The Art of Classiness is a podcast about friendship in all its messy, meaningful glory. Hosted by real-life best friends, this show explores the ups and downs of adult friendships—from boundary-setting and breakups to evolving dynamics and unexpected moments. With humor, heart, and honesty, we’re redefining what it means to be a classy lady in today’s world—one conversation at a time.
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Rock 'n' roll all night ... and party once a week! Hosted by Pat Francis, Rock Solid is the comedy/music podcast that brings you music “both new and classic," plus lots of laughs and musical guests. Joining the fun are Producer Kyle Dodson and Pat’s hilarious rotating Co-Hosts: Mike Siegel, Christy Stratton and Murray Valeriano.
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Join ADHDer, Dr Mine Conkbayir MBE and husband, the BAFTA award-winning comedy actor, Paul Whitehouse (Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing, The Fast Show) as they explore ADHD with diverse celebrity ADHDer guests, professors and specialists in this brand new Podcast series. Given the recent 'explosion’ in diagnoses, particularly within the world of comedy, Paul Whitehouse represents the archetypal sceptic. He’s there to challenge the very concept of ADHD. Dr. Mine provides theoretical and re ...
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Pat welcomes guitarist, singer and songwriter James Walbourne to the Zoom Room to promote the new His Lordship album "Bored Animal" and discuss his career in music with Pretenders and The Rails! Credit Photo of James Walbourne by Photographer Larry Nieheus See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art1…
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EP46: The Jealous Friend (And When It’s You)
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45:50Jealousy in friendship doesn’t have to be toxic — it can actually teach you something. In this week’s episode of The Art of Classiness Podcast, we’re breaking down the different ways jealousy shows up between friends and how to turn it into growth instead of guilt. From the friend who ghosts when you’re thriving, to the one who peppers you with “co…
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Pat and Pilar play songs about that the Patreon Supporters would like to have played at their funerals! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Pat welcomes Foreigner bassist and Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Rick Wills to the show to discuss his career in music and promote the just released Foreigner "4" Deluxe box set! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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EP45: Fantasy Friendship Draft: TV & Movie Characters as Your Dream Friend Group
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56:01What if building your friendships was as strategic (and hilarious) as drafting a fantasy football team? In this episode, Robin and Deborah play the Fantasy Friendship Draft — picking celebrities and fictional characters to fill positions like “Quarterback Friend,” “Wild Card,” and even “Protector.” Expect laughter, roasting, and plenty of debate ov…
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S15E846: Eat 'Em And Smile VS OU812
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1:45:25Pat finally meets "The Daves" in person as he welcomes Dave Festini and Dave Schneier into the Rock Room East to referee a battle between David Lee Roth's "Eat 'Em And Smile" and Van Halen's "OU812" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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EP44: I Slept with My Best Friend’s Husband… and 3 More AITA Friendship Stories
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51:16This week, Robin and Deborah are back in the Reddit trenches with another Am I the Asshole? episode — and the stories are messier than ever. From a shocking betrayal between lifelong friends, to the fallout of uninvited weddings, to drawing boundaries with men who don’t want relationships, we’re digging into the drama and asking: who’s really at fa…
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Pat and Kyle talk about the Marvel Movie "Fantastic Four: First Steps" and play songs from their favorite bands that only have 4 members! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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EP43: Busting the Biggest Myths About Friendship
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55:34Are your friendships being held hostage by old rules that don’t even make sense anymore? In this episode, Robin and Deborah debunk five of the biggest myths about friendship — from “you can’t make real friends as an adult” to “true friends never let you down.” In this episode, Robin and Deborah unpack the most common myths about friendship, explori…
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S15E844: Marshall Crenshaw: From The Hellhole
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58:06Pat welcomes Marshall Crenshaw back for a 4th appearance to discuss life on the road and his new album "From The Hellhole." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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EP42: The Friendship Game: Questions That Bring You Closer
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52:37What if friendship wasn’t just background noise in your life, but the main storyline? In this special episode, Robin and Deborah ditch the research and play a friendship game inspired by intimacy decks. Expect laughter, nostalgia, and a few vulnerable truths as they ask each other deeper, more surprising questions. Some answers will make you cringe…
