A list of the best Friends podcasts to check out before the Reunion

As fans across the globe wait for the Friends Reunion to air on May 26, here is a list of the best Friends podcasts that deep dive into the beloved sitcom

Arguably the most famous show to grace our screens, Friends has an enviable legacy and hordes of fans across the globe. The show’s cultural impact becomes hard to define when fans are still debating if Ross and Rachel were on a break. Friends’ cult status remains unshaken as younger audiences discover the show via OTT platforms while fans of the show have been eagerly waiting for a reunion since its decade-long run ended in 2004.

The Friends Reunion is scheduled to air in the US on May 26, and will be available for viewing in India via OTT platform Zee5 on May 27, 12:32 PM onwards. In addition to uniting the beloved lead cast of Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry, and David Schwimmer, the special will feature guest appearances by David Beckham, Lady Gaga, Reese Witherspoon, Justin Bieber, and many more. We have curated a list of Friends podcasts for fans to indulge into before the Reunion.

Meet My Friends with Tom Scharpling

If you are overwhelmed by the sheer number of comedy podcasts available, you can blindly turn to ‘Meet My Friends with Tom Scharpling’. This smartly written parody podcast is hosted by veteran comedy writer Tom Scharpling. Listeners are treated to some to some laughs as he recaps episodes of Friends, explaining the plotlines and diving into entertaining segments including Fun Friends Fact and Line of the Episode. Episodes are fun and only about 15 minutes long.

Friends with Friends

Hosts Pete Allison and Dave Cribb invite guests who pick their favourite Friends episode and talk about it. ‘Friends with Friends’ only features guests who are as obsessed with the sitcom as its listeners are, and have been accepting listener requests during the pandemic. Listeners get to examine the minutiae of each Friends episode and enjoy the humorous conversation that flows. The entertaining episodes are approximately 50 minutes long.

The One with FRIENDS

If you are one for details, ‘The One with FRIENDS’ will serve you well. Hosted by two passionate fans, the podcast features a scene by scene breakdown of each episode. As the hosts engage in colourful conversations, draw cultural parallels, and share relatable personal stories, listeners can identify being a part of the bigger fan community. Each joy filled episode ranges between 50 to 80 minutes. 

Best of Friends Podcast

Hosts Erin Mallory Long and Jamie Woodham discuss every Friends episode in-depth from plotlines, character development, to behind the scenes. If you aren’t really a big fan of podcasts, their opinions and conversations are engaging to keep a fan hooked. With over 200 episodes, this hilarious weekly podcast is ideal for binge listening. Each ‘Best of Friends’ episode is roughly 50 minutes long.

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