Word With Friend

In which Julian M. ("M" for mutha-fuckin') Stern edutains the world one word and one friend at a time. New episode every Friday unless he forgets! Part of the Hello, LionFace podcast network.

Factotum with Jon Zucker 08/15/2017

Factotum with Jon Zucker In the spirit of this episode's word, our wonderful guest, Jon Zucker and Julian cover many topics in the first half. It is also Jon's second time guesting which means we get to welcome him to the Second-Timer Club and it is ALSO Word With Friend's 3rd birthday!!! /episode/index/show/wordwithfriend/id/5643460

Baleful with Edgar Momplaisir 08/04/2017

Baleful with Edgar Momplaisir We're back from being gone from being back! Our sadboy guest this week is two-timer, Edgar Momplaisir! Julian and Edgar dissect a DJ Khaled track, Julian spoils Alpha Dog, and Edgar teaches US about Baal. /episode/index/show/wordwithfriend/id/5609017

BONUS: Preview Episode of Slumberfest's The Eyeroll 05/05/2017

BONUS: Preview Episode of Slumberfest's The Eyeroll This is NOT an episode of Word With Friend! This is an episode of THE EYEROLL, a new podcast from Slumberfest (Chris Milliken and Julian Stern) where we talk about what had us rolling our eyes this week. We actually recorded it for Monday May 1st, but all of it is still relevant; we just don't talk about AHCA. We DO talk about Mayor Eric and his maybe corruption, SHARKS, and the 25 year old nincompoop behind Fyre Fest. Tweet at us or email us with thoughts! /episode/index/show/wordwithfriend/id/5329384

BONUS: Slumberfest's "The Eyeroll" Beta Episode 05/04/2017

BONUS: Slumberfest's "The Eyeroll" Beta Episode Hey Framily! SURPRISE! Here's a sneak peek of THE EYEROLL, a new podcast from Slumberfest (Chris Milliken & Julian Stern) where we talk about what made us roll our eyes this week. This week: Corruption in the LA Mayor's office!? The little nincompoop behind Fyre Festival, and SHARKS! Give it a listen and let us know your thoughts! /episode/index/show/wordwithfriend/id/5325495

Lacrimal with Chelsey Lora 04/21/2017

Lacrimal with Chelsey Lora This week's tear-free episode (as opposed to last week's LOL) is with writer Chelsey Lora (Blindspot, Greenleaf). Chelsey is a HUGE Slumberfest fan AND Julian's go-to for 13 Reasons Why discussion (she hasn't watched it). The word this week is LACRIMAL and the theme song is VERY related. Chelsey also reveals her very very very interesting former job so definitely TUNE IN for that and so so much more. /episode/index/show/wordwithfriend/id/5287689

Peregrinate with Ronnie Adrian 04/14/2017

Peregrinate with Ronnie Adrian Ronnie Adrian is a great guy, very funny, and loves loves LOVES to make Julian uncomfortable. Listen in as this improviser (UCB's The Dragons and UCB-affiliated White Women) uses all of his tools of comedy to hone right in on every possible move that could and would throw Julian off his game. Listen to the episode that had people saying, "Does he hate you?" Julian and Ronnie also talk about happiness, grandmothers, and peregrinate. /episode/index/show/wordwithfriend/id/5266640

Prurient With Liz Guest 04/07/2017

Prurient With Liz Guest Julian's fantastic GUEST this week is actor, writer Liz (in life) Guest (Guest Appearances)! Julian and Liz hop right in to a name conversation, Mickey Rooney's wives, and Patrick McDonald. They also talked about Liz's web series, Guest Appearances which is awesome and you should check it out. After the break, Julian and Liz get gabbing about PRURIENT which maybe we all are when you think about it. The root of this one is really interesting, so definitely tune in (clickbait). Tweet @wordfriendpod to discuss Julian's new theme song selection process! /episode/index/show/wordwithfriend/id/5244914

