Tanya Acker

Judge on Tribunal & host of Battletested. Fan of sunshine, rain, clean air and good food. Optimist. Order my book at the link below.

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Ty Herndon did NOT disappoint! What a fun night and an incredible show! Thank you, Ty, for such a great time. ❤️🎶✨

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What we go through in life can shape the stories we tell and the people we become.

When Beth Macy joined me on the Tanya Acker Show, we talked about her life, her experiences growing up, and what inspired her work as a journalist and author.

Now, as Beth runs for Congress in Virginia, I wanted to revisit this conversation and share a glimpse into the experiences that have shaped her journey.

Watch our full conversation on The Tanya Acker Show. 🎙️

#tanyaacker #bethmacy #congress #podcast #fyp

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Have you watched my conversation with Ty Herndon yet? 👀

Ty is a Grammy-nominated country music star with multiple number one hits, a great sense of humor, and so much heart. We talked about country music, life, the unexpected twists along the way, and some of the experiences that shaped him. I really enjoyed getting to know the person behind the music and hearing his story.

The full episode of Battletested With Tanya Acker is out now on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts. 🎙️

#BattleTested #TanyaAcker #TyHerndon #CountryMusic #Podcast

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That Rocky moment when years of faith, hard work, and prayers finally paid off.

Ty Herndon shares the moment that made him realize it was all worth it.

His full story is out now on Battletested with Tanya Acker. 🎙️

#BattleTested #TanyaAcker #TyHerndon #CountryMusic #Faith #Resilience

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Behind every #1 record is a story.

Ty Herndon talks about the challenges he faced on his way to the top, the moments that tested him, and what kept him moving forward.

Hear more of his story on BattleTested with Tanya Acker, out Friday. 🎙️

#BattleTested #TanyaAcker #TyHerndon #CountryMusic #NumberOne

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Some stories aren’t easy to tell, but they’re worth hearing.

Ty Herndon opens up about addiction, hitting rock bottom, and the moments that changed the course of his life. Through the trials and setbacks, he kept pushing forward and went on to have #1 records and a career that continues to inspire.

His full story on Battletested with Tanya Acker drops Friday. 🎙️

#BattleTested #TanyaAcker #TyHerndon #CountryMusic #RecoveryJourney #Resilience #SecondChances

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Have you watched Part Two yet?

Makita and Byrd’s story continues on Battletested with Tanya Acker. 🎙️

#BattleTested #TanyaAcker #BattleTestedPodcast #ByrdTheBailiff #MakitaBond #Podcast

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Recovery was its own battle.

Makita opens up about the hardest parts of her journey, with Byrd by her side every step of the way.

Their full story continues in Part Two, out now on Battletested with Tanya Acker. 🎙️

#BattleTested #TanyaAcker #BrainCancerAwareness #SurvivorStory #BattleTestedPodcast

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If you saw Part 1 with Byrd, you know there’s more to his story.

In Part 2, Byrd and his wife, author and producer Makita Bond Byrd, open up about her battle and the moment everything changed.

Watch Part 2 of their story on a new episode Battletested with Tanya Acker tomorrow.

#BattleTested #TanyaAcker #BrainCancerAwareness #SurvivorStory #BattleTestedPodcast

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You don’t always have to hit rock bottom to learn the lesson. Sometimes, you can hit rock middle before you decide to go in another direction.

That’s what I love most about my Battletested guests. They’re vulnerable, they share their pain, and they turn what they’ve been through into something that can help someone else.

To every guest who has trusted me with their story: thank you. You are strong, and I love you. ❤️

#BattleTested #TanyaAcker #BattleTestedPodcast #RealStories #Vulnerability #Strength #Healing

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Have you watched my conversation with Kid yet? We talked about one of the hardest battles he faced at just nine years old and how that experience shaped his life.

Both episodes of Battletested are out now. Let me know your thoughts in the comments. #BattleTested #TanyaAcker #KidFromKidNPlay #KidNPlay #Podcast #Resilience #LifeLessons

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Dolly made the world a much better place. This was July 2026, when I was in the ancient Greek theatre of Epidaurus singing my 9 to 5 tribute song 😂. To be fair, I was testing the acoustics of a theatre that’s thousands of years old.

But good energy matters. And Dolly brought so much of it into this world. Thank you, Queen Dolly, for showing up for humanity, and may you rest in power. ❤️

#ripdollyparton #dollyparton #greece #fyp

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He was given more time in this life, and he doesn’t take that second chance for granted. Hear more of Kid’s incredible story on Battletested With Tanya Acker. Both episodes are out now.

#BattleTested #TanyaAcker #KidFromKidNPlay #KidNPlay #HeartTransplant #RealStories #Podcast

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Kid had me laughing with this one 😂 He really came with a courtroom rap!

You never know where the conversation is going to go on Battletested. Have you watched Part 1? Part 2 is out now. Let me know what you thought in the comments! @kidfromkidnplay

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#BattleTested #TanyaAcker #KidFromKidNPlay #KidNPlay #Podcast #LegalTok #Freestyle #90sHipHop

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Kid definitely knows something about justice. ⚖️

Part 1 of my conversation with Kid from Kid ’n Play on Battletested with Tanya Acker is out now, and Part 2 drops tomorrow. You don’t want to miss this one! @kidfromkidnplay

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#BattleTested #TanyaAcker #KidNPlay #KidFromKidNPlay #HipHop #Podcast #fyp

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Today marks one year since Kid received his new heart. ❤️ After 11 days of waiting for a transplant, he was given a second chance at life, and today he’s celebrating his Heartiversary.

Happy Heartiversary, @kidfromkidnplay ! Thank you for sharing this powerful part of your journey with me on Battletested. I’m honored to share his story with you.

Part 1 drops tomorrow and Part 2 drops Friday. You won’t want to miss this conversation. 🎙️

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I’ve been a fan of Kid from Kid ’n Play for years, so getting to sit down with him for this conversation was a full-circle moment for me. We talked about his upbringing, family, his career, battles he faced throughout his life, and of course, he even surprised me with his unexpected legal expertise along the way. 😂⚖️

Part 1 and Part 2 of my conversation with Kid drop on Battletested With Tanya Acker later this week. I can’t wait for you to hear this one.

#BattleTested #TanyaAcker #KidFromKidNPlay #KidNPlay #HowardUniversity #Podcast

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Have you watched the new episode of Battletested with Tanya Acker yet? 🎙️

There’s a lot to unpack in Patti’s story. Watch the full episode now, then let me know your thoughts in the comments.

#BattleTestedPodcast #TanyaAcker #PattiPeeples #Squatters #FYP

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Patti shared a moment that really surprised me. A call from her handyman led to a discovery she never saw coming.

But who was really behind it all?

Tune in to Battletested with Tanya Acker to find out. A new episode is out now on all platforms. 🎙️

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#BattleTestedPodcast #TanyaAcker #PattiPeeples #Squatters #TrueStory

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She called the police for help. What happened next was the last thing she expected.

This week on Battletested, I sat down with Patti Peeples to talk about her experience being featured in the “Squatters” docuseries, what happened when strangers took over her property, and why she refused to give up the fight.

The new episode is coming soon. You won’t want to miss this conversation.

#BattleTestedPodcast #TanyaAcker #PattiPeeples #Squatters #PropertyRights