FTS: Friends Talking Shop

FTS: Friends Talking Shop

Dave and Josh and Omar

Dave, Josh and Omar are long time friends who get together, for your listening pleasure, to vigorously debate and solve life's most insignificant, yet irritating, problems in an unrehearsed and unscripted format where anything goes and feelings don't matter.

FTS: Episode 83

FTS: Episode 83

In this kick-off episode of Season 5, Josh tests the guys with a psychological test from Beast Games, Omar gets tested psychologically upon his reemergence in the dating scene and Dave tries to test Josh's psyche about one of his passions.

Feb 3, • 1:22:20

FTS: Episode 82

FTS: Episode 82

In this 82nd episode Josh thinks televised competitions have gone too far, Omar's new girlfriend's girlfriend went too far with his steak and Dave believes the classics went too far with their words.

Jan 7, • 1:12:31

FTS: Episode 81

FTS: Episode 81

In this 81st episode, Omar contemplates where to relocate...again, Josh contemplates which murderer is better suited for his daughter and Dave contemplates following in Hawk Tuah's footsteps.

Dec 16, 2024 • 1:05:42

FTS: Episode 80

FTS: Episode 80

In this special Thanksgiving 80th Episode Dave needs help deciding on an overdue gift, Omar can't decide where to live and Josh decides to embrace the good that comes out of tragedies. All that plus an exciting and unexpected celebrity guest!

Nov 27, 2024 • 52:13

FTS: Episode 79

FTS: Episode 79

In this 79th episode Dave can't get away from intro emails in his inbox, Josh can't get away thanks to Spirit airlines and Omar can't get away from horrible money-making ideas.

Nov 6, 2024 • 1:15:16

FTS: Episode 78

FTS: Episode 78

In this 78th episode Omar has a lot of nerve trying to restructure the show, Dave's friend has a lot of nerve taking his service dog everywhere and Josh has a lot of nerve openly hating popular things.

Oct 22, 2024 • 1:14:14

FTS: Episode 77

FTS: Episode 77

In this 77th episode, Josh shares a friend's abnormal parenting tactics, Omar puts a certain cream on an abnormal part of his body and Dave looks to avoid abnormal behavior at big dinners.

Sep 30, 2024 • 1:31:46

FTS: Episode 76

FTS: Episode 76

In this 76th episode, Josh wants to get rid of all the annoying ratings, Omar is not sure if he should get rid of his shirt and Dave thinks AI is going to rid us of society as we know it.

Sep 11, 2024 • 1:04:09

FTS: Episode 75

FTS: Episode 75

In this 75th episode Josh has an idea that reduces the negative aspects of pets, Omar is trying to reduce his Dad's bad habits and Dave wants to reduce the number of people taking advantage of the system.

Aug 29, 2024 • 1:19:28

FTS: Episode 74

FTS: Episode 74

In this 74th episode Josh's birthday massage was restless, Dave had the guys wrestle with timely trivia and Omar rested on his laurels with his choice of topic.

Aug 13, 2024 • 1:16:34

FTS: Episode 73

FTS: Episode 73

In this 73rd episode, Josh can’t fathom how breakdancing is now in the Olympics, Omar can’t fathom how parents don’t have favorite children and Dave can’t quite fathom how Burger King is still in business. All that plus listener email!

Jul 17, 2024 • 1:27:49

FTS: Episode 72

FTS: Episode 72

​In this 72nd episode strange things are afoot at FTS as a phony royal dumps 3 kids on Omar, Dave rethinks doping for athletes and Josh thinks we are getting duped by AGT.

Jun 27, 2024 • 1:15:11

FTS: Episode 71

FTS: Episode 71

In this 71st episode, Dave wants to put an end to phony emails, Josh is trying put an end to the stench in his yard and Omar just wants to end things before they start.

