What Are Friends For
137 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsBFFs Gabrielle Ruiz and Pallavi Sastry dive into joyful, meaningful, and uncomfortable conversations about platonic love in a socially distanced world; Whether near, far, or 6-feet apart. Support this podcast: https://www.patreon.com/waffpodcast
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Episodes
Ricki Lake is a Damn Good Friend
December 21, 2022 17:32 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBRicki Lake joins Pallavi and Gabrielle and we hear stories, including some behind the scenes of Crazy Ex Girlfriend.
The Body That Carries Me Through Life
December 21, 2022 17:27 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBPallavi talks with Gabrielle about the struggles of loving your body.
Friends Everywhere
December 06, 2022 17:25 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBWAFF is happy to have returning guest Marissa Meizz from No More Lonely Friends.
Crappy Friends x WAFF: Friendship Philosophy
November 29, 2022 08:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBThis week WAFF is joined by another pair of podcast hosts from Crappy Friends.
Crappy Friends x WAFF: Friendship Philosophy
November 29, 2022 08:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBThis week WAFF is joined by another pair of podcast hosts from Crappy Friends. Kristan and Joss have been friends for a long time and discuss friendship in depth: the good, the bad, the ugly. Check out their podcast and book Crappy Friends. Are you a crappy friend? Take a listen to find out! For extra content and to suggest episode topics for the future, head over to our patreon - patreon.com/waffpodcast and follow us on Instagram @waffpodcast and on Twitter @WAFFpodcast. We love yo...
Absence Makes the Friendship Grow Stronger
November 22, 2022 08:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBThis week WAFF is joined by the hosts of The Chaat Room, Keertana and Niki.
Absence Makes the Friendship Grow Stronger
November 22, 2022 08:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBThis week WAFF is joined by the hosts of The Chaat Room, Keertana and Niki. The four of them go way back! Keertana and Niki talk about difficult conversations they've had. Has it made their friendship stronger? Take a listen to see how they're both growing in the next chapter of their friendship. For extra content and to suggest episode topics for the future, head over to our patreon - patreon.com/waffpodcast and follow us on Instagram @waffpodcast and on Twitter @WAFFpodcast. We lo...
To Forgive and Forever Forget
November 15, 2022 08:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBGabrielle opens up about a situation that has been pressing on her for almost a year now. Pallavi guides her through all that’s happened and notices how much she’s healed. Friendships come in all aspects of life but having to forget them as a whole is never easy. Have you ever had a friendship you had to forgive and forever forget? Stay tuned for new episodes, weekly. For extra content and to suggest episode topics for the future, head over to our patreon - patreon.com/waffpodcast a...
To Forgive and Forever Forget
November 15, 2022 08:00 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBGabrielle opens up about a situation that has been pressing on her for almost a year now.
I Was Never There x WAFF: Mothers and Mysteries
November 01, 2022 04:31 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBIn this week's podcast, Jamie Zelermyer joins Gabrielle and Pallavi for a spooky Halloween episode.
I Was Never There x WAFF: Mothers and Mysteries
November 01, 2022 04:31 - 31 minutes - 29 MBIn this week's podcast, Jamie Zelermyer joins Gabrielle and Pallavi for a spooky Halloween episode. They talk about true crime and how a mother-daughter relationship can be one of the best friendships. Take a listen to Jamie's podcast I Was Never There. For extra content and to suggest friendship experts for future episodes, head over to our patreon -patreon.com/waffpodcast and follow us on Instagram @waffpodcast and on Twitter @WAFFpodcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.c...
It's Science, Friends
October 25, 2022 07:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBThis week, professor, speaker, and author, Dr. Marisa G. Franco joins Gabrielle and Pallavi for an expert informed conversation on friendship.
