The Art of Making Friends

Lisa Biello

A podcast about friendship created by two friends for people that have friends and like making new ones.

Episodes

  1. Jul 6

    S1E10 - Meet Greg: From Friend Zone to End Zone

    In this week’s Gregisode, we meet Greg.  Well, more specifically, you meet Greg, because we both already know and love him.  We learn how Greg and Erin met at the beginning of medical school, became friends, then eventually “more” as the insanity of their combined experience became funnier to them and stranger to those around them.  As their friend Igor said when they started dating, “weird and weird don’t cancel each other out,” and no truer words have ever been spoken.   While some unique photos have survived the late 1990-early 2000 technology chasm, imagine the relief of having zero photos of one’s engagement!  We hope you enjoy the images that made it and the generally great hang that always ensues when these three little birds get together.   Our apologies to nuns everywhere.  You don’t really need any additional BS.  Thanks to @kirven and Patrick and Leigh @dominio4 for their participation in this courtship.  Check out Patrick and Leigh’s delicious wine or visit their vineyard and tasting room in Hood River and McMinnville, Oregon!   Greg's incredible tracksuit can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DC6914SZ?_encoding=UTF8&th=1&psc=1 Erin and Lisa's tracksuit is here: https://amzn.to/4fk0Qo2 We are an Amazon Affiliate and may make a commission on qualified purchases. As always, thank you for listening and spreading the gospel of The Art of Making Friends podcast! Erin & Lisa

  2. Jun 22

    S1E9 - Meet Mark: Best Friend Turned Brother

    In Episode 9 we meet Mark – Lisa’s best friend from high school that turned into a brother. They discuss the hilarious social hierarchy of their very small school, the validity of platonic male/female friendships, how his amazing parents welcomed Lisa into their family and how a 25-year gap in their friendship did nothing to destroy their incredible bond. Pro tip – Watch this episode for some AMAZING senior pictures! Special shout outs to @dmcoback – Mark’s amazing wife, Dawn – and @wheelofawesome band! Want Lisa & Erin’s tracksuit? https://amzn.to/4esQjVW Want Mark’s tracksuit? Top - https://amzn.to/4uMjw4j Bottoms - https://amzn.to/4g0dXMa We are an Amazon Affiliate and may make a commission on qualified purchases. Watch the full episode now on www.theartofmakingfriends.com and from there you can find us on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon and Apple. Thank you for watching, listening and spreading the gospel of The Art of Making Friends! Erin & Lisa

  3. Jun 8

    S1E8 - Erin & Lisa: The Business of Movies

    In the 8th episode, Erin and Lisa have their first official “business” meeting – and segue into talking about things they have no business talking about – movies about friendship. Cause the thing is – they are both basically movie illiterates. Yeah, this episode is a real doozy! Editor’s Note – Shawshank Redemption came out in 1994 and at its core, is deeply about the friendship between Andy and Red. The film argues that human connection can survive even the bleakest of environments.  We all agree it is an amazing movie!! So, what are some of the movies about friendship that we missed? Drop them in the comments. Looking for the 80’s tracksuit? We got you. https://amzn.to/4vs3FbQ We are an Amazon Affiliate and may make a commission on qualified purchases. Watch the full episode now on www.theartofmakingfriends.com and from there you can find us on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon and Apple. Thank you for watching, listening and spreading the gospel of The Art of Making Friends! Erin & Lisa

  4. May 25

    S1E7 - Meet Paul: A Real Pop of Color

    In Episode 7, we meet Lisa’s longtime friend, Paul – a former radio industry colleague turned BFF for life. Join us as we reminisce about records Lisa wouldn’t add into rotation, the ingrown toenail incident, Paul’s need for a pop of color and his never-ending obsession with The Strokes. And perhaps it will inspire you to reach out to the friend that has been a real pop of color in your life! Shout out to honorable mentions - Gary Gorman, Joe DeAngelis and WEQX – much, much love. Erin & Lisa went rogue and wore pajamas! You need these in your life. We promise. https://amzn.to/4wOvBbo We are an Amazon Affiliate and may make a commission on qualified purchases.

