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2025-08-251h 10
Hear To Listen (HTL)Final Hear To Listen (HTL) podcast episodeWith more than 100,000 views and listens across episodes and social media clips, I'm so proud of what this podcast accomplished and thankful for all the support. Two years after I first thought of the idea for the show, this marks the final episode of the Hear To Listen (HTL) podcast. I've been putting most of my focus into my standup comedy, as well as content creation on my personal channels on YouTube, TikTok and Instagram (@RyanDurgy), so this felt like the right time to wrap up the Hear To Listen podcast after two seasons and many incredible conversations. I'm so...
2024-11-2703 min
Hear To Listen (HTL)Tatiana de Abreu interview: Sunday Funday founder on making a splash with canned mimosasBack in 2020 when everyone was baking bread, Tatiana de Abreu was baking up a brand. After searching for a canned mimosa drink with no luck, the entrepreneur had an 'aha' moment and set out to create Canada's first premium, female-owned mimosa brand: Sunday Funday Beverages.In this interview on the Hear to Listen (HTL) podcast, the Sunday Funday founder opens up to host, producer and friend Ryan Durgy about her career journey, getting 'sips to lips', the challenges faced as a female in a male-dominated space and the ways she conquers imposter syndrome....
2024-05-2944 min
Hear To Listen (HTL)TV host and award-winning realtor Alex Drobin on career, creating content and more!Award-winning real estate agent and travel host Alex Drobin on how he landed a TV gig travelling the world, the biggest mistake people make when trying to land their dream home, tips for purchasing property in Toronto and so much more!Plus, Ryan and Alex share more about their career journeys since meeting during their Journalism postgrad program a decade ago and debate about FaceTiming vs. calling your friends. Watch the Hear to Listen (HTL) podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzC8hYFQQriEq-I6UvIfGTQCheck out Hear to...
2024-04-0844 min
Hear To Listen (HTL)Big Brother Canada star, actor and model Jonathan Leonard on live feeds, upcoming season and more!Ahead of the new season, Big Brother Canada star Jonathan Leonard opens up about being voted Canada's favourite, his thoughts on the live feeds situation, a potential Hope and Jonathan spinoff show and whether he will be on Season 12.In this new interview with Hear to Listen (HTL) podcast host and producer Ryan Durgy, the actor and model opens up about his childhood, being a young dad, his dream acting role and if he'd join a Big Brother Canada All Star season.Plus, Jonathan shares whether he thinks the Big Brother Canada live...
2024-02-2632 min
Hear To Listen (HTL)Singer Nuela Charles on self-titled album, taking a break, affirmations, love and more!Nuela Charles brings a mix of empowerment and vulnerability to the forefront in her music. On her self-titled album, the Juno-nominated singer affirms the star she is and inspires others to step out of the shadows and into the spotlight while embracing who they really are.In this interview on the Hear to Listen (HTL) podcast, Nuela Charles opens up to host and producer Ryan Durgy about being in the music industry for a decade, how she had her most profitable year ever during a year off and what most people don't know about her.
2024-01-2928 min
Hear To Listen (HTL)South Korean-Australian artist Munan talks 'Tranquility', being quirky and more!South Korean-Australian psychedelic disco artist Peter Lee, also known as Munan, takes listeners on a trip they won't soon forget with his unique indie pop, surf-rock sound on his debut album 'Tranquility.In this episode of the Hear To Listen podcast, Munan, who joins from Seoul for his first video interview ever, chats with host Ryan Durgy about his new music, his background producing K-pop music, the meaning behind the Munan name, talking in third person on social media and more!Plus, Munan shows off his reel-to-reel tape machine and explains how he...
2023-09-1833 min
Hear To Listen (HTL)TikTok trendsetter Olly Bowman on viral 'shoulder injury' dance, dating and more!Social media star Olly Bowman (also known as @mrmelk_) has more than half-a-million TikTok followers and close to 32-million likes thanks to his quick witted humour and dance moves, including the viral 'shoulder injury' dance.In this episode of the Hear to Listen podcast, Olly opens up to host Ryan Durgy about his move from Australia, Norwegian music career as Mr. Melk, sister Lily Bowman, what gives him the "ick", dating and more!Plus, he talks about what inspired the 'shoulder injury' dance and reveals his celebrity crushes.You can...
