Your New Side Quest

Small talk might break the ice, but it rarely builds a bridge. In this episode, we share why deeper conversations matter, how a simple card game helped me connect on a whole new level, and why friendships rooted in growth feel the most valuable. Let’s go beyond the surface.

I asked ChatGPT what it would do if it could be human for a day… and its answer shifted how I see life. In this episode, we explore why our ability to feel—both the highs and the lows—is not something to avoid, but the very thing that makes us alive.

In this episode, we explore our evolving relationship with content creation: Not just what we make, but why we make it. Derrick shares how he’s recently found alignment in storytelling-style reels and how that’s shifted his audience engagement. Zac breaks down the different roles his multiple Instagram accounts play, from food content to filmmaking to freelancing. We also dive into the pros and cons of having multiple channels vs. consolidating your brand, and offer advice for creators trying to figure out their path. Whether you’re chasing clicks or chasing connection, this episode helps you realign with what truly feeds your creative soul.

In this episode, we dive into a personal story about leaving a community we helped create, a pickleball group, after realizing it no longer aligned with our values. We explore the deeper reasons why a sense of belonging is so vital to us as human beings, how community shapes our identity and self-worth, and why sometimes the most respectful thing we can do for ourselves is walk away.

In this episode, we dive into the early stages of dating — where attraction, honesty, and strategy often collide. We talk about what it means to express romantic interest early, why being “a good boyfriend” before the relationship even starts might backfire, and how waiting too long can create emotional confusion.

In this episode, we talk about what it really means to live in alignment and why it matters. We share stories about finding our creative flow, learning to say no to things that don’t serve us, and how being true to ourselves can attract the right people and opportunities. This isn’t about chasing what looks good, it’s about becoming who we’re meant to be!

In this episode, We explore the difference between fiery, passionate love and the slow-burning warmth of companionate love. We share personal stories from intense attraction to steady connection and reflect on how past relationships shaped our understanding.

In this episode, we dive into the emotional toll of holding back when you’re into someone. We share personal stories of crushes that never turned into anything—all because they waited too long. We break down three levels of asking someone out depending on your confidence and situation. And to close it out, a mindful reframe: rejection might sting, but it’s way better than carrying all that emotional weight for nothing.

In this episode, we talk about being a SIMP. Basically abandoning ourselves in hopes that we can somehow win a girls affection. Listen in our unfortunate journeys of simping for a girl.

In this episode, we talk about the 3 places where you can find happiness - if you are searching for it. We explain how Experiences, Growth, and Contribution helps you in cultivating happiness within yourselves.

In this episode, we explore how clarity doesn’t come from overthinking—it comes from showing up. We talk about how investing effort into what you’re unsure about is the only real way to find out if it’s meant for you. Whether it’s in dating, creative pursuits, or life decisions, taking action dissolves anxiety and leads to certainty—whether it’s a yes or a no. Tune in for a mindful reminder that your answers are on the other side of commitment.

In this episode, we dive into a conversation Derrick had with a friend who felt like he just wasn’t on the radar with women—and how that used to resonate with both of us. Together, we unpack the idea that attraction isn’t a formula—it’s subjective. There’s no one-size-fits-all blueprint. We share our own stories of chasing validation, feeling “not enough,” and how we both shifted from a mindset of lack to one rooted in self-worth. If you’ve ever questioned what makes you attractive or felt like you were doing something wrong, this one’s for you.

In this episode, We talk about the true essence of creativity... how it’s not just for artists, but for anyone willing to bring an idea to life. We share the behind-the-scenes of our recent reel at Tantalus, reflect on why we lose touch with our creativity as we grow up, and how we can reclaim it. Whether you’re a creator or just feeling stuck, this one’s a reminder that creativity is intelligence having fun and it’s never too late to play again.

In this episode, Derrick and Zac unpack the emotional cost of changing yourself just to feel chosen. From childhood comparisons to chasing love through self-abandonment, they reflect on their personal experiences of trying to prove their worth in relationships. Together, they explore why so many of us feel the need to perform for love—and how true connection can only come when we choose ourselves first. If you’ve ever felt like you had to earn love by being someone you’re not, this conversation is for you.

