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How are we friends?

90 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratings

Friends of almost three decades, Jeff and Eric, explore the roots of friendship through lively and engaging discussions about pop culture, sports, music, and more.

Listen, play along with the questions they test each other with, and laugh as they go deep to find out "How are we friends?"

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Episodes

Ep. 86 - "Weddings, Chachis, & a Caboose

July 12, 2021 16:08 - 1 hour - 55.9 MB

The guys are back with Ep. 86 for a summer love romp in July! Its wedding season and the traditions, new and old are discussed. They also talk Divorce days, Happy Days, Phish tour workouts, & more! Plus, the best songs about weddings... Thanks, Friends! 

Ep. 85 - "Sweathogs, Hot Takes, & Tulsa Time ..."

May 31, 2021 20:26 - 58 minutes - 54 MB

The boys are back with Ep. 85 & catch you up on what they have been doing! Hot Takes all around! A little bit of UFO, sports & the latest celebrity passings are discussed. The guys also talk not eating, their summer concert schedules and Jeff gets a pet! Plus military music for Memorial day... Thanks, friends 

EP. 84 - "Steak Sauce, Dynamic Duos, & Road Forks... "

April 26, 2021 17:49 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MB

In Ep. 84 we talk about great dynamic duos & the power of two that makes them special! Two music selections & we revisit an old game for some fun. PS, how good is A1 OriginalSauce? Our last show for a bit, Friends... Tune in to know when we will be back. 

Ep. 83 - "Covid Fog, Extra Innings, & Summer Break..."

April 19, 2021 19:43 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MB

Ep 83 talks baseball for the non-sports fan, & the new and future rules shaping the game we love. Will these changes work to get more fans and action back into the national past time? World Series picks, big news, music, and more. Thanks ,Friends!

Ep. 82 - "Pulp Non-fiction, Music Haters, & Voicemail feedback..."

April 12, 2021 19:36 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MB

Hi friends, did you know some people can’t derive pleasure from music! This issue is “musical anhedonia “ & we try to wrap our tiny brains around it! We listen to our Voicemail, Eric apologizes & we discuss orange juice monsters. Plus, music about music, who was DMX, and more! 

Ep. 81 - "Tv Trays, Zoom Doom, & Bob Taylor..."

April 05, 2021 21:08 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MB

"Zzzzoom” social calls with friends didn’t live up to the hype during the pandemic we explore the social/mental whys on the HAWF. Plus, Jeff proves again he is trashy, Eric loves Taylor Swift lyrics and music to make you hide the kids! Thanks, Friends! 

Ep. 80 - "Rag-bergs, Make-up Calls, & Religious Metal..."

March 29, 2021 19:20 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MB

Hi Friends, ep. 80 is here with “Make up” calls! Not a beauty secret; it’s a sports term that we as humans do in our everyday life too! We discuss the Suez CanaI and how Tom Hanks could help! And play along to metal song or Bible verse! Plus music to make your week...

Ep. 79 - "Birds Sobbing, Bad Boys, & Never Have I Ever....."

March 22, 2021 19:09 - 59 minutes - 73.5 MB

What you gonna do! This week it is sports bad boys on the HAWF! We talk about athletes who made you watch them on & off the field! Music for your bad side, and was Jeff a bad boy @Marist_BSB or just mean to children! Tune in & find out!  Thanks, Friend...   

Ep. 78 - "Cola, Weather Moods, & Complainers....."

March 15, 2021 20:16 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MB

How’s the weather? In Ep.78 we discuss why what is happening outside is all we talk about! Weather moods and what it says about you...Eric enjoys drinking a Coca-Cola, plus music & more!  #weather #podcastlife #MondayMood #blizzard . Thanks, Friend...

Ep. 77 - "Bugs, Black Crowes, & Topanga Mansions.."

March 08, 2021 20:51 - 53 minutes - 49.8 MB

Ep. 77 is here and this week the boys play therapist for each other as they struggle with what the hell their favorite band, The Black Crowes have become. They question and try to come to grips with their passion, their dedication, and the years spent devoted to the band that's always made it "hard to be a fan." It's a love/hate edition of the HAWF this week. Thanks, Friend...

Ep. 76 - "First Pitches, Baby Mail, & Taj Mahal..."

March 01, 2021 21:55 - 49 minutes - 63.6 MB

Hi Friends! “You've got mail” this week.. or do you? We discuss the recent struggles of the @USPS and learn something about what people were sending 100 years ago!  Music that travels, magic numbers, and can Jeff still throw a strike?! 

