Ana's Group Chat Podcast

We would say the cat is out of the bag when it comes to Ana’s baby’s gender, but you’ve known since last week! Thank you to all the Chatters who caught Ana’s slip ups last week and kept it a secret!! In this week’s episode, Ana reveals all the answers to her gender reveal easter egg hunt, and Alicia and Ana talk about the excitement and pressures of being boy moms. Plus, Alicia is officially havin...

WE KNEW IT…. kinda! In this week’s AGC Book Club, we’re chatting all about “In A Dark, Dark Wood” by Ruth Ware, chapters 20-29 When we left off last week, we had suspicions about the footprints and where the story could be going. This week, we feel validated in some of our predictions, and also shocked in the character development that is taking place! But we’re getting closer to finding out what...

SURPRISE! Ana is so excited to share the wonderful news - she’s pregnant!! In this week’s episode, hear the recording from when Ana shared the news with Alicia, and all the emotions that came with it! This is a full pregnancy yappy hour episode, subtitled “Two Pregnant Hoes & A Mic”. We chat all about the excitement, the fears, and the anxiety that comes with an announcement and the first few...

BOOK CLUUUUUUB! Alright Chatters, you had a great response when book club was given its own episode, so we decided to do it again! In this week’s book club, we discuss chapters 10-19 of “In A Dark, Dark Wood” by Ruth Ware. We’re suspicious, waiting for the other shoe to drop, and making guesses on where we think this could be going. Also we all agree that we would never touch a ouiji board, right?...

In this week’s episode, Ana is on the edge of her seat because of Taylor Swift while Alicia shares her newest Taylor Swift-esque hobby! Plus, Alicia is a die-hard fan of “Dancing with the Stars” so we discuss the premiere episodes, pick our faves, wonder if we’re reaching the original DWTS demo or if their target audience has changed.. Also, our sweet listener Lauren wrote in for AAAAA (Ask Ana &a...

In this week’s episode, Ana toured some open houses and misunderstood when Alicia said she was on house arrest as her due date gets closer and closer… Plus, you wrote in for AAAAA (Ask Ana and Alicia Anything) and we answered! A few missed chapters from Alicia’s life, Ana’s personal beef with Abraham Lincoln, advice to our younger selves, and more! And for book club, we discuss chapters 1-9 of “In...

Actor Tim Robbins, known for "Shawshank Redemption", "Top Gun", and now "Silo", joins Ana to chat about the season 3 finale of "Silo" on AppleTV+ Plus, Ana shares a recap of the "Practical Magic 2" screening and gives an update on book club for those who missed it! Join the conversations and be a part of Ana’s Group Chat!  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anasgroupchat/ Ana’s Group Chat F...

In this week’s episode of Ana’s Group Chat, Alicia’s cravings, crashouts, and patience are being tested while she’s in her third trimester, all while Ana binge-watched “Earle Meets World” and knocked things off her 3-year-long to-do list. Plus, we answer the first ever AAAAA (Ask Ana & Alicia Anything) submission for Jenny, an introvert who feels nervous about an upcoming bachelorette party fi...

Ana and Alicia have so much to say about “Yours Truly” by Abby Jimenez, that it needed it’s own special Ana’s Group Chat Book Club episode!! How did Ana and Alicia feel about the two main characters and their constant miscommunications? And which moment made Ana cry and Alicia relate incredibly hard to? And more importantly, how did “The Last Letter” by Rebecca Yarros scar the both of them into th...

In this week’s episode of “Ana’s Group Chat Podcast”, Alicia shares details from her coven-themed baby sprinkle, and showers Ana with the personalized gifts she missed. Ana also shares a heartfelt open letter as a tribute to a very close friend who recently passed. Ana and Alicia discuss the complications of experiencing grief, the beauty that can come from connecting with others, and how female f...

