Best Friends Back, Alright!

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Oh my God, they’re back again. Stevie Wynne Levine (Good Mythical Morning with Rhett & Link) and her high school best friend, Neagheen Homaifar, haven’t been friends for over fifteen years. Can they rekindle their best friendship through a weekly podcast? Some things never change, and some things do.

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    • Dec 16, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    Our Top 10 Moments of the Year | BFBA Episode 34 - Series Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 96:14


    On the series finale of BFBA, Stevie and Neagheen discuss their top 10 moments from 2022. From travel (to weddings #shocker), to awards (Streamys, Signal Awards, and then something called the Oscars?), to starting this podcast (which, of course, is what's nominated for the Oscar), this episode is full of laughs, tears, and some confusion about unicorn terrariums. Plus, Stevie FINALLY gets an answer to the bag mystery that has plagued BFBA for so many weeks. Farewell friends, and be sure to always tweet at us at #GayGrimsley.  Stevie's TikTok Creator List: @kpifthatscool @veronika_iscool @itseiliseguilfoyle @mr.mosebys_lefttit @countingshleeps @janewickline @morepestoplease  @kallmekris We've been nominated for two Inaugural Signal Awards and we need your help! Vote here: Best Friends Back, Alright! – "Best Conversation Starter"  Dispatches from Myrtle Beach – "Weird" Voting ends December 22 at 11:29pm EST. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    We Play “Would You Rather” | BFBA Episode 33

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2022 72:31


    Once upon a time, in a hypothetical world, Neagheen is living at the bottom of the ocean, eating McDonalds salads for every meal and enjoying a lifetime of happiness with…a goat. How did we get here you might ask?  On this episode of BFBA, the duo plays “Would You Rather?”, and things (obviously) get weird. From being royalty 1,000 years ago, to being in a coma for a decade, to clogging toilets at parties, Stevie and Neagheen are here for it all.  We've been nominated for two Inaugural Signal Awards and we need your help! Vote here: Best Friends Back, Alright! – "Best Conversation Starter"  Dispatches from Myrtle Beach – "Weird" Voting ends December 22 at 11:29pm EST. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    We Talk To A Celebrity Fitness Coach Feat. Phil Catudal | BFBA Episode 32

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2022 81:48


    On this episode of BFBA, celebrity fitness coach Phil Catudal (AKA Mike Trainer) joins the show to answer listener questions all about health and fitness (and Stevie's questions about Sarah Shahi). From common fitness and nutrition misconceptions, to learning your body type (#nipplechafing), to if all steroids make your wee-wee smaller, Phil brings us to some wonderful conclusions: running is not necessary and the camera does indeed add 10 lbs. Plus, Neagheen successfully swerves a creep at the gym.  Where To Find Phil Catudal:  Socials: @trainedbyphil  trainedbyphil.com  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    What We Can Blame Our Parents For & Elementary School Nostalgia | BFBA Episode 31

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2022 78:27


    What are parents for if not to blame them for everything wrong with us? Especially if they left us alone at the library for hours when we were kids. We're not being facetious here. In fact, we've brought scientific proof! On this episode of BFBA, Stevie breaks down some surprising things you may have inherited from your parents, and Neagheen gets her elementary school nostalgia on with some Boxcar Children and bowl cuts.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Learn Accents With Us Feat. Hollywood Accent Coach Jack Wallace | BFBA Episode 30

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 71:54


    Can Stevie and Neagheen perfect their British, French and German accents in under an hour? Naur. But they are ready to join the next Essex reality show. On this episode of BFBA, Hollywood accent and dialect coach Jack Wallace joins the show to teach Stevie and Neagheen various accents, and breaks down exactly what he does as an accent coach in the industry. Plus, in true BFBA fashion, Stevie and Neagheen perform quite possibly the best remix you've ever heard to "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)" by the Backstreet Boys.  Where To Find Jack Wallace:  Socials: @accentcoachjack  accentcoachjack.com  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Your Most Embarrassing Stories - Live At MythiCon! | BFBA Episode 29

