Bad Vibes
Betches Media
Bad Vibes from Betches Media is a podcast for a new generation. Hosts Talia Lichtstein and Alexis Barber are here to tell it like it is and talk some sh*t. If you can’t get enough of social media but you’re sick of everyone on it, this podcast is 100% for you. They’re coming for everything you love (and everything you love to hate). No one on the internet is safe. Feel free to listen, or just hate listen. We don’t really care which.
No More Bad Vibes
Today’s episode starts with the end. Yup, some v sad news—this is the final episode of Bad Vibes. Talia and Alexis cover all your q’s and explain why it’s time to say farewell (don’t worry, they’re still best friends IRL), before giving their weekly life update, one last time. Then a listener voicemail about pushing away the need for external validation. We’ve all felt insecure, and Talia and Alexis share their personal experiences on that ~self love journey~. Lastly, some final rounds
Apr 29, 2022 • 41:17
Over Coachella, Revolve’s Sh*tshow Festival, & Leave Rihanna Alone
Tuning in live from sunny Los Angeles, Talia and Alexis start this week’s ep with a debrief of life on the west coast. Is LA really a shitty heaven and NYC a fun hell? They weigh the pros and cons. Then onto the Vibe Check: Coachella. Talia tapped out of the famed festival this year, but Alexis was there for the full experience—and hated it. Alexis shares what it’s actually like being there (yes, she gives all the deets about Revolve Fest, AKA the new Fyre Festival), and she and Talia g
Apr 21, 2022 • 1:13:02
It’s Complicated: Family Holidays Edition
She’s back (covid, that is). Today’s ep takes place at home, since Alexis is unfortunately positive. Talia, however, is positively negative, and has actually never had the ‘rona (as far as she knows). Alexis hopes she’ll get over the virus just in time for Coachella, which sparks a convo about the famed festival (including some of Talia’s *wild* mems). Then onto this week’s Vibe Check, all about family holidays. The consensus? It’s complicated—Alexis and Talia break it down. They wrap u
Apr 14, 2022 • 1:08:50
Dating: The Good, The Bad, & The F*cking Annoying
The day was March 30, two years ago, when Talia had her first heartbreak (no, they weren’t dating—tune in for the tea). This sparks a convo between Talia and Alexis all about labels—the good, the bad, and the ones that make you feel insignificant (hate that). Alexis shares the story of an open relationship she had and the two of them wrap up the discussion with some ~tactical advice~. Then onto listener voicemails: they get into the tea vs coffee debate (hot take: you need the caffeine)
Apr 7, 2022 • 1:06:59
The Slap Heard ’Round The World
Talia starts this week’s ep by singing, and we find out that—fun fact—Alexis hates hearing people she knows sing (sry Talia). They then dive into life updates including Serena F*cking Kerrigan’s bday parties (yes, plural), before tackling the hottest topic RN—the Oscars. They share some hot takes about the slap heard ’round the world, AKA Will Smith and Chris Rock’s ~altercation~, but first a recap of the red carpet and the movies. Who let Kristen Stewart wear shorts? And WTF was Licori
Mar 31, 2022 • 59:21
Embracing Plastic Surgery, Too Much Tongue, & Spring Break Stories
Today’s update is all about apartments. Talia found a new one (yay, but will her doorman judge her?), and Alexis relates—her doorman doesn’t think she’s an influencer getting PR packages, he thinks she has a shopping addiction. Maybe it’s both? Then onto the vibes. This week’s Vibe Check is all about Bella Hadid admitting she got a nose job and the positive sides of plastic surgery (talk about a confidence boost). Next they tune in to some Bad Vibes Hotline listener voicemails and discu
Mar 24, 2022 • 46:34
Breaking Up With Friends And Beefing With Andy Cohen
Today’s ep begins with…a diagnosis? Talia shares some medical qualms and Alexis does her best to solve them, before they dive into life updates (astrology and R-rated date stories are in store). Then onto what you came for: the Vibe Check, all about making (and breaking) friends in the post-grad world—tune in for the friend-finding tips. Continuing on the advice-giving train, they listen to this week’s Bad Vibes voicemail all about marriage in your early 20s (spoiler: don’t do it). They
Mar 10, 2022 • 1:11:57
WTF Does LYLAS Mean? Ft. Tefi
Alexis is back from sunny LA, aka Talia’s hometown (no, we can’t believe she’s from there either). Fun fact: Talia’s LA school gave kids days off to go to Coachella—like what?! Speaking of good ole academics, onto this week’s Vibe Check: college. Talia & Alexis listen in to a hotline voicemail, where the most relatable topic is raised—big schools vs small schools. Unpopular opinion: a big school can always feel small, but a small school won’t feel big. Now for the main act: the cont
Mar 3, 2022 • 1:11:59
You Don’t Know Me
Bad vibes are very much in the air today. Alexis is swamped with work and doesn’t have time for a mani before heading to LA (a real travesty tbh) and Talia got slammed with a huge G & E bill (adulting is harder than it looks). Speaking of things that are f–ing annoying, this week’s Vibe Check addresses parasocial relationships: people who think they know you just because they follow you on social media. It’s a little weird, right? Then onto the Bad Vibes Hotline, where Alexis &
Feb 24, 2022 • 1:08:58
Did Kim Make Kanye, Or Did Kanye Make Kim?
Before Alexis & Talia dive into the bad vibes, Alexis shares her tropical vaca plans for next week (where the vibes will be exceptionally good). Relaxation vacation, anyone? Talia’s update may not be tropical, but it’s still v hot—yup, she was front row at fashion week (but no, she doesn’t know why she was invited). Being able to tag NYFW on IG, though? A true flex. Then onto a quick chat about why Talia can’t get verified on TikTok (someone get this girl a blue check already) befor
Feb 17, 2022 • 59:11
Vibe Check
Your fav TikTok *stars* Ms. Talia Lichtstein and Alexis Barber present to you the first of many sh*t talk sessions. Or, as we like to call it, the Bad Vibes Podcast. They get into all the good stuff—who they are, how they know each other—but more importantly, they get into all the bad stuff too. For this week’s Vibe Check, Alexis & Talia talk about V Day and tell us what they think of the holiday (‘yay’ or ‘nay,’ and if you answer with ‘nay’ are you just being misogynistic?). Then t
Feb 10, 2022 • 1:13:43