The Friend Request

This week Chloe Maddren is joined by UK-based Russian stand up comedian Olga Koch!! Off the back of performing her show Olga Koch Comes From Money, Chloe sticks her nosey little nose into the details of what it is like growing up rich and boy oh, does Olga have some good goss. Mainly from the make-out parties at boarding school.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey cutie pies!! It's me on my own again this week except this time it was planned!! Join me in the fort for a little bit of tea as I get stuck into listener stories about being ghosted. I also thought it could be cute to jump on Instagram live for a little ask-me-anything... Idk if it was cute so you tell me! Love y'all!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sorry the episode is late!! This week we're joined by a proper friend, brilliant Sydney comedian Dave Henning! Chloe may or may not have treated him like a tv host in the 80's talking to their first queer guest simply because he's bald... But it was funny and they're real friends who are silly like that, PROMISE! Please enjoy the episode and let us know if you're interested in joining the new church.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You guys!! I am so sorry but I don't have a proper episode for you today, instead I have a little tale of how I had a bit of a break down and left Melbourne two days early. I talk about how the full cycle of being insecure and triggered with friendship stuff and how it all worked out. I think it's interesting and VERY on theme but also, so funny I say it'll just take a sec at the start... 20 mins later, you're all caught up. Thanks for bearing with me you gorgeous cute sweet angels, I'll be back next week with a brand new episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beloved Sydney comedian and return guest to the pod, Lauren Bonner joins Chloe in the fort and the girls really are girlin it up. From unsolicited beauty tips to gamer girl stuff, the chat is all kinds of silly, cute n fun. See Lauren live!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A classic how to become best friends, starting with favourites and ending with a man behind a couch… This week Chloe was joined by one half of the onscreen talent of Granny Flat Comedy, David Hoey and the two set out two become besties in one hour. Can they do it??? Ya, duh! These two talk about comedy soul mates, the female gaze and how to be comfortable with affection.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Chloe Maddren is joined by the pillar of The OG Crew himself, it’s Akila baby!!! Watch two friends go from kind of close to potential besties AND BACK in just over an hour! For real, these two are talking childhood, flirting, and Akila ended up offering Chloe his own liver. What a man! Don’t let the friendship fool you but, as the title suggests… This week’s truth or dare caused the podcast’s first ever walk off. Enjoy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Chloe is joined by the new official most regular guest, Cameron James! The two talk about Cam’s tales of being kicked out of his own gigs, sleepovers that get a little too hot and Cam’s brand new comedy special BANGERS! Go watch Cameron James’ Bangers on YouTube nowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Chloe Maddren is joined by the effervescent and incandescent Elouise Eftos, proving once again that the podcast has lead to actual flipping friendship! The girls kick things off with some pretty crazy flirting (it’s mostly Chloe, let’s be honest) before getting stuck into Apple Cider Vinegar, the new Netflix show about Aussie scam artist, Belle Gibson. Okay, is this a movie review podcast now??? Maybe! Find out? SEE ELOUISE'S SHOW!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wow wow wow what a week!! If you're not familiar with The OG Crew well... How did you find Chloe? Seriously, love you forever but just to get you in the loop, there's this super fun YouTube channel of a gorgeous group of friends playing games and being silly and today's episode is featuring the one and ONLY Abby Boom! After Chloe's glorious return to The OG's earlier this week, Abby and Chloe are in the fort talking internet gossip, the magic behind The OG Crew and fitting in. The gals are getting silly, cute, funny, flirty and dare we say... wholesome as heck. Enjoy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Chloe Maddren is joined by comedian, singer, songwriter, screenwriter Alice Tovey and the girls are going wild! Well, you know they say some silly stuff. These two talk all things girly from bisexuality and ADHD to weddings and world peace. Get amongst it. See Alice live!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week comedian Chloe Maddren is joined by the multi-talented director/ actor/ stuntman Nash Edgerton and the two immediately bond over their recent ADHD diagnoses. Nash tells Chloe all about his journey into the film industry, how to make friends all over the world and whether or not she has a chance to make it as a movie star. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back baby!!! Sorry it took so long but we're back with a bang and a brand new blanket fort! This week Chloe is joined once again by Sydney comedian and two time queen of virality, Steph Broadbridge, who tells us all about what it was like getting in a public fight with that super infamous Australian breakdancer... Go see her brand new, totally unrelated show, Breaking The Musical!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s the end of year Christmas special where we say goodbye to the fort… for now. But also forever cause we’re getting a new one!!! This weeks gorgeous guest is Jarryd Prain who tells Chloe all about his love of Christmas, being the needy friend and the worst gift he’s ever received.