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2022 66:52


    Today, we're LIVE at MythiCon! Ever accidentally leaked your own nudes? Or rather, didn't even realize the photo you were posting was a nude? Yikes. On this episode of BFBA, Stevie and Neagheen read listeners' submitted most embarrassing stories. And even though we only crowned one winner, aren't we all winners when Stevie throws you a tampon in a perfect spiral? And Neagheen tosses you a (non-vintage!) pad? We'd say so. Plus, Stevie and Neagheen recap their MythiCon experience back at the studio.   To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Stevie Opens A Time Capsule From Her 12-Year Old Self | BFBA Episode 28

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2022 61:02


    1999 was a big year. The Bill Clinton impeachment trial happened. Palm pilots were all the rage. Neagheen was still stuffing water balloons in her bathing suit top. And little 12-year old Stevie made herself a time capsule to open on this very day, November 4th, 2022! On this episode of BFBA, to commemorate her 35th birthday, Stevie finally discovers what's inside. We won't spoil it, but let's just say 12-year old Stevie would be shocked we still use pens in today's world. The contents of this time capsule really leave us wondering: how different is 12 year-old Stevie from 35-year old Stevie? Not very, we suspect, based on her current pumpkin carving choices. But hey, at least she tamed her Annie obsession. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Things We're Afraid Of And You Should Be Too | BFBA Episode 27

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 65:13


    It's almost Halloween! There's nothing spookier then having the sex talk with children. You know, where sperm meets (room temperature) egg? Well, maybe floating adrift in outer space. Or drowning. Or LAX. On this episode of BFBA, Stevie and Neagheen discuss the top things they're afraid of. From what waiters can do to your food, to tight spaces (don't worry, Stevie has no problem with this), to the depths of the ocean, Stevie and Neagheen dive deep into their (there? they're?) psyches. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    We Talk To A Sex Scene Choreographer Feat. Jessica Steinrock | BFBA Episode 26

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2022 71:14


    Ever wonder if that sex scene on TV was real? Or if that was someone's actual wee-wee or just a prosthetic?  Well, strap on your modesty garments because today, we're learning all about sex scene choreography! On this episode of BFBA, Intimacy Coordinator for TV & Film and CEO of @idcprofessionals Jessica Steinrock joins the show to break down exactly what she does as an intimacy coordinator. From on-screen nudity and helping actors feel comfortable on set, to what happens when one accidentally becomes aroused during a scene, to directing fake orgasms, Stevie and Neagheen are here for it all. Where To Find Jessica Steinrock:  Tik Tok: @intimacycoordinator CEO of @idcprofessionals Website: idcprofessionals.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Conspiracy Theories That Keep Us Up At Night | BFBA Episode 25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2022 72:13


    Well, a lot happened over the break. Stevie's now in the Illuminati (not really. or is she?), Neagheen may no longer be Stevie's straightest friend after experiencing her first lesbian yearn, and there's now TWO mysterious bags on the car in Stevie's neighborhood. In the premiere episode of Season 3, Stevie and Neagheen discuss mysteries and conspiracies that they wish they knew the truth to! From the Illuminati, to prepubescent field trips to The Lost Colony, to Lea Michele's reading abilities (conclusion: unclear), to our favorite theory of all: Gaylor Swift, Stevie and Neagheen take this prompt in some wild directions. Plus, Neagheen sees a familiar face at a certain type of institution (it's a strip club).  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Special Report: The Fight For Freedom In Iran

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022 27:20


    Women in Iran are leading an unprecedented movement for human rights. Protests have broken out across the country following the death of 22-year old Mahsa Amini, who was arrested by the Islamic Republic's morality police for allegedly violating the country's strict dress code for women. As a proud Iranian-American, Neagheen comes to BFBA to talk about what's happening in Iran, why it's so important, and how to show solidarity with the freedom fighters. Woman. Life. Freedom. #mahsaamini #iranprotests *** Two most important things each of us can do to support freedom fighters in Iran:  1) Keep coverage of their protests alive! Repost and reshare stories using the hashtags #MahsaAmini and #IranProtests.  2) Help Iranians bypass internet censorship by downloading the Snowflake extension. Read more here: https://snowflake.torproject.org/ *** Who to follow on IG: @1500tasvir @middleeastmatters @yelmjouie @from_iran @alexlourie.photo @nargesbajoghli Links: For more in-depth coverage of the demonstrations:  What On Earth Is the Hijab Police by ozi_ozar What Video Footage Reveals About the Protests In Iran #MahsaAmini & Iran's Feminist Revolution Help Iranians In Iran by Sherry Hakimi The Protest Anthem by Shervin Hajipour An English Translation of the Protest Anthem by Shervin Hajipour To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    If You Could Time Travel, What Year Would You Choose? | BFBA Episode 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2022 76:35


