Friendship Material

By Halsted & Keenan

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 vulnera... more

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How many episodes does Friendship Material have?

The podcast currently has 19 episodes available.

Friendship Material episodes:

March 02, 2026Sharks Are Tops
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, therapy, science fiction stories, being told how to interpret literature, and sharks. Where they’re going, they don’t need segues. (That was a certified science fiction story reference.)
Not-footnotes:
“The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald

“Survival Is Insufficient” (our bonus episode about “Station Eleven”)

“Babel” by R.F. Kuang

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1h 2min
February 16, 2026 The Halsted Method Curse
Recorded on: 30 January 2026
Not 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 expats.
And then they talk about what they wanted to be when they grew up. For a while, anyway, until the tangents begin!

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1h 4min
February 02, 2026Careening Off the Cliff of Perpetual Sadness
Recorded on: 10 January 2026
Should friends make friendship contracts? Keenan and Halsted talk about unstated expectations and assumptions between friends, and what happens when they’re mismatched.
Turns out we’re all winging it, as friends!
Not-footnotes:
This best friend contract includes “to once in a while sit in a field at sunset and do Sudoku puzzles together” which sounds quite nice to Halsted.
Once again we talk about Robb Knight, Mastodon Celebrity™️: https://rknight.me
We never told you the joke. And we never will. (Unless you write us at [email protected]!)
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38min
January 12, 2026Eight Degrees Less Hot
Recorded on: 4 January 2026
Hey, 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 capitalism.
In this episode, the Friends talk about being recovering know-it-alls. Join them on their journeys through pedantry.
Not-footnotes:
“The Freshmen” by The Verve Pipe
Mondegreen (Wikipedia)
And I brought you myrrh (YouTube)
Descriptivism vs. prescriptivism (Wikipedia)
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55min
December 29, 2025Dip a Sandwich
Recorded on: 13 December 2025
Show 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. And then they discuss boundaries and friction in human relationships.
Not-footnotes:
Kitchen Language: What Is Au Jus? (Michelin Guide)
”Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself” by Nedra Glover Tawwab
”Hell, I Love Everybody: The Essential James Tate”
”We Have Always Lived in the Castle” by Shirley Jackson
Signs (2002)
“The Remains of the Day” by Kazuo Ishiguro
The Remains of the Day (1993)
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58min
December 15, 2025Neddy Ruxpin
Recorded on: 9 November 2025
Show 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 one particular cult TV show that formed their senses of humor. This is chaos. And so is their friendship!
Not-footnotes:
MST3K
Duran Duran Briefcase
Teddy Ruxpin
That Doctor Worm t-shirt
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56min
November 17, 2025Brunch Coded
Recorded on: 1 September 2025
Show 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 something they don’t entirely enjoy: going to concerts.
Not-footnotes:
Cometeer Coffee
Tangerine Dream
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41min
November 03, 2025And Now You’re Even Older
Recorded on: 12 October 2025
Do 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 about a shift in their perspective, thanks to getting older. And they both discuss being reformed know-it-alls.
Then Keenan’s deity status is revealed, and they make some decrees.
Not-footnotes:
“Wicked Little Critta” by They Might Be Giants
Everything Is Awful and I’m Not Okay: questions to ask before giving up
Song Exploder Episode 28: The Long Winters - The Commander Thinks Aloud
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52min
October 20, 2025Practice Non-Attachment, But Gimme a Fancy Soap
Recorded on: 24 August 2025
Show 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 everyone’s lives?
But first they talk about houses exploding, running down the street after the UPS delivery person, Bigfoot, and fancy soap.
Not-footnotes:
“Man’s Search for Meaning” by Viktor E. Frankl
Spontaneous human combustion on Wikipedia
What Are Aromatics?
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1h 3min
October 06, 2025I Am the Anxiety Hulk
Recorded on: 10 August 2025
Show 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 know when to ask for help, and how do they accept help?
And hey, have they leveled up? They talk about an evolution in their friendship.
Not-footnotes:
“Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle” by Dr. Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski
“How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing” by K.C. Davis, LPC
That recipe with the tomatillos: Corn and Green Bean Salad with Tomatillo Dressing
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48min

FAQs about Friendship Material:

How many episodes does Friendship Material have?

The podcast currently has 19 episodes available.