2023-08-1832 min
Hear To Listen (HTL)Cree singer Siibii on Indigenous identity, queer love, new music, mental health and more!With more than 3 million streams, award-winning singer-songwriter Siibii is making an impact with their music and proudly showcasing their Indigenous identity while doing so. They are breaking the mold of what it means to be a pop star while being unapologetically themselves as a trans, queer and non-binary star on the rise.In this new interview on the Hear To Listen podcast, Siibii opens up to host Ryan Durgy about a range of topics including the inspiration behind new single 'YOY', the queer love story of 'Love Is Up The River', mental health, when they first...
2023-07-1833 min
Hear To Listen (HTL)Indie pop star Cody Lawless on debut album, love, friendship with Powfu and more!With more than 20 million streams, Cody Lawless (formerly known as KNOWN) is coming full circle in his artist evolution and bringing his flowey falsetto and summery sound to his debut album 'Sunshine State of a Happy Camper'On this episode of the Hear To Listen podcast, Cody Lawless opens up to host Ryan Durgy about his debut album, upbringing, unique sound, friendship with frequent collaborator Powfu and much more!Plus, he reveals a couple things people may not know about him.Cody thumbnail photo credit: Emily Holmes...
2023-06-1939 min
Hear To Listen (HTL)TikTok star Bartosz Kowalczyk opens up about rise to fame, fitness, wild DMs and more!Say 'ello' to Bartosz Kowalczyk (@bartoszkowalczyk17), a TikTok sensation with millions of followers and more than a hundred-million likes. In this interview on the Hear To Listen podcast, Bartosz opens up to host Ryan Durgy about his rise to fame on social media, 'rough' childhood, fitness journey, huge gay following, wild DMs, misconceptions about him and so much more!Plus, Bartosz shares whether he would ever go on a reality TV show like Love Island U.K.You can also watch this episode on YouTube: https://linktr.ee/HearToListenPod
2023-05-0833 min
Hear To Listen (HTL)Australian indie pop band daste. on new music, early years, touring, sexy songs and more!With more than 20 million streams, Australian indie pop band daste. have a unique sound resonating with listeners around the world. In this episode of the Hear To Listen podcast, the men behind the music (Tyler Harden, Callum MacDonald, and Braxton Tahi) open up to host Ryan Durgy about the early days of the band, family, new music, touring, least favourite song to play live and much more.Plus, daste. share what's next for the band and how they really feel about people getting 'down and dirty' to some of their sexier songs. Thumbnail p...
2023-05-0133 min
Hear To Listen (HTL)CEO and actor Heather Hopkins shares more about her dating app HulahIn this episode of the 'Hear To Listen' podcast, Heather Hopkins talks about changing the game of dating as the CEO of Hulah — a dating app where the men on it are endorsed by other women. The former actor and podcast host shares more about what the app is all about, how she landed her first investor, her worst dating story and so much more! Plus, she responds to those who may feel overwhelmed by dating apps and how they can use technology to help with their search for love. Ryan's former co-host of...
2023-04-1033 min
Hear To Listen (HTL)The Sheepdogs' Sam Corbett on NUTANA, cancer journey, two decades in music and more!As a founding member of The Sheepdogs, Sam Corbett has contributed to the award-winning sound of the band for close to two decades. Him and his bandmates went from his Saskatoon basement to the world stage landing on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine. In this wide-ranging interview on the Hear To Listen podcast, Sam shares more about his cancer journey, brand new project 'NUTANA', going from drummer to lead singer and so much more!Don't forget to subscribe and follow the Hear To Listen Podcast on social media:Apple Podcasts...
2023-03-2739 min
Hear To Listen (HTL)R&B singer Jared Daniel shares more about new single ’Grow’, his ideal perfect partner, and more!Jared Daniel is an R&B star on the rise, approaching close to half a million streams, performing for sold out crowds and opening for the likes of T-Pain and Mario. In this interview, Jared talks about his childhood and how being involved with sports led to his love of R&B.Plus, he talks about being a dad, shows off his British accent, shares what his perfect partner would be like, talks about new single 'Grow', what fans can expect from his upcoming album L.I.T., and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast...
