Friends Like Us

Marina Franklin

marinayfranklin@gmail.com

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Booking Overview

Friends Like Us is hosted by Marina Franklin and spotlights women of color bringing humor and candid perspectives to culture and identity. The show’s strong booking value for PR is its entertainment-first audience plus guests who have real public profiles across TV, film, comedy, and writing.

Metrics

Episodes: 100

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Female

Location: USA

YouTube: 9.1k subscribers

Instagram: 3.0k followers

Contact Information

marinayfranklin@gmail.com

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Host

Marina Franklin - Comedian and writer/performer Marina Franklin hosts Friends Like Us and has appeared in and written for major comedy and scripted platforms, including HBO’s Divorce and other TV credits. Her backgr...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Women of color with established entertainment or public-facing creative credentials—stand-up comedians, writers/performers, actors, or cultural experts with a recognizable mission/brand (often with TV/film/social visibility).
Required Achievements:  
TV/streaming appearances, Comedy festival awards or nominations, Published/produced creative work (shows, series, specials), Public-facing creative brand (web series/podcast/live shows), Signature cultural initiative or recognized thought leadership within identity/legacy

Recent Guest Discussions

Jenny Saldaña - Analog Generation And Social/cultural Perspectives Informed By Her Entertainment Work And Cancer Experience.

Leighann Lord - 90s Nostalgia, Analog/social Media Dynamics, And Entertainment/culture Touchpoints.

Subhah Agarwal - Unfiltered Comedy And Writing/performing Experiences.

Tata Sherise - Personal Comedic Voice And Professional/creative Experiences.

Hollie Harper - Generational Traditions And Legacy Framed Through Comedy And Writing.

Recent Topics

Comedy, Women, Writers, Standup, Cultural Identity

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Friends Like Us
:

From the Creators of 'The Other, Gold': A Deep Dive into Friendship

June 03, 2026

A dive into the world of friendship with our latest "Friends Like Us" podcast episode! Marina Franklin host special guests Sharaé Nikai and David Lassiter as they talk about their incredible journey creating "The Other Gold" — a film about friendships' complexities. Watch it now on Apple TV and Tubi! Sharaé Nikai - Against industry odds, Jersey City native Sharaé Nikai wrote, produced, co-directed and starred in her very first feature film, "The Other, Gold." It is a heartfelt dramedy that fo...

A Terrible Strength: The Hidden Crisis of the Black Womb & Your Survival Guide to Healing with Dr. Kemi Doll

May 20, 2026

Dive deep into the hidden crisis of women's health with Dr. Kemi Doll on "Friends Like Us," hosted by Marina Franklin and featuring Nonye Brown-West. Discover the truth about the Black womb and survival strategies. Listen now for eye-opening insights! #Podcast #WomensHealth #MaternalMentalHealthMonth Dr. Kemi Doll is a gynecologic oncologist, uterine cancer scientist, and author of the upcoming book, "A Terrible Strength: The Hidden Crisis of the Black Womb & Your Survival Guide to Healing. S...

Time Of The Month For Laughter With Jackie Fabulous and Alexis Bradby

May 06, 2026

From Spirit Airlines' collapse to Megan Thee Stallion's breakup, Marina Franklin dives into all the drama with comedians Jackie Fabulous and Alexis Bradby. Plus, they chat with Jackie about her hilarious new comedy show featuring an all-female lineup at the new Brooklyn Improv. Don't miss out!  Jackie Fabulous is a stand-up comedian, actress and writer who's been featured four times on THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON and has appeared on AMERICA'S GOT TALENT ALL-STARS. Jackie was named ...

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