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Why Do Childhood Friendships Last or Fade? | What About Your Friends?

Ringer Dish

The Ringer

Society & Culture

4.31.6K Ratings

🗓️ 23 August 2023

⏱️ 58 minutes

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Summary

Erika and Steven talk about their own childhood friendships that have lasted and what makes them so special (0:30). Then, Erika is joined by writer Julian Kimble to talk about the cultural references that depict childhood friendships, including ‘The Wood’ and ‘Reservation Dogs,’ and what they have to say about why they last or fade (32:25). If you have any thoughts or stories about childhood friendships or you want to tell us how your heart is, email us at [email protected]. Hosts: Erika Ramirez and Steven Othello Guest: Julian Kimble Producer: Sasha Ashall Theme Music: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

For decades, the Vietnam War has been a Hollywood obsession.

0:03.6

Apocalypse Now, Platoon, Full Metal Jacket, First Blood,

0:07.6

these were blockbuster films, embraced by audiences and critics alike.

0:11.8

And for decades, they've helped us understand a painful war, and understand each other.

0:18.6

From Spotify and the Ringer Podcast Network, I'm Brian Rafter,

0:22.2

and this is Do We Get to Win This Time?

0:24.4

How Hollywood made the Vietnam War?

0:27.4

Listen on the Big Picture Feed.

0:31.0

Aunty Mini Cheddar, they don't get cheddar than this.

0:35.0

Mmm, could be the greatest cheese-knock-over.

0:39.0

They might well breed.

0:40.0

I just wish I had my own packet.

0:42.0

Gives another?

0:43.0

No chance, you're better by your own.

0:45.0

Well, that's mature.

0:47.0

Add some cheese to the moment, with mini-chedders, baked with real cheese.

0:51.0

Alex met Sam at nursery.

0:53.0

They were first loves.

0:55.0

They built forts together.

0:57.0

Shared sandwiches in high school.

1:00.0

And with each other's first kiss.

1:03.0

They were the dream couple.

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