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Why We Are Friends

We Are Friends Podcast

Since they became best friends in fifth grade they"ve stayed connected through a unique sense of humor heavily fueled by Dr. Katz, David Letterman, SNL, O.J. Simpson jokes, Norm MacDonald and The State and what sneakers are thinking. Since their band didn"t take off in high school, they got married and had kids, and work day jobs to pay the bills they figured it was time to join everyone else and start a podcast. Why We Are Friends is a nostalgia podcast that captures hilarious memories of their

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All Episodes

01:56:16

Epi 28 - Staying Out of Trouble with Ciro "Jerry"...

Why We Are Friends ·

2023/10/12

Jerry not Ciro LaBadia from the Class of 1999 stops by the studio to chat with the fellas. Jerry talks about getting into trouble shortly after moving from Yonkers to Bethel in 5th grade, listening to metal and rap with Hollywood Bob Husted, prank calls, trips to Mexico, and discusses how he remembers Amanda Anderson, who we lost too soon Freshman year. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whywearefriends/support

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01:43:59

Epi 27 - Principal Troetti's Homecoming

Why We Are Friends ·

2023/10/05

The boys and the Green Grunion welcome their former teacher/football coach Mr. (now Principal) Chris Troetti to the studio to discuss growing up in Bethel, the class of 1999, football, family, the positive changes made to Bethel High over the years, and why we are friends. Thanks for the sweet BHS Athletics polos! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whywearefriends/support

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02:04:14

Epi 26 - Fran Demers Adds New Chapters to Her Book

Why We Are Friends ·

2023/09/28

Fran Demers joins the boys in the studio to talk about growing up in Bethel, Cape Cod house parties, Pearl Jam, resumes, losing family and friends, teaching, cancer, raising kids, and why we are friends. #RocksCrushBerries Please visit www.scottyfund.org to see upcoming events and donate :) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whywearefriends/support

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01:21:34

Epi 25 - Talkin Bout Famous Pizza with Owner Perry

Why We Are Friends ·

2023/09/21

Mr. Famous Pizza himself makes a special delivery to the Why We Are Friends studio to talk about growing up in Bethel, working at Oak Tree, his prized Camaro IROC-Z, hanging out in parking lots, swimming at Meckauer Park, and tales from the pizza shop. www.famouspizzabethel.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whywearefriends/support

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01:59:39

Epi 25 - The Nick Hoffman Band Reminds Us We Can Imagine

Why We Are Friends ·

2023/09/16

Nick Hoffman joins the boys in the studio to discuss the dreadful Eversource monthly bill release, Dave Matthews Band, men's league soccer and softball, UConn puppetry, and why they are all friends. The boys talk about MTM as Rich breaks the news on his MTM status moving forward. Nick talks about the importance of talking to your bros and chicks as he remembers two close friends he lost within five months and shares his story of talking to Eddie Vedder after a tragic loss. --- Support this

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01:56:41

Epi 24 - James Reynolds Junior the Third (Beep Boop)

Why We Are Friends ·

2023/09/08

James Reynolds Junior the Third joins the boys in the studio to chat about growing up on Budd Drive in Chimney Heights, not being able to watch The Simpsons, Ed Norton's acting career, 24, his friends from the class of 2002, backyard wrestling, his band Ego Peek and reflect on his awesome parents. They also call Tim Kilster to interrupt his anniversary dinner and hear from Donald Trump. Hang around after to hear Apologetic Indifference by Ego Peak. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. ---

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01:48:20

Epi 23 - Stanko

Why We Are Friends ·

2023/09/01

Stanko joins Rich and Kevin in the new studio in Rich's basement. The boys recap the epic Conte/Haines fight, review the new Adam Sandler movie, talk about taking kids to concerts, middle school hallway makeups, the vicious kill the person with the ball game at BMS, his relationship with Ms. Dever and the adventures of La Fortuna. Biscotti Haines calls in at the end to provide a preview of the 2023 New York Giants and demands a rematch on New Year's Eve at the restaurant. Streaming on all your

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01:46:30

Epi 22 - Welcome Back, Lawlor

Why We Are Friends ·

2023/08/24

The man, the myth, the legend, the former BHS English teacher turned Associate Principal, Mr. Lawlor, joins the boys on the couch with special extra co-host Lux. Chat includes Lawlor's journey to becoming the educator that inspired us, wrestling, Oreo w/whole milk for lunch, Fitz the gym teacher’s penchant for flat tops, his love for Smash Mouth, and the most incredible line ever spoken during a high school English class! #podcast #comedy #nostalgia #bethelct #teachers #laughs --- Support this

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01:03:49

Epi 21 Part Deux - QUEZ!

Why We Are Friends ·

2023/08/21

QUEZ! Part Deux: Quez continues chatting about growing up in Bethel, meeting some great people who looked out for him, how he met and proposed to his wife, and performs a table read from 20 SAC. Check us out on Instagram and Facebook. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whywearefriends/support

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01:05:50

Epi 21 Part 1: QUEZ!

