Friendsome and Then Some
by ModPod Studio
“Friendsome & Then Some is the ultimate podcast and web series dedicated to improving the midlife experience through friendship. Since meeting more than 20 years ago in LA's local news scene, co-hosts Mindy Stearns, Michelle Orrego and JD Cargill have been through a lot. Jobs, husbands, and sexual orientations have come and gone, but through it all their friendship has thrived. Now, by sharing the intimate details of their own friendship as well as through interviews with world class experts and celebrity guests this "Friendsome" is on a mission to pay it forward delivering weekly friendship-based tips, tricks, hacks and solutions to living your best midlife. Why? Because we are #MidlifeAF and #FawesomeAH! This is FRIENDSOME & THEN SOME!
Episodes
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Mindset Reset with Laura St. John
Mindy and JD could not have been more thrilled when Michelle pitched doing a show all about making a healthy life reset. These last few years have been hard on everyone, so why not dedicate some time to regrouping and rebooting, right? So, the trio of besties turned to none other than legendary...
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All’s Fair in Love and Friendship
When it comes to the incredible bond between Mindy, Michelle and JD, you can be sure love is always in the air at Friendsome & Then Some. Of course, this is true year round, but it's especially true on Valentine's Day, or "Gal-entines Day," as Michelle has come to refer to it! Mindy and Michelle...
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Raising Athletes with Kirsten Jones
Parenting is one thing, but parenting in the area of the sports world is another! Whether you have a little leaguer or a Division 1 Champion, you want to hear this conversation. We have a very inspirational chat with the amazing Kirsten Jones. She is a motivational speaker, writer, and a Peak...
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Friendship Signs with Brianne Hogan
We talk to the author of the books "Friendship Signs" and "Joy in the Stars" Brianne Hogan. How astrology affects our friendship and our compatibility. We also chat about the importance of intuition, and self-care.
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Holiday Rosé & Hot Topics Live!
Friendsome and Then Some kicks off Season 3 with a YouTube Live Stream! We deck the halls with hot topics; like the revival of Sex & The City’s HBOMax Show “And Just Like That” and Adele’s new album, we dash through Holiday Shopping; online vs. In-store, we take on some viewer questions, and chat...
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Real Housewives & Real Friendship with Heather Dubrow & Sarah Cohen
She's an actress, businesswoman, philanthropist and reality television royalty, so needless to say, all of us at Friendsome & Then Some could not be more thrilled than to welcome, our friend, the incredible Heather Dubrow to the show! And folks, you had to know we were going to go BIG for our BIG...
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Friendship From Afar with Bicoastal Besties with Carolina Davalos and Celinés Toribio
Scoot over Megan the Stallion and Nicki Minaj, it's a HOT GIRL SUMMER over here at ModPod Studios, too! Friendsome & Then Some is burning up with gorgeous Latina amigas, Carolina Davalos and Celines Toribio. This pair of powerhouse tv personalities, entertainers and activists met years ago…
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Purpose, Passion & the Power of Spiritual Health with Our Friend Kate Eckman
Acclaimed author, speaker and coach, Kate Eckman, joins Mindy, Michelle and JD this week with so many life-improving hacks, your head will spin! We hope you enjoy listening to this self-made female powerhouse as she breaks down the spiritual exercise program she writes about in her award-winning...
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Best Friendship & Fearless Living in the Face of Terminal Illness
If you or someone you love has have ever been confronted with serious health news, this very special episode of Friendsome & Then Some is packed with hope, inspiration and advice from best friends focused on maximum living! Kaili Burbano and Stacey Kalin share their story of pure, selfless,...
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Holy Friendship, Batman! Burt Ward is Still Saving Lives!
On today's very special episode we have an awesome chat with the ultimate "wing man" best buddy, sidekick, comrade and confidant out there - none other than the OG "Robin," Burt Ward. That's right! Mindy, Michelle & JD welcome comic legend and Adam West's bestie from the first big screen "Batman"...
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Helping Friends Get Hired in Hollywood with Krista Parkinson
Are you in college or a recent grad and want to break into the entertainment industry? Then you want to listen to this very special episode of Friendsome & Then Some! Mindy, Michelle and JD are joined by agent-to-the-stars and Hollywood industry guru, Krista Parkinson. You won't believe this...
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Celebrating Gay Friends, Allies, Pride and Lady Gaga!
