Friendship State of Mind
by Amanda
Welcome to all things Texas with Amanda! Join us every week with Amanda, her sister Allison, and other friends and family members along the way as we go through all of the amazing, weird, and different things that come with The Lone Star State. From southern norms, to college sports, the latest news, southern legends and myths, and meeting Texans from all over. Buckle in, and we’ll see y’all there!
Episodes
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Orange November | S3 Episode 7
We could talk about the election, but why not focus on the fact that the Houston Astros are World Series CHAMPS?! Join Amanda and Juan as they rave and chat about both series wins of 2017 and 2022, beloved players of the team, and their view of the Phillies. Please leave a review on whichever...
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Don’t Hate Us For The Hiatus: Happy Halloween! | S3 Episode 6
Sorry for the break, but we’re back for our regularly scheduled programming! Friendship State of Mind is BACK with its spookiest episode yet! Join Juan and Amanda as they discuss the legends of El Paso, TX and El Paso High School with different ghost sightings and hauntings, and even another from...
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The Greatest Show On Dirt | Season 3 Episode 5
ALLISON’S BACK and we couldn’t be more excited to talk all things college baseball and softball with you from the Men’s and Women’s college word series! Join us as we discuss the Texas teams represented from both softball and baseball and our thoughts on their recent turn outs. Make sure to leave...
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Uvalde | Season 3 Ep 4
Thoughts and prayers, policy change, teacher emotions, and where to go from here. Join us as we honor the lives lost in Uvalde as we discuss all of this and more in the 4th episode of Friendship State Of Mind.
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Did You Know? | S3 Ep 3
It’s that time of year where things are just a little…crazy. Good things come in 3s, and we’re excited to release the most hilarious episode of the season so far! Join Amanda and Juan as they discuss with special guest Moira Lyons the most random facts about Texas. From making camels illegal to...
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How to Say I Love You in Texan | S3 Ep 2
Amanda and Juan are back with another episode on all things Texas, but this time with a bit of a twist! Join them as they discuss all things that are Texan love languages from Sonic Drinks to taking Bluebonnet pictures with the ones you love most. You’ll be able to take away something to show the...
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The New Reality | S3 Ep 1
GUESS WHO’S BACK?! TELL YOUR FRIENDS. Friendship State of Mind is officially back for its 3rd season! Join Amanda and Juan as they answer all questions about their year long hiatus, how life looks different now, and how the state of Texas is facing some new realities itself. Be sure to rate us on...
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Madness in San Antonio | S2 Ep 15
It may be 2021, but the fight for equality is still as fierce as ever. Join Juan, Amanda, and one of her former teammates who played at the collegiate level on the thoughts heard around the world about the Women’s March Madness Tournament currently being held in San Antonio, TX. We are proud to...
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SNOW-VID 2021 | S2 Ep 14
Never thought we would be doing a snow storm mixed with a pandemic dilemma, but here we are! Join Amanda, Allison, and Juan as they discuss both ends of the 2021 Texas Snowstorm in a small town versus Houston. From housing 5 people in Richmond to conserving snow for water in College Station, it’s...
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Texas Teachers: Survival of the 2020-2021 School Year
If you’re even the slightest bit concerned about anyone in education from a parental, loved one, or informant stand point, this episode is a must. It’s time for a check in with the un-sung heroes of the pandemic: teachers. For those anticipating a complaining session among teachers, this could be...
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Yeehaw vs. Yee-Yee | S2 Ep 12
The battle of southern culture is finally coming to fruition here on Friendship State Of Mind! Join Amanda and Juan as they discuss the difference in the levels of Texas and Southern culture in the United States. From George Strait to bow hunting, you won’t want to miss this hilarious…
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20 Good Things From 2020
After a 6 week unplanned break, FSOM is excited to bring some fun to the upcoming New Year! Join Juan and Amanda as they discuss all positive things from one of the hardest years. We hope this episode gives you laughter, positive reflection, and a smile to carry with you into 2021. Remember to...
