Dear Banya: Fire Emoji
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In this episode of Scrubbing In with Becca Tilley and Tanya Rad, the hosts dive into a heartfelt 'Dear Banya' segment addressing three listener questions. The first concerns a woman who recently ended a six-year relationship and is struggling with her ex moving on quickly, despite being happy for him. The hosts emphasize that her pain stems from not being ready to see him with someone else, not from unresolved feelings, and encourage her to embrace her new solo lifestyle and 'swim in her lane.' The second query involves a woman receiving fire emoji comments from an ex on her Instagram selfies, prompting a discussion on whether to inform her current partner. The hosts advise discretion: if the comments are public, ignore them; if private, casually mention them to maintain transparency without drama. The final question is about choosing a baby name, with the listener torn between 'Blair' and 'Romy.' The hosts debate the names, noting cultural associations and popularity, ultimately leaning toward 'Romy' while playfully suggesting creative blends like 'Rare' or 'Blomi.' Throughout, the tone remains warm, humorous, and supportive, reinforcing themes of self-worth, communication, and embracing life’s transitions.
Your pain after a breakup may stem from not being ready to see your ex move on, not from still loving them.
When an ex comments on your social media, assess whether it's public or private—act accordingly to protect your current relationship.
Choosing a baby name is deeply personal; consider cultural connotations, popularity, and family significance.
Embrace your solo journey—living alone can be empowering and joyful, not lonely.
Transparency with your partner about past interactions is key, but avoid drama by keeping it casual and low-key.
Sponsor Breaks & Podcast Teasers
Multiple iHeartRadio podcast promos air, including The Clifford Show, The Girlfriends, Thanks Dad, Sports Slice, and others, each with unique branding and guest highlights.
April Fool's & Prank Culture
The hosts reflect on April Fool's Day, discussing the line between harmless fun and harmful pranks, using a viral Gypsy Rose and Pete Davidson prank as an example.
Dear Banya: Ex Moving On Too Fast
“You're not upset that you're not with him. You're upset that he moved on.”
Dear Banya: Ex's Fire Emoji Comments
“If it's private, be like, I don't know. He keeps DMing me. Just want to show you like, I have no, right there.”
Dear Banya: Baby Name Dilemma
“Romy and Blair, rare? Not good. Rare and Ren is so cute.”
“Just give it a shot. But if you ever reach a point where you're banging your head against the wall and it doesn't feel fun anymore, it's okay to quit.”
“If he becomes a cop, you're now married to his mom.”
“You're not upset that you're not with him. You're upset that he moved on.”
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Becca Tilley
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iHeartRadio
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Tanya Rad
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Mark
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Taylor Swift
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Clifford Taylor IV
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The Clifford Show
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Thanks Dad
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