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Good Times, Bad Friends

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by Collin Rutherford

4.6(21 reviews)

79 episodes

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Real conversations. Real friendship. Real faith. A podcast where we talk life, culture, sports, and the things that actually matter — with people we love and people we’re learning from. Spotify Wrapped Highlights: • 163% audience growth this year • 999% new listeners • Top 20% of all video podcasts • #1 show for 84 listeners • More comments than 91% of podcasts • More shares than 94% of podcasts If you're new here — welcome. Start with one of our listener-favorite episodes and jump into the conversation. New episodes every other Friday. Hit Follow, Rate the show, and share an episode!

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Recent Episodes

July 3, 2026

Who Actually Deserves Access to Your Life? | Real Ones S3E2

Everyone has access to someone these days.They follow your life. They know where you are. They like your posts.But does that actually make them your friend?In Episode 2 of our Real Ones series, we're unpacking one of the biggest questions about friendship today:What's the difference between access and loyalty?We talk about:<ul><li>Why social media has blurred the definition of friendship.</li><li>The difference between people who know about you and people who truly know you.</li><li>Why you can forgive someone without giving them access to your life.</li><li>How to recognize the people who actually show up when life gets hard.</li><li>And maybe the hardest question of all… Are you the kind of friend you'd want to have?</li></ul>Whether you've had the same friends for 30 years or you're still searching for your people, this conversation is for you.If you enjoy the episode, we'd love it if you'd subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who's been a real friend in your life.

June 19, 2026

Real Ones S3E1: Fifth Grader Trivia & The Next Chapter

For the last year and a half, we've had the privilege of sitting down with incredible guests—authors, coaches, athletes, pastors, business leaders, and friends.Welcome to Season 3 of Good Times, Bad Friends.This season is called Real Ones—a series about friendship, loyalty, growth, and the relationships that shape who we become. Before we dive into those conversations, we kick things off the only way we know how: with a UFC debate, a completely unnecessary game of Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?, and enough trash talk to remind everyone why this podcast started in the first place.In this episode:<ul><li>Why we're changing the format of the podcast</li><li>What listeners can expect from Season 3</li><li>UFC on the White House lawn</li><li>Friendship, loyalty, and real conversations</li><li>The most humiliating trivia performance in GTBF history</li></ul>Season 3 starts now.

June 5, 2026

Why Men Feel Stuck I Ben Lawson

What happens when a man has everything he's supposed to want—but still feels stuck?In Ben Lawson's return to Good Times, Bad Friends, we move beyond his story and dive into the challenges men face every day: purpose, discipline, fatherhood, faith, identity, and the pressure to keep showing up when life gets heavy.We talk about why so many men feel directionless, the dangers of the all-or-nothing mindset, balancing ambition with family, social media's impact on masculinity, and what actually matters when the noise of life gets stripped away.This isn't a conversation about becoming perfect.It's a conversation about becoming intentional.Whether you're trying to lead your family well, build discipline, strengthen your faith, or simply figure out your next step, there's something in this episode for you.Topics include: • Why men feel stuck • Discipline and consistency • Fatherhood and leadership • Social media and comparison • Faith and surrender • Building a life that actually mattersFollow Good Times, Bad Friends on Spotify and share this episode with someone who needs it.

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What is Good Times, Bad Friends?: Real conversations. Real friendship. Real faith. A podcast where we talk life, culture, sports, and the things that actually matter — with people we love and people we’re learning from.

Spotify Wrapped Highlights: • 163% audience growth this year • 999% new listeners • Top 20% of all video podcasts • #1 show for 84 listeners • More comments than 91% of podcasts • More shares than 94% of podcasts

If you're new here — welcome. Start with one of our listener-favorite episodes and jump into the conversation.

New episodes every other Friday. Hit Follow, Rate the show, and share an episode!
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates weekly.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 8 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

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