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Hello hello it’s Sunday! I think I want to put out episodes Sundays and Wednesdays now but pls let me know if you have a preference!

Amongst the solo episodes where I’m BLABBERING ALL ALONE, I thought it could be fun to sprinkle in a few ‘phone a friend’ where I either call a friend to discuss reddit stories or even potentially have a listener phone call so we can really get into their stories!!

This week I’m joined on the phone by one of my wonderful sisters, Nikita Maddren and we talk about whether or not it’s okay to demand your friends site their sources!! In this day or misinformation, is this helpful or just annoying??

Tell me what you think! And of course, let me know if you want to be on the pod!!

See you later this week with another special guest episode… lil hint - he’s a bit of a movie star!! 

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This week I had another one of my best friends join me, brilliant stand up comedian and return guest, former host of the mugg off, Cameron Duggan!

I pretty much spent the whole episode trying to make him plan my wedding! He begrudgingly obliged. We chatted wedding etiquette, wedding drama and whether or not it is okay to go to a wedding without a gift… and we included a reddit story and a sleepover game or two. 

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Hellooo again Requesties!! I’m back again with a solo ep (SORRY FOR MISSING A WEEK, gunna blame the short month? Or my being useless).

On today’s episode we get a lil update from a listener and I go through a couple of juicy Reddit stories. 

One is from Am I The Asshole? about a mum who doesn’t want her son playing with his friend because the other mum won’t evenly split hosting time. The other is from Am I Overreacting? where someone lives my nightmare and runs into an ex-friend under the worst circumstances.

We’re talking ghosting, parenting politics, petty payback, friendship boundaries and whether being a “petty bitch” is sometimes justified. ENJOY!!

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This Friday, Chloe is joined by one of our faves, you may remember her from The OG Crew’s first werewolf video and the first season of Taskmaster Australia, it’s Danielle Walker!!

These two are giving a glimpse into the minds of AuDHD and it is somewhat psycho. Talking about men and women’s junk for WAY too long followed by discussing their obsessions with ice… the frozen water btw. Chloe and Danielle get into some unhinged Reddit stories about friendship faux pas. 

DON’T FORGET TO GO SEE DANIELLE LIVE

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On this solo episode of The Friend Request, Chloe Maddren reads and reacts to shocking listener stories about friendship betrayal.

From a best friend love triangle that ended in blackmail, to a confusing relationship that somehow turned into catfishing, Chloe talking red flags, heartbreak, chaos AND she's telling telling a few way too personal stories in between.

A must-listen for anyone who’s ever had a toxic friend, lost a best friend, or found themselves in messy relationship drama.

Want to send us a story?

Email us at thefriendrequestpodcast@gmail.com

or

Leave a voice message

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This week on The Friend Request Chloe Maddren is joined by one of Australia’s finest exports, comedian Ray Badran!

The two talk about Ray’s brand new podcast Babak And Ray Have Nothing To Say, which is 24 episodes that he and his co-host recorded over 24-hours… straight!

Chloe also asks Ray how to maintain a long-distance friendship and the pair read a pretty juicy reddit story about a woman who may or may not lose a friend over accidentally having her baby in the friend’s car.

Join us for the fun in the fort (that sounds so cheesy, omg) for good times AND a very fun little story about one of The OG Crew’s favourite guests (not Chloe, hehe)!!

Leave a message on the pod!

Check out the Patreon

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This week on the solo ep!!! I need help choosing a charity! It must be based in Australia but I’m looking for a cause to raise money for with an upcoming live show and I’d LOVE your help! Please put any suggestions in the comments or email thefriendrequestpodcast@gmail.com

Today I’m reading a reddit story and it’s pretty damn juicy. Now that we’re doing listener submissions I thought it would be fun to take a peak at reddit too! This one’s a doozy… tell me what you thought??

If you want to send us a voice message, click the telbee link or feel free to just send in an email!

Love you!

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The weeeek we are joined by comedian, play-write and actor Hannah Reilly to talk about her growing up with loving parents, and how rare that is, and how it very well may have caused a praise kink!

Hannah's in town debuting her new play 'Roleplay', about being an influencer with no morals navigating the modern world where authenticity is treated as a currency.

We also play a slightly psycho game of truth or dare (the dare was STRONGLY suggested).

