Work From Bed Friday

Amy Hoffmann & Tommy Borden
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A committed couple of 30+ years in conversation about marriage, sex, and connection through the lens of contemporary books and media that have ignited their marriage, sex, and connection. Every Friday. From bed.

  1. 3D AGO

    Spiritual Love and "Heated Rivalry": All About Love Chapter 5

    Tommy and Amy kick off Episode 6 of Season 2 with a tease: a quick peek into what they are reading and which books may make an upcoming episode!  After that Titillating Tidbit, they move on to the meat of the episode: Chapter 5 of All About Love by bell hooks. The discussion on spirituality and love take us from the woods of the Pacific Northwest to the Sombrero Galaxy. Come along for the ride!  And then watch the trailer for Heated Rivalry. A discussion is coming soon! Mentioned in this Episode: I Love Dick by Chris Krauss All Fours by Miranda July Eve's Hollywood by Eve Babitz The Idiot by Elif Batuman All About Love by bell hooks St. Teresa of Avila Heated Rivalry trailer New Yorker review of Heated Rivalry Original Music: Song: Malden Artist: Muistardeaux Collective Album: Abstractio's Prestige Send us a text Don't miss the good stuff! Click here to get on the list for our monthly newsletter (or subscribe directly on Substack) which includes book reviews, date night ideas, and more juicy tidbits from the bed and beyond! Work From Bed Friday is a podcast hosted by Amy Hoffmann and Tommy Borden, a committed couple of 30+ years. Funny, spicy, and insightful, they discuss marriage, sex, and connection through the lens of contemporary books and media. Every Friday. From bed.

    45 min

  2. JAN 16

    Self-Love: Chapter 4 of All About Love

    Amy & Tommy start with Portland’s stand up comedy scene and end with pubic hair. Sandwiched in between is a discussion of self love and self esteem. Also, they would like to contradict themselves—things ARE really bad in the world. Just get out there and love yourself, your people, and your community! Mentioned in this episode: All About Love: New Visions by bell hooks Portland's Chill & Fill Andie Main, comedian Ally J Ward, comedian The Pubic Hair Guide for Men Stasia Savasuk's Style School Martha Graham quote Full Bush in a Bikini article on Dazed A Bad Moms Christmas Original Music: Song: Dave (Certain Details) [Taylor's Version] Artist: Rick Real and The Warmth Album: It Don't Rewind Send us a text Don't miss the good stuff! Click here to get on the list for our monthly newsletter (or subscribe directly on Substack) which includes book reviews, date night ideas, and more juicy tidbits from the bed and beyond! Work From Bed Friday is a podcast hosted by Amy Hoffmann and Tommy Borden, a committed couple of 30+ years. Funny, spicy, and insightful, they discuss marriage, sex, and connection through the lens of contemporary books and media. Every Friday. From bed.

    49 min

  3. JAN 9

    Love, Lies, and the Patriarchy : Chapter 3 of All About Love

    Chapter 3 of All About Love by bell hooks is THE chapter that precipitated Amy and Tommy's famous "breakthrough" as detailed in Season 1, Episode 1. What do they think of it now? Listen for lots of opinions, a peek at a new tradition for New Year's Day, and some Miranda July-style crowdsourcing on hormone replacement therapy.  All About Love: New Visions by bell hooks Radical Honesty by Brad Blanton Jupiter Hotel Beth Kempton's Calm Christmas Podcast The End of Manhood by John Stoltenberg Good Inside by Dr. Becky Kennedy Brene Brown on honesty ErectKyle Dysfunction The Lazy Genius Podcast Original Music: Song: Drift 1 Artist: Rick Real and The Warmth Album: It Don't Rewind Send us a text Don't miss the good stuff! Click here to get on the list for our monthly newsletter (or subscribe directly on Substack) which includes book reviews, date night ideas, and more juicy tidbits from the bed and beyond! Work From Bed Friday is a podcast hosted by Amy Hoffmann and Tommy Borden, a committed couple of 30+ years. Funny, spicy, and insightful, they discuss marriage, sex, and connection through the lens of contemporary books and media. Every Friday. From bed.

