Closer Together Podcast

About Closer Together Podcast

Welcome to Closer Together, the podcast where we discuss being better friends. We talk about the friends we’ve made and those we’ve lost, all with the goal of building stronger bonds. If loneliness is something you struggle with, you’re in the right place. Not for medical counseling, but a friendship pow wow.

Publisher

Podfluence

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 Jan 2026

Latest episode

1 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

13 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 Jun 2026

   I imagined my best friend in game of thrones.

   Ever tried to imagine your best friend being in your favorite franchises? Would they be your favorite character? Probably not, right? In this episode today, we place each other into the worlds of our favorite franchises. And we find out which of us has more "iPhone Face."KeywordsStar TrekGame of ThronesStar WarsLord of the RingsMarvel Avengers

2. 

   18 May 2026

   Would You Rather BUT We Answer For Each Other

   Two friends sit down to answer the ultimate question: do you really know someone as well as you think you do?Two friends sit down to answer the ultimate question: do you really know someone as well as you think you do? Armed with a roster of hypotheticals ranging from the mildly uncomfortable to the truly unhinged, they put each other to the test. Dystopian futures, wartime beaches, werewolf babies, and robot slavery all make an appearance. Who knows who better? The results may surprise you.Chapters00:00 - Cold Open and Would You Rather Teaser00:18 - Haunted Apartment Stories05:29 - The Missing Retainer Mystery10:49 - The Sleepwalking Mayonnaise Brother11:43 - Introducing the Would You Rather Game12:55 - Horror Movie Hypotheticals19:00 - Time Travel Dilemmas25:53 - Gifts, Cleaning Supplies, and Food Scales28:03 - Living Abroad or Never Leaving Home31:17 - Party Planning and Social Situations38:00 - Work Uniforms and Uncomfortable Choices44:00 - Family Dinner and Picky Eaters50:38 - Cooking for the Whole Family54:11 - Dogs, Babies, and Wild Final Questions55:31 - War Movies vs Dystopian Futures57:42 - Wrapping UpKeywordswould you rather podcast, funny podcast questions, hypothetical questions podcast, how well do you know your friends, haunted apartment story, sleepwalking story, raising kids food, picky eater tips, pescatarian family meals, brussels sprouts recipe tip, dystopian movie debate, Blade Runner vs Saving Private Ryan, D-Day hypothetical, it follows horror, traveling abroad lifestyle, party planning introvert extrovert, podcast for friends, casual conversation podcast, relationship podcast, funny roommate stories

3. 

   12 May 2026

   Battlestar Galactica FRIEND GROUP DRAFT

   In this episode, the guys draft their ultimate Battlestar Galactica friend group, imagining they are survivors of the Cylon apocalypse making their way to Earth aboard the Colonial Fleet. The rules are simple: build a crew of eight characters who would not only keep you alive but actually be people you'd want to spend time with. Both hosts dig deep into the full roster of BSG characters, weighing leadership qualities, loyalty, chaos potential, and pure vibe. After locking in their eight picks each, they turn the tables by adding one wildcard character to the other person's group to see if their carefully built crew can survive the disruption. Spoilers are plentiful, the debates get heated, and Starbuck somehow ends up on nobody's list.00:00 - Cold open and setting the rules04:20 - The draft begins08:40 - Early round picks24:55 - Mid-round and the vibe picks36:55 - Final picks and locking in rosters48:00 - Wildcard chaos round52:00 - Post-draft breakdown and wrap-upKeywords: Battlestar Galactica podcast, BSG character draft, Battlestar Galactica fan podcast, BSG best characters, Colonial Fleet survival, Bill Adama, Apollo, Starbuck, Athena, Caprica Six, Helo Agathon, Laura Roslin, Cylons, science fiction podcast, TV draft podcast, BSG spoilers, BSG rewatch, best sci-fi characters, fantasy draft TV show, BSG friend group

4. 

   23 Mar 2026

   Ultimate Community Friend Group Draft!

   We draft our ultimate friend squads from Community, breaking down what actually makes a great group dynamic, from chaos agents to glue players. You’ll walk away with a surprisingly insightful framework for evaluating friendships, personality balance, and why the “vibe guy” might be the most important pick of all.Chapters00:00 – Can you draft the perfect friend group?01:05 – Best (and worst) movie friendships03:09 – Why most movie characters would be terrible friends05:12 – The Community draft begins07:13 – First picks11:13 – The importance of a “vibe player” 13:13 – Building balance: empathy, structure, and chaos16:06 – Annie and the need for organization19:03 – Adding the “chill factor”21:57 – Shirley and emotional glue in a group23:22 – Enter the wildcard26:16 – solo vs duo dynamics28:29 – Crafting a specific group identity 31:17 – Final roster decisions and strategy38:59 – Final friend groups revealed42:03 – Breaking down strengths and weaknesses44:59 – Two years later: how these groups actually function50:10 – Final arguments: who wins the draft?KeywordsCommunity TV show, best TV friend groups, sitcom friendships, Community characters draft, Troy and Abed dynamic, Jeff Winger personality, podcast friendship dynamics, building friend groups, character drafting game, pop culture debate podcast, sitcom analysis, personality types in friendships, podcast games, TV show discussions, comedy podcast episode

5. 