Jun 11, 2024 • 1:23:55

FTS: Episode 70

FTS: Episode 70

In this 70th episode, Omar is curious who Seinfeld would fire, Josh's curiosity leads him astray on TikTok and Dave's bizarre curiosity has him constantly searching for lists.

May 31, 2024 • 1:09:47

FTS: Episode 69

FTS: Episode 69

In this childish innuendo-filled 69th episode, Josh’s friend unintentionally breaks a stranger’s dignity, Omar thinks he has a breakout rom-com film idea and Dave wants the guys to bet on which summer movies will break the box office.

May 15, 2024 • 1:18:56

FTS: Episode 68

FTS: Episode 68

In this 68th episode, it's a late night for Omar as he bets heavily that his sister is wrong about his gambling problem, while Josh thinks cruising without your kids isn't a good bet and Dave bets that it would be fun to buy an office building!

Apr 24, 2024 • 1:20:02

FTS: Episode 67

FTS: Episode 67

In this 67th episode Josh is curious how conjoined twins split up their duties, Omar wants to split bottles, split up mini-bars and split from our phones and Dave asks how the equity in the FTS empire would be split amongst themselves.

Apr 11, 2024 • 1:18:13

FTS: Episode 66

FTS: Episode 66

In this 66th episode, customer service treats Omar like a stepchild, Josh questions his lack of childhood trauma and Dave realizes that he's a middle-aged man with childlike hobbies.

Mar 26, 2024 • 1:04:00

FTS: Episode 65

FTS: Episode 65

In this 65th episode, Dave thinks Omar's conference was a hot one, Josh gets hot under the collar about a swim meet and Omar wants to rid himself of a hot Rolex. All that plus listener email!www.friendstalkingshop.weebly.com

Mar 14, 2024 • 1:20:11

FTS: Episode 64

FTS: Episode 64

In this special 64th episode Omar butchers his friend's house, Josh thinks reality TV is butchering the concept of love and Dave may be the infamous Barbershop Butcher. Plus the guys from Gimmefivepod join FTS to pose an unresolved issue of their own!

Feb 23, 2024 • 1:18:51

FTS: Episode 63

FTS: Episode 63

In this 63rd episode, Dave wants to know the guys' go-to smart reply, Josh notices the wide range of smarts when it comes to humans and Omar's sister devises a not-so-smart plan when finding his missing man purse!

Feb 16, 2024 • 1:15:06

FTS: Episode 62

FTS: Episode 62

In this super-sized episode 62, Omar sees bearded ladies in a different light, Dave is still trying to shut out the light while flying and Josh shines a light on the overlooked details in some commercials. All that plus listener email!

Feb 6, 2024 • 1:30:02

FTS: Episode 61

FTS: Episode 61

In this 61st episode Omar wants the guys to say 'yes' to his new branding idea as well as a bearded lady, Dave is looking for advice to say 'no' to more things and Josh wants football players to say 'yes' to sleeves.

Jan 23, 2024 • 1:17:29

FTS: Episode 60

FTS: Episode 60

In this first episode of season 4, Dave scrutinizes last year's resolutions, Josh scrutinizes a stomach-turning news story and Omar's latest "brilliant" idea gets scrutinized by the guys.

Jan 8, 2024 • 1:22:35

FTS: Episode 59

FTS: Episode 59

In this 59th episode Dave wants to know if the Rock is really popular, Josh doesn't get why HGTV is so popular and Omar thinks his popularity makes him the new brown Jesus.

Dec 22, 2023 • 1:13:00

FTS: Episode 58

FTS: Episode 58

In this episode, Josh can't imagine an inedible burger, Omar can't imagine staring at anyone for a prolonged period and Dave's newest choice of TV show doesn't leave anything to the imagination.

Dec 10, 2023 • 1:16:53

FTS: Episode 57

FTS: Episode 57

In this 57th episode a belligerent Omar takes over chief hosting duties as Dave questions sports fandom, Josh questions unusual rituals and Omar questions why he's not in People magazine yet.

