Adulting With Friends

The Friends get into a one of the more controversial topics they've ever discussed. Gender Neutrality! The only reason they're talking about this is because an article that came though their feeds that discussed a mom raising her child without gender. Mike was concerned about talking about this topic, and you can see how that plays out. Travis discusses why the article that brought this topic into the light boils his blood and got him angry. Amanda shares her input on how she was raised in the Midwest as a girl with brothers. Cory talks about the toys he played with as a kid and how that shaped his life growing up.

The Friends drink August Schell's Brewing Stag Series Limited Variety Pack.

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The Friends discuss events in their life that have matured them. Life lessons they have learned from and ways they believe they have changed as people - for better or worse. Amanda calls Cory out for being they type of friend he is. Mike discusses why he is no longer in contact with people that he grew up with. Travis talks about what his parents gave him for advice as a kid. Cory tells Amanda, Travis, and Mike why he doesn't hang out with them on weekends. The Friends drink ENKI Brewing Litmus Pilsner and Tailfeather IPA. Twitter. @AWFPodcast Instagram. @AWFPodcast Email. [email protected]

The Friends attempt to decipher first dates. This episode is based off of Mike and Cory's experiences because Amanda and Travis have not dated for almost 9 years. Travis tries to get the guys to discuss any dating tips or advice - their responses may shock you. Amanda discusses some things Travis did incorrectly on their first time hanging out. Mike celebrates his birthday with Prince and discusses what dating and sales pitches have in common. Cory attempts to win your hearts by saying he is a hopeless romantic, but, does that work in 2018?

The Friends drink Indeed Brewing Creature Crate Variety Pack that includes the B-Side Pils, Day Tripper Pale Ale, Shenanigans Summer Ale, and Lucy Session Sour.

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The Friends openly discuss personal pet peeves they have in the work place, in everyday life, in their dating/married lives, and 1 outrageous pet peeve no one can imagine. Amanda tells everyone how someone takes food from her. Travis defends his position on some parking lot pet peeves. Mike tells us how the only people wanting to talk to him are people he doesn't want to talk to. Cory takes issue with people using this to get ahead in the work place.

The Friends drink Bobbing Bobber Brewery 5- O'Clock Shadow Cream Ale with Dunn Brothers Coffee and the Robust Porter.

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The Friends openly discuss Amanda and Travis having a child. How they discussed starting a family and their fears and hopes for the years to come. Amanda shares what she is most afraid of when it comes to being pregnant. Cory discusses how he was raised compared to the other members. Mike describes how he believes parents should talk to their kids. Travis shares his thoughts on participation trophies and how he wants to raise his and Amanda's child.

The Friends drink Waconia Brewing Company Raspberry Blonde Ale and BrewDog Elvis Juice.

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The Friends breakdown if there are pressures in society and their own lives to be in relationships. Amanda tells all about someone who "settled" because of pressures they faced. Mike talks about almost doing 1 of 2 things he swore he never would just to please a woman. Travis talks about his personal life and a story when someone in his family used one specific aspect of society to talk to him and Amanda. Cory shares his frustrations of family pressures and discusses why he thinks there is a shift in how people perceive singles.

The Friends drink Third Street Brew House Sun Seeker.

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The Friends drink and if decide if us, as people who use dating apps, have become numb to them and have development "Dating App Fatigue"? Travis shares he started reading a popular women's magazine and discusses two new dating apps that will change the way we date as we know it. Amanda gets in an argument with one of the Friends over what a woman said to him. Mike talks about the difference between playing quantity versus quality in dating apps. Cory swipes during the episode and shares how many matches he gets without trying.

The Friends drink Wild Blue Blueberry Lager and Bent Paddle Brewing Co. Paddle Break Blonde Ale

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The Friends drink and talk if school systems should incorporate more "life skills" into their education curriculum? Cory describes his recent trip to a southern state and how extra they can be - #yoked. Amanda shares her ideas on why life skills are an aspect of home life and stirs controversy. Mike thinks differently from two of the Friends and stakes his claim for where he believes life skills should be taught. Travis has an epiphany about Drivers Ed and describes his experiences growing up. ***PSA*** The Friends want to make sure everyone is aware we are not saying teachers should do more. You already do SO MUCH for the children in the world. Your amazing and very much appreciated! **BONUS CONTENT**

The Friends drink Excelsior Brewing (from Excelsior, MN) Dock Box Sampler which included: Bitterschlappe Brown Ale, XLCR American Ale, Mr. Jimmy Baltic Porter, and Shattered Solstice Ale.

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The Friends discuss if they like the word "millennial" and how it has affected their lives. Are we the participation trophy generation or just did someone cause us to be that way? The Friends start out, as always, by taking a poll how they initially feel, 2 Friends say they like the word, 1 Friend has mixed feelings, and 1 Friend hates the word. Travis breaks down how he feels generations should be defined and shares quotes and pulls out historical data. Cory leans strongly in one direction before slowly changing his mind and describes his previous work life. Amanda discusses how she feels about the baby boomers in the work place and how technology is either a "job" or "fun" for boomers. Mike breaks down why each generation is always going to be "better" than the next generation.

The Friends drink Dogfish Head SeaQuench Ale from Dogfish Head Brewery.

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The Friends discuss how to handle a situation of friends or family not liking the person you are in a relationship with and vice versa through our own experiences. Mike shares his past experience of how a woman may not have taken his feelings into account. Travis gets called out for being judgmental and shares his initial opinion on one of the friends when they first met. Amanda relives high-school discussing the differences she sees in relationships when you're in your teens vs being a young adult. Cory brings back the 50's music scene, while sharing he at one time didn't care what his friends and family think - how did it turn out? One of the deeper and more heavy discussion the friends have, this episode really sets the tone for future episodes by showing how past relationships have shaped their lives.

The Friends drink Jeremiah Weed, Water, and Lemon.

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