Best Friends Ask Why

2020 got off to a rough start. We're back now with a new vision and format for your listening pleasure! Next week we will be talking about video game culture, and we want your input. Send us a message (@BFAWHY) on twitter, instagram, or facebook and let us know what your favorite video game is/was and any/all of your thoughts concerning the influence that video games have had on culture as a whole. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bestfriendsaskwhy/support

Hello Friends! This is the official podcast birthday episode. One year of podcasty goodness is now available for your earholes! We talk about gratitude, buzzwords and bandwagons, and wanting to strangle people who use them. we're not angry, we just knew about them first. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bestfriendsaskwhy/support

What is up Friends! Archer is still under observation at the moment, so we are going to take this opportunity to throw things back to our first podcasting venture, Average Ghosts. This episode features the infamous shit story that we mentioned when my buddy Daniel was in town. It is nice to reflect on how far we have come since originally recording this episode. We have grown SO much since the days of Average Ghosts. I hope you enjoy this throwback! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bestfriendsaskwhy/support

Friends! We have been at this for a year to the day! We are so thankful for Every. Single. One. Of. You. I can think of no better way to have celebrated our anniversary than to have sat down with the O.G.'s Ray and Dain! These two have been staples on the podcast and have helped us elevate to where we are now. We had so much fun just shooting the shit and discussing life, goals, and how far we have all come. This is the end of our first year, but the beginning of many, many more. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you! -Aaron & Dylan --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bestfriendsaskwhy/support

What is good Fam!? @mitchbakermusic is playing a show on Dec. 7th at El Corazon in seattle with his band @vacuous_band! We sat down and discussed his musical inspiration, what it's like letting go of creative control in a project and chasing your passion. Mitch is a genuine dude and supremely talented, it's always fun to hang with him and pick his brain. We hope to see you all at the show! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bestfriendsaskwhy/support

We got the chance to have a nice little chat with two of the boys from Fit For An Autopsy before murdering the stage at El Corazon in Seattle. Joe Badolato (Vocals) and Peter "Blue" Spinazola (Bass) They were some the the most genuine and kind dudes we have ever shared the mic with. We touched on what it is like to join an established band, post tour depression, and their new album "The Sea Of Tragic Beasts". We hope you enjoy this episode! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bestfriendsaskwhy/support

Hello Friends, In this episode we talk about our musical journey's, albums that have taken over our earholes these last couple weeks, and Dylans dream job. We also touch on assholes who wear shirts with paragraphs on them. Don't be an asshole. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bestfriendsaskwhy/support

Friends! BFAW got it's groove back! After a couple of lackluster episodes we are starting to feel like ourselves again. We talk about how JEDKH (look into it), Getting InstaFamous, and we come to the realization that all of the grown-ups were huge stoners when we were kids. Our good friend Mitch is playing a show on 12/7/2019 @ El Corazon in seattle. Hit him up @Mitchbakermusic on Instagram for tickets! We laugh, get pissed off about passwords, and start craving girl scout cookies. Come hang with us on Twitch @ Twitch.tv/bestfriendsaskwhy and be a part of the BFAW fam. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bestfriendsaskwhy/support

We sat down with Aaron's buddy Daniel, while he was in town from Hawaii, and talked about the fitness, mental health, and the importance of dripping sweat into your friend's mouth. This is our first episode back after Dylan's wedding so we are shaking off the rust a little bit. We will be back in full force next week! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bestfriendsaskwhy/support

Well hello there friends! We are back (ish). I am finally getting around to posting the episode that Ray and I Recorded while Dylan we busy doing wedding prep. Things are starting to normalize around the BFAW house, so you can look forward to us posting on a normal schedule again. I hope you guys enjoy this episode, and Thank you Ray for stepping in while Dylan had to take care of business. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bestfriendsaskwhy/support

