Episodes

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...

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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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 tv shows, forming new rel...

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 navigate the anxiety of th...

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...

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...

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 the Friendless...

This week on a special episode of Friendless, your pal James Avramenko interviews accountant to the stars Carla Svensson. She retells her adventures in quarantine traveling to work in New Zealand, meeting Taika Waititi on a d...

This week on Friendless, your pal James Avramenko interviews artist, advocate, and educator Holly Machado! Holly is a social service worked born and raised in Toronto. With a background in visual arts and education, she alway...

This week on Friendless, your pal James Avramenko interviews author Elle Nash. Elle's work includes Animals Eat Each Other, Nudes, and Gag Reflex. Check out all her writing and work on her website Follow Elle on Instagram or ...

Friendless is back with a brief recap of the sabbatical, along with an outline of future plans! If you've never listened before, this is a perfect jumping on point! Welcome! Hear about Long Covid's effects, the development of...

This week your boy James interviews illustrator, graphic designer, and TikTok personality Jef Caine! Check out Jef's work over on his website or on TikTok Sign up for the Friendless newsletter and follow along with James' new...

This week on a very special episode of Friendless, your boy James unfriends dancer, arts adminitrator, and Bowness High alum Melissa Tuplin! Check out Melissa's work with her dance group Dancing Monkey Lab And be sure to sign...

This week your boy James interviews sex & relationship councilor turned stand-up comedian Sarah Watson! Listen to another interview Sarah did recently on the Love Doctor and read the article she was featured in on how to impr...

In this very special birthday retrospective, your boy James gets a little rambly about a few topics that have been floating around his little noggin recently. He brushes up on his recovery process post-divorce, processing los...

This week on a very special episode of Friendless, your boy James Avramenko ( @anaveragemango ) interviews animator and mixed media artist Tyler Klein Longmire! Check out Tyler's work on his website here Or follow him on Inst...