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Nice to Have a Friend

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Loren and Alyson are here to talk about navigating life's ups and downs while also sharing their insights into post-college life. They'll also occasionally be too passionate about things like Taylor Swift and Disney World! Through every episode, they hope you'll join in on the conversation and are reminded that it's nice to have a friend.

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I'll be Home for Christmas // Christmas 2022 Special

December 13, 2022 05:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MB

We hope this episode gets you even slightly more in the Christmas spirit or feeling nostalgic for Christmas' past! Listen in as we list what we consider the most underrated Christmas movies, books, and songs of all time, and as we recount what's changed from Christmas when we were younger until now. // MENTIONS //   - music - Silent Night Playlist on Apple Podcasts Christmas Classics Playlist on Spotify - books - Loren's Christmas Books Recommendations Hallmark Movies Explained Popcas...

Pop Culture Moments That Altered Our Brain Chemistry

November 29, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MB

Listen along as we recap the pop culture moments that altered our brain chemistry!  Loren's mentions: Taylor Swift's SNL monologue  Twilight Field Photoshoot Dua Lipa's New Rules music video   Alyson's mentions:  Far Far Away Idol I need a hero scene - Shrek BTS Carpool Karaoke FOLLOW THE PODCAST: On Instagram, @NiceToHaveAFriendPod On Twitter, @NicetoHaveAFri1 At Our Website, www.NiceToHaveAFriend.com FOLLOW ALYSON: Blog | Instagram | Twitter | Goodreads FOLLOW LOREN: Blog | Ins...

What's the Deal with Tiktok? / Our TikTok Feeds and the Business of TikTok

November 15, 2022 05:00 - 56 minutes - 38.5 MB

Alyson's Soup Recipe Creators We Mentioned  Loren: Alix Earle  okcallie Emily Mariko Wishbone Kitchen Claire and Peter ($123 budget) Thru Hikers Alyson: Allison Kuch (football player wife)  Lena's mom Holly Nichols (fashion drawings) Steph Grasso Dietician FOLLOW THE PODCAST: On Instagram, @NiceToHaveAFriendPod On Twitter, @NicetoHaveAFri1 At Our Website, www.NiceToHaveAFriend.com FOLLOW ALYSON: Blog | Instagram | Twitter | Goodreads FOLLOW LOREN: Blog | Instagram | Twitter ...

Midnights Mayhem

November 01, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 52.3 MB

We're getting older, but never wiser! :')  but really, excited to be back for another Taylor Swift deep dive. This time for her most historic and poptastic albums yet! Listen along and see if you had similar thoughts to us, and make sure to head to Instagram and let us know your thoughts! FOLLOW THE PODCAST: On Instagram, @NiceToHaveAFriendPod On Twitter, @NicetoHaveAFri1 At Our Website, www.NiceToHaveAFriend.com FOLLOW ALYSON: Blog | Instagram | Twitter | Goodreads FOLLOW LOREN: Blog | ...

Book Club No. 5 // Fall Book Recs and More

October 18, 2022 04:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MB

Welcome back to another episode of everyone's favorite, Book Club! No, you didn't miss an announcement of a book, we just like to get together every few months and chat about books :) // MENTIONS // Loren's Bookstagram  Loren's Fall Books Recommendations Daisy Darker  Rock Paper Scissors  A Court of Thorns and Roses series (Book #1) From Blood and Ash Series (Book #1)  The Inheritance Games Series (Book #1)  Alyson's Fall Book Recommendations   The Maidens Pride and Prejudice  T...

Book Club No. 5 // Fall Book Recs and More

October 18, 2022 04:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MB

Welcome back to another episode of everyone's favorite, Book Club! No, you didn't miss an announcement of a book, we just like to get together every few months and chat about books :) // MENTIONS // Loren's Bookstagram  Loren's Fall Books Recommendations Daisy Darker  Rock Paper Scissors  A Court of Thorns and Roses series (Book #1) From Blood and Ash Series (Book #1)  The Inheritance Games Series (Book #1)  Alyson's Fall Book Recommendations   The Maidens Pride and Prejudice  T...

