Basic Training

This week’s episode is a little spooky and a lot entertaining: What do you do if you can’t stfu in social settings? What’s the best way to deal with guilty feelings over moving far from home? What should you do about the ’sweetest little thing’ you’re talking to…who’s also talking to 3 of your friends? You know where this is headed…   Call us for advice! (929) 269-4960‬ And follow us on social: @t...

Recorded on Talia’s worst day ever. We discuss the man Talia maybe imagined (Jeff, if you exist, please call in), Jake’s Hinge profile, and the definitive ranking of favorite children in American households. Then, we hand things over to you: What do you do if your best friend is dating your brother…after she already dated your *other* brother? How do you tell a roommate you don’t want to live toge...

Confession time: Jake was rude this week! Talia may go brunette! And you need help! How can an introvert be more social at work? How do you tell a friend no one likes her boyfriend? Why isn’t the guy you’re seeing defining your relationship? Press play for answers.   Call us for advice! (929) 269-4960‬ And follow us on social: @talialichtstein @jakewcornell @basictrainingpod Learn more about your...

Our first guest ever (!!) is here, and frankly, she’s hilarious. SNL writer and Petty Crimes podcast host Ceara O’Sullivan joins us to help dish out advice this week — and graciously, we let her. With questions like these, you need three opinions: how do you get back with your boyfriend after accidentally saying your ex’s name during s*x? What’s going on with the groomsmen you kissed at a family w...

We open this week with a banger (hint: it entails Talia’s suppository routine) and keep our feet on the gas: How do you know if you’re *actually* bi? How do you deal with friends who are dropping you? What about negative self talk when moving somewhere new? Listen for our answers, stories, and, in some cases (mostly Talia’s), overshares.   Call us for advice! (929) 269-4960‬ And follow us on socia...

This week, we kick things off with Talia's tardiness and take on the Barbie movie. From there, we answer all of your questions. Should I pretend I don't know my married hook-up's husband? What should I do if my ex-girlfriend/best friend was horrible to me? Should I tell him I've gained weight? Tune in to hear all of our answers. And you're going to want to stick around till the end for Talia and J...

This week, we kick things off with a delicious convo on fast food before Talia dives into her weekly flirtation with Jake. From there, the focus is all on you: How do you know if you’re actually into someone or just like having someone? Is dating your girl best friend’s guy best friend wrong? What do you say to the guy who keeps staring at you at the gym? We’ve got answers.   Call us for advice! (...

A Jonas Brothers divorce, a New York wedding, and a trifecta of juicy questions: what do you do if your boyfriend is *too* in love with you? What’s the right balance of focusing on you but also being open to a relationship? Should you meet up with a long distance lover…who’s now in a relationship? Let’s get to it.   Call us for advice! (929) 269-4960‬ And follow us on social: @talialichtstein @jak...

Talia talks about her favorite on screen pen*s and Jake discusses his obsession with X-Men. But most importantly, we discuss your problems. Is it too much of a red flag to overlook? How can I stop caring?  Call us for advice! (929) 269-4960‬ And follow us on social: @talialichtstein @jakewcornell @basictrainingpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your situation sucks and you need to break up. Listen in as Talia and Jake find humor in your situations and answer your questions from "Should I ask him to move across the country for me?" to "Should I continue living with my ex?"  Call us for advice! (929) 269-4960‬ And follow us on social: @talialichtstein @jakewcornell @basictrainingpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...

We open today's episode with camp talk and Jake's journey to get STI testing in New Hampshire. And the questions just keep getting better...how should you deal with a horrible boss? Can you have a drama-free threesome? Is it really casual? Tune in! Call us for advice! (929) 269-4960‬ And follow us on social: @talialichtstein @jakewcornell @basictrainingpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

We're obsessed with this week's callers: two besties ready to conquer their fears before college, someone with questions about dating a Christian for the first time, and our first international listener! Expect advice on d*cks, condoms, body acceptance + more. Call us for advice! (929) 269-4960‬ And follow us on social: @talialichtstein @jakewcornell @basictrainingpod Learn more about your ad choi...

 We open this week’s episode with Jake’s perplexion over maybe looking like Vince Vaughn (??) and Talia’s tales of child stardom before diving in deep. On this week’s agenda? Discussing how much loyalty you owe your best friend and if it’s kosher to hook up with your brother’s friend. Plus, stick around for Talia’s take on guys with little sisters and why they think they’re the leaders of the femi...

 Jake’s on AJLT, Talia has a concussion, and you all have lots of problems. Should you move to New York? Should you confront your girlfriend after receiving sketchy receipts from a hacker? How do you convince your mom that you’re serious about being pansexual? Find out in this ep. *This episode was recorded before the SAG-AFTRA strike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn how to overcome a friendship breakup (they're really hard!), what *not* to say when you get ghosted, and the easiest way to initiate casual sex. We know it's tough out there — let us help. Call us for advice! (929) 269-4960‬ And follow us on social: @talialichtstein @jakewcornell @basictrainingpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Why are interpersonal relationships so tricky? This week Talia discusses her new crush (who lives on a boat), her old crush (who broke up with her over Substack), then answers some of your burning questions with Jake's help: Why are friend breakups so hard? How do you make friends after college? And is a friend's high school ex off limits? Call us for advice! (929) 269-4960‬ And follow us on socia...

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Jake gets trapped naked in a locker room, Talia coughs on Fran Leibowitz, and you all seem to have vile roommates! It's episode 3 of Basic Training, and we're getting better at giving advice. Call us for advice! (929) 269-4960‬ And follow us on social: @talialichtstein @jakewcornell @basictrainingpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's week two, and we're talking big tit energy (+ having it even when you have small tits), asking out your local TJs employee, and dealing with an ex who's suddenly best friends with everyone you've ever introduced them too. People are crazy — luckily we know how to deal with them. Call us for advice! (929) 269-4960‬ And follow us on social: @talialichtstein @jakewcornell @basictrainingpod Learn...

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