Better Half with Stas & Vic

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Better Half with Stas & Vic is like a chic members-only club disguised as a show — and yes, your name’s on the list. Hosted by Stas Karanikolaou and Victoria Villarroel, this is where you'll find unfiltered opinions, debrief last night's adventures & have “should we even be saying this?” conversations. Every Wednesday, Stas and Vic talk life, love, pop culture, friendships, and whatever else would normally stay between best friends (and their shared Notes app). Friends pop in, tea gets spilled, and nothing is too serious. Think of Better Half as the group chat you’re obsessed with, the after-party you didn’t leave, and the inside joke you actually get. See you soon!

Episodes

  1. 4D AGO

    the lore behind victoria villarroel

    Victoria shares her full origin story - from growing up in Venezuela, building a life in America and falling in love with fashion along the way. Vic walks us through every stage of her career, from interning at Teen Vogue to working her way up as an executive assistant, and how each step shaped where she is now. We end with advice for anyone chasing something bigger, and what it really takes to go after your dreams.   Chapters  0:00 Who is Victoria Villarroel?  0:34 Growing up in Venezuela 9:45 Life in Trinidad and Tobago 20:26 The American High School Experience 27:15 College + Sorority Life 31:38 Interning at Teen Vogue 40:42 Jenner Communications 45:25 Assisting Kylie 49:03 What’s Next for Vic 51:22 Friendship Rapid Fire Questions   Baddie 2 Baddie Phoneline: Need advice only a baddie can give? Have some tea to spill or a story to share? Send us a voice note to be featured on the show: https://sayhi.chat/baddie2baddiebetterhalf   Follow Better Half: https://www.instagram.com/betterhalfpodcast/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@betterhalfpodcast https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588018913258 https://www.youtube.com/@betterhalfpodcast   Follow Stas: https://www.instagram.com/staskaranikolaou/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@stassiebaby?lang=en https://www.youtube.com/@Staskaranikolaou   Follow Vic: https://www.instagram.com/victoriavillarroel/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@victoriavillarroell?lang=en https://www.youtube.com/@victoriavillarroel   --   By submitting a voice message, materials, or story, you understand and agree that your submission may be featured on this podcast. You grant Better Half with Stas & Vic a non-exclusive, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, worldwide license in any and all media to use, edit, publish, and distribute your audio submission and any related name/information in our podcast episodes, videos, and promotional materials across all platforms. You represent and warrant that the content you submit is solely owned and controlled by you, that you have the right to grant this permission, and the permission of no other person is necessary for our use. You acknowledge your voice message, story, and materials shall not defame, disparage, invade the privacy of, portray in a false light, or violate the rights of any person. You will indemnify and hold harmless Better Half and its parent corporation, partners, producers, and talent (including Stas & Vic) from any claims or damages that arise from our use of your submission. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    58 min

  2. MAR 11

    devon lee carlson: the it girl

    Devon Lee Carlson joins us to talk Wildflower, working with family, and her life behind the scenes.   From discovering her love of fashion at an early age, Devon recounts her first fashion shows and what it’s actually like to be invited to fashion week.    We also talk about navigating breakups in the public eye and seeing reminders of your ex on(and off)line.  0:00 Devon Lee Interview begins 0:58 This or That game 5:26 Who is Devon Lee Carlson 7:15 Collabs + current projects 9:11 Saying yes and when to reset 14:18 Things we’ve learned from our grandma’s 17:00 Carter’s “Birthgay” party 21:08 The start of Wildflower and working with your family 30:33 The evolution of Devon & Sydney 37:25 Falling in love with fashion + Devon’s first show 43:50 Breakups in the public eye  51:57 Stas & Vic’s strengths    Baddie 2 Baddie Phoneline: Need advice only a baddie can give? Have some tea to spill or a story to share? Send us a voice note to be featured on the show: https://sayhi.chat/baddie2baddiebetterhalf   Follow Better Half: https://www.instagram.com/betterhalfpodcast/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@betterhalfpodcast https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588018913258 https://www.youtube.com/@betterhalfpodcast   Follow Stas: https://www.instagram.com/staskaranikolaou/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@stassiebaby?lang=en https://www.youtube.com/@Staskaranikolaou   Follow Vic: https://www.instagram.com/victoriavillarroel/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@victoriavillarroell?lang=en https://www.youtube.com/@victoriavillarroel   --   By submitting a voice message, materials, or story, you understand and agree that your submission may be featured on this podcast. You grant Better Half with Stas & Vic a non-exclusive, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, worldwide license in any and all media to use, edit, publish, and distribute your audio submission and any related name/information in our podcast episodes, videos, and promotional materials across all platforms. You represent and warrant that the content you submit is solely owned and controlled by you, that you have the right to grant this permission, and the permission of no other person is necessary for our use. You acknowledge your voice message, story, and materials shall not defame, disparage, invade the privacy of, portray in a false light, or violate the rights of any person. You will indemnify and hold harmless Better Half and its parent corporation, partners, producers, and talent (including Stas & Vic) from any claims or damages that arise from our use of your submission. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    58 min

