Couch Surfin'

A few episodes ago, the boys talked about religion but primarily stuck to major western religions. We thought to continue this conversation but now focus on the eastern religions. Eastern religions don't get as much attention, but they have some incredible concepts/ideologies that give you a unique perspective. We hope everyone enjoys the episode and walks away with newfound knowledge. 

What a year it has been! In this episode, the boys look back at 2021 to see how much they've changed since January. With it being NYE, we thought it was only appropriate to talk about some goals for 2022. We hope everyone has an amazing 2022, and we can't wait to take the podcast up a notch in 2022!

Everyone communicates differently, and a lot of that is based on their personality. Some people are more soft-spoken and therefore choose their words wisely. Whereas others don't care and are extremely blunt. So in this week's episode, Bambi wants to know if people can change their personality or their communication style.

Growing up did your parents ever tell you that video games are a waste of time? We'll the boys have heard that phrase and many others. On the surface videos, games might seem like just another pastime. However, you can learn a lot about yourself by playing video games. They can even help you make decisions in your life. We hope that over time more people can see the benefits video games can offer....

Look who is finally back on an episode of Couch Surfin! That's right Waffles had some time before heading back up to his college to kick it with the boys. Maui and Waffles catch up on some changes in their lives and dive into how their Thanksgiving went. This episode covers the origins of Thanksgiving and having an attitude of being thankful even when it's not Thanksgiving. We hope you guys all ha...

In this week's episode, the boys talk about some of their wildest thoughts in the shower and discuss how they use that time to decompress. Maui also asks an interesting question about what is considered a quirk versus normality. Do you have any quirks of your own, or have you noticed any quirks in others? The boys themselves struggle with identifying their quirks and even more so the quirks others...

In this week's episode, Maui and Bambi talk about their interest in writing and reading. They revisit some books from their childhood and talk about how they felt when they first read the material versus looking back on it now. The conversation bounces around to other forms of media and how they influence people. With all the buzz around the Metaverse, the boys had to chime in with their opinions...

Do you have a sweet tooth? We'll the Couch Surfin' boys do! So for this week's episode, we decided to talk about some of our favorite desserts and drinks. A lot of the conversation is about ice cream: flavors, styles, chains, and trends. We do get into some other desserts: brownies, cookies, and doughnuts. I'd grab a few scoops of ice cream before listening to this episode! We hope you enjoy liste...

Halloween is right around the corner, and the boys thought it was appropriate to talk about some of their favorite trick-or-treating moments. In this week's episode, we dive into our favorite Halloween candy, movies, and costumes over the years. The boys also talk about how you celebrate Halloween a little differently as you get older. We wish everyone a Happy Halloween and stay safe out there whi...

This week we finally had Waffles' back on the podcast! It's been a while, so the boys used this as an opportunity to get into some deep conversations. Both Maui and Waffles love thinking about existential questions. So on this week's episode, they go down the rabbit hole about existence, dimensions, time, and the meaning of this world. Throughout the episode, they reference comics and shows like R...

In this week's episode, the boys do a little brain dump about some things on their minds. They hit on various topics such as comics, philosophy, death, life, hypotheticals, and much more. Though this episode is a bit unconventional we hope you enjoy it! 

In this week's episode, Maui and Bambi take a trip down memory lane and look back at their high school days. High school is chaotic because people are trying to find themselves, finish homework, do sports/activities, and study for SATs. For some people their high school experience is amazing, and they find a group of friends that last them a lifetime. Unfortunately, for others, it's a terrible exp...

In this week's episode, Maui gets a chance to sit down with Charles and talk about video games. Charles has always loved videos games and over the last few years, has gotten into the competitive space for Super Smash Bros. Although, Maui hasn't gamed in while he used to be an avid gamer growing up. You'll hear the two talk about their favorite games and systems from their childhood as well as the...

In this week's episode, the boys talk about a slew of topics. They begin, discussing Klay Thompson's injury and if he will be the same player he once was during this upcoming season. From there the boys dive into mental health and taking accountability for the things they can control in any given circumstance. Although this episode is more free-flowing without one specific topic, we hope all our l...

For this week's episode, we have a special guest joining Waffles to talk about Black Culture and how influential it is in determining what is popular or trendy in society. The boys talk about various topics ranging from African American history to Black representation in movies and even how anime is now cool to everyday people because of some African American influencers. Throughout the episode, s...

This week a special guest stopped by and sat down with Waffles to talk about how classes have been going so far. The two catch up and talk about some interesting things they have been doing lately. Waffles has an interesting story about a new hobby he recently picked up. We hope everyone has been having a great start to their school year. Remember new episodes drop every Thursday, so make sure to...

A lot of schools and colleges have begun recently and many students are finally back on campus for their classes or at least have a hybrid model for this term. One of those students happens to be our very own Waffles, who recently moved into his dorm. Due to the pandemic, he had to take online classes for his first year after transferring from a community college. Now he finally gets a chance to h...

We all have things that have helped us through tough times, whether it be a book, show, movie, or hobby. For the boys, especially Maui it was the trading card game Vanguard. By now you have probably heard it referenced in many episodes and are wondering what exactly it is and why it keeps getting referenced. Well this week the boys revisit one of their favorite card games from their early college...

Last week we had Friday the 13th and this got the boys thinking about superstitions, magic, and other out of the box beliefs. So for this week’s topic they decided to take a deeper dive into magic, superstitions, and dreams. A slew of other topics also get covered throughout the episode but for the most part the boys discuss somethings in our world today that could constitute as magic. They also d...

Often characters in movies, shows, cartoons, anime, and books are categorized based on certain traits and methods they carry out. For this week’s episode the boys are specifically focusing on how protagonists are categorized or perceived. They debate whether some of these protagonists are true heros, a regular hero, or aren’t a hero at all. Make sure you listen or watch the entire episode to see M...

Recently reboots have been taking over the entertainment industry whether it be shows, cartoons, or movies. On this week's episode the boys talk about some of these reboots and discuss which ones have caught their eye. They dive into what makes a reboot exciting and well made versus one that is boring and corny. Make sure to watch the entire episode to hear some reboots the boys would like to see...

On this week's episode the boys talk about their hobbies and how hobbies in general shape who we are as people. They reflect on past hobbies through their early school years and how those have changed to the ones they have begun during this pandemic. An interesting discussion also arises regarding how different hobbies change your outlook on life or your approach in solving a problem. We hope you...

On this week's episode we have a special guest sitting down with the boys to talk about the different roles people take on throughout their life. Maui brings up an allegorical comparison between people and shepherds, sheep, sheep dogs, and wolves. The boys then dive into how they perceive themselves within these four roles as well as some common traits associated with these roles as well. Go to ou...

After a long hiatus the boys are back and are more motivated than ever to bring all our viewers and listeners new content! This week we are featuring our new segment, "Out of the box Thinking". For this particular episode the boys will be touching on some out of the box concepts in regards to Science and giving their opinions on them. Go to our social media channels and comment which takes you agr...

Have you ever dealt with an injury whether it be a rolled ankle, broken bone, or even a torn acl? This week the boys run through some of the injuries they have dealt with in the past and even mention some nagging injuries they still deal with today. Rehabbing an injury is tough but not being able to do something you love takes a toll on one's mental health forsure. Comment on our Youtube video or...