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What Are Friends ForRicki Lake is a Damn Good FriendRicki Lake joins Pallavi and Gabrielle and we hear stories, including some behind the scenes of Crazy Ex Girlfriend.2022-12-2128 min
What Are Friends ForThe Body That Carries Me Through LifePallavi talks with Gabrielle about the struggles of loving your body.2022-12-2132 min
What Are Friends ForFriends EverywhereWAFF is happy to have returning guest Marissa Meizz from No More Lonely Friends.2022-12-0634 min
What Are Friends ForCrappy Friends x WAFF: Friendship PhilosophyThis week WAFF is joined by another pair of podcast hosts from Crappy Friends.2022-11-2932 min
What Are Friends ForAbsence Makes the Friendship Grow StrongerThis week WAFF is joined by the hosts of The Chaat Room, Keertana and Niki.2022-11-2237 min
What Are Friends ForTo Forgive and Forever ForgetGabrielle opens up about a situation that has been pressing on her for almost a year now.2022-11-1532 min
What Are Friends ForI Was Never There x WAFF: Mothers and MysteriesIn this week's podcast, Jamie Zelermyer joins Gabrielle and Pallavi for a spooky Halloween episode.2022-11-0131 min
What Are Friends ForIt's Science, FriendsThis week, professor, speaker, and author, Dr. Marisa G. Franco joins Gabrielle and Pallavi for an expert informed conversation on friendship.2022-10-2532 min
What Are Friends ForBromancing BusinessGabrielle and Pallavi are joined with Devin and Aaron, co-founders of the McNichol Bernbach real estate group.2022-10-1829 min
What Are Friends ForFriend Therapist (unpaid)Gabrielle and Pallavi talk about friends, therapy, and being a therapist for your friends.2022-10-1130 min
What Are Friends ForClose Friends, No Filter x WAFF: Reel FriendsGabrielle and Pallavi are joined by Manu and Laura, two women who are social media experts and podcasters themselves.2022-09-2733 min
What Are Friends ForWAFF x OOTL: Thank you for being my famGabrielle and Pallavi are joined with Kerri and H Alan from the Golden Girls podcast Out on the Lanai.2022-09-2030 min
Out on the Lanai: A Golden Girls PodcastGolden Topics: When Your Friend is Friends with a real Barbara Thorndyke (w/ Gabrielle Ruiz & Pallavi Sastry)It's our first ever Golden Topics episode! H. Alan and Kerri are joined by the FABULOUS FRIEND DUO Gabrielle Ruiz and Pallavi Sastry (What Are Friends For podcast) to chat about their own experiences of dealing with the awkwardness of not liking your friend's friend. They also discuss times when a friend has given them bad advice, similar to when Blanche tells Sophia to sleep with Tony Delvecchio. Listen on WhoHaha or wherever you get your podcasts, and for more Golden Girls greatness follow Out on the Lanai on Instagram (@outonthelanaiofficial), Twitter (@goldengirlspod), and Facebook (goldengirlspodcast). And be sure...2022-09-1459 min
What Are Friends ForFriendship PossibleGabrielle and Pallavi catch up on all the tea since season 5. They have many exciting announcements and aspirations for the upcoming season.2022-09-1331 min
What Are Friends ForSeason 6 Premiere - Aparna Shewakramani: Matchmaking FriendsFor our first episode of the season, Gabrielle and Pallavi are joined by Aparna Shewakramani!2022-09-0636 min
What Are Friends ForSeason 5 Finale - Some Fade, Some Forever with Melissa FumeroHappy Season 5 Finale, Friends - for this special episode, Gabrielle and Pallavi are joined by Melissa Fumero!2022-06-2829 min
What Are Friends ForLIVE Show Re-release: The Homo Sapien ExperienceThrowing it back to one of our favorite live shows ever - the June 2021 LIVE show with The Homo Sapien Experience.2022-06-2159 min
What Are Friends ForPop Culture Convo - "Bridesmaids"This week we have a special release of one of our Patreon Pop Culture conversations. The topic: Bridesmaids!2022-06-0731 min
What Are Friends ForCookies and Conversation with Reece ScelfoAnd 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."2022-06-0138 min
What Are Friends ForPop Culture Convo - "Insecure" - with Danielle Bayard JacksonGabrielle and Pallavi are joined by friendship coach, author, publicist, and educator - Danielle Bayard Jackson to discuss the friendships in the hit show, Insecure.2022-05-2432 min
What Are Friends ForLive, Laugh, Love; FriendshipWAFF's dear friend and former producer extraordinaire is back for a conversation with Pallavi and Gabrielle on friendship during a time of loss.2022-05-1034 min
