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Friendless

James Avramenko

Booking Overview

Interview-led social-connection and mental-health show featuring writers, thinkers, activists, authors, community figures, and people with relevant lived experience. Agencies could credibly pitch authors, mental-health professionals, community builders, activists, and culturally focused experts with thoughtful perspectives on loneliness, friendship, identity, and belonging; booking difficulty is low.

Metrics

Episodes: 190

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: Canada

Instagram: 802 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

friendlesspod@gmail.com

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Host

James Avramenko - Host of Friendless, focused on loneliness, friendship, community, mental health, and the challenges of maintaining meaningful connection.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Authors, writers, activists, community leaders, mental-health professionals, cultural commentators, and guests with substantial lived experience related to loneliness, friendship, belonging, identity, or reconciliation.
Required Achievements:  
Published books or other substantial writing, Community leadership or advocacy experience, Professional expertise in mental health, culture, identity, or social connection, Meaningful lived experience that supports a thoughtful conversation

Recent Guest Discussions

Leandra Guillet - Finding And Fostering Community, Friendship, Human Insecurity, Art History, Cultural Trends, And Personal Responsibility For Building Community.

Scott Steedman - Co-authoring Reconciling, Larry Grant’s Intersecting Identities, Exclusion, Place-based Memory, Addiction And Sobriety, And Reconciliation.

Larry Grant - His Memoir Reconciling, Indigenous And Chinese Identity, Exclusion, Addiction And Sobriety, Self-respect, And The Practical Meaning Of Reconciliation.

Recent Topics

Society, Relationships, Loneliness, Friendship, Mental Health

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Friendless
:

Heartbreak, Obsession, and Psychic Bunnies (with special guest Meredyth Cole)

September 22, 2026

What if your broken heart summoned a talking bunny possessed by the ghost of a real-life historical muse? In this very special episode of Friendless, we dive deep into Heatstroke with debut novelist Meredith Cole. The novel is full of psychic bunnies, Faustian bargains, and feral California nights, but underneath all that surreal chaos is a raw exploration of what we reach for when real connection is missing.We unpack why Meredyth trusted fiction’s wild ability to capture heartbreak, obsessio...

Digital Disconnection vs Real World Risks (with special guest Nathan Iles)

September 15, 2026

This week on a very special episode of Friendless, host James Avramenko welcomes returning guest Nathan Isles for a wide-ranging catch-up on aging, self-care, and how relationships change over time. Nathan shares what’s shifted since his last appearance: an amicable separation, dating again, deleting social apps for stretches, and a renewed focus on real-life connection over low-friction social media, including the guilt and “friendship FOMO” that online closeness can create. They talk about ...

39 Questions for 39 Years (A Birthday Q&A Special!)

August 20, 2026

This week on a very special episode Friendless, your pal and host of the show James Avramenko takes the mic for a very special solo episode, marking his 39th birthday with honesty, humour, and a healthy dose of self-reflection.In this Q&A retrospective, James  dives into the wild ride of aging, the evolution of the show, lessons learned about loneliness, connection, and community, and the often hilarious or cringe-worthy moments that come with navigating friendships. Expect candid st...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Friendless
:

How do I get in touch with Friendless?

Friendless is hosted by James Avramenko. Its publicly listed email is friendlesspod@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Friendless?

The publicly listed email for Friendless: friendlesspod@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Friendless have?

Podseeker estimates Friendless reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Friendless?

Friendless typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Authors, writers, activists, community leaders, mental-health professionals, cultural commentators, and guests with substantial lived experience related to loneliness, friendship, belonging, identity, or reconciliation. Common among recent guests: Published books or other substantial writing; Community leadership or advocacy experience; Professional expertise in mental health, culture, identity, or social connection. Recent guests include Leandra Guillet, Scott Steedman, and Larry Grant.

How hard is it to get booked on Friendless?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Friendless cover?

Recent episodes cover Society, Relationships, Loneliness, Friendship, and Mental Health. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

friendlesspod@gmail.com

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