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  • Feed Drop: No Promposal, No Problem: Aidan Taylor On Dating Late & Owning It

    Feed Drop: No Promposal, No Problem: Aidan Taylor On Dating Late & Owning It
    Jun 11 2025
    Is it ever too late to start dating? On this week’s episode of Love-ly, Mehak sits down with Aidan Taylor—host of Banterly—to unpack what it really means to be a “late bloomer” in the chaotic world of modern dating. From his first real date at 21 to navigating New York City’s intense queer dating scene, Aidan gets candid about identity, rejection, and learning to love yourself before anyone else does. They talk about first dates, ghosting, gay bar drama (yes, including a bathroom incident), dating as a person of color in a hyper-curated app world, and what it's like to feel "behind" when everyone around you is getting engaged. It's funny, heartfelt, and full of the kind of real talk we all need more of. If you're queer, single in your 20s, or just tired of dating timelines, this one's for you. This episode is brought to you by Zocdoc. Stop putting off those doctor appointments and visit http://Zocdoc.com/Lovely to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 mins
  • You Love WHO from Four Seasons?

    You Love WHO from Four Seasons?
    Jun 4 2025
    What makes a friendship last a lifetime? This week, Aidan and Maya open up about how their relationships have changed over the years and what it really means to grow with your friends. They dive into Netflix’s Four Seasons, a comedy-drama that follows three couples through love, loss, and everything in between. Emotions run high (and opinions clash) as they debate the show’s most lovable—and most loathable—characters. It’s heartfelt, it’s heated, and it’s classic Banterly. __ Hosted by: Maya Shetty & Aidan Taylor Producer: Shei Yu | Content Writers: Maya Shetty & Aidan Taylor I Editorial Review: Saadia Khan I Sound Designer & Editor: Lou Raskin I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound | Cover art design: Josephine Chai | Executive Producer: Saadia Khan Please share the love and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify to help more people find us! If you want to share your thoughts about this or other episodes, reach out at banterly@immigrantlypod.com Banterly is an Immigrantly Media Production. For advertising inquiries, email info@immigrantlypod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 mins
  • Social Anxiety, Simulations, and a Whole Lot of Cringe

    Social Anxiety, Simulations, and a Whole Lot of Cringe
    May 21 2025
    In this episode of Banterly, host Aidan sits down with journalist Rosie Carroll to unpack the mind-bending second season of Nathan Fielder’s HBO series The Rehearsal. They dive into the show’s surreal blend of reality and simulation, dissecting how Fielder pushes the boundaries of comedy to examine human connection, performance, and control. From the ethical tightrope of the “Wings of Voice” episode to the internet fallout of the Lana Love controversy, Aidan and Rosie offer a deep analysis of the show’s most talked-about moments (can we please talk about Nathan Fielder as Baby Sully?). Along the way, they reflect on their own experiences with social anxiety and whether life would be easier if we could rehearse it all in advance. __ Hosted by: Rosie Carroll & Aidan Taylor Producer: Shei Yu | Content Writers: Rosie Carroll & Aidan Taylor I Editorial Review: Saadia Khan I Sound Designer & Editor: Lou Raskin I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound | Cover art design: Josephine Chai | Executive Producer: Saadia Khan Please share the love and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify to help more people find us! If you want to share your thoughts about this or other episodes, reach out at banterly@immigrantlypod.com Banterly is an Immigrantly Media Production. For advertising inquiries, email info@immigrantlypod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • You: The Toxic Boyfriend We Couldn't Stop Watching (for 5 Seasons)

    You: The Toxic Boyfriend We Couldn't Stop Watching (for 5 Seasons)
    May 14 2025
    In this episode of Banterly, hosts Aidan and Maya dive into a whirlwind of pop culture topics, kicking things off with the bizarre—and now viral—Zendaya Hat Theory. They break down their favorite Met Gala looks, react to the surprising announcement of a new Midwestern pope, and offer a spoiler-filled recap of the final season of Netflix’s You. From Joe Goldberg’s return to New York to journalist Bronte, Aidan and Maya unpack all the drama, twists, and chaos. 📬 Subscribe to our Hyphenly newsletter: https://immigrantlys-newsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribe Hosted by: Aidan Taylor & Maya Shetty Producer: Shei Yu | Sound Designer & Editor: Lou Raskin I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound | Cover art design: Josephine Chai | Executive Producer: Saadia Khan Please share the love and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify to help more people find us! If you want to share your thoughts about this or other episodes, reach out at banterly@immigrantlypod.com Banterly is an Immigrantly Media Production. For advertising inquiries, email info@immigrantlypod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 mins
  • Would You Want to Be Pope? Inside the Power Play of the Conclave