    If you could travel back or forward through time, what time periods would you choose to go to? Perhaps you'd choose to witness iconic historical moments like Neagheen? But, then again, why would you do that when you could just go hook up with secret gay celebrities? (I wonder who chose that). On the season finale of BFBA, Stevie and Neagheen travel through time! From watching Cleopatra's skincare routine (and watching her bathe in goats milk?), to sweet suburbia of the 1950s, to eating peacock with elites, Stevie and Neagheen take their large crotches to many different eras, past and future. Plus, Neagheen goes window shopping with a black bear (we'll just leave it at that). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Jason Segel's Secret High School Life | BFBA Episode 23

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2022 72:52


    On this episode of BFBA, actor Jason Segel joins the show to talk about his high school days. As a teenager, Jason was always that one kid. That one kid who was a star basketball player (also known as “Dr. Dunk”) who also happened to be a secret theater kid (and a puppeteer?). The Jewish kid at Christian school…and the Christian kid at Hebrew school. That one kid at his school who wasn't going to college. But hey, it worked out, didn't it? Jason breaks it all down with Stevie and Neagheen, including of course, his days on the cult classic TV show "Freaks and Geeks." Plus, on a totally unrelated note, Neagheen recounts accidentally telling her boss…”I love you.”   To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Take Dumb Quizzes With Us (Celesbian Soulmates, Find Our Fun Vibe, Guess Our Age) | BFBA Episode 22

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2022 72:38


    On this episode of BFBA, Stevie and Neagheen take online quizzes! Have you ever left a party without analyzing everything that you said? Have you ever had an urgent need for stain remover? What's worse than becoming rich and famous for something you did but hate? Are you more likely to get in a fight at Ikea or Trader Joe's? Wait, “burgled” is a word? Through scary scenarios and a weird amount of questions about pasta, we discover that Stevie has indeed drunk toilet water, and Neagheen has a celesbian soulmate other than her neighbors who saved her from a dead rat in the garage. Plus, Neagheen discovers that her mom's gynecologist listens to the podcast (unfortunately we don't know if he's fixed the lighting in his office). Quiz Links: What's Your Fun Vibe? How Old Are You Based On Which Scenarios You Find The Most Scary? Find Out Who Your Celesbian Soulmate Is To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Do Straight Women Use More Body Lotion? feat. Dr. Jenna Lester | BFBA Episode 21

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2022 63:03


    If you think you need that 12-step skincare routine you saw on Tik Tok, you probably don't. But what you do need, is to know what pimples taste like, and that's why we're here today! Just kidding (sort of). On this episode of BFBA, dermatologist Dr. Jenna Lester joins the show to answer listener questions all about the Magic School Bus of skin, or as Neagheen likes to call it, the body's glove. From pimple popping, to bullsh*t skincare routines, to the importance of more broad representation of skin tones in dermatology, Dr. Jenna has all the answers (except to Stevie's lotion theory). Plus, Stevie has an awkward experience (we know, shocking) in a public bathroom.  Where To Find Dr. Jenna Lester:  Social Handle: @DermDocJenna TED Talk: Why skin disease is often misdiagnosed in darker skin tones: https://youtu.be/2JUQo-PnY2g  UCSF Skin of Color Program: http://www.dermatology.ucsf.edu/about-us-skin-of-color  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    How Nachos Came To Be & The Plane Clapping Controversy | BFBA Episode 20

