Chatty Baddies Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/chatty-baddies Real talk. Real life. Chatty Baddies is your go-to podcast for honest conversations about relationships, parenthood infidelity, divorce, mental health, pop culture, sports, and everything in between. Hosts Nikki, Whitney, and Nicole keep it candid, compassionate, and occasionally chaotic—sharing personal stories, hot takes, and life lessons with heart and humor. Follow the conversation on TikTok @chatty.baddies and Instagram @chattybaddiespodcast. You’re not alone—you’re one of us.. You’re a BADDIE. © 2025 Nikki Estridge 50db6aec-1597-54e3-aa77-018208d9741e yes en Tue, 09 Dec 2025 06:00:13 -0500 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 06:03:23 -0500 https://img.transistor.fm/yY9CRLAc3HEUM0QyN87C-KMIvlSJZF48u4v5PfQzfek/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yNjQ4/ODFjMmU0ZDhmNGQ4/YTFjYWYyY2UxODhl/ODVmMy5qcGc.jpg Chatty Baddies episodic Nikki Estridge Real talk. Real life. Chatty Baddies is your go-to podcast for honest conversations about relationships, parenthood infidelity, divorce, mental health, pop culture, sports, and everything in between. Hosts Nikki, Whitney, and Nicole keep it candid, compassionate, and occasionally chaotic—sharing personal stories, hot takes, and life lessons with heart and humor. Follow the conversation on TikTok @chatty.baddies and Instagram @chattybaddiespodcast. You’re not alone—you’re one of us.. You’re a BADDIE. Real talk. Talk Show, Drama, Pop Culture Nikki Estridge No No Part 2 - Monica Abbott: Bringing the Heat from Rocky Top to Team USA 8 8 Part 2 - Monica Abbott: Bringing the Heat from Rocky Top to Team USA full ef08eedb-f894-4951-9063-3aada81fc000 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f642aa98 In this part 2 powerhouse episode, Nikki sits down with softball legend Monica Abbott—the “strikeout queen” whose power pitches carried her from Lady Vol stardom to the world’s biggest stages. Monica reflects on what it meant to wear the red, white, and blue, the pressure and pride of the Beijing Olympics, and the grit it took to dominate professionally in Japan. She also opens up about life beyond the mound and stepping into motherhood with the same fire that fueled her career. It’s raw, inspiring, and filled with the kind of strength only true champions carry.

]]> In this part 2 powerhouse episode, Nikki sits down with softball legend Monica Abbott—the “strikeout queen” whose power pitches carried her from Lady Vol stardom to the world’s biggest stages. Monica reflects on what it meant to wear the red, white, and blue, the pressure and pride of the Beijing Olympics, and the grit it took to dominate professionally in Japan. She also opens up about life beyond the mound and stepping into motherhood with the same fire that fueled her career. It’s raw, inspiring, and filled with the kind of strength only true champions carry.

]]> Tue, 09 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0500 Nikki Estridge Nikki Estridge 1392 In this part 2 powerhouse episode, Nikki sits down with softball legend Monica Abbott—the “strikeout queen” whose power pitches carried her from Lady Vol stardom to the world’s biggest stages. Monica reflects on what it meant to wear the red, white, and blue, the pressure and pride of the Beijing Olympics, and the grit it took to dominate professionally in Japan. She also opens up about life beyond the mound and stepping into motherhood with the same fire that fueled her career. It’s raw, inspiring, and filled with the kind of strength only true champions carry.

]]> Talk Show, Drama, Pop Culture No Part 1 - The Algorithm of Greatness: Olympian Tim Mack on Mastering the Vault & Life 7 7 Part 1 - The Algorithm of Greatness: Olympian Tim Mack on Mastering the Vault & Life full a1a8756b-bd49-4df2-85de-dc5756d01ee3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/57c067f1 In this inspirational Chatty Baddies episode, Nikki and Nicole sit down with Olympic gold medalist Tim Mack—the Knoxville legend whose vault sent him into history at the 2004 Athens Games. Tim reveals how his early drive, disciplined mindset, and personal algorithm shaped his journey to the podium. He opens up about the pressures and breakthroughs behind Athens, the role of failure in mastery, and the mental edge that turns athletes—and everyday people—into champions. This is pure inspiration, precision, and greatness distilled.


This conversation blends sports, psychology, and pure inspiration. Whether you’re an athlete, a dreamer, or a Chatty Baddie who loves a good underdog-to-gold story—this one’s for you!!

]]> In this inspirational Chatty Baddies episode, Nikki and Nicole sit down with Olympic gold medalist Tim Mack—the Knoxville legend whose vault sent him into history at the 2004 Athens Games. Tim reveals how his early drive, disciplined mindset, and personal algorithm shaped his journey to the podium. He opens up about the pressures and breakthroughs behind Athens, the role of failure in mastery, and the mental edge that turns athletes—and everyday people—into champions. This is pure inspiration, precision, and greatness distilled.