What Are Friends ForMom, Are You Really My Friend?Is 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.2022-05-0352 min
What Are Friends ForSpiritual FriendsThis 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!2022-04-2633 min
What Are Friends ForAre We Really Friends?Have you ever had a friendship that you wanted to fully commit to, but your friend just wasn't ready to level-up?2022-04-1224 min
What Are Friends ForLife Changes and Lock ChangesGabrielle and Pallavi are joined by fellow artists, podcasters, and dynamic duo - Lesley Mealor and Courtney Ortiz.2022-04-0536 min
What Are Friends ForGorilla Glue FriendshipGabrielle 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!2022-03-2930 min
What Are Friends ForFriends and FinancesMoney - 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.2022-03-2234 min
What Are Friends ForRomancing Friends with Rhaina CohenFriends are for ... being your life partner! Gabrielle and Pallavi are joined by Rhaina Cohen, a producer, and editor at NPR.2022-03-0829 min
What Are Friends ForEt tu, friend?This 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”.2022-03-0133 min
What Are Friends ForSeason 5 Premiere: Our Bus, OurselvesFor 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 relationships.2022-02-2230 min
What Are Friends ForSeason 4 FinaleReunited 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!2021-12-2134 min
What Are Friends ForAnjelah Johnson-Reyes: The Travel with Friends HandbookWhat 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 great friends-only trip.2021-12-1432 min
What Are Friends ForForever FriendsWe'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 provide you with the love only a bestie can.2021-12-0745 min
What Are Friends ForFriends with Your Ex-FilesThis 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) 973-7529.2021-11-2345 min
What Are Friends ForPandemic Besties for the RestiesIn 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.2021-11-1649 min
What Are Friends ForSolo Episode: Exes and FriendshipFriends 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 - 7529.2021-11-0930 min
What Are Friends ForTeresa Lee: Be Your Own Glow-UpHave 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.2021-11-0233 min
What Are Friends ForNatasha Chandel: Your Friend's F*ck BoysGabrielle 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 flags.
This episode contains discussion of sensitive subject matter including relationship abuse. Our discussion may be triggering to some, so listener discretion is advised. If...2021-10-2635 min
What Are Friends ForAlli Reed: Liquid Gold FriendshipsAlli 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
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What Are Friends ForSustainable FriendshipsGabrielle 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.2021-10-0528 min
What Are Friends ForPunam Patel: Buffet of FriendshipsThis 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".2021-09-2835 min
What Are Friends ForThreatening Friends with a Good Time with Dude that's F****d Up - Nicole Mackie & Erin SaulWAFF 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!2021-09-2131 min
What Are Friends ForMarissa Meizz's Friend ClubThe 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.2021-09-1438 min
What Are Friends ForWhat Are Friends For Season 4 PremiereGabrielle 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.2021-09-0730 min
What Are Friends ForSeason 3 Finale with Kat HennesseyWhat's your type; smart, cute, spontaneous, seven? That's right - seven. For the Season 3 Finale, Pallavi is joined by good friend, unofficial producer of the show, and now guest co-host - Kat Hennessey. Kat is the Enneagram Type 7 to Pallavi's Type 3 - together they make a perfect 10! Pallavi and Kat dive into the significance of enneagram types and how this personality test can give you a better understanding of yourself and your besties.2021-08-0350 min
What Are Friends ForUtkarsh Ambudkar: Best Bro FriendPallavi and Gabrielle are joined by actor, rapper, singer, aka UTK the INC, Utkarsh Ambudkar. The three bond over new parenthood, how friendships change during the pandemic, and establish Utkarsh as a great Bro Friend; a friend who is a bro to anyone, no matter their identity.
