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Life of the Party

Summary: Life of the Party is the podcast that teaches you just enough to get by. Party tips, ice breakers and cultural conversation from Stephanie Hayes, Brittany Volk, the staff of the Tampa Bay Times and community experts.

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 Hallmark movies and soap operas with Shawn Christian | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:43:00

The actor and writer’s Love in the Sun was filmed for the Hallmark Channel in Tampa Bay. We talk about his years on Days of Our Lives, playing Rachel's doctor on Friends, online dating apps and more. Plus: A deep dive on Kylie Jenner's walnut scrub and the Downton Abbey movie.

 The Kristin Chenoweth interview | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:30:28

This episode is Wicked. The award-winning performer talks being a nice person in show business, remembers Doris Day and tells us why Game of Thrones helps her fall asleep.

 I’m a vegan. Ask me anything. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:44:55

Steve Contorno joins the PartyCast to rank Burger King’s Impossible Burger among its peers, talk surprising vegan snacks and suggest vegan restaurants around the country. Plus, we recap the Met Gala and rejoice in the royal baby.

 How to throw cutthroat competition theme parties with tribal councils | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:47:27

The PartyCast welcomes Scott Pollenz to lend his expertise on planning a theme party that will have everyone vying for total friendship domination. We also dive deep into the important parts of Avengers: Endgame — Captain America’s butt.

 An intern’s work is never done | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:55:27

We bid farewell to our producer McKenna Oxenden and reflect on life as an intern, from wins to losses to vending machines. Plus: An update on the bees living at Notre Dame, thoughts on Lizzo and developments in the college admissions scandal.

 Yee-hop! Country party jams and Lil Nas X | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:52:13

Is it country? Is it rap? Does it matter? How did Billy Cyrus get involved? US 103.5 and iHeartRadio’s Sarah Jacobs joins the PartyCast to talk about the hit no one can agree on, Lil Nas X’s Old Town Road. And we pick our top country party jams, from Garth Brooks to Miranda Lambert. Plus: Mayor Pete Buttigieg’s hipster campaign design kit and, well, Beyoncé.

 Why online dating apps are the real black hole | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:57:30

From Hinge to Bumble to Tinder, avid dating app user Kathryn Varn talks pitfalls, tips, horror stories and how her parents bought her a match.com account. Plus, we explore gossip from the two royal families — the British one and the Kardashians.

 Baseball is back and so are crinkle fries | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:51:48

Marc Topkin slipped into the studio between Tampa Bay Rays games to regale us with insider information from the baseball beat, from his favorite stadium snacks to his favorite baseball movie. Plus: April Fool’s Day is terrible and Drew Barrymore has a line of home goods for Walmart.

 Why work-life balance is a lie | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:49:13

We can have it all, just not the way we think. Kristen Hare joins the PartyCast to tell us how to achieve chemistry over balance. Plus, we tell you what Barbra Streisand has to say about Michael Jackson — oof — and explain what, exactly, Apple is doing with your television.

 The college admissions scandal | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:54:06

Oh, Housewives. Business reporter Malena Carollo joins us to recap how Aunt Becky, Lynette Scavo and more were allegedly involved in the college conspiracy to end all conspiracies. Plus: Weird facts about Disney World and a word on the fashions of Aidy Bryant’s Shrill.

 ICYMI: Choose your final meal and other ice breakers | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:58:15

The PartyCast is taking one week off so we're throwin' it back to one of our first episodes that was popular amongst listeners. Ernest Hooper joins to talk surefire conversation starters. What song was No. 1 when you were 14? What's your favorite cereal? Plus, a Judy Blume classic comes to the screen, and celebrities had weird Halloween costumes.

 The life of an Instagram influencer | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:45:04

Blogger Ayana Lage joins the podcast to take us inside the world of an influencer on Instagram, from working with brands to taking a great photo. Plus, the Jonas Brothers are back together, and we mourn the loss of Luke Perry.

 The idiot’s guide to Disney World | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:55:58

So, you want to go to Disney? Hope you have an advanced degree. Former Disney Mom’s Panel member Wilma Norton joins us to explain everything from Fast Passes to MagicBands, and why you should never buy a bottle of water at Disney. Plus, we recap the Oscars and explain king cake.

 Fact-checking the Oscar movies with PolitiFact | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:45:36

Sound smart at your Oscars party with help from PolitiFact's Jon Greenberg who fact-checks true story movies Vice, Green Book and BlacKkKlansman. Hint: They're not all very accurate! Also: Ryan Adams and Mandy Moore, celebrity wedding news and Karl Lagerfeld quotes.

 ASMR videos and music you should be listening to | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:49:15

Jay Cridlin joins the PartyCast to help get us out of a 90s on 9 perma-loop. Plus, we recap the Grammys, review some recent publishing scandals and explore the brain tingling world of ASMR, a.k.a. why Steph liked getting checked for lice in school.

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