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FTS: Friends Talking Shop

Dave and Josh and Omar

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Looking for a comedy podcast with funny stories, sharp banter, and strong opinions about things that absolutely do not deserve them? Welcome to FTS: Friends Talking Shop, where Dave, Josh, and Omar turn everyday annoyances into a full-contact conversation. Three longtime friends. Three very different perspectives. An alarming amount of confidence. Together, they debate life's petty problems with the urgency of people who have been personally victimized by small talk, bad manners, and thermostat settings. Expect unscripted comedy, awkward moments, pet peeves, pop culture, dating disasters, and relatable stories that make you think. The topics may be insignificant. The arguments rarely are. From questionable social etiquette to ridiculous personal encounters, FTS finds the funny in the things you notice every day but usually save for the group chat. Low stakes. Unreasonably loud takes. MEET YOUR QUESTIONABLE COMPANY Dave | The Conventional One A Wisconsin native living in St. Louis, Dave is a lifelong Packers fan who fears flying despite having a job that regularly puts him on airplanes. His wife frequently emails the show, which means his opinions occasionally come with a rebuttal from someone who knows where he lives. Josh | The Irreverent One Reporting from Philadelphia, Josh can find something irritating in almost any situation. He shares medical experiences with the enthusiasm most people reserve for vacation photos. Colonoscopy details? Unfortunately, yes. A story about shingles? Also yes. His filter appears to be permanently out of stock. Omar | The Wild Card Based in San Juan by way of Baltimore, Omar is the single member of the trio, an ice-cream-for-dinner enthusiast, and a man deeply committed to his hair. His personal adventures supply plenty of material, and his friends are generously committed to making sure none of it goes unexamined. Together, they're the friends you want at your table and probably shouldn't put on speakerphone at work. WHY LISTEN? Because everyday life supplies enough absurdity without anyone writing a script. FTS turns the petty, uncomfortable, and oddly familiar into funny conversations fueled by friendship and a willingness to call each other out. Listener emails join the mix, so the guys aren't the only ones with grievances. Have an opinion? Excellent. They've already got three, and apparently that's not enough. Named Podcast of the Year 2025 and Best Comedy Podcast by Discover Pods, FTS now has actual awards to justify this behavior. We can only apologize to their families. Start with a full episode or sample the Best of FTS collection. Whether you're commuting, walking, or avoiding a task you swore you'd finish, there's a seat for you in this argument. Follow the show, share it with your funniest friend, and leave a review. Preferably before the guys say something that makes you withdraw your endorsement. FIND MORE FTS Website: https://friendstalkingshop.weebly.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendstalkingshop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@friendstalkingshop Merch: https://fts-shop.fourthwall.com/ Explicit language and adult humor. Headphones are a great idea. Especially if your boss already has concerns about your judgment.

Recent Episodes

OCT 14, 2026
Why is that 9 Year Old Riding a Motorcycle to Starbucks? | BEST of FTS
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Would you let your nine-year-old ride a 40 mph motorcycle to Starbucks while wearing a Little League batting helmet? Dave, Josh, and Omar digest the latest mind-boggling revelations about Josh’s college buddy—a highly respected transplant surgeon whose parenting and personal choices defy all logic. Before unpacking his bizarre parenting decisions, Josh breaks down his friend's daily diet regimen—prescribed by a questionable "fat coach" while taking Wegovy—and why he seems to be beating the weight-loss drug altogether. The guys then debate whether electric motorcycles belong on public streets in the hands of pre-teens, how a surgeon fails to notice his son's active TikTok account, the absurdity of buying designer shoes for a six-year-old, and the questionable ethics of getting professional massages for young children. From questionable weight-loss meal plans and street-legal kid bikes to social media loopholes and child massages, this ridiculous segment from Episode 77 delivers classic Friends Talking Shop banter on a friend whose real-life judgment calls leave everyone speechless. What You’ll Learn ✅ Why Josh's surgeon friend is somehow beating his weight-loss medication ✅ What a paid "fat coach" actually puts on a daily meal plan ✅ Why riding a 40 mph