The Friend Request

This week on The Friend Request, Chloe Maddren is joined by return guest, comedian and dear friend, Aleks Milinkovic! Back on the pod to plug his hilarious new half hour special ‘Live In Sydney (A Cruel & Hostile Place)’ Aleks is getting into why the heck he thinks the city is so cruel, what a needy friend he used to be and how he’s grown. A little. There were some pretty big swings in the episode so you know… Watch Aleks’ special now!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HELLO REQUESTIES! In this week’s episode, Chloe Maddren is joined by returning guest and fan favourite Abby Boom from The OG Crew! They break down their night at the TikTok Awards, reflect on Chloe’s latest pension for making fake news and the pair fight the misandrist rumours by bringing attention to all the men they love. Abby and Chloe get into social faux pas' and Abby accidentally keeps trying to cancel Chloe, all the while with FREE FEET on display! Woweeee! It's good to be back!!!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sorry there's no episode this week y'all, I'll do a little best of episode for next week and I'm also so sorry about the sound quality!! Love y'all and see you soon!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian Chloe Maddren welcomes Sam Bowden back to The Friend Request for an episode that proves history can actually be hilarious. Sam, promoting his show Don’t Panic, It’s Happened Before, breaks down how today’s world mirrors the past - from pandemics to printing presses - while Chloe tries (like REALLY tries) to keep up. The two talk friendship, FOMO, and why humans never seem to learn from their mistakes. Plus, Chloe asks the all-important question: who’s the best bad guy in history? SEE SAM'S SHOW!!!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SORRY THE EPISODE IS LATE hehe love you! Comedian and host Chloe Maddren is joined by return guest and bestest girl, Elouise Eftos fresh from her Edinburgh Fringe Festival Best Newcomer Award nomination, for an episode of gossip and myth-busting. Together they dive deep into The OG Crew Reddit to debunk some wild rumours about Chloe - from ozempic whispers and plastic surgery speculation after her Halloween transformation. The pair discuss dating rumours, celebrity gossip (but they’re the celebrities), and Elouise’s latest celebrity crush - the one and only (and lucky) Steve Coogan. Expect tangents, confessions, and that classic Chloe–Elouise chemistry (giggles and squeals). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian Chloe Maddren is joined by her Halloween soulmate, comedian and podcaster Edan McGovern, for a spooky special filled with flirty chaos, messy (and poorly planned) games, and Halloween politics. The pair, dressed as Wilma Flintstone and Betty Rubble, talk about their Halloween horror stories, what makes their feet so special and the etiquette of dealing with costume copycats. Between rounds of blueberry bobbing, chaotic (bad) charades, and one sick and twisted spooky dare, they might just answer the real question on everyone’s mind… what if Betty and Wilma kissed? They probably won't but. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The spooky season is finally upon us so this week, Chloe Maddren is joined by the one and only HALLOWEEN MAN! It's Rodney Todd, everyone!! Actually, we're unsure if he is the only Halloween Man but we do know you may remember him in another role as Christmas Man on The OG Crew! These two talk all things spooky, from freaky flicks and scary fits to the most frightening thing of all, the notion that someone might not love Halloween... Eeek!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Friend Request, Chloe Maddren sits down with comedian Nikki Justice from The OG Crew, who opens up about her PUBLIC breakup with Andrew Hamilton, what it’s like to be autistic making friends and why being a stripper, a mum and a comedian all come with wildly different friendship challenges... From bikie marriages to psychics, parasocial (crazy) fans and setting firm boundaries, Nikki certainly has a fascinating and unique life story! We hope you enjoy the borderline compulsive oversharing of two neurodivergent cutie pies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back!!! SORRYYYYY!!! After a little brain and a lot of migraines, Chloe is back in the fort with friend and comedian Tom Witcombe and hot damn, what an ep! The pair talk all about the nuances of maintaining relationships with people of differing political ideologies with thoughts on gender and you bet Abbie Chatfield was brought up. Chloe also finally discusses a podcast exclusive about a potential upcoming surgery... Check out Tom's new special Selfies At The 9/11 Museum and his podcast Flog Cabin with Andrew Hamilton and Dan Muggleton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Friend Request, Chloe Maddren welcomes back Ben Lee for his second appearance and guess what? They're BFFs now (According to Chloe). The two cover music, fame and some very