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Friendship Chemistry

Friendship Chemistry

Written by: Hannah Gallardo Petchey
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Friendship Chemistry is the podcast where two Gloucestershire besties, Alivia McClung and Hannah Gallardo, chat life, laugh at their own bad takes, and occasionally stumble into advice worth keeping.


They first bonded in secondary school science class back in 2015, and after navigating their teens, early twenties — and even a year-long fall out — they’ve come back stronger (and with plenty of stories to tell). Expect gossip, oversharing, advice you maybe shouldn’t follow, and the kind of honest banter that comes from a friendship that’s been tested and rebuilt.


Basically? It’s chemistry you can’t fake.

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Hannah Gallardo Petchey
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Episodes
  • Don't Fear The Pap Smear!
    Apr 5 2026

    Welcome back to Friendship Chemistry!


    This week’s episode starts with a catch-up on life lately — including Hannah’s new acting classes, stepping out of her comfort zone, and gearing up for her first performance.


    The girls then get into the main topic: cervical screenings (smear tests / pap smears). They share their recent experiences, talk through what actually happens, and clear up some of the fear and stigma around it.


    It’s an honest, open conversation about women’s health, why it’s important to get checked, and a reminder that you’re definitely not alone in feeling nervous about it.


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    Listener shout-out! ✨


    Have you had a smear test experience you wish someone had told you about beforehand?

    We want to hear your stories — the reassuring ones, the awkward ones, and everything in between.

    Email us at friendshipchemistrypod@gmail.com

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    Make sure to follow Friendship Chemistry for more chaos, oversharing, laughs, and the occasional accidental life lesson!

    Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and leave us a review if you’re enjoying the madness — it really does help us out 🤍

    Instagram: @friendshipchemistrypod

    TikTok: @friendshipchemistry

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    Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): Go With You Darlin’ – All Good Folks

    License code: 6DBM7VTT0TJM1AZR

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    36 mins
  • From Besties to Blocked: Our 9 Month Fall Out!
    Mar 20 2026

    Welcome back to Friendship Chemistry!


    This week’s episode is… a big one.


    The girls are finally addressing the fallout — the 9-month period where they didn’t speak at all. From a chaotic holiday in Benidorm, to miscommunication, stubbornness, and one very dramatic night out, they break down exactly what happened and how it all spiralled.


    It starts, as most bad decisions do, with no sleep, cheap drinks, and a “just one more bar” mentality. What follows is a messy mix of exhaustion, drunken arguments, anxiety, and two people who are both convinced they’re right. Add in a foreign country, a broken door, and some questionable communication skills… and you’ve got the perfect recipe for a friendship breakup.


    The episode then dives into the aftermath — going home early, weeks turning into months of silence, removing each other off everything (including Netflix, which was apparently the final straw), and both of them quietly missing each other but refusing to say it.


    Things take a more honest and reflective turn as they talk about pride, stubbornness, and how easy it is to let a long-term friendship slip over something that, in hindsight, really wasn’t worth it. They open up about what it actually felt like not having each other in their lives, and how weird it is navigating your 20s without your “person.”


    Finally, they get into the make-up — a drunk text, a long overdue apology, and the conversation that probably should have happened months earlier. Safe to say… it was never that deep, but also meant everything.


    It’s chaotic, a bit emotional, very honest, and proof that even the strongest friendships can have their moments — it just matters what you do after.


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    Listener shout-out!

    Have you ever fallen out with a friend and not spoken for months? Did you make up… or are you still stubborn about it?

    We want to hear your stories — the petty, the dramatic, and the ones that were actually serious.

    Email us at friendshipchemistrypod@gmail.com

    (As always, let us know if you want to stay anonymous — we’re nosy, but respectful.)


    Make sure to follow Friendship Chemistry for more chaos, oversharing, laughs, and the occasional accidental life lesson.

    Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and leave us a review if you’re enjoying the madness — it really does help us out 🤍

    Instagram: @friendshipchemistrypod

    TikTok: @friendshipchemistry


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    Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

    Go With You Darlin’ – All Good Folks

    License code: 6DBM7VTT0TJM1AZR

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    56 mins
  • From Fields to the Big Brother Final with Cam Kinch!
    Mar 6 2026

    Welcome back to Friendship Chemistry!


    In this episode, Han and Liv are joined by Cameron Kinch, farmer, Big Brother finalist, and part-time media explorer, for a chat about life on the land, TV fame, and everything in between.


    Cameron gives a peek into the realities of modern farming — from cattle and crops to muck spreading, and the very real financial and mental health pressures of the industry. He and the hosts reflect on common misconceptions about farming (yes, there’s more to it than Clarksons Farm), the rising automation and tech in agriculture, and why young people are still choosing this tough but rewarding lifestyle.


    There’s also plenty of laughs, chaos, and slightly gross anecdotes — including a memorable tale about the smell of human fertilizer versus chicken and cow manure. Plus, Cameron shares how his farming upbringing shaped his instincts, work ethic, and even his time in the Big Brother house.


    On a brighter note, he talks about hope for the future of farming, the joys of countryside life, and his plans to explore media opportunities alongside working the farm!


    Follow Cameron on:

    Instagram: @cameron_kinch

    Tiktok: @camkinch

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    Email us at friendshipchemistrypod@gmail.com and let us know what you think — and yes, you can stay anonymous if you prefer.


    Follow Friendship Chemistry for more honest chats, chaos, and oversharing about adult life and friendships. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and leave a review if you’re enjoying the chaos — it genuinely means the world 🤍


    Instagram: @friendshipchemistrypod

    TikTok: @friendshipchemistry

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    Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): Go With You Darlin’ – All Good Folks License code: 6DBM7VTT0TJM1AZR

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    1 hr and 4 mins
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