Is It a Crush or Are They Just Nice To You?

Today we have on the hilarious Sarah Hester Ross! We chat about living in Las Vegas, the bear vs. man dilemma, how men should not give their opinions on feminist issues and finally, your questions! How do I deal with my overbearing father? I hate my job, do I quit? Tune in! For more you can find Sarah Hester Ross on socials @sarahhesterross and tune into her new comedy special, Don't Mess with a Redhead here! Call us for advice! (929) 269-4960‬ or email us at [email protected] Follow us on social: @talialichtstein @basictrainingpod Produced by SickBird Productions For any inquiries, please reach out to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we talk to the one and only, Sam Doll! We discuss everything from social media, misogynists, and, of course, your issues: How do I date if I don't have access to dating apps? How do I set boundaries with my parents? You can follow Sam Doll on socials @sam_d0ll on TikTok and @samdoll everywhere else! Call us for advice! (929) 269-4960‬ or email us at [email protected] Follow us on social: @talialichtstein @basictrainingpod Produced by SickBird Productions For any inquiries, please reach out to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Talia's first solo episode! Today, we talk through Talia's embarrassing moment at a basketball game and then dive into your questions (& we have 4 juicy ones this week): What should I do if I have a crush on my friend's crush? Should you tell your friends about your relationship problems? How do I improve my dating app...And can I send my profile to you? (Please send us your dating profiles). And lastly, how do I deal with my best guy friend who has a crush on me? Tune in!  Call us for advice! (929) 269-4960‬ or email us at [email protected] Follow us on social: @talialichtstein @basictrainingpod Produced by SickBird Productions For any inquiries, please reach out to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, Kelli Williams of Beyond the Blind fame joins Talia to chat pop culture hot takes from Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce (And Karlie Kloss) to the enigma Ryan Phillippe and finally, Robert Durst. We then get into your questions: How do I meet men in NYC? What do I do if I hate someone in my friend group? Is it weird for men to wear socks in bed? You're not going to want to miss this one! You can hear more from Kelli on her socials, @laguna_biotch, and on her pod Beyond the Blinds! Call us for advice! (929) 269-4960‬ or email us at [email protected] Follow us on social: @talialichtstein @basictrainingpod Produced by SickBird Productions For any inquiries, please reach out to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Genevieve Hannelius joins us today to talk about how she and Talia met, Taylor Swift, her acting career on Disney Channel, and, of course, to answer your questions! Today we cover: What do I do if he tells me he is not looking to be anyone's BF? I broke my best guy friend's heart, what do I do? How do I approach my friends who keep canceling on me? Tune in! You can find Genevieve on socials @ghannelius! Call us for advice! (929) 269-4960‬ or email us at [email protected] Follow us on social: @talialichtstein @basictrainingpod Produced by SickBird Productions For any inquiries, please reach out to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Talia starts off with the explanation you've all been waiting for! Then, Fluently Forward's Shannon McNamara joins as today's guest host to answer your questions: How do I deal with my boyfriend's crippling anxiety? Is it fair for my friend to breakup with me over a TikTok? What do I do if I am super nervous to have sex with him? Tune in! You can find Shannon on socials @fluentlyforward! Call us for advice! (929) 269-4960‬ or email us at [email protected] Follow us on social: @talialichtstein @basictrainingpod Produced by SickBird Productions For any inquiries, please reach out to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s the update episode, and we have some news for all of you. We hear from some of our most iconic callers like: The girl who got the three page letter from her ex The girl whose in-laws called her annoying The girl who had a crush on a Trader Joe’s employee The girl who kind of (?) got rejected by her crush We have no advice — we’re just here to listen.  Call us for advice! (929) 269-4960‬ or email us at [email protected] Follow us on social: @talialichtstein @jakewcornell @basictrainingpod And on YouTube: @BasicTrainingPodcast Produced by SickBird Productions For any inquiries, please reach out to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we’re talking sick days, Talia’s growing list of intriguing crushes, and cat diabetes. Then things (somehow) get more exciting: What do you do about a friend who hooked up with your crush and made it seem like no big deal? Any tips for body acceptance as a member of the gay community? Is it a bad idea to keep your lease with an ex if things are going fine? Should you shoot your shot with a guy you’ve dated in the past, saw with another girl, and have feelings for again? Call us for advice! (929) 269-4960‬ or email us at [email protected] Follow us on social: @talialichtstein @jakewcornell @basictrainingpod And on YouTube: @BasicTrainingPodcast Produced by SickBird Productions For any inquiries, please reach out to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Milly Tamarez and Alise Morales from the Go Touch Grass podcast join us to chat vaginismus, the viral 50-part TikTok series, and scamming. Then we cover your burning questions: Should you tell your ex’s new girlfriend he sent you a three page letter? Should you prioritize boundaries or sacrifices for your friends when you don’t want to do the same activities? What do you do about a distant (married) cousin who’s hitting on you? This one’s good (and weird!). You can find Milly and Alise @gotouchgrasspod! Call us for advice! (929) 269-4960‬ or email us at [email protected] Follow us on social: @talialichtstein @jakewcornell @basictrainingpod And on YouTube: @BasicTrainingPodcast Produced by SickBird Productions For any inquiries, please reach out to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Talia has a *list* of topics she’s ready to cover, and we hit the ground running with everything from transportation fun facts to cat diabetes. Then, we move over to you: Should you confront your boyfriend if you mysteriously got mono…and he’s acting suspicious? How do you deal with loneliness? How do you avoid being jaded after getting played by a guy? Plus, unsolicited advice one of you calls in to give us!  Call us for advice! (929) 269-4960‬ or email us at [email protected] Follow us on social: @talialichtstein @jakewcornell @basictrainingpod And on YouTube: @BasicTrainingPodcast Produced by SickBird Productions For any inquiries, please reach out to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices