The Found Generation with Troy Farkas

From our home studio, my best friend Kelsey Davis and I discuss: If the two-month stay matched the expectations we had for it (6:27) Lessons learned and how we've both changed since coming here (15:45) Moving next week and what we are most looking forward to (20:16) Advice to anyone who hopes to go on the kinds of adventures Kelsey and I are on right now (33:54) Plus, Kelsey becomes an impress...

Back by popular demand, my best friend Kelsey joins me again from our apartment. On today's episode, Kelsey and I get into: Feedback we received on last week's episode, which viewers describes as funny, flirtatious, and useless  Our five-day getaway last week (4:10) Where Kelsey finds inspiration for her TikTok videos, why she started creating on TikTok, and how she makes sure she's creating...

In the first IN PERSON episode of the podcast, it's only right that my best friend in the world joins me on today's show. On this week's show, Kelsey and I discuss: Why we decided to move to a new city together (5:45) The things she hates most about living with me (9:20) How she regains control of her life when she feels like she's losing her grip (12:50) Problems with the American way of life, bu...

With dreams of becoming a billionaire one day, Shanni Suissa constantly works herself into a stupor, putting the hustle in the term "hustle culture." When you have so much ambition, so much drive, so many ideas, so many different interests -- how do you deal with it? How do you stay focused? When one thing fails, how do you pick yourself up to do it all over again? The L.A.-based host of "The Shan...

Kristen Friis is a rising star. At 25 years old, she's a Creative Development Coordinator for Spotify, working on some of the biggest podcasts you love ... and the ones you haven't heard of yet.  To get to this point, she's changed careers, moved across the country, and worked odd jobs to make ends meet. In an inspiring conversation, Kristen shares some secrets to young people who hope...

Eric Jackman, the mastermind behind MMAFighting's massive social media channels , returns to the podcast for a very informative and passionate conversation about the apps we spend so much of our time on. NewYorkRic (as he's known in the MMA world) and I discuss:   Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter and what the future of the platform looks like (5:12)  The TikTok-ification of Instagram,...

Katie, a friend from home whom I've known for 21 years, joins me to catch up on the latest in her life. We discuss: Why young people should say yes more often (4:50) The process behind how she and her friends, who all work from anywhere, decided to move to Chicago a few months ago (7:13) The rat race of Washington D.C. and why she felt she needed to leave the city she called home after graduating...

My travel nurse friend returns to the podcast to tell us whether she's moved again, plus we discuss: Using Bumble BFF in Austin, TX, and attending Bumble parties to make friends (4:00) The benefits of therapy and how journaling has helped her gain more confidence and self-love (7:15) Never having a place to truly call home (13:05) Not allowing other people's highlight reels on Instagram to affect...

Donna Conrad, my best friend from college, joins me on the podcast to share some groundbreaking news and more! We discuss:   Leaving MLB Network to take the kind of job she's always dreamt of having (1:50)  The conversations between us that helped lay the foundation for her next big career move in sports media (5:50)  How an episode of this podcast inspired her to take the leap into...

Sonayna Chandran is a London-based online fitness coach. She works with clients around the world who hope to re-take control of their fitness and even more importantly, their confidence. And on today's episode, Sonayna and I dissect the three pillars of good health: sleep, nutrition, and exercise. We discuss: The unmistakable benefits of getting a full night of sleep (11:55) Why sleep deprivat...

Colin Wright , who shedded a high-paying career early in his 20s to instead pursue the nomadic lifestyle, is a 37-year-old entrepreneur, author and public speaker, who currently lives in Milwaukee, WI. Before "settling down" recently, Wright used to travel to a new country every four months. For seven years, he lived in places like Argentina, New Zealand, Iceland, and basically any other place on...

On today's podcast, Jamie Burton and Lauren Wolverton of the "Chicks and Dip" podcast welcome me on for a conversation about podcasts! We discuss the history of podcasting, what the future of the industry looks like, tips for success, and what makes podcasts stand apart in today's content-filled world (9:20) But before all of that, I update all of you on the CRAZY July I've had (0:00). For more fr...

