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 survi... more
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 ge... more
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 free... more
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 guidel... more
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? H... more
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 p... more
In this episode Jake and Tyler break down their ideal workspaces. Jake talks about how he recently reworked his home studio space and has learned that he likes having dedicated spaces for certain things instead of one space to rule them all. They also talk about the difference between a creative space and a more tradit... more
Do you ever feel like things are never quite how you want them to be? Do you often find yourself frustrated that other people aren't meeting your expectations? In this episode Jake and Tyler talk about the unfortunate affect expectations have on their mental state. Jake explains how this is something he discusses in th... more
In this episode Jake and Tyler discuss the importance of friendships and what they look for in good friends. They go back to their high school/college days and take an inventory on who has remained in their inner circle. They share some of the struggles of making new friends, the tendency to put too much pressure on wo... more
In this episode Jake shares his experiences as he starts attending a new gym. He quickly remembers the things that drove him away from public gyms but also explains how it has rekindled his motivation to attack his workouts with vigor. The guys then discuss their current goals and different aspects of fitness routine p... more
In this episode Jake and Tyler give their opinions on purism in the music industry. Is using loops and samples in a song considered cheating? Is a song made in a bedroom using software instruments any less valid than something recorded in a studio with real instruments if they both sound great? Find out our thoughts in... more
In this episode Jake and Tyler get caught up. Tyler fills us in on his experience at The Transplant Games, Jake shares how he often questions if he is on the right path for his life, the guys open up about depression symptoms and accepting that it's okay not to be okay.Follow us!Instagram: @similarveinpodcastTikTok: @s... more
In this episode Jake and Tyler talk about the signs they look for in themselves to recognize when they're burnt out. They discuss what tends to lead to burn out in their lives, and also their strategies (or lack thereof) for combating burn out.Follow us!Instagram: @similarveinpodcastTikTok: @similarveinpodcast
Have you ever swam in a lake and fear you'll get attacked by a shark? What about a fear of accidentally using the wrong public restroom? In this episode Jake and Tyler discuss some of their more irrational fears. Don't worry, only half of them are bathroom related.Follow us!Instagram: @similarveinpodcastTikTok: @simila... more
In this episode Jake and Tyler open up about their family dynamics growing up. The guys compare their respective relationships with their siblings. Jake grew up with an older sister, where Tyler grew up with an older brother. They also discuss the difference between your family though blood relation, and the families w... more
In this episode, Jake and Tyler share stories about times they've had delayed flights and other stressful or frustrating experiences with air travel. Despite their occasional troubles, the duo both still prefer flying over driving when they can, as long as they are on a respectable airline - or at least anything other ... more
In this episode Jake and Tyler discuss being in the creative element and the frustration when the ideas just aren't flowing. Tyler wrapped up a creative season and went right into tour, where as Jake has been stuck in an analytical rut both in work and in his personal projects. Jake also sheds some light on his insecur... more
In this episode, Jake and Tyler share their strategies for taking care of themselves. Tyler explains the importance of being able to recharge when he is on the road, and Jake explains his challenges with taking time for himself. The guys also talk about the importance of knowing your limits and keeping an eye on your p... more
In this episode Jake and Tyler discuss dream jobs. They share what their dream jobs were as kids and how that influenced their current careers. They unpack the age old idea "if you do something you love then you'll never work a day in your life" (spoiler - its a lie), and also explore what they would do if they could c... more
In this episode, Jake and Tyler discuss the hypothetical scenario of time traveling. They consider whether or not they'd rather meet their future selves, what the future might look like 50 years in the future, and who they'd meet if they could meet anyone from the past.Follow us on Instagram!Similar Vein Instagram: @si... more