Long Distance BFF

Samantha and Tristan have a girls trip at least once per year. In this episode they talk about the importance of leaving your responsibilities behind and traveling with your friends.

Sam and Tristan dive into the subject of being best friends with your mom. There are a lot of differing thoughts on this! Lorelai and Rory of Gilmore Girls are discussed as well as Tristan and Samantha's own moms. Also, click the link for a Marco Polo Plus pass, free for 2 months! https://click.marcopolo.me/f/a/fH3_2GieYFRYl1myl-8zvw~~/AAQRxQA~/RgRm9wtBP0QtaHR0cHM6Ly9tYXJjb3BvbG8ubWUvZ2l2ZS1wbHVzLzJ0cmlzdGFubW9ycm93VwNzcGNCCmUUQYYUZTPr5VJSGHRyaXN0YW5fbW9ycm93QHlhaG9vLmNvbVgEAAAB8A~~

Can you be friends with an ex? We all know someone that has made it work. Tristan and Samantha discuss the many complications of this dynamic in this podcast.

Tune in to hear Samantha and Tristan discuss the affects of social media on friendship. How many FB or Insta "friends" is too many? Besties, have you tried friendship with AI yet? From friends who pass notes between classes to talking on Marco Polo throughout today, Sam and Tristan have been through it all!

 Are you in a bind as a single mom and need help? Haven't found the right person to start having kids with and want them on your own? Maybe it's time to ask your BFF for help! Tons of women are turning to their best friends to help them raise their kids. Tristan and Samantha discuss this new fad and share their thoughts in this episode.

Tristan and Samantha ask their kids some questions about their friendship, see what they remember about their moms!

This is the final episode of the Firefly Lane series. Tristan and Samantha wrap up Tully and Kate's friendship.  Besties, this was a hard show to watch, listen in to hear the real reason why Samantha didn't like this series.

It's been awhile since Tristan and Samantha answered some bestie questions! Listen in to hear what they think of having more than one BFF or if moms and daughters can be bffs.

DJ and Kevin Hart are great at roasting each other, Tristan and Sam try that out in this episode! As light and funny as this friendship seems there is real love for one another. Listen in to hear about it and to hear Tristan and Sam come out with the funnier side of their friendship.

This is another coming of age movie from our past. Four best friends getting ready to leave for their first summer apart find a "magic" pair of pants that fit them all. The pants keep them connected over the summer while they each have their own adventures. In this episode, Tristan and Samantha discuss these four friends and the actresses real life friendship.

These are BFF's who have been through everything together, and we mean everything. Jobs, marriage, babies, death, all the things. Busy and Michelle seem like total opposites when you look from the outside, but somehow it works for them.

Samantha and Tristan are back from a little hiatus to bring you some quality friendship content! They're back with a list of friendship missteps that you should steer clear of if you want to keep your relationships strong. Besties, we've all made mistakes in our friendships (like the time Samantha went to Disneyland without Tristan!). Hopefully this episode helps to prevent some of those mistakes in the future!

Been a while since a bromance has been discussed and this one is epic! Jimmy and Justin have been friends for years. They do skits on SNL and Justin is constantly a guest on Jimmy's show. They work well together and everyone can see it. Tristan and Samantha are striving to laugh at each other and with each other like Justin and Jimmy. Besties, there's also a Who Knows Tristan Better competition between Samantha and Tristan's husband Josh. Tune in to see who wins!

Tristan and Samantha are back to talking about Tully and Kate, the BFF's from Firefly Lane. Season 1 was discussed way back in Episode 8, in case you missed it. Besties, do you have a hate/hate relationship with Tully like Sam and Tristan do? She's just so selfish!! This is a great episode, not only because of the discussion but it's not a long distance pod, they're in the same room (Tristan's bedroom to be exact!).

These two bff's are goals. Also, who doesn't want to be best friends with Taylor Swift?! Tristan and Samantha talk about this friendship and the ways that Taylor and Blake support one another in this episode.

Besties, have you ever really thought about donating a kidney to a friend? There's more to it than just a day in the hospital and a small surgery.  Francia Raisa donated her kidney to Selena Gomez. Tristan and Samantha dig down deep into this friendship that has obviously had its ups and downs.  Listen in for some current drama happening between these two celebs!