In this episode, we are diving more into the unhealthy ways we try to escape discomfort. A few of our friends drink alcohol until blackouts, take drugs recreationally, while we both admit to fapping our feelings away LOL. Let's explore healthier ways with dealing with discomfort!

We talk about how limerence consumes you to the point of delusion, crafting an idea of a person that is not aligned with REALITY. Love doesn't feel anxious. It feels SAFE and consistent.

In this episode, we talk about our lowest point in our lives and how that actually ended up becoming our catalysts for GROWTH. Come with us on our journey exploring who we became despite our struggles.

In this episode, we talk about other sources of love, outside of romantic love, that can fulfill you. Mainly, how friendships can give that longer lasting love and how it is different in comparison of romance.We go in to talking about our recent social event and how safe love should feel like.

In this episode, we are discussing how we react to emotional triggers or reactions when involved in conflict. We recently been through so BEEF within our Pickleball group and we wanna explore how we resolved that situation but focus more on how we initially reacted and our understanding of why we reacted in such a way.

In this episode, we are talking about traveling opportunities - what it's like traveling for work vs. vacation, how we came upon these opportunities, and what it takes to attract these opportunities into your own life!

In this episode, we talk about how our current status of singledom is going, what we are currently experiencing, what we are learning, and the peace that comes with it.

In this episode, we talk about what genuine interest looks and feels like! Bottom line, it's clear, obvious, and you don't have to do anything to earn anyone's interest.

In this episode, we talk more about comparison - the ultimate thief of joy. And why it is important to acknowledge that you cannot just want ONE aspect of someone's fortune. You have to take ALL THAT IT TOOK for them to get there! The sacrifices, the loss, the all-nighters, the failed relationships, etc.Perhaps this will give you some perspective on how someone else's success was actually earned by an accumulation of many things!

In this episode, we talk about reframing failures as redirection. A catalyst for growth. Who would we be if we DIDN'T go through failures?!

In this episode, we talk about the inner critic that is telling us NEGATIVE stories and how it does not serve us. We show up better in life if we tell ourselves better stories.

For this episode, we go talk about G.A.S. Gear Acquisition Syndrome. It is a photography term based on the idea that photographers and videographers fall into the trap of constantly buying gear and building up their inventory of tools while also building up debt for the sake of solving the same problems that could have honestly been completed with LESS. This relates to ANYTHING we buy in our life as well!

In this episode, we are talking about cheap dopamine hits which we call "Mental Fapping." We are constantly consuming content on a daily basis and it often keeps us from progressing in life, keeping us stuck, and we're using it in a way to ESCAPE from pain or discomfort. Let's explore ways we can break free from the mental fap.

What does it mean to be a "Man"? In this episode, we explore what society believes masculinity is and we open up on how men are expected to suppress our humanness - our emotions for the sake of putting up a front of being an ideal conventional "man" + the consequences of keeping these emotions suppressed.

In this episode, we talk about enjoying the journey more than the outcome. When reaching towards a goal, are you in full presence while in the process of taking actions towards a certain outcome? or are you just so tunnel-visioned that you forget the in-betweens along the way?

In this episode, we talk more about how our curiosity led in to the careers we have today being creatives and creating content. Perhaps experimenting may be the answer to anyone who feels lost in their own career.

In this short episode, we are viewing dating and relationships like a game of pickleball. There are many shared qualities between both and perhaps after this, you will never see relationships the same way again!

In this episode, we talk about modern dating and how we meet new people through apps but also what we learned from ignoring red flags for the sake of feeling validated by a potential partner.

In this episode, we talk about "should's" and "Supposed to be's" where we are at the mercy of what we think others think of us and then basing our life decisions upon our fabricated assumptions.

Through this game of life, how did you end up figuring out your main journey? Your main quest? Truthfully, we figure that out via our "side quests."