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Besties Intent is a positive approach variety podcast show proudly brought to your sweet listening ears by Erik and Ryan. Who are we? We are best friends who have loved, laughed, and surely eaten our share of shit. During our show, we shamelessly share ou

With Erik Bruza & Ryan Gorman


    • Sep 24, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 4m AVG DURATION
    • 33 EPISODES


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    Success is in need of an Overhaul

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2022 32:54


    This is a Ryan EXCLUSIVE. Toon-in for a deeep analysis on success. What it means to me? What it means to us? And I prompt viewpoints that may convert the dominating pressure of success to clear our psyches by re-defining our worldview.Erik and I are on for next week. You'll hear from US then!

    Besties' Summer Vacation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 25:23


    WELLNESS CHECK. So we are not back, but Ryan checks in with all y'all on this beautiful HUMP DAY.  Erik and Ryan feel run-down, and may be trying too much, so we've taken a break. But not all is lost, during our break we've been cooking-up some new options for the show. 

    Erik Rant #2 With Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2022 34:49


    Hello beautiful PEOPLE,It's me again, Erik to talk your ear off. I was actually awake for this one as compared to the last so I think the conversation with myself flowed a bit better and should be more listenable. I think there are some key moments where I touched on subjects I care about and feelings of the world that matter to me. I hope you can all get something out of it. It's just some words to send out into the universe. Take it or leave it, they are here for your consumption.So much love, make sure to smile at someone today!! :pReading List:"There is no Antimemetics Division"https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/54870256-there-is-no-antimemetics-division- I am halfway through and it is wonderful. Crazy twists and terms. A very unique concept and a book I would never have encountered if it hadn't been suggested to me by my lovely cousin Mike Pizz. So here you go.Podcast to listen to:Tangentially Speaking (with Christopher Ryan)https://chrisryan.substack.com/p/530-kevin-allison-host-of-risk-podcast#details- This conversation is with Kevin Allison a host of his own podcast, Risk!, it is magically comfortable and comical. Also comes with some very interesting stories. Worth a listen.Bye for now!

    Erik Rants #1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2022 40:27


    Hello everybody,This episode is just Erik, hello peeps and gals, and ladies. It is a brain foggy day, but we came and we went. He discusses topics from staying in touch with loved ones to todays struggles, believing in something, and ends with some updates. It may be slow at times and seem like there is no point. And sometimes there isn't, thats what a good rant is for. So sit tight and let it all soak in!Love far and wide, to the farthest corners of existence. Stay up.

    Intentional About Doing Nothing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 72:04


    Hello lovely listeners. We are back with another log jammer of an episode! We get into it, talking first about my new move to Oakland and some dirty lakes then quickly transition into some more broad topics around productivity and fulfilling work. We end with one of our patented questions and fail to stick to a shorter episode as is typically the case with us. We hope you enjoy your listen as always. Thank you to our loyal fans and welcome those who are newer to the community!!LinksBetter than food (book reviews)https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrY6MKSkOlKDBISvM2zEgoQStonerhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/166997.StonerThe Cider House Ruleshttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4687.The_Cider_House_Rules?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=MiyOyTmjzM&rank=1Sluggin filmshttps://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/sluggin-films/id1609315932

    Are you Actually Available?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2022 100:28


    Welcome back to your weekly podcast with Erik and myself, Ryan. This episode has hints of calculated risk and genuity. Eriks talks music career goals. As I reflect it's quite a crazy jump; how many people do you know have quit their career for something brand new? Shout out to Ammie. He speaks on his plans to become a stage performer and meet in the Oakland music scene.We dive into concepts presented in the book Storyworthy by Matthew Dicks: how to tell a casual, yet touching story, and how storytelling relates to being a generous conversationalist. We talk about the feeling of choosing an organic career and finish with a Rose, Bud, Thorn! Please enjoy.

    Balanced Approach to Abortion (Ryan solo)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 40:40


    This week Ryan shares his thoughts on abortion in America.You may ask, possibly out of frustration, "What in the heck does Ryan know about abortion?" And to tell you the truth... not much.But during the next forty minutes he will tell you which systems could help tighten the political divide, and that's the best he can do. TRIGGER warning! So tune the heck in to consume Ryan's promotion of his ideology on a balanced abortion approach. Uniquely Ryan.

    It's the season of love. In honor of a best friend (Ryan solo)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 35:10


    A short with a singular host.Uniquely Ryan.

    Dancing with money in Maui

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 80:30


    First off, one must consider the state at which Mark Wahlberg is so fricken catholic! Ryan flirts with giving a new friend COVID, while playing stiff defensive basketball. We discuss the best and worst rap concerts we've each been a part of, which brings Ryan to his enlightening, yet homosexual, moment with Vince staples, and Erik to reflect on OPTIMAL clothing trends - khakis and no shirt... Hash vs hashish, loads of media suggestions, all while fighting the urge of dropping into the depths of idiocracy! Simple plans create momentous victories.

