How Did I Get Here?

In this episode of the podcast, Nathan is joined by his roommates Josh and Jalen. The trio discusses current events within their life, a disrespectful Duke fan, Jalen's expectations for collegiate nationals, the characteristics of a good meme, interesting college classes, and Nathan and Jalen fan girl over cars. If you enjoyed this episode, please follow/subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and leave us a review. Instagram: Nathan: @nathan_paris Jalen: @jambyjt Josh W: @joshh_wilson Email: howdidigethereshow@gmail.com

In this episode, the boys discuss the trials and tribulations that befell them on one of the longest days of their life. Including a 4 hour haircut, an 11pm Walmart trip, and hours spent trying to connect a microphone. Please have pity and sympathy on us and share this with everyone you know. If you enjoyed this episode, please follow/subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and leave us a review. Instagram: Nathan: @nathan_paris Josh: @officialjoshtaylor Email: howdidigethereshow@gmail.com

In this episode, the boys discuss Josh's tattoos, Big Sean being washed up, the tribulations of eating school lunch, being in debt at 6 years old, the struggle of riding the bus, understanding people's emotions through actions, why the show is called "How Did I Get Here", how Nathan got Brandi Love's phone number, and our super bowl predictions. If you enjoyed this episode, please follow/subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and leave us a review. Instagram: Nathan: @nathan_paris Josh: @officialjoshtaylor Email: howdidigethereshow@gmail.com

In this episode, the boys discuss their most embarrassing stories, getting bullied in school, and their plans to take over the world with a hot sauce company. If you enjoyed this episode, please follow/subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and leave us a review. Instagram: Nathan: @nathan_paris Josh: @officialjoshtaylor Email: howdidigethereshow@gmail.com

In this episode, the boys review the NFL Wildcard and Divisional rounds, how corny The Rock is, preview the NFL Conference Championship round, Tom Brady's retirement, and Nathan has a therapy session where he discusses his story, his recent self-reflection, and his questions about the desire to succeed vs the fear of failure driving him forward. If you enjoyed this episode, please follow/subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and leave us a review. Instagram: Nathan: @nathan_paris Josh: @officialjoshtaylor Email: howdidigethereshow@gmail.com

In this episode, the boys discuss their NFL playoff predictions, Winning by Tim Grover, Kobe Bryant's death, and what happens when you combine hard work with talent. If you enjoyed this episode, please follow/subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and leave us a review. Instagram: Nathan: @nathan_paris Josh: @officialjoshtaylor Email: howdidigethereshow@gmail.com

In this episode, the boys discuss Nathan's booster experience, their growing conflict, the fastest Nathan has ever driven, the impact that cars can have, and the power of manifestation. If you enjoyed this episode, please follow/subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and leave us a review. Instagram: Nathan: @nathan_paris Josh: @officialjoshtaylor Email: howdidigethereshow@gmail.com

In this episode, the boys discuss their body transformation bet, concussions, Omicron, liver disease, and the books they're currently reading. The Evidence for a Mouse Origin of the Omicron Variant: doi - 10.1016/j.jgg.2021.12.003 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8702434/ Why We Get Sick by Benjamin Bikman PhD https://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Get-Sick-Disease_and/dp/194883698X If you enjoyed this episode, please follow/subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and leave us a review. Instagram: Nathan: @nathan_paris Josh: @officialjoshtaylor Email: howdidigethereshow@gmail.com

The boys have returned for the second season of How Did I Get Here. Josh and Nathan catch you up on what's been happening the last year and where the podcast is going. 75 Hard: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-af-with-andy-frisella/id1012570406?i=1000431268030 If you enjoyed this episode, please follow/subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform. Also, please leave us a review. If you have any feedback, positive or negative, please send Nathan DM on Instagram. Instagram Nathan: @nathan_paris Josh: @officialjoshtaylor Email: howdidigethereshow@gmail.com

In today's episode, Nathan is joined by his mom to discuss her experience with maintaining a healthy lifestyle while juggling her career and family. If you enjoyed this episode, please follow/subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform. Also, please leave us a review. If you have any feedback, positive or negative, please send Nathan DM on Instagram. Instagram Nathan: @nathan_paris Email: howdidigethereshow@gmail.com Timestamps: 1:00 Why should you listen to her 3:00 How she got started with fitness 8:25 Making important friendships 12:00 Do it tired 18:00 The priority levels 20:15 Nutrition 40:00 Fad Diets 44:30 Do it for yourself 50:00 Working out as a girl

