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The Friend Request
by Chloe Maddren
The Friend Request is a hilarious new podcast hosted by comedian Chloe Maddren, who explores the intricacies of friendship in her quest to find her very own BFF. With each episode, Chloe and her guests share their experiences navigating childhood and adult friendships, while playing a few sleepover games to test their compatibility. Featuring established comics and entertainers as guests, The Friend Request offers a unique and entertaining take on the art of friendship, filled with unforgettable moments of joy, awkwardness, and heartwarming revelations.
Episodes
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I'm back and i'm diagnosing guests again w/ Luke Kidgell
God it's good to be back!!! So sorry about the delay! As mentioned in the short Youtube video I uploaded previously, we had some pretty major and ongoing family dramas, not at all helped by my GD chronic illness but she's on the upp (kinda, doc thinks it's lupus haha UGH :() ANYWAY more...
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Maybe the best episode yet w/ Dave Hoey
Well well well, if it isn’t Mr Dave Hoey from Granny Flat Comedy!!! He’s back and he seems to have forgiven me after my betrayal on The OG Crew’s Werewolf episode! Today’s epi is sooo fun and funny and flirty and tbh has a real Take Your Shoes Off vibe I’m vvvv proud of hehe hahaha Go enjoy x See...
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How to be besties for 25 years w/ Mitchell Thomas (my oldest friend!!)
Hey hey y'all!! Sorry for the random release schedule, I'm just trying to get this dang body of mine to heal while getting ready for two massive upcoming shows! Exciting!! Today's episode is nothing BUT that!!! I finally managed to convince my oldest, bestest friend Mitch to join me on the pod…
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Advice from the happiest woman alive w/ Georgina Humphries
On today’s episode, Chloe Maddren is joined by someone who HAS to be the happiest woman in the world! Straight off the back of her appearance on Deal or No Deal, it’s Georgina Humphries! Georgina and Chloe talk about the secret behind true happiness, or at least something close to it. They chat...
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A delightfully unhinged episode w/ Jordan Sharp
Hello hello Requesties!! This week I am joined by the brilliant comedian, producer and frequent guest on The OG Crew, Jordan Sharp!! We talked about the OGs ofc, we also got into some gossip for The Mugg Off fans (iykyk) and we got into the psychology behind the flakey friends (as experts). While...
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SOLO: Listener update!!
Hey hey hey, it's just me! I'm talkin the weirdest way to make friends AND a very fun listener update/ q&a! Back to regularly scheduled programming next week, sorry for being cwazy hehe LOVE YOU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Punter’s Politics teaches how to have friends with different opinions w/ Konrad Benjamin
SO SORRY FOR THE BIG BREAK hehe I had a full blown nervous breakdown (and a baad cold for a full on week) and I took the actual medically required steps to recover haha lol!! ANYWAY this week on the pod I am joined by an absolute legend in the wonderful world of the internet, the face of Punter’s...
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Friends of The OG Crew w/ Tasman McClymont-Griffiths
This week, Chloe is joined by one of the very best guests of The OG Crew, Tasman!! The two talk about which TV shows can teach you how to make friends, who the hottest old guy in Hollywood is and of course all about what it’s like working with The OG Crew. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
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Please like ME w/ Josh Thomas
This week Chloe Maddren is joined by a legend of the Australian comedy scene, Josh Thomas! Chloe immediately tries to relate to Josh over sharing their ADHD and Autism diagnosis to which, Josh is hardly impressed but do not fear, if today’s truth or dare is anything to go off, they’ll be besties…
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The filthiest episode yet w/ Steph Tolev
Chloe Maddren is joined by comedian Steph Tolev, all the way from the USA, off the back of her hilarious Netflix special Filth Queen and stand out performance in Shane Gilis’ comedy series Tyres, for the filthiest episode of The Friend Request yet. This episode has outrageous fart stories and...
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We would’ve been boyfriend and girlfriend w/ Chris Parker
This week, host Chloe Maddren is joined by a brand new friend, Taskmaster NZ alumni, standup comedian and actor, Chris Parker! Even though they only just met, sparks are flying in that way only a gay man and his bisexual girlfriend can understand 😍 The two bond over a mutual friend, their...
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PHONE A FRIEND: Petty revenge w/ Abby Boom
Hello cutie pies!! Sorry this solo episode is a lil short hehe hope you've all had a good Easter? Is that something people do?? Days off work maybe?? This Phone A Friend is just one cheeky little Reddit story from r/pettyrevenge with the queen of petty revenge herself (I correctly assumed) Abby...
