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Now That We’re FriendsWhere can Daniel find an artistic community without paying for one?That's a wrap on National Poetry Month 2022! And a wrap on this special series of the pod! But we'll be back. Maybe for National Hot Dog Month (July) or Banana Pudding Lovers Month (November). Hopefully sooner! But in this final April 2022 episode, we talk MFA programs. Are they a necessity when trying to build an artistic community? Can our new friend Daniel find like-minded folks to collaborate with in a less conventional (and less expensive) environment? We hope so, cause he's our friend and we CARE about him! This week's recs: Caro T...2022-04-251h 32

Now That We’re FriendsWhy do we keep leaving Marika on read?Seen by all... Anne Love, I’m Done with You by Ross Gay- poem Luster by Raven Leilani- book Circe by Madaline Miller- book Caro Don’t Think Twice It’s All Right by Bob Dylan- song Bunny by Mona Awad- novel Space Junk by Lisa Olstein -poem Gale Dancing on my own by Robyn -song Valentine by Fiona Apple- song I’m Still Standing by Elton John- song I’ve Been Waiting On You by - song Are You Alright by Lucinda Williams- song Simply The Best by Schitts Creek -song...2022-04-181h 12

Now That We’re FriendsCan Vicky have an adult relationship with her parents?We all struggle to have that perfect parent/child relationship that the Kardashian/Jenners have. But sometimes it's harder than being born into wealth. It can often mean work, and no one wants to work these days... We don't know why there's been three digs at America's first family in this episode description, especially given they're not mentioned once in this episode or even alluded to. Anyway, Vicky wants help forming an adult relationship with her parentals and boy have we got ideas, both from our brains and from our recommendations. Enjoy this episode (possibly with a tissue nearby...2022-04-111h 36

Now That We’re FriendsCan we help Madari escape the grind (culture)?"Now That We’re Ladders," "Now That We’re Undergirds," "Now That We’re Subtweeting," "Making Anne Feel Good"? It's been a looong couple of years. We think we remember the name of the podcast. We know there's a song... Anyway, Madari is tired of grind culture. Same. It's 9:33pm on a Friday as we're typing this... But is it "grinding" if it's with friends? That's a question for another episode. For now, we're tackling work/life balance, identifying with your career, thanking God it's Monday (who does this?), being very busy, also telling people we're "very busy." And what i...2022-04-041h 32

Now That We’re FriendsNow That We're Quarantined LIVE... on ZoomWell, *sigh*, things sure have changed since we last caught up with Anne, Caroline, Gale and Producer Lisann. Since O,Miami's annual April festival went O,nline, we gathered via Zoom at 3:05 PM on April 11th, 2020 for our first "live" episode of Now That We're Friends. We went through a few listener questions about life in quarantine. We read our favorite isolation poems and played our go-to lonely jams. We speculated on how we'll react to each another once we're all out in the open again. And we talked about how we're essentially in a time portal...2020-04-271h 35

Now That We’re FriendsOur Holiday Spectacular!Happy Honda Days from Anne, Gale and Caroline! On our 2019 holiday spectacular we tackle common holiday problems like dealing with family, holiday depression and giving a gift to someone you don’t like. Our recommendations take us to Christmas House, Stars Hollow, Scranton and a deserted island to celebrate/lament the holidays. We also reflect on our own Christmas past, present and future (if you’re into tarot cards) to help guide ALL our friends through the holidays! Our holiday gifts to our friends and listeners: Heavyweight (podcast) Caro “Buzz” 1st ep. “Scott” “Rob” “Gut shot” by...2019-12-2357 min

Now That We’re FriendsWhen Caroline Met Anne And Gale (Minisode)Caroline, Anne and Gale reminisce on how their 10 years of friendship began at grad school in Massachusetts. 2019-11-1107 min

Now That We’re FriendsIs A Baby Part Of Dylan's Narrative?On our season finale, we help guide our new friend Dylan as she struggles with fertility issues. Gale shares her own personal story of how she hopes to one day be a mother. Caroline leads us in an important conversation about Tig Notaro (because every conversation about Tig Notaro is important) and Anne asks (with the help of Neko Case), "Is a lioness not a lion motherfucker?" Enjoy our last episode of season 1! We'll be back soon! What Dylan should expect if she's not expecting: “Vessel for purpose” by Leora Fridman (poem...2019-10-281h 41

Now That We’re FriendsShould Alex Confront A Sabotaging Coworker?Our new friend Alex is being undermined at work. They don't know how to handle a coworker who's trying to make them look bad. Conflict is never easy, especially at work. We try to give Alex the recommendations that can bet help them confront a coworker without losing their cool. In the process, Gale comes up with a meditation app where every meditation is guided by Guy Fieri. Caroline channels her inner Marisa Tomei and Anne shares a lesson about the importance of your outside of work relationships with the help of Ugly Betty! Alex's Conflict Resolution T...2019-10-211h 14

Now That We’re FriendsWe Help Tyler Survive High SchoolOur new friend Tyler is starting high school. His aunt Susie wants her awesome nephew to have all the right tools to help him survive and thrive during that time we all remember so well. This assignment takes Anne back to the 80s, when teenagerdom was at its peak. She reminisces on VHS tapes and her days in the school band. Caroline taps into Tyler's parkour proclivities. Gale would like to forget high school, but she won't forget the advice her mom gave her when she was in high school. To find out what else we have to offer...2019-10-141h 15

