Similar Vein

It’s all over social media. The expectation to grind at all cost and sacrifice your life to your work. In this episode we dig deep on acknowledging when you need to take time for yourself. We both tend to feel guilty for taking time off, and we explore where that pressure to keep pushing is rooted. Don’t be one of those “toxic productivity bros” on Instagram/TikTok. Follow us on Instagram!Similar Vein Instagram: @similarveinpodcastFollow us on TikTok!Similar Vein TikTok: @similarveinpodcast

We love talking about technology and how it's going to work in our everyday lives. Jake gives some insight to how he manages his time at work, and the conversation eventually turns to hypothetical (or not so hypothetical) space travel. Would you go live on a space station for a year if you were chosen to do so? What if you could take one person? (Jake would take Tyler...right?)Follow us on Instagram!Similar Vein Instagram: @similarveinpodcastFollow us on TikTok!Similar Vein TikTok: @similarveinpodcast

How did you do your pizza rolls as a kid? How do you do them now? It’s also okay to say you don’t eat them. But you should. The conversation leads to eating before bed, which leads to talk about some of the weird dreams we have and just what are dreams all around.Follow us on Instagram!Similar Vein Instagram: @similarveinpodcastFollow us on TikTok!Similar Vein TikTok: @similarveinpodcast

You’re in the elevator with another person, do you say something? Ty does, Jake doesn’t. You aren’t obligated to, but sometimes it can make a person feel more comfortable when you break the ice. Are you good at small talk? It’s a bit of an art that we’re admittedly not great at. Come listen to us try to figure it out.Follow us on Instagram!Similar Vein Instagram: @similarveinpodcastFollow us on TikTok!Similar Vein TikTok: @similarveinpodcast

The last couple of years feel like one long one, that's for sure. Another certainty is that with the New Year comes new hopes and desires. We tend to not make resolutions, but rather apply more quiet dedication to the plates we already have spinning. We might even pick up something new along the way. We tend to find that "resolutions" are dropped off not too long after they begin. Maybe we could be present and do the best we can every day instead. We are ready for the comment section.Follow us on Instagram!Similar Vein Instagram: @similarveinpodcastFollow us on TikTok!Similar Vein TikTok: @similarveinpodcast

This week Jake and Tyler talk about how they handle tasks around the house. They both have some chores they are more willing to do than others, and some carryover tendencies from their childhood. Are you a clean freak? Do you choose certain parts of your home need to be maintained but are more lenient with others?Follow us on Instagram!Similar Vein Instagram: @similarveinpodcastFollow us on TikTok!Similar Vein TikTok: @similarveinpodcast

This was a fun episode. We talked about what it’s like to to get stuck in a virtual world for a while. Have you heard of the meta verse? You just might find yourself stuck there if you don’t ground yourself. Luckily we have each other to bring us back, right? Meet you there.Follow us on Instagram!Similar Vein Instagram: @similarveinpodcastFollow us on TikTok!Similar Vein TikTok: @similarveinpodcast

In this episode, Jake talks about his trip out of town to see Joe Rogan live. Just about everything that could go wrong for Jake before the show even started, did— taking a wrong turn, getting searched by security, and losing his friends without a phone to contact them. We also talk about our first live comedy experience, which was hilarious but not in the ways you'd expect. We think good comedians have great timing, and know how to say things you couldn’t say during the day-to-day. Join us while we talk about our dark sense of humor and how we appreciate a good joke, no matter how uncomfortable it might make everyone else.Follow us on Instagram!Similar Vein Instagram: @similarveinpodcastFollow us on TikTok!Similar Vein TikTok: @similarveinpodcast

From podcasts and music to movies and TV shows, we are surrounded by all forms of media competing for our attention. Do you listen to a new podcast release as soon as it comes out? What about a new album from your favorite band? This week Jake and Tyler discuss how they prefer to consume media and how their consumption changes for different purposes.Follow us on Instagram!Similar Vein Instagram: @similarveinpodcastFollow us on TikTok!Similar Vein TikTok: @similarveinpodcast

This week we celebrate 50 episodes by answering some of your questions! Some are deep. Some are silly. We try not to compliment each other like usual.Thanks to everyone who has stuck with us from the beginning, and a warm welcome to everyone we’ve picked up along the way. We hope you stick with us for 50 more. Follow us on Instagram!Similar Vein Instagram: @similarveinpodcastFollow us on TikTok!Similar Vein TikTok: @similarveinpodcast

