Making Friends Podcast

The Annotated Book Club: Fight Club

It's our tenth episode, and we're celebrating it with possibly the most influential book on American masculinity in pop culture: Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk. Jake, Maisy, and Jordan sit down to discuss the unique time period of the 90s, Fight Club, the book and its movie adaptation, and how they have influenced masculinity, politics, and the current state of affairs. This one's a real chunky episode, so grab a snack and strap in! It's a good one, I promise. Also, there's a lot of wrestling talk in this one, fair warning up top. TW: Physical violence, sexuality, misogyny, racism Support Your Local Library [https://www.ala.org/advocacy/show-up-for-our-libraries] Music: Nick DiMarco Clips: * The Pagemaster (1994) * Henry Rollins on the Joy of Writing [https://youtu.be/J7ZzXuyKhpo?si=1B4YVivBbn1SiqD3] * The Twilight Zone - "The Obsolete Man" (TV Episode 1961) * The Princess Bride (1987)

Double Date! PART TWO with Jake & Maisy and Nick & Kim

We're back again this week with part two of our Double Date episode with Nick, Kim, Jake, & Maisy! This time we're talking all about relationship dynamics and how we create and maintain our healthy romantic relationships. We discuss conflict resolution, love languages, and date night plans. Hope you enjoy! TW: Mental health, relationship struggles Music: Call Me Baby (Instrumental Version) - John Runefelt

Double Date! with Jake & Maisy and Nick & Kim

We have a very special episode for you this week! If you're curious about your hosts, you're in luck, because Maisy and Jake are sitting down with Nick and his wife, Kim, for a group interview where we discuss making friends (of course), growing up, forming relationships, and how we got to where we are now. We had a lot of fun working on this one, so hopefully you enjoy listening to it just as much! TW: Child abuse, divorce, mental health Music: Call Me Baby (Instrumental Version) - John Runefelt

The Dead Dad Episode with Jordan Kent

For this week's interview, Jake and Nick sit down with one of Jake's closest friends, Jordan Kent. They dig deep into Jordan's childhood, his perspectives on masculinity throughout his life, and the loss of his father and how it affects his ability to form and maintain relationships to this day. It's a deep one this week, folks, so lock in! TW: Loss of a parent, child abuse, cancer Music: Friends (Instrumental) - Whodini Clips: * May 1, 1969: Fred Rogers testifies before the Senate Subcommittee on Communications * The Thing (1982) * Ms. Rachel - "Learn About Emotions and Feelings"

The Annotated Book Club: Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas

In this episode of the Annotated Book Club, Jake and Maisy are joined by Jordan Kent to discuss the classic drug-fueled trip, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thompson. The gang talks about drugs, violence, misogyny, racism, and the American dream. Is it a red flag book? Let's get into it. TW: Drug use, alcohol, sexual assault, violence, kidnapping and abduction, child sexual abuse, and racism Support Your Local Library [https://www.ala.org/advocacy/show-up-for-our-libraries] Music: Nick DiMarco Clips: * The Pagemaster (1994) * Henry Rollins on the Joy of Writing [https://youtu.be/J7ZzXuyKhpo?si=1B4YVivBbn1SiqD3] * The Twilight Zone - "The Obsolete Man" (TV Episode 1961) * The Princess Bride (1987)