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A personal diary of my life, laid bare for you, recorded while in traffic. Expect a lot of puns, cliche sayings and comedic commentary on what's going on in my boring life. Weekly talks are uploaded every Tuesday.

Location:

United States

Genres:

Comedy

Description:

A personal diary of my life, laid bare for you, recorded while in traffic. Expect a lot of puns, cliche sayings and comedic commentary on what's going on in my boring life. Weekly talks are uploaded every Tuesday.

Language:

English


Episodes
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Easter Weekend 2025 - TTEP212 (17-25)

4/24/2025
This is a recap of what happened on the Easter Weekend that has passed. Playing The Sims 2, buying easter eggs and generally taking it easy. Chapters: 00:00 - Recap Of The Long Weekend 06:54 - Song Of The Week Song of the Week: Should’ve Gone To Bed By The Plain White T’s Helpful links: Being Ready - Part 2 - TTEP211 (16-25)Playlist My Instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/pyros_traffic_talks YouTube: https://youtube.com/@pyrosparadisett?si=MnLQNflFYk9TymK1 LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/PyrosParadiseTT For business queries, email: pyrotraffictalks@gmail.com Intro music: Hip Hop (Just In My Style) Background music: Where the Light is Outro music: Shell Disclaimer: Not sponsored. No affiliate links are used. All opinions expressed are my own. Tags: Easter, easter 2025, easter weekend, sleep, sleeping late, The Sims 2, playing games, gaming, computer gaming, computer game, admin, admin tasks, spending, vet, vet bills, awareness, budget, mall, window shopping, browsing, takeaways, lunch, chilling, relaxing, house sitting, lindt, easter chocolates, ice cream, staying up late,

Duration:00:08:03

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Being Ready - Part 2 - TTEP211 (16-25)

4/17/2025
This is Part 2 of a two-part saga. This week is all about the lesson learnt and how I will be implementing it going forward. Chapters: 00:00 - All About The Lesson 11:30 - Song Of The Week Song of the Week: All Star By Smash Mouth Helpful links: Being Ready - Part 1 - TTEP210 (15-25)Playlist My Instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/pyros_traffic_talks YouTube: https://youtube.com/@pyrosparadisett?si=MnLQNflFYk9TymK1 LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/PyrosParadiseTT For business queries, email: pyrotraffictalks@gmail.com Intro music: Hip Hop (Just In My Style) Background music: Where the Light is Outro music: Shell Disclaimer: Not sponsored. No affiliate links are used. All opinions expressed are my own. Tags: lesson, lessons, being ready, being prepared, available, trip, trips, travel, anxiety, anxious, anxiousness, areas of life, routines, routine, prep, prepping, 12 rules for life, slow morning,

Duration:00:12:20

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Being Ready - Part 1 - TTEP210 (15-25)

4/10/2025
This is Part 1 of a two-part saga. I will simply be venting in this part, and in the next take you through the lesson. Chapters: 00:00 - Just Me Venting 11:03 - Song Of The Week Song of the Week: Vampire by Olivia Rodrigo Helpful links: Small Changes Make More Changes - TTEP208 (13-25)Playlist My Instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/pyros_traffic_talks YouTube: https://youtube.com/@pyrosparadisett?si=MnLQNflFYk9TymK1 LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/PyrosParadiseTT For business queries, email: pyrotraffictalks@gmail.com Intro music: Hip Hop (Just In My Style) Background music: Where the Light is Outro music: Shell Disclaimer: Not sponsored. No affiliate links are used. All opinions expressed are my own.

Duration:00:11:54

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Fang First - TTEP209 (14-25)

4/3/2025
This week, we discuss energy vampires and how to potentially deal with them in your life, even if that means getting rid of them. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro About Energy Vampires 03:04 - Definition And Types 06:21 - I Told You So 07:56 - Rage Bait 09:31 - It’s Them, Not You. 11:07 - Change Is Not Possible 11:53 - Boundaries, Boundaries, Boundaries 12:45 - Let Them Go 13:23 - Accountability 14:34 - Outro 16:11 - Song Of The Week Song of the Week: Vampire by Olivia Rodrigo Helpful links: Small Changes Make More Changes - TTEP208 (13-25)Playlist My Instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/pyros_traffic_talks YouTube: https://youtube.com/@pyrosparadisett?si=MnLQNflFYk9TymK1 LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/PyrosParadiseTT For business queries, email: pyrotraffictalks@gmail.com Intro music: Hip Hop (Just In My Style) Background music: Where the Light is Outro music: Shell Disclaimer: Not sponsored. No affiliate links are used. All opinions expressed are my own. Tags: energy vampire, energy vampires, boundaries, rage bait, accountability, self improvement, self help, toxic people, toxic friends, change,

