We could talk about the election, but why not focus on the fact that the Houston Astros are World Series CHAMPS?! Join Amanda and Juan as they rave and chat about both series wins of 2017 and 2022, beloved players of the team, and their view of the Phillies. Please leave a review on whichever platform you stream your podcasts on to let us know how we’re doing. Thanks again for coming, and we’ll see y’all back at the podcast 🤠
Sorry for the break, but we’re back for our regularly scheduled programming! Friendship State of Mind is BACK with its spookiest episode yet! Join Juan and Amanda as they discuss the legends of El Paso, TX and El Paso High School with different ghost sightings and hauntings, and even another from College Station! Feel free to leave a review on whatever platform you’re listening on to let us know how we’re doing. Thanks again for your patience, and we’ll see y’all back at the podcast! 🤠
ALLISON’S BACK and we couldn’t be more excited to talk all things college baseball and softball with you from the Men’s and Women’s college word series! Join us as we discuss the Texas teams represented from both softball and baseball and our thoughts on their recent turn outs. Make sure to leave us a review on whichever platform you’re listening on to let us know how we’re doing. Thanks again for tuning in to Friendship State Of Mind, and we’ll see y’all back at the podcast!
Thoughts and prayers, policy change, teacher emotions, and where to go from here. Join us as we honor the lives lost in Uvalde as we discuss all of this and more in the 4th episode of Friendship State Of Mind.
It’s that time of year where things are just a little…crazy. Good things come in 3s, and we’re excited to release the most hilarious episode of the season so far! Join Amanda and Juan as they discuss with special guest Moira Lyons the most random facts about Texas. From making camels illegal to walk on Galveston Beach, to who remembers the state pledge best, and even how aggressive cows can be, this is one you will not want to miss! Be sure to leave us a rating on whichever streaming platform yo...
Amanda and Juan are back with another episode on all things Texas, but this time with a bit of a twist! Join them as they discuss all things that are Texan love languages from Sonic Drinks to taking Bluebonnet pictures with the ones you love most. You’ll be able to take away something to show the beloved Texans in your life how much you mean to them through these state specific gestures 😝 Be sure to rate us on whatever platform you’re streaming this episode on to let us know how we’re doing. Th...
GUESS WHO’S BACK?! TELL YOUR FRIENDS. Friendship State of Mind is officially back for its 3rd season! Join Amanda and Juan as they answer all questions about their year long hiatus, how life looks different now, and how the state of Texas is facing some new realities itself. Be sure to rate us on whichever platform you’re listening on to let us know how we’re doing. Thanks again for coming to Friendship State of Mind, and we’ll see y’all back at the podcast 🤠
It may be 2021, but the fight for equality is still as fierce as ever. Join Juan, Amanda, and one of her former teammates who played at the collegiate level on the thoughts heard around the world about the Women’s March Madness Tournament currently being held in San Antonio, TX. We are proud to support all athletes of both sexes, are proud of the voices that have raised awareness, and cannot wait to share this hard conversation with so many of you! Make sure to subscribe to us on whatever platfo...
Never thought we would be doing a snow storm mixed with a pandemic dilemma, but here we are! Join Amanda, Allison, and Juan as they discuss both ends of the 2021 Texas Snowstorm in a small town versus Houston. From housing 5 people in Richmond to conserving snow for water in College Station, it’s safe to say we’re still in disbelief of what everyone went through. We hope our fellow Texans out there are safe and warm that are tuning in with us and can find some empathy with our stories. For our o...
If you’re even the slightest bit concerned about anyone in education from a parental, loved one, or informant stand point, this episode is a must. It’s time for a check in with the un-sung heroes of the pandemic: teachers. For those anticipating a complaining session among teachers, this could be further from the truth (even though a complaint session would be more than understandable). Join Amanda and one of her colleagues as they discuss a day in the life of teaching with COVID-19 protocols, t...
The battle of southern culture is finally coming to fruition here on Friendship State Of Mind! Join Amanda and Juan as they discuss the difference in the levels of Texas and Southern culture in the United States. From George Strait to bow hunting, you won’t want to miss this hilarious conversation about the true state of many Texans and southerners! Make sure to like and subscribe on whatever platform you’re listening to us on, and leave us a review to let us know how we’re doing. Thanks again f...
