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Friendless

Are you a good friend? James Avramenko (poet, performer) wants to know. Every week he invites guests from his Facebook friend list to try to answer the question. They discuss their past, what friendship means in the world of social media, how to be a better friend, and whatever else might come up in the conversation. At the end of the episode they unfriend from Facebook and decide how (or sometimes if) they'll stay in touch in the future. Friendless is an engaging and honest look at connection in the digital age. So come along for the ride as James tries to become Friendless.

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Recent Episodes

March 19, 2024

The Sober Road Goes On and On (with special guest Bryan Nothling)

This week on a very special episode of Friendless, your pal and host James Avramenko welcomes back Bryan Nothling aka The Bnoth. In a candid conversation between two creative souls, they dive deep into the unpredictable wate…
March 12, 2024

You Don't Know What You Don't Know (with special guest Jabree Robinson)

Join host James Avramenko on very special episode Friendless for an enlightening conversation with Jabree Robinson, a martial arts merch expert and queer community icon. They discuss the undiscovered gem that is Bellingham, …
March 5, 2024

Bridging Distances (with special guest Selin Isik)

In this very special episode of "Friendless," host James Avramenko and guest Selin Isik delve into the complexities of living across continents, the impact of family dynamics on friendships, and the challenges of building an…
Feb. 27, 2024

L'amour c'est fou (February Lil' Guy)

This week on a very special episode of Friendless, your pal James is doing a wrap-up of the month of Love! He gives a breakdown of where he's at with love, discussing what he's gotten wrong in the past and what he's doing to…
Feb. 20, 2024

What's bringing you joy this week? (with special guest Andrew Wade)

In this very special episode of "Friendless," host James Avramenko interviews actor, writer, and producer Andrew Wade. Their wide-ranging conversation delves into the challenges of maintaining online presence, the importance…
Feb. 13, 2024

So you've been diagnosed with ADHD...(with special guest Shanda Stefanson)

This week on a very special episode of Friendless, your pal James Avramenko is joined by returning guest Shanda Stefanson! They discuss shifting focus away from their old poetry circles, dealing with later life ADHD diagnose…

Recent Blog Posts

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 …

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.