Profusion with Mike Glazer (Episode 100!!!) 03/24/2017

Profusion with Mike Glazer (Episode 100!!!) FRAMILY! We've reached one hundred episodes and ring in the achievement with ol' episode 2 himself, comedian/writer Mike Glazer (Inside Hacks [coming soon]). Mike and Julian talk being nice, easily accessible to strangers, and Julian tells more about his day with Snoop Dogg. The 100th word is PROFUSION which somehow led into the diving into a classic joke, Julian and Mike coming up with "John Whoops", and for the first time in 100 episodes, the guest gets upset about the word. TUNE IN TO FIND OUT WHY (clickbait). Thank you to all of our loyal framily members, our new ones, and our soon to be LISTENS. /episode/index/show/wordwithfriend/id/5199991

Robust With Alexis Novak 03/17/2017

Robust With Alexis Novak Julian invited returning champion Alexi Novak (movement star) for this week's 99th episode! Julian reveals what he ate for breakfast, Alexis teaches us about CHAKRAS and fascia, ANNND we find out the shocking tv channel that she grew up watching (CLICK BAIT). After the jump, Julian defines ROBUST and we find out what kind of trunks Alexis prefers. Tweet US with YOUR favorite things to describe as ROBUST. @julianmstern @wordfriendpod /episode/index/show/wordwithfriend/id/5178205

Solecism with Maxwell Augustus Evans 03/10/2017

Solecism with Maxwell Augustus Evans Julian PHONED IT IN with guest Maxwell Augustus Evans this week. For reals. Max and Julian discuss what one could do to save the world, the meaning of Max's full name, and how to deal with failure. And then SOLECISM is defined and dissected and oh boy is it a doozy. Julian also reveals a favorite rhetorical device. TUNE IN TO FIND OUT. Also never drink and drive. Check out /episode/index/show/wordwithfriend/id/5156772

Ruthless With Lucia Brizzi 03/03/2017

Ruthless With Lucia Brizzi Julian's guest this week is incredible Lucia Brizzi (BREET - ZEE)[actor, comedian, writer, idiot] {What The Hippo, The Tony Robbins Netflix Special Special}. They discuss mega persons David Blaine, DJ Khaled, Willow Smith, TONY ROBBINS, and fuckboys. They get into RUTHLESS which has such a cool and surprising root. We also get an earful of why Lucia thinks she had a ruthless streak. Follow Follow Avoid /episode/index/show/wordwithfriend/id/5136519

Groke with Alex Hooper 02/24/2017

Groke with Alex Hooper Framily! Gear up for this nostalgic episode with comedian, Alex Hooper (Roast Battle). Julian and Alex revisit their Maryland childhoods spent at the local Hooters, the Ocean City Boardwalk, and discuss some good ol' Maryland slang. After the break, they go broke for GROKE which is NOT a , but you are if you groke at all your friends all the time at every meal. Alex also reveals the last time food and sex were related kind of. /episode/index/show/wordwithfriend/id/5115297

Pandemonium with Adam Aseraf and Ben Bayouth 02/17/2017

Pandemonium with Adam Aseraf and Ben Bayouth Framily! This week's guests are Adam Aseraf and Ben Bayouth, co-creators of the hit instagram puppet show, Blark and Son! Julian gets some cool behind the scenes details and we got a chance to see Blark in the FLESH (silicone). They also break down PANDEMONIUM which is actually kind of a terrifying scenario. /episode/index/show/wordwithfriend/id/5095067

Preposterous With Gerald Grissette 02/10/2017

Preposterous With Gerald Grissette This week, Julian welcomes writer/actor/stand up/former rapper/all around nice guy, Gerald Grissette (Arcade Currency) to the Word With Framily table to discuss being good guys, Julian's grandad's poker hand, and preposterous. Join Julian and Gerald's book club! Tweet @julianmstern once you acquire a copy of Dreams From My Father Follow Gerald at /episode/index/show/wordwithfriend/id/5073570

