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Not Aspirational with Hannah Brown

Not Aspirational with Hannah Brown

By Not Aspirational with Hannah Brown

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.
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Champagne to the face.

Not Aspirational with Hannah BrownJan 17, 2020

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41:54
44. “I’m personally a huge fan of a montage.”: A conversation about BAPS with Taylor Wisham
Feb 26, 202101:10:21
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
Feb 19, 202153:09
42. “You know how I am, certain things just bother me.” with Joe Pascente
Feb 12, 202158:08
41. "Ugh, I miss going to that final bar you shouldn't go to." with Tom Hamlett
Feb 05, 202101:03:53
40. “I had to ride the train home to Brooklyn sitting next to barf.” with Michelle Thorn
Jan 29, 202101:03:01
39. “It’s either meth or slippers.” with Nicole Travolta
Jan 22, 202101:02:29
38. "I cannot align myself with someone who is not a well wisher!" with Sasha Morfaw
Jan 15, 202101:29:34
37. “I WAS prom queen of Aurora, Nebraska.” with Claire Linic
Jan 08, 202101:03:24
36. "New Year, same... alcohol habits.": with Jake Relic

36. "New Year, same... alcohol habits.": with Jake Relic

Hannah is joined by her boyfriend Jake to recount New Year’s Eves of years past, discuss their 2020 favorites, chat about New Year's resolutions and set intentions for all the good sh*t to come in 2021!

Jan 01, 202133:23
35. “I didn’t drink water in college.” with Maggie Winters

35. “I didn’t drink water in college.” with Maggie Winters

On this week's episode, Hannah is joined by her college pal and hilarious comic, improviser, and viral comedic sensation Maggie Winters! The gals discuss Maggie's comedic process, reflect on questionable college decisions, manifest each other's future careers, and more! 

Follow Maggie!: @SaggieSplinters on Instagram, Tiktok and Twitter!

Check out Maggie's Improv group!: Virgin Daiquiri 

Dec 18, 202059:18
34. “We’ll have to muddle through somehow”: A Conversation about "The Family Stone" with Danny Pellegrino

34. “We’ll have to muddle through somehow”: A Conversation about "The Family Stone" with Danny Pellegrino

In this holiday-themed episode, Hannah and is joined by Danny Pellegrino (friend of the pod, Christmas enthusiast, and host of the hit pop culture podcast "Everything Iconic with Danny Pellegrino"!) to dive into the 2005 holiday classic "The Family Stone"! They discuss which characters are the most unlikable and the most f*ckable, as well as go on a Pamela Anderson/Jenny McCarthy/Tara Reid detour, naturally. 

Follow Danny!: @DannyPellegrino

Check out Danny's Podcasts!: Everything Iconic with Danny Pellegrino, A Very Merry Iconic Podcast

Dec 11, 202050:03
33. "Roz, YOU get to the back of the store." with Anthony Lario
Dec 04, 202001:13:05
32. "Straight out of the can is Thanksgiving vibes." with Jenny Gorelick

32. "Straight out of the can is Thanksgiving vibes." with Jenny Gorelick

In this super special Thanksgiving episode of Not Aspirational, Hannah is joined by sartorial icon, comedian, writer, producer, actor, and host of the hilarious dating podcast “Receipts with Jenny”, Jenny Gorelick! The gals discuss Thanksgiving food and fashion, the bullsh*t fashionable women have to deal with in the standup comedy space, Jenny gives incredible tips on pursuing a creative career, and so much more! Enjoy!

Follow Jenny!: @JennyCestQuoi

Follow Jenny's podcast!: @ReceiptsPod

Nov 26, 202053:19
31. “Searching for Purple Butterflies” with Jessi Beyer

31. “Searching for Purple Butterflies” with Jessi Beyer

Hannah is joined by mental health advocate, speaker, and author of the #1 best-seller "How to Heal: A Practical Guide to Nine Natural Therapies You Can Use to Release Your Trauma", Jessi Beyer! Jessi has been featured in Best Company, Thrive Global, and Elite Daily, spoken to thousands across the country, as well as appeared on "Off the Vine with Kaitlyn Bristowe"! In this episode, she talks about the life event that led to her finding this incredible work, the importance of sharing feelings, the process of healing, and gives wonderful pointers on how to constructively make boundaries. She also gives the inside scoop on where to find the best donuts in Portland! Enjoy! 

