Are You Down Presents

Mike is joined by old friend Craig Curelop to promote his new book "The House Hacking Strategy". They discuss what it actually means to live an alternative lifestyle, including the sacrifices and struggles needed to accomplish the goal of financial independence. Craig even shares stories about some of his worst AirBnB tenants. Check out Craig's book at https://www.biggerpockets.com/house-hacking-book?utm_source=househack

Connor and Mike take a deeper look at some of their previous podcast topics and talk about how some of their opinions have change since the release. They discuss modern dating, control, honesty vs truth, and masculinity

Mike and Connor get very revealing as they discuss the oh so common topic of heartbreak. Connor has a plethora of stories to share and is willing to go for hours on the topic. Mike has a fair amount of experiences as well but gets uncomfortable by the end of the podcast with how much he has shared.

Mike and Connor address the complicated topic of anxiety. Mike has experienced plenty of it in his life and wants to make sure he can properly articulate the impact it has had on his life, for better and worse. Connor digs deep to try to understand his relationship with anxiety and whether or not he he's ever struggled with it in the past.

Special guest Libby McEvoy joins Connor and Mike to unpack the tricky subject of body image in America. Everyone shares their own personal struggles with body image and they also discuss the lack nutritional awareness in pop culture.

Are You Down? has their first official book club podcast with the Natalie Babbitt's classic Tuck Everlasting. Mike and Connor dive into the positives and negatives of a middle school level book centered around eternity. They have a blast with it.

The entire modern dating gang is together for this one. Mike, Connor, Kira, and Megan dig in to everything that has been discussed about modern dating throughout the past couple of weeks.

The first ever AYD podcast without the original crew! Kira Ohmart and Megan Fedor take over to discuss modern dating from the female perspective. Big thanks to Kira and Megan for crushing it on this podcast!!! Make sure to listen part 1 and 2 before part 3 comes out next weekend with the coed perspective.

This is part 1 of modern dating. Connor has experience in the dating app word; Mike doesn't. They talk about personal experience with modern dating and how they try to maneuver through the confusing search for companion ship. Part 2 will be coming soon and it's going to be the female perspective.

Connor is back on presents to talk to Mike about priorities. They discuss the difficulties of prioritizing life when it seems like every responsibility is getting in the way. They also announce the start of there book club on at the end of the podcast!

Mike is joined by college friend Nick Suosso as they talk about the stress that expectations add to life and whether or not it is self-inflicted or caused by others. They also discuss the common task of justifying their careers to family members.

Mike is joined by long time friend Dan Peltier as they discuss the many facets of coping. They acknowledge personal experiences with coping and also express a mutual fear of the book Tuck Everlasting.

Mike is joined by his father as they discuss the positives and negatives of the evolution of technology, moderation of devices, and how they feel about Big Brother always watching.

Connor is joined by his buddy Kevin Scott as they discuss their Disney fandom and the company's impact on modern entertainment. They talk about how enjoying comic book movies is now the cool thing, their favorite Disney classics, and just how far the Mouse can go.

Connor and Mike reflect on honesty and truth in their own lives and look at both topics in the grand scheme of life.

Mike is joined by his former college roommate, Justin Bleier, as they talk about the pros and cons of fear, life after college, and which Tom Hanks movies Justin has seen.

Mike is joined by Graham of Graham Good and the Painters to discuss the origin of the band (1:55), and Graham's approach to songwriting and positivity (11:20). They also break down Graham's new song "Baby Sister" (21:48), which is played in its entirety at the end of the podcast (33:50).

Anger can be seriously problem... but it can also be absolutely hilarious. Mike and Connor share stories about the times they have overreacted and succumb to anger in the most ridiculous ways.

Connor starts out with a podcast voice, Mike makes fun of that podcast voice, then the boys get rolling on how control manifests itself for them and if humans have destinies.

Mike has a nasally voice but it's okay because he's confident about it. Connor tries to prove that he is funny.

Have you ever been called a douchebag before? Well Connor, Mike, and Rob sure have. It might hurt at the times, but the guys discuss how it might not actually be much of an insult.

Kira is back on the podcast with Mike to talk about different approaches to friendships and if shit talking is okay.

Rob can grow a great beard and Mike isn't what you would call "traditionally" masculine. They are ready to debate the influence that testosterone can have on life.

Guest host Kira Ohmart joins Mike to talk about all things love. They break down positives and negatives of the big L word.

Mike interviews executive director and cofounder Bryan Bessette of the Freedom Café. They discuss the origins of the non-profit organization, establishing a sustainable environment, and Bryan's love for tea and coffee.

In this podcast Rob, Mike and Connor reveal their stories about being bullied AND bullying other people throughout their lives.

Rob talks to Mike about his thought that there are a lot of outraged people in this world. He's not so sure how genuine the outrage is though.

Mike and Rob debate the concepts of self-awareness not existing, absolute truth, and if we live in a preconceived society.

Rob and Mike talk about positive and negative application of humor in their lives.

Mike interviews Dan starting with their relationship, proceeding to Dan's frat, trip to Europe and lastly being a police officer.

Mike and Rob on growing up with sports as a focal point and how it impacts their lifestyle, interactions, mindset, and nature.