In this episode: A fan of the podcast is indignant over the fact that her boyfriend isn't "threatened" by her bisexuality. The poor soul! Is it appropriate for a young person to be with someone just for the sex? Are you guys deliberately trying to flabbergast us? Is there like a sign stuck to our backs or something? Ah HA! Now we're in business: a caller asks how about the best way to casually mention her virginity to the dude who might just happen to take it. An epic battle ensues! "Mary J. Bli...
Dec 04, 2012•23 min
In this episode: What to think when it's not quite breakfast, and it's not quite lunch... but you've definitely just had sex. Post-coital brunch has existed since the invention of the cantaloupe in 1811, but what does it mean? A listener is getting dude-pecked by a perfectly nice guy asking her out on mini-dates. Sure, persistence is a virtue, but discretion is the better part of valor. How does one turn down a suitor's semi-advances for good? And finally: body odor is a problem. "Over - Drake (...
Nov 30, 2012•18 min
In this episode: A dude texts a listener after a date, asking: "You got a pic I can get?" The Guy Friends try to figure out his motivations. Also: are strange and beautiful paparazzi women going on dates with Aaron to take secret photos of him? Stay tuned... Yet another fabulous voicemail from a listener who first reveals that, yes, women do pee in the shower , then asks how she can best go about pursuing a promiscuous phase. Whose hunky bodies should litter the warpath? Friends'? Or strangers'?...
Nov 15, 2012•18 min
In this episode: What to think when a former flame says "Hi"... through a mutual friend's text message. A listener's old hookup blows in through town and lets her know without really letting her know. A carrier pigeon would have been nice. Dudes getting shit-housed and peeing in inappropriate places... or on inappropriate objects. We've all heard the stories. But is it just dudes who are the culprits? A listener was about to leave a party when a dude asked if she wanted to leave together -- so t...
Nov 08, 2012•18 min
In this episode: We get a valuable follow-up email regarding a very contentious episode in which The Guy Friends had differences of opinion. Turns out, Aaron was right, in an objective, factual sense, but in this day and age, what's really "right" anymore, anyway? The Guy Friends just can't get away from The Lingus in this episode (and honestly: who can?) as a listener asks for advice about her own discomfort with the act. What does her dude think about her reluctance to receive? Is it worth try...
Nov 01, 2012•21 min
In this episode: When is it appropriate to tell your booty-call that you want them as a booty-have a real relationship? Ex Sex! Is it a bad idea? Is a fruit still forbidden when it's inconsequential, fun, and fairly common? The Guy Friends remind us that -- heartbreak aside -- your ex can still do that one crazy thing that you really like? Maybe they got better at it! What were you gonna do tonight, anyway? Peeing in the shower. Just... that. "NWP - Trouble (Taylor Swift Remix)" ( xNWP ) / CC BY...
Oct 23, 2012•18 min
In this episode: Are open relationships the Holy Grail from the male perspective? Does every man yearn for his own personal harem? No... (and Yes?). A listener gets herself in hot water after dancing both innocently AND sexily on a taken dude. Was the aftermath justified? Is dancing just dancing, or must we abide by a shared lexicon of groove signals? Can you ever demand that your boyfriend throw out an article of clothing? The Guy Friends get into a fight mid-answer. We hope you're all happy! "...
Oct 17, 2012•19 min
In this episode: We try to find a better word for single than single. It doesn't go great. And break-ups. Why do people do each other like that? It's so sad etc etc. Finally, Heather from Vancouver is back! Her dating life is going so well but she doesn't know what to do! We help a sister out. "Jessie J - Domino (Cametrix Remix)" ( Cametrix ) / CC BY 3.0
Oct 12, 2012•20 min
In this episode: A listener is curious about casual male nudity -- and aren't we all? How many dicks does the average dude see? What about those intimate and playful all-dude slumber parties that you've heard so much about? A voicemail from two women who want to know what compliments they can give to make a dude feel sexy. Since so much our Sexy Compliment Lexicon is geared toward women -- good point! -- what can a lady say to make a dude feel hot without making herself feel like an idiot? And a...