   17 Mar 2026

   The Definitive Fast Food Ranking (All Chains)

   Two friends sit down to rate every major fast food chain on the only scale that matters: the Friend Date Scale. The rankings get surprisingly heated as we work through every chain from In-N-Out to Burger King. Whether you're a fast food loyalist or a reluctant drive-thru passenger, this episode will have you craving curly fries and questioning all your choices. Chapters 00:00 — McDonald's CEO Burger Taste Test Reaction07:00 — The Rules09:40 — McDonald's20:10 — Burger King23:28 — Wendy's27:58 — Taco Bell31:20 — KFC34:20 — Chick-fil-A35:30 — Popeyes37:13 — Five Guys38:17 — In-N-Out41:28 — Jack in the Box44:26 — Carl's Jr.46:28 — Arby's48:19 — Dairy Queen & Sonic52:28 — Final Rankings Keywords fast food tier list, best fast food chains ranked, fast food ranking podcast, In-N-Out vs McDonald's, McDonald's CEO burger video Taco Bell review, Wendy's vs McDonald's, best fast food fries, KFC cornbread review, Popeyes chicken sandwich, Jack in the Box review, fast food friend date, Sonic Drive-In nostalgia, Arby's curly fries, Burger King vs McDonald's

6. 

   10 Mar 2026

   She Sued Her Best Friend Over a Wedding… Was She Right?

   In this episode, we dive into a series of hilarious and sometimes surprisingly complex “Am I the Asshole?” scenarios, debating everything from broken teapots to expensive wine and friendship boundaries. What begins as a casual catch-up about illness, wedding planning stress, and awkward vendor meetings quickly turns into a lively moral debate about responsibility, money, and social expectations. Along the way, we unpack the real question behind these stories: when should you hold someone accountable—and when is it better to just let things go? Chapters 00:00 Intro and remote recording 00:43 Getting sick and recording from home 01:39 Wedding planning trip to Utah 02:17 Vendor open house and wedding food tasting 03:22 Wedding stress and a supportive venue coordinator 05:38 Introducing the “Am I the Asshole?” segment 06:38 The $500 teapot dilemma 09:41 Should the friend pay for the broken teapot? 11:22 Responsibility when house-sitting 15:45 Friends who refuse to pay their share 17:36 When money ruins friendships 19:39 Suing a friend over a missed wedding 21:29 When lawsuits go too far 28:54 The $25 Uber argument 32:54 Petty arguments vs. real friendship 33:54 Drinking an expensive bottle of wine 37:21 When “help yourself” goes too far 41:35 Dating standards and attraction debates 48:12 Why hobbies are better than dating apps 51:50 A friend who eats everything in the house 56:08 Setting boundaries with struggling friends 59:00 Final thoughts and outro Keywords Am I the Asshole podcast AITA stories discussion friendship boundaries who is the asshole debate wedding planning stress stories broken teapot argument house-sitting etiquette friends and money conflicts expensive wine dilemma dating standards discussion relationship advice podcast friendship conflict resolution podcast moral dilemmas funny Reddit stories podcast

7. 

   1 Mar 2026

   We Test Our Friendship (Literally)

   How well do we actually know our closest friends? In this episode, we put our friendship to the test by guessing each other’s answers to deeply important (and deeply unserious) questions — from comfort food and irrational fears to worst fashion phases and most awkward date moments. You’ll get laughs, unexpected vulnerability, and a surprisingly real look at what it means to truly know someone. Chapters 00:00 The Friendship Test Begins02:35 Comfort Food Confessions (Sushi vs. Ice Cream)04:17 Irrational Fears & The Heat Death of the Universe06:06 Sea Creatures, Giant Squid & Goose Trauma10:23 The Goldfish Cannibalism Mystery13:30 Topics We Could Talk About Forever15:36 Coffee Orders & Caffeine Struggles19:04 Fashion Trends That Aged Horribly (Cow Joggers)24:37 Things We Pretend to Like28:03 Accomplishments We’re Most Proud Of29:22 Most Awkward Date Stories33:14 What We Value Most in Friendships36:14 Rapid Fire Round (College Majors, Music, Holidays)40:03 Final Score & What We Learned Keywords friendship quizbest friend challengehow well do you know your friendcomfort food discussionirrational fearsheat death of the universeawkward date storiesworst fashion trendscoffee order personalityfavorite band debatefriendship values loyalty vs honestyget to know me questionspodcast friendship episodefunny friendship gamerelationship dynamics conversation

8. 

