Running into Traffic and Don't Talk About Betty’s Mom Like That with Kristin Chirico | Ep. 71Jun 13, 2026 · 51 minWe open with a Hudson Williams update. Then we tackle negative self talk and dive into how Jesse and Kristin need to stop saying they are morons (Kristin has a masters.. Jesse has a focus medicine prescription). We talk about how after Netflix is a joke Jesse felt devastated and how both girls experience emptiness after major milestone and discuss how both their self-worth is so (disastrously, at times) tied to our productivity and career accomplishments. We postulate over how much economic stability and financial freedom could change their relationship with self-image its relationship to work/productivity. We talk about how if we had different childhoods we’d be completely different people. We end on a listener question about which Pitt character we are most similar to, wish we were more like, which one is totally our type.PlayPlay Running into Traffic and Don't Talk About Betty’s Mom Like That with Kristin Chirico | Ep. 71
Legs are Open, Book is Closed with Kristin Chirico | Ep. 70Jun 6, 2026 · 58 minWe talk Hudson Williams, Connor Storrie, François Arnaud turning down Variety’s actors on actors. We talk about Spencer Pratt’s bid for LA Mayor, the growing anti-homeless movement in Los Angeles with seriously dangerous implications, the Tuscan mom trend and how it relates to a general Gen-Z nostalgia for a future they feel they were robbed of, Kristin’s relationship with Disney and how she’s no longer a Disney adult.PlayPlay Legs are Open, Book is Closed with Kristin Chirico | Ep. 70
Strategic Limerence & Dad Swap | Ep. 69May 31, 2026 · 53 minComing in hot. We talk about Jesse wearing the pants when courting for the first time. We talk (argue) about cigarettes being back. Kristin and Jesse share their edible horror stories. The girls come up with a way to dix their dad issues and it’s part parent trap part wife swap…but with our dads. Kristin talks about her new strategy to get through difficult seasons and it’s called strategic limerence. Jesse shares her disdain for Sydney Sweeney and the new season of euphoria, and we end on advice questions on how to passive aggressively text your ex and settle an AITA listener question.PlayPlay Strategic Limerence & Dad Swap | Ep. 69
Worst Met Gala, Netflix is A Joke Debrief, Lena Dunham, and Dirty Beds with Kristin Chirico | Ep 68May 23, 2026 · 49 minThis week, Jesse and Kristin debrief from the live show (available now on Patreon) and announce Night School Pod Patreon. Kristin and Jesse review met gala outfits, debate whether Jon Hamm is hotter at 50s than he was in his 30s, Kristin's RELUCTANT Take on FameSick & Lena Dunham (AGAINST KRISTIN’S BETTER JUDGEMENT), the girls discuss whether straight men slide into the dm’s Platonically, and the differences between their sleeping and bed conditions. If you'd like to watch more exclusive bonus content, subscribe at https://www.patreon.com/c/nightschoolpod/ to get access to our bonus advice segments, bonus episodes, and more.PlayPlay Worst Met Gala, Netflix is A Joke Debrief, Lena Dunham, and Dirty Beds with Kristin Chirico | Ep 68
Hot Takes & Spread Them for The Vagisil House with Kristin Chirico | Ep 67Apr 26, 2026 · 57 minJesse convinced Kristin to watch the Coachella stream weekend 1 and now Kristin wants to go to Coachella and Jesse tries to convince her that she’d hate it. We also discuss Justin Biebers incredible performance and discuss our Coachella fashion hot takes including the trinket dress everyone wore, Hailey Bieber and Rhode beauty absolutely SLAYING Coachella, and how Kristin and Jesse would approach their Coachella experiences. Kristin discusses her recent realization that every close friend she has is a virgo (Jesse included). Kristin shares her hot take that she hates when people in their 20s and 30s say they’re running out of time and that it’s too late for them. Jesse shares her hot take about people complain about how the internet ruined art and comedy. Kristin talks about how moving in silence is dumb and also shares an update on her book. We end on advice questions about getting back on the dating scene in your 30s after ending an engagement and how do deal with your parents relying too much on AI for big life decisions (like selling their house).PlayPlay Hot Takes & Spread Them for The Vagisil House with Kristin Chirico | Ep 67
