FTS: Friends Talking Shop

About FTS: Friends Talking Shop

Looking for a comedy podcast with funny stories, sharp banter, and strong opinions about things that absolutely do not deserve them? Welcome to FTS: Friends Talking Shop, where Dave, Josh, and Omar turn everyday annoyances into a full-contact conversation. Three longtime friends. Three very different perspectives. An alarming amount of confidence. Together, they debate life's petty problems with the urgency of people who have been personally victimized by small talk, bad manners, and thermostat settings. Expect unscripted comedy, awkward moments, pet peeves, pop culture, dating disasters, and relatable stories that make you think. The topics may be insignificant. The arguments rarely are. From questionable social etiquette to ridiculous personal encounters, FTS finds the funny in the things you notice every day but usually save for the group chat. Low stakes. Unreasonably loud takes. MEET YOUR QUESTIONABLE COMPANY Dave | The Conventional One A Wisconsin native living in St. Louis, Dave is a lifelong Packers fan who fears flying despite having a job that regularly puts him on airplanes. His wife frequently emails the show, which means his opinions occasionally come with a rebuttal from someone who knows where he lives. Josh | The Irreverent One Reporting from Philadelphia, Josh can find something irritating in almost any situation. He shares medical experiences with the enthusiasm most people reserve for vacation photos. Colonoscopy details? Unfortunately, yes. A story about shingles? Also yes. His filter appears to be permanently out of stock. Omar | The Wild Card Based in San Juan by way of Baltimore, Omar is the single member of the trio, an ice-cream-for-dinner enthusiast, and a man deeply committed to his hair. His personal adventures supply plenty of material, and his friends are generously committed to making sure none of it goes unexamined. Together, they're the friends you want at your table and probably shouldn't put on speakerphone at work. WHY LISTEN? Because everyday life supplies enough absurdity without anyone writing a script. FTS turns the petty, uncomfortable, and oddly familiar into funny conversations fueled by friendship and a willingness to call each other out. Listener emails join the mix, so the guys aren't the only ones with grievances. Have an opinion? Excellent. They've already got three, and apparently that's not enough. Named Podcast of the Year 2025 and Best Comedy Podcast by Discover Pods, FTS now has actual awards to justify this behavior. We can only apologize to their families. Start with a full episode or sample the Best of FTS collection. Whether you're commuting, walking, or avoiding a task you swore you'd finish, there's a seat for you in this argument. Follow the show, share it with your funniest friend, and leave a review. Preferably before the guys say something that makes you withdraw your endorsement. FIND MORE FTS Website: https://friendstalkingshop.weebly.com/ (https://friendstalkingshop.weebly.com/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendstalkingshop/ (https://www.instagram.com/friendstalkingshop/) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@friendstalkingshop (https://www.youtube.com/@friendstalkingshop) Merch: https://fts-shop.fourthwall.com/ (https://fts-shop.fourthwall.com/) Explicit language and adult humor. Headphones are a great idea. Especially if your boss already has concerns about your judgment.

Publisher

Dave and Josh and Omar

Category

comedy · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

6 Mar 2022

Latest episode

21 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

119 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Oct 2026

   Would You Ever Have an AI Song on Your Playlist? | Ep. 114

   Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! (https://rss.com/podcasts/friendstalkingshop/voicemail) Would you still love a song if you found out a robot wrote it? Dave, Josh, and Omar tackle the creeping reality of AI-generated music, creative authenticity, and whether tailored algorithms are designed to entertain or manipulate us. Before diving into the machines taking over Spotify, the guys unpack a major podcast update: a brand-new format focusing on one host per episode, starting with a hilarious look into Josh’s annual college retreat. Josh provides outrageous updates on his transplant-surgeon buddy—including the end of a controversial family shower routine, a run-in with the police over kids on motorcycles, a 35-call weekend interjection, and a 90-minute pool-roof basketball game. Omar pitched a "Real World" documentary complete with live confessionals for future trips, leading directly into Josh's core dilemma inspired by a 1000-lb Sisters reality TV star releasing an AI track called "Pounds Hollow." From college retreat chaos and organ donation rules to synthesizers, Terminator references, and AI manipulation, Episode 114 delivers exactly what Friends Talking Shop does best: turning life’s pettiest moments into hilarious debates. What You’ll Learn ✅ Whether Dave, Josh, and Omar would keep listening to a song made by AI ✅ Outrageous updates from Josh’s college retreat, including a 35-call over-under bet ✅ Why Omar thinks an annual retreat documentary with confessionals is a genius idea ✅ How a reality TV star from 1000-lb Sisters inspired a deep debate on AI music Join the Conversation Would you listen to an AI-generated song if you loved how it sounded? Should Josh’s crew record confessionals on their next trip? Send your thoughts or your own ridiculous dilemma to friends@fts.media (mailto:friends@fts.media). Follow @friendstalkingshop on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok for more clips and conversations. Timestamps 00:00 Intro & Welcome to Episode 114 03:02 Explaining the new host-centric podcast format 05:24 Announcing the brand-new website 08:07 Josh’s annual college retreat at Lake Norman 10:00 Wild updates on Josh’s transplant-surgeon buddy 12:35 Taking bets on 35 family phone calls in two days 18:00 The 90-minute pool-roof basketball game 23:05 Omar’s idea for a trip documentary with confessionals 25:00 Topic of the Week: Would you listen to AI-generated music? 35:26 Synthesizers, drum machines, and 1000-lb Sisters 38:18 AI manipulation and Terminator comparisons 39:38 Wrapping up Episode 114 About the Hosts: Dave Dave is the steady voice of reason on Friends Talking Shop, bringing a practical perspective and a talent for keeping Josh and Omar somewhat on track. Josh Josh brings sharp observations, quick comebacks, and a healthy amount of irritation to every conversation. No awkward situation or questionable opinion escapes his commentary. Omar Omar is the unpredictable wild card of the group, known for bold ideas, unexpected stories, and taking every conversation somewhere no one saw coming. Connect With Friends Talking Shop Email: friends@fts.media (mailto:friends@fts.media) Website: friendstalkingshop.com (http://friendstalkingshop.com) Social Media: @friendstalkingshop Merchandise: Visit the website and use code FTSTHANKS for free shipping.

