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Big Time Small Talk

Big Time Small Talk

By Jodi Rollins

Big Time Small Talk, "Stories and observations beyond small talk" is hosted by Jodi Rollins, a successful entrepreneur, event producer, motivational speaker, published journalist, photographer, wife, mom and stepmom. She is know for her very popular but brief stint on the CBS reality TV show Big Brother and Celebrity Big Brother. In her podcast she shares personal stories and observations, and takes a sometimes fun, yet thought provoking look at life, pop culture, politics, social issues and so much more!
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Season 8- Ep 162: The End. Sorta

Season 8- Ep 162: The End. Sorta

I explain why this isn’t my final episode. (I apologize the very first five seconds of this episode get cut off. )
Feb 01, 202405:14
**Programing Note•• A Message From Jodi

**Programing Note•• A Message From Jodi

A quick update about the show.
Jan 13, 202400:39
Season: 8 Ep - 161 "Are YOU a Toxic Positivity Person?!" - What is it and why it's dangerous
Jan 04, 202449:57
Season: 8 Ep - 160 " ** New Year's Eve Bonus Special!!** - Bye Bye 2023!

Season: 8 Ep - 160 " ** New Year's Eve Bonus Special!!** - Bye Bye 2023!

My end of the year NYE special - With a special surprise!!

- Click for Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user/membership?u=84866566

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For more info about me and this show, please visit my website: www.getrollinscreative.com

Don't forget to share the show.

Dec 31, 202350:30
Season: 8 Ep - 159 "Is this The Last Episode of The Year??!"
Dec 28, 202326:32
Season: 8 Ep - 158 "My Weird Childhood Family Christmas Tradition!" -The Annual Christmas Episode

Season: 8 Ep - 158 "My Weird Childhood Family Christmas Tradition!" -The Annual Christmas Episode

I share the story of my weird family Christmas tradition. That plus all of my favorites about Christmas! Plus a special guest appearance from my daughter.

For more info about me and this show, please visit my website: www.getrollinscreative.com

Don't forget to share the show.

Dec 21, 202355:22
Season: 8 Ep- 158 " 10 Things You Don't Know About Me!"

Season: 8 Ep- 158 " 10 Things You Don't Know About Me!"

This show is a fun one! I answer 10 random questions! You can play along at home too! Take your mind off of holiday stress and enjoy! Don't forget to share the show! Thank you!!

For more info about me and this show, please visit my website: www.getrollinscreative.com

Dec 14, 202356:42
Season: 8 Ep - 157 "Face to Face With the Racist That Broke My Heart!"

Season: 8 Ep - 157 "Face to Face With the Racist That Broke My Heart!"

Today I talk about getting over a broken heart. I share the story of a racist guy who broke my heart when I was in college. That plus what we can all do to heal from a broken heart. -- Don't forget to share the show and please leave a review!

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Dec 06, 202356:28
Season: 8 Ep- 156 “ Perception May not be Your Reality!”
Nov 30, 202356:41
Season: 8 Ep - 155 “ Toxic Turkey Day!”Tools to help you handle toxic relatives over the holidays!
Nov 23, 202355:29
Season: 8 Ep - 154 "The End of This Podcast?" Not a tease or a gimmick!!

Season: 8 Ep - 154 "The End of This Podcast?" Not a tease or a gimmick!!

I share why I have been considering ending this show. I decide in real time if I should continue or not.

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Support Jodi at Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/user?u=84866566⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to Jodi's YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/duUmyqmnO5E⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jodi on Insta:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/jodirollins/

Nov 14, 202350:09
Season: 8 Ep - 153 "Oops She Did it Again!!" We Deep Dive into the Britney Spears Book.

Season: 8 Ep - 153 "Oops She Did it Again!!" We Deep Dive into the Britney Spears Book.

There is a lot to unpack here! " The Woman in Me" by Britney Spears is now out and she is spilling all the private details of her life! Should she share it all?? Is what she said about Justin Timberlake True? Did she even write this book? We get into it!

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Oct 31, 202301:04:07
Season: 8 Ep - 152 "Season 8  - "Jodi Can Sing?" - Jodi Talks Ending Her Self Criticism"

Season: 8 Ep - 152 "Season 8 - "Jodi Can Sing?" - Jodi Talks Ending Her Self Criticism"

Self Criticism is something we all do! But what can we do to change it? In this episode I share a story about something I went through and how it taught me to treat myself with more compassion. Plus I sing one of my all time favorite songs!

