Take a deep dive into modern friendship culture with comedians and IRL besties Brandon Follick and Ái Vy Luu. Through conversations with fellow artists, comedians, and assorted cuties, they ask hard hitting questions like "how do your friends reflect your own beauty back to you?" and "are you mad at me!?" Tune in every Friday for new episodes. Enjoy!!
"I've Been The First Kill in Three Horror Movies" with J.W. Crump
Ái Vy welcomes the vivacious, hilarious, talented Southern Beau J.W. CRUMP to the pod **(Brandon will be back next week, don't worry kitten)**
J.W. gabs about winning an apple pie making contest at his Southern Baptist church, admiring your friends who are more talented than you, and why absurdist comedy does not age !!!
J.W. Crump is a writer, comedian, game show designer, and host of "POD LEDOM: That's TOP MODEL PODCAST Spelled Backwards" !!!! To be frank, he's a STAR ... find him on Instagram @jw_crump (https://www.instagram.com/jw_crump) and listen to his (now completed) podcast POD LEDOM. (https://open.spotify.com/show/1VKPEq7EDG4B2Chxdr2mHq?si=b096e01c860340c2&nd=1&dlsi=6f449155fbc44a89)
20 Jan 2026
"Okay Sarah, Plain and Tall!" with Ian Lockwood
Musician and comedian Ian Lockwood joins Ái Vy in studio fresh off a successful year of performing "Ian Lockwood: The Farewell Tour." Ian won the Best Newcomer Award at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2024, and performed his FINAL SHOW EVER in at Red Eye NY in June 2025. Sucks for you if you missed it!!
Ian has been featured in TimeOut New York, Vulture, and Paste Magazine. You can find his music wherever you streeaaammm (https://open.spotify.com/track/5GQRD66YjSk8dThf0QXZO3?si=uFHt0h-ZTxm0dp1qXRaIsQ&context=spotify%3Aalbum%3A0JDMEAkwVTX6bld8ig9jsj&nd=1&dlsi=11583092fe054665) and watch his music videos on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rq31rst7cE0). Follow him on IG @mrianlockwood (https://www.instagram.com/mrianlockwood/)
12 Jan 2026
"Denver is So Vermont" with Max Higgins
This week the pod welcomes New York darliiiiing comedian (by way of Burlington, Vermont) ... MAX HIGGINS !! (everyone say "hi Max!")
Max sits down with Ái Vy (as Brandon races against the clock on an Amtrak back from a family trip) and they discuss the gamification of dating in NYC, mushroom foraging in Vermont, and loving a group project!
You can find Max on Instagram @max_headgear (https://www.instagram.com/max_headgear/) or rocking out in the audience at a Phish concert. He is hosting COMEDY WOLF on January 25th (7PM) at QED in Astoria, Queens -- LINK FOR TICKETS (https://qedastoria.com/products/comedy-wolf)!!
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Notes & references:
- Jam band culture including PHISH (originally formed in Burlington, VT) and LOTUS.
- "She-Ra & the Princesses of Power" animated series (2018) showrunner ND Stevenson
- "The Breakfast Club" (1985) dir. John Hughes
- Tae Bo workout videos by Billy Blanks (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMGIp3jifsoufZv_y8_c1Qg)
- "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow" by Carole King (writers Carole King & Gerry Goffin)
- "Tweezer" by Phish (writers Jon Fishman, Mike Gordon, Page McConnell, Trey Anastasio)
28 Dec 2025
"Marked Safe From Poly" with Carmen Castillo
Pop Music Fever Dream bassist and girl-you-saw-at-the-door-at-Elsewhere-and-envied-her-vibe CARMEN CASTILLO is in studio with Ái Vy & Brandon this week to discuss coming up in the Brooklyn post-punk scene, her music & style inspirations, and why "Black Christmas" (1974) is a subversive feminist classic !!!!!!!
