Heavy Friending

Joe and Laura have friends over for Friendsgiving, but things go off the rails when someone is... murdered.  Become a patron of  Heavy Friending ! https://www.patreon.com/heavyfriending AND Follow  Heavy Friending  on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!  @HeavyFriending everywhere.  Laura: @primoalien Joe: @mrjoebarlow

Last time Joe and Laura went on Chatroulette, they were on the hunt… on the the hunt for bare penis. But this time, they want more. Sure they’re in for a few dongs, but perhaps this go around the roulette wheel, they’ll see past the peen and touch a heart. Laura hopes to catch someone she knows in a compromising position for the purposes of blackmail, while Joe is terrified of making a real connec...

It’s been two years for Heavy Friending, and Joe and Laura are doing a reset. The two reminisce on old episodes, inside jokes, and all the progress they’ve made towards their goal of of becoming best buds. But with this reset, it’s high time they take their relationship to the next level and say the three little words that can take “friends” to straight-up “besties.”  Become a patron of  Heavy Fri...

The King of Que. The Sauce Boss. The Meat Maestro. These are some of the nicknames we were afraid to call Aaron Franklin to his face. The Brisket Boy himself met with Joe and Laura, the Burnt Ends Friends, to discuss his iconic Austin eatery, the meat of friendship, and of course, something weird. Aaron's new book is called Franklin Steak: Dry-Aged. Live-Fired. Pure Beef. You can buy it where they...

If the options are to "nut up" or "shut up", then Joe and Laura choose the former. That's what they did with A-Listers Jesse Eisenberg and Ruben Fleischer. Jesse is the star of Zombieland: Double Tap and Ruben directed it. The foursome talk about the movie, Woody Harrelson, apocalyptic friendships, the potential Zombieland musical, and Laura keeps Joe uncomfortable. Subscribe to this podcast! Beco...

Heavy Friending offers four different types of content - Jokes, Inside Jokes, Not Jokes, and Personal Revelations. On this week's episode, you're gonna get 'em all! Laura's sour cream antics = joke. Nick (David) F****r = inside joke. Penis size = not a joke. Joe's confession that he proudly displays a polaroid picture of Laura in his living room = PERSONAL REVELATION! Follow along, collecting your...

To call your film festival "fantastic" is a bold assertion. But that's what Fantastic Fest has done since 2005. The fest is the "largest genre film festival in the US, specializing in horror, fantasy, sci-fi, action and just plain fantastic movies from all around the world". Heavy Friending hit the red carpet to chat with the filmmakers behind VHYes including Jack Henry Robbins, Kerri Kenney, Maso...

When was your last physical? Do you drink enough water? These are questions related to the topic of health. And that's what Dr. Joe* and Dr. Laura* discuss in this episode. Joe shares how he begged a doctor to look at his privates, Laura is mad at vapists, and since laughter is the best medicine, there will be some of that. Become a patron of  Heavy Friending ! https://www.patreon.com/heavyfriendi...

Austin musician and podcaster, Johnny Goudie, stops by to hang with Joe and Laura on this week’s episode of Heavy Friending… BROTHER! p.s. Call us, Nick F****r! Listen to Joe and Laura on Johnny’s podcast, “How Did I Get Here.”  https://open.spotify.com/episode/6z038l12Sgil0kdhT6rBxK Check out all things “Johhny” here: http://johnnygoudie.com/ Follow Johnny on Instagram: @JohnnyGoudie Become a pat...

M.K. Paulsen is a charming, tall, hair-covered LA based comedian. He's also a podcaster and appeared on the Amazon show "Inside Jokes". He joined Joe and Laura on the ol' podcast to talk about many things including evidence that he is a serial killer, roommates, and probably more.  You can find M.K. on Instagram at @mkpaulsen and check out his website mkpaulsen.com And M.K.'s podcast, roommates 4...

Joe and Laura are mad as hell! The environment: MAD. Pee on the toilet seat: MAD. Customer service robots: MAD! They're so pissed, they gotta get it out, and you gotta listen!  Become a patron of  Heavy Friending ! https://www.patreon.com/heavyfriending AND Follow  Heavy Friending  on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!  @HeavyFriending everywhere.  Laura: @thelauraleeb Joe: @mrjoebarlow

Comedian and friendship expert Ryan Cownie visits Joe and Laura for a discussion that could get all of them in trouble in the future. Ryan's flying high on the Dew® Train, Joe is advocating for "that wall", and Laura is mad at doorbells. Also making a surprise cameo is Ryan's mom. She updates alls about her day and oils. Get Ryan' album  I Can't Die here. And rent the Vimeo here . Become a patron...