Duration:00:17:59

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Small Changes Make More Changes - TTEP208 (13-25)

3/27/2025
This week's episode brings back a point we have discussed before but with a new example. Chapters: 00:00 - Honestly, I Just Rambled 09:50 - Song Of The Week Song of the Week: S⁠pectrum (Say My Name) Florence And The Machine, Calvin Harris Remix⁠ Helpful links: ⁠Playing Catch-Up On The Podcast - TTEP207 (12-25)⁠⁠Playlist⁠ My Instagram link:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/pyros_traffic_talks⁠ YouTube:⁠ https://youtube.com/@pyrosparadisett?si=MnLQNflFYk9TymK1⁠ LinkTree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/PyrosParadiseTT⁠ For business queries, email: pyrotraffictalks@gmail.com Intro music: ⁠Hip Hop (Just In My Style) ⁠ Background music: ⁠Where the Light is⁠ Outro music: ⁠Shell⁠ Disclaimer: Not sponsored. No affiliate links are used. All opinions expressed are my own.

Duration:00:11:45

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Playing Catch-Up On The Podcast - TTEP207 (12-25)

3/22/2025
This week's episode is about how Pyro has been catching up on YouTube podcasts and vlogs. Having sprinted through a lot of old episodes and been inspired to keep going, she explains the process and what's next. Chapters: 00:00 - Chit Chat 15:06 - Song Of The Week Song of the Week: Memories by Maroon 5 Helpful links: Pick Up The Pace - TTEP206 (11-25)Playlist My Instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/pyros_traffic_talks YouTube: https://youtube.com/@pyrosparadisett?si=MnLQNflFYk9TymK1 LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/PyrosParadiseTT For business queries email: pyrotraffictalks@gmail.com Intro music: Hip Hop (Just In My Style) Background music: Where the Light is Outro music: Shell Disclaimer: Not sponsored. No affiliate links are used. All opinions expressed are my own.

Duration:00:16:35

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Pick Up The Pace - TTEP206 (11-25)

3/15/2025
This week Pyro reminds you of the fact that the first quarter of the year is approaching a swift end and gives tips on how to make the most of the rest of the year. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:50 - The Year Has Flown By 01:16 - How You Doing? 02:05 - A Horse Called Reflection 05:41 - 5 Minutes Is All It Takes 10:30 - Momentum Is Real 12:00 - Seasonal Changes 12:53 - To Each Their Own 14:36 - Outro 15:11 - Song Of The Week Song of the Week: In My Bag By FLO and GloRilla Helpful links: SBBB - TTEP205 (10-25)Playlist My Instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/pyros_traffic_talks YouTube: https://youtube.com/@pyrosparadisett?si=MnLQNflFYk9TymK1 LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/PyrosParadiseTT For business queries email: pyrotraffictalks@gmail.com Intro music: Hip Hop (Just In My Style) Background music: Where the Light is Outro music: Shell Disclaimer: Not sponsored. No affiliate links are used. All opinions expressed are my own. Tags: quarter 1, Q1, March, home stretch, goals, habits, budget, motivation, getting things done, doing things, reflection, learn, learning from others, knowledge, gaining knowledge, research,

Duration:00:16:46

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SBBB - TTEP205 (10-25)

3/6/2025
This week Pyro introduces you to a new technique for self-reflection, especially after a difficult event in your life. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 02:04 - Technique 04:39 - S 06:04 - B 07:08 - B 09:07 - B 12:05 - Working On Myself 14:24 - Song Of The Week 15:00 - Outro And A Shameless YouTube Plug Song of the Week: Listen By Beyonce Helpful links: Unplanned No-Spend Year - TTEP204 (9-25)Playlist My Instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/pyros_traffic_talks YouTube: https://youtube.com/@pyrosparadisett?si=MnLQNflFYk9TymK1 LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/PyrosParadiseTT For business queries email: pyrotraffictalks@gmail.com Intro music: Hip Hop (Just In My Style) Background music: Where the Light is Outro music: Shell Disclaimer: Not sponsored. No affiliate links are used. All opinions expressed are my own. Tags: self-help, self heal, reflection, journal, journaling, healing,