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Pat and Pilar play songs about Summer, Sun & Sea as submitted by the Patreon Supporters! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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EP41: Things We Hate (and You Probably Do Too)
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1:01:18Today, we’re diving into the hyper-specific annoyances that can derail your mood in record time, the ones you can’t really justify being mad about, but oh… you are. From everyday sensory betrayals like water trickling down your arm while you wash your face, to public offenses like slow walkers and people who treat speakerphone like a podcast, we’re…
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S15E842: Pet Sounds VS Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
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1:42:16Pat welcomes Dave Festini and Dave Schneier back to the Zoom Room to referee an EPIC battle between The Beach Boys "Pet Sounds" and The Beatles "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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EP40: 'Am I the A*Hole': Lines Crossed and Feelings Hurt
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1:00:24Today, we’re diving into the hyper-specific annoyances that can derail your mood in record time — the ones you can’t really justify being mad about, but oh… you are. From everyday sensory betrayals like water trickling down your arm while you wash your face, to public offenses like slow walkers and people who treat speakerphone like a podcast, we’r…
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Pat welcomes Chip Z'nuff to the show to discuss his career in music and promote the new Enuff Z'nuff album "Xtra Cherries." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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EP39: Attachment Theory, But Make It Friendship
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1:03:20In this episode, we’re unpacking attachment theory—aka, the psychology behind why we love the way we do—and flipping it toward friendship. Whether you're always texting first, dodging emotional conversations, or suddenly realizing you trauma-bonded at brunch, your attachment style might explain more than you think. We’ll break down the four main st…
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S15E840: Favorite Song: 2000 - 2025
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1:35:53Pat and Pilar play the Patreon Supporters favorite songs from the last 1/4 Century!! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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This week and for the final episode of this series, Mine and Paul are joined by the legendary artist and creative force, Goldie, MBE. Though never formally diagnosed, Goldie has long been told he "definitely has ADHD" - and in this episode, he shares how traits like synaesthesia shape his extraordinary mind and artistry. Brace yourself for a powerf…
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EP38: Let’s Rewind to the 2000s: A Classy Flashback (Sort Of)
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1:02:41Burned CDs. Away messages. Mall lurks. Emotional warfare disguised as AIM status updates. This week, we’re taking a wildly nostalgic, and slightly traumatic, trip back to the early 2000s. From sleepovers and three-way calls to mall culture and teen movie tropes, we’re unpacking what friendship looked like during the era of side parts, glitter gel, …
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S15E839: Movie Star Parking at the White Tower
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1:44:37Pat welcomes author and college buddy Patrick Halferty to the show to discuss the Pittsburgh, PA music scene in the 80's and promote his book "Movie Star Parking at the White Tower and Other Stories." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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Letting Yourself Go with Lucy Porter
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1:01:28This week, Mine and Paul are joined by the brilliant writer, comedian and fellow ADH'D'er Lucy Porter. Lucy takes us back to 1990s Manchester, where she was carving out her place in the comedy scene alongside legends like Caroline Aherne and Steve Coogan. She opens up about her journey to diagnosis - first suspected from afar, then officially confi…
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EP37: The TV That Raised Us: When Best Friends Aren’t the Best for You
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59:11In this episode of The Art of Classiness Podcast, we’re digging into the moments that test even the closest friendships, when your best friend pulls away, misses the mark, or just flat-out lets you down. Through the lens of Girls, Sex and the City, and How I Met Your Mother, we explore how betrayal in friendship doesn’t always come with a blowout f…
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Pat welcomes legendary guitarist Dave Davies to the Zoom Room to discuss his career in music and promote the new Kinks collection "The Journey: Part 3." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Searching For Normal with Sami Timimi