Nov 17, 2023 • 58:22

FTS: Episode 56

FTS: Episode 56

The Price is Wrong this episode as Josh recaps his experience on a game show while Dave envisions an experience in a movie and Omar shares an experience he probably shouldn't have.

Nov 1, 2023 • 1:18:53

FTS: Episode 55

FTS: Episode 55

In this long awaited episode 55 the guys' topics fall by the wayside as a slightly impaired Omar becomes obsessed with golf shorts and just won't let it go.

Oct 23, 2023 • 1:15:54

FTS: Episode 54

FTS: Episode 54

After a short hiatus, the guys are back with episode 54 as Omar showers the show with a barrage of topics while Josh learned about some inappropriate showering and Dave unknowingly signed up for an awkward shower experience.

Sep 22, 2023 • 1:09:00

FTS: Episode 53

FTS: Episode 53

In this 53rd episode Josh breaks down the dumbest song ever written, Omar breaks down the absurdity of an upscale restaurant and Dave nearly breaks down just trying to eat dinner.

Aug 31, 2023 • 1:11:01

FTS: Episode 52

FTS: Episode 52

In this Omar-hosted episode, Dave scoffs at food in the air, Josh scoffs at all the craziness in La-La land and Omar scoffs down food pretty much anywhere.

Aug 11, 2023 • 1:10:49

FTS: Episode 51

FTS: Episode 51

In this 51st episode of FTS, Omar is trying to work around his Dad’s odd habits, Dave attempts to work around his opening comments at his conference and Josh just wants a workaround for all transactions.

Aug 1, 2023 • 1:21:12

FTS: Episode 50

FTS: Episode 50

In this blockbuster 50th episode, Omar doesn't get to close the deal, Josh doesn't get why baseball players wear chains and Dave doesn't get to keep much of anything!

Jul 18, 2023 • 1:29:29

FTS: Episode 49

FTS: Episode 49

In this high energy episode, Dave ponders if Nitro and Zap were just subjects of exploitation, Josh digs up an old story to exploit his buddy for amusement and Omar contemplates how to exploit a friendly gesture to score backstage passes.

Jul 10, 2023 • 1:28:08

FTS: Episode 48

FTS: Episode 48

After an unplanned and unwanted hiatus, FTS returns in less than spectacular fashion with a dumpster fire-esque episode 48 featuring a painfully salty and bitter Omar as host, an audio/Wi-Fi deficient Dave and also Josh, who is just trying to get thru the hour.

Jun 26, 2023 • 1:18:38

FTS: Episode 47

FTS: Episode 47

In this 47th episode Josh questions if video games are setting a horrible precedent, Omar wonders if his generosity may be in question, while Dave just wants to ask all sorts of questions. All that and listener mail!

Jun 2, 2023 • 1:11:16

FTS: Episode 46

FTS: Episode 46

In this special Mother's Day episode, Omar's doctor put him on his special list, Josh was left off the list entirely and Dave wants you to know which mothers made his list.

May 15, 2023 • 1:08:37

FTS: Episode 45

FTS: Episode 45

Omar reluctantly takes over the lead roll in this 45th episode as he is bowled over by his emotions when given a chance to meet his hero as Dave gets bowled over by an elderly woman while trying to score a coveted prize for his father and Josh tries to just discuss bowling but is bowled over by Omar before his topic is even complete.

May 1, 2023 • 1:17:13

FTS: Episode 44

FTS: Episode 44

In this episode, Dave can't do anything right in his wife's dreams, Josh can't get over joyless home expenditures and Omar can't get himself to shoot an elephant. Plus an FTS first...a poem from a listener!

Apr 14, 2023 • 1:17:15

FTS: Episode 43

FTS: Episode 43

Dave is back in the saddle for episode 43 where Omar tries to talk his buddy into buying a yacht, Dave tries to talk the guys into buying into his new rules for baseball and Josh tries to say bye to his new addiction to Screech, Mr. Belding and Kelly Kapowski.

