The Friend Request is a hilarious new podcast hosted by comedian Chloe Maddren, who explores the intricacies of friendship in her quest to find her very own BFF. With each episode, Chloe and her guests share their experiences navigating childhood and adult friendships, while playing a few sleepover games to test their compatibility. Featuring established comics and entertainers as guests, The Friend Request offers a unique and entertaining take on the art of friendship, filled with unforgettable moments of joy, awkwardness, and heartwarming revelations.
Guys I am sorry but there’s no episode this week! Ya girl has been unwell and she’s clearly lost it because she’s made you this compilation video from the bath. If you haven’t heard these episode before go check em out with Mark Bonanno , Andrew Hamilton , Jacob Lingard , Danielle Walker , Guy Montgomery , Bec Charlwood & Cameron James . See you next week xx See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Good friend, possible cousin (?) and brilliant comedian Sam Bowden is in the fort and he’s really getting into a lot. From whacking off at slumber parties to being proper friends with his shrink, the boy is a layered king. Enjoy this chat and help us figure out when it’s okay to gossip and what the worst minor annoyance (pet peeve if you will) is. Listen to Whoa Free Lunch and/ or buy their merch Sign up to our Patreon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
This week Chloe Maddren is joined by comedian and dear friend Aleks Milinkovic . You may have seen him doing alpha bro clips with Andrew Hamilton!! These two start with God and end up talking about Yeah Mad TV drama… again. Aleks also says he likes to dish a little friendly ribbing and Chloe finds out why boys can be mean to each other. Sign up to Patreon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Comedian, Aussie TV regular and gorgeous girlie Bec Melrose joins Chloe in the fort this week for a bubbling insight to their budding friendship. The girls talk about making friends as an exchange student, how differing financial status’ can impact a friendship and a whole lot of stuff that they happen to have in common. Watch Chloe's special See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
On this week’s episode Chloe is joined by return guest and proof that the pod is working, Danielle Walker ! The two talk about how their friendship has formed since the last time Danielle was in the fort. With a new little puppy and some big life changes, Danielle tries to convince Chloe to make some changes of her own. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
This week friend of the pod and foe of the Chlo (lol?) Freddie McManus is back in the fort! Chloe takes about how much their friendship has grown and Freddie does very little to agree with her. The two talk gossip, politics (yikes) and Chloe makes Freddie do a dramatic read of a script written by Chat GPT that may or may not be a form of bullying. See Freddie in Brisbane See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
This week comedian Chloe Maddren is joined by fellow comedian and new bestie (?) Jake Howie and by god did they nail the brief. These two talked femininity, vanity, sexuality and how to be a girl’s girl. It couldn’t feel more like slumber party vibes. Follow Jake on Tiktok Watch Chloe's Special Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
This week comedian and the newest co-host of Triple J’s breakfast show, Luka Muller enters the fort! Chloe asks Luka about his big move to Sydney, working with friends and some of the very best would you rather’s you’ve ever heard. Watch Luka's special Watch Chloe's special Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Return guest and podcast king Cameron James is back in the fort and he’s sillier than ever. Watch Chloe's special Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week Chloe is joined by He Huang and the two get right it looks like to be a woman in the world today, reexamining normcore, feeling pressure to follow family traditions and of course, choking. Watch Chloe's special!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
This week Chloe’s joined by comedian AND bestie John Glover and it’s just about the cutest thing in the world. The two talk about what they want from friends while struggling through bad brain days (months lol) and cat names. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Comedian, podcaster and Twitch streamer Tom Walker crawled into the fort this week and spoke to Chloe all about his magical wedding to ANOTHER comedian, what it was like going to clown college and a somewhat upsetting discussion of parasocial relationships and the state of fame. See Tom live Watch Chloe's special Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
This week Chloe is joined by the wonderful Mitchell Coombs to talk about the deep and toxic desire to entertain, the limits of friendship and whether or not it’s okay to tell a friend their partner sucks. Check out Chloe Maddren’s show Hot Girl Stuff on Patreon or Youtube Membership Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Brisbane comedian and online sensation Anisa Nandaula joined Chloe in the fort and the two got to know each other better while chatting about growing up, tall poppy syndrome and keeping your jealousy in check. Sign up to The Friend Request membership for bonus content and access to watch Chloe’s stand up “special” on Youtube or Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
This week Chloe Maddren is joined by the one and only Keli Holiday / Adam Hyde from Peking Duk ! The two talked about how Adam grew to be so comfy in vulnerability, the importance of a hoe era and of course how madly in love he is with Abbie Chatfield. SIGN UP TO PATREON TO SEE CHLOE'S HOT GIRL STUFF Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
After recently starring on Task Master Australia, comedian Jenny Tian joins Chloe and talks all about the friendships made on the show and much more importantly, the FASHION! The two also spoke about extra curricular activities Jenny did at Uni at length and how sometimes volunteering feels like a cult. But like, in a cute way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
This week Chloe spoke to comedian Rohan Arneil about how to be cool, how school is not the time of your life for most people and they got really into talking about food for a while. Check out Illume Alliance with code 'FRIEND' for 10% off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Chloe Maddren’s boyfriend Jacob Lingard is back in the fort! Chloe touches base with out Jacob thinks she’s going at getting friends since the pod’s inception. Spoiler, she’s killing it. The two also discuss the male loneliness epidemic and see if they can figure out a solution. Check out Illume Alliance for all your holistic tasty treats. Use code ‘Friend’ at the check out for 10% off! See Chloe live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...