2 Weeks Until They're Out of Business with Kristin Chirico | Ep. 66Apr 18, 2026 · 50 minJesse unexpectedly enrages Kristin with the Savannah Bananas. The girls touch on the impact of the latest discriminatory law against trans folks in Idaho. Kristin has a (brilliant) hot take and business idea for a chrome extension that will flag athlete’s jersey’s that voted for Tr*mp. We talk about Buzzfeed’s recent announcement that they don’t think they’ll be in business (shocker). We revisit the Buzzfeed IPO tea. Kristin shows Jesse The Necessary Conversation podcast (spoiler alert: it’s an unnecessary conversation at this point.) Kristin shares her guilty pleasure song and we end on a question from a listener wanting advice on how to ask out a 60-year-old volunteer at her workplace.PlayPlay 2 Weeks Until They're Out of Business with Kristin Chirico | Ep. 66
Torsion Twins, Sister Sister with Kristin Chirico | Ep. 65Apr 11, 2026 · 59 minThis week, we talk about Jesse ascending into a man hole aka a man’s apartment. We talk about Iran’s Lego propaganda Pete Hegseth diss track video, and Kristin explains the Hanoi Hannah TikTok trend. Jesse shares some of her LA nepo baby lore and then the girls break down the Pitt and the larger cultural/societal themes the show hits on, and how if art isn’t an escape, it has to be an affirmation. Kristin and Jesse also unknowingly discover they both had ovarian cysts when they were 13 and both share their experiences. We end on advice questions from listeners asking about how to deal with avoiding AI in the workplace when your job is pushing you to use it. We also talk about how to deal with going no contact with your family and Kristin gives some practical advice on how to build community.PlayPlay Torsion Twins, Sister Sister with Kristin Chirico | Ep. 65
Captain Save-A-He/Him & Jesse Comes Out with Kristin Chirico | Ep. 64Apr 4, 2026 · 56 minKristin shares her preference of greyhound over trains. She shares fun facts on American train policy, IMAX screen sizes, and baseball field inequities. She shares a wild night in Chicago from tour where she runs into a crush from high school and it takes an unexpected turn. Jesse shares a personal revelation and the girls discuss compulsory heterosexuality. Jesse also gets duped by an absurd advice question. We end on a listener question about financially supporting her boyfriend through his PHD program and making more than her boyfriend and wondering about the longevity of their relationship if the financial inequity remain at play.PlayPlay Captain Save-A-He/Him & Jesse Comes Out with Kristin Chirico | Ep. 64
HospitalMaxxing with Kristin Chirico | Ep. 63Mar 15, 2026 · 56 minKristin has more to say on GLP-1s and how morally bankrupt and fundamentally boring you are if you are a thin person making their brand taking GLP 1s. Ned Fulmer Feeld Profile gets leaked and we discuss his doofus coded response. Kristin shares RARE comments on this topic. Don’t forget, Ned was Kristin’s annoying co-worker first. Jesse introduces Kristin to nightmare fuel aka Clavicular and the #LooksMaxxing trend or as we name it #HospitalMaxxing Jesse’s best friend from college, Kalyn is in the studio and she shares her most unhinged Jesse college story (spoiler: Jesse is doing something questionable). We end on an advice question about coming out in your 30s.PlayPlay HospitalMaxxing with Kristin Chirico | Ep. 63
You Make Me a Worse Person (Compliment) with Kristin Chirico | Ep. 62Mar 7, 2026 · 50 minTW: dv We talk Connor Storrie on SNL and Men’s USA Hockey floppery. We discuss our most LA opinions: Pet Psychics are real. Chiropractors are valid. Kristin goes to the Magic Castle and spoiler alert she has a TIME. We discuss the Alpine Divorce headlines and the broader implications. We end on Matthew Morrison update and a re-watch of one of Glee’s musical numbers that left us with questions.PlayPlay You Make Me a Worse Person (Compliment) with Kristin Chirico | Ep. 62
