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Space For Friends
by Flin & Julien
A podcast for friends, by friends, with the aim to create and have a space where we can openly and comfortably express thoughts, ideas, feelings, and also just discuss all types of topics that we care about, ranging from serious to hilarious and sometimes the ridiculous. That's what friendly conversations are supposed to do, right? Let's turn strangers into friends and friends into family, just like we both did over the course of the last 25 years. Tune in and joins us on our mission to become the friendliest podcast in the world!
Episodes
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Space For Breaks
Space for Friends is going on a break for an unknown amount of time, which means this will be the last episode with Julien and Flin for the time being. But you’ll still get a full episode of Space for Friends like you know it, with laughter, deep thoughts and first and foremost, a space for two...
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In Good Company
This week we get into live music from a few different angles; Flin’s more or less spontaneous performance experience and some recent family stories to go along, Julien’s latest in depth concert recap, highlighting the things that make experiencing music live feel so different from simply…
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Staying True
We start this episode by briefly addressing the disappearance of Episode 110 and why we ultimately decided to take it down, including some thoughts on not wanting Space For Friends to become a pure politics podcast and looking for the right balance and set/setting for it. From there, we get back…
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Designing Life
This week we get into the surprisingly difficult art of managing our time and energy levels, not just getting more done, but actually making space to rest, recharge, and be a friend to yourself, without forcing things and therefore causing more stress. We talk schedules, routines, tactics, and…
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When the Story Changes
This week we get into the uncomfortable side of being online and supporting 'strangers', what it feels like to watch scandals unfold in real time, from the Logan Paul incident in 2017 to a more recent situation involving one of Flin’s (now) former favorite content creators and cases of physical...
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Messenger vs Message
What does Cleopatra, Eminem, The Rock, Beethoven, Icarus, Ursula von der Leyen, Julien and Flin in common? Find out in this week's episode of Space for Friends! Keep an eye out for visuals, possible Q&A's, and more on our socials over @spaceforfriendspodcast @comfortwithflin and @welllifecreation...
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Worth Doing
This week we talk about the stress of looking for a job while trying to find something that feels genuinely useful, not just a way to make money, but a place where we can actually contribute and help other people. We continue Flin’s house-building story and learn about some of the relationships...
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Talk During Solar Eclipse
Recorded during the latest solar eclipse over Europe, this week’s conversation takes us from a quick return to last episode’s bathroom discussion and some of our own research into a reflection on fearfulness, fearlessness, and the filters we put over our perception of the world. Flin also shares...
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Life Quality & co.
This week we talk about our sleep, practises like controlling room/bed temperature as a life quality improvement hack, and other things that can make a difference. We also get into the idea of surveillance pricing and marketing and sales strategies we might fall victim to, as well as the…
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Lover Over Hate
This week's episode was recorded "with the hot needle," as we would say in Germany. A phrase that means it was put together at the very last minute. Due to some scheduling issues, we almost had to skip this week's upload, but Julien came up with a great idea that allowed us to get the episode out...
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How To: Friendship(s)
Happy International Day of Friendship! This week’s episode revolves around one central question: what actually makes a good friend? Through a mix of stories, observations, and plenty of detours, we reflect on healthy expectations, mutual effort, boundaries, appreciation, and the qualities we...
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How Comfy Is Too Comfy?
In this week's episode we again cover a wider range of topics to talk about. We start with a quick check in on how we're feeling, the weather and the mood, before diving into Flin's recap of his most recent musical visit, things that he liked, and things that surprised him. Then we go into…
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As We See It
This week we kick things off with a quick recap of Julien's 32nd birthday before catching up on why July always seems to become one of the busiest months of the year for us. From there, the conversation moves between everyday situations and bigger questions, including how we'd want to respond if…
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The 100th Episode
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...
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Just Listen :)
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...
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Prepared By Accident
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...
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Slow & Steady
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...
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Having Fun!?
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,...
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Between Intention and Influence
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...
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Reaching Out(side The Comfort Zone)
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…
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Walking Paradoxes
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...
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Evolving
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…
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Why It Matters II
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...
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Why It Matters
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...
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Beyond The Obvious
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…
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30: A New Chapter
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...
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Rearranged
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...
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Time Sense
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…
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On Self-Realization & Getting Older
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...
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Input / Output
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,...