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Phone A Friend: Reading reddit stories with my sister w/ Nikita Maddren
This solo episode I am back on the phone with my lovely big sister Nikita Maddren and we're having a lil laugh over some Reddit stories once again!! We find out what happens when your friend invites you to a QANON party, how far are brides allowed to go on their big days and what the most cooked...
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The weirdest way to make friends w/ Edan McGovern
This week Chloe Maddren is back with our girl Edan McGovern and they’re going through listener messages about the weirdest way you’ve made a friend. The pair also divulge and half decent spooky story and read through some truely diabolical reddit stories! Join our Patreon Jump into the new Friend...
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Making friends with movie stars w/ Damon Herriman
This week on The Friend Request, Chloe Maddren is joined by an Award winning Aussie actor, known best from the hit tv show, Mr Inbetween and most recently, Michael Shanks’ film Together with Alison Brie and Dave Franco. Damon and Chloe kick the episode off with a new, only somewhat infuriating…
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My sister decides if am I the a**hole w/ Nikita Maddren
Hello hello it’s Sunday! I think I want to put out episodes Sundays and Wednesdays now but pls let me know if you have a preference! Amongst the solo episodes where I’m BLABBERING ALL ALONE, I thought it could be fun to sprinkle in a few ‘phone a friend’ where I either call a friend to discuss...
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Making my friend plan my wedding w/ Cameron Duggan
This week I had another one of my best friends join me, brilliant stand up comedian and return guest, former host of the mugg off, Cameron Duggan! I pretty much spent the whole episode trying to make him plan my wedding! He begrudgingly obliged. We chatted wedding etiquette, wedding drama and...
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SOLO: Am I The Asshole? Friendship Edition
Hellooo again Requesties!! I’m back again with a solo ep (SORRY FOR MISSING A WEEK, gunna blame the short month? Or my being useless). On today’s episode we get a lil update from a listener and I go through a couple of juicy Reddit stories. One is from Am I The Asshole? about a mum who doesn’t…
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Risky Reddit stories and TMI w/ Danielle Walker
This Friday, Chloe is joined by one of our faves, you may remember her from The OG Crew’s first werewolf video and the first season of Taskmaster Australia, it’s Danielle Walker!! These two are giving a glimpse into the minds of AuDHD and it is somewhat psycho. Talking about men and women’s junk...
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SOLO: Listener stories about terrible best friends
On this solo episode of The Friend Request, Chloe Maddren reads and reacts to shocking listener stories about friendship betrayal. From a best friend love triangle that ended in blackmail, to a confusing relationship that somehow turned into catfishing, Chloe talking red flags, heartbreak, chaos...
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Would you rather BE a bad friend or HAVE a bad friend w/ Ray Badran
This week on The Friend Request Chloe Maddren is joined by one of Australia’s finest exports, comedian Ray Badran! The two talk about Ray’s brand new podcast Babak And Ray Have Nothing To Say, which is 24 episodes that he and his co-host recorded over 24-hours… straight! Chloe also asks Ray how…
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SOLO: Losing Your BFF To A Relationship
This week on the solo ep!!! I need help choosing a charity! It must be based in Australia but I’m looking for a cause to raise money for with an upcoming live show and I’d LOVE your help! Please put any suggestions in the comments or email [email protected] Today I’m reading a...
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Is authenticity the new currency? w/ Hannah Reilly
The weeeek we are joined by comedian, play-write and actor Hannah Reilly to talk about her growing up with loving parents, and how rare that is, and how it very well may have caused a praise kink! Hannah's in town debuting her new play 'Roleplay', about being an influencer with no morals…
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A bad way to make friends and housemates w/ John Glover
This week, we're joined by return guest, comedian and good friend of the pod John Glover! Kicking things off with a campaign to get John on WikiFeet and finishing up with some sleepover games, this one's just a good old fashioned cutie pie party! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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SOLO: Do we expect too much from our friends? Also, I’m engaged!
We’re back!! This week we’re kicking off a brand new bit of additional content with a solo episode, welcoming y’all back to the new year, talking life updates (ENGAGEMENT hehe) and whether or not movies have romanticised the perfect friendship too much. We’ll be back again soon with another guest...
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Naughty or nice?