The Worst Hot Take with Kristin Chirico | Ep. 61Feb 28, 2026 · 55 minWe take a trip down memory lane and discuss Chris Evan's BOMBSHELL 2011 GQ profile, our weekly Heated Rivalry discussion including most embarrassing HR screensavers to be seen at a job interview and HR fandom discovering Dylan Walsh in Nip/Tuck. Kristin gives us an EXCLUSIVE Dylan Walsh story when she worked as PA working on the set of Nip/Tuck. Jesse shares her craziest hear me out and doubles down with an even worse take. As a result, Kristin demands Jesse call her mother to set her straight and settle the debate. We end on advice questions about how to navigate dealing with an ex in your workplace/work field, best soups, and best bidet practices.PlayPlay The Worst Hot Take with Kristin Chirico | Ep. 61
Canned Margarita, Ima Open My Mouth with Kristin Chirico | Ep. 60Feb 21, 2026 · 49 minWe talk Hudson William’s hard launching his gf and attends a party with his mom. Jesse’s stress tests a bit (fail), Kristin asks people to stop telling her to read Song of Achilles. Jesse goes on a looks for a sugar situation and goes on a date with a 52-year-old. Kristin and Jesse talk about Bad Bunny’s half time show, and the absolute train wreck that was “the all American halftime show” *eye roll*. We break down why the right will never win the culture war (spoiler: they have no culture, and suck at making art). Kristin presents her theory on why men should need to be required to put down a security deposit before entering into a relationship, and much more. We end on discussion on the state of the world and the DOJ release of the files (EVERYONE IN CHARGE? J.A.I.L) .PlayPlay Canned Margarita, Ima Open My Mouth with Kristin Chirico | Ep. 60
Duck Face at the Protest with Kristin Chirico | Ep. 59Feb 14, 2026 · 1 hr 7 minThis episode, Kristin and I talk how thinness is back and its relationship to the rise of f@scism and the impact of GLP-1s. We talk about Kristin’s terrifying encounter with a certain extremely problematic twitter subculture, a celebrity that’s always lowkey in Kristin’s story likes 👀 and how people need to stop taking photos at protests. Jesse shares her review of Avatar Fire and Ash, her theory on James Cameron’s “love of the ocean” and her theory on how good standup comedy has a lot more to do with love than hate. We end on advice questions about navigating a potential throuple, and how diversifying your Instagram feed is a low lift way to change the way you consume media.PlayPlay Duck Face at the Protest with Kristin Chirico | Ep. 59
Farts & Secrets with Anastasia Jacques & Kristin Chirico | Ep. 58Feb 7, 2026 · 57 minWe built this group chat on trauma and bonding. This week, special guest and one of our OG comedy girlies, Anastasia Jacques, joins us! Anastasia is an actress, standup comedian and may or may not have facial blindness when it comes to male YouTubers (relatable). We talk trauma bonding as female standups, wuthering heights press tour, Alex Honnold’s insane free solo of a building in Taipei, Brooklyn Beckham family drama, and end with a game of guess who. Tickets for Anastasia's tour: https://beacons.ai/anastasiacomedyTickets for Kristin's Standup Tour: www.kristinchirico.comFollow Anastasia Jacques @AnastasiaComedy Follow Jesse Zand @jessezandFollow Kristin Chirico @itskristinchiricoPlayPlay Farts & Secrets with Anastasia Jacques & Kristin Chirico | Ep. 58
We’re Cooked Stop Using Sora | Ep. 57Jan 31, 2026 · 27 minEpisode was filmed in December. Our hearts are with the community members in Minnesota and all across the country who are being kidnapped and targeted by ICE. Below are organizations and mutual aid projects directly supporting vulnerable Minnesota community members. This week we talk about how Kristin is the friend who’s always regulating/protector friend and how much that means to Jesse because that’s usually her role. We talk about how Kristin loves women’s tennis and Jesse reminisces on her times as a competitive tennis player. Kristin and Jesse discuss how the olympics should be held in the same city every year and end on a discussion around the ethics of using ChatGPT. Support Minnesota • Keep Minnesotans fed. As many Minnesotans, particularly immigrants, are unable or afraid to leave their homes to go to work, local food banks need more resources to keep communities fed. • Donate to Second Harvest Heartland, which has helped to provide more than 145 million meals across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. • https://www.2harvest.org/ • Pitch in to the