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FriendsZone#37 The One With The Dollhouse (S3E20)Rejection, rejection everywhere. In Monica’s world, Phoebe’s dream dollhouse doesn’t make the cut. Joey lands a role but gets burned when he’s rejected by his co-star. And Chandler? He dates Rachel’s boss – and doesn’t have the nerve to verbalize the rejection. This episode has us talking about the sting of not being chosen, our coping mechanisms, and what we have learned from being rejected over the years. Also worth noting: our podcast is going on a break. Yup, just like Ross and Rachel, minus all the drama and unclarity. With this episode, we...2025-05-2230 min
FriendsZone#36 The One With Ross' Denial (S6E3)Chandler and Monica want to move in together, which causes two problems: where is Rachel going to live and what to do with her now empty room?Both questions cause all kinds of chaos, a few surprise decisions, some curve ball, and interesting solutions. Tune in as we quiz each other on what Joey's rommate ad says, what Ross is in denial about, and what it takes to make living with someone else a success. Welcome to our FriendsZone podcast, where we rewatch Friends one random episode at a time. If you...2025-05-1534 min
FriendsZone#35 The One With The Dirty Girl (S4E6)Welcome to another Friends Season 4 episode. This time, we discuss "The One With The Dirty Girl", where Ross is dating a sexy paleontologist who is not the kind of dirty he might hope for....if you know what we mean :-) And while Monica and Phoebe launch a catering side hustle, Chandler sets the bar way too high when he gets Joey's girlfriend Kathy a gift, which makes us unpack the art (and awkwardness) of gift giving. Welcome to our FriendsZone podcast, where we rewatch Friends one random episode at a time. If you li...2025-05-0831 min
FriendsZone#34 The One With The Cop (S5E16)Should they have called this episode "The One With The Pivot Couch"? Absolutely. But here we are. Join us as Phoebe finds a cop badge and takes the law into her own hands (until the real badge owner shows up), Joey confuses a need for connection with a crush on Monica, and Ross, Rachel, and Chandler attempt the impossible—getting a couch up the stairs. Yes, it’s the PIVOT scene. Inspired by that iconic moment, we’re sharing our personal Top 5 Friends moments. What are yours?? Oh, and check out the infographic and mathematical formula astrop...2025-05-0137 min
FriendsZone#33: The One Where Rosita Dies (S7E14)This week on the FriendsZone, we’re talking about letting go and why that’s so damn hard. Joey, Monica and Ross struggle in their own way – and so do we, it turns out. We discover that farewells have a different meaning for us and our conversation then takes us a bit deeper, just like the content of the Rosita episode. Spoiler alert: one of us goes on several heartfelt rambles. Care to guess who? Welcome to our FriendsZone podcast, where we rewatch Friends one random episode at a time.If you like our show, leav...2025-04-2436 min
FriendsZone#32: The One With The Proposal (S6E24&25)May we propose a fun thing to do? How about joining us for another double episode? Chandler is about to propose to Monica at a fancy restaurant with a fancy ring but is interrupted by...gasp... Richard. Meanwhile, Joey accidentally buys a boat, Ross' relationship with Elizabeth comes to a crossroad, and Rachel and Phoebe work on their backup plan in case they are not married at 40, which makes us discuss whether having a backup plan is helpful or distracting. What do you think? Welcome to our FriendsZone podcast, where we rewatch Friends one random episode...2025-04-1742 min
FriendsZone#31 The One With Rachel's Dream (S9E19)We are back to English, folks. Let's join Rachel and Joey on the set of "Days of our lives" and watch their relationship going... somewhere. Next, we are off to Monica's restaurant where she is dealing with a feelance musician outside that might not match her "classy" place and who looks just like Phoebe. And finally we are going to the Chestnut Inn in Vermont where Chandler and Ross "earn back" what the hotel owes them after they lose their reservation - which is also the part that we might not agree with so much and makes us talk...2025-04-1035 min