Making Friends in Your 20s with Courtney Monasch // Tips, Success Stories + More

October 04, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 56 MB

// MENTIONS // Follow Courtney - Instagram | Tiktok FOLLOW THE PODCAST: On Instagram, @NiceToHaveAFriendPod On Twitter, @NicetoHaveAFri1 At Our Website, www.NiceToHaveAFriend.com FOLLOW ALYSON: Blog | Instagram | Twitter | Goodreads FOLLOW LOREN: Blog | Instagram | Twitter | Goodreads

Fall is In the Air // We're back!!

September 20, 2022 04:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MB

We're back! After a summer of technical difficulties, travel, and a few mental journeys, we're so excited to be chatting with you guys again twice a month. In this episode, we're recapping where we've been this summer and what's ahead for the podcast! // MENTIONS // Turkey taco bowls  FOLLOW THE PODCAST: On Instagram, @NiceToHaveAFriendPod On Twitter, @NicetoHaveAFri1 At Our Website, www.NiceToHaveAFriend.com FOLLOW ALYSON: Blog | Instagram | Twitter | Goodreads FOLLOW LOREN: Blog | ...

Fall is In the Air // We're back!!

September 20, 2022 04:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MB

We're back! After a summer of technical difficulties, travel, and a few mental journeys, we're so excited to be chatting with you guys again twice a month. In this episode, we're recapping where we've been this summer and what's ahead for the podcast! // MENTIONS // Turkey taco bowls  FOLLOW THE PODCAST: On Instagram, @NiceToHaveAFriendPod On Twitter, @NicetoHaveAFri1 At Our Website, www.NiceToHaveAFriend.com FOLLOW ALYSON: Blog | Instagram | Twitter | Goodreads FOLLOW LOREN: Blog | ...

Let's Get Sporty // Working in Sports, Best Sports Movies and Our Sports Moments

May 31, 2022 04:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MB

Welcome to this sports themed episode of NTHAF! We're talking about all the sports, our experience with sports (as well as what you guys did growing up!), our favorite sports movies and more. // M E N T I O N S //   The '1' of the Week Alyson: Snail Mail Loren: Harry Styles and James Corden Music Video FOLLOW THE PODCAST: On Instagram, @NiceToHaveAFriendPod On Twitter, @NicetoHaveAFri1 At Our Website, www.NiceToHaveAFriend.com FOLLOW ALYSON: Blog | Instagram | Twitter | Goodreads FOLLO...

Coastal Grandmother Summer is Approaching // Summer 2022 Preview!

May 17, 2022 04:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MB

Summer 2022 is just around the corner, and we're gearing up for this season we feel just a little differently about. Come along as we attempt to romanticize summer and look forward to the warmer weather and a slower season. The '1' of the Week Alyson: Bob's Burgers Loren: New desk setup FOLLOW THE PODCAST: On Instagram, @NiceToHaveAFriendPod On Twitter, @NicetoHaveAFri1 At Our Website, www.NiceToHaveAFriend.com FOLLOW ALYSON: Blog | Instagram | Twitter | Goodreads FOLLOW LOREN: Blog |...

Coastal Grandmother Summer is Approaching // Summer 2022 Preview!

May 17, 2022 04:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MB

Summer 2022 is just around the corner, and we're gearing up for this season we feel just a little differently about. Come along as we attempt to romanticize summer and look forward to the warmer weather and a slower season. The '1' of the Week Alyson: Bob's Burgers Loren: New desk setup FOLLOW THE PODCAST: On Instagram, @NiceToHaveAFriendPod On Twitter, @NicetoHaveAFri1 At Our Website, www.NiceToHaveAFriend.com FOLLOW ALYSON: Blog | Instagram | Twitter | Goodreads FOLLOW LOREN: Blog |...

Book Club No. 4 // Book Recs + Update On Our Reading Goals

May 03, 2022 04:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MB

Welcome back to Book Club No. 4! And yes, we accidentally said this was the third book club episode, but it's actually the fourth. We want to keep you all updated on our reading journey once a quarter this year, to to keep the book recommendations fresh. Follow Loren's Bookstagram! // All the Books We Discussed // ALYSON: 21 Truths About Love, Matthew Dicks The Unsinkable Greta James, Jennifer E. Smith Station Eleven, Emily St. John Mandel LOREN: The Guernsey Literary and Potato ...

