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?

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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).

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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.

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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!!

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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

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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.

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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

Listen to more of Ben Lee on Weirder Together or see him live!

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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.

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