Minnesota Immigrants Rights Action Committee (MIRAC) and the National Lawyers Guild MN. • MIRAC has been organizing for years to protect and empower immigrants in the state, and the local chapter of the National Lawyers Guild provides significant legal aid to anti-ICE organizations in Minnesota. • https://www.miracmn.com/ • https://nlgmn.org/get-involved/ • Add your name to our petition to Keep ICE Out of Our Communities. We’ll keep you up to date on more ways to get involved. • https://act.workingfamilies.org/forms... Follow Jesse @jessezandFollow Kristin @itskristinchirico Sign up for Kristin's mailing list for standup dates in your area https://kristinchirico.com/Subscribe on YouTube @NightSchoolPod, follow us on IG/TikTok @nightschoolpod, and don’t forget to drop a 5-star reviewNew episodes every Saturday @9amSubmit advice questions: tinyurl.com/nightschooladviceProducer Keida MascaroEdited by Jesse ZandAssociate Producer Nikki CardenasPlayPlay We’re Cooked Stop Using Sora | Ep. 57
If Women Don’t Like You, There’s a Reason with Kristin Chirico | Ep. 56Jan 24, 2026 · 53 minThis week on Night School, Jesse and Kristin talk about how we love to see hot girls being messy and using their nepo privileges for good. Kristin had a fun night after the Chicago Bears beat the Packers, she shares a fantasy football update (spoiler: she got sassy and roasted a member lol), and we reveal our (not so) toxic traits. Kristin has a theory about whose hand was really touching the glass in the Titanic car scene (IYKYK), and we debate which are worse conditions for spicy time? Car or Beach? We also discuss Kristin’s brand advice that doubles as life advice about how important it is to have women on your side - personally and professionally.PlayPlay If Women Don’t Like You, There’s a Reason with Kristin Chirico | Ep. 56
Heated Rivalry Pt. 2 & Golden Globes FOMO | Ep. 55Jan 17, 2026 · 1 hrThis week on Night School, Jesse and Kristin pick up their deep dive into the hockey romance that has evolved from a beloved adaptation into a full-blown cultural phenomenon. We unpack why Heated Rivalry has captured so much collective attention, from Hudson Williams’ breakout moment on late night, AMAZING fits during this press run, and how fandom functions in the TikTok era. We expand into a broader conversation about the psychology of fandom itself, how it creates connection during bleak cultural moments, and how joy, escapism, and sadness intersect within fandom. The episode goes deeper into the Heated Rivalry universe, including a thoughtful discussion of second book on Hudson and Ilya's romance, The Long Game. SPOILERS FOR LONG GAME IN THIS EPISODE! We also explore identity, productivity, and self-worth, and the emotional cost of tying your value to what you produce. Equal parts media analysis, fandom anthropology, and deeply personal conversation examining why connection, creativity, and shared stories still matter. Maybe more now, more than ever.PlayPlay Heated Rivalry Pt. 2 & Golden Globes FOMO | Ep. 55
Garbagio Year | Ep. 54Jan 10, 2026 · 37 minThis week on Night School, Kristin Chirico returns and we discuss what it’s like when your life is objectively kind of a mess, but you keep showing up anyway. We talk about having a strong year professionally while everything else feels unstable, how exhausting it is to hold it together, and what it actually means to ask for what you need instead of pretending to be chill. The conversation moves through dating, emotional vulnerability, ADHD and neurodivergence, and why admitting you like someone can feel more humiliating than getting rejected.PlayPlay Garbagio Year | Ep. 54
Three Dollars, Two Freaks, and a Dream with Kristin Chirico | Ep. 53Jan 3, 2026 · 1 hr 8 minThis week on Night School, Kristin Chirico returns for a full episode dedicated to Heated Rivalry, the hit hockey romance that accidentally turned into a full-scale internet fixation. We break down our theories as to why the show has taken over the internet by storm — from Hudson Williams’ quietly elite press tour and Gen Z’s built-in media fluency around queerness, to the rare on- and off-screen chemistry that feels impossible to fake and even harder to sustain once the spotlight hits. We also get into the real risks of overnight fame, unpack the Heated Rivalry online discourse from women around desire and whether our partners are actually meeting our emotional needs, and make the case for taking more pictures of yourself while you’re still young. Equal parts media analysis and Heated Rivalry fangirling, the episode wraps with a listener advice question that brings it all back to real life.PlayPlay Three Dollars, Two Freaks, and a Dream with Kristin Chirico | Ep. 53
