Friends With Work Benefits

Co-workers Maxwell (Z100, NYC) and Raven (KISS FM, Dallas) host this pop culture podcast about dating and relationships, work, social media and everything else you talk about with your friends.

Episodes

Is It A Deal-Breaker If The Person You're Seeing Still Lives At Home?

January 15, 2020 • 29 min

At 1:25 Raven shares the sad news she received last week and Maxwell tells us how his dating relationship is progressing in “Status Update.” At 8:49 we talk about the challenges of balancing busy work and social lives with a partner who is equally as preoccupied. At 11:46 we read a Please Advise email from a listener who says social media causes most of the problems in her relationship. At 18:21 we decide if it’s a dealbreaker or n...

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What Should You Do If Your Ex Won't Leave You Alone?

January 8, 2020 • 29 min

Annnnnnd we're back! At 2:45 Raven talks about her most recent illness over the holidays and Maxwell shares his overseas adventures in “Status Update.” At 10:37 we share our “Top 3 Max” New Year’s resolutions. At 20:23 we discuss Hannah B’s return to Peter Weber’s season of “The Bachelor,” which poses the question: what do you do when your ex won’t leave you alone?

Next week on the show: Has your social media activity caused fig...

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What Makes A Player Turn Into A Picture-Perfect Boyfriend?

November 28, 2019 • 35 min

At 3:08 Maxwell talks about hanging out with anti-boy band Brockhampton, and Raven tells us about being featured on an upcoming episode of BZenTV, a female-focused talk show. At 10:23 we discuss what Maxwell's intern should do with a lost leather jacket in "Please Advise." At 16:12 Raven shares her friend's theory about players who turn into picture-perfect boyfriends. At 25:33 we tell our 'Top 3 Max' toys w...

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Is Taking 'A Break' The Same As Breaking Up?

November 27, 2019 • 28 min

At 1:50 Maxwell tells us why he went MIA last week and Raven gives an update on her Hinge dates in "Status Update." At 9:12 we (finally) decide if taking "a break" is the same as "breaking up," and can you hook up with someone else if your relationship is on a break? At 15:18 we read a Please Advise email from a listener who doesn't want to spend the holidays with her boyfriend's family. At 21:32 we ...

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How Do You Feel About Instagram Hiding 'Like' Count?

November 13, 2019 • 34 min

At 4:01 Maxwell shares his spontaneous weekend in NYC, and Raven talks about why she's choosing better when it comes to guys she matches with on Hinge in 'Status Update.' At 14:17 we read a 'Please Advise' email from a listener who wants to know if she should have a rhinoplasty even though her fiancé is against it. At 23:30 we discuss Instagram's decision to hide 'like' count.

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Have You Ever Had A Health Scare?

November 6, 2019 • 32 min

Maxwell interviews Raven about a health scare that led to her hospitalization.

Next week on the show: Instagram's beginning to hide 'likes' for US users.

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Where Can You Meet Someone Besides On A Dating App?

October 16, 2019 • 31 min

At 2:20 Raven talks about her weekend in Austin for #ACLFest and Maxwell gives details about his Hinge date in “Status Update.” At 6:30 Maxwell explains why he decided to end a 10-year friendship. At 19:45 we talk about ways to meet someone outside of online dating and dating apps. At 26:14 we read a Please Advise email from a listener who doesn’t know how to tell his live-in girlfriend to stop spending all their money.

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When Should You Call It Quits On A Friendship?

October 9, 2019 • 34 min

At 2:32, Maxwell tells why he missed his flight back from London and Raven talks about having sciatica. At 7:43 we reveal our ultimate fast food orders. At 13:25 we read a Please Advise email from a listener who accidentally replied ‘all’ to a work email. At 18:13 Raven explains why she ended her friendship with someone on their birthday.

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Do You Remember The Best You've Ever Had?

October 2, 2019 • 27 min

At 1:30 Raven talks about her trip home to Columbus, and Maxwell tells stories from Global Citizen Festival in “Status Update.” At 5:25 Raven shares her dad’s dating advice. At 11:36 we read a Please Advise email from a listener who can’t stop thinking about her ex when she’s in bed with her boyfriend. At 17:55 we read your “Humble Brags.”

Next week on the show: We share our ultimate fast food order.

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Have You Ever Stalked An Ex's New Girlfriend On Instagram?

September 25, 2019 • 34 min

At 1:35 we talk about our weekend in Vegas in ‘Status Update.’ At 7:53 we discuss the ease of accessing anyone via social media—for better and worse. At 16:55 we play ‘Never Have I Ever.’ At 25:21 we read a Please Advise email from a listener whose boyfriend is obsessed with a celebrity.

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Would You Date Someone Who Tried To Find Love On Reality TV?

