Dr. Marisa Franco (Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make — and Keep — Friends) and Justin talk about the importance of developing and maintaining strong platonic friend connections, why our society seems to prioritize romantic relationships above others, and how our upbringing impacts the attachment styles we have as adults.
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Jul 2025
Listen Now - Full Episode: Christian Long’s new “Oh Honey!” Podcast
Christian Long and his 80 year old mom, Wendy Long introduce the very first (inaugural?) episode of "Oh Honey!" They discuss what listeners have to look forward to, why Wendy was tempted to return her coffee from The Doughnut Inn, and why she's unlikely to ever try 'shrooms. To c ... Show More
44m 40s
Sep 2024
Life Is Short(er) Re-Run: PorchFest, Hibachi Memories, and Giggle Fits 🧀
The guys catch up about Christian’s experience at PorchFest this year, the annual Connecticut tradition where bands set up stages on neighborhood porches (and how Christian didn’t move from his porch the whole time). Justin recounts the walk down memory lane he and Kate had after ... Show More
50m 27s
Jul 2023
#299: How to Make & Keep Friends with Dr. Marisa G. Franco
Themes: Friendship, Love, Attachment, Vulnerability, Platonic Relationships, Intimacy, Connections, Culture, Society, Belonging Today I welcome an enlightening psychologist, international speaker, and New York Times bestselling author, Dr. Marisa G. Franco! She is known for diges ... Show More
43m 51s
Oct 2022
The Science of Connection and Why We Should Deeply Value Our Friendships. With Dr. Marisa Franco
Dr. Marisa Franco is a New York Times bestselling Author, Professor, Psychologist, and self-proclaimed friendship expert. Marisa discusses the science of connection — and the importance of platonic friendships. Her new book is called Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can He ... Show More
36m 20s
Aug 2023
Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin on "Moving On"
Iconic duo and longtime best friends Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin are chatting with Drew all about meeting her as a kid, their new film, “Moving On,” their secrets to a lasting friendship and more!
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24m 3s
Feb 2023
Diane Kruger Up Close and Personal
In this episode of Divorced Not Dead, Diane Kruger and I discuss why she didn’t want children, what drove her to become an actress, lessons she has learned in life, how to manage children when you have two actors in the family, boundaries she will not allow to be crossed in a rel ... Show More
39m 31s
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p><em>---</em></p> <p><br /></p> <p>Did you know that having friends can make you less depressed? One survey found that the average American had ... Show More