AJ & Amber Batiste are a mixed couple with opinions, a microphone, and no filter. Each week you'll get their unscripted take on whatever topic they feel like — movies, music, sports, pop culture, and maybe even the kids. Amber takes things a bit too seriously and will absolutely fact-check you mid-conversation. AJ brings the energy, the laughs, and always keeps Amber on her toes. The conversation was happening anyway — now you get to listen. Welcome to Mixed Media.
Turret Talk: The Traitors New Blood Episode 5 | Ep 116
Welcome back to Turret Talk - a Traitors recap podcast bringing you real-time recaps, opinions and predictions as we watch civilians take on the treachery and deception in The Traitors: New Blood. In this episode, we recap the episode5 and give you our "expert" opinions and analysis. SPOILERS AHEAD!
26 Sept 2026
Turret Talk: The Traitors New Blood Episodes 3 & 4 | Ep 115
Welcome back to Turret Talk - a Traitors recap podcast bringing you real-time recaps, opinions and predictions as we watch civilians take on the treachery and deception in The Traitors: New Blood. In this episode, we recap the episodes 3 & 4 and give you our "expert" opinions and analysis. SPOILERS AHEAD!
19 Sept 2026
Turret Talk: The Traitors New Blood Episodes 1 &2 | Ep 114
Welcome back to Turret Talk - a Traitors recap podcast bringing you real-time recaps, opinions and predictions as we watch civilians take on the treachery and deception in The Traitors: New Blood. In this episode, we recap the two-episode season premier and dive into our most murderous opinions. SPOILERS AHEAD!
14 Sept 2026
Mixed Media presents: Turret Talk | Ep 113
Mixed Media presents: Turret Talk. We're taking a murrrderous side quest this fall. Join us as we enter the castle to recap and discuss this season of The Traitors: New Blood, the first "civilian-only" version U.S. In this episode, we preview the season and the cast. It's time for treachery and betrayal!
25 Aug 2026
Junie BRAT Jones, The Fall-Off Tour, Bluey's Big Play & Don't Say the Same Thing | Ep 112
On this episode of Mixed Media, Amber & AJ chat about how Junie B. Jones is an absolute brat and a terrible role model for kids. Then it's AJ's turn to talk concert experiences as he went to J. Cole's concert this past week. There was a family outing to Bluey's Big Play (10/10!) and the pair closes out with a chaotic game of "Don't Say the Same Thing".
29 Jul 2026
World Cup Recap, Backstreet's Back & Pixar Movie Blind Ranking | Ep 111
We're back after a month off! Amber's back to work full-time, t-ball season has officially wrapped, and we've been soaking up pool days between trips. This week: World Cup talk, Amber's first-ever Vegas trip to see the Backstreet Boys, and a blind Pixar movie ranking that really makes you think.
22 Jun 2026
Our First Guest, AT&T Shenanigans, The Youth Sports Epidemic & Vacation Dreams | Ep 110
In this milestone episode, AJ and Amber Batiste welcome their very first guest: Will Maxwell — husband-to-be, father of two, football coach, sports performance trainer, and founder of Queen City Training.
They discuss how AJ & Will's friendship began, the youth sports epidemic and Will's view from a coaching perspective. Then they round out with vacation stories and where they want to go next.
8 Jun 2026
Nostalgic Ads & Y2K, Amber Heads Back to Work, Finals & WCWS & Michael Jackson Recap | Ep 109
We kick things off with some nostalgic memories and what really had everyone in a panic for Y2K. After that, big personal news — Amber is heading back to work and we're chatting all about Kaia's first week of school and Amber's feelings about maternity leave winding down. We round things out with some sports talk including our thoughts on the Women's College World Series, and we cap it all off with a full recap of the brand new Michael Jackson biopic — was it worth the hype? We're giving you our honest take. It's a packed episode you won't want to miss!
29 May 2026
Sending Our Last Baby to Daycare, Summer Watchlist, Are We Alone, and Couples TikTok Trends | Ep 108
Amber is gearing up to head back to work and baby Kaia is starting daycare, and we're feeling ALL the things. They talk about milestones with their last baby, AJ coaching the summer season of T-Ball, and his AJ take on the NBA and NHL playoffs.
