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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

01:29:54

Epi 46 - Lefty Pitching Sensation Sean Fesh

Why We Are Friends ·

2024/03/08

Bethel's lefty pitching sensation Sean Fesh joins Kev and Lux in the studio as Rich calls in from Florida. Sean talks about growing up in Bethel, being recruited by Major League Baseball (MLB), stories from the minors, almost making it to the big league, and his favorite thing about Bethel.Thanks to Famous Pizza for the pie! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whywearefriends/support

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01:36:04

Epi 45 - Oberacker from Tuskegee Cheese, CA

Why We Are Friends ·

2024/02/27

Lux joins the boys in the studio as Brett Oberacker calls in from California to talk about growing up as the youngest of four brothers, the basketball brawl against Brookfield High, Cypress Hill, parties at his pad, youth hoops, and how he prefers cucumbers.Thanks to Famous for the Chicken Bacon Ranch pizza. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whywearefriends/support

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01:06:34

Epi 44 - "Why Not Bethel" with Coach Tarantino

Why We Are Friends ·

2024/02/22

The boys welcome the new Bethel High School football coach Nick Tarantino. Nick talks about his smart move not becoming a Raiders fan, his love for football, the Miami Hurricanes, the New York Football Giants, golf, and how his journey led him to coach Bethel football. Thanks to Famous Pizza for the meatballs. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whywearefriends/support

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01:37:43

Epi 43 - Chief Pugner of the Bethel PD

Why We Are Friends ·

2024/02/14

Stephen "Method Man" Pugner joins the boys in the lab to talk about his life leading up to becoming a police officer at the Bethel Police Department, football at Joel Barlow, the Los Angeles Dodgers, Tommy LaSorda, UConn basketball, Jim Calhoun, Danny Hurley and things to know about your local police department. Thanks to Famous Pizza for the grinders! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whywearefriends/support

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01:46:19

Epi 42 - The Danbury Weather Man and The Boyz

Why We Are Friends ·

2024/02/07

Local hero, Jack Drake aka The Danbury Weather Man, joins the boyz in the studio to discuss his love for weather, his high school rap group, McDonald's, his love for local businesses, and so much more. Thanks to Famous Pizza for the Buffalo Chicken pizza. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whywearefriends/support

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01:18:56

Epi 41 - Tea Time with Susan Epps

Why We Are Friends ·

2024/02/02

Lux joins the boys in the studio to talk about paying bills, raccoons, the mysterious death of Kansas City Chiefs fans, Aerosmith videos, and Jackass. Special guest Susan Epps calls in from Alabama to discuss her English heritage, love for accents, hunting, her dream to wear sweatpants to school, and her experience growing up in Bethel. Thanks to Famous for the Sicilian-style Godfather pizza. Follow Why We Are Friends on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok. Please share and support. Thanks! Rich and

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00:07:04

Bonus: Why We Are Friends Takes Over the Home of Rock...

Why We Are Friends ·

2024/01/26

Rich and Kevin talk to The Ethan, Lou & Large Dave Show on Danbury, CT's I95 radio station and the home of rock & roll. The boys recap epi 12 with the Bachelor's Imwalle and Kevin remembers Mello Yello being pulled from 7-11. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whywearefriends/support

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02:11:18

Epi 40 - You’re My Boy, Blue! with Drew Matteo

Why We Are Friends ·

2024/01/23

Drew Matteo eats wings with the boys in the studio and talks about growing up on a cul de sac, neighborhood basketball, wrestling, having a hot mom, his amazing 1978 Oldsmobile Big Blue, sledding injuries, his obsession with short hair, and his ability to know everyone’s (girl’s only) birthdays. Thanks to Famous Pizza for the wings! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whywearefriends/support

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01:49:06

Epi 39 - Genee West Gives Bethel Support

Why We Are Friends ·

2024/01/11

Local superstar, Genee West, visits the boys to talk about her creation of the ⁠Support Local - Bethel, CT⁠ group during the pandemic to help small businesses stay afloat and thrive, prostate exams, aliens in Miami, Scotland, Roper Romps, and what some savages did to the house she was looking to sell. Thank you Famous Pizza for the wings and grinder! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. Listen, like, review then share! --- Support this podcast:

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01:43:30

Epi 38 - Principal Trisha Crushing Berries

Why We Are Friends ·

2024/01/03

Why We Are Friends hits the road to Kev's basement with guest host B Lux and special guest Rockwell School's principal Trisha Soucy. They discuss growing up and buying toilets in Waterbury, Arby’s Hot Beef and Cheddar, Nerf gun battles, Justin Timberlake, Trolls 3, scamming Taylor Swift fans, her infamous haircut, Rockwell school, Reverie Brewing Company, dating tips, and the process of choosing a donor with future sponsor California Cryobank. Thanks to Famous Pizza of Bethel for the Grandma's

