Eric and Dani, two best buds who have been friends for years, talk/rant about stuff that they've learned (or haven't), stuff that's affected them, and stuff that interests them.
Eric and DG attempt to figure out what regrets they have, if any, at which point the episode descends into chaos and absurdity, which is true to form for the podcast anyway.
1 Sept 2023
2.2. COMMITMENT and our lack thereof
After disappearing for over a year, Eric and DG return to talk about a very apt topic, though the jury's still out whether they actually talked about it or just rambled for over an hour.
24 Mar 2022
2.1. 2022 SO FAR
WELCOME TO SEASON 2! Took us a hot minute, but we're back! Eric and Dani got together recently (i.e. last month lol) to talk about what 2021 was like and how 2022 is going. Warning: it slowly descends into chaos. Then again, it won't be OBNS if it didn't.
6 Dec 2021
14 (FINALE). REFLECTING on the first season of OBNS!
After 13 episodes and three months of weekly recording, the first season of Older But Not Smarter has come to an end! Eric and DG revisit every topic to see whether their opinions have changed or they've learned something new, and they also look back at the year that has been.
Wishing everyone a merry Christmas and a happy new year! Season 2 coming soon!
25 Nov 2021
13. Dealing with LOSS & GRIEF
Eric and Dani talk about what it was like to lose someone they loved and how they dealt with it - aside from, you know, curling up in a ball and crying. From gratitude to those exercise things that shake you, they talk about how to move on while still giving yourself space to grieve.
20 Nov 2021
12. The struggle with BODY IMAGE
Eric and Dani finally record in the same place but with a lot of background noise and sounds of ice clinking on glass. They each share a little about they have journeyed with their relationship with how they look at their bodies and how it affected them mentally. Dani also gives some tips on how to start getting more active.
11 Nov 2021
11. Growing up with one or two PARENTS
Dani grew up with only her mom around while Eric grew up with both parents. They take a look at the positives and negatives of both, how dads are typically dads and moms are typically moms. You won't know what it means unless you listen!
4 Nov 2021
10. Is CANCEL CULTURE beneficial?
Eric and Dani try and figure out how cancel culture started, whether it's a good thing or a bad thing, and whether they themselves will be cancelled after putting out ten episodes of this podcast into the world. Spoiler: the answer is "most likely".
28 Oct 2021
9. The highs and lows of being a THIRD CULTURE KID
Eric and Dani have a chat with Chloe who tells them about what it's like growing up as a third culture kid and whether she still struggles with it, all while being in awe at Chloe's Love Island-esque life in Greece.
21 Oct 2021
8. EMPATHY and why it's necessary
On this week's episode featuring some stuttering audio problems and Dani's mom belting some songs in the background which somewhat make up for it, Eric and Dani talk about why empathy is so important, why it can be difficult sometimes, and why it takes some work to do it.
16 Oct 2021
7. Childhood and GROWING UP
Eric and Dani take a trip down memory line and talk about what life was like as kids, how they were a nuisance to people on their van ride home from school, and whether or not they're actually qualified to dish out tips on being an adult because they don't feel like adults yet.
7 Oct 2021
6. What we went through during COVID
As things start reopening back up in the city the live in, Eric and Dani look back at how the pandemic has affected them from losing loved ones and possible job opportunities to gaining new furry companions.
30 Sept 2021
5. DATING and all its complexities feat. Emilie
In yet another extended episode (because apparently there's a lot to be said about anything related to this topic), Eric and Dani are joined by Emilie as they talk about dating apps, pick-up lines, and the possibility of dating more than one person at the same time - all while Dani's mom serenades us in the background.
24 Sept 2021
4. SUICIDE & Depression
To end of the month of September and commemorate Suicide Awareness Month, Eric and Dani talk about the complex topic of suicide, depression, and their experiences with it.
If you are in Thailand, anyone who feels depressed, lonely or suicidal can call the following service numbers:
The Samaritans of Thailand
Bangkok
Tel. (02) 713 6793 (Thai) 12:00 noon to 22:00
24hours/day, 7 days a week
Tel. (02) 713-6791 (English call back service within 24 hours)
24 hours/day, 7 days/week
Chiang Mai
Tel. (053) 225-977/8 (Thai) 19:00 - 22:00 hrs (Mon, Tues, Thurs, Sat)
Department of Mental Health Hotline Tel. 1323 (Thai)
In a life-threatening mental health crisis situation, go to the emergency room of an international hospital and see the psychiatrist on duty. Bangkok Hospital and Manarom Hospital have services and facilities designed to address these situations.
16 Sept 2021
3. RELATIONSHIPS - of the romantic variety
Eric and Dani talk about their past individual relationships (they've only had one each), their dealbreakers in partners (two showers is a must), and how they miss having someone to hold hands with in this extended episode (extended only because they have a lot to say on the topic.
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9 Sept 2021
2. Why is TOXICITY so difficult to unpack?
Eric and Dani delve into toxicity and discover that... well, it's pretty complicated.
2 Sept 2021
PILOT | FRIENDSHIPS and Some Revelatory Stuff
Eric and Dani talk about their decade-long friendship, how to make friends as adults, and somehow also end up doubting whether they're really good friends - just for a little bit.
Episode #1: They discuss FRIENDSHIP.
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