    Would You Want to Be Pope? Inside the Power Play of the Conclave
    May 7 2025
    It’s May 7th — and if you’ve been keeping an eye on the Vatican (and the rise of Asian Francis), it’s the start of conclave. In honor of the occasion, Aidan and Maya dive into Conclave, the 2024 political thriller about the secretive process of electing a new Pope. They unpack the film’s visual style, complex characters, and portrayal of power within the Catholic Church. Tune in for their very different takes on the movie, its ending, and the challenge of keeping up with Catholicism. 📬 Subscribe to our Hyphenly newsletter: https://immigrantlys-newsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribe Hosted by: Aidan Taylor & Maya Shetty Producer: Shei Yu | Sound Designer & Editor: Lou Raskin I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound | Cover art design: Josephine Chai | Executive Producer: Saadia Khan Please share the love and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify to help more people find us! If you want to share your thoughts about this or other episodes, reach out at banterly@immigrantlypod.com Banterly is an Immigrantly Media Production. For advertising inquiries, email info@immigrantlypod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 mins
  • A Gospel for the Damned: Why Sinners Is a Must-Watch

    A Gospel for the Damned: Why Sinners Is a Must-Watch
    Apr 30 2025
    Subscribe to Hyphenly, our latest newsletter, for a chance to win a gift card ⁠: https://immigrantlys-newsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribe⁠ In this episode of Banterly, Aidan and Maya catch up on their hectic weeks and dive into the latest in pop culture—from Lorde’s surprise performance at Washington Square Park to a vampire-themed Question of the Day. But the main event is Ryan Coogler’s Sinners, a gripping new film set in 1930s Mississippi that blends music, racial tension, and the supernatural. Aidan and Maya break down why Sinners is a must-watch: from its haunting performances to its powerful use of historical context and sound. This is more than a vampire movie—it’s a bold, emotional story that sticks with you. Hosted by: Aidan Taylor & Maya Shetty Producer: Shei Yu | Sound Designer & Editor: Lou Raskin I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound | Cover art design: Josephine Chai | Executive Producer: Saadia Khan Please share the love and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify to help more people find us! If you want to share your thoughts about this or other episodes, reach out at banterly@immigrantlypod.com Banterly is an Immigrantly Media Production. For advertising inquiries, email info@immigrantlypod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • Subscribe to Survive: Black Mirror's Common People

    Subscribe to Survive: Black Mirror's Common People
    Apr 23 2025
    This week, it’s a short and sweet dive into one of the most talked-about episodes from the new season of Black Mirror. Aidan explores the premiere’s central question: what if our lives were run by subscription? The episode follows a couple, Mike and Amanda, as they grapple with a brain-implant tech from a company called River Mind—where tiered subscriptions literally shape their reality. Aidan draws sharp parallels to real-world services like Peacock, Amazon Prime, and dating apps, unpacking just how deeply subscription culture has embedded itself into our lives. Hosted by: Aidan Taylor Producer: Shei Yu | Sound Designer & Editor: Lou Raskin I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound | Cover art design: Josephine Chai | Executive Producer: Saadia Khan Please share the love and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify to help more people find us! If you want to share your thoughts about this or other episodes, reach out at banterly@immigrantlypod.com Banterly is an Immigrantly Media Production. For advertising inquiries, email info@immigrantlypod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • Parker Posey: Quirky, Chaotic, and Still Reigning

    Parker Posey: Quirky, Chaotic, and Still Reigning
    Apr 16 2025
    In this episode of Banterly, Aidan and guest Sophia dive into the wonderfully weird world of Parker Posey. First stop: Party Girl (1995), where Posey spins through ‘90s NYC rave culture in platforms and cardigans, only to fall head-over-heels for... the Dewey Decimal System? Fast forward to The Parenting (2025), a comedy-horror flick where she’s back at it—this time as a chaotic Airbnb host with a demon problem. Aidan and Sophia unpack Posey’s signature brand of delightful oddball, from cult classics to her recent White Lotus fame. They wrap things up with a goofy hypothetical: what jobs would they take if their party eras came to an end? Hosted by: Aidan Taylor & Sofia Di Lodovico Producer: Shei Yu | Content Writers: Sofia Di Lodovico & Aidan Taylor I Editorial Review: Saadia Khan I Sound Designer & Editor: Lou Raskin I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound | Cover art design: Josephine Chai | Executive Producer: Saadia Khan Please share the love and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify to help more people find us! If you want to share your thoughts about this or other episodes, reach out at banterly@immigrantlypod.com Banterly is an Immigrantly Media Production. For advertising inquiries, email info@immigrantlypod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 mins
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