It's a mailbag episode! We read your emails, texts, and wish upon a star for a gift in the PO Box. Send us your thoughts, on that or anything else, to 0431345145 on the burner phone, or via email fwendspod@gmail.com or you can pop it in the mail to Fwends, PO Box 24144, Melbourne, Victoria, 3001 YOUTUBE Soon you can watch clips of the show on YouTube, click through and hit subscribe now: Fwends Pod YouTube SUBSCRIBE Please hit follow or subscribe or whatever they call it in your favourite podcas...
May 01, 2025•37 min
Ben Lee began his career as a young teenager in the early 90’s, in the Australian lo-fi punk band Noise Addict, who were discovered by Sonic Youth and the Beastie Boys. That began an extraordinary career that has been both eclectic and eccentric. Ben has put out over 20 solo albums that have made romantics swoon for multiple generations and catapulted him to national treasure status. But enough of all that, we're here to talk about fwendship! In this episode, Ben talks about being occasionally g...
Apr 29, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Season 7Ep. 11
It's a mailbag episode! We read your emails, texts, and wish upon a star for a gift in the PO Box. Send us your thoughts, on that or anything else, to 0431345145 on the burner phone, or via email fwendspod@gmail.com or you can pop it in the mail to Fwends, PO Box 24144, Melbourne, Victoria, 3001 YOUTUBE Soon you can watch clips of the show on YouTube, click through and hit subscribe now: Fwends Pod YouTube SUBSCRIBE Please hit follow or subscribe or whatever they call it in your favourite podcas...
Apr 24, 2025•38 min
With an effortless ability to turn low-key yarns into high-stake rollercoasters, Geraldine Hickey is one of Australia’s most beloved stand-up comedians. She's also our great mate. She's won loads of awards and you've definitely seen her on the telly. In this episode, Geraldine talks about the intricacies of WhatsApp groups, failed primary school business ideas, Cold Chisel, a trip for World Youth Day, and she shares some very funny stories about her wonderful "no muckin' about" wife. Enjoy! CONT...
Apr 21, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Season 7Ep. 10
It's a mailbag episode! We read your emails, texts, and wish upon a star for a gift in the PO Box. Send us your thoughts, on that or anything else, to 0431345145 on the burner phone, or via email fwendspod@gmail.com or you can pop it in the mail to Fwends, PO Box 24144, Melbourne, Victoria, 3001 YOUTUBE Soon you can watch clips of the show on YouTube, click through and hit subscribe now: Fwends Pod YouTube SUBSCRIBE Please hit follow or subscribe or whatever they call it in your favourite podcas...
Apr 18, 2025•28 min
Gillian Cosgriff is a multi-award-winning actor, singer, writer, musician, composer and comedian. She is also an absolutely world-class friend. In this episode Rhys, Kyran, Georgia & Gill discuss sibling friendships, read receipts (hell), long-distance friends, homemade plays, school reunion revelations, fringe friends, pandemic bonding and chair theory. We also wax lyrical about two national treasures, Cal Wilson and Virginia Gay. CONTACT Text - 0431 345 145 Email - fwendspod@gmail.com Mail...
Apr 14, 2025•1 hr 47 min•Season 7Ep. 9
It's a mailbag episode! Just Rhys and Georgia this week and it is suitably chaotic. We read your emails, texts, and wish upon a star for a gift in the PO Box. Send us your thoughts, on that or anything else, to 0431345145 on the burner phone, or via email fwendspod@gmail.com or you can pop it in the mail to Fwends, PO Box 24144, Melbourne, Victoria, 3001 YOUTUBE Soon you can watch clips of the show on YouTube, click through and hit subscribe now: Fwends Pod YouTube SUBSCRIBE Please hit follow or...
Apr 10, 2025•33 min
Zachary Ruane is best known as one-third of the global comedy phenomenon, Aunty Donna. In his own right, he's a comedian, a writer, an actor, and a world class artiste of the noblest of all pursuits, podcasting. In this episode, Zac talks with hilarious candour (and mild panic) about reaching one's mid-30s and wondering what friendship is supposed to look like. Let's just say the question "are you a good friend?" really takes off. He also pontificates about forming Aunty Donna before they were f...
Apr 07, 2025•1 hr 51 min•Season 7Ep. 8
It's a mailbag ep. We get your emails and DM's and still nothing for Fwends in the PO Box. Send us your thoughts, on that or anything else, to 0431345145 on the burner phone, or via email fwendspod@gmail.com or you can pop it in the mail to Fwends, PO Box 24144, Melbourne, Victoria, 3001 YOUTUBE Soon you can watch clips of the show on YouTube, click through and hit subscribe now: Fwends Pod YouTube SUBSCRIBE Please hit follow or subscribe or whatever they call it in your favourite podcast app so...
Apr 03, 2025•38 min
Zoë Coombs Marr is a comedian, writer, performer and, to be frank, she's annoyingly good at all of it. Zoë has performed all over the world, won a bunch of big awards, and become one of Australia's most celebrated and innovative comedians. In this episode, Zoë talks about a friendship as long as her memory, making friends that last for one night, the art of gossiping, theatre friends, and much more! CONTACT Text - 0431 345 145 Email - fwendspod@gmail.com Mail - PO Box 24144, Melbourne, Vic, 3001...
Mar 31, 2025•1 hr 41 min•Season 7Ep. 7
It's a mailbag ep. We get your emails and DM's and still nothing for Fwends in the PO Box. Send us your thoughts, on that or anything else, to 0431345145 on the burner phone, or via email fwendspod@gmail.com or you can pop it in the mail to Fwends, PO Box 24144, Melbourne, Victoria, 3001 YOUTUBE Soon you can watch clips of the show on YouTube, click through and hit subscribe now: Fwends Pod YouTube SUBSCRIBE Please hit follow or subscribe or whatever they call it in your favourite podcast app so...
