Since they became best friends in fifth grade they've stayed connected through a unique sense of humor heavily fueled by Dr. Katz, David Letterman, SNL, O.J. Simpson jokes, Norm MacDonald and The State and what sneakers are thinking. Since their band didn't take off in high school, they got married and had kids, and work day jobs to pay the bills they figured it was time to join everyone else and start a podcast. Why We Are Friends is a nostalgia podcast that captures hilarious memories of their past in what shaped a great friendship and interviews with other friends - new and old.
Why We Are Friends
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Since they became best friends in fifth grade they've stayed connected through a unique sense of humor heavily fueled by Dr. Katz, David Letterman, SNL, O.J. Simpson jokes, Norm MacDonald and The State and what sneakers are thinking. Since their band didn't take off in high school, they got married and had kids, and work day jobs to pay the bills they figured it was time to join everyone else and start a podcast. Why We Are Friends is a nostalgia podcast that captures hilarious memories of their past in what shaped a great friendship and interviews with other friends - new and old.
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July 14, 2026
Epi 159 - School is Out For Mrs. Sue Davison
<p>Thanks to our friends at <a href="https://www.lazingara.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">La Zingara</a> and <a href="https://www.lazingara.com/about-vesta.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Vesta Rooftop Kitchen</a>, we sit down with Mrs. Sue Davison over some brick oven pizzas to talk about students, teachers, principals, field trips, losing her son, Uno, Knock Hockey, and why we are friends. </p><p>Thanks to our sponsor and friends at <a href="https://famouspizzabethel.com/"><strong>Famous Pizza in Bethel</strong></a><strong> </strong>for the support. </p><p>Buy "Why We Are Friends" or your own custom gear at <a href="https://forms.gle/izciKisuezk34yD7A"><strong>Half Dozen Tees</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p>Drinks provided by our friends at <a href="https://reddingwineandspirits.com/"><strong>Redding Wine and Spirits</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p>Music "Passion Cup" by <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/6LMzBxR6w3Sp0dAJyykXit"><strong>Gorja</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/why_we_are_friends_podcast/"><strong>Instagram, </strong></a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090749828541&sk=about"><strong>Facebook</strong></a><strong>, and</strong><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@whywearefriends"><strong> TikTok</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p>Contact us at <a href="whywearefriendspod@gmail.com">whywearefriendspod@gmail.com</a> to catch up, schedule an appearance, and/or discuss sponsorship opportunities.</p>
July 8, 2026
Epi 158 - Sean Fesh Takes the Mound Re-Release and Clean-up
<p>One of our favorite episodes with former MLB pitcher and current Bethel High School Baseball coach <a href="https://www.milb.com/player/sean-fesh-150105" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Sean Fesh</a>. Fesh talks about his journey from Bethel kid through the minors and to how he's shaping the next generation of ballplayers.</p><p>Thanks to our sponsor and friends at <a href="https://famouspizzabethel.com/"><strong>Famous Pizza in Bethel</strong></a><strong> </strong>for the support. </p><p>Buy "Why We Are Friends" or your own custom gear at <a href="https://forms.gle/izciKisuezk34yD7A"><strong>Half Dozen Tees</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p>Drinks provided by our friends at <a href="https://reddingwineandspirits.com/"><strong>Redding Wine and Spirits</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p>Music "Passion Cup" by <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/6LMzBxR6w3Sp0dAJyykXit"><strong>Gorja</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/why_we_are_friends_podcast/"><strong>Instagram, </strong></a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090749828541&sk=about"><strong>Facebook</strong></a><strong>, and</strong><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@whywearefriends"><strong> TikTok</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p>Contact us at <a href="whywearefriendspod@gmail.com">whywearefriendspod@gmail.com</a> to catch up, schedule an appearance, and/or discuss sponsorship opportunities.</p>
July 1, 2026
Epi 157 - Kickin' It Old School with Kevin L. Cleary
<p>Kev and Jay hit the road to visit <a href="https://www.facebook.com/klcleary" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Kevin L. Cleary</a> to talk about fouling out, Mr. Benzing, high school sports, the building and wonder of <a href="https://www.bethelctparksguide.info/parks/meckauer-park" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Meckauer Park</a>, corporate wet t-shirt contests, his genealogist work, and why we are (now) friends. </p><p>Thanks to our sponsor and friends at <a href="https://famouspizzabethel.com/"><strong>Famous Pizza in Bethel</strong></a><strong> </strong>for the support. </p><p>Buy "Why We Are Friends" or your own custom gear at <a href="https://forms.gle/izciKisuezk34yD7A"><strong>Half Dozen Tees</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p>Drinks provided by our friends at <a href="https://reddingwineandspirits.com/"><strong>Redding Wine and Spirits</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p>Music "Passion Cup" by <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/6LMzBxR6w3Sp0dAJyykXit"><strong>Gorja</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/why_we_are_friends_podcast/"><strong>Instagram, </strong></a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090749828541&sk=about"><strong>Facebook</strong></a><strong>, and</strong><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@whywearefriends"><strong> TikTok</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p>Contact us at <a href="whywearefriendspod@gmail.com">whywearefriendspod@gmail.com</a> to catch up, schedule an appearance, and/or discuss sponsorship opportunities.</p>
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