FriendsZone#30 Tag der Dankbarkeit (S10E8) (aka The One Where We Speak German)***This is The One Where We Speak German. We will be back in English next week with Episode 31: The One With Rachel's Dream (S9E19)***Ja, wir haben es wirklich getan: eine ganze Folge auf Deutsch.Wie im englischen Original aus der letzten Woche geht es auch in unserer deutschen Version um Baby-Schönheitswettbewerbe, ChanBerry-Soße und Monica, die gegen ihren härtesten Gegner antritt: sich selbst. Und dann ist da noch eine Frau aus Ohio, die allen unerwartet den Tag versüßt. Und weil es nun mal um das amerikanische Superfest Thanksgiving geht, gehen...2025-04-0347 min
FriendsZone#30 The One With The Late Thanksgiving (S10E8)This is the one featuring baby beauty pageants, ChanBerry sauce, and Monica facing off against her toughest opponent: herself. Plus, a lady from Ohio unexpectedly makes our day. It’s also the one with the Floating Heads, which has us wondering… just how iconic are they, really? And, of course, we dive into what it truly means when we say that friends are the family we choose.Welcome to our FriendsZone podcast, where we rewatch Friends one random episode at a time.If you like our show, leave a rating and tell your friends.2025-03-2745 min
FriendsZone#29 The One Where They're Up All Night (S7E12)From rooftop rambles to apartment emergencies, our Friends pull an all-nighter, each of them in their own characteristic way. We dive into ‘The One Where They’re Up All Night’—talking about sleepless shenanigans, late-night thoughts, and what role insomnia plays in our own lives. Grab a coffee (or two) and join us for this latest episode of FriendsZone.Welcome to our FriendsZone podcast, where we rewatch Friends one random episode at a time.If you like our show, leave a rating and tell your friends.New episodes come out on Thursdays.2025-03-2045 min
FriendsZone#28 The One With The Birth Mother (S10E9)Maybe we should have called this episode “The One with the Faulty Wi-Fi & Weird Research,” but “The One with the Birth Mother” works too! 🤔As Chandler and Monica head to Ohio to meet their baby’s birth mother, Ross and Joey are on separate dates that go hilariously wrong. While Ross ends up in Rachel's shirt, Joey’s legendary "I.DO.NOT.SHARE.FOOD" moment gets us deep-diving into the genius that is Joseph Francis Tribbiani Jr. Welcome to our FriendsZone podcast, where we rewatch Friends one random episode at a time.If you like our...2025-03-1335 min
FriendsZone#27 The One With The Two Parts (S1E16&17)In this action-packed double episode, we dive into the February 1995 sweep month that brought us iconic crossovers (Mad About You! Almost ER!) and unforgettable guest stars (George! Helen!). Oh, and there is also a lot of plot stuff: Ross is going to Lamaze class, Rachel falls off the balcony, Monica commits insurance fraud, Joey is dating Phoebe's twin Ursula, and Chandler has to fire someone at work. As we said: a lot of plot. And then there is Marcel, the monkey, who switches the TV's default language to Spanish, which makes us wonder what impact language has on our...2025-03-0645 min
FriendsZone#26 The One After Vegas (S6E1)They say what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas… but does it really? Rachel and Ross are back in New York—but oops, they’re still married. Monica and Chandler are still wrestling with fate (and each other) over whether to tie the knot. And Joey and Phoebe? Well… they’re napping in the backseat of a taxi, somewhere in the middle of nowhere. Buckle up for The One After Vegas! Welcome to our FriendsZone podcast, where we rewatch Friends one random episode at a time. If you like our show, leave a...2025-02-2738 min
FriendsZone#25 The One With All The Candy (S7E9)Monica is in her element—cooking up a storm in a classic bid for love and validation. Meanwhile, Ross, blissfully single, is actually… pleasant? Who knew? And, of course, the ultimate debate: are you Team Kris or Team Katja when it comes to rating this episode? Tune in and pick a side. Welcome to our FriendsZone podcast, where we rewatch Friends one random episode at a time. If you like our show, leave a rating and tell your friends. New episodes come out on Thursdays. Follow us on Instagram: @frien...2025-02-2040 min
FriendsZone#24 The One With Joey's Fridge (S6E19)We are back in Season 6 and Ross is at it again with yet another Ross relationship crisis, this time with his college-aged girlfriend Elizabeth - which makes us wonder if age is really just a number? Meanwhile, Joey's fridge breaks down leading to some hilarious moments and genius financing schemes, while Chandler, Monica and Phoebe are in full competition mode over who can find the better date for Rachel. We are also bringing back quiz corner (this time with a twist). Overall: Fun times. Join us in the FriendsZone, with new episodes coming out on Thursdays. 2025-02-1341 min
