About this episode

The episode explores the complexities of staying friends with an ex, featuring stories and insights from the host and guests.

Joel is joined by Johnny Pemberton (Fallout, Superstore, Mermaid) and Beth Stelling (Girl Daddy) to dig into one of dating's messiest questions: can you actually stay friends with an ex? The trio trade stories on staying in touch with old flames, meeting a partner's exes, why proximity to your ex's new life changes everything, and how a well-timed voice (or a phone call from inside the house) can save a relationship. Send in your own listener questions by emailing us at intimacycoordinatorpod@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(213) 379-9851‬‪. Subscribe to SmartLess Media on YouTube for full episodes, and follow @intimacycoordinatorshow on Instagram and TikTok for clips. Joel Kim Booster: @ihatejoelkim · Loot Season 3 (Apple TV+) · Fire Island (Hulu) · Psychosexual (Netflix) Johnny Pemberton: @johnny_pemberton · Thaddeus in Fallout (Prime Video) · Mermaid (AppleTV) · Superstore (Hulu) · On Tour Beth Stelling: @bethstelling · Netflix special If You Didn’t Want Me Then · The Landlord Special · On Tour Produced by Brian Baldinger and Anne Harris. Associate Producers are Maddie McCann and Katherine Calligori. Editor is Jacob Vaus. Executive Producers are Will Arnett, Jason…

People in this episode

Host: Joel Kim Booster

Guests: Johnny Pemberton, Beth Stelling

Topics covered

• dating
• friendship
• ex-relationships
• communication
• personal stories

Keywords

• dating
• exes
• friendship
• relationships
• communication

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: SmartLess Media

Books & works: Girl Daddy, If You Didn’t Want Me Then, The Landlord Special, Loot Season 3, Fire Island, Psychosexual, Thaddeus in Fallout, Mermaid, Superstore

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