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In this week’s episode of Not Alone, Valeria is joined by Gary for a fun, unfiltered, not-so-deep chat about the latest pop culture headlines, and a few real-life reflections along the way. Fresh off Valeria’s dream trip to Peru, the two unpack everything from “Nobody Wants This” Season 2 and Kristen Bell’s Instagram backlash, to Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s surprising split. They debate modern marriage, from separate bedrooms to taking your spouse’s last name, and share their thoughts on chivalry, “the princess treatment,” and who should pick up the bill. Valeria challenges Gary on talking about pop culture (who proudly doesn’t keep up) and why sometimes, it’s okay to care about the “dumb stuff.” It’s a light, honest, and hilarious peek into how two very different minds see love, fame, and everyday life. 

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What I talked about: 

0:18 - Start of the episode

0:25 - Follow @notalone.pod on TikTok

0:38 - Dream trip to Peru debrief

2:09 - Trying something new in today’s episode with Gary

4:05 - “Nobody Wants This” season 2

6:30 - Converting to Judaism

8:33 - People criticizing the show

10:58 - Fortuna Skin Ad

12:35 - Kristen Bell IG post backlash

16:20 - Married couples with separate bedrooms

20:11 - Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban ending 19-year marriage

21:30 - “Babygirl” Movie

24:30 - Defining a successful marriage

27:29 - Thoughts on Katy Perry & Justin Trudeau dating

29:44 - Husbands taking wives’ last name

31:15 - Gary’s vintage kick

32:38 - Confusion around Katy & Justin

34:59 - Is Chivalry dead?

36:39 - Splitting the bill

39:15 - Bringing back the “Princess Treatment”

41:29 - Landlines are back

43:08 - Dumb phones vs. smart phones for kids

45:15 - Not easy talking to Gary about pop culture

47:10 - Advice from Amanda Hirsch

47:33 - Caring about dumb stuff

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