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This week, we're joined by return guest, comedian and good friend of the pod John Glover!

Kicking things off with a campaign to get John on WikiFeet and finishing up with some sleepover games, this one's just a good old fashioned cutie pie party!

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We’re back!! This week we’re kicking off a brand new bit of additional content with a solo episode, welcoming y’all back to the new year, talking life updates (ENGAGEMENT hehe) and whether or not movies have romanticised the perfect friendship too much.

We’ll be back again soon with another guest episode and new weekly Patreon content so get fricken excited, we got a lotta listening for ya!

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It’s the Christmas episode!!!

This week Chloe is playing dress up and listening to requestie submissions to decide who’s naughty and who’s nice and  guess what, she needs your help!!

Leave a comment for the most naught or nice listener submission to help crown winners!

Also here’s the tele link if you want to send us a voice message!

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This week on The Friend Request, Chloe Maddren is joined by return guest, comedian and dear friend, Aleks Milinkovic! Back on the pod to plug his hilarious new half hour special ‘Live In Sydney (A Cruel & Hostile Place)’ Aleks is getting into why the heck he thinks the city is so cruel, what a needy friend he used to be and how he’s grown. A little. There were some pretty big swings in the episode so you know…

Watch Aleks’ special now!!!

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HELLO REQUESTIES!

In this week’s episode, Chloe Maddren is joined by returning guest and fan favourite Abby Boom from The OG Crew! They break down their night at the TikTok Awards, reflect on Chloe’s latest pension for making fake news and the pair fight the misandrist rumours by bringing attention to all the men they love.

Abby and Chloe get into social faux pas' and Abby accidentally keeps trying to cancel Chloe, all the while with FREE FEET on display! Woweeee!

It's good to be back!!! 

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Sorry there's no episode this week y'all, I'll do a little best of episode for next week and I'm also so sorry about the sound quality!!

Love y'all and see you soon!!

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Comedian Chloe Maddren welcomes Sam Bowden back to The Friend Request for an episode that proves history can actually be hilarious. Sam, promoting his show Don’t Panic, It’s Happened Before, breaks down how today’s world mirrors the past - from pandemics to printing presses - while Chloe tries (like REALLY tries) to keep up.

The two talk friendship, FOMO, and why humans never seem to learn from their mistakes. Plus, Chloe asks the all-important question: who’s the best bad guy in history?

SEE SAM'S SHOW!!!

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SORRY THE EPISODE IS LATE hehe love you!

Comedian and host Chloe Maddren is joined by return guest and bestest girl, Elouise Eftos fresh from her Edinburgh Fringe Festival Best Newcomer Award nomination, for an episode of gossip and myth-busting.

Together they dive deep into The OG Crew Reddit to debunk some wild rumours about Chloe - from ozempic whispers and plastic surgery speculation after her Halloween transformation.

The pair discuss dating rumours, celebrity gossip (but they’re the celebrities), and Elouise’s latest celebrity crush - the one and only (and lucky) Steve Coogan.

Expect tangents, confessions, and that classic Chloe–Elouise chemistry (giggles and squeals).

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Comedian Chloe Maddren is joined by her Halloween soulmate, comedian and podcaster Edan McGovern, for a spooky special filled with flirty chaos, messy (and poorly planned) games, and Halloween politics.

The pair, dressed as Wilma Flintstone and Betty Rubble, talk about their Halloween horror stories, what makes their feet so special and the etiquette of dealing with costume copycats. Between rounds of blueberry bobbing, chaotic (bad) charades, and one sick and twisted spooky dare, they might just answer the real question on everyone’s mind… what if Betty and Wilma kissed? They probably won't but.

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The spooky season is finally upon us so this week, Chloe Maddren is joined by the one and only HALLOWEEN MAN! It's Rodney Todd, everyone!!

Actually, we're unsure if he is the only Halloween Man but we do know you may remember him in another role as Christmas Man on The OG Crew!

These two talk all things spooky, from freaky flicks and scary fits to the most frightening thing of all, the notion that someone might not love Halloween... Eeek!!

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This week on The Friend Request, Chloe Maddren sits down with comedian Nikki Justice from The OG Crew, who opens up about her PUBLIC breakup with Andrew Hamilton, what it’s like to be autistic making friends and why being a stripper, a mum and a comedian all come with wildly different friendship challenges...

