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Big Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadEpisode 133 Tasty Young HottiesBig Sexy is back from his cruise and recaps his experiences with surprising his wife with the ports of call and guest sailors including friends and sponsors of BSDN, CruiseHabit.com, and her childhood friend. Judge Mentalist is back from Vegas where he enjoyed a new casino (for him) and hanging out with his wife. Everyone had a great time except the guy who threw up in the Palazzo!Thanks for supporting us, and feel free to let us know how we can improve and make this podcast even better! We welcome your suggestions...2025-04-091h 05Big Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadBONUS An Explosive Life With Kellie & Aunt PattyBig Sexy joins spesaker, auther, empath, Texas-born and PDC resident, Kellie in her apartment to chat with her and her aunt Patty who flew in from TX and just celebrated her 80th birthday. They share stories of Patty's time as a flight attendant for Continental Airlines, saving her co-worker's life and then marrying him, Kellie's adventures as a young traveler, having a traveling family, and reinventing urself after tragedy. Thanks for supporting us, and feel free to let us know how we can improve and make this podcast even better! We welcome your suggestions and ideas! 2024-12-281h 16Big Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadBONUS Christmas Episode The Art Of Smokin' A Brisket TrailerFULL EPISODE AVAILABLE AT ⁠bullwithabutthole.com MERRY CHRISTMAS U SEXY WORLD TRAVELERS!!! Here's a bonus episode for u. Thank u for ur support throughout 2024. In this episode, Big Sexy has a busy holiday week planned and Judge Mentalist has beef with Disney's Abracadabar. The guys discuss timeshare values, holiday meal traditions, and plans for 2025. Thanks for supporting us, and feel free to let us know how we can improve and make this podcast even better! We welcome your suggestions and ideas! Join Big Sexy and his lovely wife Nilla on Nilla’s 50th Crui...2024-12-2501 minBig Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadEpisode 118 Pod Daddy Meet UpBig Sexy probably won't be Washington on Broadway. Judge Mentalist definitely won't be a judge (this time). Big meets up with one of Big Sexy Digital Nomad's pod fathers, Matt Donnelly, in Cozumel, Judge's travel plans change and now may include Nilla's 50th cruise (www.gowithlisa.com/bigsexy). Thanks for supporting us, and feel free to let us know how we can improve and make this podcast even better! We welcome your suggestions and ideas! Join Big Sexy and his lovely wife Nilla on Nilla’s 50th Cruise Celebration  Click here: gowithlisa.com/big...2024-12-251h 10Big Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadBONUS Comfort Zone Can B A Bad Thing With Angie DigitalThrough the wifi difficulties, Big Sexy chats with Serbian and Spanish resident Angie Digital (angiedigital.com). They chat about digital marketing, growing up in Serbia and Belgium, roadtripping from Serbia to Spain, getting outside of one's comfort zone, and Angie's plan to visit the US with her husband /manager and maybe take a trip to PDC. Thanks for supporting us, and feel free to let us know how we can improve and make this podcast even better! We welcome your suggestions and ideas! Send In A Digital Postcard And/Or Wrong Answers Only: ⁠bigsexynomad@gmail.co...2024-12-2152 minBig Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadEpisode 117 2024 Wrapped Up NicelyBig Sexy and Judge Mentalist go thru their individual 2024 Spotify Wrapped lists and then look over Big Sexy Digital Nomad's numbers. They get off on a tangent about a magic TV/movie box Judge has acquired. Thanks for supporting us, and feel free to let us know how we can improve and make this podcast even better! We welcome your suggestions and ideas! Send In A Digital Postcard And/Or Wrong Answers Only: ⁠bigsexynomad@gmail.com⁠ Send An Audio Postcard: https://www.speakpipe.com/BigSexyDigitalNomad Support The Podcast: bull...2024-12-181h 04Big Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadBONUS The Love Frequency! Are U Gonna Make Me Bark Like A Dog? With LaurenUK Native and fellow thespian, Lauren (IG: @transitionwithLauren) joins Big Sexy and discusses growing up in London, being an actor and the heartbreaking reality of the business, big breaks or lack thereof, a magical, spontaneous trip to Peru, reinventing herself after a breakdown, and their favorite comedy shows. Thanks for supporting us, and feel free to let us know how we can improve and make this podcast even better! We welcome your suggestions and ideas! Send In A Digital Postcard And/Or Wrong Answers Only: ⁠bigsexynomad@gmail.com⁠ Send An Audio Postcard: ⁠https://Podcas...2024-12-141h 17Big Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadEpisode 116 Cruise, Free Booze, & Breaking NewsIt's been a while since the guys have recorded. In that time, Big Sexy won 2 speech contests, hosted 2 improv classes, performed with his band Easy Peezy, and visited Cozumel with the sponsors of BSDN, Billy and Larissa of CruiseHabit.com/BSDN. Judge Mentalist went on a cruise and confirms that it is a bad idea to disembark from someplace that is cold. Plus, a lot of "Breaking News!" Thanks for supporting us, and feel free to let us know how we can improve and make this podcast even better! We welcome your suggestions and ideas! ...2024-12-111h 09Big Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadBONUS A Little Bit Of Structure With JuliaGerman-born Julia joins Big Sexy in person to discuss meeting a German best friend in Spain and then moving together to the Netherlands, traveling around the world, being a planner and also going with the flow, having or not having an exit strategy, not knowing every German, and the love of roller-coasters and theme parks. Thanks for supporting us, and feel free to let us know how we can improve and make this podcast even better! We welcome your suggestions and ideas! Send In A Digital Postcard And/Or Wrong Answers Only: ⁠bigsexynomad@gmail.com⁠ 2024-12-071h 12Big Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadEpisode 115 Meep The ZerpIn this bank episode, Big Sexy gets hypnotized and is in a band, Judge Mentalist has a rough great house show. The guys talk about guests not going under, Big submits an audition for Hamilton: An American Musical, Judge revisits his time as a presenter and the official podcaster for a hypnosis convention, and getting YouTube channels enough subs for monetization. Thanks for supporting us, and feel free to let us know how we can improve and make this podcast even better! We welcome your suggestions and ideas! Send In A Digital Postcard And/Or...2024-12-041h 07Big Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadBONUS Coming Full Circle With BronwynNew Zealander and musician Bronwyn (simplybronwyn.com) sits down with Big Sexy and talks about her love of music, overcoming shyness, being a "Generator" in Human Design, winning medals in a music competition, traveling to Australia, and healing in Playa del Carmen, MX. Big notes how her journey matches his in PDC, especially since they both host(ed) Open Mics, and they discuss the level of fame Bronwyn wishes to achieve (Alexandra Kay is the model). Thanks for supporting us, and feel free to let us know how we can improve and make this podcast even better...2024-11-301h 02Big Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadEpisode 114 Just Call Me BOBBig Sexy is giving his Toastmasters speech on The Power Of Being Silly. Judge Mentalist goes over the process of his judiciary review and books several interviews while on his cruise. The guys chat about the ethnic makeup of an English-speaking Toastmasters in Mexico, doing interviews with "the enemy," and recap how to get goodies on a plane. Digital Postcard: Amy Bertleson. Thanks for supporting us, and feel free to let us know how we can improve and make this podcast even better! We welcome your suggestions and ideas! Send In A Digital Postcard And...2024-11-2758 minBig Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadEpisode 113 Judge? MentalistJudge Mentalist may soon become an actual Judge. Big Sexy gets ready to do a Toastmasters Speech contest. The guys chat about guesting on a trivia podcast, give a shout-out to Even The Rich podcast hosted by Big Sexy's friend Brooke Siffrinn and Aricia Skidmore-Williams, stalking cruises on the internet, their favorite podcasts, gambling methods to get cruise discounts. Thanks for supporting