Long Distance BFF

Long Distance BFF

Best friends for 25 years, Tristan and Samantha, talk about all things friendship. They share stories from real life celebrity friendships, fictional friendships, heartwarming friendships and their own hilarious past. New episodes every Wednesday!

Episodes

February 1, 2024 27 mins

Samantha and Tristan have a girls trip at least once per year. In this episode they talk about the importance of leaving your responsibilities behind and traveling with your friends.

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Sam and Tristan dive into the subject of being best friends with your mom. There are a lot of differing thoughts on this! Lorelai and Rory of Gilmore Girls are discussed as well as Tristan and Samantha's own moms.

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September 21, 2023 19 mins

Can you be friends with an ex? We all know someone that has made it work. Tristan and Samantha discuss the many complications of this dynamic in this podcast.

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August 11, 2023 28 mins

Tune in to hear Samantha and Tristan discuss the affects of social media on friendship. How many FB or Insta "friends" is too many? Besties, have you tried friendship with AI yet? From friends who pass notes between classes to talking on Marco Polo throughout today, Sam and Tristan have been through it all!

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July 16, 2023 26 mins

 Are you in a bind as a single mom and need help? Haven't found the right person to start having kids with and want them on your own? Maybe it's time to ask your BFF for help! Tons of women are turning to their best friends to help them raise their kids. Tristan and Samantha discuss this new fad and share their thoughts in this episode.

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Tristan and Samantha ask their kids some questions about their friendship, see what they remember about their moms!

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June 1, 2023 30 mins

This is the final episode of the Firefly Lane series. Tristan and Samantha wrap up Tully and Kate's friendship.  Besties, this was a hard show to watch, listen in to hear the real reason why Samantha didn't like this series.

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It's been awhile since Tristan and Samantha answered some bestie questions! Listen in to hear what they think of having more than one BFF or if moms and daughters can be bffs.

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DJ and Kevin Hart are great at roasting each other, Tristan and Sam try that out in this episode! As light and funny as this friendship seems there is real love for one another. Listen in to hear about it and to hear Tristan and Sam come out with the funnier side of their friendship.

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This is another coming of age movie from our past. Four best friends getting ready to leave for their first summer apart find a "magic" pair of pants that fit them all. The pants keep them connected over the summer while they each have their own adventures. In this episode, Tristan and Samantha discuss these four friends and the actresses real life friendship.

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These are BFF's who have been through everything together, and we mean everything. Jobs, marriage, babies, death, all the things. Busy and Michelle seem like total opposites when you look from the outside, but somehow it works for them.

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May 3, 2023 20 mins

Samantha and Tristan are back from a little hiatus to bring you some quality friendship content! They're back with a list of friendship missteps that you should steer clear of if you want to keep your relationships strong. Besties, we've all made mistakes in our friendships (like the time Samantha went to Disneyland without Tristan!). Hopefully this episode helps to prevent some of those mistakes in the future!

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Been a while since a bromance has been discussed and this one is epic! Jimmy and Justin have been friends for years. They do skits on SNL and Justin is constantly a guest on Jimmy's show. They work well together and everyone can see it. Tristan and Samantha are striving to laugh at each other and with each other like Justin and Jimmy. Besties, there's also a Who Knows Tristan Better competition between Samantha and Tristan's husban...

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January 18, 2023 35 mins

Tristan and Samantha are back to talking about Tully and Kate, the BFF's from Firefly Lane. Season 1 was discussed way back in Episode 8, in case you missed it. Besties, do you have a hate/hate relationship with Tully like Sam and Tristan do? She's just so selfish!! This is a great episode, not only because of the discussion but it's not a long distance pod, they're in the same room (Tristan's bedroom to be exact!).

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January 11, 2023 29 mins

These two bff's are goals. Also, who doesn't want to be best friends with Taylor Swift?! Tristan and Samantha talk about this friendship and the ways that Taylor and Blake support one another in this episode.

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Besties, have you ever really thought about donating a kidney to a friend? There's more to it than just a day in the hospital and a small surgery.  Francia Raisa donated her kidney to Selena Gomez. Tristan and Samantha dig down deep into this friendship that has obviously had its ups and downs.  Listen in for some current drama happening between these two celebs!

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December 11, 2022 15 mins

Following up on the JLo and Leah Remini episode, Tristan and Samantha watched their movie, Second Act. Two best friends, real life situations and some comedy (not great comedy according to Samantha) make up this movie. Besties, do you sit around talking with your BFF with your pants unbuttoned after a big meal? If not, you're not welcome here. JK!!

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December 6, 2022 27 mins

Sam and Tristan can see from watching these two interact that they are true friends. Besties, were you and your bff friends at first sight? Seems to be a popular saying amongst the last couple friendships discussed in the pod. Listen in to hear about this ultimate friendship.

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November 29, 2022 32 mins

Tristan and Samantha never watched Scrubs but found these BFF's super entertaining. Zach and Donald have been friends for almost as long and Tristan and Samantha. They have a podcast and great energy together. Besties, is it time for us to release some merch? T-shirts, mugs, what would you buy?

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November 23, 2022 34 mins

What is more exciting than watching three men participate in a cattle drive while in the middle of mid-life crises'? As funny as this movie is, it wasn't until Sam and Tristan watched it with the friendships in mind that they realized how deep it is. Besties, be careful watching this it will make you feel old when you realize Mitch is bemoaning the fact that he is turning 39.

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