In this podcast episode, Scott Galloway and Kara Swisher talk about drinking and friendship, with Scott even offering to take up drinking just so they can be friends. The podcast also includes an advertisement for the Optimism Library at simonsonik.com.
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.
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.
The speaker learned about the importance of having a "swim buddy" or close companion from the SEAL community and created a hashtag campaign as a symbol for a friend's legacy.
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.
In this conversation, the speaker discusses the benefits of getting naked with a friend and shedding shame and awkwardness.
The speaker shares an experience of a friend who threatened to go to the police if he didn't receive help. The speaker couldn't offer financial help but decided to approach the friend as an outsider to understand his situation better.
The speaker talks about how she and her husband helped their friend around the house after her husband was killed. She also mentions that she last spoke to her friend the day before.
A conversation between two friends about supporting each other through difficult times and being each other's cheerleaders, even through small acts of kindness like holding a friend's newborn baby.
A personal story about a friend who was always available to help and showed up when it mattered the most.
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.
This transcript presents a conversation with several anecdotes about helping friends in different contexts.
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.
The speaker talks about his experience of becoming really good friends with a girl and eventually trying to push her towards dating his friend.
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.
The speaker believes that it's possible to be friends with people who say hateful things, and that doing so can actually help reduce hate overall.
A group of friends hang out at a house, watch a movie, and take care of someone's home while they're away.
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 a funny experience with his friends wherein they were mistaken as cousins due to their resemblance. They later realized that they looked like a cool squad in a social setting like a bar.
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.
The hosts of the podcast discover that their guest lives in Los Angeles and propose getting him a studio apartment to spend more time with them.
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.
A group chat becomes the central character following a friend's sudden move-in and adoption of a cat, alongside an upcoming guest appearance on the Joe Rogan podcast.
A conversation about the importance of friendship and the difference in attitudes towards friendship between different cultures.
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.
Holding on to friendships that no longer feel right puts pressure on yourself, and you might miss out on new connections and growth opportunities. Letting go of friendships that no longer serve you creates space for more authentic and supportive relationships in your life.
This podcast discusses how physical touch plays a role in friendships and how it can be perceived differently depending on the gender.
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.
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.
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 expresses concern over a friend's excessive drinking and how it's affecting both their own reputation and their friend's career.
The perception of cross-sex friendships is skewed by the male over-perception and the female under-perception bias of attraction. The non-kin female allies of men are challenging to identify, but they may function as a rival elimination system.
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 reflects on a memory where they saw people doing yoga and bonded with their blonde companion on a long walk and talk about themselves.
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.
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.
