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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 moments of joy, awkwardness, and heartwarming revelations.
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This week, host Chloe Maddren is joined by a brand new friend, Taskmaster NZ alumni, standup comedian and actor, Chris Parker! Even though they only just met, sparks are flying in that way only a gay man and his bisexual girlfriend can understand 😍 The two bond over a mutual friend, their experiences with public nudity and eventually Chris realised Chloe would’ve been the girl of his dreams (before he came out). A tale as old as time. Listen or watch for tips on how to make friends, the ‘perfect hang’ and Chloe’s red hot brand new conspiracy theory. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hello cutie pies!! Sorry this solo episode is a lil short hehe hope you've all had a good Easter? Is that something people do?? Days off work maybe?? This Phone A Friend is just one cheeky little Reddit story from r/pettyrevenge with the queen of petty revenge herself (I correctly assumed) Abby Boom!! Enjoy xSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This solo episode I am back on the phone with my lovely big sister Nikita Maddren and we're having a lil laugh over some Reddit stories once again!! We find out what happens when your friend invites you to a QANON party, how far are brides allowed to go on their big days and what the most cooked thing Chloe Maddren has ever said (apparently, pfft). Enjoy!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week Chloe Maddren is back with our girl Edan McGovern and they’re going through listener messages about the weirdest way you’ve made a friend. The pair also divulge and half decent spooky story and read through some truely diabolical reddit stories! Join our Patreon Jump into the new Friend Request reddit!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on The Friend Request, Chloe Maddren is joined by an Award winning Aussie actor, known best from the hit tv show, Mr Inbetween and most recently, Michael Shanks’ film Together with Alison Brie and Dave Franco. Damon and Chloe kick the episode off with a new, only somewhat infuriating word association game that is guaranteed to bond near strangers. They talk about how to make friends with the most famous people on earth (don’t) and Chloe admits she’ll bring on her own downfall when she gets her big break. Listen out for a few sleepover games, good vibes and a reddit story that has this pair stuck. See Damon Herriman in Art the play!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hello hello it’s Sunday! I think I want to put out episodes Sundays and Wednesdays now but pls let me know if you have a preference! Amongst the solo episodes where I’m BLABBERING ALL ALONE, I thought it could be fun to sprinkle in a few ‘phone a friend’ where I either call a friend to discuss reddit stories or even potentially have a listener phone call so we can really get into their stories!! This week I’m joined on the phone by one of my wonderful sisters, Nikita Maddren and we talk about whether or not it’s okay to demand your friends site their sources!! In this day or misinformation, is this helpful or just annoying?? Tell me what you think! And of course, let me know if you want to be on the pod!! See you later this week with another special guest episode… lil hint - he’s a bit of a movie star!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week I had another one of my best friends join me, brilliant stand up comedian and return guest, former host of the mugg off, Cameron Duggan! I pretty much spent the whole episode trying to make him plan my wedding! He begrudgingly obliged. We chatted wedding etiquette, wedding drama and whether or not it is okay to go to a wedding without a gift… and we included a reddit story and a sleepover game or two. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hellooo again Requesties!! I’m back again with a solo ep (SORRY FOR MISSING A WEEK, gunna blame the short month? Or my being useless). On today’s episode we get a lil update from a listener and I go through a couple of juicy Reddit stories. One is from Am I The Asshole? about a mum who doesn’t want her son playing with his friend because the other mum won’t evenly split hosting time. The other is from Am I Overreacting? where someone lives my nightmare and runs into an ex-friend under the worst circumstances. We’re talking ghosting, parenting politics, petty payback, friendship boundaries and whether being a “petty bitch” is sometimes justified. ENJOY!