Not Aspirational with Hannah Aaron Brown

By Hannah Aaron Brown

Not Aspirational is the weekly podcast where your favorite mess of a multi-hyphenate and the internet’s Hot Girl Anthropologist, Hannah Aaron Brown, tells it like it is — unapologetically. Get ready f... more

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The podcast currently has 221 episodes available.

Not Aspirational with Hannah Aaron Brown episodes:

May 07, 2025 A Sad Girl Itinerary for Difficult Days!
In this episode of Not Aspirational, Hannah discusses the emotional waves surrounding holidays like Mother's Day and Father's Day, offering insights on coping with grief and sadness. She also dissects the difference between "sexy nude" and "hospital nude", freaks out over Charli XCX's social media mind games, and introduces her 'Sad Girl Itinerary': an agenda to help the not aspirational community navigate difficult days with a mix of structure, flexibility, self-care, and community support. Hang in there hot girls: you’re not alone!

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TIMESTAMPS:
Welcome, Not Aspirational Story Time & Lorde/Brat Summer 2.0 - 0:00 - 13:57
GROW UP! - 13:58 - 17:18
Vulnerability Time!!! - 17:19 - 18:28
Sad Girl Itinerary for Difficult Days - 18:29 - 32:00
Closing comments and loveyoubye! - 32:01 - End
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34min
April 30, 2025 A Good Midwestern Catch Up ft. Danny Pellegrino
In this episode of Not Aspirational, Hannah is joined by friend, author, actor, and host of Everything Iconic Danny Pellegrino for a Not Aspirational catch up! They discuss their shared Midwestern roots, how (quite frankly) everything is a nightmare right now, and complain about everything from the entertainment industry to Whole Foods to fast food culture! They also touch on navigating life in your thirties and share their hopes for the upcoming season of And Just Like That! No timestamps because in true Hannah and Danny fashion, we did not stay on any topic for more than 2 minutes at a time!

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1h 9min
April 23, 2025 Adulting Sucks and How to Feel Empowered At Work
In this episode of Not Aspirational, Hannah is feeling particularly low AND unhinged. She discusses the super unfair challenges of adult responsibilities and recounts the humiliating experience of almost being scammed online. She also tells the tale of her harrowing experience watching The Valley premiere at Jax’s Studio City, and tries to salvage the vibes by offering practical tips on how to feel empowered in the workplace!

TIMESTAMPS:
Welcome! - 0:00 - 2:09
Not Aspirational story time/vent sesh - 2:10 - 21:20
How to feel empowered in the workplace - 21:22 - 38:17
GROW UP & Loveyoubye! - 38:18 - End

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42min
April 16, 2025 At Least I Had Fun!: A Not Aspirational Catch Up
In this episode of Not Aspirational, Hannah shares her thoughts on her irrational fear of accidentally going live while taking a sh*t, self-tanning tips, and her intentions of having the ultimate Brat summer starting now. She also touches on pop culture events like the return of The Valley, Coachella, and Katy Perry's recent insufferable adventure to outer space!

TIMESTAMPS:
A very chaotic welcome! - 0:00 - 6:58
Housekeeping! - 6:59 - 8:37
Pop Culture stuff - 8:38 - 26:45
GROW UP! - 26:46 - 30:33
Closing remarks + LOVEYOUBYE! - 30:34 - End

TIX FOR UPCOMING STANDUP SHOWS:
⁠4/20: Haha Comedy Club⁠

Watch full episodes on ⁠Youtube⁠!
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35min
April 09, 2025 “God Forbid a Woman’s a Little Bit of a B**tch Sometimes” ft. Raven James
In this week’s episode, host Hannah is joined by friend of the pod and host of Bitch is Better Raven James to discuss group chats, old jobs, girls dinner etiquette AND MORE! They also delve into the importance (or lack thereof) of job titles and LinkedIn, TikTok drama, and why sometimes it’s okay (and in fact necessary) to be a liiiittle b*tchy.

TIMESTAMPS:
Welcome & A Sensible Crash Out - 0:00 - 9:50
Apple's New Scheduling Text Message Feature - 9:51 - 13:00
"The Group Chat" & Girls Night Out Etiquette - 13:01 - 20:07
Group Chat Etiquette & Toxic Jobs - 20:08 - 30:01
Raging Against LinkedIn!!!! - 30:02 - 32:22
Friend or Opp?- 32:23 - 36:26
The VIP List, Semma, & Rage Bait - 36:27 - 40:46
Sh*dowB*anned & Bummer Moods 40:47 - 43:27
GROW UP!: Seggualizing Food & Drinks - 43:28 - 47:40
Outro & LOVEYOUBYE! - 47:41 - End

HELPFUL LINKS:
⁠Follow Raven @ MainlyRaven⁠
⁠Listen to Raven’s Podcast Bitch is Better! ⁠
Watch full episodes on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠!
Subscribe to Hannah’s ⁠⁠Substack ⁠⁠
Follow Hannah @HannahAaronBrown on ALL PLATFORMS! (TikTok, Instagram, Substack)
Want to be featured on Wellness Check Wednesday? Email us at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠!

