Space For Friends

We're celebrating 100 episodes of Space For Friends!  We're looking back on the journey, the start, the expectations, developments, and everything in between, as well as look ahead to what the future might have in store for us, the podcast, and the community. We also answer some interesting questions from the audience we gathered in our Q&A. Hope you enjoy! Keep an eye out for visuals, possibl...

This week we recap the second half of Julien’s Denmark vacation after his return, as well as briefly check in on the ongoing World Cup and our thoughts on it so far. Flin then shares his experience and feelings related to visiting a cardiologist after prolonged time of avoidance, leading into a wider conversation about fears, uncertainty, and confronting the unknown to find peace. From there, we s...

A slightly different episode this week as we call Julien during his Denmark vacation for a quick check-in from there. Flin shares the intense story of witnessing a nearby car accident and becoming the first person on the scene, leading to a conversation about preparedness, responsibility, and how seemingly unrelated interests can equip us for unexpected situations. We go from talking about driving...

This week we talk about balancing work, hobbies, and the things we get obsessed with, while learning to embrace a slower and steadier approach to growth. We share updates on language learning, singing lessons, and the challenge of letting go of perfectionism and performance pressure. We also reflect on music, culture, social media, authenticity, World Cup vibes, future Japan plans, and the value o...

This week we dive more deeply into the concepts of certain emotions; if having fun is underrated, and ultimately agreeing that nobody else should get to define what that should look like for you. From there, we reflect on the role of the past, whether the present moment is all that truly matters, and why being aware of our own privileges is so important. We also wonder whether peak happiness can o...

This week we welcome the summer and catch up after the holidays, reflecting on family gatherings, shifting dynamics, feeling a little out of place at times, and the challenge of staying true to yourself when faced with social expectations, disagreements, and peer pressure. We also explore the curious fascination many people seem to have with true crime and trash TV, looking at potential reasons an...

This week we start with music, from Flin rediscovering an old unusual instrument to discovering a new artist to the challenge of stepping outside the comfort zone and reaching out for possible future collaborations, we also explain our shared allergy to independent artists doing (overly extensive) pre-release campaigns. We share observations from our current side-job "adventures", hear a couple ne...

This week’s episode turns into one long reflection on some contradictions of everyday life. We explore personality traits, habits, and perspectives that sometimes seem completely opposite while also realizing how many shared thoughts and experiences still connect us underneath it all. The conversation drifts through all kinds of topics, observations, and reflections, including the recap of a genui...

This week we recap our first days at our new side jobs, the atmosphere, first impressions, awkward moments, and the thoughts that come with stepping into a new environment. We also talk about Arda Saatçi and the mindset behind his extreme endurance challenges, the discipline, identity, and pushing one's personal limits, to achieve things other people claim to be impossible. From there, we reflect...

This week we find ourselves in another one of those honest conversations about following what feels like your purpose; the doubts, the setbacks, and the reality behind it. We talk about the importance of having a strong “why” to hold onto when things get uncertain, and how that ties into the principles guiding our work and business decisions. From there, we get into Flin’s recent TikTok duet with...

This week we got together and talked about Flin's recent Vienna experience, we dive into a bigger conversation sparked by a pilot project in Ireland supporting artists financially. It leads us into thinking about the real value of art and creativity, not just culturally, but economically too, and why it matters more than we sometimes realize. We discover the difference between being kind and being...

This epsiode we start with Flin’s upcoming Vienna weekend plans before drifting into a conversation about creativity; the inner conflict between artistic expression and society’s idea of “real work,” and what it means to feel a bit out of place while still believing in the value of creative works. We also talk about the difference between judging and simply noticing things in others, question some...

This week's (slighlty more personal) episode we dedicate to Flin’s 30th birthday, recapping the full weekend, the moments, and everything that made it special. From there, we lean into something that came up along the way: advocating for being more open with the people close to us by actively showing appreciation and the admiration we may have for them, and saying what we actually feel. We also re...

This week we talk about making changes, starting with Flin rearranging his apartment and what it feels like to shift things around in your everyday environment, optimizing an efficient and practical approach to living, creating, and working from home. From there, we get into small habits like avoiding social media first thing in the morning, and whether that alone can change how the day unfolds. W...

This week we check in again on Flin’s pre-birthday nerves; anticipation, stress, and the physical symptoms that may come with it, sharing our experiences with stress and how it sometimes shows up. From there, we drift through stories and thoughts on sports like basketball and football, touching on fandom, culture, and what keeps people (us) so invested (or not). We talk random YouTube recommendati...

This week’s episode kicks off with a big, genuine and deep conversation, the kind you don’t have every day, with a friendly but heated back-and-forth over thoughts on self-realization and wealth, delusion, practical optimism, self-awareness, doubts, passion, and the sacrifices that come with chasing something big or meaningful. In between, we recap another musical visit, talk about early concert p...

This week we start with a talk about the struggle of doomscrolling and whether it can actually be used with intention instead of just draining or distracting us. Flin then shares some thoughts on creating engaging video content, which naturally turns into a bigger conversation about creativity, performance, and the overlap between content creation and acting. We also touch on a quick Baltic Sea we...

Spring seems to bring a certain kind of energy, and we start the episode riding that wave, including Flin sharing his short “five-minute walk through Berlin” story. From there the conversation drifts, into one a recurring question: when is giving advice welcome, and when does it cross a line? We circle around ideas of patience, the strange nature of time, and the thought that fear might sometimes...

This week we start off by talking DIY energy; cutting our own hair, taking document photos ourselves, and the quiet satisfaction (or chaos) of not outsourcing everything and taking things into our own hands. From there, we recap a recent My Fair Lady musical experience and reflect on interviews with Eileen Gu that sparked a bigger conversation about the Olympian mindset; ambition, pressure, and wo...

This week again we open up with transparent life updates; experiencing existential anxiety, healing and slowly starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. We share what’s been helping, from mindset shifts to consciously curating what we consume and limiting it to what genuinely does us good. From there, things get lighter: Fun facts about olympic “romances” and the school-trip effect, disc...

Flin’s back from vacation… and back to being sick again. We talk about current life struggles and daily obstacles, still choosing optimism even when things feel heavy, like taking a seemingly random fact about the Chinese calendar, learning we were still in the Year of the Snake, a time of shedding and transition and using that as positive sign that better things are ahead. From there, we dive int...

This week we’re joined by Flin’s brother for a special episode, with a check-in straight from their vacation together. We recap winter sports events, hotel stories, plus an unexpected and profound encounter with a mysterious, wise Japanese craftsman who introduced us to his fascinating profession. From there, we zoom out and dive into a cultural analysis and the question: Was 2016 actually a real...

This week we quickly catch up on wellbeing and work stress, before diving into the chaos of pre-vacation prep; packing systems, checklists, and tricks for how to actually bring the right things. We wonder what makes a vacation feel restorative, balancing rest with activity. We reflect on how certain memories can still haunt you even years later and the importance of coming to terms with traumatic...

This week, we're back transparently sharing how recovery is going, what it’s teaching us about the connection between body and mind, and why admitting you’re not fine (or don’t have the answer) can actually be a form of strength. We talk friendship lessons, the value of asking instead of assuming, choosing accountability over ego, and the quiet power of a genuine apology. Along the way, there’s a...

Checking in with a quick catch-up and a first look back at the early year so far, before talking honestly about setbacks, worries, and how we’re trying to deal with them. Along the way, we share some broader cultural observations and reflect on integrity, personal values, and what it really takes to build confidence over time. Plus a few side thoughts and stories, as always. @spaceforfriendspodcas...