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Season 8

June 10, 2025

Cause Ya Gotta Have Faith (with special guest Zazu Payne)

In this very special episode of Friendless, host James Avramenko dives into an insightful and heartfelt conversation with Zazu Payne, a biomedical engineer, board game enthusiast, and self-proclaimed 'friendship guru'. Zazu s...

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June 3, 2025

How to Survive the Internet (with special guest Sam Murdock)

This week on a very special episode of Friendless, host James Avramenko sits down with Sam Murdock—tech wizard, board game buff, and the behind-the-scenes moderator of Codenames Live. Fresh from his adventures as a Twitch str...

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May 27, 2025

On Isolation vs Solitude or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love 5…

In this very special solo episode of Friendless, host James Avramenko wraps up the month of May with honesty, humor, and plenty of personal insight. James digs into the duality of solitude versus loneliness, celebrates the sm...

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May 20, 2025

The Hidden Benefits of Bullying (with special guest Magda Baker)

This week on a very special episode of "Friendless," host James Avramenko welcomes the inimitable Magda Baker—singer, songwriter, producer, actor, and co-founder of the queer arts magazine Beautiful Trash for Beautiful People...

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May 13, 2025

Rebuilding Connection After Mistakes (with special guest Dr. Christin…

In this very special episode of Friendless, host James Avramenko welcomes Dr. Christine Cooper — pharmacist, author, and self-proclaimed “reforming mean girl.” Christine opens up about her journey from being a not-so-nice kid...

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May 6, 2025

Finding Light in Dark Stories (with special guest Mel Zee)

In this candid and thought-provoking episode of "Friendless," host James Avramenko welcomes content creator and true crime aficionado Mel Zee for a wide-ranging exploration of friendship, online connection, and the psychology of digital communities. James and Mel retrace the origins of their own fr…

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April 29, 2025

Sunshine Monkeys Rejoice! (Reflections on April)

Join me as I reflect on the month of April, discussing the return of the sun and its impact on my mental health, personal growth, and the delicate balance of maintaining connections while undergoing distress tolerance therapy...

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April 22, 2025

You Don't Need to Drown (with special guest Brett Cassidy)

In this episode of Friendless, host James Avramenko welcomes Brett Cassidy, a singer, songwriter, and producer. The two reconnect after years of following each other's careers online and share a deep conversation on friendshi...

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April 15, 2025

The Intersection of Art and Activism (with special guest Amy J. Leste…

In this very special episode of Friendless, host James Avramenko interviews the multifaceted Amy Lester, a political organiser, clown, filmmaker, and actress. James and Amy dive deep into the complexities of the clown communi...

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April 8, 2025

The Art of the Swerve (with special guest "Ravenous" Randy Myers)

In this episode of 'Friendless,' host James Avramenko interviews "Ravenous" Randy Myers, a multi-talented performer known for his work in professional wrestling, comedy, and various forms of entertainment. Randy shares his jo...

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April 1, 2025

How to Love in a F*cked Up World (with special guest Dean Spade)

In this episode of 'Friendless,' host James Avramenko meets and converses with Dean Spade—a lawyer, writer, and activist known for his work on queer and trans liberation. Dean discusses his new book, 'Love in a Fucked Up Worl...

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April 1, 2025

Don't Call It A Comeback

In this special comeback episode of Friendless, host James Avramenko returns from a five-month hiatus to discuss his personal journey, the importance of self-respect, and the evolving themes of the show. James reflects on the...

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