What. is. up. FAM!? It is getting real chilly up here in the PNW! It was 36 degrees when I got in my car to go to work this morning and I am SO pumped for winter! I know, it's still fall, but snowboard season is right around the corner, and I can taste it! We'll be hitting up Stevens, Baker, and (hopefully) Whistler this year. If you wanna come, HIT US UP! Instagram:@BFAWHY Twitter: @BFAWHY In this episode we talk about the king of this year's ADCC jiu-jitsu Tournament, Gordon Ryan. As well as, Dylan's mindset as the wedding draws near. We took last week off so this was us getting back into the swing of things and checking in. I hope you enjoy episode 43! If you want to support the podcast, head over to patreon.com/BFAW and become a member! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bestfriendsaskwhy/support

Here we go... This episode was recorded in a cabin in the woods during the first night of Dylan's bachelor party. We sat down with the gang and did a nice little party cast. Thank you to our newest Patrons: Ray Mehaffey Jared Cabral Brenda Cabral we love and appreciate you all and thank you so much for your support! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bestfriendsaskwhy/support

What. Is. Up. Fam!? We talk about the homeless, we talk about strippers and the little engine that could, but most importantly, we talk about selling pictures of Dylan's booty cheeks! He's been baking these cakes for almost a year, now it's time to get that paper! Not really, but if you do want to support the podcast, check out our patreon page. www.patreon.com/bfaw --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bestfriendsaskwhy/support

This episode was recorded during our first YouTube livestream. You read that right, we are back on YouTube! This week we talk about our podcasting past, and our next steps moving forward. We will be releasing exclusive episodes of our new segment "Average Ghosts". Average Ghosts are the everyday things that haunt you, nothing supernatural or paranormal, just everyday issues that make your life harder or cause you to avoid taking action. These episodes will be available only to our "Friend" and "Best Friend" Patreon subscribers. Check it us out at www.Patreon.com/BFAW --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bestfriendsaskwhy/support

In this episode of the Best Friends Ask Why podcast, we discuss how one of the single most joyous occasions (a wedding) tests the very bonds that it is meant to celebrate. we also think that Dain will end up costing Dylan a good chunk of money. (We still love you though.) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bestfriendsaskwhy/support

Life is funny, it's a crazy ride full of ups and downs. This episode takes you on a ride from us discussing why we get low to joking about Bukkake. Our brains are weird but it makes for some interesting episodes. It is insane to think that we have almost been doing this for a year! I would like to take a moment and appreciate each and every one of you for listening, messaging, and sharing our podcast. You make our world go round and you deserve a big ol' pat on the back. So here's a big "FUCK YEAH" for you! Thank you all. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bestfriendsaskwhy/support

This last weekend we travelled up to Vancouver BC to see a show and get some Mutha Fuggin Poutine. We got to sit and chat with some wonderful people and (hopefully) make some new friends. In this episode we share the details of our eventful trip up north and get into a little discussion about vegans, guns, and lil' Timmy's Taint. We hope you enjoy this episode! you can watch the video on Twitch --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bestfriendsaskwhy/support

Today we sat down with Dain and went deep on lifestyle changes in regard to food. Dylan has been riding the Keto train for almost a year and has quite a bit of knowledge on the subject. Dain is tired of fuckin around and ready to get after it. Follow his journey into the world of standup,vlogging, and podcasting. @storyofa_hurricane Thank you Dain for coming on the podcast and helping us remember why we love doing this! Thank you to everyone who tuned in to the Twitch Live stream. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bestfriendsaskwhy/support

Shout out to Jordan and Sara! Congrats on the new BB! This episode takes us down mamory lane, from what it's like being being a new parent to our life growing up on the farm. We touch on our love of action movies and why, all-in-all this episode is just a chill hang with your favorite sultry Bois. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bestfriendsaskwhy/support

