Podcasts by What Is Life, Dude?
A podcast about creativity, relationships, and taking risks in pursuit of a life that feels good.
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WILDCARD: Our New Home in CO, The Last of Us, & Finding Peace from 2023-08-18T11:00
Look out...WILDCARD episode! We talk about what we've been Watching, Ingesting, Listening to, Doing to Stay Active, Creating, Appreciating, Releasing, and Desiring recently.
Why We're Moving Back to Colorado from 2023-07-04T11:22
In this episode, we talk about why we're moving back to Colorado and what led us to this decision. It's been a long journey! Thanks for sticking with us through it all. <3
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March WILDCARD: Eating Better, Scheduling Our Lives, & Trashy Netflix Shows from 2023-03-26T16:15:40
In this episode, we do our March WILDCARD episode! We talk about what we've been Watching, Ingesting, Listening to, Doing to Stay Active, Creating, Appreciating, Releasing, and Desiring this month....
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Why You Should Start Now from 2023-03-12T11:00:18
In this episode, we talk about:
- why "starting now" is important for creatives and entrepreneurs
- Sarah's growth as a creator on YouTube
- Eric's mindset shif... Listen
February WILDCARD: Going Back to the Gym, Sleeping Apart, & Pokémon from 2023-02-26T14:00:04
In this episode, we do our first true WILDCARD episode! We talk about what we've been Watching, Ingesting, Listening to, Doing to Stay Active, Creating, Appreciating, Releasing, and Desiring thi...
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What Would We Do Without Social Media? from 2023-02-09T11:00:14
In this episode, we talk about: limiting our use of social media adding in more fulfilling media and activities using social media for fun vs as a job If you have any comments, questions, or s...
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Moving to the PNW, Stuff That Make Us Happy, & Why We're Doing More Things Separately from 2022-12-29T22:51:38
In this episode, we:
- recap our move to the PNW
- talk about the things that have been bringing us joy recently
- discuss how doing more things separately make us a ... Listen
The Importance of Community from 2022-07-22T15:46:43
In this episode, we:
- recap our trip from Colorado to Georgia, as well as Eric's solo trip to New York
- discuss the importance of being surrounded by a community
June Favorites: Stranger Things, Stardew Valley and more #WILDcard from 2022-07-02T18:42:09
At the end of each month, we deviate from more "serious" topics and record WILDcard episode! Join us for a lighthearted, casual chat about our current obsessions. This week join us as we rant an...
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Roadblocks as Synchronicities: Finding the Hidden Upside to Challenging Situations from 2022-06-24T16:18:19
When we talk about synchronicity, usually we're referring to an overtly positive stroke of luck. But what if synchronicity occurs in ways that initially seem like roadblocks, too? It's how we re...
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Stop Doing What You Hate So You Can Be Happy “One Day” from 2022-06-10T12:00:50
This week’s episode is all about the “doing to get” paradigm: the all-too-common belief that we must forgo our happiness & wellbeing in the present in order to experience happiness at a late...
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88: Cycling in New Energy from 2022-05-24T12:00:52
In this episode, we talk about the value of new experiences, why it's important to always try and gain new perspective, and what to do when you're trying to figure out what you want. We also giv...
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87: An Update on Eric's Anxiety from 2022-02-07T20:29:39
In this episode, we give a quick update on Eric's anxiety and a recent breakthrough he's had.
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86: Letting It Be Easy & Reconnecting With the "Why" from 2021-12-13T20:58:46
In this episode, we talk about how we've taken steps to make working together and playing music together easier and more productive. We also have a long conversation about reconnecting with WHY ...
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85: Challenging Yourself (In The Right Way) from 2021-11-18T23:21:04
In this episode, we talk about how to challenge yourself in ways that make your life better, not more painful.
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84: The Importance of Play from 2021-10-06T15:46:07
In this episode, we discuss how focusing on things that bring you joy can greatly alter your quality of life.
