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Join best friends and amateur podcast hosts Sarah Reijnen and Ashley Madden as they take you through each episode of the hit NBC comedy "Friends." Each episode commentary contains fun facts, trivia, and analysis. While it may not be professional, it's guaranteed to be an informative and judgy lovefest.

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    • Nov 11, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 30m AVG DURATION
    • 31 EPISODES


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    S2E7: The One Where Ross Finds Out #yadonejules

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2023 86:47


    It's a juicy one! Ross discovers Rachel has feelings for him and they FINALLY get their first *real* kiss. Join us as we unpack this emotionally charged episode and say a final farewell (ya done) to Julie. Peppered into the discussion are also things that don't work, like bike shorts with K-Mart sweatshirts, tiny wine glasses, and half-time cat sharing. 

    S2E5: The One with Five Steaks and an Eggplant

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 70:32


    We explore the most insufferable episode yet, exploring the social dynamics of Team Rich (Ross, Chandler and Monica) vs Team Poor (Phoebe, Rachel and Joey) as their friendships becomes "awkward and bumpy." Also, we decide it's a perfectly acceptable practice to order only a side salad for dinner. #extrajabby

    S2E4: The One with Phoebe's Husband #secondhandtriplenippletrauma

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2023 75:08


    Guest Briana Reijnen joins us to discuss nipples, body image, and cliches. Did you know the friends represent the seven deadly sins, and that their clothes finally fit? Let's slap a hat on that forehead and talk about nubbins!

    S2E3: The One Where Heckles Dies #bittertown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2023 61:47


    Ashley and Sarah dive into Heckle's last episode to unpack Chandler's insecurities, discover the origin of the adam's apple, and revel in Phoebe and Ross' conflict over science and evolution.

    S2E2: The One With the Breast Milk #hombreman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 63:22


    Mom life took us away for a few months, but we are back and we really lean into momming... Join us to discuss how this episode relates to elements of the Hero's Journey, how Ross is a big ol' baby, cologne ingredients, and so much info about breastmilk.

    S2E1: The One With Ross' New Girlfriend #thatshowtheydopants

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 67:34


    We're back for another season, and like Ross, there is a new baby in our lives! Join us while we rewatch our favorite episodes and try to remember fun Friends triva, despite our millennial mom brains.

    S1E24: The One Where Rachel Finds Out #janeaustinangst

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2023 72:43


    It's our first finale, and Season 1 has been a fun ride! Join us as we explore Jane Austin parallels, fertility studies, and fashion that is "90s fine." 

    S1E23: The One with the Birth #franticflapping

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 78:17


    The stars have aligned, because at the time of recording, Sarah is ALSO about to give birth. This was a good one, despite the congestion. We discuss how antiquated the 90s sitcom format now is, Rachel's doctor complex, drop-foot syndrome, and how we thought Jonathan Silverman was in more things.

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    S1E22: The One with the Ick Factor #dreamscore

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 64:06


    There are some things just off about this episode...but we sure have a great time trying to figure them out! Monica's new love interest is supposed to be 17 but looks like a 40 year-old-dad, we can't remember all the components of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, and WHY ARE THERE SO MANY BINDERS (for the WENUS)? 

    S1E21: The One with the Fake Monica #tapdancingcriminals

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 66:46


    How much do you love Drunk Monica? How much does a WonderMop actually cost? Why is there a bucket of communal shoes? How dangerous is it really to keep a monkey as a pet? Join us as we lament over all the skills we wish we had and debate how to spell "joozje"...tszuj? zhush? (A real spelling may not actually exist.)

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    S1E20: The One with the Evil Orthodontist #scruffsaves

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 83:20


    Ready to spill the tea? It's been awhile (or ever?) since we've been in the dating scene, but join us as we debate dating etiquette and the reported timeline of the "official" Rachel haircut. Also this episode: why one should never wear buttons over buttons, dork awards, and Mr. Peanut's given name.

    S1E19: The One Where the Monkey Gets Away #Imgladyouasked

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2022 66:00


    Ashley and Sarah agonize over all the chances Ross and Rachel allow to slip through their fingertips while Marcel explores the girl's apartment building and eventually finds himself playing dress-up with Mr. Heckles.  And we celebrate the appearance of Marla Hooch! #aleagueoftheirown

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    S1E18: The One With All the Poker #RIPgunther

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2022 70:38


    Do you know where to get the #1 best pizza in NYC or how much poker the cast of Friends actually played off-set? Join us to discuss everything about the poker episode!

    S1E17: The One with Two Parts, Part 2 #cutedoctors

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2022 74:59


    We continue this two-parter to discuss pregnant baby dreams, George Clooney's grooming techniques, becoming our mothers, and the unexpected luxury of shelled pistachios. There's plenty of Friends stuff too.