In this episode we talk about the importance of competent leaders, The value of finding laughter in the darkest places and why you should spread positivity, instead of getting caught up in the constant screaming matches. When was the last time you effectivly communicated your point by being the louder than the person you were talking to? You may have thought you "won", but chances are the other person just got tired of getting hit over the head with the heft of your voice. This week, take the time to actually sit down and have a face to face conversation with someone in your community, build relationships outside the world of your screens, and spread love. We hope you enjoy this episode! Come play volley ball with us at willis tucker park! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bestfriendsaskwhy/support

Jesus. Hey Guys. It's us. We may have gone off the rails a little bit in this episode. There is a lot going on, a new job, storming Area 51, Cum filled super-soakers. Just an ordinary July. Dylan and I are still kind of deep in our funk, but we just need to survive a little longer. Thanks for hangin in there with us! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bestfriendsaskwhy/support

Hey. We're back. we know, we know, we've been shitty friends and skipped last week. But we needed a break. We know that you'll understand. This episode we talk about the reason for our absence and what we're doing to get everything back on track. We kind of lost sight of the big picture and allowed ourselves to get lost in the pursuit of the end goal, we stopped enjoying the process. We talk about the 4th of July, the little mermaid, and putting people to sleep. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bestfriendsaskwhy/support

Friends, We are looking for ways to buckle down on our podcast. Dylan and I were kind of hit with a truth bomb the other day, Someone told us that "Two guys talking about stuff they like..." is not a very marketable podcast formula. This touched a nerve. While we don't want to completely chang what we are doing, we do recognize that we may need to shift our focus a little bit and drill down to what the focus of our podcast actually is. I am very grateful that we are going through this right now, it gives us the oppourtunity to solidify what BFAW is really about. We would love to hear from all of you! What is it that you love about the current podcast? What would you like to see us change? Hit us up in Discord! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bestfriendsaskwhy/support

I managed to recover the the audio file for episode 29! So in this episode Dylan and Aaron Project themselves into the future and give us a peak into what the BFAW world will be like. We finish off cast with a nice little family game of UNO. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bestfriendsaskwhy/support

Good morning! Lets kick this week off with a bang! On this episode, Ray and Dain stopped by to do a Twitch livestream with us. We talked about standup, Disney, and the local arts scene. It is so important to support your local scenes. With out you there is nothing to support. Sure, national acts are great, but every single one of those acts started out playing local gigs in their home town. Be a part of their success at the ground level! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bestfriendsaskwhy/support

Friends! Do you remember when we mentioned that we had a travel rig? We recorded this episode from the forest surrounding Steven's pass! We discussed porn, whether we would rather have family or super powers, and the mental clarity that nature brings. We are so happy to be able to share our stories with you, no matter where we may tell them. We also just wrapped up our second twitch live stream with Dain and Ray. You can see the replay here. Make sure you follow us on Twitch. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bestfriendsaskwhy/support

Happy Fuggin Monday Friends! As promised, here is the audio from our first ever, twitch live stream! On this episode, we talked what makes being a dad special. Sharing some of our favorite memories from our childhood father figures. We will be live on Twitch every wednesday at 6pm. come hangout and interact with us live! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bestfriendsaskwhy/support

Hey guys, sorry we got your hopes up about some large grandious episode this week. next week we will have some of the good ole boys to review how this has been going over the last few months. This Episode is kind of a therapy episode for me (dylan). ALot of things are going well for us right now but i recorded this episode when i was feeling weak and beaten down. I hope like me you guys can try some alternative medicine from time to time. Even if that means recording a podcast for the internet on the river bank. Book ive been reading this week on audible I Will Teach You to Be Rich --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bestfriendsaskwhy/support

Hello Friends! It has been an eventful week! We now have a travel rig and Dylan was able to test it out with Ray, Dain, and Jared after seeing John Wick 3. (Listen to that bonus episode here) Our website is partially up and running which is super exciting and I have embarked on a personal challenge of writing one-thousand words a day. It feels really good to be making such big steps toward out goals. Thank you all so much for your constant support! In this episode we talk about all of the big things that have happend and one that is in the works. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bestfriendsaskwhy/support