2023-03-011h 10
Hear To Listen (HTL)Singer ZENESOUL opens up about her soulful sound and how music saved herZENESOUL is a star on the rise with her unique sound and millions of streams from around the world.The JUNO nominated R&B singer and songwriter opens up to 'Hear To Listen' host, Ryan Durgy, about performing from a young age, how her parents went from being reluctant about her pursuing a career in music to being her number one fans, her favourite lyric she's written, what her perfect romantic partner looks like and more!Follow @HearToListenPod on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-02-1346 min
Hear To Listen (HTL)Sarah Giffin (ViV Jewelry) talks about her viral quinoa moment, fitness journey, dating and artWith more than 130,000 followers and 2-million likes across her content on TikTok and Instagram, Sarah Giffin (also known as ViV Jewelry) has been making a splash online and in the art world with her contemporary handmade jewelry, home decor and viral videos.Sarah chats about her recent viral TikTok moment featuring a quinoa cameo, journey as a content creator and artist, self growth, dating and much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-01-2851 min
Hear To Listen (HTL)TikTok creator Nate Weir (@nate.k.weir) chats about nerdy/thirsty content, LGBTQ+ rights and moreAffectionately dubbed the internet’s hottest nerd, Nathan Weir (@nate.k.weir) has millions of online followers with his thirsty, nerdy and fitness content but the TikTok creator is so much more than that! Nate opens up about how he helps people escape reality by cosplaying as his fave characters and his journey from being sheltered and Conservative to advocating for LGBTQ+ rights. Extended version of the interview available on Patreon. Video of interview on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-01-2245 min
Is This Adulthood?This Is Adulthood: The Final Episode of ‘Is This Adulthood?‘Best friends Ryan Durgy and Katie Jones wrap up the 'Is This Adulthood?' podcast with a trip down memory lane in this finale special. The dynamic duo take a look at some of their favourite moments from the series, react to the never-before-heard first podcast recording they did back in 2018, and touch on things they would've done differently. After three years, 60+ episodes and more than 10,000 listens from around the world, the hosts finally answer the question 'Is this adulthood?' the only way they know how – with both sass and class. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...
2021-11-1734 min
Is This Adulthood?Giving Dating Advice (with Katie Jones)In a never-before-released episode from 2020, Katie and Ryan take to the internet to answer some burning love and dating questions from Reddit users. The hilarious hosts give their opinion on what to do if your crush says you're not their type or doesn't wish you a happy birthday on Instagram. Yep - covering the hard hitting topics, as usual. LOL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-06-0239 min
Is This Adulthood?Knowing Your Self-Worth While Dating (with Lisa)Ryan's friend Lisa joins for an episode about knowing your self-worth while dating and matching the "texting energy" of your crush. Plus, the duo discuss their ideal double date. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-05-0537 min
Is This Adulthood?Learning More About Meditation (with Taylor)In this episode, Taylor Blixt joins Ryan to share more about the benefits of meditation. Plus, he leads a quick guided meditation to put your mind at ease.Meditation music: Sunny Palm Beach (ID 902) by Lobo Lobo via freemusicarchive.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-04-2136 min
Is This Adulthood?Reacting to Lil Nas X's music video, cancel culture and influencers ignoring pandemic protocolsRyan and Katie react to the latest music video from Lil Nas X, cancel culture, backlash over influencer's ignoring standard pandemic protocols and so much more! Plus, they explain what 'revenge bedtime procrastination' is and why it may be skyrocketing during the pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-04-0745 min
Is This Adulthood?Dating Tips From A Professional MatchmakerDating and relationship coach Annie The Matchmaker shares tips for dating in 2021 and how to stand out in a sea of online profiles. Annie covers everything from whether opposites really attract and if you should know your partner's phone passcode to her thoughts on if you should sleep with someone on the first date and staying in touch with exes. Plus, she talks about the trend of 'situationships' and how to tackle the topic head on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-03-2446 min
Is This Adulthood?Being Your Best Self and Avoiding Autopilot (with Ruby and Taylor)Ryan, Ruby and Taylor reflect on a year of the pandemic and how to be your best self while avoiding going on autopilot in a relationship. Plus, they talk about the positive things that happened to them in the past year.
