We are the Aunts
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In this lively episode of *Scrubbing In with Becca Tilley & Tanya Rad*, the hosts reflect on a whirlwind weekend filled with celebrity sightings, festival culture, and self-aware social awkwardness. Becca recounts her thrilling encounter with Love Island UK stars Helena Ford and Jess at a Los Angeles restaurant, followed by a spontaneous conversation with a group of 13-year-old girls—leading to the humorous realization that 'we are the aunts.' Tanya shares her luxurious, sober Coachella experience, including a surprise performance by Haley Kioko, a heartfelt prayer from a stranger, and the surreal moment of being approached by fans with tinfoil hats and figurines. The hosts debate the pros and cons of attending Coachella, with Tanya ultimately questioning whether she’ll return unless sponsored by Dr. Scholl’s. Later, they dive into a viral 'bare minimum' dating checklist, dissecting expectations around salary, chivalry, and emotional intelligence with humor and honesty. The episode closes with a cringe-worthy story of mistaken identity at a restaurant and a touching, slightly awkward text exchange with actress Camilla Luddington, underscoring themes of connection, authenticity, and the messy beauty of human interaction.
Embrace the awkward—authentic moments often come from social missteps.
Being a 'cool aunt' means staying curious about younger generations without losing your identity.
Festival culture is evolving: weekend two may be better for fans, but weekend one offers fresh, unfiltered magic.
Dating expectations should be honest, not performative—financial and emotional compatibility matter more than checklists.
Real connection thrives in vulnerability, not perfection—especially when you’re just trying to be seen.
Sponsor Intro: The Clifford Show
Promotional segment for Clifford Taylor IV's new podcast, The Clifford Show, highlighting raw conversations with athletes and creators.
Sponsor: Thanks Dad
Promotion for the podcast *Thanks Dad*, featuring heartfelt advice from Will Ferrell about taking chances and quitting when it stops being fun.
Sponsor: The Girlfriends
Promotion for the podcast *The Girlfriends*, where women unite after being conned by the same man, vowing to make him pay.
Sponsor: Inside American Soccer
Promotion for *Inside American Soccer*, hosted by Tab Ramos and Tom Boak, offering deep dives into U.S. national team strategy and World Cup prospects.
Coachella 2026: A Sober, Luxurious, and Emotional Experience
“He prays and it was lovely. Like it was a very lovely prayer. And then he says, you know, this is your time to accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. And one of the girls goes, well. Thank you, but we're going to miss our set.”
“When she said their aunts follow, I was thinking of older women as aunts and I'm like, they're probably our age or younger. Like we are the aunts. That's right. Yeah. And that was humbling really.”
“I don't know that I'll go back to Coachella or a festival. No, unless Haley's performing or Dr. Scholl's sponsors me.”
“I'm like, oh my gosh, my friend is so good looking. I'm trying to find a photo of him online. Why did you have to do that? Oh my God. I don't know. And so I'm like, I find all I have is his Instagram photo and he's wearing like a hat.”
Hosts
Tanya Rad
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Becca Tilley
person
Coachella
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Haley Kioko
person
Love Island UK
other
Robbie
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Clifford Taylor IV
person
The Clifford Show
media
Helena Ford
person
Jess
person
Dear Banya: Fire Emoji
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Small Talk
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Dear Banya: Saved You a Seat
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It’s Giving Like
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Dear Banya: Windowless Advice
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