Soph: What kind of die hard fan would I be if I didn't recall all the specifics? WAIT, you did a zoom reunion and I didn't know... AND you didn't tell me?! I don't know how to process this information, but yes a table read is absolutely necessary.
Soph: I'm still... shocked that you dated him though, was this during the filming process? afterwards? or? You know the drill, the journalist in me needs to know the details. Speaking of journalism. I don't know if you heard the news, but I'm launching the second season of Work in Progress and I'd be completely honored if you would let me interview you for an episode.
Soph: FINALLY! Trust me, I will collect that hug before you're off again. Oh, stop, you're too good to me. If we really think about it haters are just trolls who hide behind a screen and they feel like that gives them power to tear people down but in reality if they were to have you face to face, no one would have the guts to spread all that negativity. So, I'm not going to let cowardly people silence me, you know? Um, why don't I have that t-shirt already?! I need it in my life, and trust me, I'd wear it to every single concert... because you know me, i need to be in front row. Oh man, I'm so happy you got to be in a stage again, babe, i know how happy that makes you and you have no idea how happy that makes /me/. I hope you didn't catch a cold though!
Soph: HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY, MY LOVE. I've been the worst and I apologize, work has had me all over the place. BUT we need to celebrate and you need to let me take you out for drinks or something after you're done with your virtual performances. How's that going, by the way?
Soph: wait, are you serious? don't play with my heart like that.
Aly: Not any fan I’d wanna be associated with, I know that. Although, I know for a fact I can recall a bunch of specifics from many of the projects you’ve worked on as well, so we’re even. Yes, we did! It was around the middle of last year, but don’t fret, we posted it on our official YouTube channel so you can check it out anytime you want. In fact, here you go, Merry Christmas: https://youtu.be/Z0O3-v1kQGI
Aly: Sorry, we were and are still super secretive about our puppy love at the time, so I won’t be answering anymore questions about this. No, I’m totally kidding. It was during, and afterwards for a bit. Also, are you kidding me?! You have no idea how long I have loved Work In Progress, and how absolutely honored /I’d/ be to be a guest on there. Congratulations on launching the second season though! Thanks for giving us long-form conversations that are pivotal, important and necessary for the world we’re living in. I can’t wait to be apart of it. 🥂
Aly: Preach it, sister. Anonymity really does give people on the Internet way too much courage since it doesn’t produce the same kind of consequences or reaction that an in-person confrontation normally would, but honestly, all we can do pray for those people because they’re clearly so unhappy with themselves or their lives in some way, that they feel the need to degrade others. I’ve seen the way you shut their asses down on Instagram too and it’s actually hilarious. It’s a wonder why they even still try to step to you at this point, honestly. Well, shit, it looks like I’m gonna have to bring you a little surprise for inviting me to be on your podcast, won’t I? I gotchu, boo. I’ll be your plug and hook you up with all the merch. Thanks, babe! It was truly magical. I just can’t wait until we finally get to start touring again, because I’m more desperate for that than anything.
Aly: Thank you so much! You’re the furthest thing from being the worst though, and we all know it. You’re a working woman and that’s nothing to beat yourself up over, ever. Besides, we had our celebratory drinks at the engagement party and I couldn’t ask for anything more, so hush. You’re amazing, always.
Aly: Hell yeah, I’m serious! I’d actually love to play the whole album for you before we do the podcast, both so I can hear your honest feedback and so you have a little extra material for our conversation. How’s that sound? You in?