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This Friday, Chloe is joined by one of our faves, you may remember her from The OG Crew’s first werewolf video and the first season of Taskmaster Australia, it’s Danielle Walker!! These two are giving a glimpse into the minds of AuDHD and it is somewhat psycho. Talking about men and women’s junk for WAY too long followed by discussing their obsessions with ice… the frozen water btw. Chloe and Danielle get into some unhinged Reddit stories about friendship faux pas. DON’T FORGET TO GO SEE DANIELLE LIVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this solo episode of The Friend Request, Chloe Maddren reads and reacts to shocking listener stories about friendship betrayal. From a best friend love triangle that ended in blackmail, to a confusing relationship that somehow turned into catfishing, Chloe talking red flags, heartbreak, chaos AND she's telling telling a few way too personal stories in between. A must-listen for anyone who’s ever had a toxic friend, lost a best friend, or found themselves in messy relationship drama. Want to send us a story? Email us at thefriendrequestpodcast@gmail.com or Leave a voice messageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on The Friend Request Chloe Maddren is joined by one of Australia’s finest exports, comedian Ray Badran! The two talk about Ray’s brand new podcast Babak And Ray Have Nothing To Say, which is 24 episodes that he and his co-host recorded over 24-hours… straight! Chloe also asks Ray how to maintain a long-distance friendship and the pair read a pretty juicy reddit story about a woman who may or may not lose a friend over accidentally having her baby in the friend’s car. Join us for the fun in the fort (that sounds so cheesy, omg) for good times AND a very fun little story about one of The OG Crew’s favourite guests (not Chloe, hehe)!! Leave a message on the pod! Check out the PatreonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on the solo ep!!! I need help choosing a charity! It must be based in Australia but I’m looking for a cause to raise money for with an upcoming live show and I’d LOVE your help! Please put any suggestions in the comments or email thefriendrequestpodcast@gmail.com Today I’m reading a reddit story and it’s pretty damn juicy. Now that we’re doing listener submissions I thought it would be fun to take a peak at reddit too! This one’s a doozy… tell me what you thought?? If you want to send us a voice message, click the telbee link or feel free to just send in an email! Love you!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The weeeek we are joined by comedian, play-write and actor Hannah Reilly to talk about her growing up with loving parents, and how rare that is, and how it very well may have caused a praise kink! Hannah's in town debuting her new play 'Roleplay', about being an influencer with no morals navigating the modern world where authenticity is treated as a currency. We also play a slightly psycho game of truth or dare (the dare was STRONGLY suggested).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week, we're joined by return guest, comedian and good friend of the pod John Glover! Kicking things off with a campaign to get John on WikiFeet and finishing up with some sleepover games, this one's just a good old fashioned cutie pie party!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We’re back!! This week we’re kicking off a brand new bit of additional content with a solo episode, welcoming y’all back to the new year, talking life updates (ENGAGEMENT hehe) and whether or not movies have romanticised the perfect friendship too much. We’ll be back again soon with another guest episode and new weekly Patreon content so get fricken excited, we got a lotta listening for ya!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s the Christmas episode!!! This week Chloe is playing dress up and listening to requestie submissions to decide who’s naughty and who’s nice and guess what, she needs your help!! Leave a comment for the most naught or nice listener submission to help crown winners! Also here’s the tele link if you want to send us a voice message!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on The Friend Request, Chloe Maddren is joined by return guest, comedian and dear friend, Aleks Milinkovic! Back on the pod to plug his hilarious new half hour special ‘Live In Sydney (A Cruel & Hostile Place)’ Aleks is getting into why the heck he thinks the city is so cruel, what a needy friend he used to be and how he’s grown. A little. There were some pretty big swings in the episode so you know… Watch Aleks’ special now!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
HELLO REQUESTIES! In this week’s episode, Chloe Maddren is joined by returning guest and fan favourite Abby Boom from The OG Crew! They break down their night at the TikTok Awards, reflect on Chloe’s latest pension for making fake news and the pair fight the misandrist rumours by bringing attention to all the men they love. Abby and Chloe get into social faux pas' and Abby accidentally keeps trying to cancel Chloe, all the while with FREE FEET on display! Woweeee! It's good to be back!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sorry there's no episode this week y'all, I'll do a little best of episode for next week and I'm also so sorry about the sound quality!! Love y'all and see you soon!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Comedian Chloe Maddren welcomes Sam Bowden back to The Friend Request for an episode that proves history can actually be hilarious. Sam, promoting his show Don’t Panic, It’s Happened Before, breaks down how today’s world mirrors the past - from pandemics to printing presses - while Chloe tries (like REALLY tries) to keep up. The two talk friendship, FOMO, and why humans never seem to learn from their mistakes. Plus, Chloe asks the all-important question: who’s the best bad guy in history? SEE SAM'S SHOW!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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