You can find Carmen on IG @carmenesperanza_ (https://www.instagram.com/carmenesperanza_/) along with her band, POP MUSIC FEVER DREAM @pmfd.nyc (https://www.instagram.com/pmfd.nyc/) -- their EP "Songs for Emotion" is NOW ON VINYL - LINK HERE OKAYYY???!!!!!! (https://insecurityhits.bandcamp.com/album/songs-for-emotion)
PMFD also features our gorgeous stellar rock n' roll audio editor Nicole Harwayne on guitar xoxo
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Sampled in this episode:
- "Me and My Friends (https://open.spotify.com/track/0Yq3if6IunEtm4MFdBTF3S?si=ij_rDnL3QDeR2WNwgLzu-w&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnT8P5_Nlf3LU3upsMLWuKUOhwXekuVpglktZSNRvClzgnudbEEzjXR6EaGyE_aem_NCi8lkd2KCd8IGqdCOCwNA&nd=1&dlsi=45a27e2318df4f6f)" by STAR'S REVENGE (https://www.instagram.com/starsrevengeband/)(writers Olive Faber & Emily Green)
- "Elegy for Memory (https://pmfd.bandcamp.com/)" by POP MUSIC FEVER DREAM (https://www.instagram.com/pmfd.nyc/)(writer Tim Seeberger)
- Cardi B on "Love & Hip Hop: New York"
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Since the topic of show notes is discussed WITH FERVOR in this episode, please enjoy this not-quite-exhaustive list of references:
- "Every Al Pacino Movie is Gay" (https://www.autostraddle.com/every-al-pacino-movie-is-gay/) by Drew Burnett Gregory
- "Jennifer's Body" (2009) dir. Karyn Kusama
- "Black Christmas" (1974) dir. Bob Clark
- "Scarecrow" (1973) dir. Jerry Schatzberg
- "Together" (2025) dir. Michael Shanks
- "Weapons" (2025) dir. Zach Cregger
- “May December” (2023) dir. Todd Haynes
- Laura Jane Grace of Against Me! / “Transgender Dysphoria Blues”
- Brody Dalle of The Distillers
- "We Are Sex Bob-Omb" from "Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World" OMPS (writer Beck Hansen)
- "Summertime Sadness" by Lana Del Rey (writers Rick Nowels & Lana Del Rey)
- The Lana & Ethel feud
- RIPPERS burger shack, Rockaway Beach, NY
19 Dec 2025
"I'm On Hold Listening to Stock Jazz" with Edson Montenegro
RING RING SKRRRT **DIAL-UP SOUND** RING **CUE SOFT TINNY JAZZ** We're along for the ride with comedian & themme fatale EDSON MONTENEGRO as they're on hold with a bus company, trying to change a ticket for their beloved BF.
Brandon is holding down the fort solo this week to gab with their good friend about playing Plinko, being in "competitive yearbook," Greek life Dinosaurs & Sluts (?!) parties, and how Edson discovered comedy thanks to getting sober. TUNE IN TO FIND OUT IF EDSON'S BOYFRIEND MADE IT HOME!!!!!
Edson is an actor, writer, comedian, and an alum of UCB Theatre NY. Follow them on Instagram & Tik Tok (https://www.tiktok.com/@edsonmountaineggroll) @edsonmountaineggroll (https://www.instagram.com/edsonmountaineggroll/) and their new sketch comedy page @nocontactsketch (https://www.instagram.com/nocontactsketch/)
12 Dec 2025
"She Was Drowned by Pussy" with Sheria Mattis
Brooklyn-native, Moth StorySLAM winner, and fibroid-whisperer Sheria Mattis is in the studio with Brandon and Ái Vy to talk about blaming Ronald Reagan for cinema's lack of Black lesbian rom-coms!!!!!!!!!!
Writer & comedian Sheria Mattis is co-host of @thestrapdown (https://www.instagram.com/thestrapdown/) podcast, producer of @gayshamecomedy (https://www.instagram.com/gayshamecomedy/), and writer of "Fibroids: A Love Story."
Sheria discusses being a lazy bottom, her favorite Queen Latifah roles, and how she would want (?) to die in a "Final Destination" movie.
Follow Sheria Mattis @sheriamattiscomedy (https://www.instagram.com/sheriamattiscomedy/) & @thestrapdown (https://www.instagram.com/thestrapdown/) on Instagram & Tik Tok (https://www.tiktok.com/@thestrapdown?ug_source=op.auth&ug_term=Linktr.ee&utm_source=awyc6vc625ejxp86&utm_campaign=tt4d_profile_link&_r=1).
5 Dec 2025
"Nobody Wants to Be My Enemy" with Travis Amiel & Cosimo Pori
While Brandon is out of town making money FOR THIS FAMILY, Ái Vy welcomes the ECCENTRIC, DELICIOUS, and EFFERVESCENT performers Cosimo Pori & Travis Amiel. Known also as DAS BESTIES -- the moniker of their experimental theatre duo.