Duration:00:16:20

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Unplanned No-Spend Year - TTEP204 (9-25)

2/27/2025
This week Pyro recaps her birthday plans and talks about the unplanned no-spend year she had, gives a few tips and tricks on how to plan your own and has a few surprising ideas for you to consider. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:50 - Birthday Plans Recap 02:38 - Finances, Budget Speech and VAT Increase 04:45 - No-Spend Year Trend/Challenge 07:34 - Pick A Path 08:51 - Choose A Budget Method 10:53 - Know Your Payment Method 12:56 - Know YOUR Needs vs Wants 15:13 - Expect The Unexpected 16:02 - Overplan The Consistent 19:46 - Bonus Tip 21:38 - Outro 22:51 - Song Of The Week Song of the Week: Money To Tight (To Mention) By Simply Red Helpful links: My 32nd Birthday - TTEP203 (8-25)PlaylistMarch Financial Reset - TTEP156 (10-24) My Instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/pyros_traffic_talks LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/PyrosParadiseTT For business queries email: pyrotraffictalks@gmail.com Intro music: Hip Hop (Just In My Style) Background music: Where the Light is Outro music: Shell Disclaimer: Not sponsored. No affiliate links are used. All opinions expressed are my own. Tags: birthday, birthday plans, outings, outing, birthday breakfast, lunch, bubble tea, ice cream, finances, end of financial year, YouTube, no spend year, no spend year challenge, financial, budget speech, VAT, financial planning, saving, save money, debt,

Duration:00:24:41

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My 32nd Birthday - TTEP203 (8-25)

2/20/2025
This week Pyro speaks about her 32nd birthday and how she needs to get her wants and needs in order to thrive for the next year in this longer-than-normal episode. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - Being unhappy right now 01:40 - Birthdays as a new beginning 06:28 - Needs 15:05 - Wants 25:03 - Song Of The Week 26:40 - Outro Song of the Week: Head Down By Cher Lloyd Helpful links: Valentine's Day 2025 - TTEP202 (7-25)PlaylistSurviving Life - TTEP177 (31-24) My Instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/pyros_traffic_talks LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/PyrosParadiseTT For business queries email: pyrotraffictalks@gmail.com Intro music: Hip Hop (Just In My Style) Background music: Where the Light is Outro music: Shell Disclaimer: Not sponsored. No affiliate links are used. All opinions expressed are my own. Tags: birthday, birthday podcast, fact, facts, not happy, happy, happiness, new start, fresh start, new beginning, new year, needs, people, emotional needs, who we need, affects, toxic people, toxic situations, habits, routines, self-care, health, physical health, mental health, mental, exercise, wants, consistency, skincare, spa, spa day, survive, survival, thrive, thriving,

Duration:00:28:13

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Valentine's Day 2025 - TTEP202 (7-25)

2/13/2025
The annual Valentine episode. Pyro discusses this year's plans and gives a few tips on how to take care of yourself instead of always focusing on others. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 02:17 - Valentine's Month focus and plans for the day 10:30 - Song Of The Week Song of the Week: MF Diamond By CHINCHILLA Helpful links: Breathe Through The Busy - TTEP201 (6-25)Playlist My Instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/pyros_traffic_talks LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/PyrosParadiseTT For business queries email: pyrotraffictalks@gmail.com Intro music: Hip Hop (Just In My Style) Background music: Where the Light is Outro music: Shell Disclaimer: Not sponsored. No affiliate links are used. All opinions expressed are my own. Tags: Valentines day, valentines day 2025

Duration:00:13:15

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Breathe Through The Busy - TTEP201 (6-25)

