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Best Friends' Playbook

Best Friends' Playbook

By Crystal Anderson & Aly Fitzgerald

With 27 years of friendship between them, these childhood BFFs discuss the greatest fictional and real life friendships. Grab a coffee & get cozy (our favorite) & let’s geek out over our favorite friendships. Follow us on the socials: https://www.facebook.com/bestfriendsplaybook/ https://www.instagram.com/bestfriendsplaybook/
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HALLOWEEN SPECIAL PT.1 "IT"

Best Friends' PlaybookOct 21, 2020

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Emily in Paris: Emily, Camille & Gabriel along with Mindy!
Jun 02, 202143:50
Games of Thrones Pt 2: Tyrion & Bronn | Daenerys & Jorah
May 16, 202139:47
Games of Thrones Pt 1: Jon & Sam | Brienne & Jaime
Apr 29, 202155:24
Perks of Being a Wallflower: Charlie, Sam & Patrick
Apr 06, 202159:59
The Morning Show: Chip & Alex
Mar 24, 202151:22
Ladybird: Christine & Julie
Mar 07, 202146:36
Jojo Rabbit: Elsa & Jojo
Feb 20, 202150:13
Bridgerton: Elosie & Penny (& other honorable mentions)
Feb 06, 202101:19:10
HALLOWEEN SPECIAL PT. 2 "Stranger Things"

HALLOWEEN SPECIAL PT. 2 "Stranger Things"

Part 2 of our Halloween Special Episode is here! Aly and our special Co-Host guest Hannah Ray Lambert from the Podcast: Between Lewis & Lovecraft, cover all 3 Seasons of Stranger Things. They dive into the friendships of: Mike & Will, Steve & Dustin, and Eleven & Max, along with covering the four boys as a whole: Mike, Will, Lucas and Dustin.
Oct 28, 202055:53
HALLOWEEN SPECIAL PT.1 "IT"
Oct 21, 202053:27
Harry Potter: Harry, Ron, & Hermione Part 2

Harry Potter: Harry, Ron, & Hermione Part 2

Mischief Managed! Part 2 of Harry, Ron and Hermione is here! We get into Emo Harry, Athlete Ron, and Activist Hermione. Can't believe it's already been 2 seasons. Leave us a review please and let us know your favorite friendships we've covered so far!
Aug 25, 202001:14:05
Harry Potter: Harry, Ron & Hermione Part 1

Harry Potter: Harry, Ron & Hermione Part 1

We solemnly swear we are up to no good! Part 1 of our big S2 finale is here on The Golden Trio: Harry, Ron, & Hermione. This episode is part 1 and focuses on the first 4 books! Part 2 coming soon! Follow us on the socials: https://www.facebook.com/bestfriendsplaybook/ https://www.instagram.com/bestfriendsplaybook/ https://twitter.com/BestPlaybook
Aug 05, 202001:10:59
Can Men & Women be JUST friends?

Can Men & Women be JUST friends?

This week's episode is a bit different. We are talking about several different films as we discuss can Men and Women JUST be friends? We talk about our personal experiences from high school and how we feel about it now, both being in long term relationships. What are your thoughts on the manner? Let us know on our socials and also please consider leaving us a review!
Jun 30, 202001:13:53
Lord of the Rings Reunion

Lord of the Rings Reunion

If you've been listening to this podcast for while you know we love LOTR more than anything in this world. It's a big deal to our friendship and our career paths we've taken. So when Josh Gad decided to do this reunion for this "Reunited Apart" show you know we had to talk about it!!!
Jun 13, 202050:33
The Heat
May 28, 202050:14
Mean Girls
May 14, 202001:13:46
The Marvelous Mrs Maisel: Midge & Susie
May 02, 202036:52
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: Rick & Cliff

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: Rick & Cliff

Lots of coffee rambling thoughts in this episode before we dive into ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD to discuss the friendship of Rick and Cliff. This is strictly a work friendship with obvious hierarchy on Rick’s part. But, these two def understand and respect the roles they play for each other. “...Brad and Leo are the duo I didn’t know I needed in my life!”- Crystal
Apr 16, 202057:20
Someone Great: Jenny, Blair & Erin
Apr 02, 202056:07
The Handmaid's Tale Collab with Between Lewis and Lovecraft Podcast!

The Handmaid's Tale Collab with Between Lewis and Lovecraft Podcast!

And we are back for Season 2! Thanks for everyone'e patience :) So excited to start sharing this season with you! to start it off we are doing a collab with the awesome podcast Between Lewis and Lovecraft. Check them out. Great for book lovers. We did The Handmaid's Tale discussing the story itself, how to maneuver/have friendships in a divided world by a tyrannical regime and the comparison of the book and show.

