
I’m officially 41, and instead of going to New York, I celebrated right here at home with crab legs, fancy golf, and Travis’s elite pumpkin brioche French toast. But first, I’m recapping how we almost ended up at the...


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Hosted by Tessa Barrera · society · EN
🎙 ️ Welcome to Tess Talks 2.0 — The Reboot You Didn’t Know You Needed! I’m back, louder, wiser, and with allotted time for small and big talk. Tess Talks 2.0 is the next chapter of my life and conversations I’ve been missing — unfiltered, hilarious, heartfelt, and rooted in real life. From personal stories and pop culture to grief, growth, and everything in between, this is where the most authentic version of me will live. I hope you join me. Expect: ✅ Big laughs and bigger opinions ✅ Honest conversations about life’s pivots ✅ Stories of love, loss, reinvention, and ridiculousness ✅ Guests with something to say (and the guts to say it) ✅ Me — fully uncensored and honest If you’ve ever thought, “I wish someone would just SAY IT,” I probably will.
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Signup to Generate a Pitch🎙 ️ Welcome to Tess Talks 2.0, The Reboot You Didn’t Know You Needed! I’m back, louder, wiser, and with allotted time for small and big talk. Tess Talks 2.0 is the next chapter of my life and conversations I’ve been missing, unfiltered, hilarious, heartfelt, and rooted in real life.
Tess Talks 2.0 is hosted by Tessa Barrera. The show has published 31 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Ep. 31 - I Nearly Missed My Flight to Seal My Dad's Ashes" (15 October 2026, 36 minutes), "Ep. 30 - Golf Therapy, Tandem Bike Chaos, & Crawling Out of My Funk" (1 October 2026, 38 minutes), and "Ep. 29 - Surviving the heat: Cougar game day, claw machines & bayou alligators" (23 September 2026, 41 minutes).
Tess Talks 2.0 publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 38 minutes across 31 episodes.
Booking probability for Tess Talks 2.0 is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Tess Talks 2.0 requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Tess Talks 2.0's contact route on record: verified email.
Tessa Barrera hosts Tess Talks 2.0, a society podcast with 31 episodes published.
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I’m officially 41, and instead of going to New York, I celebrated right here at home with crab legs, fancy golf, and Travis’s elite pumpkin brioche French toast. But first, I’m recapping how we almost ended up at the...

Welcome to episode 30, where I’m reminding myself (and you!) to celebrate the little wins. From almost breaking 100 on the golf course to surviving an out-of-control tandem bike ride, I’m recapping how good food, a...

We’re battling the relentless Texas heat one podcast at a time. I'm bringing you along on everything I've done since we last talked including getting my whole crew into an air conditioned stadium suite, winning the claw...

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I’m finally sitting down to catch y'all up on the whirlwind that’s been my life lately! I dive into the real story behind how I ended up the co-host on Hello Houston, jumping into the ocean with a pod of dolphins, and...

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I’m finally back with a massive life update! From spilling tea with my besties in a Valley hot tub under a full moon to somehow talking my way into Galveston's 4th of July parade, things have been double hectic. I’m...

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I’m back in California and getting hit with all the nostalgia! From the mountains to the wineries, I’m taking you along on my getaway trip to visit my powerhouse firefighter bestie Gigi. Plus, I tell you all about the...

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Houston is teeming right now, and I am absolutely living for the World Cup energy going on in the city right now! Plus, your girl made it on the new season of Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders on Netflix and I couldn't...

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I have officially kicked off my self-care summer, though my nalga clearly didn't get the memo after an aggressive workout. This week, I am diving deep into my absolute obsession with the new season of Love Island AKA...

I’m back, babies! Last week I was completely missing in action because I was in the trenches cosplaying as a mother to my two-year-old niece, Sophia. This week, I’m pretty sure I officially earned my superhero cape...

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I’m sharing my latest obsession in this episode: breaking 100 on the golf course. Travis promised me a brand new bag and a fancy golf trip if I can pull it off, so you better believe I’m getting my cheap Academy clubs...

I’m back from Alaska and I have a confession: I don’t think I’m a cruise person! In this episode, I spill all the tea from my trip including all the excursions we got to do and Travis nearly being crowned the best voice...

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I may not have a full time job, but somehow I’m busier than ever! Between driving a badass Ford Bronco to San Antonio and starting the new I-10 Golf Classic, I’m learning that I might be varsity at everything else, but...

So much to get to today! From reuniting with my radio family at The Rod Ryan Show golf tournament, to my trip to San Antonio for the IFL game, and trying to register my house as an Airbnb without losing my mind over...

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My first podcast in two weeks and I've missed you! Join me as I talk about my time in New Mexico for new gig, relationship updates, and so much more.<br /><br />We are so back!<br /><br />~Follow me on social~ <br />IG...

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Buckle up, buttercups, because this episode is a raw one. I’m officially closing the chapter on my time at Houston Life. While it’s heartbreaking to leave my amazing team, I’m looking forward to what’s next. Plus, I'm...

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I’ve been consuming way more content than usual and we need to talk about it. I just watched a documentary that should have been called "The Secret Life of Douchebags," and honestly, my flabbers are gasted. Join me as I...

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Welcome back, baby cakes! We're diving into the Houston rodeo drama involving Lina Hidalgo's "don't you know who I am?' energy that's giving me secondhand embarrassment. Plus, the time I lied to get a job and my wild...

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In this episode, I talk all about my mom's surpise visit, golfing with strangers who turned out to be Buzz listeners, and remembering my dad on the one-year anniversary of his passing. <br /><br />It’s a little bit of...

In this episode, I’m recapping a wild weekend from emceeing a goat milking competetion at Rodeo Houston, preparing for an interview with Willie and Korie Robertson of the Duck Dynasty family, and visitng an oyster farm...

Life has been moving so fast lately that I can barely keep up with my own notes, so I’m just going to talk to you like you’re my home girls and boys.<br /><br />In this episode, I get into why everyone needs to get out...
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