Guys, We have a travel rig now! This episode is kind of a test to see how our new setup works. Dylan, Jared, Dain, and Ray went on a littl podcast outing to go see the new John Wick movie and sat down to talk about it afterward in Dylan's little hatchback Scion. This is the first of many travel/location episodes and we are overjoyed that we can now bring the podcast to you, where ever you may be! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bestfriendsaskwhy/support

Ya Bois, have been a little out of sorts lately. Maybe it's the change in seasons, being over worked, or just general shitty vibes. Whatever the case, we're on a mission to get our heads back in the game! We have some exciting things coming up. Soon we will have the ability to do travel episodes! That is something that we have been looking forward to for a while. We are also going to be launching our website soon! Let us know what kind of content you want to see on the site. As always, thank you very much for listening and we hope you enjoy this week's episode! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bestfriendsaskwhy/support

Today we sat down with Dylan's little brother Jared and talked about what it's like to be a teenager in the modern age. From never knowing a world without the internet to dealing with social anxiety and depression. We covered a wide spectrum of topics, We hope you enjoy this episode! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bestfriendsaskwhy/support

Nothing says love like flying to a different state to hangout for 30 min. That's what we did last weekend, we flew out to Phoenix to see a show. Architects are one of the most influencial bands in both mine and Dylan's life. On this tour they were not coming to Washington, so Dylan and I decided to head to "Beautiful" Arizona, for a weekend full of food, music, tattoo's, and family time. While we were down there BFAW alum, and My baby momma, Christina was kind enough to let us crash and play chauffeur. We laughed, cried (stupid Endgame), and ate way too much. Thank you very much for having us Christina! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bestfriendsaskwhy/support

Collene Mccarter is a photographer with a passion for live music. We spoke with her about the Seattle music scene, how she came to love photography, and the benefits of volunteering. We discussed her transition from studying mental health to political science and what drew her to that topic. We also went down a reeeaal nerdy music rabbit hole. If you are in the greater Seattle area check out her website here --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bestfriendsaskwhy/support

What is up everybody! I just wanted to take a moment and thank each and every one of you for listening and supporting us! We have finalized our very first T-shirt design. (Available Here) Today we discuss anxiety and dopemine, credit card debt, and UFC 236. We are definitely hitting kind of a lull as far as the podcast is concerned. With our previous podcast, we had only produced 13 episodes. Now, on episode 19, we are in uncharted territory. We promise to continue to produce material, but you might have to bare with us while we push through this rough patch and regain motivation. You guys truly mean the world to us and we are so happy to make something that you enjoy. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bestfriendsaskwhy/support

We recently finalized our very first t-shirt design and we discuss the thought process behind trying to find a printing service. Dylan talks about his issues with caffeine and his anxiety, retail therapy, and chronic project accumulation. Enjoy this episode or "you're gunna catch these balls" --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bestfriendsaskwhy/support

After back to back to back episodes of heavy topics, we took a breath and went back to what we know. Nothing. This episode was refreshing, just two thiccc bois sitting in a room talking smack, music, a little motivation, and a glimpse at what the future holds. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bestfriendsaskwhy/support

Today we sat down with a former constant in our lives to talk alot about overcoming the past. Aarons ex-wife Christina was nice enough to give a few hours to hash out the topics of coparenting, lost friendships and how to treat someone you once loved with respect after a painful split. This Being one of dylans best friends in the world, he was more than excited to rekindle the friendship. Hope you all enjoy this one. It was very fun and relieving to record. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bestfriendsaskwhy/support

Dylan got a little fired up on this episode. Sometimes people throw around the importance of setting goals and it loses it's impact. Scott Lujan and Aaron go way back, back to before Lynnwood High School became a Costco. Scott has managed to change his fucking life. He has overcome a great deal of adversity, obtained his bachelor's degree and now works at Google. In life, most times it is the hard road that yields the greatest rewards. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bestfriendsaskwhy/support

