"Close Friends Only" LIVE with Reece Feldman and Storm Reid

2 July 2024

We brought the first-ever live taping of Instagram's video-first podcast "Close Friends Only" to VidCon, where Reece Feldman and Storm Reid dished on how they met and what inspires the creative connections that they make on Instagram and beyond. From tips for smaller creators to their favourite Instagram features and other creators who inspire them, their conversation took the audience under the hood on their respective POVs and revealed some fun facts about their growing friendship. Take a look at the episode to catch the entire conversation.

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Podcast highlights


  • Mutuals: Reece + Storm share how they met through their first project [00:43] and their first impressions [00:29].
  • Career talk: Storm reveals why she posts more carousels [04:15], the friendships she's built through DMs [05:12] and who inspires her [timestamp]. Reece and Storm also uncover their favourite Instagram features [18:34].
  • Creator tips: Reece shares his tips for smaller creators on how to approach their content [08:45]. Storm also shares how she uses Instagram to share more of who she is beyond her characters [07:45].
  • Celeb faves: Storm throws it back to reveal her celebrity crush [02:01], and Reece and Storm share their picks for the funniest and most fashionable creators on Instagram [10:45].

About Close Friends Only


Welcome to Close Friends Only, with Instagram. The podcast where your favourite duos connect a little deeper, reveal a little more about themselves and give you a glimpse into their green circle of trust.