Any Friend of Mine

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Listen as Jason and friends discuss their personal experiences as they relate the world around us. You'll be transported to a cozy couch, a coffee shop or even your favorite barstool to hear real, unfiltered, honest interactions. This voyeuristic, conversational podcast will introduce new perspectives on topics far and wide. From hilarious to heartbreaking, no subject is off limits. Each episode will have you considering a new point-of-view while feeling connected through human conversation. Episodes are not in sequence - Feel free to skip around and enjoy these talks!

Jason LaRochelle


    • Dec 2, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 39m AVG DURATION
    • 19 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Any Friend of Mine

    Thats A Wrap - Season 1 Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 20:57


    Holy $h!t - We made it through the first season. Enjoy a quick recap of what happened, what I learned and where we are going in season 2! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anyfriendofmine/message

    The King of New York Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2021 55:28


    In the second half of this story with the amazing Tony Zanetta, we jump feet first into David Bowie, the Ziggy Stardust tour and how list led to a long and beautiful career in the arts, event and design. While navigating extreme highs and lows - the second half of this memoire is equally as exciting. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anyfriendofmine/message

    The King of New York pt.1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 62:08


    Everyone has a hero who they think is the most impressive, accomplished and remarkable human being. Tony Zanetta is mine. Join me in a tale for the times told by the star himself. From a rural town to NYC - Tony has lived a thousand lives. In this first part we learn how 1960's NYC made him a man and brought him into the creative world of Andy Warhol, The Downtown Scene and onto touring with David Bowie. I have never been so excited to share a story. Please share this one with the world. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anyfriendofmine/message

    The Psychology of Spooky

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 54:39


    Why do we like to be scared? With Halloween just passed I want to understand the human desire to be afraid. Sure, there is an adrenaline rush, but is there more? I chat with children & young adult spooky story author Dan Poblocki to to discuss when and why we fascinate ourselves with this genre. For many it leads to a life long obsession and as a life-long horror movie enthusiast myself - this is just what I needed to hang my hat on the scary season. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anyfriendofmine/message

    Transparent

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 63:02


    The world is ablaze with outrage on behalf of the trans community, but how many of us truly know about that which we are trying to protect? Join my long-time friend, Vinny, for an in-depth look at what trans life truly consists of. Love, career, success and failure. In this multipart series we will shine a much needed light on the trans community as it is in real life. No celebrity, no facades, no hidden agenda. Just the evolution of one remarkable transgender human being. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anyfriendofmine/message

    Paralyzed

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 65:18


    With Halloween around the corner we have pulled out the scariest story possible. This sh*t will terrify you. My friend, Adam Brown, guides us through his living nightmare of sudden paralysis, the journey through mental, physical & emotional recovery and how remarkable the human mind can be. You really don't want to miss this one. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anyfriendofmine/message

    The Unlikely Fashionista

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 51:51


    From a silly pact with herself to Project Runway - Julie has always blazed her own way. Usually the most abstract and ridiculous path, but hers none-the-less. Join me and Julie for a hilarious talk about making your dreams come true, my role as Julie's first groupie and why Klarna is stupid. This is some funny $hit. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anyfriendofmine/message

    The Psychedelic Healer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 43:03


    Pack your bags, we're going on a trip. My friend Mar guides us through the ins and outs of the emerging Psychedelic Therapy movement. Thats right folks! Magic mushrooms, Psilocybin, whatever you want to call it. Mar makes breaks down the science and objective behind her pursuit of alternative healing. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anyfriendofmine/message

    Exploring Sobriety

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 50:02


    There is no way to sugarcoat this one. Shain joins me for one of the most candid and real conversation I have ever had about sobriety. Through our own experiences we shed some light on the wildly overwhelming world of sobriety, recovery and harm reduction. WARNING: Sensitive Content --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anyfriendofmine/message

    Bonus: Book Club #1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 21:14


    Are you always looking for a good book? Look no further. I miss getting hand me down books that are tattered up and smell like dust. Maybe they have a coffee ring on the cover and the spine is a little bent. A well worn book is a love letter to the author. On this episode we bring 4 friends, 4 books and 4 recommendations together the way that friends do. Tune in and find your next great read. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anyfriendofmine/message

    Feels Like Home(lessness)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 37:36


    I've decided to stop simply feeling bad about the homeless crisis. No longer will I turn a blind eye, roll up my window or simple look the other way. My friend Andrea is here to talk to me about homelessness and what is happening at all levels to bring relief to this underserved community. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anyfriendofmine/message

    Start-Up Stasi

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 35:51


    Oh great - Another podcast about start-ups. WRONG! Stasi and I delve into our experiences in start-up culture both together and apart. We trade experiences and paint a clear picture of what happens behind the doors of these enigmatic, yet abundant, little brands. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anyfriendofmine/message

    The Flight Attendant

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 38:53


    Join me and one of my closest friends, Matt the flight attendant, as we discuss all the shenanigans unfolding in the sky. Matt provides real insight into what is happening with mask-intolerant passengers and how we, as a society, can better handle the in-flight f*ckery. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anyfriendofmine/message

    We Are BACK!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 3:40


    I apologize for the delay, but we had to get some "work done". We... have never looked or sounded better! I give you the new and improved 'Any Friend of Mine' Podcast! LET'S GOOOOOO! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anyfriendofmine/message

    Nicky From The Bay

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 47:35


    Join me for a wildly entertaining conversation with my friend Nicky. She holds back NO punches as we share our experiences in online dating, sketchy bosses and opioid addiction. Listener Warning: Sensitive subject matter and language. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anyfriendofmine/message

    The Canadian

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2021 43:09


    All the way from San Francisco - Pharma-superstar, figure skating savant and pickling sensation Andrew Bosco stops by to chat all things Canada, pop-culture and grieving during a pandemic. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anyfriendofmine/message

    Who is Kathy Hochul?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2021 17:45


    A quick HotTopic episode to dive a bit into the largely unknown and upcoming Governor of New York - Kathy Hochul. With Andrew Cuomo stepping down, I wanted to share a quick 13 minute update on who Kathy Hochul is and how I feel about her stepping in the the role of Governor.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anyfriendofmine/message

    Bonus: Billionaires and Boobies

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2021 32:40


    In my first trial episode I am really stretching the narrative from marketing and how we are coping during the pandemic all the way to grown ass adults breast feeding. Sewn into the episode are seeds and opportunity for new conversations so let me know what you want to talk about next! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anyfriendofmine/message

    Bonus: In the beginning...

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 5:36


    How the hell did I end up making a podcast?  Learn more about the directions of this conversational, irreverent podcast, how I aim to save the world before it goes to hell and all the things that will keep you thinking critically (and not critically). Jason is ready to party with you. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anyfriendofmine/message

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