Hannah is joined by Ben Mandelker, the handsome and hilarious host of "Watch What Crappens" and genius behind the Youtube series "The Real Housewares of Kitchen Island"! They chat about early 2000's pop culture, and Ben tells the amazing story of his personal experience with the cast of The OC! Expect witty banter, inside scoop, and a Shawn Hunter reference or two.

A Tale of 2 Bens

A podcast that celebrates our favorite reality tv shows, the not aspirational people on them, and the not aspirational moments in our own lives; the moments that make us laugh, make us flawed, and make us human. From her reality tv recaps featuring snarky commentary and supreme impressions, to chats with friends and idols, and yeah, the occasional rant about junior high trauma or an absurd pop culture deep cut, Hannah is witty, forthright, and deliciously polarizing.

TV & Film

Hannah makes an important announcement and cries a lot! She is then joined by friend of the pod, actor, producer, filmmaker, and podcast host Taylor Wisham to discuss the iconic 90's comedy BAPS! The gals celebrate the incredible 90's fashion showcased in this film, decide we need more movies featuring both female friendship and montages, dissect a scathing Roger Ebert movie review from 1997, and so much more! Enjoy! 
Follow Taylor! (@AWishfulDream)
Follow Taylor's current filmmaking project and make sure to check out all the incredible films she produced daily in the month of February! (@TheProject.28)
Keep an eye out for Taylor's podcasting coming out in May, "Media Darlings" and make sure to subscribe, listen and review! 





44. “I’m personally a huge fan of a montage.”: A conversation about BAPS with Taylor Wisham

Hannah is joined by viral tiktok sensation, CEO of callouts, and meme queen Kiki Monique AKA @TheTalkofShame! The gals talk about how Kiki’s page The Talk of Shame came to be and proceeded to go viral, and how strange it is to be tiktok famous! They also give their thoughts on Chris Harrison (UGH.), celebrate their mutual love for cats, Kiki gives her tips for an epic trip to NOLA, and so much more! Enjoy!
Follow Kiki! (@TheTalkofShame on Instagram and tiktok!)
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43. “I want to be one of those people that their bills live on auto-pay and they just don’t even think about it.” with Kiki Monique

Hannah is joined by friend of the pod, author, and storyteller Joe Pascente! They discuss Joe's new book "At First Sight", his creative process, and how he found his way to writing as his preferred medium for storytelling. They also reflect on their growth since working together in Chicago, celebrate the notion of getting drunk at a suburban mall bar, and wistfully recall the times they both saw Britney Spears in Vegas!


Follow Joe! (@JoeWroteThis1)

Buy Joe's book "At First Sight" here!


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To support this podcast even further, head on over to Patreon.com/NotAspirational for bonus content!

42. “You know how I am, certain things just bother me.” with Joe Pascente

Hannah is joined by fellow pop culture enthusiast, meme-maker extraordinaire, and the hilarious host of the pop culture podcast "Dumpster Dive", Tom Hamlett! The pals discuss how Dumpster Dive came to be, unpack their thoughts on the Golden Globe nominations, excitedly await the new season of Summer House, (along with address how Tom and his sister and cohost Cix would bring a lot to the cast!) celebrate the magic of going to the movies alone, and so much more! Enjoy!
Follow Tom! (@TheTomHamlett)
Follow Tom's podcast Dumpster Dive! (@DumpsterDivePod)
For your newest healthy obsession, do yourself a favor and try GoMacro bars! Along with being the perfect on-the-go accessory with their super-chic packaging, they're also non-gmo, organic, and contain tons of health benefits and delicious flavors with none of the bs! Use code HannahABrown at checkout for 25% off! 

41. "Ugh, I miss going to that final bar you shouldn't go to." with Tom Hamlett

Hannah is joined by hilarious comic and writer Michelle Thorn to discuss her career in stand-up comedy, RHOD, the Madison Lecroy/K-Cav drama, adventures in the restaurant industry, and so much more! They also celebrate their love for cats, horses, and 90's mom fashion. ENJOY! 
Follow Michelle! (@MichelleAThorn)  
Follow Michelle's comedy show Throwing Punches! (@ThrowingPunchesComedy)
For bonus content, check out the Not Aspirational Patreon Page where just five dollars a month gets you access to all the bonus episodes and helps support this podcast! Love you and THANK YOU in advance from a place of all caps! 



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