Best Friends' Playbook

First up! Aly apologizes to your ears! When recording she was fixing something on her mic and turned the dial the wrong way and WELP- her mic is blown out and that's why she sounds like she's underwater. Apologizes, she fixed it as best as she could in editing. Now for the show notes: OMG we both want to go back to Paris so badly! This show is gorgeous and filmed entirely in Paris. You can get anecdotes from our travels to Paris, along with SPOILERS-- WTF are Emily and Gabriel thinking? Also why does Camille keep telling them to hang out? Things are really complicated with this friendship! And special shoutout to Mindy in this episode because Emily wouldn't survive in Paris without her, and uhh will they still be living together in S2? We'll see. We also talk real quick about Emily's coworkers because they're hilarious and the best! Alright, pour some coffee or an espresso, and door dash a croissant while you listen to this episode :) Follow us on the socials: https://www.instagram.com/bestfriendsplaybook/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTqprlGdM-80vkGzehVS-Ig (our youtube channel is slowly being updated and all episodes from S3 should be up VERY soon) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Wrapping up Part 2 with the dynamic duo that is Tyrion & Bronn however, as funny as their friendship is, it's rather upsetting how it turns out but definitely not as heartbreaking as the true bond between Daenerys & Jorah. Crystal and Aly also have another mini -very mini- rant about some things that appeared in the last season. You learn our favorite friendship out of the four to wrap up this 2 part episode. And once again, you're gonna need lots of coffee. Follow us on the socials: https://www.instagram.com/bestfriendsplaybook/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTqprlGdM-80vkGzehVS-Ig (our youtube channel is slowly being updated and all episodes from S3 should be up VERY soon) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

IT'S FINALLY HERE! And this is only Part 1 ya'll. Also, there are lots and lots of spoilers. Nothing goes untouched. So much so that yes we discuss these two friendships in part 1, but Aly goes off on a tangent about her theory on how she thinks religion works in the GoT world and then Crystal shares all the feelings about the ending and the last 2 seasons. So get ready. You're gonna need lots of coffee. Follow us on the socials: https://www.instagram.com/bestfriendsplaybook/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTqprlGdM-80vkGzehVS-Ig (our youtube channel is slowly being updated and all episodes from S3 should be up VERY soon) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This episode is full of random tangents about too much fame and money, Jack Black's movie The School of Rock among other things LOL. But truthfully, it's another good episode about the movie Perks of Being a Wallflower and you get lots of fun anecdotes about when Crystal & Aly were in high school and how we relate to these characters. This is one of Aly's favorite movies and she definitely felt like Rory Gilmore giving a class presentation talking super fast from all the coffee compared to the type of notes that Crystal takes LOL. Follow us on the socials: https://www.facebook.com/bestfriendsplaybook/ https://www.instagram.com/bestfriendsplaybook/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTqprlGdM-80vkGzehVS-Ig (our youtube channel is slowly being updated and all episodes from S3 should be up VERY soon) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Oh dear dear dear... This was suppose to be the Premiere episode of S3, but Aly had some technical issues after recording and well, here we are with a second recording HAHA. We really love this show. It's a hard and intense topic they cover in this show, but we feel they did such a good job showing everyone's side of the story and how awful and complicated it all really is. However, we focus mainly on the friendship of Alex & Chip in this episode. The main event of the show clearly affects their friendship and causes havoc on everything and everyone and forcing these two to decide between their friendship and career. Follow us on the socials: https://www.facebook.com/bestfriendsplaybook/ https://www.instagram.com/bestfriendsplaybook/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTqprlGdM-80vkGzehVS-Ig

This is a friendship of two girls trying to find their place in high school and not fitting in, and especially for Christine trying on new things, hobbies, and friendships, boys just to see what works and figuring it all out. But when doing that you can hurt your true friends along the way. This story is definitely more about Christine finding herself and escaping her hometown. We also discuss a Christine's relationship with her mother, as they are not friends like Lorelai and Rory, but it's a huge part to how Christine treats people around her and figuring out who she is.

This is one of Crystal's favorite movies and Aly had no idea what was she getting into! It's a fun, unexpected satire on WWII from a young boy's perspective. Crystal originally wanted to discuss Jojo's friendship with his imaginary hitler but we both realized the main friendship was truly between Jojo & Elsa and how two people have very different points of views of each other (especially JoJo's POV of Elsa!!) but, survival forces these two to come together and realize they're the only family they have left.