  3. MAR 4

    what happened at our launch party

    Our launch party - the planning, the glam, the guest list, and what really happens when you throw something in LA. From early morning extensions to custom drinks, merch details, and curating the perfect room, we’re breaking down how it all came together and who showed up. Who stayed. Who surprised us. And whether there was any drama (obviously). We’re also talking LA nightlife now vs. 5–10 years ago, clubs vs. house parties, and the kind of vibe that actually makes a night feel iconic. 00:00 Launch party recap begins 03:12 How the planning + guest list came together 06:45 8AM glam emergency (extensions saga) 10:30 Merch, custom drinks & party details 14:55 Who showed up + who stayed late 19:40 Was there drama? 23:15 Partying in LA: then vs. now 29:05 Vic’s infamous “ran into glass” story   Baddie 2 Baddie Phoneline: Need advice only a baddie can give? Have some tea to spill or a story to share? Send us a voice note to be featured on the show: https://sayhi.chat/baddie2baddiebetterhalf   Follow Better Half: https://www.instagram.com/betterhalfpodcast/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@betterhalfpodcast https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588018913258 https://www.youtube.com/@betterhalfpodcast   Follow Stas: https://www.instagram.com/staskaranikolaou/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@stassiebaby?lang=en https://www.youtube.com/@Staskaranikolaou   Follow Vic: https://www.instagram.com/victoriavillarroel/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@victoriavillarroell?lang=en https://www.youtube.com/@victoriavillarroel By submitting a voice message, materials, or story, you understand and agree that your submission may be featured on this podcast. You grant Better Half with Stas & Vic a non-exclusive, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, worldwide license in any and all media to use, edit, publish, and distribute your audio submission and any related name/information in our podcast episodes, videos, and promotional materials across all platforms. You represent and warrant that the content you submit is solely owned and controlled by you, that you have the right to grant this permission, and the permission of no other person is necessary for our use. You acknowledge your voice message, story, and materials shall not defame, disparage, invade the privacy of, portray in a false light, or violate the rights of any person. You will indemnify and hold harmless Better Half and its parent corporation, partners, producers, and talent (including Stas & Vic) from any claims or damages that arise from our use of your submission. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    45 min

