Words Between Friends

Malcolm Fleschner

Malcolm Fleschner's award-winning (well, award-*won* anyway) humor column malcolmfleschner.substack.com

  1. Episode 9 (Part Two): “Luck of the Irish,” “86,” “Out of the Frying Pan and into the Fire” and more!

    12/15/2023

    Episode 9 (Part Two): “Luck of the Irish,” “86,” “Out of the Frying Pan and into the Fire” and more!

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    48 min
  2. Episode 9 (Part One): “At Sixes and Sevens,” “Skin of One’s Teeth,” “Baker’s Dozen” and more!

    11/22/2023

    Episode 9 (Part One): “At Sixes and Sevens,” “Skin of One’s Teeth,” “Baker’s Dozen” and more!

    Get full access to Culture Shlock at malcolmfleschner.substack.com/subscribe

    56 min
  3. Episode 9: "Duck Club" Update, Mementos of a Dead Ex-Boyfriend, New Partner for an Old Vibrator, ChatGPT Love Advice — and much more!

    05/29/2023

    Episode 9: "Duck Club" Update, Mementos of a Dead Ex-Boyfriend, New Partner for an Old Vibrator, ChatGPT Love Advice — and much more!

    Malcolm and Kurt share a shocking follow-up to last episode’s workplace sex club letter, as well as advice regarding letters from: A man whose girlfriend is not willing to part with her deceased ex-boyfriend’s memento boxA woman whose husband is the object of frequent flirting from their younger female coworker A daughter who reconnected with an abusive father on his deathbed — but then he survived!A man who wants to know if he can introduce his new girlfriend to his late wife’s vibratorPlus our new idea for an “astral” advice column, classic Dear Abby letters, and thoughts on love from ChatGPT. Get full access to Culture Shlock at malcolmfleschner.substack.com/subscribe

    57 min
  4. Episode 8: “Clean Your Clock,” “Jury-Rigged,” “To Whale On,” “Makeshift,” “Slapdash,” “Freebird!” and more!

    03/27/2023

    Episode 8: “Clean Your Clock,” “Jury-Rigged,” “To Whale On,” “Makeshift,” “Slapdash,” “Freebird!” and more!

    Malcolm and Kurt demonstrate (mostly) mild annoyance with each other while puzzling over the provenance of common phrases suggested by fans of the podcast for beating on someone and doing slipshod work. All that and discussing whether there’s anything more annoying than yelling out “Play Freebird!” to a band at a live music performance. Get full access to Culture Shlock at malcolmfleschner.substack.com/subscribe

    57 min
  5. Episode 8: A boss uncovers an office sex club, cutting ties with dead husband’s clingy family, angling for a cut of deceased drug dealer brother’s cash — and much more!

    01/26/2023

    Episode 8: A boss uncovers an office sex club, cutting ties with dead husband’s clingy family, angling for a cut of deceased drug dealer brother’s cash — and much more!

    In this episode Kurt and Malcolm offer our not-remotely expert takes on: - How a widow can tell her annoying former sister-in-law “Barbara” that their “relationship” is over - Legal options for a woman who wants her portion of the $240,000 left in deceased brother’s dresser drawer - What a manager should do after discovering a wide-ranging COMPETITIVE sex club operating right under her nose  - A wealthy man concerned about continuing a relationship with his comparatively impoverished girlfriend Get full access to Culture Shlock at malcolmfleschner.substack.com/subscribe

    50 min
  6. Episode 7: “Slush Fund,” “Greatest Thing Since Sliced Bread,” “Flat Out Like a Lizard Drinking,” “Footloose,” “Molson Muscle” and more!

    12/03/2022

    Episode 7: “Slush Fund,” “Greatest Thing Since Sliced Bread,” “Flat Out Like a Lizard Drinking,” “Footloose,” “Molson Muscle” and more!

    Malcolm and Kurt trade barbs and witticisms while puzzling out the derivations of common English phrases while also celebrating the 30-year anniversary of an amazing word-related hoax perpetrated by a member of Generation X against the mighty New York Times. Get full access to Culture Shlock at malcolmfleschner.substack.com/subscribe

    53 min
  7. Episode 7: Introducing boyfriend to polyamory, dealing with a copycat “friend,” staying friends with an ex, getting hassled for parking in the handicapped spot — and much more!

    09/20/2022

    Episode 7: Introducing boyfriend to polyamory, dealing with a copycat “friend,” staying friends with an ex, getting hassled for parking in the handicapped spot — and much more!

    In this episode Kurt and Malcolm offer our expert takes on: How a woman in a committed relationship (and a small child) can talk her boyfriend into pursuing polyamoryThe best way for dealing with a Facebook friend who copycats to such an extent we fear she’s looking to commit murder and take her friend’s placeA writer with chronic pain who has to field critical comments from strangers over handicapped parking and unsympathetic friendsA woman whose long ago ex-boyfriend and current friend insists on describing her as his ex to his new lady friendsA writer who is just so damned good at helping others that she’s become the go-to source of advice for far too many friends Get full access to Culture Shlock at malcolmfleschner.substack.com/subscribe

    57 min
  8. Episode 6: “Makin’ Whoopie,” “Copycat,” “Shag,” “Kit ’n’ Kaboodle,” “Pussyfoot” and the granddaddy of them all, “F*ck”

    08/12/2022

    Episode 6: “Makin’ Whoopie,” “Copycat,” “Shag,” “Kit ’n’ Kaboodle,” “Pussyfoot” and the granddaddy of them all, “F*ck”

    Malcolm and Kurt trade witticisms while making their best guesses about the derivations for three synonyms of “doing it,” as well as a trio of (vaguely) feline-themed expressions. Get full access to Culture Shlock at malcolmfleschner.substack.com/subscribe

    56 min
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Malcolm Fleschner's award-winning (well, award-*won* anyway) humor column malcolmfleschner.substack.com

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  • Creator
    Malcolm Fleschner
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Malcolm Fleschner
  • Show Website
    Words Between Friends