We proudly present that our first episode of Season 3 will be... BRIDGERTON. This episode we focus on Penny & Eloise because they have the best friendship in our opinion on the show! We also give honorable mentions on Penny & Marina, Anthony & Simon, and Simon & Will.   Follow us on the socials: https://www.facebook.com/bestfriendsplaybook/ https://www.instagram.com/bestfriendsplaybook/

Part 2 of our Halloween Special Episode is here! Aly and our special Co-Host guest Hannah Ray Lambert from the Podcast: Between Lewis & Lovecraft, cover all 3 Seasons of Stranger Things. They dive into the friendships of: Mike & Will, Steve & Dustin, and Eleven & Max, along with covering the four boys as a whole: Mike, Will, Lucas and Dustin. Follow Hannah's Podcast here and check out their Halloween Episode full of original Halloween Flash Fiction Short Stories: https://www.instagram.com/lewisandlovecraft/ Follow us on the socials: https://www.facebook.com/bestfriendsplaybook/ https://www.instagram.com/bestfriendsplaybook/

It's spooky season! Aly's favorite time of year, and definitely not Crystal's. So we made a compromise, Aly could have 2 spooky episodes as long as Crystal didn't have to participate HAHA. Thus, we have a special co-host for this 2 part Halloween Episode: Hannah Lambert from the Podcast: Between Lewis & Lovecraft! https://www.instagram.com/lewisandlovecraft/ Get ready for some great friendships who are up against some spooky elements and monsters! Pt 1: IT Chapter 1 & 2 Follow us on the socials: https://www.facebook.com/bestfriendsplaybook/ https://www.instagram.com/bestfriendsplaybook/

Mischief Managed! Part 2 of Harry, Ron and Hermione is here! We get into Emo Harry, Athlete Ron, and Activist Hermione. Can't believe it's already been 2 seasons. Leave us a review please and let us know your favorite friendships we've covered so far! Special Shout out to our new editor Austin O'Reilly. He's a  fantastic filmmaker, you can follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/austin_oh_my/ Follow us on the socials: https://www.facebook.com/bestfriendsplaybook/ https://www.instagram.com/bestfriendsplaybook/ https://twitter.com/BestPlaybook

Our big 2 parter season 2 finale is here! The wait is over for our episode on The Golden Trio: Harry, Ron, & Hermione. This episode is part 1 and focuses on the first 4 books! Part 2 coming soon! Co-Hosted by Crystal Anderson and Aly Fitzgerald. 27 years of friendship together, these childhood BFFs discuss the greatest fictional & real life friendships. Follow us on the socials: https://www.facebook.com/bestfriendsplaybook/ https://www.instagram.com/bestfriendsplaybook/ https://twitter.com/BestPlaybook

This week's episode is a bit different. We are talking about several different films as we discuss can Men and Women JUST be friends? We talk about our personal experiences from high school and how we feel about it now, both being in long term relationships. What are your thoughts on the manner? Let us know on our socials and also please consider leaving us a review! Co-Hosted by Crystal Anderson and Aly Fitzgerald. 27 years of friendship together, these childhood BFFs discuss the greatest fictional & real life friendships. Follow us on the socials: https://www.facebook.com/bestfriendsplaybook/ https://www.instagram.com/bestfriendsplaybook/ https://twitter.com/BestPlaybook

If you've  been listening to this podcast for while you know we love LOTR more than anything in this world. It's a big deal to our friendship and our career paths we've taken. So when Josh Gad decided to do this reunion for this "Reunited Apart" show you know we had to talk about it!!!  Watch the Reunion and support the non profit "No Kid Hungry": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_U0S6x_kCs Also we want to let our audience know we stand with Black Lives Matter and we don't support any racism whatsoever and we also stand with our LGBTQ+ Community. Aly created two google docs where you can find resources for education on racism and how to be a better ally for both communities and donations you can make to also support. And lots of great films and books! Support BLM: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13trme5iERWcJQC71vhZHEf3uxCTzsGKzCHDqs4EZ96Y/edit?usp=sharing Support LGBTQ+: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13HGBCIk_XYagIUksE_9om0keqX713xul8_pzIa_GWv8/edit?usp=sharing ----------- Follow us on the socials: https://www.facebook.com/bestfriendsplaybook/ https://www.instagram.com/bestfriendsplaybook/ https://twitter.com/BestPlaybook