September 18, 2019 • 31 min

At 2:28 Raven raves (hah) about accomplishing a lifelong goal: starring in a music video, and Maxwell talks about gearing up for a weekend in Vegas in “Status Update.” At 6:40 we read a Please Advise email from a listener who wants to know if she should take a 20 percent pay cut to follow her boyfriend from Miami to LA. At 12:42 we reveal the unscientific signs someone’s a serial killer. At 19:43, we play “Date or Dump.”

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Why Do Some Couples Constantly Post About Each Other On Social Media?

September 11, 2019 • 31 min

At 2:00 Raven reveals why she spent 36 hours in her apartment over the weekend and Maxwell talks about his trip to Canada to see Shawn Mendes’ show. At 8:45 we talk about the scientific and psychological reasons a couple may constantly post about each other on social media. At 16:45 we read a Please Advise email from a listener who often doesn’t wear his wedding ring. At 21:35 we discuss why, according to a study, New York is the m...

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What's Your 'Relationship Baggage' Weight Limit?

September 4, 2019 • 32 min

At 3:10 Raven tells about her trip to Turks & Caicos and Maxwell shares how he’s taking his Instagram to the next level in “Status Update.” At 7:25 we read a Please Advise email from a listener who feels guilty about knowing her friend is cheating on her boyfriend. At 15:08 we discuss our relationship baggage weight limit.

Next week on the show: We analyze what it means when couple constantly post about each other on social medi...

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How Did You Know Your Ex Wasn't "The One"?

August 28, 2019 • 27 min

At 2:05 Raven tells about her trip to Minneapolis for a baby shower, and Maxwell talks about going to Atlanta for Nickelodeon Slime City. At 6:50 we discuss how we knew our ex wasn’t “The One,” and we share surefire signs the person you’re dating isn’t right for you. At 14:10 we read a Please Advise email from a listener who wants to know if she should skip the first day of class to attend the VMAs. At 18:30 we list the unspoken ru...

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Can You Have It All, No Sacrifice?

August 21, 2019 • 31 min

At 1:55 Raven talks about spending four days in a mountain town in Colorado and Maxwell tells about celebrating Shawn Mendes’ 21st birthday party in “Status Update.” At 8:32 we talk about our worst job interviews. At 15:45 we read a Please Advise email from a listener who wants to know how to set boundaries with her college roommate. At 21:35 we’re inspired by Lizzo to pose the question, “Can you have it all, no sacrifice?”

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Have You Ever Walked Away From Someone You Love?

August 14, 2019 • 30 min

At 2:20 Raven talks about how she spent the weekend with a friend who came to visit and Maxwell shares his first experience at Lollapalooza. At 5:32 we go ‘Back in the Day’ and reminisce on the days of AOL and reveal our AIM screen names. At 11:35 we’re inspired by The Bachelorette’s Hannah B to discuss when to walk away from someone you love. At 19:20 we read a Please Advise email from a listener who wants to know how to motivate ...

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Why Is It Hard To Maintain Friendships When You're An Adult?

August 7, 2019 • 31 min

At 2:30 Raven explains why she’s overwhelmed in her work and personal life and Maxwell reveals where he booked his next overseas trip in “Status Update.” At 5:58 we read a Please Advise email from a listener who’s pulling most of the weight in a friendship. At 11:27 we air our frustrations about making friends as an adult. At 21:50 we play “Date or Dump.”

Next week on the show: We go “Back in the Day” and reminisce about AOL and our...

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How Can You Tell Someone's Treating You Like An Option?

July 31, 2019 • 27 min

At 0:37 Raven talks about her interview with K-Pop group Monsta X and Maxwell tells us about his decision to cut cable in “Status Update.” At 5:01 we give the most likely reason someone won’t commit and at 12:30 we list five signs s/he is treating you like an option. At 19:21 we play, “I Know I’m Not The Only One.” At 21:08 we read a Please Advise email from a listener who wants to know what to do if you witness a crime.

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Would Influencers Spontaneously Combust If Instagram Got Rid Of 'Likes'?

July 24, 2019 • 27 min

At 1:35 we share the best things we did while we were on hiatus in 'Top 3 Max.' At 9:20 we talk about Instagram's decision to beta test an update without 'likes.' At 16:55 we read a Please Advise email from a listener who's starting to like a co-worker after she had a sex dream about him. At 21:21 we have a Candid Convo about if we'd rather live somewhere that's always miserably hot or miserably cold...

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How Long Have Women Been Cashing In On Thirsty Men?

May 1, 2019 • 33 min

At 2:55 Raven talks about a chance meeting that proves it's a small world, and Maxwell talks about hanging out with Jake Miller and Logan Henderson in “Status Update.” At 7:00 Raven gives our Non-Sponsor, ***** ****, a shout out. At 8:50 Maxwell asks why women wear long acrylic nails. At 12:20 Raven schools Maxwell on how women cash in on clueless dudes (like himself). At 25:00 Raven reads a Please Advise email from a listener ...

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