Frenemies (podcast)

Frenemies
Presentation
StarringEthan Klein
Trisha Paytas
GenreComedy
Drama
Length53-153 minutes
Production
No. of episodes
  • 39 (podcast)
  • 2 (vlogs)
Publication
Original releaseSeptember 15, 2020 –
June 8, 2021
ProviderH3 Podcast

Frenemies is a podcast hosted by Trisha Paytas and Ethan Klein on the H3 Podcast. Running from September 15, 2020 to June 8, 2021, the podcast focused on discussing personal experiences, pop culture, internet drama and mental health.[1] It consisted of 39 episodes and two accompanying vlogs. Paytas and Klein's friendship was occasionally tumultuous, leading to episodes that were incomplete due to a verbal argument.[2] The podcast came to an end during its 39th episode, after a dispute with Paytas and Klein about podcast revenue[3] and production ownership.[4] Despite this, Frenemies gained recognition in the podcasting realm and found a place in numerous Top 50 lists,[5][6] frequently pulling in millions of viewers per episode.[4][7]

  1. ^ Dodgson, Lindsay. "A podcast hosted by 2 of YouTube's most controversial personalities is creating new conversations about mental health". Insider. Retrieved 2023-05-31.
  2. ^ "'Frenemies' Is The Most Unexpectedly Cathartic Podcast on the Internet". Junkee. 2021-04-13. Retrieved 2023-05-31.
  3. ^ Hampton, Rachelle; Kircher, Madison Malone (2021-06-12). "The Inexplicable Saga of Internet Provocateur Trisha Paytas, Explained". Slate. ISSN 1091-2339. Retrieved 2023-05-31.
  4. ^ a b Bergman, Lindsay Dodgson, Sirena. "How 'Frenemies,' one of YouTube's buzziest podcasts, crashed and burned in less than a week". Insider. Retrieved 2023-05-31.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ "Podcasting Hasn't Produced A New Hit in Years". Bloomberg.com. 2022-01-09. Retrieved 2023-05-31.
  6. ^ "Edison Research Top 50 Podcasts". www.edisonresearch.com. Retrieved 2023-05-31.
  7. ^ "Trisha Paytas steps down from 'Frenemies' podcast after tense dispute on the show". Mashable. 2021-06-08. Retrieved 2023-05-31.