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2021-03-1040 min
Is This Adulthood?Free Britney, Wedding Rules and Dating App WoesThe dynamic duo are back together – with Katie Jones making a very special appearance. They share their thoughts on the Free Britney movement (including the new Framing Britney Spears documentary), what their wedding rules would be, and catch each other up on the latest in reality TV – including Bling Empire. Plus, Ryan talks about why he feels dating apps have gone downhill over the years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-02-2443 min
Is This Adulthood?The Sexuality SpectrumRyan and Taylor chat about the idea that sexuality is on a spectrum and how the labels society puts on people sometimes prevents them from exploring who they really are. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-02-1032 min
Is This Adulthood?Perfect Partner (with Taylor and Ruby)Taylor moderates a chat focused on love and dating, with Ryan and Ruby listing out the physical and personality traits they look for when seeking out a perfect partner. Plus, they talk about the halo effect and celebrity crushes.
2021-01-2758 min
Is This Adulthood?Positive Vibes Only (with Taylor and Ruby)Ryan, Ruby and Taylor team up for another episode – this time they chat about how to trust that everything is happening for a reason and believe it will all work out... as hard as that is to do at times. They also talk about how to remain positive while worrying less.
2021-01-1359 min
Is This Adulthood?Looking Ahead To 2021 (with Katie Jones)Katie Jones is back! In a very special episode to end off the year, the dynamic duo talk about their 2020 and goals for the New Year. Plus, they share their opinions on when someone should pop the question and chat about reality TV and dating. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-12-3045 min
Is This Adulthood?Moving During The Pandemic (with Ivanna)Ryan's good friend Ivanna is back and this time she's sharing her story about moving from Toronto to Berlin. Plus, the two share never-before-heard poems and stories from their personal journals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-12-1652 min
Is This Adulthood?Upgrading Your Skills (with Taylor and Ruby)Ryan, Ruby and Taylor are back! They discuss upgrading your skills at any point in your life, the pressures that come with that and always following your heart. Plus, Ryan puts out the call for a Christmas boo to have some hot cocoa and cuddle up
2020-12-0230 min
Is This Adulthood?Pandemic Check-In (with Taylor and Ruby)Ryan, Taylor and Ruby check in on each other to see how they've been doing throughout the pandemic. Plus, they discuss how dating may change forever as more people turn to the apps and friends to help them find a match.
2020-11-1826 min
Is This Adulthood?Dating During the Pandemic (with Rachel)Rachel joins Ryan to share her story of finding a boyfriend during a global pandemic. From social distant outdoor dates to getting a COVID-19 test before kissing... it certainly was a new way of dating but it all worked out for the pair. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-11-0425 min
Is This Adulthood?Checking In with Katie JonesThe dynamic duo are back for a very special episode! Katie Jones joins Ryan to chat about a range of topics including reality shows, food and dating... but mostly dating. Plus, Katie tells us about her upcoming anniversary with her boyfriend and whether a wedding is in her near future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-10-2134 min
Is This Adulthood?Dating DealbreakersRyan and Taylor discuss the traits they look for in a partner and their dating dealbreakers. Plus, they share their opinions on what do if there are red flags in a relationship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-10-0752 min
Is This Adulthood?What Is Adulthood?Ryan and Taylor take a deep dive into what 'adulting' looks like – including managing responsibilities, effective ways to deal with stress, and remembering to play and just dance! Plus, they talk about the importance of patience and stepping away from technology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-09-2347 min
Is This Adulthood?Learning Self LoveTaylor Blixt is now co-hosting the podcast with Ryan and in this episode, the dynamic duo discuss the power of self love, living in the moment, the harm in comparing yourself to others and whether everyone has a soul mate. Plus, they share their opinions on the 'honeymoon stage' of dating. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-09-0955 min
Is This Adulthood?Big Updates From Katie and RyanKatie breaks all of our hearts with the announcement she's leaving the podcast to focus on her career in the film and television industry ... but she tells us how she'll be back! She also provides an update on her new role and love life. Ryan talks about his big move to a new city and exciting start as a producer for a TV show in our nation's capital. Plus, Ryan reveals the new co-host who will be joining him on future episodes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-08-2644 min
Is This Adulthood?Men's Mental Health: Why Men Need To Cry (with Taylor Blixt)Mental health advocate Taylor Blixt joins Ryan to discuss why men need to start taking their mental health seriously and how to help someone in your life who is struggling. Plus, Taylor shares his own mental health journey, including tips and tools he used to take back control in his life, and what ultimately led him to study Naturopathic Medicine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-08-1254 min
Is This Adulthood?Dating As A Person Of Colour (with Rochelle)Rochelle joins Ryan to discuss her dating experience as someone who is Indian, the rise of inappropriate comments via dating apps, microaggressions, interracial relationships and so much more. Plus, Rochelle shares what she's looking for in a partner and go-to pick up lines.
