The Friendship Tapes

Episode 6 - Board Games

In episode 6, we spoke with Roger Martin, the Director of the Europe's Manufacturer of Board Games, Asmodee. Over the course of the episode, we discussed all things board games, their rise of popularity and how they help to build connection in London and beyond. In the episode, Roger shared some exclusive tips to getting a board game to market and some secrets to creating a game that people love.

Episode 5 - Shrina Karia

In this latest episode of The Friendship Tapes, we're joined by Shrina Karia, a Londoner in her 30s. In the episode, Shrina shares her experience of feeling increasingly disconnected from the friends she made in her twenties, many of whom started to move out of the city or settle down. She opens up about how The Great Friendship Project⁠⁠ [https://friendship-project.co.uk/] events helped her overcome her anxiety when meeting new people and she offers some valuable tips for building new friendships in the city. And, as always, the podcast adds a touch of fun with segments like "Sugar, Yes Please!" and "The Happiest Pub Quiz in the World."

Episode 4 - Lewis Boulton

In Episode 4 of the Friendship Tapes, we spoke with London-based communications manager, Lewis Boulton. Over the course of the episode, Lewis shares how his experience of the pandemic encouraged him to step out from his comfort zone, in pursuit of new friends and experiences. He shares his experience of attending the social events organised by The Great London Friendship Project⁠⁠ [https://friendship-project.co.uk/] and how they helped him discover the confidence to organise his own social activities, as well as find meaningful connections and new friendships. And as always, the podcast features a range of fun and quirky games and features such as "The Happiest Pub Quiz in the World" and "Sugar, Yes Please" to add a light-hearted element to the show.

Episode 3 - Roni Ingram

In this latest podcast episode, we spoke with East London-based teacher, Roni Ingram. In the episode, Roni shares her experience making friends in London attending the Sunday walks run by ⁠The Great London Friendship Project⁠ [https://friendship-project.co.uk/], and what led her to start looking to expand her social circle. She shares some of the best tips for building new friendships in the capital and as always, the podcast features a range of fun and quirky games and features such as the "The 60 Second Interview" and "Sugar, Yes Please" to add a light-hearted element to the show.

Episode 2 - Paulo Miguel

In our second episode, we spoke to London-based video editor, Paulo Miguel. Having moved to London a year ago, Paulo shares his story moving to the city with limited social contacts in the capital. Together, we explore his experience attending social events run by The Great London Friendship Project [https://friendship-project.co.uk/] and how they helped him to meet great new friends and build his confidence. He shares his advice for anyone who finds themselves in the same situation or is simply looking to expand their social circle.