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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=L8-5lPUpTcK2KmlAUL6aeg 2024: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1kyuxOha4SdNMQcp0mc2Vl?si=58d279fb3f154ccd 2023: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2kUSy8sc2978gMVeWbvKOp?si=1ba6c9fdf8c24f40 2021-22: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6P0kBbHS9IG3m6PxhZaI0l?si=7bd8a4aaa63e442e Cover art by Acacia | Intro theme song "All That" from Bensound.com

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The Final Episode

2025/09/22

After four and a half years, Acacia and Avantika have decided that their time as podcasters has come to an end. In this final episode, they recap what they've been up to the past few months and why they're closing the Staccato chapter of their lives. Thank you to all the people who have listened, shared, and participated in the podcast over the years--we're so thankful for you!

Psychadelics & Psychiatry ft. Rod

2025/06/25

This week's guest is another one of Avantika's classmates, Rod! Tune in this week to hear Acacia, Avantika, and Rod discuss psychadelics as a medicinal treatment, passion projects, and the different manifestations of Carnaval around the world!

Live from Argentina ft. Frida

2025/06/09

Acacia is off on another adventure! This week's episode she's reporting live from Córdoba, Argentina where she's consulting for a local company with some Thunderbird classmates. One of her team members, Frida, joins as a guest on the episode.

DC, Din Tai Fung, & San Diego

2025/05/26

The semester is coming to an end! Acacia graduated and went to DC for a few days and Avantika went to San Diego with a few of her classmates. Tune in this week to hear all the details and upcoming summer plans!

Biomed, Bollywood, & Living on Campus ft. Anushka

2025/05/12

Avantika's sister, Anushka, is back for a second episode to give us all the updates about what's happened in the last two years, what she's up to now, and what she's looking forward to in the future!

Drinking, Dancing, & DEI Drama

2025/04/28

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

2025/04/14

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

2025/03/31

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

2025/03/20

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

2025/03/03

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

2025/02/17

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

January Recap

2025/02/03

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

2025/01/20

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

2025/01/06

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

2024/12/23

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!