    S1E16: The One with Two Parts: Part 1 #madaboutcrossovers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2021 81:58


    Sarah and Ashley dive into the first Friends NBC crossover episode, where Mad About You and Friends collide through the character of Phoebe's twin Ursula. Also, lamaze, spanish dubbing, ice capades, and (of course) monkeys.

    S1E15 The One with the Stoned Guy #wenis

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2021 72:20


    This was one of our favorites... listen in to find out where you can find your wenis and hear us fawn over Jon Lovitz. Tartlets! Tartlets! Tartlets!

    S1E14 The One with the Candy Hearts #goodtimeguys

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 76:07


    Misogynistic firefighters, mean friends, and mopey exes...While this wasn't our favorite episode, Janice saves the day.

    S1E13: The One With The Boobies #humancompendium

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 78:16


    It's The One With Our First Guest! Our good friend Galen joins us to dish on alien costume fashion, dropping in on friends of friends to use their facilities, and why everyone should use the anatomically correct terms for all the parts. Also, the shock when we discover our parents are flawed humans and the importance (or not) of good knife skills.

    S1E12 The One With The Dozen Lasagnas #theworst

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 101:21


    Ever wonder why white women think they should eat their placentas? Do you know the vast rainbow of variety that exists within the Pringles flavor canon? Join Ashley and Sarah to dive into an array of exhilarating topics, specifically examining why this might be the worst episode of Friends to exist, but also why we still love it.

    S1E11 The One With Mrs. Bing #euphoriaunbound

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 98:41


    Sarah wins trivia this week! Join us as we discuss the brief history of romance novels, the importance of hospital security, and examples of gross PDA that we would never tolerate. We also tackle the age-old question on Friends: how long has it been?

    Special Episode: The One With the Reunion #spoilers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2021 49:44


    Join us as we break down the Friends reunion special on HBO max in this very special mini-episode!  

    S1E10 The One With The Monkey #onehundred #drip

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021 103:59


    Sarah and Ashley discuss Temptation Island, the sports time vortex, Seattle men with dogs, Russian geography, and nipples. We also reflect on the genius of Hank Azaria and wonder why we needed a monkey so soon in the series.

    S1E9: The One Where Underdog Gets Away #sorrymarkmcgrath

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 139:18


    Join us as we dive into the origin and rise of Friendsgiving, motivational aerobic exercise videos, living with ducks, and of course, fashion faux pas. Also (and most importantly: Ashley and Sarah bond over the right way to eat cereal. You are welcome.

    S1E8: The One Where Nana Dies Twice #sweetandlow

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 142:59


    With new updated production sound (*enhance*) Ashley and Sarah discuss funeral etiquette and debunk the cancer-causing myth of artificial sweeteners (we think). Also, lots of fashion advice, giggles, and forkchops.

    S1E7: The One with the Blackout #vestibule

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2021 133:41


    When is a vestibule more than an atrium? Where is the line for the "friend zone?"  Join Ashley and Sarah on this very special episode full of terrible sweaters, candlewax, cat puppets and supermodels. 

    S1E6: The One With The Butt #soggysackpizzabag

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2021 101:34


    This week, we dive into our burgeoning old-man crushes on director James Burrows and explore the concept of butt doubling (#butting). We also navigate topics such as polyamory, winning the fight against a good night's sleep, and the inevitability of slowly becoming our mothers. It's a top-to-bottom, straight-up yikes.

    S1E5: The One With The East German Laundry Detergent #undergarmentthings

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2021 117:14


    When is a date really a date? What are those weird triangle pieces in sports bras? And exactly how many espresso shots does it take for a caffeine overdose? We've got your answers, along with some uberfacts that are as strong as Ross' manly soap.

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    S1E4: The One with George Stephanopoulos #notgross

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2021 133:44


    Ashley and Sarah reconnect over their own girls nights and still not having a "plan."  Also discussed: first jobs, losing one's virginity, and the dangers of hockey. Who is the worst this week, and who won the episode? Also...is George Stephanopoulos hot?     

    S1E3: The One With the Thumb #turkeybagquarstory

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2021 130:22


    Sarah and Ashley give updates on how quarantine is going and connect over Sarah's turkey bag quar story. Getting into the episode, we also break down what kind of soda factory would allow such a brazen quality assurance nightmare, and if you were suddenly missing a thumb, wouldn't you notice right away and shut down the entire operation? Also, sound effects.

    S1E2: The One with the Sonogram

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2021 115:46


    This week we dive into terrible 90's fashion, family issues, thigh masters, nicknames, and #backfacts.

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    S1E1: The Pilot (aka The One Where Monica Gets a Roommate)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 124:39


    In the debut of this belovedly flawed podcast, Sarah and Ashley awkwardly introduce themselves (and their friendship) and dive into the pilot episode of Friends, giving their "professional" insight and opinions on the origination, creation, and casting of this iconic TV series.

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