Book Club No. 4 // Book Recs + Update On Our Reading Goals

May 03, 2022 04:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MB

Welcome back to Book Club No. 4! And yes, we accidentally said this was the third book club episode, but it's actually the fourth. We want to keep you all updated on our reading journey once a quarter this year, to to keep the book recommendations fresh. Follow Loren's Bookstagram! // All the Books We Discussed // ALYSON: 21 Truths About Love, Matthew Dicks The Unsinkable Greta James, Jennifer E. Smith Station Eleven, Emily St. John Mandel LOREN: The Guernsey Literary and Potato ...

The 64th Annual Grammys // Everything you Missed from Music's Biggest Night!

April 05, 2022 04:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MB

We're back with our second ever Grammys Recap! In this episode, you're going to hear everything you missed from Music's Biggest Night + What we thought of the overall show, specific performances, fashion and more. M - E - N - T - I - O - N - S BTS Performance The '1' of the Week Alyson- Business Proposal  Loren- Tokyo Ever After by Emiko Jean FOLLOW THE PODCAST:  On Instagram, @NiceToHaveAFriendPod On Twitter, @NicetoHaveAFri1 At Our Website, www.NiceToHaveAFriend.com FOLLOW ALYSON: ...

The 64th Annual Grammys // Everything you Missed from Music's Biggest Night!

April 05, 2022 04:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MB

We're back with our second ever Grammys Recap! In this episode, you're going to hear everything you missed from Music's Biggest Night + What we thought of the overall show, specific performances, fashion and more. M - E - N - T - I - O - N - S BTS Performance The '1' of the Week Alyson- Business Proposal  Loren- Tokyo Ever After by Emiko Jean FOLLOW THE PODCAST:  On Instagram, @NiceToHaveAFriendPod On Twitter, @NicetoHaveAFri1 At Our Website, www.NiceToHaveAFriend.com FOLLOW ALYSON: ...

Smash or Pass!!!!

March 29, 2022 04:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MB

Come along as we play the popular TikTok trend "smash or pass" with some controversial people, places and things submitted by listeners!! Things get heated as we debate some of the hills we will die on for these topics. Also at the beginning of the episode, we're sharing our ~true~ feelings about Tennessee men's basketball March Madness end. FOLLOW THE PODCAST: On Instagram, @NiceToHaveAFriendPod On Twitter, @NicetoHaveAFri1 At Our Website, www.NiceToHaveAFriend.com FOLLOW ALYSON: Blog...

Smash or Pass!!!!

March 29, 2022 04:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MB

Come along as we play the popular TikTok trend "smash or pass" with some controversial people, places and things submitted by listeners!! Things get heated as we debate some of the hills we will die on for these topics. Also at the beginning of the episode, we're sharing our ~true~ feelings about Tennessee men's basketball March Madness end. FOLLOW THE PODCAST: On Instagram, @NiceToHaveAFriendPod On Twitter, @NicetoHaveAFri1 At Our Website, www.NiceToHaveAFriend.com FOLLOW ALYSON: Blog...

Let's Catch Up // Alyson's Birthday / Travel Recaps / More!

March 15, 2022 04:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MB

We felt like we needed a catch up with each other and you guys, so today's episode is just a little hang out session! Listen along as we recap Alyson's birthday and k-pop developments + Loren and Preston's trip to Colorado and Loren's recent interview. FOLLOW THE PODCAST: On Instagram, @NiceToHaveAFriendPod On Twitter, @NicetoHaveAFri1 At Our Website, www.NiceToHaveAFriend.com FOLLOW ALYSON: Blog | Instagram | Twitter | Goodreads FOLLOW LOREN: Blog | Instagram | Twitter | Goodreads

Let's Catch Up // Alyson's Birthday / Travel Recaps / More!

