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PODCAST

Better Friends Watching Friends Podcast

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Join best friends and amateur podcast hosts Sarah Reijnen and Ashley Madden as they take you through each episode of the hit NBC comedy ”Friends.” Each episode commentary contains fun facts, trivia, and analysis. While it may not be professional, it‘s guaranteed to be an informative and judgy lovefest.

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01:26:47

S2E7: The One Where Ross Finds Out #yadonejules

Better Friends Watching Friends Podcast ·

2023/11/11

It's a juicy one! Ross discovers Rachel has feelings for him and they FINALLY get their first *real* kiss. Join us as we unpack this emotionally charged episode and say a final farewell (ya done) to Julie. Peppered into the discussion are also things that don't work, like bike shorts with K-Mart sweatshirts, tiny wine glasses, and half-time cat sharing.

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01:10:32

S2E5: The One with Five Steaks and an Eggplant

Better Friends Watching Friends Podcast ·

2023/09/29

We explore the most insufferable episode yet, exploring the social dynamics of Team Rich (Ross, Chandler and Monica) vs Team Poor (Phoebe, Rachel and Joey) as their friendships becomes "awkward and bumpy." Also, we decide it's a perfectly acceptable practice to order only a side salad for dinner. #extrajabby

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01:15:08

S2E4: The One with Phoebe’s Husband...

Better Friends Watching Friends Podcast ·

2023/09/17

Guest Briana Reijnen joins us to discuss nipples, body image, and cliches. Did you know the friends represent the seven deadly sins, and that their clothes finally fit? Let's slap a hat on that forehead and talk about nubbins!

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01:01:47

S2E3: The One Where Heckles Dies #bittertown

Better Friends Watching Friends Podcast ·

2023/07/18

Ashley and Sarah dive into Heckle's last episode to unpack Chandler's insecurities, discover the origin of the adam's apple, and revel in Phoebe and Ross' conflict over science and evolution.

en

01:03:22

S2E2: The One With the Breast Milk #hombreman

Better Friends Watching Friends Podcast ·

2023/06/30

Mom life took us away for a few months, but we are back and we really lean into momming... Join us to discuss how this episode relates to elements of the Hero's Journey, how Ross is a big ol' baby, cologne ingredients, and so much info about breastmilk.

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01:07:34

S2E1: The One With Ross’ New Girlfriend...

Better Friends Watching Friends Podcast ·

2023/03/15

We're back for another season, and like Ross, there is a new baby in our lives! Join us while we rewatch our favorite episodes and try to remember fun Friends triva, despite our millennial mom brains.

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01:12:43

S1E24: The One Where Rachel Finds Out #janeaustinangst

Better Friends Watching Friends Podcast ·

2023/01/04

It's our first finale, and Season 1 has been a fun ride! Join us as we explore Jane Austin parallels, fertility studies, and fashion that is "90s fine."

en

01:18:17

S1E23: The One with the Birth #franticflapping

Better Friends Watching Friends Podcast ·

2022/09/20

The stars have aligned, because at the time of recording, Sarah is ALSO about to give birth. This was a good one, despite the congestion. We discuss how antiquated the 90s sitcom format now is, Rachel's doctor complex, drop-foot syndrome, and how we thought Jonathan Silverman was in more things.

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01:04:06

S1E22: The One with the Ick Factor #dreamscore

Better Friends Watching Friends Podcast ·

2022/06/21

There are some things just off about this episode...but we sure have a great time trying to figure them out! Monica's new love interest is supposed to be 17 but looks like a 40 year-old-dad, we can't remember all the components of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, and WHY ARE THERE SO MANY BINDERS (for the WENUS)?

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01:06:46

S1E21: The One with the Fake Monica #tapdancingcriminals

Better Friends Watching Friends Podcast ·

2022/05/10

How much do you love Drunk Monica? How much does a WonderMop actually cost? Why is there a bucket of communal shoes? How dangerous is it really to keep a monkey as a pet? Join us as we lament over all the skills we wish we had and debate how to spell "joozje"...tszuj? zhush? (A real spelling may not actually exist.)

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01:23:20

S1E20: The One with the Evil Orthodontist #scruffsaves

Better Friends Watching Friends Podcast ·

2022/03/23

Ready to spill the tea? It's been awhile (or ever?) since we've been in the dating scene, but join us as we debate dating etiquette and the reported timeline of the "official" Rachel haircut. Also this episode: why one should never wear buttons over buttons, dork awards, and Mr. Peanut's given name.

en

01:06:00

S1E19: The One Where the Monkey Gets Away...

Better Friends Watching Friends Podcast ·

2022/01/30

Ashley and Sarah agonize over all the chances Ross and Rachel allow to slip through their fingertips while Marcel explores the girl's apartment building and eventually finds himself playing dress-up with Mr. Heckles. And we celebrate the appearance of Marla Hooch! #aleagueoftheirown

en

01:10:38

S1E18: The One With All the Poker #RIPgunther

Better Friends Watching Friends Podcast ·

2022/01/30

Do you know where to get the #1 best pizza in NYC or how much poker the cast of Friends actually played off-set? Join us to discuss everything about the poker episode!

en

01:14:59

S1E17: The One with Two Parts, Part 2 #cutedoctors

Better Friends Watching Friends Podcast ·

2022/01/05

We continue this two-parter to discuss pregnant baby dreams, George Clooney's grooming techniques, becoming our mothers, and the unexpected luxury of shelled pistachios. There's plenty of Friends stuff too.

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01:21:58

S1E16: The One with Two Parts: Part 1...

Better Friends Watching Friends Podcast ·

2021/12/05

Sarah and Ashley dive into the first Friends NBC crossover episode, where Mad About You and Friends collide through the character of Phoebe's twin Ursula. Also, lamaze, spanish dubbing, ice capades, and (of course) monkeys.

en

01:12:20

S1E15 The One with the Stoned Guy #wenis

Better Friends Watching Friends Podcast ·

2021/11/07

This was one of our favorites... listen in to find out where you can find your wenis and hear us fawn over Jon Lovitz. Tartlets! Tartlets! Tartlets!

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01:16:07

S1E14 The One with the Candy Hearts #goodtimeguys

Better Friends Watching Friends Podcast ·

2021/10/25

Misogynistic firefighters, mean friends, and mopey exes...While this wasn't our favorite episode, Janice saves the day.

en

01:18:16

S1E13: The One With The Boobies #humancompendium

Better Friends Watching Friends Podcast ·

2021/09/28

It's The One With Our First Guest! Our good friend Galen joins us to dish on alien costume fashion, dropping in on friends of friends to use their facilities, and why everyone should use the anatomically correct terms for all the parts. Also, the shock when we discover our parents are flawed humans and the importance (or not) of good knife skills.

en

01:41:21

S1E12 The One With The Dozen Lasagnas #theworst

Better Friends Watching Friends Podcast ·

2021/09/16

Ever wonder why white women think they should eat their placentas? Do you know the vast rainbow of variety that exists within the Pringles flavor canon? Join Ashley and Sarah to dive into an array of exhilarating topics, specifically examining why this might be the worst episode of Friends to exist, but also why we still love it.

en

01:38:41

S1E11 The One With Mrs. Bing #euphoriaunbound

Better Friends Watching Friends Podcast ·

2021/07/22

Sarah wins trivia this week! Join us as we discuss the brief history of romance novels, the importance of hospital security, and examples of gross PDA that we would never tolerate. We also tackle the age-old question on Friends: how long has it been?

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