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What Are Friends ForJackie Michele Johnson: Fresh Fringe FriendsThis week, Gabrielle and Pallavi sit down with host of Natch Beaut podcast, Jackie J, and get real about skin care and caring for your friends who enter new relationships. One thing is for certain - your friends can never go wrong if they and their partner wear sunscreen!
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What Are Friends ForStaci Brinkman: Tea Friends ForeverThis week, Pallavi and Gabrielle make a new bestie, or should we say best-tea?! Staci Brinkman is the CEO and Founder of Sips by. The three talk the joys of entrepreneurship meeting friendship, the significance of tea, and the meaning behind T.F.F.
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What Are Friends ForFriends ReflectIn this special solo episode, Pallavi and Gabrielle reflect on Season 3 before Gabrielle goes on maternity leave. The two make guest co-host announcements, share their hopes for the future, and recall their favorite guestfriend moments - including being a proud Best Friend Ho, and of course, taking the stool softener.
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What Are Friends ForQueen Priyanka: Friend or FanShe's back! In this special re-release of the April live show, Pallavi and Gabrielle are joined by Priyanka, winner of Canada's Drag Race. The three spill the tea on working with friends, how fame can change the dynamics of a friendship, and of course, how they are so good at yooOoooga! Head over to patreon.com/WAFFpodcast to watch the unedited vodcast and see Priyanka in all her glory.
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What Are Friends ForLady to Lady: Mind Your Friends or Mind Your BusinessFriends are for lady talk! This week, Pallavi and Gabrielle chat with stand up comedians and hosts of Lady to Lady podcast, Brandie Posey and Tess Barker. They discuss when to be honest about your feelings towards your friends’ S/Os and when to stay quiet - SPOILER ALERT - the wedding is too late.
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What Are Friends ForFrankie Grande: Be Your Own Best FriendGabrielle and Pallavi sit down with actor, host, and gamer Frankie Grande and learn what it means to shine bright like a Frankie! The three chat (and even sing a little) about what it means to be your own best friend and how important it is to take care of yourself first before you can be there for anyone else.
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What Are Friends ForSex Positive FriendshipFriends are for being open about their sex lives. In this solo episode, Pallavi and Gabrielle dive into the the sex positivity movement. Whether watching Bridgerton with your mother or comparing your sex life to what the media says it should be - talking about sex is difficult. But it's always better with a friend.
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What Are Friends ForSmiley Poswolsky: Recipes for FriendshipGabrielle and Pallavi sit down and discuss their book report on author, speaker, and millennial workplace expert Smiley Poswolsky's new book, "Friendship in the Age of Loneliness." Smiley's book explores how friends stay connected and present with one another across time, space, and modern barriers like technology. Gabrielle and Pallavi share their thoughts on working with friends, making time for friendship outside of the workplace, and the different ways they show their appreciation for friends.
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What Are Friends ForAJ Rafael: Funko FriendsFriends are for coming to your wedding! But how do you choose which ones to invite? Pallavi and Gabrielle sit down with singer/songwriter and content creator, AJ Rafael and talk all things wedding...and Funko Pops. Newly engaged AJ gets advice on narrowing down his invite list and navigating the tricky interactions when people on the lower tier of the friendship cake assume they are invited.
May is Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month. WAFF will be amplifying AAPI voices throughout the month.