Bromancing Business
October 18, 2022 07:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBGabrielle and Pallavi are joined with Devin and Aaron, co-founders of the McNichol Bernbach real estate group. WAFF is happy to have a bromance on this season. These four have a lot in common, all working with their best friends. Take a listen to see how friends can become family, especially when you work together. Stay tuned for new episodes, weekly. For extra content and to suggest episode topics for the future, head over to our patreon - patreon.com/waffpodcast and follow us on I...
Bromancing Business
October 18, 2022 07:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBGabrielle and Pallavi are joined with Devin and Aaron, co-founders of the McNichol Bernbach real estate group.
Friend Therapist (unpaid)
October 11, 2022 07:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBGabrielle and Pallavi talk about friends, therapy, and being a therapist for your friends.
Close Friends, No Filter x WAFF: Reel Friends
September 27, 2022 07:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBGabrielle and Pallavi are joined by Manu and Laura, two women who are social media experts and podcasters themselves.
WAFF x OOTL: Thank you for being my fam
September 20, 2022 07:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBGabrielle and Pallavi are joined with Kerri and H Alan from the Golden Girls podcast Out on the Lanai.
Friendship Possible
September 13, 2022 07:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBGabrielle and Pallavi catch up on all the tea since season 5. They have many exciting announcements and aspirations for the upcoming season.
Friendship Possible
September 13, 2022 07:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBGabrielle and Pallavi catch up on all the tea since season 5. They have many exciting announcements and aspirations for the upcoming season. Stay tuned for new episodes, weekly. For extra content and to suggest episode topics for the future, head over to our patreon - patreon.com/waffpodcast and follow us on Instagram @waffpodcast and on Twitter @WAFFpodcast. We love you WAFFam! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priv...
Season 6 Premiere - Aparna Shewakramani: Matchmaking Friends
September 06, 2022 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBFor our first episode of the season, Gabrielle and Pallavi are joined by Aparna Shewakramani!
Season 5 Finale - Some Fade, Some Forever with Melissa Fumero
June 28, 2022 12:00 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBHappy Season 5 Finale, Friends - for this special episode, Gabrielle and Pallavi are joined by Melissa Fumero!
LIVE Show Re-release: The Homo Sapien Experience
June 21, 2022 19:17 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBThrowing it back to one of our favorite live shows ever - the June 2021 LIVE show with The Homo Sapien Experience.
Pop Culture Convo - "Bridesmaids"
June 07, 2022 19:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBThis week we have a special release of one of our Patreon Pop Culture conversations. The topic: Bridesmaids!
Cookies and Conversation with Reece Scelfo
June 01, 2022 12:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBAnd just like that...our sweet tooth is activated! Reece Scelfo, Owner and Founder of Brady's Bakery sits down with Pallavi and Gabrielle for a special pop culture conversation surrounding "And Just Like That" and "Sex and the City."
Pop Culture Convo - "Insecure" - with Danielle Bayard Jackson
May 24, 2022 12:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBGabrielle and Pallavi are joined by friendship coach, author, publicist, and educator - Danielle Bayard Jackson to discuss the friendships in the hit show, Insecure.
Live, Laugh, Love; Friendship
May 10, 2022 12:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBWAFF's dear friend and former producer extraordinaire is back for a conversation with Pallavi and Gabrielle on friendship during a time of loss.
Mom, Are You Really My Friend?
May 03, 2022 12:00 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBIs your mom your friend? Are you friends with your kids? All these questions are answered and more in this week's special re-release of the latest live episode recording, featuring Tia DeShazor, Alysia Reiner, and extra special guests - Gabrielle and Pallavi's mothers - Sylvia Ruiz and Mani Sastry.
Spiritual Friends
April 26, 2022 14:31 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBThis week, Gabrielle and Pallavi reconnect with their dear friend Nick Demos. Demos is an Online Spiritual Business Coach, Filmmaker, Tony-Award Winning Producer, and the reason Gabrielle and Pallavi are friends!
Are We Really Friends?
April 12, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBHave you ever had a friendship that you wanted to fully commit to, but your friend just wasn't ready to level-up?