    46 min

  4. JAN 2

    Love is Love. And mustaches: Chapter 2 of All About Love

    Amy and Tommy dig into Chapter 2 of All About Love by bell hooks, following her discourse on justice and advocacy for the rights of children. It seems far from a theory of love, but perhaps that's the point. Whatever the case, Amy and Tommy gamely engage in a lively conversation about the chapter, flanked by a discussion of the holiday classic movie, Love Actually, and on the other end, pubic hair. Because, important topics. And crowdsourcing.  Enjoy! Mentioned in this Episode: All About Love by bell hooks Love Actually Merry Little Ex-mas Radical Honesty by Brad Blanton George Clooney's mustache George Harrison's mustache Original Music: Song: Heath's Brother Artist: Muistardeaux Collective Album: Mont Roc Send us a text Don't miss the good stuff! Click here to get on the list for our monthly newsletter (or subscribe directly on Substack) which includes book reviews, date night ideas, and more juicy tidbits from the bed and beyond! Work From Bed Friday is a podcast hosted by Amy Hoffmann and Tommy Borden, a committed couple of 30+ years. Funny, spicy, and insightful, they discuss marriage, sex, and connection through the lens of contemporary books and media. Every Friday. From bed.

    39 min

  5. 12/26/2025

    Love and Cathexis: Chapter 1 of All About Love

    It turns out that Chapter 1 of All About Love by bell hooks brings up more questions than it answers: what actually IS cathexis? Do you have to have cathexis before you have/practice love? Are we throwing around the word love too cavalierly??  Lots to unpack here, but don't worry, we come back to our favorite topic (Does size matter?) in our "Let's Make it a Threesome" segment! Mentioned in this Episode: Sexy Lace Robe from Amazon Lingerie store in Santa Cruz, CA  Kimberly Ann Johnson, somatic practioner All About Love by bell hooks M. Scott Peck The Road Less Traveled by M. Scott Peck, M.D. Erich Fromm Gilderoy Lockheart on fame and celebrity Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus, by John Gray, Ph.D. Radical Honesty by Brad Blanton, Ph.D. Original Music: Song: Domino Artist: Rick Real and The Warmth Album: It Don't Rewind Send us a text Don't miss the good stuff! Click here to get on the list for our monthly newsletter (or subscribe directly on Substack) which includes book reviews, date night ideas, and more juicy tidbits from the bed and beyond! Work From Bed Friday is a podcast hosted by Amy Hoffmann and Tommy Borden, a committed couple of 30+ years. Funny, spicy, and insightful, they discuss marriage, sex, and connection through the lens of contemporary books and media. Every Friday. From bed.

    44 min

  6. 12/19/2025

    Season 2 Debut: All About Love

    Work From Bed Friday is proud to present Season 2! Fresh off the perimenopausal rollercoaster and sexual awakening of Miranda July's All Fours, Tommy & Amy begin their conversation of All About Love: New Visions by bell hooks. They begin with the preface and introduction and their storied history with this book. To spice up this season, they've added two new segments: The Titillating Tidbit (a little something extra from non-recorded conversations) and Let's Make It a Threesome (a comment from one of our listeners).  With these new segments have come some new musical transitions! Tommy & Amy play some fun snippets on piano, bass, and saxophone. They think you are gonna love it! Mentioned in this Episode: "How Do I Love Thee? (Sonnet 43)" by Elizabeth Barrett Browning "When Lucille Bogan Sings "Shave 'Em Dry"" by Aimee Nezhukumatathil Lucille Bogan Singing "Shave 'Em Dry"  Ma Rainey singing "Shave 'Em Dry" All About Love: New Visions by bell hooks Cory Booker in The Atlantic Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus by John Gray, PhD Dan Bern "Tiger Woods" by Dan Bern Original Music: Song: The Bells of Hope Artist: Rick Real and The Warmth Album: You Too, October Send us a text Don't miss the good stuff! Click here to get on the list for our monthly newsletter (or subscribe directly on Substack) which includes book reviews, date night ideas, and more juicy tidbits from the bed and beyond! Work From Bed Friday is a podcast hosted by Amy Hoffmann and Tommy Borden, a committed couple of 30+ years. Funny, spicy, and insightful, they discuss marriage, sex, and connection through the lens of contemporary books and media. Every Friday. From bed.

