BFFs with Josh Richards and Brianna Chickenfry

Episode: GOODBYE BFFS PODCAST

Date: December 4, 2025

Episode Overview

The final episode of BFFs is a six-hour, emotional, and nostalgic farewell, in which hosts Josh Richards and Brianna Chickenfry—joined by producer Peyton and team—look back on five years of podcasting together. What starts as a lighthearted trip down memory lane evolves into genuine gratitude, reflection, and many laughs, peppered with iconic clips and standout moments from the show’s history. The farewell is candid and raw, touching on everything from the wild early days of TikTok fame and Sway House drama to deeper meditations on friendship, growth, and the power of their audience community.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Reminiscing the Early Days of BFFs

Reviewing Initial Clips and Growth ([00:49]–[04:00])

• Josh and Bri react to their very first show: Josh, fresh from Sway House, describing life as a teen influencer; Bri as the nervous new addition unfamiliar with “Sway Boys.”
• Nostalgic laughter at how young, naive, and “oblivious” they were, not realizing how much life was about to change.

Notable Quotes:

"I think that kid doesn’t realize…he can’t even come into grasp with all the good that’s happening and the bad…he doesn’t even know what’s really happening to him." – Josh ([03:24])

“That's why in my head, you'll always be little brother to me, because that's how I know you.” – Bri ([02:14])

• Reflections on how influencer friendships and expectations shaped their mindsets and how hindsight casts those early experiences in a different, sometimes “painful,” perspective.

2. Behind the Scenes of the Sway House and Industry

[04:00]–[06:15]

• Unpacking the real reasons behind the Sway House breakup—Josh reveals that it wasn’t petty drama, but toxic management, industry pressures, and the realities of growing up fast in the influencer limelight.
• Mentions of unethical management, “grooming situations,” and a prevalent ignorance-is-bliss attitude that shielded them at the time.

Notable Quotes:

“The lucky thing about it… I was so young I think I was oblivious to a lot of the bad… allowed me to be ignorant to the bad and enjoy the position I was in and have fun and not see the sick things going on behind the scenes.” – Josh ([04:28])

• The enduring impact of “camaraderie,” the naivety of thinking TikTok-era bonds would last forever, and how most fans “will never know” the full story.

3. Format Innovations & The Rise of TikTok Podcasts

[10:57]–[11:35]

• Pride in being trailblazers: BFFs is recognized as one of the first successful TikTok-influencer-made podcasts, inspiring the format now popular across the web.

“It was the biggest social media influencer podcast that was created… Everyone made their podcast after BFFs because they saw BFFs and went, oh, this is successful. It was the first one.” – Josh & Bri ([11:12]–[11:35])

4. Iconic Clips & Divisive Guests

Andrew Tate Debacle and the Art of Conversation

[25:50]–[32:52]

• Revisiting the viral Andrew Tate episode (“If a woman does OnlyFans, she owes her man money”) and the hosts’ strong reactions—humor mixed with real critique.
• Josh calls for better public discourse, emphasizing the need for understanding over outrage.

Notable Quotes:

"I don't believe in killing anybody…I think it's like we should try to save the person, even if they're not worthy." – Josh ([27:41]) "I can't be…It can't be one sided. It's either…both sides or no sides." – Josh ([27:10])

“I think we should just put him—if we could euthanize humans, which I think should be a thing—we should euthanize Andrew Tate.” – Bri ([27:35])

5. Virality, Drama & BFFs as Pop Culture Nexus

[15:01], [20:27], [38:02]

• Watching back on the entrance of guests like Addison Rae's mom, influencer boxing (Bryce Hall vs. Austin McBroom), and chaotic “Sway House breakup” discourse—funny now for how massive and fleeting it all was.
• Laughter at how seriously everyone “cared about the drama,” amazed it once managed to enthrall millions of viewers.

6. Friendship, Growth & Honest Reflection

[159:01]–[167:19]

• Emotional, honest dialogue about how the podcast defined both of their early adulthood, helped them “find who we are…in front of millions,” and shaped digital culture.
• Open gratitude for their audience, producers, and one another.

Notable Quotes:

“It’s so crazy…if you were to say you have to go through your 20s in front of millions of people... By the way, like, would have probably actually been like, I decline.” – Bri ([161:01])

“We grew up…finding out who we are and what we stand for.” – Josh ([160:19])

7. Farewell & Legacy of BFFs

• The farewell is celebratory but teary: BFFs is proud of outlasting the doubters—5 years, multiple hosts, platform changes, and waves of TikTok “rival” podcasts.
• Both hosts express hope to reunite for one-off livestream specials or features on Bri’s “Plan Brie” podcast. The fan community is credited as central to their success.