This conversation blends sports, psychology, and pure inspiration. Whether you’re an athlete, a dreamer, or a Chatty Baddie who loves a good underdog-to-gold story—this one’s for you!!

]]> Tue, 09 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0500 Nikki Estridge Nikki Estridge 1673 In this inspirational Chatty Baddies episode, Nikki and Nicole sit down with Olympic gold medalist Tim Mack—the Knoxville legend whose vault sent him into history at the 2004 Athens Games. Tim reveals how his early drive, disciplined mindset, and personal algorithm shaped his journey to the podium. He opens up about the pressures and breakthroughs behind Athens, the role of failure in mastery, and the mental edge that turns athletes—and everyday people—into champions. This is pure inspiration, precision, and greatness distilled.


This conversation blends sports, psychology, and pure inspiration. Whether you’re an athlete, a dreamer, or a Chatty Baddie who loves a good underdog-to-gold story—this one’s for you!!

]]> Talk Show, Drama, Pop Culture No From Rock Bottom to Redemption: With John Matthews 6 6 From Rock Bottom to Redemption: With John Matthews full dd0db570-c6b0-4913-b964-b5bd1adaf12a https://share.transistor.fm/s/fc295c2d From sleeping in his car and battling addiction to serving as Assistant Mayor and leading thousands through one of Tennessee’s largest natural disasters, John Mathews has lived both extremes of human struggle and leadership. He went from rock bottom – homeless, strung out, and written off – to becoming the COO of a $150 million company and a voice of resilience for others. In this episode, John shares the honest truth about how he rebuilt his life, the lessons he learned, and the price he paid for the wisdom he gained. For the first time, he opens up about his story, also chronicled in his new book, revealing why redemption is possible for anyone willing to stay the course.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F552QJ4N

]]> From sleeping in his car and battling addiction to serving as Assistant Mayor and leading thousands through one of Tennessee’s largest natural disasters, John Mathews has lived both extremes of human struggle and leadership. He went from rock bottom – homeless, strung out, and written off – to becoming the COO of a $150 million company and a voice of resilience for others. In this episode, John shares the honest truth about how he rebuilt his life, the lessons he learned, and the price he paid for the wisdom he gained. For the first time, he opens up about his story, also chronicled in his new book, revealing why redemption is possible for anyone willing to stay the course.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F552QJ4N

]]> Tue, 14 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Nikki Estridge Nikki Estridge 1550 From sleeping in his car and battling addiction to serving as Assistant Mayor and leading thousands through one of Tennessee’s largest natural disasters, John Mathews has lived both extremes of human struggle and leadership. He went from rock bottom – homeless, strung out, and written off – to becoming the COO of a $150 million company and a voice of resilience for others. In this episode, John shares the honest truth about how he rebuilt his life, the lessons he learned, and the price he paid for the wisdom he gained. For the first time, he opens up about his story, also chronicled in his new book, revealing why redemption is possible for anyone willing to stay the course.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F552QJ4N

]]> Talk Show, Drama, Pop Culture No Through the Fire: Life After the NICU and Childhood Cancer 5 5 Through the Fire: Life After the NICU and Childhood Cancer full 7d2f8a00-9d09-4492-841a-83f1e31db030 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e7507af1 In this powerful episode, Nikki and Nicole from the Chatty Baddies sit down with warrior mama Jess Goodine, who courageously shares her extraordinary journey. After the heartbreaking loss of two of her precious sons, Jess devoted herself fully to being there for her surviving son, Owen, through 174 long days in the NICU, multiple surgeries, and the unimaginable challenge of childhood cancer. With raw honesty, she opens up about the pain, perseverance, and what sustained her. This conversation is a moving tribute to the strength of a mother’s love and a reminder that hope can shine even in the darkest places.

]]> In this powerful episode, Nikki and Nicole from the Chatty Baddies sit down with warrior mama Jess Goodine, who courageously shares her extraordinary journey. After the heartbreaking loss of two of her precious sons, Jess devoted herself fully to being there for her surviving son, Owen, through 174 long days in the NICU, multiple surgeries, and the unimaginable challenge of childhood cancer. With raw honesty, she opens up about the pain, perseverance, and what sustained her. This conversation is a moving tribute to the strength of a mother’s love and a reminder that hope can shine even in the darkest places.