us, and feel free to let us know how we can improve and make this podcast even better! We welcome your suggestions and ideas! Send In A Digital Postcard And/Or Wrong Answers...2024-11-201h 03Big Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadBONUS A Good Universal Slap In The Face with NitaBangladesh native and Minnesota-raised Nita (https://www.nitachakrabarty.com, https://soulembodied.com) joins Big Sexy (twice due to internet issues) to chat about seeing snow for the first time as a tweenager, her love for nature and hiking, how much her soul seems to love culture shocks, and her pathway to residency in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Thanks for supporting us, and feel free to let us know how we can improve and make this podcast even better! We welcome your suggestions and ideas! Send In A Digital Postcard And/Or Wrong Answers Only: ⁠bigsexynomad@gm...2024-11-161h 13Big Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadEpisode 112 Beaches & StreamBig Sexy takes over the PDC improv, gives his first official toastmasters speech, and continues to grow the PDC Mahjong community. Judge Mentalist has big news... for next week. The guys discuss Judge's fundraising website growth, finding venues for shows, new band issues, making a passport run, and becoming a cuddle professional. Thanks for supporting us, and feel free to let us know how we can improve and make this podcast even better! We welcome your suggestions and ideas! Send In A Digital Postcard And/Or Wrong Answers Only: ⁠bigsexynomad@gmail.com⁠ 2024-11-1357 minBig Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadBONUS What's In A Name? The Origin Of Big SexyFor his Icebreaker speech, Big Sexy tells his fellow Toastmasters members the origins of his unique name. To see the full video head over to the BSDN Patreon and subscribe for as low as $1 a month! Link below Thanks for supporting us, and feel free to let us know how we can improve and make this podcast even better! We welcome your suggestions and ideas! Send In A Digital Postcard And/Or Wrong Answers Only: ⁠bigsexynomad@gmail.com⁠ Send An Audio Postcard:⁠ ⁠https://Podcasters.Spotify.com/Pod/Show/Whereisbigsexy/Message⁠⁠ Support The Podcast...2024-11-0911 minBig Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadEpisode 111 Beans In The BologneseBig Sexy gave his Toastmasters Table Topics last week. Judge Mentalist dodges the vid. The guys go over the questions Big did at Toastmasters, upcoming cruises, and get spam in the live feed. Send in ur answers to the questions! We'll read them in a following episode. Email bigsexynomad@gmail.com if u would like a copy of the questions. Thanks for supporting us, and feel free to let us know how we can improve and make this podcast even better! We welcome your suggestions and ideas! Send In A Digital Postcard...2024-11-0659 minBig Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadEpisode 110 Taste The Zemon!Tomorrow is Halloween and BSDN doesn't acknowledge it at all. Instead, Big Sexy has a UPS adventure. Judge Mentalist realizes that someone always has to poop to get out of a hypnosis ticket. The guys discuss amazing desserts, a friend's farewell party and that Big Sexy is in a "band." Maybe they will talk about Michigan next week. Thanks for supporting us, and feel free to let us know how we can improve and make this podcast even better! We welcome your suggestions and ideas! Send In A Digital Postcard And/Or...2024-10-301h 04Big Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadEpisode 109 Group Cruise Blankity BlankBig Sexy is back in the coffee shop to record and is currently embedding himself in the Playa del Carmen entertainment scene. Judge Mentalist is having fun with scammers via text and sharing via Reddit. The guys talk about 2025 cruises in March and April, moving forward with Who Is Big Sexy Entertainment, making plans for the winter, and an equipment upgrade coming soon. Thanks for supporting us, and feel free to let us know how we can improve and make this podcast even better! We welcome your suggestions and ideas! Send In A Digital Postcard...2024-10-231h 01Big Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadBONUS Flexico In Mexico With Asia FioraveraBig Sexy is joined, first online and then in person, by neuroscientist, singer, dancer, artist, and fellow traveler and creative Asia Gabriella Fioravera ( ⁠https://flow.page/asiafioravera).⁠ They discuss the neurological study of languages, which languages they dream in, the shadiness and insidious nature of the music industry, the absolute need to be creative, and the promotion of her latest song and collaboration with Stib King (⁠https://www.instagram.com/stib.king.music⁠). Thanks for supporting us, and feel free to let us know how we can improve and make this podcast even better! We welco...2024-10-191h 14Big Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadEpisode 108 Finally! 3rd Time's A CharmBig Sexy and Judge Mentalist finally record episode 108. They chat about internet issues, power outages caused by hurricanes, weird power surges, Big getting hypnotized by Joe Kidd for his Hamilton audition, Judge's law podcast (https://bowerslawmd.com/podcast/), and the Waffle House Hurricane Index. Also, please go and subscribe to Judge's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Psychicish. Thanks for supporting us, and feel free to let us know how we can improve and make this podcast even better! We welcome your suggestions and ideas! Send In A Digital Postcard And/Or Wrong Answers Only: ⁠bi...2024-10-161h 01Big Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadBONUS On A Semi-Sabbatical With Molly HoBig Sexy is joined by fellow traveler, Mahjong player, and new friend Molly Ho (IG @withmollyho). They discuss finding a work-life balance, the multiple joys of cruising, finding the best pizza for themselves, the rise of life and spirit coaches around the world, especially in Bali, and the best ways to travel light. Thanks for supporting us, and feel free to let us know how we can improve and make this podcast even better! We welcome your suggestions and ideas! Send In A Digital Postcard And/Or Wrong Answers Only: ⁠bigsexynomad@gmail.com⁠ Send...2024-10-051h 09Big Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadEpisode 106 U're My Favorite OnionBig Sexy and Judge Mentalist go over the new Southwest Airlines Policies. Big Sexy talks about surviving Hurricane Helene, meeting amazingly complex personalities, doing live-band karaoke, and how Playa del Carmen is so small. They guys ask for more supporters to get Big Sexy on the Magic Cruise (gowithlisa.com/group/elktonmagic). Thanks for supporting us, and feel free to let us know how we can improve and make this podcast even better! We welcome your suggestions and ideas! Send In A Digital Postcard And/Or Wrong Answers Only: ⁠bigsexynomad@gmail.com⁠ Send An A...2024-10-021h 00Big Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadBONUS On A Semi-Sabbatical With Molly (Trailer)Our apologies, we weren't able to edit the full episode in time. That will drop on Oct. 5. Here is the trailer for that episode. Thanks for supporting us, and feel free to let us know how we can improve and make this podcast even better! We welcome your suggestions and ideas! Send In A Digital Postcard And/Or Wrong Answers Only: ⁠bigsexynomad@gmail.com⁠ Send An Audio Postcard: ⁠https://Podcasters.Spotify.com/Pod/Show/Whereisbigsexy/Message⁠ Support The Podcast: bullwithabutthole.com Merch Store: https://wearisbigsexy.com Buy Us Drank...2024-09-2801 minBig Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadEpisode 105 Damon La' TigidBig Sexy joins a co-working social event and ends up recording there. Judge Mentalist shows fellow hypnotists that he is also a wizard and shares how Big Sexy can become a wizard as well. The guys discuss building community and the podcast, high volatility slot machines, a new answer to the question of "What's ur real name?," and Big possibly joining the Magic Cruise. Thanks for supporting us, and feel free to let us know how we can improve and make this podcast even better! We welcome your suggestions and ideas! Send In A Digital...2024-09-251h 02Big Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadBONUS Dance Naked And Howl At The Moon with Rhiannon OkoyeHypnotherapist, Yoga instructor, and world traveler Rhiannon Okoye (www.rhiannonokoye.com) sits with Big Sexy and chats about getting the travel bug young and doing it big her first time out (2 months in India), switching gears and looking to settle