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02:10:44

Epi 37 - How to Spell Neofitidis and Skrzypczak

Why We Are Friends ·

2023/12/20

Nick Neofitidis and Eric Skrzypczak join the Green Grunion and the boys in the studio to close out the year. The two discuss their friendship over youth soccer, challenge Joel Barlow to a 1999 rematch, fantasy football, and avoid ex-girlfriend stories. Nick talks about his film career including his time with MTV News, meeting 50 Cent, Snoop Dogg, and Nelson Mandela, and insurance. Eric discusses his time at Ithaca and his new career path. Thanks to Famous Pizza for the Godfather pizza and mozz

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01:34:43

Epi 36 - The Mitchell Sisters

Why We Are Friends ·

2023/12/14

Rich and Kevin discuss the new flic "Leave The World Behind," the rise of the Italian NY Giants' QB DeVito then bring in the Mitchell Sisters. The sisters talk about growing up in Bethel in a strict household, an 80s predator/cop program, D.A.R.E, old boyfriends, starting Dana's car with a hammer, concerts, winter trips to Vermont, Rachel being a "Bud Girl," and why Cs don't get degrees. Thanks to Famous Pizza of Bethel for the delicious margarita pizza. Thanks to

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01:27:56

Epi 35 - Coach "Hurricane" Bob Owen

Why We Are Friends ·

2023/12/06

Rich and Kevin talk about Beyonce and the Scotty Fund then invite Coach Hurricane Bob Owen to the studio. The three talk about principals, wrestling, field trips, his retirement party, and student/parent stories and reminisce about his impact on his students inside and outside the classroom. Thanks to Famous Pizza for the wings! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whywearefriends/support

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01:34:28

Epi 34 - The Matt Price Is Right!

Why We Are Friends ·

2023/11/29

Matt Price calls in from SC and the Green Grunion joins the boys in the studio. The boys discuss Thanksgiving and hear a story from Grunion's days at the University of South Carolina. Matt talks about growing up with his neighborhood best friends, his epic high school party, gators, Famous Pizza, and sleepovers. He also confirms the stories about the Grunion meeting Mike Tyson, Tom Pitt sharpening knives at an afterparty sleepover, and Kevin taking down Doctor John in Tecmo Bowl. Epi 24 is brought

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02:07:18

Epi 33 - Belansky is Just One of The Guys

Why We Are Friends ·

2023/11/22

Michele Belansky from the class of 99 joins the boys in the studio to talk about hotels, cereal, the Connecticut nip program, time changes, boyfriends, Susan Epps, Michael Vick, and so so so much more. Sponsored by Famous Pizza Listen, like and share: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whywearefriends Follow us on Facebook and Instagram --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whywearefriends/support

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02:00:28

Epi 32 - Stambone: Nice Guys Don't Finish Last

Why We Are Friends ·

2023/11/10

Overall nice guy and mortgage rate extraordinaire, Dave Stambone, joins Kev and the Green Grunion in studio and Rich calls in from Florida. Dave talks about growing up in Bethel, glow sticks, not making the high school basketball team, bombing the SATs, how he became the mascot, a bruise cruise, hot spoons, and how Sigma Chi helped shape his life. "Life is short when things are good and going as planned, but life can seem like an eternity when things go bad. So plan for good times." -

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02:02:11

Epi 31 - Koch Is A Hell Of A Gal

Why We Are Friends ·

2023/11/02

Jessica Koch joins the boys in the studio to talk about her time not attending school, raves in NYC, boyfriends, cars, ghosting gas stations, the curse she puts on all her friends that make them move out of Bethel, and her incredible experience on 9/11. Special thanks to our sponsor Famous Pizza in Bethel, CT for the Godfather pizza. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whywearefriends/support

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02:00:48

Epi 30: Keeping Up With The Edelmann

Why We Are Friends ·

2023/10/25

The boys talk about cow truck crash, Creed's remarkable comeback, and elementary school sponge ice packs before welcoming their former classmate Heather Edelman. Heather talks about growing up in a house of boys, BMX, toy handcuffs, early sex education, trips to France, Bethel's greatest salon and future sponsor Brushworks, high school parties, E. coli, 90s Con, burgers, dead celebrities, and her DJ career as the three rummage through the yearbooks. Thanks to Famous Pizza in Bethel for the

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01:34:57

Epi 29: Superwoman and Superintendent Dr. Carver

Why We Are Friends ·

2023/10/19

Bethel’s Superintendent of schools Dr. Carver and a friend of the show stops by the lab to talk about growing up with aging nuns and priests, teaching in LA during the riots, the dangers of sitting close to her, the trouble with social media, advice for parents, and what she loves about each school. We also welcome CURRENT sponsor - Bethel’s Hometown Pizza - Famous Pizza! www.famouspizzabethel.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whywearefriends/support

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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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