Episodes

This week on a very special episode of Friendless, your pal James is joined once again by actor, writer, producer, and pro wrasslin' mark Rod Peter Jr! They discuss navigating the world of Fringe theatre, the difference betwe...

This week on a very spooky episode of Friendless, your pal James gives you a rundown of what he's been up to this October, including his sobriety journey and starting a new poetry account (@heysorryimissedyou). Then he answer...

This week on a very special episode of Friendless, your pal James chats with Gavin Mac. They discuss the pitfalls of having straight friends, how to deal with demanding friends (and whether or not you are one), how autistism ...

In this episode of Friendless, host James Avramenko welcomes special guest Anton DeGroot, a lighting designer and central character in James' novel. Join them as they delve into the fascinating world of becoming a fictional c...

Welcome to another episode of Friendless, where we delve into the complexities of human connection and the pursuit of creative fulfillment. In this episode, our host James Avramenko is joined by the talented artist, Eddie Tor...

In this very special episode of Friendless, host James Avramenko welcomes the incredibly talented Rachael Alexandre, a fearless artist with an insatiable curiosity for the world. Brace yourself as Rachael opens up about their...

Welcome to a very special episode of "Friendless" with your host James Avramenko. In this episode, James takes a moment to reflect on the passing of time and the lessons learned along the way. As we age, we have the opportuni...

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...

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...

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...

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" Be su...

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 d...

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...

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 ...

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 M...

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...

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 ...

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! ...

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 what ...

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...

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 internal negoti...

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, ...

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"....

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...