The Talking Friendship with Mike D Podcast

This podcast is about friendship. But not only friendship generally but specific examples of friendship through the lens of host Mike Daniel aka Mike D. Mike provides humorous and informative updates on his life and what's on his mind and then brings on at least one personal friend to tell the story of their friendship. Comedy and life lessons ensue. Follow the podcast on Twitter if you're so inclined: @friendsofmiked. You can also email the podcast at talkingfriendship@gmail.com.

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Season 3 - Episode 8.5 (PART 2) Mike talks favorite RomComs with the Prettys (Todd & Amy) and Rechtiens (Tim & Jess)

January 17, 2023 • Mike Daniel • Season 3 • Episode 8

In Part 2 of this special Season 3 off-season Point Five Mike welcomes FOUR of his favorite peeps onto the podcast (an expanded “Movie Crew” featuring S1E1 guest Todd Pretty, S1E5 guest Tim Rechtien, S2E1 guess Amy Pretty and Jess Rechtien) for a rollicking discussion over their favorite Romantic Comedy (aka RomComs) Films of all time. The Crew goes deep into the remaining eight of the fifteen total RomComs they cover between both parts of this amazing episode. Part 1 has already become legendary. Part 2 will NOT let you down!

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Key moments from the pod:

0:30: Mike welcomes listeners to Part 2 of S3E8.5 featuring the Movie Crew (Todd Pretty and Tim Rechtien, along with S2E1 guest Amy Pretty and joining the pod for the first time Jess Rechtien) where they warmly discuss films 8-15 on their respective lists. Some all time classics for sure!

2:25: A movie about an Italian family where passion knows no bounds (Jess’ 2nd Round Pick)

14:50: A hooker with a heart of gold?! Don’t judge (Tim’s 2nd Round Pick)

24:40: Don’t we all wish we could be 30, flirty, and thriving? (Amy’s 2nd Round Pick)

34:35: A little RomCom about Jack and Diane (Amy’s 3rd Round Pick)

47:10: An unforgettable RomCom set in Hawaii that’s heavy on the Com with just the right amount of Rom thrown in (Tim’s 3rd Round Pick)

1:01:20: A movie where the goal is to lose love but one where that goal is definitely NOT met (Jess’ 3rd Round Pick)

1:12:50: A 90s take on a classic Shakespearean RomCom (Mike D’s 3rd Round Pick)

1:27:20: A movie that explores what happens with a therapist has to balance the needs of her patient and her son (to often hilarious ends!) ((Todd’s 3rd Round Pick)

1:43:30: The Movie Crew takes this epic two part episode home with some legit banter, including what other movies they thought about choosing.