Friendless
James AvramenkoFriendless is a podcast about the strange, tender, often painful work of staying connected. Host James Avramenko talks to writers, thinkers, activists, and everyday people about loneliness, platonic love, community, mental health, and what it actually takes to build a life with people in it. No easy answers, no toxic positivity, no pretending the hard parts aren't hard. Just honest, sometimes unco... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 185 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Health & FitnessRelationshipsSociety & CultureMental Health | |||
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Content Note: This episode discusses disordered eating. If you’re in recovery or feeling vulnerable, please prioritise your well-being.
This week on a very special episode of Friendless, host James Avramenko sits down with poet Brandi Bird for a dee... more
Recorded live at Book Warehouse on Main Street, Vancouver, this episode features author and longtime Tyee columnist Steve Burgess, whose new book Cheapskate in Lotus Land: The Philosophy and Practice of Living Well on a Small Budget is part memoir, p... more
This week on a very special episode of Friendless, your pal James Avramenko is joined by Charlie Demers.
Charlie Demers is a comedian, broadcaster, author, and 20-year veteran of CBC's The Debaters — and somehow all of that is just the warm-up. Rec... more
What happens when you've spent your whole life fitting a mold — and you finally decide you've had enough?
This week, James sits down with Eddy Boudel Tan, Vancouver-born author of The Tiger and the Cosmonaut, recorded live at Book Warehouse on Main ... more
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I would sleep more if I could stop binging this podcast.
Apple Podcasts5Flynn Trinity
Canada5 years ago A fun concept!
Podchaser55 years agoKaren Johnson-Diamond- I love this show
So far just started. Listened to Jacob Richmond. Lovely stuff. Yay.
Apple Podcasts5Mister StinkyCanada5 years ago - Disconnect to Reconnect
Super intriguing and engaging host! Love to hear the stories of each guest every week!
Apple Podcasts5jgreenkeyCanada7 years ago
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What is Friendless about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A thoughtful, intimate conversations with writers, thinkers, and advocates about loneliness, belonging, and the messy work of staying connected. Across episodes, listeners hear how language, culture, and personal history shape community, mental health, and everyday relationships, with a steady emphasis on honest reflection rather than clichés. Noteworthy is the blend of literary and policy-oriented guests, plus live show dynamics at bookstores and community spaces, which gives the feed a warm, human-centric lens on resilience, empathy, and the cost of connection in modern life.
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How many episodes of Friendless are there?
Friendless launched 7 years ago and published 185 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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What guests have appeared on Friendless?
Recent guests on Friendless include:
1. Brandi Bird
2. Steve Burgess
3. Charlie Demers
4. Eddy Boudel Tan
5. Christine Boyle
6. Cathy Jesson
7. Iona Whishaw
8. Robin Harding
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