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In this episode, the guys discuss college sports, what makes people attractive, and music. If you enjoyed this episode, please follow/subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform. Also, please leave us a review. If you have any feedback, positive or negative, please send me Nathan DM on Instagram. Instagram Nathan: @nathan_paris Josh Taylor: @officialjoshtaylor Email: howdidigethereshow@gmail.com Timestamps: 2:45 Not having any school spirit in college and going to live sporting events 10:30 Trevor Lawrence should stay in college 15:30 What is the worst facial feature? 26:00 What if she's taller than you? 36:00 Becoming a man on the school bus 41:00 Does singing make you attractive? 45:15 Rhianna is not attractive 53:30 Top 3 Artists we're listening to

Winners win, losers lose. Do you look for reasons who you CAN or reasons why you CANT? That's the difference. If you enjoyed this episode, please follow/subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform. Also, please leave us a review. If you have any feedback, positive or negative, please send me Nathan DM on Instagram. Instagram Nathan: @nathan_paris Josh Taylor: @officialjoshtaylor No timestamps this time, listen to the whole thing.

In this episode of the podcast, the boys discuss one of the greatest questions of life: What is love? They also cover topics such as ambition, being yourself, the importance of reading books, and our short-term fitness goals. If you enjoyed this episode, please follow/subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform. Also, please leave us a review. If you have any feedback, positive or negative, please send me Nathan DM on Instagram. Instagram Nathan: @nathan_paris Josh Taylor: @officialjoshtaylor Timestamps: 0:30 Rich people problems 4:30 What is love? 14:00 Lacking ambition 18:00 I am unapologetically myself 28:30 Shoutout to the international listeners 35:00 Rambling about books 38:40 Josh's near future fitness goals 43:00 Did Nathan tear his hamstring? 1:00:00 Gym's are an essential service

This episode features the return of Josh Taylor. Nathan and Josh discuss why he's been absent, the importance of nutrition, what is the best jelly for a PB&J, and their thoughts about some musical projects that have come out recently. If you enjoyed this episode, please follow/subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform. Also, please leave us a review. If you have any feedback, positive or negative, please send me Nathan DM on Instagram. Instagram Nathan: @nathan_paris Josh Taylor: @officialjoshtaylor Timestamps: 1:00 75 Hard 24:00 A drug that adds 10 years to your life 32:30 Our problem with New Years resolutions 38:45 What is the best jelly for a PB&J? 46:30 The ULTIMATE collaboration 55:45 Our thoughts on Savage Mode 2 1:05:00 Our Bath and Bodyworks signature candles 1:08:30 Nathan's unpopular music opinions

Nathan and Josh Wilson revisit a previous episode they did together in this episode. Mental health is a topic that is very important to these two, and they believe that these kinds of honest conversations are the right steps towards a society with a better overall mental health. If you enjoyed this episode, please follow/subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform. Also, please leave us a review. If you have any feedback, positive or negative, please send me Nathan DM on Instagram. Instagram Nathan: @nathan_paris Josh Wilson: @joshh_wilson Josh Taylor (Not in this episode): @officialjoshtaylor Timestamps: 3:15 How we deal with overcommitting ourselves 13:00 The problems with “Self Care” initiatives 21:00 How does Josh act during a bad mental health day? 31:45 How does Nathan act with dealing with bad mental health? 56:40 Nathan's experience with medications to treat mental health 1:04:00 The Do's and Don'ts when speaking to someone having a bad mental health

This episode of the podcast features Lucas “Stelarrrrrr” Ibanez. He discusses his development and growth as a musician, his inspirations, what it's like being an English major, and a quick rundown on his life story. Check out his music linked below! If you enjoyed this episode, please follow/subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform. Also, please leave us a review. If you have any feedback, positive or negative, please send Nathan a DM on Instagram. Instagram Nathan: @nathan_paris Lucas: @stellar_ibanez Lucas's Music - - - - Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/stellar-ibanez/1499891919 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6QuXI5HSKa7w90hR9NHidH?si=QQZeFL1gSIKakdpSMG6RIA Sound Cloud: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6QuXI5HSKa7w90hR9NHidH?si=QQZeFL1gSIKakdpSMG6RIA Intro Music: Movin - Bazanji Timestamps: 0:30 How did Lucas get started in music? 11:15 Where does the name "Stellar" come from? 16:00 "Party music is not in my discography." 20:30 Where does Lucas get creative inspiration from? 25:00 What does the future look like for Lucas, and discussing anxiety. 39:00 What are Lucas's favorite songs he's made? 45:00 Lucas's biggest hits 1:00:30 What it is like being an english major 1:07:30 The things you can't replace without college 1:11:15 The value of a creative outlet without money 1:17:40 How did Lucas get here?