Happy Pride Ya'all!! June is gay pride month and so it's no surprise that a rainbow has exploded in ModPod Studio! Mindy and Michelle have, once again, spared no expense making sure that JD and all of today's fabulous guests feel the LGBTQ+ love by decorating the entire studio in rainbows!…
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Friendship, 2 Men & a Kidney
Happy National Best Friends Day!!! In honor of our favorite holiday Mindy, Michelle & JD take a deep and personal dive into one of the most incredible examples of friendship in action - living organ donation. When best friends Dale Wade Davis and Phillip Palmer first met working in LA's local…
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The "Friends" Reunion: How One TV Show Changed Friendship Forever
It was only a matter of time that a podcast dedicated to improving the midlife condition with friendship would do a show all about the mega hit television series, “Friends.” And what better time to do this show than on the eve the highly anticipated “Friends” reunion on HBO Max! That’s right…
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Saying Goodbye to Toxic Frenemies & Hello to Healthy New Friends
Friendsome & Then Some is dedicated to being your one-stop shop for all things friendship! So, today, we celebrate friendship with a profound and hilarious 3-way deep dive into the hottest friendship topics of the day! Following JD's "pandemic plus" body creating what may be the funniest moment…
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Celebrating the Challenges & Triumphs of Motherhood & Friendship
Mom, mum, mommy, mamacita...no matter what you call her there are few relationships in our lives as impactful and consequential as the one we have with our mother. On this very special Mother's Day episode of Friendsome & Then Some, Mindy, Michelle & JD take a deep dive into all things…
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Friendship, Connection & Reincarnation with Celebrity Psychic Char Margolis
Whether you're an empath like Michelle, have killer instincts like Mindy, or definitely have ESPN like JD, today's show has got something for you! We are thrilled to welcome very special guest, famed psychic and intuitive medium, Char Margolis! Fresh off her appearance as a guest judge on…
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Friendship, Therapy & Sound Advice with Marcia Brandwynne and Dr. Rick Shuman
Depending on how you grew up the concept of "therapy" is either as common as sliced bread or as foreign as French cheese, but anyway you slice it, for millions, talking about your problems with a trained, licensed, unbiased professional helps. Here at Friendsome and Then Some we are all about…
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Narcissism, A.I. & Virtual Friendship with Powerhouse Authors Susan Sly & Rebecca Zung
Narcissism and Artificial intelligence. Two powerful women and best selling authors who have unlocked the secrets to both, join our Friendsome to illustrate the power of friendship and the impact on the world when women lift each other up.
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Friends, Fat & Fitness: The 52 Hike Challenge with Karla Amador & Phillip Stinis
With a podcast dedicated entirely to all the ways friendship can help you thrive in midlife, it was only a matter of time until Mindy, Michelle & JD tacked the ultimate “F” in the Friendsome universe - fitness! If you’re anything like our trio of besties, the “quarantine 15” has become more like...
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Friendship, Female Empowerment & Women in Entertainment with Gretchen McCourt
Happy Women’s History month, everyone! Whether you or a woman you love is in show business or you just love hearing the inspiring stories of women empowering women to achieve their dreams, please join Mindy, Michelle and JD as they go one-on-one with entertainment industry powerhouse, Gretchen...
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How to Help your Friend Survive Covid with Dr. Aimee Ostick & Satish
GRAB YOUR TISSUES, FRIENDSOME & THEN SOME FANS!! We are back with an all new show and it may be our most personal episode ever! Join Mindy, Michelle & JD as they unpack their very real, very scary journey with the virus that has rocked the planet for more than a year now. From testing positive to...
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Fertility & Friendship with Krissy Lefevbre & Farley Boyle
Do you believe in fairytales? How about a “Fairy Egg Mother?” This week on Friendsome & Then Some, friends and fashion models for decades, Krissy Lefevbre, star of The Apprentice, Playboy cover model and wife of famed chef Luca Lefevbre, and Farley Boyle reveal how a chance encounter at a bikini...
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50 Years of Friendship & Marriage with Dr. Eric & Joyce Burbano
Happy Valentine's Day! In honor of the most romantic holiday of the year, Friendsome & Then Some welcomes the ultimate best friends - Dr. Eric & Joyce Burbano (aka Mindy's parents) to break down the secret to living the life of your dreams by marrying your best friend. With nearly 57-years of...
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Friendship & Intermittent Fasting with Lynette Romero
Lynette Romero reveals her secret to thriving in midlife - intermittent fasting
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Fame & Friendship with Vivica A. Fox & Kia Todd
Friendsome & Then Some returns with special guest Vivica A. Fox! We take a deep dive with the "Kill Bill" and "Independence Day" star and her best friend, Kia Todd. No topic is off limits! From aging gracefully and dealing with a toxic friendships to loving yourself and dating in midlife - we go...
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Friendsome & Then Some New Season Coming Soon!
Friendsome & Then Some is back! Your favorite podcast about how the power of friendship can help you thrive in midlife returns with more awesome guests, celebrity friends, nonstop laughs, and burning questions so hot your toes will curl!
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A Man's Best Friend with Michael Fiala and Sox
Today on Friendsome and Thensome "A Man's Best Friend" with Michael Fiala
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Fabulous Friendship at 50 with Laila Kaiser & Greg Garcia
“Fab & 50” - We wanted to hear both the male and female perspective on this big milestone, and see how each of the sexes process aging differently. So, we welcome two amazing guests; Laila Kaiser who just turned 50, she has never liked aging, and in...