In addition to Laura’s really big hat, Austin musician, Spencer Gibb, is on the pod! Spencer discusses his unique childhood and making friends as the son of one of the most famous musicians in the world, Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees. Other topics include “Cats,” space jizz, and doo-doo-feces. Spencer describes a couple wild dance-floor encounters. Joe alllllmost tells Laura he loves her. And, throug...

Believe it or not, Joe and Laura have never talked on the phone. So when Joe feels a little under the weather, he takes a new (somewhat taboo) step in their growing friendship and gives Laura a ring. Joe helps Laura interpret a dream about a woman named Maria WITH SHRIMP FOR EYES, while Laura helps Joe interpret his dream about a warm, squishy hug from Oprah. Toilet flushes, awkward pauses, and a...

Professional dominatrix, Sam, teaches Joe and Laura the “ins and outs” of BDSM. How do you make friends in the dungeon? What’s a “fart session?” Have you been a bad little boy? Mind the mistress, and you just might learn a thing or two about the kinky underground. Become a patron of Heavy Friending ! https://www.patreon.com/heavyfriending AND Follow  Heavy Friending  on Facebook, Instagram, and Tw...

Joe has never seen an episode of the popular show, Queer Eye. Laura has not only seen most of them, but has a deep emotional connection to the series. So the two got together to watch the season 4 premiere. Do they like it? Will this deepen their friendship? Will Laura force Joe to get a makeover? Find out by listening. Also Joe sings a song.   Don't forget to rate and review Heavy Friending ! =)...

Joe went to college with a guy named Tom. They became friends. But why? And how? And also huh? Listen if you dare.  Don't forget to rate and review Heavy Friending ! =) Become a patron or go to hell.  https://www.patreon.com/heavyfriending AND Follow  Heavy Friending  on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!  @HeavyFriending everywhere.  Laura: @thelauraleeb Joe: @mrjoebarlow

Joe and Laura have said it all. Yep, they’re finally out of things to say… until they aren’t. Joe is still HIGHLY concerned about grackles (aka “demon birds”) and has researched the legality of MURDERING THEM. Also, prepare yourselves for a good fifteen minutes of accent-work and some light Independence Day banter. Don't forget to rate and review Heavy Friending ! =) Listen to the bird, and become...

The Democratic debates have begun, and Joe and Laura are going head to head about the issues that matter most to you. Climate change? No, of course not. Immigration? Are you kidding me? Healthcare? Get outta here! When the hosts of Heavy Friending debate, it’s about much more than topics as simple as voting rights and gun control. Instead, Joe and Laura are talking vegetables… perhaps, the most co...

"You are a child's play thing." This is a quote from a movie where the toys are alive. And while a sequel to that movie debuted this weekend there was another film involving toys becoming sentient: Child's Play. Joe and Laura got to check out the brand new reboot at an early screening. They wore fun outfits.  Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/heavyfriending AND Follow  Heavy Friending  on F...

Pop in your earbuds, get those tight little buns in bed, and listen to the soothing voices of Joe Barlow and Laura Lee Bishop as they  ASMR you to tingly paradise. Sure, Joe and Laura don't really know what ASMR is, but does anyone? Hear them whisper naughty secrets and crunch tasty snacks. Laura's dog, Ruger Elizabeth Taylor, even makes an audio appearance. This week, Joe is mad about climate cha...

It's been too long since Joe and Laura had a good ol' fashioned talk (2 episodes ago), and it's time to reconnect. Joe wants abs; Laura continues cat-fishing potential partners for Joe on OkCupid; and they absolutely do NOT record a Patreon commercial featuring exciting new characters like Tony, a man living in the bird's nest who resists the temptation to do drugs.  But you can become a patron he...

Your favorite friendship duo watches the finale of the most epic television show ever created, HBO’s “Game of Thrones.” Will Joe and Laura’s predictions come true? Why wasn’t there more nudity in the final episode? Do the Unsullied have a frank but no beans or no frank AND no beans? Which character deserves a spin-off? Join the hosts of Heavy Friending in this extra special #GOT finale episode! Be...

Glitz, glamor, and sleeveless shirts! Joe hits the red carpet of the iHeartCountry Festival in Austin with special guest Graysen Christopher. The two ask weird questions of country music's top talent including Russell Dickerson, Luck Combs, Morgan Wallen, Cody Allen, Michael Ray, Bobby Bones, Tenille Townes, and Caylee Hammack. Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/heavyfriending Follow  Heavy...

Most people agree the birds suck. Joe shares a first hand account of why they suck so much. Especially grackles. Also Laura does what she calls a "Robin Williams" impression and debuts her new song, "My Delorean".    Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/heavyfriending Follow  Heavy Friending  on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! And please rate and review our podcast! =) @HeavyFriending #Heavy...