The Art of Making Friends

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  S1E13 - Meet Kayte: A Best Friend That Has a List of Reasons Why We Shouldn't Be Friends 17.08.2026 1ч 3мин

  In this episode, we meet Lisa’s friend Kayte – a deep and instant friendship forged by the love of Drumbeat Red and marked by initial assumptions, spontaneous (and borderline irrational) decisions, weaponized karaoke and why we are all much more confused than we are convinced.Although Kayte keeps a list of reasons why they shouldn’t be friends, sometimes a friendship that doesn’t appear to work on paper is exactly the friendship you need.Shout out to Selena for introducing them way back when!Tracksuits in this episode are the OG’s – found at https://amzn.to/4hEQ5hR and currently on sale!We are an Amazon Affiliate and may receive a commission on qualified purchases.And please don’t forget – when you watch the show on YouTube – make sure you SUBSCRIBE! It’s free, you know…Thank you for your support of this craziness we call celebrating friendship!XOErin & Lisa
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  S1E12 - Erin & Lisa: Celebrity BFF's 04.08.2026 1ч 1мин

  In this week's episode, Lisa and Erin discuss their celebrity "BFFs" and, along with our community's feedback, compile an enviable guest list to a party that...could happen? There is no way to know.A special shout out to our friend Starr, who suggested Jennifer Garner as her potential celebrity BFF and we....forgot! Welcome to middle age. Excellent suggestion, as our fake party is going to be potluck and Jennifer is a well-seasoned home cook.Keep the guest list going, get yourself a tracksuit and join our community!Track suit - https://amzn.to/4w9joNcWe are an Amazon Affiliate and may make a commission on qualified purchases.As always, thank you for listening!Erin & Lisa
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  S1E11 - Meet CC: The Real Boss 20.07.2026 57мин

  This week, we meet CC - aka Carolina, that's with an "EEEna" at the end - Erin and Greg's friend who hails all the way from Generation Z. She defies characterization and will frankly require you to listen to the episode! We discuss the dynamics of work, position, age and gender in the context of friendship. CC finds the fun and laughter in life, but also sees BS with a clarity that makes us proud. CC will surely make you proud of our newest members of the workforce and potentially spark some general interest in exploring new intergenerational friendships, whether older or younger! The OG tracksuit can be found here and it's on sale! https://amzn.to/44DwnLSWe are an Amazon Affiliate and may make commission on qualified purchases. More at www.theartofmakingfriends.comThank you from the bottom of our tracksuits for listening and laughing with us. Erin & LIsa
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  S1E10 - Meet Greg: From Friend Zone to End Zone 06.07.2026 1ч 11мин

  In this week’s Gregisode, we meet Greg.  Well, more specifically, you meet Greg, because we both already know and love him.  We learn how Greg and Erin met at the beginning of medical school, became friends, then eventually “more” as the insanity of their combined experience became funnier to them and stranger to those around them.  As their friend Igor said when they started dating, “weird and weird don’t cancel each other out,” and no truer words have ever been spoken. While some unique photos have survived the late 1990-early 2000 technology chasm, imagine the relief of having zero photos of one’s engagement!  We hope you enjoy the images that made it and the generally great hang that always ensues when these three little birds get together. Our apologies to nuns everywhere.  You don’t really need any additional BS.  Thanks to @kirven and Patrick and Leigh @dominio4 for their participation in this courtship.  Check out Patrick and Leigh’s delicious wine or visit their vineyard and tasting room in Hood River and McMinnville, Oregon! Greg's incredible tracksuit can be found here:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DC6914SZ?_encoding=UTF8&th=1&psc=1Erin and Lisa's tracksuit is here:https://amzn.to/4fk0Qo2We are an Amazon Affiliate and may make a commission on qualified purchases.As always, thank you for listening and spreading the gospel of The Art of Making Friends podcast!Erin & Lisa
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  S1E9 - Meet Mark: Best Friend Turned Brother 22.06.2026 49мин

  In Episode 9 we meet Mark – Lisa’s best friend from high school that turned into a brother. They discuss the hilarious social hierarchy of their very small school, the validity of platonic male/female friendships, how his amazing parents welcomed Lisa into their family and how a 25-year gap in their friendship did nothing to destroy their incredible bond.Pro tip – Watch this episode for some AMAZING senior pictures! Special shout outs to @dmcoback – Mark’s amazing wife, Dawn – and @wheelofawesome band!Want Lisa & Erin’s tracksuit? https://amzn.to/4esQjVWWant Mark’s tracksuit?Top - https://amzn.to/4uMjw4jBottoms - https://amzn.to/4g0dXMaWe are an Amazon Affiliate and may make a commission on qualified purchases.Watch the full episode now on www.theartofmakingfriends.com and from there you can find us on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon and Apple.Thank you for watching, listening and spreading the gospel of The Art of Making Friends!Erin & Lisa
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  S1E8 - Erin & Lisa: The Business of Movies 08.06.2026 37мин

