What did dating look like in our 20s—and what should it look like now? In this episode, Trever and Bry reflect on how dating has changed from early, scrappy, low-budget, high-intent dates to the fuller, more complex reality of dating in your 30s with kids, careers, and real-life constraints.

They talk about recreating old favorite dates (pizza picnics, bookstore dates, long walks, bike rides, and prayer retreats), what pursuit looks like after marriage, and how limitations once fueled creativity in ways they want to reclaim. Along the way, they wrestle with comfort vs. stagnation, the role of shared and separate hobbies, and how to intentionally date in a season where time and energy feel scarce.

The conversation widens to parenting, modeling friendship and affection for kids, love languages, and why dating doesn’t always need to be an “event”—sometimes it’s simply choosing each other again and again in small, meaningful ways.

If you’ve ever wondered how to keep dating alive after marriage, kids, or long seasons of routine, this one’s for you.

Trever and Bry are stepping onto the metaphorical stage this week to talk all things game shows! From childhood sick-day favorites like Match Game and Family Feud to the British chaos of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, they’re reliving the shows that shaped their humor and competition streaks.

They play a few rounds of their own (spoiler: they keep matching answers — gross), argue over which game show they could actually win, and imagine what it would be like to host Great British Baking Show or Lego Masters together. There’s laughter, lighthearted banter, and plenty of “we’d totally crush this” optimism.

Whether you’re a Jeopardy! genius, a Taskmaster fan, or just someone who still yells answers at the TV, this episode will have you smiling and reminiscing.

#ShirinAllTheThings #MarriagePodcast #GameShowNostalgia #CouplesWhoLaughTogether #BritishHumor #GreatBritishBakingShow #FamilyFeud

What makes reading so good—and so you? In this episode, Trever and Bry dive deep into their shared love of books, from the eternal “audiobook vs. physical book” debate to the perfect setup for a reading session (spoiler: it involves beanbags, clickers, and occasionally lavender lemonade).

They talk about how reading styles have changed, how dyslexia shaped Trever’s lifelong connection to stories, and why vocabulary words like copacetic deserve a comeback. Along the way, they share tales of torn pages, lost bookmarks, and the chaos of parenting tiny bookmark thieves.

Ultimately, it’s a conversation about how books—and the ways we consume them—have become part of their marriage, their identity, and their cozy little library.

So grab your Kindle, your clicker, or your favorite dog-eared paperback, and settle in. Readers are hot.

You know that classic question—if your house were on fire, what five things would you grab? In this episode, we take our own twist on it and imagine our home frozen in time, like our own little Pompeii. What would future archaeologists learn about us from the toys on the floor, the coffee mugs, and the half-finished projects scattered everywhere?

It’s a cozy, funny, and surprisingly heartfelt look at how the things we surround ourselves with tell the story of our lives—what we love, what we value, and what moments we never want to lose. So grab a warm drink, settle in, and join us as we laugh our way through the beautiful chaos of the life we’ve built together.

What even is cozy? In this episode, we dive headfirst into the warm blanket pile of coziness—blankets, candles, old-book smells, flannel, fall drinks, and maybe even the Great British Baking Show. We break down how “cozy” hits all five senses, why it might just be an introvert’s superpower, and whether chasing cozy is a form of Sabbath rest or just comfort-idolatry in disguise.

Along the way, we out ourselves as Overcooked-on-easy-mode players, confess our weirdest cozy snacks (spoiler: Doritos do not qualify), and argue about whether vacuum lines count as part of the cozy aesthetic. Plus: solar punk dreams, cozy gift baskets, and the eternal truth that wood floors are never as cozy as carpet.

So grab a blanket (just not a patterned one with Trever’s face on it), light a candle, and settle in. Because in this episode, we’re working hard… to get cozy.

#CozyVibes #PumpkinSpiceSeason #GreatBritishBakingShow #OvercookedOnEasy

Ever look at a pile of craft supplies, a dusty pogo stick, or an abandoned pickleball paddle and think… I could bring you back? In this episode, we (Bry and Trever) dig up the hobby graveyard—those once-beloved pastimes we dove into headfirst, only to let them wither away.

From middle school guitar heroics and Sims villainy to photography phases, trampoline obsessions, and the short but passionate reign of paint-by-numbers, we confess it all. We compare quick-fling hobbies vs. deep-investment ones, talk about the hobbies that still haunt us, and even ask which ones deserve a resurrection spell.

Plus: internet deep dives, hobby shame, and why Bry refuses to invest until she’s really in love (except for her nails).

Table Talk: What’s a hobby you’ve buried… and which one would you bring back from the dead?

This one’s for the hikers, hammocking parents, sticker-covered Nalgene people, and anyone else wondering—are we really living the Colorado life?

In this episode, we ask ourselves: are we good Coloradans? Like, all year round? We swap stories from college ski trips and childhood rafting adventures to current summer hikes and hopes for family camping trips. We talk lakes (not Louisiana ones), mountain towns, indoor fireplaces, iconic Subarus with ski racks, and the strange pride of crushing our kids at mini golf… someday.

Whether you're paddleboarding with a Kindle, dreaming of a frothing leaderboard in your living room, or just vibing at 11 Mile with a thermos of coffee, this one's for you.

Plus: Manitou Incline, sticker hierarchy, avoiding snakes, and why "chacos with jeans" might just be our unofficial city uniform.

Let’s get outdoorsy—Colorado style. Even in winter. Maybe.

What do Vines, Cadet Kelly, and Jane Eyre have in common? They're all part of Trever & Bry's personal curriculum for friendship. This week, the Shirin All the Things classroom is in session as we break down the books, shows, movies, and random references we wish everyone just got. From obscure Disney Channel lines to rom-com reading habits, we're mapping the shared stories that shape how we connect—and why sometimes quoting Friends while moving furniture is a sacred act of belonging.

Grab a cozy drink, take notes if you must, and join us for a laughter-filled exploration of the stuff that sparks connection.