Couch Surfin'

In this week's episode, the boys get into what constitutes as adulting, and around what age people can really start considering themselves an adult. The conversation diverges into family dynamics/gender roles.

In this week's episode, the boys get into the idea of the 7 deadly sins. They each analyze which one they struggle with the most, versus which ones give them no trouble at all. They also look at the flip side and see which virtues they display on a consistent basis.

In this week's episode, the boys talk about how they approach video games and how it might tie into the way they approach life.

The year is flying by, and Summer is almost halfway over! So much has changed since the last episode, which was a few months ago. The boys dive right back into recent updates in their life, and talk about how they plan to tackle the rest of 2023!

This week we have a couple of special guests, one of who is making his first appearance on the podcast. So on this week's episode, Waffles and our guests talk about the current job market with all the ongoing layoffs and also dive into how crazy the weather has been lately.

In this week's episode, the boys talk about some demons they've fought throughout their lifetime and Maui dives into his current battle against giving up vaping. We've all been at that point where we need to make a change in our life but it's not easy. Maui reminds us that these challenges are often like a war, sometimes you might lose some battles along the way but as long as a majority of the time you stay strong, you will overcome the challenge.

This week we have a short episode/clip, about how Maui views some of the mental health issues he's faced throughout his life. Many people allow their mental health struggles to dictate who they are, but Maui gives some insight into how these struggles can be beneficial.

In this week's episode, Maui talks about the mind games he plays on himself while at the gym. The boys also talk about how there are so many temptations these days, and how to not give in to them.

In this week's episode, the boys break down what it takes to be a leader and who they would trust to lead them. Maui also talks about his dream to build an empire in a sense and how he's working to reach those heights!

Growing up watching cartoons after school and on the weekends was the best! When you think about it, a lot of those shows had a big impact on the people we are today. So for this week's episode, the boys think about the cartoons that really shaped who they became/are the most.

Growing up did you ever play any trading card games? The boys reminisce on their early college days when some of these TCGs took up a large part of their life! Maui also dives into the concept of game theory and how it's very applicable to everyday life.

As we've just finished the first month of 2023, the boys decide to look back on 2022 as a whole. They discuss the ups and downs they've faced throughout the year and also go down the rabbit hole of reminiscing on pivotal moments from their past. No matter how your 2023 has started, we hope everyone keeps their head's up and continue to work towards those goals!

Have you ever been in a long-term relationship before? If you have then you know that there are various stages of a relationship that both sides go through. In this week's episode, Waffles dives into his own relationship and the moments that helped solidify it to the point of getting engaged.

The boys continue their discussion from last week about how Waffles seemingly appears to get protected by "Plot Armor" continually throughout his life. If you haven't listened to part 1, go check that out first!

In this week's episode, the boys get into how Waffles somehow has plot armor that has been protecting him his whole life. The boys also dive into if it's important to pay attention to love languages, how sad the anime "Grave of the Fireflies" is, and the amazing aspects of Gurren Lagann. The boys really got into these topics so this is just part 1 of the episode!

Throughout time there are questions people have asked in regard to religion that often seem like they've been left unanswered. So in this week's episode, the boys take a go at possibly providing some answers or reasoning to these questions. In doing so they touch on some other semi-related topics such as space and flat earth theory!

In this week's episode, the boys talk about the concept of regression and figuring out what time in their life would act as a checkpoint for them. In a sense time, they were at a fork in the road but might have gone the wrong way. Looking back can you point out a time when you were at a fork in the road? Would you do anything different about your decision at that moment?

It's that time of year again when everyone seems to be getting sick. Being sick plus the sun going down much earlier makes you want to stay indoors and not do anything. Maui and Bambi talk about where their headspace was at while they were sick and how they get back into the groove of things once recovered! We hope everyone is able to stay healthy this holiday season

Do you ever want to just focus on yourself and the dreams you have? Well so does Maui but girls keep trying to get with him. In this episode, Maui talks about how he's been curving girls so he can stay focused and achieve his goals!

This week we bring it back to one of our favorite segments/styles on the podcast, "Out of the box". This is where the boys just talk about a flurry of topics that are semi-interrelated. For this week the boys get into an interesting conversation about how they need to be challenged in relationships. Make sure you like and subscribe but also let us know in the comments what we should talk about in future episodes!

We've all heard the famous quote, "hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard". Sometimes when you're talented at a skill it becomes easy to get lazy since things come naturally to you. So this week our guest and Maui talk about what talented people could do/should do to avoid falling into this trap.

In this week's episode, the guys talk about how flirting and dating have changed over the years. They also dive into the different dynamics between couples and how they act in public settings. We hope you enjoy this week's episode and let us know what we should talk about in future episodes!

On this week's episode, Waffles talks about the crazy few weeks he's had, being invited to multiple parties. The boys talk about the different kinds of people at parties, their persona at a party, and towards the end dive into a little bit about Halloween.

For all our long-time listeners this week's episode is extremely special because it's Maui's birthday! The last few years have been crazy, to say the least, but it looks like a new leaf is about to be turned. Maui has some exciting stuff he's been working on and hopefully he'll be able to share it with everyone in the near future!

Have you ever had a roommate that just gets on your nerves or doesn't do their end of the bargain? Well in this week's episode Waffles talks about a new roommate, that has been driving him crazy the last few months!

We might not all have main character energy but I bet everyone has gone through heartbreak or a situation that made them lock in and focus. In this week's episode, Maui talks about how he is motivated more than ever to get in the gym to grind but also level up in other areas of his life.

Have you ever had those projects at school or work where nobody else is doing anything? Where you felt like your back is going to break from carrying the weight of everyone else? Well in this week's episode the boys talk about a few times they've been in that situation and what their experience was like!