FriendsZone#23 The One Where Chandler Can't Remember Which Sister (S3E11)In this episode, we unpack why Chandler keeps dodging the hard truth by behaving like a one-trick pony, how paying your dues - whether it’s untangling coat hangers or serving food on rollerskates - is just part of the long game, and why Kris nearly sent her remote flying in frustration. Thankfully, she held back, sparing her TV so it can live to tell the tales of future episodes… Enjoy. If you like our show, please leave a rating and tell your friends. Join us in the FriendsZone, with new episodes coming out on T...2025-02-0635 min
FriendsZone#22 The One With The Free Porn (S4E17)There is no such thing as a free lunch but there is free porn - at least in this epiosde of Friends. In fact, this episode is - dare we say it - packing: There is a Good Will Humping earworm, a Relaxi-Taxi, switched apartments, refrigerator college, not one but THREE babies, Emily and a giant Toblerone bar everybody is jealous of (including yours truly), and to top it off, we discuss whether long-distance relationships, especially across oceans, can be successful. EnjoyIf you like our show, please leave a rating and tell your friends. ...2025-01-3032 min
FriendsZone#21 The One With Ross's Thing (S3E23)Let’s talk about Ross’s thing (insert obvious joke here). And as if that is not enough excitement, Monica is looking at the possiblity of getting engaged to her billionaire boyfriend Pete, and Phoebe has to decide between macho manly fireman and a sensitive Kindergarten teacher. And all of this decision-making stuff is making us wonder: What do you do when you are stuck between a rock and a hard place? If you like our show, please leave us a five-star rating and share your comments. Join us in the FriendsZone, with new epis...2025-01-2331 min
FriendsZone#20 The One With Ross' Step Forward (S8E11)This episode might be called "The One With Ross' Step Forward" (S8E11), but the word forward is a bit of a stretch. While he is not sure whether his relationship with Mona is "mixed tape" or "exchanging keys" level, Chandler joins his boss at a strip club, and Rachel's pregnany hormones are running wild. With all these characters dodging tough conversations left and right, it begs the question whether it’s not about moving forward, but about stepping up and facing the issues head-on. Tune in to find out! If you like our show, please lea...2025-01-1640 min
FriendsZone#19 The One With The Secret Closet (S8E14)It's taken a few years, but today we finally find out what is behind that secret door in Monica's apartment (spoiler: not Richard). We also deal with the noises Monica makes while getting a massage, ugly wedding gifts, feeling left out of pregnancy updates and a major crush on a close friend we are not ready to deal with. Let's get to the bottom of all this and talk about why we hide things from others (and ourselves). If you like our show, please leave us a five-star rating and share your comments. Join u...2025-01-0935 min
FriendsZone#18 The One Where Rachel Goes Back To Work (S9E11)Super Gavin comes to the rescue, Chandler goes into Advertising, Phoebe becomes a method actor: Welcome to "The One Where Rachel Goes Back To Work" (S9E11) where our Friends find new careers, return to old careers and make all kinds of other career choices. All that career talk makes us wonder what it takes to fight for or leave a job. If you like our show, please leave us a five-star rating and share your comments. Join us in the FriendsZone, with new episodes coming out on Thursdays. Follow us...2025-01-0237 min
FriendsZone#17 The One With Rachel's New Dress (S4E18)Welcome to "The One With Rachel's New Dress" in which Rachel wears lingerie for Joshua (which unfortunately also impresses his parents), Ross is paranoid about his girlfriend Emily spending too much time with Susan, and Phoebe is trying to decide whether she will name one of the triplets after Joey or Chandler. Tune in as we break down the awkward moments, the interesting fashion choices and how a name can shape our entire identity and influence the way we are perceived by others.If you like our show, please leave us a five-star rating and share...2024-12-2651 min
FriendsZone#16 The One With The Vows (S7E21)Welcome to "The One With The Vows": Monica and Chandler are in full-on vow-writing mode, only to realize that that isn't as easy as they hoped and thought. As they struggle to find the perfect words, they reflect on their journey from their first meeting (hello, Thanksgiving flashback!) to THAT proposal. Are we all in on Monica and Chandler’s love story? Absolutely. But did the producers take a few shortcuts with this one? Maybe. Join us as we dive into the laughs and the yawns and the clips of it all while we discuss the art of cutting co...2024-12-1935 min