After a 6 week unplanned break, FSOM is excited to bring some fun to the upcoming New Year! Join Juan and Amanda as they discuss all positive things from one of the hardest years. We hope this episode gives you laughter, positive reflection, and a smile to carry with you into 2021. Remember to subscribe to this podcast, give it a like, and leave a review to let us know how we’re doing. Thank you for your patience as we navigated ending the semester. Have no fear, Season 2 WILL be continuing! Tha...
Election week is here and so is our special 10th episode! Join Amanda and Juan as they discuss election week in Texas, what could happen to the state with voter turnout, and how politics have played a part in their relationship both being Texas natives. Please make sure to like, subscribe to us on whatever platform you’re on, and leave us a rating and review so we know how we’re doing. Thank you for joining us for another episode of Friendship State Of Mind, and we’ll see y’all back at the podca...
Out of a month long hiatus, FSOM is back to continue Season 2! What’s the most popular accessory to the south? Why the Bible Belt of course 😉 Join Allison, Juan, and Amanda as they talk all denominations and topics of how Christianity plays its part in Southern Culture. From the bi dancing Baptist to the trendy Non-Denominational member and everything in between, we discuss it all! *Disclaimer: these explanations have gone off of what we solely have experienced, so please do not delve into our ...
Come party with us at Friendship State Of Mind this week as Allison and Amanda talk all things about Texas Homecoming weekends! From football games, the notorious Texas Mums, to their dates, their friends who celebrated with them, and how to still have a blast this year even among COVID-19, they spill alllll the Homecoming tea. Make sure to subscribe, give us a rating, and leave a comment so we know how we’re doing. Thanks for hanging out with us again for another week of Friendship State Of Min...
You have asked and we are overjoyed to finally share with you the one, the only, Buc-ee’s! Join Amanda, Juan, and Chaz as they not only talk about the best gas station the USA has to offer, but also as they take you with them on their own Buc-ee’s trip! Please make sure to check out our sponsors and how you can do your part in giving back to our frontline workers and fine arts employees around the country that are still giving aid and lifting others up during this time. Be sure to subscribe to u...
Happy August and first month of school to all of our INCREDIBLE Texas Teachers! Join Juan and Amanda as they discuss the highs and lows of virtual education, how other districts in the state are handling education during COVID19, and what you can do to help keep our educators going. This episode is dedicated to all teachers far and wide for having the courage, stamina, and love for students everywhere! Make sure to click the subscribe button, like this episode, and leave us a rating and review s...
We’re excited to laugh and reminisce with you this week through all of Allison and Amanda’s summer memories growing up in Texas! Join them as they catch up on their family COVID-19 update, the fun and trouble they got into during their summers, and an insight on just a few things that go on in The Lone Star State from May to September. Make sure to like, subscribe, and leave a comment to let us know how we’re doing. Thanks again for listening, and we’ll see y’all back at the podcast!
This week, Amanda and Juan bring friend Jarrell Comeaux to discuss the definition of the Black Lives Matter movement, racial situations both Juan and Jarrell have faced as Mexican and Black men in America, misconceptions of racial definitions being said in the south and country right now, and solutions on what we can all do to help America be the best it can be. Included at the bottom are links on how to understand terms being used in the social culture currently, what we can do to help educate ...
We welcome you into the 3rd episode insight on Amanda and Allison’s experience with 6 family members becoming sick with the infamous COVID19. Join them as they discuss the timeline of contagion, how it affected their family, and where everyone in their family is now. Please take a look at our sponsors and their websites as well in the description. Whatever platform you’re listening on, please make sure to subscribe, leave a rating, and comment so we know how we’re doing. Thank you for braving th...
As much as Amanda loves Texas, there’s very few things I love more, the biggest being JUAN GARZA! Join Juan and I as well as our friends Emily and Toby as we unfold our love story on the week of Amanda and Juan’s one year anniversary! Make sure to also click on the links below to check out some of the fundraisers and organizations we would love to support for our friends in the Fine Arts world as well. Whatever platform you’re listening on, click subscribe, leave us a rating, and a comment so we...