down for a while, not being constrained by other people's desires, and being excited for the next chapter. She also gives some very helpful travel tips! Thanks for supporting us, and feel free to let us know how we can improve and make this podcast even better! We welcome your suggestions and ideas! Send In...2024-09-2157 minBig Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadEpisode 104 Hypnosis Tramp StampBig Sexy gets settled in his new, long-term apartment. Judge Mentalist is on the road in New York at the Rochester Fringe Festival. The guys talk about going back to old stomping grounds, new show names and promotional ideas, and setting up community. Thanks for supporting us, and feel free to let us know how we can improve and make this podcast even better! We welcome your suggestions and ideas! Send In A Digital Postcard And/Or Wrong Answers Only: ⁠bigsexynomad@gmail.com⁠ Send An Audio Postcard:⁠ ⁠https://Podcasters.Spotify.com/Pod/Show/Whereisb...2024-09-1859 minBig Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadBONUS Basing In The Nick Of Time With Ada Healing ArtsBig Sexy is joined by Alternative & Holistic Health Service Facilitator and Co-Founder of @ᴀᴄʀᴏᴛᴀɴᴛʀᴀ, Ada (www.adahealingarts.com) to chat about traveling to Germany, how learning German helped understand other languages, shadow work modalities, and how small the world is. They also discuss Ada's favorite places in the world and discovering and exploring conscious sexuality. Bonus, we get a visit from Nilla and Fawkes Thanks for supporting us, and feel free to let us know how we can improve and make this podcast even better! We welcome your suggestions and ideas! Send In A Digital Postcard And/Or Wrong Answ...2024-09-141h 17Big Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadEpisode 103 Damn, I'm Pretty! With Jim KellnerBig Sexy and Judge Mentalist are joined by hypnotist, speaker, fellow podcaster (Hypnosis Hero), and author Jim Kellner (www.jimkellnerhypnotist.com) and chat about how it's better to be kind than to be an a**hole, making sure u have the necessary equipment for ur gigs, and what to do if "Your Life Sucks..." Thanks for supporting us, and feel free to let us know how we can improve and make this podcast even better! We welcome your suggestions and ideas! Send In A Digital Postcard And/Or Wrong Answers Only: ⁠bigsexynomad@gmail.com⁠ Se...2024-09-111h 19Big Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadBONUS Hey Buddy, Nice 2 Year Anniversary With Big SexyBig Sexy was a guest on Episode #156 of Hey Buddy, Nice Podcast. Out now on your podcast app! It's our two-year anniversary and we have a special guest, Big Sexy! We talk about his podcasts, Evil Dead the Musical (which he was in), The origins of the name, travel, and some nerd stuff! Thanks for supporting us, and feel free to let us know how we can improve and make this podcast even better! We welcome your suggestions and ideas! Send In A Digital Postcard And/Or Wrong Answers Only: ⁠bigsexynomad@gmail.com⁠ Send...2024-09-071h 35Big Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadEpisode 102 The Secret Word Of The Day Is "New"Big Sexy recaps his travel from the UK through France and Spain to Mexico. Judge Mentalists takes his daughter to an Incubus concert. The guys discuss the craziness of tour merch, taxi gouging in Cancun, Judge's 2 players on NFL rosters, and brand new website uniquefundraiserideas.com Digital Postcard: Sebaskin Robbins. Thanks for supporting us, and feel free to let us know how we can improve and make this podcast even better! We welcome your suggestions and ideas! Send In A Digital Postcard And/Or Wrong Answers Only: ⁠bigsexynomad@gmail.com⁠ Send An Audio Post...2024-09-041h 06Big Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadBONUS Give Me The F**king Money Or I'll K*ll U! With Marc ManklowFormer actor and current health and nutrition practitioner Marc Manklow (www.Manklow.com) joins Big Sexy to share his tales of an international financial scam involving Gaddafi gold in the African nation of Benin that almost cost him and his business partner their lives, becoming Dubai famous, and how "vibrating at a high state of joy" took him to the Maldives. Thanks for supporting us, and feel free to let us know how we can improve and make this podcast even better! We welcome your suggestions and ideas! Send In A Digital Postcard And/Or...2024-08-311h 02Big Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadEpisode 101 Flying BoujeeBig Sexy and Judge Mentalist chat about new changes on Southwest Airlines, preferences in airline seating, and give a baggage claim PSA. Big Sexy talks about his time in the UK and France and gets ready to head to Mexico. Thanks for supporting us, and feel free to let us know how we can improve and make this podcast even better! We welcome your suggestions and ideas! Send In A Digital Postcard And/Or Wrong Answers Only: ⁠bigsexynomad@gmail.com⁠ Send An Audio Postcard: ⁠https://Podcasters.Spotify.com/Pod/Show/Whereisbigsexy/Message⁠ Support...2024-08-2855 minBig Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadBONUS Chasing Happiness With KamilaBig Sexy meets up with Kamila Pępiak-Kowalska to chat about visiting the top 10 happiest places on Earth, finding one's own happiness, the amazingly crazy things about languages, why u should learn a country's language and culture before visiting and breaking the stereotype of being a digital nomad. Kami shares achieving her childhood dreams of traveling and the joys she has discovered in Spain. Thanks for supporting us, and feel free to let us know how we can improve and make this podcast even better! We welcome your suggestions and ideas! Send In A Digital P...2024-08-241h 17Big Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadEpisode 100 Right In The Toilet With Sarah Lowe And The Puppet MasterBig Sexy and Judge Mentalist have hit an incredible milestone of 100 (numbered) episodes! They are now legitimate and get a legitimate guest, the AMAZING Sarah Lowe! Sarah shares the story of her travels from Burbank, CA to NY to Las Vegas. Big Sexy reminisces about their first meeting and Sarah goes over getting stuck in Vegas and all the numerous projects she has been involved in including Jersey Boys, Mamma Mia, and The Donkey Show (not that 1). And right before they wrap up, there is an unexpected special guest, The Puppet Master! Thanks for supporting us, and...2024-08-211h 06Big Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadEpisode 99 The Most Fun U Will Have With Ur Pants OnBig Sexy has an incredibly hard time getting into the UK with Fawkes so Fawkes stayed in France. Judge Mentalist has amazing shows in the Oregon heat. The guys discuss more fast food differences between countries, Judge's fundraiser for the Max Pound Foundation put together with Smitty Scoop, Big's plans to get to Mexico, and Judge's challenge for Big Sexy to find a resort that wants a hypnosis show. Thanks for supporting us, and feel free to let us know how we can improve and make this podcast even better! We welcome your suggestions and ideas! 2024-08-141h 00Big Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadEpisode 98 Where Shenanigans PredominateHey Sexy World Travelers, sorry for the delay in dropping this episode. This past week has been 1 hell of a month. U can hear all about it in episode 100. Today, enjoy this Bank Episode recorded on 7.3.24. Big Sexy and Judge Mentalist go down a fast food fatty rabbit hole, talk about visiting old haunts, placing asterisks on quality, things that are better in Europe than the US, and why Judge's contact list increased so drastically. Thanks for supporting us, and feel free to let us know how we can improve and make this podcast even...2024-08-081h 02Big Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadBONUS Mylaga Improv Show 7/24/24Big Sexy joined Alfonso Garzas (@alfonsogarzas) and Gisela Escoda (@gi.escoda) in the monthly Mylaga.org (@mylaga_group) Improv Show In English on July 24th at the Bon Bon Jazz Bar (@bonbonjazzbarmalaga). To see the video, head over to www.patreon.com/bigsexydigitalnomad and become a subscriber for as low as $1. Thanks for supporting us, and feel free to let us know how we can improve and make this podcast even better! We welcome your suggestions and ideas! Send In A Digital Postcard And/Or Wrong Answers Only: ⁠bigsexynomad@gmail.com⁠ Send An Audio Postcard: ⁠https...2024-08-0422 minBig Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadEpisode 97 The Last Purple Rain In OklahomaBig Sexy finally performed improv