Comedian Chloe Maddren is joined by Tommy Dassalo ( The Little Dum Dum Club ) to talk podcast breakups, friendship fallouts, and navigating messy creative endings. They also unpack cheating trauma, accidentally starting a great relationship at the wrong time, and the reason women “don’t see balls.” Also featuring: – The Dum Dum Club split – Chloe’s personal relationship drama – Behind-the-scenes podcast gossip – The Righteous Gemstones body double trivia – Shoutouts to Take Your Shoes Off & ...
Jun 24, 2025•38 min•Ep. 95
This episode has it all: bisexual school trauma, cosmetic procedure panic, and the unexpected chaos of having a hot gyno. I’m joined by the wildly talented, hilarious Nina Oyama from Deadloch, Taskmaster, Thank God You're Here and every other Aussie TV comedy! We unpack whether or not we’re getting filler, what it was like being super queer in an all-girls school that wasn’t exactly chill about it, and the extremely uncomfortable experience of trying to keep eye contact during a pelvic exam. Als...
Jun 18, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 94
Hey y'all!! I'm so sorry I've been bad with the episodes!! I think most of you know I do all the editing and what not myself which I looove to do, but it takes some tiiiime y'all!! Anywho, with some technical difficulties/ delays and way too much on, I just cannot get it done for you this week!! I've got some verrrry fun eps coming up over the next month or so as we get closer to the hundredth!! BUT in the meantime, if you're looking for a good listen, not that it's at all like this show, I have...
Jun 11, 2025•3 min•Ep. 94
I had a real mum on the podcast… and spent most of it comparing her kids to my cat. Comedian, writer, star of The Roast, Thank God You're Here and SBS The Feed Alex Lee joins me to talk about how parenting changes your algorithm, the great sleepover debate, and why Bluey might be more for adults than kids. We also unpack fear-based parenting trends, controversial opinions, and yes—I try to convince her that having a dog is the same as having a child. (It goes about as well as you'd expect.) Chec...
Jun 04, 2025•59 min•Ep. 93
This week on The Friend Request , comedian David Correos joins me to talk Instagram etiquette, food hyperfixations, and why he likes wearing wet clothes. Plus: the hilarious moment he realized we’d met a year ago—and had no memory of it. Chaos (and laughter) ensues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 28, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 89
Broden Kelly (Aunty Donna) joins The Friend Request to talk comedy group dynamics, fashion mishaps, mole maps, solo projects, and why he might be trying to sabotage Aunty Donna from the inside (allegedly)... I mean, he's just doing solo stuff as well. We also dive into The OG Crew , what makes someone “hot but not funny,” and whether this is, in fact, a sexy podcast (again—his words). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 20, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 91
This week on The Friend Request, I’m joined by the hilarious Carlo Ritchie — comedian, improv performer, Thank God You’re Here cast member, and writer for the iconic kids show Play School . We dive into the story behind his 15-year comedy partnership, the power of friendship that survives improv chaos, and yes... a truly unhinged game of F**k, Marry, Kill featuring Big Ted, Jemima, and Humpty. 😳 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 07, 2025•59 min•Ep. 90
This week Chloe Maddren is joined by UK-based Russian stand up comedian Olga Koch !! Off the back of performing her show Olga Koch Comes From Money , Chloe sticks her nosey little nose into the details of what it is like growing up rich and boy oh, does Olga have some good goss. Mainly from the make-out parties at boarding school. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 29, 2025•49 min•Ep. 89
Hey cutie pies!! It's me on my own again this week except this time it was planned!! Join me in the fort for a little bit of tea as I get stuck into listener stories about being ghosted. I also thought it could be cute to jump on Instagram live for a little ask-me-anything... Idk if it was cute so you tell me! Love y'all! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 22, 2025•41 min•Ep. 88
Sorry the episode is late!! This week we're joined by a proper friend, brilliant Sydney comedian Dave Henning ! Chloe may or may not have treated him like a tv host in the 80's talking to their first queer guest simply because he's bald... But it was funny and they're real friends who are silly like that, PROMISE! Please enjoy the episode and let us know if you're interested in joining the new church. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 16, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 87
You guys!! I am so sorry but I don't have a proper episode for you today, instead I have a little tale of how I had a bit of a break down and left Melbourne two days early. I talk about how the full cycle of being insecure and triggered with friendship stuff and how it all worked out. I think it's interesting and VERY on theme but also, so funny I say it'll just take a sec at the start... 20 mins later, you're all caught up. Thanks for bearing with me you gorgeous cute sweet angels, I'll be back...
