9 episodes

An enthusiastic exploration of people's passion. Hosted by New York City-based actor and writer Vanessa Bellew, this podcast is a monthly burst of heartfelt excitement in the form of personal essays, nerd rants, and interviews about the things that light us up. Topics will range from pop culture to popsicles and everything in between.

Favorite F*ing Thing‪!‬ Vanessa Bellew

    • Society & Culture
    • 5.0 • 9 Ratings

An enthusiastic exploration of people's passion. Hosted by New York City-based actor and writer Vanessa Bellew, this podcast is a monthly burst of heartfelt excitement in the form of personal essays, nerd rants, and interviews about the things that light us up. Topics will range from pop culture to popsicles and everything in between.

    "Trauma Therapy"

    "Trauma Therapy"

    While we're all quarantined at home during a global pandemic, host Vanessa Bellew thought it might be a good time to deliver a personal essay about trauma therapy, trauma itself, and some of her favorite grounding techniques for dealing with trauma and anxiety.
    No cursing!

    • 24 min
    The Sailor's Life

    The Sailor's Life

    Host Vanessa Bellew interviews guest Ava Kelly Stasiw about their favorite f*****g thing: the sailor's life! Come hear how Ava went from New York City actor to saucy sea-dog and why they loves it.

    • 36 min
    Astrology

    Astrology

    Host Vanessa Bellew reads a personal essay about Astrology, how it's changing, and why she loves it.

    • 16 min
    S1E6 - Jean-Luc Picard

    S1E6 - Jean-Luc Picard

    For the release of the new Star Trek: Picard series, host Vanessa Bellew does a thirty minute nerd rant about all the reasons Captain Jean-Luc Picard is her captain and should be yours too.

    • 29 min
    S1E5 - Home for the Holidays

    S1E5 - Home for the Holidays

    A personal essay about refinding the magic of Christmas by going home for the holidays, written and voiced by host Vanessa Bellew.
    Additional voices by Donna and Bryan Bellew.
    Music credits forthcoming.

    • 13 min
    S1E4 - Joni Mitchell

    S1E4 - Joni Mitchell

    Host Vanessa Bellew interviews her roommate, friend, and fellow actor Drew Bolander about his favorite f*ing thing!: Joni Mitchell.
    Special thanks to Joni Mitchell for her music.
    Here are the links to the playlists Drew made:
    Joni Intro
    Joni on Piano
    Enjoy!

    • 30 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
9 Ratings

9 Ratings

CCliscious ,

Yeah this is one of my favorite f*ing things

Vanessa provides a real, humble, tongue-in-cheek review of things. I'm already sucked in with my soft spot for NYC and the mention of Astoria Park. Subscribe if you like thoughtful, creative, mental-health-aware commentary.

Avalakasta ,

fav

Hilarious and heartfelt. Cannot wait to see where this goes!!

malkywhite ,

Love it !

Passionate and well-crafted first episode with a wide ranging set of topics to come from Beyoncé to Star Trek. Only: why/how do you overthink cereal?

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