Apr 3, 2023 • 1:17:19

FTS: Episode 42

FTS: Episode 42

In episode 42 Josh takes the reigns again as we learn that Omar is Jew-ish, Dave is a prankster and Josh thinks big-headed people shouldn't lose weight. All that and a listener email!

Mar 22, 2023 • 1:10:07

FTS: Episode 41

FTS: Episode 41

In this 41st episode that crawled its way to the starting line, Dave tries to strike a balance between money and happiness while Josh just wants to strike an oblivious passenger on his flight and Omar is just trying to strike up conversation.

Mar 10, 2023 • 1:15:06

FTS: Episode 40

FTS: Episode 40

In this 40th episode, Omar, in an ironic twist, wants to be a teacher as Dave schools us all in miscommunication while Josh longs for the suspension of time. Plus, the guys give away more whiskey to some lucky emailers.

Mar 2, 2023 • 1:19:10

FTS: Episode 39

FTS: Episode 39

In this 39th episode, it's Josh's turn as podcast quarterback. Dave thinks people have been stealing Netflix for too long, Josh assesses who has a better propensity for being a cult leader after watching Stolen Youth and Omar tries to steal the host spot when he grills Josh about the Super Bowl.

Feb 14, 2023 • 1:27:08

FTS: Episode 38

FTS: Episode 38

In this 3rd episode of the 2nd season the guys switch up the roles. Dave has no tolerance for the so-called humbled, Omar won't tolerate line-cutters and Josh's tolerance grows thin for absurd social media posts.

Feb 6, 2023 • 1:07:04

FTS: Episode 37

FTS: Episode 37

In this second episode of the second season, Josh thinks actors aren't all that special, Omar thinks he is all kinds of special and Dave thinks everyone's stories are probably less special than they actually are.

Jan 17, 2023 • 1:09:47

FTS: Episode 36

FTS: Episode 36

In the premiere episode of Season 2, Omar will make you sleepy in Seattle before you get to enjoy Dave's adventures in jury duty babysitting and Josh's chain restaurant reaction.

Jan 4, 2023 • 1:12:42

FTS: Episode 35

FTS: Episode 35

In this holiday season episode, the guys quell cheer as Dave derides Christmas movie tropes, Omar sounds the alarm on poor party behavior and Josh shines a light on corrupt dental practices. All that plus listener email!

Dec 20, 2022 • 1:07:28

FTS: Episode 34

FTS: Episode 34

In this episode Josh wants to put an end to the Christmas letter while Omar fears the end of his favorite clothes and, in a FTS first, Dave tests to see who's master of their domain.

Dec 5, 2022 • 1:24:04

FTS: Episode 33

FTS: Episode 33

In this special Thanksgiving episode, Omar is not thankful for ending relationships, Dave is not thankful for incompetent drive-thrus and Josh is not at all thankful for parades. But the boys are very thankful for their listeners!

Nov 21, 2022 • 1:15:01

FTS: Episode 32

FTS: Episode 32

In this 32nd episode Dave wants revenge on podcast imitators, Josh wants revenge on the nerds and Omar just wants the pool boy.

Nov 14, 2022 • 1:10:57

FTS: Episode 31

FTS: Episode 31

In this 31st episode Omar realizes he's his own biggest fan, Dave is a fan of the metric system but won't budge on temperature and Josh isn't a fan of "art".

Nov 7, 2022 • 1:10:26

FTS: Episode 30

FTS: Episode 30

In this COVID riddled 30th episode, Josh needs his pipes cleaned, Dave needs the lights off and Omar just wants to watch.

Oct 20, 2022 • 1:02:25

FTS: Episode 29

FTS: Episode 29

Episode 29 is here despite Omar's repeated attempts to derail it! In this calorie-packed pod, Dave doesn't want to taste octopus, Josh has no taste for specific pastas and Omar wants to repeatedly taste his favorite meals...and he also can't park for shit.

