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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!
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Finding the Off-Ramp From Runaway Thoughts (DBT Micro-Season — Mindfulness Part 1)

in this very special episode of Friendless, we're kicking off the DBT micro-season with Mindfulness Part 1, and no — this is not the sit-cross-legged-and-think-about-nothing version. This is practical mindfulness. The kind th...

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Finding the Off-Ramp From Runaway Thoughts (DBT Micro-Season — Mindfulness Part 1)
Feb. 10, 2026

Finding the Off-Ramp From Runaway Thoughts (DBT Micro-Season — Mindfulness Part 1)

in this very special episode of Friendless, we're kicking off the DBT micro-season with Mindfulness Part 1, and no — this is not the sit-cross-legged-and-think-about-nothing version. This is practical mindfulness. The kind th...
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WTF is DBT? (Mini-Season Intro)
Feb. 3, 2026

WTF is DBT? (Mini-Season Intro)

In this very special episode of Friendless, your host James Avramenko finally launches the long-promised DBT mini-season. This introductory episode explores why Dialectical Behavior Therapy isn't just for people with BPD diag...
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Sometimes Things Work Out (LIVE at the Book Warehouse with Special Guest Susin Nielsen!)
Jan. 27, 2026

Sometimes Things Work Out (LIVE at the Book Warehouse with Special Guest Susin Nielsen!)

This week on a very special episode of Friendless, host James Avramenko welcomes acclaimed author Susin Nielsen for a live recording at Book Warehouse Vancouver. Susin's latest novel "Snap" tells the story of three unlikely ...
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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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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.