Ep. 75 - "Flesh Creeps, Last Words, & Dead Mans' Suits..."

February 22, 2021 20:52 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MB

Ever meet someone who just always had to have the last word?! Well, Ep. 75 is here and we talk final last words, the people who spoke them, plus music lasts, Eric goes snowshoeing, and Trabeks closet does good... thanks, Friends.

Ep. 74 - "Wine tasting, Chicks, & Humble Pie..."

February 15, 2021 20:54 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MB

This weeks' episode is high culture as we discuss wine and great jazz. Eric goes to a wine tasting and talks Jeff through the experience. We discuss the phenomenon of 90+ wine cellars & remember the legend, Chick Corea. Thanks, Friends! 

Ep. 73 - "Generations, Millennials, & Last Times..."

February 08, 2021 22:53 - 27 minutes - 26 MB

Ep. 73 will have you feeling your age after the SuperBowlLV parties this week! We talk about Millennials  & the generation differences & trends this group is a part of! Music for them and Eric gets ready to eat humble pie w Alison after TampaBay Buccaneers big win! 

Ep. 72 - "Anesthesia, Super Bowls, & Sex Battles..."

February 02, 2021 23:54 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MB

This week's episode 72, while a little late, is jam-packed! Jeff's crazy surgery time story, we discuss the big game for fans big and small alike, Eric picks against our Friend Allison for Super Bowl bragging rights in our version of the Battle of the Sexes, music, & more! Thanks, Friends...

Ep. 71 - "Jamaica, Hammerin' Hank, & Sandwiches..."

January 25, 2021 18:48 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MB

Hi Friends!  Who is #hungry? This week we talk about the USA's best sandwiches with some surprising results!  We honor Hank Aaron, Music,  and we learn stuff as always...Jeff is so busy teaching.  Thanks for your support! 

Ep. 70 - "Rodgers, Proust, & MLK..."

January 18, 2021 20:36 - 53 minutes - 49 MB

This week on Ep 70 is more fun & games! We dig deep & play the Proust parlor game built around exploring friendship. We pay respect to Martin Luther King Day with protest songs and talk more Jeopardy and its guest hosts! Thanks, Friend.

Ep. 69 - "Happy Places, Royalties, & Cover Songs..."

January 11, 2021 21:25 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MB

Hi Friends!  For Ep. 69 we discuss music & money and why many artists are selling their songs for cold hard cash. Why is this happening & what does it mean for your favorite tunes? Fun and games also! Thanks, Friends!    

Ep.68 - "MRIs, Wine Houses, & Tonga..."

January 04, 2021 21:23 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MB

Hi Friends, on Ep. 68 our fearless host is “back” to talk about his most recent health issues and struggles with a piece of medical machinery.  Music for better health, 2021 predictions, music,  and much more!  Thanks for your support! 

Ep. 67- "Friendsmail, Holiday Tunes, & Grace Slick..."

December 28, 2020 20:45 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MB

Ep. 67 is finally here! This week is a '15 with Friends' edition (for 30 min.) We take listener questions as they ask us anything! Plus, holiday tunes, & more! Thanks, Friends...

Ep. 66 - "Super Joy, Supersonic, & Smiles..."

December 14, 2020 19:04 - 41 minutes - 38 MB

This week is an ode to JOY with ways to feed the internal you and spread joy to everyone around. We talk about the losses of an American hero & an expensive Rocket accident. Music for smiling and more @LennyKravitz. Thanks, Friends....

HAWF Ep. 65 - "Squigtones, Music Revivals, & Pricing it...""

December 07, 2020 21:05 - 1 hour - 62.5 MB

Listen up! Ep 65 is a friend request: we revisit older, classic albums and how they sound today.  Full reviews, breakdowns of songs; themes of the artist, and of course thoughts by the guys!  Jeff might even dig deep! Plus a fun pricing game, and a Lenny and Squiggy tribute!

Ep. 64 - "Automobiles, Cures, & Mind Games..."

November 30, 2020 19:16 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MB

Hello Friends!  This weeks episode is all about healthy choices and a spirited debate about the upcoming vaccine! Plus, Jeff goes to the doctor and Eric is a witness to a car accident!  Also, Music for your “mind” and mind games to play along with!  Thanks, Friends... 

Ep. 63 - "Uncles, the Gridiron, & Super Mystics..."