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1:11:35This week Mine and Paul are joined by Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist, Sami Timimi. Sami has over three decades of clinical experience and a prolific body of work, including books like Insane Medicine and Searching for Normal, Sami challenges conventional psychiatric thinking and offers fresh perspectives on neurodiversity, ch…
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EP36: 'Am I the A*Hole': Judging Other People’s Drama (So You Don’t Have To)
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58:49In this episode of The Art of Classiness Podcast, we’re diving headfirst into the wonderfully messy world of the Am I The Asshole subreddit. From secret recordings that blow up weddings, to surprise houseguests who overstep big time, to navigating friendships with former flings, these stories are packed with awkward tension and moral gray areas. We…
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Pat welcomes podcaster and friend Nick Bambach back to the show to discuss Billy Idol's entire studio discography!! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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The BBC, ITV & ADHD with Adrian Chiles
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1:02:02This week, Mine and Paul sit down with beloved Brummie broadcaster and author Adrian Chiles. From secretive MI5 interviews to hosting Match of the Day 2, Adrian’s career has been anything but ordinary. He opens up about the surprising toll success took on his mental health - and how, at the height of his achievements, he was also at his lowest. Adr…
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EP35: The Classy Commandments: 10 Friendship Rules to Live By
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52:48In this episode of The Art of Classiness Podcast, we’re laying down our personal, slightly sacred guide to friendship—aka our “Classy Commandments.” From canceling plans without guilt to speaking in chaotic voice memos, protecting each other’s soft spots, and dreaming about our future friend compound, these are the rules that keep our relationships…
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Pat welcomes Ricky Warwick back to the show for his 5th appearance to promote his new solo album "Blood Ties." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal with Robin Ince
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58:12This week, Mine and Paul are joined by multi-award-winning comedian, author, broadcaster, and science communicator Robin Ince. Robin brings his trademark wit, empathy, and humour to a fast-paced, wide-ranging conversation. He opens up about his past, including how a life-changing car accident affected his entire family, and how a late ADHD diagnosi…
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EP34: When Classy Gets Messy: Our Most Embarrassing Stories
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59:29In this episode of The Art of Classiness Podcast, we’re peeling back the curtain on our most mortifying moments, plus reading some absolutely chaotic stories from listeners who were kind enough to share their own disasters. From falling asleep mid-pee at a Cowboys game to getting sniped by a bidet, dodging police lights with your pants down, and re…
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The Hyper-focused Founder with Alex Partridge
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1:02:30This week, Mine and Paul are joined by fellow ADHD podcaster, author and entrepreneur, Alex Partridge. Alex opens up about his journey from founding Ladbible and UNILAD to his eventual split from the company and winning a high-profile court case. He shares candidly how the intense pressure led him to struggle with alcoholism, and how his ADHD-drive…
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Pat invites Mike Schmidt into the Zoom Room to discuss all things Joilet Jake and Elwood blues AKA The Blues Brothers! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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EP33: From Wild Nights to Chill Vibes: Navigating the Shift in Social Plans After 30
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1:02:05In this episode of The Art of Classiness Podcast, we explore a relatable topic: the decline of social stamina as we age. What once felt effortless—like 9 PM concert starts or last-minute bar crawls—now requires mental prep, naps, and a solid plan. Join us as we dive into why we’ve shifted from spontaneous nights out to carefully-planned hangs, and …
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Over-diagnosed? With Dr. Suzanne O’Sullivan
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1:15:55Mine and Paul are joined by award-winning author and physician Dr. Suzanne O’Sullivan for a fascinating and thought-provoking conversation. Dr. O’Sullivan dives into her latest book, The Age of Diagnosis, sharing her insights on the rise of self-diagnosis for ADHD, the complexities of medication, and the potential downsides of labels. Expect an ope…
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S14E834: Vacation VS Different Light
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1:40:11Pat welcomes Dave Festini and Dave Schneier back to the Zoom Room to referee the battle between The Go-Go's "Vacation" and The Bangles "Different Light." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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EP32: 'Am I the A*Hole': We Need to Talk About Weddings (And Who’s Really the Problem)