2020-07-2939 min
Is This Adulthood?The Black Experience #BlackLivesMatter (with Ruby Boamah)Special guest Ruby Boamah joins Ryan to discuss her experiences as a black woman and business owner in Canada, the Black Lives Matter movement and what allies can do to help make change and eliminate racial injustice, police brutality, discrimination and oppression.
2020-07-1547 min
Is This Adulthood?Millennial Real Estate Goals (with Harris Bundy)Established Toronto real estate agent Harris Bundy joins Katie and Ryan to chat about the housing market amid a pandemic and his tips to millennials about renting and buying in the city. Plus, Ryan explains why he thinks Harris should be on The Bachelor TV series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-06-1741 min
Is This Adulthood?A Psychic Intuitive Reading on Ryan (with Erin Marie)Katie and Ryan chat with psychic intuitive medium Erin Marie about her career journey, when she realized she had this ability and what she does if she comes across negative situations during a reading with a client. Plus, Erin forecasts what she sees on the horizon for Ryan with a reading on love and careers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-06-0347 min
Is This Adulthood?50 Shades of Adulthood (with Headmistress Shahrazad)Award-winning Dominatrix and owner of The Ritual Chamber in Toronto, Headmistress Shahrazad, joins Katie and Ryan to talk about the world of BDSM and the role it plays in individuals' and couples' lives. She discusses her career journey, views on the movie '50 Shades of Grey' and so much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-05-2050 min
Is This Adulthood?What It's Like Being In A Throuple (Andrew's story)Andrew joins Katie and Ryan to discuss what it's like being in a polyamorous relationship... also known as a throuple. He discusses balancing life with two partners, what led up to the relationship with his married partners and so much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-05-0632 minIs This Adulthood?Moving On After Dating My Former High School Teacher (Amy's story)Special guest Amy joins Katie and Ryan to share her story of love and heartbreak stemming from her five-year relationship with her former high school teacher. She talks about why the relationship ended and how she moved on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-04-2243 minIs This Adulthood?Stuck in QuarantineKatie and Ryan are back together... while being apart. The duo catch listeners and each other up on what they've been up to during this quarantine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-04-0840 min
Is This Adulthood?Taking A BreakWe are so thankful for our listeners around the world who have followed us on this journey for the past year. We had the opportunity to release close to 40 episodes discussing a diverse range of topics. Thanks for all of your support, it's been an absolute blast! As a result of scheduling changes as Katie and I start new jobs, we have to take a bit of a break from the podcast for now, which we discuss more in the episode. In the episode we also reflect on this incredible past year and the topics we covered. We hope to...
2020-01-0813 min
Is This Adulthood?Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!Even though you may be on the naughty list this year, Katie and Ryan are making sure you get a brand new episode of the podcast from us instead of coal this Christmas. We are spending the holidays taking a trip down memory lane to discuss our childhood and how it differs to how today's youth are being brought up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-12-2527 min
Is This Adulthood?Modern RomanceKatie and Ryan explore dating in the modern age – including long distance dating, a new versions of ghosting (Orbiting and Paper Clipping) and sending intimate pics. Plus, Ryan chats about his experience with the paid versions of Tinder and Bumble. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-12-1132 min
Is This Adulthood?Love LanguagesWhat is your love language? Do you express or experience love through the love language of receiving gifts, quality time, words of affirmation, acts of service (devotion) or physical touch? Based on the Gary Chapman book "The Five Love Languages", Katie and Ryan discuss which love languages they relate to and what it all means. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-11-2736 min
Is This Adulthood?Social Media Cleanse (featuring Ivanna)Ivanna Hreshchuk is back with Katie and Ryan – this time to talk about her social media cleanse and how it was signing off the 'gram for a few weeks. The trio also do a deep dive into Reddit's "Instagram Reality" which puts the magnifying glass on posts which seemingly are so edited they distort how the people in the photos actually look in real life. Ivanna and Ryan's opinions are quite different on this one, with Katie in the middle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-11-1341 min
Is This Adulthood?Looking Back at 2019 ResolutionsKatie and Ryan unearth a never-before-heard episode from December 2018 where they discussed their resolutions for the New Year 2019. A whole 10 months later, they look back and see whether they have accomplished their resolutions or not. Their resolutions include everything from weight loss and career goals to learning new skills and having a new perspective on dating. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-10-3032 min