November 27, 2020 21:21 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MB

Have enough turkey and NFL yesterday?  No?! We are dropping another “15 with friends” today talking about the 2020 season; why a coach can’t wear a mask right, our SuperBowl predictions & the best seats in the house!   Thanks, Friends!

BONUS Ep. - "The Tale of the Brookside Restaurant..."

November 26, 2020 17:46 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MB

Happy Thanksgiving, Friends! We are so thankful for your friendship and your support. Enjoy this short little Turkey Day tale from our college days....  (with an obvious nod to Arlo Guthrie...)

Ep. 62 - "Dad Cookin', DB Cooper, & Mom's Apple Pie..."

November 23, 2020 19:25 - 21 minutes - 20.6 MB

Hello Friends!  This week we continue with “15 with Friends” - the holiday episodes!  In Ep. 62, we talk about a famous 50+ year old hijacking, Jeff cooks dinner, music for you to commit some crime... and Eric has to choose his mom or wife!  Thanks, Friends...

Ep. 61. - "Trebek, Trivia, & Golfers...."

November 19, 2020 19:04 - 17 minutes - 16 MB

Ep. 61 is here! What!!! 2 episodes this week!  We are good to our friends!  This week we launched “15 with friends” a shorter show to help with your busy lives.  On 61 we memorialize Alex Trebek and discuss who will host Jeopardy next??? Any guesses friends?  Let us know, please? Thanks, Friends...

Ep. 60 - '15 with Friends 1' - "Pets, Scares, & Scooby-doo..."

November 16, 2020 21:36 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MB

Hi Friends!  This week for Ep. 60 the guys launch “15 with friends”!  Shorter & friendly discussions for you during our busy lives. This week we talk pets back in the White House and it’s a positive for all of us and team Eric gets a scare!  Thank you for your support!  Another shorter show drops later this week. Do you like two shorter shows a week or one longer one? Let us know! Thanks, Friends...  

EP. 59 - "Adulting, Kids Today, & Attic Toys..."

November 09, 2020 21:22 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MB

Have enough of the real world this week?  Ep 59 leaves no child behind as we discuss how being a kid is different today. Music not suited for a younger audience and remembering the toys we miss!  Thanks, Friends! 

Ep. 58 - "Gear grindin, Science Time, & Bugs..."

November 02, 2020 21:13 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

Ep 58 drops with the guys having fun and talking about anything but the big vote.  The Toilet,  Legos, and NewOrleans, and other randomness are all discussed with our friends in mind.  Plus, insect songs, a spooky Fork in the Road, & more! Thanks, Friends!

Ep. 57 - "Fall Classics, Pilgrims, & Pumpkin Spice..."

October 27, 2020 00:10 - 1 hour - 58.8 MB

Ep. 57 is here and its a Fall classic! We deep dive into the scents, sounds, and traditions that make Autumn a special season. Plus, we take a look back at our MLB predictions as the baseball season wraps. Plus, the music break, all things pumpkin spice and everything nice, & more!

Ep.56 - "Choices, Rakin' Leaves, & The Debate....'

October 19, 2020 21:11 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

For Ep. 56 the choice is yours. We discuss voting impacts and facts about exercising your rights!  Music for decision time and we ask you to cast your vote for your favorite HAWF podcast member.  Plus, Crossroads and the Great Debate... Thanks, friends  Friends of almost three decades, Jeff and Eric, explore the roots of friendship through lively and engaging discussions about pop culture, sports, music, and more. Listen, play along with the questions they test each other with and laugh ...

Ep. 55 - "Road trippin', Travel Tunes, & Outsiders..."

October 12, 2020 21:23 - 56 minutes - 129 MB Video

Ep 55 is where “rubber meets the road” as the guys talk road trips, travel, & friends along the way.  They remember 2 losses this week and a movie Jeff needs to see. Music for the car, Magic Numbers, and more!  Thanks Friends  Friends of almost three decades, Jeff and Eric, explore the roots of friendship through lively and engaging discussions about pop culture, sports, music, and more. Listen, play along with the questions they test each other with and laugh as they go deep to find out...

Ep. 54 - "Hygge, Upcycling, * WWED..."

October 05, 2020 20:41 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MB

Anybody hungry?  Ep 54 has food for thought on upcycling and the environmental impact.  Also, music for your belly, Bourne vs Mission, and a new segment WWED. Thanks, friends  Friends of almost three decades, Jeff and Eric, explore the roots of friendship through lively and engaging discussions about pop culture, sports, music, and more. Listen, play along with the questions they test each other with and laugh as they go deep to find out How are we Friends?            