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Walk & Wonder
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...
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Between Here and Everywhere
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...
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Just Letting The Good In
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...
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Leaving Room For Optimism
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…
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Thrice as Nice (Special Guest Episode)
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…
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Getting Ready
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...
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Imperfectly Human
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…
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The Year, So Far
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...
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Welcome 2026 — Back Together
First episode of the new year! We pick up where we left off in 2025; recap the holiday season, NYE, and unpack all the stories from the weeks in between. What happened on our vacations? What is new in our daily lives, and has anything changed already? Tune in and find out, there's lots to talk...
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Christmas & Closing The Year
Won't tease too much this time, but it's Christmas/Holiday season! One last check-in before the year ends, a small moment to say thank you for the time we shared in 2025. Take care and see you next year! Keep an eye out for visuals, possible Q&A's, and more on our socials over...
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Adjusting
We ease into this episode by trying to get ourselves into the Christmas spirit, talking decorations, movies, and the small rituals to help make the holiday season feel special. From there, we talk cinema prices, what feels fair, what doesn’t, and the growing anticipation for the new Avatar movie....
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Side Quests & Sound Waves
This week’s episode pays tribute to life's unexpected side quests. The conversation drifts from practical to absurd to profound, just the way we like it. We talk gift shopping online vs. in real stores, and the wholesome charm of making handmade Christmas cards, before Julien reveals his…
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Loose Thoughts
In this episode, we open up about the joy, pressure, and awkwardness that can come with giving and receiving gifts, why it feels heavy sometimes, and how we navigate the unspoken expectations around it as chronic overthinkers. From there, we explore how quickly emotional reactions can spiral, and...
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Smoky Hallways & Other Observations
We kick things off with a quick light-hearted gratitude session, appreciating life's blessings as of lately, from clean running water and tech upgrades to the joy of ad-free media consumption. Then we discuss the yearly Black Friday madness and the battle of resisting the urge to impulse buying....
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Young & Dumb
This week we start with memories and throwback stories from school days; relationships, betrayals, complex friendship dynamics, and all the subtle ways we learn to be compatible with other people. From there, we jump into Flin's challenge of dealing with the attention when you’re somewhat of a...
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The Mean Brain
Starting this week's episode off with a story about a strange gym encounter before unpacking feelings and discussing some lingering thoughts from recent events like last weekend's Halloween party's costume contest and its results. We blind-rank some semi random things that make us feel safe and...
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The Longest Day + The Halloween Party
This week, Flin and Julien catch up after two packed weekends. First, Flin talks about his longest day 2025. Starting at the Berlin TV Tower, then a four-and-a-half-hour wait at a meet & greet with Julien, and ending the night at a friend’s birthday party all of that left him sick afterwards.…
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Restless Minds & Busy Days
Between busy schedules, restless nights, and a bit of background anxiety, this week we catch up on how life’s been feeling lately, between sleep, stress, irrational thoughts, and how we try to calm it all down. We also talk about Flin’s upcoming special visit to Berlin’s TV Tower and our meet &...
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The Art of Small Talk (And Other Big Things)
What starts as a calm catch-up quickly turns into one of those everything-everywhere conversations. Flin shares insights from a recent therapy session that turned into a lesson on small talk, is it an underrated social skill or just polite noise? We also hear about his grandma’s glow-up era, a…
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No Regrets
Back together in the studio, we kick things off with some words of appreciation and gratitude for this space and for finally sharing it together again. We reveal some interesting details about an upcoming second FLIN merch drop. Between sewing, fixing holes, and analyzing if it's an essential…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A podcast for friends, by friends, with the aim to create and have a space where we can openly and comfortably express thoughts, ideas, feelings, and also just discuss all types of topics that we care about, ranging from serious to hilarious and sometimes the ridiculous. That's what friendly conversations are supposed to do, right? Let's turn strangers into friends and friends into family, just like we both did over the course of the last 25 years. Tune in and joins us on our mission to become the friendliest podcast in the world!
HOSTED BY
Flin & Julien
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A podcast for friends, by friends, with the aim to create and have a space where we can openly and comfortably express thoughts, ideas, feelings, and also just discuss all types of topics that we care about, ranging from serious to hilarious and sometimes the ridiculous. That's what friendly...
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Space For Friends is created and hosted by Flin & Julien.
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