  5. May 11

    S1E6 - Meet Alexis: Shoots, Ladders and the Game of Life

    In this week’s episode, we meet Alexis, Erin’s friend (for over 40 years) and an ally to all canines (for life).  In addition to a lesson on animal taxonomy from Lisa, we share lots of laughs, memories, and the silver linings of a life filled with wins, losses and abundant love.  If you are willing and able to hold on for the ride, lifelong friendships steadily become the foundation for all of your other adventures and challenges.   As our post-Mother’s Day episode, a special recognition to Erin’s Mom, who has not only loved her daughters, but extended that love to their friends, too.  It takes a village.  Love you, JeanO.   Shoutout to True Training Studio for welcoming all-comers to her exhausting yet positive community…even if she makes us lift heavy things - including a baby or two.  We suffer and succeed together. Get the tracksuit here! https://amzn.to/4fky9rs We are an Amazon Affiliate and may make a commission on qualified purchases. www.theartofmakingfriends.com

  6. Apr 27

    S1E5 - Meet Todd: Re Todd

    In this episode, we talk with Todd - a dermatopathologist, husband, father, friend, ally and Erin’s former business partner.  For about 15 years, Todd and Erin voluntarily imprisoned themselves in a laboratory diagnosing patients with skin cancers and other cutaneous disorders, a fact that has undoubtedly contributed to their friendship, cumulative weirdness and general predilection for silliness.  Their business journey was fueled by willpower, whiskey (only after hours!) and a few warts along the way.  We hope you enjoy the discussion as much as Denise, Erin’s dog, very vocally does throughout the episode.  F**king Todd!   Show note: Todd’s shadow boxes were made in Nampa, Idaho, and not the Yukon Territory.  #MadeInUSA

  7. Apr 14

    S1E3 - Erin & Lisa: Go Deep or Go Home

    Erin & Lisa play the game, "Let's Get Deep" and pick three cards to ask each other...one Icebreaker, one Deep and one Deeper card. Needless to say...it gets pretty depthy. Amazing Tracksuit - https://amzn.to/3OdATvI Let's Get Deep - https://amzn.to/4bYQ2sE Footie Pajamas - https://amzn.to/4v9BCin We are an Amazon Affiliate and may make a small commission on qualified purchases. And lastly, if you'd like to learn more about Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, please visit www.ehlers-danlos.com. It's an amazing resource and we are all about promoting awareness for both the public and the medical community. THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE PODCAST - WE LOVE YOU! Erin & Lisa

  8. Apr 14

    S1E2 - Meet Janelle: Another Girl Erin Picked Up In a Bar

    In this episode, we meet Janelle - a fellow ginger Erin met at a bar on Block Island. We fact checked the stats and less than 2% of the world's population has natural red hair, making it the rarest hair color in the world - so the chances of these two beauties meeting on a small island off the coast of Rhode Island we have inaccurately calculated to be a bazillion to one. Shout out to Damian Cartier (www.damiancartier.net) and The Andrew Brothers Dueling Pianos (www.theandrewbrothers.com) T his episode is loaded with shit you need to know. Literally.

  9. Apr 14

    S1E1 - Meet Erin & Lisa

    This MEGASODE is four stories in one - how we met, our trip to Iceland, why Mookie Betts is on the wall and why we wear tracksuits. It’s our friendship love story from 2004 to today and we hope you find it as ridiculous as we do. Let’s suit up, sit down and celebrate the gift of friendship together. www.theartofmakingfriends.com

  10. Apr 13

    S1E4 - Meet Sarah: The Oprah of Indiana

    In this episode, we meet Sarah - the first Suit Recruit for Lisa and also a best friend (and former sister-in-law!) who brings people together at a place casually referred to as "the Lake" where both shenanigans and magical moments happen - and pictures of boobs go horribly awry. www.theartofmakingfriends.comWant the tracksuit?https://amzn.to/4crdvDdWe are an Amazon Affiliate and may make a small commission of qualified purchases.

  • 10 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

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About

A podcast about friendship created by two friends for people that have friends and like making new ones.

Information

  • Creator
    Lisa Biello
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Lisa Biello