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Talks with Adrian & Steff

Talks with Adrian & Steff

By Adrian and Steff

Talks is a relationship and lifestyle podcast led by Adrian Johnson and Stephanie Powar: two people trying to make sense of life in the modern era all while navigating a long distance relationship.
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2.13 Is This the End?

Talks with Adrian & SteffSep 29, 2022

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2.13 Is This the End?

2.13 Is This the End?

Talks is back with Season 2. In this week's episode, we're continuing our talk about some of the big changes in Adrian's life and getting into the details of why he had to move out of his city. With uncertainty looming ahead, we discuss creative projects and our futures.

Sep 29, 202227:43
2.12 It Was Time to Move

2.12 It Was Time to Move

Talks is back with Season 2. In this week's episode, we're talking about some of the big changes in Adrian's life and getting into the details of why he had to move out of his city. 

Sep 20, 202234:59
2.11 Our Thoughts on Your Icks

2.11 Our Thoughts on Your Icks

Talks is back with Season 2. In this week's episode, we're talking about icks again, but this time we're reacting to some of the strange icks we've read people have on the internet. This week gets a little strange, but we're here for it!

Aug 13, 202240:26
2.10 Up Close & Personal

2.10 Up Close & Personal

Talks is back with Season 2. In this week's episode, we're talking about our personal icks (the things that are complete turn offs regarding relationships). We also discuss a few weird things we do in private and Adrian shows Steff some MAJOR red flags. 

Aug 04, 202242:31
2.9 Some Quality Touching Time | Our Love Languages

2.9 Some Quality Touching Time | Our Love Languages

Talks is back with Season 2. In this week's episode, we're talking about the Five Love Languages. This is a concept from author Gary Chapman which helps people to understand the way that they prefer giving and receiving love. We recently took the quiz in a video to determine which of the Five Love Languages we prefer. This week, we dive a bit deeper into our results. 

Jul 28, 202241:22
2.8 The Best Relationship Advice We've Ever Received

2.8 The Best Relationship Advice We've Ever Received

Talks is back with Season 2. In this week's episode, we're talking relationship advice. The internet is often a weird and wacky world, but today the relationship advice is generally pretty good. Tune in to hear our takes and our own advice we've gathered during the years of our relationship. 

Jul 06, 202235:11
2.7 How Unpopular Are Our Opinions?

2.7 How Unpopular Are Our Opinions?

Talks is back with Season 2. In this week's episode, we dive into the world of r/UnpopularOpinion to find out just how unpopular some of the internet's opinions are. We also get into Stephanie's strange obsession with warm milk in her cereal and a bit of a rant regarding movie critics.

Jun 29, 202240:51
2.6 Our Most Serious Conversation Yet

2.6 Our Most Serious Conversation Yet

Talks is back with Season 2. In this week's episode, we get a bit serious and talk all about some health issues we've been over the last few weeks. We finish up this episode, discussing toxic workplace culture. 

Jun 22, 202232:41
2.5 Nothing Went as Planned

2.5 Nothing Went as Planned

Talks is back with Season 2. In this week's episode, we talk all about Adrian's recent trip to Houston, Texas for Retropalooza 2022. We talk a bit about what a gaming convention is like as well as what you can expect if you ever go. Also, why did Adrian send Steff a bunch of pictures of end tables from a furniture store? The answer will likely surprise you as things go off the rails during this story. 

Jun 14, 202242:21
2.4 Touching in the Dark

2.4 Touching in the Dark

Talks is back with Season 2. In this week's episode, we finish up our series discussing Adrian's recent trip to India. We talk all about our Day of Date and all the food we ate, time with family and friends, future planning, Visa problems, airport departure struggles, hair dye, and Adrian's first ever massage.
Jun 07, 202235:11
2.3 Couldn’t stop pooping

2.3 Couldn’t stop pooping

Talks is back with Season 2. In this week's episode, we we continue our series discussing Adrian's recent trip to India by discussing days of treating ourselves and Adrian's struggle with pampering and self-care: manicures, massages, and manliness. We also get into the fun we had attending our friend's haldi and wedding, and our participation in India's Republic Day celebrations. Also feet??
May 31, 202235:59
2.2 Kissing the Homies in India (Adrian’s visit to India pt1)

2.2 Kissing the Homies in India (Adrian’s visit to India pt1)

Talks is back with Season 2. In this week's episode, we talk all about Adrian's recent trip to India. You've already heard about the main event surrounding the trip, but now we're going to discuss the rest of the month there. We discuss what it's like meeting your significant other after many years, airline travel during a global pandemic, jet lag, navigating potential lockdowns, eating snacks, and spending time with family and friends.
May 24, 202237:26
2.1 WE'RE ENGAGED!

2.1 WE'RE ENGAGED!

Talks is back with Season 2. This week's episode kicks off this season right. Adrian and Steff talk about their recent engagement and all the events surrounding the trip then things get a little weird. It's good to be back!

May 17, 202241:58
18. What's Next? - FINAL EPISODE

18. What's Next? - FINAL EPISODE

This week's episode is the very last for season 1. Thank you so much for listening to our podcast. We have thoroughly enjoyed having you along during this adventure. This week, we talk all about travel plans, life updates, some ideas for season 2, and all sorts of future planning. Be on the lookout for season 2 sometime in 2022. Se you then!

