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Fast Friends Talking is a lifestyle podcast for those who want to unwind while on their commute to and from work, during their lunch or to simply pass the time. Each week we talk relationships, politics, life, culture and what's new. We sit down with real people, from our neighbors, to influencers, teachers and even local community leaders. Never scripted or censored, we are the Fast Friends Talking. Join us, Trish Ora and Andy every Monday at 7 am. See you soon!

Fast Friends Talking


    • Mar 20, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 52m AVG DURATION
    • 54 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Fast Friends Talking

    Better to Have Loved and Lost

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2022 71:50


    In this season finale, Andy and Trish Ora sit down to talk society, love, and life. Together with guest Patrice they unpack the roles and images of modern love and the contributing factors to how it has been shaped. 

    Merry Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2021 1:35


    Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Fast Friends Talking! 

    She's a Bad - What You Say?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 57:07


    In this episode, Trish Ora and Andy explore the concept of the media coined term, "bad b" and what sort of characteristics someone with this title might possess. They also discuss the historical hurdles women have overcome that may have led to the desire to take on such a title. 

    Of Vice and Men

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 73:57


    In this episode, Trish Ora and Andy sit down with Reginald McKinney, a local police deputy. Together, they unpack the conversations to be explored around the relationship between authorities and community. 

    Darwin's Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 79:21


    In this episode Trish Ora and Andy talk nature vs nurture with returning guest, Ithiel Yisrael. Together, they touch on instinctual habits of people and the communities that shape them. 

    The Company Misery Keeps

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 71:10


    In this episode. Trish Ora and Andy sit down with author of Wisdom and minister, Bryan Boyd. Together they talk accountability amongst friends and family and well as the restraints and liberties of religion and tradition. 

    A Chair is Just a Chair

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 56:57


    In this episode, Trish Ora and Andy sit down with longtime couple Jonathan and Denise Presley to discuss relationships and the balancing of life and love. Together they talk maintaining individuality and the heartbeat of a marriage. 

    The Pursuit of Happiness

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 54:50


    In this episode Andy and Trish Ora sit down with financial literacy consultant, Diane Dudley. Together they unpack the not so common dialogues surrounding money. They discuss lessons missed in our youth and opportunities that could lead to financial freedom and happiness. 

    The Boxes We Are and In

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 61:18


    In this episode,  Trish Ora and Andy sit down with Brian a local teacher living in Jacksonville. Together they discuss the sterotypic lenses in which we view others. They unpack generational racial expectations and dating. 

    Role of Thunder

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 58:23


    In this episode Trish Ora and Andy talk "BDE", and the many sweeping definitions we use as common day masks. Together with Jacksonville artist, Takera Crenshaw, they explore the unbalanced nature of masculinity and femininity....if Trish Ora can learn to say that word. 

    When Will My Reflection Show?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 64:26


    In this episode, Trish Ora and discuss how one's perception of how they look, is just as important as how they appear. They also discuss what shapes one's perception of who they are. 

    Modern Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 57:12


    In this episode, Trish Ora and Andy welcomes to the show, Lexii. Together, they discuss the different lenses that the path to love can be viewed. They discuss the good, the bad, and the lovely. 

    A Walk to Remember

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 52:20


    In this episode, Trish Ora and Andy sit down with Fred Catfish Abbott, a local trial attorney in the Jacksonville area. They discuss together, his life and how his views of society have changed with the weight of time. 

    Mo' Money

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2021 56:30


    In this episode, Trish Ora and Andy sit down with entrepreneur, William Boston. Together, they unpack generational wealth and the discussions that surround it. They pull back the layers of traumas that historically surround finance in the black community.

    Season Three Is Here!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 1:07


    Its finally here! Season 3 is back and gearing up for the Fall Festivities. Check out new episodes of Fast Friends Talking starting September 6 at 6am. We'll see you, REAL soon!

    Season Two Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 45:09


    Season two comes to an end and Trish Ora and Andy discuss the episodes and guests of the season. Together, they discuss the highlights and their favorite things of it. 

    Teach One, Each One

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021 61:12


    In this episode,  Trish Ora and Andy sit down with Mental Health Counselor and Duval County school teacher Deanna. Together they discuss the many concerns and questions surrounding the school system. From school grades to school safety, they unpack it all. 

    Let's Unpack That - 'The Nest'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 48:59


    In this episode, Trish Ora and Andy sit down for the first Unpack That of the season! Customer service, customer ettiequte, and dating expectations, Oh My! Check out this weeks episode to see how it all comes together.

    Coming to America

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 42:56


    In this episode, Trish Ora and Andy sit down with long time friend, Sari better known as Psy, and talk about his journey to the States. Together,  they unpack the undertones of America and what that could look like for someone making the life-changing choice of coming to America. 

    Raisins in the Sun

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 66:33


    In this episode, Andy and Trish Ora discuss the evolution of the Black-American man's role in the home. They sit down with film producer, Ithiel Yisrael of Iron Rock Films and dive into the questions surrounding the modern day household. 

    Beautiful Minds

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 65:29


    In this episode, Trish Ora and Andy sit down with mental health therapist, Chris Coleman and talk mental health awareness. From childhood triggers to adult struggles, they unpack it all. 

    Where Should We Begin?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 50:19


    In this episode,  Trish Ora and Andy take on the subject of mental health and the conversations surrounding it. Together, they unpack some of the stigmas, struggles, and societal views regarding mental healtg help. 

    Watch Your Mouth Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 59:26


    In this episode, Andy and Trish Ora put their weigh loss knowledge to the test when they sit down with person trainer and group fitness instructor Awilda Cazada. In exploring the elements of will power, they discuss changing your circle, habits, and mind. 

