Frugal Friends Podcast
by Jen Smith & Jill Sirianni | Backyard Ventures
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Audience Interest
- saving money tips
- minimalism strategies
Podcast Focus
- frugality tips
- spending control methods
Publishing Consistency
- weekly episodes
- active for eight years
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- available on major platforms
- no specific platforms detected
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Total monthly reach
Estimated from 42 chart positions in 42 markets.
By chart position
- 🇺🇸US · Home & Garden#41M to 3M
- 🇨🇦CA · Home & Garden#6300K to 1M
- 🇦🇺AU · Home & Garden#11300K to 1M
- 🇬🇧GB · Home & Garden#33100K to 300K
- 🇩🇪DE · Home & Garden#5530K to 100K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
889K to 2.8M🎙 Daily cadence·615 episodes·Last published 2d ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
3.0M to 9.2M🇺🇸33%🇨🇦11%🇦🇺11%+39 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
889K to 2.8M
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From 33 epsHosts
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Recent episodes
2026 Weddings Have LOST The Plot
Sep 1, 2026
Unknown duration
What to Include in Your September Budget
Aug 28, 2026
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Just Yappin…
Aug 25, 2026
Unknown duration
People Are Finally Tired of Buying Junk!
Aug 21, 2026
Unknown duration
I Lost 20 lbs & Saved $4,000!
Aug 18, 2026
Unknown duration
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 9/1/26 | 2026 Weddings Have LOST The Plot | It’s crazy when choosing the flowers, venue, and dress feels like the easiest part than keeping the costs under control. And beyond the couple, guests can end up spending more than they expect, too. Today, Jen and Jill talk about the wedding costs nobody warns you about, the trends driving them up, and the frugal ways to make your wedding actually fit your budget.📲 Download our Spend Smart App: frugalfriendspodcast.com/app 🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/ffpweddings 📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Without Going Brokehttps://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke/ 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendletter! Our FREE 3x weekly newsletter with freebies, deals, and savings hacks.https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter📣 Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from ushttps://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/💸 Check out our monthly challenge communityhttp://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends💃🏼 Hang out with us on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 8/28/26 | What to Include in Your September Budget | September brings new expenses, seasonal spending, and plenty of opportunities to save. In this episode, we’re breaking down what to budget for, what’s worth buying, and what to skip this month. Plus, one simple money move could help you lower your bills with a quick phone call.📲 Download our Spend Smart App: frugalfriendspodcast.com/app 🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/septemberbudgetkit📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Without Going Brokehttps://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke/ 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendletter! Our FREE 3x weekly newsletter with freebies, deals, and savings hacks.https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter📣 Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from ushttps://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/💸 Check out our monthly challenge communityhttp://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends💃🏼 Hang out with us on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 8/25/26 | Just Yappin… | Jen and Jill have been cooking up something for their Frugal Friends for a while now. They’ve shared a few things they’ve been preparing for, but this time, they’re talking about that and so much more. In this episode, it’s plot twist after plot twist as Jen and Jill reveal some of the biggest news happening in their lives recently.📲 Download our Spend Smart App: frugalfriendspodcast.com/app 🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/ffpjustyappin 📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Without Going Brokehttps://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke/ 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendletter! Our FREE 3x weekly newsletter with freebies, deals, and savings hacks.https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter📣 Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from ushttps://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/💸 Check out our monthly challenge communityhttp://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends💃🏼 Hang out with us on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 8/21/26 | People Are Finally Tired of Buying Junk! | We’ve all got that drawer, closet, or random corner filled with things we barely use anymore. But somehow, we keep bringing more stuff home. In this episode, Jen and Jill get honest about the purchases that didn’t live up to expectations, from overhyped products to things that simply aren’t worth the money. They also explore why sometimes the smartest purchase is the one we skip.📲 Download our Spend Smart App: frugalfriendspodcast.com/app 🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/ffpjunkisout📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Without Going Brokehttps://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke/ 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendletter! Our FREE 3x weekly newsletter with freebies, deals, and savings hacks.https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter📣 Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from ushttps://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/💸 Check out our monthly challenge communityhttp://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends💃🏼 Hang out with us on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 8/18/26 | I Lost 20 lbs & Saved $4,000! | Saving $4,000 was never the goal. Getting healthier was. But as Jen changed her daily routines and built healthier habits, she naturally started spending less in some surprising areas. In this episode, Jen and Jill breaks down the story of how Jen lost 20 pounds, saved $4,000, and the unexpected spending habits that helped her achieve both.