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Couch Surfin'
by Couch Surfin'
Two west coast dudes lazily surfin’, shreddin’, and carvin’ through topics about life. Wild card experiences and perspectives. Dive in the ocean of content we have in store for you
Episodes
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IN LOVING MEMORY OF MAUI
It is with a heavy heart that we’re dropping this episode to let all our listeners know that Maui (Steven Barbarito) is no longer with us and sadly passed away on December 19th, 2023. This news has been difficult for everyone, especially Steve’s family and his closest friends. With that said, we...
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Out of the Box: Deep conversations, Hookup Culture, Gender Roles, Red Flags, & Body Counts
This episode was recorded on July 8, 2023 and is the last episode that Maui (Steven Barbarito) is in before his passing. At the time season 4 was getting into full swing, and on this episode the boys dive into a number of topics, all tying into one another. They start off discussing if deep...
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What is adulting?
In this week's episode, the boys get into what constitutes as adulting, and around what age people can really start considering themselves an adult. The conversation diverges into family dynamics/gender roles.
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7 Deadly Sins
In this week's episode, the boys get into the idea of the 7 deadly sins. They each analyze which one they struggle with the most, versus which ones give them no trouble at all. They also look at the flip side and see which virtues they display on a consistent basis.
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Side Quests vs. Main Quests
In this week's episode, the boys talk about how they approach video games and how it might tie into the way they approach life.
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Season 4: Building a Strong Foundation
The year is flying by, and Summer is almost halfway over! So much has changed since the last episode, which was a few months ago. The boys dive right back into recent updates in their life, and talk about how they plan to tackle the rest of 2023!
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Out of the Box: Job Market, California Weather, and Car Shopping
This week we have a couple of special guests, one of who is making his first appearance on the podcast. So on this week's episode, Waffles and our guests talk about the current job market with all the ongoing layoffs and also dive into how crazy the weather has been lately.
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Fighting Demons
In this week's episode, the boys talk about some demons they've fought throughout their lifetime and Maui dives into his current battle against giving up vaping. We've all been at that point where we need to make a change in our life but it's not easy. Maui reminds us that these challenges are...
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Can Mental Health Issues Be a Superpower?
This week we have a short episode/clip, about how Maui views some of the mental health issues he's faced throughout his life. Many people allow their mental health struggles to dictate who they are, but Maui gives some insight into how these struggles can be beneficial.
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Getting after it & Temptations
In this week's episode, Maui talks about the mind games he plays on himself while at the gym. The boys also talk about how there are so many temptations these days, and how to not give in to them.
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Leadership & Building an Empire
In this week's episode, the boys break down what it takes to be a leader and who they would trust to lead them. Maui also talks about his dream to build an empire in a sense and how he's working to reach those heights!
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WHAT CARTOON/SHOW IMPACTED YOUR LIFE THE MOST?
Growing up watching cartoons after school and on the weekends was the best! When you think about it, a lot of those shows had a big impact on the people we are today. So for this week's episode, the boys think about the cartoons that really shaped who they became/are the most.
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GAME THEORY & TCGs
Growing up did you ever play any trading card games? The boys reminisce on their early college days when some of these TCGs took up a large part of their life! Maui also dives into the concept of game theory and how it's very applicable to everyday life.
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Looking Back At 2022
As we've just finished the first month of 2023, the boys decide to look back on 2022 as a whole. They discuss the ups and downs they've faced throughout the year and also go down the rabbit hole of reminiscing on pivotal moments from their past. No matter how your 2023 has started, we hope…
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Stages of Relationships
Have you ever been in a long-term relationship before? If you have then you know that there are various stages of a relationship that both sides go through. In this week's episode, Waffles dives into his own relationship and the moments that helped solidify it to the point of getting engaged.
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Plot Armor Part 2
The boys continue their discussion from last week about how Waffles seemingly appears to get protected by "Plot Armor" continually throughout his life. If you haven't listened to part 1, go check that out first!
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Plot Armor, Love Languages, Grave of the Fireflies, and Gurren Lagann
In this week's episode, the boys get into how Waffles somehow has plot armor that has been protecting him his whole life. The boys also dive into if it's important to pay attention to love languages, how sad the anime "Grave of the Fireflies" is, and the amazing aspects of Gurren Lagann. The boys...