This episode of the podcast, Nathan and his roommate, Justin, begin by discussing ergonomics and human factors. Justin is currently majoring in a cognitive science degree, which heavily focuses on this field of study. This discussion leads the pair down a rabbit hole of physiology, science, and eventually they find themselves discussing the beginning and end of the universe. If you enjoyed this episode, please follow/subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform. Also, please leave us a review. If you have any feedback, positive or negative, please send Nathan a DM on Instagram. Instagram Nathan: @nathan_paris Justin: @justinallamby Intro Music: Movin - Bazanji Timestamps: 0:35 What is ergonomics and human factors 18:50 For every warning on a safety manual, or contract, there is a story behind it 22:45 “Psychology is everything” 26:00 The upper levels of science all become one subject 31:30 Can the soul or consciousness be quantified or explained through science? 36:50 Could you create “Immortality” through augmented reality? 47:00 What is the end or the beginning of the universe like? 51:00 Everything you ever do will eventually become insignificant

This episode of the podcast, Nathan is joined by his uncle, Tim. Tim served in the Marine Corps and fought in Afghanistan. Following his military service, Tim attended NASCAR Technical Institute and started working on high-end cars. The pair discuss the events that occurred in Tim's military career, his transition to civilian life, working on Audis, and what he loves about being a dad. If you enjoyed this episode, please follow/subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform. Also, please leave us a review. If you have any feedback, positive or negative, please send Nathan a DM on Instagram. Instagram Nathan: @nathan_paris Tim: @tparis252 Intro Music: Movin - Bazanji Timestamps: 0:30 The process of getting into the Marine Corps; without going to high school and with a broken ankle 14:00 What did Tim do in the Marines before deploying? 24:00 What did Tim do while deployed in Afghanistan? 38:30 What is it like when you get towards the end of a deployment? 51:00 Getting out of the military 56:10 A surprise trip going skydiving 59:45 Getting jaded to driving super cars 1:11:00 Misconceptions about coming to car dealerships 1:15:00 What are Audi purists like? 1:27:00 What does being a Dad mean to Tim?

Today's episode is the first podcast ever recorded LIVE! If you want to go back and watch the live recording, go to the link to Jalen's twitch below. This episode of the Podcast features Nathan's roommate, Jalen. Jalen regularly streams Call of Duty on twitch, and he is definitely better than you. The pair talk about how to build your first PC, Jalen's prep for his first powerlifting meet, why Nathan started the podcast, the importance of a creative outlet, wanting to see your friends win, how to be good at Warzone, and schedule a Covid Test together. If you enjoyed this episode, please follow/subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform. Also, please leave us a review. If you have any feedback, positive or negative, please send Nathan a DM on Instagram. Instagram Nathan: @nathan_paris Jalen: @jalenallamby Jalen's Twitch Channel: http://Twitch.tv/itsjamby/ Timestamps 1:50 How to build your first PC 23:00 Jalen's mindset going into his first powerlifting meet 34:30 How and why this podcast was started 41:00 The importance of a creative outlet 43:00 “I just want to see my people WIN” 47:30 Is it ever appropriate to hit on a girl at the gym? 54:30 How to be good at Call of Duty Warzone 1:02:00 Call of Duty's “Super Bowl Sunday” 1:07:00 Abolish Greek Life??? 1:12:00 We live in a (That disease) cluster, what it's like to get tested, and scheduling a test during the podcast

This episode of the podcast, we are joined by Bryan “BullSweetFitness” Sweet. We discuss the events of his younger life, how he got started training, how he is building his business and brand, and his recent virality on TikTok. If you enjoyed this episode, please follow/subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform. Also, please leave us a review. If you have any feedback, positive or negative, please send Nathan a DM on Instagram. Instagram Nathan: @nathan_paris Bryan: @bullsweetfitness Bryan's TikTok: @bullsweetfitness7 Bryan's Business Website www.bullsweetfitness.com Intro Music: Movin - Bazanji Timestamps: 3:00 Bryan's early life, nursing background, and how he started training 21:00 Having patience while building a brand 25:30 The future of BullSweetFitness 32:00 Bryan shares his training methodologies 41:00 What happens if I wreck a $200,000 car? 50:00 What it's like to go viral 1:04:20 The craziest thing that's happened to Bryan while training a client 1:11:00 Bryan almost died from riding a bike