   23 Feb 2026

   We Rank The Best (And Worst) TV Friendships

   In this episode, we rank our Top 3 Best TV Friendships and our Top 3 Most Toxic TV Friendships — and things get heated fast. From wholesome, ride-or-die duos to friendships that absolutely destroy each other, we debate what makes a friendship truly great… and what makes it dangerously toxic. If you love television deep dives, character analysis, and arguing about whether Walter and Jesse were actually friends, this one’s for you. Chapters 00:00 – Can you separate work and friendship?02:37 – The rules: Top 3 Best & Most Toxic TV Friendships03:35 – #1 Best Friendship08:43 – #2 Best Friendship18:37 – #3 Best Friendship27:21 – Honorable Mentions39:03 – #1 Most Toxic44:58 – #2 Most Toxic51:26 – #3 Most Toxic56:48 – Honorable Mentions01:02:31 – Why great TV friendships need conflict Keywords best TV friendshipsmost toxic TV friendshipsTroy and Abed friendshipJD and Turk friendshipWalter White and Jesse Pinkman relationshipHarvey and Louis toxic friendshipTV character dynamicsCommunity TV show analysisScrubs friendship momentsBreaking Bad character breakdownSuits character analysisSeinfeld Kramer friendship30 Rock Liz and JennaStar Trek Data and GeordiTrue Detective Rust and Martytelevision friendship rankingtoxic relationships in TV showsbest sitcom friendships

9. 

   17 Feb 2026

   We Ranked Every Sport for Our Future Kids

   In this episode, we break down which sports we would (and absolutely would not) want our future kids to play, and why. We rank sports by danger, boredom, cost, head trauma, singlet aesthetics, and whether we personally feel like sitting through the games. Expect hot takes on football, boxing, pickleball slander, and a passionate defense of sailing, fishing, and yelling from the sidelines. Chapters 00:00 Favorite sports & stress relief debate 04:30 The big question: which sports are banned for our kids 07:10 Football, boxing & CTE fears 15:59 “Push away from” sports (hockey, soccer headers, cycling, bowling 😅) 19:30 Youth sports culture & hyper-competition rant 26:00 Risky sports: biking, skiing & motorsports 35:30 Sports we’re okay with 38:45 Sports we actively want our kids to play 42:00 What even counts as a sport? Pickleball, esports & chess 49:50 Weird realities of pro sports & final picks Keywords youth sports safety, sports for kids risk comparison, CTE in football, boxing injury risk, youth athletics debate, best sports for children, dangerous sports for kids, rec leagues vs competitive leagues, climbing vs team sports, cycling safety concerns, mountain biking risk, football brain injury, headers in soccer CTE, pickleball vs tennis debate, what counts as a sport, esports vs traditional sports, parenting and sports choices, youth sports culture, cost of kids sports

10. 

    10 Feb 2026

    AITA? - Friendship Edition

    In this episode, we dive into a bunch of Reddit “Am I the Asshole?” friendship stories and give our unfiltered, in-the-moment reactions. We end up debating everything from boundaries and money to roommates, dating drama, and when friends are clearly out of line. If you like messy scenarios, strong opinions, and figuring out what good friendship actually looks like, you’ll have a lot of fun with this one. Chapters 00:35 – AITA: Calling my friend “privileged”11:16 – AITA: Uninviting a friend over the birthday cake she brought21:10 – AITA: Refusing to sell my friends’ concert tickets29:21 – AITA: Exposing my best friend’s behavior (removed post discussion)30:18 – AITA: Refusing to stay over due to work attendance concerns35:18 – AITA: Getting an apartment without my friend44:09 – AITA: Refusing to lend money to a friend48:26 – AITA: Refusing to spend more time with my friends (teen friend group + new relationship) Keywords am I the asshole podcastreddit friendship storiesfriendship boundariestoxic friends discussionlending money to friendsroommate conflict collegeconcert ticket resale dramafood allergy party safetyhigh school friend dramanew relationship vs friendssetting boundaries with friendspodcast friendship advicesocial etiquette debatesAITA reactions episodefriend group conflict analysis

11. 

