The Friendship Gap

Tell Good Stories

The Friendship Gap is an independent storytelling podcast exploring the complexities of modern friendship (friendship breakups, loneliness, connection, and the social fabric that holds communities together). Guests share a real story about a friendship that shaped them, sparking honest dialogue and emotional healing. The podcast’s guiding theme, “Community is the cure,” reflects its goal to reduce isolation and foster meaningful connections among listeners.

  1. APR 17

    Three Strikes, You’re Out - Samuel & Matthew

    Samuel shared a love of music with his friend Matthew. “Make beats, get money and get hunnies,” was the goal. They formed a group with some other friends and the rest was history. But when Samuel started getting more recognition and success, he quickly learned why they say it’s lonely at the top. Have you ever looked back at the end of a relationship, and said… “I always suspected this wouldn’t last?” The signs are always there, but more often than not, it’s too little, too late when we clock them. For Samuel, a moment that crossed a physical boundary woke him up to the reality of his friendship with Matthew and changed their relationship, forever. Join the Conversation Follow thefriendshippodcast on Instagram and TikTok Want to share your own friendship breakup story or be a guest on the podcast?  Fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/LJ5Wg3fqBGWiBrYe6 or email thefriendshipgap@gmail.com  Credits This episode was made possible by: Creator/Host: Josie Fomé - heyitsjozee Sound Design, Mixing, Music & Editing: Birthday Baker 🤎

    1h 10m

  2. APR 10

    Grand Rising, Grand Closing - Marie & Kay

    When Marie met Kay, they formed a fast friendship. A weekend trip to New York sealed their bond, which then led Kay to including Marie in her fashion business. However, things took a turn one fateful day when Marie sat Kay down and asked her a question that would alter their friendship as they knew it. Join the Conversation Follow thefriendshippodcast on Instagram and TikTok Want to share your own friendship breakup story or be a guest on the podcast?  Fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/LJ5Wg3fqBGWiBrYe6 or email thefriendshipgap@gmail.com  Credits This episode was made possible by: Creator/Host: Josie Fomé - heyitsjozee Sound Design, Mixing, Music & Editing: Birthday Baker 🤎

    39 min

  3. APR 3

    Is Somebody Gonna Match My Weird? - CP & Sion

    From dance school in Lagos to life beyond Nigeria, CP’s story delves into what happens when life’s natural progressions cause a distance that’s simply too wide to close. Join the Conversation Follow thefriendshippodcast on Instagram and TikTok Want to share your own friendship breakup story or be a guest on the podcast?  Fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/LJ5Wg3fqBGWiBrYe6 or email thefriendshipgap@gmail.com  Credits This episode was made possible by: Creator/Host: Josie Fomé - heyitsjozee Sound Design, Mixing, Music & Editing: Birthday Baker 🤎

    55 min

  4. MAR 27

    Dancing Alone - Meraki, Hannah & DeeDee

    After being left stranded alone, Meraki has to face the harsh reality of complex friendship group dynamics. As such, she now leads her life with friendship rules that ensures she never has to dance alone.  Join the Conversation Follow thefriendshippodcast on Instagram and TikTok Want to share your own friendship breakup story or be a guest on the podcast?  Fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/LJ5Wg3fqBGWiBrYe6 or email thefriendshipgap@gmail.com  Credits This episode was made possible by: Creator/Host: Josie Fomé - heyitsjozee Sound Design, Mixing, Music & Editing: Birthday Baker 🤎

