I still listen to the repeats. Reminds me of me and my BFF Laura's phone calls. For a similar vibe show but with a guy and girl xo host, I recommend "Community News with Paul and Sasha". Very funny and familiar tone to this show.

So sad to see this show go but excited for the next steps in their journey! I recommend the podcast Status Post Adulting if you’re looking for a similar vibe and best friend energy. Thank you for 300+ wonderful episodes!

Just wanted to convey my thanks for all that you've given us over the years. You've taught me to view my friendships differently, and to really recognize the value they hold and to nurture them accordingly. That alone is life changing. Not to mention all of the funny conversations, new information, recommendations, etc. I'm so excited to see what you do next. Love you Aminatou, Ann, and Gina!

I have been listening since 2015 and just wanted to say thank you to Aminatou, Ann, and Gina for showing up every week- y’all have brought so much introspection, comfort, and critical thinking to me and so many others. I Love Big Friendship and I’m excited to see the work y’all will continue to do💖💖💖 Or not do💖 you deserve so much rest! This pod has been a soundtrack for my life- it’s played during unexpected break ups, commutes, and cozy free time. Lol I am having feelings about it ending, but most of that is gratitude. Thanks for this work💐 Bless

I wanted to like this but gave up for a long time after an early show in which they talked at length about Aminatou’s interview with RBG and then— in the same episode!!! repeatedly talked about “old people,” using the phrase in a bizarrely derogatory way (re: inability to use technology in a savvy way), even saying “ugh, old people should just die out already.” I mean— what?! The immaturity and need to talk about smoking pot was not my jam. I have listened here and there since then— the show evolved a bit and they grew up— and I appreciate a lot of the folks they’ve interviewed. As a queer woman who actually hates the word “girlfriend” in that straight context, I’m clearly not the mainstream target “girlfriend” audience anyway.

Ann has been hosting every episode!! I miss her.

I had to stop listening after many years as my politics evolved out of neoliberal girlboss feminism and into leftism. Their claims to anti capitalism seem shallow and unexplored. If the scam is structural as you say, then could you get into structural economic issues and expand your almost exclusive focus on identity? I’m disappointed to look back and realize that the show was a major force lulling me into championing Hillary Clinton in 2016. The podcasts Bad Faith as well as Poog have filled the hole that my formerly beloved CYG has left.

Like others, I prefer the conversational episodes to the interviews, though some interviews are fantastic! For example, this show got my 70 year old mom to start advocating for police abolition. But mostly I’m here to tell people who have an issue with women saying “like” to chill out and quit being language cops. (I say this as a person with a PhD in English. Language changes! It’s fine!)

I started listening to CYG in 2015, and listening to Ann and Aminatou talk every Friday has become a ritual for me. Just like I have changed, so have they- and honestly, I love it. They put shine theory into action by giving their friends and other experts a platform. They practice what they preach and rest when they feel they should.

Liberal trash. Only listened to a few minutes and couldn’t take it. The whinny up talking voices make it even worse.

I love Call Your Girlfriend and have been a fan for years. The hosts are both so smart, insightful, and enjoyable to listen to, and their friendship shines through. I’ve gained so much through the guests they choose to interview, the books and shows recommended/reviewed, and the news shared. Highly recommend!

On paper, show has a wonderful premise. In reality, the hosts are whiny, privileged, as well as super cis & straight in their POV- a kind of old girlboss neolib feminism that excludes so many of us. This is clearly more about money now than any friendship they may have started out with.

Don’t get the same sense of camaraderie from the show now that they’ve basically made it an interview podcast where the hosts take turns interviewing ppl. Interaction between the hosts was what made the show. They should do the interviews together. The show is not what it once was. Sad.

Love the realness these ladies bring! Feels like I’m sitting down for a chat with some great friends!

I listen to this podcast when I want a heaping does of friends and feminist realness (is that a word?). Ann and Aminatou are funny, smart, sassy, and extremely grounded. I listen for the political conversations, awesome interviews with amazing womxn, and their down-to-earth, feminist takes on everything from race to politics, pop culture to running a business, snacks to skin care. Love this show!

Ann and Aminatou are best buddies that talk about a range of topics, many especially for women and many that are hard hitting. You come away feeling like you learned something important. They have a terrific rapport and you feel like you're a part of their inner circle. I'm a longtime consumer of Ann's weekly newsletter so I'm not surprised at how down to earth she is on this podcast.

just love the book recommendations and ~friend of the pod~~ chats — THERAPY FOR ALL!!! y’all are the best! Thanks for helping me be a better human :)

Have loved this podcast since the beginning! Ann and Amina got me through so many tough things as my long distance (podcast) besties. Miss the days they would spend the whole episode chatting about pop culture and politics. I’ve stopped listening in recent months when they’ve relied so much on interviews.

Thank you so much for doing this it’s upsetting that Biden had an opportunity to make a change in the acceptance of women being harassed. Too bad that people didn’t know this if this was trump it would have been bombarding all media outlets.

I enjoy the rapport between Ann and aminato but don’t love all the interviews they’ve had lately. I know they don’t like to talk a lot about their personal lives but episodes where they do more of the talking are my favorites.

I love this pod so much, I bought the sweatshirt. (That’s really saying something for me, noted cheapskate.) Smart, topical, kind, funny, empathic.

Love the pod. More importantly- F the Vsit, yes Ann! Ha!

Unfortunately I picked this as the first one of their podcasts to listen to. This speaker is a judgemental snob and a perfect example of what not to be or do in a time of pandemic ! Where was the human element in any of this?

Do these women have any joy in their lives? This podcast has devolved into a soap-box-shame-machine that leaves the listener defeated.

