Staccato

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By: Avantika & Acacia

Formerly "Friendship in a Time of Coronavirus", join hosts Avantika and Acacia as they discuss the unconventional way they met due to coronavirus and tell stories about everything from college life to hobbies and guy drama! New episodes every other Monday at 12pm MST!Listen to our Song of the Week playlist:2025: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/18DGVtMPwPIErcPYZeFlW5?si=L8-5lPUpTcK2KmlAUL6aeg2024: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1kyuxOha4SdNMQcp0mc2Vl?si=58d279fb3f154ccd2023: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2kUSy8sc2978gMVeWbvKOp?si=1ba6c9fdf8c24f402021-22: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6P0kBbHS9...

Drinking, Dancing, & DEI Drama
04/28/2025

This week's episode is a quick recap of the past month including DEI drama at UoA, Acacia's travel plans, and a discussion of drinking culture.


Wine Walk, Job Hunting, & Intramurals ft. Kam
04/14/2025

This week, another of Acacia's classmates, Kam, joins the podcasts to talk about the DTPHX Urban Wine Walk, job hunting as graduation approaches, and all things sports!


Türkiye Trip Recap
03/31/2025

Acacia just got back from her spring break trip to Türkiye and shares all the highlights on this week's episode while Avantika talks about what she's been up to lately.


Doing Our Bit ft. Tanner
03/20/2025

This week's guest is one of Acacia's friends and classmates, Tanner. Tune in to hear Acacia and Avantika's discussion with him about international relations, doing our bit, and favorite Trader Joe's snacks!


Rivalries & Reminiscing ft. Noah & Brendan
03/03/2025

It's a first for the podcast as Avantika and Acacia host fellow podcast duo Noah and Brendan to talk about how they met and started a podcast, the UoA/ASU rivalry (of course), and a little bit about med school.

Check out Noah and Brendan's Podcast "MedCat Unscripted: Inside the Medical Journey"


Rivalries, Matcha, & Med School ft. Mena
02/17/2025

This week Acacia and Avantika are joined by Mena to talk about intramural volleyball, matcha, the UoA-ASU rivalry and more!


January Recap
02/03/2025

In the first life update of 2025, Acacia and Avantika take you through what they got up to in January and are looking forward to in the next few months.


An Ode to Sebastian ft. Lincoln & David
01/20/2025

The series of med school guests continues as Avantika and Acacia are joined this week by Lincoln and David to talk about med school highlights, friendship, and their deep admiration of Sebastian Beller.


Walking is the Secret to Longevity ft. Cassidy
01/06/2025

Happy New Year! For the first episode of 2o25, Acacia and Avantika are joined by Cassidy to talk about integrative medicine, yoga, and how walking helps you live longer!


2024 Recap & Resolutions
12/23/2024

It's the last episode of the year! This week Acacia and Avantika go over their highlights of 2024, some resolutions for 2025, and what they're most looking forward to in the New Year!

Thank you so much for another great year of Staccato--Happy Holidays!


A Jack of All Trades ft. Shreya
12/09/2024

This week, Acacia and Avantika are joined by Avantika's classmate, Shreya, to talk about med school and all of her ~many~ hobbies turned businesses!

Check her out: @hennabyshreya @stchbysc @medhabibtis


PT School, Posty, & Family Traditions ft. Lauryl
11/25/2024

Back again, Acacia's sister Lauryl is the first guest ever to be on the podcast twice! Tune in to hear what she's up to, the story of how she got her cat, and some Wastchak family traditions.


We're Back in Band!
11/12/2024

Avantika and Acacia got to be back in the ASU Marching Band this weekend as alumni! Tune in to this week's episode to hear all about tailgating, Avantika leading the band, and more!


Magic Mike in Tucson?!
10/28/2024

Back to just the two of them, Acacia and Avantika give a life update in this week's episode where they recap the past month and a half, including fall break!


(Mis)Adventures in Peru ft. Matthews
10/14/2024

This week's episodes features another one of Avantika's friends from her trip to Peru. Tune in to hear she and Matthews recap more fun stories of their adventures this summer.


Vegas, Oktoberfest, and the Future ft. Nicole & Katie
09/30/2024

This week's episode is a double guest feature with twins Nicole and Katie! Tune in to hear them recap their trip to Vegas, plans for after graduation, and Acacia's trip to Germany for Oktoberfest!


Reunited at Last!
09/16/2024

After over three months, Acacia and Avantika finally got to catch up and record in person! This week's life update includes what they've been up to the past two weeks including trips to Vegas and Sedona.


