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Can Disney Stars Two-Step? Christy and Anneliese Line Dance Like the Pros (or not!) Sep 19, 2024

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This week Anneliese and Christy put on their best cowboy boots and denim sets to learn how to country line dance. They are roasted by drill sergeant dance teacher Terry, who whips them into shape and even tries to drag Christy’s husband into the mix! Christy talks about how she was having flashbacks to doing the ‘Beauty and the Beast’ waltz, and Anneliese shares her experience using the bathrooms that only had curtains for doors. Christy then reads a Big Story about a sister who outdanced and upstaged her bride-sister at her wedding. Anneliese and Christy then discuss their personal experiences being in weddings and having their own.

Why does Anneliese say she is from France? Who is the mystery man that Anneliese dances with? And what drama unfolded at Christy’s wedding that ended in a friendship break up?

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Broadway Singers FAIL at Karaoke Sep 12, 2024

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This week the unexpected happens… Christy and Anneliese fail at karaoke. With their producers hyping them up on the way, Christy and Anneliese thought they would slay with their Broadway pipes. However, they are deeply humbled by the Texan bar crowd and thrown off course when they learn the karaoke songs they rehearsed are not available to sing at the bar. Luckily, they come together with an iconique duet to reclaim their dignity. Finally, Christy and Annerliese finish it off with ‘Big Story’ about an insecure loser who ditches his girlfriend at karaoke night.

Which hit pop song did Anneliese originally plan on singing? Did Christy and Anneliese do theater kid vocal warm ups before hitting the bar? And what was it like for Christy and Anneliese to be back in a dive bar while sober?

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We Tried Making Neapolitan Style Pizzas Sep 05, 2024

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This week Christy and Anneliese attempt to create the world’s best neapolitan pizzas…while also making some creative choices. They recall their first pizza making experience on Christy’s cooking show where they made maybe not so great lobster pizza, and gush about their childhood crushes. They then try to take some pointers from the producing team on how to successfully put their pizzas in the wood fire oven, and we quickly learn who the better listener of our dynamic duo is. Finally, Christy and Annelids share their opinions on a story about being exploited by your parents.

Why does Anneliese hate being mentioned as a Disney princess at parties? What’s the best pizza place in America? And do Christy and Anneliese actually make edible pizzas??

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Christy Carlson Romano and Anneliese van der Pol Become Farmers Aug 29, 2024

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This week Christy and Anneliese get down and dirty…on a farm! The girlies complete the ultimate farm experience and milk a cow. Anneliese shares her experience shooting on location during ‘That’s So Raven’ and what it was like to work with farm animals throughout her career. Christy discusses her breastfeeding experience and reveals how she tried to buy a goat from the farm. Christy and Anneliese then feed the baby cows, aka calves, and then share a story about how a woman had to confront a family member who was secretly drinking her breast milk and replacing it with cow milk.

What does cow milk taste like? Does Christy plan to have another baby? And is Christy sending her kids to farm camp?

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Shooting Shotguns In High Heels In The Rain Aug 22, 2024

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This week Christy and Anneliese get down to business (in heels of course) and learn to shoot shotguns. Along the way they encounter giant wolf spiders, worst fears, and torrential rain. Anneliese shares what it was like to hold a gun for the first time, and Christy recounts how she noticed something was up with Anneliese. They also hear from a viewer about a competitive sibling relationship, and how a gun shooting contest may have left one sibling estranged.

Will Anneliese ever go shooting again? Why did Christy feel powerless during the experience? And why were there thousands of dead crickets??

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We Went Wild at Buc-ee’s: The ultimate Texas Gas Station Superstore Aug 15, 2024

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This week Christy introduces Anneliese to the largest gas station store across the nation: Bucc-ees. During the pod, Christy and Anneliese discuss what dry drunk means and fangirl over Anneliese’s gas station jeans. They share their first time trying Bucc-ee’s hot and fresh brisket and give you their very demure Bucc-ee’s haul. Finally, Christy and Anneliese read a fan letter asking for advice about a sibling fallout involving a house sitting catastrophe.

Do Anneliese and Christy get recognized for their tv roles? Do Christy and Anneliese like Beaver Nuggets?? And what crazy punishment does Christy have to do after losing a game???

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Training to be Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Aug 08, 2024

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Hey Big Namers! Welcome to our new era! We are embracing change and chaos with a new format - vlogs! Don’t worry, we are still podcasting and giving you all the classics, but now you get even more crazy Big Names content! And to start it all off, Christy and Anneliese train to become Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders. What happens when you put two theater kids in a dance rehearsal? Iconic entertainment. Christy and Anneliese are trained by one of the OG DCC members on the legendary Thunderstruck dance, and share their thoughts on the DCC Netflix documentary. Christy and Anneliese end the episode with a ‘Big Story’, where they listen to a contentious story and give their thoughts on who is in the right…and who is in the wrong…

What insecurities did Anneliese work through during this challenge? Who does Anneliese flash before rehearsal? And would Christy and Anneliese actually make it into training camp for the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders?

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Why Everyone Needs A Partner Who Challenges Them Aug 01, 2024

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This week on the pod we are discussing the importance of partners who challenge us! We are also talking about the new trend of method dressing in Hollywood, which is really just celebrities cosplaying. Anneliese reveals who actually took her GED and why she believes leaving school early was a detriment. Christy also asks whether they will be tuning in to watch Blake Lively’s new movie “It Ends With Us”.

Would Anneliese smack Adam Sandler? Does Kristen Steward make Christy question her sexuality? And is Christy finally over summer?

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Are Christy Carlson Romano And Anneliese van der Pol Having Brat Girl Summers? Jul 25, 2024

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This week we have a special treat for you…the Big Names are back in action together again! Christy and Anneliese met up in Austin for a fun IRL pod episode, all while teasing the special goodies they have in store for you. This week the girlies are talking Twisters, celeb crushes, of course Brat girl summer. They also are singing up a storm (Twisters reference, get it?) throughout the episode as they go through your fan suggested karaoke songs!

Why was Christy told she couldn’t audition for Elphaba? Is Anneliese trying to populate the world with red heads? And which huge comment section debate will Christy address?

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Why Industry Plants Are Actually Good Business Jul 18, 2024

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This week on the pod we are talking about bad flights, botox, and new (and old?) music. Christy discusses her love of the new Katy Perry music video, and her support for Trisha Paytas. Anneliese learns about Halsey’s controversial new disney channel music video, and brings up the Celine Dion docuseries. Anneliese also exposes an old Christy Disney channel era pop song, and Christy discusses the logic of industry plants.

Would Anneliese use ozempic? Why does Christy hate calendars?? And is habit stacking a thing???

Follow Christy Carlson Romano at @thechristycarlsonromano on Instagram and @christycarlsonromano on TikTok.

Follow Anneliese van der Pol at @anneliesevanderpol on Instagram and @anneliesevdp on TikTok.

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