Oct 04, 2012•17 min
In this episode: HINDSIGHT A voicemail from a listener whose high school crush-turned-sleepin' buddy plays the Celibacy Card (is that even a card?), then gets a girlfriend two weeks later! How is a reasonable human being supposed to interpret that? On a similar-ish note, a listener gets confronted by her ex about the meaning of their relationship... over Gchat... during work hours. Does The Relationship Rehash have a place in modern society? We also get some follow-up on a particularly juicy que...
Sep 26, 2012•19 min
In this episode: A listener has a new partner who is hesitant to return the favor... oral sex-wise . The Guy Friends find their own relationship strained under the incalculable weight of this quandary. Should she be more sensitive to this guy's own sensitivities? Does she have an inalienable right to get her goodies goodied? TUNE IN. Another inquirer wants to sex-dump her FWB of eight months after two (two!) consecutive so-so performances. The Guy Friends are usually very kind and understanding ...
Sep 19, 2012•20 min
It's our first live episode! We were invited to participate in the weekly Salonathon at Beauty Bar Chicago! , curated by First Floor Theater! It's good to have friends! The shenanigans include: A dude passes out after getting invited to a spontaneous drunken threesome! So close... A question about Nice Guys™. Why do they turn out to be horny assholes? Is nothing sacred? A gay dude asks how he can best act as a sexual ambassador for his straight brethren. [some kind of joke about "filling" a "pos...
Sep 12, 2012•13 min
In this episode: A themed episode! All open relationships, all the time! A listener is concerned about the specifics of her open relationship, in which she... isn't seriously dating any one person at all, and is just sort of seeing a bunch of people? We comfort her with the knowledge that there's nothing weird about her situation. At all. A voicemail from a listener who got in a fight with a friend about whether her past open relationship was a relationship at all. We blow her friend up hard . D...
Sep 05, 2012•19 min
FROM THE MANAGEMENT: We celebrated our six month episode anniversary just the way people in normal relationships do: by totally shaking things up and getting way too personal. Which means, STRAIGHT MEN asked a FEMALE questions. This has never before happened in the history of advice-giving! First: How do I approach women? (Hint: Maybe sometimes just don't?) Next: How soon should I make that big move? And everything you ever wanted to know about sex and actually did, unfortunately, ask aloud: Is ...
Aug 28, 2012•21 min
In the episode: It may sound crazy, but 100% of men may not want to have sex 100% of the time... wwwwhhhhhhhHHHHAAAAA???? ...but it's true. What should a woman think when she's turned down by a dude? Or even a regular partner? A listener from Vancouver has been trying as hard as she can to get a straight answer on what her relationship is with her whatever-the-fuck-he-is, but only gets a potpourri of mixed messages. We drop some hard lessons. LAST CHANCE: next week's episode is a Special Edition...
Aug 22, 2012•17 min
It's our Six Month Anniversary! We want to express our gratitude toward our listeners, old and new. Thanks so much for your questions, feedback, and general support! In this episode: A "casual virgin" feels that she wants to be formally sexual with a guy she's seeing. What do guys think when presented with those who lack carnal knowledge? How should she bring it up. Should she? (Yes.) A voicemail: is private masturbation a good call in the realm of cohabitation? A caller and her live-in boyfrien...
Aug 15, 2012•19 min
In this episode: A caller re-evaultates the Terms of Service with her friend-with-benefits. What is meant by "friend?" How frequently should there be "benefits?" And just how "with" is "with?" We answer a question from a UK listener who wants to talk to a guy about giving their whatever-it-is a name. We try our best to avoid telling her to "just talk to him," and we actually do a pretty good job while trying to face our own commitmentphobia. Every day is an adventure! "Big Hoops Nelly Furtado" (...
Aug 07, 2012•18 min
In this episode: NSFW! We talk about the first post in a brand-new Vice porn review column that accepted Josh's submission of a Porn Clip of Interest. In the process, Josh reveals his no-longer-secret porn Tumblr . What's a girl to think about a guy who sends her Hallmark greeting cards... and sends them to his Best Bro as well? We hope Snail Mail never dies! We also discuss the newest form of male birth control out of India. Would the Guy Friends bite the bullet to shoot blanks? "Trey Songz Ft ...
Jul 25, 2012•18 min
In this episode: Is it a problem to be friends with all of your exes? Yes, that's right, ALL OF THEM. Is it a bad idea? Or a mark of chillness? Some female listeners have questions about poorly timed boners. We provide a comprehensive physics lesson. What is the deal when a dude gives you The Warm Shoulder? A female listener is on a cuddle-only diet with a dude and has no idea why. We're not 100% sure either, but we have a few theories, as well as yet another important lesson about fighting for ...