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83: Finding Your Emotional Signature from 2021-09-22T19:45:54
In this episode, we discuss how we can do more things in our lives that align with our "emotional signature" (I.e. things that help us attain a certain feeling that defines our lives).
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82: Motivation Conversation from 2021-09-08T06:00
Topics discussed:
- Why we've been feeling extra motivated recently
- How it's affecting our daily lives
- Playing video games in a healthy manner Listen
82: Getting A Boost of Motivation from 2021-09-08T06:00
Topics discussed:
- Why we've been feeling extra motivated recently
- How it's affecting our daily lives
- Playing video games in a healthy manner
Strea...
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81: Working for Other People (& its Effect on Our Brains) from 2021-09-01T20:56:53
Topics discussed:
- Feeling the stress from getting scheduled at a new job
- Why we like to work for ourselves & what our goals are
- Doing what's right for us t... Listen
80: Separating Hobbies From Work from 2021-08-25T16:07:20
Topics discussed:
- Eric's new job
- Trying to separate hobbies from work (AKA trying to not feel the urge to monetize everything we do and just enjoy it instead)
- S... Listen
79: Haters, Medical Bills, & Like A Good Neighbor, Eric is There from 2021-08-18T17:44:40
Topics discussed:
Dealing with criticism, adversity, and insecurity as a content creator
Sarah's surprise medical bill
Sarah's prog...
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78: Scheduling Our Productivity (It Actually Really Helps) from 2021-08-11T06:00
Topics discussed:
- Our newfound love of going to the movie theater
- Eric being in the kitchen more often
- How making a weekly schedule of tasks has helped Sarah st... Listen
77: (The Second Half of) Our Trip to New York from 2021-08-04T06:00
Stream/Buy our debut single "I Know How to Breathe" here: https://bit.ly/3hTmr82
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Going to see the Mets
Birthday hibachi dinn...
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76: Our Trip to New York (So Far) from 2021-07-28T14:51:16
Stream/Buy our debut single "I Know How to Breathe" here: https://bit.ly/3hTmr82
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- Being at home with Eric's family
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75: Reaction Videos, Go Fish & Synchronicities from 2021-07-21T06:00
Pre-save/pre-order our debut single (available 7/23) here: https://bit.ly/3hTmr82
Topics discussed:
- Getting back into reaction videos
- Sexualization in music/media<... Listen
74: Learning From Anxiety & Other Life Struggles from 2021-07-14T06:00
Pre-save/pre-order our debut single (available 7/23) here: https://bit.ly/3hTmr82
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73: Britney Spears, Mt. Fuji, & Numerical Insanity from 2021-07-07T06:00
We start the episode with some stories from the past week and then get into the following topics:
How our bathroom light got broken
Eric's message to a for...
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72: Chatting About Anxiety from 2021-06-30T06:00
We start the episode with a little life update and then segue into a candid discussion about anxiety!
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- How we’ve been ramping up our social m... Listen
71: Debut Single, Pungent Onion, & Eric's Law from 2021-06-23T06:00
In this episode, we talk about our debut single (out 7/23!!) and how we're preparing for it, a very potent red onion, and something in our relationship that we call "Eric's Law." Lots of laughs ...
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Episode 70 from 2021-06-16T06:00
In this episode, we talk about how listening to new music and hearing artists discuss their music has inspired us, how we plan to release our first original songs, and how Eric is learni...
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70: Discovering New Music & Being Inspired from 2021-06-16T06:00
In this episode, we talk about how listening to new music and hearing artists discuss their music has inspired us, how we plan to release our first original songs, and how Eric is learni...
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69: Recording Vocals in Our Walk-In Closet from 2021-06-09T06:00
In this episode, we talk about a distressing trip to Target, recording music in a closet, and what kind of legacy we'd like to leave in our lives.
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Episode 69 from 2021-06-09T06:00
In this episode, we talk about a distressing trip to Target, recording music in a closet, and what kind of legacy we'd like to leave in our lives.
