Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and Lorilee

In a world where summer refuses to behave…  

Two women face travel plot twists, rogue fingers, concussion vs. vacation chaos, and the seductive danger of gel nails.

Andrea’s gearing up for Vegas, conquering a 700‑page political beast, and resurrecting her orchestra era.

Lorilee’s battling lake‑day injuries, navigating her daughter’s recovery, and questioning every life choice that led her to a terrible book club.

Friendship. Real life. Nail drama. Mystery injuries.

And the bold decision to go monthly…?

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Andrea & Lorilee talk about reading and audiobooks, what they did and received for Mother’s Day, and discuss the pros and cons of buttercream on cheesecake.

What we are watching:

• 9-1-1

• Worst Ex Ever

Relevant Show Links:

• Is Listening to Audiobooks the same as Reading

• Ramen Library

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Andrea bemoans her online clothing purchases that she missed the return window on, Lorilee expresses her displeasure at 1980s home decor as seen on Instagram (link below), and both share the books and tv that have been huge disappointments.

Awful books:

• One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig

• An Academy for Liars by Alexis Henderson

Good books:

• My Husband's Wife by Alice Feeny

• Black Cake Charmaine Wilkerson

Relevant Show Links:

• Say.nikko for wardrobe restyling

• Lethbridge Home with outdated decor

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This episode discusses various book lending practices, becoming cruise people plus dating and rejection in midlife.

Relevant Show Links:

• Crime 101

• The Introvert's Guide to Cruising - Mak'n Waves

• Dating Again in Middle Age | Psychology Today

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This week, Lorilee unleashes a rant on the chaos that is online jewelry shopping and subsequent delivery. Andrea jumps in with her own holiday‑season confessions as the two compare Christmas lists, gifting strategies, and the annual tradition of pretending we’re more organized than we actually are.

To wrap things up, the girls share the books that carried them through 2025 — the ones they loved, the ones they powered through, and the ones they’re still reading simultaneously because apparently one book at a time is so last decade.

Expect laughs, mild exasperation, and a few dangerously relatable moments.

Relevant Show Links:

• Evryjewels.ca

• The President is Missing by James Patterson

• The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haight

• Say You’ll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez

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Our regularly scheduled episodes have taken a spontaneous twist — thanks for tuning in! In this episode, we dive into the sudden arrival of winter in Calgary and how we’re adjusting to the chilly season. Lorilee reveals the strangest gift she’s ever received (shout‑out to Grandma for keeping things interesting), while Andrea opens up about her experiences with ChatGPT therapy sessions. It’s a mix of cozy conversation, laughter, and thoughtful reflection.

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The ladies are back, shaking their heads at society—one bizarre, influencer-hyped invention at a time. Lorilee shares her latest literary loves, while Andrea breaks down a movie that would have actually lived up to the popcorn if she wasn’t too late to stand in line and purchase it.

Relevant Show Links:

• The Roses

• The First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston

• Armchair Anonymous Podcast with Dax & Monica

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Andrea & Lorilee return to tackle life’s big questions: What shoes don’t get you banished by royalty? How fancy is too fancy for dinner? And is there a correct way to hold hands—or have we all been doing it wrong this entire time?

Expect zero actual etiquette advice, but plenty of judgment.

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WE'RE BACK! For now.... listen in as Andrea & Lorilee catch up after a summer hiatus, discuss fears and disappointments and question what is actually in a Pumpkin Spice Latte.

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In this episode recorded in summertime, we dive into the thrill of thrifting — past treasures, hopeful future finds, and why it can be a family bonding experience. Plus: a rant about terrible but cute shoes (yes, we’ve all been betrayed), and a chat about the slightly suspicious library book late fees. 

Relevant Show Links:

• Value Village Boutique

What we are watching:

• Pulse

• The Waterfront

• My Mom Jayne

What we are reading:

• Year One by Nora Roberts

• First-Time Caller by BK Borrison

• Turtles All the Way Down by John Green

  
  

We'd love to hear from you!

Instagram: @betterwithfriends.pod

Email: [email protected]