I think I speak with many others that these two women are phenomenal and the platform that they have cultivated is unbelievably powerful. I feel, recently, that they are tired, and growth of this podcast amidst 2020 has to have been exhausting... which might be evidenced by the constant reruns that are played now and the sort of lack of substance the show has now. I am grateful for the book recommendations, and the consistency with which they both show up weekly amidst this insane year. With that said, I am craving the days of radical thoughts, provoking episodes, charging and inspiring moments that helped me learn how to show up as an activist, feminist, and better human in this earth. I hope that they find some time to re-charge and re-vamp this podcast.

2020 has been anxiety inducing for all of us. But hearing our hosts anxiety after anxiety has dampened the show a lot. I’ve also felt cheated out of episodes this year - which sounds harsh, but the episode used to be their conversations about radical political ideas and navigating the world as two fun, funny, and action-based people. Now the episodes are reruns of old interviews and five million book reviews. I do hope now that the election is over that our hosts are able to create safe spaces for their mental health. I really enjoy their fresh original episodes and hope the energy can change going into 2021.

It seems they’ve softened their edges (and upped the Valley Girl vocal fry?) to draw in more listeners. I’m envious of folks who are just joining them. These gals helped radicalize me, and I thank them for it. Now their chats kinda feel like MSNBC moms talking about stuff I already know about. For those who are just joining them — go listen to earlier eps and get your hair blown back!

I really miss how the show used to be. I’ve been listening for a lot of years. I have their book. I have so much respect and appreciate for them. But I just really miss how the show used to be. It almost doesn’t even seem like they’re friends anymore. What’s happening??

You two are fabulous. Thank you for the work, honesty, and intentionality you put into each week. The value per minute rating of this podcast is OFF the charts. It’s just a bright spot every week no matter the topic. Thank you!

This podcast is sometimes the highlight of my week! I always look forward to their carefully crafted interviews, but love the shows where they do deep dives just the two of them. So easy to listen to, funny and actually improves my life.

I love this podcast! I read Big Friendship, which is amazing as well, it talks about their podcast so here I am! I am on episode 6 with no plans to stop until I am through them all!

I ordered their book, “Big Friendship” and it is great, but the topics of the podcast are not for me. I like the topics in the book because I can relate to them more, but these ladies are great and they are doing their thing!

I love this show so much and always will, but I feel like Ann and Aminatou have lost sight of what drew people to this show to begin with. I come to hear the two of them talk to each other, not to others. That’s where the magic is. These are two incredibly intelligent, funny, insightful, and relatable people who have A+ chemistry. But it’s diminished when the show keeps focusing on them speaking with others. I don’t think outside interviews have to be done away with entirely but it seems like these make up the bulk of the show now and I wish it were the exact opposite.

I listen to a lot of podcasts, but this one tops them all. Ann and Aminatou are smart, thoughtful, and funny. I’ve learned a lot, cried a lot, and laughed a lot. Wish I could give 6 stars.

Y’all are some judgmental ladies. I listened for several years and finally stopped because I felt bad about myself after most eps. No real self reflection here, just self adulation. Letting Kamala get off easy, then judging people for liking true crime. K lol.

Not a lot of substance here.

So smart, so endearing, so funny. Love this friendship and dialogue. Wish I was sitting right there with you.

Like, umm, like you know? I want to love this podcast and I am super far from perfect but it is hard to listen to. The ummm, like, ya know is hard to listen to.

I can’t listen to these two talk about their book for weeks on end. I’ve been listening since day one and somehow I’ve only just realized how irritating Aminatou and Anne are

Just discovered this podcast (shamefully late), because of Aminatou & Ann’s new book Big Friendship. Can’t wait to binge.

I know that each episode I’m going to learn something and most likely laugh a lot too. They have eclectic smart guests and Aminatou and Ann have the intellectual and down to earth conversations that I love!

Wow, the trapdoor episode. Thank you.

This is one of my favorite podcasts! I love the friendship between Aminatou & Ann, their range of amazing (primarily) female guests, the topics they cover and their love of books. I get so many great recommendations from this pod and their topics discussed are jumping off points for my friendship circles.

Aminatou and Ann continue to bring interesting topics and guests to the podcast year over year. I’ve been listening since 2015 and still make sure to carve time out of my week to listen to the new episode. They’ve turned me onto so many new people to read/ listen to, and help me put words to my feelings about current issues in ways I have never been able to before. They really put so much work into the pod, but it comes off so casual and relaxed. 10/10!

Aminatou and Ann share their hearts and minds with laser focus on the topics at hand. They celebrate Big Friendship and illuminate it for all of our benefits. This is a joy to listen to, and I always learn a lot.

I’ve never missed an episode!

I miss the old CYG, when Ann and Aminatou were approachable and relatable :(. Now it just seems like they are in their own know-it-all bubble, which I understand happens when you get a little fame in the creative world, but come on...Stop self-promoting and promoting your “artsy” friends and go back to talking about anxiety, politics, and societal commentary!

These gals always make me think and make me laugh. They provide thoughtful commentary about tough issues, and I always come away with some newfound perspective. Anxiously awaiting my copy of their book! Love them!

CYG is a highlight of my week. I always come away learning something. I appreciate Ann and Aminatou’s point of view and how they combine intelligent conversations about racism, politics, news and culture with reflections on friendship. A rare podcast that shows that women are multifaceted. I have been a loyal listener for several years and can’t wait for the book to come out.

I have listened to the podcast for a few years now, and I absolutely love the show. It’s an amazing combination of funny conversations, heart to hearts, and informative interviews. Ann and Aminatou are lovely, powerful, and grounded. They have taught me to really cherish my female friendships. Sending with love!