Not Aspirational with Hannah Aaron Brown
Not Aspirational is the weekly podcast where your favorite mess of a multi-hyphenate and the internet’s Hot Girl Anthropologist, Hannah Aaron Brown, tells it like it is — unapologetically. Get ready for her takes on everything from pop culture to personal growth to fashion, all delivered with her unfiltered, unhinged comedic flair. Time to get cozy, reclaim our flaws, laugh at the chaos, and embrace the messy journey to our most authentic selves, because let’s face it: being aspirational is way overrated.
Episodes
This week, Hannah discusses a transformative trip to Chicago for her college reunion, reflects on personal growth, the evolution of friendships, and the importance of just being f*cking NICE! She also cries over Tiny Chef’s recent cancellation, reframes what it means to “be impressive”, and talks about how to be the coolest person in an airport lounge!
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HEY WORMY WORMERS! IT'S WELLNESS CHECK WEDNESDAY! This week, Hannah harnesses her unhinged and mostly healed perspective to discuss maintaining your mojo when you live with your sig other, feeling hot when your body changes, jealousy, and more!
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This week we’re talking all things HOT GIRL SUMMER 2025!!! From fashion to beauty trends and upcoming music and movies, Hannah covers it all. She also recounts a harrowing tale from her luteal phase, discusses why she’s triggered by the mass influencer exodus from LA and weighs in on Sabrina Carpenter’s new album cover!
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In this episode of Not Aspirational, Hannah discusses being hot for her upcoming college reunion, reflects on the importance of gratitude, and shares her thoughts on Rachel Zoe joining the RHOBH cast! She also encourages social media stalking with reckless abandon, and celebrates her obsession with f*cked up smut. #Credence
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In this episode of Not Aspirational, Hannah is joined by friend of the pod, content creator, comic and host of the hit podcast Who Asked Me, Selle Brooks to discuss the harrowing tales of their experiences in hospitality! They discuss the unhinged tales of their restaurant jobs and don’t hold back, covering everything from juicy workplace gossip to hungover brunch shifts, and even why hooking up with managers is in fact NOT the mov...
IT’S OFFICIALLY SUMMER and Hannah is both thrilled and crashing out over it! This week, she discusses the unfair pressure to be both social AND hot in the summer, navigating loneliness, making boundaries, and using your inner child as your summer spirit guide. She also discusses Jonathan Bailey’s appearance in the new Jurassic Park movie, her eternal love for Steve Madden, and more!
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In this episode of Not Aspirational, Hannah is joined by friends of the pod Sloane Steele and Zach Mellen from Mummy Dearest Podcast to discuss an unhinged variety of topics including but not limited to Sloane’s recent boob lift, TikTok gossip, and the dark but hilarious truths of being children of divorce! They also celebrate the criminally underrated 90’s coming-of-age film Simon Birch, and in this week’s GROW UP! segment, Zach a...
In this episode, Hannah talks about finding ease and creativity, and reflects on her Mother’s Day crashout and recent music festival experience! She also recaps her sister’s visit to LA, touches on the #ChicagoPope, weighs in on Tinx & Lexi’s tense WWHL appearance, and tells the harrowing tale of her brush with diarrhea at The Americana!
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In this episode of Not Aspirational, Hannah discusses the emotional waves surrounding holidays like Mother's Day and Father's Day, offering insights on coping with grief and sadness. She also dissects the difference between "sexy nude" and "hospital nude", freaks out over Charli XCX's social media mind games, and introduces her 'Sad Girl Itinerary': an agenda to help the not aspirational comm...
In this episode of Not Aspirational, Hannah is joined by friend, author, actor, and host of Everything Iconic Danny Pellegrino for a Not Aspirational catch up! They discuss their shared Midwestern roots, how (quite frankly) everything is a nightmare right now, and complain about everything from the entertainment industry to Whole Foods to fast food culture! They also touch on navigating life in your thirties and share their hopes f...
In this episode of Not Aspirational, Hannah is feeling particularly low AND unhinged. She discusses the super unfair challenges of adult responsibilities and recounts the humiliating experience of almost being scammed online. She also tells the tale of her harrowing experience watching The Valley premiere at Jax’s Studio City, and tries to salvage the vibes by offering practical tips on how to feel empowered in the workplace!
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In this episode of Not Aspirational, Hannah shares her thoughts on her irrational fear of accidentally going live while taking a sh*t, self-tanning tips, and her intentions of having the ultimate Brat summer starting now. She also touches on pop culture events like the return of The Valley, Coachella, and Katy Perry's recent insufferable adventure to outer space!
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A very chaotic welcome! - 0:00 - 6:58
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In this week’s episode, host Hannah is joined by friend of the pod and host of Bitch is Better Raven James to discuss group chats, old jobs, girls dinner etiquette AND MORE! They also delve into the importance (or lack thereof) of job titles and LinkedIn, TikTok drama, and why sometimes it’s okay (and in fact necessary) to be a liiiittle b*tchy.
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Welcome & A Sensible Crash Out - 0:00 - 9:50
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In this episode of 'Not Aspirational,' host Hannah reflects on a recent not aspirational moment in a gift shop, discusses the concept of 'falling asleep boyfriends,' pop culture happenings, and salivates over the excitement of planning a college reunion. Finally, she gives her two cents on what makes people annoying and what makes people hot!
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OHMYGODHI! - 0:00 - 2:13
Not Aspirational Anecdotes & Falli...
In this episode of Not Aspirational, Hannah talks all about her journey with self-improvement and manifestation! In true #notaspirational fashion, she also shares her struggles with procrastination, unhinged online criticism, and the importance of self-reflection. From her personal experience with manifestation to practical tips for every day, Hannah explores the journey of self-discovery, embracing the human experience, and naviga...
In this episode of Not Aspirational, Hannah Brown indulges in a solid kvetch sesh to complain about the struggles of finding/affording good gym clothes, her recent stomach bug, and how doing your makeup like Gabriette at 5:30 on a Monday morning might not be the move. She also dives into your Wellness Check Wednesday questions, covering everything from what to wear to an August wedding and how there’s no shame in being vain!
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This week, Hannah recounts one of the best weekends of her adult life, tells the tale of her very first standup show, and discusses the h*rny summer music she’s into, TV shows she’s enjoying making fun of, and digs into a bit of pop culture (aka why she's wildly triggered by Jesse Solomon)!
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Weekend Recap and Han...
This week, Hannah sheds light on her recent nepo baby-adjacent name change, recaps things that disturbed her on TikTok, and continues to answer listener questions all about wedding planning! She (hopefully) doles out more wedding wisdom and discusses everything from practical wedding day tips to pre-wedding crashouts and everything in between.
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0:00 - 19:35 - Name change & things on TikTok that f*cked me up
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In this episode of Not Aspirational, Hannah tells tales from her ~*wedding journey*~ to offer practical tips and insights for listeners planning their own weddings! She shares the honest truth about the emotional aspects of engagement, the importance of staying true to yourself amidst the unhinged amount of bridal pressure thanks to social media, and provides advice on how to simplify wedding prep. Stay tuned for part 2 next week w...
In our VERY FIRST Wellness Check Wednesday episode of Not Aspirational, Hannah weeps over the viral angler fish from TikTok, digs into Addison Rae’s rebrand, and isn't very nice about Ryan Reynolds’ recent SNL 50th anniversary appearance. She also gives advice on finding your confidence during a job search, coping with anxiety about the state of the world, and how to manage financial conversations during wedding planning!
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