Memorable Moments & Quotes (Chronological Timestamps)

• “Are you autistic?” – Dream Episode ([41:41])
  The hosts still revere the viral awkward exchange with Minecraft streamer Dream.

• Game Segments & Live Pranks ([61:08]–[66:23])

  • Josh sings “I’ve got the magic in me” acapella after being tricked—he valiantly powers through while everyone confesses to the prank.
  • Light-hearted rapid-fire games: syllables, spelling competitions, and pop culture quizzes.

• Music Premieres ([67:05]–[79:20])

  • Josh debuts unreleased tracks, showing his creative side; Bri calls him “Avril Lavigne.”

• End of an Era Reflection ([159:01]–[164:48])

  • Both hosts become emotional. Bri: “...I’m crying because I’m just sad it’s over. Like, it’s…it’s sad. It is.”
  • Josh: “What am I supposed to do on Monday morning or Tuesday morning? Who am I supposed to be yelled at for being late to something? ...It’s not gonna feel right.”

• Dave Portnoy’s Farewell ([150:18], [151:41])

  • Dave’s closing statements are played back; hosts agree his legacy on BFFs will always be as “everyone’s grandpa”—the voice who said what everyone was thinking.

• Closing Toasts & Montage Video ([175:26]–[176:48])

  • Josh delivers a heartfelt toast to Bri and Dave: “Some incredible friends I’ve made through my years... There couldn’t have been a more perfect mixture for a more perfect podcast. I truly do love every single one of y’all.”

Notable Quotes With Timestamps

• “What a kid. Dude. How are you 18 in that?” – Bri ([02:25])
• “The only thing I miss about it is a friendship. That's it.” – Josh ([06:20])
• “Everyone made their podcast after BFFs because they saw BFFs and went, oh, this is successful. It was the first one.” – Bri ([11:35])
• “That’s why in my head, you'll always be little brother to me.” – Bri ([02:14])
• "I don't believe in killing anybody. I have a very Batman mindset when it comes to that.” – Josh ([27:41])
• “I think we should just put him—if we could euthanize humans, which I think should be a thing—we should euthanize Andrew Tate.” – Bri ([27:35])
• “You could tell the parents were in on that podcast, listening and watching in the room off camera. Agents were there off camera being held outside the room. Like, it was a very weird podcast for BFFs.” – Josh ([39:21])
• “This is the coolest thing that I've done for as long as I've done this. Lasted longer than Sway.” – Josh ([166:24])
• "It's not a goodbye. It's a see you later." – Bri ([176:46])

Segment Timestamps

• [00:49] – First episode nostalgia
• [03:24] – On not realizing life was changing
• [04:28] – Industry toxicity and ignorance
• [10:57] – On BFFs as a genre pioneer
• [11:35] – “Everyone made their podcast after BFFs…”
• [25:50] – The Andrew Tate segment (“women as property” debate)
• [27:35] – “We should euthanize Andrew Tate.”/Tate discourse
• [41:41] – Dream: “Are you autistic?” clip
• [61:08] – Josh singing acapella prank
• [67:05] – Josh premieres unreleased music
• [150:18] – Dave Portnoy's somber goodbye
• [151:41] – “I honestly feel like I'm going to miss nothing” – Dave
• [159:01] – Final reflections, both hosts crying
• [175:26] – Josh’s closing toast
• [176:46] – "It's not a goodbye. It's a see you later."

Tone and Language

• Maintains a signature “no filter,” spontaneous, and irreverent humor; the show’s chemistry remains built on friendly ribbing, honesty, and expressive vulnerability.
• The episode blends wild, hilarious recounts with authentic emotion as the co-hosts get sentimental about adolescence, fame, friendship, and the cultural impact of their work.
• Finale is “celebratory sad”—many laughs, but sincere tearful gratitude.

Final Thoughts

This marathon finale is a love letter to a devoted audience, a time capsule for a chaotic era of digital fame, and a master class in how genuine connection can thrive in the most unexpected places. BFFs changed the influencer podcast game, and in this sign-off, Josh and Bri demonstrate that what lasts the longest isn’t clout or views, but friendship, honesty, and collective experience.

“It’s not a goodbye. It’s a see you later.” — BFFs, forever.