Your Artificial Friends

Your Artificial Friends

How many of your friends did you inherit from your wife's Mommy and Me classes? When's the last time you chewed the fat with your ol' college buddies? We know -- and we're here when you need us... Your Artificial Friends. With Andy Chanley, Sam Farmer, Josh Fleeger and Larry Morgan.

Episodes

250: Shingle All the Way

December 22, 2022 • 51 mins
Whuuuuuuuuuuut?  The fabled 250th episode?  Is it just an undigested bit-o-potato, or could this elusive piece of cosmic peppermint have finally become reality?  There really is a 250th episode, Virginia, and it's been shoved right into your stocking.  Please, enjoy this holiday gift from the four of us to you.
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249: 35 Pounds of Ham

December 30, 2021 • 68 mins
At last, the final curtain.  And man, does it ever sound like we're coasting across the finish line on fumes.  Pull up a chair and grab a drink -- nothing fancy... a well drink will do -- and join us for our final chewing of the fat.  Your calls, your emails, and Your Artificial Friends.  So long, y'all.  We'll keep having these chats... just not with you.  Happy New Year!
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248: The Penultimate

December 23, 2021 • 64 mins
Holy kapowza, we're just one episode away from stickin' a cork in it.  And talk about a Christmas miracle:  Sam Farmer joins us for the episode today!  Find out the jurisdictions from which he's been running, and hear some of your final YAF Line calls at 626-657-6428.  Oh, and Happy Xmas, y'all!
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247: Honkin' & Blowin'

December 16, 2021 • 60 mins
There's no denying it -- the boys are clearly starting to get into the spirit of the holidays.  Listen as Josh and Larry open their special Christmas sweaters funded by a gift from listener David, and Andy enumerates all the toys that Children's Hospital will receive from the remaining funds.  Plus we get to your YAF Line calls at 626-657-6428, and your YAF Sack emails at YourArtificialFriends@gmail.com.  Just two more episode...
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246: Typhus? Damn Near Killed Us.

December 9, 2021 • 68 mins
It was a tough week, what with one of our kids contracting what sounds like a 19th century plague, and Larry and Josh's families getting booster shots.  But we are undeterred, once again bringing you a smorgasbord of titillating content.  From wild turkeys to shitty xmas movies, we run the gamut.  Plus your YAF Line calls at 626-657-6248 and YAF Sack emails at YourArtificialFriends@gmail.com.  Just a few more of these babies t...
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245: Golly, Do You Have Mashed Potatoes?

December 2, 2021 • 74 mins
Well, YAF may be ending soon, but you're getting your money's worth on the way out -- over 74 minutes in this megasode!  The boys are a little grumpy starting out, but that changes when they review their viewing experience of a classic holiday feature involving river critters.  They also review your YAF Line phone calls at (626) 657-6428 and YAF Sack emails at YourArtificialFriends@gmail.com.  
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244: Drawing A Line On the Christmas $4!+

November 25, 2021 • 62 mins
It's our Thanksgiving Spectacular!  Josh is just this side of a Falling Down reaction to xmas overload.  The fellows are bowled over by the outpouring of lament and goodwill on your YAF calls at 626-657-6428.  We read your heartfelt emails to the YAF Sack at YourArtificialFriends@gmail.com.  And you find out just how horrible you are, depending on the NFL team you support.  Lend us your ear.
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243: Rank These Nuts

November 18, 2021 • 63 mins
Do you know your nuts like you should?  We rank your nuts today, pal!  Plus, Josh spends good money on a cough button.  We also take your phone calls on the YAF Line at 626-657-6428 and your YAF Sack emails at YourArtificialFriends@gmail.com.  Oh, and we're ending the podcast.  Get it while you can, Jack.
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242: Somebody Smoked Some Corn

November 11, 2021 • 58 mins
The excitement is growing for the smoking of foodstuffs that is about to commence.  The boys also discuss the proper windows for justifiably celebrating certain holidays.  They take your YAF Line calls at (626) 657-6428, and read your YAF Sack emails at YourArtificialFriends@gmail.com.  Oh, and Josh retches.  Miss a moment at your peril. 
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241: What's the Story with Smoked Beets?