Josh Potter and Kristin Chirico Explain Sports | Ep. 52Dec 20, 2025 · 1 hr 11 minThis week on Night School, Josh Potter and Kristin Chirico join the pod, and what starts as a conversation about baseball as a deeply spiritual, failure-based art form quickly turns into a full generational autopsy. We unpack why hitting a baseball is the hardest thing in sports, how Dodgers fandom regulates the nervous system, and how 9/11 accidentally became core personality lore for an entire age group — including a fifth birthday spent getting scolded for “reporting the news” to other preschoolers. From there, the episode spirals through post-9/11 cringe culture, Linkin Park as a national trauma soundtrack, and why everyone alive at the time seems permanently cooked in a very specific way. We then get into sports nepo babies, dynastic team ownership, and the increasingly bizarre public unraveling of Bill Belichick. The back half devolves into elite sports gossip, quarterback vibes, Taylor Swift discourse, and a deeply unserious but highly opinionated round of F, Marry, Punt — proving once again that sports are astrology for men, trauma is the great equalizer, and no one should ever pretend to be normal about any of this.PlayPlay Josh Potter and Kristin Chirico Explain Sports | Ep. 52
Magic Castle & Liberate Club Penguin with Kristin Chirico | Ep. 51Dec 13, 2025 · 55 minThis week on Night School, Kristin Chirico returns and we cover Jesse’s magician update, including getting an invite to the exclusive, members-only club the Magic Castle in Hollywood. We then get into the Palantir CEO delivering one of the most unsettling interviews of all time while everyone politely pretended it was normal. From there, we talk Australia banning social media for kids under 16, why the internet is both a lifeline and a psychological hazard, and why blanket solutions won’t fix the broader societal issues creating unsafe environments for children. We unpack Quentin Tarantino crash out over Paul Dano and Art Basel turning Zuckerberg, Elon, and Bezos into robotic dogs pooping AI images, proving once again that power is temporary, ego is fragile, and art is eternal.PlayPlay Magic Castle & Liberate Club Penguin with Kristin Chirico | Ep. 51
My Lore is Exhausted with Blair Socci | Ep. 50Dec 5, 2025 · 1 hr 8 minFor our 50th episode, we’re joined by our comedian big sister Blair Socci. We cover everything from starting standup in New York versus LA, navigating comedy scenes, dating while trying to build a career, and what it means to pursue this career with sincerity while still having a life worth living. Blair walks us through her post-show grounding practices, her Aquaphor-first skincare philosophy, growing up in Southern California, and the very specific challenges of being a sensitive person in an industry that demands both toughness and vulnerability. This episode moves through comedy, dating, mental health, identity, creative purpose, late-night adrenaline crashes, Hinge profiles, family, and the unexpected ways we evolve as artists. It’s honest, funny, emotional, and deeply human — the perfect energy for our fiftieth episode. Follow Blair on IG @blairsocci Listen to Blair’s new podcast Spaced Out Watch Blair’s standup special Live From The Big Dog on YouTube.PlayPlay My Lore is Exhausted with Blair Socci | Ep. 50
Sus Alchemy with Grace McGrade | Ep. 37Jul 21, 2025 · 1 hr 4 minHead Astrologist and high priestess Grace McGrade returns to discuss the major transits including Uranus in Gemini starting on July 17, the signs worst to date, and the danger of following spiritual advice from ChatGPT. We close out with a celeb chart reading for Blake Lively. Download Stars Align on Apple App Store and Google Play. Follow Grace on Instagram @gracemcgradePlayPlay Sus Alchemy with Grace McGrade | Ep. 37