    1h 1m

  5. MAR 20

    From Gym Rats to Dead Weight - Lillian & Sonia

    Lillian is someone who knows exactly what she wants, she has strong opinions and is able to stand ten toes down on them, and she can, more often than not, be found putting in reps at the gym.  When Sonia, a long-lost childhood friend, re-enters her life as her personal trainer, a beautiful professional relationship buds into a flourishing personal relationship. But they soon find out that their views on men increasingly diverge. A comment that leaves a sour taste ultimately gets both families involved in heated discussions. Tensions rise as all together they hit their breaking point. Join the Conversation Follow thefriendshippodcast on Instagram and TikTok Want to share your own friendship breakup story or be a guest on the podcast?  Fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/LJ5Wg3fqBGWiBrYe6 or email thefriendshipgap@gmail.com  Credits This episode was made possible by: Creator/Producer & Host: Josie Fomé - heyitsjozee Sound Design, Mixing, Music & Editing: Birthday Baker 🤎

    1h 5m

  6. MAR 13

    Group Dynamics from Hell - Sarah & Abigail

    When Sarah moved back home from abroad, she found herself in a group dynamic that felt like a second home. That feeling was cemented when Abigail joined and made their group complete. A friendship that grew around coffee dates, climbing adventures, concert attendance, and chalet trips was just what Sarah had prayed for; until an internal rift led to a bigger breakdown of the relationship. What followed suit left Sarah confused, hurt, and alone. What happens when the group that once held you up is the very group that turns its back on you? Join the Conversation Follow thefriendshippodcast on Instagram and TikTok Want to share your own friendship breakup story or be a guest on the podcast?  Fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/LJ5Wg3fqBGWiBrYe6 or email thefriendshipgap@gmail.com  Credits This episode was made possible by: Creator/Host: Josie Fomé - heyitsjozee Sound Design, Mixing, Music & Editing: Birthday Baker 🤎

    44 min

  7. MAR 6

    The Shove that Changed Everything - Avary & Bobby

    What happens when your friend, turned brother,  pushes everyone away leaving you to become a mere spectator of his life rather than being in his life? Avary, and his friend Bobby, were inseparable; instilling confidence, providing camaraderie, and ensuring a built-in support system for each other. In this episode, Avary is confronted, however, with the effects of society overlooking men’s mental health and how that, in turn, took a toll on his relationship with Bobby; ultimately causing them to go from brothers, to strangers. Today, as a result, he shows up in his friendships differently…intentionally. And he invites all men to first learn from his story, and then go and do the same. Join the Conversation Follow thefriendshippodcast on Instagram and TikTok Want to share your own friendship breakup story or be a guest on the podcast?  Fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/LJ5Wg3fqBGWiBrYe6 or email thefriendshipgap@gmail.com  Credits This episode was made possible by: Creator/Host: Josie Fomé - heyitsjozee Sound Design, Mixing, Music & Editing: Birthday Baker 🤎

    59 min

  8. MAR 6

    New Year, Old Friends? The Friendship Audit You’ve Been Avoiding

    Welcome to Season 2! 🎉 The new year always comes with reflection – goals, habits, finances, health. But there’s one area we rarely deeply evaluate: our friendships. In this intro episode, Josie introduces the concept of a friendship audit – a thoughtful, honest look at the relationships shaping who we are and who we’re becoming. Because the people around you don’t just witness your life…they influence it. Through personal reflection and practical guidance, this episode explores how friendships evolve over time, why some relationships quietly drain us, and how to approach change with clarity rather than guilt. Join the Conversation Follow thefriendshippodcast on Instagram and TikTok Want to share your own friendship breakup story or be a guest on the podcast?  Fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/LJ5Wg3fqBGWiBrYe6 or email thefriendshipgap@gmail.com  Credits This episode was made possible by: Creator/Host: Josie Fomé - heyitsjozee Sound Design, Mixing, Music & Editing: Birthday Baker 🤍

    15 min
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The Friendship Gap is an independent storytelling podcast exploring the complexities of modern friendship (friendship breakups, loneliness, connection, and the social fabric that holds communities together). Guests share a real story about a friendship that shaped them, sparking honest dialogue and emotional healing. The podcast’s guiding theme, “Community is the cure,” reflects its goal to reduce isolation and foster meaningful connections among listeners.

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  • Creator
    Tell Good Stories
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Tell Good Stories
  • Show Website
    The Friendship Gap