Birthdays can be bittersweet. It's a day to be celebrated or to celebrate someone else. But what about the knee pain? What about the gray hairs? We want you to know, that the fine folks at Similar Vein podcast think age should be revered. In this episode, Jake struggles with being the center of attention as we talk about our favorite birthday traditions and how we sometimes fall short as we try to make important people in our lives feel celebrated. Whatever we disagree on, we do agree that a "birthday week" is more appropriate than a single day. Which has been your favorite birthday experience? Are you looking forward to it each year?Follow us on Instagram!Similar Vein Instagram: @similarveinpodcast

This is probably the most accurate depiction of a conversation we have daily. Everyone is due for a haircut at some point, right? Some of us (maybe it's Jake) have an appointment in the calendar every few weeks and thoroughly enjoy the experience. Some of us (definitely Tyler) can't remember the last time they went and have an emotional crisis every time it's due. Which one are you? It's okay to be afraid. You really are trusting someone with sharp blades around your head. Follow us on Instagram!Similar Vein Instagram: @similarveinpodcast

Every year we look forward to the traditions and good times we have with friends and family. We try hard to not think about when the holidays are over, so in this episode we talk about some holiday go-to's, our favorite pies, and what it might look like in the crazy times we're in. Do you have any traditions that you look forward to each year? How do you feel about Christmas songs before Thanksgiving?Follow us on Instagram!Similar Vein Instagram: @similarveinpodcast

There's a lot of things in our daily lives that give us that dopamine rush. Looking at our phones (TikTok and Instagram mainly, let’s be honest), going out with friends, and binging our favorite shows are some ways we get our fix. But what happens when we come down from the high? In this episode, we talk about ways we cope with the highs and lows of our day-in and day-out. Maybe the constant drip of instant gratification isn't good for us. When you try to take something unhealthy away, do you try and fill it with something else? What are some ways you fill yourself up? It's okay to say it's pizza.Follow us on Instagram!Similar Vein Instagram: @similarveinpodcast

Everyone is looking for fulfillment. There's probably not a person you ask that doesn't wish they had it. Maybe your job funds your weekend or vacation days. Maybe you're constantly present at work and that's enough for you. There's a lot of ways to enjoy what we get out of our jobs, but that doesn't mean it's always easy to step in line. What are some ways you make your hard work worth it?Follow us on Instagram!Similar Vein Instagram: @similarveinpodcast

Have you ever felt like life doesn’t feel like you thought it would? Sometimes we're fighting against others' expectations of us, and sometimes we're fighting against our expectations of ourselves. In this episode we talk about our expectations of others, but also how others’ expectations of us can both propel us forward or hold us back. We feel that it's best to go at your own pace and run your own race. Competition can be good, but don't let it pull you down.Follow us on Instagram!Similar Vein Instagram: @similarveinpodcast

We look up to a lot of artists for inspiration. Going to shows always makes us want to go home and practice until we can't stay awake. For some of us, it's easy to become complacent with our abilities. For others, no amount of practice will ever make perfect. Sometimes we get overwhelmed when we realize the path to greatness is difficult. Do you have something that you're working on as often as you can find the time?BurnedCheck out The Talbott Brothers latest single BurnedFollow us on Instagram!Similar Vein Instagram: @similarveinpodcast

Do you ever feel the need to be well versed in the topics your peers talk about? For us, we want to be able to hold a conversation in any situation, but find ourselves learning to walk away from discussions that might not interest us. There's so many things to be interested in, and maybe it's better if we can just let people like things. Have you ever felt like an outsider during a group conversation?Follow us on Instagram!Similar Vein Instagram: @similarveinpodcast

Rounding the corner to the end of the year, we wanted to give our listeners a sense of how we’ve handled this whole thing so far. On one hand, it’s been a great time for us to get work done from home, but on the other it’s been hard on our mental states. Covid Fatigue is real, and it’s definitely catching up to us. How have you been keeping from going crazy since last year?Follow us on Instagram!Similar Vein Instagram: @similarveinpodcast

