This week Chloe Maddren is joined by the man himself, you know him from The Hundred with Andy Lee, it’s Mike Goldstein… again! As the fort’s first returning guest, Goldstein and Chloe talk about sleepover mishaps, first impressions and Kermit the thot... Mike Goldstein See Mike live The Phone Hacks Chloe Maddren See Chloe live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 06, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 36
Mark Bonanno got into the fort and told Chloe all about the conception of Aunty Donna, the value of real (non-show-biz) friends and a bunch of his fave films. See Mark's pics with his dad/ Mark Bonanno's insta Most Upsetting Guessing Game Aunty Donna Grouse House Chloe Maddren See Chloe live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 28, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 35
This week there’s another ginger in the blanket fort and he’s a hunk! Comedian Ben Knight popped by to shame Chloe for being a fake red-head when he had to SUFFER as a baby ginger… Ben Knight Chloe Maddren Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 21, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 34
Does doing magic make you a loser? Not if you also do sports! This week comedic musical man Tom Cardy joined Chloe in the fort to become best friends and talk doing magic as a kid, celebrity crushes and how to tackle self-doubt in the creative process. Tom Cardy's Insta Listen to Tom Cardy Watch Tom's Youtube Chloe Maddren See Chloe live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 14, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 33
Sydney comedian and host of The Friend Request Chloe Maddren was joined by the stupidly hilarious, MICF Best Newcomer nominee, Freddie McManus and the two discussed being a loud and annoying kid, moving countries and loosing (and making) friends. Freddie McManus See Freddie live in Melbourne See Chloe in Melbourne too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 07, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 32
This week’s guest, comedian Aidan Jones told Chloe all about how he’s starting to have platonic friendships with women and he told a heroic story about saving his friend from a mental health crisis… or a good nap. You’ll have to listen to find out. Aidan Jones Watch Aidan's Special Watch Aidan's doco Listen to Sitting Under A Tree Chloe Maddren Come see Chloe live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 31, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 31
This week Chloe was joined by Aaron ‘Gocsy’ Gocs for a delightful and insightful chat about the lonely life of a road comic, how having kids at a young age affects friendships and what it’s like to have your fans think you’re friends. Aaron Gocs Chloe Maddren Chloe's Melbourne show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 24, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 30
This week Chloe was joined by winner of Taskmasters Australia, actor and one of the very best comedians out, Danielle Walker to talk about growing up in the country, feeling like nobody noticed her and realising she was actually the loudest gal. Danielle Walker Chloe Maddren Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 17, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 29
This week comedian, singer, actor, TikTok star and gorgeous girl Edan McGovern joined Chloe in the blanket fort to talk about what happens when your friend gets a boyfriend and breaks up with you, being weird and annoying but cute about it and accidentally being in love with your BFF! Edan Mcgovern Nobody Asked Podcast Chloe Maddren The Friend Request Instagram Come see Chloe live in Melbourne Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...
Jan 10, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 28
This week Chloe Maddren chats with Sydney comedian Steph Broadbridge about being jealous of their brilliant friends, a friendship break up with a positive outcome and how being the face of Yeah Mad TV’s first and most viral video effected Steph’s life. Steph Broadbridge Chloe Maddren Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 03, 2024•52 min
This week we’ve got a delightful holiday special with comedian Michelle Azevedo. Michelle and Chloe talked about oh so much including whether or not you need to have a healthy childhood in order to have healthy childhood friendships and why her sister refers to Michelle’s childhood as her ‘dog years’. Michelle Azevedo Chloe Maddren The Friend Request Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Dec 27, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 26
This week Chloe Maddren caught up with comedian, radio man, TV star and all-round legend Nick Cody to discuss big dogging his 5 year old son, being madly in love with his wife/ bestie and the pleasure of watching UFC with ya mates. Nick also (very understandably) bailed on the most brutal dare to date. Nick Cody Nick Cody Live At The Corner Hotel Mid Flight Brawl Chloe Maddren The Friend Request Insta Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listene...
