Episode 2: Wedding Season

In 'Episode 2: Wedding Season' of the 'Call Your Girlfriend' podcast, co-hosts Ann Friedman and Aminatou Sow delve into the nuances and experiences of wedding season. The episode opens with the hosts sharing their current setting in a hot room in upstate New York, where they are attending weddings of friends. They discuss the commonalities of weddings, such as the ubiquity of Mason jars and hand-lettered place cards, and how these details often strive to convey a unique experience despite their widespread use. The hosts reflect on their own attitudes towards weddings, noting a shift from skepticism to appreciation, especially when the events are celebrations of love among their adult friends.

The conversation transitions to an interview with Cord Jefferson, a writer and friend. The discussion with Cord covers his career transition from Gawker writer to television screenwriter, the nature of his work, and his current lifestyle. They touch on the topic of race, specifically Cord's article about the fatigue of writing on racism and the psychological toll it can take. The conversation also humorously covers Cord's personal style influences and the idea of personal aesthetics in professional settings.

The hosts then shift to a range of diverse topics, from the World Cup and their thoughts on Pitbull's performance at the opening ceremony to the new emoji standards released and their lack of diversity. They also discuss Hillary Clinton's fashion, the concept of 'disruptive innovation,' and end with a brief mention of menstruation news, with a debunking of research about women's preferences during their menstrual cycle.