Oct 4, 2022 • 1:23:15

FTS: Episode 28

FTS: Episode 28

In this long overdue 28th episode, Josh gives people COVID while Omar gives people second chances and Dave avoids people altogether.

Sep 27, 2022 • 1:12:27

FTS: Episode 27

FTS: Episode 27

In this off-the-rails episode 27, Omar's dad won the Vietnam War at age 32, Dave doesn't care about golf unless it ruins the moment for another and Josh runs into an unexpected buzz saw with his upcoming weekend retreat as well as from the guys' incessant mocking. All that, plus mailbag!

Sep 13, 2022 • 1:08:20

FTS: Episode 26

FTS: Episode 26

In this salacious 26th episode, Josh questions if all kids these days are 'zesty', Dave seeks a tech-enabled alternative to his wife's physical touch and Omar shares a common connection with Luke Skywalker & Jaime Lannister (but not for the cool reasons).

Sep 7, 2022 • 1:19:51

FTS: Episode 25

FTS: Episode 25

In this quarter of a century mark episode, Dave wonders if the guys are smarter than most, Josh has strange encounters in an elevator and Omar rudely ditches new friends. Plus, Josh's dad attempts to set the record straight on all their dogs.

Sep 1, 2022 • 1:20:45

FTS: Episode 24

FTS: Episode 24

In this Omar-dizzying episode, Josh questions if he should "Let It Go" when it comes to Disney, Omar tries to drag the guys into drag and Dave rates ratings.

Aug 25, 2022 • 1:13:08

FTS: Episode 23

FTS: Episode 23

In this episode, sip happens when Omar is a houseguest and makes a very pour decision, Josh's childhood dogs had it ruff and Dave wonders who is the lowest hanging Predator fruit.

Aug 18, 2022 • 1:18:00

FTS: Episode 22

FTS: Episode 22

In this breakout 22nd episode, Dave wants delivery from Tony Pizza, Josh pushes for plungers over Plato and Omar attempts to usurp the natural laws of the playground.

Aug 11, 2022 • 1:20:03

FTS: Episode 21

FTS: Episode 21

In this week's episode, Omar dishes out some constructive criticism about one of his Mom's dishes, Josh is MADD about roadside memorials and Dave tells golf to kiss his putt!

Aug 4, 2022 • 1:20:30

FTS: Episode 20

FTS: Episode 20

In this monumental 20th episode, Dave seeks restitution from lazy zoo animals, Josh thinks sharks are no bark and no bite and Omar is clearing out all the hard candies from his man purse.

Jul 25, 2022 • 1:15:55

FTS: Episode 19

FTS: Episode 19

In this week's episode, Omar tosses both his cookies and Instagram, Josh leaves no room for dessert and Dave easily surpasses the FDA's daily nougat recommendation.

Jul 18, 2022 • 1:07:42

FTS: Episode 18

FTS: Episode 18

In this week's episode. Dave steps up to the plate, Josh convinces us that kids have no talent and Omar shows his range - from John Wayne to sparkly toes. All this and our first commercial.

Jul 14, 2022 • 1:09:15

FTS Ep 18

FTS Ep 18

In our 18th episode, Dave goes to bat, Josh thinks kids have no talent and Omar is going through another crisis. All this and our first commercial.

Jul 14, 2022 • 1:02:24

FTS: Episode 17

FTS: Episode 17

In an anti-fireworks episode, Dave talks marriage, Omar shares his anime addiction and Josh shares an old classic - the American Cheese debate. And in the end, we are all naked and afraid.

Jul 7, 2022 • 1:06:05

FTS: Episode 16

FTS: Episode 16

In this sweet 16 episode, Josh takes us around the world, Omar wraps up a story and Dave looks forward to a huge weekend.

Jun 30, 2022 • 1:06:18

FTS: Episode 15

FTS: Episode 15

In this week's episode, Josh celebrates Elderly Abuse Day, Dave finds himself in a pickle and Omar finds that less of Omar is more. Plus, Mailbag returns featuring Disgruntled Wife.