An old hometown friend and BRAND NEW mother joins me for a conversation about pregnancy, giving birth, and being a mother at age 25. We cover topics like:   Why, after years of saying she didn't want children, she reversed course (1:10)  Fears of telling her parents that she was pregnant (6:10)  The behind-the-scenes of what it's like giving birth (14:00) Postpartum anxiety (26:00)&...

*TRIGGER WARNING* This episodes contains several references to suicide, substance abuse, and depression. Listener discretion is advised. (VIDEO) In a harrowing, heartbreaking, inspiring, and informative conversation, one of the nicest and most positive people on the face of the planet joins me for a conversation about:  When she first fell in love with mixed martial arts (2:05)  Her battle with su...

VIDEO INCLUDED: A very special guest joins me for a wide-ranging conversation about her podcast, career, and life philosophy. On today's episode, Michelle and I discuss: Her podcast and the big impact it's had on me (0:00) The biggest highlight in a career full of unforgettable moments (11:15) Inspiring young women who want to be just like her (13:02) Why she decided to do the 75 Hard fitn...

In a nugget-filled and wide-ranging conversation (that you can now watch on Spotify!), my good friend Cliff joins me to talk about: The case for (and against) living in New York City (5:04) The challenges of working from home in post-pandemic life (14:13) Why we need to stop pressuring ourselves to have our sh*t together by age 30 (19:19) How "Instagram society" is ruining our generation...

Nicknamed "The Queen of the Sky" by Huffington Post, Natalie Amrossi ( @misshattan on Instagram) is an aerial photographer who takes STUNNING pictures of New York City from the sky. And on today's episode, we discuss:   Why she left her career in finance to pursue a full-time career in photography ( 2: 04)  The life of a freelancer (5:40) Why, despite her massive following, she doesn...

Growing up, our teachers handed us grades. Every A told us that we were succeeding, that we shouldn't worry. But after college, there are no grades. It's up to us to figure out how we're doing, and that can lead to lots of anxiety, confusion, and the general feeling that we don't know what we're doing with our lives. Today's guest, Jamie Burton, can relate. She's a 24-year-old media personality (a...

Sports gambling has a come long way in a very short amount of time. Once considered taboo, it's now everywhere and it seems like everyone is doing it. But how exactly do you start gambling, and how do you do it responsibly? For answers to these questions, we turn to Conner Burks. Formerly of ESPN, he's now a producer for the award-winning YouTube show, The MMA Hour . Every Monday and Wedne...

*TRIGGER WARNING* This episode contains several references to disordered eating and unhealthy behavior. Listener discretion is advised. Diet culture throws a lot in our faces: Skinnier is hotter. Restricting calories is cool. In recent years, momentum has shifted more toward loving our bodies, but we still have a long way to go. And to transform our relationships with our bodies, we first need to...

In today's world, anyone can go out and make a full-time living on his/her own. Today's guest knows this firsthand, and my college friend Jazmine finds herself in the midst of trying to make it as a full-time creator online. And with 248,000 followers on TikTok, Jasmine is really only just getting started.  On today's episode, we discuss: her life in Miami and why she loves it so much...

In the series finale of The Troy Farkas Show , I replay 10 of the most impactful moments from the show that's meant so much to me since I started it in September 2020.  These 10 moments are just highlights of much longer conversations that you can go back and listen to at any time. I hope you get as much value from these people as I have: ESPN podcast producer Christina Buswell (6:52) ESPN te...

One of my dearest friends returns to update listeners on everything that's happened in her life since her first appearance on the podcast in September 2020. Liana discusses:   moving to Fort Myers, FL, with her new husband (2:50)  if her wedding was everything she ever dreamt it would be (11:25) her crazy honeymoon travel tales to The Maldives (20:55)  balancing self-care with carin...

One of the most supportive people in my life joins me for a conversation about: how high school bullying still affects her today ( 2 :10)  the toxic relationship she left at age 20 (9:15) why she decided to start creating content on social media (22:30) where she hopes her life goes from here (34:05) For the video version of today's podcast , please check out my YouTube channel! For more from...

My friend Matt, who is currently a teacher in Bend, OR, joins me to discuss the following : finding adventure in everyday life (5:00) how to understand perspective (14:38) the importance of journaling consistently (20:45) how we can more intentionally use technology (29:00) what it's like living with three women (35:07) how history should be taught in schools across America (40:33) and SO much mor...