In this raw and real episode, Marcel and Dan unpack everything from Memorial Day weekend plans gone sideways to the value of hard conversations in male friendships. From unexpected tension and honest apologies to food meditations, kombucha love, and being haunted by an ice bath fail—this one is truly all over the place in the best way.

Whether it's mindful eating, getting vulnerable in a sauna, or being called “daddy” at the grocery store, the guys navigate discomfort with humor and heart. Tune in for stories, self-awareness, and the unfiltered dynamic of two friends learning to show up better—for themselves and each other.

🎙️ Topics include:

• - Why Dan got grilled (literally and emotionally)

• - What Marcel should’ve said in the sauna

• - Why vulnerability can feel embarrassing—but is always worth it

• - A titanium-armed chef named Neil

• - The risks of wearing Knicks gear in public

• This episode is funny, messy, honest, and full of the stuff real friendships are made of. You in?

  
  

  ⏱️ Timestamps:

  00:00 - Intro & Memorial Day Vibes

  01:20 - Favorite Flavors & Fake Drink Reviews

  03:35 - Family Visits and Emotional Flashbacks

  06:45 - Aging, Injury, and Our Fathers

  09:40 - Food, Mindfulness, and “The Best Bite”

  14:00 - Stillness, Presence & Food Meditations

  16:20 - BBQ Wins & Burger Brags

  17:20 - Dan’s Disappearing Act

  21:00 - Real Talk: Feeling Like a Backup

  23:30 - Navigating Conflict in Male Friendships

  27:00 - Emotional Triggers & Taking Ownership

  30:20 - Knicks Sweatshirt & Sports Paranoia

  33:00 - Wearing Teams You Don’t Watch

  35:05 - The Old Lady Who Said “Thanks, Daddy”

  37:30 - The Cold Plunge Shame Spiral

  42:00 - Performing vs. Expressing Honestly

  45:20 - Mindful Masculinity & Vulnerability

  48:30 - Learning to Love the Real You

  52:00 - Boredom, Stillness & Who You Really Are

  53:50 - Final Reflections & Next Week’s Topic

  54:45 - Marcel's Subway Origins

  57:00 - Dan’s Titanium-Armed Chef Story

  01:00:45 - Wrap Up & Neil Lives On Forever

  
  

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  — Marcel & Dan