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2022 73:00


    How did nachos come to be? Is Stevie's obsession with D'Arcy Carden healthy? Does Neagheen really take her shoes off when she flies? Mamma Mia! The answers to these questions may surprise you. On this episode of BFBA, Stevie informs us on the surprising origins of American food staples and somehow manages to tie things back to good ole D'Arcy, and Neagheen presents her rules for how to not be an a**hole when you travel (if you're an airplane clapper, you're in luck). Plus, Stevie reads a love poem she wrote about D'Arc — just kidding, she just talks about grandparents with food on their faces.  Get your tickets now for Good Mythical Evening 2022, live this year exclusively on Moment House! Click here to find out more: https://mythic.al/BFBAGME To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    A Nightmare on Email Street | BFBA Episode 19

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2022 69:39


    What's scarier? A horror movie or when you accidentally hit reply all on an email chain? Well, per our last conversation, it's a close one. On today's episode of BFBA, Stevie and Neagheen work through their feelings of fear and rage! After wrapping on filming a horror movie, Neagheen reveals she's actually terrified of horror movies, and dives deep into society's fascination with the genre, and Stevie returns to a topic she just may be more passionate about than Miss Honey's cheekbones: email etiquette. Plus, Neagheen leaves behind a shi*ty surprise for a fellow bathroom patron.  Get your tickets now for Good Mythical Evening 2022, live this year exclusively on Moment House! Click here to find out more: https://mythic.al/BFBAGME To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    It's Not You, It's Your Dead Fish Pic Feat. Logan Ury | BFBA Episode 18

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2022 71:23


    Thinking of setting your dating profile picture to one of you with dead fish? Well, we have some advice for you: don't! On this episode of BFBA, Logan Ury, dating expert and Director of Relationship Science at Hinge, joins the show to answer listener questions all about navigating the oh-so-confusing world of modern dating. From ditching your “type,” to avoiding being ghosted, to online stalking before a first date (at least ask your mom to use an incognito window), Logan has all the answers. Plus, Stevie breaks down the latest internet celesbian drama (um, have you seen the music video?), and the trio plays a round of Pet Peeve vs. Dealbreaker. Where To Find Logan Ury:  Social Handle: @loganury  Website: loganury.com  Learn more about her dating bootcamp: https://www.loganury.com/coaching Take her Three Dating Tendencies Quiz: https://www.loganury.com/quiz  Pre-order We're Still Good, our new party game that laughs in the face of disaster here!: https://a.co/d/301Bd6C  Shop sike.la, drop in “BFBAMADEYOULOOK” at checkout, and enjoy 10% off your whole purchase! Get your tickets now for Good Mythical Evening 2022, live this year exclusively on Moment House! Click here to find out more: https://mythic.al/BFBAGME To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    I Used To Shave My Ken Doll *cry face emoji* | BFBA Episode 17

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2022 76:55


    Do you know how many swirls there are on the poop emoji? Did Stevie castrate her Ken doll when she was a child? On today's episode of BFBA, the duo talks all things emoji: the years-long approval process, usage and etiquette (do NOT send Stevie a smiley face), and Stevie brings a very special queer childhood presentation that makes us question - is she still into Miss Honey from the 1996 film “Matilda” (insert wink face emoji)? Plus, Neagheen discusses her unsuccessful attempt to get out of a speeding ticket. Get your tickets now for Good Mythical Evening 2022, live this year exclusively on Moment House! Click here to find out more: https://mythic.al/BFBAGME To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Burn Baby Burn (Me A CD) | BFBA Episode 16

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 76:01


    It's time to dust off your Discmans and bust out your old (possibly, definitely illegally downloaded) mix CDs because Stevie and Neagheen are taking a trip down memory lane…through music! From not-so-spicy email romances to on-stage performances gone wrong, tune up your secondhand embarrassment muscles and tune in to these 90s & 00s jams.  Want to listen to the songs from the episode? We made a playlist! https://sptfy.com/KSez Get your tickets now for Good Mythical Evening 2022, live this year exclusively on Moment House! Click here to find out more: https://mythic.al/BFBAGME To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    (Eggs On) Ice Ice Baby Feat. Dr. Naz | BFBA Episode 15

