The Pitter Patter Podcast with Eric and Jed

In this episode, Eric and Jed discuss how their personal faiths are being revisited and maturing in adulthood.  With more time to wander, be hurt by the church, live your own independent life and find other outlets for purpose and community, why would one revisit their faith?   What does that look or feel like?  Why believe or surrender to something bigger than yourself? 

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WHAT IS THE PITTER PATTER PODCAST?

Jed and Eric, co-hosts of the Pitter Patter Podcast, have been best friends for over a decade.  For years, this unconventional duo - Jed, a tattooed motorcycle riding fellow & Eric, an unassuming skinny nerd - have been seemingly unable to avoid having thoughtful & often humorous conversations about life's deeper questions, society, mindset, productivity, and our generation.

With them, no topic is ever off the table, and you can always depend on them to surprise you with their candor and vulnerability.  Summer of 2018, Eric and Jed decided to start recording some of these conversations every week - in hopes of reaching and encouraging others curious about or struggling with the same questions!

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In this episode of Pitter Patter, Eric and Jed talk about their unexpected break from the Pitter Patter Podcast and about Jed's recent excitement and success with Tik Tok!  Tik Tok is a content platform that lets users post short 15 or 60 second videos - comedy, dance, stories, fun with friends, it's the wild wild west! And growing and developing fast!  Should you keep tabs on the new rising platforms or is it too much to keep up?

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WHAT IS THE PITTER PATTER PODCAST?

Jed and Eric, co-hosts of the Pitter Patter Podcast, have been best friends for over a decade.  For years, this unconventional duo - Jed, a tattooed motorcycle riding fellow & Eric, an unassuming skinny nerd - have been seemingly unable to avoid having thoughtful & often humorous conversations about life's deeper questions, society, mindset, productivity, and our generation.

With them, no topic is ever off the table, and you can always depend on them to surprise you with their candor and vulnerability.  Summer of 2018, Eric and Jed decided to start recording some of these conversations every week - in hopes of reaching and encouraging others curious about or struggling with the same questions!

If you like what you hear or have ideas to tackle, subscribe and leave a review!  Every little bit goes a long way! Find Eric and Jed on Instagram: @ericwenvlogs & @getcakecustoms

In this episode, Eric and Jed share their approaches to taking care of themselves, physically, mentally and emotionally.  When is it good to see a professional?   How do you balance work & responsibilities with self care?

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In this episode, Eric and Jed break down different types of loneliness, and their practical approaches to getting out of the slump of isolation and feeling alone.   How can we all think about loneliness differently to be more healthy, happy and capable?

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In this episode of Pitter Patter, Eric and Jed discuss how they manage their tendencies to dwell on the past and worry too much about the future.  What boundaries do they set for themselves to maintain a healthy view of themselves and put into perspective the burdens of their past and their fears of the future?

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In this episode of Pitter Patter, Eric and Jed discuss the scary transition into adulthood and the world of worrying about money, bills and finances.  How long could you relax without worrying about money or your contributions to the world?  What would 1000 dollars a month from 2020 Democratic Candidate Andrew Yang actually do for you?  Would it make you more or less ambitious?

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In this episode, Jed opens up about experiencing his parent's divorce five years ago and what it taught him on how to move on and care for his loved ones and himself well.

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What can we learn from looking at our own lives like a movie or our favorite books?   What are the character arcs & themes?  Where do the chapters begin and end?  Is it helpful or damaging to look at our "stories" like a screenplay and as ourselves as the main protagonists?

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In this episode of Pitter Patter, Eric and Jed literally discuss the weather! - and have a lighthearted discussion on how heavily temperature, hunger, exhaustion, and more affect our everyday mood.  Which daily conveniences do you get grumpy without?  

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In this episode of Pitter Patter, Eric and Jed discuss their quandary juggling financial ambition with happiness and practicality.  Money isn't the key to happiness, but it sure does help doesn't it?  Family, Retirement, Investment, House, Travel...how the heck are we supposed to dig up enough money to do all this adult stuff?!

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In this episode, Eric and Jed discuss navigating politics as millennials post Trump election.  In the sea of divisive social media, biased mainstream media, constant White House Drama - how can one actually make a difference?  How can one actually find or trust their own voice?

Is it even possible to be kind or moderate anymore?

*REUPLOAD TO FIX AUDIO ISSUE - Thanks for the heads up!!

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In this episode of Pitter Patter, Eric and Jed tackle race and representation in mainstream media.  Eric discusses growing up as an Asian American dude watching Hollywood, looking for people that looked or seemed like him - and Jed talks Crazy Rich Asians and ways he's trying to figure out how to be more sensitive and learn more about his and other's cultural identities.  This is a juicy one! :)

Thanks guys so much for listening!