Apr 08, 2025•20 min•Ep. 86
Beloved Sydney comedian and return guest to the pod, Lauren Bonner joins Chloe in the fort and the girls really are girlin it up. From unsolicited beauty tips to gamer girl stuff, the chat is all kinds of silly, cute n fun. See Lauren live! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 01, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 85
A classic how to become best friends, starting with favourites and ending with a man behind a couch… This week Chloe was joined by one half of the onscreen talent of Granny Flat Comedy , David Hoey and the two set out two become besties in one hour. Can they do it??? Ya, duh! These two talk about comedy soul mates, the female gaze and how to be comfortable with affection. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 26, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 84
This week Chloe Maddren is joined by the pillar of The OG Crew himself, it’s Akila baby!!! Watch two friends go from kind of close to potential besties AND BACK in just over an hour! For real, these two are talking childhood, flirting, and Akila ended up offering Chloe his own liver. What a man! Don’t let the friendship fool you but, as the title suggests… This week’s truth or dare caused the podcast’s first ever walk off. Enjoy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 18, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 83
This week Chloe is joined by the new official most regular guest, Cameron James ! The two talk about Cam’s tales of being kicked out of his own gigs, sleepovers that get a little too hot and Cam’s brand new comedy special BANGERS! Go watch Cameron James’ Bangers on YouTube now See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 12, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 82
This week Chloe Maddren is joined by the effervescent and incandescent Elouise Eftos , proving once again that the podcast has lead to actual flipping friendship! The girls kick things off with some pretty crazy flirting (it’s mostly Chloe, let’s be honest) before getting stuck into Apple Cider Vinegar, the new Netflix show about Aussie scam artist, Belle Gibson. Okay, is this a movie review podcast now??? Maybe! Find out? SEE ELOUISE'S SHOW!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 04, 2025•46 min•Ep. 81
Wow wow wow what a week!! If you're not familiar with The OG Crew well... How did you find Chloe ? Seriously, love you forever but just to get you in the loop, there's this super fun YouTube channel of a gorgeous group of friends playing games and being silly and today's episode is featuring the one and ONLY Abby Boom ! After Chloe's glorious return to The OG's earlier this week, Abby and Chloe are in the fort talking internet gossip, the magic behind The OG Crew and fitting in. The gals are get...
Feb 25, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 80
This week Chloe Maddren is joined by comedian, singer, songwriter, screenwriter Alice Tovey and the girls are going wild! Well, you know they say some silly stuff. These two talk all things girly from bisexuality and ADHD to weddings and world peace. Get amongst it. See Alice live! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 18, 2025•35 min•Ep. 79
This week comedian Chloe Maddren is joined by the multi-talented director/ actor/ stuntman Nash Edgerton and the two immediately bond over their recent ADHD diagnoses. Nash tells Chloe all about his journey into the film industry, how to make friends all over the world and whether or not she has a chance to make it as a movie star. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 11, 2025•58 min•Ep. 78
We're back baby!!! Sorry it took so long but we're back with a bang and a brand new blanket fort! This week Chloe is joined once again by Sydney comedian and two time queen of virality, Steph Broadbridge , who tells us all about what it was like getting in a public fight with that super infamous Australian breakdancer... Go see her brand new, totally unrelated show, Breaking The Musical ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 04, 2025•53 min•Ep. 77
It’s the end of year Christmas special where we say goodbye to the fort… for now. But also forever cause we’re getting a new one!!! This weeks gorgeous guest is Jarryd Prain who tells Chloe all about his love of Christmas, being the needy friend and the worst gift he’s ever received. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Dec 17, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 76
This week Chloe is joined by love, seggs and dating experts Dee Salmin and Pip Rasmussen from Triple J’s The Hook Up to talk hot and heavy sleepovers and friends with benefits! This episode is not NSFW but also it’s not not NSFW you know? Listen to The Hook Up on Triple J, all streaming platforms or watch full eps on YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Dec 10, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 75
The first ever friend in the fort, Luke Heggie is back and he’s chatting with host Chloe Maddren about a whole bunch of silly stuff from church, family, comedy, making or avoiding friends at the dog park and how to fix your instagram explore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 04, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 72
Two gingers walk into a blanket fort and make some of the dumbest jokes you’ve ever heard. This week comedian and host Chloe Maddren is joined by the always hilarious Angus Gordon and the two get deeply stuck in too many silly buggers to count. They’re talking jealousy, philosophy (kinda) and the guys who made Chloe read it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Nov 26, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 73
This week we have a suuuuper silly and funny fun episode with the delightful Anthony Locascio and Chloe Maddren ! We’re talking cats (of course), musical theatre and whether it’s better to be Greek or Italian (Anthony is both, we’re not just being crazyyyy). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 19, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 72
You’ve seen her on the Melbourne Comedy Gala, and all over the telle… it’s the wonderfully hilarious and just downright delightful Nikki Britton ! Talking about ADHD, childhood trauma, mass-psychogenic effects and you bet your butt the girlies get into things post election. In a funny way of course! Watch out for Nikki Britton on season two of Deadlock coming out soon on Amazon Prime! Don’t forget to sign up to our Patreon! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Nov 12, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 71
Comedian and host of The Friend Request Chloe Maddren is joined by fellow comedian and host of The Phone Hacks, Nick Capper . These two get comfy talking about some deeper stuff but balance it the heck out with some heinous sleepover games and references to Capper’s chaotic podcast. Capper asks Chloe what her worst experience on the internet and Chloe enjoys a very wholesome moment, teaching Capper (a VERY blokey man) how to manifest. Sign up to Patreon for new bonus content See omnystudio.com/l...
Nov 05, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 70
It’s almost Halloween so Chloe invited the queen of the ween herself, Edan McGovern back into the fort to play dress ups and spooky sleepover games. Warning: The costumes you are about to see (or hear about for audio fans) are super hot and also there’s a scary story at the very end, be careful!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Oct 29, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 69
Stokesy is coming out of his anonymous platform ( Harrowing Films ) and into the fort to talk with Chloe about how to make friends with birds, bartending and UFO sightings. Please enjoy x See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 23, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 68
We’re back baby! So glad to be back in the fort! Sorry, we know y’all liked the bath (hehe love ya freaks). This week, Chloe Maddren is joined by TikToker, podcaster, guy with a mullet and moustache, Lachy McIntyre ! The two talked about Disney, influencing and how Lachy felt like a social pariah growing up because he didn’t have a jet ski… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Oct 15, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 67
