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What Are Friends For

Gabrielle Ruiz & Pallavi Sastrywww.waffpodcast.com
BFFs Gabrielle Ruiz and Pallavi Sastry dive into joyful, meaningful, and uncomfortable conversations about platonic love in a socially distanced world; Whether near, far, or 6-feet apart. Support this podcast: https://www.patreon.com/waffpodcast
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Episodes

Ricki Lake is a Damn Good Friend

Ricki Lake joins Pallavi and Gabrielle and we hear stories, including some behind the scenes of Crazy Ex Girlfriend.

Dec 21, 202228 min

Friends Everywhere

WAFF is happy to have returning guest Marissa Meizz from No More Lonely Friends.

Dec 06, 202234 min

It's Science, Friends

This week, professor, speaker, and author, Dr. Marisa G. Franco joins Gabrielle and Pallavi for an expert informed conversation on friendship.

Oct 25, 202233 min

Bromancing Business

Gabrielle and Pallavi are joined with Devin and Aaron, co-founders of the McNichol Bernbach real estate group.

Oct 18, 202229 min

Friend Therapist (unpaid)

Gabrielle and Pallavi talk about friends, therapy, and being a therapist for your friends.

Oct 11, 202230 min

Friendship Possible

Gabrielle and Pallavi catch up on all the tea since season 5. They have many exciting announcements and aspirations for the upcoming season.

Sep 13, 202232 min

Cookies and Conversation with Reece Scelfo

And just like that...our sweet tooth is activated! Reece Scelfo, Owner and Founder of Brady's Bakery sits down with Pallavi and Gabrielle for a special pop culture conversation surrounding "And Just Like That" and "Sex and the City."

Jun 01, 202239 min

Live, Laugh, Love; Friendship

WAFF's dear friend and former producer extraordinaire is back for a conversation with Pallavi and Gabrielle on friendship during a time of loss.

May 10, 202235 min

Mom, Are You Really My Friend?

Is your mom your friend? Are you friends with your kids? All these questions are answered and more in this week's special re-release of the latest live episode recording, featuring Tia DeShazor, Alysia Reiner, and extra special guests - Gabrielle and Pallavi's mothers - Sylvia Ruiz and Mani Sastry.

May 03, 202252 min

Spiritual Friends

This week, Gabrielle and Pallavi reconnect with their dear friend Nick Demos. Demos is an Online Spiritual Business Coach, Filmmaker, Tony-Award Winning Producer, and the reason Gabrielle and Pallavi are friends!

Apr 26, 202233 min

Are We Really Friends?

Have you ever had a friendship that you wanted to fully commit to, but your friend just wasn't ready to level-up?

Apr 12, 202225 min

Life Changes and Lock Changes

Gabrielle and Pallavi are joined by fellow artists, podcasters, and dynamic duo - Lesley Mealor and Courtney Ortiz.

Apr 05, 202237 min

Gorilla Glue Friendship

Gabrielle and Pallavi are joined by pregnancy focused chiropractor and fellow podcaster, Elliot Berlin. The three discuss what it means to be best friends with your partner and where romantic friendships may or may not fit outside of spousal relationships. This episode is packed with lots of wisdom on relationships and plenty of dad jokes too!

Mar 29, 202230 min

Friends and Finances

Money - a lot of people want it - but not everyone talks about it. In the first solo episode of the season, Gabrielle and Pallavi share their thoughts on why they do or do not talk about finances with friends, and they add in opinions of Instagram followers, who gave their two cents (pun intended) on the topic.

Mar 22, 202235 min

Romancing Friends with Rhaina Cohen

Friends are for ... being your life partner! Gabrielle and Pallavi are joined by Rhaina Cohen, a producer, and editor at NPR.

Mar 08, 202229 min

Et tu, friend?

This week, Pallavi and Gabrielle sit down with Jess and TJ of The TJ Show podcast and throw it back to the days when Gabrielle and Jess first met when they were on tour for “A Chorus Line”.

Mar 01, 202233 min

Season 5 Premiere: Our Bus, Ourselves

For the Season 5 Premiere, Gabrielle and Pallavi are joined by Bekah King, Abi Roberts, and Morgan Tabor - aka The BAM Bus (@the.bam.bus)! The three met when they discovered they were unknowingly dating the same guy. They ditched him and gained some new wheels; and are now traveling the country together in a converted school bus! Pallavi, Gabrielle, and The BAM Bus ladies discuss the intimate moments that come with platonic love and the importance of learning and growing in platonic relationship...

Feb 22, 202231 min

Season 4 Finale

Reunited and it feels so good! Pallavi and Gabrielle are in the same time zone again and have lots to catch up on for the Season 4 Finale! The two are honest about what it was like not immediately confiding in one another while Pallavi was on set and discuss their vision for Season 5. If there is a particular topic you'd love for Gabrielle and Pallavi to touch on during regular episodes or live recordings, leave us a voicemail at (805) 973-SLAY, (805) 973-7529!

Dec 21, 202135 min
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