electric motorcycle to Starbucks in a batting helmet is a terrible idea ✅ How a surgeon fails to realize his kid is active on TikTok without a phone ✅ Why getting professional massages for elementary school kids crosses the line Join the Conversation Would you let your kid ride an electric motorcycle on public streets? Is a six-inch Subway sandwich and cheese sticks an acceptable diet plan from a paid coach? Send your answer or your own ridiculous dilemma to [email protected]. Follow @friendstalkingshop on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok for more clips and conversations. Timestamps 00:13 Annual lake house retreat and updates on the surgeon friend 01:49 Beating Wegovy and hiring an online "fat coach" 02:54 The daily diet breakdown: Subway, almonds, and cheese sticks 06:04 40 MPH electric motorcycles and Starbucks drive-thrus 07:59 Little League batting helmets on public roads 10:24 TikTok loopholes: iPads vs. smartphones 11:38 Designer Louboutin shoes for a six-year-old 12:22 Professional massages for young children 14:09 Leaving car keys inside stolen vehicles 15:01 Scooter safety vs. 40 MPH motorcycles About the Hosts: Dave Dave is the steady voice of reason on Friends Talking Shop, bringing a practical perspective and a talent for keeping Josh and Omar somewhat on track. Josh Josh brings sharp observations, quick comebacks, and a healthy amount of irritation to every conversation. No awkward situation or questionable opinion escapes his commentary. Omar Omar is the unpredictable wild card of the group, known for bold ideas, unexpected stories, and taking every conversation somewhere no one saw coming. Connect With Friends Talking Shop Email: [email protected] Website: friendstalkingshop.com Social Media: @friendstalkingshop Merchandise: Visit the website and use code FTSTHANKS for free shipping.
16 MIN
SEP 24, 2026
Why Does This Outhouse Have Two Seats? | Ep. 113
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Would you rather face extreme turbulence or share a plane with poisonous snakes? Dave, Josh, and Omar tackle this impossible choice before diving into awkward restroom encounters, meeting President Barack Obama, mysterious HVAC technicians, sleep-talking disasters, smartphone habits, and the reality of growing up with a two-seat outhouse. Josh explains how a painful case of arthritis led him to a late-night viewing of Snakes on a Plane. Dave shares an unexpected encounter in a Wally’s restroom, while Omar tests the opening line he plans to use when meeting President Obama. The conversation takes another turn when Josh questions why an HVAC technician asked permission to listen to the Bible through his AirPods. Omar then earns the nickname “Sleep Creep,” pitches his technology thriller Before the Feed, and receives some brutally honest feedback from Dave and Josh. The guys close with stories about their parents’ childhoods, changing technology, generational differences, and how far everyday life has come since the days of outdoor plumbing. What You’ll Learn ✅ Why Dave would seriously consider choosing snakes over turbulence ✅ How Omar plans to introduce himself to President Obama ✅ Why Josh became suspicious of his Bible-listening HVAC technician ✅ What a two-seat outhouse reveals about how much life has changed Join the Conversation Would you choose snakes or turbulence? Do you check your phone when you wake up during the night? Send your answer or your own ridiculous story to [email protected]. Follow @friendstalkingshop on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok for more clips and conversations. Timestamps 00:00 AI prompts and the opening theme 01:45 Dave’s unusual Packers viewing strategy 02:48 Josh’s arthritis diagnosis and Snakes on a Plane 05:03 Snakes versus extreme turbulence 09:00 Dave’s Wally’s road-trip routine 16:00 An unexpected restroom encounter 17:21 Omar prepares to meet President Obama 25:17 The Bible-listening HVAC technician 44:30 Omar becomes the “Sleep Creep” 54:33 The Before the Feed movie pitch 01:00:00 Childhood hardships and changing technology 01:11:03 The terrifying two-seat outhouse About the Hosts: Dave Dave is the steady voice of reason on Friends Talking Shop, bringing a practical perspective and a talent for keeping Josh and Omar somewhat on track. Josh Josh brings sharp observations, quick comebacks, and a healthy amount of irritation to every conversation. No awkward situation or questionable opinion escapes his commentary. Omar Omar is the unpredictable wild card of the group, known for bold ideas, unexpected stories, and taking every conversation somewhere no one saw coming. Connect With Friends Talking Shop Email: [email protected] Website: friendstalkingshop.weebly.com Social Media: @friendstalkingshop Merchandise: Visit the website and use code FTS THANKS for free shipping.