From bikie marriages to psychics, parasocial (crazy) fans and setting firm boundaries, Nikki certainly has a fascinating and unique life story!

We hope you enjoy the borderline compulsive oversharing of two neurodivergent cutie pies

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We're back!!! SORRYYYYY!!!

After a little brain and a lot of migraines, Chloe is back in the fort with friend and comedian Tom Witcombe and hot damn, what an ep!

The pair talk all about the nuances of maintaining relationships with people of differing political ideologies with thoughts on gender and you bet Abbie Chatfield was brought up. Chloe also finally discusses a podcast exclusive about a potential upcoming surgery...

Check out Tom's new special Selfies At The 9/11 Museum and his podcast Flog Cabin with Andrew Hamilton and Dan Muggleton.

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This week on The Friend Request, Chloe Maddren welcomes back Ben Lee for his second appearance and guess what? They're BFFs now (According to Chloe). The two cover music, fame and some very questionable life advice.

Topics include:

• The politics of Instagram’s Close Friends list
• Navigating jealousy in comedy and music, from hecklers to industry rivalries
• Taylor Swift whether or not she's a supervillain, or just the smartest CEO alive
• Chloe asks Ben if it was completely insane when she sung a parody song about him when they had just met and by the end of the episode, she evens the playing field

Listen to more of Ben Lee on Weirder Together or see him live!

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This week on The Friend Request, comedian Chloe Maddren is joined by actor and writer Ione Skye for an honest, funny and insightful conversation. From her breakout role in the cult classic Say Anything to her candid new memoir Say Everything, Ione opens up about growing up famous, navigating life as a so-called “nepo baby,” and the romantic expectations that come with starring in iconic love stories.

Chloe and Ione also dive into friendships ending, the challenges of being a teenager in the spotlight, body counts and age gap relationships.

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This week on The Friend Request, Chloe Maddren reunites with comedian and ex-con Andrew Hamilton for an episode packed with GOSSIP, suspense, and an unforgettable dare. They touch on the most important news of the week (Taylor and Travis - duh), Hammo admits to his frighteningly obsessive means of motivation, and you know they get into the Yeah Mad Amazon Prime debacle. 

Since Andrew Hamilton is nothing less than a perfect moral compass, Chloe asks him, what should be illegal?

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Chloe Maddren is back with fan favourite Alan Fang in this week's episode of The Friend Request! The two revisit their history, explore whether they’re still friends or frenemies, and share some SILLY moments - from a disastrously funny(?) ‘try not to laugh’ game to finally publicly discussing the slap. With Chloe flipping the script on Alan and plenty of teasing along the way, this episode is weird, chaotic and dumb as hell.

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This week, Chloe Maddren is joined by an icon - world famous adult film star Angela White - for her first ever bare feet reveal! She and Chloe talk about how to deal with a work crushes, Angela White's unexpected obsession and the unbelievable truth about the 'best' sex positions. The pair also discuss body counts, how the current political climate has regressed attitudes towards sex work and women’s sexuality and then of course, they play some wildly revealing sleepover games that end with a hilarious porno improv!

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For the 100th episode of The Friend Request, Chloe Maddren is joined by comedians Danielle Walker and Elouise Eftos to celebrate in a truely chaotic way. There are balloons, cupcakes, and a lot of love - plus confessions about CRIMES, an improvised ad-read showdown, and a game of “Most Likely To” to test the friendship! Together the trio laugh like maniacs, reflect on whether they are in fact "silly billy girls" and realize they'll probably all go to jail - but at least they’d go together.

A huge thank you to everyone who’s been part of The Friend Request over the past 100 fricken episodes - we love you!

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This week, Chloe Maddren sits down with her original best friend — her mum, Cordelia Vecchio — for a deeply honest, often hilarious chat about childhood, family, and identity.

Together they get stuck into a mysterious incident at their recent family reunion, Chloe admits to a long-held childhood secret, and Cordelia tells us what it really feels like to watch your child struggle to make friends. With sleepover games, unexpected truths, and a few emotional bombshells, it’s a conversation that’s equal parts silly and sincere.