Is This Adulthood?Social Media while DatingToday's generation has one more thing to think about while dating: social media. Your two sassiest and classiest podcast hosts around are back! And they're talking about two of their favourite topics – love and social media. Do you expect the person you're dating to make things Instagram official? After a break up, how long do you wait until you delete the photos of you two on social media? Do you stay friends with your exes online? The duo explore it all! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-10-1630 min
Is This Adulthood?Possessive and ProudKatie is back from London, U.K. – while Ryan just got back from London, Ontario... with stories to tell! Spoiler alert: the stories include awkward dancing, bringing portable Wifi to a nightclub and flirting through Google translate. In this episode, the dynamic duo discuss being super into someone you're dating and why if they're the right one they should be proud of that. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-10-0235 min
Is This Adulthood?Millennial Speed Round 2In round two of millennial speed round, the dynamic duo discuss Generation Y trends and their thoughts on them – everything from man buns and condo-living to tattoos and piercings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-09-1832 min
Is This Adulthood?Double StandardsKatie and Ryan look at societal double standards among millennial men and women. The duo analyze everything from thirst trap Instagram posts to the pay gap in Canada. Plus, the pair talk about whether they would take on their partner's last name one day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-09-0433 min
Is This Adulthood?Not Good EnoughThe dynamic duo are back together again! In this episode, Katie and Ryan discuss how to move past feeling like you're not good enough. They also discuss the power of therapy and taking care of your mental health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-08-2132 min
Is This Adulthood?Art Is Life (featuring Ivanna)Award-winning artist Ivanna Hreshchuk joins Ryan as guest co-host to talk about her latest art and its inspiration. She also discusses how everyone can be an artist, her recent social media cleanse, love advice to Ryan and so much more! Fun fact: Ivanna created our podcast's logo and is a huge fan of the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-08-0736 min
Is This Adulthood?Surviving SingleKatie and Ryan talk about how being single isn't as bad as people make it. The duo discuss how to be happy while single and the benefits to riding solo. Plus, Ryan chats about how going on dates can help you narrow down the type of person you're looking for in a relationship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-07-2427 min
Is This Adulthood?Ask Katie and RyanIn this special episode, Katie and Ryan are answering some of the best questions from Ask Reddit – everything from 'How do you differentiate between someone being nice and someone flirting with you?' to 'Your ex is writing an autobiography and a chapter is dedicated to their time with you – what's the chapter's title?' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-07-1729 min
Is This Adulthood?Slow LoveMillennials like to take things a little bit slower when it comes to dating and marriage but is it actually for the better? Katie and Ryan explore why millennials are investing more time in dating before getting married and share their opinions about long engagements. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-07-1033 min
Is This Adulthood?Dating Boundaries (Part 2)The dynamic duo, Katie and Ryan, explore more about dating in part two of their Dating Boundaries episode. They discuss whether you should know your partner's passcode and if it's ever okay to check their phone. Plus, the two share some of the biggest red flags when dating and their desire to date someone with an attractive voice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-07-0332 min
Is This Adulthood?Dating Boundaries (Part 1)Do you ever think dating the same sex would be easier than dating the opposite sex? Katie and Ryan give their opinion on this and a range of dating topics, including talking about couples getting in public arguments and people putting their best foot forward at the start of a relationship and then slacking off. Plus, the duo describe each-other's perfect match. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-06-2630 min
Is This Adulthood?The Less Intimate GenerationEven though an array of dating apps exist and sliding into the DMs counts as making the first move, you may be shocked to find out millennials are less intimate than any other previous generation, ever. Katie and Ryan explore the reasons this may be the case and why our generation just aren't being intimate as often. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-06-1931 min
Is This Adulthood?Dream WeddingKatie and Ryan are excited to be celebrating their 20th episode by talking about their dream weddings and wedding etiquette. Do you think it's okay to ban cellphone photography from your wedding? Isn't the professional photographer there for that? The pair dive right into it in a way only they can. They also chat about destination weddings and people who turn their pre-wedding parties into a business venture to pay for the main event. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-06-1233 min