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68: May Rewind: Music, Adventures, & Baby Birds from 2021-06-02T06:22:33
In this episode, we recap our May and talk about our baby bird friends, going on more adventures, and the progress we've made on our music. Connect with Us → Email us with questions, comments and r...
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67: Leaving Our Comfort Zone, Finding New Experiences, & Fitness from 2021-05-05T10:00
In this episode, we give updates on our music, fitness and nutrition, and how we've been trying to get out of our comfort zone more often to experience new things.
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66: Podcast Update & How Social Media Has Evolved from 2021-04-14T10:00
In this episode, we give a little update on the status of the podcast and talk about how posting on social media has changed over the years.
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65: Forgotten Surgery, Road Rage, Spider-Man and More from 2021-04-07T10:00
In this episode, we test out a new format for the show! It's going to be a lot of fun an you're gonna love it, we promise.
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64: What We've Learned from Our Parents from 2021-03-31T10:00
In this episode, we talk about all of the things we've learned from our parents and how we've tried to incorporate these values into our lives.
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63: Responding to Tragedy & Refocusing Our Energy from 2021-03-24T16:28:38
In this episode, we talk about our feelings in response the recent Boulder shooting and how we're trying to shift our energetic focus onto things that can make us and the community around us fee...
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62: Moving, Billie Eilish, Coffee Coke Zero, and Creativity from 2021-03-17T10:00
Listen y'all, this was a very random episode. We just talked about the things that have been on our minds and we talk about what our move was like, amongst other things. Let us know if you like ...
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61: Life Update & Ranting About Music, Fame, and Insecurities from 2021-03-10T11:00
In this episode, we give a few life updates and chat about a few music documentaries we've watched recently ("Everybody's Everything" about Lil' Peep; "Montage of Heck" about Kurt Cobain; "In Wo...
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60: Navigating Mental Illness in Relationships from 2021-03-03T11:00
In today’s episode, we talk about how we approach and handle mental illness within in our relationship.
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59: Our Relationship with Social Media from 2021-02-24T11:00
In today’s episode, we talk about our relationship with social media, both from a business and casual user perspective, including:
- which platforms we use for which purposes, ... Listen
58: How to Know When to Quit Something from 2021-02-17T11:00
In today’s episode, we talk about:
- Eric's struggle with teaching virtual classes to children
- Sarah's experience deciding whether or not to continue taking music lessons
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57: How We Rest & Explore Our Individual Hobbies from 2021-02-10T11:00
In today’s episode, we talk about:
- how to rest in a way that actually *feels* restorative (rather than draining us further)
- how we balance doing things together and separately ...
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56: Our 30 Day Yoga Journey from 2021-02-03T11:00
In this episode, we talk about our experience doing yoga for 30 days straight and how we were affected mentally and physically. (Make sure to stick around until Eric and Sarah cry simultaneously...
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55: Our Next Move, Recent Hurdles, and Mindset Shifts from 2021-01-28T23:57:05
In this episode, we talk about where we're headed next, the obstacles we are currently overcoming, and how our perspectives on certain aspects of our lives have changed recently. Listen
54: Meet Sarah from 2021-01-20T23:31:28
In this episode, we rewind to take a deep dive into Sarah's background: her childhood, family, early interests, and formative events.
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53: Meet Eric from 2021-01-13T11:00
In this episode, we rewind to take a deep dive into Eric's background: his childhood, family, early interests, and formative events. P.S. - we started filming our episodes again! Head on over to...
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52: Our 2021 Goals & Intentions from 2021-01-06T11:00
In this episode, we talk about what we aim to accomplish and how we'd like to grow in 2021.
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51: Top Lessons from 2020 (Being Your Authentic Self) from 2020-12-30T11:00
In this episode, we talk about what we learned in 2020. We touch on being your authentic self, integrity, consumerism, and creativity.