Mar 19, 202001:41:40
FRIENDS: Joey & Chandler

FRIENDS: Joey & Chandler

This is our last episode of the season! (Don't worry, we will be back in a few weeks!!) What a better way to close out a season than by tackling the legendary friendship that is Joey and Chandler from one of the best shows ever, FRIENDS! Their friendship is iconic and actually sets a realistic example of what best friends look like. Co-Hosted by Crystal Anderson and Aly Fitzgerald. 27 years of friendship together, these childhood BFFs discuss the greatest fictional & real life friendships.
Jan 09, 202056:47
Shaun of the Dead

Shaun of the Dead

Ever had a friend that you feel too comfortable with and you're literally letting them hold you back in life? That's what Shaun is going through with Ed in Shaun of the Dead and he apparently needed an apocalypse to happen to make him change. Crystal and Aly discuss how to handle this and remind you, don’t let your friends hold you back in life!

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Dec 26, 201945:12
Bridesmaids

Bridesmaids

Who doesn't love this movie?! We talk about the drama that can happen when you're in your best friend's wedding and some advice on how to avoid that drama or handle it. Also, what feelings can arise when you're maid of honor or the bride and what not to do! Co-Hosted by Crystal Anderson and Aly Fitzgerald. 27 years of friendship together, these childhood BFFs discuss the greatest fictional & real life friendships.
Dec 12, 201957:37
Gilmore Girls: Rory & Lane (& Special Shoutout to Paris!)

Gilmore Girls: Rory & Lane (& Special Shoutout to Paris!)

Last Episode on Gilmore Girls!! We get deep and personal with how we relate to the friendship of Rory and Lane is this episode. They relate to us the most as friends so it was super fun discussing. Do you have a childhood best friend in your life still?

And special shout out to Rory and Paris as friends in this episode too because there friendship is complicated and deep and might take too many episodes to cover but it's still an important one!
Nov 29, 201946:29
Gilmore Girls: Lorelai & Sookie

Gilmore Girls: Lorelai & Sookie

In today's episode we discuss how being going from co-workers to co business owners can be tricky especially if you're best friends and you get too comfortable that you forget to communicate, become completely overwhelmed and then explode all over your best friend. Co-Hosted by Crystal Anderson and Aly Fitzgerald. 27 years of friendship together, these childhood BFFs discuss the greatest fictional & real life friendships.
Nov 16, 201939:40
Gilmore Girls: Rory & Lorelai

Gilmore Girls: Rory & Lorelai

We are so excited for this episode! Gilmore Girls is one of our favorite shows and you are getting 2 more after this! We dig deep into the relationship of Rory and Lorelai. These two do not really act like mother and daugther and being friends first actually causes more problems and not just within their relationship with each other.  Co-Hosted by Crystal Anderson and Aly Fitzgerald. 27 years of friendship together, these childhood BFFs discuss the greatest fictional & real life friendships.
Oct 31, 201949:41
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants

Time for something new! We dig deep into the foursome friendship of The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. This movie gave us so many feels especially when it comes to dealing with sad feelings and depression as a teenager and you're scared to talk to your friends about it in high school Co-Hosted by Crystal Anderson and Aly Fitzgerald. 27 years of friendship together, these childhood BFFs discuss the greatest fictional & real life friendships.
Oct 17, 201951:14
Lord of the Rings: Legolas & Gimli

Lord of the Rings: Legolas & Gimli

And last but not least for Lord of the Rings, we will be covering the friendship of Legolas and Gimli. Two races taught to hate each other due to their ancestors past and how they use their differences to bring them together in a friendship and learn about each others races. Co-Hosted by Crystal Anderson and Aly Fitzgerald. 27 years of friendship together, these childhood BFFs discuss the greatest fictional & real life friendships.
Oct 03, 201959:43
Lord of the Rings: Merry & Pippin

Lord of the Rings: Merry & Pippin

You bet your butts we are doing another Episode of Lord of the Rings! It's our favorite :) This episode we discuss the brotherly co-dependent friendship between Merry and Pippin! Oh yeah, more hobbits :) Co-Hosted by Crystal Anderson and Aly Fitzgerald. 27 years of friendship together, these childhood BFFs discuss the greatest fictional & real life friendships.
Sep 19, 201956:51
Lord of the Rings: Frodo & Sam

Lord of the Rings: Frodo & Sam

Welcome to the very first episode of Best Friends' Playbook Podcast! Discussing the friendship between Frodo and Sam from "The Lord of the Rings" Trilogy.  Co-Hosted by Crystal Anderson and Aly Fitzgerald. 27 years of friendship together, these childhood BFFs discuss the greatest fictional & real life friendships.
Sep 02, 201953:14