Dec 20, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 25
This week Chloe Maddren spoke to comedian and king of Redfern Electrical himself, John Cruckshank! John says he thinks he’s never been popular and that apparently you can live too close to someone to be friends. John Cruckshank Watch Redfern Electrical Episode 2 Chloe Maddren The Friend Request Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Dec 13, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 24
This week comedian and RAW Comedy winner Alexandra Hudson joined TFR host Chloe Maddren in the blanket fort and talked about being a fricken triplet, growing up with a disability and how friends have handled her success. Alexandra Hudson Chloe Maddren The Friend Request Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Dec 06, 2023•55 min•Ep. 23
This week on The Friend Request, comedian Chloe Maddren caught up with her good friend and brilliant podcaster Drew Bensley to talk about his Buck’s party, hang-xiety and mistaking acquaintances for friends. Also Bensley didn’t know they were still coming out with new cars so, big day. Community Noticeboard Drew Bensley The Friend Request Patreon Chloe Maddren Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Nov 29, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 22
This week I had a lil chat with Melbourne comedian Zack Dyer about the importance of a solid group chat, the plight of being hot and a whole lot of chat about Zack’s mullet, the most sociable haircut. Zack Dyer Feed Em Brah Chloe Maddren The Friend Request Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Nov 22, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 21
This week Australia’s first attractive comedian, Elouise Eftos stepped into the blanket fort and we chatted about being online friends, DMing Chris D’Elia and what happens when your friend thinks you’re trying to bang her boyfriend! Elouise Eftos Chloe Maddren The Friend Request Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Nov 15, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 20
This week in the blanket fort I had a little chatty chat with comedian Ben Kochan about being quiet and shy and yet somehow still having friends. The two of us also discussed how we don’t understand how anyone is paying for anything and naturally, Ben considers selling foot pics. Ben Kochan The Quibble Hour Chloe Maddren Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Nov 08, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 19
This week comedian Becky Lucas joined me in the blanket fort to discuss growing up as a mostly only child, how and why I manage to have 6 parents and what we were like in high school. Becky Lucas The Becky and Cam Show The Friend Request Patreon Chloe Maddren Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Nov 01, 2023•51 min•Ep. 18
This week I spoke to singer-songwriter and Aussie icon, Ben Lee about out growing friends, being outgrown and making friends in a cult… Ben Lee Chloe Maddren Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Oct 25, 2023•53 min•Ep. 17
On this week’s episode I spoke to the very funny Billy D’Arcy about going from a billion friends to 11, high school reunions and if going to an all-boy’s school is a red flag… Billy D'Arcy Get Around Me Podcast Chloe Maddren Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Oct 18, 2023•59 min•Ep. 16
This week I hung out with fellow Yeah Mad cast member and sweet baby boy Alan Fang to discuss projecting your anxieties onto your friends, weird childhood hierarchies and how we're apparently frenemies? Things got a little heated and we definitely spoke way too much about comedy so sorry about that. Alan Fang The Big Sumo Comedy Show The Friend Request Youtube The Friend Request Insta Chloe Maddren Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...
Oct 11, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 15
This week I am joined by comedian, friend of the pod and boyfriend of the pod, Jacob Lingard! We got into whether or not it’s good to goss with ya gang (it is), how to be happy on your own and we dished out some actually pretty well researched* advise. *Research was only acquired through lived experience Jacob Lingard Chloe Maddren Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Oct 04, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 14
This week I spoke with Australian podcast royalty, Alexei Toliopoulos about telling your friends off (when it’s necessary), literally breaking bread to make friends and why neither one of us would go to the bathroom at school camps… We also played a brand new slumber party game, gave some SAGE advise to a listener with a friendship dilemma and I finally came up with a cute nickname for you lovely listeners! Alexei Toliopoulos Finding Yeezus Special Features Chloe Maddren Hosted on Acast. See aca...
Sep 27, 2023•58 min•Ep. 13
This week I caught up with comedian extraordinaire Damien Power to discuss what it's like working with your friends on big projects and being forced into friendships with the parents of your kid's friends... Plus we talked a whole lot about comedy so enjoy that. WATCH DAMIEN'S WEB SERIES - EXPANDED MINDS ONLY Damien Power Chloe Maddren Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sep 20, 2023•52 min•Ep. 12
This week I spoke with my actual freaking sister, Nikita Maddren! Kita and I talked about being the popular girl in school, bumble friend dating and being my very first besets friend. Nikita Maddren Nikita Maddren Naturopathy Chloe Maddren Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sep 13, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 11
This week I chat with comedian and podcaster Alex White about living with friends, travelling with friends and how his childhood friend group is slowly reducing but not from anything too cooked. We also get into our newest biohacking obsessions but it's really not the main focus of the episode, I just like the word. Check out Alex's Sydney Fringe show! Alex White Listen to Community Noticeboard Follow The Friend Request on Insta, pls x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 06, 2023•59 min•Ep. 10
This week I had comedian and ex-con Andrew Hamilton to tell me all about making mates in the big house. We also got stuck into what was pretty much fraternity living in his uni days and the subtle art of (can I say toxic?) male friendships. Andrew Hamilton Chloe Maddren Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Aug 30, 2023•58 min•Ep. 9
This week I spoke with comedian, writer, and king of the podcast world, Cameron James, all about getting closer with your friends as you age, what it's like to have public, content-based friendships and how to navigate your dog's weird relationship with their walker... among a million other funny things. Cameron James The Becky & Cam Show Special Features Chloe Maddren Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Aug 23, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 8
This week I was joined by the delightful Sydney comedian, Lauren Bonner and we got into all the good stuff like big-time friendship breakups and how the girlies can even make being a Jehovah's Witness look good. Lauren Bonner Big Natural Talents Chloe Maddren Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Aug 16, 2023•57 min•Ep. 7