📲 Download our Spend Smart App: frugalfriendspodcast.com/app 🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/ffplost20saved4k📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Without Going Brokehttps://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke/ 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendletter! Our FREE 3x weekly newsletter with freebies, deals, and savings hacks.https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter📣 Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from ushttps://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/💸 Check out our monthly challenge communityhttp://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends💃🏼 Hang out with us on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 8/14/26 | DIY Financial Plan Part 4: Money Saving Systems | And that’s a wrap! For the final episode of the DIY Financial Plan series, Jen and Jill dives into money-saving strategies and the tools that can help you keep more of your hard-earned money. From tax-saving opportunities to college and estate planning, they’re covering the strategies that can make a real difference in your financial plan.📲 Download our Spend Smart App: frugalfriendspodcast.com/app 🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/diyfinancialplan4📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Without Going Brokehttps://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke/ 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendletter! Our FREE 3x weekly newsletter with freebies, deals, and savings hacks.https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter📣 Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from ushttps://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/💸 Check out our monthly challenge communityhttp://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends💃🏼 Hang out with us on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 8/11/26 | DIY Financial Plan Part 3: Retirement Planning | For the third part of this series, Jen and Jill tackle one of the most important and often most intimidating money topics. After all, we'll all grow older, and the goal is to reach retirement without constantly worrying about money. They break down the basics of retirement planning, explain where to invest, and share practical guidance to help you start preparing for the future with confidence.📲 Download our Spend Smart App: frugalfriendspodcast.com/app 🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/diyfinancialplan3📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Without Going Brokehttps://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke/ 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendletter! Our FREE 3x weekly newsletter with freebies, deals, and savings hacks.https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter📣 Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from ushttps://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/💸 Check out our monthly challenge communityhttp://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends💃🏼 Hang out with us on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 8/7/26 | DIY Financial Plan Part 2: Debt & Emergency Planning | Now that you've built the foundation of your financial plan, it's time to prepare for the unexpected. In part two of this four-part series, Jen and Jill shift the focus to two of the biggest pillars of financial security: paying off debt and building an emergency fund. Together, they break down how to create a plan that helps you tackle today's financial challenges while protecting your future.📲 Download our Spend Smart App: frugalfriendspodcast.com/app 🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/diyfinancialplan2📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Without Going Brokehttps://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke/ 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendletter! Our FREE 3x weekly newsletter with freebies, deals, and savings hacks.https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter📣 Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from ushttps://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/💸 Check out our monthly challenge communityhttp://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends💃🏼 Hang out with us on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 8/4/26 | DIY Financial Plan Part 1: Budget & Goal Planning | There are a lot of financial goals you can pursue and it can be confusing to know which ones to pursue first and to what extent. In this episode, Jen and Jill kick off a four-part series on building a comprehensive financial plan that helps you sort through the numbers, the emotions, and the real-life limitations of your finances.📲 Download our Spend Smart App: frugalfriendspodcast.com/app 🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/diyfinancialplan1 📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Without Going Brokehttps://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke/ 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendletter! Our FREE 3x weekly newsletter with freebies, deals, and savings hacks.https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter📣 Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from ushttps://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/💸 Check out our monthly challenge communityhttp://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends💃🏼 Hang out with us on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 7/31/26 | What to Include in Your August Budget | Before August starts emptying your wallet, let's build a budget that's ready for it all. In this episode, we're covering everything to include in your August budget from back-to-school expenses and end-of-summer spending to the seasonal foods and best buys that can help you save money all month long.📲 Download our Spend Smart App: frugalfriendspodcast.com/app🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/augustbudgetkit📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Without Going Brokehttps://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke/ 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendletter! Our FREE 3x weekly newsletter with freebies, deals, and savings hacks.https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter📣 Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from ushttps://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/💸 Check out our monthly challenge communityhttp://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends💃🏼 Hang out with us on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