Follow Jessi!: https://www.instagram.com/jessibeyerinternational/

Purchase Jessi's book here!: https://jessibeyerinternational.com/book/

Nov 20, 202055:23
30. "Sisterhood of The Traveling Nike Basketball Shorts" with Ryan Bailey

30. "Sisterhood of The Traveling Nike Basketball Shorts" with Ryan Bailey

Hannah is joined by Ryan Bailey, incredible actor, meme-maker, and the hilarious host of the chart-topping pop culture podcast "So Bad It's Good With Ryan Bailey"! The pals discuss his hypothetical date with Leah Mcsweeney, why therapy rules, why Ben Affleck would be a terrific celebrity bestie, and SO MUCH MORE! Enjoy, and make sure to check out this week's episode of So Bad It's Good With Ryan Bailey for part 2 of Hannah and Ryan's pop culture chat! 

Follow Ryan!: @SoBadItsGoodWithRyanBailey, @RyanBailey25

Listen to Ryan's Podcast!: So Bad It's Good With Ryan Bailey

Nov 13, 202001:01:33
29. Easy Listenin' with Jake Relic

29. Easy Listenin' with Jake Relic

Hannah is joined by her boyfriend Jake Relic to discuss their thoughts on Below Deck Med, quarantine self-care rituals, and provide some easy listenin’ amidst this chaotic, hellscape of a week.

Nov 06, 202046:52
28. "Laurie Strode is the reason we have people like Sidney Prescott.": A Spooktacular Conversation about Halloween with Troy McEady!

28. "Laurie Strode is the reason we have people like Sidney Prescott.": A Spooktacular Conversation about Halloween with Troy McEady!

Hannah is joined by friend of the pod, horror movie expert, and the hilarious host of the iconic pop culture podcast “Dunzo!”, Troy McEady! The pals discuss John Carpenter’s 1978 classic slasher, “Halloween” They celebrate the OG final girl Laurie, baby Kyle Richards, and discuss the horror genre as a whole in regards to pop culture. Enjoy!

Follow Troy!: @DunzoPodcast, @Troy_McEady

Listen to Troy’s podcast!: Dunzo!

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Oct 30, 202054:11
27. “Wouldst thou like to live deliciously?”: A Spooktacular Conversation About The VVitch with Alaina & Jocelyn of @BijouCandles!

27. “Wouldst thou like to live deliciously?”: A Spooktacular Conversation About The VVitch with Alaina & Jocelyn of @BijouCandles!

Hannah is joined by the witchy, hilarious, brilliant couple behind the spectacular scent empire "Bijou Candles", Alaina & Jocelyn to discuss "The Vvitch"! The gals chat about the new Chanteuse Collection from Bijou Candles, epic couple costumes from Halloweens past, give their thoughts on "The Haunting of Bly Manor", and dive into why "The VVitch" is a must-see flick all year round, but especially during spooky season. Enjoy!

Follow Alaina & Jocelyn!: @BijouCandles

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Oct 29, 202054:35
26. “They Made Pizza Out of Tomatoes”: A Conversation about Emily In Paris with Danny Pellegrino!
Oct 16, 202051:46
25. “Our Spirits Agree”: A Spooktacular RHONY Recap with Raven Chatman (@MainlyBravo)!
Oct 12, 202001:31:35
24. RHOP, Friendship Flexes, and Influence with Taria Faison
Oct 02, 202001:19:38
23. “Final Girl Potential”: A conversation about The Texas Chainsaw Massacre with Troy McEady!

