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Bubbles & Bullshit

Nicole Anastasi & Jennifer Knoeppelwww.buzzsprout.com
Welcome to “Bubbles and Bullshit,” a podcast where both the bubbles and bullshit are flowing! We’re completely inappropriate as we explore the real truth behind being single and approaching the big 40. We’ve attended hundreds of baby/bridal showers, given up on dating apps and are the sole survivors of non-engaged/married individuals in our families. We love our married and now even our divorced friends, take pride in being the coolest Aunt to their kids, but we would be richer than Kylie Jenner if we had a dollar for every time someone asked us if we found the one yet. Breaking news: We’re still single but hope to date someone worthwhile this decade. Sometimes, we get real crazy and talk reality TV, sports and the botox we still haven’t had the guts to get. Please grab a drink and listen responsibly.
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Episodes

The Trials and Tribulations of Being The Third Wheel

On this week's That's What We Said Podcast, Jen and Nicole dive into all things "odd person" out in exactly what it means to be the third wheel. While a google search on the definition of the word calls the third wheel "unnecessary" the podcast duo completely disagree with that statement. From weddings to dinner dates and horror stories - there is no stone left unturned as they discuss #thirdwheellife. Before diving into all things third wheel, they also chat through what has them entertained. N...

May 19, 202131 minSeason 2Ep. 18

Life Begins Where Your Comfort Zone Ends

There's nothing more gratifying than getting out of your comfort zone and absolutely killing it. In this week's That's What We Said episode, Jennifer and Nicole go into what it takes to get them out of their comfort zones. Hello, this podcast for starters. From career pivots and relationships to the bedroom (okay, maybe not the bedroom) they give their listeners some helpful tips on how to embrace your inner badass and do things that at surface level seem a bit scary. Before they dive all into w...

May 13, 202144 minSeason 2Ep. 17

Patience Is A Virtue

In this week's That's What We Said Podcast, Jen and Nicole chat through having patience. All of America seems to be on edge and patience at a minimum. Whether dealing with lines at the grocery store, your friends and family, or even waiters and waitresses, sometimes it's really challenging to have patience in life. At times everything can be annoying. The two also go through tips and tricks on when to breathe, take a minute....and relax. In normal podcast fashion, the two kick start their chat w...

May 08, 202135 minSeason 2Ep. 16

Bitches Be Beaching, People Watching and More

In this week's That's What We Said Podcast, Jen and Nicole take to the beach as they get out of their bubbles for the first time to explore the sandy beaches of Florida. The trip was full of bizarre encounters from a doctor juggling multiple women, a very pretentious woman bossing waiters around on the beach and a few signs that getting hitched may not be as exciting as they think. Before they get into all their beach extravaganzas the two chat through all the make-outs and break-ups in Hollywoo...

Apr 30, 202132 minSeason 2Ep. 15

Instagram vs. Reality - Why do we as a society filter EVERYTHING?

There's nothing worse than scrolling through IG and realizing everyone looks the same. Literally everyone. On the heels of the Khloe Kardashian photo leak, this week on the That's What We Said Podcast, Jen and Nicole dive into why they sometimes filter their images, why society as a whole filters their images....and most importantly why everyone should just stop. It's a rabbit hole of craziness of the wildly different images that supposedly depict real life. Fun Instagram handles @celebface , @ ...

Apr 21, 202132 minSeason 2Ep. 14

Setting Boundaries - The 411 on Setting them with Work, Family and Friends

Life knows no bounds, so in this week's That's What We Said Podcast, Jen and Nicole dissect all the things related to setting boundaries at work and with friends and family. A critical part of boundary setting is communicating - but how do you tell your mom that you are having a person of interest over? Or, how do you tell one of your besties that don't really like going to breweries or that fancy whiskey spot? It's not easy and some times not fun. Jen and Nicole talk about how they navigate all...

Apr 14, 202141 minSeason 2Ep. 13

Cocktails with Coco and Knoeppel -- Summ, Summ, Summ...Summertime

In the latest edition of the That's What We Said podcast, Jen and Nicole throwback a few cocktails for their regular "Cocktails with Coco and Knoeppel" feature. The two give a series of tips and tricks for spring and summer cocktails, including ways to enhance your traditional mimosa. No need to stick with only OJ friends. In addition, they go into their rapid-fire "Cocktail Confessionals" where the two divulge all their secrets. What movie resembles their real lives? Most irrational fears? They...