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Chloe is joined by love, seggs and dating experts Dee Salmin and Pip Rasmussen from Triple J’s The Hook Up to talk hot and heavy sleepovers and friends with benefits! This episode is not NSFW but also it’s not not NSFW you know? Listen to The Hook Up on Triple J, all streaming platforms or watch full eps on YouTube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first ever friend in the fort, Luke Heggie is back and he's chatting with host Chloe Maddren about a whole bunch of silly stuff from church, family, comedy, making or avoiding friends at the dog park and how to fix your instagram explore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two gingers walk into a blanket fort and make some of the dumbest jokes you've ever heard. This week comedian and host Chloe Maddren is joined by the always hilarious Angus Gordon and the two get deeply stuck in too many silly buggers to count. They're talking jealousy, philosophy (kinda) and the guys who made Chloe read it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we have a suuuuper silly and funny fun episode with the delightful Anthony Locascio and Chloe Maddren! We're talking cats (of course), musical theatre and whether it's better to be Greek or Italian (Anthony is both, we're not just being crazyyyy).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You've seen her on the Melbourne Comedy Gala, and all over the telle… it's the wonderfully hilarious and just downright delightful Nikki Britton! Talking about ADHD, childhood trauma, mass-psychogenic effects and you bet your butt the girlies get into things post election. In a funny way of course! Watch out for Nikki Britton on season two of Deadlock coming out soon on Amazon Prime! Don't forget to sign up to our Patreon!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian and host of The Friend Request Chloe Maddren is joined by fellow comedian and host of The Phone Hacks, Nick Capper. These two get comfy talking about some deeper stuff but balance it the heck out with some heinous sleepover games and references to Capper's chaotic podcast.  Capper asks Chloe what her worst experience on the internet and Chloe enjoys a very wholesome moment, teaching Capper (a VERY blokey man) how to manifest. Sign up to Patreon for new bonus contentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's almost Halloween so Chloe invited the queen of the ween herself, Edan McGovern back into the fort to play dress ups and spooky sleepover games. Warning: The costumes you are about to see (or hear about for audio fans) are super hot and also there's a scary story at the very end, be careful!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stokesy is coming out of his anonymous platform (Harrowing Films) and into the fort to talk with Chloe about how to make friends with birds, bartending and UFO sightings. Please enjoy xSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back baby! So glad to be back in the fort! Sorry, we know y'all liked the bath (hehe love ya freaks). This week, Chloe Maddren is joined by TikToker, podcaster, guy with a mullet and moustache, Lachy McIntyre! The two talked about Disney, influencing and how Lachy felt like a social pariah growing up because he didn't have a jet ski…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guys I am sorry but there's no episode this week! Ya girl has been unwell and she's clearly lost it because she's made you this compilation video from the bath. If you haven't heard these episode before go check em out with Mark Bonanno, Andrew Hamilton, Jacob Lingard, Danielle Walker, Guy Montgomery, Bec Charlwood & Cameron James. See you next week xxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good friend, possible cousin (?) and brilliant comedian Sam Bowden is in the fort and he's really getting into a lot. From whacking off at slumber parties to being proper friends with his shrink, the boy is a layered king. Enjoy this chat and help us figure out when it's okay to gossip and what the worst minor annoyance (pet peeve if you will) is. Listen to Whoa Free Lunch and/ or buy their merch Sign up to our PatreonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Chloe Maddren is joined by comedian and dear friend Aleks Milinkovic. You may have seen him doing alpha bro clips with Andrew Hamilton!!  These two start with God and end up talking about Yeah Mad TV drama… again. Aleks also says he likes to dish a little friendly ribbing and Chloe finds out why boys can be mean to each other.Sign up to PatreonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian, Aussie TV regular and gorgeous girlie Bec Melrose joins Chloe in the fort this week for a bubbling insight to their budding friendship. The girls talk about making friends as an exchange student, how differing financial status' can impact a friendship and a whole lot of stuff that they happen to have in common.Watch Chloe's specialSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode Chloe is joined by return guest and proof that the pod is working, Danielle Walker! The two talk about how their friendship has formed since the last time Danielle was in the fort. With a new little puppy and some big life changes, Danielle tries to convince Chloe to make some changes of her own.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week friend of the pod and foe of the Chlo (lol?) Freddie McManus is back in the fort! Chloe takes about how much their friendship has grown and Freddie does very little to agree with her. The two talk gossip, politics (yikes) and Chloe makes Freddie do a dramatic read of a script written by Chat GPT that may or may not be a form of bullying. See Freddie in BrisbaneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week comedian Chloe Maddren is joined by fellow comedian and new bestie (?) Jake Howie and by god did they nail the brief.These two talked femininity, vanity, sexuality and how to be a girl's girl. It couldn't feel more like slumber party vibes.Follow Jake on TiktokWatch Chloe's Special Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week comedian and the newest co-host of Triple J's breakfast show, Luka Muller enters the fort! Chloe asks Luka about his big move to Sydney, working with friends and some of the very best would you rather's you've ever heard.Watch Luka's specialWatch Chloe's special Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Return guest and podcast king Cameron James is back in the fort and he's sillier than ever.Watch Chloe's special Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Chloe is joined by He Huang and the two get right it looks like to be a woman in the world today, reexamining normcore, feeling pressure to follow family traditions and of course, choking.Watch Chloe's special!