  In the 8th episode, Erin and Lisa have their first official “business” meeting – and segue into talking about things they have no business talking about – movies about friendship. Cause the thing is – they are both basically movie illiterates. Yeah, this episode is a real doozy!Editor’s Note – Shawshank Redemption came out in 1994 and at its core, is deeply about the friendship between Andy and Red. The film argues that human connection can survive even the bleakest of environments.  We all agree it is an amazing movie!!So, what are some of the movies about friendship that we missed? Drop them in the comments.Looking for the 80’s tracksuit? We got you. https://amzn.to/4vs3FbQWe are an Amazon Affiliate and may make a commission on qualified purchases.Watch the full episode now on www.theartofmakingfriends.com and from there you can find us on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon and Apple.Thank you for watching, listening and spreading the gospel of The Art of Making Friends!Erin & Lisa
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  S1E7 - Meet Paul: A Real Pop of Color 25.05.2026 52мин

  In Episode 7, we meet Lisa’s longtime friend, Paul – a former radio industry colleague turned BFF for life. Join us as we reminisce about records Lisa wouldn’t add into rotation, the ingrown toenail incident, Paul’s need for a pop of color and his never-ending obsession with The Strokes. And perhaps it will inspire you to reach out to the friend that has been a real pop of color in your life!Shout out to honorable mentions - Gary Gorman, Joe DeAngelis and WEQX – much, much love.Erin & Lisa went rogue and wore pajamas! You need these in your life. We promise. https://amzn.to/4wOvBboWe are an Amazon Affiliate and may make a commission on qualified purchases.
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  S1E6 - Meet Alexis: Shoots, Ladders and the Game of Life 11.05.2026 1ч

  In this week’s episode, we meet Alexis, Erin’s friend (for over 40 years) and an ally to all canines (for life). In addition to a lesson on animal taxonomy from Lisa, we share lots of laughs, memories, and the silver linings of a life filled with wins, losses and abundant love.  If you are willing and able to hold on for the ride, lifelong friendships steadily become the foundation for all of your other adventures and challenges. As our post-Mother’s Day episode, a special recognition to Erin’s Mom, who has not only loved her daughters, but extended that love to their friends, too.  It takes a village.  Love you, JeanO. Shoutout to True Training Studio for welcoming all-comers to her exhausting yet positive community…even if she makes us lift heavy things - including a baby or two.  We suffer and succeed together.Get the tracksuit here! https://amzn.to/4fky9rsWe are an Amazon Affiliate and may make a commission on qualified purchases.www.theartofmakingfriends.com
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  S1E5 - Meet Todd: Re Todd 27.04.2026 50мин

  In this episode, we talk with Todd - a dermatopathologist, husband, father, friend, ally and Erin’s former business partner.  For about 15 years, Todd and Erin voluntarily imprisoned themselves in a laboratory diagnosing patients with skin cancers and other cutaneous disorders, a fact that has undoubtedly contributed to their friendship, cumulative weirdness and general predilection for silliness.  Their business journey was fueled by willpower, whiskey (only after hours!) and a few warts along the way.  We hope you enjoy the discussion as much as Denise, Erin’s dog, very vocally does throughout the episode.  F**king Todd! Show note: Todd’s shadow boxes were made in Nampa, Idaho, and not the Yukon Territory.  #MadeInUSA
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  S1E3 - Erin & Lisa: Go Deep or Go Home 14.04.2026 44мин

  Erin & Lisa play the game, "Let's Get Deep" and pick three cards to ask each other...one Icebreaker, one Deep and one Deeper card. Needless to say...it gets pretty depthy. Amazing Tracksuit - https://amzn.to/3OdATvI Let's Get Deep - https://amzn.to/4bYQ2sE Footie Pajamas - https://amzn.to/4v9BCin We are an Amazon Affiliate and may make a small commission on qualified purchases. And lastly, if you'd like to learn more about Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, please visit www.ehlers-danlos.com. It's an amazing resource and we are all about promoting awareness for both the public and the medical community. THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE PODCAST - WE LOVE YOU! Erin & Lisa
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  S1E2 - Meet Janelle: Another Girl Erin Picked Up In a Bar 14.04.2026 59мин

  In this episode, we meet Janelle - a fellow ginger Erin met at a bar on Block Island. We fact checked the stats and less than 2% of the world's population has natural red hair, making it the rarest hair color in the world - so the chances of these two beauties meeting on a small island off the coast of Rhode Island we have inaccurately calculated to be a bazillion to one. Shout out to Damian Cartier (www.damiancartier.net) and The Andrew Brothers Dueling Pianos (www.theandrewbrothers.com) This episode is loaded with shit you need to know. Literally.
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  S1E1 - Meet Erin & Lisa 14.04.2026 2ч 37мин

  This MEGASODE is four stories in one - how we met, our trip to Iceland, why Mookie Betts is on the wall and why we wear tracksuits. It’s our friendship love story from 2004 to today and we hope you find it as ridiculous as we do. Let’s suit up, sit down and celebrate the gift of friendship together. www.theartofmakingfriends.com
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  S1E4 - Meet Sarah: The Oprah of Indiana 13.04.2026 47мин

  In this episode, we meet Sarah - the first Suit Recruit for Lisa and also a best friend (and former sister-in-law!) who brings people together at a place casually referred to as "the Lake" where both shenanigans and magical moments happen - and pictures of boobs go horribly awry.www.theartofmakingfriends.comWant the tracksuit?https://amzn.to/4crdvDdWe are an Amazon Affiliate and may make a small commission of qualified purchases.