Building The Dream: Recent Episodes
Kerry & John
BTD is a millennial couple doing what most of them do--a podcast! John and Kerry balance talks of politics and health with stories and ideas. Come struggle with us!
This week we're keeping it short and sweet: the globe IS warming and the climate IS changing.
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We're worn out this week. That means it's time to go rogue. Join us on maybe the silliest episode of BTD yet. Borg Genesis, dogs, college, and so, so much more!
Just barely squeaked this one out for you this week, but not because we were scared! (Just exhausted from a crazy couple of weeks)
What are the most common phobias? Do you have any of them? And what's the difference between fears and phobias anyway?
Okay, so, what's the deal with dreams? We're talking about everything from why dreams happen, to when, and all the nitty gritty in the middle.
Femininity. Sure, we can define it. But what does it look like in your everyday life, your community, your society? Lets get into it.
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I'm a dude. He's a dude. She's a dude... But are we toxic?
What do you think of when you hear the word masculinity? What is toxic masculinity to you? And why is it so connected to violence?
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Let's have a leisurely conversation about the prison-industrial complex, shall we?
What's your view on the American justice system? Do you see connections between how society is functioning and how our court and prison systems function? Share your thoughts where ever you follow or listen!
Aging in America. It sure is something.
Does knowing someone's age tell us anything about them? What are the benefits in aging? What are the differences in the aging experiences of men versus women? All of this and more this week!
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Let's talk about all the places artifical intelligence could possibly take us. The pros, the cons, and the just plain cool (yes, we talk about ChatGPT too).
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Well, let's talk about TikTok I guess. Do you understand how social media ads work? How expensive can they get? What social media platform do you prefer? We're getting into it (maybe ranting a bit) and learning more!
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What? Just because we're not parents doesn't mean education isn't important to us! We care about safety, funding, accessibility, and so much more. Come over and join in on the conversation.
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Soooo...where is YOUR favorite place to travel? Do you have a least favorite place you've been? Why do you think people travel anyway? Let's talk about those questions and plenty more on the travel episode of Building The Dream this week!
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Life Hacks. We all love em, right? Where have you learned your favorite life hacks? What are they? Are there any you've tried that didn't work the way you had hoped? Join us this week on BTD. It's a ride!
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Being a working musician can't be that hard...right?! Join in and learn some of the ropes on the ins and outs of making a career from art! It's not as easy as you may think.
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Spend a day in a veterinary hospital! What are the different roles needed to run a veterinary clinic? Is there a difference between vet assistants and vet techs? And what sort of issues are facing the industry today? We'll touch on all that and so much more on this week's episode of BTD!
***Content Warning: discussion of suicide
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A day in the life! What's your day look like when you're a pizza delivery driver? What are the pros and cons of the job? And let's get into the conversation about tipping service workers and livable wages. Come hang out and listen to this week's episode!
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How do you develop your taste in music? What influences the changes in your taste in music throughout your life? John and Kerry take a deep dive into what music preference evolution means to them personally as well as the world around them.
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Do you have a tiny home? Are you renovating a bus to travel the country? Have you built a tree house you could just about move into? Kerry and John talk about alternative living spaces this week. Come join in on the conversation about cost of living, flexibility for travel, and other pros and cons of the booming trend.
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What draws you to a podcast? And what keeps you coming back? Kerry and John delve into that plus more on the 20th episode of Building The Dream!
Check out this years Spotify playlist with all the song recommendations from each episode of 2022:
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What is comedy? And what makes something funny? Is there anything universally humorous? What about cancel culture? John and Kerry get into it this week on BTD.
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Why is our society so interested in true crime? Are there benefits to consuming this type of content or only detriments? And what even is true crime anyway? Let's dive in this week on Building The Dream.
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In the recent midterm elections, there were some newsworthy measures passed including medicinal psilocybin and other psychedelic substances being decriminalized in Colorado. So let's talk more about these alternative medications! How do they fit into the western world of pharmaceuticals? What is so exciting about them? Can they really help people?
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Join us over on our Instagram or Facebook and tell us about your hobbies! Do you experience any societal pressure related to having (or not having) a hobby? What even is considered a hobby, anyway? John and Kerry discuss these and more on this week's episode.
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What impact does social media have on your life? Does the positive outweigh the negative, or the other way around? Do we take it all too seriously or is it actually serious? John and Kerry discuss all of this, plus some, in this episode of BTD.
What role does technology play in your life? What is your favorite piece of technology you own? Is there a technological advancement that you wish existed that doesn't? John and Kerry discuss these and more on this episode of Building the Dream.
This week John and Kerry have fun talking cooking, recipes, and food favorites. What's your favorite meal to make? Is it more fun to cook with someone else or alone? And most importantly, pineapple on pizza???
Let's talk tattoos. What are the most popular ideas out there? What do John and Kerry have? What kind of benefits can tattoos bring into someone's life? We discuss these and other experiences in todays episode.
How do you cope with loss and the grief that comes along with it? John and Kerry talk about it, and the societal pressure that comes with grieving in America. Join us for a compassionate, funny, and moving conversation.
Why is it so hard to keep up with friends these days? And forget about making any new ones! John and Kerry talk about their challenges in socializing while trying to nurture the friendships that are most important to them.
This week John and Kerry talk about each of their experiences when finding passion in their work and ultimately their chosen career paths. In this episode, learn more about the local music industry, vet school as told by a vet assistant, and how to work toward sparking a passion within in order to create a career built around your own passion.
True self care can be elusive in today's society. Hang out while Kerry and John talk about what barriers they experience in trying to take care of themselves, even in the smallest ways. What are their self care routines? Do they even have any? And what does this have to do with building their dream?
For this episode, John and Kerry discuss their personal experiences with their mental health, how it has affected their relationship, and what it means for the dream they are building now. How do today's current events play into mental health? And what does that mean for every day life?
Come along and listen to the saga that is Kerry and John's (read: mostly Kerry's) health history. How have they been affected by society? What have been their experiences with doctors? And what does this all mean for the dream they're building?
For this episode, John and Kerry discuss the choice to be childfree. What does it mean? Does it ever change? How does today's world play a part in a decision like this? Find out when you join in on this rollercoaster of an episode!
In this episode hear the stories of the resident Building the Dream dogs, Khaleesi and Arkham. And John and Kerry discuss what it means to be the best pet owner you can be.
In this episode John and Kerry discuss their personal relationship history and share their relationship story. They also talk about the current state of dating in the U.S.
In this episode John and Kerry discuss what work/life balance has meant to them in both past and present tense. They also discuss the societal pressure of overworking and what that means in the grand scheme of your life.
In our first episode we discuss the pros and cons of owning your own home! And how we got to where we are with our home. Plus, you get to hear some of the stories that have come along the way.