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The Election of 2020 | S2 Ep 10
Election week is here and so is our special 10th episode! Join Amanda and Juan as they discuss election week in Texas, what could happen to the state with voter turnout, and how politics have played a part in their relationship both being Texas natives. Please make sure to like, subscribe to us…
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Welcome to the Bible Belt | S2 Ep 9
Out of a month long hiatus, FSOM is back to continue Season 2! What’s the most popular accessory to the south? Why the Bible Belt of course 😉 Join Allison, Juan, and Amanda as they talk all denominations and topics of how Christianity plays its part in Southern Culture. From the bi dancing…
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Texas Homecoming With A Side Of COVID-19 | S2 Ep 8
Come party with us at Friendship State Of Mind this week as Allison and Amanda talk all things about Texas Homecoming weekends! From football games, the notorious Texas Mums, to their dates, their friends who celebrated with them, and how to still have a blast this year even among COVID-19, they...
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All About That Beaver - Buc-ee’s | S2 Ep 7
You have asked and we are overjoyed to finally share with you the one, the only, Buc-ee’s! Join Amanda, Juan, and Chaz as they not only talk about the best gas station the USA has to offer, but also as they take you with them on their own Buc-ee’s trip! Please make sure to check out our sponsors...
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For The Kids - Texas Teachers | S2 Ep 6
Happy August and first month of school to all of our INCREDIBLE Texas Teachers! Join Juan and Amanda as they discuss the highs and lows of virtual education, how other districts in the state are handling education during COVID19, and what you can do to help keep our educators going. This episode…
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Texas Summers | S2 Ep 5
We’re excited to laugh and reminisce with you this week through all of Allison and Amanda’s summer memories growing up in Texas! Join them as they catch up on their family COVID-19 update, the fun and trouble they got into during their summers, and an insight on just a few things that go on in…
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Black Lives Matter - Misconceptions, Experiences, and Solutions | S2 Ep 4
This week, Amanda and Juan bring friend Jarrell Comeaux to discuss the definition of the Black Lives Matter movement, racial situations both Juan and Jarrell have faced as Mexican and Black men in America, misconceptions of racial definitions being said in the south and country right now, and...
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Patient Zero | S2 Ep 3
We welcome you into the 3rd episode insight on Amanda and Allison’s experience with 6 family members becoming sick with the infamous COVID19. Join them as they discuss the timeline of contagion, how it affected their family, and where everyone in their family is now. Please take a look at our...
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Our Love Story! | S2 Ep 2
As much as Amanda loves Texas, there’s very few things I love more, the biggest being JUAN GARZA! Join Juan and I as well as our friends Emily and Toby as we unfold our love story on the week of Amanda and Juan’s one year anniversary! Make sure to also click on the links below to check out some…
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While We Were Gone | S2 Ep 1
SEASON 2 HAS OFFICIALLY DROPPED! Join Amanda, Juan, and Moira as they catch up on the 6 week break from the end of Season 1. From our state and country’s social climate, to Harry Potter, to Coronavirus soup, to what to look forward to in the upcoming episode, it’s another episode of laughter and...
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Hooray for 1K! | S1 Ep 26 SEASON 1 FINALE
Today we say HOORAY for hitting 1K! Join Amanda, Juan, and Allison as they go through how they are doing in another week of quarantine with discussing all of the Season 1 highlights, memories, and fan favorites of Friendship State Of Mind! Be sure to also listen to the end of the episode to hear...
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COLLEGE Big School vs. Small School Part 7 - Southern College Norms
Welcome to the FINALE of the Big School vs. Small School portion of Friendship State Of Mind! We are only 15 listeners away from 1,000! This is all thanks to you, and we hope we can hit 1K with the last episode of this segment! Join us in quarantine as we discuss all things observed by…
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COLLEGE Big School vs. Small School - Part 6: Title IX | S1 Ep 24
Warning: This episode contains discussions that involve sexual harassment, assault, and misconduct. If you or someone you know that is listening is triggered by any of these, we encourage you to choose what is best for you if to listen or not. We’re switching gears a little this week as we…
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COLLEGE Big School vs Small School - Part 5: And We Were Roommates
It’s a group like you’ve never talked with before, the ladies of dorm 418! Join Amanda as she catches up with her colleges roommates as they relive their glory days living together, the crazy shenanigans they put one another up to, and how 4 strangers became a family by the end of their time...
