We are tired of hearing about people's perfect morning routine. Waking up at 3:30am to take an ice bath just isn't realistic. Join us this week as we talk about some of the things we are doing to prioritize our physical and mental wellbeing.
In this episode Jake and Tyler recount their spontaneous bro trip to Omaha to see one of Jake's favorite bands Russian Circles. The guys had a great time connecting over music but also were able catch up on some of the deeper areas of their lives. The guys wrap up discussing the importance of their friendship and the value of strong friendships as adults. They have a relationship that is fun and lighthearted but is also able to be honest and vulnerable which is what has kept them so close for so...
In this episode we look back at some key milestones of our lives and discuss the advice we'd give our past selves.
We've decided to make this a regular thing, apparently. Join us for another round of "would you rather" questions!
In this episode the guys take a chance to catch up. Tyler shares some details on his current studio and licensing efforts.
In this episode Jake and Tyler share things that grind their gears whilst traveling.
Its no secret the two of us enjoy playing video games. Its also no secret that we think adults should be allowed to play video games without judgement. Join us this week as we unpack what our favorite games are, why we like them, and also why we like gaming in general.
In this episode, Jake and Tyler discuss their dream homes. The guys relate on their desire to be able to host friends and family and also have dedicated spaces for their work, creativity, and hobbies like video games. Both are trying to find the balance of affordability but also a place they enjoy spending their time and doesn't need so much work that it becomes a source of resentment. What does your ideal living space look like?
In this episode we share our "word of the year". This is our alternative to setting a new year's resolution. This word helps us set an intention we'd like to maintain throughout the year. Our words this year may seem negative, but bear with us as we try to the connect the dots on why we chose them. Do you have a resolution or a specific intention for 2025?
In this episode we recap hour highlights of the year, some lessons learned, favorite things, and set some goals for next year. This will be our last episode of 2024 before taking a short break. We will be back in 2025. Happy Holidays and we will see you in the new year!
Stranded in the rugged Rocky Mountains with no end in sight— how would we try to survive? In this episode, we debate our survival strategies and tackle the challenges of the wild. From building shelters to battling the elements, we leave it up to you to decide who comes out on top. Do you think either of us would survive?
The title says it all... Join us for another riveting round of Would You Rathers!
In this episode, Jake and Tyler continue discussing creativity. This conversation focuses on how your mental state and energy levels can affect creativity. Jake also shares more about his mental blocks, guilt associated with choosing other things over creative projects, and how he creates self imposed pressures that get in the way.
In this episode Tyler sheds light on his latest musical endeavor - writing music for commercial use. This is known as "licensing" or "sync placements" in the music industry. Tyler has been working with a tequila company to write the music for one of their upcoming commercials. In this case he has a lot of creative freedom. He compares this opportunity with another client he is working with that is a lot more hands on and gives more detailed feedback. Tyler shares how this differs from his main g...
In this episode Jake shares his experience with Beatober 2024 and the challenges he faced trying to create a new piece of content each week. Tyler shares some insight on one of his current projects - a background track for a Tequila Commercial - and the guys discuss the impact that having a deadline and external guidelines can have on the creative process. For more info about the Music and Youth initiative mentioned in this episode, please visit https://www.musicandyouth.org/
In this episode Jake and Tyler finally get caught up about Jake's trip to Taiwan. Jake shares the positives of the trip as well as some of the challenges he faced being in a foreign country isolated from his friends and family.
As the weather finally starts to cool down, Jake and Tyler share their favorite things about their favorite season. From football games, Food, and Fashion, Fall has the best of it all. What is your favorite part of fall?
In their last episode before a short break - Jake and Tyler go back and forth on a series of "would you rather" questions. For example, Would you rather be 9 inches tall or 11 feet tall? What about go to jail for a year vs. being in a coma for 10 years? Some are light, some are heavy, but they're all a good.