professionally in Spain (thank u to Mylaga.org, Alfonso Garza @alfonsogarza, Gisela Escoda @gi.escoda, and the Bon Bon Jazz Bar @bonbonjazzbarmalaga). Judge Mentalist breaks down using improv in his show. They guys discuss Big's scooter fiasco, their favorite improv games, upcoming Rochester Fringe, and BREAKING NEWS! (hint: plans change... AGAIN!) Thanks for supporting us, and feel free to let us know how we can improve and make this podcast even better! We welcome your suggestions and ideas! Send In A Digital Postcard And/Or Wrong Answers Only: ⁠bigsexynomad@gmail.co...2024-07-311h 04Big Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadEpisode 96 DJ Judgey Judge And The REM Dance PartyBig Sexy reads travel news and learns about a major IT outage. Judge Mentalist hits a bureaucratic snag with the Magical Cruise (they're scared of hypnosis). More promotional duck talk and the guys create a Patreon goal to unleash the quackers! Thanks for supporting us, and feel free to let us know how we can improve and make this podcast even better! We welcome your suggestions and ideas! Send In A Digital Postcard And/Or Wrong Answers Only: ⁠bigsexynomad@gmail.com⁠ Send An Audio Postcard: ⁠https://Podcasters.Spotify.com/Pod/Show/Whereisbigsexy/Message⁠ Su...2024-07-2459 minBig Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadEpisode 94 Bucks For DucksBig Sexy explains his obsession with rubber ducks, an obsession shared by Judge Mentalist's wife. ‘A Couple of Magicians’ Lindsey Noel and Francis Menotti from Philly perform in Judge's new Elkton Magic performance parlor at The Bowers Estate. The guys get a little political, chat about various promotion and marketing options, and create the "Rock The Rock" Patreon tier. Thanks for supporting us, and feel free to let us know how we can improve and make this podcast even better! We welcome your suggestions and ideas! Send In A Digital Postcard And/Or Wrong Answers Only...2024-07-1059 minBig Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadEpisode 93 A Narrow Spit Of LandBig Sexy is moving to "The Silver Teapot," Cadiz, Spain in the fall. Judge Mentalist goes down the Reddit cesspool rabbit hole. The guys discuss upcoming and potential group cruises and new Patreon ideas. Thanks for supporting us, and feel free to let us know how we can improve and make this podcast even better! We welcome your suggestions and ideas! Send In A Digital Postcard And/Or Wrong Answers Only: ⁠bigsexynomad@gmail.com⁠ Send An Audio Postcard: ⁠https://Podcasters.Spotify.com/Pod/Show/Whereisbigsexy/Message⁠ Support The Podcast: bullwithabutthole.com Me...2024-07-0353 minBig Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadBONUS Americans In Costa del Sol InterviewBig Sexy and his amazing wife, Nilla, were interviewed by Arslan and Julian (YT @pakspan) for their video "Why Americans Are Moving To Spain's Costa Del Sol." Thanks for supporting us, and feel free to let us know how we can improve and make this podcast even better! We welcome your suggestions and ideas! Send In A Digital Postcard And/Or Wrong Answers Only: ⁠bigsexynomad@gmail.com⁠ Send An Audio Postcard: ⁠https://Podcasters.Spotify.com/Pod/Show/Whereisbigsexy/Message⁠ Support The Podcast: bullwithabutthole.com Merch Store: https://wearisbigsexy.com Bu...2024-06-3008 minBig Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadEpisode 92 Cruise Ship Bonus LevelsIt’s official! Big Sexy has been hired with the North American Language and Cultural Assistance Program in Andalucia, Spain. He still has to find out where he is going (update next episode). Judge Mentalist is prepping for possible group cruises in the future. An AI song called Where In The World Is Big Sexy has been created. Oh, and Judge’s wife and MIL are addicted to porn. Thanks for supporting us, and feel free to let us know how we can improve and make this podcast even better! We welcome your suggestions and ideas! Se...2024-06-2656 minBig Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadBONUS RDTLP GoFundMe AdNo, u aren't listening to a different podcast. This weekend, Big Sexy is promoting the GoFundMe ad for his other podcast Rainbow Dreamcatcher The Love Podcast. If u r able to do so, please go to www.gofundme.com/f/RDTLPColorfulHumans and donate. The Fundraiser is to improve the podcast with equipment purchases that will also improve Big Sexy Digital Nomad. Thanks for supporting us, and feel free to let us know how we can improve and make this podcast even better! We welcome your suggestions and ideas! Send In A Digital Postcard...2024-06-2301 minBig Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadEpisode 91 Knowledge Is A Pyramid SchemeBig Sexy gets a job in Spain. Judge Mentalist fantasizes about hypnotizing different kinds of people. The guys discuss US consulate locations and how they make no sense (well, So Cal doesn't anyway), how Big Sexy is still meeting new and amazing people, growing the International Mahjong Butt-Touching Society, and being the #1 Have Never Tested Positive For Covid Podcast. Thanks for supporting us, and feel free to let us know how we can improve and make this podcast even better! We welcome your suggestions and ideas! Send In A Digital Postcard And/Or Wrong Answers...2024-06-191h 03Big Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadBONUS Voiceover SuperheroBig Sexy welcomes an old friend from CSUSB, Bonnie Marie (IG: @voiceoversuperhero) to the podcast to chat about her adventures in the voice-over world, her travels thru Europe despite a traumatic event, lasting advice from her professors, and her favorite superhero and how she encouraged her brand. Thanks for supporting us, and feel free to let us know how we can improve and make this podcast even better! We welcome your suggestions and ideas! Send In A Digital Postcard And/Or Wrong Answers Only: ⁠bigsexynomad@gmail.com⁠ Send An Audio Postcard: ⁠https://Podcasters.Spotif...2024-06-1557 minBig Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadEpisode 90 Jersey Dirty BirdsBig Sexy gets great news, then very bad news, and is now hopeful for good news again. Judge is happy that Pride month brings out all the blockable bigots. The guys discuss mishearing about a steel dildo, moving back to Torremolinos, the sight of the bull with a butthole, if Ashley Madison is still a thing, and looking for a new, fun domain name for a BSDN link tree (suggestions welcome). Digital Postcard from Michael. Thanks for supporting us, and feel free to let us know how we can improve and make this podcast even better! We...2024-06-121h 00Big Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadBONUS So, We're A Little Bit Crazy with Jakub (Kuba) & KarinaPoland natives and fellow digital nomads Kuba and Karina join Big Sexy in Malaga to chat about living in a van, driving from Poland to Spain in the van, and transitioning from van life to a more settled-down lifestyle. They share stories about visiting Cancun, Germany, and Greece, the benefits of being multilingual, helping each other with Spanish conversations, and slipping in and out of Polish. Oh, and they bring the 1st ever "in-studio" gift for Big Sexy! Thanks for supporting us, and feel free to let us know how we can improve and make this podcast...2024-06-0954 minBig Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadEpisode 89 Big Sexy, Travel PrincessBig Sexy and Judge Mentalist chat about finding an AirBnB location before u book it, the effectiveness of entertainment agents, the Rochester Fringe, and taking train trips. Thanks for supporting us, and feel free to let us know how we can improve and make this podcast even better! We welcome your suggestions and ideas! Send In A Digital Postcard And/Or Wrong Answers Only: ⁠bigsexynomad@gmail.com⁠ Send An Audio Postcard: ⁠https://Podcasters.Spotify.com/Pod/Show/Whereisbigsexy/Message⁠ Support The Podcast: bullwithabutthole.com Merch Store: https://wearisbigsexy.com Bu...2024-06-0558 minBig Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadBONUS Intenionness! AKA How We Got Here with NillaMarriage and Family Therapist and host of Rainbow Dreamcatcher The Love Podcast, and adorable wife of our host Nilla BerryWhite, (IG: @nillaberrywhite, @colorful_humans_global, @rainbowdreamcatcherthelovepod), sits down with Big Sexy to discuss their journey from conception to actualization. She informs and educates about the research rabbit holes she found herself going down and how being able to pivot and problem-solve makes this a uniquely wonderful experience. Plus, they give tips they have learned from their