Is This Adulthood?Millennial Speed RoundKatie and Ryan discuss some of the current millennial trends including astrology, hipsters, ride sharing, baby gender reveal parties, veganism, dad bods, religion and dating apps in this special speed round episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-06-0529 min
Is This Adulthood?Publicly PrivatePrivacy is something so valued yet so easily given away with a few swipes and clicks. Whether it's agreeing to 'Terms & Conditions' without reading those terms and conditions (we've probably all done it) or sharing where you're at to thousands of people via social media – are we inviting people to invade our privacy on a daily basis without even realizing it? Plus, a look into the world of mutually tracking the location of your partner, friends or family – have things gone a little too far? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-05-2934 min
Is This Adulthood?Keyboard WarriorsKatie and Ryan tackle the issue of keyboard warriors – those who go online and on social media only to bring others down. The duo also discuss cyberbullying in today's world and what the younger generation is dealing with. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-05-2232 min
Is This Adulthood?The Millennial Mom (featuring Rhonda)Another special guest joins Katie and Ryan this week – millennial mom Rhonda chats about being a young mother, co-parenting with an ex and dating as a parent in her 20s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-05-1529 min
Is This Adulthood?Being Your Own Boss (featuring Riley)Katie and Ryan welcome special guest Riley Kovacs to chat about his experience being a millennial entrepreneur and what it takes to be your own boss. Plus, they discuss staying motivated and changing behaviours. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-05-0828 min
Is This Adulthood?What Is Love?Can you describe what it feels like to be in love? Hosts Katie Jones and Ryan Durgy attempt to explain the feeling of being in love and falling out of love in a way only they can. Plus, the duo share their advice, stories of heartbreak and thoughts on finding 'the one.' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-05-0132 min
Is This Adulthood?Listener Q&AYou, the listeners, are what make this podcast unique and inspire us to bring you new content every week. Thank you for all your support! This week, we rounded up some questions we've received from our lovely listeners in this special Q&A episode. Keep the questions and episode topic ideas coming via our Instagram: @isthisadulthood Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-04-2431 min
Is This Adulthood?Speed DatingYour favourite podcast hosts are back with a bang! In the world of swiping and DM'ing, millennials are looking for new ways to find love and in this episode Ryan chats with Katie about his experience going speed dating... three times. Love can foster from a speed dating event, but the awkward stories are much more entertaining and Ryan is spilling the tea. Also, Katie reveals a huge new update about her love life. Plus, the hosts chat about the etiquettes of eating on a first date – would you eat wings when meeting a potential love interest for the first ti...
2019-04-1734 min
Is This Adulthood?Parents As RoomiesThe duo discuss when it's time to finally move out of your family home. When is it acceptable to live at home with your parents? Is it a turn-off to date someone who is still living at home with family? All is discussed in this episode.Katie and Ryan also talk about how sexy ambition is – no matter where you are living or working. Plus – Ryan shares another awful date story. About 'Is This Adulthood?':Each week, hosts Katie Jones and Ryan Durgy examine topics impacting adults in their 20's and attempt to navigate them...
2019-03-2729 min
Is This Adulthood?The Millennial TravellerYou may wonder how our generation travels so often with a lack of cash or job security – don't worry, Katie and Ryan are on the case! The pair share their experience travelling and discuss whether there's ever too much time away from home. Plus, Katie shares some hilarious and heartwarming stories about her time in Australia. Each week, hosts Katie Jones and Ryan Durgy examine topics impacting adults in their 20's and attempt to navigate them all – one drink at a time. The best friends bring their sassy (and classy) attitudes to every episode in hopes...
2019-03-2033 min
Is This Adulthood?The Underemployed GenerationBeing overqualified and underemployed seems to be the norm of our generation as more young people continue upgrading their education while working in careers that may require no more than a high school degree. Katie and Ryan discuss careers, trying to figure out what you want to do and how to get there – filled with disappointments, pivots and overcoming all of it to get where you want to be. About 'Is This Adulthood?':Each week, hosts Katie Jones and Ryan Durgy examine topics impacting adults in their 20's and attempt to navigate them all – one d...