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 71:25


    To Stevie's delight, we FINALLY get to talk about vaginas (not that we haven't been doing that this whole time), but this time, with facts! On this episode of BFBA, obstetric gynecologist (or OB/GYN) Dr. Nazaneen Homaifar AKA Dr. Naz (who just happens to be Neagheen's sister) joins the show to answer listener questions all about the land down under. From bush dilemmas to odor myths (no, your vag shouldn't smell like fruit) to egg freezing to literal floating abortion clinics, Dr. Naz (and her waxer) is here for it all. Plus, Neagheen accidentally puts her foot in her mouth at a baby shower but makes quite the comeback.  Resources: ineedana.com  prochoice.org   threeforfreedom.com safe2choose.org  aidaccess.org   wrrap.org  www.prrowess.org  Dr. Naz: https://www.instagram.com/drnaz_obgyn/?hl=en Get your tickets now for Good Mythical Evening 2022, exclusively on Moment House! Click here to find out more: https://mythic.al/BFBAGME Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Is That Stool Sample Less Than 3.5 Oz? | BFBA Episode 14

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2022 61:24


    On today's episode of BFBA, we decide once and for all: what are the top 10 most embarrassing things to get caught with by TSA? Marital aids (as one listener so politely put it) are just the beginning. From used pads to deconstructed mannequins to dirty polaroids, going through airport security will never be the same, but you can't say we didn't warn you! Plus, Neagheen recaps her trip to Italy (yes, it was for a wedding), and Stevie has yet another awkward interaction (this time with a neighbor). Get your tickets now for Good Mythical Evening 2022, exclusively on Moment House! Click here to find out more: https://mythic.al/BFBAGME Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Eel Sex And The City | BFBA Episode 13 - Season 2 Premiere

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2022 65:08


    Stevie and Neagheen are back again, again! In the premiere episode of Season 2, they answer burning questions that you didn't actually ask them to answer: How the f&#k do eels reproduce? Did everyone have BO before deodorant was invented? Why the hell does society think women should smell like fruit? What do you do when your right boob is inconveniently exposed? Plus, Neagheen talks about celebrity sightings at the Tribeca Festival in New York, Stevie attempts to decode a perplexing DM from a follower, and they debut a new weekly segment called ‘Awkward Moment of the Week.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Graduation (Friends Forever…Sort Of) | BFBA Episode 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 55:06


    High school graduation…a time for reflection, celebration and…Ron Burgundy quotes? On the season finale of BFBA, Stevie and Neagheen talk all things graduation (and some things...college). They discuss choosing between Ivy Leagues (well, Neagheen does), if all of that hard work in high school was worth it, and just how much of a mess Stevie was in her freshman year of college. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    I Know What You Did Last Summer. You Went To Zombie Cheerleader Camp. | BFBA Episode 11

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022 54:48


    Stevie and Neagheen loved MTV Spring Break so much they showed up to it two weeks early. In this episode of BFBA, the duo discusses their school break misadventures. From unnecessary fake IDs, to cringey teenage love messages, to zombie cheerleader camps, things got "wild and crazy" (as Neagheen likes to say). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Rhett's Obsession With Weird Milk and Wieners | BFBA Episode 10

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 58:49


    Oh, the sweet smell of high school cafeterias (not). On this episode of BFBA, Stevie and Neagheen are joined by the one and only Rhett McLaughlin (Good Mythical Morning) to talk all things school lunch. The trio discusses their strange teenage lunch habits, mysterious milk obsessions, and a lunch monster by the name of Mr. Gibson. Plus, Rhett breaks out his brown paper bag of Wonder Bread and wieners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Booty Floss, Lip Gloss & Spray Tanning Like Ross | BFBA Episode 9

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 54:24


    Slip into your low-rise, boot cut, lace-up jeans, pluck those brows into a single-file line, and strap on your headlamp for some dark Hollister shopping, because this week Stevie and Neagheen are talking all things early 2000s fashion. From Juicy velour sweatsuits to Von Dutch trucker hats, get ready to get your nostalgia on in a major way.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    We Talk About Sex This Episode, Mom. Don't Listen. | BFBA Episode 8

