Banterly Immigrantly Media
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Banterly is a fun, conversational-style podcast that dissects contemporary films and TV shows to explore the many exciting, thought-provoking….and sometimes problematic elements of pop culture that many of us binge on a daily basis. Featuring two Gen Z co-hosts, this podcast is not just reviewing your next movie or TV show recommendation. We’re diving into them, discussing their nuances, and grappling with the trends of present-day media—all through a comedic lens.
Executive Producer & Editorial Review: Saadia Khan
Producer: Shei Yu
Hosts: Aditi Misra and Aidan Taylor
Content Writers: Michaela Strauther, Aditi Misra, Aidan Taylor
Sound Design & Content Editor: Steve Martin & Ben Alleman
Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson
Other Music: Epidemic Sound
Cover Art Design: Josephine Chai
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Songs of the Summer
In this week's episode of Banterly, Suha and Aidan dive into the world of summer anthems, exploring what makes a song the ultimate summer hit. They discuss the key elements that make these tracks unforgettable and reminisce over memorable summer hits like "Despacito," "Flowers," and "Blinding Lights." Tune in for a lively discussion filled with fun summer jams, and stick around till the end to hear the hosts reveal their picks for their top 5 songs of the summer.
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Hosted by: Suha Musa & Aidan Taylor
Producer: Shei Yu | Content Writers: Suha Musa & Aidan Taylor I Editorial Review: Saadia Khan I Sound Designer & Editor: Ben Alleman I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound | Cover art design: Josephine Chai | Executive Producer: Saadia Khan
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If you want to share your thoughts about this or other episodes, reach out at banterly@immigrantlypod.com
Banterly is an Immigrantly Media Production.
Episodes are released weekly every Wednesday.
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A Tale of Two Cities: A Hometown Edition
On this week's episode, co-hosts Aidan and Suha share their thoughts on the concept of "home," as a generation accustomed to flux and change. What is home? How do you make a place feel like home? And how do media representations shape our view of home?
Aidan shares his experience growing up in St. Louis near Ferguson. He discusses the impact of the documentary What Killed Michael Brown? and its role in the birth of the Black Lives Matter movement. Suha shares her experiences in Albuquerque, the setting for High School Musical and Breaking Bad.
What does home mean to you? Let us know at banterly@immigrantlypod.com
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Hosted by: Suha Musa & Aidan Taylor
Producer: Shei Yu | Content Writers: Suha Musa & Aidan Taylor I Editorial Review: Saadia Khan I Sound Designer & Editor: Ben Alleman 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.
Episodes are released weekly every Wednesday.
For advertising inquiries, you can contact us at info@immigrantlypod.com
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Behind Baby Reindeer: "This is a true story"
In this episode of Banterly, we are thrilled to welcome our new cohost, Suha Musa! Suha joins Aidan to discuss the captivating world of Netflix's hit show, Baby Reindeer. Together, they explore the intricate balance of using personal trauma in storytelling, questioning whether it is exploitative in the same way true crime documentaries can be.
The conversation takes a critical turn as Suha and Aidan discuss the importance of protecting privacy against the pervasive threat of internet doxxing. They also examine the real-life backlash that can follow such personal revelations, offering a thoughtful analysis of the repercussions that creators and individuals often face.
TW: Episode mentions of stalking and sexual assault.
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Hosted by: Suha Musa & Aidan Taylor
Producer: Shei Yu | Content Writers: Suha Musa & Aidan Taylor I Editorial Review: Saadia Khan I Sound Designer & Editor: Ben Alleman 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.
Episodes are released weekly every Wednesday.
For advertising inquiries, you can contact us at info@immigrantlypod.com
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Three Tickets to Challengers, Please
This episode is all about competition, ranging from the rap feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake to the intense on-screen matches in Challengers. Aditi and Aidan unravel the drama and tangled love triangle between Tashi (Zendaya), Art (Mike Faist), and Patrick (Josh O’Connor), navigating the complexities of their threesome dynamic through the game of tennis. At the end of the episode, one of our co-host announces some bittersweet news–stay tuned!
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Hosted by: Aditi Misra & Aidan Taylor
Producer: Shei Yu | Content Writers: Aditi Misra & Aidan Taylor I Editorial Review: Saadia Khan I Sound Designer & Editor: Ben Alleman 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.
Episodes are released weekly every Wednesday.
For advertising inquiries, you can contact us at info@immigrantlypod.com
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Myth of Monkey Man
In this week's episode, Banterly welcomes back guest host Maya Shetty (#Cancelled) to the studio! Our hosts discuss Dev Patel’s directorial debut Monkey Man, debating its surface narrative and political undertones. They unravel its rich tapestry of Hindu mythology and its commentary on prevailing political and censorship issues in India.
Tune in for an insightful discussion on religion, politics, and mythology!
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Hosted by: Maya Shetty & Aidan Taylor
Producer: Shei Yu | Content Writers: Maya Shetty & Aidan Taylor I Editorial Review: Saadia Khan I Sound Designer & Editor: Ben Alleman 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.
Episodes are released weekly every Wednesday.
For advertising inquiries, you can contact us at info@immigrantlypod.com
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Rerun: The Age of the Reboot
Hey Banterly listeners! We're taking a short break to work on some exciting content. Check back next week for our episode on Dev Patel's directorial debut, Monkey Man.
In the meantime, listen to one of our favorite episodes so far: The Age of the Reboot.
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Hosted by: Aditi Misra & Aidan Taylor
Producer: Shei Yu | Content Writers: Aditi Misra & Aidan Taylor I Editorial Review: Saadia Khan I Sound Designer & Editor: Ben Alleman 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.
Episodes are released weekly every Wednesday.
For advertising inquiries, you can contact us at info@immigrantlypod.com
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Customer Reviews
Fun to listen
Fun and easy hearing these 2 hosts talking about interesting topics
Love hearing the hosts perspectives
I’m a millennial listener & can’t wait to listen to more of their podcasts.
Looking forward to this!
Super stoked to dive into this podcast! Hooked from the trailer and have heard only good things about the hosts - should be a great listen!