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57:04In this episode of The Art of Classiness Podcast, we tackle some of the most controversial wedding-related AITA stories. From family dynamics and hurt feelings to navigating difficult wedding decisions, we explore the dilemmas that arise when personal boundaries, expectations, and family drama collide. Join us as we break down four real-life storie…
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The Sectioned Chef with Heston Blumenthal
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1:19:47Mine and Paul ventured to the south of France for this week’s episode with the one and only Heston Blumenthal OBE. The experimental chef kindly invited the team to his home ‘En Provence’ to speak about his ADHD and much, much more. Heston vividly retells how he was sectioned in 2023, with a Doctor and the emergency services pinning him down and sed…
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Pat plays songs with the word "top" in the title that were submitted by our Patreon Supporters! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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EP31: The Art of the Relationship Launch: Meeting Your Partner’s Friends (and Vice Versa)
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1:02:11Starting a new relationship is thrilling—but introducing them to your carefully curated circle of friends? That’s an entirely different game. In this episode, we’ll guide you through the art of seamlessly weaving your partner into your social fabric (and how to handle it if the vibes are… complicated). Whether you’re the one bringing your new love …
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Pat welcomes Stan Lynch (Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers) to the show to discuss his career as a drummer, a songwriter and a producer all while promoting the debut album from his new band The Speaker Wars! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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Someone’s Sitting There, Officer with Simon Day and Dal Babu OBE
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57:33Mine and Paul are joined by two great guests on this week’s I’m ADHD, No You’re Not! One is the much-loved comedian, actor, and fellow Fast Show star, Simon Day. The other is former Metropolitan Police Chief Superintendent, Dal Babu OBE. Simon takes us back to his days in borstal and shares how his parents’ relationship had a huge impact on the cou…
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EP30: Reality TV and Emotional Intelligence: Why We Can’t Look Away
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1:01:09In this episode, we’re peeling back the layers of reality TV... the shows we love to call “trash,” but can’t stop watching. From Love Is Blind to Vanderpump Rules, we’re exploring why these chaotic storylines hook us, what they reveal about our own friendships, and how they shape the way we navigate loyalty, jealousy, and vulnerability. We’ll unpac…
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Are We Having Fun Now? With Suzi Ruffell
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1:03:39Mine and Paul are joined by Stand-up comedian, author and fellow podcast host, Suzi Ruffell. Suzi talks about how she and her neurotypical wife navigate parenting together, raising their young daughter with love and teamwork. She discusses her journey to becoming more organized while living with ADHD, sharing practical tips and hard won insights. S…
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Pat welcomes singer John Corabi to the Zoom Room to discuss "Lookin' For Trouble" his new album with The Dead Daisies and to look back on his musical career. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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EP29: Why Work Friendships Feel So Intense — And What to Do When They Don’t Last
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1:05:34We’re diving into the world of office BFFs, coffee run confidants, and that work bestie who might just be your real bestie… or not. In this episode, we’re talking all about work friendships — why they form so fast, what happens when promotions or quitting throw them for a loop, and how to tell the difference between a forever friend and a proximity…
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Pat welcomes Co-Hosts Dave Festini and Dave Schneier back to the Zoom Room to referee the battle between 3 albums that were chosen by Pat, Dave & Dave! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Presidential Pranks with Simon Brodkin
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1:11:33This week, Comedian and professional hoaxer Simon Brodkin joins Dr Mine and Paul Whitehouse. Simon shares his journey from nearly becoming a doctor to becoming the most viewed British comedian on TikTok, and opens up about his late ADHD diagnosis just a few years ago. They dive into the realities of time blindness, chronic lateness, and the unique …
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EP28: 'Am I the A*hole': When Friends Expect Too Much — And Give Too Little
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1:07:08What do you do when a friend asks for too much, or you’re caught in the middle of a family secret? In this ‘Am I the Ahole?’ episode of The Art of Classiness Podcast, we’re breaking down four sticky scenarios where boundaries, loyalty, and friendship collide. From being labeled the ‘rich friend’ to feeling pressured to reveal a devastating secret, …
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