Jun 21, 2022 • 1:14:16

FTS: Episode 14

FTS: Episode 14

Omar exposes more of his life, Josh (who is still not right) debates the correlation between murder and home prices, and Dave's dream is crushed in front of his hero. Overall theme - just do what you want.

Jun 14, 2022 • 1:11:55

FTS: Episode 13

FTS: Episode 13

In this craptacular special episode, Dave pays tribute to stand-up, Omar demands justice and spicy rigatoni, and Josh craps the bed....literally.

Jun 3, 2022 • 1:16:22

FTS: Episode 12

FTS: Episode 12

In the dozenth episode, Omar once again describes his skin care regimen, Josh makes his wife angry and Dave gets high at the dentist.

May 26, 2022 • 1:03:04

FTS: Episode 11

FTS: Episode 11

In this long awaited episode, Josh's spider sense is tingling, Dave wants to see more laterals and Omar incorporates Seinfeld into his dating life. And for the first time, the FTS Mailbag!

May 12, 2022 • 53:37

FTS: Episode 10

FTS: Episode 10

We've made it to 10 episodes and haven't been shut down yet. In this week's episode, Josh offends the golfing community, Omar questions his hipster doofus status and Dave makes an excellent comparison that will change your world.

Apr 11, 2022 • 1:03:19

FTS: Episode 9

FTS: Episode 9

This podcast was almost lost, so pay attention to this special episode. In this week's show, Josh tangles with the AirBnb mob, Dave wonders about the wisdom of Waze (and alliteration) and honestly, I can't remember Omar's topic. Something about money. Enjoy Spotify's fastest growing podcast (maybe true)!

Apr 6, 2022 • 1:25:53

FTS: Episode 8

FTS: Episode 8

In this week's episode, Dave discusses the optimal way to spend time, Omar shortens his "specials" and Josh wonders if you're not first, you're last. And an in email special, the guys respond to the challenge of irrational confidence.

Mar 20, 2022 • 1:07:56

FTS: Episode 4

FTS: Episode 4

In this week's episode, Omar debates the "Baker Mayfield Dilemma", Josh suggest improvements for figure skating and Dave wonders whether he should eat hotel provided snacks. Spoiler: he shouldn't.

Mar 12, 2022 • 47:53

FTS: Episode 3

FTS: Episode 3

In this week's episode, Dave didn't start the fire, Josh wonders why baseball coaches wear uniforms and Omar debates elevator etiquette.....and as a podcast first, repeats a recent story.

Mar 12, 2022 • 52:19

FTS: Episode 2

FTS: Episode 2

In the second episode ever (forgive the mics), Dave discusses who he wants to win more, Omar needs a life coach and Josh reveals he's an anti-dentite. Don't ask about episode 1.

Mar 12, 2022 • 58:39

FTS: Episode 7

FTS: Episode 7

In this week's episode, Dave finally discussed his fear of flying, Josh yearns for a 13th floor and Omar introduces us to our first podcast guest in a "very special episode" of FTS.

Mar 12, 2022 • 58:19

FTS Episode 7

FTS Episode 7

In this week's episode, Dave finally discusses his fear of flying, Josh yearns for a 13th floor and Omar brings us our first podcast guest in a "very special episode" of FTS.

Mar 12, 2022 • 58:24

FTS: Episode 6

FTS: Episode 6

In this week's episode, Omar confuses his 80's movies, Dave discusses the wonders of Pringles and Josh contemplates the usefulness of local weather reports.

Mar 10, 2022 • 57:26

FTS: Episode 5

FTS: Episode 5

In this week's episode, Dave discovers the best way to watch sports, Omar suggests over tipping as a way to be treated like a rock star and Josh contemplates his life choices through the lens of his reality TV show lineup.

Mar 6, 2022 • 59:51

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