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
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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".
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.
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.
FTS: Episode 28
In this long overdue 28th episode, Josh gives people COVID while Omar gives people second chances and Dave avoids people altogether.
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!
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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)!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.