23. “Final Girl Potential”: A conversation about The Texas Chainsaw Massacre with Troy McEady!

Hannah is joined by the master of horror, friend of the pod, and hilarious host of the pop culture podcast “Dunzo!”, Troy McEady! The pals celebrate the official beginning of spooky season by chatting about their love for the horror genre and discussing the classic horror flick “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre”. Troy gives some incredible behind-the-scenes trivia and theories behind the film, gives his spooky season recs, and Hannah gives an update on the never-ending nightmare that is her household rat problem because, well… #notaspirational.

Follow Troy!: @Troy_Mceady

Follow Troy’s Podcast!: @DunzoPodcast

Sep 25, 202050:36
22. “I’m in!” with Tyler Meredith

22. “I’m in!” with Tyler Meredith

Hannah is joined by friend of the pod, incredible actor, voiceover artist, and host of the hit podcast “BDE || Big Disney Energy” AND host of the new autumnal Gossip Girl podcast “You Know You Love Us with Hannah Brown and Tyler Meredith": Tyler Meredith! The gals weigh in on which Bravolebrities would make great Disney villains, how giving a sh*t is COOL, celebrate iconic vintage Gap commercials, and SO MUCH MORE! Enjoy!

Follow Tyler!: @TylerMckMeredith

Follow Tyler’s Podcast!: @Big.Disney.Energy

Check out Tyler’s Podcast!: BDE || Big Disney Energy

Check out our autumnal Gossip Girl podcast!: You Know You Love Us with Hannah Brown & Tyler Meredith

Sep 18, 202001:08:33
21. Fried Phones, "Nice Person" Jobs, & Clip-on Bow Ties with Paul Russell

21. Fried Phones, "Nice Person" Jobs, & Clip-on Bow Ties with Paul Russell

Hannah is joined by super-talented musician and Tiktok star Paul Russell to discuss his newfound Tiktok fame, his process as a musician, overcoming fear when putting yourself out there as an artist, the hilarious moment in junior high that changed everything, and so much more! Listen now, and don't forget to leave a rating and a review if you're loving the pod! 

Follow Paul!: Instagram @PaulRussell, Tiktok @PaulRussellMusic

Sep 11, 202058:10
20. The End of The Road: RHOBH & RHONY Discussion + Recaps!

20. The End of The Road: RHOBH & RHONY Discussion + Recaps!

Hannah is in a manic place of Sonja sans interns as she gives genius advice on how to troll your significant other when their ex comes up, as well as reveals who her newfound Hollywood nemeses (yup, that’s plural) are, and discusses/recaps RHOBH + RHONY!

RHOBH- 11:14

RHONY- 16:45

Check out this musician!: Paul Russell

Sep 04, 202047:50
19. LC, Carrie B., Degrassi with Troy McEady

19. LC, Carrie B., Degrassi with Troy McEady

Hannah is joined by Troy McEady, the hilarious host of the hit pop culture podcast "Dunzo!" to discuss the high-stress drama of finding your fashion identity in junior high to Carrie Bradshaw devolving into the worst version of herself throughout SATC (we blame Aidan), Dorinda's departure from RHONY, and SO MUCH MORE! Listen now, and don't forget to head on over to iTunes to leave a rating and a review!

Follow Troy!: @Troy_McEady , @DunzoPodcast

Check out Troy's podcast!: Dunzo! (This week Hannah and Troy discussed "A Walk To Remember"-- trust us, you don't want to miss it.)

Aug 28, 202001:28:49
18. #Cottagecore, Poop on the Floor. (RHOBH & RHONY!)

18. #Cottagecore, Poop on the Floor. (RHOBH & RHONY!)

Hannah celebrates her newfound obsession with cottagecore, beckons the arrival of Autumn, tells multiple "Not Aspirational" tales about her failed attempt at an acting career, and discusses RHOBH & RHONY!

