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  • Mixing drinks and chasing dreams (with The Paradise Bartender)

    Ashley Hupp, the woman who millions of people on social media know as "The Paradise Bartender", joined the show to discuss how TikTok has changed her life, tips for aspiring bartenders, the importance of knowing what an “angel shot” is, and more.


    You can follow Ashley on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat and Triller at @theparadise.bartender. You can follow her on Twitter at @ParadiseBar808.

    0:57: “The Paradise Bartender” Ashley Hupp joins the show
    1:40: Keeping your mental health in check as a social media personality
    5:20: Getting inspiration from Gary Vaynerchuk to join TikTok
    10:19: How long did it take for your videos to start gaining traction?
    12:18: How do you avoid burnout?
    17:20: Where is your store located?
    20:03: What did your bosses think about your TikTok presence?
    23:49: Going from a bartender to one of the biggest bartenders in the world
    30:14: What is it like living in paradise?
    36:05: What are your tips for becoming a bartender?
    38:27: The top drinks aspiring bartenders need to know how to make
    40:31: How do you unjam a glass stuck in a shaker?
    42:42: How do you deal with customers who say “there’s no alcohol in here”?
    44:51: Have you ever had someone order an “angel shot”?
    47:02: “Would You Rather?” Wednesday questions
    52:08: “The Paradise Bartender” shows you how to make a pina colada

    58 min
  • Books, basketball, and... boy bands (with NYT bestselling author Jeff Pearlman)

    The insanely talented New York Times bestselling author Jeff Pearlman joined the show to discuss his upcoming book about the Shaq-Kobe Lakers dynasty, how he feels about hearing “fake news” as a journalist, talking politics with your children, and... boy bands?


    You can follow Jeff on Twitter at @JeffPearlman and pre-order his latest book, "Three-Ring Circus: Kobe, Shaq, Phil, and the Crazy Years of the Lakers Dynasty," now on Amazon. The book will be released on September 22.

    46 min
  • Can men and women be just friends?

    There has been a long-standing debate on whether or not heterosexual men and women can be just friends. Some argue that any two people can be platonic friends, while others argue that one friend will always end up catching feelings for the other.

    I asked all of you on Instagram to chime in on the topic, and we break it all down in this week's episode.

    31 min
  • TikTok fame and long distance relationships (with Anna Sitar)

    The CEO of, “I don’t want it,” Anna Sitar joined the show to discuss blowing up on TikTok, what it’s like dating your high school sweetheart, how to handle a long-distance relationship, and much more.


    Be sure to follow Anna on social media at @annaxsitar, subscribe to her YouTube channel, and check out her merch at annaxsitar.com.

    1:17: Anna Sitar joins the show
    2:23: Blowing up on social media
    8:15: Having family and loved ones in your videos
    13:58: How does it feel when people steal your work without credit?
    19:59: How do you build a loyal, engaging following?
    24:17: Does creating content ever feel like a job or obligation?
    27:45: Were you afraid to lose followers for posting about racial and social injustice?
    32:11: Would you become a full-time content creator, if given the opportunity?
    35:58: Shifting focus in college from engineering to film/TV production?
    41:04: How do you and your boyfriend make a long distance relationship work?
    47:05: How important is it to have such a supportive partner?
    49:41: TBT: Tell me one memorable story from your dating life
    55:30: Dropping the mic

    1 hr
  • Quitting your job and starting your own business (with Christine Gritmon)

    Have you ever wanted to leave your job and start your own business? My former colleague Christine Gritmon did, and she joined the show to talk about why and how she did it. We also got to briefly touch on love and marriage.


    You can follow Christine on all social media platforms at @cgritmon.

    3:21: Christine Gritmon joins the show
    4:42: How to balance motherhood and your career
    10:15: Plotting your exit to quit your job
    17:55: Understanding your market and your audience
    26:20: When and why I left journalism
    33:00: Meeting your husband on Match.com
    38:25: How you know you found your forever person
    47:10: Why it’s important to be family with your in-laws
    50:10: “Would You Rather?” Wednesday questions

    55 min
  • Sliding in the DMs (with Chloe Detrick)

    No matter what coast of the country she is on, Damsels in the DMs podcast co-host Chloe Detrick is putting her Master’s degree in psychology to good use by helping people with their relationship woes. In this episode, we dish on DM etiquette, rank the apps, and more.

