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God it's good to be back!!! So sorry about the delay! As mentioned in the short Youtube video I uploaded previously, we had some pretty major and ongoing family dramas, not at all helped by my GD chronic illness but she's on the upp (kinda, doc thinks it's lupus haha UGH :() ANYWAY more importantly, today's guest is a bloody beaut. Luke Kidgell and I got chatting about being annoying, our engagement stories and TOPICAL, what happened when HE met Shane Gillis (ooOoo juicy SEO hahaha) I hope you like the episode, we'll be back with another one NEXT WEEK, LIKE A NORMAL PODCAST!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well well well, if it isn’t Mr Dave Hoey from Granny Flat Comedy!!! He’s back and he seems to have forgiven me after my betrayal on The OG Crew’s Werewolf episode! Today’s epi is sooo fun and funny and flirty and tbh has a real Take Your Shoes Off vibe I’m vvvv proud of hehe hahaha Go enjoy x See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey hey y'all!! Sorry for the random release schedule, I'm just trying to get this dang body of mine to heal while getting ready for two massive upcoming shows! Exciting!!  Today's episode is nothing BUT that!!! I finally managed to convince my oldest, bestest friend Mitch to join me on the pod and talk all about our 25 year old friendship! It was pretty dang cute! We also talk about friendship breakups, the very worst of them, and we play some sleepover games, as per usual! I hope you like it!! Also if you're in Sydney, come along to The Friendship Games!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Chloe Maddren is joined by someone who HAS to be the happiest woman in the world! Straight off the back of her appearance on Deal or No Deal, it’s Georgina Humphries! Georgina and Chloe talk about the secret behind true happiness, or at least something close to it. They chat about ways to show up for friends and for yourself, they talk about the importance of kindness and of course, they talk all about how Georgie WON Deal or No Deal… technically… it’s a small win 😬 but a VERY funny and truly adorable episode.  Go check Georgina out on all her socials! She’s a rising star and really makes the world a better place.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello hello Requesties!! This week I am joined by the brilliant comedian, producer and frequent guest on The OG Crew, Jordan Sharp!! We talked about the OGs ofc, we also got into some gossip for The Mugg Off fans (iykyk) and we got into the psychology behind the flakey friends (as experts). While this episode may have included some of my most problematic podcasting yet (comment if you know what part i'm referring to lol), it was also just so funny and silly cutie pie so please enjoy!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey hey hey, it's just me! I'm talkin the weirdest way to make friends AND a very fun listener update/ q&a! Back to regularly scheduled programming next week, sorry for being cwazy hehe LOVE YOU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SO SORRY FOR THE BIG BREAK hehe I had a full blown nervous breakdown (and a baad cold for a full on week) and I took the actual medically required steps to recover haha lol!! ANYWAY this week on the pod I am joined by an absolute legend in the wonderful world of the internet, the face of Punter’s Politics himself, Konrad Benjamin! We talk celebrities sliding into DMs, whether or not to tell your mates they’re balding, how to save the world and of course we talk all about whether or not Konrad is a bloody grifter for wearing a t-shirt… We ALSO get stuck into how to have friends with different political beliefs and I must say I was caught off guard with the advise! Go, listen, enjoy!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Chloe is joined by one of the very best guests of The OG Crew, Tasman!! The two talk about which TV shows can teach you how to make friends, who the hottest old guy in Hollywood is and of course all about what it’s like working with The OG Crew. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Chloe Maddren is joined by a legend of the Australian comedy scene, Josh Thomas! Chloe immediately tries to relate to Josh over sharing their ADHD and Autism diagnosis to which, Josh is hardly impressed but do not fear, if today’s truth or dare is anything to go off, they’ll be besties is no time… The pair chat about Josh’s discovery after the global success of his TV show Please Like Me, that he isn’t that unique…  With a story from The Best of Redditor Updates and the usual silly sleepover games, Chloe and Josh cover the weirdest ways to make friends, what happens when you love your friend, if it’s easier to make friends with sex and of course, socialising from the autistic perspective. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chloe Maddren is joined by comedian Steph Tolev, all the way from the USA, off the back of her hilarious Netflix special Filth Queen and stand out performance in Shane Gilis’ comedy series Tyres, for the filthiest episode of The Friend Request yet. This episode has outrageous fart stories and chaotic sleepover games, Steph’s dealing with hecklers on tour and handling internet trolls. The pair talk about the best and worst things about Australia, the inspiration behind Steph’s fan-favourite “creepy girl” character and the worst heckler she’s had on tour… so far. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, host Chloe Maddren is joined by a brand new friend, Taskmaster NZ alumni, standup comedian and actor, Chris Parker! Even though they only just met, sparks are flying in that way only a gay man and his bisexual girlfriend can understand 😍 The two bond over a mutual friend, their experiences with public nudity and eventually Chris realised Chloe would’ve been the girl of his dreams (before he came out). A tale as old as time.  Listen or watch for tips on how to make friends, the ‘perfect hang’ and Chloe’s red hot brand new conspiracy theory.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello cutie pies!! Sorry this solo episode is a lil short hehe hope you've all had a good Easter? Is that something people do?? Days off work maybe?? This Phone A Friend is just one cheeky little Reddit story from r/pettyrevenge with the queen of petty revenge herself (I correctly assumed) Abby Boom!! Enjoy x See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This solo episode I am back on the phone with my lovely big sister Nikita Maddren and we're having a lil laugh over some Reddit stories once again!! We find out what happens when your friend invites you to a QANON party, how far are brides allowed to go on their big days and what the most cooked thing Chloe Maddren has ever said (apparently, pfft). Enjoy!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Chloe Maddren is back with our girl Edan McGovern and they’re going through listener messages about the weirdest way you’ve made a friend. The pair also divulge and half decent spooky story and read through some truely diabolical reddit stories! Join our Patreon Jump into the new Friend Request reddit!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Friend Request, Chloe Maddren is joined by an Award winning Aussie actor, known best from the hit tv show, Mr Inbetween and most recently, Michael Shanks’ film Together with Alison Brie and Dave Franco.  Damon and Chloe kick the episode off with a new, only somewhat infuriating word association game that is guaranteed to bond near strangers. They talk about how to make friends with the most famous people on earth (don’t) and Chloe admits she’ll bring on her own downfall when she gets her big break.  Listen out for a few sleepover games, good vibes and a reddit story that has this pair stuck. See Damon Herriman in Art the play!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.