SEASON 2 HAS OFFICIALLY DROPPED! Join Amanda, Juan, and Moira as they catch up on the 6 week break from the end of Season 1. From our state and country’s social climate, to Harry Potter, to Coronavirus soup, to what to look forward to in the upcoming episode, it’s another episode of laughter and insight on The Lone Star State! Make sure to like and subscribe on whatever platform you’re listening to, and make sure to leave a comment so we know how we’re doing. Thanks for coming back for Season 2,...
Today we say HOORAY for hitting 1K! Join Amanda, Juan, and Allison as they go through how they are doing in another week of quarantine with discussing all of the Season 1 highlights, memories, and fan favorites of Friendship State Of Mind! Be sure to also listen to the end of the episode to hear the winner of the Texas Sized Giveaway! As the title states, this will be our last episode for Season 1, but don’t fret because we will be back July 5th 2020! Make sure to like, subscribe, catch up on an...
Welcome to the FINALE of the Big School vs. Small School portion of Friendship State Of Mind! We are only 15 listeners away from 1,000! This is all thanks to you, and we hope we can hit 1K with the last episode of this segment! Join us in quarantine as we discuss all things observed by northerners, alumni of schools in the south, and from our own glory days. Make sure to like, subscribe, and SHARE! Once we hit 1,000 listeners, we will post for a TEXAS GIVEAWAY with all things from the Lone Star ...
Warning: This episode contains discussions that involve sexual harassment, assault, and misconduct. If you or someone you know that is listening is triggered by any of these, we encourage you to choose what is best for you if to listen or not. We’re switching gears a little this week as we discuss the newly released Title IX regulations nationwide for college campuses. Join Amanda and Juan as they discuss the potential outcomes for college students under the new guidelines, their thoughts as bot...
It’s a group like you’ve never talked with before, the ladies of dorm 418! Join Amanda as she catches up with her colleges roommates as they relive their glory days living together, the crazy shenanigans they put one another up to, and how 4 strangers became a family by the end of their time together. This week also features a special commercial on how YOU can be involved in thanking a teacher you love for teacher appreciation week this week and celebrating nurses as well! Make sure to subscribe...
We are so excited to FINALLY introduce a non-Texan to all of our fans and listeners to Friendship State Of Mind! Join Juan and Amanda as they chat with friend Kristine Overman about her time at Michigan University, to moving her life down south in H-TOWN! From hilarious ideals from both the north and south, to Kristine’s takeaways while living in Texas, and strange but nice experiences with southern hospitality, you will not want to miss this episode. Please make sure to subscribe to our podcast...
After a week off for Easter, we’re back and better than ever with the legendary COACH KYLE JONES wrapping up the Texas Revolution! Join us for how the ending of a beautiful and tragic history comes to an end and also new beginnings at The Battle of San Jacinto. We will recap the points before this battle, how we got to San Jacinto, and how the Texans then had to be resilient just as we do today under different circumstances. Please make sure to subscribe, and leave us a rating and review so we k...
The highly requested Freshman Introduction Camps episode is HERE! Join Amanda and Texas A&M’s Dalton Jones as they discuss everything that goes down at their university’s Freshmen Introduction Camps, Fish Camp and Jack Camp. From camp traditions, to the everlasting friendships and memories, to reasons of why anyone should be involved, Amanda and Dalton go through all Fish Camp and Jack Camp have to offer for campers and counselors alike. Make sure to subscribe and leave us a rating and revie...
We’re back at another part of our southern college segment, and what better way than to bring in some of SFA’s favorites greeks! Join Amanda and guests Mariana and Alyssa as they discuss Mariana’s and Alyssa’s time in Greek life at a small college, their most hilarious moments with one another, and Amanda’s look from the outside in of sorority row. Make sure to click subscribe on whatever platform you’re choosing to listen on, leave a review, and make sure to give a rating so we know how to beat...
