The day was March 30, two years ago, when Talia had her first heartbreak (no, they weren’t dating—tune in for the tea). This sparks a convo between Talia and Alexis all about labels—the good, the bad, and the ones that make you feel insignificant (hate that). Alexis shares the story of an open relationship she had and the two of them wrap up the discussion with some ~tactical advice~. Then onto listener voicemails: they get into the tea vs coffee debate (hot take: you need the caffeine) and junior prom (to go or not to go, that’s the q). The show comes to a close with Roast It or Toast It. On the agenda: that v exclusive dating app called Raya (Talia just got back on). Their hot take advice? The best dating app is to go outside and meet someone—it works.

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Talia starts this week’s ep by singing, and we find out that—fun fact—Alexis hates hearing people she knows sing (sry Talia). They then dive into life updates including Serena F*cking Kerrigan’s bday parties (yes, plural), before tackling the hottest topic RN—the Oscars. They share some hot takes about the slap heard ’round the world, AKA Will Smith and Chris Rock’s ~altercation~, but first a recap of the red carpet and the movies. Who let Kristen Stewart wear shorts? And WTF was Licorice Pizza’s plot? The ep wraps up with a Bad Vibes Hotline voicemail all about a relationship dry spell (and a dry hand job—yikes). They dish out some wisdom, some personal anecdotes, and ofc address gender standards (much to discuss).

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Today’s update is all about apartments. Talia found a new one (yay, but will her doorman judge her?), and Alexis relates—her doorman doesn’t think she’s an influencer getting PR packages, he thinks she has a shopping addiction. Maybe it’s both? Then onto the vibes. This week’s Vibe Check is all about Bella Hadid admitting she got a nose job and the positive sides of plastic surgery (talk about a confidence boost). Next they tune in to some Bad Vibes Hotline listener voicemails and discuss all kinds of dates & daters. From too much tongue in a makeout to getting catfished (the worst), Talia and Alexis share some personal experiences and dish out handy advice (you’ll def want to hear about Talia’s kissing “triangle method”). They wrap up with some good ’ole Roast It or Toast It: March Madness and—the most dramatic—Spring Break.

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Here’s what you missed on the lives of Talia & Alexis: Alexis had her BF watch Beyonce’s Homecoming (finally) and Talia went to Southby (that’s what the cool kids call South by Southwest), where she took up a new ~lover~. Then onto this week’s Vibe Check: men having hobbies (re: Tom Brady’s unretirement—tune in for the full verdict). But now the main attraction—Fluently Forward’s one and only Shannon is on the show today and she’s spilling lots of celeb tea. Shannon dives into the history of blind items (Did you know they started in the 1800s?!) and shares where the gossip comes from and how these people get it. Then for a new, special segment—Blind Vibes—where Shannon, Talia, & Alexis dish it out. *Spoken in the Gossip Girl voice* they dive into the scandalous lives of the internet’s elite: TikTokers, A-list celebs, and everyone in between. ’Cause as you know, no one on the internet is safe.

Today’s ep begins with…a diagnosis? Talia shares some medical qualms and Alexis does her best to solve them, before they dive into life updates (astrology and R-rated date stories are in store). Then onto what you came for: the Vibe Check, all about making (and breaking) friends in the post-grad world—tune in for the friend-finding tips. Continuing on the advice-giving train, they listen to this week’s Bad Vibes voicemail all about marriage in your early 20s (spoiler: don’t do it). They wrap up with a few rounds of Roast It or Toast It, including a deep dive of the Bravo *thief* in our midst. Yup, someone v popular stole this segment for their own show. You’re gonna want to hear this tea.

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Bad Vibes from Betches Media is a podcast for a new generation. Hosts Talia Lichtstein and Alexis Barber are here to tell it like it is and talk some sh*t. If you can’t get enough of social media but you’re sick of everyone on it, this podcast is 100% for you. They’re coming for everything you love (and everything you love to hate). No one on the internet is safe. Feel free to listen, or just hate listen. We don’t really care which.

Tune in every Thursday, starting February 10th, 2022.

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