]]> Tue, 16 Sep 2025 08:44:06 -0400 Nikki Estridge Nikki Estridge 1228 In this powerful episode, Nikki and Nicole from the Chatty Baddies sit down with warrior mama Jess Goodine, who courageously shares her extraordinary journey. After the heartbreaking loss of two of her precious sons, Jess devoted herself fully to being there for her surviving son, Owen, through 174 long days in the NICU, multiple surgeries, and the unimaginable challenge of childhood cancer. With raw honesty, she opens up about the pain, perseverance, and what sustained her. This conversation is a moving tribute to the strength of a mother’s love and a reminder that hope can shine even in the darkest places.

]]> Talk Show, Drama, Pop Culture No From Vols to Ravens: Tee Martin on NIL, Loyalty & Leadership 4 4 From Vols to Ravens: Tee Martin on NIL, Loyalty & Leadership full d21ae910-eb6b-475a-a01b-979bf28d114c https://share.transistor.fm/s/69ee05eb Join us for an insightful conversation with Tee Martin, the standout QB who led the Vols to the '98 National Championship and current QB coach for the Baltimore Ravens, now in his fifth season with the Ravens organization. 

In this episode, Tee opens up about:
    •    What sealed the deal for him when he chose to commit to the University of Tennessee. How relationships, loyalty, and opportunity shaped that decision;
    •    His perspective on NIL and pay-for-play, and the responsibility players take on when money and name recognition enter the game;
    •    The mentors, coaches, and family that shaped him as both a player and coach, and how that legacy influences his own coaching style;
    •    His route from Knoxville to the NFL, working his way through college coaching before joining the Ravens, and the excitement he brings to developing elite talent like Lamar Jackson;
    •    And how his love for coaching—and for Tennessee—fuels his work every day as he balances respect for tradition with innovation in today’s NIL era.

This episode delivers football wisdom, NIL insights, and a personal look at the journey of one of college and pro football’s most respected figures. Perfect for players, fans, and anyone navigating the changing landscape of college athletics.

You don’t want to miss this one from your BADDIES!

]]> Join us for an insightful conversation with Tee Martin, the standout QB who led the Vols to the '98 National Championship and current QB coach for the Baltimore Ravens, now in his fifth season with the Ravens organization. 

In this episode, Tee opens up about:
    •    What sealed the deal for him when he chose to commit to the University of Tennessee. How relationships, loyalty, and opportunity shaped that decision;
    •    His perspective on NIL and pay-for-play, and the responsibility players take on when money and name recognition enter the game;
    •    The mentors, coaches, and family that shaped him as both a player and coach, and how that legacy influences his own coaching style;
    •    His route from Knoxville to the NFL, working his way through college coaching before joining the Ravens, and the excitement he brings to developing elite talent like Lamar Jackson;
    •    And how his love for coaching—and for Tennessee—fuels his work every day as he balances respect for tradition with innovation in today’s NIL era.

This episode delivers football wisdom, NIL insights, and a personal look at the journey of one of college and pro football’s most respected figures. Perfect for players, fans, and anyone navigating the changing landscape of college athletics.

You don’t want to miss this one from your BADDIES!

]]> Tue, 02 Sep 2025 07:00:00 -0400 Nikki Estridge Nikki Estridge 1434 Join us for an insightful conversation with Tee Martin, the standout QB who led the Vols to the '98 National Championship and current QB coach for the Baltimore Ravens, now in his fifth season with the Ravens organization. 

In this episode, Tee opens up about:
    •    What sealed the deal for him when he chose to commit to the University of Tennessee. How relationships, loyalty, and opportunity shaped that decision;
    •    His perspective on NIL and pay-for-play, and the responsibility players take on when money and name recognition enter the game;
    •    The mentors, coaches, and family that shaped him as both a player and coach, and how that legacy influences his own coaching style;
    •    His route from Knoxville to the NFL, working his way through college coaching before joining the Ravens, and the excitement he brings to developing elite talent like Lamar Jackson;
    •    And how his love for coaching—and for Tennessee—fuels his work every day as he balances respect for tradition with innovation in today’s NIL era.

This episode delivers football wisdom, NIL insights, and a personal look at the journey of one of college and pro football’s most respected figures. Perfect for players, fans, and anyone navigating the changing landscape of college athletics.

You don’t want to miss this one from your BADDIES!

]]> Talk Show, Drama, Pop Culture No From Roblox to Regret: Kidnaps, Layla Jane & Lyme Disease 3 3 From Roblox to Regret: Kidnaps, Layla Jane & Lyme Disease full 3ca3af34-f47c-4816-803d-7632a31b2e9d https://share.transistor.fm/s/eda3bc72 This week on Chatty Baddies we unpack the shocking kidnapping headlines tied to Roblox in Virginia and Ohio, dive into Layla Jane’s heartbreaking detransition story, share unfiltered takes on sorority culture, and talk Justin Timberlake opening up about life with Lyme disease. A mix of heavy truths, raw conversation, and a splash of pop culture—just how we do it.