Do artists create for themselves or for their fans? The world is full of artists, some are genuine in their intentions and others who are just trying to make a buck. There is a balance between creating for your fans and for yourself, and this week the guys discuss the value of both sides. Follow us on Instagram!Similar Vein Instagram: @similarveinpodcast

We often find ourselves getting lost in day dreams of days past. When we were kids, all we wanted to do was become adults. Now we sometimes long for the carefree times we used to have. In this episode, we swap a few stories from college and then get on to a heavier matter. When we're doing the daily grind can we find something to look forward to? Maybe it's about making our own good times. Is there really a way to know the good old days are happening before we leave them?Follow us on Instagram!Similar Vein Instagram: @similarveinpodcast

Do you ever wonder what it'd be like to walk next to robots on the street? Or maybe go to your favorite coffee shop and get served by a less-than-human? What if that organic interaction is gone, will we still feel connected in that kind of world? Most of that is a long way off, but it seems like we're on our way. The great and powerful Elon Musk has revealed the Tesla Bot that can replace many of the mundane tasks we do every day and look cool doing it. It can also squat more weight than Tyler—and look way cooler doing it. If you ever have an insightful conversation with Siri on a long drive, this episode is for you.Follow us on Instagram!Similar Vein Instagram: @similarveinpodcast

Have you ever been watching a superhero movie and felt like you really connected to the hero? Whether it be Iron Man, Thor, or Spider-man, each hero has a very specific set of skills and personality traits. In this episode the guys try to decide which Avenger they would be. The conversation quickly leads to discussing each other's personalities. Everyone brings something special to the table and each member of a group should complement each others' strengths and potentially support the others' weaknesses. Follow us on Instagram!Similar Vein Instagram: @similarveinpodcast

In this episode the guys talk about the struggle of taking time off. When you do, is your schedule chalk full of adventure and timelines? Or is it better for you to sit in a chair and watch the world pass by? Either way, come try and figure it out with us. Ty loses his bag at the airport, Jake takes his private jet to the Bahamas (he wishes). Turns out the life of a working class rockstar isn't all that it seems. Do you have a hard time taking time off?Follow us on Instagram!Similar Vein Instagram: @similarveinpodcastTalbott Brothers Instagram: @talbottbrothers

We asked for some listener input as to what we should talk about next. Turns out people wanted to know how our friendships have changed over the years. If you’re an avid listener, you know we are very different people, but we’ve always had each other’s backs. Do you know anyone like that? Send this episode to someone you should call.Follow us on Instagram!Similar Vein Instagram: @similarveinpodcastTalbott Brothers Instagram: @talbottbrothers

Have you ever felt pressured to hurry up and “settle down?” Does buying a house in the suburbs mark the end of your youth? In this episode the guys weigh in on expectations, priorities, and making your own decisions as they look down the line at upcoming seasons of life. Spoiler alert: the suburbs dont suck as long as you actually want to be there. Follow us on Instagram!Similar Vein Instagram: @similarveinpodcastTalbott Brothers Instagram: @talbottbrothers

One of the best parts about working towards our passion is the validation we receive by our peers in the same line of work. As a painter, nothing feels as good as having an artist you respect compliment your work. As always, we discuss being our own worst critics. Join us, would you?Follow us on Instagram!Similar Vein Instagram: @similarveinpodcastTalbott Brothers Instagram: @talbottbrothers

In movies they say we only use 10% of our brains while we're awake. This isn't entirely true, but sometimes it feels like that's all we have to work with when it comes down to getting things done. The guys have very different ways of working, but they do agree that it would be nice to clone themselves and trade off on work days. Does anyone know a guy? Or maybe his clone?Follow us on Instagram!Similar Vein Instagram: @similarveinpodcastTalbott Brothers Instagram: @talbottbrothers

Do you get to the restaurant a few minutes early? If you're like us, it's because you want to down an entire appetizer before the rest of the party gets there. Whether you're early or late, it seems everyone has their own definition of being "on time." Fashionably late may be your style, but watches are fashionable too, right?Follow us on Instagram!Similar Vein Instagram: @similarveinpodcastTalbott Brothers Instagram: @talbottbrothers