    3 Feb 2026

    We Let Astrology Judge Our Friendship

    In this episode, we use a cosmic friendship astrology book as a jumping-off point to test whether our friendship is “written in the stars” — and whether astrology actually says anything meaningful about personality and relationships. Through party styles, conflict resolution traits, emotional tendencies, and compatibility charts, we compare zodiac stereotypes to our real-life behavior and call out what fits, what misses, and what’s hilariously accurate. Listeners will walk away with a fun framework for talking about friendship styles, communication differences, and how personality tools can spark surprisingly deep (and funny) conversations. Chapters 00:00 — Astrology moods and Cancer stereotypes 00:33 — Do we celebrate holidays with friends enough? 02:28 — The astrology friendship book reveal 03:13 — Signs, elements, and friendship compatibility charts 06:08 — Taurus + Cancer = “best friends” result 07:01 — Five ways to be a better friend (live test) 11:37 — How to throw a Taurus party 15:40 — How to throw a Cancer party (shockingly accurate) 20:33 — Do we actually believe in astrology? 22:16 — How astrology works psychologically (broad vs specific traits) 23:17 — Conflict resolution styles by zodiac sign 25:03 — Taurus stubbornness and apology dynamics 31:56 — Taurus friendship personality breakdown 34:27 — Cancer friendship personality breakdown 37:33 — Emotional IQ and moodiness traits 39:08 — Partner compatibility check 40:48 — Final friendship verdict from the stars Keywords podcast friendship dynamics, astrology and personality, zodiac compatibility friendship, Taurus Cancer friendship, astrology compatibility chart, conflict resolution styles, personality frameworks relationships, astrology party traits, zodiac stereotypes discussion, friendship communication styles, emotional intelligence friendship, astrology debate podcast, personality tools relationships, friend compatibility test, humorous astrology discussion

12. 

    26 Jan 2026

    The Movies We Love… That Our Friends Hate

    Ever shown a movie you *love* to a friend… only to watch them hate it in real time? In this episode, we unpack the joy, rage, and existential dread that comes from experiencing films through other people’s eyes. Covering everything from *Moulin Rouge* and *Portrait of a Lady on Fire* to *Forrest Gump*, *Moneyball*, and *Spider-Verse*. Along the way, we spiral into teleportation ethics, memory sharing, and why sometimes the movie isn’t ruined… the *experience* is. Chapters 00:00 The pain of showing a friend your favorite movie 02:11 Wanting to experience films through someone else’s eyes 03:03 Memory sharing, consciousness, and sci-fi ethics 06:27 Teleportation = death? A philosophical detour 11:36 The concept: movies we wish the other person loved 12:18 Moulin Rouge — when rewatching ruins the magic 17:56 Portrait of a Lady on Fire and emotional mismatch 23:59 Film as art objects, color theory, and memorabilia 25:33 Animated movies, generational taste, and Spider-Verse 27:23 IMAX overload and superhero fatigue 35:16 Rom-com research gone wrong (How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days) 44:34 Shared classics: Saving Private Ryan 45:36 Forrest Gump — perfect film or just too much? 51:25 Moneyball as obsession, mastery, and the American dream 57:20 Why arguing about movies is actually about understanding 59:00 Final reflections on taste, perspective, and friendship Keywords movies friendship debate film taste and perspective why people dislike movies movie recommendations podcast Moneyball film analysis Forrest Gump discussion Portrait of a Lady on Fire analysis Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse review rom com movie debate teleportation philosophy memory sharing ethics movie night arguments film criticism podcast

13. 

    15 Jan 2026

    What Happens When Your Friend Group Disappears

    What happens when the people who shaped your life slowly move away… and you’re the one left behind? In this episode, we unpack the grief, bitterness, humor, and unexpected growth that come from friendships changing over time, especially in transient cities like Los Angeles. You’ll hear honest reflections on how to stay connected, why effort matters more than proximity, and what it really takes to maintain meaningful friendships when life pulls everyone in different directions. Chapters 00:00 — Becoming friends without ever meeting in college 01:04 — How shared hobbies (D&D, game nights) create real bonds 02:06 — Why making new friends as an adult feels so hard 05:13 — What it’s like when your entire friend group moves away 06:14 — Milestone moments (birthdays, weddings) without your people 07:18 — How the pandemic changed long-distance friendships 09:09 — Post-college burnout, bad jobs, and survival mode 14:06 — Three “strategies” for dealing with friends who leave (and why only one works) 16:57 — The toxic inner monologue of wanting friends to stay 19:24 — Why people really leave LA (hint: it’s not careers) 21:24 — Sadness vs. bitterness when friendships change 25:24 — Being the one who leaves vs. the one who stays 27:06 — Staying connected through games and shared activities 30:03 — How hobbies keep friendships alive over distance 34:11 — The invisible labor of holding friend groups together 35:02 — The recycling story that accidentally reveals how broken systems work 44:23 — Community, responsibility, and small shared norms 49:04 — Final takeaway: friendships are worth the effort, even if they change Keywords adult friendships friends moving away long-distance friendships maintaining friendships life transitions friendship grief losing friends community building post-college life making friends as an adult friendship effort changing relationships staying connected pandemic friendships friendship and distance

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