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Support Jodi at Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/user?u=84866566⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to Jodi's YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/duUmyqmnO5E⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jodi on Insta:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/jodirollins/

Oct 21, 202301:02:29
Season: 8 Ep - 151 "Season 8 Premire Episode! - "Jodi Shares an Update About Her Personal Life."

Season: 8 Ep - 151 "Season 8 Premire Episode! - "Jodi Shares an Update About Her Personal Life."

Welcome to season 8! I share what I have been up to and some personal things I have been experiencing regarding my move to New England. Plus I share what I have been fired up about lately!

Support Jodi at Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/user?u=84866566⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to Jodi's YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/duUmyqmnO5E⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jodi on Insta:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/jodirollins/

Oct 12, 202354:37
Season: 7 Ep - 150 "The Stolen Ick Factor!"

Season: 7 Ep - 150 "The Stolen Ick Factor!"

Today we talk about what has been going on in my life with regard to this show's future, a little about Big Brother and a very serious topic: What happens when two celebrities stand up for a rapist. - Support Jodi at Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/user?u=84866566⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to Jodi's YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/duUmyqmnO5E⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jodi on Insta:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/jodirollins/

Sep 23, 202359:15
Season: 7 Ep - 149 "Are You kidding Me !?' - Not again!!

Season: 7 Ep - 149 "Are You kidding Me !?' - Not again!!

Even if you do not watch BB you will find this episode interesting. I had to get this off of my chest. I can't believe we are talking about the "N" word AGAIN!!! But his time it is actually more about the "R" word!

Welcome to episode one of my Summer Series: "Life lessons through the lens of Big Brother!"

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Sep 08, 202340:24
Season: 7 Ep - 148 "I'm Sorry!"- ** A Big Brother Summer Series Episode **.

Season: 7 Ep - 148 "I'm Sorry!"- ** A Big Brother Summer Series Episode **.

Welcome to another episode of my Summer Series: "Life lessons through the lens of Big Brother!" This week we talk about Hisam, who was seeking forgivness and how he went from dictator to apologizer! Plus we discuss what forgiveness and compassion can do for our own lives. Support Jodi at Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/user?u=84866566⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to Jodi's YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/duUmyqmnO5E⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jodi on Insta:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/jodirollins/

Aug 26, 202343:10
Season: 7 Ep - 147 "Where Does She Get Off?!"- ** A Pocket Episode- No Big Brother Talk **.
Aug 20, 202301:11:15
Season: 7 Ep - 146 "Let's Grade The Season!"- ** A Big Brother Summer Series Episode **.
Aug 19, 202333:38
Season: 7 Ep - 145 "Here We Go Again With The "N" Word!"- ** A Big Brother Summer Series Episode **.
Aug 10, 202301:04:56
Season: 7 Ep - 144 " The BIG BROTHER Pre Season Ep"- I answer the questions you always ask me!
Aug 01, 202336:18
Season: 7 Ep - 143 " How I Overcame My Phobia!' - And the life lessons I learned from the experience. **BONUS EPISODE**
Jul 30, 202353:02
Season: 7 Ep - 142 " What Your Friends are Saying to You is BS!"- Let me explain.
Jul 26, 202331:35
Season: 7 Ep - 141 " Can Men and Women be Friends?"
Jul 07, 202342:04
Season: 7 Ep - 140 "How I Embarrassed Myself on Social Media!"
Jun 16, 202358:05
Season: 7 Ep - 139" 12 Things That Should Not Be, But Are!"
Jun 01, 202353:53
Season: 7 Ep - 138 "The Stench of Tom Sandoval!" -Does he smell like forgivness?"
May 11, 202345:09
Season: 6 Ep - 137 "The New Boogie Man!" - What you fear, but shouldn't!
May 04, 202301:06:37
Season: 6 Ep - 136 "Scandoval" & Not Getting What You Expect!"

Season: 6 Ep - 136 "Scandoval" & Not Getting What You Expect!"

What does "Scandoval" and not getting what you expect have to with each other? Jodi will explain. Plus she shares what she is going through right now - something she did not expect- and what she is doing about it. (And for those who don't know what "Scandoval" is, tune in and it will all make sense!


Support Jodi at Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=84866566

Subscribe to Jodi's YouTube: https://youtu.be/duUmyqmnO5E

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Apr 14, 202301:02:25
Season: 6 Ep - 135 " I Survived a School Shooting!" - Pre Columbine (Audio & Video Ep)
Apr 11, 202323:48
Season: 6 Ep - 134 "Lets Deep Dive Into Alex Murdaugh -True Crime!"

Season: 6 Ep - 134 "Lets Deep Dive Into Alex Murdaugh -True Crime!"

