Big Time Fresh

After over a year on Tinder, Hinge, and Bumble trying the different features, going on dates, and learning how to put my foot down, it is finally time to consider this round of dating app research complete. These are my takeaways. Oh and a cautionary tale about checking the boxes of what you want in a partner rather than seeing the red flags for what they are...and a reminder that putting your foot down takes practice.Next up, Melissa and I dig into lesser-known apps... Farmers Only, anyone?

Have any bad dates lately? Hopefully they didn't go as bad as the ones we review on this episode.

We don't talk about aliens. (with the Asked by Aliens podcast)

New podcast alert! Asked by Aliens is the newest show on Cross the Streams Media network where guests get to make up a character and the hosts steer the conversation to some level of sanity - hopefully. Check out my guest appearance on the Asked by Aliens episode 158 - Listener Call-In on November 5, 2024, before the world might actually come to an end!It’s Listener Call-In Night at Beyond Strange AM… or at least it was until an ACTUAL witch decided to crash the party. Can AP & Chase figure out where this “Jerri Poppins” (Big Time Fresh’s Bella Mars) came from and how they ended up at the studio door? Why does she keep talking about collecting children? Is she from the UK, Australia, America? Seriously, please tell us if you find out. Ep 158 Listener Call-In

Did you know a microwave in the 80s was a flex? Or how about AI fails using some of the worst words out there? Bella and Melissa searched far and wide for some inappropriate, hilarious, and cringe from across the internet.

Bella and Melissa continue the deep dive into Hinge and Tinder, reviewing bios and voice prompts that give off a terrible first impression. They provide some basic feedback on how it can be improved as well as general tips to make the profiles a little better.Tinder and Hinge are not associated with this episode.

Bella brings on the guys from the Movie Gap podcast as they jump in the time machine back to high school and the chaos caused by these former theater nerds. These best friends are pitted against each other in a game of movie trivia, followed by some "interesting" music videos from Reily Reid and Joe Pesci that have not aged well. Check out the Movie Gap podcast here and stay tuned for the new Cross the Streams Media podcast premiere, Asked by Aliens (coming soon)!

In this conversation, Bella and Melissa discuss their experiences with Hinge profiles and play a game matching voice prompts to profiles.  They discuss: Voice prompts in dating profiles can give a better sense of a person's personalityClear communication is important in dating profiles to avoid misunderstandings.Positivity is important in dating profiles to attract potential matches.Avoid negative experiences and accusations in dating profiles.Beware of bots and spam on dating apps.Communication and setting boundaries are crucial in relationships.The full YouTube version will be out soon!

Bella and Melissa catch up after a few months hiatus starting with the strange sexual requests Bella received recently. To skip to the sections that don't need visuals, check out the timestamps below.6:12 - Bad Pick-Up lines part 18:13 - Reviewing Tinder profiles to discuss the good, the bad, and the WTF. (No identities or bullying involved)23:04 - Bad Pick-Up lines part 2