Friends Like These: The F.R.I.E.N.D.S. Podcast

We're talking FRIENDS season 2, episode 22 -The One With Two Parties - as Rachel's friends try to keep her parents apart. Meanwhile, Josh's date is still causing problems and things get complicated for Dan.

We're talking FRIENDS season 2, episode 21 -The One With the Bullies. Ross and Chandler have a problem with some bullies, while Josh has a problem of his own. Meanwhile, Monica plays the stock market and Dan still hasn't found a place to live.

We're talking FRIENDS season 2, episode 20 - The One Where Old Yeller Dies. Phoebe watches some old movies, Chandler and Joey make an older friend - and Josh has to deal with his new roommate: Dan.

It's FRIENDS season 2, episode 19 - The One Where Eddie Won't Go - and we're talking about room-mate problems as Eddie won't move out of Chandler's apartment, Joey faces some bills, and Rachel, Monica and Phoebe all read the same book. Will you be your own wind keeper?

Josh and Dan are finally reunited and they're ready to talk about FRIENDS season 2, episode 18 - The One Where Dr. Ramoray Dies - as Joey finds himself out of a job and Monica and Richard get into a fight. Dan also learns some interesting news from Josh. 

On this very short episode of Friends Like These Josh sends in his thoughts about FRIENDS season 2, episode 16 "The One Where Joey Moves Out." We'll be back next week with a regular episode.

It's FRIENDS season 2, episode 14 - The One Where Ross and Rachel... You Know - and the title kind of says it all: Ross and Rachel have their first real date, while Monica has a date of her own, with a distinguished older doctor. Meanwhile, Joey and Chandler sit in some comfy chairs and Dan, still in Minnesota, is joined once again by Maddy to talk all about this very special episode, and what it meant to her as a child. Special thanks to Lorna Wright.

It's FRIENDS season 2, episode 14 -The One with the Prom Video - And we've got a lot to talk about as an old tape brings back some memories for Ross, while Rachel starts trying to date again, and Joey gets a strange gift for Chandler. And it's a special episode for us, because Dan is recording in Minnesota - where Rebecca has gone missing but her very friendly host Maddy has decided to step in. Special thanks to Lorna Wright. 

It's FRIENDS season 2, episode 13 - The One After the Super Bowl Part 2 - Ross rekindles his friendship with Marcel, Chandler starts dating a very special guest and Rachel and Monica start fighting over JCVD. Meanwhile, Dan updates us on the Julie situation.

It's FRIENDS season 2, episode 12 - The One After the Super Bowl Part 1 - and while Joey starts dating a fan, Ross pays a visit to an old friend and Phoebe gets a gig at a library. Meanwhile, Dan brings by a guest only to discover Josh already knows her.

We're talking FRIENDS season 2, episode 11 -The One with the Lesbian Wedding - as Ross has mixed feelings about Susan and Carol getting married and Rachel has a visit from her mother - we also talk about Dan's recent date and who Josh just slept with. 

We're talking about FRIENDS Season 2, Episode 10 - The One With Russ - Joey tries to get a job on a soap and Rachel dates Russ. Meanwhile, Dan's got a date and Josh is going to try some acting of his own.

Gina joins us once again as we talk about FRIENDS Season 2, Episode 9 - The One With Phoebe's Dad - as Phoebe takes a drive with Joey and Chandler to learn more about her father and the friends throw a hot party we talk about tipping and toilet seat covers. Special thanks to @baxtonpeesley.

We're back and everyone's in a good mood. Gina joins us to talk about Season 2, Episode 8 of FRIENDS - "The One With The List" - as Ross makes a list to help him decide if he should dump Julie for Rachel - while Josh makes a list of his own. Meanwhile, Monica gets a new job and Chandler gets a computer.

It's one of the biggest FRIENDS episodes yet - The One Where Ross Finds Out - when Rachel gets drunk and leaves a message for Ross, telling all, while Monica tries to help Chandler lose weight. We also find out some sad news about Josh and talk about cell phones, job skills and more. 

It's FRIENDS Season 2, Episode 6 - "The One With The Baby On The Bus" - and as Joey and Chandler lose baby ben, Phoebe takes her music to the streets. We talk babies, changing social norms and Josh displays his own musical talent.

It's Season 2, Episode 5 - The One With Five Steaks and an Eggplant - and we talk phone messages, manipulating people and money issues. 

It's Season 2, Episode 4 - The One with Phoebe's Husband - and we're talking fake marriages, more nipple talk, waiting for sex, spirit names, friends in porn and more.

It's Season 2, Episode 3 - The One Where Heckles Dies - and Gina is back to talk about death, living conditions, and more. With special thanks to Alex Paxton-Beesley - @baxtonpeesley 

Josh and Dan get together to talk about FRIENDS Season 2, Episode 2 -  "The One With the Breast Milk" - and we, unsurprisingly, talk a lot about breast milk. We also get more names wrong, discuss the career of Emily Proctor and wonder about Ross' new relationship.