    The Nurse That Went to the Metaverse

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 73:59


    Hello, all the lovely listeners that are so kind to return week after week. We are still working hard to make a quality product that is worth listening to. So thank you, from the bottom of both of our hearts. If we had zero listens we probably wouldn't keep doing this. But that being said we enjoy the time we spend together and hope to hear from more listeners so we can better our product and have more audience engagement. We plan on beginning our journey into interviewing and simply bringing guests onto the podcast. Maybe this will open our space to even more people and bring in new thoughts and ideas. I know we both have a lot to say and will most likely continue to, but a new perspective is always healthy and welcome. In today's podcast, we talk a lot about nursing. We talk about hospitals. We talk about doctors in the metaverse. Virtual reality. We talk about a short documentary on youtube that was watched recently. We talk guitar. We talk about the social media algorithm. That is all. We love you and enjoy the pod!!The Rise and Fall of Cultural Appropriation:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEN0nRKt5UI&t=1s

    Death, religion and black america

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 77:00


    This  session is recorded on Good Friday and should tickle your think-bone with hints of goodwill, paranoia and selflessness. Enjoy us while drinking some rich coffee or a nice cold brewski. All love and thank you for your attention.Link article: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/15/opinion/easter-resurrection-good-friday.htmlTangentially Speaking with Christopher Ryan: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3hpbKKgQu2Gs4azk3uIVFK?si=b51a492c649e4553

    This One is A lot of Stuff

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 74:02


    Hello, good morning, good afternoon, friends and family. The same thing, I think so. As the title suggests, this episode has a lot of stuff in it. A few topics stick around, but mostly we are jumpin'. Consider us frogs in this episode because we are hoppin' from one topic lilypad to the next. It's fun. It's casual. We make jokes. Hopefully, we do not offend. We are very uneducated on most of the topics we speak about, but it is important to start conversations. At the least, we will spark that in your own life and maybe give you a slight smile from time to time. Perhaps even a giggle. And if there is anything that any of our besties would love for us to talk about, please DM us on most social media platforms @bestiesintent. Twitter or Instagram would be good options. Maybe Twitter??? I hope everyone is having a lovely day and week. If not, take some time for yourself, and maybe this episode has something to help lighten your spirits.Please share with all your other besties. If you want T-shirts, we need to grow!! Thanks for listening, and stay tuned for all our media on all the platforms.Links:14 Peakshttps://www.netflix.com/title/81464765Pink Floyd the Flamingohttps://www.utahtravelsecrets.com/pinkfloydtheflamingo.htmlF1 Drive to Survivehttps://www.netflix.com/title/80204890The Power of Ten (Watch it and Expand your Mind)https://thekidshouldseethis.com/post/eames-powers-of-ten

    the grittier parts of life

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2022 51:07


    Ryan and Erik catch up on the beautiful Friday afternoon. This episode is short, sweet and a bit raunchy. We dilly during the first ten minutes, but move on to more difficult topics; our ideal funeral, capitalism's symbiosis with the (global) media, and boobs on Instagram. We question the general obsession with true crime podcasts and ask why these horrible stories are so damn intriguing, and possibly even comforting… Thankfully, towards the end we get into some mind-numbing nonsense to send you on your merry way for the rest of the day.Link to Murder Podcast: https://myfavoritemurder.com

    Shakshuka-mazing

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 62:32


    Hello, how are you all? I hope you're ready for a beauty of an episode, for sure one of our best yet. We have some entertaining conversation that will carry you through the day as if the clouds are upon us. We talk about Shaksuka, how we cook, national women's day, gender, dog breed ethics, music and so much more. Please do come along for a conversation that's packed with pizzazz and fun loving fun!! Shaksuka recipe:https://downshiftology.com/recipes/shakshuka/

    This IS Comedy Folks

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2022 86:42


    Big shout outs to Caleb Pressly and Kodak black for being ultimate sources of good comedy.We talk about the predictive mold of art. Ryan loves the ‘friends take a journey': collective heroes tale. We ask the burning questions, are sitcoms realistic? Is bing-ing racist, and accents? And to what extent do we value friendship and social interaction. Erik talks his job - intensive long term care, in children. Ryan gives his feedback and where the ethics lay.Bing!:https://youtu.be/pgwr9r36zIU

    New BODY, who's this?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2022 58:56


    Hello friends! Hear the birds, touch the tree's branches and take today to love living in the outdoors. On this weeks episode we began with the values and virtues of (not) eating meat. Then, we invest a good chunk of time discussing (our) yearly goals! And it takes us to a dive into the differences between our two approaches to maintaining a focused lifestyle.  We get into that wintery feeling when we speak on the joys of skiing. And most IMPORTANTLY cover the daring topic of insect body dysmorphia. Join, sing and play along, this week on Besties INTENT. Please, no cursing and keep your body parts outside of the moving vehicle.

