Words Between Friends

Malcolm Fleschner

Malcolm Fleschner's award-winning (well, award-*won* anyway) humor column

malcolmfleschner.substack.com

19 Episodes

Episode 9 (Part Two): “Luck of the Irish,” “86,” “Out of the Frying Pan and into the Fire” and more!
12/15/2023
48:12
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Episode 9 (Part One): “At Sixes and Sevens,” “Skin of One’s Teeth,” “Baker’s Dozen” and more!
11/22/2023
55:57
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Episode 9: "Duck Club" Update, Mementos of a Dead Ex-Boyfriend, New Partner for an Old Vibrator, ChatGPT Love Advice — and much more!
5/29/2023
57:00
Malcolm and Kurt share a shocking follow-up to last episode’s workplace sex club letter, as well as advice regarding letters from:A man whose girlfriend is not willing to part with her deceased ex-boyfriend’s memento boxA woman whose husband is the object of frequent flirting from their younger female coworker A daughter who reconnected with an abusive father on his deathbed — but then he survived!A man who wants to know if he can introduce his new girlfriend to his late wife’s vibratorPlus our new idea for an “astral” advice column, classic Dear Abby letters, and thoughts on love from ChatGPT. Get full access to Culture Shlock at malcolmfleschner.substack.com/subscribe
Episode 8: “Clean Your Clock,” “Jury-Rigged,” “To Whale On,” “Makeshift,” “Slapdash,” “Freebird!” and more!
3/27/2023
57:26
Malcolm and Kurt demonstrate (mostly) mild annoyance with each other while puzzling over the provenance of common phrases suggested by fans of the podcast for beating on someone and doing slipshod work. All that and discussing whether there’s anything more annoying than yelling out “Play Freebird!” to a band at a live music performance. Get full access to Culture Shlock at malcolmfleschner.substack.com/subscribe
Episode 8: A boss uncovers an office sex club, cutting ties with dead husband’s clingy family, angling for a cut of deceased drug dealer brother’s cash — and much more!
1/26/2023
50:18
In this episode Kurt and Malcolm offer our not-remotely expert takes on:- How a widow can tell her annoying former sister-in-law “Barbara” that their “relationship” is over- Legal options for a woman who wants her portion of the $240,000 left in deceased brother’s dresser drawer- What a manager should do after discovering a wide-ranging COMPETITIVE sex club operating right under her nose - A wealthy man concerned about continuing a relationship with his comparatively impoverished girlfriend Get full access to Culture Shlock at malcolmfleschner.substack.com/subscribe
Episode 7: “Slush Fund,” “Greatest Thing Since Sliced Bread,” “Flat Out Like a Lizard Drinking,” “Footloose,” “Molson Muscle” and more!
12/3/2022
52:59
Malcolm and Kurt trade barbs and witticisms while puzzling out the derivations of common English phrases while also celebrating the 30-year anniversary of an amazing word-related hoax perpetrated by a member of Generation X against the mighty New York Times. Get full access to Culture Shlock at malcolmfleschner.substack.com/subscribe
Episode 7: Introducing boyfriend to polyamory, dealing with a copycat “friend,” staying friends with an ex, getting hassled for parking in the handicapped spot — and much more!
9/20/2022
57:19
In this episode Kurt and Malcolm offer our expert takes on:How a woman in a committed relationship (and a small child) can talk her boyfriend into pursuing polyamoryThe best way for dealing with a Facebook friend who copycats to such an extent we fear she’s looking to commit murder and take her friend’s placeA writer with chronic pain who has to field critical comments from strangers over handicapped parking and unsympathetic friendsA woman whose long ago ex-boyfriend and current friend insists on describing her as his ex to his new lady friendsA writer who is just so damned good at helping others that she’s become the go-to source of advice for far too many friends Get full access to Culture Shlock at malcolmfleschner.substack.com/subscribe
Episode 6: “Makin’ Whoopie,” “Copycat,” “Shag,” “Kit ’n’ Kaboodle,” “Pussyfoot” and the granddaddy of them all, “F*ck”
8/12/2022
56:19
Malcolm and Kurt trade witticisms while making their best guesses about the derivations for three synonyms of “doing it,” as well as a trio of (vaguely) feline-themed expressions. Get full access to Culture Shlock at malcolmfleschner.substack.com/subscribe
Episode 6: A Young Boy’s Worrisome Pokemon Fetish, a Car-Stealing Boss, an “Awkward” Polyamory Situation — and much more!
6/4/2022
48:30
In this episode Malcolm and Kurt wrestle with a wide range of issues, including:How — and if — a dad should intervene with his son who appears to be developing a sexual attraction for PokemonWhat to do when you get fired after calling the police on your boss for stealing your carHow to extricate oneself from an ex-boyfriend’s mom who won’t stop calling and making uncomfortable demandsWhether there’s any way to introduce multiple polyamory partners to one’s extended family without awkwardnessHow to handle a boss who puts masking tape over the lips of employees who offer up “bad ideas” during staff meetings Get full access to Culture Shlock at malcolmfleschner.substack.com/subscribe
Episode 5: Origins of football terms "touchdown," "sack" and "Super Bowl"; surprising original meanings of "nice," "broad" and "slut"
5/3/2022
57:09
This week Kurt asks Malcolm to tackle the origins of the American football terms “touchdown,” “sack” and “Super Bowl,” while Malcolm challenges Kurt to come up with the original definitions of the words "nice," "broad" (meaning woman) and the often considered shameful "slut."All this and our hilarious takes on the old "Statue of Liberty" play, fraternizing with known masticators, just what precisely the word "Smurfy" was supposed to mean and our proposed events for the "Sex Olympics." Get full access to Culture Shlock at malcolmfleschner.substack.com/subscribe

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Malcolm Fleschner

19 Episodes

Episode 9 (Part Two): “Luck of the Irish,” “86,” “Out of the Frying Pan and into the Fire” and more!

Episode 9 (Part One): “At Sixes and Sevens,” “Skin of One’s Teeth,” “Baker’s Dozen” and more!

Episode 9: "Duck Club" Update, Mementos of a Dead Ex-Boyfriend, New Partner for an Old Vibrator, ChatGPT Love Advice — and much more!

Episode 8: “Clean Your Clock,” “Jury-Rigged,” “To Whale On,” “Makeshift,” “Slapdash,” “Freebird!” and more!

Episode 8: A boss uncovers an office sex club, cutting ties with dead husband’s clingy family, angling for a cut of deceased drug dealer brother’s cash — and much more!

Episode 7: “Slush Fund,” “Greatest Thing Since Sliced Bread,” “Flat Out Like a Lizard Drinking,” “Footloose,” “Molson Muscle” and more!

Episode 7: Introducing boyfriend to polyamory, dealing with a copycat “friend,” staying friends with an ex, getting hassled for parking in the handicapped spot — and much more!

Episode 6: “Makin’ Whoopie,” “Copycat,” “Shag,” “Kit ’n’ Kaboodle,” “Pussyfoot” and the granddaddy of them all, “F*ck”

Episode 6: A Young Boy’s Worrisome Pokemon Fetish, a Car-Stealing Boss, an “Awkward” Polyamory Situation — and much more!

Episode 5: Origins of football terms "touchdown," "sack" and "Super Bowl"; surprising original meanings of "nice," "broad" and "slut"