Everyone knows the interviews—but not the story behind the host.In this solo episode, I share why I left California for Atlanta, how I went from Google to podcasting, what applying to over 1,000 jobs taught me, and why I believe everything in life is sales.From Russia to Australia, the UK, California, and finally Atlanta—this is the journey that shaped who I am today.If you've ever thought about starting over, chasing a bigger opportunity, or betting on yourself, this episode is for you.🚀 This episode is proudly sponsored by HoneyDrip NetworkIf you've been thinking about learning how to trade but don't know where to start, HoneyDrip Network makes it simple.Whether you're a complete beginner or already have experience, you'll get access to:✔️ Live trading sessions✔️ Professional market analysis✔️ Beginner-friendly education✔️ Mentorship from experienced traders✔️ A community focused on helping you growThe best part? You can try everything completely FREE for 7 days.👉 Start your FREE 7-day trial:https://bit.ly/49WflLU🌐 Learn more:https://www.honeydripnetwork.com/CHAPTERS0:00 Atlanta Rapid Fire: Waffle House, Grits, Soul Food & Sweet Tea12:13 Is Les Outside? Clubs, Promoters & Retired from the Streets28:56 The Russian Word That Almost Ended Her First Relationship31:26 Favorite Atlanta Artists & Feeling Left Out as an Immigrant35:29 What's Next & How to Get to Know Les48:41 The Origin Story: Russia → Australia → UK → California52:59 Burnout, the Russia-Ukraine War & Why Les Left California58:42 Moving to Atlanta Alone with Two Dogs59:15 Going Viral & The Sales Background Behind the Questions1:02:23 Landing a Job at Google as a College Senior#Atlanta #MovingToAtlanta #Podcast #TalkLesShow #CareerJourney #Google #Sales #Entrepreneur #SelfImprovement #Storytime #PersonalGrowth #Creator #Business #Motivation #CourtsideLes

She hit her ex's car... seven times. 😭😂In this episode of Talk Les Show, comedian and actress B. Lynn gets brutally honest about modern dating, abstinence, toxic relationships, therapy, childhood trauma, and the lessons that come from heartbreak.From hilarious breakup stories to deep conversations about healing, anxiety, and finding yourself before love, this is one of our funniest and most honest conversations yet.👇 Comment below: What's the craziest thing you've ever done after a breakup?Presented by Honey Drip Network 🍯Honey Drip Network helps creators build, own, and monetize their audience through subscriptions, exclusive content, digital products, and more, so you're not relying only on social media algorithms.👉 Start your FREE 7-day trial:https://bit.ly/49WflLU🌐 Learn more:https://www.honeydripnetwork.comChapters0:00 — Cold Open & Behind the Scenes Banter4:13 — Welcome to the New Talk Les Show Studio5:20 — Why Being a Woman in Entertainment Is Different6:20 — B. Lynn on Being 9 Months Abstinent10:10 — "Tell the Truth or Lie Better" & Cheat Bacterian14:56 — The Story Behind Hitting Her Ex's Car 7 Times20:25 — "We Weren't Even Together..." Situationships & ChatGPT Breakups32:04 — Official Introduction to B. Lynn32:48 — Talk Less, Do More: B. Lynn's Answer32:58 — Childhood Trauma & Forgotten Memories34:42 — Therapy, Hypnotherapy & Healing49:03 — B. Lynn's Wild School Stories51:50 — "I Majored in Financial Aid"1:00:00 — Does a Degree Really Matter?1:15:03 — Worst Professions to Date & Stick Jumpers1:41:30 — Final Thoughts & Gift RevealNew episodes every Thursday at 7 PM EST.#TalkLesShow #BLynn #Dating #Relationships #Comedy #Podcast #Situationship #Breakup #Healing #Therapy #ModernDating #FunnyPodcast #RelationshipAdvice #ComedyPodcast #HoneyDripNetwork