    AN Interview of Erik <3

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 59:20


    Hello, errrrbody. Today we did an impromptu interview of our main squeeze Erik, one of your lovely podcast cohosts. This interview happened naturally, and I think we both got a lot out of the chat. So hopefully, you do as well and learn a bit more about how each of your host's minds works. Grab yourself a love sack and enjoy this jam sesh of minds. Love you all!! Thanks for staying true to your boyz! We're working hard for you, and we want to grow to the moon. Spread the word and spread the love. WE ARE BESTIES INTENT!!

    IF WE HAD ONE WISH

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 86:44


    Hello party people!!!!! We talk about a lot of things here today. Especially some fabulous recommendations which will be listed below. Enjoy yourselves and really submerge into the depths of the besties intent landscape. Wonderful things can be cultivated in this world of splendor. But presence and awareness, the ability to give full attention is key. Otherwise you may get nothing from us. Most importantly be open and have fun with it.Michael Pollen, Joe Rogan talk caffeine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAPG18zNtXkDevil in the White Cityhttps://www.amazon.com/Devil-White-City-Madness-Changed/dp/0375725601To become a hulu series in 2023 (maybe starring Keanu Reaves??? Ooooouuuuuu https://deadline.com/2022/01/keanu-reeves-hulu-the-devil-in-the-white-city-from-martin-scorsese-leonardo-dicaprio-1234892406/The Overstoryrichardpowers.net/the-overstory/

    What's the difference between me and you?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 75:44


    If you want to seem much smarter than the two people? Do you desire the feeling of heightened intelligence? If you want a boost in cognitive morale, well this one is for you.Ryan describes his full blown freak out as he acclimates into apartment lifestyle near Amsterdam, NL.Erik's been jobless for the last five months. But, he just got employed as a nurse of pediatrics in Denver! Watch out for some good health care Colorado! Erik and Ryan are both embarking on new endeavors. They brew about the differences between starting work and starting school and how Ryan's master degree will pose different obstacles than bachelors or even Eriks nurse degree.Enjoy and sing along. 

    Roots n' Reggae

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 56:52


    We are moving around! Moving to Europe, and even grown men miss home. This was recorded back in the day when Kanye was out there teasing us with the Donda release: are you a true fan if you get annoyed? Does anyone remember book socks from elementary school? How about the auditorium book fairs with the Harry Potter posters and Abe Lincoln figurines?AND, and, n'...Erik's dedication takes him to the brink of exhaustion. Lost in the rockies Erik flirts with suffering a major freak out. Listen in!https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/53481723-drug-use-for-grown-ups

    Jeremy Garpolo is the HOOCH

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2022 57:11


    Wrist Wrist Wrist the hooch. Suprise!!! We decided to jump a few sodes and give our listeners a taste of something up to date. This podcast was recorded the week before we are releasing. Amazing!!! SO info is actually relevant right now. We hope this will become more commonplace, but don't get your hopes up. Please enjoy the episode. We cared for it dearly, we cuddled it and kept it warm by the fire just for you. Three fully nutritionized meals a day. Hot out of the press and into your mouths. Like a baby bun butter roll delight.

    New Year. Same Besties.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2022 75:24


    What up! What up!? We are busy over here trying to make ends meet. Doesn't mean we don't love you and adore your tender souls. No it does NOT!This episode is nice and simple: Erik and I discuss his move from Los Angeles to Colorado with his trusty companion Ammie. Car troubles are always expected on such long travels. So Ryan gives his 'Top 5 tricks on finding a good car mechanic.' Spoiler, it may be more or less than five. We share some book, TV, movie, and music recommendations with you all. Real yummy stuff. Enjoy our catch-up session, and hopefully learn something along the way.

    We ARE Back YAAALLL

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 87:16


    YO YO YO we apologize for the delay and for any inconvenience our lack of releasing may have caused in your busy lives in this mad mad world. We know this podcast is the life sustaining nutrients for most peoples lives. Like 98% of the global population last time we checked. Bigger than Joe Rogan ova herrrrrr!! But you know, even Gs gotta get some Zs sometimes. We can't always keep it one hunnet.  So enough of the Zs, let's get back to those Gs!!!!F1 season is back!! and we're ROARIN!!! 

    COVID Conversations

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 59:22


    Well it's just another one of your COVID debates. Good insight from Ryan, who wants to dedicate his career to the field of Public health. And Erik, a nurse, care provider and lover of all living forms talk about how the pandemic has affected their lives. We don't go so much into politics - and you are welcome for that. Buckle up. Things get emotional.