]]> This week on Chatty Baddies we unpack the shocking kidnapping headlines tied to Roblox in Virginia and Ohio, dive into Layla Jane’s heartbreaking detransition story, share unfiltered takes on sorority culture, and talk Justin Timberlake opening up about life with Lyme disease. A mix of heavy truths, raw conversation, and a splash of pop culture—just how we do it.

]]> Thu, 28 Aug 2025 08:04:43 -0400 Nikki Estridge Nikki Estridge 601 This week on Chatty Baddies we unpack the shocking kidnapping headlines tied to Roblox in Virginia and Ohio, dive into Layla Jane’s heartbreaking detransition story, share unfiltered takes on sorority culture, and talk Justin Timberlake opening up about life with Lyme disease. A mix of heavy truths, raw conversation, and a splash of pop culture—just how we do it.

]]> Talk Show, Drama, Pop Culture No Calm Your Cockpit: Above the clouds and behind the badge with Colin Congo 2 2 Calm Your Cockpit: Above the clouds and behind the badge with Colin Congo full 2419641e-013d-4423-bb2b-3e24370a46c1 https://youtu.be/8PFsxHeQURo This week, the Chatty Baddies sit down with Colin Congo, a pilot with a not-so-average résumé—think FBI Hostage Rescue Team, Federal Air Marshal, and now captain in the skies. Colin shares what it’s really like to keep calm under pressure, why airline travel is safer than ever, and a few behind-the-scenes stories from his time in the air and on the ground. 

]]> This week, the Chatty Baddies sit down with Colin Congo, a pilot with a not-so-average résumé—think FBI Hostage Rescue Team, Federal Air Marshal, and now captain in the skies. Colin shares what it’s really like to keep calm under pressure, why airline travel is safer than ever, and a few behind-the-scenes stories from his time in the air and on the ground. 

]]> Thu, 21 Aug 2025 21:03:13 -0400 Nikki Estridge Nikki Estridge 1425 This week, the Chatty Baddies sit down with Colin Congo, a pilot with a not-so-average résumé—think FBI Hostage Rescue Team, Federal Air Marshal, and now captain in the skies. Colin shares what it’s really like to keep calm under pressure, why airline travel is safer than ever, and a few behind-the-scenes stories from his time in the air and on the ground. 

]]> Talk Show, Drama, Pop Culture No From Coldplay to Cold Truths - With A Professional 1 1 From Coldplay to Cold Truths - With A Professional full 406f33d2-49a6-4fdd-bfd8-035f4096715d https://share.transistor.fm/s/c730bc54 Join us today where we dive into the recent pop culture news: staring a juicy exposed affair at a Coldplay concert. We are looking not only at the details and drama, but are joined with a Eileen Bowman, a licensed clinical social worker, who gives an inside look to what may be happening on a deeper level. Follow the conversation on TikTok @chatty.baddies and Instagram @chattybaddiespodcast. You’re not alone—you’re one of us.. You’re a BADDIE. 

EILEEN S. BOWMAN, L.C.S.W.
Eileen S. Bowman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She works with individuals, couples and families and a variety of issues such as work, sexual abuse, post-abortive issues, sex therapy, and general family issues. Eileen also specializes in working with couples in crisis.

]]> Join us today where we dive into the recent pop culture news: staring a juicy exposed affair at a Coldplay concert. We are looking not only at the details and drama, but are joined with a Eileen Bowman, a licensed clinical social worker, who gives an inside look to what may be happening on a deeper level. Follow the conversation on TikTok @chatty.baddies and Instagram @chattybaddiespodcast. You’re not alone—you’re one of us.. You’re a BADDIE. 

EILEEN S. BOWMAN, L.C.S.W.
Eileen S. Bowman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She works with individuals, couples and families and a variety of issues such as work, sexual abuse, post-abortive issues, sex therapy, and general family issues. Eileen also specializes in working with couples in crisis.

]]> Tue, 29 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 Nikki Estridge Nikki Estridge 1317 Join us today where we dive into the recent pop culture news: staring a juicy exposed affair at a Coldplay concert. We are looking not only at the details and drama, but are joined with a Eileen Bowman, a licensed clinical social worker, who gives an inside look to what may be happening on a deeper level. Follow the conversation on TikTok @chatty.baddies and Instagram @chattybaddiespodcast. You’re not alone—you’re one of us.. You’re a BADDIE. 

EILEEN S. BOWMAN, L.C.S.W.
Eileen S. Bowman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She works with individuals, couples and families and a variety of issues such as work, sexual abuse, post-abortive issues, sex therapy, and general family issues. Eileen also specializes in working with couples in crisis.

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