TIX FOR UPCOMING STANDUP SHOWS:
⁠4/20: Haha Comedy Club⁠

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49min
April 02, 2025 GROW UP.
In this episode of 'Not Aspirational,' host Hannah reflects on a recent not aspirational moment in a gift shop, discusses the concept of 'falling asleep boyfriends,' pop culture happenings, and salivates over the excitement of planning a college reunion. Finally, she gives her two cents on what makes people annoying and what makes people hot!
TIMESTAMPS:
OHMYGODHI! - 0:00 - 2:13
Not Aspirational Anecdotes & Falling Asleep Boyfriends - 2:14 - 11:57
Pop Culture Catch Up - 11:58 - 31:25
What Makes Already Annoying People More Annoying - 31:26 - 41:01
What Makes People Hot - 41:02 - 46:20
Closing thoughts and loveyoubye! - 46:21 - End

TIX FOR UPCOMING STANDUP SHOWS:
4/20: Haha Comedy Club
Watch full episodes on Youtube!
Subscribe to Hannah’s Substack
Follow Hannah @HannahAaronBrown on ALL PLATFORMS! (TikTok, Instagram, Substack)

Want to be featured on Wellness Check Wednesday? Email us at [email protected]!
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48min
March 26, 2025 The Manifestation Episode
In this episode of Not Aspirational, Hannah talks all about her journey with self-improvement and manifestation! In true #notaspirational fashion, she also shares her struggles with procrastination, unhinged online criticism, and the importance of self-reflection. From her personal experience with manifestation to practical tips for every day, Hannah explores the journey of self-discovery, embracing the human experience, and navigating imposter syndrome, because everyone is worthy of living their dreams and embodying their best selves. <3

TIMESTAMPS:
Checking in & TV Recs - 0:00 - 5:35
Did I just get canceled over reality TV? - 5:36 - 12:20
My Manifestation Journey - 12:21 - 22:43
Manifestation Tips - 22:44 - 46:27
Closing thoughts and loveyoubye! - 46:28 - End

TIX FOR UPCOMING STANDUP SHOWS:
4/20: Haha Comedy Club

HANNAH’S RECENT PODCAST APPEARANCES!:
Bravo! We’re Black!
Who Asked Me?

OTHER HELPFUL LINKS:
Hannah’s New Favorite Leggings
The incredible Lexie Wilson!
To Be Magnetic
Watch full episodes on Youtube!
Subscribe to Hannah’s Substack
Follow Hannah @HannahAaronBrown on ALL PLATFORMS! (TikTok, Instagram, Substack)
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48min
March 19, 2025 Wellness Check Wednesday!: Ghosting, Vanity, How to Handle the Queen Bee at the Office
In this episode of Not Aspirational, Hannah Brown indulges in a solid kvetch sesh to complain about the struggles of finding/affording good gym clothes, her recent stomach bug, and how doing your makeup like Gabriette at 5:30 on a Monday morning might not be the move. She also dives into your Wellness Check Wednesday questions, covering everything from what to wear to an August wedding and how there’s no shame in being vain!

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TIX FOR UPCOMING STANDUP SHOWS:
3/23: Flappers Burbank
4/20: Haha Comedy Club

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TIMESTAMPS:
Kvetch Sesh - 0:00 - 18:47
Wellness Check Wednesday - 18:48 - 36:48
Goodbye & Shameless Plugs - 36:49 - End
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39min
March 12, 2025 WE JUST MANIFESTED TOGETHER!: A Not Aspirational Catch Up
This week, Hannah recounts one of the best weekends of her adult life, tells the tale of her very first standup show, and discusses the h*rny summer music she’s into, TV shows she’s enjoying making fun of, and digs into a bit of pop culture (aka why she's wildly triggered by Jesse Solomon)!

Follow Hannah @HannahAaronBrown on ALL PLATFORMS! (TikTok, Instagram, Substack)

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TIMESTAMPS:
Weekend Recap and Hannah’s Standup Journey - 0:00 - 11:51
The Importance of Blocking and Making Boundaries - 11:52 - 15:08
Quick Manifestation Tange - 15:09 - 18:32
What Hannah’s Consuming (Food, TV, Music & Pop Culture) - 18:33 - 36:08
Saying Bye! - 36:09 - End
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38min
March 05, 2025THE WEDDING EPISODE!: Part 2
This week, Hannah sheds light on her recent nepo baby-adjacent name change, recaps things that disturbed her on TikTok, and continues to answer listener questions all about wedding planning! She (hopefully) doles out more wedding wisdom and discusses everything from practical wedding day tips to pre-wedding crashouts and everything in between.

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - 19:35 - Name change & things on TikTok that f*cked me up
19:38 - End - Wedding tips & answering listener questions!

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GET TIX FOR HANNAH’S STANDUP SHOW SUNDAY MARCH 9TH!
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1h 5min

FAQs about Not Aspirational with Hannah Aaron Brown:

How many episodes does Not Aspirational with Hannah Aaron Brown have?

The podcast currently has 221 episodes available.