Synopsis
Hannah is the fabulous, farbissina Jewish cousin you always wanted! Expect raspy-voiced rants, words of wisdom, and a peek into her world of acting, serving, and pop culture. With exciting guests including wine, friends, local artists, and ex lovers, nothing is off limits.
Episodes
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THE WEDDING EPISODE!: Part 2
05/03/2025 Duration: 01h04minThis 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!Listen to Hannah talk about Recession Pop on Right Answers MostlyGet personal styling with Samantha Kravietz for your wedding looksGet a style guide with Fashivly for all your wedding eventsGET TIX FOR HANNAH’S STANDUP SHOW SUNDAY MARCH 9TH!Follow Hannah @HannahAaronBrown on ALL PLATFORMS! (TikTok, Instagram, Substack, Youtube)
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THE WEDDING EPISODE!: Part 1
26/02/2025 Duration: 39minIn this episode of Not Aspirational, Hannah tells tales from her ~*wedding journey*~ to offer practical tips and insights for listeners planning their own weddings! She shares the honest truth about the emotional aspects of engagement, the importance of staying true to yourself amidst the unhinged amount of bridal pressure thanks to social media, and provides advice on how to simplify wedding prep. Stay tuned for part 2 next week where we'll dive into all your listener questions! Timestamps: Intro & Catch Up - :34 - 5:15Engagement Tips - 5:17 - 10:16Practical Wedding Tips - 10:50 - EndFollow Hannah on:Substack: @HannahABrownInstagram: @HannahABrownYoutube: @HannahABrown0TikTok: @HannahABrown0My Incredible Wedding Makeup Artist Toshi Szpyra!Celebrity Event Planner Melissa Andre’s Downloadable Wedding GuideWant to be featured on Wellness Check Wednesday? Email the podcast at NotAspirationalPod@gmail.com!
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Wellness Check Wednesday!: Job Scarcity, Wedding Planning, and Finding Balance in Chaotic Times
19/02/2025 Duration: 45minIn our VERY FIRST Wellness Check Wednesday episode of Not Aspirational, Hannah weeps over the viral angler fish from TikTok, digs into Addison Rae’s rebrand, and isn't very nice about Ryan Reynolds’ recent SNL 50th anniversary appearance. She also gives advice on finding your confidence during a job search, coping with anxiety about the state of the world, and how to manage financial conversations during wedding planning! Timestamps: Pop Culture Debrief - :25 - 21:22Wellness Check Wednesday - 21:23 - 44:54Saying bye! - 44:55 - EndFollow Hannah on:Substack: @HannahABrownInstagram: @HannahABrownYoutube: @HannahABrown0TikTok: @HannahABrown0Listen to Hannah on Bitch is Better!Want to be featured on Wellness Check Wednesday? Email the podcast at NotAspirationalPod@gmail.com!
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Flirting with Dude Wipes: A Not Aspirational Catch Up
12/02/2025 Duration: 52minIn this episode of Not Aspirational, Hannah roasts the Super Bowl, dishes on what she’s currently watching, and recounts her unexpected rise as a 'fart influencer'. She also tells tales from her recent trip to Chicago including but not limited to: a humiliating public hangover at Potbelly, her new but insatiable desire for a lower bleph surgery, and the chaos of restaurant outings with the Brown family.Want to be featured on next week's Wellness Check Wednesday episode? Email the pod at NotAspirationalPod@gmail.com!Hannah’s version of Kendrick Lamar’s JeansCozybelle Salon on TikTok!Follow Hannah on:SubstackYoutubeTikTokInstagram
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5 Ways to Tap Into Your Main Character Energy
05/02/2025 Duration: 34minIn this episode of Not Aspirational, Hannah talks all about tapping into your main character energy! Drawing inspiration from rom-coms (duh), she discusses five ways to channel confidence and self-love through routines, style, and self-care. Because PSA : you don't have to be perfect to be the lovable lead of your own life! Also life as an independent podcaster sucks and I'm sorry about the audio issues. I really have no idea why they happened. #NotAspirational Want to be featured on Wellness Check Wednesday? Email the pod at NotAspirationalPod@gmail.com! Follow Hannah on: Substack Youtube TikTok Instagram
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WE ARE SO BACK.