Life Changes and Lock Changes
April 05, 2022 14:38 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBGabrielle and Pallavi are joined by fellow artists, podcasters, and dynamic duo - Lesley Mealor and Courtney Ortiz.
Gorilla Glue Friendship
March 29, 2022 12:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBGabrielle and Pallavi are joined by pregnancy focused chiropractor and fellow podcaster, Elliot Berlin. The three discuss what it means to be best friends with your partner and where romantic friendships may or may not fit outside of spousal relationships. This episode is packed with lots of wisdom on relationships and plenty of dad jokes too!
Friends and Finances
March 22, 2022 12:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBMoney - a lot of people want it - but not everyone talks about it. In the first solo episode of the season, Gabrielle and Pallavi share their thoughts on why they do or do not talk about finances with friends, and they add in opinions of Instagram followers, who gave their two cents (pun intended) on the topic.
Romancing Friends with Rhaina Cohen
March 08, 2022 13:00 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBFriends are for ... being your life partner! Gabrielle and Pallavi are joined by Rhaina Cohen, a producer, and editor at NPR.
Et tu, friend?
March 01, 2022 13:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBThis week, Pallavi and Gabrielle sit down with Jess and TJ of The TJ Show podcast and throw it back to the days when Gabrielle and Jess first met when they were on tour for “A Chorus Line”.
Season 5 Premiere: Our Bus, Ourselves
February 22, 2022 18:18 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBFor the Season 5 Premiere, Gabrielle and Pallavi are joined by Bekah King, Abi Roberts, and Morgan Tabor - aka The BAM Bus (@the.bam.bus)! The three met when they discovered they were unknowingly dating the same guy. They ditched him and gained some new wheels; and are now traveling the country together in a converted school bus! Pallavi, Gabrielle, and The BAM Bus ladies discuss the intimate moments that come with platonic love and the importance of learning and growing in platonic relations...
Season 4 Finale
December 21, 2021 05:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBReunited and it feels so good! Pallavi and Gabrielle are in the same time zone again and have lots to catch up on for the Season 4 Finale! The two are honest about what it was like not immediately confiding in one another while Pallavi was on set and discuss their vision for Season 5. If there is a particular topic you'd love for Gabrielle and Pallavi to touch on during regular episodes or live recordings, leave us a voicemail at (805) 973-SLAY, (805) 973-7529!
Anjelah Johnson-Reyes: The Travel with Friends Handbook
December 14, 2021 13:00 - 32 minutes - 30.3 MBWhat kind of vacation friend are you? Gabrielle is joined by co-host Anna and guestfriend Anjelah Johnson-Reyes to discuss traveling with friends. We all love getting together with our besties but hitting the road with them can change up your entire dynamic, for better or for worse. One minute you are helping each other apply sunblock, the next you might be looking for separate hotel rooms! Anjelah, Gabrielle, and Anna share about their roles when traveling in a friend group and how to plan a...
Anjelah Johnson-Reyes: The Travel with Friends Handbook
December 14, 2021 13:00 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBWhat kind of vacation friend are you? Gabrielle is joined by co-host Anna and guestfriend Anjelah Johnson-Reyes to discuss traveling with friends. We all love getting together with our besties but hitting the road with them can change up your entire dynamic, for better or for worse. One minute you are helping each other apply sunblock, the next you might be looking for separate hotel rooms! Anjelah, Gabrielle, and Anna share about their roles when traveling in a friend group and how...
Forever Friends
December 07, 2021 13:00 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBWe're backing it up to replay a happy track this week - the July live show with Antoni Porowski and Reema Sampat! These bffs made our hearts melt, with sweet stories of how they met and bonded, and how they manage to stay so close even though they live in different states. Antoni, Reema, Gabrielle, and Pallavi dive into the important topic of supplemental relationships. Your romantic partner cannot fulfill all your relationship needs - that's where your platonic relationships come in to provi...