Part 2 is here.Justin Whitehead returns to Talk Les Show to share the story behind his journey, from selling crack and facing serious criminal charges to hearing God tell him to become a comedian. Along the way, he opens up about Karlous Miller, 85 South, childhood trauma, going viral with My 600-lb Life commentary, and the moments that completely changed his life. We talk about going viral during COVID, why he originally wanted to become a lawyer instead of a comedian, his first stand-up set, surviving childhood trauma, and the mindset that helped him build one of the most recognizable voices in comedy today.This episode is raw, honest, funny, and inspiring all at the same time. If you missed Part 1, make sure you watch that first before diving into this one.🚀 This episode is proudly sponsored by HoneyDrip NetworkIf you've been thinking about learning how to trade but don't know where to start, HoneyDrip Network makes it simple.Whether you're a complete beginner or already have experience, you'll get access to:✔️ Live trading sessions✔️ Professional market analysis✔️ Beginner-friendly education✔️ Mentorship from experienced traders✔️ A community focused on helping you growThe best part? You can try everything completely FREE for 7 days.👉 Start your FREE 7-day trial: https://bit.ly/49WflLU🌐 Learn more: https://www.honeydripnetwork.com/Chapters0:00 — Book Talk (Untethered Soul & Sex Positive Books)13:18 — Comedy Career: Going Viral During COVID (My 600-lb Life)14:10 — Wanted to Be a Lawyer, Not a Comedian19:36 — Getting Arrested in 2011 — The Turning Point26:08 — First Stand-Up Show & Meeting K-Dub40:37 — Official Introduction — Justin Whitehead46:23 — How His Parents Met (Wild Origin Story)48:24 — Opening Up About Childhood Trauma51:13 — Telling His Story for the First Time1:00:06 — 85 South Love & Building in Atlanta

This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation with Justin Whitehead from 85 South. Why do men love "bitches?" Is it confidence, boundaries, or something else entirely?In this episode of Talk Les Show, Les sits down with Justin Whitehead from 85 South to break down modern dating, relationships, heartbreak, communication, trust, boundaries, and the bestselling book Why Men Love Bitches.Justin opens up about his nine-year relationship, what men really mean when they say they want "peace," why actions matter more than words, dating in the social media era, people-pleasing, loyalty, celibacy, and the biggest mistakes both men and women make in relationships. The conversation also takes a hilarious turn into luxury fragrances, comedy, and life behind the scenes with the 85 South crew.If you're trying to understand modern dating, or just want a brutally honest and funny conversation, this episode is for you.🚀 Learn to Trade with HoneyDrip NetworkLooking to build another stream of income or finally learn how to trade?HoneyDrip Network gives members access to:📈 Live trading sessions📊 Daily market analysis & watchlists🎓 Beginner-friendly trading education💰 Options trading education🏠 Real estate education🏈 Sports betting education🤝 A private community built to help you grow your financial knowledge👉 Start your FREE 7-Day Trial:https://bit.ly/49WflLU🌐 Learn More:https://www.honeydripnetwork.com/Chapters00:00 Intro: Best Dates & Comedy Shows01:25 Dating in the Age of Social Media06:31 Hoes, Whores, Bitches & Women Explained11:06 Should Women Take Dating Advice from Women?14:34 HoneyDrip Network Sponsor15:31 Parents, Independence & Respecting Your Own Path17:24 What Does "Peace" Really Mean in a Relationship?18:47 Why Men Love Bitches (Book Breakdown)27:18 Why Comedians Are Smarter Than You Think31:57 Boundaries, People Pleasing & Saying No36:21 Celibacy, Comedy & Focusing on the Bag41:46 FaceTime, Communication & Relationship Pet Peeves48:27 Watch Actions, Not Words51:39 Luxury Fragrances, Louis Vuitton & Mind Games1:03:38 Relationship Standards & Finishing the Book1:10:51 Loyalty, Self-Love & Tolerating Too Much1:15:58 Walking Away From a 9-Year Relationship1:18:43 His Type, Dating Preferences & Trust Issues1:23:29 Faith, Love & Final Thoughts

