Welcome to Forever Friends Finally Talking!
We're two best friends who've known each other since birth, now living on opposite sides of the world: One in Germany, the other in Costa Rica.
Join us as we catch up on life, friendships, culture shocks, travel, relationships, and everything in between.
No scripts, no filters, just honest conversations, plenty of laughs, and two lifelong friends figuring out adulthood together. Grab your favourite drink and come hang out with us.
Artwork by Patrick Aere. Instagram: @patrickmakesvisuals Website: www.patrickaere.com
Nicole, Natalie and Steve discuss the impact of “AI” on work and creativity, climate anxiety, and practical ways to stay grounded and hopeful.
This podcast is available on Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, Goodpods, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts and Overcast!
Show notes:
Anthropic researchers say AI could cause human extinction by 2030: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/sep/09/anthropic-researchers-ai-human-extinction (https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/sep/09/anthropic-researchers-ai-human-extinction)
AI slop: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AI_slop (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AI_slop)
The SOLUTION to AI according to CHINA: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DbRkDEBFCoY/?stkn=MW5xNmt1ZmNoOTlkMA%3D%3D&wa_logging_event=video_play_open (https://www.instagram.com/reel/DbRkDEBFCoY/?stkn=MW5xNmt1ZmNoOTlkMA%3D%3D&wa_logging_event=video_play_open)
Is AI Profitable Yet?: https://isaiprofitable.com/ (https://isaiprofitable.com/)
Ed Zitron’s Where’s Your Ed At: https://www.wheresyoured.at/ (https://www.wheresyoured.at/)
Data Center Watch: https://www.datacenterwatch.org/report (https://www.datacenterwatch.org/report)
Bill Gates says unchecked AI could ‘cause a billion deaths’ in call for regulation: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/27/bill-gates-artificial-intelligence-kristen-welker (https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/27/bill-gates-artificial-intelligence-kristen-welker)
The more young people use AI, the more they hate it: https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/920401/gen-z-ai (https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/920401/gen-z-ai)
AI CEOs say they need to slow the pace of development. But will they?: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/sep/14/ai-ceo-safety-slowdown (https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/sep/14/ai-ceo-safety-slowdown)
Altman tells Fortune OpenAI will not go public in 2026: https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/ai/articles/altman-tells-fortune-openai-not-082102598.html (https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/ai/articles/altman-tells-fortune-openai-not-082102598.html)
‘It’s not enjoyable to make music now’: AI music platform CEO is under fire for going after human creativity: https://www.fastcompany.com/91264510/its-not-enjoyable-to-make-music-now-ai-music-platform-ceo-is-under-fire-for-going-after-human-creativity (https://www.fastcompany.com/91264510/its-not-enjoyable-to-make-music-now-ai-music-platform-ceo-is-under-fire-for-going-after-human-creativity)
CD sales are up 16%, but half the buyers don't even own a CD player: https://www.techspot.com/news/113174-cds-keep-selling-us-even-though-many-fans.html (https://www.techspot.com/news/113174-cds-keep-selling-us-even-though-many-fans.html)
The Colonisation of Imagination: https://enaeva.substack.com/p/the-colonisation-of-imagination (https://enaeva.substack.com/p/the-colonisation-of-imagination)
Who is behind Costa Rica’s proposed AI data centers?: https://ticotimes.net/2026/09/27/costa-rica-ai-data-centers-limon-bagaces-power-water (https://ticotimes.net/2026/09/27/costa-rica-ai-data-centers-limon-bagaces-power-water)
Munich Implements Strict Water Use Restrictions Amid Drought: https://globaleveryday.com/munich-implements-strict-water-use-restrictions-amid-drought/ (https://globaleveryday.com/munich-implements-strict-water-use-restrictions-amid-drought/)
Communism (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Communism (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Communism)
Socialism (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socialism (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socialism)
Voter Turnout Rises in Costa Rica as Abstention Drops: https://ticotimes.net/2026/02/02/voter-turnout-rises-in-costa-rica-as-abstention-drops (https://ticotimes.net/2026/02/02/voter-turnout-rises-in-costa-rica-as-abstention-drops)
Ecobricks (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ecobricks (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ecobricks)
FFFT playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Cgg6T32ghPbpvMqwb4GHj (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Cgg6T32ghPbpvMqwb4GHj)
8 Oct 2026
S1E7: Social media, politics & being mindful
Natalie and Nicole unpack their complicated relationship with phones and social media: From doom-scrolling, comparison, and algorithm fatigue to using platforms for business and staying connected.
