

Call Your Girlfriend
Ann Friedman and Aminatou Sow
A podcast for long distance besties everywhere. Co-hosted by BFFs Ann Friedman and Aminatou Sow. Produced by Gina Delvac. Brand new every Friday.
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Jun 17, 2016 • 56min
Episode 54: I'm Every Woman
From the United State of Women Summit in Washington, DC, we talk about black girl magic, pro-choice fashion, tech safety tips for abuse survivors and Oprah and Michelle Obama's friendship. Plus, conversations with Valerie Jarrett, Renee Bracey-Sherman and Kim Gandy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 10, 2016 • 41min
Episode 53: Worst Advice
We discuss Hillary Clinton's historic nomination, when Amina met Kim, men getting vulnerable, the period ad that shows real blood, defining home, and a question about a never-ending internship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 3, 2016 • 40min
Phone-a-friend: Ashly Perez
Amina calls BuzzFeed Violet video queen Ashly Perez to discuss Oprah, being highly visible as a woman on the internet, why all TV should be bingeable and Ashly's scripted series, You Do You.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 27, 2016 • 39min
Episode 52: Vegan Bernie Madoff
We COMPLAIN and discuss laugh therapy, why the pope is to blame for fake periods, incompetent men, Ivanka's dad's $60,000 weave, and the vegan Bernie Madoff.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 20, 2016 • 37min
Episode 51: Birthday Suit
Happy birthday CYG! It's our second anniversary and we're (still) celebrating Blac Chyna, (still) fearing menstrual sponges, and sending shine to our listeners and guests.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 13, 2016 • 35min
Episode 50: Joy of Missing Out
We tackle listener questions about bestie drama, internet FOMO, calling your doctor, and a high-pitched vocal dilemma.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 6, 2016 • 45min
Episode 49: SHE ILL
We discuss Lemonade, scamming, the Met Gala, period activism going mainstream, Melania (aka Ivanka's stepmom), election season self-care, and child-free icons.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 29, 2016 • 49min
Episode 48: Let's Have Another Round
In a special four-way crossover episode with Another Round, we discuss the latest on Ivanka's dad, is the Pope a Bernie bro? And cis dudes experience periods for themselves (sorta). Then, Another Round hosts Heben and Tracy share their podcast love story and pump up song. And spoken sound art from musician Carolyn Pennypacker Riggs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 22, 2016 • 29min
Phone-a-friend: con artist expert Maria Konnikova
In this phone-a-friend edition, Ann calls journalist Maria Konnikova to talk about con artists, psychopaths, catfishing and her book The Confidence Game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 15, 2016 • 58min
Episode 47: All The Power Ladies, Live
From our live show in DC, we talk with Maryland Rep. Donna Edwards about her run for the Senate. Hot topics: how to rate the very nice Uber driver who almost killed you, the newest Kardashian, and Hillary's liaBILLity. Then, Amina talks with tech power lady Kara Swisher about her political ambitions and sex appeal from the Lesbians Who Tech Summit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.