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Night School
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Hosted by Jesse Zand and Kristin Chirico
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Brighter Days Ahead | Episode 16
Dec 21, 202400:46:44Tap to summarizeApologies for the delay schoolies. Jesse has been girlbossing too close to the sun and got behind. BUT FRET NOT! This episode kicks off doing what we do best - labeling and categorizing each other’s personalities. Can you guess which girl is “coded” as the following? Comment your guesses! CVS Sun (highly medicated, makeup flawless) Hobby Lobby Moon (crafty, homebody, gets the yapping zoomies before bed) Walmart Moon (need underwear, tampons, and a f*rearm? look no further!) Then, we design each other’s dating profiles and finally we discuss how we believe our future children will be/act like. Submit advice questions: tinyurl.com/nightschooladviceFollow us on Instagram @nightschoolpodSubscribe on YouTube @nightschooldropoutsFollow Jesse on Instagram @jessezandFollow Alana on Instagram @alanacloudrobinson & Substack: https://substack.com/@acrobinsonFollow Izzy on Instagram @astreetcarnamedesire“Hardly Strangers” out now: https://831stories.com/products/hardly-strangers-by-a-c-robinsonProduced by Keida Mascaro
Transcribe →Live, Laugh, Love at Dave & Busters | Ep. 15
Dec 6, 202400:48:13Tap to summarizeJesse, Alana, and Izzy stumble through their oh-so-enlightened realizations about love, including why "dangerous" people are not your soulmate (shocking), and how stability is not boring—just grown. Somewhere, a therapist is beaming with pride. Jesse spills about going to Dave & Buster’s on election day…as a first date. Alana reflects on her apocalyptic last venture to Dave & Busters featuring a heroic dose of mushrooms and menstruation. Alana drops life-changing wisdom for Jesse and gives the girls, gays and dolls an anthem: You’re nobodies f*** mop. Let’s just say if you’re scrubbing up after some emotionally unavailable ding-dong, this episode is your intervention. Submit advice questions: tinyurl.com/nightschooladvice Follow us on Instagram @nightschoolpod Follow Jesse on Instagram @jessezand Follow Alana on Instagram @alanacloudrobinson & Substack: https://substack.com/@acrobinson Follow Izzy on Instagram @astreetcarnamedesire “Hardly Strangers” out now: https://831stories.com/products/hardly-strangers-by-a-c-robinson Produced by Keida Mascaro
Transcribe →Cold Sores, Crying, & Nightmare Bl*nt Rotation | Ep. 14
Nov 30, 202400:43:20Tap to summarizeWe’re serving literary debuts, dream blunt rotations, and sharing our latest crying session. Alana’s debut novel Hardly Strangers is officially OUT, and the chaos of writing it is giving "main character breakdowns but make it chic." From outlining (who knew it works?) to full-on psychosis, Alana spills all the tea on crafting her romance masterpiece. Next, we’re diving into our ultimate dream/nightmare blunt rotation, and let’s just say it’s chaotic AF. Think Katt Williams, Gabby Windey, JoJo Siwa, and Azealia Banks all stuck in a hot boxed trailer. Sprinkle in a little extra chaos and throw Grimes into the mix (but only if you’re feeling brave). Would it be iconic? Probably. A total nightmare? Absolutely. Get ready for laughs, existential dread, and a dash of heartwarming chaos. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe, because if we’re crying over cold sores and obituaries, the least you can do is follow along. 💅 Submit advice questions: tinyurl.com/nightschooladvice Follow us on Instagram @nightschoolpod 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 Izzy on Instagram @astreetcarnamedesire “Hardly Strangers” out now: https://831stories.com/products/hardly-strangers-by-a-c-robinson Produced by Keida Mascaro
Transcribe →Hardly Strangers: Embrace the PLUR | Ep. 13