In this episode Jake and Tyler discuss the idea of a creative block. Jake and Tyler are both finding themselves in seasons where they feel their creative juices just aren't flowing. They discuss what they think triggers their blocks and also some strategies to break out of them. Do you ever experience creative blocks? How do you reignite your creative flame?
In this episode Jake and Tyler apply their interest in video games to their personal development journeys. A major aspect of role playing video games (story based games) includes creating a character and assigning specific qualities, strengths, and weaknesses, to those characters. Jake is currently going through some personal work with his therapist trying to identify not only his weaknesses (which he tends to do very easily) but also identifying his strengths (not something he is as comfortable...
In this episode Jake and Tyler break down their ideal workspaces. Jake talks about how he recently reworked his home studio space and has learned that he likes having dedicated spaces for certain things instead of one space to rule them all. They also talk about the difference between a creative space and a more traditional work space, and some of the annoyances with sharing work spaces with other people.
Do you ever feel like things are never quite how you want them to be? Do you often find yourself frustrated that other people aren't meeting your expectations? In this episode Jake and Tyler talk about the unfortunate affect expectations have on their mental state. Jake explains how this is something he discusses in therapy and is striving to enact the mantra "acceptance > Expectations". Jake and Tyler talk about how they've grown up believing in the "American Dream" and how discouraging it c...
In this episode Jake and Tyler discuss the importance of friendships and what they look for in good friends. They go back to their high school/college days and take an inventory on who has remained in their inner circle. They share some of the struggles of making new friends, the tendency to put too much pressure on work relationships to turn into friendships, and their awareness of forced relationships or disingenuous interactions. Follow us! Instagram: @similarveinpodcast TikTok: @similarveinp...
In this episode Jake shares his experiences as he starts attending a new gym. He quickly remembers the things that drove him away from public gyms but also explains how it has rekindled his motivation to attack his workouts with vigor. The guys then discuss their current goals and different aspects of fitness routine programming including exercise selection and variation, rep ranges, rest times, etc. Thats an eloquent way of saying Jake nerded out over exercise science and Tyler asked questions ...
In this episode Jake and Tyler give their opinions on purism in the music industry. Is using loops and samples in a song considered cheating? Is a song made in a bedroom using software instruments any less valid than something recorded in a studio with real instruments if they both sound great? Find out our thoughts in this episode of Similar Vein. Follow us! Instagram: @similarveinpodcast TikTok: @similarveinpodcast...
In this episode Jake and Tyler get caught up. Tyler fills us in on his experience at The Transplant Games, Jake shares how he often questions if he is on the right path for his life, the guys open up about depression symptoms and accepting that it's okay not to be okay. Follow us! Instagram: @similarveinpodcast TikTok: @similarveinpodcast...
In this episode Jake and Tyler talk about the signs they look for in themselves to recognize when they're burnt out. They discuss what tends to lead to burn out in their lives, and also their strategies (or lack thereof) for combating burn out. Follow us! Instagram: @similarveinpodcast TikTok: @similarveinpodcast
Have you ever swam in a lake and fear you'll get attacked by a shark? What about a fear of accidentally using the wrong public restroom? In this episode Jake and Tyler discuss some of their more irrational fears. Don't worry, only half of them are bathroom related. Follow us! Instagram: @similarveinpodcast TikTok: @similarveinpodcast...
In this episode Jake and Tyler open up about their family dynamics growing up. The guys compare their respective relationships with their siblings. Jake grew up with an older sister, where Tyler grew up with an older brother. They also discuss the difference between your family though blood relation, and the families we choose based on relational ties. Sometimes these groups overlap and sometimes they don't. Follow us! Instagram: @similarveinpodcast TikTok: @similarveinpodcast...
In this episode, Jake and Tyler share stories about times they've had delayed flights and other stressful or frustrating experiences with air travel. Despite their occasional troubles, the duo both still prefer flying over driving when they can, as long as they are on a respectable airline - or at least anything other than Frontier Airlines. Follow us on Instagram! Similar Vein Instagram: @similarveinpodcast Follow us on TikTok! Similar Vein TikTok: @similarveinpodcast...
