Friendship Material

Friendship Material

Halsted & Keenan

Episodes 23
Avg. Duration 55m
Activity Active
Apple Rating 4.7 (15)
Since Jun 2025
Latest Episode May 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
76%
Hosting
feeds.simplecast.com

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About This Podcast

Keenan and Halsted met online and decided to become friends on one condition: That they podcast the experience. Listen along as two adult humans navigate anxiety and awkwardness, silliness and vulnerability, as they learn what it takes to build a friendship.

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Recent Episodes

Minority Report Situation

May 18, 2026 52m

Recorded on: 9 May 2026 Here is the last episode, and so it is time to say goodbye. And speaking of time, Keenan got a new wristwatch! Join the Friends one last time as they muse over the nature of…

Have You Ever Tried Liking Things?

Apr 21, 2026 1h 6m

Recorded on: 4 April 2026 It’s time to say goodbye. Soon Keenan’s microphone will be packed away in preparation for their big move overseas. And that means the podcast is ending. But first, the…

Jolly Rancher Trauma

Mar 30, 2026 50m

Recorded on: 20 March 2026 Watching reality TV makes the Friends feel like they just ate a giant bag of Tootsie Rolls. Mm, candy. In this bag of candy episode, Keenan and Halsted talk about eating…

I Could Have Brought Her a Red Bull

Mar 16, 2026 1h 11m

Recorded on: 7 March 2026 Ostensibly, this episode’s topic is: How do we make time for the things we enjoy? Keenan has some insight that Halsted appreciates here. Lest you think the Friends stuck to…

Sharks Are Tops

Mar 02, 2026 1h 1m

Recorded on: 15 February 2026 If you enjoy episodes that refuse to stick to one topic, have Keenan and Halsted got the episode for you! The Friends are chock full of hot takes about working meetings,…

The Halsted Method Curse

Feb 16, 2026 1h 3m

Recorded on: 30 January 2026Not all friendships start with a podcast! Keenan is moving to a new country soon, and Halsted has lived in another country, so the Friends talk about making friends as…

Careening Off the Cliff of Perpetual Sadness

Feb 02, 2026 37m

Recorded on: 10 January 2026Should friends make friendship contracts? Keenan and Halsted talk about unstated expectations and assumptions between friends, and what happens when they’re…

Eight Degrees Less Hot

Jan 12, 2026 54m

Recorded on: 4 January 2026Hey, 2026. Keenan and Halsted are back from holidays and vacations. They are totally fine and not at all feeling guilty for unpairing their identities from all the…

Dip a Sandwich

Dec 29, 2025 57m

Recorded on: 13 December 2025Show notes: Move over, morning zoo. It’s the Morning Jus with Keenan and Halsted! Dip a sandwich and get cozy, because it’s time to talk about literalism in storytelling.…

Neddy Ruxpin

Dec 15, 2025 55m

Recorded on: 9 November 2025Show notes:A funny thing happened on the way to the topic: Keenan and Halsted found so many other topics, including cherished childhood mementos, the bass clarinet, and…

Brunch Coded

Nov 17, 2025 40m

Recorded on: 1 September 2025Show notes:Good morning! Join Halsted and Keenan for brunch and a great cup of coffee. And then they talk about their most transcendent and cathartic moments doing…

And Now You’re Even Older

Nov 03, 2025 51m

Recorded on: 12 October 2025Do you have a friendship litmus test, the book or band or film you mention to someone you meet to figure out if you’re going to get along? Halsted has one. Keenan talks…

Practice Non-Attachment, But Gimme a Fancy Soap

Oct 20, 2025 1h 2m

Recorded on: 24 August 2025Show notes:Keenan and Halsted don’t get excited about buying things anymore. What happened? Have their values changed? Was it some global event that massively disrupted…

I Am the Anxiety Hulk

Oct 06, 2025 47m

Recorded on: 10 August 2025Show notes:Crispy like broiled tomatillo husks: that’s how Keenan and Halsted feel right now. They’re past burned out, and self-care doesn’t fix broken systems. How do they…

Etiquette Rich Environment

Sep 22, 2025 1h 4m

Recorded on: 3 August 2025How do two recovering perfectionists learn to be bad at things like learning a new language or playing a new videogame? And not just learn to be bad at them, but enjoy being…

You Can’t Fire Me, I Quit (Jesus)

Sep 08, 2025 48m

Recorded on: 20 July 2025Keenan and Halsted both search for meaning in perspectives, not answers. They share their experiences with organized religion, trying to find community, and how aging can…

Survival is Insufficient

Sep 01, 2025 29m Bonus

Recorded on: 24 August 2025Show notes:It’s time to talk about Station Eleven. Halsted just finished watching it for the first time, and Keenan just completed their fourth rewatch. Spoilers abound, so…

So Cool U Boat Alot

Aug 25, 2025 52m

Recorded on: 6 July 2025The Friends talk about how they sometimes feel lonely even when surrounded by wonderful people. Halsted doesn’t cry over a post-it note in a library book. Keenan edits The…

Eff the Ineffable

Aug 11, 2025 1h 3m

Recorded on: 1 June 2025Show notes:One of Halsted and Keenan’s first interactions was bonding over their shared personality types: INFJ and Enneagram 4. So they talk about them!Do personality types…

Lotta Meat on Them Bones

Jul 28, 2025 50m

Recorded on: 26 May 2025Show notes:Halsted and Keenan warm up with some meta chat about podcast recording and editing, plus musings about their shared conversational style. Because their friendship…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Friendship Material have?

Friendship Material has published 23 episodes since June 2025, covering topics in Relationships, Society & Culture.

Is Friendship Material still active?

Friendship Material is currently active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 55m.

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