The Friend Request

Arts & Culture Podcasts

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

Location:

United States

Genres:

Arts & Culture Podcasts

Marriage

Comedy

Description:

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

Language:

English

Website:

https://shows.acast.com/the-friend-request

Episodes

I love being a girl w/ Gen Fricker

5/1/2024

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

Duration:01:20:20

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

4/24/2024

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

Duration:01:07:48

Not unpopular w/ Greg Larsen

4/17/2024

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

Duration:01:03:51

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

4/10/2024

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

Duration:00:49:42

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

4/3/2024

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

Duration:01:11:35

How to charm people w/ Dan Muggleton

3/27/2024

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 Muggleton Watch Dan's Special Flog Cabin Chloe Maddren Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:20:39

A millennial love story w/ Alex Jae

3/20/2024

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 Jae Screen Queens Chloe Maddren See Chloe live Email The Friend Request at thefriendrequestpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:06:20

How to get a best friend w/ Bec Charlwood

3/13/2024

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 Queens Bec Charlwood Chloe Maddren See Chloe live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:03:57

Goldy's back w/ Mike Goldstein

3/6/2024

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 Goldstein See Mike live The Phone Hacks Chloe Maddren See Chloe live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:14:29

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

2/28/2024

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 insta Most Upsetting Guessing Game Aunty Donna Grouse House Chloe Maddren See Chloe live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:05:35

I got f*ckin bullied w/ Ben Knight

2/21/2024

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

Duration:01:09:47

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

2/14/2024

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 Insta Listen to Tom Cardy Watch Tom's Youtube Chloe Maddren See Chloe live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:18:33

Many people have described me as 'fair game' w/ Freddie McManus

2/7/2024

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

Duration:01:12:53

How to be platonic friends with women w/ Aidan Jones

1/31/2024

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 Jones Watch Aidan's Special Watch Aidan's doco Listen to Sitting Under A Tree Chloe Maddren Come see Chloe live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:04:05

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

1/24/2024

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 Gocs Chloe Maddren Chloe's Melbourne show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:05:05

I'm not a big meeter of people w/ Danielle Walker

1/17/2024

This week Chloe was joined by winner of Taskmasters Australia, actor and one of the very best comedians out, Danielle Walker to talk about growing up in the country, feeling like nobody noticed her and realising she was actually the loudest gal. Danielle Walker Chloe Maddren Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:09:19

This is why you didn't have any friends w/ Edan Mcgovern

1/10/2024

This week comedian, singer, actor, TikTok star and gorgeous girl Edan McGovern joined Chloe in the blanket fort to talk about what happens when your friend gets a boyfriend and breaks up with you, being weird and annoying but cute about it and accidentally being in love with your BFF! Edan Mcgovern Nobody Asked Podcast Chloe Maddren The Friend Request Instagram Come see Chloe live in Melbourne Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:20:47

I try to not NOT get on with everyone w/ Steph Broadbridge

1/3/2024

This week Chloe Maddren chats with Sydney comedian Steph Broadbridge about being jealous of their brilliant friends, a friendship break up with a positive outcome and how being the face of Yeah Mad TV’s first and most viral video effected Steph’s life. Steph Broadbridge Chloe Maddren Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:52:07

I try to not NOT get on with everyone w/ Steph Broadbridge

1/3/2024

Duration:00:52:07

All I want for Christmas is friends w/ Michelle Azevedo

12/27/2023

This week we’ve got a delightful holiday special with comedian Michelle Azevedo. Michelle and Chloe talked about oh so much including whether or not you need to have a healthy childhood in order to have healthy childhood friendships and why her sister refers to Michelle’s childhood as her ‘dog years’. Michelle Azevedo Chloe Maddren The Friend Request Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:15:20