Following up on the JLo and Leah Remini episode, Tristan and Samantha watched their movie, Second Act. Two best friends, real life situations and some comedy (not great comedy according to Samantha) make up this movie. Besties, do you sit around talking with your BFF with your pants unbuttoned after a big meal? If not, you're not welcome here. JK!!

Sam and Tristan can see from watching these two interact that they are true friends. Besties, were you and your bff friends at first sight? Seems to be a popular saying amongst the last couple friendships discussed in the pod. Listen in to hear about this ultimate friendship.

Tristan and Samantha never watched Scrubs but found these BFF's super entertaining. Zach and Donald have been friends for almost as long and Tristan and Samantha. They have a podcast and great energy together. Besties, is it time for us to release some merch? T-shirts, mugs, what would you buy?

What is more exciting than watching three men participate in a cattle drive while in the middle of mid-life crises'? As funny as this movie is, it wasn't until Sam and Tristan watched it with the friendships in mind that they realized how deep it is. Besties, be careful watching this it will make you feel old when you realize Mitch is bemoaning the fact that he is turning 39.

Besties, we all know our BFF would stick with us through the good times, but would your BFF stick with you through the bad, too? This episode is about Dawn Botkins who was friends with serial killer, Aileen Wuornos, in childhood and then while she was on death row.  Listen in to hear about what Tristan and Samantha think about the friendship of these two women.

Besties, you might not recognize these names or the story but you don't want to miss this episode.  These two girls were best friends as teenagers and when confronted with fact that they were going to be separated, murdered Pauline's mother! Samantha and Tristan get into the details of this story and the unusual friendship.

A Hocus Pocus episode and it's not about the Sanderson Sisters! Tristan and Samantha are talking about Hocus Pocus 2 and the friendship in the movie. Definitely spoilers so don't listen until you've watched. Any besties out there part of a triad of BFF's?

It's October and Tristan and Samantha are starting a Halloween (or Hollow-ween) series! The Craft is a classic 90's movie that Tristan watched for the first time. Besties, were these four friends people that you would want to hang out with?

Yes, it's another group of preteens going on an adventure. There's friendships within the friendship, there's accidentally kissing the wrong brother, and there's booty traps (no that's not a typo). Besties, if you haven't seen this movie in awhile do yourself a favor and watch it now. Then listen to the pod and tell us what you think!

We all know what happens in My Girl.  Tristan and Samantha discuss this and what a jerk Vada is in this podcast. Besties, honey bees or wasps? What really killed Thomas J? The important questions need to be answered!

Sam and Tris use this episode to catch up on some bestie questions! Tune in for some tips on making new friends, a little game of Would You Rather, and a bestie question update!

Everyone has seen Bridesmaids and laughed at the lighthearted comedy but have you really thought about the friendships in this movie? There's some deep relationships in this one! Besties, have you ever had someone come between you and your BFF? Listen in as Samantha and Tristan discuss the jealousy you can have when your BFF finds someone new.

Tristan and Samantha have their first podcast disagreement in this episode! These ladies are running their business just trying to survive after the recession in 2008 and they become very close. Close enough to start drugging men and stealing their money together. Samantha says it's all business. Tristan says the friendships are true. Besties, what do you think about the friendships in this movie? 

Besties, what would you do if you discovered that your best friends partner is having an affair? Most of us would immediately tell them! However, there are some other things to consider. Samantha and Tristan get into some serious conversation in this episode.

We all do weird things with our BFF's but Samantha and Tristan actually admit to them in this episode. Tune in to hear about them!

Last week Tristan and Samantha discussed the female friendships of Now and Then.  This episode they find a lot of similarities with the four male friends in Stand By Me. They also have their first guest! Samantha's son, Rusty, comes in to share his opinions on the friendships and let's them know which episode of LDBFF is his favorite. Besties, did you consider the pinky swear as the ultimate truth when you were a preteen? 

Pre-teen summers are something to remember. Sneaking out at night with your very best friends looking for adventures. Peeking at the neighbor boys while they're skinny dipping. Besties, were your neighbor boys as cute as Devon Sawa? In this episode Tristan and Samantha discuss the importance of having friends through those preteen summers.

Weddings are so special especially when you have your best friend by your side. Who cares about the groom, right? Tristan and Samantha talk about the drama that inevitably happens at weddings. Maybe not as intense as Liv and Emma go at it in Bride Wars but usually something happens. Besties, do you have any wedding drama to share? 