Fresh off Lollapalooza and before hitting the road with Noah Kahan and Gracie Abrams, rising star Bella Kay joins Ana's Group Chat this week!  Hear all about her debut album, "My Reckless Abandon", the frenzy around her viral hit "iloveitiloveitiloveit", her first ever music video, and how she feels when people say that their favorite small artist isn't so small anymore!  Be sure to join...

When the dress code is "extra", how extra is too extra? Ana hosted an event at a bookstore recently that gave her and Alicia the perfect opportunity to dress up! Plus, Alicia is moving Atlas into a big boy room while she gets the nursery ready for baby #2, though she has some questionable decor...  Plus, "Sterling Point" on Prime Video is popping off, the "Wicker" trailer has us in tears, and...

Ana turned 33 over the weekend and got a bit reflective, so she came up with a list of "33 Life Lessons" to share with the group chat! Plus, as Alicia enters her third trimester, she's becoming very sensitive to certain things she sees on the internet...  Plus, Ana and Alicia finally watched one of the biggest movies of the year, "Obsession," and have plenty of thoughts and relatable moments...

Welcome to the first ever Ana's Group Chat "So Far" Awards!!!!!!! As we round out July and hit the middle of the year, let's take a look back on some of the best moments from the year... so far!  The best movie, the best show, the best podcast moment, the girlie pop of the year, and more!!!  A fun, lighthearted, mid-summer episode for everyone!!  Be sure to join Ana's Group Chat on...

CODE ORANGE!!! Is 100 degree weather in July too early for Halloween decor? Plus, Ana is in her feelings after throwing a surprise party..  In the pop culture corner, Ana shares her official press comment review on "The Odyssey" and her fantasy draft pick for this season of "Big Brother".  As for book club, we saw all the suggestions on a hehe-haha-summer-romance, so we put together a li...

Ana and Alicia are back from summer break! One traveled to three different states, and the other cared for a sick toddler, we'll let you guess which is which. Between catching up with travel stories, we also discuss how navigating adult friendships can sometimes be difficult.  In the world of pop culture, we have so much to catch up on! Taylor Swift's wedding, "Love Island USA" finale, and a...

Michael Schur, creator of "The Good Place", "Brooklyn Nine-Nine", and "Parks and Rec" and sports journalist Joe Posnanski join the group chat to talk all about their new book, "BIG FAN: Two Friends, 82,490 Miles, and the Wild, Wonderful Sports We Love".  In "BIG FAN", Schur and Posnanski embark on an epic, often ridiculous sports pilgrimage, logging more than 81,000 miles as they immerse them...

Happy Hilary Duff Week to all who celebrate!! Ana and Alicia are seeing one of their lifelong role models, Hilary Duff, in concert this week! What songs do they hope to see on the setlist? What will the outfits be? And why is Hilary Duff blocked on Instagram?!  Plus, the summer is heating up at "Love Island," and both Ana and Alicia have a lot of opinions on how this season is going and how t...

In this bonus episode of Ana's Group Chat Podcast, Ana had the opportunity to interview the star of DC's "Supergirl", Milly Alcock, and the director of the movie, Craig Gillespie!  Hear the interview, Ana's review of the newest superhero, and also about the screening that Ana hosted for the group chatters!  This summer, Supergirl undertakes an epic, unmissable interstellar journey to sav...

The group chat is getting the newest, tiniest member very soon!! Hear all about the exciting news that Alicia has been keeping a secret since before the podcast even launched! And in typical AGC fashion, Ana and Alicia also have a deeper conversation about mixed emotions.  Plus, did anyone else cry watching "Voicemails for Isabell" on Netflix? Ana and Alicia talk about the new romcom starring...

In this week's episode, Ana and Alicia make a gameplan for the upcoming Hilary Duff concert, Alicia shares how the first round of swim lessons ended in a "code pink", and Ana gives a spoiler-free review on "Toy Story 5".  Plus, is anyone else crying because of how wholesome the World Cup is? Ana shares how her algorithm is affecting her emotionally, and also how the World Cup also has her sea...

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...

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...

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 W...

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...