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Just Friends
by Jude Sack and Lula Talenfeld
Listen to two college friends — and only friends — chat about anything & everything on their minds. From rehashing their favorite lectures, complaining about hookup culture, and discussing the glitches in the simulation, Jude and Lula will share it all! Join two Yale students as they try to figure out this whole crazy life thing. Unwind with us every Sunday... and make sure to brew yourself some tea :)
Episodes
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And we’re back?!
Jude & Lula sit down for the first time since graduation and try to remember how to record a podcast. Things quickly unravel as they confront postgrad life: What have they been up to for the last year? Jobs? Influencing? Art? Is everyone in their 20s kind of depressed? Also… sex dreams? And what...
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Goodbye ... for now
It's graduation day and the duo sit down one last time in their New Haven studio to reminisce on all the highs and lows of Just Friends over the last 3 years. Comment below what your favorite episode was!
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Our last day of classes at Yale
The duo discuss failing presentations, skipping readings, and crashing out
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What's Yale really like? w/ MrManny
The duo welcome MrManny to the podcast and have a candid discussion about which school is the best ivy, surviving Yale as a creative, and the highs and lows of being full-time YouTuber. P.S. NLE choppa is not headlining anymore lol
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Back to school... for the last time
The duo are back from spring break and ranting all about Nicole Kidman, notebooks that will change your life, and no-go age gaps.
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Meet my AI boyfriend w/ Gabrielle
The duo explore Gabrielle's relationship with a ChatGPT agent, Eli. How they fell in love, the nuances of exclusivity, Eli’s changing memory, and the broader implications of human-AI connections. Check out Gabrielle and her work: Medium: @gcastleberrygordon Suno: @gabieplease
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Seriously skip this episode
Literally. This isn’t clickbait.
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Am I falling in love with you?
The duo celebrate valentines day by asking the 36 questions that lead to love!
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What's your biggest regret?
The duo cram in a quick episode before an improv show where they rant about the registrar, life skills, and their sliding door moment
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LFG for LFDOC
The duo is back for their last semester ever (!!) discussing their last first day of classes (LFDOC), Lula’s broken car, and David Dobrik’s new body??
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New year, new us pt. 3
As tradition goes, the duo celebrates the new year with a list of 25 things they’re bringing into 2025: lighting more candles, finding a wife, enjoying graduation, and so much more!
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How to be a better friend
As the duo wrap up their fall semester, they sit down for a wine night to discuss fights with therapists, sharing your inner monologue, and being opinionated instead of judgmental.
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Where our relationship is going
Caffeine addictions, meditation, and what’s gonna happen to the duo
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We’re cancelled & we’re sorry
Jude & Lula explore how cancel culture incentivizes shamelessness, why trusting parasocial relationships is never a good idea, and what makes an apology video actually good. Shoutout @esmetalenfeld & @jay.c.pierre for their incredible words @wordatyale
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Can I credit D my thesis?
The duo are back (delirious as ever) discussing Halloween weekend, the 2024 election, and how they’re gonna fail their senior thesis.
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You’re not that funny…
First crushes, freaks, and fearful performances
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The AI girlfriend epidemic
Can AI companions replace human connection?
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Senioritis for Season 5
The duo is back on campus & (sort of) ready to record. Trick or treating, stuffed animals, and silent dinners in this Season premiere Grab some merch here!!
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Why are we talking right now?
The duo reflect on lessons from their summer, overanalyze Season 4, and (once again) contemplate the future of the pod.
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Dating and creating
Chelsea and Kontinent talk collaborating and dating, critique in relationships, and knowing when’s the wrong time
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A hunter’s outlook on love
Aidan shares his takes on possession, polygamy, and Portuguese girls
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A 10 year relationship crumbles
Chris shares what it’s like to date 1 person for a third of your life
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We didn’t talk for 1 month
The duo reunite for a season intermission to talk junior year summer, sending GIFs to therapists, life-changing summer courses, and working on weekends.
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Incompatible and in love
Kay’s dating chapters from London to New York, mathematician to actor, in love and in heartbreak.
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The secret to staying married for 45+ years
Ed shares 75 years of wisdom: how to steal your friends’ ex
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A poet in love
Charlie’s hot takes on soulless cities, quitting capitalism, and… oral sex?