    Follow Chloe on Instagram at @chloe_detrick, and her podcast at @damselsinthedms on all social media platforms.

    1:15: Chloe Detrick joins the show

    4:07: Whose idea was the “Damsels in the DMs” podcast?
    7:27: What have been the most fun and difficult aspects of hosting a podcast?
    11:35: Going from public relations to psychology in graduate school
    17:05: Do women typically read all of their DMs (even if they don’t answer them)?
    22:40: Use something from the dating app profile for your first message
    26:35: Cute or creepy?
    32:40: Guys having a small window of keeping a girl’s interest
    39:08: Giving someone space does not mean going radio silent
    43:59: Which dating apps have you tried, and how would you rank them?
    50:23: TBT: Tell me one story or memory from your dating life
    54:42: Dropping the mic

    59 min
  • Embracing your individuality (with Mike Kim)

    After having his creativity and personality stifled for most of his life, Mike Kim left his job to pursue his passion of comedy and has found himself a much happier man since.

    This episode is packed with incredible life lessons and dating advice that almost anyone can find relatable. (Trigger warning: This episode contains discussion of suicidal thoughts.)

    Follow Mike on social media at @mikekimcomedy and listen to his podcast @TheSetBreaker on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher and YouTube.

    2:05: Mike Kim joins the show

    4:11: Leaving a “miserable” job to pursue comedy
    9:04: Overcoming suicidal thoughts
    16:30: The effects of generational trauma
    24:20: Overcoming the fear of being on stage alone
    31:56: “The Set Breaker” podcast
    36:41: “Confessions of a Former Fuckboy” series on TikTok
    40:35: “Would You Rather?” Wednesday questions
    50:03: Projecting your insecurities onto other people
    52:45: Dropping the mic

    58 min
  • Betches love sports too (with Dylan Rubinstein)

    From reporting on the sidelines at New York Jets training camp, to covering high school sports, to interviewing celebrities, to helping people out with their fashion and skincare woes, Betches writer Dylan Rubinstein is a true jack of all trades.

    Tune in to hear about her life as a sports reporter turned fashion and beauty writer, as well as a closer look at her longtime relationship with her boyfriend.

    You can follow Dylan on Instagram at @thedylanjader.

    0:59: Dylan Rubinstein joins the show

    5:08: Did you always want to be in journalism?
    7:48: The importance of having a mentor
    11:39: Being a woman in the sports industry
    15:27: Reasons for leaving sports journalism
    22:36: Thoughts on athletes and teams speaking out against racial injustice?
    28:15: If you could interview one person in sports, who would it be?
    31:10: Who was your favorite celebrity interview, and why?
    41:07: Is there anything you really want to write about that you have not done yet?
    45:31: How did you and your boyfriend meet?
    54:37: Transformation Tuesday: What is one way you have grown over the years?
    57:27: Dropping the mic

    1 hr
  • You dropped the (love) bomb on me

    In one of the more personal episodes of the Daily Mike Drop, we dive into the most embarrassing dating experience of my life and the valuable lesson learned from it. This episode focuses on the dangers of love bombing, the importance of learning from your mistakes, and the relief that can come from a simple apology.

    You can tune into the "Daily Mike Drop" on Instagram Live every Monday-Thursday at 8:00 p.m. ET at @mike_zacchio.

    35 min
  • Writing out your feelings (with Lauren Jarvis-Gibson)

    The gifted writer, author and poet Lauren Jarvis-Gibson joined the show to discuss her upcoming book, writing out all the feels, promoting positive body image and much more.

    Follow Lauren’s work at @laurenjgwriter and laurenjarvisgibson.com. Daily Mike Drop episodes are available on most major podcast platforms.


    0:58: Lauren Jarvis-Gibson joins the show
    2:39: How long have you been writing for publication?
    8:55: Why was Thought Catalog a “dream job” for you?
    13:47: How did you come up with fresh content everyday?
    16:24: Did exes ever ask if you wrote about them?
    24:30: The reality of signing a crappy book deal
    28:37: Lauren’s upcoming book, “Out of the Darkness”
    34:50: Promoting positive body image
    40:14: What advice do you have for young girls who feel like they’re not enough?
    43:45: TBT: Tell me one memorable dating story
    52:33: Dropping the mic

    1 hr

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"Daily Mike Drop" is an Instagram Live show and podcast hosted by Mike Zacchio that covers all matters of love, dating, and relationships. You can tune into the show and have your questions answered…