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What Are Friends ForLilan Bowden: Friends, happiness, YAYGabrielle and Pallavi are joined by actor, comedian, and director - Lilan Bowden. The three discuss ways to stay connected to their best friends during the pandemic. They are full of ideas: from exchanging goods, to scheduling phone calls, and imagining the center pieces they will snag from weddings once the pandemic is over! May is Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month. WAFF will be amplifying AAPI voices throughout the month, starting with the incomparable, @yourfriendlilan.
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What Are Friends ForJealousy vs. EnvyGreen with envy....or green with jealousy? Does it matter when it comes to wanting what your friends have? In this solo episode, Gabrielle and Pallavi dive deep into the uncomfortable conversation of being jealous and envious of your friends and how to deal with these feelings.
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Natch BeautBest Friend Beauty with Gabrielle Ruiz & Pallavi SastryTwo hotties and best friends that host the What Are Friends For podcast, actresses Gabrielle Ruiz and Pallavi Sastry join Jackie for a fun chat on all things besties, birth, and belly cream! Hear how they became best friends slinging supplements together in New York, and product recommendations for pregnant hunnies and moms. Plus, what color lipstick to rock while meeting your baby! For a list of everything listed in this episode, go to www.natchbeaut.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-04-221h 02
What Are Friends ForAmanda LaCount: Friends Breaking the StereotypePallavi and Gabrielle speak with professional dancer, choreographer, singer, model, and body positivity activist - Amanda LaCount - about friendship, dance, and the challenge of staying connected to both in a virtual world. They discuss loving the body you are in; after all, it is a vessel for your slay self to shine through!
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What Are Friends ForDanae Mercer: OG InstaFriendThis week, Gabrielle and Pallavi are joined by journalist and self-love advocate Danae Mercer. The three explore their struggles with body image, and the challenge of showing and accepting their real selves on social media.
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What Are Friends ForJaime Camíl: Cotorreando con Friends: Babbling with FriendsGabrielle and Pallavi sit down with actor/producer Jaime Camíl and discuss the dynamics of Hollywood parties, swap parenting stories, and give each other pro-tips for their next dentist appointments. This high energy, fun conversation with Jaime will give you the urge to call your own dear friends and babble away!
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What Are Friends ForFaith and FriendsOn this week's episode, Pallavi and Gabrielle open up to each other about their experiences with religion growing up and accepting and celebrating one another's differences in faith as adults. Even best friends have more to learn about each other; the two open up about the tenets of Hinduism and Christianity and how these beliefs are tied to their identities.
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What Are Friends ForDanielle Bayard Jackson: Friendship CoachingThis week Gabrielle and Pallavi are joined by friendship coach, publicist, and viral Tik Tok star, Danielle Bayard Jackson. They discuss the benefits of examining female friendships and taking active steps to cultivate and strengthen platonic relationships. The three agree that platonic relationships are a "need to have", not just a "nice to have" and deserve to be uplifted and celebrated.
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What Are Friends ForStop Asian Hate - Friends are Active, Informed BystandersPallavi and Gabrielle address and condemn the rise in hate crimes against Asian Americans and how they can be better allies and bystanders to their friends in the Asian American community. It is time to take action and do the work to be an effective active bystander.
Check out https://www.ihollaback.org/ to learn more about bystander intervention and sign up for free trainings as they become available.
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What Are Friends ForMegan Hilty: Honest FriendsOn this week's episode Gabrielle and Pallavi sit down with Megan Hilty and discuss everything from taking baths, to Pass the Mic Broadway, to - wait for it (but not too long) - stool softener. Real friends get real with each other - that's what friends are for.
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What Are Friends ForJuno the Artist and Diane Foster: I'm a Best Friend HoThis week Gabrielle and Pallavi are joined by best friends and business partners Juno the Artist and Diane Foster! The group discusses friendship among the racial reckoning that started in America last summer and conclude that sometimes being a good friend entails shutting the f*ck up and listening. This episode is full of laughs as well as serious conversations, and we hope you enjoy!