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Comedian Chloe Maddren is joined by Becky Lucas (who just opened for Nikki Glaser!) for a wild ride of an episode. They discuss breastfeeding (each other?!), why Becky now hates her cats, play ridiculous sleepover games, and accidentally get a little too earnest before ruining it all with fake tits jokes.

Proudly sponsored by Holistic Passage (use code 'friend' for 10% off)

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Chloe Maddren is joined by comedian and movie guy Alexei Toliopoulos for a chaotic chat about film, friendship, fake empathy, and irrational fears.

They talk stupid phobias, roast the worst movies they’ve ever seen, and Chloe confesses to being historically clueless. Plus, a very accidental spoiler about an exciting future guest...

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This week, Chloe Maddren is joined by sketch comedian Lachy McIntyre (aka Lachy Mac) to talk dating red flags, brand deal disasters, and how far they'd go to keep their Instagram accounts.

Lachy talks up about his worst partnership (bleeped, of course), being newly single, and Chloe makes him do chaotic sketches on demand.

New episodes every week — hit follow and come hang.

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Comedian Chloe Maddren is joined by Tommy Dassalo (The Little Dum Dum Club) to talk podcast breakups, friendship fallouts, and navigating messy creative endings. They also unpack cheating trauma, accidentally starting a great relationship at the wrong time, and the reason women “don’t see balls.”

Also featuring:
– The Dum Dum Club split
– Chloe’s personal relationship drama
– Behind-the-scenes podcast gossip
– The Righteous Gemstones body double trivia
– Shoutouts to Take Your Shoes Off & Guys We F**ed*

Watch Tommy's special Scam Artist on YouTube

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This episode has it all: bisexual school trauma, cosmetic procedure panic, and the unexpected chaos of having a hot gyno.

I’m joined by the wildly talented, hilarious Nina Oyama from Deadloch, Taskmaster, Thank God You're Here and every other Aussie TV comedy! We unpack whether or not we’re getting filler, what it was like being super queer in an all-girls school that wasn’t exactly chill about it, and the extremely uncomfortable experience of trying to keep eye contact during a pelvic exam.

Also: I make a very dramatic confession about something I’ve never admitted publicly before. Spoiler alert… it’s about hair. And yes — there’s also some foot content. Unintentional, but appreciated by a very specific demographic...

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Hey y'all!!

I'm so sorry I've been bad with the episodes!! I think most of you know I do all the editing and what not myself which I looove to do, but it takes some tiiiime y'all!! Anywho, with some technical difficulties/ delays and way too much on, I just cannot get it done for you this week!! 

I've got some verrrry fun eps coming up over the next month or so as we get closer to the hundredth!! BUT in the meantime, if you're looking for a good listen, not that it's at all like this show, I have a podcast to recommend! I listened to it earlier today and thought it was a very interesting and important conversation articulated brilliantly. Check out this episode of KICPOD w/ Dr Zac Seidler!

See ya next week!

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I had a real mum on the podcast… and spent most of it comparing her kids to my cat.

Comedian, writer, star of The Roast, Thank God You're Here and SBS The Feed Alex Lee joins me to talk about how parenting changes your algorithm, the great sleepover debate, and why Bluey might be more for adults than kids. We also unpack fear-based parenting trends, controversial opinions, and yes—I try to convince her that having a dog is the same as having a child. (It goes about as well as you'd expect.)

Check out Alex's new podcast Baby Shoes

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This week on The Friend Request, comedian David Correos joins me to talk Instagram etiquette, food hyperfixations, and why he likes wearing wet clothes. Plus: the hilarious moment he realized we’d met a year ago—and had no memory of it. Chaos (and laughter) ensues.

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Broden Kelly (Aunty Donna) joins The Friend Request to talk comedy group dynamics, fashion mishaps, mole maps, solo projects, and why he might be trying to sabotage Aunty Donna from the inside (allegedly)... I mean, he's just doing solo stuff as well.

We also dive into The OG Crew, what makes someone “hot but not funny,” and whether this is, in fact, a sexy podcast (again—his words).

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This week on The Friend Request, I’m joined by the hilarious Carlo Ritchie — comedian, improv performer, Thank God You’re Here cast member, and writer for the iconic kids show Play School.

