Just Friends

40 Episodes
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By: Jude Sack and Lula Talenfeld

Listen to two college friends — and only friends — chat about anything & everything on their minds. From rehashing their favorite lectures, complaining about hookup culture, and discussing the glitches in the simulation, Jude and Lula will share it all! Join two Yale students as they try to figure out this whole crazy life thing. Unwind with us every Sunday... and make sure to brew yourself some tea :)

Goodbye ... for now
#18
05/20/2025

It's graduation day and the duo sit down one last time in their New Haven studio to reminisce on all the highs and lows of Just Friends over the last 3 years.


Comment below what your favorite episode was!


Our last day of classes at Yale
#17
04/27/2025

The duo discuss failing presentations, skipping readings, and crashing out


What's Yale really like? w/ MrManny
#16
04/14/2025

The duo welcome MrManny to the podcast and have a candid discussion about which school is the best ivy, surviving Yale as a creative, and the highs and lows of being full-time YouTuber.

P.S. NLE choppa is not headlining anymore lol


Back to school... for the last time
#14
03/30/2025

The duo are back from spring break and ranting all about Nicole Kidman, notebooks that will change your life, and no-go age gaps.


Meet my AI boyfriend w/ Gabrielle
#13
03/16/2025

The duo explore Gabrielle's relationship with a ChatGPT agent, Eli. How they fell in love, the nuances of exclusivity, Eli’s changing memory, and the broader implications of human-AI connections.


Check out Gabrielle and her work:

Medium: @gcastleberrygordon

Suno: @gabieplease


Seriously skip this episode
#12
03/03/2025

Literally. This isn’t clickbait.


Am I falling in love with you?
#11
02/16/2025

The duo celebrate valentines day by asking the 36 questions that lead to love!


What's your biggest regret?
#10
02/03/2025

The duo cram in a quick episode before an improv show where they rant about the registrar, life skills, and their sliding door moment


LFG for LFDOC
#9
01/19/2025

The duo is back for their last semester ever (!!) discussing their last first day of classes (LFDOC), Lula’s broken car, and David Dobrik’s new body??


New year, new us pt. 3
#8
01/05/2025

As tradition goes, the duo celebrates the new year with a list of 25 things they’re bringing into 2025: lighting more candles, finding a wife, enjoying graduation, and so much more!


How to be a better friend
#7
12/23/2024

As the duo wrap up their fall semester, they sit down for a wine night to discuss fights with therapists, sharing your inner monologue, and being opinionated instead of judgmental.


Where our relationship is going
#6
12/08/2024

Caffeine addictions, meditation, and what’s gonna happen to the duo


We’re cancelled & we’re sorry
#5
11/17/2024

Jude & Lula explore how cancel culture incentivizes shamelessness, why trusting parasocial relationships is never a good idea, and what makes an apology video actually good.

Shoutout @esmetalenfeld & @jay.c.pierre for their incredible words @wordatyale


Can I credit D my thesis?
#4
11/03/2024

The duo are back (delirious as ever) discussing Halloween weekend, the 2024 election, and how they’re gonna fail their senior thesis.


You’re not that funny…
#3
10/20/2024

First crushes, freaks, and fearful performances


The AI girlfriend epidemic
#2
10/06/2024

Can AI companions replace human connection?


Senioritis for Season 5
#1
09/23/2024

The duo is back on campus & (sort of) ready to record. Trick or treating, stuffed animals, and silent dinners in this Season premiere Grab some merch here!!



Why are we talking right now?
#10
08/11/2024

The duo reflect on lessons from their summer, overanalyze Season 4, and (once again) contemplate the future of the pod.


Dating and creating
#9
08/04/2024

Chelsea and Kontinent talk collaborating and dating, critique in relationships, and knowing when’s the wrong time


A hunter’s outlook on love
#8
07/28/2024

Aidan shares his takes on possession, polygamy, and Portuguese girls


A 10 year relationship crumbles
#8
07/21/2024

Chris shares what it’s like to date 1 person for a third of your life


We didn’t talk for 1 month
#7
07/14/2024

The duo reunite for a season intermission to talk junior year summer, sending GIFs to therapists, life-changing summer courses, and working on weekends.


Incompatible and in love
#6
07/07/2024

Kay’s dating chapters from London to New York, mathematician to actor, in love and in heartbreak.


The secret to staying married for 45+ years
#5
06/30/2024

Ed shares 75 years of wisdom: how to steal your friends’ ex


A poet in love
#4
06/23/2024

Charlie’s hot takes on soulless cities, quitting capitalism, and… oral sex?


Soccer, Star Wars, and shy boys
#3
06/16/2024

Rachel tells her story: from ‘not my type' to soulmate


A spectacular breakup
#2
06/09/2024

Henry shares his story.


Are we in love? … with Season 4
#1
06/02/2024

A sloppy start to season 4 


Benadryl, breadcrumbs, and a season finale breakdown
#16
05/05/2024

This pretty much sums it all up.


Is Yale a happy place? w/ Dr. Laurie Santos
#15
04/28/2024

The story of how Dr. Laurie Santos' happiness class became the most popular class ever taught at Yale.

Check out Professor Laurie Santos and her work:

Web: drlauriesantos.com

Pod: The Happiness Lab

Insta: @lauriesantosofficial


Are you a third wheel?
#14
04/21/2024

Balancing relationships and priorities


Mediocre content
#13
04/14/2024

Why the algorithm ruined us

Check out The Colin and Samir Show w/ Jacob Collier


Bring back bullying? w/ Tilman Phleger
#12
04/07/2024

Why honesty isn’t kindness.

Check out Tilman & his work

Insta: @tilmanphleger

Web: tphlegerdesign.com


Click here to see Hamza Alsamraee’s LinkedIn post.


Are you jealous of me?
#11
03/31/2024

Spring break, the TikTok ban, and a tad bit of envy


Just friends… with benefits
#10
03/24/2024

Missing the magic.

Follow @thejustfriendspod on Instagram for more updates on the special live event being hosted ... soon!


Performing yourself w/ Ben Jenkins
#9
03/17/2024

bots, boys, and bain

check out Ben and his work:

insta: @benjenkinsta

web: benjenkins.wtf


Do nepo babies really deserve it?
#8
03/10/2024

We love you Maude Apatow!


Spring break slump
#7
03/03/2024

Being rude for no reason.


New life, new art, and New York w/ Gabriel Barse
#6
02/25/2024

How make-up made up a new life.

Check out Gabriel & his work:

Insta: @gabriel.barse

Web: gabrielbarse.com


10 things I hate about you
#5
02/18/2024

Time to air our grievances.