Advent Calendars Are for Idiots, Ariana Grande's New BF, The NYer's latest Dating Essay

Summary

The excerpt opens with a joke about Ariana Grande’s love life: she’s portrayed as being perpetually in love, with each new relationship potentially becoming the subject of a song. The punchline is that she won’t be asking “What are we?”—she’ll be demanding that a partner either move in or get out of her field of vision.

Hosts Ashley and Claire catch up after spending nearly every day together. They celebrate two successful Clash Talk shows in Chicago and New York, and shout out the winners, Khloe Ferrero and Troy McKit. Ashley also recalls an old, embarrassing DM exchange with a comedian. After reviewing it, Claire’s verdict is that Ashley “instigated a calamity.” They also recount the stressful Bears game and their quick trip back to New York.

The hosts are looking forward to interviewing Sophia Franklin about her memoir. Ashley has already read it and keeps interrupting Claire’s reading to preview what’s coming, leading them to joke about “baby-birding” the book to each other.

In their lighter recommendations, Claire raves about her new Jenny Kane sweater, while both hosts praise Whole Foods mashed potatoes. Claire plans to make up for missing Thanksgiving leftovers by sampling Thanksgiving sandwiches around New York. They also discuss how stuffing won them over once they realized it’s essentially savory bread pudding. The segment ends with a pigeon-inspired lifestyle philosophy: friends, a park, and plenty of pretzels.

People Mentioned

• Ashley and Claire (hosts)
• Khloe Ferrero
• Troy McKit
• Sophia Franklin
• Ariana Grande