Friends Like These

Josh is back from Peru and we're back to talk about NBC's hit show FRIENDS. It's the season two premiere: Rachel meets Ross at the airport where she gets an unwelcome surprise, Joey and Chandler get haircuts, and we find out what, exactly, Josh has been doing all this time. 

It's the FRIENDS season one finale - "The One Where Rachel Finds Out" - but things are a little topsy turvy as we come to the end of our first season - and as Ross leaves for China, Josh seems to have gone on a trip of his own. Meanwhile, Joey is the subject of a science experiment as Dan is left holding the bag back home.  

We're talking FRIENDS episode 23 - "The One With The Birth" - and it's a big one, as Carol goes in to labor while tension between Ross and Susan come to a head. We talk about the sex lives of gynaecologists, biological clocks, and we get an email from an old friend. 

We're talking FRIENDS episode 22 - "The One With the Ick Factor" - as Monica finds out something surprising about her new boyfriend, a surprise guest joins us to talk sex dreams and more.

It's time to talk about Episode 21 - "The One with the Fake Monica" - Monica, Rachel and Phoebe go on a covert operation to track down the woman who stole Monica's credit card. We talk identity theft, pet problems and we listen to a voice message from a listener.

We're talking about Friends episode 20 - "The One With the Evil Orthodontist" - and we're joined by a guest as Rachel is asked to be the maid of honor at Barry and Mindy's wedding, we talk about everything from industry terms to hooking up with your ex. Special thanks to Chris Sandiford (@ohChris)

It's episode 19 - "The One Where the Monkey Gets Away" - while Rachel deals with the news that her ex is getting married we talk about some surprising news from our mutual friend, running into our exes and our feelings on illegal animals.  

We're talking episode 18 - "The One With All The Poker" - as the girls are determined to win a poker match against the guys they reach out for some help and Ross' monkey troubles continue. We have, for the first time ever, a friend of Dan's as a guest to talk about job interviews, gendered activities, good jokes and internet talk. Special thanks to Laura Wills (@real_wills). Follow us at @fltpod or write to us at friendslikethesepod@gmail.com 

It's time for episode 17 - part two of "The One With Two Parts" - as Monica and Rachel end up to at hospital and Ross talks to his dad -Elliott Gould - about fatherhood. Was this worthy of two parts? What more crossovers are in store? Listen to find out.

We take on episode 16 - part one of the "The One With Two Parts" - as Joey asks Phoebe's sister out and Ross takes Lamaze classes. We (two men) talk about women's fear of pregnancy, the popularity of Mad About You, and work place etiquette. 

We're back! And we're talking about FRIENDS episode 15 - "The One With the Stoned Guy!" We cover careers, dirty talk, and dumb jokes as Monica tries to impress a restaurant owner, Chandler tries to find his passion and Ross gets dirty.

Things get personal as we talk about Friends episode 14 - "The One With The Candy Hearts" - we cover Valentine's Day, bad dates, food and sex and more as Ross goes on his first date in 9 years and Monica, Phoebe and Rachel try to rid themselves of the spirits of ghosts past.

We're talking FRIENDS episode #13 - "The One With The Boobies." We cover eternal winters, nudity and therapy as Chandler walks in on Rachel and Phoebe's psychiatrist boyfriend (Fisher Stevens) annoys her friends.

Things are looking up as we talk FRIENDS episode #12 - "The One With The Dozen Lasagnas." We cover gender reveals, retro tv, good acting, and the bro code as Joey and Chandler look for a new table, Paolo hits on  Phoebe and Monica has too many lasagnas.

Things get interesting as we talk FRIENDS episode #11 - "The One With Mrs. Bing." We cover catcalls, comas, and confusing rules as Monica and Phoebe fight over a guy in a coma while Chandler's mother comes to visit, and Joey catches her kissing Ross. Special thanks to Dayle McLeod.

Things get a little heated as we talk episode 10 of Friends - The One With The Monkey - but we also talk about what to do on New Year's, how dark the show can get and a whole lot of monkey talk. 

It's episode 9 of Friends - The One Where Underdog Gets Away - and we're talking about Thanksgiving, VD, singing to babies and who the best friend is. Special thanks to Daveed Goldman. 

It's episode 8 of Friends -  "The One Where Nana Dies" - and we're talking about chopsticks, the afterlife, theme songs, gay representation in mainstream 90s culture, artificial sweetener and Elliott Gould.

This week we talk about blackouts, vestibules, bubble gum and weird sex as we cover episode 7! Also, listener emails and more! 

In this extra short episode Dan and Josh talk about the theatre, open relationships and catch phrases.