The One With FRIENDS

s9 e17 • the one with the hugsy love triangle (the one with the memorial service) shocked that this is gunther's 150th episodes! we get some doggy non-asmr during this recording. and, we mutually agree that opening gifts in front of people is the worst part of all showers. meanwhile, joey and emma have a battle over hugsy. ross and chandler have a battle of exponentially more dramatic posts. a...

s9 e16 • the one where phoebe is HER (the one with the boob job) after 5 years, leann has, maybe, finally, balanced out her volume with luellen's. we take a pretty strong stance on borrowing money from family and friends. and, we do a tiny deep dive into phoebe's relational prospects over the course of the show. meanwhile, the bings are having money trouble .phoebe and mike make a big deci...

s9 e15 • the one where they get "muggled" (the one with the mugging) nostalgia hits hard reminiscing over the 90's 'got milk' campaign. we come up with an idea for a 'friends' spin-off show. and, age IS just a number....right...? meanwhile, chandler kicks it at his new internship. ross and phoebe discover they go waaayy back. and, jeff goldblum was, is, and will alway...

s9 e14 • the one where luellen picks ross! (the one with the blind dates) leann, once again, finds herself wondering what to do with her newly occupied second bedroom. we share about the last time we ate baby food that comes in a jar. and, luellen drops a truth bomb about ROSS! (also, how did leann get away with not answering that question for herself?!) meanwhile, ross and rachel get set up on ho...

s9 e13 • the one where we listen and we don't judge (the one where monica sings) leann is reverse sleep cycling. luellen's first rover gig was a puppy . and, we touch on the incongruity of cultural comedy. meanwhile, monica wows a karaoke crowd. ross puts all his energy into revenge dating. and, joey indulges in some self care for a role. recommend to a friend | color wow raise the root th...

s9 e12 • the one with the stable boy and the princess (the one with phoebe's rats) it's been 5 weeks since our last recording and this sanctioned and pre-approved and communicated-in-advance break was so refreshing! leann hosted a five day empyrean reading weekend, went to her first fantasy ball, and celebrated galentines with her best friends since we last met. and, we get schooled on lan...

s9 e11 • the one with the cooler (the one where rachel goes back to work) we identify with chandler's opening remarks. and, rewatching nostalgic christmas movies prompts a discussion around our changed empathy alliances. meanwhile, phoebe's financial struggles leads to joey's work woes. rachel's insecurities leads to her own work woes. and, chandler's work woes leads to a difficult conversation. r...

s9 e10 • the one with the last christmas (the one with christmas in tulsa) we are back! the holidays were good-ish to us. leann has a harsh and probably offensive opinion on non-eastern time zone nye celebrations in the U.S.A. and, we ponder why tulsa residents would get a gift centered around a new york company. meanwhile, in this final christmas special the friends are spending it together. chan...

s9 e9 • the one with .... *blows into empty bottle* (the one with rachel's phone number) luellen gives us a much anticipated sourdough undertaking update. we agree that the complicated discussion IS the best option in a relationship. and, we end with an announcement. meanwhile, the girls have a night out. the boys have a night in. and, joey thinks monica is having quite a night of her own. recomme...

s9 e8 • the one with the queen's fine china (the one with rachel's other sister) luellen gives her 'hot' take on wicked: the movie. we delve into the thanksgiving day parade: old vs. new. and, luellen reminisces about her macy's store revelation: new york. meanwhile, monica regrets using the fine china. rachel regrets inviting her sister. and joey regrets his method of remembering things. recommen...

s9 e7 • the one where phoebe meets the parents (the one with ross's inappropriate song) luellen begins a new quasi-hobby. leann commends leblanc for his commitment to the bit. and, the elfster app reigns supreme this christmas. meanwhile, emma reaches a new milestone. a return to richard's apartment uncovers a questionable vhs tape. and, a first time meeting doesn't go as planned. recommend to a f...

s9 e6 • the one with freddie prince jr. (the one with the male nanny) 'monica clean' has us reminiscing on the early days of this podcast. the tv show reaches its 200th episode! and, we gush on freddie and sarah as a highly underrated hollywood couple. meanwhile, chandler panics when a new funny guy comes on the scene. phoebe finds herself creating opportunities with an old love. and, rachel lands...

s9 e5 • the one with the golden driller (the one with phoebe's birthday dinner) ignore the first 1:45 of this episode 🫠🫣. we deep dive into the logistics of smoking 3 cartons in 2 days. and, how are your cozy-fall comfort-show re-watches going?! meanwhile, who knew getting together with your friends when you're in your 30s gets so difficult? an old habit disrupts the bings. a locked door delays...