It’s the Christmas episode!!! This week Chloe is playing dress up and listening to requestie submissions to decide who’s naughty and who’s nice and guess what, she needs your help!! Leave a comment for the most naught or nice listener submission to help crown winners! Also here’s the tele link if...
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Rules for friendship w/ Aleks Milinkovic
This week on The Friend Request, Chloe Maddren is joined by return guest, comedian and dear friend, Aleks Milinkovic! Back on the pod to plug his hilarious new half hour special ‘Live In Sydney (A Cruel & Hostile Place)’ Aleks is getting into why the heck he thinks the city is so cruel, what a...
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Free feet, fake news & TikTok awards w/ Abby Boom
HELLO REQUESTIES! In this week’s episode, Chloe Maddren is joined by returning guest and fan favourite Abby Boom from The OG Crew! They break down their night at the TikTok Awards, reflect on Chloe’s latest pension for making fake news and the pair fight the misandrist rumours by bringing…
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IT'S MY BIRTHDAY AND I'LL CRY IF I WANT TO (lol)
Sorry there's no episode this week y'all, I'll do a little best of episode for next week and I'm also so sorry about the sound quality!! Love y'all and see you soon!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The smartest dumb conversation you'll hear this week w/ Sam Bowden
Comedian Chloe Maddren welcomes Sam Bowden back to The Friend Request for an episode that proves history can actually be hilarious. Sam, promoting his show Don’t Panic, It’s Happened Before, breaks down how today’s world mirrors the past - from pandemics to printing presses - while Chloe tries...
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Debunking Reddit rumours w/ Elouise Eftos
SORRY THE EPISODE IS LATE hehe love you! Comedian and host Chloe Maddren is joined by return guest and bestest girl, Elouise Eftos fresh from her Edinburgh Fringe Festival Best Newcomer Award nomination, for an episode of gossip and myth-busting. Together they dive deep into The OG Crew Reddit to...
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HALLOWEEN SPECIAL: What if Betty and Wilma kissed?! w/ Edan McGovern
Comedian Chloe Maddren is joined by her Halloween soulmate, comedian and podcaster Edan McGovern, for a spooky special filled with flirty chaos, messy (and poorly planned) games, and Halloween politics. The pair, dressed as Wilma Flintstone and Betty Rubble, talk about their Halloween horror...
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It's Halloween Man! AKA Christmas Man AKA Rodney Todd
The spooky season is finally upon us so this week, Chloe Maddren is joined by the one and only HALLOWEEN MAN! It's Rodney Todd, everyone!! Actually, we're unsure if he is the only Halloween Man but we do know you may remember him in another role as Christmas Man on The OG Crew! These two talk all...
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Public breakups, DMing strangers and other bad ideas w/ Nikki Justice
This week on The Friend Request, Chloe Maddren sits down with comedian Nikki Justice from The OG Crew, who opens up about her PUBLIC breakup with Andrew Hamilton, what it’s like to be autistic making friends and why being a stripper, a mum and a comedian all come with wildly different friendship...
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Friends with different political views w/ Tom Witcombe
We're back!!! SORRYYYYY!!! After a little brain and a lot of migraines, Chloe is back in the fort with friend and comedian Tom Witcombe and hot damn, what an ep! The pair talk all about the nuances of maintaining relationships with people of differing political ideologies with thoughts on gender...
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What NOT to do when you meet a celebrity w/ Ben Lee
This week on The Friend Request, Chloe Maddren welcomes back Ben Lee for his second appearance and guess what? They're BFFs now (According to Chloe). The two cover music, fame and some very questionable life advice. Topics include: The politics of Instagram’s Close Friends list Navigating…
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Say anything AND everything w/ Ione Skye
This week on The Friend Request, comedian Chloe Maddren is joined by actor and writer Ione Skye for an honest, funny and insightful conversation. From her breakout role in the cult classic Say Anything to her candid new memoir Say Everything, Ione opens up about growing up famous, navigating life...