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50: Our Holiday Traditions from 2020-12-23T11:00
In this episode, we talk about our holiday traditions from our childhoods as well as traditions that we'd like to implement in our adult lives.
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49: 2020 Positivity Box from 2020-12-16T11:00
In this episode, we talk about all of the POSITIVE things to come out of the whacko year that was 2020. In a year full of negativity, we wanted to share our happiest memories.
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48: Lessons from One Year of Podcasting from 2020-12-09T11:00
In this episode, we talk about the history of our podcast, our community of listeners, and what having this medium to think and speak has taught us.
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47: Life Update - Two Months in San Diego + Moving Again? from 2020-12-02T11:00
In this episode, we update you on our first two months living in San Diego! What it's been like, the pros/cons, what we miss about Colorado and our (tentative) plans to relocate to the Pacific N...
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46: Every Job We've Worked: What We Loved, Hated, and Learned from 2020-11-25T11:00
In this episode, we talk about all of the jobs we've had throughout our lives and how they've influenced the people we are now. We rewind all the way back to the first jobs we ever had and refle...
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45: The Myth of the Perfectly Balanced Life from 2020-11-18T11:00
In this episode, we talk about how we each balance our interests, careers, hobbies, etc. in radically different ways (Sarah goes through phases of obsession whereas Eric shows more consistency d...
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44: Breaking Out of Limiting Loops from 2020-11-11T11:00
In this episode, we talk about what it means to get stuck in a "limiting loop", how to break out of those loops, setting goals, and communication within our relationship.
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43: Making Space for What Matters from 2020-11-04T11:00
In this episode, we talk about how we can physically and emotionally *make space* for what matters to us. Sometimes, spend too much time or energy on things that bog us down. Let's reevaluate wh...
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42: Foodie Diaries: Ranting About Food for an Hour from 2020-10-28T17:15:22
In this episode, we don our foodie hats and shoot the breeze about our favorite food memories, the weirdest foods we've eaten, and working in the food space on social media.
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41: The Money Episode from 2020-10-21T10:00
In this episode, we talk about our relationships with money and how our childhoods shaped how we view wealth.
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40: Redefining What's Possible from 2020-10-14T15:04:48
In this episode, we talk about how dreams and goals that once seemed very distant or impossible have since come true — and why the same can happen for you! Connect with Us: Email us with questions,...
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39: We Finally Moved to San Diego! Trials and Tribulations of the Past Week from 2020-10-07T10:00
In this episode, we recount the trials and tribulations of our past week packing, cleaning, and road-tripping for our move to California. We hit a lot of bumps in the road, but it was all worth ...
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38: Breaking Through Walls from 2020-09-30T10:00:13
In this episode, we talk about our new approaches to Sarah's Vegan Kitchen and Cute Threat and how we can be successful while feeling fulfilled. Connect with Us: Email us with questions, comments ...
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37: Our Last Minute Moving Mishap from 2020-09-23T10:00
In this episode, we discuss (amongst various other random things) what happened when a wrench was thrown into our moving plans with only a week left before we leave Colorado.
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36: Taking the Enneagram Test & Discussing Our Types from 2020-09-16T10:00
In this episode, we take the Enneagram test on air and discuss our results. For the unfamiliar, the Enneagram is a model of the human psyche which has 9 different (but interconnected) personalit...
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35: Lessons From the Last Three Years from 2020-09-09T18:37:57
- Eric’s experience getting stuck in a rut at his day job while trying to pursue a music career on the side. His process of learning to define the next logical step to reach his goals, rath... Listen
34: Songs that Mean the Most to Us from 2020-09-02T10:00
This week, we have a super energetic (!) discussion about a few songs that are incredibly meaningful to us. Songs discussed are John Mayer’s “Slow Dancing in a Burning Room,” Billy Joel’s “Lulla...