In this episode the guys talk about their relation to pop culture and how it connects to music and life. It's not easy to adapt with the times, but if you don't adapt you might dissolve. It's good to stay classic, but is it important to stay relevant nowadays?Follow us on Instagram!Similar Vein Instagram: @similarveinpodcastTalbott Brothers Instagram: @talbottbrothers

The guys are working on a new song in the studio about being the last person on earth. This episode takes place the night before the song is being worked on, so Ty asks Jake for his input on the idea. What if you were the last person on earth? What would be the first thing you did that day? What would it look like in 10 years? *Apocalypse intensifies*Follow us on Instagram!Similar Vein Instagram: @similarveinpodcastTalbott Brothers Instagram: @talbottbrothers

In this episode the guys talk about how friendships change as you get older. Is it worth it to make new friends in your late twenties and beyond? For some of us it takes a lot. Whether you do make new friends or not, one thing is for certain: the true ones will last forever.Follow us on Instagram!Similar Vein Instagram: @similarveinpodcastTalbott Brothers Instagram: @talbottbrothers

What is your signature thing? Think Elton John's jumpsuits. Think Johnny Cash or Steve McQueen's style in line with your best hat. Everyone wants to have a signature style that they're known by. The guys talk about Jake's glasses throughout, but it's a pivotal point to say how hard it is to let go of the things that feel comfortable whether or not we should. What we do and how others see us defines our signature.Follow us on Instagram!Similar Vein Instagram: @similarveinpodcastTalbott Brothers Instagram: @talbottbrothers

Nick and Tyler share what it was like to tour again and play shows in peoples' back yards. We also ponder whether it is realistic to chase a life that never requires vacation. We discuss work, rest, and the value of contrast and balance. Mentioned in this episode:Talbott Brothers' Indiegogo CampaignFollow us on Instagram!Similar Vein Instagram: @similarveinpodcastTalbott Brothers Instagram: @talbottbrothers

This week we celebrate 25 episodes of Similar Vein by answering 10 listener questions! This episode marks the end of season one, but don’t fret! We will return in May with fresh episodes, new experiences, and (unfortunately) the same dorky personalities. Until then we will see you on Instagram ;)Follow us on Instagram!Similar Vein Instagram: @similarveinpodcastTalbott Brothers Instagram: @talbottbrothers

It’s not always easy to get rid of that T-shirt that fits just right but is well past it’s expiration date. We think it’s important to know what you have and have what you need. We like to make sure the things we have serve a purpose and bring value to our lives at the same time. In this episode we work through the necessities and the unnecessary and share some examples of excess in each of our lives (how many of the same jacket do you think Ty has?) Mentioned in this episode:Fresh Clean Tees (Use code TALBOTTBROTHERS for 15% off)Minaal ToolcaseFollow us on Instagram!Similar Vein Instagram: @similarveinpodcastTalbott Brothers Instagram: @talbottbrothers

Thanks for sticking with us after our week off! The time away from our podcast microphones was spent around plenty of other microphones while recording some songs for an upcoming project. If you ever wanted to hear what the studio process is like (for the 1000th time) you wont want to miss this episode. We share some behind the scenes, recap the antics of our day off, as well as give some insider info on the details of an upcoming release. Follow us on Instagram!Similar Vein Instagram: @similarveinpodcastTalbott Brothers Instagram: @talbottbrothers

Do you ever see a guy that seems like he’s trying way to hard to prove himself as a man? In this episode we discuss some examples of fragile masculinity. More importantly, we also share some examples in our lives of what a true man looks like (in our opinion). Follow us on Instagram!Similar Vein Instagram: @similarveinpodcastTalbott Brothers Instagram: @talbottbrothers

Have you ever been cut off on the road? You try to give the benefit of the doubt. Maybe their house is on fire. Maybe they're headed to the hospital. Maybe their foot got stuck on the gas pedal! Probably not. We three agree that the thing that grinds our gears the most is not looking out for your fellow human. We know we don't get it right most of the time, but it's always easier to spot when it's happening to you.Follow us on Instagram!Similar Vein Instagram: @similarveinpodcastTalbott Brothers Instagram: @talbottbrothers

The unnamed thing has messed up a lot for everyone this past year. We enjoyed watching the Super Bowl but also had some reservations with the way some things were handled. We're only really qualified to talk about the musical performances, so come listen to us talk about them and the way it relates to our shows in the future.Follow us on Instagram!Similar Vein Instagram: @similarveinpodcastTalbott Brothers Instagram: @talbottbrothers

