucumber Syrup

0.50 oz Fresh Lime Juice

5 oz Fever Tree Sparkling Lime & Yuzu

Build in a bulbed glass with ice. Garnish with a long lime peel, juniper berries and rosemary.

Find our mixologist LP O’Brien @lpdrinksdc on Instagram, and check out her website at https://www.lpdrinks.org

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We’re flying solo this week, b*tches. Disney queens Christy Carlson Romano and Anneliese Van Der Pol talk about some of their most painful audition moments, discuss experiences of being fired from TV shows, and how they survived working with difficult theater directors. Plus, the ladies reflect on how they learned to be content with their own talents. 

Was Christy a pyro?! What happened at Anneliese’s worst audition? Did Christy almost direct an episode of Raven?! Tune in now! 

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This week on BNB, it’s Disney meets Nickelodeon! We’re talking with the wildly entertaining Ned’s Declassified stars Daniel Curtis Lee and Lindsey Shaw about the success of their podcast and life after the hit series. We get into everything from wildly inappropriate therapists, to on-set hookups, to dealing with sobriety, to consenting to d*ck pics and so much more.

Did Anneliese’s therapist give her a script for Raven?! Did Lindsey Shaw have s*x with her co-star on set?! Which Nickelodeon Stars Secretly hooked up in school?? Tune in now!

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Mocktail Recipe:

‘A Little Lemon to My Iced Team’

2 oz Ceder’s Classic

0.75 oz Fresh Squeezed Lemon

0.75 oz Simple Syrup

1 hefty bar spoon of Sweet Matcha Powder

1 bunch of Garden Herbs (I recommend Sage, Mint and Thyme)

Short shake and strain into a highball glass with ice.

Top with 2 oz Soda Water and mix together

Garnish with a Fresh Mint Sprig

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The Queen of Confidence is here to empower you, Big Name B*tches. This week on BNB, we’re joined by content creator, plus size model, and confidence activist, Dani DMC. Dani is a rebel against society by nature and is a firm believer that confidence is the gateway to true freedom. We chat about everything from fast fashion, to taking back your power and discovering your worth.

Is Christy addicted to shopping? How did Dani DMC discover her own self worth?! Did Anneliese struggle to fit in like her mother wanted? Tune in to find out!

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Mocktail Recipe:

‘Confident With A Dash Of Cockiness’

1.5 oz Ritual Whiskey

0.75 oz Lemon

0.75 oz Edible Glitter Syrup

1 oz Aquafaba

Shake all the ingredients without ice, add ice and hard shake. Strain into a chilled coupe.

Express lemon peel oils onto glass and discard.

Note: Cocktails should be nice and frothy.

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It’s Halloween, B*tches, and here to spill the tea is America’s gay best friend, Daniel Franzese. Daniel is an actor, writer, creator, standup comic, podcast host, Ambassador for The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation, and so much more. Well-known for his iconic role on Mean Girls, Daniel is an absolute riot. We chat about everything from dealing with stalkers, to working with his Mean Girls co-stars, to the truth about the Elton John biopic. 

Is Lindsay Lohan making a comeback?! What was it really like working with Tina Fey on Mean Girls? Does Daniel listen to his neighbors having sex?! Tune in to find out! 

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Just a couple of Big Name B*tches getting a lesson in hosting from one of the busiest TV hosts in the game, Mark L. Walberg. Mark is most widely recognized for his weekly appearances on Antique Roadshow, as well as hosting the mega popular Temptation Island. We break down everything from relationships, to the truth about Gen-Z, to why contestants really go on Temptation Island, including whether or not it’s even real.  

What really happens behind-the-scenes on Temptation Island? Does Mark know who will or won’t succeed on the show?! What’s the greatest lesson Mark learned from a life on the road? (And the answer will surprise you!). Tune in now, ya big name b*tch! 

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Disclaimer: This content was produced prior to the recent SAG-AFTRA strike authorization.

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