Friends with Benefits

This episode was recorded months ago, during a time when Quai was deeply present, excited, and in love with this podcast. Releasing it now is something we are doing in honour of her and in alignment with her wishes. This is the first episode we are sharing since Quai’s passing , and it marks the beginning of finishing the season we filmed together. There are two more episodes that will be released...

Periods are natural, but navigating them inside a friendship is a whole different journey. In this week’s episode of Friends with Benefits , Quai is officially on her dot and the cravings, the emotions, and the chaos have arrived. From wanting ice cream, a Jamaican patty, cake, and doughnuts all at once, to the moment Ty quietly realized he now tracks her cycle as part of their friendship care pla...

Family relationships shape us long before we understand what love, boundaries, or safety actually mean. But as we grow, many of us start to realize that sharing DNA does not automatically equal closeness or kindness. In this week’s episode of Friends with Benefits , Ty and Qua i open up about the complicated reality of family dynamics: the warmth, the distance, the hurt, and the healing. They unpa...

Most friendships have stories, inside jokes, and countless conversations… but how often do you ask each other the questions you’ve never dared to? In this week’s episode of Friends with Benefits , Ty and Quai dive into a secret, no prep Q&A, asking each other questions they’ve never seen before. Some answers come with laughter, some with surprises, and some… they definitely can’t take back. From u...

Let’s talk about sex…again. This week, we're jumping back into the sex conversation, exploring the real ingredients that make intimacy feel safe, connected, and actually good for both people. From dirty talk to consent to the underrated check-ins before, during, and after, we’re unpacking why communication is one of the hottest (and most overlooked) parts of sex. We get into lights on vs lights of...

We learn gender long before we understand it. The way we’re supposed to walk, talk, dress, express emotion, flirt, lead, soften, hold back. So much of it comes from the world around us - our homes, our culture, media, school hallways, locker rooms. And for a lot of us, the roles we were handed never really fit. In this week’s episode of Friends with Benefits , Ty and Quai get into how gender shape...

Dating apps were supposed to make connection easier, but sometimes, it just feels like emotional cardio. In this week’s episode of Friends with Benefits , Ty and Quai unpack the ups, downs, and dizzying in-betweens of online dating . From the thrill of matching with someone new to the burnout that comes after too many ghostings, they get real about what happens when swiping starts to feel like wor...

This one's for everyone. For the artists and the entrepreneurs , to remind you that you're not alone, and that we get you. And for those who aren't, but love, support, or are simply curious about someone who chose this path. Take a listen. Step into their shoes. You might see the world, and them, a little differently. Some people crave stability. Others crave meaning. We just happen to be two of t...

Friends with Benefits is the unfiltered, curiosity-driven podcast hosted by best friends Quai Myers and Ty Dasberg . Two creatives exploring the messy, meaningful, and magnetic parts of being human. Their chemistry is undeniable, their banter is razor-sharp, and their playful insults could double as love letters. From laughter that leaves you wheezing to moments that might make you tear up, this s...

We’ve all been told that jealousy means you care. That it’s passion, proof of love, even a sign of loyalty. But what if it’s just… draining? In this week’s episode of Friends with Benefits , Quai and Ty dive into the truth about jealousy. Why we’ve never subscribed to it, how culture glamourizes it, and what happens when you finally stop mistaking control for connection. They share personal storie...

We’re diving into one of the most misunderstood dynamics out there — friends with benefits . Society loves to label it as messy, toxic, or doomed to fail, but we’re here to offer a different perspective. In this episode, we unpack what it actually takes to make FWB work, from communication and boundaries to the mindset shifts that can turn a casual relationship into something intentional, honest,...

Let’s talk about something we all carry but rarely name: SELF-CONCEPT aka the way we see ourselves. In this episode, we unpack the difference between self-concept and self-esteem and why believing in who you are (not just how you look or feel) changes everything. From affirmations and mantras that keep us grounded, to the negative self-talk we’ve had to unlearn, we get real about how mindset shape...

Let’s talk about what doesn’t always get talked about: testing, protection, and the messy, awkward truths that actually make sex better. In this episode, we dive into why STI testing should be seen as foreplay, how using protection isn’t a mood-killer (it’s the vibe), and how conversations about care and clarity can unlock deeper intimacy. Ty shares how his perspective on hookups has shifted, and...

In our very first episode, we’re putting our friendship under the microscope. What makes it last? What nearly broke it? And why do so many people question if we’re “really just friends”? From open communication (even when it’s awkward), to therapy and our literal friendship contract, we dive into the practices that keep our bond strong. We also share our hardest moment as friends — a toxic relatio...