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Lilly Friend Project

Lilly
Friendship
Mental Health
New York City
Loneliness
Friendship Ghosting
Neurodivergency
Isolation
Attachment Theory
Belonging
Boundaries
Emotional Support
Emotional Labor
Invisibility
Philosophy
Emotional Intelligence
Existential Crisis
Feminism
Community Building
Immigration
Cultural Identity

In November 2022, Lilly had an idea that she couldn’t un-have. In February 2023, she put up 400 flyers around New York City asking strangers to apply to be her friend.

The flyers said “Do you want to make a new friend?” and directed people to a website with a questionnaire. Seventy people filled it out. Lilly interviewed 24 of them.

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Latest Episodes

Lilly meets three people who've found their place by standing apart. Lucas explains how American cities are designed to atomize people and shares his Forrest Gump walking moment, Marley discusses riot grrrl feminism and why she's not an ugly man resp... more

Lilly becomes obsessed with Em, whose thoughtful questionnaire answers about ginger ale at the Natural History Museum and acid-induced existential crises made her seem like the perfect friend—until she completely ghosted. While analyzing the 70 quest... more

Lilly explores the quiet endings that happen without ceremony—no "we need to talk" conversations, no dividing of stuff, just silence. Frances describes a friendship that slowly drifted apart through mutual assumptions, Renata shares how her sister-li... more

Lilly meets Sam Singh, who notices her questionnaire offered "friendship without pretenses", and Siegfried, who worries the whole thing might be an Eric Andre show prank [00:01:00]. Both reveal what it's like to be the reliable friend everyone calls ... more

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Recent Guests

Sam Singh
A 22-year-old with a deep understanding of human behavior, eager for meaningful friendships.
Episode: THE UNSEEN
Siegfried (Sigi)
A 34-year-old startup founder who openly discusses the challenges of making friends as an adult male.
Episode: THE UNSEEN

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Lilly Hogan
Host and creator exploring adult friendships and relationship dynamics through interviews and personal reflections.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
  • Yeah

    Did serial produce this? Audio design and script are so tight. Love the vulnerable radio story sound

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ©⭕️🕒🅱✔️
    United Statesa month ago
  • ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    Hilarious, smart, relatable, hella creative

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MelanieK82791
    United Statesa month ago
  • Incredible

    Such a good take on adult friendships! Must listen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    My review 327
    United Statesa month ago
  • Absolutely brilliant

    Brilliant. Lily is a genius

    the way she fuses humor with things that feel so deeply relatable is uncanny.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    _dvnw
    Canada2 months ago
  • Cool

    Wow so cool to talk about friendship like this and really weird/interesting idea

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pillowloversunion
    United States2 months ago

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Many find the content to be essential for understanding and navigating their own friendship challenges, emphasizing its ability to foster connection and community.
The innovative format of inviting strangers to apply for friendship has been well-received, contributing to a fresh perspective on making connections.
Listeners appreciate the relatable and humorous approach to friendships, highlighting its emotional depth and insightful commentary on adult relationship dynamics.

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Q: When did you feel like things started to go south in your friendship?
After I went through some mental health challenges, C said they needed space because my anxiety was too much for them.
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Q: Can you start by telling me a little bit about your relationship with C?
I met them about 10 years ago, and we were friends for six, seven months, and now they seem to hate me.
disCONNECTION
Q: How might attachment theory explain my impulse to formalize friendship like this?
It's a bit like online dating; you can connect with people, but there's no guarantee that an emotional attachment will form.

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The content focuses on the intricate dynamics of adult friendships, exploring themes such as friend breakups, loneliness, and the quest for authentic connections. Each episode features in-depth discussions that reveal personal experiences and insights from a diverse range of guests who share their own friendship challenges and identities. Not only does it analyze the emotional complexity surrounding friendships, but it also addresses broader societal issues like cultural identity and belonging in a bustling urban environment. The unique approach of interacting with the audience through an application process for friendship provides an engaging and innovative twist that sets it apart from traditional discussions around relationships.

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Lilly Friend Project launched 2 months ago and published 7 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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