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What Are Friends ForWeak Tie FriendsIn this week's episode, we share our thoughts on the article "The Pandemic Has Erased Entire Categories of Friendship" by Amanda Mull. What do weak ties, mean to us, and why do we miss them SO DAMN MUCH? Listen to find out. Check out the article here https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2021/01/pandemic-goodbye-casual-friends/617839/ Get free delivery on your first grocery order of $35 or more at instacart.oloiyb.net/WAFF
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What Are Friends ForStuart Brazell: Friendship During New MotherhoodGabrielle and Pallavi are joined by wife, boy mom, and content creator Stuart Brazell! They talk about how hard it is to maintain friendships while being a new mom, and how the wonders of portable breast pumps have helped with that struggle! You can find the sassy and badass mom Stuart Brazell on every social media platform at @stuartbrazell.
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What Are Friends ForClark Moore: Soul FriendsThis week we are joined by the most genuine soul himself, Clark Moore! We discuss friendship and the divine, and how the "self-care" industry can actually create problems within your relationships. Also, a discussion of the wonders of claw-feet bathtubs! You can find Clark Moore hosting the podcast Soul Balm, and on social media at @mrclarkmoore.
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The Pink Lemonade StandGabrielle Ruiz & Pallavi Sastry: What Are Friends For PodcastGabrielle Ruiz & Pallavi Sastry are two women on a mission to spotlight platonic love in a socially distanced world. Last year, these two best friends started the popular podcast What Are Friends For to create a space to have meaningful and sometimes uncomfortable conversations about friendships. They’ve interviewed incredible guests such as Brittany Snow, Javier Munoz, Rachel Bloom and Kate Flannery and they’re kicking off Season 3 continuing to ask the question, “What are friends for?" These ladies open up about their friendship journey, Galentine's Day, and they get juicy as we uncover some thi...2021-02-1550 min
What Are Friends ForWhat Are Friends For Season 3 PremiereWelcome to Season 3! BFFs Gabrielle Ruiz & Pallavi Sastry dive into joyful, meaningful, and uncomfortable conversations about platonic love in a socially distanced world. See our blog on patreon.com/waffpodcast, and please consider subscribing to any of our Patreon tiers to watch exclusive content and support our show! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok at @waffpodcast.
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What Are Friends ForSasha Clements and Corbin Bleu: Happy Friendship New YearIn this special LIVE edition of WAFF Podcast, Gabrielle and Pallavi are joined by spouses Corbin Bleu and Sasha Clements! Corbin and Sasha talk all things romantic and platonic love, from Hogwarts house compatability to epic game night competitions. They answer fan questions about what they're doing during the pandemic to prioritize friendship connections, and on what actions they want to take to become better friends. Follow Corbin @CorbinBleu and Sasha @SashClements on social media!