Dec 28, 202142:21
17. All About Steff Pt. 2

17. All About Steff Pt. 2

This week's episode is the 2nd in a two-part series about Steff. We talk all about Stephanie's college life while living in Indonesia, traveling, and . She tells a bit about the struggles adjusting from living life on her own and then moving back home. Also, this is the point Adrian shows up and things get a little weird. We end with a bit of a special announcement and tease so be sure to listen to the end. 

Dec 14, 202101:12:20
16. All About Steff Pt. 1

16. All About Steff Pt. 1

This week's episode is the 1st in a two-part series about Steff. We talk all about Stephanie's childhood, family life, and schooling. We get to hear what it was like for her growing up and how terrible she was in school. We also learned that she is a goodie two shoes who never gets caught. 

Dec 01, 202154:49
15. All About Adrian Pt. 2

15. All About Adrian Pt. 2

This week's episode is the 2nd episode in a two-part series about Adrian. Steff interviews Adrian and finds out a bit more than she probably wanted to know. If you haven't yet, listen to the previous episode for Part 1.

Nov 16, 202154:11
14. All About Adrian

14. All About Adrian

This week's episode is the first of a two-part series about Adrian. Steff interviews Adrian and finds out a bit more than she probably wanted to know. 

Nov 05, 202155:07
13. Talking About Our Firsts feat. Brock & Jared

13. Talking About Our Firsts feat. Brock & Jared

In this week's episode, we're joined by some very special guests. Adrian's brothers Brock and Jared join us in talking all about first crushes, first loves, and relationships. Steff finishes up the episode by getting our reaction to some fantastic pickup lines.
Oct 21, 202155:44
12. Relationship Advice

12. Relationship Advice

In this week's episode we respond to some Reddit users seeking relationship advice. We'll give our takes on some interesting internet situations and maybe even offer a little advice for your relationships. 

Oct 05, 202143:24
11. Awkward Breakups

11. Awkward Breakups

In this week's episode, things get a little off the rails when we talk about some awkward breakups. We react to some of the internet's weird breakup stories and then end the episode with some personal accounts of our own awkward breakups.

Sep 14, 202143:44
10. Marriages

10. Marriages

In this week's episode, we explore some family dynamics by taking a deep dive into arranged marriages and love marriages. Is one better than the other? Listen in to find out!

Aug 17, 202146:37
9. First Date Fails

9. First Date Fails

In this week's episode, we review some of the internet's best super awkward first date fails. We had a lot of fun reading some tweets from people who had some pretty bad first dates. We even share a couple of our own stories. Have you had a weird first date? Let us know! We'd love to hear about it. 

Aug 10, 202150:48
8. COVID Update

8. COVID Update

In this week's episode, we're finally back! Where have we been all of this time and why no new episodes? What's COVID got to do with our absence? These are some of the things we'll be talking about this week. Thank you for sticking with us and we hope you enjoy this life update.

Aug 03, 202153:22
7. Stereotypes

7. Stereotypes

In this week's episode, we talk all about Indian and American Stereotypes. We get into some of the cultural differences and misunderstandings that lead to some unfortunate stereotyping. Is there some truth to all of this or is it just misunderstanding? We also talk a lot about food. 

May 18, 202157:49
6. Life Update

6. Life Update

In this week's episode, we talk all about life thus far. We take a deep dive into some of the life situations that have kept us from being together and the difficulties we've experienced while trying to close the distance during these past four years. 

May 11, 202149:23
5. Bad Relationship Advice

5. Bad Relationship Advice

In this week's episode, we discuss and react to some very bad relationship advice from good ol' Reddit. Hear our takes on some ridiculously bad takes that make us laugh, shake our heads, and ask "why?." Hopefully we can offer some good advice in lieu of the internet's terrible takes.

May 04, 202147:28
4. Surviving a Long Distance Relationship

4. Surviving a Long Distance Relationship

In this week's episode, we talk about how we survive a long distance relationship. We share some interesting things we've learned during our four years together that can help make loving someone from the other side of the world just a bit easier.

Apr 27, 202147:39
3. Hopes and Goals for 2021

3. Hopes and Goals for 2021

In this week's episode, we look back on the whirlwind of a year that was 2020 while also sharing some hopes and goals for the year with each other and you!

Apr 20, 202153:23
2. Easter, Camping, and Some Very Good News!

2. Easter, Camping, and Some Very Good News!

In this week's episode, we talk about our podcast, social media during COVID, adventures during Easter week including Adrian's first getaway trip camping in Arkansas, Stephanie's busy week, and some talks of future planning and trying to get to India (which is easier said than done these days). Adrian also shares a bit of good news this week, so be sure to stick around to the end!

Apr 13, 202150:49
1. All About Us

1. All About Us

In our very first episode, we talk all about our relationship including who we are, how we met, how we started dating, and a bit about sticking it out in a long distance relationship. The episode concludes with a rapid question round where we face off to see who knows the most about their significant other.

Apr 06, 202153:01