This week Chloe Maddren is joined by gorgeous girl Ruby Teys and the two talked about the important stuff like how to combat toxic jealousy and whether or not Britney Spears was popular in high school. The gals also answered a few listener questions and played some ripper sleepover games. See Ruby Teys live Shop Illume Alliance with code ‘Friend’ for 10% off Chloe Maddren Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Chloe Maddren is joined by her newest BFF (don’t tell him she said that) Gareth Reynolds ! The two talk about being best friends with your cat and TV and how exactly Chloe forged this friendship. See Gareth live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
This week Chloe Maddren is joined by Scottish comedian Larry Dean and the two spend a decent amount of time just talking about who’s hot. Larry and Chloe also bond over being deeply insecure, a touch neurodivergent and very cute. Larry Dean Chloe Maddren Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
This week co-host of the Community Noticeboard podcast and dear friend Jamie Kirk jumped on the mic with Chloe and chatted about some classic friendship stuff; what it was like to move countries as a kid and how good gossip is! Speaking of… Chloe got stuck right into why everyone (mostly) jumped ship from Yeah Mad and whether or not everyone’s still friends! Community Noticeboard Patreon Chloe Maddren Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...
This week Chloe Maddren is joined by comedian, radio host, podcaster, tv personality, all-round super star Gen fricken Fricker! ! While the gals don’t actually talk too much about friendship, you do get to watch them become bffs and just being cute soft girlies dealing with the internet and every unsolicited opinion under the sun. See Gen Fricker Live See Chloe Maddren Live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
If you’ve watched Australian or New Zealand TV in the last little while, you know this week’s guest, it’s Guy Montgomery! Chloe and Guy talk about what it’s like dying to be liked, trying to fit in and how to drag your friends into creative projects. Go see Guy live! Watch Guy's Special Go see Chloe live! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Chloe Maddren is joined by one of the fricken funniest guys in Australia, Greg Larsen !!! The two speculate about which Australian comedians would be good in a fight, Greg tells Chloe about a magpie he’s saving and of course the two get stuck into the ups and downs of friendship. Also… the mystery cup is back! Go see Greg Larsen live!!! Greg Larsen Twitter Chloe’s insta Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
This week Chloe finally got to talk about Sex and the City (more) with her gorgeous guest Frankie Rowsthorn! The two chatted about what it’s like growing up with a compulsive liar and the pros and cons of having older friends. Frankie Rowsthorn Chloe Maddren Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
This week Chloe Maddren is joined by the wonderful Ray O’Leary all the way from the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and talked all about making friends at the festival, philosophy, toilet paper for an unusually long time and how it’s easier to make friends when you’re somewhat famous… It’s all very relatable! Ray O'Leary Chloe Maddren Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
This week Chloe chats with comedian Daniel Muggleton about first impressions, how to maintain friendships with colleagues and using podcasting tactics to make friends. Daniel Muggleton Watch Dan's Special Flog Cabin Chloe Maddren Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
This week Chloe’s joined by comedian and podcaster Alex Jae and the two talk about how to maintain friendships, traumatising your siblings and Chloe seems to finally infiltrate a couple of gorgeous girl besties as a cheeky third wheel (girl’s night plans were made!) Alex Jae Screen Queens Chloe Maddren See Chloe live Email The Friend Request at thefriendrequestpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
This week, Chloe Maddren was joined by one half the the Screen Queens, the wonderful Bec Charlwood for round two in the fort. The gals talked about what to do when you’re jealous of a friend and being a girls girl. Or at least trying to be one. Watch Bec's Special!!! Listen to Screen Queens Bec Charlwood Chloe Maddren See Chloe live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