They reflect on dating and friendship apps, setting healthier boundaries around phone use, and challenge themselves to spend less time on their devices, ideally by going outside and “touching grass.”
This podcast is available on Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, Goodpods, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts and Overcast!
Show notes:
FFFT playlist on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Cgg6T32ghPbpvMqwb4GHj)
Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants (https://goodreads.com/book/show/17465709-braiding-sweetgrass) by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Macklemore–Ed Sheeran tour controversy (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macklemore-Ed_Sheeran_tour_controversy)
24 Sept 2026
S1E6: The one with the husbands
Natalie and Nicole welcome their husbands, Pablo and Steve, for a candid double-date episode.
The couples share how they met, reflect on marriage, communication, and the question of having kids and a “how well do you know your partner?” game.
They wrap with relationship hot takes, plenty of banter, and of course more songs for the FFFT playlist!
This podcast is available on Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, Goodpods, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts and Overcast!
FFFT playlist on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Cgg6T32ghPbpvMqwb4GHj)
10 Sept 2026
S1E5: Childhood dreams, being adults & swapping lives
Natalie and Nicole ask the ultimate “what if?” question: if they could trade lives for 24 hours, would they actually do it?
They reflect on childhood dreams, career paths, family expectations, and the realities of building a life between Costa Rica and Germany.
A conversation about feeling behind, finding home, and realising you don’t need to have everything figured out.
This podcast is available on Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, Goodpods, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts and Overcast!
Show notes:
FFFT playlist on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Cgg6T32ghPbpvMqwb4GHj)
3 Sept 2026
S1E4: The one about music (Part 1)
This music-focused conversation between Nicole, Natalie, Samantha, and Steve is about creativity, live performance, and the realities of making music.
They talk about how songs are written, why rawness and imperfection can make music more powerful, and what it’s like performing in different settings from intimate restaurants to bigger live shows.
It also highlights Samantha’s projects La Chuparosa and Soleil Fumet, plus the role of sound engineering in shaping the audience experience.
This podcast is available on Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, Goodpods, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts and Overcast!
Show notes:
Nablo on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/nablo_vibes/)
Dallas Budd on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/batterypoacher/)
Kora Winter on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIE-US9NVCGmUML4gfE1_SA)
Foo Fighters on Bandcamp (https://foofighters.bandcamp.com/album/are-playing-where-vol-ii)
Will Ramos on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@TheWillRamos/videos)
FFFT playlist on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Cgg6T32ghPbpvMqwb4GHj)
27 Aug 2026
S1E3: Friendships, changes and independence
Natalie and Nicole explore friendship in their thirties: making new connections, maintaining long-distance friendships, and finding community while living in different countries.
They compare daily life in Costa Rica and Germany, reflect on the choices that shaped their paths, and close with a little manifestation talk and music recommendations for their shared playlist.
This podcast is available on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, Goodpods, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts and Overcast!
Show notes:
Nodi on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/hello.nodi/)
FFFT playlist on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Cgg6T32ghPbpvMqwb4GHj)
13 Aug 2026
S1E2: Parents, languages & misunderstandings
This episode is for anyone who has ever felt split between cultures, languages, or home countries - and for anyone who loves a good origin story with humour, honesty, and a lot of Spanglish.
It’s surprisingly relatable, even if your family history isn’t quite this delightfully complicated. If you’ve ever had to answer “where are you from?” with the short version and the long version, this one will feel very familiar.
Press play for a warm, candid conversation about identity, friendship, and the beautiful chaos of growing up between worlds.
This podcast is available on Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, Goodpods, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts and Overcast!
Show notes:
Video of the guy switching languages (Instagram) (https://www.instagram.com/reel/Dawa4R-s8tT/?igsh=MWR0MjZzNTFwdXV1cg==)
FFFT playlist on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Cgg6T32ghPbpvMqwb4GHj)
6 Aug 2026
S1E1: Pilot episode
It all starts here! In our pilot episode, we're introducing ourselves, sharing how our lifelong friendship began, and putting each other on the spot with some rapid-fire questions to kick things off.
This podcast is available on Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, Goodpods, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts and Overcast!
Show notes:
FFFT playlist on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Cgg6T32ghPbpvMqwb4GHj)
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