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COLLEGE Big School vs Small School: Part 4 - Miss Michigan
We are so excited to FINALLY introduce a non-Texan to all of our fans and listeners to Friendship State Of Mind! Join Juan and Amanda as they chat with friend Kristine Overman about her time at Michigan University, to moving her life down south in H-TOWN! From hilarious ideals from both the north...
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TEXAS REVOLUTION: Part 3 - Battle of San Jacinto
After a week off for Easter, we’re back and better than ever with the legendary COACH KYLE JONES wrapping up the Texas Revolution! Join us for how the ending of a beautiful and tragic history comes to an end and also new beginnings at The Battle of San Jacinto. We will recap the points before…
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COLLEGE Big School vs. Small School - PART 3: Fish Camp Meets Jack Camp | S1 Ep 20
The highly requested Freshman Introduction Camps episode is HERE! Join Amanda and Texas A&M’s Dalton Jones as they discuss everything that goes down at their university’s Freshmen Introduction Camps, Fish Camp and Jack Camp. From camp traditions, to the everlasting friendships and memories, to...
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COLLEGE Big School vs. Small School - Part 2: GREEK WEEK | S1 Ep 19
We’re back at another part of our southern college segment, and what better way than to bring in some of SFA’s favorites greeks! Join Amanda and guests Mariana and Alyssa as they discuss Mariana’s and Alyssa’s time in Greek life at a small college, their most hilarious moments with one another…
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Quarantine Party With The Garzas! | S1 Ep 18
Ain’t no party like a quarantine party, cause the quarantine party don’t stop! Join Amanda and Juan as they discuss how COVID19 has affected their lives, the humor and joy that they have found during this time, tips on how to engage your time, Internet jokes to help them laugh at themselves, and...
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COLLEGE Big School vs. Small School - Part 1 | S1 Ep 17
Welcome to Friendship State Of Mind’s first long running segment, Big School vs. Small School, college edition! Join Amanda and Allison in episode 17 as we meet Radar of A&M Athletics who has spent 40 seasons as an Athletic Trainer serving students in various sports and working within southern...
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TEXAS HISTORY: Happy TEXAS Independence Day 2020! | S1 Ep16
Happy Texas Independence Day to and for all Texans! Join us with the one and only, Coach Kyle Jones as we discuss how Texas Independence Day came to be, post Alamo myths and facts about some of the battle heroes, where we go post declaring independence, and how we would plan our own Texas...
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TEXAS HISTORY: Remember The Alamo | S1 Ep 15
The most anticipated episode to date is finally here! Join Allison and Amanda as they walk through one of the most memorable battles in The Texas Revolution with Coach Kyle Jones. From the all-star roster of men who fought, Coach Jones reciting the world famous Victory Or Death letter by heart,...
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Our First Love | S1 Ep 14
After the world’s biggest week for romance, Amanda and Allison thought they would open up about all of the juicy secrets and thoughts on their first love: BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL! Join Allison and Amanda as they go through their time watching and playing the game, their favorite and most hilarious...
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TMEA 100 | S1 Ep 13
Happy TMEA Week to all of our music educators in the Lone Star State! Come and hang out with Amanda and music director in Chapel Hill, Emily Boren as they discuss all things choir, band, orchestra, and music with the Texas Music Educators Association! Celebrating 100 years of excellence,...
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Whataburger vs In-N-Out | S1 Ep 12
The burger battle you have waited for and is FINALLY here! Join Amanda and Juan with their friend Julius as they go through all aspects of both Whataburger and In-N-Out here in Houston. Be sure to subscribe, leave us a rating, and a five star review. Thanks for hanging out with us, and tune in to...