Josh is back from Peru and we're back to talk about NBC's hit show FRIENDS. It's the season two premiere: Rachel meets Ross at the airport where she gets an unwelcome surprise, Joey and Chandler get haircuts, and we find out what, exactly, Josh has been doing all this time. 

It's the FRIENDS season one finale - "The One Where Rachel Finds Out" - but things are a little topsy turvy as we come to the end of our first season - and as Ross leaves for China, Josh seems to have gone on a trip of his own. Meanwhile, Joey is the subject of a science experiment as Dan is left holding the bag back home.  

We're talking FRIENDS episode 23 - "The One With The Birth" - and it's a big one, as Carol goes in to labor while tension between Ross and Susan come to a head. We talk about the sex lives of gynaecologists, biological clocks, and we get an email from an old friend. 

We're talking FRIENDS episode 22 - "The One With the Ick Factor" - as Monica finds out something surprising about her new boyfriend, a surprise guest joins us to talk sex dreams and more.

It's time to talk about Episode 21 - "The One with the Fake Monica" - Monica, Rachel and Phoebe go on a covert operation to track down the woman who stole Monica's credit card. We talk identity theft, pet problems and we listen to a voice message from a listener.

We're talking about Friends episode 20 - "The One With the Evil Orthodontist" - and we're joined by a guest as Rachel is asked to be the maid of honor at Barry and Mindy's wedding, we talk about everything from industry terms to hooking up with your ex. Special thanks to Chris Sandiford (@ohChris)

It's episode 19 - "The One Where the Monkey Gets Away" - while Rachel deals with the news that her ex is getting married we talk about some surprising news from our mutual friend, running into our exes and our feelings on illegal animals.  

We're talking episode 18 - "The One With All The Poker" - as the girls are determined to win a poker match against the guys they reach out for some help and Ross' monkey troubles continue. We have, for the first time ever, a friend of Dan's as a guest to talk about job interviews, gendered activities, good jokes and internet talk. Special thanks to Laura Wills (@real_wills). Follow us at @fltpod or write to us at friendslikethesepod@gmail.com 

It's time for episode 17 - part two of "The One With Two Parts" - as Monica and Rachel end up to at hospital and Ross talks to his dad -Elliott Gould - about fatherhood. Was this worthy of two parts? What more crossovers are in store? Listen to find out.

We take on episode 16 - part one of the "The One With Two Parts" - as Joey asks Phoebe's sister out and Ross takes Lamaze classes. We (two men) talk about women's fear of pregnancy, the popularity of Mad About You, and work place etiquette. 

We're back! And we're talking about FRIENDS episode 15 - "The One With the Stoned Guy!" We cover careers, dirty talk, and dumb jokes as Monica tries to impress a restaurant owner, Chandler tries to find his passion and Ross gets dirty.

Things get personal as we talk about Friends episode 14 - "The One With The Candy Hearts" - we cover Valentine's Day, bad dates, food and sex and more as Ross goes on his first date in 9 years and Monica, Phoebe and Rachel try to rid themselves of the spirits of ghosts past.

We're talking FRIENDS episode #13 - "The One With The Boobies." We cover eternal winters, nudity and therapy as Chandler walks in on Rachel and Phoebe's psychiatrist boyfriend (Fisher Stevens) annoys her friends.

Things are looking up as we talk FRIENDS episode #12 - "The One With The Dozen Lasagnas." We cover gender reveals, retro tv, good acting, and the bro code as Joey and Chandler look for a new table, Paolo hits on  Phoebe and Monica has too many lasagnas.

Things get interesting as we talk FRIENDS episode #11 - "The One With Mrs. Bing." We cover catcalls, comas, and confusing rules as Monica and Phoebe fight over a guy in a coma while Chandler's mother comes to visit, and Joey catches her kissing Ross. Special thanks to Dayle McLeod.

Things get a little heated as we talk episode 10 of Friends - The One With The Monkey - but we also talk about what to do on New Year's, how dark the show can get and a whole lot of monkey talk. 

It's episode 9 of Friends - The One Where Underdog Gets Away - and we're talking about Thanksgiving, VD, singing to babies and who the best friend is. Special thanks to Daveed Goldman. 

It's episode 8 of Friends -  "The One Where Nana Dies" - and we're talking about chopsticks, the afterlife, theme songs, gay representation in mainstream 90s culture, artificial sweetener and Elliott Gould.

This week we talk about blackouts, vestibules, bubble gum and weird sex as we cover episode 7! Also, listener emails and more! 

In this extra short episode Dan and Josh talk about the theatre, open relationships and catch phrases.

Dan and Josh are joined in studio with a special guest as they talk about break-ups, laundry and fake girlfriends. Special thanks to Alex Paxton-Beesley (@baxtonpeesley)

Dan and Josh talk wishes, sexiversaries, rich friends, sleepovers and how to laugh at jokes. 

Dan and Josh talk Monica's boyfriend, kitchens, fake-outs, hair in food and how to quit smoking.

In this episode we talk laugh tracks, room-mates, chemistry and last names. 

Our first episode of Friends Like These - where we first meet our friends and talk about what the show does and doesn't mean to us. Also, strange dreams, wedding talk and Joey's hair.