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What Are Friends ForWAFF Season FinaleThis episode is all about you, our listeners! For our season finale, we answer your voicemail questions and dive deep into all your friendship dilemmas. How do you navigate Covid and friendships? What do you do about toxic people in your life? Gabrielle and Pallavi dish out their advice on these questions and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatarefriendsfor/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whatarefriendsfor/supportSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/waffpodcast)2020-12-291h 00
What Are Friends ForHoliSLAY Special with Broadway Princess PartyHoliSLAY WAFFriends! For this special holiday episode, Gabrielle and Pallavi are joined by the Princess Posse: Laura Osnes, Susan Egan, Courtney Reed, and Benjamin Rauhala! The Broadway Princess Party squad talk all things behind the scenes, from whose toes they used to take a selfie to who keeps them sane on the road. This episode is full of Disney princess fun and uplifting conversation about how people work with their best friends. And... there may even be some singing! Support Broadway princess party by visiting their website www.broadwayprincessparty.com and follow them on Twitter Instagram @bwayprincesspty to get their...2020-12-0945 min
What Are Friends ForBrittany Snow & Jaspre Guest: Happy Friendsgiving! Love, September LettersGxP are joined by fellow friends-turned-business partners, Brittany Snow (Pitch Perfect franchise) and Jaspre Guest, to celebrate their new passion project, September Letters - a mental health awareness and letter writing experience. This episode and conversation is uplifting, hopeful, vulnerable, and filled with gratitude. Just in time for Friendsgiving. Brittany also reveals that she is...wait for it...a Powdered Donut #lightningWAFF Anyone can write a September Letter by visiting septemberletters.com. Follow September Letters on instagram @septemberletters--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatarefriendsfor/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whatarefriendsfor/supportSupport the show (https://www.patreon...2020-11-2536 min
What Are Friends ForSlide into our VMs Friend!We're getting close to wrapping up season two y'all! In this episode, Gabrielle and Pallavi ask you all to send us voice messages! Go to waffpodcast.com/contactus now and your message may even get featured on our season finale!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatarefriendsfor/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whatarefriendsfor/supportSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/waffpodcast)2020-11-1836 min
What Are Friends ForKat Vellos: Friendship from AfarAuthor Kat Vellos is on WAFF this week imparting her friendship wisdom. Gabrielle and Pallavi get deep while doing some of her friendship-building exercises and they all discuss how chosen family has been relevant to their lives. Find Kat online at https://weshouldgettogether.com/ , @katvellos_author on Instagram, and @valloseraptor on Twitter.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatarefriendsfor/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whatarefriendsfor/supportSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/waffpodcast)2020-11-1837 min
What Are Friends ForAneesh Sheth: Spill That Friendship TeaActress and trans activist Aneesh Sheth spills some hot tea this week on WAFF! She, Pallavi, and Gabrielle discuss friendship breakup drama and talk about how 2020 has brought some friendships to a close, for better and for worse. Find Aneesh online at @aneeshtheactress on Instagram and @aneeshshethacts on Twitter.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatarefriendsfor/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whatarefriendsfor/supportSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/waffpodcast)2020-11-1135 min
What Are Friends ForGloria Calderón Kellett: Mentors Are Friends TooThis week Gloria Calderón Kellet shares her wisdom with Gabrielle and Pallavi as they discuss the difficulties of navigating friendship across racial, cultural, and professional boundaries during the pressures of a global pandemic. Find Gloria on Twitter at @everythinggloria and on Instagram at @gloriakellett.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatarefriendsfor/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whatarefriendsfor/supportSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/waffpodcast)2020-10-2837 min
What Are Friends ForKelli O'Hara - Back in the Day FriendsEp. 221: This week Gabrielle and Pallavi are joined by Tony award-winning actress Kelli O'Hara. They reminisce about the "girlfriend chats" that changed their lives and how they learned to make more room in the world for people who are different than them. Follow Kelli at @kelliohara on Twitter and Instagram.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatarefriendsfor/messageSupport this podcast:
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Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/waffpodcast)2020-10-2135 min