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 63:10


    Yes, Stevie had boyfriends in high school. And yes, she still cringes at the thought (sorry, boys). And Neagheen? Well, she's still waiting for a “promposal” from her senior year prom date. In this episode of BFBA, Stevie and Neagheen talk about sex (because apparently people were having it in high school), dating misadventures, interrupted kisses, revenge makeouts and the glory days of AIM!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Say My Name, Say My Name CORRECTLY | BFBA Episode 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 55:59


    Before it was Stevie and Neagheen, it was Stephanie and…Nigeen? Naygeeen? Nadine? Listen, people got creative. On this episode of BFBA, Stevie and Neagheen discuss the evolution of their identities into adulthood. Stevie breaks down her name change from Stephanie to Stevie (and how a bad haircut turned her into a Scandinavian), and Neagheen talks about growing up Iranian (or is it Persian?), being victimized by Scantrons, and the inevitability of becoming an investment banker after going to Harvard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Beer Pong, D.A.R.E Song & When Forever 21 Went Wrong | BFBA Episode 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2022 51:41


    Did Neagheen play a blunt in a school performance? Was Stevie's choice of a “going-out” top in high school the definition of sex appeal? Can the D.A.R.E song be made into a lullaby? These questions are all answered in this week's episode of BFBA. The duo reminisces about their days of house “parties,” peach schnapps and White Russians, backstabbing drunk makeouts, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Bye Bye Birdie, Hello Sex Couch | BFBA Episode 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 49:31


    Today, Stevie and Neagheen discuss their illustrious acting careers, past and present! In this episode of BFBA, Stevie re-lives her days of puppet troupes, plays, drama kid dungeons and, of course, it wouldn't be high school without a student/teacher scandal. Plus, Neagheen talks about her recent break into acting, and the duo does a dramatic reading of one of Stevie's plays from high school.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    She's So Fresh and So Clean, Vote for Neagheen | BFBA Episode 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 51:21


    Did Neagheen commit election fraud while running for Student Body President in high school? Well, no, but her opponent still has his doubts 15 years later. In this episode of BFBA, Neagheen takes us back to the peak of her political career - Student Council! The duo talks suggestive campaign slogans, supposed intimidation tactics and their impending class reunion. Plus, Stevie and Neagheen bust out their old high school newspaper, “The High Life”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Stephanie Called, She Said She's a Lesbian | BFBA Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 61:06


    Before Stevie was the Stevie we all know and love, she was a closeted, Brokeback Mountain-loving high schooler living in the Bible Belt. In this episode of BFBA, Stevie walks us through her journey as a teenager trying to discover her identity. The duo discusses buying bras for the first time, gay pop culture in the early 2000's, and if this episode wasn't already awkward enough - tampons, vintage pads and the oh-so enlightening American Girl puberty book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    They Made Us Dress Like Hillary Clinton | BFBA Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 53:53


    Were Stevie and Neagheen popular in high school? That's a complicated question. In this episode of BFBA, the former adolescent best friends break down their high school social hierarchy and the anxiety of lunchtime seating. They discuss past cliques at Grimsley, current cliques at Mythical, and the top cliques listeners were in back in their own high school days as well. Stevie talks about her interesting encounter with the most popular girl in school (spoiler alert: it was pretty gay).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Beyoncé Stole Our Inside Joke (BFBA Premiere)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2022 61:43


    In the premiere episode of BFBA, hosts Stevie and Neagheen reconnect after more than 15 years apart, and set the scene of their best friendship back in 2002 at Grimsley High School in Greensboro, NC. They recount various events that defined their adolescence; from George W. Bush choking on a pretzel, to the release of the film "Holes," to the launch of YouTube. Neagheen tries to decipher the strange things she wrote in Stevie's yearbook.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Best Friends Back, Alright! - Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 1:09


    Oh my God, they're back again. Stevie Wynne Levine (Good Mythical Morning with Rhett & Link) and her high school best friend, Neagheen Homaifar, haven't been friends for over fifteen years. Can they rekindle their best friendship through a weekly podcast? Some things never change, and some things do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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