Nov 20, 202400:59:00Tap to summarizeTL;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-robinsonBabe, 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/nightschooladviceFollow us on Instagram @nightschooldropoutsSubscribe on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3wkYfJqQy50A1ED8gGA89b?si=9989cc5f9f6941b7Follow Jesse on Instagram @jessezandFollow Alana on Instagram @alanacloudrobinson & Substack: https://substack.com/@acrobinsonFollow Izzie on Instagram @astreetcarnamedesireProduced by Keida Mascaro
Transcribe →Stop Dating Bums with Ben Walsh | Ep. 12
Nov 15, 202400:56:14Tap to summarizeOur first male guest Ben Walsh joins the Jesse and Alana this week! Ben is a fourth generation hair stylist and the straight male bff of the pod. Ben talks about growing up in Sacramento, going to therapy, finding friends in LA, his take on polyamory, and offers sage advice to our female listeners dealing with bum boyfriends. Net-Net: We need more Ben’s in the world. Follow Ben on IG: @benjaminxhair 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 Follow Izzy on Instagram @astreetcarnamedesire Produced by Keida Mascaro
Transcribe →A Beautiful Mind with Queen Lianna | Ep. 11
Nov 8, 202400:46:43Tap to summarizeThis episode was inspired by a comment on our viral shrimp clip. Shoutout @bekahsunday who correctly guessed Alana was an Aquarius - this one for you girl. We have astrology expert and singer/songwriter Lianna Townsley joining us this week! Lianna breaks down Jesse and Alana’s charts, what they’re both like in relationships, and how their charts interact with one another and inform their relationship with each other. This is a special episode where Jesse and Alana bond live on camera for all of your consumption in a totally non-creepy or exploitative way. 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 Follow Izzy on Instagram @astreetcarnamedesire Produced by Keida Mascaro
Transcribe →Leonard Cohen, Cleopatra and Joan of Arc | Ep. 10
Nov 2, 202400:45:24Tap to summarizeThe girls break down their favorite Justin Bieber songs, what they think they're strengths and weaknesses are, their favorite international flavors ;), Alana's essay on Substack (linked below) & Queen Gina's feedback, and answer some ~spicy~ listener questions. Keida chimes in on the spicy questions with some... interesting (but helpful!) feedback. Also, Izzie shares an antidote about calling the police filing a missing person's report on her mother because she didn't answer the phone. we're jumping all over the place on this one and it's a HANDFUL, but SO Much fun. Thank you guys for your patience on the upload. We love you schoolies! If you like the pod, please rate us 5-stars on Spotify and leave a review! We'll shout you out on the next episode! Submit advice questions: tinyurl.com/nightschooladvice Follow us on Instagram @nightschooldropouts Follow Jesse on Instagram @jessezand Follow Alana on Instagram @alanacloudrobinson & Substack @acrobinson Follow Izzy on Instagram @astreetcarnamedesire Produced by Keida Mascaro
Transcribe →Scammers, Grifters, and Self-Ingratiating Weirdos | Ep.09
Oct 25, 202400:38:43Tap to summarizeThis episode we break down the zodiac signs we’re most attracted to, we explain to our producer Keida that dogs can be born in different countries, and answer listener questions about situationships, bad friends, and more. Alana shares her secret trick to gauge a guys interest at a bar, Izzie and Alana discuss how they love to yearn for a man’s unrequited love and Jesse is disgusted by open yearning. Submit advice questions: tinyurl.com/nightschooladviceFollow us on Instagram @nightschooldropoutsSubscribe on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3wkYfJqQy50A1ED8gGA89b?si=9989cc5f9f6941b7Follow Jesse on Instagram @jessezandFollow Alana on Instagram @alanacloudrobinsonFollow Izzie on Instagram @astreetcarnamedesireProduced by Keida Mascaro
Transcribe →Medieval Times to Internet Celebrity with Kristin Chirico | Ep. 08
Oct 17, 202400:44:24Tap to summarizeWe 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 @astreetcarnamedesire
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