Apr 08, 202142 minSeason 2Ep. 12

The Planning Episode - Why we plan every. Single. Minute.

There's never a dull moment in the lives of the That's What We Said Podcast hosts Jen and Nicole, that's why this week they take on society's obsession with planning everything. From their single friends who share all their brunch and activities on Instagram to their parent friends who have their kids going non stop, no one wants to admit they have nothing going on. In reality, the best days are the most spontaneous days. In addition to tips and tricks on how to avoid over planning, Jen and Nico...

Apr 01, 202130 minSeason 2Ep. 11

The Other Side of Dating -- What it Looks like from a Guy's POV

SPECIAL EDITION PODCAST HERE! This week on the "That's What We Said Podcast," Jen and Nicole interview one of their male friends Casey, who is also in his late 30s and single. It's a fun conversation as the threesome (get your head out of the gutter) chat through all things dating as a dude. Did you know that if a guy texts you to check in after not hearing from him for weeks he is probably just bored? Casey has all the tips on his dating philosophy and it's much different than the podcast duo. ...

Mar 24, 20211 hr 9 minSeason 2Ep. 10

1 Year COVID Anniversary - The Year of Nothing, A New Normal and A lot of Alone Time

365 Days. It has been 365 days of mask wearing, hand sanitizing and social distancing. Jen and Nicole reflect on all that has changed throughout the last COVID year in this week's That's What We Said Podcast. While they both consider the peak of their year starting their podcast, there has been countless of things that are so different that they know their old ways of life will never again be a normal routine. Conference calls are weird, PDA in crowded bars makes Nicole's skin crawl and Jen does...

Mar 17, 202133 minSeason 2Ep. 9

The Notebook Episode - Is True Love Dead?

Nothing makes the heart grow fonder than two weeks without our Podcast. No need to be alarmed as Jen and Nicole (aka Jennicole) are not breaking up. All is well in That's What We Said paradise. Sadly, Nicole was taken away from the mic to mourn a death in the family. Her loss led to inspiration for today's episode. Losing her grandfather Bernie was hard, but she is grateful (and blessed) for the memories and while she compares the love of her grandfather Bernie and grandmother Bernetta to that o...

Mar 10, 202142 minSeason 2Ep. 8

Keeping Busy During the Lamest Time of Year

We get it. It's raining, in some places it's snowing and there is not much to do. In this week's That's What We Said Podcast Jen and Nicole acknowledge that amidst the long month of February and a global pandemic there aren't a lot of options to keep busy or be spontaneous. While they start their days off with workout classes and end with fancy cocktails, the in-between time can drag on and they aren't fans of origami or puzzles. However, they do give some ideas - virtual magician ? Their pop cu...

Feb 17, 202131 minSeason 2Ep. 7

This One's for the Girls - It's Galentine's Time

It's time for chocolate covered strawberries, bubbly and your besties. While there are countless holidays in February, Galentine's Day is the one that we are excited to rally around. In this week's episode of the That's What We Said Podcast , Jen and Nicole chat through fun ways to surprise your friends this year. Before they get into girl time, albeit COVID style, the two dive right into Aaron Rodgers shocker engagement, the latest edition of Cutler's Cuts and the million-dollar question inquir...

Feb 11, 202125 minSeason 2Ep. 6

The Power of Saying No - Try it Some Time

People like to say yes. That is a human truth. No one wants to disappoint, no one wants to say no, fearful of what people may think or what it says about them. In this week's #ThatsWhatWeSaidPodcast, Jen and Nicole chat through the difficulties of saying no, both in work and their social lives. Too many times the podcast hosts feel societal pressure to always say yes. They chat through some helpful tips from setting boundaries and properly communicating the reason for a no response to trusting y...

Feb 03, 202130 minSeason 2Ep. 5

Whatta Man, Whatta Man, Whatta Mighty Good Man - What does that even mean today?