Jodi has been OBSESSED with this case!  So you know she had to weigh in on it!  We deep dive into why she thinks it all happened. Jodi share's her thoughts on Alex Murdaugh and she doesn't hold back!


Support Jodi at Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=84866566

Subscribe to Jodi's YouTube: https://youtu.be/duUmyqmnO5E

Follow Jodi on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/jodirollins/

Mar 16, 202355:19
#1 Question White People Ask Me About Being Black! PART 1. #WhyDoBlackPeople #BigBrother #StoryTime

#1 Question White People Ask Me About Being Black! PART 1. #WhyDoBlackPeople #BigBrother #StoryTime

Hello new and past listeners!! I will still offer my audio podcast Big Time Small Talk, periodically- But I will be doing my YouTube Vlog once a week! You can view my YouTube blog either on Spotify right here, or on YouTube at Jodi Rollins ENJOY!
Please message me if you have any questions. Details below. Thank you for listening and or viewing my content!
In this, my second VLOG, I answer the number TWO question(s) White people ask me about being Black! All about my HAIR!! This is part one in a three-part series. I share some of my personal and heartbreaking experiences with racism as a child. Some things I have never talked about publicly. While it is a serious subject, I also have some fun and lighthearted moments to share! In the next part of the series, I will be answering YOUR questions! So please comment below with any questions you have ever had about Black people - NOTHING is off limits. Simply be kind and respectful. Hate speech will be filtered out! I will try to answer them all! I also have a podcast called "Big Time Small Talk" (Stories and observations beyond small talk) Check it out here:
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/big-time-small-talk/id1532412892 My Insta: www.instagram.com/jodirollins/ THANK YOU for viewing my fist VLOG check out my channel description for more info on what this channel will be about!! Please subscribe and hit the notification bell so you do not miss the rest of the series!! #WhyDoBlackPeople #QuestionsAboutBlackPeople #NewVLOG #BigBrother #BB14 #TalkingRace #storytime
Feb 18, 202321:34
Season: 6 Ep - 133 "I'm Baaaack - Big Changes!"

Season: 6 Ep - 133 "I'm Baaaack - Big Changes!"

Jodi is back and announces some big changes to the show!

Subscribe here--> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiuOPnLDcomwctlyv1nO3UQ

Jan 27, 202346:52
Happy New Year!!!

Happy New Year!!!

Thank you for supporting this show!!
Jan 01, 202301:05
Season: 6 Ep - 132 "Shhhh...The Secret Christmas Eve Episode...Shhhh!"

Season: 6 Ep - 132 "Shhhh...The Secret Christmas Eve Episode...Shhhh!"

Top Secret! Merry Christmas Eve!!

Dec 25, 202221:27
Season: 6 Ep - 131 "The Show I REALLY Want to do! - A Little Christmas Time Insperation"

Season: 6 Ep - 131 "The Show I REALLY Want to do! - A Little Christmas Time Insperation"

Jodi shares the story of a set of videos that inspired her - videos that you would not expect to inspire her. They bring her back to doing the kind of show she set out to do when she first started her show!

*Mentioned in the Show:

 COZY EARTH (Bedding, Lounge Wear & Bath) Will Give YOU 40% off everything you purchase if you use the link and code below with the! 

Cozy Earth Link: https://glnk.io/182l/jodirollins 

Code: CE- BIGTIME #SleepCozyEarth

Dec 20, 202201:16:22
Season: 6 Ep - 130 "I'm Annoyed! - The Harry & Megan Documentary Helps Me explain Why."

Season: 6 Ep - 130 "I'm Annoyed! - The Harry & Megan Documentary Helps Me explain Why."

Jodi talks about a topic that she thinks is incredible important: Empathy.  She watched the Harry & Megan documentary and could not believe the response to it The  lack of empathy towards them- Two people who made changes in their lives to protect their own mental health and the public was not happy about it-  So they were greeted with hatred and very little empathy. Studies show that the majority of our society struggles with empathy.  Do you?  Jodi deep dives into this topic.

*Mentioned on the Show: COZY EARTH (Bedding, Lounge Wear & Bath) Will Give YOU 40% off everything you purchase if you use the link and code below with the!

Cozy Earth Link: https://glnk.io/182l/jodirollins 

Code: CE- BIGTIME #SleepCozyEarth


Dec 19, 202201:18:03
Season: 6 Ep - 129 "Jodi's Loved & Not So Loved Holiday List!"

Season: 6 Ep - 129 "Jodi's Loved & Not So Loved Holiday List!"

Jodi shares her list of the things she loves about the holidays and the things that drive her crazy!  A nice light, easygoing, and fun show! 

