One Part Laugh, One Part Life

Nobody likes to admit that they are wrong. It is proven to be the most difficult thing to do for 98% of humans. While that last statement is completely untrue, it is a fact that our pride can hinder us from admitting to our shortcomings.

Brian and Jordan are no exception to this. That is why we compiled a list of stories from our lives when our ego got too big and pride took over. Spoiler alert: in all of the stories, we mess up and our pride gets hurt.

Pride isn’t a bad thing. There are plenty of times when being proud is considered honorable. But when we put our pride first, we forget the importance of things like honesty, humility, and self-worth.

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After gaining worldwide fame and becoming everyone’s favorite podcast, many listeners have become enamored by the lovable personalities of Jordan and Brian. Now that you have learned a little about us and what we think on various topics, we know what you are thinking: how did this podcast come to be?

In all seriousness though, we have been asked quite a bit why we started the podcast. Instead of repeating the story every time someone asks, we decided to make an episode about it. That way, you can listen to it on repeat whenever you are procrastinating doing your work, walking the dog, scheduling your doctor’s appointment, having a serious conversation with your parents, or anything that adults are supposed to do.

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According to a bunch of internet quizzes, I am a Hufflepuff, my personality color is turquoise, Anne Hathaway would play me in the film-version of my life, Tommy Pickles is my cartoon best friend, and sea turtles best represent my love language. That’s fun and all, but what does that even mean?

We are constantly encouraged to find ourselves and to understand who we are. I mean, at the very least that is really helpful in an interview. But how much does it really matter if I am highly in-tune with who I am, what I want out of life, and what I am passionate about?

It is good for us to know about ourselves, and we should be seeking to understand ourselves as we constantly change. But the best thing we can do with this knowledge is to fuel our curiosity about other people and learn how we can use our strengths to benefit others.

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“I want to lose weight!” “I want to stop smoking!” “I want to build the world’s largest jungle gym for cats!” This time of year, everyone is talking about their New Year’s resolution, which is fantastic. That is, until you give up on it three weeks into the year.

New Year’s resolutions can seem pretty ridiculous. Most people don’t follow through with them, so they seem pointless. And if you want to make a change, why wait until New Year’s to make it happen? Too often we set goals for ourselves with no plan for how to accomplish them. Better yet, we set goals for ourselves and then make excuses for why we can’t accomplish them. What gives?

It may seem silly to start something just because it’s a new year. But if that is what it takes for you to make a change, then by golly, go for it! Regardless of when you make a change, the important thing is that you start and can stick with it.

What a year! In 2015, there were plenty of highs and a few lows, exciting adventures, wonderful accomplishments, and much, much more.

Jordan and Brian take a look at the past year and reflect on all of the changes and growth that occurred. We both graduated from college, got married, moved to Texas, and started working our grown-up jobs. And there were lots of smaller surprises sprinkled throughout the year.

Tune in as we discuss best and worst parts of the year, proudest moments, more embarrassing moments, and favorites of the year. It’s bound to be a treat!

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I know many of you have been thinking, “I wish I knew more about the exciting lives of Jordan and Brian.” Well, you’re in luck!

In this episode, Jordan and Brian look at a few questions asked by listeners of One Part Laugh, One Part Life. In this exclusive episode, you will get to learn more about our lives, our marriage, our jobs, our hopes and dreams, our worst nightmares, our most embarrassing moments. Well, maybe not all of those, but it won’t leave you disappointed!

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Making friends can be so easy as a kid: you find someone in your class at school who likes to play kickball or likes the same flavor pudding as you, and bam! You just found your new best friend. So why is it so much more harder for adults?

Friendship as an adult is complicated. As you grow older, your old friends change and sometimes move away. Distance can make it hard to stay in touch which may not seem worth it at times. On top of that, making new friends is equally tricky. It’s uncomfortable to initiate a true friendship, so we end up settling for acquaintances out of convenience.

The best adventures in life are just that because of the people we share them with. So get out there, make some friends (or keep the ones you have), and start living!

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We all know your little brother pushed you down the stairs and broke your arm. And your cousin Suzie broke the tire swing in your front yard so you could never experience the joy of wind in your hair ever again. Justice needed to be served, so you gladly pointed a finger at those responsible.

So many of us are quick to place blame when others have done wrong, especially when they did wrong by us. What’s even worse is when we place blame on the victims of situations. But the blame game is a vicious one that can tear down a group and damage relationships.

We should hold people accountable for their actions, but instead of focusing on who messed up, we should focus on how to fix the problem and move forward.

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Some people say that laughter is the best medicine. Well, I don’t know about that, but laughing sure is fun! While every episode is chock-full of laughs, this episode is sure to leave you with a case of the giggles.

Brian and Jordan take a look at the power of laughter and the positive effects it can have on those around us. We like making others laugh because it makes us feel good about ourselves. But more importantly, you have to be able to laugh at yourself.

There aren’t significantly more jokes than usual. Just Brian and Jordan being goofy and laughing at their own jokes. As if that is anything out of the ordinary!

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Everyone needs a break from their busy and stressful lives every now and then. Just take it from Brian and Jordan, who recorded this episode while camping!

Sometimes life overwhelms you by throwing a lot at you all at once, and other times it wears you down by never giving you a break. Burnout and fatigue are a scary situation. We need to remember to take care of ourselves by taking breaks when we need them the most.

While long adventures can be a blast, sometimes all you need is a little time to relax and recuperate. Everyone once in awhile, give yourself permission to treat yourself to a break!

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