s9 e4 • the one where everyone freaks out (the one with the sharks) we have JUST discovered spotify comments and THAT was a mistake. we talk about unique experiences to living alone. and, we discuss a very particular fear of beginning to date again after a loooooooooooooonnnnggg absence from it. meanwhile, monica walks in on chandler in tulsa. joey gets walked in on by an ex. and phoebe faces the...

s9 e3 • the one where chandler relocates (the one with the pediatrician) we are celebrating five years of podcasting, WOW! ross would have loved luellen calling him a 'doctor'. and, we discuss logistics of being a matchmaker type IRL. meanwhile, the group receives BIG news at the top of the episode. rachel struggles as a new mom. and, phoebe and joey blind double date. recommend to a friend | ⁠com...

s9 e2 • the one where it's 'not' a boy (the one where emma cries) leann talks about life-sized stuffed animals and lies told by her parents. we discuss heavy lids at work. and, luellen stands up for men in broadway. meanwhile, chandler receives a new work assignment through sleep osmosis. the girls all struggle with a crying emma. and, ross and joey battle it out over the non-proposal incident. re...

s9 e1 • the one where jack is doing the most (the one where no one proposes) we are just now celebrating our 200th episode. jafar makes it into the discussion. and, we are reeeaaaaallllllyyyyy not loving jack in this episode and heartily agree with ross's sentiment towards him. meanwhile, the 'love' triangle is triangulating, badly. rachel has trouble breast feeding. and, monica and chandler are t...

s8 e23 + 24 • the one where everyone is trying (the one where rachel has a baby: parts 1 + 2) we have big apologies and so many life updates since we last recorded! luellen moved states, lived with her brother, and celebrated a friend's wedding. leann bought a new car, welcomed a new roommate, bought tickets to a fantasy ball, and is mourning the passing of her most beloved pet and this show's mas...

s8 e22 • the one with the bet (the one where rachel is late) luellen is in the market for a vehicle. leann is looking to spruce up her apt's second room. and, somehow we find ourselves talking about grammar. meanwhile, rachel is absolutely insufferable. chandler blows it at joey's movie premiere. and, all bets are off when it comes to the time of delivery. quote of the week | "spoken...

s8 e21 • the one with the insecurities (the one with the cooking class) leann relives a huge part of her childhood at the movies. we talk about the mental load of moving. and, we ponder the actual objectivity of critics. meanwhile, monica's insecurities launch her to the top of a beginner's cooking class. rachel's insecurities lead her to an awkward run-in with ross's date. and, ch...

s8 e20 • the one with 'triskaidekaphobia' - the fear of triscuits (the one with the baby shower) leann can't understand that people love their families more than their friends. we get a little annoyed at chandler. and, we aren't sure if our stance on live-in-mothers as childcare help is clear throughout this episode or..... meanwhile, the guys really get into 'bamboozled'....

s8 e19 • the one about joey (the one with joey's interview) happy birthday draco! leann is enamored by the exclusivity of soho house memberships. luellen's mom has joined the friends-ship rewatch party! and, we were featured in Feedspot's 'Top 70 Two Friends Podcast' list! meanwhile, joey gets an exciting opportunity for his career but has to resort to normal tactics so it does...

s8 e18 • the one with sob-fest 2002 (the one in massapequa) luellen starts off with a tongue-twister. we give joey a new nickname. and, we got the sweetest email from a friend which prompts a real heart to heart with you all! meanwhile, ross and rachel financially benefit from his parent's lie. the group hates on phoebe's man. and, monica misses the mark on her speech. #recommendtoafriend...

s8 e17 • the one in divination class? (the one with the tea leaves) we both agree that rachel is suddenly(?) huge. we talk about the attractiveness of male-decisiveness. and, leann has a revelation of the lack of drive-thrus in the city. meanwhile, joey and rachel fumble through their friendship. phoebe looks for love x fate. and, ross pulls a B&E to retrieve his shirt. #recommendtoafriend | ⁠...

s8 e16 • the one with the soulmate (the one where joey tells rachel) this is the episode of all episodes when it comes to life updates from us! leann breaks down her trip to france and reveals another fun update that was a long time coming. luellen is in the process of moving states...again! and, leann grossly overestimates her ability to 'keep it short'. meanwhile, a big revelation shakes...