2. 

   14 Oct 2026

   Why is that 9 Year Old Riding a Motorcycle to Starbucks? | BEST of FTS

   Would you let your nine-year-old ride a 40 mph motorcycle to Starbucks while wearing a Little League batting helmet? Dave, Josh, and Omar digest the latest mind-boggling revelations about Josh’s college buddy—a highly respected transplant surgeon whose parenting and personal choices defy all logic. Before unpacking his bizarre parenting decisions, Josh breaks down his friend's daily diet regimen—prescribed by a questionable "fat coach" while taking Wegovy—and why he seems to be beating the weight-loss drug altogether. The guys then debate whether electric motorcycles belong on public streets in the hands of pre-teens, how a surgeon fails to notice his son's active TikTok account, the absurdity of buying designer shoes for a six-year-old, and the questionable ethics of getting professional massages for young children. From questionable weight-loss meal plans and street-legal kid bikes to social media loopholes and child massages, Episode 77 delivers classic Friends Talking Shop banter on a friend whose real-life judgment calls leave everyone speechless. What You’ll Learn ✅ Why Josh's surgeon friend is somehow beating his weight-loss medication ✅ What a paid "fat coach" actually puts on a daily meal plan ✅ Why riding a 40 mph electric motorcycle to Starbucks in a batting helmet is a terrible idea ✅ How a surgeon fails to realize his kid is active on TikTok without a phone ✅ Why getting professional massages for elementary school kids crosses the line Join the Conversation Would you let your kid ride an electric motorcycle on public streets? Is a six-inch Subway sandwich and cheese sticks an acceptable diet plan from a paid coach? Send your answer or your own ridiculous dilemma to friends@fts.media (mailto:friends@fts.media). Follow @friendstalkingshop on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok for more clips and conversations. Timestamps 00:13 Annual lake house retreat and updates on the surgeon friend 01:49 Beating Wegovy and hiring an online "fat coach" 02:54 The daily diet breakdown: Subway, almonds, and cheese sticks 06:04 40 MPH electric motorcycles and Starbucks drive-thrus 07:59 Little League batting helmets on public roads 10:24 TikTok loopholes: iPads vs. smartphones 11:38 Designer Louboutin shoes for a six-year-old 12:22 Professional massages for young children 14:09 Leaving car keys inside stolen vehicles 15:01 Scooter safety vs. 40 MPH motorcycles About the Hosts: Dave Dave is the steady voice of reason on Friends Talking Shop, bringing a practical perspective and a talent for keeping Josh and Omar somewhat on track. Josh Josh brings sharp observations, quick comebacks, and a healthy amount of irritation to every conversation. No awkward situation or questionable opinion escapes his commentary. Omar Omar is the unpredictable wild card of the group, known for bold ideas, unexpected stories, and taking every conversation somewhere no one saw coming. Connect With Friends Talking Shop Email: friends@fts.media (mailto:friends@fts.media) Website: friendstalkingshop.com (http://friendstalkingshop.com) Social Media: @friendstalkingshop Merchandise: Visit the website and use code FTSTHANKS for free shipping.

3. 

   24 Sept 2026

   FTS: Episode 113

   In this 113th episode Josh gets creeped out by the HVAC technician, Omar becomes a sleep creep and Dave learns that his dad's upbringing had a creepy element...or two.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

14 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

25 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 46 / 100

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Quality

61

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

77

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