The Bad Break Podcast

For our season finale we've recruited a badass panel of sexperts to break down their worst breakup stories and share insights into the worlds of love, sex and heartbreak! Erika Lust, the powerhouse erotic film director and producer, joins The Bad Break Podcast along with sexologist Avril Clarke and adult industry specialist Sara Brown for this special series finale. Hosts Chris Riotta and Gigi Engle explore the porn industry, assess its impact on relationships, and ask their guests for some final breakup and relationship advice to close out the season with a bang.  The Bad Break Podcast drops every Monday morning. Subscribe on your favorite streaming platform so you don't miss a single episode. Follow us on Instagram @BadBreakPodcast, and if you have a story, email us at [email protected] or submit anonymously here. (Please note that this podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only and is not intended to serve as a substitute for professional therapy.) More about Erika Lust: Erika Lust is an award-winning filmmaker creating sex-positive, indie adult cinema that portrays sexually intelligent narratives, relatable characters and realistic hot sex. In an industry that often fails to show a true representation of sex, Erika's focus on female pleasure, cinematic values, diversity, and an ethical production process, have helped to change how pornography is consumed. Check out her website here.

Cheating with roommates, ditching partners during chemotherapy and falling for someone who appeared on MTV’s Catfish…as a catfisher. This episode has some of the most wild breakup stories this season! Iconic bisexual writer and influencer Gab Alexa joins hosts Chris Riotta and Gigi Engle to share her juiciest breakup story about an avid cheater who ghosted her, got married…then gave her a tattoo. The Bad Break Podcast drops every Monday morning. Subscribe on your favorite streaming platform so you don't miss a single episode. Follow us on Instagram @BadBreakPodcast, and if you have a story, email us at [email protected] or submit anonymously here. (Please note that this podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only and is not intended to serve as a substitute for professional therapy.)

BONUS EPISODE! Does Kim Kardashian have a responsibility to speak out against Kanye West's anti-semitism? How did the court of public opinion shape the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard trials? Why are we shaming Ariana Grande over her new relationship? Psychologist and relationship expert Dr. Lori Beth Bisbey joins The Bad Break Podcast to break down some of the most high-profile breakups in recent history, from the Kardashians to the Trudeaus. The Bad Break Podcast drops every Monday morning. Subscribe on your favorite streaming platform so you don't miss a single episode. Follow us on Instagram @BadBreakPodcast, and if you have a story, email us at [email protected] or submit anonymously here. More about Dr. Lori Beth Bisbey: Dr. Lori Beth Bisbey is a Advanced GSRD (gender, sex, relationship diversity) therapist, sex & intimacy coach and psychologist. Dr. Lori Beth is the specialist relationship therapist guiding couples on Open House: The Great Sex Experiment (Firecracker Films, Channel 4) and the host of the popular podcast The A To Z Of Sex®. She’s also a passionate speaker, dynamic workshop/retreat facilitator, and sought after expert in the media on the topics of sex, relationship style, intimacy, and trauma. Check out her website here. (Please note that this podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only and is not intended to serve as a substitute for professional therapy.)

Zachary Zane, author of Boyslut: A Memoir and Manifesto, joins the pod for an exclusive interview about how he became a polyamorous, bisexual “boyslut” following a college heartbreak.  The Bad Break Podcast drops every Monday morning. Subscribe on your favorite streaming platform so you don't miss a single episode. Follow us on Instagram @BadBreakPodcast, and if you have a story, email us at [email protected] or submit anonymously here. About Zachary Zane: Zachary is a Brooklyn-based columnist, author, and sex expert whose work focuses on sexuality, lifestyle, and culture. He writes “Sexplain It,” the weekly sex and relationship advice column at Men’s Health, as well as “Navigating Non-Monogamy,” the monthly relationship column at Cosmopolitan. Buy his book here. (Please note that this podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only and is not intended to serve as a substitute for professional therapy.)

The couples on 90 Day Fiancé have nothing on today’s wild anonymous submission story about a juicy, jaw-dropping breakup. Dr. Nazanin Moali, a sex and relationship expert and host of the top 20 rated Sexology podcast, joins The Bad Break Podcast to break down the meaning of a brand new term called the soft-launch breakup.   Read Gigi’s story on soft-launch breakups here.  The Bad Break Podcast drops every Monday morning. Subscribe on your favorite streaming platform so you don't miss a single episode. Follow us on Instagram @BadBreakPodcast, and if you have a story, email us at [email protected] or submit anonymously here. About Dr. Naz: Dr. Nazanin Moali is a sex and relationship expert and has helped many individuals and couples improve their sex lives and restore and achieve deep and passionate connections with their partners. In addition to hosting the top 20 rated Sexology podcast, Dr. Moali launched a similar, top-rated podcast in Farsi in 2016 and has extensive training in treatment of eating disorders an addiction from some of the nation’s leading experts. She is a published researcher who regularly gives talks at major universities and international conferences, and has given therapy advice and information on local television shows. Dr. Moali has her postdoctoral training in sexual wellness and trauma. (Please note that this podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only and is not intended to serve as a substitute for professional therapy.

