ChatBox Podcast | Paula & Nate

Like, comment, subscribe, follow, block, heart, hashtag, swipe - oh boy! On this week's Hot Topic episode, Paula and Nate discuss their thoughts over social media - the good, bad, and ugly. There are a lot of pros to digital media such as inspiration, empowerment, education, and connection; adversely, that comes with cons like feelings of inadequacy, time-consumption, negative influences, and superficiality. As the digital field rapidly progresses, Nate has shares his billion-dollar ideas for app developers and Paula gets straight to the facts! What would you change about social media? Don't forget to listen all the way through to hear what next week's challenge will be! 

Website: https://chatboxproductions.weebly.com/

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chatbox/

Twitter: @ChatBoxPodcast

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Facebook: @ChatBoxPodcast

Music: Luvly by Joakim Karud

They say you live a happier and more meaningful life when you think of something you are grateful for each day! Curious if it works? No worries, we tried it out for you in this week's episode! Tag along as our co-hosts of ChatBox discuss what they are grateful for like choice, privilege, relationships, and... each other!? Also, don't forget to listen all the way through to hear about next week's hot topic!

Website: https://chatboxproductions.weebly.com/

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chatbox/

Twitter: @ChatBoxPodcast

Instagram: @ChatBoxPodcast 

Facebook: @ChatBoxPodcast

Music: Luvly by Joakim Karud

This week, co-hosts Paula and Nate go out in public with a sign that says "Free Conversations" and see what happens within an hour's time. Tune in to hear how Paula keeps open-minded and Nate doesn't cop-out! The worst part was starting, so our co-hosts have your back if you need some inspiration. We met a lot of people, discussed approachability, found a man with piercing blue eyes, and questioned where Miami is located (gaslighting is real, people!). If you feel so inspired, try this out for yourselves and tag us in your social media - we'd love to see/hear/know what you experience! Also, don't forget to listen all the way through to hear what next week's challenge will be! 

Website: https://chatboxproductions.weebly.com/

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chatbox/

Twitter: @ChatBoxPodcast

Instagram: @ChatBoxPodcast 

Facebook: @ChatBoxPodcast

Music: Luvly by Joakim Karud

What's the bravest thing you've NEVER been able to do? Paula and Nate won't let fear hold you back - listen in to find out our co-hosts' top tips for building confidence! Never feel held-back by fear again because we're all just dumb people doing dumb things (episode joke)! Speaking of which, do remember to listen all the way through to hear what next week's challenge will be! 

Website: https://chatboxproductions.weebly.com/

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chatbox/

Twitter: @ChatBoxPodcast

Instagram: @ChatBoxPodcast 

Facebook: @ChatBoxPodcast

Music: Luvly by Joakim Karud

Nate thinks he's suave and Paula feels honored people actually talk to her... In this episode, our co-hosts challenge themselves to hold 15-minute conversations with strangers! What could go wrong? Nothing really, just extreme, horrible, mortifying, painful rejection..... Don't forget to listen all the way through to hear what next week's hot topic will be! *Hot Topics!*

Website: https://chatboxproductions.weebly.com/

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chatbox/

Twitter: @ChatBoxPodcast

Instagram: @ChatBoxPodcast 

Facebook: @ChatBoxPodcast

Music: Luvly by Joakim Karud

What does Nate struggle with? Here's an example: Whatever he writes here initially in these podcast episode descriptions Paula will just re-write and make it better. You might think his self-esteem is what Nate struggles with, when in reality Paula thinks he struggles with general marketing... Nate isn't bitter at all writing this... Find out what else Nate and Paula struggle with on today's episode! And don't forget to listen all the way through to hear next week's challenge! 

Website: https://chatboxproductions.weebly.com/

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chatbox/

Twitter: @ChatBoxPodcast

Instagram: @ChatBoxPodcast 

Facebook: @ChatBoxPodcast

Music: Luvly by Joakim Karud

Steps to courting: 1. Find someone you would like to court. 2. Use proper courtship. 3. Court the crap out of them... Or, you could probably get away with the normal dating thing! In this episode, our co-hosts Paula and Nate talk about dating advice in this podcast's first Hot Topic! Got dating advice? Share your best tips on our socials below! Also, don't forget to listen all the way through to hear what next week's challenge will be!

Website: https://chatboxproductions.weebly.com/

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chatbox/

Twitter: @ChatBoxPodcast

Instagram: @ChatBoxPodcast 

Facebook: @ChatBoxPodcast

Music: Luvly by Joakim Karud

Imagine being a DJ without music, sound effects, vocals, or literally anything... Well, welcome to Paula and Nate's life! In this episode, our co-hosts were challenged to make music with sound effects solely based on other people's contributions. And no worries, Nate isn't grumpy today!

Listen all the way through to hear what next week's surprise twist of an episode will be!

Website: https://chatboxproductions.weebly.com/

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chatbox/

Twitter: @ChatBoxPodcast

Instagram: @ChatBoxPodcast 

Facebook: @ChatBoxPodcast

Music: Luvly by Joakim Karud

Featured work in this episode

Slumdogg Jevaun at SlumNation Studios, Michigan

Check him out on Soundcloud and Instagram

Nate doesn't have moves like Jagger and Paula wouldn't survive running from the bulls... who knew? In this episode, Nate talks about what he learned from dancing for 5 hours and Paula talks about how bored she was for 5 hours on a treadmill...

Listen all the way through to hear what next week's challenge will be (and how grumpy Nate gets)!

Website: https://chatboxproductions.weebly.com/

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chatbox/

Twitter: @ChatBoxPodcast

Instagram: @ChatBoxPodcast 

Facebook: @ChatBoxPodcast

Music: Luvly by Joakim Karud

Last week, Paula and Nate were challenged to share in-depth and character-driven compliments with three people of varying relationships. In this episode, listen-in for the debrief, emotional taxation it caused Paula, and how sad it made Nate feel... Special shout-out to Sean: we do this for you!

Listen all the way through to hear what next week's challenge will be!

Website: https://chatboxproductions.weebly.com/

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chatbox/

Twitter: @ChatBoxPodcast

Instagram: @ChatBoxPodcast 

Facebook: @ChatBoxPodcast

Music: Luvly by Joakim Karud