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This week, school’s back in session… at least for our Banterly co-hosts, Aidan and Suha. Abbott Elementary is back with its fourth season, and we’re diving into this wildly popular show starring BuzzFeed queen Quinta Brunson, Tyler James Williamson, Janelle James, and more. It’s been a while since Aidan and Suha have both been this obsessed with a show—so what makes Abbott such a standout? The answer: the brilliant cast, sharp wit, and unexpected life lessons. Plus, we’re taking a trip down memory lane as Aidan and Suha share their own school stories, including Aidan’s hilarious discovery of how to cover a textbook with a paper bag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aidan and Suha rewind and discuss Jordan Peele's trilogy of dark comedy, thriller, and horror, featuring Get Out, Us, and Nope. In this episode, our Gen Z hosts: Reveal their 2024 Halloween costumes while answering the QOTD. Explore the distinctions between the thriller and horror genres. Discuss Peele’s transition from comedy to directing. Rank their favorite films from Jordan Peele. Analyze the alternate ending of Get Out. Share their own “Get Out” experiences. __ Hosted by: Suha Musa & Aidan Taylor Producer: Shei Yu | Content Writers: Suha Musa & 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Banterly, Aidan and Suha review the latest Indian Hindi-language series Call Me Bae, starring Ananya Panday. The show has been compared to Emily in Paris, Schitt’s Creek, and Two Broke Girls for its blend of fashion, humor, and city life. In this episode, our Gen Z hosts: Answer the QOTD: "Which city would you move to?" Break down the show’s use of Gen Z slang and pop culture references Explore how Call Me Bae subtly reinforces themes of American exceptionalism Discuss the lack of visibility for international media on major streaming platforms Recommend one of their favorite international series deserving more attention __ Hosted by: Suha Musa & Aidan Taylor Producer: Shei Yu | Content Writers: Suha Musa & 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Banterly, Aidan and Suha bond over their mutual dislike of Netflix's latest release, Uglies, starring Joey King and Laverne Cox. The film, set in a dystopian world where "uglies" undergo surgery to become "pretty," sparks a heated conversation. In this episode, our Gen Z hosts: Answer the QOTD: "Would you ever get plastic surgery?" Break down the movie’s plot holes and critique its portrayal of Western beauty standards Reminisce over their favorite dystopian media (1984, The Hunger Games, The Maze Runner) Discuss how dystopian fiction mirrors modern reality Share their top 3 Letterboxd reviews of the film __ Hosted by: Suha Musa & Aidan Taylor Producer: Shei Yu | Content Writers: Suha Musa & 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices