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But My Stories Are On
Uncle Joseph Biden sent us a fax in the middle of the night begging us to do an episode about the election. We never turn down urgent requests from Washington so here ...
Life Rafts and Water Noodles
A discussion of when your support network of friends kind of, um, won't stop trying to support you even if you don't really want their support. We start with the quest...
Making Friends (or not) in Geek Spaces
A very special episode that isn't an episode at all, actually. Got ya. This is our live audio recording from our Making Friends in Geek Spaces panel. We also gave an e...
Broshipping
Bill and Steven guest host while Jenn and Trin are out on assignment. They're men! What? Crazy. It turns out being men in friendships isn't all that different than be...
Don't Tweet the Thing
Say you're throwing a party but you maaaaybe don't want to invite every single person you know. Hey, that's fair. Just don't brag about it all over Facebook. This week...
The Ding-Ding Broke
"My friend got an awful, obscene tattoo" and other bad decisions your friends make. Also, Jenn finds a slide whistle. (Content warning: lots of swearing, brief mention...
I WANT ATTENTION
ATTENTION: lots of people want it, and not everyone can give it to you. What should you do when your friend ignores you for their boo? How do you keep from feeling dis...
Gams Up To There
"How do I compliment my friends when they post sexy selfies?" and "Can I tell my friend her sibling is hot?" We cover lots of new territory in this episode and yell NO...
Let's Get Involved
How do I make new friends? Why am I so bad at small talk? Can I learn to carry a conversation as well as NPR's Terry Gross? And other concerns.
Happy Birthday Jenn!
Today is Jenn's birthday and I, Trin, recorded an episode about it. Posting episodes and writing summaries is Jenn's job and honestly it's really hard
Give Hermione A Heads Up
New this week: we rapid-answer a range of questions, including, "Does my husband need friends?" and "Is it okay to buy the same clothing item as a friend?" and most im...
Friendship with Exes
Some tips for gently rebuilding a friendship with your ex or exes. Or maybe deciding not to do that after all because they left with your suitcase full of cash. Don't ...
Make Harvey A Real Boy
"I do freelance favors for friends and colleagues. Am I being used?" and "Am I obligated to promote all of my friends' Kickstarter projects?" If you've ever asked anyo...
Community & Event Management From Two Introverts
When your friends RSVP to your thing but then don't show up. Youch! Links mentioned in this episode: Uplift Together
Your Crush Probably Isn't That Big of a Deal
It's 2016 and people still wonder, "Can Dudes and Ladies ever just be friends without crushing?" Holy dang, let's get into it!
There Has Been No Giggling
"My long distance friend has stopped answering my texts" and "I'm sick of driving my friend everywhere." An episode about resentment and the hard truth of long distanc...
You're Not His Jedi Master
"My friend is stagnating professionally - how can I push him with love?" and "My friend cheated. Do I tell her boyfriend?" In this episode we discuss when intervene wi...
PAX Pep!
A short, special episode about PAX! Where we'll be, what we're doing, and how we'll cope with stress!
Silent but Deadly
All about handling friends who are ignoring you. Giving you the silent treatment. The COLD SHOULDER. Brrr.
I've Been Getting More Fiber
A discussion about peer pressure based around two questions: "My friend is badgering me about getting a boyfriend" and "My friend is continually telling me to go to th...
Steal the Declaration of Independence
This week, we discuss dealing with friends who are problematic and say shitty things!
I Can Buy My Own Dang Shirts
Pet sitting. Giving rides to the airport. Moving furniture. Friends help one another! But let's examine that doing favors can get complex. There's a fine line between ...
One Big Ridiculous Demand
How do you turn a frenemy into a real friend? When is a frenemy relationship too toxic? Wait, WHAT EVEN IS A FRENEMY? Let's get into it.
The Unfairness of Life
I messed up, but it wasn't my fault! What to do when you didn't do anything wrong but it's up to you to fix it anyway. TW: casual discussion of death, sex mentions.
It's Not Dumb to Feel Sad
Here are some thoughts about being good to yourself and your friends while Valentine's Day celebrations are shoved down your gullet. [Please note that this episode is ...
Happy Friendship Day!
We just found out that today is Friendship Day, so here's a list of activities that are better with friends.
Emotional Dumping Ground (and Sexual Pooping?)
Being roped into a "third date" conversation when you're really on a *first* date is awkward as heck. Here's how to adjust, and measure how close you are with your fri...
Dealing with Petty Feelings and 69 Dresses
Our topic this week: jealousy! If you've ever harbored envious feelings toward a friend's successes (and you definitely have), this is the episode for you.
Fuck it, Someone Else Do This
Being the "planner" or the "parent" of the friend group can get exhausting. Even worse: if your friends bail on your plans constantly! BUT WAIT: we've still got sympat...
Trinstagram and Jennternet
The Internet can be a roaring dumpster fire of negativity. It's also where we personally meet new people and make our friends feel loved. In this episode, we tackle mo...
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