    Watch Your Mouth - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 54:02


    This is part two of the Watch Your Mouth Series. Andy and Trish Ora dive deeper into what it takes to start watching your mouth.

    Schoolhouse Rock

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 66:42


    In this episode, Andy and Trish Ora tackle the subject of the roles of teachers in society. On the steps of the Whitehouse, they discuss politics that begin in the classroom. 

    Keep It Real

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 57:52


    What's your parenting style? In this episode, Trish Ora and Andy sit down with Da Real Miller from RNS podcast. Together, they discuss life, love, and lyrics and how it affects parenting and life. 

    Watch Your Mouth

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 38:16


    In this episode, Andy and Trish Ora get back to the basics and talk weight loss. From body positivity to self motivation, they kick off the discussion for better health. 

    Terraforming Men

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 81:26


    There is a science to dating? Shut the front door! In this episode,  Trish Ora and Andy sit down with YouTube's 'Playing with Fire's" Alex. Together with reoccurring guest, Dan of '60MinuteCar', they discuss the psychology of what men want and how they get it. 

    America, Through A Looking Glass

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 60:31


    In this episode, Andy and Trish Ora welcomes back Adrian and co-host of The AB Podcast, Ben. On the table for discussion, is the unpacking of the ins and outs of the American lifestyle. From racism, politics, nutrition, and how the world may view the States, this diverse panel highlights the undertones and fibers of the united minds of America. 

    What The Health Is Happening?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 76:56


    COVID-19 is back on the table for discussion. This time, we're talking vaccinations. In this episode, Trish Ora and Andy sit down with active military attorney, Marvin and unpack just why some Americans may be avoiding the needle at all costs.

    Days of Our Lives

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 57:29


    In this episode , Andy and Trish Ora unpack the current events with radio personality, Sam Jordan. As they explore the lifestyle of someone who's been in the biz for quite some time, they get a sneak peak at some behind the scene elements of media.

    Why? What? Wait.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 66:26


    Trish Ora and Andy welcome back Dan back to the show from last season and talk, you guessed it...relationships. Together the three address the audience question, "Is it beneficial to 'Act Like A Woman,' and 'Think Like A Man?"

    Comics & Comedy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 31:41


    Andy and Trish Ora kick off the season with a lighthearted convo with Mikeasy the God. Together, they discuss Marvel gems and the best antagonist in the business. With talk of Thanos, Loki, and what should have happened, thy unpack it all.

    Season Two Is Here!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 1:15


    Season One Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 22:10


    Its been a great season. As 2020 ends, Trish Ora and Andy look forward to a bright and happy new year on Fast Friends Talking. Reflecting on the first season, they discuss some of their favorite episodes, guests, and moments. Dont forget to tune into the new season of Fast Friends Talking on March 1st, 2021. Happy New Year!

    Holiday Greetings!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 1:25


    My Brother's Keeper

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 75:18


    What should/could you do for your community? In this episode, Andy and Trish Ora sit down with entrepreneur, Khalid and talk community wealth, health, hope, and happiness.

    Election Reflection

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 67:41


    The results are in and we have a winner! Unpack the 2020 presidential election and it's many ups and downs with Trish Ora and Andy as they discuss with a new guest Derrick.

    Children of Men

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 70:41


    Being a parent is tough. Being a single parent is no walk in the park either. Trish Ora and Andy sit down with single father of a teen daughter and talk being a parent and how to hold it together.

    Let's Unpack That - The Audacity

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 22:01


    You know that you can relate. He's talking to you with a gift for another. Unpack it all with Andy and Trish as they discuss their experiences.

    Baby, I'm a Mama

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2020 59:36


    In this episode, Trish Ora and Andy sit down with local business owner, Dr. Nathalie Blum, DC. and discuss business, love, and the ins and outs of being a single mother.

    How to Get Away with Money

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 76:46


    Andy and Trish Ora sit down and talk money, relationship, and how to get a life of both. Unpack it all with guest speaker, Terrence.

    Cocoon to Butterfly

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 64:51


    Where does mental health began? In this episode Andy and Trish Ora sit down with Dr. Marvia Jones and discuss mental health at it's core.

    Let's Unpack That - The "Snakedum" Is Real

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 32:25


    On this week's "unpacking" Trish Ora and Andy talk "snakedum" and the lack of honor in the systems that run our lives.

    The Ballot Ballet

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 59:46


    Trish Ora and Andy sit down with former political candidate and attorney Isaac East. They talk campaigning, voting, and the need for diversity in the ballots.

    Let's Unpack That - "Stand Back, Stand By"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 20:27


    Unpack the 1st Presidential Debate with Andy and Trish Ora as they discuss the details of it all.

    Let's Unpack That - "More Than Friends"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 16:56


    Boy meets girl. Girl likes boy. Girl and boy become....friends??? Andy and Trish unpack an age old question, "Can a man and woman be friends?" on this week's episode of Let's Unpack That.

    Talk That 20 Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 62:56


    2020 brought quite the learning curve. From a pandemic to the continued racial divide. Unpack it all with Trish Ora and Andy when they sit down with Fraiser who has seen it all.

    Telling Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 55:37


    In this episode Trish Ora and Andy talk crime and punishment with ex convict, Antonio. From the road to crime to leaving everyone and everything behind. Get the inside scoop of the Florida prison system from one man's perspective.

    That Black "N-Word"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 47:37


    Making the best of a bad situation or disrespecting history? Andy and Trish Ora talk the "N-word", cultural trends, and more with fashion stylist and consultant, Wendy Woo.

    I'm a Professional Dammit

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020 49:04


    Ever have someone tell you what you wouldn't shouldn't, or couldn't do? Trish Ora and Andy talk profession, job history and the hiring process from a different perspective with guest speaker William.

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