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One Sink Fire is Funny
This week, we discuss tactics for doing a very awkward, difficult thing: confronting your friends when they embarrass you. "My friend gets way too drunk at parties" & ...
When Your Friend is Hagrid
We've gotten this question a few different times: what do I do if my friend has a blindspot when it comes to how badly behaved her dog is?!
The Art of Apologizing
You done fucked up. We all have! Here's how to make the necessary apology, without asking for a reward in return.
The Holiday Episode: Be the Molly Weasley You Want to See in the World
The holidays can be fun and relaxing! And maybe also: not relaxing, expensive, cold, tedious, stressful, and full of family complications. Here's how to not be an assh...
Thanks For Being Wrong
Improvising what to do when your friends are just being incorrect dinguses.
Nicki Minaj's Instagram
My friend downplays her accomplishments constantly. She lacks confidence, and she has no idea how cool and smart she is. Aarghh!!
Put This In Your Moleskine Journal
The mean girls episode. Some friends will be bad influences on you -- they'll turn you into a version of yourself you don't really like. And then it's time for some t...
My Feet Hurt and I Don't Want To Go To the Zoo
It IS possible to travel in a group without wanting to kill everyone! Jenn & Trin improvise a few scenes: Jenn is an inflexible traveler tired enough to sleep on a b...
Resting Sadness Face
"When I plan an activity and don't invite the entire group, inevitably someone always feels left out or upset. How can I avoid hurting people's feelings?" And "One fr...
Friendship with Boundaries
What to do when someone considers you a friend and the feeling is juuust not mutual. All about tricky relationships, especially in a work or convention setting.
Apology Not Accepted
A list of things you don't have to apologize for. A short episode because Trin has the sniffles.
Singin' The I-Feel-Left-Out Blues
Some advice in advocating for yourself when you feel left out in your own group of friends!
Fellowshipping of the Ring
This week, Jenn and Trin analyze the friendships in Fellowship of the Ring and learn some lessons from Leggles and the gang.
Being the Best Wingman
We're back from hiatus to tackle two relationship-y questions. "I've got a single friend who doesn't want to be single. I want to help!" vs. "I'm single and my friend ...
Jenn Gets A Tattoo
This week, Trin is invited along to witness Jenn's first tattoo! Listen as we grasp for metaphors to link friendship and getting a tattoo.
PREVIEW: Jenn's Tattoo
Trin tries to distract Jenn from the tattoo needle by asking her questions from friends on Twitter. Full episode posted next Thursday!
Jealousy, Perception, & a Friendship Workshop
We address the question, "How do I handle feeling jealous of other friendships?" Includes the first-ever Friendship Workshop to sharpen your skills! Sit your ass down,...
Bearing the Burdens: A Bummer of an Episode
If you've got a negative friend who dumps on you all the time, this is the episode for you. We also tackle a difficult topic: "I'm friends with a woman who says she ha...
Identifying Your Friends
Two tricky questions this week about finding your friends: - Is becoming a successful creator myself the only way to befriend like-minded individuals? - How can I navi...
The Peptalk
A short impassioned rally to get you through your day.
Random Rapid-Fire Questions
We took the week off to answer questions about the podcast itself, Bioware videogames, Harry Potter, and Chris Pratt's jeans. Mentioned in this episode: - Jenn's ang...
Mo' Money Mo' Problems
Money in friendships can be hella awkward. I've got a friend who owes me money! How do I get it back? And my friends eat at expensive restaurants all the damn time.
Broworkers
How to navigate friendships in the workplace, meet new friends, and then keep them after you've left your job.
Friends with Babies
How do I tell my friend who's a new mom that she's working too hard at it? What if I don't want to babysit? How to be good to your friends who have kids.
Thanks, but no thanks
How to properly thank your friends for the nice things they do. Jenn & Trin share their controversial view on receiving thank you notes.
The Outsiders
What to do if you feel like you're on the outside of your friend group, like Neville, and how to want to make friends with "better" people. Includes a lengthy Harry Po...
Advice on Giving Advice
How and when to give advice to your friends without being an asshole. For the first time in human history, Jenn & Trin disagree on how to handle this.
Unfollowing Friends
What can I do when my friend butts into my Twitter conversations? Should I ask why my friend unfollowed me on Twitter?
Rude
My friend always flakes on me, my friend can't put her phone down when we're together, and other concerns. Common courtesy can sometimes get lost in friendships.
Sexiled - Part II
Every time my friend dates someone new, I'm pushed aside and ignored. What now?
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