This week's That's What We Said Podcast starts off on a somber note as Nicole takes a few moments to grieve the loss of her beloved Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship game to the Kansas City Chiefs . It was a great year for Bills Mafia , alas the Super Bowl will come down to a battle between Patrick Mahomes & Tom Brady . However, it quickly gets juicy as both Jen and Nicole dive into their weekly edition of Cutler's Cuts. Are he & Kristin getting back together? What is going on with S...

Jan 27, 202135 minSeason 2Ep. 4

Adulting is Hard AF

Nothing says adulting more than purchasing a new furnace or getting a flat tire. Those are all the things Jen has been faced with tackling of late, while Nicole is completely content calling her weekly adulting task preparing for the Bills game. Regardless of what you do to show signs of adulthood, the podcasts hosts encourage their listeners to take it step by step. Start with making your bed every day and realize throughout the journey things get hard. While Nicole is adamant that even the mos...

Jan 20, 202133 minSeason 2Ep. 3

Work Stress is Not Sexy - The Glamorization of Over Working

If there was ever a podcast title more appropriate for Jen and Nicole, this one would be it - and it's not something to be proud of. In this week's That's What We Said Podcast episode, the two chat through the pitfalls of overworking - why it's not cool and not necessary to advance on your career. In many instances, it leads to burnout and as Nicole can attest when you're only focused on one thing the rest of your life can somewhat fall to the wayside. Jen gives their listeners a few tips to emb...

Jan 13, 202135 minSeason 2Ep. 2

New Year, New Challenges ...LFG

New Year's Resolutions are cliché. Period. So, in this week's episode of the That's What We Said Podcast, Jen and Nicole discuss the commitments they are making to themselves with the coming of the new year. From cancelling all the men of their past, to picking a word that each of them are going to live by, while they don't have all the answers, the two are more than ready to give 2021 a good old college try. Before getting into the ways they are going to be better humans, they also discuss Jay ...

Jan 06, 202125 minSeason 2Ep. 1

It's a Hallmark Holiday...Tis the Season for Holiday Movies

Tis the season for holiday love and Christmas magic, from this year's new Netflix rom-com Holidate to Happiest Season and the Christmas Chronicles , there are so many good movies to enjoy. That's What We Said Podcast hosts Jen and Nicole banter through their favorites types of movies. Jen loves a good holiday comedy like the Elf, and Nicole is a hopeless romantic who cries every time they find true love in the end. As they wrap up 2020 and their holiday content, the duo wish everyone a Happy Hol...

Dec 24, 202025 minSeason 1Ep. 38

Our Favorite Things Episode - Giving Great Presents, Jen's Birthday and Fancy Shoes

No holiday would be complete without giving friends, family and loved ones something special. So, it was only fitting that Jen and Nicole went through their tips on finding the coolest presents this holiday season. From shopping local and getting creative to finding deals, they cover it all! This week's episode of the That's What We Said Podcast would not be complete without paying tribute to Jen's birthday! Shoutouts go to Girl Tribe , Charlotte Candle Company , Social Laughs , Evelyn Henson am...

Dec 09, 202032 minSeason 1Ep. 37

Our Holiday Small Business Feature - The Charlotte Candle Company

In a first ever for the That's What We Said Podcast, Jen and Nicole sit down with co-founder of the The Charlotte Candle Company , Amy Stock. The podcast duo chat through all the things with Amy from how and when she started her side hustle to what it takes to manage her small business amidst the pandemic and a full-time career. Hint, hint - it's not easy! From Cranberry Woods to Fraser Fir, they all chat about their favorite holiday scents. In addition, all three ladies chat through their weekl...

Dec 01, 202043 minSeason 1Ep. 36

Thank You for Being a Listener, The Thanksgiving Episode

It's been a year! 2020 will forever be the year where the unprecedented was the norm. When just when you thought things were changing for the better, you were hit with another shit storm to manage. While there is no question this year has been challenging, Jen and Nicole look at the bright spots of 2020! From slowing down to being comfortable in your own skin, the duo has come a long way since January 1st. Perspective is key when you look back. Of all the things they are thankful for, they put t...