What Are Friends ForYvette Gonzalez-Nacer: Astonishingly Creative FriendsYvette Gonzalez-Nacer joins G x P this week to talk about the new skills and rekindling of old friendships that they've been able to cultivate thanks to the time afforded by quarantine. 2020 may be rough, but there are a few perks too!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatarefriendsfor/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whatarefriendsfor/supportSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/waffpodcast)2020-10-1435 min
What Are Friends ForSLAY Friends, SLAY!Ep. 219 Gabrielle and Pallavi discuss the meaning of "slay," the journey to being a better listener, and the difficulties of being a recovering friend skeptic in this week's solo episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatarefriendsfor/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whatarefriendsfor/supportSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/waffpodcast)2020-10-0736 min
What Are Friends ForTravis McElroy - Hey Friend, Are You Still An A**hole?Ep 218 - In this week's episode, Gabrielle and Pallavi are joined by the OG Podcaster himself, Travis McElroy. Travis discusses how good friends helped him journey from an a**hole to the internet's best friend. Travis a host on My Brother, My Brother and Me, Shmanners, The Adventure Zone, and Can I Pet Your Dog? Find him on twitter at @travismcelroy.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatarefriendsfor/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whatarefriendsfor/supportSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/waffpodcast)2020-09-3042 min
What Are Friends ForKaren David - True Blue FriendsEp 217: Fancy a cuppa and a chat? We’d be well chuffed if you lovelies joined us today with the Loveliest of Lovelies, Karen David! Follow Karen @karendavidofficial.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatarefriendsfor/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whatarefriendsfor/supportSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/waffpodcast)2020-09-2336 min
What Are Friends ForPoorna Jagannathan - Dear Friend, I'm ReadyEp 216: Hey, it’s Pallavi. We’re doing things a little different this week at WAFF. What you’re going to hear in this week’s episode is my personal story and experience with sexual assault. So as much as we appreciate and adore you, our listeners, for your continued support, please proceed with caution as the details we discuss may be triggering.
I used a lot of tools to get me to this point of talking about it openly. Therapy, counseling, meditation, massage, acupuncture, exercise, you name it. But the most powerful tool….the thing that got me to this momen...2020-09-1629 min
What Are Friends ForBromance with Danny Jolles & Matthew BroussardEp 215: Matthew and Danny are two comics who admittedly have a bromance. What is a bromance, you ask? Gabrielle and Pallavi have no idea. Listen to the ladies and bros discuss the differences between male and female friendships. Follow Danny @dannyjolles and Matthew @mondaypunday.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatarefriendsfor/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whatarefriendsfor/supportSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/waffpodcast)2020-09-0935 min
What Are Friends ForInside the Closet Friends with Emma Willmann & Matteo LaneEp 214: Emma and Matteo are two friends who work together, and so are Gabrielle and Pallavi! They had tons to share and discuss about the dynamics of working with your best friends… But what IS a “best friend?” Listen to find out. Follow Emma @emmawillmann and Matteo @matteolane.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatarefriendsfor/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whatarefriendsfor/supportSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/waffpodcast)2020-09-0938 min
What Are Friends ForHarvey Guillen - Ride or Die FriendsEp 213: Guestfriend Harvey Guillén talks how friendships can save your life, both physically and metaphorically. Follow Harvey @harveyguillen.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatarefriendsfor/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whatarefriendsfor/supportSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/waffpodcast)2020-09-0236 min
What Are Friends ForMelissa Barrera - Diversify Your FriendsEp 212: No one is born with racism. Melissa Barrera spills her heart about how she realized she was an “other” at an older age. Follow Melissa @melissabarreram.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatarefriendsfor/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whatarefriendsfor/supportSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/waffpodcast)2020-08-2638 min
What Are Friends ForStephanie Klemons - Losing Friends and Rising from GriefEp 211: Our stories are unique to us. No one can fully understand someone else’s journey. But Stephanie Klemons taught us in this episode that showing up, listening, and creating space for our friends allows them to celebrate, be vulnerable, and grieve. Stephanie is a mom, wife, dancer, singer, and choreographer. Follow her @danceism.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatarefriendsfor/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whatarefriendsfor/supportSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/waffpodcast)2020-08-1939 min