29/01/2025 Duration: 44minIn the premiere episode of Not Aspirational season 2, Hannah dives into her ~*not aspirational lore*~, gives some life updates, and lets you in on what to expect from this new chapter of the pod! Want to be featured on Wellness Check Wednesday? Email the pod at NotAspirationalPod@gmail.com! Follow Hannah on: Substack Youtube TikTok Instagram
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44. “I’m personally a huge fan of a montage.”: A conversation about BAPS with Taylor Wisham
26/02/2021 Duration: 01h10minHannah makes an important announcement and cries a lot! She is then joined by friend of the pod, actor, producer, filmmaker, and podcast host Taylor Wisham to discuss the iconic 90's comedy BAPS! The gals celebrate the incredible 90's fashion showcased in this film, decide we need more movies featuring both female friendship and montages, dissect a scathing Roger Ebert movie review from 1997, and so much more! Enjoy! Follow Taylor! (@AWishfulDream) Follow Taylor's current filmmaking project and make sure to check out all the incredible films she produced daily in the month of February! (@TheProject.28) Keep an eye out for Taylor's podcasting coming out in May, "Media Darlings" and make sure to subscribe, listen and review!
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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
19/02/2021 Duration: 53minHannah is joined by viral tiktok sensation, CEO of callouts, and meme queen Kiki Monique AKA @TheTalkofShame! The gals talk about how Kiki’s page The Talk of Shame came to be and proceeded to go viral, and how strange it is to be tiktok famous! They also give their thoughts on Chris Harrison (UGH.), celebrate their mutual love for cats, Kiki gives her tips for an epic trip to NOLA, and so much more! Enjoy! Follow Kiki! (@TheTalkofShame on Instagram and tiktok!) For your newest healthy obsession, try GoMacro bars and use code HannahABrown at checkout for 25% off! To support this podcast even further, head on over to Patreon.com/NotAspirational for bonus content!
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42. “You know how I am, certain things just bother me.” with Joe Pascente
12/02/2021 Duration: 58minHannah is joined by friend of the pod, author, and storyteller Joe Pascente! They discuss Joe's new book "At First Sight", his creative process, and how he found his way to writing as his preferred medium for storytelling. They also reflect on their growth since working together in Chicago, celebrate the notion of getting drunk at a suburban mall bar, and wistfully recall the times they both saw Britney Spears in Vegas! Follow Joe! (@JoeWroteThis1) Buy Joe's book "At First Sight" here! For your newest healthy obsession, try GoMacro bars and use code HannahABrown at checkout for a cute little discount! To support this podcast even further, head on over to Patreon.com/NotAspirational for bonus content!
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41. "Ugh, I miss going to that final bar you shouldn't go to." with Tom Hamlett
05/02/2021 Duration: 01h03minHannah is joined by fellow pop culture enthusiast, meme-maker extraordinaire, and the hilarious host of the pop culture podcast "Dumpster Dive", Tom Hamlett! The pals discuss how Dumpster Dive came to be, unpack their thoughts on the Golden Globe nominations, excitedly await the new season of Summer House, (along with address how Tom and his sister and cohost Cix would bring a lot to the cast!) celebrate the magic of going to the movies alone, and so much more! Enjoy! Follow Tom! (@TheTomHamlett) Follow Tom's podcast Dumpster Dive! (@DumpsterDivePod) For your newest healthy obsession, do yourself a favor and try GoMacro bars! Along with being the perfect on-the-go accessory with their super-chic packaging, they're also non-gmo, organic, and contain tons of health benefits and delicious flavors with none of the bs! Use code HannahABrown at checkout for 25% off!