Jul 18, 2012•16 min
In this episode: We discuss a recent Jezebel article in which gender thinker Hugo Schwyzer warns women of self-deprecation in men as a form of emotional manipulation. Is this true? Is it warranted? Can we make fun of Jezebel without getting sent to Lady Jail? STAY TUNED. How much "warning" should you give your soon-to-be sex buddy about your gnarly scars? We believe that a gnarly scar is best as a warning in itself: "I fucked a bear!" Why don't dudes snuggle? Aaron and Josh battle over who gets ...
Jul 10, 2012•17 min
In this episode: Gentlemen of Science: what's having a penis like? We present our findings. Eat your heart out, TED talks! We also give some advice for a gay listener who wants to sleep with a woman or three. Sir, this will be your most difficult mission to date. Good luck, dude! "Gyptian - Hold Yuh (DJ Stephen Remix)" ( Stephen Mohammed ) / CC BY 3.0
Jul 03, 2012•20 min
In this episode: We discuss why Chicago's PRIDE Parade is amazing, and follow-up with last week's noodle-scratcher about makeout-only sessions with sexual partners. We also tackle what aspects of sex are most memorable for straight men, while giving a stern talking to the asker. Cosmo quizzes are not Gaydar. We will not back down! "M83 - Midnight City (Cousin Culo Edit)" ( Phi Unit ) / CC BY 3.0...
Jun 27, 2012•19 min
In this episode: What it means when your eight-years-older former babysitter travels a great distance to a farm in the middle of nowhere to make a move on you. How to make-out with your boyfriend, and... that's it. We try our hardest to wrap our heads around this. "Kelis vs. Justin Timberlake - Bounce [Joker Mashup]" ( Joker_13 ) / CC BY-NC 3.0
Jun 20, 2012•18 min
More friends! Same amount of guys! Today, we're talking about breakups that come out of nowhere, plus our first in-studio question!
Jun 12, 2012•16 min
The Guy Friends go deep on not just love, but LOVE. Plus, we're face to face with facials. Stay tuned for the Kate Friends Podcast! Music from: "Ellie Goulding - High For This (The Weeknd Cover) (Chris Crook Remix)" ( oOChris CrookOo ) / CC BY 3.0
Jun 06, 2012•17 min
In this episode: How to understand your situation when staring down the barrel of a penis. Why is that even a Thing? Is there a female equivalent? Tune-in for the most important contribution to sexual equality in the last thousand years. Boob Guys vs. Ass Men. Are there stigmas within the male community? Josh and Aaron drop their switchblades and stop dance-fighting long enough to start a real, meaningful dialogue. A new Guy-on-Guy interview. Aaron asks about Josh's first experience with real br...
May 29, 2012•19 min
In this episode: we discuss what you should know before giving your man a surprise delivery around back, whether we're as smooth with the ladies in real life as we seem on the podcast, and the first instance of a new Guy Friend-on-Guy Friend interview segment! Aaron talks about his first non-platonic interaction... "Donna Summer - I Feel Love (Thunderlust Edit)" ( Thunderlust ) / CC BY-NC 3.0...
May 22, 2012•19 min
The Guy Friends tackle mom feedback, Aaron gets ribbed about condoms, and everyone takes a second to think and talk about pubic hair. For the children. Music: "Take Your Shirt Off And Bang Bang Bang" ( Joshu Ra ) / CC BY-NC 3.0
May 16, 2012•20 min
In this episode, we have three voicemails from our Moms! Josh's Mom asks how long before we have a bunch of little Guy Friends running around. Kate's Mom blows our minds asking for advice about giving advice... to her daughters Aaron's Mom wonders why she has to wonder about his love life.
May 08, 2012•18 min
In this episode: We address the feedback to our response to The Ministry for Boyfriend Review. Is Gchat as important for men as it is for women? A better question: what kind of person doesn't think it's important? And finally -- strap-ons for dudes! UNH, double-up, UNH UNH. "Ashanti Ft. Notorious Big - Unfoolish (Angle No Games Edit-Dirty)" ( angle-1 ) / CC BY 3.0...
May 02, 2012•21 min