Now That We’re FriendsDoes Amancio Know His Worth?Our new friend Amancio wants to ask his boss for a raise, but doesn't know how. Anne relates his dilemma to the larger issue of pay inequality. Gale sings. Caroline demonstrates how we can all directly communicate our desires. Gale sings again. Anne reminds us why RuPaul should have a guest starring role in every tv show. Caroline shows us how to pull off a good scam. Also, did we mention Gale sings? All three friends try to boost Amancio up with the help of Dwight Schrute, McKayla Maroney and Cardi B. So enjoy this (partly) musical...2019-10-071h 18

Now That We’re FriendsIs Gabrielle Using Her Duck To Fill A Void?Our new friend Gabrielle has lost her duck. This brings up a lot of feelings from Gale Caroline and Anne about our relationship with animals. This episode deals with transition and grief. Losing someone is hard, but ultimately we realize that if you love something you gotta let it go. We take a trip down 90s nostalgia lane and reminisce on classic animal films such as Harry and the Hendersons, Free Willy, The Neverending Story and Homeward Bound. Gale confronts the truth about ET, Anne takes us down an animal instagram hole we don't ever want to...2019-09-301h 38

Now That We’re FriendsThe Contessa Wants To Greet The Day With A Beer. Should She?Our new friend the Contessa of Kendall wants to know how early is too early in the day to have a beer. Working under the assumption that she's a responsible drinker, Anne, Gale and Caroline encourage the Contessa to let her freak flag fly. They also dissect the many ways the question could be interpreted. We travel back in time and across the globe to interpret all the ways people relate to alcohol. The general consensus is that it's situation dependent and when in doubt, pull the beer out! Contessa's home brew of recs: T...2019-09-2351 min

Now That We’re FriendsIf Cynthia Has To Age, She Wants To Do It Gracefully.Our new friend Cynthia wants to age gracefully. So buckle up everyone, it's time to face our own mortality! This is something Anne and Gale have thought about since they were small children, but we guess Cynthia's a late bloomer. Caroline finds comfort in growing older into a Julia Louis Dreyfus. Anne's older spirit animal is Dianne Keaton, and of course her mom! Gale and Caroline suggest Cynthia look inward and try taking stock of her happiness in her "golden years". Caroline gets zen, Gale teaches us how to tap dance with the help of Rachel Green and Anne...2019-09-161h 07

Now That We’re FriendsIs Megan Made Of Girlfriend Material?Our new friend Megan has never had a guy call her his girlfriend. She's been told she's not "girlfriend material" (ew). So she wants to know, what makes a girl girlfriend material? Once Anne, Gale and Caroline get over their initial eye roll, they discuss the actual materials that make up a girlfriend. They also talk about scaring men, how there's no one type of girlfriend and why your worth does not equal your relationship status. Not to mention the fact that serial killers have girlfriends. They give tips on how confidence can be an asshole deflector s...2019-09-0957 min

Now That We’re FriendsVeronica Graduated. Now What?Our new friend Veronica is switching career paths. She began college at 18 on a pre-med track and is now about to graduate from a writing Master's program in her late 20s. Caroline, Anne and Gale can relate! They discuss the anxieties that come with changing things up later in life, such as imposter syndrome. They define wisdom, rethink the advantage of an academic background and what it takes to be a "Working Girl" and "Nasty Gal" with self-confidence. They can't ignore the societal struggles of aging as a woman and the differences between your 20s a...2019-09-0256 min

Now That We’re FriendsJuanita Hits The Debate Stage Or Um, The Dinner TableOn a very special episode of Now That We're Friends, our new friend Juanita is fighting with family over political differences. She asks Caroline, Anne and Gale for advice on how to find peace and perspective when surrounded by conflict. Gale has an imaginary argument about shrimp. Caro talks about the burn out that comes with anger. Anne has a moment of uncertainty that leads to her expressing her love of watching Kevin Bacon dance out his frustrations in an abandoned warehouse. There's also plenty of tips on how to deal with family about differing ideologies, including watching unifying...2019-08-261h 08

Now That We’re FriendsBenadictia's Past DMs Her In The PresentOur new friend "Benadictia" isn't sure how to respond to an ex boyfriend who wants to get back touch. Caroline, Gale and Anne discuss their own experiences with moving on from unfavorable past experiences and men's expectations of women in general, but especially in pop culture. They also suggest great 90s movies, punk songs, a Reba McEntire music video that should be required viewing at every Law School and a very necessary Rihanna quote to help "Benadictia" look toward what's ahead of her instead of what's behind. Benadictia's pop culture prescription for talking to an ex: ...2019-08-1943 min

Now That We’re FriendsBrigette's Motivated To Ask For MotivationOur new friend Brigette is in need of motivation. She's happy with her life, but thinks there may be some things she can do to make it better. The problem is she's not motivated to change much. Luckily, her friends Caroline, Gale and Anne give recommendations to help put a fire in Brigette's belly. They also talk about their own struggles with motivation, how hard it is to get up at night to pee, a dating app for people who like to eat chicken tenders, how women's ambition is depicted in 90s movies, seasonal depression, pump up p...2019-08-121h 11

Now That We’re FriendsNow That We're Friends TrailerMeet Caroline Cabrera, Anne Holmes and Gale Thompson! These three best friends met ten years ago while studying Poetry in Massachusetts. They all now live in different cities, but when they're together they give each other advice by recommending things to watch, read, or listen to that'll help them through a problem. Now they're sharing their recommendations with new friends who send in their questions. If you enjoyed the trailer for Now That We're Friends, listen for our very first episode on Monday, August 12, 2019. 2019-07-3002 min