In this week's episode, Ana fears she developed an unknown allergy as an adult, Alicia is gearing up for her son's first swim lessons, and the idea of phone-free concerts is becoming a reality!  Plus, all our thoughts on the first week of "Love Island," covering everything from the dramatic contestants and the raunchiness to the conversations we're glad are getting airtime.  And for book club, was "The Last Letter" by Rebecca Yarros an emotional mistake? Our listeners seem to think so, but we're diving into chapters 1-5 and getting the tissues ready!  What are you into these days that you want to chat about? Let us know and let's chat on Ana's Group Chat Podcast!  STAY IN TOUCH!  Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/anasgroupchat⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1cDVxSHnND/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ana's Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/anaszabo13/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Alicia's Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/aliciadawn333/⁠⁠ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ana and Alicia found ancient artifacts: their old iPods! Do you remember what songs you had on your iPod growing up? In this episode, we explore our old playlists and walk down memory lane, while also discussing the realities of being in our 30s. Some weekends are spent at concerts and bars while others are spent looking for new hobbies!  Plus, Alicia has officially finished "Fourth Wing" and shares her final thoughts on the book, the ending, and that cliffhanger! *THIS EPISODE CONTAINS MAJOR SPOILERS!!* So now you know what that means, Ana and Alicia can start a book together, and have an actual functioning book club!  What are you into this week? Let us know what you'd like to hear about, and let's talk about it on Ana's Group Chat Podcast! STAY IN TOUCH!  Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/anasgroupchat⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1cDVxSHnND/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ana's Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/anaszabo13/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Alicia's Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/aliciadawn333/⁠⁠ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ana went to the beach and Alicia went camping, yet somehow both weekends were almost identical? Hear about the moment that brought out both laughter and anger!  PLUS, the Chatter's Choice of the week, "Remarkably Bright Creatures," moved both of our hosts to tears, and sparked a conversation about connection, life, and aging.  And for book club, Alicia gives her thoughts on why "Fourth Wing" is being marketed incorrectly, and Ana shares a spoiler-free review on "Yesteryear" after finishing it over the holiday weekend!  What are you into these days? Throw it in the group chat and join the conversation on the podcast!  STAY IN TOUCH!  Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/anasgroupchat⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1cDVxSHnND/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ana's Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/anaszabo13/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Alicia's Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/aliciadawn333/⁠⁠ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this week's episode, Alicia shares something "life changing" that happened over the weekend, which she couldn't wait to tell Ana about, while Ana found herself almost doing an "Irish exit" in her own home...  For this week's Chatter's Choice, there are two majorly different picks that must be discussed! Starting with "The Crash" on Netflix, the true-crime documentary that has the group on fire in the comments! Alicia has followed the case behind the documentary for a few years, and shares her thoughts on the whole thing. Meanwhile, Ana had to touch grass after binging "Off Campus", the new romance hockey show on Amazon Prime, in one sitting!  As for book club, the girls discuss the rumored casting for the TV adaptation of "Fourth Wing", and Ana shares her reactions to "Yesteryear" up to chapter 8!   What are you into lately? Throw it in Ana's Group Chat and let's talk about it on the podcast!  STAY IN TOUCH!  Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/anasgroupchat⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1cDVxSHnND/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ana's Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/anaszabo13/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Alicia's Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/aliciadawn333/⁠⁠⁠ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alicia had a relaxing and loving Mother's Day, and she also shared the small moment that made her feel the most special. Meanwhile, Ana hosted a baby shower and officially added her own mom to the Group Chat!  PLUS, would we look good in the "live, laugh, love" of hats? And which TV show unlocked a memory that Ana had about Alicia? Also check out our review on this week's Chatter's Choice, "Rooster" on HBO! And for this week's book club, Ana shares her initial thoughts on the first 30 pages of "Yesteryear", and Alicia experiences a rollercoaster of emotions as she reaches chapter 25 of "Fourth Wing."  Join the group chat conversation!  STAY IN TOUCH!  Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/anasgroupchat⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1cDVxSHnND/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ana's Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/anaszabo13/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Alicia's Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/aliciadawn333/⁠⁠⁠ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ana found Tiffany's music in the summer of 2025, and has been following along as Tiffany prepares to release her EP, "The Lone Starlet," which features songs like "Bullet" and "Damn Good Actress".  Earlier this week, Tiffany hosted a screening event for the music videos that accompany the EP, so Ana got to chat and catch up with her beforehand!  Tiffany Stringer's EP, "The Lone Starlet" is out now!  STAY IN TOUCH!  Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/anasgroupchat⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1cDVxSHnND/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ana's Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/anaszabo13/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Alicia's Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/aliciadawn333/⁠⁠⁠ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

First and foremost, thank you for the overwhelmingly kind response to last week's emotional episode. It was a personal and heavy one, but this community continues to shine with love and respect, thank you.  This week, Ana and Alicia acknowledge the mixed emotions associated with Mother's Day. While it's important to celebrate mothers and mother figures, it's also important to recognize those who experience grief during this time. And also, a conversation about how it's okay for moms to be selfish!  Plus, is the podcast taking a trip soon? And how do we feel about the 20-year-old movie sequels? And spoiler alert for book club: Alicia is all in with "Fourth Wing" and shares her reactions and thoughts on chapters 1-18! For those who aren't interested in "Fourth Wing" or have already read it, Ana is also starting a new book this week for a simultaneous book club!  STAY IN TOUCH!  Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/anasgroupchat⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1cDVxSHnND/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ana's Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/anaszabo13/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Alicia's Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/aliciadawn333/⁠⁠⁠ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of Ana's Group Chat, Ana opens up about an extremely personal matter with Alicia's support. This episode could be triggering or sensitive to some listeners. If you choose to listen, please do so with kindness and respect for the subject matter.  But in classic Ana's Group Chat fashion, Ana and Alicia also wanted to talk about music and books to keep this episode from being heavy all around. You'll also hear their thoughts on Noah Kahan's new album, their favorite lyrics, and the importance of vulnerability in music and the arts.  Plus, did Alicia take Ana's book recommendations from last week? Is it time to start the official AGC Book Club?  Thank you for listening, and thank you for creating a community safe enough for personal conversations.  STAY IN TOUCH!  Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/anasgroupchat⁠⁠⁠ Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1cDVxSHnND/⁠⁠⁠ Ana's Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/anaszabo13/⁠⁠⁠ Alicia's Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/aliciadawn333/⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is there something in the air or are you also noticing millennials everywhere finding ways to heal? Justin Bieber, Demi Lovato, Laguna Beach... even Ana and Alicia themselves are finding moments of fulfillment for their past selves! But simultaneously, we need to discuss the "societal dilemma" that Alicia noticed from Coachella weekend 2, and what we can do to stop it!  Plus, chime in with this week's Chatter's Choice, "DTF St. Louis", hear about a few so-bad-it's-good movie picks, and find out soon if Alicia takes Ana's recommendations to get out of a reading slump! (Or if you have any better ideas, please let us know!)  STAY IN TOUCH!  Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/anasgroupchat⁠⁠ Facebook Group: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1cDVxSHnND/⁠⁠ Ana's Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/anaszabo13/⁠⁠ Alicia's Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/aliciadawn333/⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ana and Alicia didn't make it out to Coachella this year, but they have plenty to say from their couch! Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and all the discussion in between about performances, festival culture, and more.  PLUS, Ana took Alicia's advice to "find her sparkle" after hitting a mental low, and hear about the newest segment, "Chatter's Choice," for this week's TV recommendations!  STAY IN TOUCH!  Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/anasgroupchat⁠ Facebook Group: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1cDVxSHnND/⁠ Ana's Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/anaszabo13/⁠ Alicia's Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aliciadawn333/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.