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Episode 50: Best Memories of Meeting an Online Friend in Person
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Creative Work Hour Podcast
Episode 50: Best Memories of Meeting an Online Friend in Person
Date: May 3, 2025
Today's Crew:
- Greg
- Alessandra
- Devin
- Hillary
- Ingrid
- Shadows Pub
- Bobby B
- Melanie
Episode Summary:
In this milestone 50th episode, the Creative Work Hour crew shares their favorite and most memorable experiences of meeting online friends in person. From nervous first meetings and airport mishaps to relaxed hangouts and emotional family introductions, the team reflects on how these moments brought their online connections into real life.
Greg kicks off the discussion by sharing his mixed emotions before meeting Devin and Alessandra, followed by Alessandra’s story of nervous anticipation before visiting Melanie in New York. Devin reminisces about meeting Ken Rice, the group’s resident shaman, while Ingrid shares a heartfelt story about meeting her daughter’s partner’s parents for the first time.
Shadows Pub discusses the ease of transitioning from online to in-person conversations, while Bobby B recalls multiple meetups across different locations. Melanie talks about welcoming Alessandra into her home and bonding over clarinets, and Hillary reflects on the special connection created when online support translates into real-life friendship and even wedding officiating.
The episode also includes lighthearted moments such as Alessandra’s hectic travel experience to Hillary’s wedding and a fun souvenir from meeting Shadows Pub’s cat, Hobo.
Listeners are invited to share their own stories of meeting online friends in person by visiting creativeworkhour.com.
Highlights:
- Greg’s mix of excitement and anxiety before meeting online friends in Columbus.
- Alessandra’s nervous train ride and first visit to Melanie’s home in New York.
- Devin’s meeting with Ken Rice and the easy transition from online to offline interaction.
- Ingrid’s emotional experience meeting her daughter’s partner’s family.
- Shadows Pub’s story about a group meetup from an Anglican mailing list.
- Bobby B's numerous meetups across various locations worldwide.
- Melanie’s hospitality and clarinet bonding session with Alessandra.
- Hillary’s story of online friendships supporting major life events like weddings.
- Alessandra’s travel delay and wardrobe mishap en route to Hillary’s wedding.
- Devin and Alessandra’s funny souvenir from meeting Shadows Pub’s cat Hobo.
Call to Action:
What is your favorite memory of meeting an online friend in person? Visit creativeworkhour.com to share your story or suggest a question for future episodes!
Thank you for joining us for episode 50 of Creative Work Hour! We look forward to having you back next week. Until then, keep creating and connecting!
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