Close Friends: The Podcast
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Deepfakes and ai for the girlies
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What tf is a deepfake? What do we need to know about ai? And why should we care? This week Sarah and Tara unpick the world of deepfakes and ai, withou...
Understanding your menstrual cycle
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lucy cheated on us this week while she recorded with a different podcast so in today's episode, Tara and Sarah are joined by friends Char and Imog...
Mental health, therapy and antidepressants
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The girlies are back, and they're talking all things mental health. Touching on depression, anxiety, therapy ,the taboo of medication and everythi...
Diet culture and body image with Tara’s mum
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we chit chat about disordered eating habits, so you might want to skip if you find this triggering. We have another long episode for y...
The pressures of ageing
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can we ever rid ourselves of the male gaze when making decisions about plastic surgery? Do we think about growing old positively or negatively? Who ar...
Answering your anonymous Qs
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the close friends answer YOUR questions from Tara's anonymous question box. Expect unsolicited life advice, uncomfortable topics, and m...
Is manifesting bullsh*t?
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our longest episode to date, and perhaps our favourite? Yes - your Close Friends are back to discuss all things manifestation. Tara, Lucy and Sarah sh...
We're back, sorry for ghosting you
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After a 18 month break, your close friends are back with a new episode and a load of life updates. In todays episode the gals catch up over what’s b...
We need to talk about Molly-Mae and cancel culture (again)
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We had some things to say, so we’re back for a one-off episode of Close Friends. In this episode Lucy and Tara dissect the recent controvery around ...
Just how ugly can the internet get?! with @you.look.like.a.man
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we chat to inspirational strong woman, Jessica, who founded the Instagram account @you.look.like.a.man a few years back to document al...
Has your drink ever been spiked?
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After the recent and terrifying headlines in the UK about drink spiking, this week the close friends share their experiences of the topic. What does ‘...
Self-censorship and leaving ‘wokeism’ with Africa Brooke
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We can’t express how excited we are to share this week’s episode with you. We sat down with the icon that is Africa Brooke as she chatted with us ...
Portrayal of women in the media with Fleur East
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Singer, songwriter and presenter Fleur East joins us for chats about fame, the music industry, her experience coming second in the X Factor in 2014, h...
Being your full authentic self, with Tova Leigh
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Author, content creator and mother Tova joins us to talk about all things self worth and being a woman in modern day society. In her latest book "You ...
Being sexual vs. being sexualised with Sophie Butler
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
TW: we talk about some hard topics including sexual harassment. CLOSE FRIENDS, THIS IS A BIGGIE. Buckle in as we dissect being sexual versus bei...
WE’RE BACK !!!
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hi close friends, it’s good to be back. In this episode we have our first proper catch up since Sarah moved to California. We talk about things dati...
Why do we not respect women in sport?
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we dissect the disgrace that is sexism and misogyny in sport. We talk about why women’s sport is not treated with the same energy and the...
Is it ever ok to ignore a red flag?
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What even is a red flag? Should we be thinking about green flags? When one arises, is it ever ok to ignore it? This week we’re joined by our close f...
Pocket activism: what to scream back at cat-callers
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, the close friends explore the topic of ‘pocket activism’, a term coined on the spot by our queen #movewithtara to descri...
Dating dilemmas and other chaos
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Actively search for a relationship or just go with the flow and let it happen? Partner tries really hard to make you finish and it’s giving you the ...
Is cheating ever OK?
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From Lucy’s furious teenage ex punching a wall to various iconic reality TV showdowns, cheating is something most of us will have witnessed or exper...
Do people on Love Island deserve trolling?
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we chat about Love Island, a UK based dating show which has become increasingly more controversial each series. We delve into the lack...
Can I be a feminist but still want plastic surgery? With Sophie Milner
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss all things plastic surgery. We go into the nuances of being able to love yourself but still want to change things about you...
The marriage and kids one
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
*DISCLAIMER* we recognise its a privilege to have the option to conceive but our goal on this pod is to try and address the underrepresented side of t...
Answering your dilemmas with Oenone
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How soon is too soon to date after a break up? How to get over someone who made you feel like you'll never find anyone better? If he's shy, is it ok t...
Pole dance, stripping and only fans chat with Lauren Elise
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we chat with Lauren Elise, pole dance instructor, performer and choreographer about all things pole dance. We talk about how the sport...
Dating fails with 2 comedians
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we have two comedians on the show... plus two guests joining Lucy and Sarah! We’re talking dating fails with two real life men. Ali...
Dating apps and other cringe
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It was only time before the Close Friends did a deep dive on dating apps. In this week’s episode we share our experiences with the apps, ridiculous ...
Dilemmas
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Much like Nelly & Kelly circa 2004, this week the close friends will be unpacking your juicy dilemmas. From splitting the bill to tips on how to ....
Making and maintaining meaningful friendships
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s no secret that making and maintaining friendships gets harder as we get older. This week we discuss making friends, bringing friendship groups ...
Did someone say, sex parties?!
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, you heard that correctly. This week we spill all the juicy details on sex parties with our guest Poppy, founder of Self & More. We discuss ho...
Let's talk about body image
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re talking all things body image. Can you work on weight loss as a goal while also maintaining body image? How much are weight and heal...
I’m Coming Out ft. Tom Arden
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the close friends welcome an exciting guest to the pod to talk all things coming out: the good, the bad and the closet. Tom Arden, B...
Girls talking about p*rn
16 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Arguably one of the most taboo subjects there is, especially for women, this week we’re having an open an honest conversation about p*rn. What we wa...
Are we afraid of getting cancelled?
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are talking ‘cancel culture’. We dissect wtf even is cancel culture, how, when and if we should cancel people - and at what point doe...
Answering your dilemmas with Tara’s Mum
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have our very first guest! Close Friends, meet the icon who is Rina, Tara’s mum. We answer your big life dilemmas which include 'should...
Contraception and chats about sex
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk about sex, baby. And in particular: contraception. This week we're chatting about our experiences of birth control and all the fun stuff th...
We need to talk about sexual harassment
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
(Trigger warning: Sexual harassment) What a week it’s been. In today’s episode it only felt right that we address what’s been happening in the U...
Dating: the good, the bad, the falafel man
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the close friends are talking all things dating. Is it ‘ok’ to f*ck on the first date? How should you deal with ghosting? And why did T...
Beauty standards; to conform or reject
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Beauty standards; we all feel them, whether consciously or subconsciously, whatever stage of life we're at. In this episode we dissect our own experie...
Living to work and working to live
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Toxic hustle culture, the downsides of working for yourself, measuring success, and is ever okay to hate your job - this week we’re talking all thin...
The Big O
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
No, we’re not talking about oranges… or Oreos. In this episode we unpick the orgasm gap, talk about research and our experiences faking orgasms wi...
Break-ups are shit, but you’re not
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How did we cope with a lockdown breakup? How do you know when your relationship is over? How do we feel about rebounds? Join our close friends for thi...
So it's finally happening
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The worst kept secret on social media is: we are starting our own podcast. We are Close Friends: The Podcast - listen to me to hear about what’...