In this episode, Nathan finally has his Mom on the podcast. They discuss her teen depression, her teen pregnancy, not knowing what you want to be when you grow up, her pie baking company, and her running career. If you enjoyed this episode, please follow/subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform. Also, please leave us a review. If you have any feedback, positive or negative, please send Nathan a DM on Instagram. Instagram Nathan: @nathan_paris Josh Taylor (Not in this episode): @officialjoshtaylor Intro Music: Movin - Bazanji 1:00 Mom's teen depression and suicide attempt 9:20 It's okay to not know who you want to be when you grow up 16:30 The struggles of becoming a teen mom 27:50 My grandma helped deliver me 31:00 Your parents aren't perfect 37:15 Growing up in a family that loves music 46:50 Starting your own business 52:15 It took her a year to run a mile, then she ran several marathons 1:09:30 Growing up in an active household heavily influences who I am today

In this episode of the podcast, you're stuck with just Nathan. Nathan goes into how he got started in the stock market and what he looks for in his long-term investments. He also does the inaugural “Discography Deep Dive”, starting with Logic. If you enjoyed this episode, please follow/subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform. Also, please leave us a review. If you have any feedback, positive or negative, please send Nathan a DM on Instagram. Instagram Nathan: @nathan_paris Josh Taylor (Not in this episode): @officialjoshtaylor Intro Music: Movin - Bazanji Timestamps 5:30 The podcast is international 8:00 How I learned to invest in the stock market 15:30 What is a stock? 22:00 Never invest in something you don't understand 26:30 What is value investing? 30:30 Pay attention to the dividend 40:00 Use some common sense 48:30 Early Mixtapes 56:00 Under Pressure 58:15 The Incredible True Story 1:01:15 Bobby Tarantino 1:02:00 Everybody 1:06:30 Bobby Tarantino 2 1:07:15 YSIV 1:09:45 Confessions of a Dangerous Mind 1:11:45 Supermarket 1:14:00 No Pressure

This episode is all about the transition from high school to college and how to be a successful student. If you enjoyed this episode, please follow/subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform. Also, please leave us a review. If you have any feedback, positive or negative, please send me Nathan DM on Instagram. Instagram Nathan: @nathan_paris Josh Wilson: @joshh_wilson Josh Taylor (Not in this episode): @officialjoshtaylor Intro Music: Movin - Bazanji Timestamps: 5:00 Transitioning from high school to college 10:00 NC State's Engineering program is awful 15:45 The struggles of freshman year 22:45 Mastering the basics 25:15 You need to be able to teach the class 29:30 Start studying on the first day of class 32:30 Taking care of your body 36:30 Time management 37:30 Tricks to memorize things, and turning school into a game 49:40 Rewarding yourself 52:20 The ultimate note taking guide

In today's episode, Nathan is joined by two of his roommates, Justin and Jalen Allamby. The trio discuss Justin and Jalen's new homemade home gym equipment, powerlifting, gaming, custom built PCs, and internet search algorithms. Nathan's Instagram: @nathan_paris Jalen's Instagram: @jalenallamby Justin's Instagram: @justinallamby Josh's Instagram (not in this episode): @officialjoshtaylor FireFitness YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FireFitnessYT Jalen's Twitch Channel: https://twitch.tv/jambyszn Timestamps: 1:20 Building a home gym during the pandemic 13:00 What's it like living with your brother as an adult? 15:15 What goals are you currently pursuing? 17:00 Building a brand around fitness 28:00 Jalen and Justin's love of powerlifting 39:30 The casual gaming industry 43:00 Our start in gaming 55:50 Jalen's story in competitive gaming 1:15:45 Building a PC for gaming 1:22:15 Does gaming change children's behavior? 1:29:30 Jalen's recent experiences streaming and driving the algorithms

Today's episode is only about one topic: Mental Health. Nathan and Josh Wilson have a very open and honest conversation about their experiences and struggles with their own mental health. Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 Instagram Nathan: @nathan_paris Josh Wilson: @joshh_wilson Josh Taylor (Not in this episode): @officialjoshtaylor Timestamps: 1:20 An apology 3:30 The moment Nathan knew he wanted to be friends with Josh 8:40 The stigma of male mental health 19:00 What is living with depression like? 25:30 How does Josh deal with depression 28:00 What living with anxiety is like 30:00 My biggest fear in life is being average 39:00 The problem with feeling wanted 44:45 How Nathan deals with anxiety 48:00 If you have suicidal thoughts

