Mike is joined by old friend Craig Curelop to promote his new book "The House Hacking Strategy". They discuss what it actually means to live an alternative lifestyle, including the sacrifices and struggles needed to accomplish the goal of finan

AYDP | Rehash

Jul 15th, 2019 30m 56s

Connor and Mike take a deeper look at some of their previous podcast topics and talk about how some of their opinions have change since the release. They discuss modern dating, control, honesty vs truth, and masculinity

AYDP | Heartbreak

Jul 4th, 2019 33m 16s

Mike and Connor get very revealing as they discuss the oh so common topic of heartbreak. Connor has a plethora of stories to share and is willing to go for hours on the topic. Mike has a fair amount of experiences as well but gets uncomfortable

AYDP | Anxiety

Jun 24th, 2019 30m 42s

Mike and Connor address the complicated topic of anxiety. Mike has experienced plenty of it in his life and wants to make sure he can properly articulate the impact it has had on his life, for better and worse. Connor digs deep to try to unders

AYDP | Exploring Body Image | with Libby McEvoy

Jun 17th, 2019 27m 10s

Special guest Libby McEvoy joins Connor and Mike to unpack the tricky subject of body image in America. Everyone shares their own personal struggles with body image and they also discuss the lack nutritional awareness in pop culture.

AYDP | Book Review | Tuck Everlasting

Jun 10th, 2019 46m 43s

Are You Down? has their first official book club podcast with the Natalie Babbitt's classic Tuck Everlasting. Mike and Connor dive into the positives and negatives of a middle school level book centered around eternity. They have a blast with i

AYDP | Modern Dating | Part 3: Coed Perspective

May 27th, 2019 29m 27s

The entire modern dating gang is together for this one. Mike, Connor, Kira, and Megan dig in to everything that has been discussed about modern dating throughout the past couple of weeks.

AYDP | Modern Dating | Part 2: The Female Perspective

May 21st, 2019 27m 8s

The first ever AYD podcast without the original crew! Kira Ohmart and Megan Fedor take over to discuss modern dating from the female perspective. Big thanks to Kira and Megan for crushing it on this podcast!!! Make sure to listen part 1 and 2 b

AYDP | Modern Dating | Part 1: The Male Perspective

May 17th, 2019 33m 19s

This is part 1 of modern dating. Connor has experience in the dating app word; Mike doesn't. They talk about personal experience with modern dating and how they try to maneuver through the confusing search for companion ship. Part 2 will be com

AYDP | Priorities

May 6th, 2019 31m 57s

Connor is back on presents to talk to Mike about priorities. They discuss the difficulties of prioritizing life when it seems like every responsibility is getting in the way. They also announce the start of there book club on at the end of the

AYDP | Expectations | with Nick Suosso

Apr 29th, 2019 41m 56s

Mike is joined by college friend Nick Suosso as they talk about the stress that expectations add to life and whether or not it is self-inflicted or caused by others. They also discuss the common task of justifying their careers to family member

AYDP | Coping | with Dan Peltier

Apr 23rd, 2019 29m 56s

Mike is joined by long time friend Dan Peltier as they discuss the many facets of coping. They acknowledge personal experiences with coping and also express a mutual fear of the book Tuck Everlasting.

AYDP | Technology | with Scott Rieder

Apr 15th, 2019 29m 57s

Mike is joined by his father as they discuss the positives and negatives of the evolution of technology, moderation of devices, and how they feel about Big Brother always watching.

AYPD | Disney | with Kevin Scott

Apr 5th, 2019 53m 10s

Connor is joined by his buddy Kevin Scott as they discuss their Disney fandom and the company's impact on modern entertainment. They talk about how enjoying comic book movies is now the cool thing, their favorite Disney classics, and just how

AYDP | Honesty vs. Truth

Mar 31st, 2019 27m 19s

Connor and Mike reflect on honesty and truth in their own lives and look at both topics in the grand scheme of life.

AYDP | Fear | with Justin Bleier

Mar 19th, 2019 33m 5s

Mike is joined by his former college roommate, Justin Bleier, as they talk about the pros and cons of fear, life after college, and which Tom Hanks movies Justin has seen.

AYDP | Graham Good and the Painters

Mar 7th, 2019 37m 43s

Mike is joined by Graham of Graham Good and the Painters to discuss the origin of the band (1:55), and Graham's approach to songwriting and positivity (11:20). They also break down Graham's new song "Baby Sister" (21:48), which is played in its

AYDP | Anger | We Secretly Try To Fix Connor's Anger Problem

Mar 4th, 2019 30m 7s

Anger can be seriously problem... but it can also be absolutely hilarious. Mike and Connor share stories about the times they have overreacted and succumb to anger in the most ridiculous ways.

AYDP | Control

Feb 25th, 2019 21m 52s

Connor starts out with a podcast voice, Mike makes fun of that podcast voice, then the boys get rolling on how control manifests itself for them and if humans have destinies.

AYDP | Confidence

Feb 19th, 2019 25m 32s

Mike has a nasally voice but it's okay because he's confident about it. Connor tries to prove that he is funny.

AYDP | What Makes You A Douchebag?

Feb 10th, 2019 23m 51s

Have you ever been called a douchebag before? Well Connor, Mike, and Rob sure have. It might hurt at the times, but the guys discuss how it might not actually be much of an insult.

AYDP | Friendship | with Kira Ohmart

Feb 3rd, 2019 25m 7s

Kira is back on the podcast with Mike to talk about different approaches to friendships and if shit talking is okay.

AYDP | Testosterone Addiction & Masculinity

Jan 26th, 2019 27m 53s

Rob can grow a great beard and Mike isn't what you would call "traditionally" masculine. They are ready to debate the influence that testosterone can have on life.

AYDP | Love | A Female Perspective with Kira Ohmart

Jan 19th, 2019 31m 26s

Guest host Kira Ohmart joins Mike to talk about all things love. They break down positives and negatives of the big L word.

AYDP | The Freedom Café with Bryan Bessette

Jan 14th, 2019 50m 15s

Mike interviews executive director and cofounder Bryan Bessette of the Freedom Café. They discuss the origins of the non-profit organization, establishing a sustainable environment, and Bryan's love for tea and coffee.