73 MIN
SEP 2, 2026
Are We Going to Start Marrying Robots? | Ep. 112
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Would you stand in a shower someone else peed in? Dave, Josh, and Omar return to tackle the unspoken rules of personal hygiene, state fair gluttony, and whether AI is taking over our writing—and our love lives. Before diving into the main topics, the guys hash out their recording habits, why Josh keeps putting together "best-of" clip compilations, and Josh’s recent victory in his summer deck hockey championship. Omar shares a nerve-wracking story about serving as a job reference and sending a full transcript to prove he didn't ruin anyone's career, while Dave reflects on going to a Monday night Chicago and Styx concert. Josh then breaks down the Minnesota State Fair, featuring $7 bacon-on-a-stick, $6 glazed donuts, and a cookie booth doing $4.9 million in sales. Omar brings up investor Stanley Druckenmiller’s open use of AI to draft editorials, sparking a debate on whether 80% AI-generated content is good enough for professional communication. Finally, Dave highlights a bizarre new trend: proposed laws banning humans from marrying AI chatbots, complete with date nights at NYC tech cafes. Episode 112 brings back the classic Friends Talking Shop dynamic: passionate debates over things you never thought you'd care about. What You’ll Learn ✅ Why Josh believes peeing in the shower is environmentally friendly ✅ How a single chocolate chip cookie stand at the Minnesota State Fair generates $4.9 million in 12 days ✅ Why states are already writing laws to stop people from marrying AI avatars Join the Conversation Is peeing in the shower totally fine or completely gross? Would you let AI write your work emails? Send your thoughts or your own ridiculous stories to [email protected]. Follow @friendstalkingshop on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok for more clips and conversations. Timestamps 00:00 Interrupting habits and the hiatus comeback 01:11 Josh’s best-of compilations and falling asleep to podcasts 03:40 Josh’s summer deck hockey championship run 13:12 Omar’s high-stakes job reference experience 23:58 Dave’s Monday night Chicago and Styx concert experience 31:36 Listener mail: The science of peeing in the shower 38:49 Josh’s deep dive into the Minnesota State Fair 50:37 Sweet Martha’s $4.9 million cookie empire and butter sculptures 55:56 Stanley Druckenmiller and the 80/20 rule of AI writing 01:08:56 Laws against marrying AI avatars and NYC’s AI dating cafe About the Hosts: Dave Dave is the steady voice of reason on Friends Talking Shop, bringing a practical perspective and a talent for keeping Josh and Omar somewhat on track. Josh Josh brings sharp observations, quick comebacks, and a healthy amount of irritation to every conversation. No awkward situation or questionable opinion escapes his commentary. Omar Omar is the unpredictable wild card of the group, known for bold ideas, unexpected stories, and taking every conversation somewhere no one saw coming. Connect With Friends Talking Shop Email: [email protected] Website: friendstalkingshop.com Social Media: @friendstalkingshop Merchandise: Visit the website and use code FTS THANKS for free shipping.