Ep. 53 - "Bad Dad, Male Amigos, & Shirley..."

September 28, 2020 20:15 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MB

Ep 53 is here and it’s man-made. We discuss men’s friendship, our chance to make connections stronger and how we can be better friends to the ones close to us.  Plus, Music, we name our HAWF spirit animal, the joys of parenting, & more! Thanks for listening!  Friends of almost three decades, Jeff and Eric, explore the roots of friendship through lively and engaging discussions about pop culture, sports, music, and more. Listen, play along with the questions they test each other with and ...

Ep. 52 - "New Year, Best Friends, & Death Winners..."

September 21, 2020 23:24 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MB

Ep 52 talks about starting anew for Season 2!  This week the guys take on their new spirit animal and we need your help along the journey! Does  Bob Dylan really need a best friend and Eric wins a bet... but everyone loses!  Friends of almost three decades, Jeff and Eric, explore the roots of friendship through lively and engaging discussions about pop culture, sports, music, and more. Listen, play along with the questions they test each other with and laugh as they go deep to find out H...

Ep. 51 - "Conspiracies, Mob Movies, & Ninjas.."

September 14, 2020 23:47 - 53 minutes - 49 MB

Ep 51 is here and Jeff & Eric talk AREA51 . In homage to the experiments and secrets it has behind its walls the guys try and look at other interesting topics that may be hiding within their friendship.  Are you a believer?  #PodcastRecommendations #friendship  Friends of almost three decades, Jeff and Eric, explore the roots of friendship through lively and engaging discussions about pop culture, sports, music, and more. Listen, play along with the questions they test each other with an...

Ep. 50 - "Growth, Memories, & Faith..."

September 07, 2020 20:46 - 1 hour - 72 MB

The show has reached 50 episodes and the guys celebrate with personal memories, friends voice mails, music that moves them, and all the moments that have made their 30-year friendship go round! Plus show trivia, the return of Fork in the Road, and more! #gold #Anniversary #PodcastRecommendations #howarewefriends  Friends of almost three decades, Jeff and Eric, explore the roots of friendship through lively and engaging discussions about pop culture, sports, music, and more. Listen, play ...

Ep. 49 - "Group texts, Comedy classics, & Tune names..."

August 31, 2020 19:48 - 1 hour - 68.3 MB

ON THIS EPISODE Hi Friends! Ep. 49 is all about getting ya smiling, as we discuss and share the #comics that made us laugh through the #decades and what has made their legacies so lasting.  We play another old game show & Eric ponders his friends' interest in the group text! Music, fun, and more! Friends of almost three decades, Jeff and Eric, explore the roots of friendship through lively and engaging discussions about pop culture, sports, music, and more. Listen, play along with the ...

Ep. 48 - "Hatebreed, Lefty Struggles, & the Pyramid..."

August 24, 2020 21:09 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MB

ON THIS EPISODE Hi Friends, Ep48 makes all the left moves with InternationalLeftHandersDay w/history+the oppression by the hand of the other 88% through the years. Jeff gets out of the house, lefty music, & the guys unite to play one of their favorite gameshows!  Friends of almost three decades, Jeff and Eric, explore the roots of friendship through lively and engaging discussions about pop culture, sports, music, and more. Listen, play along with the questions they test each other wit...

Ep. 47 - "Ahoy, If the Crow Flies, & Newlyweds..."

August 17, 2020 22:29 - 1 hour - 90.7 MB

ON THIS EPISODE Double the fun!  Ep47 has Mike & Krysty from #ifthecrowflies join us to talk their musical origins, new EP, and how they are making and sharing music during a #pandemic. Plus, we play the #newlywed game against them with surprising results, the origins of hello, & more!  Thanks, Friends... Friends of almost three decades, Jeff and Eric, explore the roots of friendship through lively and engaging discussions about pop culture, sports, music, and more. Listen, play along ...

Ep. 46 - "Creature comforts, Funeral Attire, & Bucky's..."

August 10, 2020 19:26 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MB

ON THIS EPISODE Konnichiwa Friends! Ep46 is here! This week the guys talk unique differences #Japan has compared to the #USA.   Eric tells you where to pee in the woods and Jeff dresses down again!  #music breaks, fork in the road and more!  Thanks for the support! Friends of almost three decades, Jeff and Eric, explore the roots of friendship through lively and engaging discussions about pop culture, sports, music, and more. Listen, play along with the questions they test each other w...

Ep. 45 - "Regis, Rich kids, & Tricks..."

