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Actresses and Broadway Performers Anneliese van der Pol and Christy Carlson Romano give you exclusive Hollywood stories and hot takes you won’t hear anywhere else. Tune in for your weekly dose of sass from two grown women who aren’t afraid to speak their minds 💅 For advertising opportunities please email: michaela@podco.us

Big Name Bitches

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Gather ‘round, Big Name B*tches! This week, Christy and Anneliese are joined by the outrageously talented Garrett Clayton! Best known for his dynamic presence in Disney’s Teen Beach Movie and his riveting performances on Broadway, Garrett continues to raise the bar and look fabulous while doing it (in platform heels).

They’ll dish on Christy and Anneliese’s strange experience with Dancing with the Stars, the juicy Real Housewives goss, and Garrett’s future plans in showbiz and growing his family.

Who took shots with Margot Robbie? What REALLY happened on the Teen Beach Movie set? Who got busted for sneaking alcohol onto their Disney Channel set? Join us now!

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REWIND: Garrett "Ken Doll" Clayton on Reality TV Casting, Affairs, and Partying on Teen Beach

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Step into the ultimate time capsule as we take you back to the early 2000s— in a 2024 Target?! We're breaking down the trends we loved (and sometimes hated), from raver, popstar, and goth aesthetics to the iconic MC Bling era that defined our youth. Join us as we reminisce about Teletubby necklaces, pop-up parties, and why Target has always been the place to be. Who better to relive this time period than us? 

Anneliese went to the original Mean Girls movie premiere? Who did Anneliese and Christy go to prom with?? And what one regret from the Y2K era does Christy have? 

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Creating A Y2K Fashion Show In Target

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We’re flying solo this week, b*tches. Disney queens Christy Carlson Romano and Anneliese Van Der Pol talk about some of their most painful audition moments, discuss experiences of being fired from TV shows, and how they survived working with difficult theater directors. Plus, the ladies reflect on how they learned to be content with their own talents. 

Was Christy a pyro?! What happened at Anneliese’s worst audition? Did Christy almost direct an episode of Raven?! Tune in now! 

More about the show:﻿

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Follow Christy Carlson Romano at @thechristycarlsonromano on Instagram and @christycarlsonromano on TikTok. Follow Anneliese van der Pol at @anneliesevanderpol on Instagram and @anneliesevdp on TikTok. You can watch the video version of this podcast on YouTube.

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REWIND: On-Set Nudity, Rejection, And Bad Auditions

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We hit Austin's infamous Dirty 6th Street armed with a tiny microphone and way too many questions. From awkward encounters to unexpected wisdom, we're asking strangers everything from their bad habits to their ultimate "bad bitch" moves. From awkward pauses to unexpected answers, our attempt at the classic "Man On The Street" interview format is as real and unscripted as it gets.

How much money do red carpet interviewers actually make? Will Christy ever take a social media break? And which Giggly Squad host does Anneliese and Christy adore??

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Taking Over Dirty 6th Street With A Tiny Mic

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This week we’re joined by the hilarious Chris Fleming. Chris is a comedian who blew up on YouTube with his series ‘Gayle’ and has since been storming the comedy world, including with his hit comedy special HELL on Peacock. Chris chats with the ladies about growing up as the funny guy, having feminine energy that made jocks open up to him, and what really happens once you’re named a ‘comic to watch.’ Plus, the ladies chat about tanning and Anneliese’s obsession with reality TV. 

Did Michael Keaton demand a joke from Chris at a bar?! What happened when Chris performed next to Louis CK? Tune in now!

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Follow Christy Carlson Romano at @thechristycarlsonromano on Instagram and @christycarlsonromano on TikTok. Follow Anneliese van der Pol at @anneliesevanderpol on Instagram and @anneliesevdp on TikTok. You can watch the video version of this podcast on YouTube.

Mocktail Recipe:

‘That’s The Price Of Raspberries’

1.5 oz Garden Seedlip

1 oz Hibiscus Tea

0.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice

0.75 oz Simple Syrup

2-3 Fresh Berries

2 Mint Leaves

Top with 3 oz Fever Tree Ginger Beer

Muddle berries in a cocktail tin with simple syrup to incorporate flavor into the cocktail. Add

Seedlip, Hibiscus tea, lemon juice, and mint. Short shake and strain into a highball with ice. Top with Fever Tree Ginger Beer. Mix together. Garnish with a mint sprig.

Find our mixologist LP O’Brien @lpdrinksdc on Instagram, and check out her website at https://www.lpdrinks.org

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REWIND: Chris Fleming talks Comedy, Tanning, And Labels

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This week on Big Names, we’re joined by content creator and podcaster, Coco Mocoe! Coco blew up on TikTok predicting social media and industry trends - she’s basically psychic! The ladies chat all about canceled celebrities, alcoholism and reality TV, and whether or not social media stars are actually authentic. Coco also shares her predictions about the future of TikTok and podcasts.

Which A-list celebs follow Coco? Did Disney pit Christy and Anneliese against each other?? What is Mark Cuban really like in person? Tune in now!

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Follow Christy Carlson Romano at @thechristycarlsonromano on Instagram and @christycarlsonromano on TikTok.

Follow Anneliese van der Pol at @anneliesevanderpol on Instagram and @anneliesevdp on TikTok. You can watch the video version of this podcast on YouTube.

Mocktail Recipe:

‘Coco Moo’

1 oz. Lyre’s Dark Cane

.50 oz. Maple Syrup (1:1, one part water to one part maple syrup)

1 Heaping Spoon of Spiced Butter Mix

4 -5 oz. Boiling Water

Place ingredients into stemmed hot beverage glass, fill half way up with boiling water, stir to combine, add remaining hot water, garnish with a clove studded orange peel.