RHOBH: 9:20

RHONY: 17:39

Watch this show!: Lovecraft Country

Follow this IG!: @WellBoxed

Read this book!: This Book is Anti-racist by Tiffany Jewell

Check me out on!: Everything Iconic with Danny Pellegrino to talk "Selling Sunset" and BDE Big Disney Energy with Tyler Meredith to recap "Enchanted"!

Aug 21, 202036:13
17. Love, Lunges, and Louie!

17. Love, Lunges, and Louie!

Hannah makes an announcement, gives her takes on Instagram’s new ‘reels’ feature, and discusses RHOBH and RHONY!

Aug 14, 202028:08
16. Celebrity Cliques, Dating in Quar, and Folklore with Courtney Frain

16. Celebrity Cliques, Dating in Quar, and Folklore with Courtney Frain

Hannah is joined by the fabulous and hilarious Courtney Frain (AKA Courtney from LA!) of “Two Judgey Girls”! The gals chat about internet trolls, early 2000’s fashion statements, tiktok drama, why Johnny Bravo would be a fantastic one night stand, and so much more!

Follow Courtney!: @TwoJudgeyGirls

Aug 13, 202001:25:31
15. Titties & Tiaras: RHOBH & RHONY!

15. Titties & Tiaras: RHOBH & RHONY!

Hannah gives her RHOBH highlights, unnecessarily talks about her Napa trip from 2019 (again), and recaps RHONY!

Check out this Black-owned business!: Dear Sunday, @dearsunday.co on Instagram

RHOBH: 3:13

RHONY: 8:55

Aug 07, 202031:48
14. Sartorial Moments, Self-Care, and Showing Up with Mani

14. Sartorial Moments, Self-Care, and Showing Up with Mani

Hannah is joined by Mani, meme-maker extraordinaire and host of the hit Bravo podcast “Mixing with Mani”! Mani gives her takes on what Bravo needs to do to keep shows fresh and exciting, shares stories of her experiences with racism in her childhood, as well as educates non-Black people on how to show up as an anti-racist ally. She also describes her iconic sartorial high school journey, shares some of her amazing self-care practices, and so much more! Listen now!

Follow Mani!: Instagram @MixingwithMani, Twitter @MixingwithMani

Join the "Mixing with Mani" Facebook Group!: The Mixologists’ Mixer

Aug 06, 202001:44:55
13. "I’ve Reached My Limiiit": RHOBH & RHONY

13. "I’ve Reached My Limiiit": RHOBH & RHONY

Hannah discusses her 29th birthday, updates everyone on her Summer of Feet Peace, gives her thoughts on RHOBH, and recaps this week’s episode of RHONY! Time stamps are below, and make sure to watch Race in America: A Movement Not a Moment on Bravo! August 9th, at 10/9c.

RHOBH Highlights: 9:03

RHONY Recap: 21:35

Jul 31, 202041:44
12. “Instead of revenge, I just channel it into passive aggressive memes.” with Joe Gunn

12. “Instead of revenge, I just channel it into passive aggressive memes.” with Joe Gunn

Hannah is joined by friend of the pod and pop culture meme-maker extraordinaire, as well as host of the hit podcast Bare Minimum with Joe Gunn, JOE GUNN! They talk about their well wishes for Britney Spears, Lindsay’s appearance at the recent Parent Trap reunion, his childhood acting career, his zen outlook on revenge fantasies, and so much more!

Follow Joe!: Instagram @JoeGunn90 , Twitter @JoeGunn

Follow this IG!: @Sophie_Roe

Read this book!: The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillroy

Jul 30, 202058:35
11. The Prince & The Pee: RHOBH Musings and a RHONY Recap

11. The Prince & The Pee: RHOBH Musings and a RHONY Recap

Hannah shares tales of her childhood tiktok-adjacent home movies, updates everyone on her “Summer of feet peace”, discusses RHOBH, and recaps RHONY! Listen, share, and don't forget to leave a rating and a review on iTunes if you're liking the pod! 

Jul 17, 202034:51
10. Braxit and Turtle Time with Mandy Slutsker!