March 15, 2022 04:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MB

We felt like we needed a catch up with each other and you guys, so today's episode is just a little hang out session! Listen along as we recap Alyson's birthday and k-pop developments + Loren and Preston's trip to Colorado and Loren's recent interview. FOLLOW THE PODCAST: On Instagram, @NiceToHaveAFriendPod On Twitter, @NicetoHaveAFri1 At Our Website, www.NiceToHaveAFriend.com FOLLOW ALYSON: Blog | Instagram | Twitter | Goodreads FOLLOW LOREN: Blog | Instagram | Twitter | Goodreads

Working 9 to 5 // Workplace Horror Stories, Dream Jobs + More!

March 01, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 42 MB

We're all just working 9 to 5, and today Alyson and Loren are recapping all their previous jobs and the trials and tribulations that came with them, as well as going through our's and listener's workplace horror stories, dream jobs, weird interview questions and more! Listen along as we recap some traumatizing career moves and laugh through the pain. The '1' of the Week: Alyson: Her first k-pop concert! Loren: Streaming Servant and Severance on AppleTV+ and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel on ...

Working 9 to 5 // Workplace Horror Stories, Dream Jobs + More!

March 01, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 42 MB

We're all just working 9 to 5, and today Alyson and Loren are recapping all their previous jobs and the trials and tribulations that came with them, as well as going through our's and listener's workplace horror stories, dream jobs, weird interview questions and more! Listen along as we recap some traumatizing career moves and laugh through the pain. The '1' of the Week: Alyson: Her first k-pop concert! Loren: Streaming Servant and Severance on AppleTV+ and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel on ...

Working at Disney Pt. 2 // Behind the Scenes, Fact and Fiction + More!!

February 15, 2022 05:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MB

Welcome back to another episode of discussing all things working at Disney! Alyson, our resident Disney expert and former employee of the mouse, shares what it's like to work in the happiest place on Earth, common misconceptions or myths about Disney World, staggering statistics about the parks and more.   We're also debating if certain attractions require acting experience, the lore behind even the smallest sections of the park and some trivia questions you may not know!  // MENTIONS // ...

Working at Disney Pt. 2 // Behind the Scenes, Fact and Fiction + More!!

February 15, 2022 05:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MB

Welcome back to another episode of discussing all things working at Disney! Alyson, our resident Disney expert and former employee of the mouse, shares what it's like to work in the happiest place on Earth, common misconceptions or myths about Disney World, staggering statistics about the parks and more.   We're also debating if certain attractions require acting experience, the lore behind even the smallest sections of the park and some trivia questions you may not know!  // MENTIONS // ...

Let's Get Hygge With It // HYGGE in the Winter

February 01, 2022 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MB

Hygge is very near and dear to our hearts, and we're so excited to share all things hygge and how we practice it (especially during the winter). Make sure to listen to the entire episode to hear a few life updates from us at the end of this episode as well. Happy hygge-ing, friends! We hope you enjoy this episode, learn something new and feel like you're hygge-ing with us.  MENTIONS // Little Book of Hygge // // The Maid by Nita Prose // The '1' Of the Week Loren: Halfbaked Harvest...

Let's Get Hygge With It // HYGGE in the Winter

February 01, 2022 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MB

Hygge is very near and dear to our hearts, and we're so excited to share all things hygge and how we practice it (especially during the winter). Make sure to listen to the entire episode to hear a few life updates from us at the end of this episode as well. Happy hygge-ing, friends! We hope you enjoy this episode, learn something new and feel like you're hygge-ing with us.  MENTIONS // Little Book of Hygge // // The Maid by Nita Prose // The '1' Of the Week Loren: Halfbaked Harvest...

Book Club No. 3 // 2022 Reading Goals, Upcoming releases, 2022 book to screen adaptations + MORE!

January 18, 2022 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MB

Welcome back to another session of Book Club. Before you close out of this episode, we promise you didn't miss an announcement of a monthly book, we're just getting together to talk about all things books, upcoming 2022 releases, upcoming book to screen adaptations, our bookstore routines and more. // 2022 Book Releases to Get Excited About // // Pre-order the books we mentioned below // The Paris Apartment, Lucy Foley Book Lovers, Emily Henry  Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead, Ellie Co...