Chris and Gigi read through an anonymous submission story about a breakup involving accusations of espionage, human trafficking and terrorism. Emily Bracey joins the pod for a candid conversation about an explosive breakup story that changed her life forever, and inspired her to launch the popular Instagram account @HoeGivesNoFucks. Buckle up, this episode is a wild ride.  The Bad Break Podcast drops every Monday morning. Subscribe on your favorite streaming platform so you don't miss a single episode. Follow us on Instagram @BadBreakPodcast, and if you have a story, email us at [email protected] or submit anonymously here. Check out The Bad Break Podcast website and stay tuned for more! Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of domestic violence. If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, please seek help and support. Here are two resources that can provide assistance: National Coalition Against Domestic Violence Women’s Aid (Please note that this podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only and is not intended to serve as a substitute for professional therapy.

Jonah Hill’s text messages to ex-girlfriend Sarah Brady are the definition of weaponizing therapy speak. Chris and Gigi unpack Brady’s “warning to all girls” and share their views on the latest celebrity breakup news. Cosmopolitan’s Associate Sex and Relationships Editor Kayla Kibbe joins the pod to dish on what it’s like being a sugar baby in New York City, and how she was ghosted by her former sugar daddy after falling into a yearlong relationship.  The Bad Break Podcast drops every Monday morning. Subscribe on your favorite streaming platform so you don't miss a single episode. Follow us on Instagram @BadBreakPodcast, and if you have a story, email us at [email protected] or submit anonymously here. Check out The Bad Break Podcast website and stay tuned for more! (Please note that this podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only and is not intended to serve as a substitute for professional therapy.)

Model and sexologist Tyomi speaks publicly for the first time about her very public, explosive, jaw-dropping breakup in an exclusive interview with The Bad Break Podcast. Consider this the official Oprah style sit-down interview. The Bad Break Podcast drops every Monday morning. Subscribe on your favorite streaming platform so you don't miss a single episode. Follow us on Instagram @BadBreakPodcast, and if you have a story, email us at [email protected] or submit anonymously here. Check out The Bad Break Podcast website and stay tuned for more! More about Tyomi: Hailing from Chicago, Tyomi began her career as a model working for local designers, musical artists and national brands before landing a contending spot on America's Next Top Model Cycle 14. Tyomi has since launched a YouTube channel that reaches 1.4 million viewers monthly and has appeared on major radio shows and podcasts, from Tosh.0 to Playboy Radio - and now The Bad Break Podcast! Check out Tyomi's blog here.

Comedian Corey Rodrigues dishes the dirt on a teenage dream that turned into a nightmare when his best friend got a little too close to the woman he thought he'd spend his life with. Strap in and get ready for an unforgettable episode. The Bad Break Podcast drops every Monday morning. Subscribe on your favorite streaming platform so you don't miss a single episode. Follow us on Instagram @BadBreakPodcast, and if you have a story, email us at [email protected] or submit anonymously here. Check out The Bad Break Podcast website and stay tuned for more! About Corey Rodrigues: Corey is a highly sought after national touring college, club and corporate performer. He was the winner of The Catch a New Rising Star, The Funniest Comic in New England and the 2017 Big Sky Comedy Festivals. Rodrigues has been featured on Gotham Live, Laughs on Fox and True Tv's Laff Mobbs Laff Tracks. In 2018 he released his Dry Bar comedy special, was voted "best of the fest" at the Big Pine Comedy Festival and was picked as one of TBS's Comics to Watch at the New York Comedy Fest. In 2019 Rodrigues made his late-night TV debut on the Conan O'Brien show. In 2020 he released another 30-minute Comedy Special for the EPIX series "Unprotected Sets." His comedy is honest and fun, constantly peppering in stories from his life and the lives of those around him. Mix that with a hilarious point of view and he's able to talk about just about anything. Check out his website here.

Influencer and sex coach Julieta Chiara spills the tea about a love that blossomed on party drugs at Electric Daisy Carnival – and how it all fell apart once she embraced her kinky, erotic lifestyle. Get ready for a wild ride. The Bad Break Podcast drops every Monday morning. Subscribe on your favorite streaming platform so you don't miss a single episode. Follow us on Instagram @BadBreakPodcast, and if you have a story, email us at [email protected] or submit anonymously here. Check out The Bad Break Podcast website and stay tuned for more! More about Julieta Chiara: Julieta Chiara is a Sex and Kink coach, sex blogger, and adult space influencer. Originally going to school for sex therapy, Julieta instead found her origins and passion in the sex industry by reviewing sex toys and collaborating with adult brands. Her truest passion, BDSM, is the gift she wanted to share with the world in an approachable way that wasn't a hidden secret, but something to be infused as part of our everyday life free of shame. Through years of experience as a seasoned BDSM submissive and rope bunny, Julieta now smoothly transitions women from sexual stagnancy to their truest, kinkiest, erotic lifestyles via online 1:1 coaching, courses, and workshops. Check out her website here.