2/7/2025
This week, Pyro discusses the busy month of Feb and how to not be overwhelmed by it or overthink how fast time is passing. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 06:18 - Get specific 11:25 - Song Of The Week Song of the Week: NISSAN ALTIMA By Doechii Helpful links: 200th Podcast Episode - TTEP200 (5-25)Playlist My Instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/pyros_traffic_talks LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/PyrosParadiseTT For business queries email: pyrotraffictalks@gmail.com Intro music: Hip Hop (Just In My Style) Background music: Where the Light is Outro music: Shell Disclaimer: Not sponsored. No affiliate links are used. All opinions expressed are my own. Tags: February, busy, manifestation, manifest,

Duration:00:13:18

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200th Podcast Episode - TTEP200 (5-25)

1/30/2025
This week we celebrate the podcast's 200th episode! Pyro reflects on the past episodes, how technology and social media make a difference in today's world and how popularity affects how we are viewed. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:35 - 200th Episode Reflection 03:10 - Why I Podcast 04:20 - Future Me 05:20 - Lessons For All 06:23 - Technology and Social Media 09:26 - Song Of The Week 10:45 - Outro Song of the Week: Popular by Ariana Grande Helpful links: Not Pretty, Still Practical - TTEP199 (4-25)Playlist My Instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/pyros_traffic_talks LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/PyrosParadiseTT For business queries email: pyrotraffictalks@gmail.com Intro music: Hip Hop (Just In My Style) Background music: Where the Light is Outtro music: Shell Disclaimer: Not sponsored. No affiliate links are used. All opinions expressed are my own. Tags: 200th episode, podcast, proud, pride, self-care, memories, reflection, looking back, challenging, change, lesson, growth, technology, social media, relationship, relationships, parasocial relationships, confidence, popular, ariana grande, wicked, wicked movie, friends, friend, catch up, podmas,

Duration:00:13:55

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Not Pretty, Still Practical - TTEP199 (4-25)

1/23/2025
This week Pyro speaks about consistency and how the 100-hour rule was a wake-up call. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:54 - Important lesson 02:02 - Looking back 04:38 - Going forward 06:31 - Wrap up 7:30 - Song Of The Week Song of the Week: Scissors By Julia Michaels and Maren Morris Helpful links: Habits Without Goals - TTEP198 (3-25)Playlist My Instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/pyros_traffic_talks LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/PyrosParadiseTT For business queries email: pyrotraffictalks@gmail.com Intro music: Hip Hop (Just In My Style) Background music: Where the Light is Outtro music: Shell Disclaimer: Not sponsored. No affiliate links are used. All opinions expressed are my own. Tags: first episode, starting, keep going, consistency, lesson, lessons, start now, failing, fail, reflection, looking back, history, self-admiration, pride, self-acceptance, 100-hour rule, being better, improvement, self-improvement,

Duration:00:10:01

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Habits Without Goals - TTEP198 (3-25)

1/16/2025
This week Pyro explains that it is possible to start working on habits that are not based on achieving a particular goal and provides tips on how to incorporate them into your life. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 02:23 - Habit 1 - Phone tips and consumption awareness 07:56 - Habit 2 - Liquids and intake 09:37 - Habit 3 - Moving your body more 10:47 - Habit 4 - Snacks and substitutes 12:36 - Habit 5 - Dream routines 17:26 - Song Of The Week 18:03 - Outro Song of the Week: Maps by Maroon 5 Helpful links: Podmas Lessons - TTEP197 (2-25)Playlist My Instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/pyros_traffic_talks LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/PyrosParadiseTT For business queries email: pyrotraffictalks@gmail.com Intro music: Hip Hop (Just In My Style) Background music: Where the Light is Outtro music: Shell Disclaimer: Not sponsored. No affiliate links are used. All opinions expressed are my own. Tags: goals, habits, lifelong habits, routines, apps, purging phone, modes, focus, time block, time blocking, unfollow, unsubscribe, digital detox, emotional wellbeing, cutting coffee, cutting caffeine, water, water intake, milk, milk alternatives, almond milk, move, movement, fitbit,

Duration:00:19:39

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Podmas Lessons - TTEP197 (2-25)

