Banterly

The Banterly Finale: Our Hall of Fame

After a year and a half of laughs, hot takes, and more banter than we ever imagined, Banterly is coming to a close. But don’t worry—in this final episode, co-hosts Aidan and Maya leave us with recommendations for what’s next, their current media obsessions, and their all-time favorites that make up the Banterly Hall of Fame (and yes—Aidan finally gets to talk about The Real Housewives). Most of all, they reflect on how much the show has meant to them and how much they’ve loved sharing it with you. It’s not goodbye forever, but it is goodbye for now. __ 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

The Trigger Word of This Episode Is Lena Dunham

In the penultimate episode of Banterly, Aidan and Maya dig into what it means to love something the internet loves to hate. From the timeless debate over separating art from the artist to their hot takes on Lena Dunham’s new Netflix series Too Much, they unpack complicated creators, unlikable protagonists, and the fine line between being “too much” and not enough. __ 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

Are We F1 Fans Now? (Unclear.)

In this episode of Banterly, hosts Aidan and Maya return with updates, hot takes, and a full-speed dive into the world of Formula 1—well, sort of. Maya vents about the chaos of apartment hunting in NYC, and the duo unpacks Coldplaygate. They also swap stories about their most unhinged driving moments before diving into the Brad Pitt F1 movie, which left them with more questions than answers. From Lewis Hamilton to pit stops (which Aidan hilariously calls “quick changes”), they reflect on how little they actually know about the sport...but maybe that’s part of the fun. Plus, they share bittersweet news about the podcast’s upcoming final stretch. __ 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

Sirens: Parties, Priuses & What Was That Ending?

It feels like everyone’s on vacation—and our Banterly hosts are no exception. Maya’s back from Brazil, and she and Aidan kick things off with the question of the day: What’s your rich-person hobby? Aidan’s hoarding vintage jewelry and Priuses, while Maya’s planning Gatsby-level parties for her inner circle. Then it’s time to break down Sirens—Netflix’s new limited series about wealth, power, and messy sisterhood. Most importantly: why was that ending so underwhelming? And what was actually going on with those murky supernatural vibes? Tune in for a short and sweet breakdown of Sirens! __ 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

Are We All Just Overcompensating in College? Freshman Year, Friendships, and Benito Skinner

Aidan is joined by his high school bestie Nandini to spill the tea on college life—awkward crushes, chaotic freshman moments, and the challenge of keeping high school friendships alive. Then it’s on to Overcompensating, Benito Skinner’s new series that nails Gen Z humor. They unpack the iconic Hailey Marie Matthews, the loneliness of freshman year, and the ever-relatable question: “Am I okay or just overcompensating?” __ Hosted by: Aidan Taylor & Nandini Jain Producer: Shei Yu | Content Writer: Aidan Taylor & Nandini Jain 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