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Flat Earth, Space, and Religion
Throughout time there are questions people have asked in regard to religion that often seem like they've been left unanswered. So in this week's episode, the boys take a go at possibly providing some answers or reasoning to these questions. In doing so they touch on some other semi-related topics...
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What age would you go back in time to?
In this week's episode, the boys talk about the concept of regression and figuring out what time in their life would act as a checkpoint for them. In a sense time, they were at a fork in the road but might have gone the wrong way. Looking back can you point out a time when you were at a fork in…
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BEING SICK SUCKS
It's that time of year again when everyone seems to be getting sick. Being sick plus the sun going down much earlier makes you want to stay indoors and not do anything. Maui and Bambi talk about where their headspace was at while they were sick and how they get back into the groove of things once...
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MAIN CHARACTER ENERGY
Do you ever want to just focus on yourself and the dreams you have? Well so does Maui but girls keep trying to get with him. In this episode, Maui talks about how he's been curving girls so he can stay focused and achieve his goals!
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Out of the box: powerlifting, challenges, Naruto, and getting out of your comfort zone
This week we bring it back to one of our favorite segments/styles on the podcast, "Out of the box". This is where the boys just talk about a flurry of topics that are semi-interrelated. For this week the boys get into an interesting conversation about how they need to be challenged in...
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HARDWORKING TALENT
We've all heard the famous quote, "hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard". Sometimes when you're talented at a skill it becomes easy to get lazy since things come naturally to you. So this week our guest and Maui talk about what talented people could do/should do to avoid falling...
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FLIRTING HAS CHANGED
In this week's episode, the guys talk about how flirting and dating have changed over the years. They also dive into the different dynamics between couples and how they act in public settings. We hope you enjoy this week's episode and let us know what we should talk about in future episodes!
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Partying & Halloween
On this week's episode, Waffles talks about the crazy few weeks he's had, being invited to multiple parties. The boys talk about the different kinds of people at parties, their persona at a party, and towards the end dive into a little bit about Halloween.
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QUARTER LIFE CRISIS
For all our long-time listeners this week's episode is extremely special because it's Maui's birthday! The last few years have been crazy, to say the least, but it looks like a new leaf is about to be turned. Maui has some exciting stuff he's been working on and hopefully he'll be able to share…
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Annoying Roommates & Fitness
Have you ever had a roommate that just gets on your nerves or doesn't do their end of the bargain? Well in this week's episode Waffles talks about a new roommate, that has been driving him crazy the last few months!
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The Revenge Arc
We might not all have main character energy but I bet everyone has gone through heartbreak or a situation that made them lock in and focus. In this week's episode, Maui talks about how he is motivated more than ever to get in the gym to grind but also level up in other areas of his life.
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Carrying the Team
Have you ever had those projects at school or work where nobody else is doing anything? Where you felt like your back is going to break from carrying the weight of everyone else? Well in this week's episode the boys talk about a few times they've been in that situation and what their experience…
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Once a cheater, always a cheater?
In this week's episode, we have our first special guest of season 3! Maui and the guest cover various topics as always but a majority of the episode is centered around cheating in relationships and the chances of the Earth being flat. We hope you enjoy the episode and be sure to share our podcast...
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Gettting back to what you love
In the last few weeks, Maui has seen a lot of change in his life. In this episode, he talks about how some of those changes reminded him of what he loves and he talks about how he plans to get back on "track". We hope you enjoy this episode and that it also encourages you to get back into…
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Is Sandman worth the hype?
After a little Summer break, the boys are back for season 3 and are ready to talk about some trendy topics! For this week Maui and Waffles talk about the new Sandman Netflix series.
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Out of the Box: Politics, Cultures, Lifting, Medicine, and Happiness
It's been a while since the boys have done an "Out of the Box" episode. Like others in the past, this one covers many different topics from Politics to Happiness.
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D&D Alignment Chart
Have you ever done Dungeons & Dragons with your friends? Well if you haven't there's an alignment chart that people look at when creating their characters. So for this episode, the boys decided to use that alignment chart to see which characters from the MCU, DCU, and Anime fit into some of the...
