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Here to Make Friends

Here to Make Friends
Friendship
Comedy
Parenting
Aging
Menopause
SNL
No Good Deed
Dating Apps
Los Angeles Comedy Scene
Dying For Sex
Molly Ringwald
John Hughes
Pretty In Pink
Margaret Cho
Women's Health
New York City
Tig Notaro
Health Issues
Mental Health
Financial Literacy

Welcome to Here To Make Friends, where hosts Liz Feldman and Jessi Klein celebrate their longstanding friendships and attempt to make new ones in adulthood. New audio and video episodes every Tuesday.

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Latest Episodes

Liz and Jessi are joined by the eternally funny and effortlessly stylish Michelle Buteau. They discuss the final season of her Netflix series, Survival of the Thickest, her intention around queer and POC stories, her openness about her fertility and ... more

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This week, Tony-award winning voice of a generation Laura Benanti joins the pod! She tells Liz and Jessi about what it was like to be born as an 18-year-old ingenue, how she plans to resist the upcoming robot revolution, and the deeply beautiful yet ... more

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This week, Liz and Jessi are joined by Emmy-award winning actress, comedian, and notable Wife Guy Robby Hoffman. The three get to the bottom of important questions facing our world today, including: How do lesbians pull so hard in high school? Do you... more

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Supermodel, actress, writer, and newly minted podcaster Paulina Porizkova joins Liz and Jessi to talk about her long career in modeling, life behind and in front of the Iron Curtain, aging gracefully, late-in-life romances, and finally feeling like h... more

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Recent Guests

Michelle Buteau
Stand-up comedian, actress, writer, producer, and director; star and showrunner of Survival of the Thickest
Netflix
Episode: No One Spas Harder Than Michelle Buteau
Laura Benanti
Tony-winning actress and performer; Julie/Laura Benanti guest on the show
Theatre; Nobody Cares show
Episode: Laura Benanti and the Portal to Greatness
Robby Hoffman
Emmy-winning writer and Emmy-nominated actress; comedian
Peacock (Wake Up)
Episode: Robby Hoffman Says Get a Girl a Gift!
Paulina Porizkova
Supermodel, actress, author
Self
Episode: Paulina Porizkova Calls Your Bleph
Sabrina Jalees
Stand-up comedian, improviser, actress, podcaster, and reality TV host
Independent/Entertainment industry
Episode: Sabrina Jalees Is the Nick Cannon of Lesbians Who See Signs
Sonny Lee
Screenwriter, director, creator, writer, EP and showrunner
Beef (Netflix)
Episode: Anger is a Secondary Emotion with Lee Sung Jin
Cazzie David
Filmmaker, writer and actor; author
Self/Her works (book Delusions, films, columns)
Episode: This, But Different, and Sometimes Worse With Cazzie David
Tan France
Fashion designer, entrepreneur, television personality, author; fashion expert on Queer Eye
French Talk / Queer Eye
Episode: Tan France Approves a Barrel Jean
Jeff Hiller
Actor and comedian, star of Somebody Somewhere
HBO
Episode: Jeff Hiller is the Most Perfect Unicorn

Hosts

Liz Feldman
Host of Here To Make Friends; longtime member of the show duo
Jessi Klein
Co-host; writer and comedian with deep background in television and publishing

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 285 ratings
  • TG I found it

    Thank god I found this show. Truly the most delightful show - I listened to every episode over the past few weeks after hearing them individually on another podcast. I could (and do) listen to these women for hours. I am mystified by how fast they are on their feet, just saying the funniest stuff in the funniest ways.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kkonfire39
    United Statesa month ago
  • One of my faves

    Would love a full episode of just you two chitchatting!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    evieoscar
    United States2 months ago
  • Wonderful to have you back!

    So glad you’re back - this show is such a perfect companion pod.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    oiseau-wazo
    United States2 months ago
  • Hallelujah!

    I was so worried there wouldn’t be a season two. Thanks for coming back on ladies!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    C Henn a C
    United States2 months ago
  • Miss the show!!

    Love these gals with their humor and warmth and friendship. Really was loving the pod, hope it comes back!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JL Durham, NC
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners praise the hosts' chemistry and warmth, noting the conversations feel like time with friends.
Some listeners want tighter guest introductions and structure, but overall positivity remains strong.
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Laura Benanti and the Portal to Greatness
Q: How did Laura Benanti become a friend to the hosts and what drew her into this conversation?
She's a renowned performer with a long history of candid conversations about fame, family, and feminism; her openness and humor align with the hosts' approach, making her a natural guest to discuss Nobody Cares and personal journeys.
Jeff Hiller is the Most Perfect Unicorn
Q: Did you have any idea how special Somebody Somewhere would become for audiences before it aired?
Jeff describes knowing the show felt special for himself and the cast; he didn't expect it to become such a meaningful and catalytic project for viewers, signaling a rare moment of broad resonance.
Kristen Schaal
Q: How did you spend your summers growing up?
Kristen shared her unique experiences, including a summer spent scared of a doll and another one watching Dirty Dancing every day.
Abbi Jacobson
Q: What do you look for in a new friend now?
I want to like, feel like we're talking about real, like the hard stuff.
Abbi Jacobson
Q: Were you always just someone who had a sense of, I want to make a thing happen?
I think I get so much satisfaction from like the doing of it.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Here to Make Friends

What is Here to Make Friends about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two longtime friends host frank, warm conversations with a rotating lineup of high-profile guests, spanning acting, fashion, comedy, and storytelling. Episodes balance humor with vulnerability as they explore friendship, aging, parenting, career perseverance, and identity, often weaving in personal anecdotes, pop-culture commentary, and practical takeaways about boundaries, self-worth, and staying connected in adulthood. The format shines through genuine chemistry between the hosts, candid guest chats, and a welcoming, inclusive vibe that often invites listeners to reflect on their own relationships and aspirations. Notable strengths include a relaxed, intimate atmosphere, thoughtful conversations about self-expression and mental health, an... more

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Recent guests on Here to Make Friends include:

1. Michelle Buteau
2. Laura Benanti
3. Robby Hoffman
4. Paulina Porizkova
5. Sabrina Jalees
6. Sonny Lee
7. Cazzie David
8. Tan France

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