Mar 27, 2025•29 min
Sarah Blasko is one of Australia's most beloved singer-songwriters. She's a 3x ARIA winner, 18x ARIA nominee, and has won the J Award for Australian Album of the Year . Sarah’s seventh album I Just Need To Conquer This Mountain is one of late night reflections on goodbyes, grief, new beginnings, and an important friendship that underpinned her childhood. So how apt to have her on the podcast to wax lyrical about friends. Sarah talks about her childhood friend with very chic hair, a friendship ma...
Mar 24, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Season 7Ep. 6
It's a mailbag ep. We get your emails and DM's and still nothing for Fwends in the PO Box. Send us your thoughts, on that or anything else, to 0431345145 on the burner phone, or via email fwendspod@gmail.com or you can pop it in the mail to Fwends, PO Box 24144, Melbourne, Victoria, 3001 YOUTUBE Soon you can watch clips of the show on YouTube, click through and hit subscribe now: Fwends Pod YouTube SUBSCRIBE Please hit follow or subscribe or whatever they call it in your favourite podcast app so...
Mar 20, 2025•29 min
Alex Dyson is an old friend of Kyran and Rhys's, they've lived together, worked together and the three of them own Comedy Republic together. So this is a special ep this one. Although it's Alex's first friend, fastest friend, former friend and forever friend that we are discussing today. CONTACT Text - 0431 345 145 Email - fwendspod@gmail.com Mail - PO Box 24144, Melbourne, Vic, 3001 RATE AND REVIEW Of course you've already subscribed or followed the show, now we'd love you to leave a rating and...
Mar 17, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Season 7Ep. 5
It's a mailbag ep. We get your emails and DM's and still nothing for Fwends in the PO Box. Send us your thoughts, on that or anything else, to fwendspod@gmail.com or, now, you can pop it in the mail to Fwends, PO Box 24144, Melbourne, Victoria, 3001 YOUTUBE Soon you can watch clips of the show on YouTube, click through and hit subscribe now: Fwends Pod YouTube SUBSCRIBE Please hit follow or subscribe or whatever they call it in your favourite podcast app so you never miss a beat. Follow us all o...
Mar 13, 2025•25 min
Old fwend Michael Hing joins us this week to talk about his first friend, fastest friend, former friend and forever friend. Michael Hing is a beloved Australian comedian, broadcaster and television presenter, and in this episode he talks about being a bad friend, his resolution to spend time with friends outside of a comedy show or indeed a podcast, being a friend as a new parent, first kisses, teenage diaries, breaking up with a friend, the value of forgiveness in a friend, and so much more. It...
Mar 11, 2025•1 hr 29 min•Season 7Ep. 4
It's a mailbag ep. Much deliberation over the meaning of young people words. Apologies for being not young. Send us your thoughts, on that or anything else, to fwendspod@gmail.com or, now, you can pop it in the mail to Fwends, PO Box 24144, Melbourne, Victoria, 3001 YOUTUBE Soon you can watch clips of the show on YouTube, click through and hit subscribe now: Fwends Pod YouTube SUBSCRIBE Please hit follow or subscribe or whatever they call it in your favourite podcast app so you never miss a beat...
Mar 06, 2025•31 min
Clare Bowditch is an Australian music icon who's been in our ears for years—through her hit songs, on the radio, and even in audiobook form if you've listened to her memoir (which we highly recommend). In this episode, she shares the stories behind the most important relationships in her life, all sparked by a chance meeting. We also dive into the dynamics of being in a band and her ever-evolving relationship with music itself. It’s a great chat—have a listen! EMAIL If you have some thoughts and...
Mar 03, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Season 7Ep. 3
We recorded this either very late or very early depending on which Fwend you are, and you cam let us know if you can easily tell! Send us your thoughts, on that or anything else, to fwendspod@gmail.com or, now, you can pop it in the mail to Fwends, PO Box 24144, Melbourne, Victoria, 3001 #noanthrax YOUTUBE Soon you can watch clips of the show on YouTube, click through and hit subscribe now: Fwends Pod YouTube SUBSCRIBE Please hit follow or subscribe or whatever they call it in your favourite pod...
Feb 27, 2025•32 min
Hello hello hello. Ryan Shelton has spent his life making people laugh, he's gotten real good at it you guys. But then he joined this podcast you see, called The Imperfects, and it's really really big. And because it's about sharing imperfections and personal struggles, has now gotten real good at making us all better people. This chat is extraordinary. Can't wait for you to hear it. Subscribe to The Imperfects here: The Imperfects Follow Ryan on Instagram: Ryan's Insta The Imperfects are also g...
Feb 24, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Season 7Ep. 2
Every Friday we'll be releasing a quick mailbag ep to hear what you thought of the new fwend from earlier in the week. A little pre-weekend gift to you, our gweatest fwends. We'll also include any extra little bonus bits we think you should here (like the spicy section from Lazy Susan's episode about Matt Okine on Drag Race Down under) and also our bonus question each week - if you could be friends with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be. EMAIL If you have some thoughts and want to feature i...
Feb 20, 2025•22 min
Hello hello hello. It's so great to be back. I mean just hit play and you'll find all this out, but we start this ep by explaining what this new format of Fwends is all about, and then spend a little while catching up (mostly asking Georgia about boys in London) and then we have our brilliant chat with Drag Race Down Under's reining Queen of Queens Lazy Susan. We ask her who was her first friend, hear about her fastest friends, discover a former friend and find out who is her forever friend. Sub...
Feb 17, 2025•1 hr 27 min•Season 7Ep. 1
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