The Best of 2021

January 04, 2022 05:00 - 49 minutes - 34.4 MB

It was a great year of virtually hanging out with all of you, and we're sharing all our favorites from 2021 to celebrate! Make sure to tune in as we share our favorite books. movies, TV shows, personal and professional highlights and more. We're also dishing what we're looking forward to most in 2022 and some of our aspirations! MENTIONS // Our Favorite 2021 Podcast Episodes // Loren: What's The Deal with Disney + Powerpoint Party With Us! Alyson: Embarrassing Stories  // TV Shows // ...

eMbArAsSiNg

December 21, 2021 05:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MB

We've all had at least one (or multiple in our experience) absolutely cringey, embarrassing moment that just immediately comes to mind when you can't fall asleep at 2 a.m. ten years later. This episode is celebrating and laughing over all of our (and your) embarrassing moments! FOLLOW THE PODCAST: On Instagram, @NiceToHaveAFriendPod On Twitter, @NicetoHaveAFri1 At Our Website, www.NiceToHaveAFriend.com FOLLOW ALYSON: Blog | Instagram | Twitter | Goodreads FOLLOW LOREN: Blog | Instagram ...

Season 5

December 07, 2021 05:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MB

Welcome back to Nice to Have a Friend! We are so excited to be back after our much needed, two month long hiatus. Today we just wanted to get together and chat for one of our first times since Loren moved to California and Alyson started her full time job at UT. We are looking forward to a new season with many fun episodes! // MENTIONS // FOLLOW THE PODCAST: On Instagram, @NiceToHaveAFriendPod On Twitter, @NicetoHaveAFri1 At Our Website, www.NiceToHaveAFriend.com FOLLOW ALYSON: Blog |...

What's the Deal with Disney World? Rating Disney Staples + Celebrating WDW 50th!

October 05, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MB

Hop along the magic carpet ride with us today as we discuss all things Disney and specifically the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World. Alyson gives us her insight as a seasoned Disney pro, and Loren recaps her recent trip to Disney for the first time since she can remember! We also took your submissions for most overrated, underrated, loved and hated aspects of Disney, so it's definitely a fun episode.  // MENTIONS // Our Other Disney Episodes: Disney College Program / Working at D...

What's the Deal with Disney World? Rating Disney Staples + Celebrating WDW 50th!

October 05, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MB

Hop along the magic carpet ride with us today as we discuss all things Disney and specifically the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World. Alyson gives us her insight as a seasoned Disney pro, and Loren recaps her recent trip to Disney for the first time since she can remember! We also took your submissions for most overrated, underrated, loved and hated aspects of Disney, so it's definitely a fun episode.  // MENTIONS // Our Other Disney Episodes: Disney College Program / Working at D...

Powerpoint Party With Us!

September 21, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 47.1 MB

Going along with the popular powerpoint party trend, listen along as we host a virtual powerpoint party including our topics and listeners! We all have those hills we would die on, and today we go through ours and commentate on those submitted by you. From weirdly specific to ~slightly~ controversial, find out which topics we think would powerpoint and just how committed we are to standing up for some of these! // MENTIONS // The Barbie Movie Loren mentioned FOLLOW THE PODCAST: On Inst...

Powerpoint Party With Us!

September 21, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 47.1 MB

Going along with the popular powerpoint party trend, listen along as we host a virtual powerpoint party including our topics and listeners! We all have those hills we would die on, and today we go through ours and commentate on those submitted by you. From weirdly specific to ~slightly~ controversial, find out which topics we think would powerpoint and just how committed we are to standing up for some of these! // MENTIONS // The Barbie Movie Loren mentioned FOLLOW THE PODCAST: On Inst...

Loren's Big Announcement + LIFE UPDATES!!

