Better Buddies

By Better Buddies

Your #1 spot for Mid-West wisdom! Join RJ and friends as we have some real conversations and all become Better Buddies.

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How many episodes does Better Buddies have?

The podcast currently has 332 episodes available.

Better Buddies episodes:

March 13, 2026 Episode 332: The Pokemon Diet
This week the Buddies discuss what current trends will be laughed at in 20 years, diet culture, Greek myths, Irish religious texts, what Pokemon you could eat, and how to ask someone out at the gym. Share with a friend!
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Recommendations: Circe (Book by Madeline Miller), Book of Kells (book by Irish monks), Secret of Kells (movie), Pokemon Edibility panel at Anime Milwaukee (live panel)
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1h 8min
March 06, 2026 Episode 331: Pyrrhic Pixie Tangent
This week the Buddies discuss their Pyrrhic victories, what a Pyrrhic victory actually is, Pyrrhic poetry measurement, some moments of learning, stories within stories, compare and contrast fantasy romance stories, and the appropriate amount of hobby overlap with a significant other. Share with a friend!
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Recommendations: The Starless Sea (book by Erin Morgenstern), Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries (book by Heather Fawcett)
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58min
February 27, 2026 Episode 330: Sado-Masochistic Anarchy
This week the Buddies discuss amazing slow motion videos, throwing bricks, video game speed running, the myth of Achilles, our shower product process, eating oranges in the shower, how to react to someone trying to start a fight, and the proper use of sinks. Share with a friend!
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Recommendations: Song of Achilles (2011 book by Madeline Miller), bewildebeest (Youtube Speedrunner), Pokemon Firered and Leafgreen (Gameboy advance game rereleased on the Switch 1 and 2)
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56min
February 20, 2026 Episode 329: Wise Idiots
This week the Buddies discuss Intelligence vs Wisdom, Bruce Willis' hairline, cozy murders, sexist sayings, letting go of resentment, and what qualifies as a chick flick. Share with a friend!

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Recommendations: The Man Who Died Twice (book by Richard Osman), Death Becomes Her (1992 movie), The Boys (tv show)
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51min
February 13, 2026 Episode 328 Better Buddies Review the Files
This week the Buddies ask what famous people have done the most good for the world, come to the realization that Punxsutawney Phil is an American God, talk about some novels, and dig into one of the biggest current events: The Epstein Files. Oh, and we recommend a watch order for the Marvel movies. Share with a friend!
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Recommendations: Champagne (the alcohol, drink responsibly) Origin - book by Dan Brown, Wild Dark Shore - book by Charlotte McConaghy, Anything about the Epstein Files - government documents, read at own risk
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1h 15min
February 06, 2026 Episode 327: Pavlov's Schrodinger's Dunning-Kruger
This week the Buddies discuss what they think they're experts in (but really aren't), good band names, the idea of personhood and bad art being key, modern haircutting experiences, the right number of donuts for a meal, and if we believe in ghosts. Share with a friend!
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Recommendations: Staring at the Sun (album by Hotel Fiction), the concept of what it means to be a person (philosophical topic), The Alloy of Law (book by Brandon Sanderson)
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50min
January 30, 2026 Episode 326: Future Tech Now
This week the Buddies discuss what technology they want to see in their lifetimes, a social movement to explore and clean up the Earth, how 2016 was the best time for video games, tips for finding a career you can stick with, and the interaction between dating and hobbies. Share with a friend!
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Recommendations: Rental Family (movie, 2025), Star of Providence (video game, 2017), Inferno (book by Dan Brown 2013)
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57min
January 23, 2026 Episode 325: Turn Your Friends Into Memes
This week the Buddies discuss the hot new meme trend for 2026, semi-hard near-future science fiction, a Facebook Reel that itched a spot in the brain, hard fantasy, when to talk about money in your relationship, and a movie that made you stop and think afterwards. Share with a friend!
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Recommendations: Leviathan Wakes (Book 2, 2011, James S.A. Corey), Micro rec: A Facebook Reel, Asanebo Restaurant (Gummy Time), The Witcher: Baptism of Fire (Andrzej Sapkowski)
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59min
January 16, 2026 Episode 324: Zen and the Art of Fandom Maintenance
This week the Buddies discuss ways to train people to understand nuance, Zen and Buddhist philosophy, how to handle the passage of time in a fandom, silly fun anime, and the generational difference in men being platonically physical with each other. Share with a friend!
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Recommendations: The Seven and a Half Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle (book), Technotopia (video game), Jojo's Bizarre Adventure (anime)
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1h 6min
January 09, 2026 Episode 323: Challenge Your Beliefs
This week the Buddies talk about their rebellious sides, challenge beliefs, and discuss Nick Offerman. We also give advice on blankets, towels, and paying for lunch. Share with a friend!
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Recommendations: Where the Deer and the Antelope Play (book 2021), Magic The Gathering (specifically casual Commander format, game), The Lost Symbol (book, 2009)
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48min

FAQs about Better Buddies:

How many episodes does Better Buddies have?

The podcast currently has 332 episodes available.