Similar Vein

We are tired of hearing about people's perfect morning routine. Waking up at 3:30am to take an ice bath just isn't realistic. Join us this week as we talk about some of the things we are doing to prioritize our physical and mental wellbeing.

In this episode Jake and Tyler recount their spontaneous bro trip to Omaha to see one of Jake's favorite bands Russian Circles. The guys had a great time connecting over music but also were able catch up on some of the deeper areas of their lives. The guys wrap up discussing the importance of their friendship and the value of strong friendships as adults. They have a relationship that is fun and lighthearted but is also able to be honest and vulnerable which is what has kept them so close for so many years.

In this episode we look back at some key milestones of our lives and discuss the advice we'd give our past selves.

We've decided to make this a regular thing, apparently. Join us for another round of "would you rather" questions!

In this episode the guys take a chance to catch up. Tyler shares some details on his current studio and licensing efforts.

In this episode Jake and Tyler share things that grind their gears whilst traveling.

Its no secret the two of us enjoy playing video games. Its also no secret that we think adults should be allowed to play video games without judgement. Join us this week as we unpack what our favorite games are, why we like them, and also why we like gaming in general.

In this episode, Jake and Tyler discuss their dream homes. The guys relate on their desire to be able to host friends and family and also have dedicated spaces for their work, creativity, and hobbies like video games. Both are trying to find the balance of affordability but also a place they enjoy spending their time and doesn't need so much work that it becomes a source of resentment. What does your ideal living space look like?

In this episode we share our "word of the year". This is our alternative to setting a new year's resolution. This word helps us set an intention we'd like to maintain throughout the year. Our words this year may seem negative, but bear with us as we try to the connect the dots on why we chose them. Do you have a resolution or a specific intention for 2025?

In this episode we recap hour highlights of the year, some lessons learned, favorite things, and set some goals for next year. This will be our last episode of 2024 before taking a short break. We will be back in 2025. Happy Holidays and we will see you in the new year!

Stranded in the rugged Rocky Mountains with no end in sight— how would we try to survive? In this episode, we debate our survival strategies and tackle the challenges of the wild. From building shelters to battling the elements, we leave it up to you to decide who comes out on top. Do you think either of us would survive?

The title says it all... Join us for another riveting round of Would You Rathers!

In this episode, Jake and Tyler continue discussing creativity. This conversation focuses on how your mental state and energy levels can affect creativity. Jake also shares more about his mental blocks, guilt associated with choosing other things over creative projects, and how he creates self imposed pressures that get in the way.

In this episode Tyler sheds light on his latest musical endeavor - writing music for commercial use. This is known as "licensing" or "sync placements" in the music industry. Tyler has been working with a tequila company to write the music for one of their upcoming commercials. In this case he has a lot of creative freedom. He compares this opportunity with another client he is working with that is a lot more hands on and gives more detailed feedback. Tyler shares how this differs from his main gig - a songwriter for his own project The Talbott Brothers - and how licensing music could help make music more sustainable as a long term career

In this episode Jake shares his experience with Beatober 2024 and the challenges he faced trying to create a new piece of content each week. Tyler shares some insight on one of his current projects - a background track for a Tequila Commercial - and the guys discuss the impact that having a deadline and external guidelines can have on the creative process.For more info about the Music and Youth initiative mentioned in this episode, please visit https://www.musicandyouth.org/

In this episode Jake and Tyler finally get caught up about Jake's trip to Taiwan. Jake shares the positives of the trip as well as some of the challenges he faced being in a foreign country isolated from his friends and family.

As the weather finally starts to cool down, Jake and Tyler share their favorite things about their favorite season. From football games, Food, and Fashion, Fall has the best of it all. What is your favorite part of fall?

In their last episode before a short break - Jake and Tyler go back and forth on a series of "would you rather" questions. For example, Would you rather be 9 inches tall or 11 feet tall? What about go to jail for a year vs. being in a coma for 10 years? Some are light, some are heavy, but they're all a good.

In this episode Jake and Tyler discuss the idea of a creative block. Jake and Tyler are both finding themselves in seasons where they feel their creative juices just aren't flowing. They discuss what they think triggers their blocks and also some strategies to break out of them.Do you ever experience creative blocks? How do you reignite your creative flame?

In this episode Jake and Tyler apply their interest in video games to their personal development journeys. A major aspect of role playing video games (story based games) includes creating a character and assigning specific qualities, strengths, and weaknesses, to those characters. Jake is currently going through some personal work with his therapist trying to identify not only his weaknesses (which he tends to do very easily) but also identifying his strengths (not something he is as comfortable with). The conversation develops into the guys talking about which aspects of their personalities they would like to improve, as well as the aspects they think are already pretty strong. They also discuss their different views on "charisma" and debate the line between being charismatic and being overbearing. Follow us!Instagram: @similarveinpodcastTikTok: @similarveinpodcast