76 MIN
AUG 13, 2026
Do Ugly People Need Representation? | Ep. 111
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Would you step up and risk your life in a sudden tempest to save a stranger’s art, or would you keep walking? Josh shares the wild story of rescuing dozens of paintings during a church bazaar storm—and whether saving the artwork warranted a free painting in return. Before diving into that storm, Dave, Josh, and Omar catch up on Omar’s chaotic multi-city travels, the default rules of coffee ordering, and Dave’s continuing efforts to break up emotionally with professional sports. The guys then debate a thought experiment on "lookism" and a hypothetical procedure called calignosia that disables a person’s ability to judge physical beauty. Finally, Dave questions why public figures keep personal diaries when they inevitably get exposed, leading to a hilarious discussion about journaling, male vulnerability, and leaving a digital footprint for future generations. From beach storm rescues and coffee defaults to lookism, high-stakes diaries, and the concept of "sassy men," Episode 111 delivers classic Friends Talking Shop: sharp observations, hilarious debates, and wildly different takes on situations you never expected to analyze. Join the Conversation Should the artist have offered Josh a free painting for saving her artwork? Would you undergo a procedure that stops you from perceiving physical beauty? Send your answer or your own ridiculous dilemma to [email protected]. Follow @friendstalkingshop on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok for more clips and conversations. Timestamps 00:00 Water shortages and TV vs. power priorities 01:12 Episode 111 intro and Omar's quick departure 05:02 Josh's 25th-anniversary mountain hike and bear encounters 12:38 Omar's bear-wrestling wedding story 15:08 Six cities in two weeks, service dogs, and ordering coffee defaults 22:51 Dave's summer of anti-sports and the "red shirt" analogy 28:43 Connect with FTS and an international fan email from Norway 32:44 The biblical origin of the word "Nimrod" 35:07 Josh’s church bazaar storm rescue and the painting dilemma 55:31 Omar’s New Yorker article on "lookism" and the calignosia thought experiment 01:12:14 Dr. Fauci's diary and the guys' views on personal journaling About the Hosts: Dave Dave is the steady voice of reason on Friends Talking Shop, bringing a practical perspective and a talent for keeping Josh and Omar somewhat on track. Josh Josh brings sharp observations, quick comebacks, and a healthy amount of irritation to every conversation. No awkward situation or questionable opinion escapes his commentary. Omar Omar is the unpredictable wild card of the group, known for bold ideas, unexpected stories, and taking every conversation somewhere no one saw coming. Connect With Friends Talking Shop Email: [email protected] Website: friendstalkingshop.com Social Media: @friendstalkingshop Merchandise: Visit the website and use code FTS THANKS for free shipping.
80 MIN
AUG 4, 2026
Is This The Dumbest Song Ever? | BEST of FTS
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Would you actually want to live in a world where every single road has the exact same name? Josh, Omar, and Dave break down country music, bad lyricism, and whether modern songs are deep poetry or absolute nonsense after Josh shares his hilarious deep-dive into a song he heard on a late-night drive. Before dissecting the lyrics, Josh explains how a late-night road trip with his wife forced him to listen to country radio, leading him down a rabbit hole of absurd wishes and literal interpretations. Omar attempts to defend the poetic genius and cultural references behind the song, while Dave questions the sheer logistics of living in a world ruled by country music cliches. The debate moves from literal-minded critiques of song lyrics to a larger conversation about the music industry, corporate farming, and how radio channels curate what people listen to. Josh remains utterly unconvinced, picking apart every stanza while Omar holds the line for the art of songwriting. From ridiculous country lyrics and road logistics to corporate farms, nostalgia, and radio trends, Episode 53 delivers exactly what Friends Talking Shop does best: wildly different opinions about situations nobody expected to debate. What You’ll Learn ✅ Why Josh thinks "I Wish Grandpas Never Died" by Riley Green might be the dumbest song ever written ✅ How Omar defends country music lyrics as deep, multi-layered poetry Join the Conversation Is country music lyricism getting out of hand, or is Josh taking it way too literally? What’s the worst song lyric you’ve ever heard? Send your answer or your own ridiculous dilemma to [email protected]. Follow @friendstalkingshop on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok for more clips and conversations. Timestamps 00:13 Josh’s late-night country music nightmare 01:39 Dissecting the lyrics of Riley Green’s "I Wish Grandpas Never Died" 02:38 Why having a city named Birmingham in every state makes zero sense 04:29 The logistical nightmare of naming every road Copperhead Road 05:40 Why high school home teams never losing is mathematically impossible 06:38 Inflation, cotton prices, and gas prices explained 07:29 Honky-tonk closing times and bathroom maintenance 08:03 The economic strain of grandpas living forever 08:31 What does "learning to drive again" even mean? 09:44 Is country radio losing its roots? 11:05 Selling farms, defense contracts, and wind turbines About the Hosts: Dave Dave is the steady voice of reason on Friends Talking Shop, bringing a practical perspective and a talent for keeping Josh and Omar somewhat on track. Josh Josh brings sharp observations, quick comebacks, and a healthy amount of irritation to every conversation. No awkward situation or questionable opinion escapes his commentary. Omar Omar is the unpredictable wild card of the group, known for bold ideas, unexpected stories, and taking every conversation somewhere no one saw coming. Connect With Friends Talking Shop Email: [email protected] Website: friendstalkingshop.com Social Media: @friendstalkingshop Merchandise: Visit the website and use code FTSTHANKS for free shipping.
12 MIN