Bracket with Andrew Fernandez 02/03/2017

Bracket with Andrew Fernandez We're back, FRAMILY! This time with writer, director, performer, and returning guest, ANDREW FERNANDEZ! Soiled Spoiler alert! Julian also gets to use his new fancy etymology book to share facts about BRACKET. Check out some Andrew things - For those of you in Los Angeles go to The Ointment - A topical variety show at The Pack Theater 9pm Sunday February 5th, 2017. And for everyone anywhere watch - A short film on Facebook/Youtube Tweet @julianmstern some word, guest, and theme song suggestions. #WereBack #spacekermybetweenus /episode/index/show/wordwithfriend/id/5050961

Skite With Keith Newman 11/04/2016

Skite With Keith Newman It's the 92nd episode! Ladies and gentleman at home, welcome back to Word With Friend, Julian welcomes the listeners back as well as two-time guest, Keith Newman (Digital Show Live)! Keith and Julian talk about Sleep No More, Hamildoc, Family Matters, and the reasons why Word With Friend has been on hiatus. The word this week is SKITE which isn't skip, skype, or skittle. /episode/index/show/wordwithfriend/id/4803925

Dazzle With Justin Willman 08/12/2016

Dazzle With Justin Willman This week's amazing episode is with magician/comedian, Justin Willman! Julian asks Justin about being a magician and the trick to keeping the magic alive, and then they cover DAZZLE. and BEDAZZLE. AND VAJAZZLE. /episode/index/show/wordwithfriend/id/4585804

Terpsichorean with Melissa Villasenor 08/01/2016

Terpsichorean with Melissa Villasenor This week's very COZY episode is with comedian Melissa Villasenor! Check her out on Vine, even. Julian and Melissa start off HOT with conversation about yard sales, pies, and toys. The word this week is terpsichorean which is another word with a very surprising definition. /episode/index/show/wordwithfriend/id/4554003

Wheedle with Riley Silverman 07/22/2016

Wheedle with Riley Silverman FRAMILLLYYYYY!!! It's Word with Friend time and this week's guest is comedian/writer RILEY SILVERMAN (Pajiba, International Waters). Julian and Riley unpack Pokemon Go, various other video games, AND tattoos! (Go to The Honorable Society and get one there they are very good.) Also they get in to music, DB Cooper, and Ancient Aliens. This week's word is WHEEDLE which isn't a Pokemon but Weedle is. /episode/index/show/wordwithfriend/id/4534207

Buff With Rebecca Leib 07/15/2016

Buff With Rebecca Leib This week's tarot-ble guest is comedian/writer Rebecca Lieb! Rebecca works on GAME SHOWS and does STAND UP and TAROT READING. Julian and Rebecca talked about all those things, Lovely Bones, and ghost stuff. WHOA. Today's word is BUFF which has some cool roots as far as when it's used as someone who knows a lot about a thing i.e. film buff, etc. /episode/index/show/wordwithfriend/id/4517125

Fan With Mollie Stern 07/08/2016

Fan With Mollie Stern Word With FRAMILY (literally), this week's episode is with Julian's little sister, Mollie! Mollie and Julian discussed the bathrooms she's encountered on her summer road trip, bathroom habits, One Direction, AND both Mollie and Julian admit to calling their parents MOMMY and DADDY still. Mollie's word is FAN and it is quickly revealed that she is a big big One Direction fan because WHO ISN'T? Tune in, family up. /episode/index/show/wordwithfriend/id/4500658

Avuncular with Matthew Broussard 07/01/2016

Avuncular with Matthew Broussard This week's episode is with the Monday Punday man himself, Matthew Broussard! They get into Matt's LOVE (seriously) for words, body hair, and a tiny bit of math! The week's word is AVUNCULAR which has nothing to do with what you think it does unless you actually know what it means. Also niblings and piblings. /episode/index/show/wordwithfriend/id/4485964