questionable life advice. Topics include: The politics of Instagram’s Close Friends list Navigating jealousy in comedy and music, from hecklers to industry rivalries Taylor Swift whether or not she's a supervillain, or just the smartest CEO alive Chloe asks Ben if it was completely insane when she sung a parody song about him when they had just met and by the end of the episode, she evens the playing field See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Friend Request, comedian Chloe Maddren is joined by actor and writer Ione Skye for an honest, funny and insightful conversation. From her breakout role in the cult classic Say Anything to her candid new memoir Say Everything, Ione opens up about growing up famous, navigating life as a so-called “nepo baby,” and the romantic expectations that come with starring in iconic love stories. Chloe and Ione also dive into friendships ending, the challenges of being a teenager in the spotlight, body counts and age gap relationships. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Friend Request, Chloe Maddren reunites with comedian and ex-con Andrew Hamilton for an episode packed with GOSSIP, suspense, and an unforgettable dare. They touch on the most important news of the week (Taylor and Travis - duh), Hammo admits to his frighteningly obsessive means of motivation, and you know they get into the Yeah Mad Amazon Prime debacle.  Since Andrew Hamilton is nothing less than a perfect moral compass, Chloe asks him, what should be illegal? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chloe Maddren is back with fan favourite Alan Fang in this week's episode of The Friend Request! The two revisit their history, explore whether they’re still friends or frenemies, and share some SILLY moments - from a disastrously funny(?) ‘try not to laugh’ game to finally publicly discussing the slap. With Chloe flipping the script on Alan and plenty of teasing along the way, this episode is weird, chaotic and dumb as hell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Chloe Maddren is joined by an icon - world famous adult film star Angela White - for her first ever bare feet reveal! She and Chloe talk about how to deal with a work crushes, Angela White's unexpected obsession and the unbelievable truth about the 'best' sex positions. The pair also discuss body counts, how the current political climate has regressed attitudes towards sex work and women’s sexuality and then of course, they play some wildly revealing sleepover games that end with a hilarious porno improv! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the 100th episode of The Friend Request, Chloe Maddren is joined by comedians Danielle Walker and Elouise Eftos to celebrate in a truely chaotic way. There are balloons, cupcakes, and a lot of love - plus confessions about CRIMES, an improvised ad-read showdown, and a game of “Most Likely To” to test the friendship! Together the trio laugh like maniacs, reflect on whether they are in fact "silly billy girls" and realize they'll probably all go to jail - but at least they’d go together. A huge thank you to everyone who’s been part of The Friend Request over the past 100 fricken episodes - we love you! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Chloe Maddren sits down with her original best friend — her mum, Cordelia Vecchio — for a deeply honest, often hilarious chat about childhood, family, and identity. Together they get stuck into a mysterious incident at their recent family reunion, Chloe admits to a long-held childhood secret, and Cordelia tells us what it really feels like to watch your child struggle to make friends. With sleepover games, unexpected truths, and a few emotional bombshells, it’s a conversation that’s equal parts silly and sincere. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian Chloe Maddren is joined by Becky Lucas (who just opened for Nikki Glaser!) for a wild ride of an episode. They discuss breastfeeding (each other?!), why Becky now hates her cats, play ridiculous sleepover games, and accidentally get a little too earnest before ruining it all with fake tits jokes. Proudly sponsored by Holistic Passage (use code 'friend' for 10% off) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Chloe Maddren is joined by comedian and movie guy Alexei Toliopoulos for a chaotic chat about film, friendship, fake empathy, and irrational fears. They talk stupid phobias, roast the worst movies they’ve ever seen, and Chloe confesses to being historically clueless. Plus, a very accidental spoiler about an exciting future guest... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Chloe Maddren is joined by sketch comedian Lachy McIntyre (aka Lachy Mac) to talk dating red flags, brand deal disasters, and how far they'd go to keep their Instagram accounts. Lachy talks up about his worst partnership (bleeped, of course), being newly single, and Chloe makes him do chaotic sketches on demand. New episodes every week — hit follow and come hang. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.