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Friendship, Sexuality & Sobriety with Lawrence Zarian
Today, we talk to the one & only Lawrence Zarian. He’s known as “The Fashion Guy” - an author, he’s a regular guest on countless talk shows “Live with Kelly and Ryan,” “The Steve Harvey Show,” “KTLA Morning Show,” “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” and he’s...
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Friendship, Yoga & Wellness with Rosie Acosta
Yoga + Meditation Teacher, Speaker, Writer||Winner of VeryWellFit’s Streaming Award for Best Wellness Podcast “Radically Loved Radio” Top Rated Health Podcast on iTunes TOPICS: What does it mean to be radically loved How to pull yourself out of...
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How to be Friends with a "Karen" & Other Tough Personalities
In this episode we talk about keeping up with the kids and the Tik Tok take over. Do we as parents shield our kids from all these trends, or do we embrace them? Tik Tok and Snap Chat Do we send mix messages to our kids when we also engage in these...
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Friends & Finance with Money Coach Carrie Casden
The Friendsome Crew talked with Carrie Casden, Business Manager & Licensed Money Coach with Summit LA Topics of Discussion; -Culturally we talk to our friends about pretty much anything, loosing weight, relationships, sex, but when it comes to money...
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Michelle's Life-Changing Friendship with Kim Rouggie O’Rourke
In this episode we talk about how to “Show Up” for your friend when times get tough. How to be the light for a friend during their darkest moments. We talk to Kim Rouggie O’Rourke a friend we all have known from KTLA. She was the News @10pm...
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Mindy's Life-Changing Friendship with Linda Wolf
This is Part #2 of a 3 part series on Life Changing Friends when we dive deep into a moment in time where our friendships were landmarked forever in our lives as being so impactful and transformative. This time we talk with the lovely Linda Wolff,...
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JD's Life-Changing Friendship with Robert Goff
Life-Changing Friends with Special Guest: Robert Goff
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Getting Friendly with The Spice Girls
Join Us Now For "The Spice Squirrels Episode!
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Friends Helping Friends Celebrate Gay Pride
LA Pride Parade 50th Anniversary" with some Very Special Guests.
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Friendship & Graduation During a Global Pandemic
Friendsome and Thensome celebrate 2020 Graduates, High School Grad Joey Davies, College Graduate, Cortland Jell and Professor Melissa Hawkins.
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Friendship, Good Times & Good Wine with Chad Melville
Join Us Now. Wine Much? with Special Guest Chad Melville, Wine Grower!! Please Share This Show!!
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Friendship, Romance & Real Estate with Holly Parker
What do you do when one of your best friends writes a book about romance and real estate? You bring her on your podcast to help inspire the world!
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Going Quarantine Crazy with Friends
Mindy, Michelle and JD talk about what they have done to keep from going Quarantine Quazy
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Friendship Solutions to Quarantine Boredom
Join Us Now. We talk "Cabin Fever Creative & Curl Up with a Good Book! Please Share This Show!!
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Quarantine Friendship & Laughter with Melissa Peterman
Join Us Now. We have an amazing Veteran Tv Actress, Melissa “Purple Rain” Peterman with Quarantinement Tonight. It's Gonna Be Fun!
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420 Friends with Stormi Simon & Al Harrington
SPECIAL LIVE 420 Podcast: with special guests: Stormi Simon, CEO “High Times” and Al Harrington, Owner & Founder “Viola"
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Helping Friends with Entitled Kids with Richard Watts
Entitlemania with Richard Watts, Attorney & Author
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Friendship and Aging with Joan Lunden & Laura Morton
Joan Lunden, Veteran Tv Host and New York Times Best Selling Author "Why Did I Come into This Room?: A Candid Conversation about Aging"
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Unlocking Happiness with Friends with Robert Mack
Happiness From The Inside Out! Special Guest: Robert Mack, Celebrity Happiness Coach
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Friendship & Getting What You Desire with Catherine DeMonte
What Are Your True Desires and How To Get There? Special Guest Psychotherapist Catherine DeMonte.
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Keeping Your Friends Healthy During a Global Pandemic
Keep Calm and Stay Healthy! Happy St. Patty's Day and we have three amazing callers: Medical Point of View: Aimee Ostick, MD Primary Care Physician, Travel Point of View: Peter Greenberg, The Travel Detective and Employer/Employer Point Of View: Nancy...
About this show
“Friendsome & Then Some is the ultimate podcast and web series dedicated to improving the midlife experience through friendship. Since meeting more than 20 years ago in LA's local news scene, co-hosts Mindy Stearns, Michelle Orrego and JD Cargill have been through a lot. Jobs, husbands, and sexual orientations have come and gone, but through it all their friendship has thrived. Now, by sharing the intimate details of their own friendship as well as through interviews with world class experts and celebrity guests this "Friendsome" is on a mission to pay it forward delivering weekly friendship-based tips, tricks, hacks and solutions to living your best midlife. Why? Because we are #MidlifeAF and #FawesomeAH! This is FRIENDSOME & THEN SOME!
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ModPod Studio