stas & vic take Miami - ep. 13

carter gregory: fourth strike, plot twist and making it in music - ep. 15

Carter’s back for part two! We talk about discovering artists then vs. now, the future of streaming, and why the real power behind what becomes viral is in your hands. Carter also opens up about the politics of music, imposter syndrome, seeing artists finally get their flowers, and what it actually takes to build talent instead of just finding it. Plus the creation of his own label Plot Twist Records and its debut launch “Fourth Strike.” It's a conversation about trusting your taste, betting on yourself, and what it looks like when you’re brave to go after the life you want. 0:00 Carter Pt. 2 Begins 0:58 Finding Talent vs. Building Artists 4:20 Learning to Trust Your Taste in Music 6:37 Dealing with Imposter Syndrome 8:54 The Sacrifices Behind Success 11:27 Actually Living the Dream 16:10 The Future of Music Discovery 18:20 Why the Audience Has the Power 19:49 The Story Behind “Fourth Strike” 25:26 Building Plot Twist Records 26:40 Behind Set List Interviews   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 [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 [tel: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 [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

carter gregory vs CARTERA - ep. 14

Today we’re joined by one of our best friends -  music executive, interviewer, A&R, and honestly one of the busiest people we know, Carter Gregory. Carter talks about growing up in North Carolina, falling in love with music, and the journey that took him from dreaming about LA to dominating the music industry. We also get into his early assistant days, discovering artists and what it actually takes to make it in music. Plus, a few stories Carter probably wishes we wouldn’t mention. And considering we barely scratched the surface… there may need to be a part two.   0:00 Carter Gregory Interview Begins 2:12 Who Is “Cartera”? 4:38 Answering the Most Asked Fan Questions 10:07 Carter Doesn’t Watch Our Vlogs + Would He Ever Start One? 13:53 Meeting Queen B 16:01 Being Recognized in the Music Industry 18:25 Cary, North Carolina 23:49 Falling in Love with Music 25:15 MTV’s MADE 31:18 Fitness Culture 34:16 Dreaming of Moving to LA 38:05 The Worst Assistant Ever 42:43 (Almost) Missing Kylie’s Plane 44:52 The Journey into A&R 50:21 Carter’s Sleepover Nightmare 53:38 The Most Memorable Artists He’s Worked With + Testing Vinyls 55:45 Coachella Stories   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 [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 [tel: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 [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

stas & vic take Miami - ep. 13

After a few days in Miami, we’re finally sitting down to debrief everything - from our nights at Eleven, the viral Greek TikTok that took on a life of its own, Doni’s F1 collaboration, and the car service chaos that couldn't seem to get the location right. By the end of the weekend, we found ourselves asking the most important question: can anyone actually taste the difference of a $1,500 bottle of wine?   0:00 The Miami Debrief Begins  2:30 Met Gala: The Drama, The Trains & The Stairs 8:18 Hotel Footage, Our Event & Strippers 20:45 Who Came to Our Miami Event 22:19 Trying New Glam 24:33 Addressing the Viral TikTok 26:40 Is Expensive Wine Actually Worth It?  31:33 Our Solo Beach Days 33:24 Nahmias x F1  35:20 Miami Car Chaos 40:02 Vic’s Alleyway Emergency Stop 41:33 Stas Parties with Kesha 42:20 Vic’s F1 Weekend Experience 44:27 Inside Met Gala After Parties   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 [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 [tel: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 [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

our wellness routines - ep. 12

This week, we’re getting into our full wellness routines - the habits, products, and little rituals that keep us feeling our best. From sleep routines and hydration to workouts, skincare, and everything in between, we’re answering your questions and sharing what actually works for us. It’s wellness, but realistic.   0:00 Wellness Episode Kickoff 2:06 This or That: Party Girl Edition 6:42 Life Updates 11:21 Wellness Q&A: IV Therapy 15:55 Debloating & Lymphatic Drainage 19:36 Night Routines & Better Sleep 28:04 Hydration: Electrolytes We Love 32:46 Coffee vs. Matcha 33:48 Vitamins & Supplements 35:01 Diet & Meal Planning 38:56 Lagree & the Megaformer 40:34 Skincare Staples 47:42 Red Light Therapy Rituals   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 [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 [tel: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 [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

coachella confessions: bieber, golf carts & missing merch - ep. 11

This week, we’re recapping Coachella - from the moments we planned to everything that wasn’t. We get into your most-asked questions, our favorite performances, and how Vic’s merch somehow missing.   We break down Weekend 1 and how ended up going back for Weekend 2. It’s unfiltered, a little all over the place, and exactly how Coachella felt.   0:00 Coachella Debrief Begins 2:13 Your Most Asked Coachella Questions 6:25 The Bus 7:59 Favorite Performances & Karol G’s Custom Skirt 8:57 Weekend 1 Kickoff 10:31 Desert Footage: Kylie, Doni & Carter 20:22 After Parties, French Toast & Saving Energy 22:13 Festival Fits: Keeping It Casual 23:35 Twinning Moments (VS, Khy & Better Half) 25:02 Inside the Artist Section 29:23 The After Party 31:09 In-N-Out Hallelujah 33:00 Why Vic Didn’t Vlog 33:50 Going Back for Weekend 2 34:42 Sprinter Drop-Off Chaos 36:50 How Vic's Merch Went Missing   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 [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 [tel: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 [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.