Aug 19

I Don’t Trust A.I. But I Told it Everything

The tech writer and podcaster Bridget Todd was sure she’d never get attached to A.I. chatbots. She was suspicious of the companies behind them, and when she saw articles popping up about people who said they loved their bots, she said she found their situations sad and potentiall ... Show More

39m 51s

Aug 12

Am I Too Anxious for Love?

Jenny Singer thought she had a lung fungus. That would explain the shortness of breath that she was experiencing. The doctor’s other explanation was anxiety, which seemed completely out of the question to her. But as time went on, Jenny found herself increasingly focused on her “ ... Show More

49m 32s

Aug 5

Where Did All My Male Friendships Go? (Encore)

Sam Graham-Felsen never imagined being lonely. Throughout his childhood and as a young man his life revolved around his friends. But when Sam got married and then had kids, going out with his friends almost felt like a luxury. After years of focusing on everything in his life exc ... Show More

1h 1m

Aug 2025

‘Modern Love’: Bridget Everett Says A Best Friend Can Be Your Greatest Love

Stories of romantic love are everywhere, but the actor, singer and comedian Bridget Everett says that friendships deserve our attention, too. Onscreen and in everyday life.Last Fall, Everett appeared on Modern Love to talk about her HBO Original series “Somebody Somewhe ... Show More

38m 49s

Nov 2024

From Modern Love: Bridget Everett Says a Best Friend Can Be Your Greatest Love

We’re off for Thanksgiving weekend, but we are excited to bring you a great episode of the Modern Love podcast.Stories of romantic love are everywhere, but the actor, singer and comedian Bridget Everett says great friendships deserve our time and attention, too. Not jus ... Show More

37m 56s

Jan 2025

BRIDGET EVERETT — on saying goodbye to 'Somebody Somewhere' and avoiding auditions at all costs

Cabaret star, actor and producer Bridget Everett joins the show. Over some deliciously hot griddle cakes, Everett tells me about the special connection she has to her HBO show “Somebody Somewhere,” why “Sex and the City” co-creator Michael Patrick King is such an important person ... Show More

47 m

Feb 2022

Bridget Everett

Bridget Everett (Somebody Somewhere) joins Andy Richter to talk about creating a show based on her life, performing cabaret, being from a small town and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for in ... Show More

56m 19s

Jul 2020

Friendship: The Other Love of Your Life

This week we’re talking about friendships - how to make them better, if it's okay to take breaks and when emotional labor becomes too much. Tonya Mosley is joined by ‘Call Your Girlfriend’ hosts Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman. They share what it was like to write a co-memoir calle ... Show More

29m 31s

Mar 2022

The Writers of HBO's Somebody Somewhere on Collaborating as Best Friends

This week, host Isaac Butler talks to Hannah Bos and Paul Thureen, writers and creators of the HBO series Somebody, Somewhere. In the interview, Hannah and Paul discuss their close collaborative relationship and share some of the creative practices they developed with their theat ... Show More

48m 29s

Mar 2024

Can a friend be our most significant other?

Journalist Rhaina Cohen believes that modern culture undervalues friendships and discusses the ways in which deep friendships are distinct from but no less meaningful than romantic partnerships. Guest host: Sigal Samuel (@sigalsamuel) Guest: Rhaina Cohen (@rhainacohen). Her boo ... Show More

50m 48s

Sep 2022

Ann Friedman (Replay): Can Work And Friendship Mix?

Today's replay episode is with Ann Friedman, one half of the popular podcast Call Your Girlfriend and now author of the New York Times Bestselling book Big Friendship, a friendship bible on how to keep each other close. This book is authored by both Ann Friedman and Aminatou Sow, ... Show More

24m 48s

May 2025

Episode 1642 - Bridget Everett

When Bridget Everett was growing up in Kansas, the question “How are you feeling?” was not often asked. That’s part of the reason why Bridget embraced singing and making music as her primary way to connect with people. She tells Marc how this led to the development of her live ca ... Show More

1h 33m

Bridget Everett Says a Best Friend Can B...