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The Friend Request is a hilarious new podcast hosted by comedian Chloe Maddren, who explores the intricacies of friendship in her quest to find her very own BFF. With each episode, Chloe and her guests share their experiences navigating childhood and adult friendships, while playing a few sleepover games to test their compatibility. Featuring established comics and entertainers as guests, The Friend Request offers a unique and entertaining take on the art of friendship, filled with unforgett ...
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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. …
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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 Tiktok Watch Chloe's Special Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform…
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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 special Watch Chloe's special Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio…
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Comedian, author, actor, musician and more Michelle Braisier joins Jeremy Dylan to talk about Once, the album of music by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová from the classic film of the same name. Michelle discusses the intimacy and sincerity that powers the film, the beautiful sadness of the music, her annual rewatches of the film in memory of her b…
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Today comedian/writer/musician/podcaster Chloe Maddren joins me to shine a light on the less heralded Amy Winehouse album, 2003’s Frank. We talk about the cat she named after the album, fighting against Winehouse’s influence on her voice and lifestyle, the difference between the popular conception of Winehouse and who she was on this album, the dif…
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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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Today, self-proclaimed dad-rocker Andy Golledge joins Jeremy Dylan to talk about Bob Dylan’s iconic ‘Blood on the Tracks’. They talk about how Dylan’s new love of painting may have informed the songwriting, speculate about Dylan’s exercise regime, how Blood on the Tracks has replaced Blonde on Blonde as the consensus best Bob Dylan album, the diffe…
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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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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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 live Watch Chloe's special Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv…
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Today, Indiecast co-host, Uproxx cultural critic and author Steven Hyden returns to the show to discuss his book about one of the most iconic albums of all time, "There Was Nothing You Could Do: Bruce Springsteen's "Born in the USA" and the End of the Heartland. Steve talks about the album's uneasy relationship with Bruce's die-hard fans, Bruce's i…
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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. See o…
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Today the spellbinding Emily Wurramurra joins me to discuss Cleo Sol's dynamic 2023 album 'Gold'. We talk about how she discovered and fell in love with Cleo's music, how Cleo builds community and connection through her music, the genuine hope and optimism in this album vs the toxic positivity of soical media, relating to the album's religious them…
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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 Ac…
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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 in…
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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…
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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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio…
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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…
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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 live Shop Illume Alliance with code ‘Friend’ f…
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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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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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 Dean Chloe Maddren Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr…
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Today, I'm joined by the Reverend Shawn Amos to turn a spotlight on a classic blues record that has reverberated down almost six decades since its recording - Junior Wells 'Hoodoo Man Blues'. We talk about the contrast between Junior Wells unprecedented creative feedom and the restraints on blues artists at Chess Records, the interplay with Buddy G…
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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 stil…
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Today, Carla Geneve zooms in from WA to celebrate the almost-20th anniversary of The Drones classic 'Wait Long By the River and the Bodies of Your Enemies Will Float By'. Carla talks about being introduced to the record by her Dad at age 11, the violence of the music and subject matter, the epic nature of the nine songs, leaving space for meaning a…
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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 Li…
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Today singer-songwriter and Frontier Ruckus frontman Matthew Milia joins me to celebrate Paul and Linda McCartney's 1971 masterpiece RAM. We talk about the freedoms and pressures on Paul as an artist in the wake of the Beatles breakup, his philosophy of 'don't fix the mistake, explore the accident', the darkness in some of the lyrics, the derangeme…
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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 Special Go see Chloe live! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for …
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TW: Suicide Today, celebrated author Ken Womack joins me to unpack his extraordinary new definitive biography of Beatles road manager Mal Evans, 'Living the Beatles Legend'. Ken talks about the incredible access given to him by the Evans family, including Mal's unpublished memoirs and diaries, the digital warehouse he built to sort through the incr…
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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 …
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Today we bring you a (if you can believe it) new perspective on the Beatles story, as Dierdre Kelly joins me to discuss her fascinating book 'Fashioning The Beatles: The Looks That Shook The World', in which she unpacks the journey of the Fab Four's style across their careers, how they influenced and were influenced by fashion and the culture at la…
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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 Rowsthorn Chloe Maddren Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener fo…
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Today I'm joined by songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and co-founder of The Lumineers, Jeremiah Fraites, to wax rhapsodic on Radiohead's iconic 1997 album 'OK Computer'. We talk about Jeremiah's journey from hating to loving Radiohead as a teenager, the album's diverse but coherent sound, the album's sonic easter eggs, the balance of performed and …
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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'Leary Chloe Maddren Hoste…
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Today I'm joined by Ed Nash, bassist of UK indie heroes Bombay Bicycle Club, down the line from North London to chat about Kurt Vile's modern classic 2011 album, 'Smoke Ring for My Halo'. Ed talks about discovering the album on tour in Australia, how it became the soundtrack of BBC's breakthrough period, listening to it on repeat on tour, the sonic…
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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 Muggleton Watch Dan's Special Flog Cabin Chloe Maddren Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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This week Chloe’s joined by comedian and podcaster Alex Jae and the two talk about how to maintain friendships, traumatising your siblings and Chloe seems to finally infiltrate a couple of gorgeous girl besties as a cheeky third wheel (girl’s night plans were made!) Alex Jae Screen Queens Chloe Maddren See Chloe live Email The Friend Request at the…
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We kick off our tenth anniversary year with ARIA-winner Mia Dyson, who joins me to talk about the soundtrack of the iconic Talking Heads concert film 'Stop Making Sense'. We talk about wearing out VHS tapes in the pre-streaming era, the contrast between the band's musical eccentricity and austere aesthetic, why the film is the perfect entry point f…
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