FriendsZone#15 The One With The Dozen Lasagnas (S1E12)For the first time in the history of our podcast, we are staying in the same season for two consecutive episodes. And, boy, did we pick a packed one: Joey and Chandler are entering the next phase in their bromanceship and buy a "table", Rachel is looking forward to a romantic weekend trip with Paolo (remember him?), while Paolo is looking forward to his massage with Phoebe, Phoebe is making cookies to have a heart-to-heart with Rachel, and then we have Ross who is trying to ignore Paolo while navigating the question whether he wants to find out the...2024-12-1239 min
FriendsZone#14 The One Where Rachel Finds Out (S1E24)Welcome back to Season 1 and the show‘s very first cliffhanger. This one has a lot to offer: from being a giver thanks to "science" (Joey), giving appropriate birthday presents (Ross), managing relationships (Joey, Ross, Rachel), not being able to keep secrets (Chandler), giving interesting advice (Monica), and rushing to airports, twice (Rachel). And in between all that, Rachel finds out that Ross is in love with her. Heavy stuff. Come join us as we explore this cliffhanger episode that kicks off 10 years of will-they-won't-they. If you like our show, please leave us a five-star rating an...2024-12-0537 min
FriendsZone#13 The One Where Rachel Has A Baby, Part 1&2 (S8E23&24)Baby Girl Gellar-Green is here and we are celebrating this momentous occasion with our very first double episode. Let's tackle the big decisions our Friends make in these season-ending cliffhanger episodes: there is Monica and Chandler's baby wish, there is Ross wondering why he is not with Rachel, there is Joey finding a ring in the wrong place at the wrong time and there is us wondering what it takes to make big decisions in life. (Oh, and there is also a lot of Janice...). If you like our show, please leave us a...2024-11-2852 min
FriendsZone#12 The One Where Joey Speaks French (S10E13)"Je de floop flee. Poof!" Welcome to a new episode in which Joey (thinks he) speaks French which leads to a few frustrating but also a lot of funny moments. Meanwhile, Chandler and Monica are confronted with the possibility that the child they are going to adopt was conceived by a shovel-wielding father killer, and Ross and Rachel are dealing with the question whether that thing with them is ever off the table - which makes us deep dive into a discussion on soulmating (yes, that is a word). If you like our show, please leave...2024-11-2144 min
FriendsZone#11: The One With Phoebe's Uterus (S4E11)Phoebe's brother asks her for a teeny, tiny favor, Joey is a tour guide in a museum of all places, and Monica and Rachel give Chandler some useful background on ... the ZONES! Join us as we deep dive into this one, while we talk about what it takes to be truly altruistic, in other words: Would you carry a baby for someone? If you like our show, please leave us a five-star rating and share your comments. Join us in the FriendsZone, with new episodes coming out on Thursdays. Follow us...2024-11-1433 min
FriendsZone#10: The One With The Videotape (S8E4)Ross and Rachel *slightly* disagree who came on to whom the night they made Emma. Thankfully - we think - Ross taped the whole thing. Join us as we deep dive into this epic episode, while we touch on the impact our individual perception has on our reality... in other words: How did Rachel get it so wrong? If you like our show, please leave us a five-star rating and share your comments. Join us in the FriendsZone, with new episodes coming out on Thursdays. Follow us on Instagram: @friendszonethepodcast 2024-11-0738 min
FriendsZone#9: The One With The Thumb (S1E3)Phoebe's bank messes up (a lot), Chandler's smoking addiction returns (again), and Monica's new boyfriend is a gallon of Alan (iykyk). Join us as we deep dive into this episode and discuss the idiosyncrasies aka quirky things that make us who we are and bind friends together through thick and thin. If you like our show, please leave us a five-star rating and share your comments. Join us in the FriendsZone, with new episodes coming out on Thursdays. Follow us on Instagram: @friendszonethepodcast Email us: friendszonethepodcast...2024-10-3142 min