Shadow Work with Eddie Pepitone | Ep. 35Jun 6, 2025 · 52 minThe Bitter Buddha himself has entered the building. We sat down with your favorite comedian’s favorite comedian — Eddie Pepitone — for a no-holds-barred, gut-busting, possibly prophetic conversation. Topics include: the crumbling state of society (bad), Trader Joe’s employee policies (worse), mental illness (relatable), and shadow work (deeply unqualified).One of our funniest episodes yet — and maybe our most unhinged.Eddie hosts Apocalypse Soon and his special For the Masses is streaming on Hulu, AppleTV, and Amazon Prime. Follow Eddie on Instagram @eddiepep Like, comment and subscribe to our channel! Share with your friends! Give us 5-stars on Spotify or Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcast. We love you, Schoolies! Submit advice questions: tinyurl.com/nightschooladviceFollow us on Instagram @nightschoolpod Follow us on TikTok @nightschoolpod Subscribe on YouTube @nightschoolpodFollow Jesse on Instagram @jessezandFollow Alana on Instagram @alanacloudrobinson & Substack: https://substack.com/@acrobinsonFollow Izzie on Instagram @astreetcarnamedesire“Hardly Strangers” out now: https://831stories.com/products/hardly-strangers-by-a-c-robinsonExecutive Produced by Kalyn WilliamsProduced by Keida MascaroEdited by Rabecca WoodruffPlayPlay Shadow Work with Eddie Pepitone | Ep. 35
Den Mother Jason Earles | Ep. 30Apr 30, 2025 · 1 hr 1 minThe iconic Jason Earles (@realdukeofearles) from the global hit television show Hannah Montana and standup comedian joins us this week to discuss all things Disney Channel, and actor stardom. Jason sits down and gives us the inside scoop on how the industry has shifted for child actors, what really went down at the DC Games, the dangers of social media for young performers and how companies like Disney are offering more resources for these actors. Jason and Jesse bond over their budding standup journeys. Jason is will be performing at the Make-A-Wish Benefit at The Comedy Store Sunday, May 4. Buy tickets HERE Follow Jason Earles on Instagram @realdukeofearles Like, comment and subscribe to our channel! Share with your friends! Give us 5-stars on Spotify or Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcast. We love you, Schoolies! Call us and ask us your advice questions: 310-987-7511 Submit advice questions: tinyurl.com/nightschooladvice Follow us on Instagram @nightschoolpod Subscribe on Youtube @nightschoolpod Follow Jesse on Instagram @jessezand Follow Alana on Instagram @alanacloudrobinson & Substack: @acrobinson Follow Izzie on Instagram @astreetcarnamedesire & Substack @IsabellaHunter Buy Alana's book “Hardly Strangers” Executive Produced by Kalyn W. Produced by Keida Mascaro Edited by Jesse ZandPlayPlay Den Mother Jason Earles | Ep. 30
Kenny Scharf | Ep.29Apr 22, 2025 · 47 minField trip!! This episode the girls sit down with world-famous painter, sculpture and living-legend, Kenny Scharf (@kennyscharf). Kenny was one of the pioneers of contemporary Street Art alongside contemporaries like Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring. Kenny shares his thoughts on the art world today and valuable advice for young artists on creating art that stands the test of time. But of course, none of us can stay serious for long so of course we discuss space travel, the Kardashians, reality tv, and much more. Enjoy! Like, comment and subscribe to our channel! Share with your friends! Give us 5-stars on Spotify or Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcast. We love you, Schoolies! Call us and ask us your advice questions: 310-987-7511 Submit advice questions: tinyurl.com/nightschooladvice Follow us on Instagram @nightschoolpod Subscribe on Youtube @nightschoolpod Follow Jesse on Instagram @jessezand Follow Alana on Instagram @alanacloudrobinson & Substack: @acrobinson Follow Izzie on Instagram @astreetcarnamedesire & Substack @isabellahunter Purchase Alana's Book “Hardly Strangers” out now Executive Produced by Kalyn W. Produced by Keida Mascaro Edited by Blu Hunter + Jesse ZandPlayPlay Kenny Scharf | Ep.29