journey to those seeking to do the same. Thanks for supporting us, and feel free to let us know how we...2024-06-0136 minBig Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadEpisode 88 The Lock-Ness MerchantBig Sexy is back in Malaga. Judge Mentalist is back from Egypt and London. The guys discuss losing luggage, editing the titles of past and future bonus episodes, and how it will benefit future stalkers. Thanks for supporting us, and feel free to let us know how we can improve and make this podcast even better! We welcome your suggestions and ideas! Send In A Digital Postcard And/Or Wrong Answers Only: ⁠bigsexynomad@gmail.com⁠ Send An Audio Postcard: ⁠https://Podcasters.Spotify.com/Pod/Show/Whereisbigsexy/Message⁠ Support The Podc...2024-05-291h 00Big Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadBONUS The Backstage Mom For Everything with Fadhia CarmelleThe multi-talented and wonderful human Fadhia Carmelle Marcelin (IG: @facarmelle) sits down with Big Sexy Digital Nomad to chat about her life after college in the entertainment business, her desire to travel more, trips to Toronto, and her work with The Art Of Acting Studio. Thanks for supporting us, and feel free to let us know how we can improve and make this podcast even better! We welcome your suggestions and ideas! Send In A Digital Postcard And/Or Wrong Answers Only: ⁠bigsexynomad@gmail.com⁠ Send An Audio Postcard: ⁠https://Podcasters.Spotify.com/Pod/Sh...2024-05-2557 minBig Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadEpisode 87 Turning Into A Nerd PodcastBig Sexy and Judge Mentalist discuss their upcoming travel plans (as of recording this episode) and stocking up Kool-Aid drink additives and taco seasoning. Big's enjoyment of Fallout IV on his PlayStation is ramping up and there is some Fallout talk... a lot of Fallout talk. Thanks for supporting us, and feel free to let us know how we can improve and make this podcast even better! We welcome your suggestions and ideas! Send In A Digital Postcard And/Or Wrong Answers Only: ⁠bigsexynomad@gmail.com⁠ Send An Audio Postcard: ⁠https://Podcasters.Spotify.com/Po...2024-05-221h 05Big Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadBONUS Travel DayBig Sexy and his lovely wife are making their way back to Malaga, Spain. He made several videos. Here is the audio from those videos. To see the videos, join the Big Sexy Digital Nomad Patreon community. Link below. Thanks for supporting us, and feel free to let us know how we can improve and make this podcast even better! We welcome your suggestions and ideas! Send In A Digital Postcard And/Or Wrong Answers Only: ⁠bigsexynomad@gmail.com⁠ Send An Audio Postcard: ⁠https://Podcasters.Spotify.com/Pod/Show/Whereisbigsexy/Message⁠ Support...2024-05-1809 minBig Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadEpisode 86 No Lo SéTravel is a-comin! Big Sexy is headed to Spain is just over a week, Judge Mentalist is headed to Egypt in just over a day (as of this recording). Big is headed to Spain today, Judge is in Egypt (when this episode drops). The guys chat about packing styles, Big trying to incorporate Spanish into everyday speech, the NFL draft, and future endeavors. Thanks for supporting us, and feel free to let us know how we can improve and make this podcast even better! We welcome your suggestions and ideas! Send In...2024-05-151h 00Big Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadBONUS Heaven Or Hell, There Is No In-Between with Dana MartinBig Sexy is joined by multi-disciplinary artist and dear friend Dana Martin (IG: thedanamartin). They discuss theater, growing up in the IE, performing theater, going to college together, touring theater, meeting up in New York, and critiquing ... u guessed it... theater. Links for Dana: stageraw.com, The Dana Martin Thanks for supporting us, and feel free to let us know how we can improve and make this podcast even better! We welcome your suggestions and ideas! Send In A Digital Postcard And/Or Wrong Answers Only: ⁠bigsexynomad@gmail.com⁠ Send An A...2024-05-111h 24Big Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadEpisode 85 Becoming An Egyptian BillionaireBig Sexy is getting ready to leave California and head back to Spain next week (as of this airing). Judge Mentalist is preparing for his trip to Egypt in just over a week (as of this recording) and is planning to make an additional stop in London. The guys resume their discussion of Fallout, both the game and the show. Thanks for supporting us, and feel free to let us know how we can improve and make this podcast even better! We welcome your suggestions and ideas! Send In A Digital Postcard And/Or Wrong...2024-05-081h 06Big Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadBONUS Improv Behind The Sex Shoppe with LisaFriend, fellow improviser, and Australian native Lisa joins Big Sexy from Sydney to chat about traveling the world doing improv, playing together in the Aussie Improv Comedy Explosion in Vegas, experiencing performing in a Vienna palace, life down under, and going hang gliding as her next big adventure. Big Sexy makes a vow to get out to Australia very soon! Thanks for supporting us, and feel free to let us know how we can improve and make this podcast even better! We welcome your suggestions and ideas and we listen to subscribers even more! Send...2024-05-0456 minBig Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadEpisode 84 The Underwear OlympicsJudge Mentalist breaks down what it means to be an NFL Agent and why no one should do it. It has a costly set up, even more costly to get clients, and oftentimes, the juice isn't worth the squeeze. Listen in to hear about traveling from pro day to pro day, combine networking, the pain of players shanking it, and the occasional joy of a client making it and doing relatively well on a roster. Big Sexy is happy that he has at least one client on the Raiders! Thanks for supporting us, and feel free to...2024-05-0155 minBig Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadBONUS A Conversation With Jesus with JW ReynoldsBig Sexy is joined at his home in Riverside, CA by musician, artist, and fellow podcaster, Journeyman Jesus AKA JW Reynolds (IG: @JWReynolds). They sit down to chat about his intimate knowledge of Whittier, CA, the joys of taking road trips, growing up in the entertainment industry, and the good and bad of working in call centers. They both r working on their full-length musicals and, hopefully, there will be a collaboration (or several) in the future! Find all his links at JWReynolds.com Thanks for supporting us, and feel free to let us know how we...2024-04-271h 19Big Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadEpisode 83 Guam Is The Hawaii Of Japan with AlyseThe guys r visited by friend of the pod Alyse (IG: spookyvibes_alyse) who sits down with Big Sexy in Riverside to chat about memories from when Big Sexy hosted karaoke at Trevor's Rustic Inn, the need for dive bars, how to be remembered after we're gone, being Latina but not speaking Spanish, and seeing the country from her RV. Big reminisces about his Italian Cruise, Judge wants art saying "He was an a**hole, anyway!" Check out Alyse's new podcast about all things spooky (www.dreadfuldialogue.com). Thanks for supporting us, and feel free to let...2024-04-241h 11Big Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadBONUS Embrace Tha Stank with TarynWichita, KS native, dancer, singer, and avid Prince fan Taryn K (IG: @embracethastank) joins Big Sexy via Zoom to chat about being a performer on Virgin Voyages, cruise ship life, and that job path giving her her first experience going overseas. She reviews her favorite ports, not being a people person, and she and Big Sexy both express their love for Malaga, Spain. They get into their fandom of Prince and how to spot REAL fans! Thanks for supporting us, and feel free to let us know how we can improve and make this podcast even better...2024-04-201h 20Big Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadEpisode 82 The Juice Has An Expiration DateBig Sexy finally has lapel mics, is about to start teaching line dancing and selling his instructional videos, and has seen the Tesla truck in the wild. Judge Mentalist is gearing up for more fundraising gigs. The boys discuss Bitcoin, gambling practices, and The Juice is expired. Thanks for supporting us, and feel free to let us know how we can improve and make this podcast even better! We welcome your suggestions and ideas! Send In A Digital Postcard And/Or Wrong Answers Only: ⁠bigsexynomad@gmail.com⁠ Send