September 07, 2021 05:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MB

On this episode of Nice to Have a Friend, Loren shares her big announcement that she teased last time! Alyson will also be giving some more insight into her new job - including some of the struggles of transitioning into 'full time job' life. If you're feeling overwhelmed or stuck in one of those 'in between' seasons of life, pull up a chair and join us as we have a life chat in today's episode - we're glad you're here! FOLLOW THE PODCAST: On Instagram, @NiceToHaveAFriendPod On Twitter, @...

Anniversary Mailbag!

August 24, 2021 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MB

Today, Loren and Alyson are celebrating their one year anniversary (woop woop!) While their one year *technically* was the 18th, today is the day they'll celebrate with all of you. Stay tuned for some tea spilling, some behind the scenes on how the pod works, and some random questions submitted by our friends over on Instagram! Press play for your invite to the 1-Year Anniversary Party for Nice to Have a Friend - we're so happy you're here! // M E N T I O N S // Episodes: Alyson's Fav: ...

What's the Deal with Greek Life?

August 10, 2021 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MB

Today we're bringing another "What's the Deal with..." episode! We love recording these deep dives into popular topics, constructs or ideas, and we hope you love them just as much. So, press play and get ready to feel like you're on our couch chatting about a top of mind topic: Greek Life! Just in time for recruitment season, we're taking a look at the history of Greek Life in the SEC, Alyson and Loren's experiences with sorority life, our listeners' experiences and perceptions, and more....

Virtual Book Club Pt. 2

August 03, 2021 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MB

Welcome to Book Club Pt. 2! And no, you did not miss an announcement of a book we're reading this month. This is just a virtual gathering of book-ish friends, talking about book-ish things. Little Free Library  Browse the reads we discuss in the episode below! // M E N T I O N S // Try out Book of the Month Loren's Book Mentions: The Silent Patient People We Meet on Vacation Finlay Donovan is Killing It Firefly Lane The Giver of Stars Alyson's Book Mentions: The Nightingal...

The Enneagram: Wings & Things

July 20, 2021 05:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MB

Today we're talking all things babysitting- the iconic first step into the working world for many American girls out there. We talk about the woes of babysitting with our friends regularly, and we are so happy to finally be sitting down here to talk all things babysitting! // M E N T I O N S // The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery by Ian Morgan Cron The Enneagram Institute Our First Enneagram Episode! FOLLOW THE PODCAST:  On Instagram, @NiceToHaveAFriendPo...

What's the Deal with Babysitting?! Babysitting Horror Stories + More

July 13, 2021 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MB

Today we're talking all things babysitting- the iconic first step into the working world for many American girls out there.  We talk about the woes of babysitting with our friends regularly, and we are so happy to finally be sitting down here to talk all things babysitting!  FOLLOW THE PODCAST:  On Instagram, @NiceToHaveAFriendPod On Twitter, @NicetoHaveAFri1 At Our Website, www.NiceToHaveAFriend.com FOLLOW ALYSON: Blog | Instagram | Twitter | Goodreads FOLLOW LOREN: Blog | Instagram | ...

What's the Deal with Babysitting?!

July 13, 2021 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MB

Today we're talking all things babysitting- the iconic first step into the working world for many American girls out there.  We talk about the woes of babysitting with our friends regularly, and we are so happy to finally be sitting down here to talk all things babysitting!  FOLLOW THE PODCAST:  On Instagram, @NiceToHaveAFriendPod On Twitter, @NicetoHaveAFri1 At Our Website, www.NiceToHaveAFriend.com FOLLOW ALYSON: Blog | Instagram | Twitter | Goodreads FOLLOW LOREN: Blog | Instagram | ...

The I dont's of I do- Wedding Horror Stories

July 06, 2021 04:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MB

We've always said, weddings bring out the best and worst of people, which makes for awkward real life situations but amazing podcast content.  Tune in as Alyson and Loren recite your wedding horror stories and provide commentary on the best and worst wedding traditions.  FOLLOW THE PODCAST:  On Instagram, @NiceToHaveAFriendPod On Twitter, @NicetoHaveAFri1 At Our Website, www.NiceToHaveAFriend.com FOLLOW ALYSON: Blog | Instagram | Twitter | Goodreads FOLLOW LOREN: Blog | Instagram | Twit...