ARE YOU A NARC? OMG, this episode was so much fun to do. Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy are an incredible duo and this movie really nailed it on the head for two complete opposites coming together and helping each other grow and learn to have meaningful relationships in their life. Co-Hosted by Crystal Anderson and Aly Fitzgerald. 27 years of friendship together, these childhood BFFs discuss the greatest fictional & real life friendships. Follow us on the socials: https://www.facebook.com/bestfriendsplaybook/ https://www.instagram.com/bestfriendsplaybook/ https://twitter.com/BestPlaybook

YOU CAN'T SIT WITH US! JK, of course you can. No mean girls here, just us discussing the horrible relationships in this movie and our high school stories of mean girls and other things coffee makes us prattle on about. Co-Hosted by Crystal Anderson and Aly Fitzgerald. 27 years of friendship together, these childhood BFFs discuss the greatest fictional & real life friendships. Follow us on the socials: https://www.facebook.com/bestfriendsplaybook/ https://www.instagram.com/bestfriendsplaybook/ https://twitter.com/BestPlaybook

TITS UP! Let's time travel and go back to the 50s/60s, shall we? WE got another friend-work-ship for ya. Midge and Susie def have their ups and downs supporting each other in an era where women didn't have a voice and they are working hard as a team to make sure Midge does. These two go through a lot and its all very personal. Co-Hosted by Crystal Anderson and Aly Fitzgerald. 27 years of friendship together, these childhood BFFs discuss the greatest fictional & real life friendships. Follow us on the socials: https://www.facebook.com/bestfriendsplaybook/ https://www.instagram.com/bestfriendsplaybook/ https://twitter.com/BestPlaybook

Before we jump into the episode, you get to hear about Crystal & Aly’s exciting friday night plans (the night before we filmed).  Our commentary on making oat milk, why a vitamix is amazing and other crazy things coffee makes us ramble about before we get into the episode of ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD about Rick and Cliff. This is strictly a work friendship with obvious hierarchy on Rick’s part. But, these two def understand and respect the roles they play for each other. “...Brad and Leo are the duo I didn’t know I needed in my life!”- Crystal Co-Hosted by Crystal Anderson and Aly Fitzgerald. 27 years of friendship together, these childhood BFFs discuss the greatest fictional & real life friendships. Follow us on the socials: https://www.facebook.com/bestfriendsplaybook/ https://www.instagram.com/bestfriendsplaybook/ https://twitter.com/BestPlaybook

Have you seen this movie? Aly suggested it to Crystal and wasn't sure at first but absolutely loved it. It's like a love letter to a lost lover, but also a journey that friends go on together trying to understand love and growing up. Co-Hosted by Crystal Anderson and Aly Fitzgerald. 27 years of friendship together, these childhood BFFs discuss the greatest fictional & real life friendships. Follow us on the socials: https://www.facebook.com/bestfriendsplaybook/ https://www.instagram.com/bestfriendsplaybook/ https://twitter.com/BestPlaybook

And we are back for Season 2! Thanks for everyone'e patience :) So excited to start sharing this season with you! To start it off we are doing a collab with the awesome podcast Between Lewis and Lovecraft. Check them out.: https://lewislovecraft.weebly.com/ Great for book lovers. We did The Handmaid's Tale discussing the story itself, how to maneuver/have friendships in a divided world by a tyrannical regime and the comparison of the book and show.  Co-Hosted by Crystal Anderson and Aly Fitzgerald. 27 years of friendship together, these childhood BFFs discuss the greatest fictional & real life friendships. Follow us on the socials: Facebook: Best Friends' Playbook Instagram: @bestfriendsplaybook Twitter: Best Friends' Playbook Podcast

This is our last episode of the season! (Don't worry, we will be back in a few weeks!!) What a better way to close out a season than by tackling the legendary friendship that is Joey and Chandler from one of the best shows ever, FRIENDS! Their friendship is iconic and actually sets a realistic example of what best friends look like. Co-Hosted by Crystal Anderson and Aly Fitzgerald. 27 years of friendship together, these childhood BFFs discuss the greatest fictional & real life friendships. Follow us on the socials: Facebook: Best Friends' Playbook Instagram: @bestfriendsplaybook Twitter: Best Friends' Playbook Podcast

