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The Friend Request

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

society & culture relationships

All Episodes

67:30

Are we being hysterical w/ Nikki Britton

The Friend Request ·

2024/11/12

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.

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66:10

The most heinous 'would you rather' w/ Nick Capper

The Friend Request ·

2024/11/05

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 contentSee

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59:51

Halloween spectacular w/ Edan McGovern

The Friend Request ·

2024/10/29

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.

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59:42

I saw a UFO w/ Stokesy from Harrowing Films

The Friend Request ·

2024/10/23

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 xSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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74:31

The least influencer-y influencer w/ Lachy McIntyre

The Friend Request ·

2024/10/15

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.

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23:26

The best dares of all time (so far)

The Friend Request ·

2024/10/08

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 xxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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80:56

I smell a friendship moment w/ Sam Bowden

The Friend Request ·

2024/10/01

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 PatreonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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67:01

Talking about the new Yeah Mad cast w/ Aleks Milinkovic

The Friend Request ·

2024/09/24

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 PatreonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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73:48

Weirdest sexual awakening w/ Bec Melrose

The Friend Request ·

2024/09/17

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 specialSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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67:27

The podcast is working w/ Danielle Walker

The Friend Request ·

2024/09/10

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.

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68:08

Outsourcing bullying to Chat GPT w/ Freddie McManus

The Friend Request ·

2024/09/03

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 BrisbaneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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62:28

Emotional 69-ing w/ Jake Howie

The Friend Request ·

2024/08/27

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 TiktokWatch Chloe's Special Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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1:10:02

Finding a friend you can cry on w/ Luka Muller

The Friend Request ·

2024/08/20

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 specialWatch Chloe's special Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:06:53

Not another beef episode w/ Cameron James

The Friend Request ·

2024/08/13

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.

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1:02:52

I am the red flag w/ He Huang

The Friend Request ·

2024/08/06

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.

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1:18:37

The dirtiest episode w/ John Glover

The Friend Request ·

2024/07/30

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.

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1:12:57

Everything's worse w/ Tom Walker

The Friend Request ·

2024/07/23

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 liveWatch Chloe's special Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:05:16

Scorched earth mood w/ Mitchell Coombs

The Friend Request ·

2024/07/16

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.

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1:05:53

We can be the bullies w/ Anisa Nandaula

The Friend Request ·

2024/07/09

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.

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1:11:56

Vulnerability and sh*t w/ Keli Holiday/ Adam Hyde...

The Friend Request ·

2024/07/02

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.

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