Season 5
Getting Dramatic (with special guest Landon Walliser)
In this very special episode of "Friendless," host James Avramenko welcomes guest Landon Walliser for a candid conversation about the complexities of the theatre industry, the challenges of regional theatre, and the importan...
Art at the End of the World with Corey Hardeman
This week on a very special episode of Friendless, your pal James unfriends painter Corey Hardeman. They discuss the cost of art, capitalism murdering creativity, and the Blood God that rules us all. Check out Corey's work HE...
Overcoming the fear of intimacy (A Lil' Guy episode)
In this episode of "Friendless," host James Avramenko delves deep into the topic of overcoming the fear of intimacy, a challenge that many of us can relate to. The fear of intimacy can manifest differently for each person, wh...
What's a renaissance man? With Hank Pine!
This week on a very special Friendless, your pal James Avramenko unfriends musician, author, and Renaissance Queer, Hank Pine. They talk all about iterating on creative impulses, the hell that is editing, how many Robins Batm...
Out of Town Chapter 7: I hope Bret actually likes me and isn't just b…
Hey there sweet peas! Welcome to a very special episode of Friendless, next exciting chapter of James' new novel "Out of Town", Chapter 7 "I hope Bret actually likes me and isn't just being nice to not hurt my feelings" …
Platonic Intimacy with The Established Shanda Leer
Welcome back to "Friendless" the only podcast that tries to teach you how to be a better friend while your host loses every friend he has! In this episode, host James Avramenko is joined by The Established Shanda Leer. They …
Navigating Loneliness: Understanding the Impact of Social Isolation (…
Welcome back to "Friendless," the podcast that explores friendship and intimacy. In this episode, host James Avramenko dives into the topic of loneliness and its impact on our mental and emotional health. James shares his per...
Relationship Check-in Questions with Sarah Jean
This week on a very special episode of Friendless, your pal James welcomes back to the show therapist and only child Sarah Jean. They discuss taking the next steps in their careers, how to build healthy work communities, and ...
"Out of Town" Chapter 6 - I was told one time...
This week on a very special episode of Friendless, the "Out of Town" reading series continues with Chapter 6 "I was told one time..." Be sure to check out the Friendless Pensight Follow the LInktree Follow the TikTok or Buy …
Mastering Poetry with Lauren Badillo Milici
This week on a very special episode of Friendless, your pal James Avramenko interviews Lauren Badillo Milici. Lauren is a poet (Final Girl & Sad, Sexy Catholic) and pop culture writer. They discuss Henry Zebrowski as muse, th...
"Out of Town" Chapter 5: So anyway, where were we?
This week on a very special episode of Friendless, the ongoing reading series of James' latest novel "Out of Town" continues with chapter 5 titled "So anyway, where were we?" Sign up for the Friendless Substack Check out the ...
Giving up the art life with Brian Alan Ellis
This week on Friendless, your pal James Avramenko chats with returning guest Brian Alan Ellis. They discuss creative routines, the inate hostility of social media, indy publishing, networking with artists, and pro wrestling! ...
"Out of Town" Chapter 4: No offence intended to my dad but my grandpa…
The special sneak-oeak reading series of "Out of Town" continues with chapter 4: "No offence intended to my dad but my grandpa my example of a man growing up." read by the authour and your host James Avramenko! Links to …
Setting boundaries is hard! With Robbie Towns
On this week's very special episode of Friendless, the one and only Robbie Towns makes his triumphant return! We talk all about setting boundaries, video games as stress triggers, and navigating the wild world of modern Canad...
Out Of Town - Chapter 3: The morning of a road trip is one of tense i…
Summary: This week on a very special episode of Friendless, your pal James continues his reading series of the latest draft of his novel "Out Of Town" with chapter 3 "The morning of a road trip is one of tense …
How to live the art life with Sean Amsing
This week on Friendless, your pal James chats with actor, musician, and trivia master Sean Amsing. They discuss the international geography of modern art, how to make it as an actor in Vancouver, the state of concept albums, ...
"Out of Town" Chapter 2: This Is What My Life Has Become
The special sneak-peek reading series of the latest book (Tentatively Titled) "Out of Town" (Although that's changing soon) continues with a reading by your host James Avramenko of chapter 2 "This is what my life has become"....
Talking about the Big C with Friends (with special guest Christine Jo…
Summary: Christine Johnson joins your host James Avramenko for a very special episode of Friendless! Christine is a director and stage manager, and a cancer survivor. They discuss their history surviving theatre school and he...
What's your attachment style? Special Guest Jessica Fern
Summary: Jessica Fern joins your host James Avramenko for the special Season 5 launch! Jessica is phychotherapist, public speaker, trauma & relationships expert, and author of "Polysecure" and "The Polysecure Workbook". Jess...
"Out of Town" Chapter 1: "The last time I saw my grandpa"
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