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REWIND: Coco Mocoe on Rude Celebrities, TikTok Trends, And Staying Relevant

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This week on Big Names, we’re joined by award-winning journalist, bestselling author, producer, director, and podcast queen, Liz Plank! Liz is a feminist taking the world by storm and bringing education and new perspectives to people all around the world. She currently hosts Man Enough podcast and Armchair Expert’s Synced.

Liz, Christy, and Anneliese dive deep into feminism. They break down the summer of Taylor Swift, Beyonce, and Barbie, and why it was so significant for women everywhere. Liz also shares her fertility journey, stereotypes that are most harmful for men and women, and which celebrity she thinks is the healthiest model of masculinity.

What happened between Christy and Lindsay Lohan when they went clubbing? Did Anneliese feel overshadowed by Raven? What are Liz’s true thoughts on this podcast? Tune in now!

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REWIND: Liz Plank talks Disney Feuds, Sexism, And Proving Yourself To Men

Disney Channel icons Christy Carlson Romano and Anneliese van der Pol finally team up to become some Big Name B*tches. Every week, these millennial queens bring the tea, the heart, and the talent to this dynamic podcast featuring star-studded guests. They’ll share exclusive Hollywood stories and hot takes on pop culture that you won’t hear anywhere else. Oh, and they’ll sing. Tune in for your weekly dose of comedy, music, and nostalgia from two women who aren’t afraid to disrupt the past. Anything can happen, and no topic is off-limits with the Big Name B*tches.
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Big Name Bitches Trailer

The Big Name B*tches have arrived! Hold onto your tiaras because this week’s episode is a star-studded roller coaster through Hollywood, Broadway, Chicago’s comedy scene, and back. Your hosts Christy Carlson Romano and Anneliese van der Pol join forces with The Office royalty, Kate Flannery, and let’s just say the tea is HOT.
Kate reveals what it was like to gloriously represent the “un-pretty” as Meredith, her competitive (and slightly misogynistic?) audition process for SNL, and the shocking way she heard the news that Steve Carell would be leaving The Office.
Why was Kate scared she’d never get laid again? Was Christy actually a receptionist for Disney? What happened when Anneliese was Ashley Tisdale’s waitress?! Grab your mocktails and get ready for takeoff.
Follow Kate Flannery at @therealkateflannery on Instagram and @kateflannery on Twitter. 
Follow us at @BigNameBitches on Instagram and TikTok, and subscribe on YouTube.
Follow Christy Carlson Romano at @thechristycarlsonromano on Instagram and @christycarlsonromano on TikTok. Follow Anneliese van der Pol at @anneliesevanderpol on Instagram and @anneliesevdp on TikTok. You can watch the video version of this podcast on YouTube.
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B*tching About Cringey Celeb Encounters, The Office, and Waiting Tables with Kate "Blurred Boobs" Flannery

Welcome back, Big Name B*tches! This week Christy & Anneliese are joined by multi-talented performer, composer, actor, director, choreographer, and all around baddest b*tch in the game, Todrick Hall! Todrick’s career launched after his jaw-dropping performances on American Idol and he has continued to grace us with his talent on Broadway, RuPaul's Drag Race, iconic Taylor Swift music videos, and on his YouTube channel that has 3.6 MILLION subscribers.
From how he became besties with Raven-Symoné to how he started performing drag 8x a week on Broadway, Todrick gives us a peek behind the curtain at his insane journey through the entertainment industry. He even gives Anneliese a tear-inducing promise.
What’s Todrick’s McDonald’s order? Whose nipples does Christy love? Why will Anneliese never go back to Broadway? Strap on those heels and get ready for a wild one!
Follow Todrick Hall at @todrick on Instagram and TikTok, and @todrickhall on YouTube. Check out his website at https://www.todrickhall.com. 
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Follow Christy Carlson Romano at @thechristycarlsonromano on Instagram and @christycarlsonromano on TikTok. Follow Anneliese van der Pol at @anneliesevanderpol on Instagram and @anneliesevdp on TikTok. You can watch the video version of this podcast on YouTube.
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B*tching About Trash Men, Broadway, and Online Haters with Todrick "What Would Beyoncé Do" Hall

Want to know who our Valentine’s are this year? You guessed it--Brendan Rooney + Johnno Wilson! And the boys are here to chat with us about this special V-Day day and share plenty of love. We open up about our secrets to a great relationship, and what we do to celebrate the occasion. Plus, Anneliese and Johnno finally tell us about the moment Johnno proposed--and it will make your heart MELT. 

Have the ladies ever been swingers?!? What do Christy and Anneliese look for in their partners? Is Johnno actually good at improv? Tune in now! 

Follow Brendan @thebrendanrooney on Instagram. Follow Johnno at @johnnowilson on Instagram and TikTok.

Follow us at @BigNameBitches on Instagram and TikTok, and subscribe on YouTube.

Follow Christy Carlson Romano at @thechristycarlsonromano on Instagram and @christycarlsonromano on TikTok.

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Mocktail Recipe:
‘If You Like Pina Coladas…’

2.5 Bailey’s Non Alcoholic 
5 Chunks of Frozen Pineapple
0.75 oz Lime
0.75 oz Simple Syrup

Place all ingredients into a blender and blend with some crushed ice. Garnish with two pineapple fronds. 

Find our mixologist LP O’Brien @lpdrinksdc on Instagram, and check out her website at https://www.lpdrinks.org
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Anneliese Van Der Pol Spills All The Tea About Her Engagement Proposal

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