Office Hours with Lucas: Can Guys and Girls Be Friends?

I got an AMA on Instagram Monday that had my inbox blowing up.  A girl said she was asked to sit out the remainder of a bachelorette party, and disinvited from the wedding for throwing up after a hard night of partying.  I weighed in with the facts I had, but today someone else from the party called in to tell the other side of the story.  It's a wild follow up!

Hey all I am coming to the end of my travels for work, and will be back THIS Wednesday for an all new live show!  In the meantime take a listen to a couple of my favs from the past including being a better guest, and shining a light on the rom com men who are the worst!

As everyone knows I am a HUGE fan of Prof G and his podcast.  Today I welcome his co-host Ed Elson.  Ed is unlike any guest we have had on the pod before, as not only do we discuss some of our fav topics but he walks us through the world of finances.  From crypto to home buying, Ed offers his immense knowledge to help us all try and get ahead.

Missing our weekly LIVE AMA, makes me sadder than I can put into words.  I am away for work, but I promise I will be back next week ready to talk to all of you.  In the meantime enjoy some callers from the past.  Try not to miss me, as much as I miss all of you!

Spring is upon us and as we emerge from hibernation, "Self Worship Spring" is here!  I am exploring 3 specific areas that I can focus on to improve myself as the weather warms up, and it's time to have some fun again!

You guys, manifestation works, and I can prove it...my guest today is JAY SHETTY!  I love all my guests but Jay has been someone I visualized having on the pod even before I recorded my first episode.  We talk through love, dating, meditating, and even get into Jay's "guilty pleasures".

The hook up box is NOT the place everyone wants to be, so I advise a caller that when he tells you you're in there, then recognize you are!  I want you all to be in the situation you deserve, but please ladies, use the signs given!

I am giving you a mixed bag today a bit of the low brow, and a bit of the high brow.  I first get you all caught up with my thoughts on the first two episodes of this seasons "Summer House", then discuss a great article I just read.  "Should Our Partner Really Be Our Best Friend?" by Catherine Pearson is the main topic for today.   Link to article: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/07/well/family/husband-wife-best-friend.html

It gets greater later (a little corny I know), and proof of that is my guest this week, the incredible Chelsea Handler.  Chelsea is getting ready to turn 50 and hasn't slowed down a bit.  We go deep talking her brand-new book, who/where brings her the most happiness, friendships, aging, etc.  Oh, but don't worry we go shallow too talking all about the fun stuff that makes Chelsea tick.Order Chelsea's newest book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/723245/ill-have-what-shes-having-by-chelsea-handler/  

I start off the show discussing friendships in the "splinter era" and apparently that struck a chord in everyone listening out there, as you called in with your takes on friendship dynamics through the years.  Advice is doled out to someone whose boyfriend threw up in her bed, and then proceeded to yell at her.  We need to be better, especially to ourselves, and that starts with choosing the right partner.  Finally weight loss and better self esteem are NOT mutually exclusive, as I talk to a caller who can't stop the negative self talk