Why We Are Friends ·

2023/08/17

Quez flies up from Florida to join the boys on the couch. The three dudes chat about growing up in Bethel, meeting some great people who looked out for him, trying to film Kev's script 20 SAC, and his Dolly Parton presentation in sixth grade. And Quez came bearing gifts - two custom-made Why We Are Friends sweatshirts! Check us out on Instagram and Facebook. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whywearefriends/support

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01:05:49

Epi 20 - Raees Goes West

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2023/08/09

Kev visits Raees amongst the hot cacti to reunite after twenty seven years and keeps Rich up past midnight. The boys chat about guitars, cars, their band Still River, lawyer speak, and Raees' experiences growing up in small town Bethel vs. what became of him in the desert. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whywearefriends/support

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01:22:16

Epi 19 - Rourke

Why We Are Friends ·

2023/07/26

The Green Grunion joins Rich and Kevin in the studio to talk with Jill Rourke, who calls in from small-town New York. The gang reminisces about how they are friends, high school cars and parties, Jill's adventure to California, and how Bethel's soccer field was named after her father. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whywearefriends/support

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01:42:43

Epi 18 - Sweet Caroline

Why We Are Friends ·

2023/07/20

Caroline visits from smoggy California to join the boys in the studio to talk about high school car accidents, Facebook stalking, Jacqueline’s cornbread, Dashboard Confessional, and wearing Y2K pants then dives into the California Chronicles inspired by a forgettable Drew Barrymore movie. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whywearefriends/support

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01:28:16

Epi 17 - Scuba Steve, All-State Punter (1998)

Why We Are Friends ·

2023/07/14

Rich returns to the studio and fails the Why We Are Friends podcast quiz for epi #15 and #16. Steve Kielbasa joins the boys in the studio to talk about eating, avoiding wives at fun parties, multi-family vacations, fish tattoos, and navigating adult work. Finally, Steve makes a plea for Brookfield High School to host a ceremony for his All-State banner for punting and discusses his adult softball league demotion. --- Support this podcast:

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01:34:08

Epi 16 - Dan The Guitar Man Randi

Why We Are Friends ·

2023/07/07

Kevin and guest co-host Lux go on location to Dan The Guitar Man Randi's office in Downtown Bethel. Dan lets Kevin know he has no recollection of him before Bethel High School, talks about taking up running as an adult, his guest stint at a Still River practice, and debates the greatest guitarist of all time and parenting. J-E-T-S. Check out Dan The Guitar Man Randi at www.danslessons.com Nirvana, Iron Maiden, Kurt Cobain, guitars, Kiss, Led Zeppelin, Bruce Springsteen, Bethel High School, Darius

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02:00:19

Epi 15 - Local Funny Man Tony Liberati

Why We Are Friends ·

2023/06/29

Local Funny Man and Rockwell school teacher Tony Liberati joins Kevin and guest host B Lux in the studio to discuss using Seinfeld skits in the classroom, flubbing his big break with Artie Lange and his hilarious MuppetFellas bit. What posters did you have on your walls? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whywearefriends/support

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01:29:22

Epi 14 - Shane Holler At Them and The Almighty I HIGH...

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2023/06/24

Shane joins the boys in the studio to talk about his time at I HIGH, his WFL debut, college and why we are friends. We also peel the onion of Rich's first semester in college. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whywearefriends/support

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01:30:10

Epi 13 - Boshell and Migz Talk Wrestling and More

Why We Are Friends ·

2023/06/09

Migz and Boshell crash the studio WWE-style to talk about wrestling, their Harry Potter-loving friend, random fights, and our boy Phil. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whywearefriends/support

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01:30:00

Epi 12 - The Bachelorette

Why We Are Friends ·

2023/06/02

After a week off, the boys return to catch up, talk music and their Memorial Day weekend, then call Rich’s ex-girlfriend and former Bachelor contestant Danielle Imwalle. Rich and Imwalle reminisce on how they got together, how great her parents are, and Rich's lost shot at becoming the next John Mayer - a thick, less talented John Mayer. Rich also mentions his wife's name several times. Finally, Imwalle shares some stories about her times on the set of the The Bachelor: Officer and a Gentleman is

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01:14:32

Epi 11 - Rasch from Down Under

Why We Are Friends ·

2023/05/18

The boys discuss the movie Judgement Night and how to buy tickets to concerts. Then Rasch from Down Under FaceTimes the boys to talk about life in Australia including large bugs, beer prices, surfing, sharks, and how they amazingly abbreviate words. They reminisce about shenanigans in the White Whale, getting busted at Applewoods, spray painting the Senior parking lot, growing up in Chimney Heights, high school sports, and the first visit to college while in high school. --- Support this podcast:

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