Nopes and Opes

Hey Gang,In this episode, we discuss Age and how present it is in our lives. What it means, how it affects our perception, and so much more. We’d love to hear from you, too! Reach us at ⁠[email protected]⁠.

Hey Gang,In this episode, Hylan shares more of his life advice, which leads us into the discussion of pursuing one’s dream.We’d love to hear from you, too! Reach us at ⁠[email protected]⁠.

Hey Gang,In this episode, Rowan and Hylan discuss the topic of friendship. Some topics of the episode include whether or not you can be friends with the opposite sex, how important friendship is, and how we can try to make friends today. We’d love to hear from you, too! Reach us at ⁠[email protected]⁠.

Hey Gang,In this episode, Rowan takes Hylan to his very first live comedy show. The two dive into what it felt like to be in the room, how it changed Hylan’s view of stand-up, and what comedy means to each of them.We’d love to hear from you, too! Reach us at ⁠[email protected]⁠.

Hey Gang,This episode is a trip down memory lane as I relive my chat with Jade—good laughs, questionable wisdom, and personal growth. We have never had a guest host join the chaos, and we were happy to have Jade. We’d love to hear from you, too! Reach us at ⁠[email protected]⁠.

Hey Gang,Welcome to the second episode of our "Hylan Has Some Advice" series! 🎙️In this episode, we dive deep into the truth most people avoid: failing is not the opposite of success — it's part of it. Whether you're trying to build a career, grow personally, or pursue a dream, you're going to fail — and that's exactly how you learn. We also unpack the harsh reality: effort alone isn’t enough. You can pour your heart into something, and the world might still push back. That doesn't mean stop — it means push smarter, grow stronger, and adapt.We’d love to hear from you, too! Reach us at ⁠[email protected]⁠.

Hey Gang,Welcome to the very first episode of our "Hylan Has Some Advice" series! 🎙️In this episode, we explore some unexpected life lessons—from the surfboard to the stage. Hylan shares the wisdom he's gained from surfing and the deeper meaning behind "riding the wave," while Rowan reflects on what Stand-Up Comedy has taught him about life, resilience, and connection.Whether you're chasing waves or chasing laughs, there's something here for everyone. We’d love to hear from you, too! Reach us at ⁠[email protected]⁠.

Hey Gang! In today’s episode, we have our first-ever guest on the podcast! Rowan's manager and co-worker Jade. It's a fun discussion on anxiety, careers, and dating!We’d love to hear from you, too! Reach us at ⁠[email protected]⁠.

Hey Gang! Today, we talk discuss a video that we watched just before filming this podcast. The video is linked below. https://youtu.be/XNDsRyYs6E0?si=_5DFB3lxZdVbAKIYWe’d love to hear from you, too! Reach us at ⁠[email protected]⁠.

Hey Gang! In today’s episode, we explore the concept of the Sphere of Influence and dive into the unique defense mechanisms used by both Hylan and Rowan. Discover how their approaches differ and what it reveals about their personalities and perspectives.We’d love to hear from you, too! Reach us at ⁠[email protected]⁠.

Hey Gang! Today, we talk about creating! As well as celebrating hitting 1000 subscribers on YouTube!! We are super proud of this and excited for the future of the podcast.We’d love to hear from you, too! Reach us at ⁠[email protected]⁠.

Hey Gang! Today, we talk about how some might feel from day to day. Am I doing enough? How can I fit everything I need to do in one day? If this relates to you, maybe listen to this episode. We’d love to hear from you, too! Reach us at ⁠[email protected]⁠.

Hey Gang! I’ve recently hit a milestone in stand-up comedy that I’ve been chasing for a while. It felt great—but also kind of surprising. In this video, Hylan and I discuss what success is and how we think about it in our daily lives. I also share some stories from my recent stand up sets that are a good listen. We’d love to hear from you, too! Reach us at ⁠[email protected]⁠.

Hey Gang! Today, we talk about our birthdays and reflect on what we've learned and where we're headed. Each year brings new thoughts, new challenges, and new growth. We like to pause, look back, and consider what the year ahead might hold. It's all about sharing our experiences, the things that shape us, and the lessons we pick up along the way.We’d love to hear from you, too! Reach us at [email protected].

In this raw and emotional video, Hylan opens up about a time in his life when he felt like he had lost everything and almost made the irreversible decision to take his own life. He shared the dark thoughts and feelings that led him to that point and the small, powerful moments that helped him see another way forward. This is a story of struggle, but also of hope and healing. If you’re feeling lost, we want you to know you're not alone – please reach out and know that your life is valuable.

Hey Gang, In this video, we dive into the powerful concept of your sphere of influence and how you can use it to create meaningful change. Whether at work, with friends, or in your community, learn practical tips and strategies to positively impact the people around you. From building trust to leading by example, discover how small actions can ripple out and inspire [email protected]

Hey Gang! Here is an episode in which we reflect on the overall growth of our channel. As a channel grows, so does its audience. This episode explores the challenges of maintaining your authentic self while appealing to a wider range of viewers and discusses strategies for navigating this delicate [email protected]

Hey Gang! Welcome to another episode of Nopes and Opes. Today we hear from Fazha and some of his points on communicating. [email protected]

Hey Gang! Welcome to a goofy yet insightful conversation on the ideas of Manifesting and other mantras to help us achieve a goal. [email protected]

Hey Gang!In this episode, Rowan opens up about the valuable lessons he learned from his 9-year relationship and offers insightful advice on navigating relationships. Whether you're in a relationship or reflecting on past ones, his advice will hopefully resonate. [email protected]

