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July 11, 2023

Art at the End of the World with Corey Hardeman

This week on a very special episode of Friendless, your pal James unfriends painter Corey Hardeman. They discuss the cost of art, capitalism murdering creativity, and the Blood God that rules us all. Check out Corey's work HE...

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July 4, 2023

Overcoming the fear of intimacy (A Lil' Guy episode)

In this episode of "Friendless," host James Avramenko delves deep into the topic of overcoming the fear of intimacy, a challenge that many of us can relate to. The fear of intimacy can manifest differently for each person, wh...

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June 27, 2023

What's a renaissance man? With Hank Pine!

This week on a very special Friendless, your pal James Avramenko unfriends musician, author, and Renaissance Queer, Hank Pine. They talk all about iterating on creative impulses, the hell that is editing, how many Robins Batm...

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June 20, 2023

Out of Town Chapter 7: I hope Bret actually likes me and isn't just b…

Hey there sweet peas! Welcome to a very special episode of Friendless, next exciting chapter of James' new novel "Out of Town", Chapter 7 "I hope Bret actually likes me and isn't just being nice to not hurt my feelings" …

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June 13, 2023

Platonic Intimacy with The Established Shanda Leer

Welcome back to "Friendless" the only podcast that tries to teach you how to be a better friend while your host loses every friend he has! In this episode, host James Avramenko is joined by The Established Shanda Leer. They …

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June 6, 2023

Navigating Loneliness: Understanding the Impact of Social Isolation (…

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 per...

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May 9, 2023

Relationship Check-in Questions with Sarah Jean

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 ...

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May 2, 2023

"Out of Town" Chapter 6 - I was told one time...

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 …

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April 25, 2023

Mastering Poetry with Lauren Badillo Milici

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, th...

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April 18, 2023

"Out of Town" Chapter 5: So anyway, where were we?

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 ...

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April 11, 2023

Giving up the art life with Brian Alan Ellis

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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April 4, 2023

"Out of Town" Chapter 4: No offence intended to my dad but my grandpa…

The special sneak-oeak reading series of "Out of Town" continues with chapter 4: "No offence intended to my dad but my grandpa my example of a man growing up." read by the authour and your host James Avramenko! Links to …

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March 28, 2023

Setting boundaries is hard! With Robbie Towns

On this week's very special episode of Friendless, the one and only Robbie Towns makes his triumphant return! We talk all about setting boundaries, video games as stress triggers, and navigating the wild world of modern Canad...

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March 21, 2023

Out Of Town - Chapter 3: The morning of a road trip is one of tense i…

Summary: This week on a very special episode of Friendless, your pal James continues his reading series of the latest draft of his novel "Out Of Town" with chapter 3 "The morning of a road trip is one of tense …

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March 14, 2023

How to live the art life with Sean Amsing

This week on Friendless, your pal James chats with actor, musician, and trivia master Sean Amsing. They discuss the international geography of modern art, how to make it as an actor in Vancouver, the state of concept albums, ...

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March 7, 2023

"Out of Town" Chapter 2: This Is What My Life Has Become

The special sneak-peek reading series of the latest book (Tentatively Titled) "Out of Town" (Although that's changing soon) continues with a reading by your host James Avramenko of chapter 2 "This is what my life has become"....

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Feb. 28, 2023

Talking about the Big C with Friends (with special guest Christine Jo…

Summary: Christine Johnson joins your host James Avramenko for a very special episode of Friendless! Christine is a director and stage manager, and a cancer survivor. They discuss their history surviving theatre school and he...

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Feb. 21, 2023

What's your attachment style? Special Guest Jessica Fern

Summary: Jessica Fern joins your host James Avramenko for the special Season 5 launch! Jessica is phychotherapist, public speaker, trauma & relationships expert, and author of "Polysecure" and "The Polysecure Workbook". Jess...

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Feb. 21, 2023

"Out of Town" Chapter 1: "The last time I saw my grandpa"

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Dec. 20, 2022

2022 Wrap-Up (With Sarah Jean!)

In this very special episode, your pal James is joined by Sarah Jean to take a look back on the year that was 2022. They talk stats on the podcast, peaks and pits of the year, best movies, books, and …

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Dec. 13, 2022

So you wanna reconnect with an old friend huh?

This week on a very special episode of Friendless get a first look at an early essay from the Friendless book! Take a moment to consider a few tips on how to reconnect with an old friend, and how to …

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Dec. 6, 2022

Aislin Winsor dances the unicorn

This week on a special episode of Friendless, your pal Jimmy chats with Canadian turns Scottish ex-pat, Aislin Winsor. They chat scenester ego, the joys of being a bartender during Covid, travel visas, and more! Support the s...

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Nov. 29, 2022

What the hell is a boundary anyway? (a mini-update!)

Hey sweeties! This week's a special mini-update from your pal Jimmy! He talks questions of boundaries, processing, healing, losing connections, and making little zines! It's a treat! Support the show If you like this show and...

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Nov. 22, 2022

David Sklar returns

This week from out of the depths of the long lost season 1, your pal James welcomes back on the show actor, writer, and co-host of the podcast Bonjour Chai, David Sklar! Listen to Bonjour Chai here Sign up for …

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