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33: We Finally Feel Good About Life from 2020-08-26T10:00
This week, we discuss how we've crawled out of the hole of unproductiveness and started to figure out a plan for our lives. (Hint: a big part of this are our 🍄friends.)
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32: Our Musical Origins from 2020-08-19T18:49:03
This week, we discuss how we both got into music at a young age.
Follow us on Instagram @thesarahsullivan and @theericames.
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31: Moving to California from 2020-08-12T17:28:55
This week, we discuss our plans to move to a new city, all of the food we want to eat there, and our recent hiking adventure.
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30: The Unintentional Hiatus from 2020-08-05T10:00
This week, we discuss our two-month absence from the podcast and what has happened since the last episode. We're back, baby!
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29: Gaining Clarity on What We Want to Create from 2020-06-08T10:00
This week, we discuss some new creative ideas and why we're excited about them.
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28: Ideas vs. Execution: Balancing Different Work Styles from 2020-05-25T10:00
This week, we discuss some of the differing parts of our personalities, how they complement each other and how they test our relationship. We are also in silly moods. Take it in stride.
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27: Inside the Mind of an Olympic Athlete (w/ Sarah Hendrickson) from 2020-05-18T10:00
This week, we interview Sarah Hendrickson, a world champion and Olympic ski jumper. We talk about the mental struggle of a professional athlete, sexism in sports, and what it's like to recover f...
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26: How We Keep Our Relationship Strong from 2020-05-11T10:00
This week, we introduce a new focus for the podcast and discuss the things we do to continue succeeding in our relationship. Plus, we have a new theme song! - What relationship questions do you hav...
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25: How Running Has Affected Our Bodies, Brains, and Relationship from 2020-05-04T10:00
This week, we discuss the topic of running and the difficulty as a beginner, how doing it together affects our relationship, and why we even do it at all. We even had a quick on-a-whim, over-the...
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24: Why Do We Believe the Things We Believe? from 2020-04-27T21:57:35
This week, we had a super special conversation with Luke Mindell about epistemology (trying to figure out why people believe in the things they believe in). We discuss our beliefs about the nature ...
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23: Getting Sick of Your Partner During Quarantine? How We Avoid It from 2020-04-20T10:00
A lot of people asked us, "how do you two not get sick of each other while we're all stuck at home?" Well, here's our answer! — We just released a video for our cover of "Lover" by Taylor ...
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22: What Is Life, Dad? (Recorded 9/9/18) from 2020-04-13T10:00
This week, we're throwing it back to 2018 when we had a conversation with Eric's father, Glen Ames, about his life experience. Amongst other things, we discussed career choices and having kids. ...
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21: Staying Motivated While Quarantined from 2020-04-06T10:00
We discuss how we've been staying motivated to stay healthy and work hard during this ongoing self-isolation situation. — We just released two new romantic cover songs! Search "Cute Threat" wher...
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20: A Chat with Jasmine and Chris of Sweet Simple Vegan from 2020-03-30T10:00
We interview Jasmine and Chris of Sweet Simple Vegan about their careers and their relationship. Check them out at https://sweetsimplevegan.com and on...
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19: Our Social Distancing Experience (So Far) from 2020-03-23T10:00
We discuss how our self-isolation has been going during the continuing Coronavirus situation. — We just released two new romantic cover songs (Taylor Swift stans, listen up)! Search "Cute Threat...
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Where Has Melvin Been? (Update) from 2020-03-22T23:48:44
Hello, all. We just wanted to pop in with a quick, short episode and give an update about our dog, Melvin.
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18: Being Thankful For What We’ve Experienced from 2020-03-16T10:00
We discuss the health issues we're currently facing and that we've faced in the past. — We just released two new romantic cover songs (Taylor Swift stans, listen up)! Search "Cute Threat" wherev...
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17: Our Spring Aspirations from 2020-03-09T10:00
We discuss the creative endeavors we have on the horizon for the spring. — We just released two new romantic cover songs (Taylor Swift stans, listen up)! Search "Cute Threat" wherever you get yo...