FriendsZone#8: The One With The Ballroom Dancing (S4E4)There is dancing on the roof, altercations in the trash room, a woman in spandex, and some thoughts on what it means to us to have each other's back in everyday life. Join us for some laughs, insights, and heartfelt moments that remind us of the power of friendship. If you like our show, please leave us a five-star rating and share your comments. Join us in the FriendsZone, with new episodes coming out on Thursdays. Follow us on Instagram: @friendszonethepodcast Email us: friendszonethepodcast@gmail.com Hosted o...2024-10-2439 min
FriendsZone#7: The One With Mac And Cheese (S6E20)This one is all about Chandler being a true Magna Doodle Idiot, which is not only a bit out of character but also almost ruins Joey's career. Join us as we wonder whether clip shows like this one qualify as cheating, and why making mistakes has such a bad reputation. Join us in the FriendsZone, with new episodes coming out on Thursdays. We love to hear from you: you can email us, leave a comment or find us on Instagram. We answer questions in the beginning of each episode. Find us...2024-10-1735 min
FriendsZone#6: The One With the Princess Leia Fantasy (S3E1)Asking for a friend: Is the Princess Leia Fantasy an actual thing? Since there is not that much else happening (agree?), we talk about what the writers were trying to do with this season opener, love that Jean Claude van Damme makes another appearance in our podcast, and wonder if all of us need at least one Phoebe in our lives. If you like our show, please leave us a five-star rating and share your comments. Join us in the FriendsZone, with new episodes coming out on Thursdays. Follow...2024-10-1034 min
FriendsZone#5: The One With The Halloween Party (S6E8)Supergirl versus Catwoman! The pink bunny costume! An equally weak arm wrestle match. And, of course, Ursula's new fiance... We cannot help but wonder what we would have done in Phoebe's situation, why Chandler would put on THAT costume and whether Ross' costume makes sense to non-native speakers. Join us as we discuss under which circumstances interfering in someone's life is a great idea - or is it? Join us in the FriendsZone, with new episodes coming out on Thursdays. If you like our show, please leave us a five-star rating and share your...2024-10-0332 min
FriendsZone#4: The One Where They All Turn 30 (S7E14)The Friends all turn 30. Some like it, most don't. Which makes us wonder why turning 30 is such a big deal - and whether it should be. So, let's deep dive into this episode and into all aspects of Aging. How do you change out your soul, why do our brains reset at 44, and why is drinking on a Saturday night a HARD NO (!) at a certain age?? Join us in the FriendsZone, with new episodes coming out on Thursdays. If you like our show, please leave us a five-star rating and share your comments. 2024-09-2637 min
FriendsZone#3: The One With Chandler’s Work Laugh (S5E12)You would think that the work laugh is the most important thing to talk about in this episode, but... ROSS HOOKS UP WITH JANICE (spoiler). So, there's that. Let's also talk about Monica and Chandler's tennis skills, Rachel's interrogation technique, and whether we actually do act differently in a working environment - and why. Join us in the FriendsZone, with new episodes coming out on Thursdays. If you like our show, please leave us a five-star rating and share your comments. Follow us on Instagram: @friendszonethepodcast Email us: friendszonethepodcast...2024-09-2237 min
FriendsZone#2: The One With the Giant Poking Device (S3E8)Ugly Naked Guy is not moving. Janice is breathing into a paper bag. Baby Ben is making an appearance. But above all: Phoebe has superpowers that make people die every time she goes to the dentist - which makes us deep dive into the wonderful and a bit maddening topic of Superstition. Join us in the FriendsZone, with new episodes coming out on Thursdays. If you like our show, please leave us a five-star rating and share your comments. Follow us on Instagram: @friendszonethepodcast Email...2024-09-2234 min
FriendsZone#1: The Pilot or The One Where It All Began (S1E1)Welcome to the very first episode of our podcast. Let's dive right in and talk about where it all began: Rachel wants to be a purse or a hat but not a shoe, Monica is destroying watches and credit cars, and Ross grabs a spoon. Join us as we explore the cultural context of the time when this episode first aired, re-define what "solid" means when it comes to rating episodes of Friends, and deep dive into all aspects of Friendship. Join us in the FriendsZone, with new episodes coming out on Thursdays. If...2024-09-2233 min