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Kaleigh and Christian, Bangs and Beard, have decided to take on life together. As two 20-somethings, life can feel overwhelming but together they're able to make some sense of it. Join them every week as they talk about relationships, unpopular opinions, mental health, and so much more. This podcast is for regular-ass people living regular-ass lives. Bangs and Beard, they're just like us!

Bangs and Beard


    • Mar 29, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 1h 9m AVG DURATION
    • 35 EPISODES


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    Episode 034: Weird Couple Sh*t

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 71:30


    Kaleigh and Christian get a little tipsy and talk about weird things that couples do from questions about a worm, ship names, and the relationship version of a customer service voice. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 033: Cofefe

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 62:32


    We recorded another coffee talk because it's easy and life is stressful. Come hang out with us! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    032: Drunk Convos

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 81:21


    Kaleigh and Christian get drunk off Truly teas and talk about nothing and everything. From taking photos during sex to who Christian would like to have sex with just for the story. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 031: Life and Other Drugs

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 79:20


    In this coffee talk episode, Kaleigh and Christian give you a look into what their normal morning talks look like. From mercury in gatorade to the difference in retirement philosophies between boomers and millennials, grab yourself a cup of coffee and enjoy this casual but hopefully thought provoking conversation. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 030: Excuse me, wut?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 63:36


    Christian did a deep dive into the size of the Universe, yes...the Universe. Kaleigh was not okay at any point in this episode and being high didn't help. This week's episode is a fun one. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 029: Hard & Loud Opinions on Nothing

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 77:39


    Kaleigh and Christian share their hard and loud food opinions like: ranch IS overrated and putting kraft singles on a cold sandwich is abysmal, do better. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 028: Porn and The Great Lakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 85:51


    On this week's episode, Kaleigh took a deep dive into the Great Lakes, their shipwrecks, and how cool/terrifying/awe-inspiring they are but not before she and Christian talked a little bit about porn. This episode is filled with Kaleigh mostly saying, "WHAT?! HELLO?! THAT'S CRAZY!" and Christian doing the podcast version of nodding along. Enjoy! Be sure to check out @geodesaurus on Tik Tok and @rachel.cargle on Instagram for the Black History prompts that Kaleigh talks about at the end of the episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 027: Couple's Therapy-Cohabitation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 69:23


    In this week's couple's therapy, Kaleigh and Christian discuss living together and the discussions that are important to have in the first year of living together. Like always, communication is key. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 026: New Beginnings, MLMs, and Segway

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2021 60:53


    In this episode that started out as one thing and ended up being entirely different, Kaleigh and Christian discuss the misconception of "fresh starts", the predatory practices of MLMs, and a clown magician on a Segway. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    025: Movie Review- Interstellar

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 50:57


    In this week's episode, Kaleigh and Christian talk about Interstellar, a beautiful and confusing movie about interdimensional beings, the inevitable death of Earth, and the theory of relativity. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 024: Couple's Therapy- Money Talks (Sort Of)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 77:05


    In what sort of started out being an episode about how to talk to your partner about money, it certainly didn't end that way. Until it sort of did. From the interstellar soundtrack, an attempted coup, marrying a man off instagram, and Kaleigh's hippie college festival strap in for this week's mess. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 023: Don't Bullshit Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 66:39


    In this episode that's reminiscent of the early days of Bangs and Beard, Kaleigh and Christian have a completely unfiltered conversation and work their way through question prompts from Best Self Co.'s Impact Deck. They talk about emotions they struggle with, what values they're not currently living, and why holding expectations over your role models is a YOU problem. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    022: 2020 Wrap Up, Hello 2021!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 65:35


    For the last episode of the year, Kaleigh and Christian discuss 2020, the good, the bad, and the unexpected. They went over the difference between resolutions and intentions, why resolutions are trash, and their New Years bucket lists that include paying off a credit card for the third time and getting a library card. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    021: Couple's Therapy- The Holiday Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 66:43


    In this episode, Kaleigh and Christian discuss all the expectations that come with the Holiday Season. The stress of gifts, family, and the need to have the perfectly decorated house weighs heavily on everyone and honestly...they're over it. Find us on Patreon: Bangs and Beard Our Socials: @bangsandbeardpod @kaleighbasso @christian.avery --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    020: Hallmark Movie Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 67:16