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16: The 36 Questions That Lead to Love (Part II) from 2020-03-02T11:00
We finish taking the New York Times' 36 Questions That Lead to Love. Part 2 of 2. — We just released two new romantic cover songs (Taylor Swift stans, listen up)! Search "Cute Threat" wherever y...
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15: The 36 Questions That Lead to Love (Part I) from 2020-02-24T11:00
We take the New York Times' 36 Questions That Lead to Love. Part 1 of 2. — We just released two new romantic cover songs (Taylor Swift stans, listen up)! Search "Cute Threat" wherever you get yo...
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14: Our Relationships With Food from 2020-02-17T11:00
We discuss our histories with food and how society impacts everyone's opinions. — We just released two new romantic cover songs (Taylor Swift stans, listen up)! Search "Cute Threat" wherever you...
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13: Creating Music As A Couple from 2020-02-10T11:00
We discuss making music together, our differing recording processes, and our feelings on Taylor Swift and Billy Joel. — We have a collection of cover songs available for your listening pleasure!...
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12: What We Love About Each Other (And Ourselves) from 2020-02-03T11:00
We discuss all of the things we love and appreciate about each other and ourselves. This was an extremely gratifying and positive episode to record! — We have a collection of cover songs availab...
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11: Our Myers-Briggs Results from 2020-01-27T11:00
We discuss our results after taking the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. — We have a collection of cover songs available for your listening pleasure! Search "Cute Threat" wherever you get your music...
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10: Worts of Sorts from 2020-01-20T11:00
We discuss the everlasting quest to find a fulfilling career doing what you love. *WARNING*: This episode is a mild downer, we know. But sometimes all of that negative energy just needs to spill...
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9: The Story of Melvis McBasketball from 2020-01-13T11:00
We discuss the trials and tribulations (and also the great things) about adopting our first puppy together. — We have a collection of cover songs available for your listening pleasure! Search "C...
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8: Chewy Chips Ahoy from 2020-01-06T11:00
We talk about New Years resolutions, healthy patterns, and cookies resolving a psychedelic-induced panic. — We have a collection of cover songs available for your listening pleasure! Search "Cut...
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7: Sarah’s Ayahuasca Experience (Part 2) from 2019-12-30T11:00
We talk about what Sarah experienced in Costa Rica. — We have two Christmas songs available now! Search "Cute Threat" wherever you get your music. — Eric’s second single as a solo artist is also...
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6: Sarah’s Ayahuasca Experience (Part 1) from 2019-12-23T11:00
We talk about the reasons that Sarah is traveling to Costa Rica to take ayahuasca. — We have two Christmas songs available now! Search "Cute Threat" wherever you get your music. — Eric’s second sin...
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5: Portobello Pot Roast from 2019-12-16T11:00
We talk about Sarah's pre-ayahuasca diet, social media, and bad Italian accents. — We have two Christmas songs available now! Search "Cute Threat" wherever you get your music. — Eric’s second singl...
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4: Negativity Box from 2019-12-09T11:00
We talk about putting our negativity into a metaphorical box, Eric's fake hernia, and how creators should feel free to produce whatever content they are passionate about. — Our second Christmas sin...
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3: Infuse Your Life With Newness from 2019-12-02T11:00
We talk about our Thanksgiving plans, taking Melvin to the dog park for the first time, and whether or not we want to move out of Colorado. — Our first Christmas single is out now! Search “Baby, It...
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2: The Hammiest Ham from 2019-11-25T11:00:06
We talk about our upcoming singles, the evolution of Eric’s musical style, the importance of investing in your craft, and plans to downsize and travel as musicians. — Our first Christmas single...
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1: New Beginnings from 2019-11-13T01:03:36
Welcome to episode 1, in which Eric and Sarah talk about what it's like to be two creatives living in a corporate, boring, adult world. --- Support this podcast: Listen