Ellie & Oliver's Friendship Festival

There’s a particular kind of magic that happens when two friends sit down for a real conversation, and that’s the exact energy Ellie & Oliver's Friendship Festival captures. Created by Ellie Harrison and Oliver Braid, this special series was originally produced for Glasgay! 2012, expanding the intimate world of their popular radio show into a wider celebration of partnership. The premise is wonderfully simple: Ellie and Oliver literally open the doors of their home, inviting in other friendly duos-each episode features a different ‘couple’ who takes over as guest hosts for their own half-hour show. What you’ll hear in this podcast is a rich, eclectic mix of voices from across the arts and society, all filtered through the unique lens of a close relationship. The guest pairs steer the discussion toward themes that are central to their bond, sharing intimate, thoughtful, and often provocative perspectives on the issues closest to their hearts. It’s less an interview and more a shared hosting duty, where the dynamics of friendship, collaboration, and creative partnership are laid bare. Over the course of three weekends, six different duos bring their own distinct flavor to the airwaves, making each installment a surprising and personal deep dive. The result is a warm, engaging series that feels like you’ve been welcomed into a series of fascinating living rooms, listening in on conversations that are by turns funny, profound, and deeply human. This podcast is a festival in the truest sense-a vibrant, temporary gathering of voices united by the simple, complex art of being friends.