    In this episode, Kaleigh and Christian review two Hallmark-esque Christmas movies and one tear jerker that was actually good. This episode is filled with Christmas princes, angsty country music stars and all the WASPy stereotypes you can think of. CHECK OUT OUR FALL AND WINTER PLAYLIST: Cronchy Leafs, Wool Socks and Birks Find us on Patreon: Bangs and Beard Our Socials: @bangsandbeardpod @kaleighbasso @christian.avery --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    019: You Gotta Work B*tch

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 91:22


    In this heavy af episode Kaleigh and Christian talk about the struggles of entrepreneurship, hustle mentality, and the recent funk that they've been in. CHECK OUT OUR FALL AND WINTER PLAYLIST: Cronchy Leafs, Wool Socks and Birks Find us on Patreon: Bangs and Beard Our Socials: @bangsandbeardpod @kaleighbasso @christian.avery --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    018: Couple's Therapy- Tell that Muhf*er I appreciate him

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 53:17


    In this week's episode, Kaleigh and Christian try out a couple's appreciation exercise and do their best to be so sappy that you wanna vomit. CHECK OUT OUR FALL AND WINTER PLAYLIST: Cronchy Leafs, Wool Socks and Birks Find us on Patreon: Bangs and Beard Our Socials: @bangsandbeardpod @kaleighbasso @christian.avery --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    017: Just ~ViRgO~ Things

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 50:26


    In this special episode (Kaleigh and Christian's one year anniversary), Kaleigh and Christian talk about their five year plan and Kaleigh shares a running list of dumb things Christian says. CHECK OUT OUR FALL AND WINTER PLAYLIST: Cronchy Leafs, Wool Socks and Birks Find us on Patreon: Bangs and Beard Our Socials: @bangsandbeardpod @kaleighbasso @christian.avery --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    016: YES CHEF! (Cooking Basics)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 103:31


    In this episode, Christian and Kaleigh go over their backgrounds in cooking, helpful tips, tricks, and tools for beginners and discuss salt for probably way too long. We're coming for you Morton's Iodized Salt... CHECK OUT OUR FALL AND WINTER PLAYLIST: Cronchy Leafs, Wool Socks and Birks Find us on Patreon: Bangs and Beard Our Socials: @bangsandbeardpod @kaleighbasso @christian.avery --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    015: We (mostly Kaleigh) Hate Greta Gerwig

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 77:56


    Kaleigh and Christian (mostly Kaleigh) watched Little Women (2019) after Kaleigh finished reading the book. By this point we're sure that you all are used to Kaleigh hating the movies we review but she really hated this one. Tune in to hear Kaleigh's most organized critique of a movie yet! CHECK OUT OUR FALL AND WINTER PLAYLIST: Cronchy Leafs, Wool Socks and Birks Find us on Patreon: Bangs and Beard Our Socials: @bangsandbeardpod @kaleighbasso @christian.avery --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    014: Fall Traditions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 69:24


    Kaleigh and Christian covered all things Fall for the first episode of November. We asked you your favorite fall traditions, told you about our own, and talked about ones we'd like to start as a couple. What kinds of traditions do you have for the month of November? CHECK OUT OUR FALL AND WINTER PLAYLIST: Cronchy Leafs, Wool Socks and Birks Find us on Patreon: Bangs and Beard Our Socials: @bangsandbeardpod @kaleighbasso @christian.avery --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    013: Trick or Treat

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 64:10


    Kaleigh and Christian discuss Halloween candies and disagree with every ranking that they come across. Red Vine lovers beware.... CHECK OUT OUR FALL AND WINTER PLAYLIST: Cronchy Leafs, Wool Socks and Birks Find us on Patreon: Bangs and Beard Our Socials: @bangsandbeardpod @kaleighbasso @christian.avery --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    012: Couple's Therapy- Trust

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 54:50


    Kaleigh and Christian fumble through the topic of Trust in relationships. Trust issues surrounding things like cheating, compliments, and whether or not Jon and Hannah will win Love Island Season 1 and split the £50,000. It's a messy episode but couple's therapy isn't always so easy and neat. CHECK OUT OUR FALL AND WINTER PLAYLIST: Cronchy Leafs, Wool Socks and Birks Find us on Patreon: Bangs and Beard Our Socials: @bangsandbeardpod @kaleighbasso @christian.avery --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    011: Back to Tinder

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 97:35


    Kaleigh and Christian downloaded Tinder for a week and swiped right on everyone. Find out what their week back in the game was like, were they tempted by someone new? The couple offers up tips, commentary, and some light roasting for your listening pleasure. CHECK OUT OUR FALL AND WINTER PLAYLIST: Cronchy Leafs, Wool Socks and Birks Find us on Patreon: Bangs and Beard Our Socials: @bangsandbeardpod @kaleighbasso @christian.avery --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    010: Movie Review- Hocus Pocus

