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Can I Call You? where resident hot messes, Simone Hanna and her producer/co-host Aja Drain, divulge stories about their wild college experiences, from dating to crazy uber rides, all while reflecting on the lessons they've learned along the way. As seniors in college, they've truly been through it all, and are here to ride the rest of life with fans who feel just as lost as they do. Basically, we're gonna talk about the things that make you text your BFF "uh, can I call you?" at 2 am (twitte ...
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#14: Simone Interviews her Ex-Boyfriend (Finale Part 2)
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It’s the very last episode of Can I Call You? Season 1, and it’s Simone’s turn to interview her ex, who we’ve previously referred to in episodes 1-3 as “Phoebus”. The two start off detailing how they met and their journey towards becoming a couple. As they go back and forth, it becomes clear that on the outside their relationship was one for the st…
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#13: Aja Interviews her Ex-Boyfriend (Finale Part 1)
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We promised that this podcast would be filled with our messy adventures, and what’s messier than talking to your ex? This week Aja interviews her ex-boyfriend, Trey. With Simone mediating, Aja and Trey detail the rise and fall of their relationship, how a shaky foundation rarely leads to love, the pain of the pendulum, and what they learned from th…
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#12: LOLLAPALOOZA (and our Irish lovers)
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It’s been a whole year since Aja and I bought last-minute tickets to Lollapalooza. This trip was truly a cultural reset for the two of us, and we take you through the hectic time leading up to this experience. Simone booked last minute tickets to go visit Aja a few weeks before the festival, where they went on a shopping spree. Then, each of them h…
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No, we're not gonna tell you how to do your hair. Aja and Simone have a whole collection of **mostly cringey** stories just about their hair. Aja remembers getting her hair botched in a JCPenny and learning to balance embracing her 4C hair with wanting to switch it up. Simone talks about coloring her hair in a Walmart (yes, a freaking Walmart) and …
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This episode is about Colorism: the prejudicial or preferential treatment of same-race people based solely on their color. Our CICYM sparks a discussion about cheating, and we dive into light-skin privilege. Simone sets the record straight on how to acknowledge and use light-skin privilege to remove divisions in BIPOC communities. Aja talks about h…
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Sometimes things don’t go as planned. Well, that happens a lot for us. This episode is all about going out gone wrong! We also have a Can I Call You Moment, where one listener tells us how to secure a man simply through a scary movie. Speaking of scary, Aja and Simone tell the story of how they almost drowned in an icy uber ride, and the time the w…
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A little rejection never hurt anybody right? Okay, maybe a bit, but that rejection only makes you stronger! Simone and Aja go into depth from being rejected to doing the rejecting. Simone details a short-lived romance, the pitfalls of lacking game, and a shocking revelation causing the end of a relationship. Aja discusses a tale of two side-pieces,…
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#7: Being a relationship girl in hookup culture
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Not having sex in college? You’re not alone. Aja and Simone talk about their experiences being “relationship girls” in hookup culture (spoiler alert: it’s tragic). They give their opinions on sexting thanks to the Can I Call You Moment, and define what terms like “hooking up” and “dating” mean to them. Simone lays out why she’s waiting for marriage…
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In the wake of Adele’s weight loss controversy, Simone and Aja discuss their own perceptions of body image. They recall growing up in the early 2000s, a time before Instagram where big butts and curvy girls weren’t celebrated. Aja explains how she learned to love her body, while Simone discusses her continuous struggle towards self-love. Oh, and th…
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#5: Frat Party vs. House Party: The Debate
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It’s a Friday night. You’ve been invited to a house party and a frat party. Which do you choose? Aja’s team house party, Simone is team frat party. They discuss who has the better music, which makes more financial sense, and the pros and cons of each party. Who will win? Oh, and we feature our very FIRST Can I Call You Moment! Artist of the Week: @…
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We discuss the events taking place after the murder of George Floyd. We are angry. We are sad. We are calling all allies to action. There are two sides to this movement, the racist status quo and the push for human rights. Black Lives Matter, that is not a dispute. Aja shares personal stories highlighting her everyday reality. Simone discusses how …
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#3: Simone’s Freshman Year: The Destruction
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So you’ve heard Aja’s freshman year experience, but Simone’s is the complete opposite. She details her wildly destructive first semester - between a party girl lifestyle, toxic friends, harsh realities about college boys, and slipping grades, she did basically everything wrong. Second semester marked a new beginning, with a brand new friend group a…
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#2: Aja’s Freshman Year: The Struggle
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It’s part 1 of our freshman year episodes, starting off with Aja’s story! We discuss speaking different languages, Simone rants about coconuts, and Aja talks her first year highlights (or, actually mainly low lights). Between crushing on a guy that ended up dating Simone, and developing feelings for a guy friend, Aja learned a lot about herself and…
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Welcome to the very first episode of the Can I Call You? podcast! In this episode, Aja and Simone talk hot sauce on pizza, hash out an old debate, and even bring Rupaul’s Drag Race in the mix. We also tell the story of how we first met, where the title of this podcast came from, and future topics we want to discuss. Producer of the week: @pharaohma…
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Welcome to “Can I Call You?"As they enter their 20s, Simone Hanna and Aja Drain realize they have lived strangely dramatic lives. They’ve decided to tell all of their wild stories, including messy relationships, dangerous uber experiences, spontaneous travels, and so much more. While they embody the phrase “opposites attract”, Aja and Simone have s…
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