    52 min

  7. 11/28/2025

    Season 1 Finale: Review of "More: A Memoir of Open Marriage"

    Amy & Tommy close out the premiere season of Work From Bed Friday with a review of "More: A Memoir of Open Marriage" by Molly Roden Winter. They disagree about Winter's motives, wonder about how on earth people have time for polyamory, and discuss the the cringe moments that pepper the whole book. It's the story of a one woman's evolution through dating apps and fairly subpar sex that was still a good listen while painting the bedroom.  In addition, they include two new segments: "A Titillating Tidbit" (more discussion on a titillating topic!) and "Let's Make it a Threesome!" (wherein they read a comment from a listener)! Mentioned in this episode:  Lovehoney Saxx Men's Underwear More: A Memoir of Open Marriage by Molly Roden Winter Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder All Fours by Miranda July Intangible Moralism Greenlights by Mattew McConaughey All the Way to the River by Elizabeth Gilbert All About Love by bell hooks "God and the G-Spot" by Ellen Bass Vulva Graphic Kimberly Ann Johnson "Get On Your Knees" with Jacqueline Novak Original Music: Song: Like Emily Artist: Rick Real and The Warmth Album: You Too, October Send us a text Don't miss the good stuff! Click here to get on the list for our monthly newsletter (or subscribe directly on Substack) which includes book reviews, date night ideas, and more juicy tidbits from the bed and beyond! Work From Bed Friday is a podcast hosted by Amy Hoffmann and Tommy Borden, a committed couple of 30+ years. Funny, spicy, and insightful, they discuss marriage, sex, and connection through the lens of contemporary books and media. Every Friday. From bed.

    49 min

  8. 11/21/2025

    Made, Found, Favor: Our Epic Anti-Consumerism Gifting Tradition

    A long lost Brady Bunch episode inspired a gifting tradition in the Borffmann household that has been going strong for 20 years! Instead of purchasing gifts for Christmas, Amy and Tommy and their two daughters exchange only three types of gifts: homemade items, found items,, and favors/acts of service. Not only does the tradition short-circuit the consumerism frenzy that typically dominates the season, but it centers creativity, joy, and magic.     In this episode, they trace the roots of the tradition and recount stories of memorable gifts, while providing inspiration and tips for anyone looking for a new way to gift!   Just in case you want to actually purchase a gift for someone you love, here are a list of books that have been mentioned this season! For the peri-menopausal set. And husbands! — All Fours by Miranda July For the poets and the poets-at-heart — Mules of Love by Ellen Bass For the deep thinkers — Transformative Experience by L. A. Paul For you — Come As You Are by Emily Nagowski For your partner — Magnificent Sex by Peggy Kleinplatz and A. Menard For moms — Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder  For everyone! — All About Love by bell hooks Great gifts for a male partner:  Mens Lingerie at LoveHoney Saxx Men's Underwear Great gifts for a female partner:  The Liberator Wedge Original Music: Song: Festival Pier Artist: Rick Real and The Warmth Album: You Too, October Send us a text Don't miss the good stuff! Click here to get on the list for our monthly newsletter (or subscribe directly on Substack) which includes book reviews, date night ideas, and more juicy tidbits from the bed and beyond! Work From Bed Friday is a podcast hosted by Amy Hoffmann and Tommy Borden, a committed couple of 30+ years. Funny, spicy, and insightful, they discuss marriage, sex, and connection through the lens of contemporary books and media. Every Friday. From bed.

    43 min
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A committed couple of 30+ years in conversation about marriage, sex, and connection through the lens of contemporary books and media that have ignited their marriage, sex, and connection. Every Friday. From bed.

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  • Creator
    Amy Hoffmann & Tommy Borden
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    45
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Work From Bed Friday
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