Your New Side Quest

34. How DEEP will you go?

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.

33. To FEEL is to be HUMAN

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.

32. The Content that FEEDS your SOUL

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.

31. Your Sense of BELONGING

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.

30. PLAY the GAME

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.