*Mentioned in the Show:

 COZY EARTH (Bedding, Lounge Wear & Bath) Will Give YOU 40% off everything you purchase if you use the link and code below with the!

 Cozy Earth Link: https://glnk.io/182l/jodirollins Code: CE- BIGTIME #SleepCozyEarth

Dec 12, 202243:49
Season: 6 Ep - 128 "Keep Telling Until Somebody Hears You" - A Story of Resilience Over Childhood Trauma.

Season: 6 Ep - 128 "Keep Telling Until Somebody Hears You" - A Story of Resilience Over Childhood Trauma.

Trigger Warning; This Show contains stories of incest and molestation. Jodi interviews  Ka'Shawn Chambers,  a woman who endured molestation, childhood trauma as a child, crippling depression and other incidents of sexual violence.  She shares her story of resilience, taking her power back, ending the cycle of shame and how today, she lives a happy life.


*Mentioned in the Show: COZY EARTH (Bedding, Lounge Wear & Bath) Will Give YOU 40% off everything you purchase if you use the link and code below with the! Cozy Earth Link: https://glnk.io/182l/jodirollins Code: CE- BIGTIME #SleepCozyEarth


"Keep Telling Until Somebody Hears You" - A Story of Resilience Over Childhood Trauma.

Dec 05, 202201:16:59
**Exciting News in My Family- A quick message from Jodi**

**Exciting News in My Family- A quick message from Jodi**

Jodi takes a moment to share some really wonderful news!!! (This is not a full episode) Happy Thanksgiving to each and every one of you!!
Nov 23, 202202:09
Season: 6 Ep - 127 "Gen Z Saves Democracy, Gaslighting, and the Loss of a Funny Man"

Season: 6 Ep - 127 "Gen Z Saves Democracy, Gaslighting, and the Loss of a Funny Man"

Jodi shares her thoughts about the crazy and shocking thing that happened on "Love is Blind," a reality  TV show on Netflix. Plus she discusses how Gen X saved democracy.  Jodi also talks about the loss of funny man and actor Leslie Jordan. *Mentioned in the Show: COZY EARTH (Bedding, Lounge Wear & Bath) Will Give YOU 40% off everything you purchase if you use the link and code below with the! Cozy Earth Link: https://glnk.io/182l/jodirollins Code: CE- BIGTIME #SleepCozyEarth
Nov 16, 202255:40
Season: 6 Ep - 125 "All That Glitters Isn't Controled" - Abortion Rights Have Always Been About Control." #VOTE
Nov 08, 202248:03
Season: 6 Ep - 124 "The Unraveling of Kanye West" - What it Teaches us About How we View Mental Health in America"
Oct 30, 202253:55
Season: 6 Ep -123 "Cancer Update"- Jodi shares an Update on Her Step-son's Cancer
Oct 22, 202247:26
Season: 6 Ep - 122 "An Uncommom Love Story - Loving & Losing Someone to MS." **Double Episode**
Oct 14, 202201:27:15
Season: 5 Ep - 121 "No Such Thing, The Lie of an Unbothered Life"

Season: 5 Ep - 121 "No Such Thing, The Lie of an Unbothered Life"

What are things that affect your life in a negative way?  Is it possible to live an unbothered life?? Jodi asks that question and shares her thoughts and her list of the things that "bother" her life.  Are any of them the things that bother you? Tune in to find out!

Sep 16, 202201:07:15
Season: 5 Ep - 120 "Racist Shhmacist" - It's All About The Intent!

Season: 5 Ep - 120 "Racist Shhmacist" - It's All About The Intent!

What people say matters, but what they mean matters more - especially when it comes to bias and racism.  All humans have bias and sometimes say the wrong things, but it's the Intent matters.

Aug 25, 202201:12:09
ALERT **Programing Note About Episode 119**

ALERT **Programing Note About Episode 119**

Due to a power outage: Episode 119 did not upload properly but has now been fixed and is ready to download (by 10:30 AM PST)  Thank you for your patience!!

Aug 21, 202201:23
Season: 5 Ep -119 "Do Celebrity Death's Affect You? - How The Loss of Anne Heche Affected Me."

Season: 5 Ep -119 "Do Celebrity Death's Affect You? - How The Loss of Anne Heche Affected Me."

With tragic passing of Anne Heche, Jodi shares how celebrity deaths have affected her.  Plus, she discusses how often times, society tells us they should not affect us.  Anne Heche really affected Jodi's life. Rest in Peace Ms. Heche. #AnneHeche

*End of short "Summer Shows" - This is a full episode.

Aug 21, 202201:18:35