10. Braxit and Turtle Time with Mandy Slutsker!

Hannah sits down with Mandy Slutkser, host of the hit Bravo podcast “Is this Real Life? with Mandy Slutsker” to discuss Stassi’s pregnancy, ‘Braxit’ (the potential firing of Brittany and Jax), Jewish overnight camps, junior high fashion, and the time she was a proud mother of two turtles! Listen now, and if you're liking the show head on over to iTunes to rate and review!

Follow Mandy on Instagram/Twitter!: @ITRL_Podcast , @MandySlutsker

Follow this IG!: @IAmTabithaBrown

Check out this Pod!: What Else Is Going On? with Taria S. Faison

Jul 16, 202050:47
9. Ballistic at Bluestone: A RHONY Recap!

9. Ballistic at Bluestone: A RHONY Recap!

Hannah celebrates her brief shred of tiktok fame, makes an unnecessary Wicked reference (or two), and recaps this week’s episode of RHONY!

Follow this IG!: @TheBravoBreakdown

Jul 10, 202030:28
8. Schoolin’ Life with Taylor Wisham

8. Schoolin’ Life with Taylor Wisham

Hannah sits down with incredible actor and friend Taylor Wisham to discuss their different college experiences due to internalized racism,  junior high crushes, quarantine birthdays as Leos, and more!

Follow Taylor!: @AWishfulDream

Check out this pod!: Dunzo!

Follow this IG!: @SirCandleman

Jul 09, 202001:35:45
7. American Horror Story: RHONYnoke

7. American Horror Story: RHONYnoke

Hannah comes at you with a sensible buzz, a sensible slur, menstrual cramps, and an invigorated new passion for Tiktok! She reveals her most recent breakthrough in her manifestation journey, and recaps this week’s episode of RHONY!

Jul 03, 202033:19
6. “You matter, you’re enough.” with Ashley Nell Tipton

6. “You matter, you’re enough.” with Ashley Nell Tipton

Hannah is joined by fashion designer, influencer, Project Runway Season 14 winner, businesswoman and creative spirit Ashley Nell Tipton! The gals discuss her Project Runway journey, how she is using her platform to spread self-love and positivity, which celeb she'd love to dress, and so much more. Listen now!

Follow Ashley!: @AshleyNellTipton

Check out these pods!: Why Won’t You Date Me?, Bitch Is Better

Check out this album!: New June by Justice Hill

Jul 01, 202056:20
5. Gambit Could Get It.

5. Gambit Could Get It.

Hannah is joined by her dear friend Brandon Little to discuss Old Navy fashions of yesteryear, the empowerment that comes with making boundaries, the Black Lives Matter movement, and more!

Follow Brandon!: @BLittle312

Check out this podcast!: Just The Sip

Check out these shows!: Insecure, BlackAF

This month’s Patreon proceeds will be donated to Black Lives Matter! Head on over to Patreon.com/NotAspirational

Jun 19, 202001:18:41
4. Chase it with the Mondo!: VPR Reunion Part 2+3/RHONY Recaps!

4. Chase it with the Mondo!: VPR Reunion Part 2+3/RHONY Recaps!

Hannah recaps parts 2+3 of the Vanderpump Rules reunion, and last week’s episode of RHONY! She celebrates Ariana for saying what was on all of our minds, weighs in on whether or not Jax and Brittany should get fired (spoiler alert: yes they should), and mourns the loss of Tinsley on RHONY!

VPR- 6:45

RHONY-32:44

Jun 18, 202047:48
3. SALLY FORTH AND TALLY HO!

3. SALLY FORTH AND TALLY HO!

Hannah is joined by longtime bestie Clayton Joyner to discuss the recent Vanderpump Rules firings, schoolbus and classroom drama as a child, the culinary delicacies of Springfield, Illinois, high school theatre, and much more!