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Chloe's joined by comedian AND bestie John Glover and it's just about the cutest thing in the world. The two talk about what they want from friends while struggling through bad brain days (months lol) and cat names. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian, podcaster and Twitch streamer Tom Walker crawled into the fort this week and spoke to Chloe all about his magical wedding to ANOTHER comedian, what it was like going to clown college and a somewhat upsetting discussion of parasocial relationships and the state of fame.See Tom liveWatch Chloe's special Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Chloe is joined by the wonderful Mitchell Coombs to talk about the deep and toxic desire to entertain, the limits of friendship and whether or not it's okay to tell a friend their partner sucks.Check out Chloe Maddren's show Hot Girl Stuff on Patreon or Youtube Membership Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brisbane comedian and online sensation Anisa Nandaula joined Chloe in the fort and the two got to know each other better while chatting about growing up, tall poppy syndrome and keeping your jealousy in check.Sign up to The Friend Request membership for bonus content and access to watch Chloe's stand up “special” on Youtube or Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Chloe Maddren is joined by the one and only Keli Holiday/ Adam Hyde from Peking Duk! The two talked about how Adam grew to be so comfy in vulnerability, the importance of a hoe era and of course how madly in love he is with Abbie Chatfield.SIGN UP TO PATREON TO SEE CHLOE'S HOT GIRL STUFF Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After recently starring on Task Master Australia, comedian Jenny Tian joins Chloe and talks all about the friendships made on the show and much more importantly, the FASHION! The two also spoke about extra curricular activities Jenny did at Uni at length and how sometimes volunteering feels like a cult. But like, in a cute way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Chloe spoke to comedian Rohan Arneil about how to be cool, how school is not the time of your life for most people and they got really into talking about food for a while.Check out Illume Alliance with code 'FRIEND' for 10% off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chloe Maddren's boyfriend Jacob Lingard is back in the fort! Chloe touches base with out Jacob thinks she's going at getting friends since the pod's inception. Spoiler, she's killing it. The two also discuss the male loneliness epidemic and see if they can figure out a solution.Check out Illume Alliance for all your holistic tasty treats. Use code ‘Friend' at the check out for 10% off!See Chloe live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Chloe Maddren is joined by gorgeous girl Ruby Teys and the two talked about the important stuff like how to combat toxic jealousy and whether or not Britney Spears was popular in high school. The gals also answered a few listener questions and played some ripper sleepover games.See Ruby Teys liveShop Illume Alliance with code ‘Friend' for 10% off Chloe Maddren Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chloe Maddren is joined by her newest BFF (don't tell him she said that) Gareth Reynolds! The two talk about being best friends with your cat and TV and how exactly Chloe forged this friendship.See Gareth live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Chloe Maddren is joined by Scottish comedian Larry Dean and the two spend a decent amount of time just talking about who's hot. Larry and Chloe also bond over being deeply insecure, a touch neurodivergent and very cute.Larry DeanChloe Maddren Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week co-host of the Community Noticeboard podcast and dear friend Jamie Kirk jumped on the mic with Chloe and chatted about some classic friendship stuff; what it was like to move countries as a kid and how good gossip is! Speaking of… Chloe got stuck right into why everyone (mostly) jumped ship from Yeah Mad and whether or not everyone's still friends!Community Noticeboard PatreonChloe Maddren Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Chloe Maddren is joined by comedian, radio host, podcaster, tv personality, all-round super star Gen fricken Fricker!! While the gals don't actually talk too much about friendship, you do get to watch them become bffs and just being cute soft girlies dealing with the internet and every unsolicited opinion under the sun. See Gen Fricker LiveSee Chloe Maddren Live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you've watched Australian or New Zealand TV in the last little while, you know this week's guest, it's Guy Montgomery! Chloe and Guy talk about what it's like dying to be liked, trying to fit in and how to drag your friends into creative projects. Go see Guy live!Watch Guy's SpecialGo see Chloe live! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chloe Maddren is joined by one of the fricken funniest guys in Australia, Greg Larsen!!! The two speculate about which Australian comedians would be good in a fight, Greg tells Chloe about a magpie he's saving and of course the two get stuck into the ups and downs of friendship. Also… the mystery cup is back!Go see Greg Larsen live!!!Greg Larsen TwitterChloe's insta Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Chloe finally got to talk about Sex and the City (more) with her gorgeous guest Frankie Rowsthorn! The two chatted about what it's like growing up with a compulsive liar and the pros and cons of having older friends. Frankie RowsthornChloe Maddren Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Chloe Maddren is joined by the wonderful Ray O'Leary all the way from the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and talked all about making friends at the festival, philosophy, toilet paper for an unusually long time and how it's easier to make friends when you're somewhat famous… It's all very relatable!Ray O'LearyChloe Maddren Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Chloe chats with comedian Daniel Muggleton about first impressions, how to maintain friendships with colleagues and using podcasting tactics to make friends.Daniel MuggletonWatch Dan's SpecialFlog CabinChloe Maddren Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.