Kooky Conversations

Episode 4 of Season 2 dives into how we make certain decisions and what helps us to see or feel if what decision was best for us. Sam and Arden share a little about the recent decisions they have made, and also talk about how some decisions we make really impact the people around us. Kooky Community makes its first debut 😂 If you could ask just 3 questions about a decision to your friend, partner...

This is a great conversation for anyone at any stage of life! Sam and Arden discuss what they’re currently learning, but this episode is about so much more than that. They gave insight into why we all may not ever take or seek opportunities to learn and grow, as well as what learning new things actually does for all of us. Maybe it’s drumming, how to be a better public speaker, or learning how to...

Episode 2 of Season 2 is all about going “home” and specifically balancing those tricky transitions. Arden shares a little about his personal endeavors with pursuing his Real Estate license , and how allowing himself to have 24 hours to “mourn”, be upset with or annoyed by something has cleared up more space in his body and mind. Sam offers gratitude for life’s simple pleasures like slippers, hot...

After falling off the planet for over 2 months while they made the transition back to the US, the Kooks are back for Season 2! In this episode, Sam and Arden talk about their final days of the adventure and what it has been like getting back to reality. They share some intentions and ideas for this season, along with their chosen words for 2026. It may not be riding on a scooter through Bangkok, b...

Episode 28 is being shared on Thanksgiving, and despite the Kooks still being in Chile and not able to celebrate this year, they thought they’d talk about the holiday season! They both give a little insight into their favorite moments as kids and how traditions have changed over the years. Sam talks about Christmas Eve games they used to play and awkward caroling in the neighborhood while Arden ge...

Happy birthday to the one and only kook Sam! Sam turned 30 this year, and with it being a big year kook Arden had some questions about what that means for her. Sam reflects on her accomplishments from her 20's. Graduating from nursing school,to traveling and buying property but mostly living out a life she feels connected to deeply. The kooks discuss what she is most looking forward to in her 30's...

The Kooks are so excited to have Tom Hittle, Sam’s not-so-little brother, on the show this week! Tom has had a year of ups and downs and offers a refreshing take on how to shift our attitudes. From wrecking his truck, committing to 75 Hard and giving up addictions, letting go of relationships & now trying to find the middle ground, his year might sound a lot like something you’ve experienced befor...

25 episodes of the Kooks?! Thanks so much for being here and keeping up with the adventures, maybe all the way since Vietnam! Grateful for ya! After spending a week in the hustle and bustle of Santiago city and focusing on more “stressful” matters, Sam and Arden thought they’d share about tools that help them during more pressing times. The Kooks dive into the ways they individually manage stress,...

The Kooks are live and A-Live 😂 Thanks for your patience while they navigated what the heck to do after spending their first bit of time away from each other in 10 months. Spoiler- they aren’t fans of it. This episode is dedicated to Europe, entering the final country of this almost year long adventure, and a few random things in between. Enjoy! Sam’s questions for Arden: ​ What are you doing dif...

After a few weeks of a hiatus while they finished up their bicycle adventure and spent some time with family, the Kooks are back! And sheesh is it a good one! Might as well have been a therapy session for Arden. Episode 23 is all about boundaries- what they are, how to set them, when to change them, remove them or add one. Sam and Arden talk about how communication is at the root of setting bounda...

Not much to say here. The Kooks are tired as they approach the ending of their nearly 2 month long bicycle adventure from Italy to Scotland. They thought it would be fun to keep this one light and, well, random. Enjoy! Sam’s questions for Arden: ​ What’s something people wouldn’t know about riding a bicycle for a long time? ​ When do you feel best about yourself? ​ Putting you on the spot here- wh...

Episode 21 of Kooky Conversations comes to you all live from a campsite in Scotland! Having been working together for close to 7 years now, both in “easy” times and more challenging times, Sam and Arden discuss what makes a solid team. It’s a fun conversation about their relationship but also about teamwork in business, friendship and with family. They’re honest about the ways they think they each...

