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The 8-Minute Call (Season 1, Episode 1)
Podcast Episode | Talk-Show
Meet Ermelinda and Narine - two best friends of nearly 16 years from Las Vegas - as they open up about the roots of their friendship, their first "breakup," and the moment they decided to start this podcast. From 8-minute coded calls for ...See moreMeet Ermelinda and Narine - two best friends of nearly 16 years from Las Vegas - as they open up about the roots of their friendship, their first "breakup," and the moment they decided to start this podcast. From 8-minute coded calls for emotional SOS to how they've grown into wildly different lives (one a single fashion and film designer, the other a casino exec, wife and mom), this episode sets the tone for what it means to show up, stay honest, and laugh through the chaos. See less
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Director
Nick Nichols (director)
Writers
Narine Fliman (writer) | Ermelinda Manos (writer)
Producers
Narine Fliman (producer) | Ermelinda Manos (producer)
Composer
George Kosturos (composer)
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Updated Jul 2, 2025
Release date
Jul 2, 2025 (United States)

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Ermelinda Manos
Self - Co-Host Self - Co-Host   See fewer
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Narine Fliman
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