DAS BESTIES ARE BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER with their new show, DAS RAUSCHGIFT, created in collaboration with performers Nina Rodriguez & Arzu Salman. You can see Das Rauschgift NOW (!!!) at Box of Moonlight Theater. It runs December 4 - 21st.
Listen and giggle along as Ái Vy (briefly joined by her sexyyyy producer Ally Murfey) chats with Travis & Cosimo about their incandescent new show, having exclusively hot friends, and the gay guy mycelial network that connects us all.
You can purchase DAS RAUSCHGIFT tickets AT THIS LINK (https://dasbesties.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnMR9outNWdnAdLcT9w2WP3YEQGOneRUH_2P0Jw-oVA0aWdUnPv-aZG5hw_Oc_aem_lUbWmwwfglrP4SqgtsMKlg)
Follow Das Besties @das_besties (https://www.instagram.com/das_besties/)(and @cosimopolitan (https://www.instagram.com/cosimopolitan/) & @heytravistravis (https://www.instagram.com/heytravistravis/))
This episode was edited by Nicole Harwayne, and recorded at P&T Knitwear studio in NYC.
14 Nov 2025
"Who's Flying the Plane?" with Brandon Follick & Ái Vy Luu
We're walking it back this week with a very special, iiiiintimate, cozyyyy conversation between our co-hosts BRANDON FOLLICK & ÁI VY LUU. It's the hosts episode, y'all!!
Brandon & Ái Vy discuss their deep friendship that bloomed on "Gay Guy Island," getting cancelled on Twitter, the intimidating skill you need to be in a lesbian relationship, and having your custody decided by Judge Judy.
You can find them on Instagram @poisonaivy69 (https://www.instagram.com/poisonaivy69/) & @brandon_follick (https://www.instagram.com/brandon_follick/) ... & of course @everybodywantstobemyfriendpod (https://www.instagram.com/everybodywantstobemyfriendpod/) !!!
7 Nov 2025
"The Lavender Marriage of Friendship" with Sunny Laprade & Rose Tablizo
WE'RE BACK WITH OUR FIRST DUO !! Creative collaborators and best friends Sunny Laprade & Rose Tablizo are in the studio!
Sunny and Rose produce and co-host T4T Comedy (@T4Tcomedy (https://www.instagram.com/t4tcomedy/) on Instagram), a live show held monthly at Metropolitan Bar. Sunny is a comedian and staff writer for "Going Down with Ella Yurman." Rose is a stage manager, writer, and social media manager for "Going Down."
Together, they discuss boob sweat, being from a town with one stop light, and the importance of making bad art!!!
You can find Sunny & Rose on Instagram (@sunnylcomedy (https://www.instagram.com/sunnylcomedy/) and @tabliz0 (https://www.instagram.com/tabliz0/)). And follow T4T Comedy, you cowards!! (@t4tcomedy (https://www.instagram.com/t4tcomedy/))
10 Oct 2025
"I Could Have Been Getting Slimed By A P********!" With Alise Morales
Comedian and Podcaster Alise Morales joins us today to talk about AIM away messages, making friends with her neighbor, and publicly distancing ourselves from JK Rowling (while still lowkey having love for Harry Potter, sorry!!!!!!!)
You can find Alise on Instagram @pandalise and listen to Alise hosting her own podcast, Go Touch Grass, wherever you listen to podcasts! New episodes every Wednesday
4 Oct 2025
"I Am Warm And Silly And Fun...And A Joy To Be Around!" with Sabrina Wu
Writer, Comedian, and Popping Legend(TM) Sabrina Wu (@asabrinawu (https://www.instagram.com/asabrinawu/)) joins us on today's episode to talk about the pickleball group chat, a deleted scene from "JOY RIDE," and HOW PATRONIZING ÁI VY IS, APPARENTLY!!!!
Sabrina's next show, "HANDSOME JR.," will be a part of New York Comedy Festival -- November 7th at the Bell House! (https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/30006304C56040C7)
26 Sept 2025
"I Love High Effort" with Hannah Solow
Landmark episode alert! Today we've got BROADWAY DIVA HANNAH SOLOW on the pod here to talk about being the star at the stagedoor, seeing Bad Cinderella on mushrooms, and the cultural impact of "Well, We Could See Boop!"