Episode 20!? Wild! This week’s episode is all about your moral compass and guiding lights. The people, places, and things that keep you on track and “doing what’s right when no one is watching”. It’s a fun episode where the Kooks look at what “integrity” means to each of them, who some people are that just make you say “they’re good people” and what living a life of alignment and truth looks like....

We all (okay, maybe most of us) have big goals and dreams, but how do we go about achieving them? This week, on episode 19, the Kooks talk about some of their big dreams and goals and how they achieve them... and sometimes don't. They tell a little about what dreams might just stay dreams and which ones they decide to take on wholeheartedly. The Kooks each share what some of their tactics are for...

Fear is an instinct we all have to keep us alive, but how much of the fear we face today is truly dangerous to our lives or more mental blocks? From public speaking to darkness to drowning, we all have things that scare us (maybe a little, maybe a lot) but how do we overcome these fears? Today, most of our fears are just self doubt and worries but they aren't actually dangerous. On this episode, t...

The Kooks get to experience the amazing kindness of strangers on a daily basis, but one way has always stood out to them- Warmshowers! This platform is a community of people and cyclists who serve as hosts and open their homes to strangers while they are bike touring. The hosts offer, well, a warm shower, but also a safe place to sleep, maybe a hot meal, and great conversation. There's no monetary...

Two Wheelin ’ Kooks are back baby!!! After 5 years, Sam and Arden are back on one of their favorite modes of transportation- the bicycles! This episode was recorded after Day 2 of their adventure which is to travel from Manciano, Italy all the way up to the Scottish Highlands! Hear their fears and excitement surrounding this go around on the bikes, how the last 2 days have really gone and the occa...

In Episode 15, Sam and Arden have some special guests, her mom and sister, Maria and Sonia! The 4 of them sit down to talk about the differences between this Italy trip versus 3 years ago when things didn’t go so well. It’s a silly, rosé-sippin’, kids interrupting kind of episode, but that’s on par for the Hittle family. As with any family trips, there are many personalities and “wants” to cater t...

One of the Kooks’ favorite topics! Episode 14 turned out to be a powerful conversation all about comfort zones and while it provides great insight, it also offers clear tips on how to explore, or simply become more aware, of our fears, boundaries and complaining habits. Arden shares about his “jump right in” mentality and Sam explains how using logic, reasoning and breathing helps her to calm down...

Oooo this was a fun one! Sam and Arden have a friendly “debate” (even though they argue a lot of the same points). It’s always good to offer multiple ways to look at things, especially when it comes to culture. After spending quite a bit of time in parts of the world where the culture is ancient and rich, Sam and Arden explore what makes the culture in the US different and their experiences with b...

Episode 12 is here and the kooks talk about healthy habits while traveling - ironically while Arden is working through a little congestion 😂 They share about the things they are currently doing to try and stay healthy and why staying active, hydrated and nourished while traveling is important, but also super difficult at times. This episode is coming at you from Greece! A bit jetlagged, tired and...

This week’s episode was recorded on Arden’s 30th birthday and some great conversation was had as he reflected on all that the 20s offered him and how he’s feeling about entering a new decade! No questions for Sam this week, although she throws in her input here and there, of course. What a gift it is to grow older! Happy birthday, Arden! Kook Arden is the star of the show today. Here are the 3 que...

Some riveting conversation on this week's episode all about packing the Kook way for longer travels. For some (maybe most), the least fun and perhaps most frustrating part of traveling. Fortunately for Sam and Arden, they are not too concerned with being the most attractive people out on the streets🤪 Still, how do you decide what comes along and what doesn't? Did I pack too much? Do I actually ne...

Wow! The Kooks dove in deep on this one. Kook Sam has been journaling almost daily for years, while Kook Arden only started a few years ago and continues to do so only on occasion. They discuss how journaling looks for each of them, why they do it, and how it contributes to their lives. Arden shares valuable insight on his opinion of why women typically journal more than men and how journaling loo...

This week, The Kooks wanted to talk about the incredible time they've had in Asia, especially since after Indonesia they will be heading to Europe. They explain what they have loved about the region, what they will miss (spoiler alert- it's a lot of food) and what they are grateful to have experienced but also okay with leaving behind. Add Asia (specifically Southeast Asia!) to your travel plans!...