The Art of Making Friends

S1E10 - Meet Greg: From Friend Zone to End Zone

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=1 [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DC6914SZ?_encoding=UTF8&th=1&psc=1] Erin and Lisa's tracksuit is here: https://amzn.to/4fk0Qo2 [https://amzn.to/4fk0Qo2] We 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

S1E9 - Meet Mark: Best Friend Turned Brother

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/4esQjVW [https://amzn.to/4esQjVW] Want Mark’s tracksuit? Top - https://amzn.to/4uMjw4j [https://amzn.to/4uMjw4j] Bottoms - https://amzn.to/4g0dXMa [https://amzn.to/4g0dXMa] We are an Amazon Affiliate and may make a commission on qualified purchases. Watch the full episode now on www.theartofmakingfriends.com [http://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

S1E8 - Erin & Lisa: The Business of Movies

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/4vs3FbQ [https://amzn.to/4vs3FbQ] We are an Amazon Affiliate and may make a commission on qualified purchases. Watch the full episode now on www.theartofmakingfriends.com [http://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

S1E7 - Meet Paul: A Real Pop of Color

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/4wOvBbo [https://amzn.to/4wOvBbo] We are an Amazon Affiliate and may make a commission on qualified purchases.

S1E6 - Meet Alexis: Shoots, Ladders and the Game of Life

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/4fky9rs [https://amzn.to/4fky9rs] We are an Amazon Affiliate and may make a commission on qualified purchases. www.theartofmakingfriends.com [http://www.theartofmakingfriends.com]