175 episodes
Friendlier Sarah Kopper & Abby Olena
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- Society & Culture
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4.8 • 102 Ratings
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Friendlier is like eavesdropping on a phone call between Sarah and Abby, long time friends—and now parents—who love to talk, read, and eat. Every episode we review books, share recipes, and explore a sometimes random/sometimes serious topic. Join us!
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Getting stuff done
We chat about how good we are at getting things done, which tasks are easy for us to start and finish, and whether anything helps us check things off our lists.
Life lately
Sarah (along with all of Bloomington) is prepping for April 8's solar eclipse.
Abby got a puppy, Edie.
Reading lately
Sarah highly recommends the YA novel, In the Wild Light by Jeff Zentner (especially the audio version).
Abby has been slowly making her way through the first three books of the Her Royal Spyness series by Rhys Bowen.
Eating lately
Abby hacked a grocery store cookie cake for Pepper's birthday.
Sarah tried out this Pad Thai recipe.
If you’d like to join in the conversation, please leave us a comment on our show notes, email us at friendlierpodcast@gmail.com, or find us on Instagram @friendlierpodcast. Thanks for listening!
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Looking ahead to turning 40
Life lately
Abby is feeling good about their family's summer plans.
Sarah's kids are enjoying some winter hobbies.
Reading lately
Abby read True Biz by Sara Nović and Sarah read S.K. Ali's young adult novel Saints and Misfits.
Looking ahead to turning 40
As we enter the last year of our 30s, we look back over the last decade, look ahead to our 40s, and share how we hope to celebrate our milestone birthdays.
Eating lately
Sarah tried two new focaccia recipes but had the most success with this one from Alexandra Cooks.
Abby shares about a new Trader Joe's product: garlic asiago cheese dip.
If you’d like to join in the conversation, please leave us a comment, email us at friendlierpodcast@gmail.com, or find us on Instagram @friendlierpodcast. Thanks for listening!
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Religion and spirituality
Life lately
Sarah is thankful that January is behind us, and night shift is going surprisingly well for Abby.
Reading lately
Sarah read (and loved) The Good Part by Sophie Cousens.
Abby listened to Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist by Judith Heumann.
Religion and spirituality
We discuss our experiences with religion and spirituality, growing up, today, and how we think about religion and spirituality as parents.
Eating lately
Abby ate Torchy's Tacos every day she was in Texas and has no regrets.
Make-your-own sushi is a big win at Sarah's house.
If you’d like to join in the conversation, please leave us a comment on our show notes, email us at friendlierpodcast@gmail.com, or find us on Instagram @friendlierpodcast. Thanks for listening!
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New year's intentions, 2024
New year’s intentions, 2024
We set our intentions for the year, share our words for the year, and discuss specific goals in various categories.
Life Lately
Abby is looking forward to time with family over the holiday (plus Tex-Mex!).
Sarah shares to home winds: the headboard Neil made and all the secondhand plants.
Reading lately
Abby found a new romance series by Sarah Estep--the Brunch Bros.
Sarah read the technology parenting book Growing Up In Public by Devorah Heitner.
Eating lately
Sarah found success with a traditional caramel recipe and Abby enjoyed apple cider caramels made by a friend. We recommend this thermometer that attaches to the pan.
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Reflecting on 2023
We look back on our respective years, talk about how we did with our intention words, and do a lightning round of favorites from 2023.
Life lately
Sarah recommends the Fantastic Fiction website.
Abby is leaving the leaves this year.
Reading lately
Sarah read the nonfiction book The Chaos Machine: The Inside Story of How Social Media Rewired Our Minds and Our World by Max Fisher.
Abby enjoyed the first two installments of the Wilmot Sisters contemporary romance series by Chloe Liese.
Eating lately
Abby is very into Cherry Cordials, the best seasonal Little Debbie.
Sarah has significantly upped her bean game.
If you’d like to join in the conversation, please leave us a comment on our show notes, email us at friendlierpodcast@gmail.com, or find us on Instagram @friendlierpodcast. Thanks for listening!
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Our year in books, 2023
Our year in books, 2023
We share the highs and lows of our reading year as well as our favorite books in various categories.
Life lately
Abby loves her new Pact sweaters.
Sarah is cozying up with the Calm Christmas podcast.
Reading lately
Abby read the spicy romance novel (set in Bloomington!) How Not to Fall by Emily Foster.
Sarah read Michelle Huneven's novel Search.
Eating lately
Sarah made cranberry orange bread and Abby wants you all to know about shrimp toast.
If you’d like to join in the conversation, please leave us a comment, email us at friendlierpodcast@gmail.com, or find us on Instagram @friendlierpodcast. Thank you for listening!
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Customer Reviews
My absolute favorite podcast!
The best podcast out there. I look forward to every episode and wait until I have the time to really enjoy it before listening. It always puts me in the calmest mood. Also, the book recommendations are 🔥
Relatable and fun
I have loved getting to know Sarah and Abby! They are fun, honest, relatable, and intelligent. I love that their friendship is the basis for the show and that they touch on parenting but also a variety of other topics. The episodes are short and sweet and leave me wanting more!
2 years listening, still loving!
I happened upon this podcast almost 2 years ago and I’m still enjoying it. I love how well edited it is and how consistent the segments are. I greatly enjoy the conversation and look forward to each new episode. The books are always a favorite for new ideas and I absolutely love the recent “parenting wins and fails”. These girls validate so much that young moms are experiencing and I’m grateful for it to be in my ear!