Bulwark with Steve Hirt 06/17/2016

Bulwark with Steve Hirt Word With Framily!! This week's episode is with animator Steve Hirt (Pig Goat Banana Cricket, Tough Puppy). Julian and Steve talk fan names, animation, and CHRIS MILLIKEN. Seriously if you're a hardcore Millman...Mill-ionaire tune in. Steve also talks about character designing and honing in on a personal style and it's real cool. BULWARK (not bull work) is this week's word - which is related to boulevard and a ghost. TUNE. TOON. /episode/index/show/wordwithfriend/id/4451281

Bespoke with Eli Lutsky and David Kane 06/10/2016

Bespoke with Eli Lutsky and David Kane This week's fabulous episode is with Eli Lutsky and David Kane of STEENK fame!! The guys talk bagels, Batman, and Boston in the first half and discuss their Kickstarter for their series The word this week is BESPOKE and somehow Julian talks about AM/PM's weird food mascot Toomgis again. DONATE TO THEIR KICKSTARTER!! IT'S GREAT! /episode/index/show/wordwithfriend/id/4433997

Drab with Philip Labes 05/27/2016

Drab with Philip Labes This week's multi-hyphenated guest is comedian, actor, musician Philip Labes! Julian and Philip talk about last names, the difference between LPs and EPs, and Philips upcoming/current projects!! After the break we learn about DRAB and what color it is specifically associated with and how it relates to PROSTITUTES!! They also develop DRAB CAB. /episode/index/show/wordwithfriend/id/4399691

Jostle with Matt Besser 05/20/2016

Jostle with Matt Besser This week's episode is with comedian Matt Besser (definitely go to MattBesser.com)!!! Julian and Matt start the episode off with Matt helping Julian decide what to do with his car, Matt lets us in on his favorite "asshole attitude" video, and they talk about pranking people who dialed the wrong number. The word of the week is jostle! Tune in to find out how jostle relates to joust, what context "fuck" is more commonly used in, and Matt develops "The Apostle of Jostle" /episode/index/show/wordwithfriend/id/4382407

Confabulate with Matt Moore and Robert Boesel 05/13/2016

Confabulate with Matt Moore and Robert Boesel Julian invites writers of hit book, Matt Moore and Robert Boesel to this week's pod and they dive right in to how they met and work as a team, jazz, and their book. This episode's word is CONFABULATE so listen to them confabulate about confabulate. It's conFABULOUS. /episode/index/show/wordwithfriend/id/4367638

Flummoxed with Caitlin Durante 05/06/2016

Flummoxed with Caitlin Durante #Framily! Get ready to be BEWILDERED on this episode with comedian, writer Caitlin Durante! Caitlin started off the podcast fresh and hungry and unpeeled (ha) her very rural upbringing in Pennsylvania, Drake, and she plugs a few shows we should be watching! Second half of the pod is dedicated to Flummoxed, Ryan's Roses, and Flem Ox. Follow Caitlin Follow Word With Friend Follow Julian Tags with Friend: Flight of the Conchords, Australia, Love, Netflix, Orange, Roulette, Hjordis, miniola, ninja turtles, sex in the city, Nedmelt, Meltdown, open Mike, Lemonade, Tidal, Beyonce, Drake, Taylor Swift, Demi Lovato, Pop Music, script reader, Views, Amish, Pitch, Pitches /episode/index/show/wordwithfriend/id/4350053

Susurrus with Edgar Momplaisir 04/30/2016

Susurrus with Edgar Momplaisir Thiiiiiis week's episode is with comedian Edgar Momplaisir! /episode/index/show/wordwithfriend/id/4332180

Grit With Jon Zucker 04/22/2016

Grit With Jon Zucker This #framilyfriday Julian goes ON COUCH-cation to talk to writer, comedian Jon Zucker ("The Digital Show, Live", Bronso). They both regale us with running away from the cops story and we get to hear about Julian's discovery of "around the corner". /episode/index/show/wordwithfriend/id/4314152

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