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.
Recent Episodes
Navigating Loneliness: Understanding the Impact of Social Isolation (A Little Guy Episode)
June 6, 2023
Welcome back to "Friendless," the podcast that explores friendship and intimacy. In this episode, host James Avramenko dives into the topic of loneliness and its impact on our mental and emotional health. James shares his pe…
Relationship Check-in Questions with Sarah Jean
May 9, 2023
This week on a very special episode of Friendless, your pal James welcomes back to the show therapist and only child Sarah Jean. They discuss taking the next steps in their careers, how to build healthy work communities, and…
"Out of Town" Chapter 6 - I was told one time...
May 2, 2023
This week on a very special episode of Friendless, the "Out of Town" reading series continues with Chapter 6 "I was told one time..." Be sure to check out the Friendless Pensight Follow the LInktree Follow the TikTok or Buy …
Mastering Poetry with Lauren Badillo Milici
April 25, 2023
This week on a very special episode of Friendless, your pal James Avramenko interviews Lauren Badillo Milici. Lauren is a poet (Final Girl & Sad, Sexy Catholic) and pop culture writer. They discuss Henry Zebrowski as muse, t…
"Out of Town" Chapter 5: So anyway, where were we?
April 18, 2023
This week on a very special episode of Friendless, the ongoing reading series of James' latest novel "Out of Town" continues with chapter 5 titled "So anyway, where were we?" Sign up for the Friendless Substack Check out the…
Giving up the art life with Brian Alan Ellis
April 11, 2023
This week on Friendless, your pal James Avramenko chats with returning guest Brian Alan Ellis. They discuss creative routines, the inate hostility of social media, indy publishing, networking with artists, and pro wrestling!…
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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, ho…
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.