These Are Words

On this episode Logan shares the most epic story of translation that we've ever heard, then we go down the internet hole to find funny, old, and new stories about translation. Enjoy!

On this episode we talk about one of our favorite childhood games: Pokémon. From just 2 releases in 1998 to the behemoth it's become today, we discuss our relationship to the little creatures as well as the controversy surrounding the upcoming games later this year. Prepare to be informed, to laugh, and surprisingly, to be a bit frightened by one particular Pokémon...

On this episode we dive into stories and thoughts on a word we can all relate to: "slang". From old (as if) to new (adulting), and everything in between, we discuss stories and share thoughts about some of our favorite and least favorite slang terms!

What do you consider "wasting time"? Social media? Streaming/binging your favorite shows? Going down the "YouTube black hole"? On this episode we discuss various ways that we waste time and whether or not those things can actually be helpful!

On this episode Logan and Asher share real-life stories of their scariest experiences. Email us at thesearewordz@gmail.com or go on our Facebook and post your bone-chilling stories!

What's your worst habit? What about good habits? On this episode we share stories about our quirks, nasty habits, annoying things we do that we think are fine, and we finally realize how we're connected!

This episode is all about the daydreams we've had about future technology: self-driving cars, "smart" technology, being able to revisit the past, Black Mirror, etc. What's your favorite version of the future?

We've all scrolled through Instagram and seen the stories and posts about living your best life, juicing, working out, and buying the next best product. It's the age of "Influencers". We share some of our experiences and thoughts on this trend and get into the good, bad, and ugly of the influencer!

The holiday break is over and no one cares about New Year's resolutions anymore. So how do you get back into the grind of everyday life? And what happened to Logan's voice? And why did he leave 10 minutes into the podcast?! *IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE END OF THE EPISODE THAT WE ARE SO EXCITED ABOUT!*

It's 2019! We kick off the new year by picking our favorite movies, music, tv, and podcasts from 2018, getting a little sidetracked by mayonnaise, and talking extensively about Vincent D'Onofrio.

How do you avoid those awkward or annoying conversations with family? How can you redirect a political chat that NO ONE wants to have? Is it possible to dodge the creepy uncle or overbearing aunt? On this episode we offer advice on how to make the most of family time during the holidays.

This episode is all about being thankful...and also about old people driving cars, hanging out with family, basketball, and toilets. Let us know what YOU are thankful for!

This episode is for anyone out there who either played sports as a kid, currently plays sports (maybe professionally), or anything in between! Lance and Asher have stories that cover the whole spectrum, with highlights including: blacking out due to sports, famous Tennis players we know, paradigm shifts, realizing you're not good at sports, and many more.

Tricks and Treats? Scary movies? Seeing the devil in southern baptist church during the Halloween event? This episode has all things Halloween! We share some awkward moments, favorite personal candy choices, and whether or not we like to be spooked.

We all did some strange, bizarre, funny, and embarrassing things when we were younger, and we're here to share our favorite stories with you about our childhood! Don't judge us for any of these, we were just kids!

Do you remember your first kiss? Your first movie premier? Or the first time you tried that food you never thought you'd try? On this episode we share stories about each of those and more. Send us a message with a story about a "first" in your life!

Struggles in life can be hard to traverse, but on this episode we shed some light on how therapy/counseling has helped each of us (and is continuing to help us) navigate some of our toughest times. If you have a story or are in a tough situation like something you hear in this episode, let us know! We aren't just here to share our experiences - we are here to listen and offer help as well!

As a precursor to next week's episode on therapy, on this episode Logan and Asher talk about that feeling we all experience when we're longing for the past - nostalgia. It's fun, dark, heavy, we even fight for a minute and learn how to better communicate with each other! Everything you'd expect from an episode of These Are Words!

On one of our strangest episodes yet, Lance and Asher talk about our favorite live-action cats and dogs movie, growing up with cats and dogs, strange things that people say involving cats and dogs, side quests/rabbit trails, and PTSD. I promise that's all in there somewhere. Also to all of our listeners, we love you!

We've all heard songs that make us laugh until we cry, as well as songs that make us emotional or hold a special place in our hearts. On this episode we start with the funny but then delve deep into the songs that mean the most to us. Check out our Spotify playlist to follow along!