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Is the Marvel Cinematic Universe the Star Wars of this generation?  Will it have the same cultural impact?  Will it be something we want to show our kids?

In this episode of Pitter Patter, Eric and Jed discuss what makes their favorite fantastical fiction movies/books timeless and whether us average people can ever create anything impactful or "worth nerding out about" in our lifetime.

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In this humorous episode, Eric and Jed and guest star Jesse Stephens discuss Gretchen Rubin's The Four Tendencies - a personality framework describing different people's approaches to dealing with their inner and outer expectations.   Pitter Patter and friends also discuss other personality frameworks, the limitations of Myers Briggs and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

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In this episode, Eric and Jed discuss a recent turning point with Eric's self esteem and confidence in the girl department.  Who needs girls anyways?  How do we deal with being lonely, needy or our romanticized ideas of what a relationship should be like?

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Should you go all in and obsess over one thing to maximize the crap out of it?   Becoming the master of one thing - OR

Should you juggle, explore and nurture multiple different passions at the same time.

In this episode of the Pitter Patter Podcast, Eric and Jed discuss their new revelations about going all in, comparative success, and balancing your ambition with contentment.

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In this episode of Pitter Patter, Jed and Eric discuss birthdays, getting "old" - and how hype, expectations and context can dramatically change a day.

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In this episode of Pitter Patter, Eric, Jed and guest Timothy Loux discuss their evolving relationship with faith and some guesses why so many millennials find themselves not connecting as much with church.  What were their differing experiences, and what do they wish was different or done better?  Is it really possible to balance a community that affirms and accepts you completely, but also stands for a "higher truth"?

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*Big apologies for the nasty outdoor audio and difficulties hearing Jed during the middle of this episode.  Mistakes noted and won't happen again - (Also, who knew so many airplanes could roar by in 15 minutes?)

In this episode of the Pitter Patter Podcast, Jed discusses his extensive experience with therapy: what it is, what it isn't, his negative and positive experiences and his advice for those curious about giving it a shot.

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In this Pitter Patter episode, Eric and Jed discuss harnessing shock value in comedy and conversation and their differing approaches to "shocking" other people to foster connection.

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In this episode of the Pitter Patter Podcast, Eric and Jed discuss authentic communication, verbal ticks, and the dangers of being charisma manipulation.

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In this episode of the Pitter Patter Podcast, Eric and Jed discuss how their new living situations have given fresh perspective to some old personal habits and judgments of other people.  Further, they discuss the effect of suspending judgment more and needing to "prove" less overall joy/contentment.

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"Why not give it a shot?"

In this (international!) episode of Pitter Patter, Eric and Jed discuss their recent moves - Jed to San Diego & Eric temporarily to Costa Rica.  How do you consistently put yourself out of your own comfort zone, but in a way that works for you?  What are your motivations?  What perspective do you need?

We also discuss our first video collaboration and the specific challenges and lessons we learned!

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In this episode of Pitter Patter, Eric and Jed discuss their recent ventures with and thoughts on Dating Apps - namely the infamous Tinder and Bumble.

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In this episode of Pitter Patter, Jed and Eric discuss social anxiety, nervousness, medication and some perspective/mindsets they've found helpful to calm themselves and (hopefully!) avoid panic attacks.

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Immediately after yesterday's sex episode stopped recording, Jed and I started having heart to heart chat about our contrasting beliefs and how our personal stories have shaped our convictions about blending religion/morality with sex.   This accidental recording is way deeper and more intimate than the main episode - was too good to not release.  Enjoy!

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In this juicy episode, Eric and Jed talk about their contrasting perspectives on Christian sex and the dangers and unintended consequences of how Christian parents often approach sexual education.

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"The second story window is literally missing.  The room won't stop pulsing.  I'm locked in a fetal position.  I'm trapped here overnight.  I think...I've made a huge mistake."

On this episode of the Pitter Patter Podcast, Eric and Jed recount their first experiences smoking weed, their shifting perspectives on marijuana, and projections of how they'd gently approach the topic with their future kids - oh!  & all while Jed actually smokes weed on air.  This is an extra fun one!  Buckle up!

"I Feel Like You Know Me...?"

In this episode of Pitter Patter, Jed and Eric are joined by Aden Kinne to discuss the art of relating to people and being more empathetic - how to make people feel more comfortable and understood in a conversation, and also the dangers and downsides of being an emotional social chameleon.