Sometimes opposites attract and Hillary and CC make it work in their own way.  You have the attention seeker and the innocent, shy girl.  They may fight a lot but they are there for each other when it counts.  Samantha and Tristan discuss how they keep from irritating one another and a fun picture they were surprised with. Besties, in the last episode did you wonder who Herbert was? You'll hear the answer now!

Everyone needs a friend like Dane. Someone who will drop everything when you need them. Sometimes that isn't possible so Samantha and Tristan give some tips on the best ways to be there for your BFF through a loss. Besties, this movie is sad, but it's a great one about friends who are there for each other through thick and thin. Sam and Tristan also liven it up at the end with a little talk about their trip to Disneyland so tune in!

Romy and Michelle are one of a kind best friends. They're lucky to have found each other. In this episode, Sam and Tristan find that they have more in common with Romy and Michelle than they originally thought. Besties, who's the Mary to your Rhoda? Don't know what that means? Listen in to find out!

Samantha has been a fan of these two for years. She's constantly telling Tristan how similar their friendships are. Besties, Tristan is now in total agreement that these two have an amazing friendship! They worked together for years on The Office, record a podcast together and recently released a book they co-wrote. In this episode, Sam and Tristan share their favorite stories about these two and talk about all the similarities in their friendships.

Besties, can you imagine hanging out at the beauty parlor with your best friends every week? In this weeks episode Sam and Tristan talk about how amazing this would be! This group of friends goes through all the good and bad things in life and they do it together.

Let's talk about a movie none of us have seen in a while! Alice and Darlene are best friends, just graduating from high school when they take a trip to Thailand. Things don't go well and they end up in a Thai prison. Samantha and Tristan talk about whether or not they would make it through this together (probably), if this ever would have happened to them in the first place (absolutely not), and if they look at each other as lovingly as Alice looks at Darlene (ew, no). Besties, never agree to take drugs across the border for a man, even if he's hot.

This bonus episode is very fun! Besties, do you want some tips on how to keep in touch with your long distance BFF? Phone calls, post cards, care packages. We analyze and critique a list of ideas to keep you ldbff close.

Besties, have you ever had a toxic friend that couldn't help but steal your spotlight? We're talking about Kate and Tully from Firefly Lane (the series on Netflix, not the book, so no spoilers here!). Whether you've watched the show, read the book, or neither, this episode will be a fun look into what Sam and Tristan classify as a toxic BFF relationship.

Besties, do you have a wingman? Someone that has your back no matter what?  Whether you're in a fighter jet or in a bar, your wingman will not leave your side.  In this episode, we talk about Maverick and Goose and their iconic friendship. 

From a small improv company to hit movies together these two have been best friends through it all.  Tina and Amy are not only hilarious together but they have a friendship that beats all others. Besties, could you stay friends with your BFF from rags to riches?

We've been bragging about our 90's country skills so we had to put them to the test! In this episode we play a little game of Name That 90's Country Tune. Besties, see if you can beat us!

Red and Andy's friendship stood the test of time. From the first time they met to Red walking down the beach toward Andy and their freedom. Besties, would you be able to crawl through raw sewage to escape from prison? We discuss this and more in this episode.

What's a podcast about friendship without the ultimate ride or die friendship? We're talking about Thelma and Louise.  Besties, you'll love this podcast even if you don't know anything about these two feisty females!

The Golden Girls! What more is there to say? We all hope to be as cool as them when we're in our golden years.  Besties, remember the cheesecake talks around the kitchen table? "You can't have important talks over a fruit tray!" -Tristan, LDBFF

Matt and Ben, best buds from childhood.  We discuss their friendship and the fact that men need friends in their lives, too. Besties, do your husbands have a Bromance?  We talk about our husbands friendships in this one! Speaking of husbands, mine made sure to correct me when I said Robin Williams won the Oscar for Best Actor in Good Will Hunting, it was actually Best Supporting Actor. (Thanks, Josh!)  

We're talking about Monica and Rachel! These two were there for each other through thick and thin. Besties, remember when Monica was getting married and Rachel had the sweetest gifts for her as Maid of Honor? We break down the friendship of these two with completely opposite personalities and figure out how it worked.

Best Friends for 25 years, Tristan and Samantha, talk about all things friendship.  They share stories from real life celebrity friendships, fictional friendships, heartwarming friendships and their own hilarious past. New episodes every Wednesday!