Style is something that seems it's years in the making. There's nothing quite like feeling good in what you wear. We all have the favorite pair of jeans, favorite jacket or kicks. In this episode we go back and look at some of the mistakes we made while trying to clothe ourselves properly. It's all trial and error, but we tend to fall back on the classics. Is the 90's style really back? Time to dig out the quad colored window pane button up shirt.Mentioned in this episode:The Buckle - Outpost Makers (Instagram)Goorin Bros (Instagram) (Knob Hill location)Danner Boots (Instagram)Follow us on Instagram!Similar Vein Instagram: @similarveinpodcastTalbott Brothers Instagram: @talbottbrothers

A lot goes into the day of a show. For concert goers, it's usually a 7 o'clock drive and a fun night out. For those of us on the other side, it's months of planning, rehearsal and travel that leads to one amazing night. We wouldn't trade it for the world, but come along with us as we talk about the good, the bad and the ugly that makes up show day.Mentioned in this episode: 64 Audio IEM'sSennheiser IEM systemPinhook BourbonFollow us on Instagram!Similar Vein Instagram: @similarveinpodcastTalbott Brothers Instagram: @talbottbrothers

In this episode we talk about some things that hold us back, and some strengths that each of us have that make us useful in a team. There are so many things that can keep us from accomplishing our goals and our successes, but most detrimental of all is our own vices and pursuing the image of something we aren't. Keep on keepin' on.Follow us on Instagram!Similar Vein Instagram: @similarveinpodcastTalbott Brothers Instagram: @talbottbrothers

In part two of creativism, the guys talk about their songwriting and practice tactics a little more in depth. There's a secret sauce, but everyone has it. They talk about how hard it is sometimes to work and create with bandmates, and how when it's time to say goodbye it feels a little bit like a breakup. "Hey, I can I come over and get my jacket?"Follow us on Instagram!Similar Vein Instagram: @similarveinpodcastTalbott Brothers Instagram: @talbottbrothers

It's the game you play on a long drive, you know the one. You ask each other outlandish and thought provoking questions. Friends are lost, there's sharks with lasers on their heads, Ty can't seem to understand one or more questions. What is happening?Follow us on Instagram!Similar Vein Instagram: @similarveinpodcastTalbott Brothers Instagram: @talbottbrothers

We all create. Some of us make music, some of us write poetry, some of us create things to make our every day lives better. In each of us, there is a creator. We all have our own skills and processes that produce the fruit of our mind's eye. In this episode, we discuss some of our favorite artists, and analyze their and our own styles.Mentioned in this episode: My Love Is A Hurricane - David Ramirez Follow us on Instagram!Similar Vein Instagram: @similarveinpodcastTalbott Brothers Instagram: @talbottbrothers

We didn't want to go in to this episode talking about New Years resolutions, so we didn't. Though we struggle with it in different ways, we truly believe that the best way to get "motivated" is to chip away at something daily. That doesn't mean that some Fridays you aren't going to eat an entire pizza over your sink because you had a rough week. We've all been there, right?Follow us on Instagram!Similar Vein Instagram: @similarveinpodcastTalbott Brothers Instagram: @talbottbrothers

How do you feel when you take a personality test? Do you feel understood, or do you feel like you've been put in a box? The guys war with the idea that they can be pigeonholed. Maybe it's what we need in order to work to our full potential with our peers.Follow us on Instagram!Similar Vein Instagram: @similarveinpodcastTalbott Brothers Instagram: @talbottbrothers

Is luck a figure of speech for you? Or is it something that you believe only comes to the fortunate? The guys weigh hardwork, tenacity and taking opportunties as they try to balance their dreams and day to day goals.Follow us on Instagram!Similar Vein Instagram: @similarveinpodcastTalbott Brothers Instagram: @talbottbrothers

In this episode Jake, Tyler, and Nick discuss some of their musical influences. They share more stories about the early days on the road and describe the live shows that have set the bar for their own ideal live performances. Mentioned in this episode: Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors - Live at The RymanNeedtobreathe - Live from the WoodsFollow us on Instagram!Similar Vein Instagram: @similarveinpodcastTalbott Brothers Instagram: @talbottbrothers