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On this week's very special episode of Friendless, the one and only Robbie Towns makes his triumphant return! We talk all about setting boundaries, video games as stress triggers, and navigating the wild world of modern Canadian theatre.  Check out Robbie's Instagram Check out Robbie's Website Follow Friendless' TikTok Sign up for the Friendless Substack And take a gander at the Friendless Pe...

Summary:  This week on a very special episode of Friendless, your pal James continues his reading series of the latest draft of his novel "Out Of Town" with chapter 3 "The morning of a road trip is one of tense internal negotiation." Links to what we discuss: Sign up for the Friendless Substack (just scroll down a little to the signup form) Buy Friendless A Coffee! Support the show If you lik...

This week on Friendless, your pal James chats with actor, musician, and trivia master Sean Amsing. They discuss the international geography of modern art, how to make it as an actor in Vancouver, the state of concept albums, and the wild tale of how we met at trivia night. Check out Sean's work on Instagram or on Spotify And check out the Friendless Substack or pick up a copy of the brand new Frie...

The special sneak-peek reading series of the latest book (Tentatively Titled) "Out of Town" (Although that's changing soon) continues with a reading by your host James Avramenko of chapter 2 "This is what my life has become". If you like the chapter and want more Friendless writing, be sure to sign up for the substack newsletter to get monthly round-ups of books, music, and movie recommendations a...

Summary: Christine Johnson joins your host James Avramenko for a very special episode of Friendless!  Christine is a director and stage manager, and a cancer survivor. They discuss their history surviving theatre school and her journey through being diagnosed first with MS and then with a brain tumour. Links to what we discuss: Sign up for the Friendless Substack (just scroll down a little to...

Summary: Jessica Fern joins your host James Avramenko for the special Season 5 launch! Jessica is phychotherapist, public speaker, trauma & relationships expert, and author of "Polysecure" and "The Polysecure Workbook".  Jessica was kind enough to offer her views on friendship attachment styles, how social media is affecting our connections, and what we can do to try and be a good enough...

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This week on a very special episode of Friendless get a first look at an early essay from the Friendless book! Take a moment to consider a few tips on how to reconnect with an old friend, and how to navigate the anxiety of that first meet up. Be sure to sign up for the Friendless Substack and follow Friendless on Instagram to never miss an update! Support the show If you like this show and want to...

This week on a special episode of Friendless, your pal Jimmy chats with Canadian turns Scottish ex-pat, Aislin Winsor.  They chat scenester ego, the joys of being a bartender during Covid, travel visas, and more! The Fred Pinto Podcast How can we better harness human ingenuity toward living the good life? Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify The Stories We Live: Real Stories Told In The M...

Hey sweeties! This week's a special mini-update from your pal Jimmy! He talks questions of boundaries, processing, healing, losing connections, and making little zines! It's a treat!  Support the show If you like this show and want to support it why not Buy Me A Coffee or visit the Friendless Linktree to sign up for the newsletter, get free downloads, and so much more!

This week from out of the depths of the long lost season 1, your pal James welcomes back on the show actor, writer, and co-host of the podcast Bonjour Chai, David Sklar! Listen to Bonjour Chai  here Sign up for the Friendless Substack here and follow Friendless on Instagram to see all the 100 Day Project zines! Support the show If you like this show and want to support it why not Buy Me A Cof...

This week on a special episode of Friendless, your pal James Avramenko interviews accountant to the stars Carla Svensson. She retells her adventures in quarantine traveling to work in New Zealand, meeting Taika Waititi on a deserted plane, and how to keep friendships alive across continents. Check out all the links to support Friendless through the Linktree HERE Support the show If you like this s...

This week on Friendless, your pal James Avramenko interviews artist, advocate, and educator Holly Machado! Holly is a social service worked born and raised in Toronto. With a background in visual arts and education, she always wants to share creativity and love for all forms of art. Now she defines herself as an "Artist-ACtivist-Educator" with interesting stories to share and wants to help broaden...