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 68:01


    Let's kick off the month of October with a review of everyone's fall favorite: Hocus Pocus! Kaleigh and Christian sit down and discuss the film that Kaleigh had sworn to never watch again. Find out if she was pleasantly surprised or if it's another flop like Fight Club. Follow us on all the socials! Join our Patreon- www.patreon.com/bangsandbeardpod Instagram: www.instagram.com/bangsandbeardpod www.instagram.com/kaleighbasso www.instagram.com/christian.avery www.instagram.com/theevergreenbus --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    009: Couple's Therapy- Individuality

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 66:14


    In this Couple's Therapy episode, Kaleigh and Christian discuss how not to lose yourself in a relationship, the things they'd like to work on as a couple and individually, and how their differences either add or detract from their relationship. CHECK OUT OUR FALL AND WINTER PLAYLIST: Cronchy Leafs, Wool Socks and Birks Find us on Patreon: Bangs and Beard Our Socials: @bangsandbeardpod @kaleighbasso @christian.avery --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    008: Let's Talk About S3x

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 101:06


    What's normal when it comes to sex? How much should you masturbate in relationships? What kind of porn do you watch? Christian and Kaleigh get REAL personal on this episode of the Bangs + Beard podcast covering their sex life, why they hate the word "normal", and whether or not butt stuff is up for discussion. Find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bangsandbeardpod Our Socials: @bangsandbeardpod @kaleighbasso @christian.avery --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    007: Food Hot Takes

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 51:32


    We cover unpopular opinions about food, the month of October, and whether avocados come in shells or in skins. Give it a listen and let us know what you think! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    006: Couple's Therapy- Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 77:12


    In this Couple's Therapy, Kaleigh and Christian discuss their struggles with their mental health. They try and pinpoint the beginning of it all by looking to their childhoods, college years, and recent years. Find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bangsandbeardpod Our Socials: instagram.com/bangsandbeardpod instagram.com/veggiekales_ instagram.com/christian.avery --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    005: Movie Review-Fight Club

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 56:37


    Kaleigh hasn't seen very many movies, in fact she's seen almost none. She's seen none of the movies which would be considered classics amongst cinephiles. In what will become an ongoing series, Kaleigh and Christian watch movies together, take notes, and then review them. Up first is Fight Club and *spoiler alert* Kaleigh hated every second of it. The first rule of Fight Club is to never fucking watch Fight Club. Find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bangsandbeardpod Our Socials: instagram.com/bangsandbeardpod instagram.com/veggiekales_ instagram.com/christian.avery --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    004: HOT TAKES (Relationship Edition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 58:17


    Kaleigh and Christian go through a list of unpopular opinions about relationships. Is there such a thing as the honeymoon phase? What's important when communicating? Does long-distance work? This is a more serious episode so buckle up and get ready to think a little deeper. Find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bangsandbeardpod Our Socials: instagram.com/bangsandbeardpod instagram.com/veggiekales_ instagram.com/christian.avery --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    003: Couple's Therapy- Looking Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 77:43


    Why shouldn't we talk about our exes? Kaleigh and Christian cover their dating history from exes, abuse, and celibacy. Find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bangsandbeardpod Our Socials: instagram.com/bangsandbeardpod instagram.com/veggiekales_ instagram.com/christian.avery --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    002: What Kind of Hipster Are You?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 89:12


    Kaleigh and Christian talk the 12 types of hipsters. From the Craftsmen to the Tech hipsters, find out which one you are or if you're just too cool to be a hipster, which would make you the Classic Hipster™. Find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bangsandbeardpod Our Socials: instagram.com/bangsandbeardpod instagram.com/veggiekales_ instagram.com/christian.avery --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    001: Swipe Right or Left

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 63:54


    In this episode, Bangs and Beard talk their origin story, pros and cons of online dating, and some of the nonsense of the dating world. Find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bangsandbeardpod Our Socials: instagram.com/bangsandbeardpod instagram.com/veggiekales_ instagram.com/christian.avery --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 0- Break the Ice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 30:29


    Get to know your hosts in this introductory episode of the Bangs and Beard Podcast. Kaleigh and Christian jump right in with a list of unconventional questions from the Internet including, "do you wash your legs in the shower?" and "do you believe in any conspiracy theories?" --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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