Friendos: Recent Episodes
Siddharth Ravula
The friendos revisit the umbrella topic of relationships - this time discussing the shift from the talking phase into the dating phase, and what all of that entails.
The friendos make their final remarks about the unforgettable year that was 2020, and talk about what they hope to get out of the year 2021.
Welcome to volume 2 of FRIENDOS! On this first episode of the new season, the friendos welcome special guest Anshu, and sit down to discuss the very important topic of mental health.
Back from a brief hiatus, the friendos discuss general & personal 2020 highs and lows, accomplishments, and their goals for the remainder of the year.
On this week's episode, the friendos put on their thinking caps and share their answers to the first 1/3 of the New York Times' 36 Questions, a set of open-ended queries meant to increase the closeness between two people.
The friendos invite special guest Ritika to join them in their discussion of pet peeves, ranging from everyday things they notice in their work or home environments, to weird, unexplainable things that piss them off.
Friendos return from their hiatus to resume their initial discussion about relationships, giving the 411 on how to successfully maneuver the "talking" stage.
This week, the friendos talk Bollywood songs, their mother tongues, and bringing Indian food to school for lunch. They weigh the relative importance of each of their two cultures & decide what parts they align with the most.
The friendos welcome their first ever guest Lola, and have a conversation about combatting the racism that has manifested in their individual communities, and what they have done (& can continue to do) to add momentum to the movement.
The friendos discuss what it means to be single in this day and age, and how to make the best use of that time. They also give us the lowdown on whether they would date themselves, ghosting, and Alena's numerous NBA crushes.
Friendos delve into the new "normal" of staying at home under their parents' roof. Akhil talks about hiding his White Claw consumption from his parents, while Alena talks about hiding her alcohol so her dad doesn’t drink it all. Sid gives his TED talk on drive-by celebrations. Lastly, the friendos introduce their weekly segment in which they decide who is who in a famous trio.