The Found Generation with Troy Farkas

Likes/favorites/retweets/views/clicks are all forms of validation, and it's a dangerous game we play. On today's episode, we discuss social media as social currency and how we can use it to be more authentic, not destructive. Plus, we take questions from listeners and Troy gets you up to speed on his latest Colorado adventures. Book rec.: "What Made Maddy Run" by Kate Fagan. Follow us on social me...

On today's must-listen episode , an old friend from UAlbany discusses why she moved to Miami a few months ago, how writing three things she's grateful for every day changed her life and how she deals with all the mean comments she gets on TikTok. Plus, she gives Troy advice on modern dating and where he should live, and also explains why she peer pressures people into skydiving! If you&#39...

On today's episode, the woman behind the brilliant "Cereal with a Stoic" Instagram account (@cerealwithastoic) joins us to talk about why she posts videos talking about Stoicism while eating cereal, and how this ancient philosophy helps her navigate work and relationships. Then, old friend Mikey Miner joins to discuss his college soccer career, recovering from an ACL tear, the "Manhattan of upstat...

On today's podcast, we challenge all the listeners to stop talking about our jobs so much. Our jobs don't define us, and they're not as important as we think. Today's quote : "And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it." - Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist Click here to watch today's podcast, or to read the blog . Essay: “What do you do?” Silently, we’ve collec...

An old friend joins the show to discuss her solo singing career, taking us behind-the-scenes of her latest music video and her songwriting approach . And, as a mental health counselor, Caity talks about some coping strategies for navigating tough times (19:12). Caity Gallagher is a 28-year-old Albany-based musician. Her new single, " Pressed Flowers ," is available on YouTube and Spotify . She's a...

On today’s episode, we'll talk about knowing when it’s time to move on from certain situations in our lives. It may be difficult, but if you feel it deep within you, you need to do it. We'll also hear from Kara Gray, the newest member of our team (10:43). She'll manage the show's new social media accounts and will be producing content across all of our platforms. Check her out @karagrayyy on Insta...

My longtime friend, who recently moved to Florida to begin a career in door-to-door solar panel sales, tells me all about his time thus far. He's lost half of his belongings in Mexico, purchased several cars, acquired a cat he didn't want and he can get evicted at any point.  Buckle up. Today's cause: Kids in the Game , a sports-based youth development organization offering school programs, s...

We are the product of the people around us. Choose wisely. Today's quote(s): "We can do hard things" & "Exist loudly." Read today's essay here. Liked the show? Please consider leaving a review.

My two best CT friends join to talk about me and all my flaws. I'm not sure if I'll ever recover from this. Today's quote: "Sleep is the cousin of death." Today's cause: The V Foundation. Donate here as part of the show's all-natural initiative. Follow them @theoneanddones on all platforms. Liked the episode? Please leave a review or tell a friend.

Our jobs don't define us, and Instagram is a facade. So..who are you?  Who am I? Today's quote: "Do what you love, and surround yourself with good people." Check out the blog. Have a comment on today's episode? Leave a review.

My dear friend joins to tell me why she's more content right now than she's ever been. But the road there wasn't easy.  Check her out on Instagram @alys_sz Today's quote: "Just a bad day, not a bad life." Today's cause: The Autism Society. Read here or watch here for more information on The All-Natural Initiative. Like (or dislike) what you hear? Leave a review!

On today's episode, I explain what The Troy Farkas Show will sound like going forward. As you'll learn, I'm very excited about its potential to make the world a better place. Today's quote: "Once you find the way, teach the way." To read this in blog form, click here. And, I'm hiring a social media manager!   Like (or dislike) what you hear? Leave a review!

As I begin my new life in Colorado, an old friend joins to prep me for everything I need to know about the state she called home, telling me what drove her to just pick up and move out West. Plus, we discuss her love of horses, her family's athletic prowess and a story involving Red Rocks and a graveyard. Check her out on Instagram @ashleyacker. And, I'm hiring a social media manager! For more inf...

After 3.5 years at the world's biggest sports broadcasting company, I've decided to move on. In today's episode, I explain why I had to make this difficult decision. And... I'm hiring a social media manager ! E-mail me at farkastroy@gmail.com if interested and I'll walk you through the details. All are encouraged to apply.

In perhaps my favorite pod so far, an old colleague joins me for an introspective conversation where we each open up about our struggles to stay present, not necessarily fitting in all the time (23:50), studying philosophy and so much more. Oh, and stick around for the end where we nerd out about history (54:10).

Life is short. Leave nothing to the future. On today's show, I explain why I've decided to temporarily leave the Northeast.

My 21st century pen pal tries to convince me to visit Minnesota and we also exchange things we've learned about ourselves during the pandemic. Plus, since she's a massive baseball fan/foodie, we list our top five favorite foods to munch on at the ballpark.  Check her out on Twitter @renabanena.

As I prepare to say goodbye to Connecticut, I write a letter to the state I've lovingly called home for the last three-and-a-half years.

One of my most adventurous friends joins me to discuss moving to California, always traveling for work and some lessons learned from her gap year spent teaching English in Thailand. Plus, a wild story involving a moped accident, glamping, fried rice and Google Translate. Check her out on Instagram: @cvirks.

My most reliable friend joins me to reminisce on our legendary morning workouts and St. Patrick's Day 2015. Plus, he tells me about his top-secret government job, his housing search and meeting the love of his life on Tinder. And, if we were each stuck at sea because of COVID, what would our ideal cruise ship setups look like?

My closest friend from UAlbany joins me to reflect on our time co-hosting an award-winning news show in college. We also talk about her job at MLB Network, career goals and her ideal "Dirty Albs" night. Check her out on IG: @donna_conrad, where she'll have more details on her new podcast.

My go-to drinking games partner joins me to talk about her two-and-a-half years in Oahu, where she spends lots of time hiking, surfing and just loving life. We also talk about her teaching job, the state of education and if it's really a bad thing that kids spend so much time plugged in. Plus, life as a D-1 athlete, our favorite Clifton Park pizza places and we choose our ideal CP flip cup teams.

SJP joins me to catch up about her life working and studying in the nation’s capital. Then, we discuss the future of work in America, the perception of upstate New York, the time she ran into Michelle Obama and much more. Plus, a message of hope in 2021. Go Bills.

My Tik Tok-famous friend joins me to talk about his favorite social media platform. Then, we play a game of "Hypothetical Questions" where we discuss fashion trends we want to set, things that should be illegal and celebrities we hope to chill with. Plus, how much money would you have to pay us to eat a stick of butter?  Check him out on all the platforms @jacksonajello. Ladies: he's single.

My physical therapist joins me to discuss things we want to change about ourselves in 2021. We also discuss experimenting with different diets, our shared addictions and also our mutual love of Connecticut. Follow her on IG @sammmmapril.