2019-03-0626 min
Is This Adulthood?Weird Vibe TrapIn one of their most hilarious episodes yet, Katie Jones and Ryan Durgy discuss the 'Weird Vibe Trap' where you start to overthink things in a relationship, questioning everything even if nothing is actually wrong. The hosts talk about when you need to just chill out and when you should really trust your gut. About 'Is This Adulthood?':Each week, hosts Katie Jones and Ryan Durgy examine topics impacting adults in their 20's and attempt to navigate them all – one drink at a time. The best friends bring their sassy (and classy) attitudes to eve...
2019-02-2730 min
Is This Adulthood?Cutting Off A FriendHosts Katie Jones and Ryan Durgy get a bit more serious in this episode of 'Is This Adulthood?' as they examine when you should end a friendship. Going into adulthood it's common to see friendships dissolve as distance grows, values differ and people change, and Katie and Ryan discuss how to handle this and when it's time to finally move on. About 'Is This Adulthood?':Each week, hosts Katie Jones and Ryan Durgy examine topics impacting adults in their 20's and attempt to navigate them all – one drink at a time. The best fri...
2019-02-2022 min
Is This Adulthood?Dating TimelinesJust in time for Valentines Day, Katie Jones and Ryan Durgy examine dating timelines and when they think you should make things exclusive in a relationship. They also discuss the idea of waiting three months before making things official and the timelines for moving in together when dating. Katie's boyfriend also makes a surprise appearance... along with their cute kitten, Lucy. About 'Is This Adulthood?':Each week, hosts Katie Jones and Ryan Durgy examine topics impacting adults in their 20's and attempt to navigate them all – one drink at a time. The best friends bri...
2019-02-1330 min
Is This Adulthood?MicrocheatingWith Valentines Day on the horizon, this episode combines the duo's favourite topics: love and social media. Katie Jones and Ryan Durgy explain the term "microcheating" and how in the age of social media there is a whole new way that some unfaithful partners are hiding their shadiness. The hosts also deep dive into how some people are keeping their relationship fresh and how they feel about dating someone who follows Instagram models. About 'Is This Adulthood?':Each week, hosts Katie Jones and Ryan Durgy examine topics impacting adults in their 20's and attempt t...
2019-02-0625 min
Is This Adulthood?The Instagram Story GenerationInstagram for the most part is the millennial scrapbook, filled with filtered moments of the memories that we want our followers to be envious of. Katie and Ryan delve into the world of Instagram (and other social media), influencers, being the "story" generation, vacation throwbacks and so much more! About 'Is This Adulthood?':Each week, hosts Katie Jones and Ryan Durgy examine topics impacting adults in their 20's and attempt to navigate them all – one drink at a time. The best friends bring their sassy (and classy) attitudes to every episode in hopes of bri...
2019-01-3021 min
Is This Adulthood?Bonus Episode: Get To Know The HostsIn this bonus episode of 'Is This Adulthood?' Katie Jones and Ryan Durgy get to know each other a little better for your listening pleasure. They chat about Katie's ideal date, Ryan's pizza addiction, being great kissers, what they both look for in a partner and so much more! The duo also answer some 'Would You Rather?' questions. About 'Is This Adulthood?':Each week, hosts Katie Jones and Ryan Durgy examine topics impacting adults in their 20's and attempt to navigate them all – one drink at a time. The best friends bring the...
2019-01-2320 min
Is This Adulthood?Don't Screw The CrewYou probably shouldn't be hooking up with your boss, but perhaps you have... Don't worry, the dynamic duo are back and this is a no judgement zone! Katie Jones and Ryan Durgy discuss work parties and the etiquette – or lack thereof – at them. They also talk about workplace relationships and whether it's ever a good idea. Hint: you probably shouldn't 'screw the crew'. About 'Is This Adulthood?':Each week, hosts Katie Jones and Ryan Durgy examine topics impacting adults in their 20's and attempt to navigate them all – one drink at a time. The best fr...
2019-01-2116 min
Is This Adulthood?Love At First SwipeKatie and Ryan discuss love, dating and the apps which have made finding 'the one' all the more complicated. They describe their worst and ideal dates, the rise of 'ghosting' and when it's okay to say the 'L' word in a relationship. About 'Is This Adulthood?':Each week, hosts Katie Jones and Ryan Durgy examine topics impacting adults in their 20's and attempt to navigate them all – one drink at a time. The best friends bring their sassy (and classy) attitudes to every episode in hopes of bringing some light to the confusion of adu...
2019-01-1325 min