FTS: Friends Talking Shop
Looking for a comedy podcast with funny stories, sharp banter, and strong opinions about things that absolutely do not deserve them? Welcome to FTS: Friends Talking Shop, where Dave, Josh, and Omar turn everyday annoyances into a full-contact conversation.
Three longtime friends. Three very different perspectives. An alarming amount of confidence. Together, they debate life’s petty problems with the urgency of people who have been personally victimized by small talk, bad manners, and thermostat settings.
Expect unscripted comedy, awkward moments, pet peeves, pop culture, dating disasters, and relatable stories that make you think.
The topics may be insignificant. The arguments rarely are. From questionable social etiquette to ridiculous personal encounters, FTS finds the funny in the things you notice every day but usually save for the group chat. Low stakes. Unreasonably loud takes.
MEET YOUR QUESTIONABLE COMPANY
Dave | The Conventional One
A Wisconsin native living in St. Louis, Dave is a lifelong Packers fan who fears flying despite having a job that regularly puts him on airplanes. His wife frequently emails the show, which means his opinions occasionally come with a rebuttal from someone who knows where he lives.
Josh | The Irreverent One
Reporting from Philadelphia, Josh can find something irritating in almost any situation. He shares medical experiences with the enthusiasm most people reserve for vacation photos. Colonoscopy details? Unfortunately, yes. A story about shingles? Also yes. His filter appears to be permanently out of stock.
Omar | The Wild Card
Based in San Juan by way of Baltimore, Omar is the single member of the trio, an ice-cream-for-dinner enthusiast, and a man deeply committed to his hair. His personal adventures supply plenty of material, and his friends are generously committed to making sure none of it goes unexamined.
Together, they’re the friends you want at your table and probably shouldn’t put on speakerphone at work.
WHY LISTEN?
Because everyday life supplies enough absurdity without anyone writing a script. FTS turns the petty, uncomfortable, and oddly familiar into funny conversations fueled by friendship and a willingness to call each other out.
Listener emails join the mix, so the guys aren’t the only ones with grievances. Have an opinion? Excellent. They’ve already got three, and apparently that’s not enough.
Named Podcast of the Year 2025 and Best Comedy Podcast by Discover Pods, FTS now has actual awards to justify this behavior. We can only apologize to their families.
Start with a full episode or sample the Best of FTS collection. Whether you’re commuting, walking, or avoiding a task you swore you’d finish, there’s a seat for you in this argument.
Follow the show, share it with your funniest friend, and leave a review. Preferably before the guys say something that makes you withdraw your endorsement.
FIND MORE FTS
Website: https://friendstalkingshop.weebly.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendstalkingshop/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@friendstalkingshop
Merch: https://fts-shop.fourthwall.com/
Explicit language and adult humor. Headphones are a great idea. Especially if your boss already has concerns about your judgment.
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