Fantasy Friendship Podcast

17/05/2021

I *might* have crossed a few lines in the 2021 Best Friend Tournament championship between Brook DeMarque and Logan Marada, but hey, we had fun.

Well, some of us had fun.

Here's what happened:

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‎Show Fantasy Friendship, Ep That time I may have tortured my pals to determine the second annual 'Best Friend Tournament' - May 17, 2021

20/04/2021

Received a great review today!

14/04/2021

Tim (From 20TIMinutes) joins the show to talk about the time
he heckled a stripper on Jerry Springer and won $25K on a game show hosted by Alec Baldwin.

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Tim McCarthy of the 20TiMinutes Podcast joins the show to discuss his appearance on Springer, when he had a verbal altercation with a stripper, and the time he won 25 grand on a game show hosted by Alec Baldwin.

12/04/2021

15/03/2021

🚨NEW EPISODE🚨

That time riding on a couch on top of a moving van SOMEHOW had consequences.

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‎Show Fantasy Friendship, Ep That time riding on a couch on top of a moving van SOMEHOW had consequences - Mar 15, 2021

02/03/2021

🚨NEW EPISODE🚨

That time youth group leadership never questioned a death-defying stunt by a 16-year-old boy.

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15/02/2021

We are up for a SMIPA! (Self-Made Indie Podcast Award)

There are lots of good options, but we'd really appreciate if you gave us a vote and told a friend or two to do the same: https://forms.gle/m6YAir4dkHRq6Vuh7

It's a few pages in.

15/02/2021

🚨New Episode🚨

That time Amanda Webster's childhood hero (and crush),
Eric Bischoff, walked her down the aisle at her wedding, Ric Flair gave her a congratulatory "Woo" and a Royal Rumble broke out at the reception.
..OK, one of those things isn't true.

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10/02/2021

Was it the most well thought out plan? Maybe not. But it made for a memorable moment! A friend helped me chase down my wife's car and convince her to pull over, only for me to surprise her...

01/02/2021

Garrett Gibson was the greatest best friend a person could ask for this past year. Will I be so lucky in 2021?

I couldn't have asked for a better best friend in 2020. Garrett won the Best Friend Tournament with flying colors and proved he deserved it everyday he held ...

01/02/2021

You may have no idea what day is truly Steven Elonich's birthday, and that's completely his fault. He and Jake explain the joke's origins and how it became an out-of-control phenomenon below, and so many of you share what all of Steven's birthdays mean to you.

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‎Show Fantasy Friendship, Ep That time it was my birthday ... again ... and again ... and again ... and again ... and again ... - Jan 31, 2021

29/01/2021

The 2020 Best Friend Tournament was a heated competition and it came down to very worthy competitors: Jacob Riedemann and Garrett Gibson.

Ultimately, Garrett came out on top, but he wasn't so sure that'd be the case down the stretch. Will he repeat in 2021? The next installment of the tournament begins Sunday.

Listen to the dramatic tale of what happened last year below.
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20/01/2021

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18/01/2021

We spoke to an actor in "Birdemic: Shock and Terror" about what it's like to act in one of the best (worst) cult classics of all time, if he's often recognized, behind-the-scenes details, clothes hangers as weapons and more.

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‎Show Fantasy Friendship, Ep That time acting in Birdemic may have provided more 'shock' and 'terror' than anyone could have expected - Jan 18, 2021

13/01/2021

I'd love to hear some opinions on the latest episode. We talked to a current close friend to the infamous BTK serial killer.

A few questions that came up:
> If you're a believer, do you think there is a place in heaven for people as vile as serial killers?
> Is being friends with a serial killer morally acceptable?
> If your loved one was a victim, what would you think of the killer having a friend?

Listen here: https://bit.ly/35uU8Ym

Ashleigh joins the show to discuss her friendship with Dennis Rader, the infamous serial killer from Kansas. She maintains consistent contact with him and describes him as a grandfather-ty...

11/01/2021

Ashleigh joins the show to discuss her friendship with Dennis Rader, the infamous BTK serial killer from Kansas. She maintains consistent contact with him and describes him as a grandfather-type figure.

