47 episodes

Y'all need help... As self-proclaimed experts at navigating social dynamics, Talia Lichtstein and Jake Cornell dive into all types of entanglements — between friends, lovers, co-workers, roommates, the list goes on — to provide you with the raw, unfiltered advice you're so desperately craving.

Basic Training SickBird Productions

    • Comedy
    • 1.0 • 2 Ratings

Y'all need help... As self-proclaimed experts at navigating social dynamics, Talia Lichtstein and Jake Cornell dive into all types of entanglements — between friends, lovers, co-workers, roommates, the list goes on — to provide you with the raw, unfiltered advice you're so desperately craving.

    I'm Banned from Hinge: With Sam Doll

    I'm Banned from Hinge: With Sam Doll

    Today, we talk to the one and only, Sam Doll! We discuss everything from social media, misogynists, and, of course, your issues: How do I date if I don't have access to dating apps? How do I set boundaries with my parents?

    You can follow Sam Doll on socials @sam_d0ll on TikTok and @samdoll everywhere else!

    Call us for advice! (929) 269-4960‬ or email us at basictrainingpod@gmail.com
    Follow us on social: @talialichtstein @basictrainingpod

    Produced by SickBird Productions
    For any inquiries, please reach out to partnerships@sickbirdproduction.com
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    • 1 hr 3 min
    I Have a Crush on My Friend's Crush

    I Have a Crush on My Friend's Crush

    It's Talia's first solo episode! Today, we talk through Talia's embarrassing moment at a basketball game and then dive into your questions (& we have 4 juicy ones this week): What should I do if I have a crush on my friend's crush? Should you tell your friends about your relationship problems? How do I improve my dating app...And can I send my profile to you? (Please send us your dating profiles). And lastly, how do I deal with my best guy friend who has a crush on me? Tune in! 

    Call us for advice! (929) 269-4960‬ or email us at basictrainingpod@gmail.com
    Follow us on social: @talialichtstein @basictrainingpod

    Produced by SickBird Productions
    For any inquiries, please reach out to partnerships@sickbirdproduction.com
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    • 41 min
    Where do I Meet People in NYC?: With Kelli Williams

    Where do I Meet People in NYC?: With Kelli Williams

    Today, Kelli Williams of Beyond the Blind fame joins Talia to chat pop culture hot takes from Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce (And Karlie Kloss) to the enigma Ryan Phillippe and finally, Robert Durst. We then get into your questions: How do I meet men in NYC? What do I do if I hate someone in my friend group? Is it weird for men to wear socks in bed? You're not going to want to miss this one!

    You can hear more from Kelli on her socials, @laguna_biotch, and on her pod Beyond the Blinds!

    Call us for advice! (929) 269-4960‬ or email us at basictrainingpod@gmail.com
    Follow us on social: @talialichtstein @basictrainingpod

    Produced by SickBird Productions
    For any inquiries, please reach out to partnerships@sickbirdproduction.com
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    • 1 hr 1 min
    My Friends Keep Canceling on Me: With Genevieve Hannelius

    My Friends Keep Canceling on Me: With Genevieve Hannelius

    Genevieve Hannelius joins us today to talk about how she and Talia met, Taylor Swift, her acting career on Disney Channel, and, of course, to answer your questions! Today we cover: What do I do if he tells me he is not looking to be anyone's BF? I broke my best guy friend's heart, what do I do? How do I approach my friends who keep canceling on me? Tune in!

    You can find Genevieve on socials @ghannelius!

    Call us for advice! (929) 269-4960‬ or email us at basictrainingpod@gmail.com
    Follow us on social: @talialichtstein @basictrainingpod

    Produced by SickBird Productions
    For any inquiries, please reach out to partnerships@sickbirdproduction.com
    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    • 1 hr 8 min
    I Had a Friendship Breakup Because of TikTok: With Shannon McNamara

    I Had a Friendship Breakup Because of TikTok: With Shannon McNamara

    Talia starts off with the explanation you've all been waiting for! Then, Fluently Forward's Shannon McNamara joins as today's guest host to answer your questions: How do I deal with my boyfriend's crippling anxiety? Is it fair for my friend to breakup with me over a TikTok? What do I do if I am super nervous to have sex with him? Tune in!

    You can find Shannon on socials @fluentlyforward!

    Call us for advice! (929) 269-4960‬ or email us at basictrainingpod@gmail.com
    Follow us on social: @talialichtstein @basictrainingpod

    Produced by SickBird Productions
    For any inquiries, please reach out to partnerships@sickbirdproduction.com
    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    • 1 hr 5 min
    It’s The Update Episode....And We Have Some News

    It’s The Update Episode....And We Have Some News

    It’s the update episode, and we have some news for all of you.

    We hear from some of our most iconic callers like:

    The girl who got the three page letter from her ex

    The girl whose in-laws called her annoying

    The girl who had a crush on a Trader Joe’s employee

    The girl who kind of (?) got rejected by her crush


    We have no advice — we’re just here to listen. 

    Call us for advice! (929) 269-4960‬ or email us at basictrainingpod@gmail.com
    Follow us on social: @talialichtstein @jakewcornell @basictrainingpod
    And on YouTube: @BasicTrainingPodcast

    Produced by SickBird Productions
    For any inquiries, please reach out to partnerships@sickbirdproduction.com
    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    • 57 min

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