Ever had a friend that you feel too comfortable with and you're literally letting them hold you back in life? That's what Shaun is going through with Ed in Shaun of the Dead and he apparently needed an apocalypse to happen to make him change. Crystal and Aly discuss how to handle this and remind you, don’t let your friends hold you back in life! Co-Hosted by Crystal Anderson and Aly Fitzgerald. 27 years of friendship together, these childhood BFFs discuss the greatest fictional & real life friendships. Follow us on the socials: Facebook: Best Friends' Playbook Instagram: @bestfriendsplaybook Twitter: Best Friends' Playbook Podcast

Who doesn't love this movie?! We talk about the drama that can happen when you're in a wedding party and some advice on how to avoid that drama. Also, what feelings can arise when you're maid of honor or the bride and what not to do! Co-Hosted by Crystal Anderson and Aly Fitzgerald. 27 years of friendship together, these childhood BFFs discuss the greatest fictional & real life friendships. Follow us on the socials: Facebook: Best Friends' Playbook Instagram: @bestfriendsplaybook Twitter: Best Friends' Playbook Podcast

Last Episode on Gilmore Girls!! We get deep and personal with how we relate to the friendship of Rory and Lane is this episode. They relate to us the most as friends so it was super fun discussing. Do you have a childhood best friend in your life still? And special shout out to Rory and Paris as friends in this episode too because there friendship is complicated and deep and might take too many episodes to cover but it's still an important one! Co-Hosted by Crystal Anderson and Aly Fitzgerald. 27 years of friendship together, these childhood BFFs discuss the greatest fictional & real life friendships. Follow us on the socials: Facebook: Best Friends' Playbook Instagram: @bestfriendsplaybook Twitter: Best Friends' Playbook Podcast

In today's episode we discuss how being going from co-workers to co business owners can be tricky especially if you're best friends and you get too comfortable that you forget to communicate, become completely overwhelmed and then explode all over your best friend. Co-Hosted by Crystal Anderson and Aly Fitzgerald. 27 years of friendship together, these childhood BFFs discuss the greatest fictional & real life friendships. Follow us on the socials: Facebook: Best Friends' Playbook Instagram: @bestfriendsplaybook Twitter: Best Friends' Playbook Podcast

We are so excited for this episode! Gilmore Girls is one of our favorite shows and you are getting 2 more after this! We dig deep into the relationship of Rory and Lorelai. These two do not really act like mother and daugther and being friends first actually causes more problems and not just within their relationship with each other.  Co-Hosted by Crystal Anderson and Aly Fitzgerald. 27 years of friendship together, these childhood BFFs discuss the greatest fictional & real life friendships. Follow us on the socials: Facebook: Best Friends' Playbook Instagram: @bestfriendsplaybook Twitter: Best Friends' Playbook Podcast

Time for something new! We dig deep into the foursome friendship of The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. This movie gave us so many feels especially when it comes to dealing with sad feelings and depression as a teenager and you're scared to talk to your friends about it in high school Co-Hosted by Crystal Anderson and Aly Fitzgerald. 27 years of friendship together, these childhood BFFs discuss the greatest fictional & real life friendships. Follow us on the socials: Facebook: Best Friends' Playbook Instagram: @bestfriendsplaybook Twitter: Best Friends' Playbook Podcast

And last but not least for Lord of the Rings, we will be covering the friendship of Legolas and Gimli. Two races taught to hate each other due to their ancestors past and how they use their differences to bring them together in a friendship and learn about each others races. Co-Hosted by Crystal Anderson and Aly Fitzgerald. 27 years of friendship together, these childhood BFFs discuss the greatest fictional & real life friendships.

You bet your butts we are doing another Episode of Lord of the Rings! It's our favorite :) This episode we discuss the brotherly co-dependent friendship between Merry and Pippin! Oh yeah, more hobbits :) Co-Hosted by Crystal Anderson and Aly Fitzgerald. 27 years of friendship together, these childhood BFFs discuss the greatest fictional & real life friendships.

Welcome to the very first episode of Best Friends' Playbook Podcast! Discussing the friendship between Frodo and Sam from "The Lord of the Rings" Trilogy.  Co-Hosted by Crystal Anderson and Aly Fitzgerald. 27 years of friendship together, these childhood BFFs discuss the greatest fictional & real life friendships.