A Study Abroad Advice Session ft. Adam
09/02/2024

In this week's episode, Acacia and Avantika are joined by Adam to talk about school starting, study abroad advice, and more!


The Final Days in DC
08/20/2024

In this week's update episode, Acacia and Avantika catch up on what they've been up to the past few weeks including med school starting, a few trips, and things they're looking forward to this semester.


Med School vs. Law School ft. Mayama & Ethan
08/05/2024

This week's episode includes a double feature: Acacia and Avantika are joined by Mayama and Ethan to talk all things DC, college, and Taylor Swift!


Monumental Adventures in DC ft. Dahlia
07/22/2024

This week Avantika and Acacia are joined by Acacia's friend and neighbor in DC, Dahlia. They talk about work, fun stories, and band--of course.


Passports, Food Poisoning, & Passing Out ft. Rhen
07/08/2024

With more tales of her month in Peru, Avantika invited her fellow study abroad-mate Rhen to the podcast this week to talk about their adventures!


From DC to the Delivery Room
06/25/2024

This week's episode is full of interesting anecdotes as Avantika recaps some of the highlights of her month volunteering in Peru and Acacia talks about her first week in DC!


She Slept in a Laundromat ft. Megan
06/10/2024

Avantika and Acacia are joined by guest Megan this week to talk about graduation, post-college plans, and San Diego stories!


Avantika's Peruvian Adventure
05/27/2024

School is over and Acacia and Avantika have already started their summer adventures! Tune in this week to hear about the beginning of Avantika's month in Peru and Acacia's trip to Montreal.


Last Episode of Undergrad
05/13/2024

Avantika and Acacia are now college graduates! In this week's episode they talk all about grad week, summer plans, and what's next.


Avantika Saves Lives ft. Vishnu
04/29/2024

This week, Acacia and Avantika are joined by Vishnu to talk favorite college memories, the time Avantika called 911, and summer plans!


Avantika Delivered a Baby?!
04/15/2024

In this week's life update, Avantika talks about her visits to UofA in the lead up to her starting med school and what else she and Acacia have been up to.


The Worst Calls We've Ever Gotten ft. Gizella
04/01/2024

Gizella joins Avantika and Acacia on the podcast this week to talk boys, school, and the worst calls she and Acacia have gotten as RAs.


She Got Kicked Out of CASA
03/18/2024

This week's episode is a life update including some crazy stories from Avantika!


The Best Meet-Cute ft. Talia
03/04/2024

Acacia's friend Talia from Canada came to visit and is this week's guest! Tune in to hear all about her trip, how she and Acacia met and why Canadian French sucks.


Our First Real Valentine's Day ft. Lucas
02/19/2024

Avantika is back in Wisconsin visiting Lucas so they join Acacia this week to talk about Valentine's Day, the trip, and a ghost story.


Music, MCATs, and Mexico ft. Sadaf
02/05/2024

This week, Acacia and Avantika are joined by Sadaf to talk about all things senior year, including finishing our honors theses, studying for the MCAT and post-grad plans!


How Well Do We *Really* Know Each Other?
01/22/2024

This week, Avantika & Acacia talk about how their first few weeks of classes have been and play "We're Not Really Strangers".


Happy New Year & 3 Years of Staccato!
01/08/2024

Happy 2024! This week, Avantika and Acacia reflect on 2023 and what they're looking forward to this year. This week also marks the third anniversary of the podcast!


Let's Talk About Hookup Culture
12/11/2023

For their submission for the NPR College Podcast Challenge, Acacia & Avantika decided to touch on the controversy surrounding hookup culture. Is it good or bad? What are the pros and cons of casual dating? Tune in to this week's episode to hear their thoughts


TSwift & Thanksgiving ft. Harnoor
11/27/2023

Another recent fan joins Acacia and Avantika on the podcast to talk all things pre-med, healthy habits, and Thanksgiving of course!


Another Trip to the Chip
11/13/2023

After several episodes with guests, your hosts are back this week for a life update and to talk about the end of the year rapidly approaching as well as plans for the spring.


Utter Chaos ft. Austin, Conor, & Sean
10/30/2023

This week's episode is chaotic as Acacia and Avantika welcome a record three guests to the podcast. Tune in as they discuss everything from music, to Slovenia, to Whiplash!


Humans Never Change ft. Brendan
10/16/2023

A new month means another trip to the Buffalo Chip Saloon! Avantika joined Acacia and this week's guest, Brendan, for a swinging good time this weekend. Tune in to hear about their night out, how Brendan got into Italian and travel!