Nov 25, 202024 minSeason 1Ep. 35

Cocktails with Coco and Knoeppel - Holiday Edition

Tis the season to cheers with friends and family (albeit virtually) or those in your COVID bubble. In this year's holiday edition of Cocktails with Coco and Knoeppel, the two cocktail-loving hosts chat through their favorite holiday drinks and bubbly. Everything from Nicole's obsession with espresso martinis, to pumpkin beers and Jen's love of punch surprising her mom every year. The holidays would be amiss if Nicole didn't provide some holiday dip tips and the two chatted about their least favo...

Nov 20, 202033 minSeason 1Ep. 34

Good News + Good People...2020 Isn't All That Bad

In this week's episode, on World Kindness Day, Jen and Nicole take a step back and shed light on all the great people out there making the most of 2020 to do incredible things. From the first ever Ironman athlete with down syndrome to all celebrities and athletes who leverage their resources to give back to the communities they live. Other highlights include chatting about new books from Emmanuel Acho, Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man and One Life from soccer superstar and activist M...

Nov 13, 202036 minSeason 1Ep. 33

The Just Because Episode

This week's podcast is a full binge of pop culture updates. Jen and Nicole go through all the things they are watching, reading and getting sucked into on the internet. From their weekly segment of Cutler's Cuts to what they have been up to in this new social distancing world, it's definitely a keeper. Nicole talks about her trip to the mountains, while Jen was stranded in Texas for what seemed like forever. They round out the episode with some throwbacks (Hi, Kim K and Paris Hilton juicy coutur...

Nov 04, 202039 minSeason 1Ep. 32

WTF is Fleabagging? Are you a Symp? Have you been Kanye'd - Dating Terms Volume 2

This may be the most laugh out loud episode Jen and Nicole have delivered to date. The two dive back into dating terms and cover the most WTF terms out there from flea bagging and cause playing to glamboozled. So, if you need some levity or want the 411 on one of Nicole's not so hot dates or something that Jen's past dates always ask for months later, listen in now! Trust us, you need this episode in your life right now. What are you waiting for?

Oct 30, 202033 minSeason 1Ep. 31

Whether it's a Trick or Treat, We Halloween Hard

It's Spooky SZN and there's so much to talk about. Jen and Nicole divulge all the gory details about Halloween, from their best costumes to their favorite treats and cocktails. Bet you can't guess whose mother forced her to dress like her sibling(s) or who dressed as a teenage pop icon. You'll have to listen to find out. There are many pop culture updates this week as the podcast duo, who recently joined IG @thats_what_we_said_podcast, discuss all things The Ranch, The Unicorn and Rachel Hollis'...

Oct 22, 202037 minSeason 1Ep. 30

It's Okay to Not Be Okay

We've all been there, we've had a bad day and it's challenging to see a path forward. This week, Jen and Nicole explore mental health and how detrimental it is in today's society. From the importance of self care and taking time for yourself to remembering to breathe and not being afraid to ask for help, the two discuss the various ways they have coped with their own mental well being. In addition to all things mental wellness, this week's podcast touches on all things pop culture from the injur...

Oct 16, 202040 minSeason 1Ep. 29

Decoding Who We Are...And A Few Other Things

Have you ever wanted to analyze who you are and what it means? Well, there's a test for that. There's a test or quiz for anything these days, so Jen and Nicole took a live Enneagram test to better understand their personality traits. Before they get into whether they're overachievers or skeptics, they give their weekly football update, a quick catch up on Cutler's whereabouts and discuss all things pop culture from Selling Sunset and the new Netflix binge Emily in Paris to Murder in America and ...

Oct 09, 202040 minSeason 1Ep. 28

EXTRA! EXTRA! Listen to the Real Truth on Being a Basic Bitch Right Here

Why is a PSL a badge of a Basic Bitch? What even makes one a Basic Bitch? Jen and Nicole do a little recon and explore what it means to condescedningly be stereotyped because one wears leggings, Uggs and carries a certain bag. To up the ante the two also go through what a Basic Bitch means in COVID times. We see all you new found Peloton users and gardeners out there. And is being EXTRA really all that bad? Before getting into all things basic, the two kick it off with all things COVID and NFL, ...

Oct 01, 202039 minSeason 1Ep. 27
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