  4. FEB 25

    breakups suck

    We watched Wuthering Heights… and it emotionally destroyed us. What started as a casual movie night quickly turned into a spiral about heartbreak, toxic love, and abandonment. Stas and Vic unpack the movie, the red flags we ignore when we’re in love, and why some relationships feel like they ruin you in the best and worst ways. They talk past relationships, breakup grief, and whether soulmates are real - or just really intense trauma bonds.   00:00 Welcome back + why Wuthering Heights emotionally destroyed us 01:09 Leaving the theater in a full heartbreak spiral 02:12 Why breakups feel like real grief 05:37 Was their relationship actually toxic? 09:30 Why we stay in relationships that hurt us 12:45 Being drawn to emotionally unavailable people 15:10 When love feels obsessive or all-consuming 19:01 Red flags we ignored in past relationships 20:56 Being “toxica” in relationships 24:00 Jealousy, insecurity, and relationship baggage 27:00 Are soulmates real or just trauma bonds?   Baddie 2 Baddie Phoneline: Need advice only a baddie can give? Have some tea to spill or a story to share? Send us a voice note to be featured on the show: https://sayhi.chat/baddie2baddiebetterhalf   Follow Better Half: https://www.instagram.com/betterhalfpodcast/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@betterhalfpodcast https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588018913258 https://www.youtube.com/@betterhalfpodcast   Follow Stas: https://www.instagram.com/staskaranikolaou/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@stassiebaby?lang=en https://www.youtube.com/@Staskaranikolaou   Follow Vic: https://www.instagram.com/victoriavillarroel/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@victoriavillarroell?lang=en https://www.youtube.com/@victoriavillarroel   By submitting a voice message, materials, or story, you understand and agree that your submission may be featured on this podcast. You grant Better Half with Stas & Vic a non-exclusive, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, worldwide license in any and all media to use, edit, publish, and distribute your audio submission and any related name/information in our podcast episodes, videos, and promotional materials across all platforms. You represent and warrant that the content you submit is solely owned and controlled by you, that you have the right to grant this permission, and the permission of no other person is necessary for our use. You acknowledge your voice message, story, and materials shall not defame, disparage, invade the privacy of, portray in a false light, or violate the rights of any person. You will indemnify and hold harmless Better Half and its parent corporation, partners, producers, and talent (including Stas & Vic) from any claims or damages that arise from our use of your submission. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    52 min

  5. FEB 18

    hard launching our comeback

    It was only a matter of time… Welcome to the new era of Better Half with Stas & Vic. After six months of plotting, Pinterest spirals, and a full set makeover (yes, the tiger couch… yes, the pink curtain), Victoria is officially your new co-host. Yin & yang. Type A & Type B. Blue eyes & brown eyes. Same brain, different fonts. In this episode: 00:00 – We’re back… and introducing Vic (properly this time) 07:42 – How we accidentally spend 5 hours a day on FaceTime 15:18 – Rapid fire: Who’s more likely to… 22:55 – Our first core memories of each other  31:40 – Super Bowl chaos & Vic’s unfiltered take on Bad Bunny 40:12 – Social anxiety, relationships & why you should never dim yourself This is your safe space. Your group chat. Your big sister energy. We’re so excited you’re here! Baddie 2 Baddie Phoneline: Need advice only a baddie can give? Have some tea to spill or a story to share? Send us a voice note to be featured on the show: https://sayhi.chat/baddie2baddiebetterhalf Follow Better Half on:  Instagram — @betterhalfpodcast TikTok — @betterhalfpodcast Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588018913258 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@betterhalfpodcast By submitting a voice message, materials, or story, you understand and agree that your submission may be featured on this podcast. You grant Better Half with Stas & Vic a non-exclusive, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, worldwide license in any and all media to use, edit, publish, and distribute your audio submission and any related name/information in our podcast episodes, videos, and promotional materials across all platforms. You represent and warrant that the content you submit is solely owned and controlled by you, that you have the right to grant this permission, and the permission of no other person is necessary for our use. You acknowledge your voice message, story, and materials shall not defame, disparage, invade the privacy of, portray in a false light, or violate the rights of any person. You will indemnify and hold harmless Better Half and its parent corporation, partners, producers, and talent (including Stas & Vic) from any claims or damages that arise from our use of your submission. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    46 min

  6. FEB 17

    Introducing: Better Half with Stas & Vic

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    1 min

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Ratings & Reviews

4.8
out of 5
27 Ratings

About

Better Half with Stas & Vic is like a chic members-only club disguised as a show — and yes, your name’s on the list. Hosted by Stas Karanikolaou and Victoria Villarroel, this is where you'll find unfiltered opinions, debrief last night's adventures & have “should we even be saying this?” conversations. Every Wednesday, Stas and Vic talk life, love, pop culture, friendships, and whatever else would normally stay between best friends (and their shared Notes app). Friends pop in, tea gets spilled, and nothing is too serious. Think of Better Half as the group chat you’re obsessed with, the after-party you didn’t leave, and the inside joke you actually get. See you soon!

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  • Creator
    iHeartPodcasts
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Explicit
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