That's What Friends Are For with Wade Rouse

From Read The Damn Book by Michelle Glogovac

March 3, 2026 · 32 min · Episode 32

About this episode

Michelle Glogovac interviews Wade Rouse about his novel That's What Friends Are For, exploring themes of friendship, identity, and community.

In this episode of Read the Damn Book , host Michelle Glogovac interviews bestselling author Wade Rouse about his heartfelt and humorous new novel, That's What Friends Are For. Wade shares the inspiration behind That’s What Friends Are For and how the story explores the power of friendship, chosen family, identity, faith, and community. Through deeply personal insights and compelling storytelling, he reflects on overcoming adversity, embracing authenticity, and the vital role meaningful relationships play in shaping who we are. Throughout the conversation, Wade and Michelle discuss writing about belonging and found family, navigating identity and faith in today’s world, and using humor as a tool for healing and connection. The episode highlights why authentic friendships matter more than ever and why this novel resonates so strongly with readers seeking stories about resilience, acceptance, and living truthfully. What We're Talking About... Exploration of friendship, identity, and community in That's What Friends Are For and how these themes drive the emotional core of the novel How bestselling author Wade Rouse uses humor to address serious topics like adversity, belonging, and…

People in this episode

Host: Michelle Glogovac

Guest: Wade Rouse

Topics covered

friendship
identity
community
humor
LGBTQ+ experiences
chosen family
faith

Keywords

friendship
identity
community
humor
LGBTQ+
chosen family
faith
adversity
personal growth
resilience

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: That's What Friends Are For