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Are you a good friend? James Avramenko (comedian, writer) wants to know. Every week James interviews guests from across the internet to discuss what it means to be a friend, what does community mean, and how can we build stronger connections to ourselves and each other. Friendless is an engaging and honest look at connection, intimacy, and self-compassion in the digital age. Fun and safety sweeties!
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Friendless

Friendless

Are you a good friend? James Avramenko (comedian, writer) wants to know. Every week James interviews guests from across the internet to discuss what it means to be a friend, what does community mean, and how can we build stronger connections to ourselves and each other.
Friendless is an engaging and honest look at connection, intimacy, and self-compassion in the digital age.
Fun and safety sweeties!

Recent Episodes

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Practicing Resilience and Gratitude (with special guest Dr. Greg Hammer)
Jan. 20, 2026

Practicing Resilience and Gratitude (with special guest Dr. Greg Hammer)

This week on a very special episode of Friendless, I sit down with Dr. Greg Hammer—pediatric intensive care physician, recently retired Stanford professor, and author of A Mindful Teen —to talk about what we're actually doing...
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Sobriety and the Art of Queer Friendships (with special guest Will Pacheco)
Jan. 13, 2026

Sobriety and the Art of Queer Friendships (with special guest Will Pacheco)

In this very special episode of Friendless, host James Avramenko delves into the complexities of friendship, sobriety, and mental health with his dear friend William Raphael Pacheco. Join them as they discuss the impact of fa...
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The Art of Writing and Belonging (with special guest Genki Ferguson)
Jan. 6, 2026

The Art of Writing and Belonging (with special guest Genki Ferguson)

In this very special episode of 'Friendless,' recorded live at the Book Warehouse on Main Street, host welcomes guest Genki Ferguson, an author based in Vancouver. Genki shares insights on his writing career, experiences work...
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2026? I Hardly 2025-er! (Year End Retrospective Special!)
Dec. 30, 2025

2026? I Hardly 2025-er! (Year End Retrospective Special!)

In this very special episode of Friendless, join host James Avramenko in a look back on the year that was 2025. He reflects on the highs and lows of the past year. James opens up about his medical leave, mental health, and th...
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Love At First Sight (with special guest Lee Smith)
Sept. 17, 2025

Love At First Sight (with special guest Lee Smith)

In this very special episode of "Friendless," host James Avramenko sits down with dear friend and special guest Lee Smith for an honest, vulnerable conversation about connection, identity, and the unexpected magic of friendsh...
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The Wood and The Boo (with special guest Gavin Harper)
Sept. 10, 2025

The Wood and The Boo (with special guest Gavin Harper)

This week on a very special episode of Friendless, host James Avramenko welcomes back one of his best friends, Gavin Harper, for an honest, heartwarming, and hilarious catch-up. Together they dive deep into the complexities o...
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Recent Blog Posts

Have you been a good friend?
May 31, 2023

Have you been a good friend?

What makes a good friend? This has been the core question of my ongoing podcast (read: freelance sociology project) “Friendless”. Lately, however, I’ve been re-examining the philosophy behind this question. There are themes that …

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About the Host

James Avramenko

James Avramenko is the creator and host of Friendless. He is a multi-disciplinary artist, working in publishing, theatre, visual, and audio mediums. His work has been published in Geist, SledgeHammer Lit, and Monster Monthly. He dreams of someday writing movie novelizations.