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.
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.
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.
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.
A woman recounts the disappearance of her friend and how she later found out that her friend had left due to overwhelming events and stress.
The narrator shares about a woman who would encourage her every morning with a smile and advice to make the most of the day. Eventually, they became friends and the narrator confessed their struggles, leading to an offer to stay on their couch for three months while they figured things out in exchange for cooking dinner every night.
Ellick and Brooklyn have a friendly phone call where Brooklyn offers an unsolicited "I love you" before quickly ending the call and handing the phone back to Buster.
In this conversation, the speaker discusses the benefits of getting naked with a friend and shedding shame and awkwardness.
The author visits a retired man who was friends with Chambers during their younger years and had grown up in the same world as him, spanning across the 1970s border, with him and his team arriving at the man's home to speak with him.
In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss the importance and value of long-lasting friendships and the sacred zone of friendship.
Julie's friend is worried about how she will explain her behavior to her husband, while sirens are heard in the background.
The speaker shares their struggles with making and maintaining female friendships, feeling pressure to explain their lack of female friends and being afraid of confrontation and competition within friendships.
Two friends casually speak about an array of topics, including calling each other, seeking tips for hosting a show, and discussing their relationship status.
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 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.
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 hang out at a house, watch a movie, and take care of someone's home while they're away.
Men tend to hold each other less accountable than women do in friendships, leading to a lack of emotional support that affects their ability to help each other. Additionally, remote work may exacerbate social isolation and loneliness for those who lack interpersonal connections.
The speaker highlights the importance of having friends that one can identify with and start a nice friendship with. The question of reflexively hanging out with someone is analyzed.
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 shares an experience of waiting for their friend Connie at a concert who had to leave to check on her parent's house due to a fire and missing pet while the opening band had already started playing.
Drew overheard a conversation in Madison Square Park of two girls discussing how they wanted to plan a party on a weekend that their friend Marissa, who they spoke poorly about, would be out of town. This led to an online meetup of people supporting Marissa to find new friends.
In this transcript snippet, the speaker discusses finding like-minded friends and shares a technique to connect with people on a deeper level by asking them to answer a question off the top of their head.
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 speaker recounts a casual night hanging out with friends where they listened to stories and watched TV.
Research covered in the New York Times found that receiving an unexpected text from a friend can strengthen the friendship and make you feel immediately connected. It's important to make a practice of reaching out to one friend every day with a random message.
Christian and his friend notice that Bryce is acting out of character, so they call his mom to express their concerns. She advises Bryce to come home, as he is acting strange.
This podcast discusses how physical touch plays a role in friendships and how it can be perceived differently depending on the gender.
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.
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.
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.
The speaker recounts a conversation with an ex-friend after being left a cell phone and car by someone named Robbie.
Keeping friendships from college can be challenging when everyone moves away and has different schedules, but having open communication and approaching tough conversations can help. It is important to recognize that friendships may evolve but can still be meaningful in different ways.
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 women share a close bond that mimics that of a married couple, emphasizing the importance of female friendships.
Kevin Nealon shares about his friendship with Dana Carvey, describing how Carvey interacts with fans on the street and his willingness to stop and have a drink with anyone who invites him.
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.
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.
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 importance of building a friendship before falling in love, in a culture where dating and hooking up have become the norm, is discussed in this episode.
A person talks about how their friend Liam got them a car for the day, leading to an unexpected adventure.
The speaker discusses the strangeness of being friends with someone who loves their expensive toys and mentions a hit piece they wrote about Jesus.
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 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.
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.
The excitement of encountering a friend unexpectedly is one of life's simple pleasures.
The speaker was distressed by a twisted story in the press that made it seem like she was about to relapse before her wedding, and that her friend had saved her. She expressed her disappointment and lack of trust towards that friend.
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.
The speaker reflects on a phone call from a friend, discussing getting headshots and making a resume, as well as recalling a time when the friend saw them in a McDonald's commercial.
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.