Hey Gang!Today we revisit relationships and the idea of working through them or if it is just better to part ways. Rowan reflects on his past relationship and what he learned from the experience. Hylan chips in with some insightful questions that spark a unique [email protected]

Hey Gang!Welcome back in this episode we take a look back at some old footage Rowan found from 5 years ago. It was his darkest hour and he was going through a lot of mental health struggles. You can see the video version on Youtube Nopes and [email protected]

Hey Gang! In this episode, we are showing appreciation to some of you, the audience, and those in our lives who may not exactly listen to the podcast, but we want them to know that we appreciate them. [email protected]

Hey Gang! Welcome back to Nopes and Opes this is EP 2 of Season 2 where we discuss the ideas of failure and how we might be destined to do so. We read a post from Hylan's blog available in the podcast description if you want to check it out. [email protected]

Hey Gang! It's officially season 2 of the podcast! We are starting the new year off with a bang and showcasing our new podcast equipment, We are also discussing our personal New Year's resolutions and the goal for the podcast in 2025. Enjoy! [email protected]

Hey Gang! Welcome back to another episode of Nopes and Opes. Today we discuss the election, not for the entirety of the episode but for about the first 20 min. In other news, this is officially our 50th Episode!! Our next episode will not be released until the next year so please enjoy the holidays. [email protected]

Hey Gang! Welcome back to another episode of Nopes and Opes. Today we discuss a recent dating/flirty story that Rowan had and some of the lessons we take away from the age of modern dating. If you like these dating stories and want to hear more or share some of your own let us know by contacting us using our email. [email protected]

Welcome back, Gang! To another weird and introspective episode on the idea of being lost. It is a fun one but it is a whirlwind of thoughts. Enjoy!

Hey Gang! Today's episode is about what Rowan learned from the book "Dopamine Nation Finding Balance in The Age Of Indulgence," by Dr Anna Lembke. What follows is a discussion of how Rowan has applied these lessons to his life. Link to Dr. Anna Lembke's Website/Book below https://www.annalembke.com/dopamine-nation

Hey Gang! This is an interesting one. As you can see by the title, we discuss being the master of your domain. If you ever want to reach out and suggest a topic to discuss or ask us questions, our email is below. [email protected]

Hey Gang! We have returned. We are back to our regular posting schedule on Youtube as well as Spotify. With some updates to our socials coming soon. Hope you enjoy it. Let us know if there is anything you would like to see by reaching out to us at the email below. [email protected]

Hey Gang! We are back with another fun episode about anxiety. Hylan talks more about what it's like to work with kids and shares with us about his blog which he posts regularly on. Feel free to check it out below! A Grateful Life | A life lived and considered alternatively… (wordpress.com)

Welcome back Gang! Today we talk about disappointment and what comes with it. Hope you enjoy. [email protected]

Hey Gang! welcome to another wonderful episode of Nopes and Opes. Some updates on social media. We realize that to grow this podcast we will have to use Social Media. We aren't happy about it but it is the best way to get it out there. Rowan will be making separate accounts for Nopes and Opes and posting all updates on the podcast as well as clips to those channels. Rowan has gotten rid of all of his social media so there will be no more posted to his pages. Thanks Gang

Alrighty Gang! Back to some emotional stuff. Hope you guys enjoy. [email protected]

Welcome Back Gang!! We made it to episode 40 crazy stuff. Who would have thought, not Hylan. Super excited to make it this far and can't wait to make it to Episode 50. [email protected]

What's up, Gang! In this episode, we are taking a look back at our second episode, which we released. It's fun to reflect on it and see how the podcast has evolved since then. We hope you enjoy it! [email protected]

We are back to our regularly scheduled Nopes and Opes. Don't forget to check out the video version available on Youtube. [email protected]

Welcome gang to another exciting episode of Nopes and Opes. Don't forget to check out the Youtube version of this Episode at NopesandOpes on youtube. As always if you ever want to reach out feel free to email us!! [email protected]

Welcome back, Gang!!! We have a different episode today, and we will be watching a video by Dr. Anna Lembke, on radical honesty and reacting alongside watching it. It should be a fun one! [email protected]

Well gang it's Monday and you know what that means. Two white men speak about some random thoughts they had while being alone. This episode is similar to another one we have released so you may hear some similarities if you don't like that too bad.

Here we explore what Rowan has been doing for the past two years for work. Come along for some of Rowan's adult career swings and misses.

Welcome back, everyone! Another fun episode where we pull from the book that is available in the podcast description! Fun one that we hope you enjoy. [email protected]

Welcome Back Gang!! Here is a fun episode filled with laughter and some fun insights on why we dress the way we do. Don't forget to check us out on YouTube to see the video podcast version. [email protected]

Go check out our YouTube channel for more videos of the podcast. Including fun shorts! Nopes and Opes on YouTube. [email protected]

WOOOO FREAKING HUGE MILESTONE FOR THE PODCAST!!! 30 Episodes is insane didn't think we would make it past 5 of these. All of the support and love is very much appreciated and we hope to keep improving this podcast. [email protected]

We are back and better than ever gang! We will have the video version available this week on Wednesday but for now, enjoy the return of the dynamic duo that is Hylan and Rowan. [email protected]

Welcome back, gang! This is an older recording so there is no video element to it. We will resume video content Monday of next week. [email protected]

Woo! Back again with another video podcast. This is one of many we recorded before the move from MN. If you would like to see the video component it is available on Youtube. [email protected]

Welcome back everyone to Nopes and Opes! ANother video podcast episode is up and available on YouTube if you would like to see it! OTherwise, you can feel free to enjoy the episode here on Spotify.