In this episode, Josh Taylor takes a break for a while and Josh Wilson steps in to take his place. Josh is one of Nathan's roommates. Josh is a human biology major at North Carolina State with an intent to go to medical school after undergrad with the ultimate goal of becoming a pediatric neurologist. Nathan and Josh discuss sneaker and street wear culture, Virgil Abloh's recent donation, black lives matter, Cam Newton's recent contract with the New England Patriots, and Kanye West's presidential bid. Timestamps: 2:40 Who is this new Josh? 5:40 Has Josh hit triple digits in his shoe collection? 16:30 Thoughts on Virgil Abloh's $50 donation 28:50 Our thoughts on being required to wear a mask 39:00 Getting eaten alive by a grizzly bear 43:00 How should non-black minorities feel during these times? 49:00 “But what about black on black crime?” 53:00 How can you support victims of injustice? 1:00:00 Nathan comes out of his Cam Newton closet, and our thoughts on his recent signing 1:15:45 We miss March Madness 1:26:00 Our thoughts on Kanye West's presidential bid

Episode 4 is here! The guys cover a lot of topics in this episode. The first half is very lighthearted and fun. The second half of the episode is all over our experiences with self improvement and what that means to us. Enjoy! IG: Nathan_Paris Officialjoshtaylor 1:00 Grizzly Bear vs Silverback Gorilla 3:00 Would you rather fight a Crocodile or a Great White Shark? 6:00 Happy Gilmore or Waterboy? 8:30 What is our favorite genre of movie? 15:50 For the people that found us through the podcast 18:30 Josh doesn't know how sound checks work 19:20 “If you were a rapper, what would your name be?” 23:00 Does going too hard in the gym take the fun out of it? 29:30 Our thoughts about strongman 32:30 What Nathan hates about CrossFit 35:00 Josh had to drive to the gym with his knee sleeves on 39:00 How to justify paying $200+ for a pair of shoes 42:30 You know what kind of person someone is by the shoes they wear 43:45 A message to the basic white girls 48:00 A message to the UGLY people 50:00 How to glow up 55:00 Waking up early will change your life 1:03:00 Do everything with a purpose 1:05:45 Surround yourself with a strong circle 1:09:50 You need haters 1:11:00 You need to genuine wish the best for EVERYBODY 1:17:00 Self improvement never ends 1:20:00 Don't be somebody you're not

In this episode the boys discuss Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua, the 3 year anniversary of their high school graduation, Josh is feeling confident again, the best up-and coming artists in the rap game, and the problems with online classes. Time Stamps:1:20 Josh is a god at cutting meats 4:00 Topics of the podcasts 8:00 Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua 14:00 Floyd Mayweather runs from fights 17:20 Phillip Rivers is the most mediocre QB of all time 18:30 What watching football film in high school is like 20:40 Pancaking people 30 yards down the field 22:50 What playing against great players is like 24:25 Why Nathan cried his eyes out when he gradated high school 25:45 Football saved both of our lives 27:20 An academic advisor told Nathan he wasn't good enough to be in college 30:40 What Josh has learned since graduating high school 34:30 Our mindset about EVERYTHING 38:00 The difference between a B-student and an A-Student in college 42:00 The importance of having a mentor 46:20 “If I was a cow, you better cook me good.” 48:50 Driving a Ferrari 458 down Glenwood during rush hour traffic 52:00 Sneaker Talk 54:30 What pickup basketball in college is like 55:50 Car racing is ruthless 58:00 What is the best Kanye West album of all time? 1:01:50 Who is the best up and coming hip-hip artist currently? 1:09:50 Why Nathan is no longer a Logic fan 1:11:30 What kind of music do we listen to besides hip-hop? 1:16:50 If you could only listen to 3 songs in the gym for the rest of your life 1:22:30 The gyms in North Carolina MIGHT be opening soon 1:25:00 Flag football is WACK 1:27:00 Josh loves LeBron, Nathan thinks watching LeBron is boring 1:30:30 NC State moved most of their classes to online 1:35:45 Wrap Up

"How did I get here?" is a podcast where you get to listen in on the conversations of two long-time friends. From the colonization of Mars to Instragram thots, nothing is off-limits. Time stamps for this episode. 1:20 Nathan's brother playing catch with a #1 NFL Draft Pick 2:00 The NFL getting stale and the evolution of pro sports 6:30 Elon Musk is a psychopath 13:50 Realizing that we are becoming old people 18:40 What skydiving is like 25:50 Would you go diving in water full of sharks? 29:00 The best restaurant sweet tea and COVID-19 eating habits 34:00 Why were actually lucky that the COVID-19 pandemic happened 40:00 How we cope with missing the gym 48:00 How Nathan got his hands on Nicholas Sparks's black card 54:30 Mike Tyson coming back to fight Tyson Fury? 57:00 Our thoughts on IG thots and catfishes 58:30 Could Josh date a girl with an OnlyFans? 1:02:30 Moving away from North Carolina 1:10:00 People need to let their high school lives go 1:17:30 Why Nathan never watches movies or TV shows 1:28:15 What driving a Tesla is like