In the Garage with Dave and Andres

Yes that’s a long title, but there’s no real way to succinctly summarize what we discuss this week. We discuss all things AI from chat bot infatuation, to terminators, from data privacy to self-diagnosis and all things in between. Here’s the thing: it is not lost on us that the hot-button issue of the day is AI and how it may affect humanity negatively, but the way it is portrayed in the news is s...

Everyone loves a good game. Here at In the Garage we certainly enjoy a good game, so we decided that for our 30th we would play one to see how well Dave remembered the previous 29 episodes. This week we’ll get a little deep, but mostly we’ll have a good time circling back through our journey. If this is your first time watching/listening, it’s a great introduction to what we’re all about, and if y...

This week we sat down with Eli Weinstein, LCSW who hosts a podcast called “The Dude Therapist”, wrote a book “From I Do to We Do” and just shot the breeze. We hit topics from couples counseling to my awful experience with therapy while in treatment to how to properly say happy new year in Hebrew. You might say this episode has something for everyone! If you want to hear more from Eli, you can find...

Howdy everybody! I’m not gonna lie, I’m pretty proud of getting this episode out as I have been off in the wild northwest without internet access for the last week and a half. I may have had to cut some corners in order to make this happen, but hey, it’s a small price to pay for the experience of catching halibut in the presence of a pod of humpback whales. Anyhoo, in this episode Dave and I chat...

In this episode Dave and I sit down with Darren Zancan from the podcast Men, Talk: Breaking the Stigma to discuss dolphins, tornadoes, children and depression - not in that order. As the guy who has to listen to all these podcasts before they get posted, I have to say, this one was the easiest to edit because man we all grip it and rip it. Darren’s candor regarding his life experiences is somethin...

This week Dave and I realized that although we touch on therapy in every episode, we never really level-set what that looks like for us. As long as you can sit through my many digressions, you may get something out of it! If you’re not someone that thinks that therapy can help them, then at least my digressions should entertain or shock you. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss t...

It’s wild to think that we’re already on our 25th podcast and haven’t run out of things to say to each other. To quantify that: if you put Dave and I in a room together for a day and made us talk to each other the entire time, we would definitely end up either fighting or screwing or maybe both. Maybe that’s a terrible way to quantify that, but it’s nice to acknowledge milestones like the 25th epi...

This week Dave and I see if we remember how to do the truffle shuffle while flying on the back of a luck dragon. Let me rephrase that: Dave and I do some reflecting while looking back at movies we watched as kids and discuss how our change in perspective has altered the way the movie hits. Hopefully it’ll inspire you to go back and take a look at the films of your youth and realize how completely...

In this very existential episode, we dive into the deeper meanings of guilt and shame, how they affect us physiologically and how to move past them. There will be much introspection and a even a little surprise! Email us! Catch us on the socials: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...

Happy Monday! Yeah, it looks like you guys prefer us on Mondays, or if you’re anything like me, don’t have as many podcasts to listen to on Mondays. This week we have an interesting conversation with Alicia Laszewski from Kind Ethos about “mobbing”. Don’t worry, I didn’t know what it was either, but it’s definitely one of those things that you’ve known about your whole life that didn’t have a name...

I must not be chronically stressed about producing and releasing this podcast because I finished editing it and then apparently did nothing. Sorry about that, but the good news is you get a twofer this week! In this episode, Dave and I discuss chronic stress: What is it? How do you recognize it? What are some of the negative physical and mental effects of it? So go grab a Valium and chillax with u...

This week Dave and I sit down and riff on the concept of the “3rd place”, the place that isn’t your home or workplace where you like to spend your spare time. As we discover, it can be anything from a coffee shop to a strip club - as long as you feel like you can relax and be yourself there, it’s a candidate for your 3rd place. With the diminishing of the social club and continuing digitization of...

First, thank G-d I’m not alone in thinking humor can be an incredible asset and coping skill! Second of all, thanks to Trip from Man Therapy (www.mantherapy.org) from validating this belief in finding that many of the men who connect with his organization find the humorous tone more in line with their personalities than websites that have backgrounds of mountains and spa music playing. Check out t...

Hi everybody! Miss us? We certainly missed you, Dave and I missed each other and we both felt missed. Well, we’re back from our respective vacations and are ready to rock and roll. This week we have a chat with Trip Starkey from Man Therapy® to learn about his organization’s unique approach to broaching the topic of mental health with other dudes. If you want more information, or are just curious...

In this episode we go on location to Dave’s house to discuss the positive effects of non-destructive hobbies on your mental health. I say non-destructive because if you’re a Dahmer or Epstein, your hobbies are probably not good for anyone - I mean, even O.J played golf to unwind…So yeah, we discuss how a good non-destructive hobby like playing an instrument, playing a sport, doing crossword puzzle...

You wouldn’t wear one-size-fits-all shoes or condoms and therapy is the same: you need to find the style that fits you. In this episode we chat about what’s out there, how some of the different types/styles of therapy work and what they conditions for which they might work best. We basically touch on a few different styles and if you would like more information on any of them, feel free to reach o...

In this episode we tackle the topic of toxic masculinity, and more importantly, what is legitimate and what is just opinion. More to the point, is a guy toxic just because he doesn’t believe he should cry or wants his woman barefoot in the kitchen? We quiz each other and as it turns out, we’ve got a decent handle on the topic. Spoiler: Just don’t be a dick. For the video consumers: We’re working t...

This week we discuss how money can affect us guys both positively and (mainly) negatively. You’ll get to hear me expound on topics like the French Revolution, dick measuring and Married…. With Children. When we’re done, you’ll feel a bit better knowing that everyone feels awful about what money does to us, but also how human nature isn’t going to change our drive to get more of it. This is a publi...

In this episode we cross the globe to have a chat with John Toomey, Global Chair of the Men’s Wellbeing Initiative, International Speaker, Author of “In it for the Long Haul” and host of the Masculine Intelligence (FKA: Good Bloke Not Woke) Podcast (among many other things). We discuss workplace culture and its effects on mental health and how personal responsibility plays into that. You can learn...

In this episode, we learn not to keep our mics too close to each other and also how to say no to things we don’t want to do. You’d think it would be easier to do that, but apparently people are constantly saying yes to things that will make them unhappy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit inthegaragewithdaveanda...

In this episode we have a chat with Avi Friedman, Executive Functioning coach. He helps us understand how our bad habits can be reshaped into positive ones and why this can lead to a state of better well being (spoiler: it’s going to involve putting more barriers between you and your phone.) If you want to know more, you can go to https://www.managedminds.co/ and check out Avi’s services. This is...

In this episode, we have a chat with Daniel Rubin from Transcend Counseling about the growing problem in of pornography and sex addiction. Daniel gives us a lot to think about in this very candid discussion about addiction, and how he approaches treatment. If he seems like the right counselor for you, you can reach him at: TranscendCounselingLLC@gmail.com For more information visit his website at:...

We go fully video to discuss the ever-growing problem of porn addiction with our guest Daniel Rubin. It’s still pretty SFW, don’t worry. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit inthegaragewithdaveandandres.substack.com

Loved last night's episode of "The Pitt" in which two of the doctors get very open and honest about their own sh!t and struggles and the importance of not going through it alone. Also really excited for upcoming episodes where we interview some experts in the fields of addiction (porn, substances, etc), executive skills (time management, thinking before acting, etc.) and public policy regarding me...

In this episode we explore the calming sounds of the didgeridoo as well as discuss the importance, and what it actually means, to be a provider. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit inthegaragewithdaveandandres.substack.com