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Soccer, Star Wars, and shy boys
Rachel tells her story: from ‘not my type' to soulmate
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A spectacular breakup
Henry shares his story.
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Are we in love? … with Season 4
A sloppy start to season 4
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Benadryl, breadcrumbs, and a season finale breakdown
This pretty much sums it all up.
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Is Yale a happy place? w/ Dr. Laurie Santos
The story of how Dr. Laurie Santos' happiness class became the most popular class ever taught at Yale. Check out Professor Laurie Santos and her work: Web: drlauriesantos.com Pod: The Happiness Lab Insta: @lauriesantosofficial
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Are you a third wheel?
Balancing relationships and priorities
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Mediocre content
Why the algorithm ruined us Check out The Colin and Samir Show w/ Jacob Collier
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Bring back bullying? w/ Tilman Phleger
Why honesty isn’t kindness. Check out Tilman & his work Insta: @tilmanphleger Web: tphlegerdesign.com Click here to see Hamza Alsamraee’s LinkedIn post.
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Are you jealous of me?
Spring break, the TikTok ban, and a tad bit of envy
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Just friends… with benefits
Missing the magic. Follow @thejustfriendspod on Instagram for more updates on the special live event being hosted ... soon!
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Performing yourself w/ Ben Jenkins
bots, boys, and bain check out Ben and his work: insta: @benjenkinsta web: benjenkins.wtf
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Do nepo babies really deserve it?
We love you Maude Apatow!
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Spring break slump
Being rude for no reason.
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New life, new art, and New York w/ Gabriel Barse
How make-up made up a new life. Check out Gabriel & his work: Insta: @gabriel.barse Web: gabrielbarse.com
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10 things I hate about you
Time to air our grievances.
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What were we thinking?
Embarrass yourself more. Here’s why.
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Building the world's longest resume w/ Gabriel DeSanti
How much do viral TikTokers really make? Check out Gabriel & his work: TikTok: @gabriel.desanti Insta: @gabriel.desanti Web: gabedesanti.com
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Artist, influencer, or both?
Let's fight about it.
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Lights, camera, action on season 3!
Are we still friends? A messy reunion.
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Just Friends explained
Listen to two college friends — and only friends — overanalyze anything & everything in order to better understand how humans relate to themselves and others. Unwind with them every Sunday... and make sure to brew yourself some tea :)
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new year, new us pt. 2
3… 2… 1… Happy new year!! On this season 2 finale episode, Jude and Lula prepare for 2024 by sharing the 24 things they plan to bring into it. With reading more books, practicing handwriting, asking more girls out, and pursuing what matters, their lists are sure to get you reflecting and excited...
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Welcome home
In this week’s episode of Just Friends, Jude & Lula have officially returned home from their semester abroad. From neglecting their abroad reflections to attempting to sustain their newly discovered selves, the duo discuss the challenges of reintegrating into their American life.
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Selling sex w/ professional sex worker Violet Vintage
In this week’s episode of Just Friends, Jude & Lula are joined by professional sex worker in Amsterdam, Violet Vintage. Is visiting a sex worker considered cheating? How has Violet’s job affected her relationships? Why is sex work so stigmatized, and what are the secrets behind Amsterdam’s famous...
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Confessions & finding your third place
In this week’s episode of Just Friends, Jude is visiting Lula in Amsterdam and the duo are delirious. From coffee shops to parks to Fortnite, they delve into the Third Place Theory and debate its relevance while trying to determine the ideal third place for themselves.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Listen to two college friends — and only friends — chat about anything & everything on their minds. From rehashing their favorite lectures, complaining about hookup culture, and discussing the glitches in the simulation, Jude and Lula will share it all! Join two Yale students as they try to figure out this whole crazy life thing. Unwind with us every Sunday... and make sure to brew yourself some tea :)
HOSTED BY
Jude Sack and Lula Talenfeld
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Listen to two college friends — and only friends — chat about anything & everything on their minds. From rehashing their favorite lectures, complaining about hookup culture, and discussing the glitches in the simulation, Jude and Lula will share it all! Join two Yale students as they try to figure...
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