This week on Friendless, your pal James Avramenko interviews author Elle Nash. Elle's work includes Animals Eat Each Other, Nudes, and Gag Reflex. Check out all her writing and work on her website Follow Elle on Instagram or Twitter Check out her magazine Witchcraft Support the show If you like this show and want to support it why not Buy Me A Coffee or visit the Friendless Linktree to sign up for...

Friendless is back with a brief recap of the sabbatical, along with an outline of future plans! If you've never listened before, this is a perfect jumping on point! Welcome! Hear about Long Covid's effects, the development of the podcast, future guest plans, hear the latest newsletter, and a brief apology to fallen friends gone without an episode. All that and so much more in this ful fillled epis...

This week your boy James interviews illustrator, graphic designer, and TikTok personality Jef Caine! Check out Jef's work over on his website or on TikTok Sign up for the Friendless newsletter and follow along with James' new 100 Day Project making single sheet zines over on Instagram Support the show

This week on a very special episode of Friendless, your boy James unfriends dancer, arts adminitrator, and Bowness High alum Melissa Tuplin! Check out Melissa's work with her dance group Dancing Monkey Lab And be sure to sign up for the Friendless Newsletter Support the show

In this very special birthday retrospective, your boy James gets a little rambly about a few topics that have been floating around his little noggin recently. He brushes up on his recovery process post-divorce, processing losing friends, how to show up for friends in moments of vulnerability and he comes out, again for the ones in the back, to confirm that yes he is deeply deeply queer. Wish him a...

This week on a very special episode of Friendless, your boy James Avramenko ( @anaveragemango ) interviews animator and mixed media artist Tyler Klein Longmire! Check out Tyler's work on his website here Or follow him on Instagram @tklongmire If you're in Calgary and interested in learning more about Quickdraw Animation Society check out their website here! Don't forget to sign up for the Friendle...

This week on Friendless, your boy James Avramenko is joined by playwright, director, producer, and creator of the hit "Jake's Gift", Julia Mackey. Check out her work at the Sunset Theatre and find out where she'll be performing next Sign up for the Friendless newsletter by checking out our website and if you can why not Buy Me A Coffee to be a little sweetie pie? Support the show

Friendless is kicking off the best month of year with a very special double whammy second appearance on the show from the incomparable duo of Ming Hudson and Keira Danniels! Ming was a former guest from the now lost first season, while Keira came burning in at the end of season 3 just in time for me super awkwardly announce my divorce! So they're back for an ultra pick-me-up episode to talk about...

This week on Friendless, your host James Avramenko meets film maker, collage visual artist, and famed message in a bottle finder Kyle Richard McCarthy. Check out Kyle's work on TIKTOK or at his LINKTREE Visit the Friendless Website to sign up for the newsletter and to find out all the ways you can support the show! Fun and safety sweeties! Support the show

This week your host James Avramenko unfriends actor, producer, and former roommate James Kot. They talk about sweet memories of the boom boom room, the perceived hierarchies of theatre school, allowing yourself to access joy, and so much more! Check out James Kot's work through his Instagram or his School Sign up for the Friendless newsletter Follow Friendless on Instagram and on Twitter ! Support...

This week on Friendless, host James Avramenko is joined by author Brian Alan Ellis (Sad Laughter, Road Warrior Hawk, Hobbies You Enjoy). They talk about living in Florida vs British Columbia, sensitivity readers, earnest vulnerability not playing to modern readers, the ups and downs of self-publishing and so much more. Check out Brian's writing at House of Vlad Follow Hobbies You Enjoy And buy his...

This week on a very special episode of Friendless, your host James Avramenko is joined by Stars co-front singer and co-host of the Soft Revolution podcast, the one and only Torquil Campbell. They discuss hashtags as marketing tools, generic individualism, quote tweeting positivity, and of course throughout the whole interview you get to listen to James desperately try to sound cool and collected i...