Space For Friends

This week’s episode flows from cozy life updates straight into the deep end; from heating dilemmas (are we freezing or melting?) to body image, mirror love-hate moments, reacting to people's comments, and the strange ways we see ourselves. We share our full Demon Slayer movie experience; the hype, the verdict, and what snacks and drinks fueled us. Also sending shoutouts to drinking water. And to r...

Before anything else, we go back to last week's topic, wanting to prevent any confusion about Flin's boat trip from last week and clarify the difference between canoes and kayaks. From there, the hype for the upcoming Demon Slayer movie takes over (with some inevitable anime yap along the way). We blind-rank the best cinema snacks, and Flin shares a college presentation on bravery that leads to a ...

This week we’re back with a special remote episode, calling in on the weekend instead of sitting in the studio on Wednesday. Flin kicks things off with a recap from his recent short trip and demanding kayaking tour, while Julien shares how he spontaneously decided to join a community run on Saturday morning and his upcoming marathon plans. From there we talk about collaboration and collective acti...

This episode was destined to be different. From the recording almost getting canceled, to making it work regardless - with suboptimal audio and delays resulting in unwanted pauses and talking over each other more often than usual (lol). Nevertheless we end the episode richer, than when we started it, finding in it some food for thought and stress relief, gaining new insights, sharing proud moments...

This week’s episode drifts between late night thoughts and lighthearted laughter. Flin opens up about sleepless nights, future worries, and the heavy feeling of not always knowing the next step which leads to a brainstorming session, new thoughts and angles to tackle the issues at hand.  From there, we move into real-life moments. The awkward challenge of a reunion at a former workplac, plus a hil...

From current struggles and new gym enemies to full days lost in video games, this week’s episode is packed with stories. We dive into ghosting and digital etiquette, blind-rank the best gaming consoles (with a detour to some hilariously awkward Wii memories), and hear an old story of Flin’s dramatic school trip as well as the background to him almost getting scammed recently... Hope you enjoy! :) ...

This week we wander from mobile games and phone habits into gossip as a way of socializing, and then out to the streets and public of Berlin. Listening to music, people-watch, when and how to even join a stranger’s conversation without feeling intrusive? From there, we dive into the bigger wish for a friendlier, more compassionate environment and the subtle but important difference between being n...

This week's episode starts with Flin sharing his recent dream again, and how it had him start his day off stressed, making us appreciate the luxury of slow and peaceful mornings even more. From there, we enter into a creative's mind, talk about stage fright, how words and jokes can seriously harm someone's confidence, and how practice and preparation might help build it back up. We also cover toda...

This week's episode starts with Julien quizzing Flin on what he thinks are the top 10 most difficult languages, then we reveal the official UNESCO ranking step by step. From there, it’s off to talking about recent cinema experiences, crying, concerts, and some truly wild car stories. We also get into the tricky business of public arguments on social media and exposing private messages, where to dr...

Inspired by last week's episode, we start this one by talking about small adjustments that can boost our energy levels throughout the day (starting with our breakfast). From there, we drift into our fascination with Japanese and Chinese influences, from food to philosophy, and get momentarily interrupted by the doorbell, which somehow leads to neighbors, online shopping, and jeans talks. Flin shar...

This episode didn’t go precisely as planned, and maybe that’s exactly what made it interesting. With Flin running behind schedule and both of us feeling the weight of mental exhaustion, we found ourselves clashing more than usual. But out of the tension came some sharp questions and raw reflections: where’s the line between confidence and arrogance? Would you even want to be the best at something?...

In this episode, Flin and Julien follow the thread from sports science to gender norms, gym-floor Google searches, and how a casual “it’s common sense” turns into a full-on spiral: what even is common sense, and what can or can't be seen as such, making it a friendly (and slightly heated) debate about logic, intent, reason, and why “simple” truths aren’t always so simple, or are they? We touch on...

We’re celebrating one whole year of Space For Friends (!) — looking back at where we started, what we thought this would be, and how we actually feel about it now. Then things get quite intergalactic as we chat about how to coexist with people from different cultures — or, you know, planets. This episode has a bit of everything, from sharing fun facts, falling into geography rabbit holes, and cele...