What Are Friends ForFriends Who CommitEp 210: Friends! It’s our 10th episode! Gabrielle and Pallavi commit to conversations from introducing each other to the wrong friends to alien dancing. Live your life!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatarefriendsfor/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whatarefriendsfor/supportSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/waffpodcast)2020-08-1237 min
What Are Friends ForDaniel J. Watts - Artivist FriendsEp 209: On this week's episode, Daniel J. Watts shares how activism and friendship go hand in hand. Daniel is an Artivist, Actor, and Dancer based in NYC. Follow Daniel @dwattswords.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatarefriendsfor/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whatarefriendsfor/supportSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/waffpodcast)2020-08-0534 min
What Are Friends ForAlysia Reiner - Girlfriend Time - Keepin it 100Ep 208: Joined by award winning actress, activist, and producer Alysia Reiner, Pallavi and Gabrielle discuss how activism can be a path to fast friendship. Alysia is most well-known for her global leadership of the TIMES UP movement as well as her work on Netflix’s Orange is the New Black and ABC’s How to Get Away with Murder.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatarefriendsfor/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whatarefriendsfor/supportSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/waffpodcast)2020-07-2938 min
What Are Friends ForBrandon Contreras - Friends and MilestonesEp 207: Gabrielle and Pallavi are joined by guestfriend Brandon Contreras where he discusses his 30th birthday quarantined in NYC and how creating art during this challenging time has helped him find the light. Brandon is an actor, writer, choreographer, and creator based in NYC. Follow Brandon @ohhey_brandon.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatarefriendsfor/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whatarefriendsfor/supportSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/waffpodcast)2020-07-2234 min
What Are Friends ForFriends in RetrospectEp 206: Yep, we're still in a pandemic, friends. But how does connecting with friends virtually help us through? Gabrielle and Pallavi regroup and discuss in the sixth episode of Season 2. Follow Gabrielle @gabrielleruiz and Pallavi @pallavisastry.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatarefriendsfor/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whatarefriendsfor/supportSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/waffpodcast)2020-07-1537 min
What Are Friends ForJavier Muñoz - Friends with Busy Quarantine SchedulesEp 205: Javier Muñoz shares how different quarantined life in New York City is from Pallavi and Gabrielle’s home base of Los Angeles, and how the nightly cheers for healthcare workers have restored his faith in humanity. Javier is an artist and activist best known for his roles on Broadway in Hamilton and In the Heights. Follow Javier @javiermofficial.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatarefriendsfor/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whatarefriendsfor/supportSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/waffpodcast)2020-07-0835 min
What Are Friends ForCarly Hughes - Friends Quarantining SoloEp 204: Carly Hughes joins Pallavi and Gabrielle to discuss how she is connecting with new and old faces through the power of and community found on social media during quarantine. Carly is a Grammy award winner whose credits include Netflix’s Insatiable, ABC’s American Housewife, and several other Broadway, off-Broadway, and regional shows. Follow Carly @carlyhughes.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatarefriendsfor/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whatarefriendsfor/supportSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/waffpodcast)2020-07-0130 min
What Are Friends ForVasthy Mompoint - Friends and Pandemic PassesEp 203: Pallavi and Gabrielle are joined by Vasthy Mompoint to discuss the nature of friendship during a global pandemic.
Vasthy is an actress, dancer, musician, singer, business owner, producer, and writer who most recently appeared on Broadway in The Prom and Spongebob Squarepants the Musical. Follow Vasthy on Instagram and Twitter @frosthyvasty.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatarefriendsfor/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whatarefriendsfor/supportSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/waffpodcast)2020-06-2433 min
What Are Friends ForFriends Level Up to Allies - Black Lives MatterEp 202: Black Lives Matter. Follow Gabrielle @gabrielleruiz and Pallavi @pallavisastry.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatarefriendsfor/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whatarefriendsfor/supportSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/waffpodcast)2020-06-1735 min
What Are Friends ForHi Friend! Season 2 with Gabrielle and PallaviEp 201: Welcome to Season 2! Pallavi introduces Gabrielle as her new cohost while the two discuss the ways they have been navigating friendship during a pandemic. Follow Gabrielle @gabrielleruiz and Pallavi @pallavisastry.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatarefriendsfor/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whatarefriendsfor/supportSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/waffpodcast)2020-06-1734 min