    Extrovert or Introvert? Does it Matter?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 84:00


    Here we are again. Another day another dollar. We do this for you folks so keep on listening and keep on telling your friends. Write us with good or bad comments, questions, thoughts, or just to say howdy doody neighbor. Listen to this with your whole heart. And as Katy Perry would say, light it up like a flippin firework. We host a GAMeshow called...WHO's THAAT INTROVERTED EXTROVERT!?? Hint: it's not Kiefer Sutherland. 

    We Learned A Lot...You Will Too

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2021 92:50


    Today's podcast forecast calls for a bunch of wild mahogany out to graze on palatial pastures. To date, this episode may cover the most topics ever encountered on a podcast. Could be a world record. Tangential is our middle name and this episode is our maiden name. From J cole to George Doubleya, to the circus to almost getting stabbed. If you want it, we have it. Please silence all electronic devices during the show, except of course the electronic device being used for the playing of such episode. Drink responsibly and what would the founding fathers think of America today? Geez  

    Let's Get Physical(ly) Serious.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 63:06


    Today is a beautiful day. Not just because it's another day to wake up and be alive, but another day to be perpetually soothed by voices that seemingly arrived from another dimension. It's the next best thing since undercooked rice. Aaaaahhh yes, our favorite day of the week. The unexpected, unscheduled release of Besties Intent!! Today and good morning for your listening pleasure we at the Besties Intent Studios bring you free hot Yoga!!!! We talk about a few other two or three things as well. Folks, I tell ya this is where besties are made. If you want a bestie or want to be besties this is a heater for the skeeter. As always, please listen responsibly. Love YOUUUU.

    Let ME See your FREAKINg Halo

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2021 74:53


    This episode is brought to you by our friends at PBS. That's right I'm talking about The people at Plumbus Bedazzling Supermarkets. They are completely funding this episode so batten down the hatchets matey (they paid us to say that) and get yourself an ice-cold Plumbus. For real though, let's get real. Forget about all the legit sponsors we have, and let's get down to business as my good friend Tom Cruise would say. Today in this episode we chit-chat about meaningful pursuits in a wide range of artistic categories, why listening to lyrics can be beneficial, the inability of our society to do nothing so we end up doing nothing, psychedelics, investing, and our forever chase of money/lifestyle balance. Flippin listens duuuuuuuuudes and dudettes, won't regret.   

    Besties talk Ganja and Chiropractics in 3D

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 80:25


    Baby baby babybabybabybabysillybabybabybaby peeeeewwww. Shoot Doc, I think we left the solar galactic space-time duodenum. Is that part of my intestines? I don't know but this episode of Besties intent is the bees knees if I got stung on a Tuesday night with an ice-cold Strawberry Daqueri. Really? Cuz that road runner kicked me so many times in the taint I think I might need to go to hospital. It's a ME Mario!

    Processing Mood Swings & Wakeen Feenix

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2021 63:52


    Greetings people of the world, of our holy planet earth. This episode is lively, we have fun. We cover interesting topics and challenge deeper thinking. SO Watch Out! Some topics are close to our hearts and others are very far away. Things we probably shouldn't even be talking about . . . we've probably already said too much.  They say we are getting closer to inhabiting Mars, but we don't talk about that. It is a recorded conversation that should be useful to our companions who hope to spread good vibes and wear colorful hats. Spread the love, fill your ears with our words, and enjoy this glorious day! XOXO

    Camping, On Writing, and Guess That Song!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2021 98:34


    In this episode, we tackle a whole plethora of topics. We have something for every organism on the planet. Mountains, river streams, and everything in between. We get very deep on outdoor adventures at Joshua Tree National Park, feet get cut, and dreams realized. Our writing careers begin to get etched in stone and we explain exactly how we did it. We get songs stuck in our heads and yours. So listen to the end and see if YOU ARE the weakest link!!!

    Best Friends Make a Podcast (REAL ORIGINAL)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2021 52:11


    This, this this this this. This is the first full-length double-feature podcast extravaganza that only has one feature. We talk and blab about ourselves and just rub that dirt off our shoulders. We have been podcasting in garages, in bedrooms, on back patios, and above ground pools for as long as we can remember, but for the absolute first-ever time it will be available for streaming on an electronic device near YOU. Buckle up, this is just the tip of the iceberg and it's about to get WILD!WE ARE BESTIES INTENT!!!

    Welcome to Besties Intent!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2021 19:05


    We are so happy you decided to join us for our grand opening! In this episode, we unveil who we are and why this podcast exists. We want to keep this short so the podcast can speak for itself. It should give everyone a taste of what to expect as we continue to release! Enjoy yourself as you get to know us. We hope to eventually know you too.  

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