In this episode, Julien shares highlights from his birthday trip to London, including the experience of seeing Lana Del Rey live — right gut feelings, dreamy vibes, and everything in between. Meanwhile, Flin reflects on something quieter: the challenge of asking organic follow-up questions and what it really means to stay present in a conversation. He also talk about the emotional aftermath of fin...

In this episode, we witness a full-circle moment for Flin as he attends the Linkin Park concert. If you’ve been with us for a while, you’ll remember how Flin discovered his love for Linkin Park. It started with seeing them get back together on a random livestream at 3 am, and now hopefully with stories from the moshpit of their latest concert in Berlin.  We also put our 25-year friendship to the t...

This week we get into how differently we express and process emotions, and what it means to sit with fear, anxiety, panic, or even depression, and discuss potential antidotes. We talk about the power in taking small things into our own hands instead of accepting everything as it is, and why being good at a broad spectrum of things might just be more freeing than being a specialist. Also on the tab...

In this episode, we share some mindset 'hacks' for how to not constantly feel judged by others, drifting into metaphysics and the power of belief. As it weighs heavy on Flin's heart, we express some of our concerns and show solidarity with people who face any sort of discrimination. We also explore the idea of zooming in or out to keep a positive outlook on life even when dealing with negative peo...

New week, new talks! Julien sounds tired as he’s running low on sleep, and we might get to hear one of the reasons why... But first we dive into Flin's question on how to be a good host as an adult in real life. Who’s in charge of what exactly? Should you provide food, entertainment, and everything else all by yourself, or is the experience more about collective effort? As we occasionally drift of...

Kicking off with a short follow-up on last week’s AI chat, then diving into a thoughtful exchange on what it actually means to show respect in everyday interactions and the importance of having empathy. Plus, Flin reveals his new retro phone and shares his first impressions. Spoiler: it’s giving analog soul in a digital world... Check out the other parts of the Flinverse:  linktr.ee/_FLIN_ Keep an...

Starting off by talking mental health in the workspace, what’s missing and potential solutions. The occasional blind ranking lights up the mood before Flin’s starts gearing up for his big family gathering and speaks on his role in it, plus we dive into our current thoughts on AI: the hopes, the fears, and how we’re actually using it. Oh, and we’ve got a fresh take on digital detoxing you might wan...

This week, we kick things off with Flin's finding his seat experience at the Billie Eilish concert —but as always, one story leads to another. What starts as a concert recap soon spirals into a thoughtful conversation about the different roles in the music industry : performing artists, songwriters, and producers. We unpack how each contributes to the art we love and how the spotlight doesn’t alwa...

Let me just say that this one is a wild one. We want to put a disclaimer at the beginning that we are going to jump into topics about hypothetical dangerous and or voilent situations and how we would like to deal with them, or even better avoid them altogether.  Flin has read up on how many supplies are recommended for an emergency home storage, and he unpacks the hand-wound emergency radio that h...

Is something in the air… or is the world actually getting more optimistic? We kick things off by unpacking a sense of collective good vibes—whether it’s a real societal shift or just social media and AI messing with our perception. Flin shares all about one of the most epic birthday parties ever (shoutout to his 'honorary aunt' and laser tag glory), and then things get wild with a round of rapid-f...

Post-holiday catch-up time! We’re diving into how poor communication can strain family dynamics—and what we’re doing to improve it. Then we unpack the awkward art of being a “grown-up” around older relatives while keeping our inner child alive.  Plus, a stroll through Berlin’s stunning Gardens of the World, and our personal take on the Michelangelo effect—how we shape and are shaped by the people...

This week, Flin’s back from a whirlwind trip to Vienna and brings all the juicy details—from schnitzels to stunning views. We chat about our summer plans (spoiler: it's going to involve a lot of concerts) and tackle the question of how to watch films with a sleepy person. All this and more in this cosy catch-up episode. Grab a snack, hit play and join us! Check out the other parts of the Flinverse...