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40. “I had to ride the train home to Brooklyn sitting next to barf.” with Michelle Thorn
29/01/2021 Duration: 01h03minHannah is joined by hilarious comic and writer Michelle Thorn to discuss her career in stand-up comedy, RHOD, the Madison Lecroy/K-Cav drama, adventures in the restaurant industry, and so much more! They also celebrate their love for cats, horses, and 90's mom fashion. ENJOY! Follow Michelle! (@MichelleAThorn) Follow Michelle's comedy show Throwing Punches! (@ThrowingPunchesComedy) For bonus content, check out the Not Aspirational Patreon Page where just five dollars a month gets you access to all the bonus episodes and helps support this podcast! Love you and THANK YOU in advance from a place of all caps!
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“It’s either meth or slippers.” with Nicole Travolta
22/01/2021 Duration: 01h02minThis week Hannah is joined by hilarious actor, improviser, and content creator Nicole Travolta! The gals discuss how Nicole began her series of incredible comedic Instagram videos in quarantine, each packed with hysterical characters, pop culture, and one iconic wig after another! They also dig into Nicole's experiences acting in beloved sitcoms, their love for SJP, their fears surrounding MLMs, and so much more! Follow Nicole! (@NicoleTravolta on Instagram and Tiktok!) As mentioned in the episode, check out Lexie Wilson's podcast to hear her episode on the toxicity of MLMs!
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38. "I cannot align myself with someone who is not a well wisher!" with Sasha Morfaw
15/01/2021 Duration: 01h29minHannah is joined by the incredibly talented Sasha Morfaw, host of the hit Bravo recap show "The Bravo Breakdown" and extremely accomplished actor (as seen in Black Panther, True Detective, Scandal, Watchmen, and so many more)! The gals discuss how "The Bravo Breakdown" came to be and became the beloved series it is today, Sasha's journey as a working actor, the topic of colorism and how Sasha has experienced it in her own life, the benefits of meditation and so much more! Follow Sasha!: @TheBravoBreakdown, @Sasha Morfaw Subscribe to Sasha's Patreon page to support and enjoy full episodes of "The Bravo Breakdown"!
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37. “I WAS prom queen of Aurora, Nebraska.” with Claire Linic
08/01/2021 Duration: 01h03minHannah is joined by incredibly funny friend, author, comedian, and playwright Claire Linic! The gals discuss Claire’s writing process, her chaotic daytime talk show experiences, their feelings on RHOSLC, and so much more! Follow Claire! (@ClaireLinic on all platforms) Check Claire out on Mystery County Monster Hunters Club!
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36. "New Year, same... alcohol habits.": with Jake Relic
01/01/2021 Duration: 33minHannah 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!
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35. “I didn’t drink water in college.” with Maggie Winters
18/12/2020 Duration: 59minOn 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
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34. “We’ll have to muddle through somehow”: A Conversation about "The Family Stone" with Danny Pellegrino
11/12/2020 Duration: 50minIn 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
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33. "Roz, YOU get to the back of the store." with Anthony Lario
04/12/2020 Duration: 01h13minHannah is joined by comedic genius, actor, singer, Housewives wrangler, and co-host of the hilariously honest podcast “Shitshow”, Anthony Lario! They revisit nostalgic memories as high school theatre kids, discuss the culinary delicacies of elementary school lunches (BOSCO STICKS.), how Anthony won over his frightening yet iconic first boss Roz, and so much more! If you're loving the pod, head on over to itunes and leave a rating and a review! Follow Anthony!: @AnthonyLario Check out Anthony's Podcast!: Shitshow with Anthony Lario and Morgan La Motta Learn about & please consider donating to this organization!: The Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth, https://cfsy.org/ For all your holiday season pop culture merch needs, check out Totally Good Time! Head on over to https://www.totallygoodtime.com/ and use code NOTASPIRATIONAL15 at checkout for a fun, festive discount!
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32. "Straight out of the can is Thanksgiving vibes." with Jenny Gorelick
26/11/2020 Duration: 53minIn 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
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31. “Searching for Purple Butterflies” with Jessi Beyer
20/11/2020 Duration: 55minHannah 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/