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! Simila...

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 Instag...

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: @similarveinpodcast Follow 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: @similarveinpodcast Follow us on...

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 b...

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: @similarveinpodcast Follow us on Tik...

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: @similarveinpodcast Follow us on TikTok! Similar Vein TikTok: @similarveinpo...

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 comedian...

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:...

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: @similarveinpodcast Follow us on TikTok...

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...

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 b...

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 Thanksgiv...

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...

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...

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 o...

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 yo...

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 conversat...

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!...

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 ther...

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...

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 e...

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 al...

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: @similarveinpodc...