Podcast
Staccato
Hosted by Avantika & Acacia · EN
Formerly "Friendship in a Time of Coronavirus", join hosts Avantika and Acacia as they discuss the unconventional way they met due to coronavirus and tell stories about everything from college life to hobbies and guy drama! New episodes every other Monday at 12pm MST!
Listen to our Song of the Week playlist:
2025: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/18DGVtMPwPIErcPYZeFlW5?si=L8-5lPUpTcK2KmlAUL6aeg
2024: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1kyuxOha4SdNMQcp0mc2Vl?si=58d279fb3f154ccd
2023: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2kUSy8sc2978gMVeWbvKOp?si=1ba6c9fdf8c24f40
2021-22: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6P0kBbHS9IG3m6PxhZaI0l?si=7bd8a4aaa63e442e
Cover art by Acacia | Intro theme song "All That" from Bensound.com
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The Final Episode
Sep 2200:22:55Tap to summarizeAfter four and a half years, Acacia and Avantika have decided that their time as podcasters has come to an end. In this final episode, they recap what they've been up to the past few months and why they're closing the Staccato chapter of their lives.Thank you to all the people who have listened, shared, and participated in the podcast over the years--we're so thankful for you!
Transcribe →Psychadelics & Psychiatry ft. Rod
Jun 2500:36:51Tap to summarizeThis week's guest is another one of Avantika's classmates, Rod! Tune in this week to hear Acacia, Avantika, and Rod discuss psychadelics as a medicinal treatment, passion projects, and the different manifestations of Carnaval around the world!
Transcribe →Live from Argentina ft. Frida
Jun 900:33:38Tap to summarizeAcacia is off on another adventure! This week's episode she's reporting live from Córdoba, Argentina where she's consulting for a local company with some Thunderbird classmates. One of her team members, Frida, joins as a guest on the episode.
Transcribe →DC, Din Tai Fung, & San Diego
May 2600:29:22Tap to summarizeThe semester is coming to an end! Acacia graduated and went to DC for a few days and Avantika went to San Diego with a few of her classmates. Tune in this week to hear all the details and upcoming summer plans!
Transcribe →Biomed, Bollywood, & Living on Campus ft. Anushka
May 12, 202500:42:01Tap to summarizeAvantika's sister, Anushka, is back for a second episode to give us all the updates about what's happened in the last two years, what she's up to now, and what she's looking forward to in the future!
Transcribe →Drinking, Dancing, & DEI Drama
Apr 28, 202500:32:45Tap to summarizeThis week's episode is a quick recap of the past month including DEI drama at UoA, Acacia's travel plans, and a discussion of drinking culture.
Transcribe →Wine Walk, Job Hunting, & Intramurals ft. Kam
Apr 14, 202500:38:13Tap to summarizeThis week, another of Acacia's classmates, Kam, joins the podcasts to talk about the DTPHX Urban Wine Walk, job hunting as graduation approaches, and all things sports!
Transcribe →Türkiye Trip Recap
Mar 31, 202500:24:16Tap to summarizeAcacia just got back from her spring break trip to Türkiye and shares all the highlights on this week's episode while Avantika talks about what she's been up to lately.
Transcribe →Doing Our Bit ft. Tanner
Mar 20, 202500:30:17Tap to summarizeThis week's guest is one of Acacia's friends and classmates, Tanner. Tune in to hear Acacia and Avantika's discussion with him about international relations, doing our bit, and favorite Trader Joe's snacks!
Transcribe →Rivalries & Reminiscing ft. Noah & Brendan
Mar 3, 202500:35:39Tap to summarizeIt's a first for the podcast as Avantika and Acacia host fellow podcast duo Noah and Brendan to talk about how they met and started a podcast, the UoA/ASU rivalry (of course), and a little bit about med school. Check out Noah and Brendan's Podcast "MedCat Unscripted: Inside the Medical Journey"
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