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Life Update
First the stomach bug and now a bad cold, we promise to be back next Monday with new content! We are not doing bad by any means, just need to get healthy from all of the weather changes and hard work. Check out this update for what’s been going on, and catch up on any episodes you’ve missed so…
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Code 4011 for H-E-B! | S1 Ep 10
Here Everything’s Better when you’re a Texan and have H-E-B! Come hang out with Amanda and Allison as they share their thoughts and experiences with the number one supermarket in the state and now the USA! From specific products to service, H-E-B is the true definition of southern hospitality and...
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Southern Women Stereotypes | S1 E8
Grab some tissues and be ready to cry from laughing, because this is easily our funniest episode to date! Amanda and Juan talk all things of what America thinks a southern woman is and is not with friends and fellow Texans, Krista and Chaz. From careers and passions, to jean shorts, to a southern...
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Happy New Year From FSOM! | S1 E9
Join Allison and Amanda as they go through their year in 2019 of launching the podcast, what their ideas for 2020 are, and going over the ultimate Texas Bucket List that you can mark off your travel spots this year! Make sure to click subscribe, give us a 5 star rating, and review on whatever...
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TEXAS HISTORY: The Start of The Texas Revolution | S1 E7
Our Christmas/Holiday gift to you! So many have you have asked and waited and our first part of The Texas Revolution is HERE! Join us with 7th grade Texas History teacher, Coach Kyle Jones, as he walks us through the story of how Texas started, and where they were in 1835 during the holiday…
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MIA: Matilda In Action Part 2 | S1 E6
Part 2 of the MIA segment is here! Join Amanda as she talks with Andi and her viewing experience of the show, interviews with the cast, and how there truly is no place like home like there is here in Texas. We are so excited to feature our sponsors with the Humane Society, Ad Council, and…
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MIA: Matilda In Action Part 1 S1 | E5
ATTENTION: We apologize the hole from last week’s episode, but we’re back and here to tell you about all things theater and Matilda here in Texas! Join Amanda and Juan as they discuss the musical from Amanda’s experience, some of Broadway’s best from The Lone Star State, and all that comes with...
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RIVALRY WEEK & Thanksgiving in Texas S1 | E4
Allison’s back and so is college football rivalry week to kick off to the Thanksgiving Holiday! From this upcoming week’s top games, to some of the strangest southern college football ideas, to the best Thanksgiving spread, you’re in for a treat. Make sure to subscribe to our podcast on whichever...
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Big City Realities with Amanda & Andi! S1 | E3
Donuts, games, Nutcracker Market aftermath, and Dr. Pepper call for one of the funniest episodes to date! Join Amanda and Andi as they discuss the almighty Shipley’s Donuts, an overview of the major cities of Texas, and their story of 2 southern girls trying to take on life in Houston. Grab your...
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The Juan with The Mountains & Basins Region S1 | E2
West Texas represent! We’ll meet Amanda’s husband, Juan, and learn about the border city El Paso, Texas. From skate boarding, his childhood friends, to Pan Dulce, authentic Mexican food done right, and Taco Bueno, we cover Juan’s insight on his home region and his journey to the opposite end of…
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Welcome to Friendship State Of Mind! S1 | E1
Welcome to FSOM! Come hang out with us as we do a small intro to Amanda and Allison as we talk about Armadillos, the glory land of Bucees, our family, hometown, and a sneak peek of what you’ll be diving into with us. We can’t wait for you to join us this season! Make sure if you like our podcast…
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Trailer
The OFFICIAL trailer for Friendship State of Mind! Join Amanda every week for a new episode about all things Texas and the south with friends and loved ones that make up The Lone Star State. Thank you to all of our sponsors, and be sure to check them out with them helping make every week…
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About this show
Welcome to all things Texas with Amanda! Join us every week with Amanda, her sister Allison, and other friends and family members along the way as we go through all of the amazing, weird, and different things that come with The Lone Star State. From southern norms, to college sports, the latest news, southern legends and myths, and meeting Texans from all over. Buckle in, and we’ll see y’all there!
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Amanda