Friends with Your Ex-Files
November 23, 2021 13:00 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBThis week we are throwing it back a little to our slayy September Live Show in which Gabrielle and WAFF's first-ever group of panelists discuss all the nuances that go into being friends with your ex and if it's even a good idea to try to be friends in the first place! Listen to this story-packed sequel to Pallavi and Gabrielle's solo episode and weigh in yourself by calling (805) 973-SLAY, (805) 973-7529.
Pandemic Besties for the Resties
November 16, 2021 08:00 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MBIn this special live show re-release, Gabrielle discusses the joys of meeting a new best friend during the pandemic. She brings on WAFF's own Susi Cabello to co-host along with a panel of WAFF listeners and their pandemic besties. Every pair met in a unique way and formed bonds that will surely last a lifetime.
Solo Episode: Exes and Friendship
November 09, 2021 13:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBFriends are for ... being your ex? Gabrielle and Pallavi have different opinions on the subject and so did a lot of the WAFFam. The two share their own experiences and read answers from listeners like you! To text or leave a voicemail on your thoughts - contact (805) 973 - SLAY, (805) 973 - 7529.
Teresa Lee: Be Your Own Glow-Up
November 02, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBHave you ever gone through a divorce - with your sibling? Comedian and writer Teresa Lee has, and she joins Gabrielle and Pallavi this week to discuss what it means to separate your identity and friendships from that of your sister - so that you can find your authentic self outside of the sibling dynamic and feel empowered by your own individuality.
Natasha Chandel: Your Friend's F*ck Boys
October 26, 2021 19:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBGabrielle and Pallavi are reunited with Natasha Chandel: Writer (Netflix's "Mr. Iglesias"), actress, comedian, and host of the Kinda Dating podcast. The three relationship aficionados get into what to do or say when your friend is dating someone who is not good for them. How do you intervene and maintain your friendship? Gabrielle, Pallavi, and Natasha share their personal experiences navigating their friends' relationships with "show pony" boyfriends and partners that raise all the red flag...
Alli Reed: Liquid Gold Friendships
October 19, 2021 07:00 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBAlli Reed, founder of Stratia- an obsessively researched DTC skincare brand - sat down with Gabrielle and Pallavi to discuss everything from her Liquid Gold moisturizer to the original liquid gold - breast milk! The new friends chat about friendship in the workplace and connecting with friends and co-workers during the pandemic. Support the show patreon.com/waffpodcast Follow us everywhere @waffpodcast
Sustainable Friendships
October 05, 2021 07:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBGabrielle and Pallavi are joined by Maisa Mumtaz-Cassidy, founder of Consciously - a sustainable fashion marketplace. Maisa shares her values for working with clothing brands and her values that help her to sustain meaningful friendships.
Punam Patel: Buffet of Friendships
September 28, 2021 07:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBThis week, Pallavi and Gabrielle are joined by actor and writer, Punam Patel. The three get real about being open and vulnerable with friends and when to set emotional boundaries. They also discuss Punam's experience with friendship on and off the set of Netflix's "Special".
Threatening Friends with a Good Time with Dude that's F****d Up - Nicole Mackie & Erin Saul
September 21, 2021 07:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBWAFF fam meet two members of our new WhoHaha fam - Nicole Mackie and Erin Saul, hosts of the podcast, Dude That's F****d Up. The dynamic best friend duos and podcasting pros come together to discuss joining the network, the origin of DTFU, and helping Gabrielle with her tik toks. Listen now on the WhoHaha app!
Marissa Meizz's Friend Club
September 14, 2021 04:00 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBThe first guestfriend of the season is Marissa Meizz, founder of the No More Lonely Friends movement. Pallavi and Gabrielle chat with Marissa about the origin of NMLF and breaking up with the fake friends.
What Are Friends For Season 4 Premiere
September 07, 2021 19:00 - 30 minutes - 28.5 MBGabrielle and Pallavi are back and better than ever! The two best friends catch up on exciting events in their lives since they last recorded together, review their favorite quotes from last season, and reveal their dream discussion topics for the upcoming season.