1/9/2025
Today's episode is all about the lessons learnt from the Podmas series. The good, the bad and the wise lessons. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:32 - Podmas 02:12 - The Good 05:00 - The Bad 07:58 - The Lessons 17:17 - Song Of The Week 17:46 - Outtro Song of the Week: Started By Iggy Azalea Helpful links: Ready For 2025 - TTEP196 (1-25)Playlist My Instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/pyros_traffic_talks LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/PyrosParadiseTT For business queries email: pyrotraffictalks@gmail.com Intro music: Hip Hop (Just In My Style) Background music: Where the Light is Outtro music: Shell Disclaimer: Not sponsored. No affiliate links are used. All opinions expressed are my own. Tags: podmas, podmas recap, recap, advent, podcast, podcasting, advice, batching, batch, lesson, lessons, life lessons, video, audio, editing, edit, podcast editing, video editing, audio editing, makeup, stress, stressing, overwhelmed, overwhelm, overthinking, take action, taking action, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, CastBox, Spotify, going viral, growth, consistency,

Duration:00:18:39

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Ready For 2025 - TTEP196 (1-25)

1/6/2025
Happy New Year! This week Pyro explains why this episode is late and what she has planned for this year. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:38 - Taking my own advice 04:19 - Motto for the year 07:21 - Things to work on this year 12:05 - Song Of The Week 14:23 - End - Outtro Song of the Week: No Peace By Sam Smith Helpful links: End Of Year Overwhelm - TTEP195 (49-24) Playlist My Instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/pyros_traffic_talks LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/PyrosParadiseTT For business queries email: pyrotraffictalks@gmail.com Intro music: Hip Hop (Just In My Style) Background music: Where the Light is Outtro music: Shell Disclaimer: Not sponsored. No affiliate links are used. All opinions expressed are my own. Tags: 2025, new year, advice, planning, goals, habits, hobbies, future planning, podmas, self-care,

Duration:00:15:34

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End Of Year Overwhelm - TTEP195 (49-24)

12/31/2024
The final episode of 2024 is here and all about how the month of December has been overwhelming but that doesn't mean the entire year has been. Pyro goes over a few lessons she learnt and how to enjoy the last of the holiday days that you may have before getting back to work. Chapters: 00:00 - 01:34 - Intro 01:35 - 04:05 - The year has been long and lessons have been learnt 04:06 - 06:20 - Accomplishments and achievements 06:21 - 08:25 - December we always surprised even though we know it's coming 08:26 - 10:06 - Friends and Family 10:06 - 14:34 - Actually resting in this holiday period 14:35 - 15:28 - Song Of The Week 15:29 - 16:24 - Outtro Song of the Week: Is It New Years Yet? By Sabrina Carpenter Helpful links: Playlist My Instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/pyros_traffic_talks LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/PyrosParadiseTT For business queries email: pyrotraffictalks@gmail.com Intro music: Hip Hop (Just In My Style) Background music: Where the Light is Outtro music: Shell Disclaimer: Not sponsored. No affiliate links are used. All opinions expressed are my own. Tags: Podcast, podcast episode, getting back to it, 2024, end of year, end of year episode, overwhelm, stress, hard lessons, lesson, podmas, Christmas, Christmas 2024, Christmas tree,

Duration:00:16:24

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Day 25 - Podmas 2024 - My personal experience with my podcast as a summary of these questions

12/25/2024
Question Of The Day: My personal experience with my podcast as a summary of these questions 💬 comment and let me know what episode has been your favourite #podmas #podmas2024 #day25 #podcast #podcasting #advice My Instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/pyros_traffic_talks LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/PyrosParadiseTT For business queries email: pyrotraffictalks@gmail.com Disclaimer: Not sponsored. No affiliate links are used. All opinions expressed are my own. Tags: Podmas, Podmas2024, day25, podcast, podcasting, advice,

Duration:00:08:53

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Day 24 - Podmas 2024 - Has podcasting changed your life and explain how?

12/24/2024
Question Of The Day: Has podcasting changed your life and explain how? 💬 comment and let me know if any podcasts have changed your life #podmas #podmas2024 #day24 #podcast #podcasting #advice My Instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/pyros_traffic_talks LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/PyrosParadiseTT For business queries email: pyrotraffictalks@gmail.com Disclaimer: Not sponsored. No affiliate links are used. All opinions expressed are my own. Tags: Podmas, Podmas2024, day24, podcast, podcasting, advice,

Duration:00:04:35