Winter is noramlly a rough time where mental health is concerned. This year things have been a little different for the boys. Plenty of snow and mountain time have lead them to have a new found appreciation for the season. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bestfriendsaskwhy/support

We sat down with dylan's longtime best bestfriend Jordan Tisdale. He is a fan of the podcast, a soon to be father, car enthusiast and so much more. We walk down memory lane and look to the future. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bestfriendsaskwhy/support

Hey. If you're a human, like us, sometimes you don't feel like doing a damn thing. We have been stuck in a rut this week. Dylan has been deep in the YouTube hole and Aaron has been binging Supernatural. What do you do to get yourself back on track? How do you get the wheels spinning again? In this episode we discuss how we overcame some of our dark times, family stories, and chasing the adrenaline dragon. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bestfriendsaskwhy/support

Oh boy, this is our longest episode to date! Dain is a fantastic human, who just so happened to accidentally send himself to a year long stint in a kind of rehab. We talk about the lessons he learned there, the relationships he formed, Music, movies, books, etc. We had a blast on this one. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bestfriendsaskwhy/support

Dylan spent the week in Salem with his spooky fiancee and Aaron stayed inside. If you're here for inspiration or learning, NAH. This episode is a callback to the days of "average ghosts" the bois had some down time and this episode is us playing catch up. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bestfriendsaskwhy/support

We sat down with another long time friend, Chloe Nightingale, to talk about the music industry, festival culture, and 23andMe. Chloe has a strong connection with music and works in the music industry with a marketing complany called "Tiny Humans". --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bestfriendsaskwhy/support

Andrew is a friend from Dylan's high school days. He is a lifestyle and travel photographer/Vlogger who achieved what many would consider to be success in the Instagram influencer and YouTube worlds. Now, after some soul searching, he is determined to live a life of purpose. We had a great time talking with Andrew, make sure you follow and show him some love! He has some great things in the works! Andrew's Links: YouTube Patreon @andrewtkearns @secondhand_kearns Books: Essentialism Let My People Go Surfing The Subtle Art of not Giving A F*#$ A Short Film By Andrew Be You, Do You // A Short Film --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bestfriendsaskwhy/support

It's three weeks into "New Year, same us" Dylan has been killing his goals and Aaron has been up to something... else. While you are out there smashing your goals and making new ones, make sure to be gentle with yourself when those inevitable speed bumps appear. There will be setbacks, there will be days when you just don't feel like getting after it. That's okay, just make sure that those days don't turn into weeks or months. We believe in you! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bestfriendsaskwhy/support

Ray Mehaffey joins us today to talk about the importance of being a positive force in the world. We discuss how being a dad has changed and shaped Ray's reality for the better and the resurgence of his love for legos, super heros and why it's important to hold on you your imagination and not let go of joy simply because of age. It was super fun sitting down with a big supporter of the podcast and an all around genuine individual. We hope you enjoy listening to this as much as we enjoyed recording it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bestfriendsaskwhy/support

We've all seen the "New Year, New me" posts. Sure we understand that the start of a new year is a great benchmark to starting a new set of habits, but what are you doing to ensure those habits stick? What fallbacks do you have in place to keep you going to the gym after February 1st, to keep you on the Keto/paleo/plant based/clean diet, what are you going to do every day to make sure that you keep the momentum necessary to crush your goals in 2019? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bestfriendsaskwhy/support

We sat down with dylan's long time friend Kevin and his fiancee Kaycee, to talk about following your calling even if it means leaving behind a rather comfortable life. Kevin left a great job at Boeing to fulfill a dream of serving in the united states military. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bestfriendsaskwhy/support

Religion is one of those polarizing topics where passion tends to get the best of humanity as a whole. Today we discuss our tumultuous relationship with religion and the people, events, and experiences that shaped our current interpretations of God. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bestfriendsaskwhy/support