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| 7/28/26 | How to Live With Less And Get More Out of Life | Now we have access to better everything. Better vacations, better homes, better routines, better storage systems, better skincare, but even with all this “better” we are still financially stretched and emotionally exhausted trying to maintain lifestyles we don’t even fully enjoy. In this episode, we’re exploring why buying more stuff isn’t resulting in a better life. 📲 Download our Spend Smart App: frugalfriendspodcast.com/app🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/ffplivewithless📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Without Going Brokehttps://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke/ 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendletter! Our FREE 3x weekly newsletter with freebies, deals, and savings hacks.https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter📣 Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from ushttps://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/💸 Check out our monthly challenge communityhttp://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends💃🏼 Hang out with us on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 7/24/26 | Underconsumption Core 101 | We frugal people are built different. Not in a weird way, but in a smart, practical one. If this episode resonated with you the first time, you're going to love revisiting it. We're diving back into the underconsumption core trend on TikTok—a trend we'd love to see more of, but probably won't, because it's not rage-bait, and it doesn't make platforms much money.🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/ffpunderconsumptioncore📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Without Going Brokehttps://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke/ 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendletter! Our FREE 3x weekly newsletter with freebies, deals, and savings hacks.https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter📣 Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from ushttps://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/💸 Check out our monthly challenge communityhttp://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends💃🏼 Hang out with us on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 7/21/26 | financial supportcaregiving+3 | — | Buy What You Love Without Going BrokeFrugal Friends Podcast | — | financial helpsupporting parents+3 | — | 45m 17s | ||
| 7/17/26 | simplicitymoney saving+3 | — | Buy What You Love Without Going Broke | — | simplicitymoney saving+5 | — | 48m 36s | ||
| 7/14/26 | frugalitysavings+4 | — | Buy What You Love Without Going BrokeFrugal Friends Podcast | — | frugalsavings+4 | — | 46m 58s | ||
| 7/10/26 | financial goalsmindset shifts+3 | — | Buy What You Love Without Going Broke | — | financial goalsmindset+3 | — | 55m 30s | ||
| 7/7/26 | buyer's remorsepurchasing regrets+3 | — | Buy What You Love Without Going Broke | — | buyer's remorseregret+3 | — | 47m 22s | ||
| 7/3/26 | contentmentintentional spending+3 | — | Buy What You Love Without Going Broke | — | contentmentspending less+3 | — | 55m 35s | ||
| 6/30/26 | frugal livingGreat Depression+3 | — | Frugal Friends PodcastBuy What You Love Without Going Broke | — | frugal livingGreat Depression+3 | — | 51m 38s | ||
| 6/26/26 | budgetingJuly spending+3 | — | Frugal Friends PodcastBuy What You Love Without Going Broke | — | budgetJuly+3 | — | 37m 56s | ||
| 6/23/26 | baby showersgender reveals+3 | — | Frugal Friends PodcastBuy What You Love Without Going Broke | — | baby showergender reveal+3 | — | 47m 25s | ||
| 6/19/26 | side hustlesmoney saving+3 | — | Frugal Friends PodcastBuy What You Love Without Going Broke | — | side hustlesmoney saving+6 | — | 44m 31s | ||
| 6/16/26 | Deinfluencing Amazon (Watch Before You Buy) | Amazon Prime Day is coming, and so is the temptation to click "Buy Now." But before another pile of packages lands on your doorstep, Jen and Jill uncover what's really going on behind Amazon. From fake reviews and low-quality products to questionable deals and memberships, this episode explores why Amazon may no longer be the frugal shopper's best friend.🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/ffpdeinfluencingamazon 📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Without Going Brokehttps://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke/ 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendletter! Our FREE 3x weekly newsletter with freebies, deals, and savings hacks.https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter📣 Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from ushttps://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/💸 Check out our monthly challenge communityhttp://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends💃🏼 Hang out with us on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 6/12/26 | saving moneyexpert advice+3 | — | Frugal Friends PodcastBuy What You Love Without Going Broke | — | saving moneyfinancial advice+3 | — | 43m 59s | ||
| 6/9/26 | social media detoxintentional consumption+3 | — | Buy What You Love Without Going Broke | — | social mediadetox+3 | — | 47m 53s | ||
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Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Key insights
What the show covers
- frugality tips
- spending control methods
- humorous financial discussions
- personal finance education
Audience interests
- saving money tips
- minimalism strategies
- debt repayment advice
- financial independence guidance
Platform reach
- available on major platforms
- no specific platforms detected
- growing listener base
- unknown follower count
Publishing consistency
- weekly episodes
- active for eight years
- 615 total episodes
- consistent content delivery
Chart history for Frugal Friends Podcast
Peaked at #3 in PT, top 10 in 10 of 50 tracked markets, currently #3 in PT.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
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| PT | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| KE | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| United States | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| IS | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| RO | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| SG | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| Canada | — | #6 | #6 | — |
| AE | — | #6 | #6 | — |
| PH | — | #6 | #6 | — |
| TW | — | #10 | #10 | — |
| Australia | — | #11 | #11 | — |
| PL | — | #11 | #11 | — |
| IL | — | #13 | #13 | — |
| Netherlands | — | #15 | #15 | — |
| South Africa | — | #17 | #17 | — |
| Mexico | — | #18 | #18 | — |
| TR | — | #19 | #19 | — |
| TH | — | #21 | #21 | — |
| MY | — | #21 | #21 | — |
| ID | — | #22 | #22 | — |
Chart Positions
50 placements across 42 markets.
Chart Positions
50 placements across 42 markets.