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Ashleigh joins the show to discuss her friendship with Dennis Rader, the infamous serial killer from Kansas. She maintains consistent contact with him and describes him as a grandfather-ty...

04/01/2021

Covering the Super Bowl is a dream come true for many aspiring writers across the country. Not sure Jay's experience was exactly what he had in mind.

Let's just say it made Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake's performance look PG.

Season 2, Episode 1: https://pod.fo/e/af7c4

The Super Bowl is quite the spectacle, but wait until you hear what an anti-Super Bowl party is all about.

30/12/2020

Here's a glimpse into what's coming in Season 2, which begins Monday. https://pod.fo/e/aee2c

We expanded the show to outside our inner-circle and some of the stories you'll have to hear to believe. 

21/11/2020

I had someone reach out to me — a complete stranger, actually — who had a loved one receive a similar cancer diagnosis as dad. I have been thinking of recording something like this for awhile, and after this person messaged me I knew it would eat away at me if I didn't use my platform, albeit a small one, to potentially help even just one person going through such a frustrating and cruel situation.

These are my thoughts and some perspective I gained after seeing firsthand what cancer can do to someone and their inner circle. It certainly took me multiple takes and I probably didn't say everything quite the way I should have, but I hope that it helps someone out there.

It's broken down into a few segments:

The first is focusing on what folks who may not quite be on that inner circle can do. We had so many folks help out, but not everyone has that. And it's not very fair to expect people to know what to say or what to do without having been through such a thing.

The second is focusing on self care if you aren't the one with the diagnosis. That's something I admittedly needed to do a much better job of handling.

The third is a few of the things we were able to do for dad and some of the memories we were able to make in the last few months. https://pod.fo/e/a87d8

Cancer is cruel and horribly unfair. Knowing what to do for a family going through a cancer diagnosis can be impossible if you haven't seen it firsthand. Here are a few ideas on what you c...

30/10/2020

The superstitions have surrounded the statue for decades. And they baffle historians who know the story behind the angel — the story of Ruth Anne Dodge, and the dreams she

25/09/2020

Does anyone know the root of the "Chucky Big Balls" and "Shake What Yer Mama Gave Ya" graffiti is? It has since been painted over (about 6 years ago).

Who is/was Chucky? How long was that graffiti there?

21/09/2020

Hi.

Whether we are friends or not, if you have a crazy experience and want to share it on the podcast, you are welcome to. Stories so far have included getting lost in the Rockies, spending an evening under a bridge with homeless gentlemen, meeting R.L. Stine and more. We're recording Season 2 beginning next week!

15/09/2020

My friends ditched me in college.

So I made new friends. They lived under a bridge and gave me a wonderful parting gift. They also provided me with a perspective that I otherwise never would have gotten.

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‎Show Fantasy Friendship, Ep That time we spent a night drinking with some cool homeless guys under a bridge - Sep 14, 2020

12/09/2020

Being an RA in Iowa City has its perks. It also has its pitfalls. Here are some wild situations one RA had to deal with and why a job description that includes "other duties as assigned" is dangerous.

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‎Show Fantasy Friendship, Ep That time University of Iowa RA duties included helping a girl who got locked in a stairwell and defecated - Sep 10, 2020

09/09/2020

Go out of your way to do one nice thing for a stranger today without expecting anything in return.

07/09/2020

What happened when Graham and his family met legendary author R.L. Stine?

Be careful. This story is going to give you Goosebumps.

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What's it like to sit down for a meal with the author of the "Goosebumps" series? Well, for a kid, it can be a pretty awesome experience.

03/09/2020

Well, crap.

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Well, crap.

03/09/2020

The reviews are rolling in! Check out the podcast below.

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01/09/2020

What happens when rebellious teenagers shoot a Nerf gun at people in public?

Well, it leads to a very, very angry man chasing them around Omaha and an encounter with the police. Listen below.

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‎Show Fantasy Friendship, Ep That time shooting a Nerf gun led to an aggressive car chase and the police - Aug 31, 2020

31/08/2020

What happens when rebellious teenagers shoot a Nerf gun at people in public?

Well, it leads to a very, very angry man chasing them around Omaha and an encounter with the police. Listen below.

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