Soul Contracts with Grace McGrade | Ep. 28Apr 11, 2025 · 44 minoh buckle up schoolies. Join us to talk about the major shifts happening in 2025 with high priestess and astrology savant Grace McGrade. This episode we dive into Neptune moving into Aries for the first time in 164 years, dive into Justin Bieber, Hailey Bieber and Selena Gomez's respective birth charts (TEAAA), and dive into everything mystic. We're talking SOUL CONTRACTS, timeline highjacking, and more. Please like, comment and subscribe to our channel! Helps more than you know! love you schoolies. Call us with your advice questions: 310-987-7511. Download the Stars Align app on Apple App Store or Google Play Submit advice questions: tinyurl.com/nightschooladvice. Follow us on Instagram @nightschoolpod. Subscribe on YouTube @nightschoolpod. Follow Jesse on Instagram @jessezandFollow Alana on Instagram @alanacloudrobinson Substack @acrobinsonFollow Izzie on Instagram @astreetcarnamedesire“Hardly Strangers” out now by Alana Cloud Robinson Executive Produced by Kalyn W.Produced by Keida MascaroEdited by Georgia KrausePlayPlay Soul Contracts with Grace McGrade | Ep. 28
Hardly Strangers: Embrace the PLUR | Ep. 13Nov 20, 2024 · 59 minTL;DR: Hardly Strangers is the romance novel you didn’t know you needed, this pod ep will make you laugh-cry, and if Alana doesn’t write a sequel, Jesse is showing up with a pitchfork. 🌈📚 “Hardly Strangers” out now: https://831stories.com/products/hardly-strangers-by-a-c-robinson Babe, you’re not ready for this week’s NiGHT SCHOOL. Our literary icon Alana Cloud-Robinson has blessed the world with Hardly Strangers, her debut novel that’s part romance, part emotional therapy session, and 100% iconic. Naturally, we dedicate the entire episode to breaking it down, crying over it, and, of course, demanding a sequel because we’re invested. Jesse kicks things off already spiraling, demanding to know what happens after the book ends. Pancakes? Paris? Babies? Alana details going “full Stephen King mode” writing it in a fugue state, only to later panic about whether it’s good (spoiler: it’s great). Isabella and Jesse devour it like it’s brunch after a night out, sobbing over the audiobook (even the acknowledgments, because this crew is dramatic). Speaking of emotional journeys, the gang dives deep into the book’s climactic moment, where Shera confronts her deepest trauma. Alana reveals this was inspired by her own life, describing how writing it was both cathartic and soul-crushing. Jesse applauds her for turning pain into art, while also demanding justice for the fictional characters she left hanging. Oh, and the anecdotes? Gold. Alana casually reveals she once took a walk with a random man while waiting for her date to show up. Bold. Jesse spirals into full Misery mode, vowing to kidnap Alana if she doesn’t write a sequel. Isabella sprinkles in deep life lessons like, “Vulnerability isn’t wasted” and “Embrace the plur” (because yes, EDM somehow makes its way into the episode). Ultimately, this episode is a love letter to Alana’s book, to fleeting moments of connection, and to the power of laying it all on the line—even if it’s scary. It’s chaotic, heartfelt, and hilarious. Submit advice questions: tinyurl.com/nightschooladvice Follow us on Instagram @nightschooldropouts Subscribe on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3wkYfJqQy50A1ED8gGA89b?si=9989cc5f9f6941b7 Follow Jesse on Instagram @jessezand Follow Alana on Instagram @alanacloudrobinson & Substack: https://substack.com/@acrobinson Follow Izzie on Instagram @astreetcarnamedesire Produced by Keida MascaroPlayPlay Hardly Strangers: Embrace the PLUR | Ep. 13
Medieval Times to Internet Celebrity with Kristin Chirico | Ep. 08Oct 17, 2024 · 44 minWe have special guest Kristin Chirico from @kitchenandjorn joining us this week !! We talk about the Buzzfeed era, Vidcon 2018, the TEA at the Streamy's, and Kristin's upcoming memoir and her story as a reconnecting native. Kristin answers listener questions including how to the worst food she's ever tried at Trader Joes, and how to support your trans-partner during the early stages of their transition. Also Jesse gets emotional and cries (what's new). Follow Kristin Chirico on Instagram @itskristinchirico Follow us on Instagram @nightschooldropouts Subscribe on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3wkYfJqQy50A1ED8gGA89b?si=9989cc5f9f6941b7 Follow Jesse on Instagram @jessezand Follow Alana on Instagram @alanacloudrobinson Follow Izzy on Instagram @astreetcarnamedesirePlayPlay Medieval Times to Internet Celebrity with Kristin Chirico | Ep. 08