An Audio Postcard: ⁠https://Podcasters.Spotif...2024-04-171h 03Big Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadBONUS The Nomad Network with EstefaniaBig Sexy is joined by Colombia native, Ohio and Illinois-raised, world traveler, Estefania Pabon. They met via Maris (BONUS Building A Beach Sauna) when Esteff was doing her thesis on digital nomads and Big filled out the survey to assist. She chats with Big about her childhood, joining the military and getting her dream deployment to Hawaii (costing her some push-ups), traveling Europe but saving Greece until her friend could join, working in marketing with Creative Pear Agency (@CreativePearAgency), how to game the system with 2 passports, and a new business idea with Big Sexy. Thanks for supporting...2024-04-131h 22Big Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadEpisode 81 Just In Case Is HeavyBig Sexy and Judge Mentalist r joined by Justin from Beer And A Backpack (IG: @beerandabackpack) to chat about his current residence in Oaxaca, Mexico. Judge considers a Mexico trip, Big Sexy recaps his luggage fiasco, and Justin tells of a couple who had a hard time with a cab driver... and ended up in a Mexican jail. They all discuss flight dramas and future nature trips. Thanks for supporting us, and feel free to let us know how we can improve and make this podcast even better! We welcome your suggestions and ideas! Send...2024-04-101h 08Big Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadBONUS The Wrong Side Of The Witch Doctor with LaVonneBig Sexy is joined by world-traveling, close friend, and mother to his godsons James and William, LaVonne. She talks in-depth about being a military child and traveling all over the US and eventually Europe, taking missionary trips to Africa, meeting Big Sexy in theater at CSUSB, and finding his love for theater infectious. They talk about their love for her twin boys, and being anxious to do more travel internationally with them. She is raising two worldly, loving, compassionate, and adorable youngsters and Big Sexy beams with pride. Thanks for supporting us, and feel free to let...2024-04-061h 09Big Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadEpisode 80 Echoes Of PerfectionBig Sexy Digital Nomad makes it to episode 80 and to commemorate the achievement, and to deliver on the promise of being perfect by now, the guys decide to livestream the event. Their endeavor was, shall we say, less than perfect but Big Sexy is editing now so it should sound close. Judge Mentalist talks about his show in Atlanta, looking for the best regional cuisine, and plans to continue and find assistance with the fundraising and booking side. The winners of BSDN swag and the Whiskey BBQ ticket are chosen via a random wheel spinner. Congrats to the winners...2024-04-0357 minBig Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadBONUS Giant Toothpaste Tube Of CocaineBank Episode The guys explore time-traveling Superb Owl predictions. Judge Mentalist breaks down the perks of Global Entry. Big Sexy goes over the list of steps to get the Spanish Study Visa and how far along in the process they are. Discussion moves to more plans to increase video subscriptions on our YT channel and grow our social media footprint. We request our listeners to send in their Top 5 BSDN episodes. Thanks for supporting us, and feel free to let us know how we can improve and make this podcast even better! We welcome your...2024-03-3052 minBig Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadEpisode 79 Different Islands In The Same Archipelago One more to go till we hit Episode 80! Big Sexy is with his wife, Nilla, LaVonne, and his godsons in San Diego. They are celebrating Nilla’s and the twins’ birthdays. Judge Mentalist goes down a meme and funny reel rabbit hole. The guys both wore green but not for any particular Irish holiday. Spoilers ahead for Poor Things, There is also a discussion of addictive phone games. Judge mentions a call to action to find improvisers for a Who Is Big Sexy Entertainment project. Episode 80 will be live-streamed on Thursday, March 28th. Time TBD (by the...2024-03-271h 01Big Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadBONUS Never Try, Never Know with Francesca BasBig Sexy is joined by Italian-born, Oregon-raised, author, podcaster, public speaker, and holistic coach Francesca Bas (IG: francesca_._bas). This amazing and healing soul chats with Big about twerking, leaving home at 18 to live in Maui for a longer time than expected, traveling to the Netherlands for school, and then to Australia, Southeast Asia, and Spain. She breaks down her journey with mental health and finding herself in exotic places. U can find all her links at https://linktr.ee/francescabas including her Ted Talk, her book “Goddess Moon,” and her podcast “The Healing Soul.” Thanks for supporti...2024-03-231h 22Big Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadEpisode 78 Widening Ur KeyholeBig Sexy attends a Mardi Gras-themed line dance event. Judge Mentalist visits the “Happiest Place On Earth,” where his wife spends a lot of the time collecting and trading pins. The boys contemplate that if u do something 3 times well, u r that thing… in most cases. Big is working on 2 major projects, both in the theater. BSDN is getting close to episode 80, which will be live-streamed, they set a deadline for engagement to be entered into the “BSDN has an ICS’ Jacob The Audio Guy’s  Whiskey BBQ free ticket contest.” Additional swag and drawings will take place during the live...2024-03-201h 00Big Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadBONUS "Just Don't Pee!" On The "Pee Scale" with StephanieBig Sexy is joined “in studio” by his dear and long-time friend Stephanie Bale (IG: @Stephohs). Stephanie is a part of the up-and-coming YouTube horror reaction phenomenon Final Girlz. She tells Big all about her current love and abject fear of scary cinema, growing up in a very strict and religious household in So Cal, and how much she adores Michael Jordan and Lenny Kravitz. As a professional MUA and model, Steph talks about getting work from other work. She reminisces about Big taking her to a concert and almost falling on top of Wyclef. Big Sexy helps the girl...2024-03-1652 minBig Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadEpisode 77 Our First Real Trigger WarningBig Sexy breaks down his most recent Italian Air Show surrounding the passing of his friend and mentor Tom Provenzano (R.I.P.). Judge Mentalist’s client Devin Culp is the 4th fastest tight end of all time. Big is strugglin’ with being back in CA and the tragedy but is looking forward to upcoming events with his friends and celebrating his lovely wife’s birthday next week (as of this recording.) Judge is headed to Disney World. The boys note “What a week this day has been!” Luckily, Big Sexy Digital Nomad is able to keep moving forward! Hey...2024-03-1353 minBig Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadBONUS Re-Release: Talkin' Ship with CruiseHabit.comIn honor of our new sponsorship, here is our first interview with Billy Hirsch of CruiseHabit.com What a treat we have in store for you this week! We have a ton of fun talking to Billy Hirsch from CruiseHabit.com. This is a totally free resource for anyone who is new to cruising, regularly cruises, or just wants to link up with others who cruise, or get valuable insight on new cruise lines, events, and exciting offers. We have a great chat about cruising, what to look for, and how to make a...2024-03-091h 08Big Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadEpisode 76 Loved Ones With Room ServiceThe madness continues! Leap day craziness ensues. We have 3 special guests! Billy and Larissa from CruiseHabit.com and Leap Day William, all the way from the Mariana Trench. As we start the episode… again, there is a bat in the office. Big Sexy reminisces about meeting Billy and Larissa. Everyone celebrates CruiseHabit.com becoming a sponsor of Big Sexy Digital Nomad. We also chat about the wetness of FL, the joy of cruises, petting zoos (but not how u think), Italian Air Shows, and meeting celebrities who r just like regular people. Thanks for su...2024-03-061h 09Big Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadEpisode 44: Shots Fired!!!Where in the world is Big Sexy? The answer to his current location is revealed in this new episode. Plans have changed, and could potentially include him circling back to the States to join the CruiseHabit.com group cruise on December 2nd out of Miami. Check out CruiseHabit.com and consider joining in the fun. Ironically enough, Judge Mentalist may be getting booked to perform for the CruiseHabit.com group on this cruise, so wouldn't it be awesome to join both of us on this cruise for 8 days of pure shenanigans? Check it out. Update on Judge Mentalist's status...2023-07-261h 05Big Sexy Digital NomadBig Sexy Digital NomadEpisode 21: Talking Ship! With Billy Hirsch from CruiseHabit.comWhat a treat we have in store for you this week! We have a ton of fun talking to Billy Hirsch from CruiseHabit.com. This is a totally free resource for anyone who is new to cruising, regularly cruises, or just wants to link up with others who cruise, or get valuable insight on new cruise lines, events, and exciting offers. We have a great chat about cruising, what to look for, and how to make a cruise experience perfect for you. We discuss different cruise lines, different cruise options, and how to tailor the experience directly to you...2023-02-151h 08Royal Caribbean Blog PodcastRoyal Caribbean Blog PodcastComparing notes on cruise ship restartBilly from CruiseHabit.com joins me to compare and contrast how Royal Caribbean and Celebrity are restarting cruises so far.