Hannah will be playing the title role in "Oh, Mary!" Tuesday, September 30 through Sunday, October 12 ON BROADWAY! BITCH!!!
19 Sept 2025
"The Hottest Girl I've Ever Seen Is My Beautiful Cisgender Girlfriend" with Ella Yurman
It's the beautiful girl convention!! This week we have the creator and host of "Going Down With Ella Yurman, (https://www.instagram.com/goingdowntv/)" ELLA YURMANNNNN talking with us about being Brandon's boss, vaginoplasty, and Cheat On Your Boyfriend Summer.
You can find Ella on Instagram @ella.yurman (https://www.instagram.com/ella.yurman/) and keep up with new episodes of Going Down on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@goingdowntheshow)!
5 Sept 2025
"Beyonce 123!!!" with Dylan Adler
Did you miss us darlingggg??? This week we have BESTIEEE Dylan Adler on to talk about poop humor, Zohran Mamdani, and getting turned away at a Fire Island orgy.
You can find Dylan on Instagram (@dylanadler_ (https://www.instagram.com/dylanadler_/)) and TikTok (@dylanadler7 (https://www.tiktok.com/@dylanadler7?lang=en)) and in person at his upcoming NYC show at the Gramercy Theater on October 15th!!!!!
https://www.livenation.com/event/k7vGFbR1BzzMD/dylan-adler-presents-haus-of-dy-lan
22 Aug 2025
"All My Interests, Unfortunately, Are Cool & Interesting" with Evan Lazarus
Today we've got "Girls Rewatch Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/girls-rewatch/id1674410519)" and "Is This Gay? (https://www.instagram.com/isthisgaymic/?hl=en)" host EVAN LAZARUS (https://www.instagram.com/elazie/?hl=en) with us chatting about being vulnerable at the party, size gap relationships, and making your own kombucha.
You can keep up with Evan on instagram @elazie (https://www.instagram.com/elazie/?hl=en), & check out their projects @girlsrewatchpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/girlsrewatchpodcast/?hl=en) and @isthisgaymic (https://www.instagram.com/isthisgaymic/?hl=en). Enjoy!!
15 Aug 2025
"I've Been Known To Give Bisexual Vibes" with Hope Woodard
Happy BOYSOBER x EWTBMF CROSSOVER WEEK to all who celebrate!! We have Hope Woodard in the studio to gab with Brandon and Ai Vy about putting all your eggs in someone's basket, fighting with your friends (positive), and the Williamsburg yoga studio that everyone apparently goes to WITHOUT AI VY!!!
You can find Hope Woodard on instagram @justhopinalong, (https://www.instagram.com/justhopinalong/) and listen to her podcast Boysober (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/boysober/id1815708001) anywhere you get podcasts! Listen to Brandon and Ai Vy on the new Boysober episode "Rom-Com Roundtable: How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days" IF YOU EVEN CARE!!!!!
8 Aug 2025
"I Found a Baggie of...Coca Cola" with Marcia Belsky
Musical Comedienne EXTRAORDINAIRE Marcia Belsky joins us to chat about having conversations with people you disagree with, meeting boys at socialist parties, and making it to the New York years of "Glee"
You can catch Marcia online @marciasky and her upcoming show, Unregulated: A One Act Musical at Littlefield on Sunday, September 28th! (https://littlefieldnyc.com/event/?wfea_eb_id=1554921394749 (https://littlefieldnyc.com/event/?wfea_eb_id=1554921394749))
1 Aug 2025
"Gay Guys Have Like 50 Words Total" with James Tom
IT'S OUR VERY FIRST EPISODE! This week we're talking to Trans Royalty and Japanese-American Civil Rights nepo-baby James Tom (@jamestomxo) about his Bluesky fans, receiving care after gender affirming surgery, and listening to "Juno" by Sabrina Carpenter with Elliot Page.
** This episode was recorded in the spring before James' May tour, so please forgive any reference to his "upcoming" shows that have now passed. You can find James on Instagram and Bluesky @jamestomxo, and you can catch him live August 8th 9:00 at Little Island in NYC (https://littleisland.org/event/james-tom/ BY THE WAY THIS SHOW IS FREEEEEEE) and August 28th 7:30 at Punch Line Philly in Philadelphia
(https://www.ticketmaster.com/james-tom-philadelphia-pennsylvania-08-28-2025/event/020062E88B2D1778)
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