Then they break down their must-watch summer movie list — from Devil Wears Prada 2 to Toy Story 5 — and get into the big questions: do aliens exist? What about ghosts? And finally close things out with the viral TikTok couples challenge.
18 May 2026
Birthday Week Recap, Tatted Up, Flop City & 90s Nostalgia | Ep 107
AJ and Amber are back! After a quick birthday recap, the duo dives into a loaded episode. First up — tattoos. Amber shares her Mother's Day gift, while AJ makes his stance very clear (spoiler: he's not a fan).
Then it's sports talk — the NBA and NHL Playoffs are heating up, the PGA Championship is in full swing, and AJ and Amber break it all down.
They close out with a trip down memory lane in Pop Culture Corner. Is 2016 making a comeback? Hilary Duff and Lindsay Lohan are back in the headlines, and Bieber shut down Coachella. Oh, and MJ is charting again. Apparently we never moved on — and honestly? We're okay with that.
5 May 2026
Severe Weather Outbreak, Kids Birthday Celebrations, Disney Magic & Bluey Favorites | Ep 106
Amber and AJ are back with another episode. The Kansas weather has been no joke lately and they're breaking down the wild storms, plus sharing some funny severe weather moments.
Then they're sharing what they've done (and have coming up) for the kids' birthday parties before diving into the most magical birthday experience: Quinton's 3rd birthday trip to Disney World!
They close out this week talking about their love of Bluey as parents and share their favorite Bluey episodes. It's a fun one!
AJ and Amber kick off the episode fresh off Amber's Lasik surgery. Then they break down the NFL Draft, covering the Cowboys, the Chiefs, and what the picks mean heading into next season. And in a more personal segment, the two pause to remember Nike — their beloved dog and, in their words, the best girl — who passed away two months ago. It's the kind of honest, heartfelt conversation that reminds you why you tune in.
20 Apr 2026
420, Solo Parenting Recap, Concert Season & This or That | Ep 104
Happy 420! 🌿 AJ & Amber are jumping straight in with a Jamaica story before recapping their very different weekends — AJ's wedding getaway vs. Amber's solo parenting survival mode.
Then, concert season is officially ON — BSB at the Sphere, J. Cole, Bluey's Big Play, and more. We wrap it up with a fun round of This or That. Tune in!
13 Apr 2026
One Shining Moment, Solo Parenting Weekend, What We’re Watching & Finish the Lyrics | Ep 103
AJ and Amber are back to close out March Madness and crown a winner.
Then Amber gets real about her upcoming first solo parenting weekend with both kids since Kaia was born — while AJ heads to Dallas for a college friend's wedding. First T-ball game, rain in the forecast, and zero backup.
From there, they get into what they're currently watching — Amber has a packed watchlist, and AJ has a habit of talking trash about her shows before getting completely sucked in.
And they close things out with a fun musical game: Finish the Lyrics.
7 Apr 2026
March Madness Update, Masters Preview, Pregnancy Realities & Parenting Must-Haves | Ep 102
AJ and Amber are back with another packed episode. They kick things off with a March Madness bracket check-in and Masters preview — Tiger, Rory's Champions Dinner menu, and their picks for Augusta.
Then they get into the heart of the episode: what it's really like going from one kid to two. Amber opens up about her pregnancy experiences, including her preeclampsia journey. They share both birth stories in full and talk about what caught them off guard.
Finally, they break down the baby products they actually couldn't live without. They ran long this week, so the parenting hot takes discussion is punted to next week's episode — and honestly, the wait will be worth it.
30 Mar 2026
Welcome to Mixed Media, Get to Know Us, March Madness & Celebrity Crush Bracket | Ep 101
AJ and Amber introduce themselves, their relationship, and the podcast. They catch up on March Madness picks before diving into the main event: each host has drafted 16 celebrity crushes for each other into a bracket — and they'll debate their way to a champion.
23 Mar 2026
Introducing: Mixed Media
Amber and AJ Batiste introduce Mixed Media, a podcast where they discuss a variety of topics, including movies, music, sports, and pop culture. They aim to provide real, unfiltered content with no specific agenda. They also share their experiences of balancing podcasting with parenting and finding time for passion projects, emphasizing the power of connection through shared experiences and conversations.
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