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Open Relationships & Labels
In this week's episode, the boys get into the nuances of relationships and what makes them successful. They also talk about why people are afraid of labels and why labels can be good.
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MCU
In recent years Marvel has been pumping out a ton of movies, whether they be Avengers or stand-alone movies. The boys break down their favorite movies from the MCU and talk about why some of them weren't as great. They also point out what separates the MCU from the DCU and which movies/heros...
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Father's Day Special
With Father's Day around the corner, the boys take some time to reflect on their relationship with their dads. Maui dives into what it was like having his Dad coach him in soccer growing up and talks about how impactful it was to his development. To all those who may have never known their father...
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The Education System & Teachers
In this week's episode, the boys reflect on their experiences with the US school system. We go over some of our favorite projects, classes, and teachers. We also get into why the system isn't the best and what needs to be fixed moving forward.
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90s vs. 2000s
A lot has changed in the last few decades but for some reason, it seems like there's a huge difference between the 90s and the 2000s. A lot of it has to do with the incredible growth in technology. At the same time, things like music, movies, and shows don't seem to be as iconic as they once…
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Relationship Update
It's been a long long time since we've talked about relationships on Couch Surfin'. So for this week's episode, the boys decided to revisit a popular topic from Season 1 and talk about how their views have changed!
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Manga vs. Anime
In this week's episode, the boys discuss why they read manga more than watch anime! They also give their opinions on if One Piece will end anytime soon. We hope you enjoy the episode and let us know if you think One Piece is almost over or if it still has a ways to go.
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VR | AI | Sci-Fi | Space | Anime
This week Maui and Bambi have an open discussion about a slew of topics ranging from VR to Anime. Humans have achieved so much already it will be interesting to see what the future holds!
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Headcanons
Last week the boys went through some scenarios that Waffles' came up with so for this week they decided to discuss some headcanons they've been thinking about lately. Sometimes when we watch a show or read a book we come up with alternative scenarios or possibilities. Well, those are technically...
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Waffles' Hypothetical Situation
In this week's episode Waffles comes in with a well-thought-out situation for Maui. Maui puts himself in this hypothetical situation and tries to progress through any challenges with the information Waffles feeds him based on his answers. In a way, it's a little role-playing or DnD type of…
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Family & Weddings
Maui recently got back from a family wedding. The boys talk about weddings and the different personalities within a family. It's even interesting to see how two siblings that grew up together in the same environment can be so different from one another.
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Art Reflects Life, Life Reflects Art
In this week's episode, the boys talk about how art influences us on a daily basis. Series like Harry Potter have such strong fan bases that take every aspect of Harry Potter so seriously. It's interesting that something entirely made up can hold so much weight in how one carries out their life.…
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Observing & Growing
It's been a while, hasn't it?! We hope all our listeners have been well. In this week's episode, the boys talk about feeling like the black sheep of their family. They get into how this has made them more quiet and observant over the years. The conversation bounces across a few different topics,...
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Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone
In this week's episode, Bambi talks about how living in the same area all his life has made him tired of the comfort zone. Being in a new area allows someone to be independent and gives them a fresh start. On top of that, the world is enormous, and it would be incredible to learn about different...
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Lessons & Perspectives From Anime
Recently Maui has been reading the manga: Tokyo Revengers. While reading, he related to the characters and put himself in their shoes. Looking back on this series, Maui realizes how much he learned about life and himself as the series progressed. It is interesting how anime and manga can teach us...
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Setting & Achieving Your 2022 Goals
With the first week of 2022 behind us, the boys dive into how they want to grow and what they want to achieve for the remainder of the year. Many people come up with resolutions or set goals for the new year, but there is always a proper way to go about things and an improper way. We hope this...
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Two west coast dudes lazily surfin’, shreddin’, and carvin’ through topics about life. Wild card experiences and perspectives. Dive in the ocean of content we have in store for you
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Two west coast dudes lazily surfin’, shreddin’, and carvin’ through topics about life. Wild card experiences and perspectives. Dive in the ocean of content we have in store for you
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