In this week's episode, we have our first special guest of season 3! Maui and the guest cover various topics as always but a majority of the episode is centered around cheating in relationships and the chances of the Earth being flat. We hope you enjoy the episode and be sure to share our podcast with your friends.

In the last few weeks, Maui has seen a lot of change in his life. In this episode, he talks about how some of those changes reminded him of what he loves and he talks about how he plans to get back on "track". We hope you enjoy this episode and that it also encourages you to get back into whatever you love especially if you've taken some time away or have fallen off from it.

After a little Summer break, the boys are back for season 3 and are ready to talk about some trendy topics! For this week Maui and Waffles talk about the new Sandman Netflix series.

It's been a while since the boys have done an "Out of the Box" episode. Like others in the past, this one covers many different topics from Politics to Happiness.

Have you ever done Dungeons & Dragons with your friends? Well if you haven't there's an alignment chart that people look at when creating their characters. So for this episode, the boys decided to use that alignment chart to see which characters from the MCU, DCU, and Anime fit into some of the boxes within this chart.

In this week's episode, the boys get into the nuances of relationships and what makes them successful. They also talk about why people are afraid of labels and why labels can be good.

In recent years Marvel has been pumping out a ton of movies, whether they be Avengers or stand-alone movies. The boys break down their favorite movies from the MCU and talk about why some of them weren't as great. They also point out what separates the MCU from the DCU and which movies/heros they're looking forward to seeing as the MCU continues to grow!

With Father's Day around the corner, the boys take some time to reflect on their relationship with their dads. Maui dives into what it was like having his Dad coach him in soccer growing up and talks about how impactful it was to his development. To all those who may have never known their father or no longer have them around, we are thinking of you! Though there might be specific days to celebrate fathers & mothers, it is always good to show your appreciation for them daily.

In this week's episode, the boys reflect on their experiences with the US school system. We go over some of our favorite projects, classes, and teachers. We also get into why the system isn't the best and what needs to be fixed moving forward.

A lot has changed in the last few decades but for some reason, it seems like there's a huge difference between the 90s and the 2000s. A lot of it has to do with the incredible growth in technology. At the same time, things like music, movies, and shows don't seem to be as iconic as they once were. So in this week's episode, the boys take a look at the 90s and 2000s to see what things are better now versus then and vice versa.

It's been a long long time since we've talked about relationships on Couch Surfin'. So for this week's episode, the boys decided to revisit a popular topic from Season 1 and talk about how their views have changed!

In this week's episode, the boys discuss why they read manga more than watch anime! They also give their opinions on if One Piece will end anytime soon. We hope you enjoy the episode and let us know if you think One Piece is almost over or if it still has a ways to go.

This week Maui and Bambi have an open discussion about a slew of topics ranging from VR to Anime. Humans have achieved so much already it will be interesting to see what the future holds!

Last week the boys went through some scenarios that Waffles' came up with so for this week they decided to discuss some headcanons they've been thinking about lately. Sometimes when we watch a show or read a book we come up with alternative scenarios or possibilities. Well, those are technically headcanons since there's no real evidence for that scenario and it lives in your head!

In this week's episode Waffles comes in with a well-thought-out situation for Maui. Maui puts himself in this hypothetical situation and tries to progress through any challenges with the information Waffles feeds him based on his answers. In a way, it's a little role-playing or DnD type of episode and we hope all the listeners can think through the decisions they would make in this scenario!

Maui recently got back from a family wedding. The boys talk about weddings and the different personalities within a family. It's even interesting to see how two siblings that grew up together in the same environment can be so different from one another.

In this week's episode, the boys talk about how art influences us on a daily basis. Series like Harry Potter have such strong fan bases that take every aspect of Harry Potter so seriously. It's interesting that something entirely made up can hold so much weight in how one carries out their life. At the same time picking a certain starter, Pokemon can tell a lot about one's personality. So in the end art reflects life and life reflects art.

It's been a while, hasn't it?! We hope all our listeners have been well. In this week's episode, the boys talk about feeling like the black sheep of their family. They get into how this has made them more quiet and observant over the years. The conversation bounces across a few different topics, but we hope y'all enjoy the episode.

In this week's episode, Bambi talks about how living in the same area all his life has made him tired of the comfort zone. Being in a new area allows someone to be independent and gives them a fresh start. On top of that, the world is enormous, and it would be incredible to learn about different cultures. We hope everyone tries to get out of their comfort zone even if it is little things in everyday life.

Recently Maui has been reading the manga: Tokyo Revengers. While reading, he related to the characters and put himself in their shoes. Looking back on this series, Maui realizes how much he learned about life and himself as the series progressed. It is interesting how anime and manga can teach us many things yet society views anime as childish.

With the first week of 2022 behind us, the boys dive into how they want to grow and what they want to achieve for the remainder of the year. Many people come up with resolutions or set goals for the new year, but there is always a proper way to go about things and an improper way. We hope this episode gives our listeners some insights into tackling goals.

A few episodes ago, the boys talked about religion but primarily stuck to major western religions. We thought to continue this conversation but now focus on the eastern religions. Eastern religions don't get as much attention, but they have some incredible concepts/ideologies that give you a unique perspective. We hope everyone enjoys the episode and walks away with newfound knowledge.

What a year it has been! In this episode, the boys look back at 2021 to see how much they've changed since January. With it being NYE, we thought it was only appropriate to talk about some goals for 2022. We hope everyone has an amazing 2022, and we can't wait to take the podcast up a notch in 2022!

Everyone communicates differently, and a lot of that is based on their personality. Some people are more soft-spoken and therefore choose their words wisely. Whereas others don't care and are extremely blunt. So in this week's episode, Bambi wants to know if people can change their personality or their communication style.