Known to millions as Funny Marco's trainer, Pudgie joins the Talk Les Show for one of the funniest and most unfiltered podcast episodes we've ever filmed.From calling himself a FATATHLETE to defending his outrageous dating standards, buying flowers, calling "Shaq," paying for sex, and somehow making every insane take sound completely reasonable, this episode only gets more unhinged as it goes.Watch until the end... because somehow it gets even crazier.👇 What's the wildest thing Pudgie said during this episode?🚨 This episode is sponsored by Honeydrip NetworkReady to learn how to trade? Honeydrip Network is giving the Talk Les Show community 7 days completely FREE to experience live trading education, expert mentorship, and a supportive community built for beginners and experienced traders alike.Whether you're looking to build a new skill, create another stream of income, or finally understand the markets, this is the perfect place to start.👉 Start your FREE 7-day trial:https://bit.ly/49WflLU🌐 Learn more:https://www.honeydripnetwork.com/FOLLOW PUDGIEhttps://www.instagram.com/pudgieee/ ⏱️ CHAPTERS2:04 — "I Love to Come… Correct"3:13 — "The Flower Is Biting Me"7:41 — "247 Pounds. Or Maybe Kilos."8:30 — "I Ran Here (That's Why I'm Breathing Like This)"10:42 — "Two-Toned Boobs Are Non-Negotiable"17:51 — "List Crawler: It's Like DoorDash"20:29 — "Finished in 3 Minutes, Had 27 Left"24:57 — "Let Me Call My Boy Shaq"42:19 — "God Doesn't Call Me Back"42:57 — "Should I Order Church's or Go to Church's?"53:06 — "He Texts You Every Day? He's Gonna F* You."1:31:57 — "I'm F*ing You for AT LEAST a Week"1:36:27 — "I Think I'm Switching My Type to Fat Guys"#TalkLesShow #Pudgie #FunnyMarco #ComedyPodcast #FATATHLETE #Dating #Relationships #Comedy #Interview #Funny #ViralPodcast #Humor

Karmelo Anthony. Self-defense. Criminal justice. Race. Representation.Criminal defense attorney Malcolm Conner joins Talk Les Show to discuss the Karmelo Anthony case, Black lawyers in America, racial bias in the courtroom, self-defense laws, criminal defense strategy, and what people get wrong about the legal system.Special thanks to Malcolm P. Conner for joining us on this episode.If you need legal representation or would like to learn more about Malcolm P. Conner, please contact his office directly:📍 Malcolm P. Conner Law, LLC3340 Peachtree Rd. NE, Suite 2275Atlanta, GA 30326📧 [email protected]📞 404-308-6657💰 PRESENTED BY HONEY DRIP NETWORKReady to learn how to trade?Honey Drip Network provides education, live training, market analysis, and a community designed to help beginners and experienced traders build confidence in the markets.👉 Start your free trial:https://bit.ly/49WflLU🌐 Learn more:https://www.honeydripnetwork.com/⏱️ CHAPTERS0:00 — Who Would You Choose? Black vs. White Lawyer (Cold Open Hook)1:07 — Why Does Race Shape How People Pick a Lawyer?3:43 — Why Are Black Lawyers So Underrepresented?6:30 — The Karmelo Anthony Case: Was Justice Served?6:58 — Would 35 Years Have Been the Same with a Black Lawyer?9:10 — If Malcolm Were Karmelo's Attorney, What Would He Have Done?11:03 — Intro: Malcolm Conner, Criminal Defense Attorney19:17 — Malcolm's Origin Story: Why He Became a Lawyer21:32 — From Kinesiology to Courtroom: The Pivot24:32 — How Do You Build Trust with Clients?25:33 — What Really Happens in a Client Intake Meeting28:59 — What Makes a Lawyer Truly Successful?37:02 — Choosing a Practice Area: Defense vs. Prosecution38:01 — How Long Does It Take to Prepare for a Case?41:32 — "I'm Protecting a Person, Not a Killer"44:48 — Talking to Both Sides: Clients AND Victims45:52 — How to Choose Your Area of Law49:31 — Cases Malcolm Refuses to Take49:44 — The Dark Side: Seeing Gruesome Things on the Job55:23 — Why Malcolm Goes to Therapy1:01:42 — Affirmations, Mindset & The Power of Your Words1:05:41 — Lawyer Mode vs. Husband Mode: Arguing at Home1:06:32 — Power Couple: A Lawyer & A Doctor1:08:02 — Raising His Daughter Scotty: No Pressure, Just Resources1:08:23 — Mentoring The Next Generation of Black Attorneys1:11:48 — Loyalty Shouldn't Come At The Cost of Your Demise1:14:09 — Why Malcolm Doesn't Party In Atlanta1:18:12 — What People Get Wrong About The Criminal Justice System1:26:40 — What's Next: Running For Mayor?