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogPeriscope: @therclblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or RSS.Show notesCheck out CruiseHabit.com2021-07-2147 minRoyal Caribbean Blog PodcastRoyal Caribbean Blog PodcastBrilliance of the Seas Cruise ReviewMatt is back from a 4-night cruise on Royal Caribbean's Brilliance of the Seas and shares a review with someone who also cruised on this ship for their first time trying a Radiance Class ship.Billy shares his thoughts on trying out a smaller Royal Caribbean ship, and talks about what they did onboard.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogPeriscope: @therclblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or RSS.Show NotesBil...2020-01-2247 minCruiseHabit Podcast - Cruise Info & Ship TalkCruiseHabit Podcast - Cruise Info & Ship TalkNorwegian Sky 3-Night Cruise Recap - CruiseHabit Podcast Episode 19When it comes to cruising, we think that longer is better.  Recently though we enjoyed the newly refurbished Norwegian Sky for a three night sailing, and it reminded us that sometimes a weekend getaway on a great ship is just what the doctor ordered.  Ric and Billy talk about their staterooms, the various packages NCL offers, as well as dining, drinking, and enjoying all that Norwegian Sky and Great Stirrup Cay has to offer.   Link Related to This Episode   Norwegian Sky 3 Night Cruise Live Blog https://www.cruisehabit.com/tags/norwegian-sky-live-blog Th...2019-07-281h 33CruiseHabit Podcast - Cruise Info & Ship TalkCruiseHabit Podcast - Cruise Info & Ship TalkSeven Things You Should Know About Travel Insurance - CruiseHabit Podcast Episode 18Usually when we think of planning for a cruise, the thoughts are about fun, relaxation, and getting away from it all. Things happen though, and travel insurance can help take the sting out of unfortunate circumstance - but only if you understand it, and buy the right type of policy for your needs.  We've discussed trip insurance before at CruiseHabit.com, but with hurricane season just beginning, we thoughts we'd cover the seven things you should know about travel insurance.   Link Related to This Episode     How to Pick the Right Travel Insu...2019-06-1522 minCruiseHabit Podcast - Cruise Info & Ship TalkCruiseHabit Podcast - Cruise Info & Ship TalkWe Chat with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' CEO Frank Del Rio - CruiseHabit Podcast Episode 17On this special episode we sat down with Frank Del Rio, the President and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings.  We discuss his journey from a boy in Cuba to the CEO of a publicly traded company, the cruise industry's growth potential, fleet expansions, what he's most excited about at NCL, Oceania, & Regent Seven Seas, and more.      Links Related to This Episode Norwegian Sky Emerges From Three-Week Drydock with New Lounges, Starbucks, Sushi Bar, and More https://www.cruisehabit.com/norwegian-sky-emerges-three-week-drydock-new-lounges-starbucks-sushi-bar-and-more OceaniaNEXT, Including a $100 Million Overhaul of Oceania's R-Class Ships https://www.cr...2019-04-2353 minCruiseHabit Podcast - Cruise Info & Ship TalkCruiseHabit Podcast - Cruise Info & Ship TalkThe Best Time to Cruise - CruiseHabit Podcast Episode 16Planning a cruise requires a lot of decision making.  Some things come down to preference, but if you're looking for the cheapest time of the year to cruise Alaska or the Caribbean we can help.  After analyzing thousands of price points across the year, we go over the most economical and most expensive times to sail, as well as why the time of year matters.   Link Related to This Episode Which cruise line is best for me? The differences between cruise lines. (explaining different types of lines) https://www.cruisehabit.com/which-cruise-line-best-me-differences-between-cruise-lines Wha...2019-03-2434 minCruiseHabit Podcast - Cruise Info & Ship TalkCruiseHabit Podcast - Cruise Info & Ship TalkA 'Fare' Price - Cruise Pricing & Promotions Explained - CruiseHabit Podcast Episode 15Cruise pricing can require a lit bit of explanation, but sales and promotions can be even more confusing.  Some promotions aren't combinable, sales can take percentages off rates that aren't easily found, and different packages offer different levels of value depending on what you're looking for.  Whether you're hunting for the best deal, or just trying to understand how much a cruise will cost you, we'll try and make it a bit easier to understand.   Link Related to This Episode How Much Does it Cost to Dock a Cruise Ship? https://www.cruisehabit.com/how...2019-03-0331 minCruiseHabit Podcast - Cruise Info & Ship TalkCruiseHabit Podcast - Cruise Info & Ship TalkVirgin Voyages - CruiseHabit Podcast Episode 14Over the past couple years we've had the opportunity to watch a new cruise line emerge.  With details of Virgin Voyages trickling out at a pace that leaves us constantly wanting more, we thought we'd take this episode to share what we know so far about Sir Richard Branson's first dive into cruising.  We talk about who is behind the line, what the ship will be like, the things that make Virgin Voyages so different - and even tattoos.  Check out the links below for photos, renderings and more information.    Link Related to This Episode Virgi...2019-02-0839 minCruiseHabit Podcast - Cruise Info & Ship TalkCruiseHabit Podcast - Cruise Info & Ship TalkEmbarkation Day - CruiseHabit Podcast Episode 13One thing every great vacation has in common is a beginning. On a cruise, that's called Embarkation Day. From when to show up at the terminal, to where to find food, but avoid crowds when everyone else is heading to the buffet, we're covering everything you need to know about your first day onboard.   Link Related to This Episode CruiseHabit.com Packing List and Artlicles https://www.cruisehabit.com/packing Cruise Line Transfers https://www.cruisehabit.com/getting-and-your-cruise-cruise-line-transfers Hotel "Park and Cruise" Packages https://www.cruisehabit.com/hotel-park-and-cruise-packages-what-know-about-hotel-shuttles-and-your-cruise-port 2019-01-251h 07CruiseHabit Podcast - Cruise Info & Ship TalkCruiseHabit Podcast - Cruise Info & Ship Talk2019 Preview - CruiseHabit Podcast Episode 12Looking back on great cruises is nice, but looking forward to those trips we have ahead of us is even more exciting.  On this episode Ric and Billy discuss their 2018 cruises and talk about where they'll be sailing in 2019.   Link Related to This Episode MSC Seaside Live Blog https://www.cruisehabit.com/tags/msc-seaside-live-blog Mariner of the Seas Live Blog https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/boards/index.php?/topic/9322-mariner-of-the-seas-liveishblog-917-922/ Celebrity Infinity Live Blog https://www.cruisehabit.com/tags/celebrity-infinity-live-blog Celebrity Edge Live Blog https://ww...2019-01-0836 minCruiseHabit Podcast - Cruise Info & Ship TalkCruiseHabit Podcast - Cruise Info & Ship TalkEden on Celebrity Edge - CruiseHabit Podcast Episode 11When cruising Celebrity Edge, we found that Eden isn't just a bar, restaurant, show, cafe, or lounge - nor is it all those things smashed into one space.  Struggling to describe Eden, and especially the experiences this fantastic space provides, we decided it would be best to dedicate an entire episode to just this topic.  