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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

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All Episodes

1:12:21

My boyfriend's back w/ Jacob Lingard

The Friend Request ·

2024/06/11

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.

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1:14:49

You can't hate her w/ Ruby Teys

The Friend Request ·

2024/06/04

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 liveShop Illume Alliance with code ‘Friend’ for 10% offChloe Maddren Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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How to make friends w/ Gareth Reynolds

The Friend Request ·

2024/05/28

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.

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1:06:19

Full on sleepover vibes w/ Larry Dean

The Friend Request ·

2024/05/21

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 DeanChloe Maddren Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:08:02

A bit of gossip (why the OG crew left Yeah Mad TV) w/...

The Friend Request ·

2024/05/14

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 PatreonChloe Maddren Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:20:20

I love being a girl w/ Gen Fricker

The Friend Request ·

2024/05/01

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 LiveSee Chloe Maddren Live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:07:48

There's no reason to be mean to anyone w/ Guy Montgomery

The Friend Request ·

2024/04/24

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 SpecialGo see Chloe live! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:03:51

Not unpopular w/ Greg Larsen

The Friend Request ·

2024/04/17

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 TwitterChloe’s insta Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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49:42

I don't think she's popular popular w/ Frankie Rowsthorn

The Friend Request ·

2024/04/10

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 RowsthornChloe Maddren Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:11:35

We're besties aren't we w/ Ray O'Leary

The Friend Request ·

2024/04/03

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'LearyChloe Maddren Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:20:39

How to charm people w/ Dan Muggleton

The Friend Request ·

2024/03/27

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 MuggletonWatch Dan's SpecialFlog CabinChloe Maddren Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:06:20

A millennial love story w/ Alex Jae

The Friend Request ·

2024/03/20

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 JaeScreen QueensChloe MaddrenSee Chloe liveEmail The Friend Request at thefriendrequestpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:03:57

How to get a best friend w/ Bec Charlwood

The Friend Request ·

2024/03/13

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 QueensBec CharlwoodChloe MaddrenSee Chloe live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:14:29

Goldy's back w/ Mike Goldstein

The Friend Request ·

2024/03/06

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 GoldsteinSee Mike liveThe Phone HacksChloe MaddrenSee Chloe live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:05:35

Everything's a friend w/ Mark Bonanno (Aunty Donna)

The Friend Request ·

2024/02/28

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 instaMost Upsetting Guessing GameAunty DonnaGrouse HouseChloe MaddrenSee Chloe live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:09:47

I got f*ckin bullied w/ Ben Knight

The Friend Request ·

2024/02/21

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 KnightChloe Maddren Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:18:33

I was called magical red nut in school w/ Tom Cardy

The Friend Request ·

2024/02/14

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 InstaListen to Tom CardyWatch Tom's YoutubeChloe MaddrenSee Chloe live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:12:53

Many people have described me as 'fair game' w/...

The Friend Request ·

2024/02/07

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 McManusSee Freddie live in MelbourneSee Chloe in Melbourne too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:04:05

How to be platonic friends with women w/ Aidan Jones

The Friend Request ·

2024/01/31

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 JonesWatch Aidan's SpecialWatch Aidan's docoListen to Sitting Under A TreeChloe MaddrenCome see Chloe live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:05:05

So you're just paid to hang out? w/ Aaron Gocs

The Friend Request ·

2024/01/24

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 GocsChloe MaddrenChloe's Melbourne show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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