What happens when you achieve everything you thought would make you happy... and still feel empty? In this episode, Darren Waller opens up about NFL success, addiction, marriage, identity, mental health, and the realization that fame, money, and accomplishments don't always create fulfillment. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━💰 SPONSORED BY HONEY DRIP NETWORKReady to learn how to trade? Honey Drip Network provides education, live training, market analysis, and a community designed to help beginners and experienced traders build confidence in the markets.👉 Start your free trial:https://bit.ly/49WflLU🌐 Learn more:https://www.honeydripnetwork.com/#DarrenWaller

Welcome back to Talk Les Show.For the first time ever, we're filming outside of Atlanta and taking the show to Los Angeles.You may know Azar Farideh from Truth After Dark with Paul Pierce, her viral takes on dating, relationships, and modern culture. But this conversation goes far beyond the clips you've seen online.We talk about surviving a cult, growing up in a wealthy family while feeling unloved, identity struggles, childhood trauma, losing 100 pounds, dating, relationships, modern love, and why so many people spend their lives chasing validation instead of healing.We also get into open relationships, marriage, cheating, social media love, and the one dating take that might get both men and women mad.Follow Azar:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imazarfarideh/Watch Truth After Dark:https://www.youtube.com/@TruthAfterDarkShow

This episode of Talk Les Show starts in complete chaos and somehow turns into one of the deepest conversations about relationships, communication, situationships, dating standards, money, anxiety, comedy, and why people can’t commit anymore.Reemo Rod pulls back the curtain on Wild ’N Out, writing comedy for celebrities, and why storytelling is the most important skill in entertainment while Les dives into overthinking, boundaries, ghosting, modern relationships, and why “WYD?” texts should honestly be illegal.From deadbeat dad jokes to the 666 rule, Atlanta dating culture, six-figure expectations, therapy, race, identity, AI, and emotional intelligence — this conversation goes everywhere.Welcome to Talk Les Show.Follow Reemo Rod:Instagram: @reemorod

On this episode of the Talk Les Show, JoJo Alonso gets brutally honest about modern dating, pretty privilege, cheating, revenge, emotional trauma, and why she only dates men with status.From toxic relationships and getting cheated on to exposing double standards between men and women, this conversation turns into one of the wildest relationship debates yet. JoJo opens up about heartbreak, manipulation, revenge stories, dating in the industry, ghosting culture, standards, ambition, and the harsh reality of modern love.This episode is funny, chaotic, controversial, vulnerable, and painfully real.Special guest: JoJo AlonsoHosted by @courtsidelesFollow JoJo Alonso:Instagram: @jojodeliversFollow Talk Les Show & Courtside Les:Instagram: @courtsideles