A heartwarming story of friendship between a visually-impaired man and another man with developmental disabilities, who despite their differences, found a great bond in each other that has lasted for decades.
The podcast host offers tips for making friends, including smiling and acknowledging people, wearing something interesting, and showing interest in people's tattoos. He emphasizes that making friends is a numbers game and encourages listeners to smile and say hello to five new people each day.
Barnes and Lester worry they have driven their friend mad as they peer at him sleeping, with Barnes even hearing taps and dropping tallow in his nervousness.
Generating exclusivity with someone in a group by developing memories and experiences is key to creating meaningful friendships. Securely attached people who are comfortable with vulnerability and empathic tend to develop healthier relationships than anxiously attached people.
The podcast highlights the significance of maintaining friendships and staying in touch, especially during tough times. It also discusses the differences between the banking systems and the collegial nature of press photography.
The speaker reflects on reuniting with a friend who has become more successful and famous, realizing the necessity of separation and growth for individuals. They are now able to come back together with their separate lives and experiences.
Natalie becomes suspicious of her best friend's husband when she notices his lips and teeth are always red wine stained and decides to take a drive by her friend's house to check up on her.
A story of an unlikely friendship between a nun and a convicted killer that led to a journey that shook the faith of those involved, including the law officials. The relationship between them has transformed many lives, including the nun's, who has been helping prisoners for years.
Prioritizing time with friends is essential as an adult, as it may be harder to make friends compared to when one was younger and surrounded by people their own age.
The speaker shares a personal story about finding a friend who they could connect with on a deeper level, and how their friendship evolved into a close bond.
A man is invited to walk up the Brooklyn Bridge with his friend's group, and is told to gather everyone at City Hall at 9 a.m.
In this transcript, a person expresses their gratitude towards their friend for always being open-minded and supportive towards their ideas, and for being an amazing friend who gets excited about doing great things together.
The importance of memories with friends and family is highlighted in this podcast episode. The hosts discuss the joy of spending time with loved ones and the positive impact it can have during difficult times.
The speaker shares their experience of moving to India and hiring programmers, as well as the importance of teaching adults how to make new friends.
In this episode, the hosts plan to share stories about different types of friends- the good, the bad, and the ugly. They also mention having a swear jar and starting a merch line for the podcast.
The importance of consistency in showing up for people, good or bad, and not settling for mediocre service. Positive friendship traits include continuing to love, show up, and be kind to others no matter what they are going through.
Sherry worries about her friend Donna when she doesn't show up and calls her parents' house to ask if she stopped by. After they do not receive a response, they call around to Donna's other friends and co-workers to see if anyone has heard from her.
Two friends, Dana and Conan, talk about doing impressions and how they bonded through it, while mentioning their mutual friend Dino Stapinopoulos, who texts Conan every time someone he does an impression of passes away.
In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses the importance of giving understanding and grace to your friends when they don't know certain things you might be familiar with.
The speaker and their friends watched an X-Men movie during the day and enthusiastically yelled at the screen. Afterwards, they ate soul food together, feeling a bit sad.
This podcast episode emphasizes the significance of human interaction and friendship, highlighting how people from different regions of the world are more likely to spend their time helping others that they will never meet. It also emphasizes the importance of living in a democratic society.
The speaker describes his emotional friendship with a man he called "Unfrozen Caveman," who was prone to intense emotions and needed balance in his life.
Two friends share a love for comedy and exchange messages about their favorite comedians, with one of them studying the techniques of greats such as Hussein.
Join us each week as we talk and laugh about life's chaos with old and new friends. In this episode, they discuss the undercover operations of police officers to catch people engaging in prostitution and how the exchange of money for sexual acts is deemed as prostitution.
John supported Tyler in every way he could, from giving him work and money, to accompanying him to court and providing advice, but when Tyler made choices John didn't approve of, it became a source of annoyance for him.
Two women share a close bond that mimics that of a married couple, emphasizing the importance of female friendships.
The speaker reflects on their middle school friendships, including not realizing they were in a “breakup” and having to shave to avoid looking like Pedro from Napoleon Dynamite.
Julie's friend is worried about how she will explain her behavior to her husband, while sirens are heard in the background.
This podcast episode discusses the second question pack for building deeper friendships and engagement beyond surface level interactions.
This podcast discusses the three types of friendships - friends for a reason, friends for a season, and lifetime friends - and emphasizes the importance of adapting to changing seasons of life to allow new friendships to emerge.
In a discussion, a person defends her friendship with Lala, emphasizing on Lala's good traits and how the show is different from their real-life relationship.
Two speakers discuss how they often bring up conversations with friends from other places and how they would react if somebody else did the same in a bar scenario.
The speaker reconnected with an old friend whom he hadn't seen in 20 years. They explored an amusement park together and reminisced about their childhood, sharing stories and memories.
The speaker talks about going from having no friends to having a lot of friends and feeling like a king. When he moved to live with his father and stepmother, he had piles of friends he didn't even know what to do with.
The hosts reflect on the passing of a friend who was a guide and server host in their Minecraft community, emphasizing the importance of cherishing loved ones and reaching out to others.
The speaker talks about a mutual friend who possesses various good qualities such as kindness, professionalism, and hospitality.
The speaker reflects on her personal journey in realizing the toxicity of certain female friendships in her life and encourages younger listeners to not worry if they have yet to find genuine connections, as there is still time to figure life out.
The speaker recounts a casual night hanging out with friends where they listened to stories and watched TV.
This podcast discusses how physical touch plays a role in friendships and how it can be perceived differently depending on the gender.
Despite wanting to make friends in his calculus class, the speaker found it difficult and eventually gave up. However, one classmate did approach him for help outside of class.
The excitement of encountering a friend unexpectedly is one of life's simple pleasures.
Susan forms unlikely friendships with a woman who has no children and her new neighbors after moving to a new town, while Josh struggles with parenthood.
In this podcast episode, the hosts share their personal experiences of making friends as adults, which can be challenging, especially when moving to a new city. They also narrate some interesting stories related to friendship.
A woman talks about how cuddling is a common occurrence at the all-women's camp she attends and how it can lead to new friendships.
The speaker expresses their wish for good cheer for their friend, Mandy, during a difficult year and shares their own feelings of waiting for relief and change in their own life.
The speakers joke about being "very good friends" and wonder if "the boat" is a nickname for someone's private part.
A listener expresses their disappointment with a story that was supposed to be touching but came across as insincere when describing a lost friend, and offers an anecdote about their own struggle with panic attacks.
A group of friends bring their significant others onto their Zoom chats during the pandemic and are surprised to see their friend Kyle in a viral TikTok video, sparking interest and conversation about his life.
Liam finds out that Sarah has inherited some old and hidden money after her mother's death, but instead of being supportive, he is more interested in getting a share of the money.
In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss the importance and value of long-lasting friendships and the sacred zone of friendship.
In this conversation, the speaker discusses the benefits of getting naked with a friend and shedding shame and awkwardness.