We've also linked to a number of relevant photos in the notes below.   Link Related to This Episode Celebrity Edge December Live Blog Posts www.cruisehabit.com/tags/celebrity-edge-live-blog Eden on Celebrity Edge, Photos & Videos www.crui...2018-12-2453 minCruiseHabit Podcast - Cruise Info & Ship TalkCruiseHabit Podcast - Cruise Info & Ship TalkCelebrity Edge in Review, Part 2 - CruiseHabit Podcast Episode 10In part two of our review of Celebrity Edge, we start discussing the entertainment options around Edge, mention some crew members and officers, and even cover what we wish was different on this great new ship.  If you've not yet listened to the first part of this episode, you can find it linked in the show notes below, along with pictures, video, and more.   Link Related to This Episode Celebrity Edge December Live Blog Posts https://www.cruisehabit.com/tags/celebrity-edge-live-blog Celebrity Edge in Review Part 1 - Episode 9 https://www.c...2018-12-121h 35CruiseHabit Podcast - Cruise Info & Ship TalkCruiseHabit Podcast - Cruise Info & Ship TalkCelebrity Edge in Review, Part 1 - CruiseHabit Podcast Episode 9Ric and Billy were fortunate enough to be among the first guests to sail on Celebrity's newest ship, Celebrity Edge.  Being the first ship in a new class there is a lot to share, so we've split our review of our three night sailing into two episodes.  They're a bit longer than usual, but we think you'll enjoy learning about the Magic Carpet, Eden, La Petite Chef, the wonderful crew, and so much more that Edge has to offer.  For photos and videos, be sure to check out our live blogs and other articles linked in the show notes bel...2018-12-121h 16CruiseHabit Podcast - Cruise Info & Ship TalkCruiseHabit Podcast - Cruise Info & Ship TalkTouring Carnival Paradise - CruiseHabit Podcast Episode 8Early in November, Carnival Cruise Line invited Ric to tour the Carnival Paradise while she was docked in her home port of Tampa, Florida. On this bonus episode, Billy interviews Ric about what he saw (and ate) on that ship tour. We close out the episode with a listener question.   Link Related to This Episode Carnival Paradise Ship Tour https://www.cruisehabit.com/carnival-paradise-ship-tour A Brief History of the Blue Riband - The Fastest Passenger Ships to Sail the Atlantic https://www.cruisehabit.com/brief-history-blue-riband-fastest-passenger-ships-sail-atlantic 2018-12-0637 minCruiseHabit Podcast - Cruise Info & Ship TalkCruiseHabit Podcast - Cruise Info & Ship TalkCruising Concerns - CruiseHabit Podcast Episode 7Cruising can be habit forming, but among those who've not yet taken their first cruise, there are some common concerns, ranging from sea-sickness and boredom, to safety and weather.  On this episode we take a look at some of these concerns and provide information to clear up fact from fiction, and offer tips along the way.   Link Related to This Episode First Time Cruise Series (a whole collection of articles for first timers) https://www.cruisehabit.com/first-time-cruisers Cruise Safety (articles focusing on safety at sea, including life boat and muster drill inf...2018-11-2625 minCruiseHabit Podcast - Cruise Info & Ship TalkCruiseHabit Podcast - Cruise Info & Ship TalkCelebrity Edge - Preview - Episode 6Celebrity Edge is the first in a new class of ship, and in less than a month, we'll be among the first to sail her.  We talk about some of what makes her so different as Celebrity tries to redefine the cruise experience, and we discuss how we plan to see and do as much as possible on our December 6th three-night sailing. Link Related to This Episode Our collection of articles on Celebrity Edge (with lots of photos and some video!)  https://www.cruisehabit.com/tags/celebrity-edge Specialty Dining - Defining the Experience, It...2018-11-1257 minCruiseHabit Podcast - Cruise Info & Ship TalkCruiseHabit Podcast - Cruise Info & Ship TalkLoyalty Clubs- Do past passenger programs keep you coming back for more? - Episode 5Most cruise lines have programs that reward guests for their loyalty.  The perks are as wide-ranging as cruise experiences, and different lines let you climb the ranks of these programs in different ways.  What are some of the more remarkable benefits?  How do we value these programs?  We look at the various programs and help you understand how to take advantage of what is being offered. Link Related to This Episode Which cruise line is best for me? The differences between cruise lines. https://www.cruisehabit.com/which-cruise-line-best-me-differences-between-cruise-lines (We explain the different types of lines here...2018-11-0236 minCruiseHabit Podcast - Cruise Info & Ship TalkCruiseHabit Podcast - Cruise Info & Ship TalkSpecialty Dining - Defining the Experience, Its History, Options, and What's Ahead - Episode 4The cruise experience is inextricably tied to dining, but what is specialty dining?  This concept may not be as new as you think, so we dive into what exactly specialty dining is, where it started, and we look at the types of experiences available now, plus some in the near future. Link Related to This Episode Norwegian Escape Live Blog https://www.cruisehabit.com/norwegian-escape-live-blog-preamble MSC Seaside Live Blog https://www.cruisehabit.com/msc-seaside-live-blog-preamble Celebrity Reflection Live Blog https://www.cruisehabit.com/tags/celebrity-reflection-live-blog Episode 271 - M...2018-10-151h 02Royal Caribbean Blog PodcastRoyal Caribbean Blog PodcastMariner of the Seas listener cruise reviewRoyal Caribbean has been actively working to revitalize many of its cruise ships over the last few years and each multi-million dollar project has resulted in new and improved experiences for guests across the ship. Perhaps among the most impressive updates any Royal Caribbean ship has received is Mariner of the Seas, which had a lot of work done to her earlier this year. Someone who just on Mariner of the Seas earlier this month joins me to discuss the changes made to the ship, as we review his recent cruise.Share with me your thoughts, questions...2018-10-1053 minCruiseHabit Podcast - Cruise Info & Ship TalkCruiseHabit Podcast - Cruise Info & Ship TalkRise of the Megaship - What Are They and Will Ships Keep Getting Bigger? - Episode 3A lot of attention is paid the biggest ships with the most outrageous features - and for good reason.  We discuss what megaships are, why they're so appealing to some people, and talk about how they fit into the bigger picture of the world of cruising. Link Related to This Episode New cruise ships are huge - except when they're not https://www.cruisehabit.com/new-cruise-ships-are-huge-except-when-theyre-not Many new cruise ships will look to the sea. Will those seeking floating hotels appreciate a return to the ocean? https://www.cruisehabit.com/many-new-cruise-ships-will-look-sea-will-those-seeking-floating-hotels-appreciate-return-ocean 2018-09-3042 minCruiseHabit Podcast - Cruise Info & Ship TalkCruiseHabit Podcast - Cruise Info & Ship TalkKey West - Great Cruise Destinations Don't Have to Be Far Away - Episode 2You can take cruises all over the world, sometimes sailing for a week just to arrive at your destination.  There are some cruise destinations however for which those leaving from Florida don't have to travel very far.  On this episode we discuss excursions, sites, tours, and dining in The Conch Republic, The Southernmost Point: Key West. Link Related to This Episode Nieuw Amsterdam Live Blog in Key West https://www.cruisehabit.com/hal-nieuw-amsterdam-live-blog-day-2-%E2%80%93-key-west Empress of the Seas Live Blog in Key West https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2017/05/22/empress-of-the-seas-live-blog-day-2-key-west?utm_source=cru...2018-09-2638 minCruiseHabit Podcast - Cruise Info & Ship TalkCruiseHabit Podcast - Cruise Info & Ship TalkCelebrity Revolution - Bringing the Celebrity Fleet to the Edge - Episode 1Whenever a cruise line introduces a new class of ships, it’s easy to forget about the great ships they already have.  Last year, during the fanfare of the Edge class announcements, Celebrity Cruise Lines unveiled Celebrity Revolution.  Now the scale of this $500 million fleet upgrade program has become more clear, and we're even more excited.  Ric and Billy discuss what is ahead for the Celebrity fleet. Link Related to This Episode Celebrity Revolution (including photos and videos) https://www.cruisehabit.com/celebrity-updates-entire-fleet-inspirations-edge-celebrity-revolution-begins Celebrity Edge https://www.cruisehabit.com/tags/celebrity-edge Celebrity Re...2018-09-2427 min