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Revenge of the slap w/ Andrew Hamilton
This week on The Friend Request, Chloe Maddren reunites with comedian and ex-con Andrew Hamilton for an episode packed with GOSSIP, suspense, and an unforgettable dare. They touch on the most important news of the week (Taylor and Travis - duh), Hammo admits to his frighteningly obsessive means…
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Back to frenemies?! w/ Alan Fang
Chloe Maddren is back with fan favourite Alan Fang in this week's episode of The Friend Request! The two revisit their history, explore whether they’re still friends or frenemies, and share some SILLY moments - from a disastrously funny(?) ‘try not to laugh’ game to finally publicly discussing…
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Friendly flirting & FIRST-EVER reveal w/ Angela White
This week, Chloe Maddren is joined by an icon - world famous adult film star Angela White - for her first ever bare feet reveal! She and Chloe talk about how to deal with a work crushes, Angela White's unexpected obsession and the unbelievable truth about the 'best' sex positions. The pair also...
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Celebrated 100 episodes with a threesome w/ Danielle Walker & Elouise Eftos
For the 100th episode of The Friend Request, Chloe Maddren is joined by comedians Danielle Walker and Elouise Eftos to celebrate in a truely chaotic way. There are balloons, cupcakes, and a lot of love - plus confessions about CRIMES, an improvised ad-read showdown, and a game of “Most Likely To”...
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My OG Friend: My Mum! w/ Cordelia Vecchio
This week, Chloe Maddren sits down with her original best friend — her mum, Cordelia Vecchio — for a deeply honest, often hilarious chat about childhood, family, and identity. Together they get stuck into a mysterious incident at their recent family reunion, Chloe admits to a long-held childhood...
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Do you want to drink my milk w/ Becky Lucas
Comedian Chloe Maddren is joined by Becky Lucas (who just opened for Nikki Glaser!) for a wild ride of an episode. They discuss breastfeeding (each other?!), why Becky now hates her cats, play ridiculous sleepover games, and accidentally get a little too earnest before ruining it all with fake…
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The countdown begins!!
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Who needs friend when you've got movies w/ Alexei Toliopoulos
Chloe Maddren is joined by comedian and movie guy Alexei Toliopoulos for a chaotic chat about film, friendship, fake empathy, and irrational fears. They talk stupid phobias, roast the worst movies they’ve ever seen, and Chloe confesses to being historically clueless. Plus, a very accidental…
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How far would you go for your followers w/ Lachy Mac
This week, Chloe Maddren is joined by sketch comedian Lachy McIntyre (aka Lachy Mac) to talk dating red flags, brand deal disasters, and how far they'd go to keep their Instagram accounts. Lachy talks up about his worst partnership (bleeped, of course), being newly single, and Chloe makes him do...
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Inside the Dum Dum Club split w/ Tommy Dassalo
Comedian Chloe Maddren is joined by Tommy Dassalo (The Little Dum Dum Club) to talk podcast breakups, friendship fallouts, and navigating messy creative endings. They also unpack cheating trauma, accidentally starting a great relationship at the wrong time, and the reason women “don’t see balls.”...
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Free feet (and my dramatic confession) w/ Nina Oyama
This episode has it all: bisexual school trauma, cosmetic procedure panic, and the unexpected chaos of having a hot gyno. I’m joined by the wildly talented, hilarious Nina Oyama from Deadloch, Taskmaster, Thank God You're Here and every other Aussie TV comedy! We unpack whether or not we’re…
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There's no episode this week! Sorry!!
Hey y'all!! I'm so sorry I've been bad with the episodes!! I think most of you know I do all the editing and what not myself which I looove to do, but it takes some tiiiime y'all!! Anywho, with some technical difficulties/ delays and way too much on, I just cannot get it done for you this week!!...
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Cat mum vs actual mum w/ Alex Lee
I had a real mum on the podcast… and spent most of it comparing her kids to my cat. Comedian, writer, star of The Roast, Thank God You're Here and SBS The Feed Alex Lee joins me to talk about how parenting changes your algorithm, the great sleepover debate, and why Bluey might be more for adults...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Friend Request is a hilarious new podcast hosted by comedian Chloe Maddren, who explores the intricacies of friendship in her quest to find her very own BFF. With each episode, Chloe and her guests share their experiences navigating childhood and adult friendships, while playing a few sleepover games to test their compatibility. Featuring established comics and entertainers as guests, The Friend Request offers a unique and entertaining take on the art of friendship, filled with unforgettable moments of joy, awkwardness, and heartwarming revelations.
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The Friend Request is a hilarious new podcast hosted by comedian Chloe Maddren, who explores the intricacies of friendship in her quest to find her very own BFF. With each episode, Chloe and her guests share their experiences navigating childhood and adult friendships, while playing a few sleepover...
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