November 4, 2021 • 61 mins
Talk about excitement, Josh is about to buy a new grill, and Andy is about to enter the fast-paced world of smoked vegetables, cheeses and mushroom-based protein loaves.  And for adrenaline junkies, we also take your YAF Line calls at 626-657-6428.  Strap in, lads and lassies, for Your Artificial Friends Episode #241.
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240: Squeakin' & Fartin'

October 28, 2021 • 61 mins
It's our annual spook-tacular!  Happy Halloween, artificial friends.  We examine some ghoulishly good Halloween songs in this timely podcast, share some YAF Crap with each other, take your YAF Line calls at 626-657-6428, and scheme up crafty ways to catch a mouse in Larry's house.  It's almost enough fun to wake the dead.
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239: You'll Feel Some Tuggin'

October 14, 2021 • 57 mins
We're taking a week off next week, so get your USRDA of YAF today!  We talk plumbing woes, Andy's first haircut of the year, and having surgery without anesthesia.  Plus your YAF Line calls at 626-657-6428 and YAF Sack emails at YourArtificialFriends@gmail.com.  See you in two weeks!
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238: Rise of the Resentment

October 7, 2021 • 56 mins
Andy shares his bittersweet theme park experience with the gang.  The boys discuss manscaping to a degree with which you'll probably be uncomfortable.  And we all share what Fall means to us musically.  Plus your great YAF Line calls at (626) 657-6428.  Crowd up!
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237: Zoombaya

September 30, 2021 • 69 mins
Cancer free!  Andy shares the story of the moment he gets some good health news.  The guys probably offend at least one religious group.  And we're all surprised at the undeniable appeal of the Cat Daddy.  Plus lots of your YAF Line calls at 626-657-6428, and YAF Sack emails at YourArtificialFriends@gmail.com.  Thanks for stopping by!
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236: The Cat Dad

September 23, 2021 • 56 mins
After 32 years in the business, Andy finally discovers his ideal radio persona -- and you're witness to it.  The boys also discuss such important matters as coffee mug collections, icemaker shortcomings, lawn ornaments, and anatomically correct statues.  You'll be sad you missed it.  Your YAF Line calls at (626) 657-6428 and YAF Sack emails at YourArtificialFriends@gmail.com included!
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235: Fans of the Sweet, Sweet Sport

September 16, 2021 • 65 mins
Are you ready for some football?!  We are, as we podcast just minutes before kickoff of the first football Sunday of the 2021 season.  We chat about the gridiron, the correct pronunciation of "bucolic," and keeping up the proper maintenance of our vehicles.  Oh!  And Stepgate comes to a glorious conclusion.  Plus your YAF Line calls at 626-657-6428, and YAF Sack emails at YourArtificialFriends@gmail.com.  Let's chew the fat!
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234: Saturday Morning Funhouse!

September 9, 2021 • 46 mins
What a hoot!  We pick our favorite Saturday morning cartoon themes and share them with you today.  Plus, we get to your YAF Line calls at (626) 657-6428 and your YAF Sack emails at YourArtificialFriends@gmail.com.  This is an effing smile-fest from start to finish, so grin up!
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233: The Vagina Episode

September 2, 2021 • 50 mins
If you're tuning in for the first time -- solely based on this episode's title -- boy, are you ever going to be disappointed.  Andy debriefs the gang on his late summer getaway.  Josh describes life as a school-age child's chauffeur.  And we get to some of your YAF Line calls at 626-657-6428.  Thanks for dropping in!
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232: Pennies, Lint & Hulk Poops

August 19, 2021 • 60 mins
We're taking next week off, so grab it while you can.  And by "it," I mean the special brand of homespun talkery that only this crew can deliver.  This week, we discuss the satisfaction of "having a guy."  We give more attention to chewing gum than anybody since Burt Reynolds in 1979.  We spend way too much keeping pets alive.  And we get to your YAF Sack emails at YourArtificialFriends@gmail.com and YAF Line calls at (626) 65...
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231: Hot Pie Talk

August 12, 2021 • 66 mins
Like bumblebees shouldn't be able to fly, the sheer fact that this podcast episode was recorded is a true miracle of nature. Larry braves some entertaining technical difficulties. Josh watches too much ESPN4. Andy professes his love to Larry's pie. Plus your YAF Line calls at (626) 657-6428 [O AMOK PM HAT] and your YAF Sack emails at YourArtificialFriends@gmail.com.  
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