August 03, 2020 20:25 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MB

ON THIS EPISODE: Game time Friends!  Ep 45 is here and the guys talk everyone’s TV past time: Game shows!  Eric plays “millionaire” with #ripregisphilbin and Jeff dips his toes in an exciting new dating pool.   Music for the rich, Fork in the Road, and more!  #whowantstobeamillionaire #games  Friends of almost three decades, Jeff and Eric, explore the roots of friendship through lively and engaging discussions about pop culture, sports, music, and more. Listen, play along with the ques...

Ep. 44 - "folklore, Positivity, & Wedding songs..."

July 27, 2020 19:55 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MB

Friends of almost three decades, Jeff and Eric, explore the roots of friendship through lively and engaging discussions about pop culture, sports, music, and more. Listen, play along with the questions they test each other with and laugh as they go deep to find out How are we Friends? ON THIS EPISODE: Friends, Ep 44 is here & the talk is positive regarding #COVID19. Many good things are happening that we need to recognize! Jeff listens to #TaylorSwiftFolklore & a family friend-mail com...

Ep. 43- "Concert firsts, Packed crowds, & Missing Dans..."

July 20, 2020 20:13 - 1 hour - 56.7 MB

Friends of almost three decades, Jeff and Eric, explore the roots of friendship through lively and engaging discussions about pop culture, sports, music, and more. Listen, play along with the questions they test each other with and laugh as they go deep to find out How are we Friends? THIS EPISODE: The guys talk plans when we can go back out into the world and the #firsttime all our favorite concert rituals began! We ask why arent Jeff's ex's #teameric? The v-mail gets a call to arms, ...

Ep. 42 - "Mr. Robinson, Talkin' Baseball, & Army brats..."

July 13, 2020 20:20 - 1 hour - 65.6 MB

Friends of almost three decades, Jeff and Eric, explore the roots of friendship through lively and engaging discussions about pop culture, sports, music, and more. Listen, play along with the questions they test each other with and laugh as they go deep to find out How are we Friends? THIS EPISODE: Play ball! Ep 42 is here & @HAWFpodcast team talk the life of the original 42 #jackierobinson & their take on the 2020 baseball season. The guys have a voice mail to receive friend-mail & we...

Ep. 41 - "Show Buddies, Workaholics, & Magic Numbers..."

July 06, 2020 19:34 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MB

Friends of almost three decades, Jeff and Eric, explore the roots of friendship through lively and engaging discussions about pop culture, sports, music, and more. Listen, play along with the questions they test each other with and laugh as they go deep to find out How are we Friends? THIS EPISODE: We punched the clock as  July 5 is national Workaholics Day & @hawf breakdown; crazy careers & why/how we do it! New segments arrive; Eric starts playing the numbers & a VM from a friend put...

Ep. 40 - "Mid-life crisis, Tweetstorms, & Hollywood Dreams..."

June 29, 2020 21:24 - 1 hour - 58.4 MB

Friends of almost three decades, Jeff and Eric, explore the roots of friendship through lively and engaging discussions about pop culture, sports, music, and more. Listen, play along with the questions they test each other with, and laugh as they go deep to find out "How are we Friends?" ON THIS EPISODE This week the show turns 40 & we discuss if “it” & their friendship are going through a #midlife crisis & help define if you are too! Tweets from a loyal listener, Jeff goes rapping, So...

Ep. 39 - "Fatherhood, Bleepin' Names, & Breaking Dad..."

June 22, 2020 20:29 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MB

Friends of almost three decades, Jeff and Eric, explore the roots of friendship through lively and engaging discussions about pop culture, sports, music, and more. Listen, play along with the questions they test each other with, and laugh as they go deep to find out "How are we Friends?" ON THIS EPISODE   This week is about Dads! The guys talk history of the holiday, the importance & changing role of the modern dad and personal talk on our dads. Plus Jeff forgets a friend & Jimmy calls...

Ep. 38 - "Copaganda, Backwards hats, & Jeff's Dad..."

June 15, 2020 22:36 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MB

Friends of almost three decades, Jeff and Eric, explore the roots of friendship through lively and engaging discussions about pop culture, sports, music, and more. Listen, play along with the questions they test each other with, and laugh as they go deep to find out "How are we Friends?" ON THIS EPISODE Episode 38 is here. This week we discuss a changing world and what it means for TV! Lots of laughs while Jeff’s dad drops in and follows up on why he seemed to favor Jeffs baseball games...

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