20 Something W/ Aidan Steinbach

20 Something W/ Aidan Steinbach

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20 Something W/ Aidan Steinbach episodes

  • One last episode

    Had some time to kill as I get ready for the move so I thought I would put one more episode out. Life update on my 75 hard challenge, move across the country, relationships, etc.


    Been such a crazy summer and definitely the most transformative one so far.


    New podcast with some ACTUAL sponsors and a cohost coming in October…


    24 min
  • S2. Ep. 9: New Beginnings pt. 2

    What's up everyone. Special episode here- It's the last one.


    A lot to cover here. Moving across the country, past lovers, my own personal version of the 75 hard, and a special surprise at the end.


    It's been real.

    - Aidan

    24 min
  • S2. Ep. 8: PWIs, HBCUs, and a foot of height difference
    Recently, a fair amount of life has changed. I started a new job. I started looking at new cities to move to. I ran a Spartan Race. I’m planning on running a half marathon next weekend simply out of spite. It seems like half of you are running half marathons as your new “I’m 20” personality trait. So without training, I’m going to run and complete a half marathon. Once I do that, I am going to run a full marathon, but I’m actually going to train for that one.
    This was a great episode. Seb and I are a lot alike and a lot different. He’s a 6’4 black man, I’m a 5’4 white man. He’s younger, I’m older. He from one state, I’m from another. needless to say, I really appreciate our friendship and I’m grateful that the discussions we have on our differences bring us closer together rather than further apart.
    This is a great episode, talking about the differences in education, life experiences, and even some sports gambling.
    45 min
  • S2. Ep. 7: The value behind a college degree
    Today, I got to talk with an old college buddy of mine about the value a college degree has. It was awesome to learn more from someone else who graduated from the same school. I get to see what they think the application of their degree has had and what they think the future of college holds.
    What used to be a luxury is now considered a commodity and in one of the toughest job markets in recent times… We have some pretty strong opinions on it. We also had strong opinions on relationships and how they’re formed. Do opposites really attract? We reflect on our time in college and the fun we had and how what made us happy then certainly doesn’t make us happy now.
    44 min
  • S2. Ep. 6: Middle school crushes and the modern day applications of pulling hair
    Today I had the pleasure of having an old college friend of mine, Lars, join the podcast. Lars is always been a deep thinker.
    Sometimes… A little bit too deep of a thinker. But Lars remains one of my favorite people to have a challenging discussion with.
    Lars covered a lot of ground today. My favorite conversations with Lars are always around life so we talked about some of the most “life” things there are. Mental health, chapters of life, and love.
    What do you think is the least talked about mental health issue? What was your biggest stressor in college? Can you quantify love? Is there a healthy or an unhealthy way to love?
    I’ve been really fortunate to have Lars become a closer and closer part of my life as time is gone on. I’m glad that he was able to join me for this episode and I hope you all enjoy.
    58 min
  • S2. Ep. 5: Men are dogs, women are cats, and I just want someone to buy me a drink
    Today we had our first female guest. It was amazing to talk about very real and prevalent issues in society and in our personal lives.
    It is almost impossible to understand what the grass is like on the other side of the farm. Especially when instead of a farm, it’s how much things cost, how you get treated in public, and what you can or cannot do.
    On this episode, we talked about the differences between men and women, if pretty privilege exists, what it’s like to live in the city you grew up in, the biggest turn offs for men and women, and so much more.
    If you are interested in being a guest in the podcast, shoot me a message. I’d love to have you. Even if you’re a complete stranger.
    48 min
  • S2. Ep. 4: Parental issues, Philly girls, and good ol’ fashioned fighting W/ Jack
    Had a great conversation with a friend of mine named Jack.
    We talked about life post grad, moving to Charlotte, how our childhood affected us, and dating Italian women.
    Jack is a packers fan (could you imagine) who currently lives in Philly. We talked a lot about how our unique childhoods forged us into the men we are today.
    Life is a confusing journey that different people take different days. We talked about how our each unique journeys have been lonely but fruitful.
    57 min
  • S2. E2: Finding a way to balance being 82 and 13
    Welcome to the last solo episode of my podcast. Starting this weekend, I am filming with other people, and it will be more interview style. I will have 5 to 7 questions prepared and they will come with a couple questions for me. It will be much more discussion focused.
    But before we get there… We have one last wrap up to get through. I touch on a lot this episode. I talk about the current state of my romance life. I talk about my family. I talk about the next steps for me career wise.
    To be honest, it feels like I say a lot, but I don’t actually say anything at all. And that’s why I’m making the transition that I am. The podcast started to feel empty and performative. It felt like I was giving brief life updates as opposed to touching on the real life discussions I really want to have.
    I think one of the hardest things for me to wrap my brain around… Is that life is good. Life is stable. For the first of my life, I’m not dating a psychotic Italian woman. I’m not making massive amounts of money and spending massive amounts of money. I’m not drinking a crazy. Life is just…consistently good.
    To most people, you would smile. But for me… Calm weather makes me the most stressed. I feel the most like myself in the middle of a storm, in the middle of chaos. I’m trying to train myself to enjoy the simple times in life.
    26 min
  • S2. Ep. 1: Future problems with Bruno mars approach
    What’s up guys- couple apologies to make starting off. First of all, I’m sorry it took me a month to actually film another episode. Second of all, I’m sorry that it’s just audio. I really wanted to get one out and I knew that the only way that that was gonna happen was if I just recorded.
    So here it is. Transparently 20. Transparently a mess. Transparently in need of some sleep. A lot has happened since we spoke last. It was the 15 year anniversary my mother‘s death. I went to my college’s homecoming. I started taking dating seriously… And it almost worked?
    Overall, life is good. Next weekend will be the first weekend I’ve actually been alone in my apartment in a month and a half. And I know what you’re thinking, this guy is fucking cool… No, I literally have just not been at my home because I think I’m Bruno Mars.
    The problem is, I’m not Bruno Mars… Even though I’m pretty sure we’re the same height.
    What I am, is confused. And the more time I spend in my 20s… The more I realize the confused is a pretty common state of being. So if you’re 20 something years old, and you’re a little bit confused, and some days you’re in love, and other days, you wanna be alone, and you love your job, but you never wanna work again… Give it a listen. It might be for you.
    In the great words of Tik Tok… We’re so fucking back.
    32 min
  • Ep. 12 : I’ve dressed every woman I’ve dated. That's it. That's the title.
    Swear to God, I’m the happiest I’ve ever been. I mean, I’m just fucking happy. 
    Work is good. Friends are good. The new city is good. Things are kind of falling into place. There is definitely an uphill start to adulthood because there are so many things that you don’t really think about before you have to do them… But now that they’re locked down, shit is good 
    Hella interactions with my exes recently. Some good some bad. The next time someone asks me where my confidence comes from, I’m gonna tell them it’s because my exes Venmo me money to talk to them… That shit is insane.
    I performed stand-up last week. It was super fun and went super well. Going to perform it again next week… Pretty excited. 
    As a closer… If you think that nobody noticed when you didn’t post your man on National Boyfriend Day… you are dead wrong. I was studying. I was taking notes. Welcome to the 2023 2024 draft.
    24 min

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My name is Aidan Steinbach and I am a 20 something year-old kid. I just moved to a new city, to start a new job, with new people… And I have no idea what I’m doing. There’s a huge pressure to know…