We dive into the story behind his 15-year comedy partnership, the power of friendship that survives improv chaos, and yes... a truly unhinged game of F**k, Marry, Kill featuring Big Ted, Jemima, and Humpty. 😳

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This week Chloe Maddren is joined by UK-based Russian stand up comedian Olga Koch!! Off the back of performing her show Olga Koch Comes From Money, Chloe sticks her nosey little nose into the details of what it is like growing up rich and boy oh, does Olga have some good goss. Mainly from the make-out parties at boarding school.

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Hey cutie pies!! It's me on my own again this week except this time it was planned!!

Join me in the fort for a little bit of tea as I get stuck into listener stories about being ghosted. I also thought it could be cute to jump on Instagram live for a little ask-me-anything... Idk if it was cute so you tell me!

Love y'all!

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Sorry the episode is late!!

This week we're joined by a proper friend, brilliant Sydney comedian Dave Henning! Chloe may or may not have treated him like a tv host in the 80's talking to their first queer guest simply because he's bald... But it was funny and they're real friends who are silly like that, PROMISE!

Please enjoy the episode and let us know if you're interested in joining the new church.

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You guys!! I am so sorry but I don't have a proper episode for you today, instead I have a little tale of how I had a bit of a break down and left Melbourne two days early.

I talk about how the full cycle of being insecure and triggered with friendship stuff and how it all worked out. I think it's interesting and VERY on theme but also, so funny I say it'll just take a sec at the start... 20 mins later, you're all caught up.

Thanks for bearing with me you gorgeous cute sweet angels, I'll be back next week with a brand new episode!

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Beloved Sydney comedian and return guest to the pod, Lauren Bonner joins Chloe in the fort and the girls really are girlin it up. From unsolicited beauty tips to gamer girl stuff, the chat is all kinds of silly, cute n fun.

See Lauren live!

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A classic how to become best friends, starting with favourites and ending with a man behind a couch…

This week Chloe was joined by one half of the onscreen talent of Granny Flat Comedy, David Hoey and the two set out two become besties in one hour. Can they do it??? Ya, duh!

These two talk about comedy soul mates, the female gaze and how to be comfortable with affection.

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This week Chloe Maddren is joined by the pillar of The OG Crew himself, it’s Akila baby!!!

Watch two friends go from kind of close to potential besties AND BACK in just over an hour!

For real, these two are talking childhood, flirting, and Akila ended up offering Chloe his own liver. What a man! 

Don’t let the friendship fool you but, as the title suggests… This week’s truth or dare caused the podcast’s first ever walk off. Enjoy!

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This week Chloe is joined by the new official most regular guest, Cameron James! The two talk about Cam’s tales of being kicked out of his own gigs, sleepovers that get a little too hot and Cam’s brand new comedy special BANGERS!

Go watch Cameron James’ Bangers on YouTube now

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This week Chloe Maddren is joined by the effervescent and incandescent Elouise Eftos, proving once again that the podcast has lead to actual flipping friendship!

The girls kick things off with some pretty crazy flirting (it’s mostly Chloe, let’s be honest) before getting stuck into Apple Cider Vinegar, the new Netflix show about Aussie scam artist, Belle Gibson. Okay, is this a movie review podcast now??? Maybe! Find out?

SEE ELOUISE'S SHOW!!

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Wow wow wow what a week!!

If you're not familiar with The OG Crew well... How did you find Chloe? Seriously, love you forever but just to get you in the loop, there's this super fun YouTube channel of a gorgeous group of friends playing games and being silly and today's episode is featuring the one and ONLY Abby Boom!

After Chloe's glorious return to The OG's earlier this week, Abby and Chloe are in the fort talking internet gossip, the magic behind The OG Crew and fitting in.

The gals are getting silly, cute, funny, flirty and dare we say... wholesome as heck. Enjoy!

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This week Chloe Maddren is joined by comedian, singer, songwriter, screenwriter Alice Tovey and the girls are going wild! Well, you know they say some silly stuff.

These two talk all things girly from bisexuality and ADHD to weddings and world peace. Get amongst it.

See Alice live!

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This week comedian Chloe Maddren is joined by the multi-talented director/ actor/ stuntman Nash Edgerton and the two immediately bond over their recent ADHD diagnoses. 

Nash tells Chloe all about his journey into the film industry, how to make friends all over the world and whether or not she has a chance to make it as a movie star.

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