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• POV: You’re Watching a $350 Million Sci-Fi Movie

  This week, Aidan sits down with TikTok creator Maddi Koch (@maddikoch), whose POV-style movie reviews make you feel like you’re chatting with your best friend. Aidan and Maddi debate their ideal robot companions before diving into The Electric State—the Russo brothers' latest sci-fi fantasy action-adventure film starring Millie Bobby Brown, Chris Pratt, and a whole lot of AI-fueled chaos. Are robots the future? Should we be scared? And, more importantly—do they really cost $350 million to make? They break down the many critiques of the film’s production and whether it's a case of "executive dysfunction" (because, let’s be real, audiences don’t like being told what to love). Hosted by: Aidan Taylor & Maddi Koch Producer: Shei Yu | Content Writers: Maddi Koch & 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 [email protected] Banterly is an Immigrantly Media Production. For advertising inquiries, email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• On Lady Gaga's MAYHEM

  In this episode of Banterly, Aidan takes a deep dive into Lady Gaga’s latest album, MAYHEM. A longtime fan, he breaks down Gaga’s evolution from Joanne to Chromatica and shares his top tracks from MAYHEM. Plus, he weighs in on how Gaga stacks up against Taylor Swift and tells the story of the time he waited to see Stephanie Germanotta in person—IYKYK. Hosted by: Aidan Taylor Producer: Shei Yu | Content Writers: 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 [email protected] Banterly is an Immigrantly Media Production. For advertising inquiries, email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• With Love, Two New Meghan Stans

  In this episode of Banterly, Aidan and Maya dive into With Love, Meghan, the new lifestyle show from Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. They unpack the wholesome aesthetics, the internet backlash, and whether Meghan’s rebrand is actually landing. Plus, they examine the media’s relentless fixation on Meghan and Harry, as British and American outlets continue to scrutinize Meghan at every turn. The episode wraps up with a little royal-inspired party planning—because, love her or hate her, Meghan knows how to set a mood. 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 [email protected] Banterly is an Immigrantly Media Production. For advertising inquiries, email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• The Good, The Bad, and the Oscars: Anora

  Just like this year's Oscars, this week's episode is all about Anora. Maya raves about the indie film, while Aidan’s not so convinced. The two respectfully duke it out over the pacing, characters, standout scenes, and the film's portrayal of sex work. And of course, it wouldn’t be a Banterly episode without some fun stories from Aidan and Maya involving their trip to a strip club?? Stay tuned! _ 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 [email protected] Banterly is an Immigrantly Media Production. For advertising inquiries, email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Apple Cider Vinegar: Sip or Skip?

  This week, Aidan and Maya dive into Apple Cider Vinegar, Netflix’s jaw-dropping new docuseries that unpacks the twisted tale of Belle Gibson—the influencer who built an empire on a cancer diagnosis she never had. They unravel the ripple effects of her deception, from betrayed followers to families battling real illness, and take a sharp look at the wellness industry’s murky ethics. Plus, they dish on wellness trends they swear by, the ones they’ve ditched, and whether the industry is truly about healing or just deception in sheep’s clothing. _ 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 [email protected] Banterly is an Immigrantly Media Production. For advertising inquiries, email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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