The I dont's of I do- Wedding Horror Stories

July 06, 2021 04:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MB

We've always said, weddings bring out the best and worst of people, which makes for awkward real life situations but amazing podcast content.  Tune in as Alyson and Loren recite your wedding horror stories and provide commentary on the best and worst wedding traditions.  FOLLOW THE PODCAST:  On Instagram, @NiceToHaveAFriendPod On Twitter, @NicetoHaveAFri1 At Our Website, www.NiceToHaveAFriend.com FOLLOW ALYSON: Blog | Instagram | Twitter | Goodreads FOLLOW LOREN: Blog | Instagram | Twit...

We Are Back!! What We've Been Up To + How We've Been

June 29, 2021 07:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MB

That's right, we're back! After an a longer than originally expected time away, we are refreshed and ready to bring back weekly podcast episodes.  We have returned with many new episode ideas, but we wanted to sit down today and recap where we've been, how we've been and just *all* the life updates.  If you're new here, this episode is a little more chatty than usual, but that's just because we had so much to update you guys on- we've missed you!  FOLLOW THE PODCAST:  On Instagram, @Nice...

Busy Seasons of Life + Personal Updates

May 04, 2021 07:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MB

It's been a hard few months for Loren and Alyson, and today they're sharing a little peak behind the curtain of their struggles, challenges and busy seasons. If you're also struggling in this season, tune in to feel not so alone.  NTHAF is taking a little mid-season break to hopefully come back brighter and better than before! Follow along on Instagram to keep up with Loren and Alyson during the mini-break.  M-E-N-T-I-O-N-S Alyson's "viral" tiktok The '1' of the week: Loren: Jack's of ...

Let's Travel: Around the World with NTHAF

April 20, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 45 MB

 After a year of making a special occasion out of going to the grocery store, this week we're talking about all things travel, specifically those international and domestic trips we're all dreaming of right now. Listen along as Loren and Alyson reveal where they want to head next, recap what their experience with travel has been and share listener submitted destinations and travel opinions! From Seoul to India, NYC to London, come along as we travel the globe together! M-E-N-T-I-O-N-S ...

Let's Travel: Around the World with NTHAF

April 20, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 45 MB

 After a year of making a special occasion out of going to the grocery store, this week we're talking about all things travel, specifically those international and domestic trips we're all dreaming of right now. Listen along as Loren and Alyson reveal where they want to head next, recap what their experience with travel has been and share listener submitted destinations and travel opinions! From Seoul to India, NYC to London, come along as we travel the globe together! M-E-N-T-I-O-N-S ...

Relationship Advice: Preston's Podcast Debut

April 13, 2021 07:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MB

Today's podcast features the one and only Nice to Have a Friend husband, Preston Provins! In this episode, Preston joins Alyson and Loren for an exclusive sit down and Preston's podcast debut. Preston is here to chat all things about the engaged and newlywed season, marriage advice and just generally more about himself. Make sure to tune in to find out more about the man behind the caffeine!  The '1' of the week: Loren: The Star Crossed Sisters of Tuscany Alyson: Magic of Disney's Anima...

Working at Disney: Secrets, What You've Always Wanted to Know

March 30, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MB

Hiya, Pals! Today we're talking about what it's like to work at the happiest place on Earth- Disney World! Alyson, your cohost and resident Disney expert, is sharing her experience  working at Disney World through the Disney College Program.  It's a world renown internship program, and Alyson's dishing all the behind-the-scenes secrets, tips and tricks for applying for the Disney internship and what it's like working there. The '1' of the week: Loren: Crime Junkie Alyson: Operation Var...

Working at Disney: Secrets, What You've Always Wanted to Know

March 30, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MB

Hiya, Pals! Today we're talking about what it's like to work at the happiest place on Earth- Disney World! Alyson, your cohost and resident Disney expert, is sharing her experience  working at Disney World through the Disney College Program.  It's a world renown internship program, and Alyson's dishing all the behind-the-scenes secrets, tips and tricks for applying for the Disney internship and what it's like working there. The '1' of the week: Loren: Crime Junkie Alyson: Operation Var...

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