13 episodes

Are We Pals? is a podcast all about adult friendship. Where co-hosts Lesa and Sammy (Wellington comedians Lesa MacLeod-Whiting and Samantha Hannah) find out who their true friends are, and try to make some new ones along the way. 

Are We Pals‪?‬ Samantha Hannah and Lesa MacLeod-Whiting

    • Comedy

Are We Pals? is a podcast all about adult friendship. Where co-hosts Lesa and Sammy (Wellington comedians Lesa MacLeod-Whiting and Samantha Hannah) find out who their true friends are, and try to make some new ones along the way. 

    Are We Pals with Steve Wrigley?

    Are We Pals with Steve Wrigley?

    Join Sammy and Lesa as they catch up with Kiwi comedy legend Steve Wrigley on the latest episode of "Are We Pals?".
    Steve, once a staple on the New Zealand comedy scene, now tours the US comedy circuit but recently returned to Wellington to visit. There, he invited Sammy and Lesa to open for him at his gigs and even back to his "dodgy" Airbnb (which, despite its alleyway location, turned out to be just fine—thanks to Sammy and Lesa's thorough background checks).
    They kick things off by dissecting quirks of friendship in the US versus New Zealand, Lesa confesses to not knowing who Steve is and Sammy blurts out a secret towards the end as Steve and Lesa gush over the cuteness of children,
    And of course, don't miss out on discovering Steve's ultimate friendship rule—his non-negotiable when it comes to pals. So are Sammy, Lesa, and Steve officially friends? Tune in to "Are We Pals?" to find out!

    • 46 min
    Cosy Catch Up: Where have we been?!

    Cosy Catch Up: Where have we been?!

    Sammy and Lesa are back and their friendship is as strong as ever. So why did they disappear off the face of the earth for a while? Why did they mysteriously start Season Two and then go silent? And why has someone unfriended Lesa on Facebook?
    Find out all the goss in this (newly titled) Cosy Catch Up.

    • 32 min
    Are We Pals with Olga Koch?

    Are We Pals with Olga Koch?

    Sammy and Lesa are back for Season 2!
    Before the NZ International Comedy Festival kicked off they managed to score a chat with the wonderful Comedian Olga Koch while she was performing at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
    In this episode, they discuss how to forcibly invite yourself to a new friend’s wedding and the pain that can come when you think someone wants to be your friend, but discover they were simply "networking".
    Make sure you grab tickets to Olga’s show Prawn Cocktail - book one of the last few tickets here! https://www.comedyfestival.co.nz/find-a-show/prawn-cocktail/ 
    While you’re at it, why not grab a ticket to Lesa and Sammy’s shows:
    Samantha Hannah / Female Lady Women Comedians https://www.comedyfestival.co.nz/find-a-show/female-lady-woman-comedians/ 
    Lesa MacLeod-Whiting & Gabby Anderson / Flow State https://www.comedyfestival.co.nz/find-a-show/flow-state/

    • 34 min
    Are We Still Pals?

    Are We Still Pals?

    As Season One of 'Are We Pals?' comes to a close, there's a switcheroo version of the first episode. This time, Lesa interviews Sammy. Are they still going to be friends? Will there be a Season Two? Do they have new non-negotiables? Are cousins a dying concept? Settle in for the last ep to hear all this and more. Then make sure to follow @arewepals on Instagram, join the Are We Pals? Facebook Group, or if you're feeling particularly generous, support the patreon!

    Make sure to check in next season for another round of chats about Adult Friendship. 

    • 35 min
    Snap Chat: What to do when your friendship fizzles out?

    Snap Chat: What to do when your friendship fizzles out?

    Sammy and Lesa are back in the fort and are rather full from too much lasagna and nachos. But after one of their pod pals wrote in asking what to do when a friendship fizzles out, they have a job to do. They simply must chat about it! This Snap Chat is longer than usual and goes on some surprising tangents, including one about being intimate with the contents of a wine bottle. Enjoy!

    • 28 min
    Are We Pals with Krystine Nation?

    Are We Pals with Krystine Nation?

    Sammy and Lesa chat with Real Life Wife social media superstar and comedian Krystine Nation over video call from The Fort. Krystine talks about her 172,000 friends, how comedy has helped her manage her emotions and spills the tea on some pretty juicy friendship drama. We also find out her non-negotiable and discover if she is a pal! Be sure to catch Krystine, Samantha and Lesa's shows at the New Zealand International Comedy Festival this May. Tickets are available now. 

    • 36 min

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