Follow Clayton!: @Cajoyne

Check out these podcasts!: 2 Black Girls One Rose, Mixing With Mani, Real Moms of Bravo, Bachelor Happy Hour

Check out this standup special!: Yvonne Orji’s “Momma I Made It!” on HBO

This month’s Patreon proceeds will be donated to Black Lives Matter! If interested, head on over to Patreon.com/NotAspirational

Jun 12, 202001:03:10
2. Ravioli to the Face: VPR, RHOBH, and RHONY with Jake!
Jun 05, 202001:53:50
1. Can I just crawl into your mouth?

1. Can I just crawl into your mouth?

In the very first episode of “Not Aspirational with Hannah Brown”, Hannah is joined by her longtime bestie Chana Wilczynski to talk about crafting, first jobs, college OOTDs, and more!

Follow Chana! : @engageonthestage

May 29, 202001:01:33
Hannah and the Ultimate Brown-Eyed Jewnicorn: Jill Zarin!
May 28, 202024:33
Good afternoon, Good evening and Goodnight! : A Conversation about The Truman Show with Diana Espir

Good afternoon, Good evening and Goodnight! : A Conversation about The Truman Show with Diana Espir

In this bonus episode, Hannah is joined by fellow reality TV addict and host of the hit podcast “You Can’t Sit with Me” Diana Espir to discuss the iconic 90’s flick “The Truman Show”! The gals relate the movie to current pop culture and reality tv, talk more than they intended to about bowel movements, and hypothesize about what happened to Truman after his epic escape!

Follow Diana!: Instagram/Twitter - @DianaEspir

Tiktok- @CantSitWithDiana

May 25, 202036:42
“Let’s get beaten by these leaves!”: VPR Finale, RHOBH Highlights, and a RHONY Recap

“Let’s get beaten by these leaves!”: VPR Finale, RHOBH Highlights, and a RHONY Recap

Hannah breaks down the Vanderpump Rules finale, highlights RHOBH, and recaps this week’s episode of RHONY! Time stamps below!

VPR- 5:32

RHOBH- 36:45

RHONY- 48:30

May 22, 202001:12:06
There will never be another Tinsdale (VPR, RHOBH, & A RHONY RECAP!)

There will never be another Tinsdale (VPR, RHOBH, & A RHONY RECAP!)

Hannah breathes a sigh of relief over this week’s refreshing episode of VPR, has myriad issues with Kyle and her bangs, butchers the name of “The Bold and the Beautiful” and has both severe Autumnal FOMO and theories about the psychology behind Dorinda’s rage in this week’s episode of RHONY! Time stamps below!

VPR- 6:20

RHOBH- 31:04

RHONY RECAP- 46:00

May 15, 202001:08:53
Nobody Puts Baby In A Corner!: A Conversation about “Dirty Dancing” with Jaclyn Marfuggi

Nobody Puts Baby In A Corner!: A Conversation about “Dirty Dancing” with Jaclyn Marfuggi

Hannah is joined by friend, actress, comedian, and host of the hit podcast “What’s Your Jersey?” Jaclyn Marfuggi to catch up, bond over Tiktok trials and tribulations, and unpack the gorgeous 80’s gem “Dirty Dancing”!

Follow Jaclyn!: Instagram/Twitter - @JaclynMarfuggi

Tiktok - @TheJaclynMarfuggi

May 14, 202001:07:40
All Work and No Play Makes Jax a Dull Boy. (A CHECK-IN, VPR, RHOBH, & A RHONY RECAP!)

All Work and No Play Makes Jax a Dull Boy. (A CHECK-IN, VPR, RHOBH, & A RHONY RECAP!)

Hannah updates everyone on recent life events (including a celeb sighting!), breaks down VPR and VPR reunion looks, discusses RHOBH, and recaps RHONY! Spoiler alert: Her Jacques impression accidentally morphs into her impression of Monty, Jake’s dog. We're all doing the best we can. Time stamps below.

VPR- 10:37

RHOBH- 36:58

RHONY RECAP- 46:40

May 08, 202001:11:01