Episode 3

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Published on:

4th Jun 2025

How My Gay Boyfriends Found Me a Husband

What do gay boyfriends, heartbreak, and funnel cake have in common? They led to a real life love story about friendship, second chances, and finally finding a husband.

Host Daryn Kagan reveals how her longtime friends Craig and Michael, a married couple who’d supported her through years of dating highs and lows, decided it was time to light a spark and took things into their own hands by introducing her to her future husband, Trent. What started as a tough weekend turned into a life-changing encounter at a local festival. This candid, funny, and heartwarming episode is about trusting your friends, embracing the unexpected, and letting love find you,  even when you’ve just about given up on it.

Whether you’re navigating single life, dating as a single parent, or trying to trust the timing of your own story, this heartwarming episode of Call Me Friend is a must listen.

Timestamps

  • (00:00) Daryn’s dating struggles and friendships
  • (01:18) The “thank you” call that sparked the story
  • (02:00) Craig and Michael’s matchmaking success
  • (07:00) Why Daryn was feeling low that weekend
  • (08:54) The funnel cake encounter that changed everything
  • (13:12) Trent’s version of meeting Daryn
  • (19:34) When Michael stepped in to follow up
  • (25:01) Single dad dating dynamics and family blending
  • (26:28) From coffee to marriage and adopting a daughter
  • (34:22) How a travel points obsession became a shared lifestyle
  • (43:05) Heidi’s marriage story from a wedding introduction
  • (44:59) How to shout out your own friends on the show


Key Takeaways

  • Trust your friends—they might spot the right person before you do.
  • The right timing sometimes starts with heartbreak.
  • Single parents deserve lasting, meaningful love too.
  • Even a funnel cake line can change your life.


Guest Bios

Craig Pigg and Michael Prudent

Daryn’s close friends who’ve been together for over 30 years. Their support, humor, and intuition helped Daryn meet her future husband, and their story shows the power of enduring friendships.

Trent (Daryn’s Husband)

A devoted single father raising his daughter after losing his first wife. Trent shares how he found love again and built a blended family—with miles, funnel cakes, and a whole lot of heart.


Resources and Mentions

  • MilesHusband.com – Learn more about maximizing travel points
  • Big Brother Big Sister Program – https://www.bbbs.org
  • Miss Lou’s Cabin:airbnb.com/h/mslouscabin
  • Call Me Friend Hotline: 912-766-0446 Call Daryn, leave a message, let her know about one of your friends who would make a great story.
  • Daryn’s Book: Hope Possible: A Network News Anchor's Thoughts On Losing Her Job, Finding Love, A New Career, and My Dog, Always My Dog https://amzn.to/3GPcicB



Keywords:

love story podcast, dating after heartbreak, finding a husband, friendship podcast, gay best friends, single parent dating, Daryn Kagan podcast, Call Me Friend podcast, miles husband, real love stories



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About the Podcast

Call Me Friend
Who do you call when life gets real? When the good news hits, the heartbreak lands, or you're just having one of those days—you call a friend. That’s the heartbeat of Call Me Friend—a feel good biweekly podcast that drops you into the kind of conversations that remind us who we are, where we belong, and why friendship matters.

Hosted by former network news anchor, wife, mom, and Airbnb host Daryn Kagan, Call Me Friend is your weekly reminder of the joy, laughter, and healing that come with connection. Each week, Daryn picks up the phone from Ms. Lou’s Cabin—a 50-year-old log home she and her husband lovingly restored and turned into an Airbnb—to chat with someone in her world, whether it’s a celebrity, her childhood bestie, or someone she just met along the way or maybe even YOU. No matter who she’s calling, the focus is always the same: celebrating the power of friendship and connection.

Every episode kicks off with a ring-ring and drops you into a real-life conversations between friends. These aren’t interviews with hot takes or polished soundbites—just raw, funny, heartfelt, deeply human chats between people who genuinely know and care about each other. From lifelong friendships to surprise connections, everyday legends to familiar names, Call Me Friend is a front-row seat to how beautiful, messy, and meaningful friendships can be.

This show is for anyone craving more depth, more heart, and more of the good stuff that makes life not just bearable—but beautiful. It’s a cozy corner of the podcast world where emotional wellness, storytelling, and humor live in harmony. Whether you’re looking for comfort, relatable stories, or a pick-me-up on a hard day, this podcast is for you, yes YOU. Expect wild stories, sweet memories, laugh-out-loud moments, and those quiet “Yeah… me too” pauses that make you feel truly seen.

Fun segments like “You Gotta Meet My Friend” spotlight special guests introducing someone they love, while “Call Me, Friend” invites listeners to write in with questions and stories. And the “Friend Questionnaire” keeps things surprising, uncovering the quirks and connections that make every friendship unique.

What makes Call Me Friend stand out? This show isn’t about networking or hustle. It’s not self-help. It’s heart-help. Because friendship isn’t just background noise—it’s the main character. If you’ve ever found joy, comfort, or healing through a friend—or just needed someone to say, “I get it”—this is your space.

Call Me Friend is more than a podcast. It’s a weekly call you can count on. A soft place to land. A reminder that even when life feels messy, everything gets better when you talk to a friend. If you love heartfelt conversations, personal stories, and a little laughter with your life lessons, this is the one you’ve been waiting for.

So whether you're commuting, folding laundry, walking the dog, or just trying to quiet your mind—remember this: you’re not alone. Someone out there gets it. Someone out there would totally take your call.

Go ahead, pick up the phone.
Let’s laugh. Let’s cry. Let’s Call a Friend.

About the Host:

Daryn Kagan is a former CNN anchor turned full-time storyteller. After leaving the fast-paced world of network news, she built a life rooted in purpose, connection, and authenticity. Now living on the quiet Georgia coast, Daryn records Call Me Friend from Ms. Lou’s Cabin, a restored 50-year-old log home turned Airbnb. From there she runs the nationwide Just One More Foundation giving grants for second chances. A wife, mom, dog mama, and connection junkie, Daryn’s superpower is bringing people together—and her gift for real conversation is what makes this podcast feel like catching up with your favorite friend.

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