It’s the last episode of Season 2! 🎉 In this wrap-up, Marcel and Dan reflect on their journey so far, balancing goals with self-care, and how to build consistency without burnout. Marcel shares highlights from his intense Bahamas training trip, Dan preps for a Thailand wedding, and both discuss their first-ever joint modeling gig… which involves no pants 🚇.

They also get real about what’s next for I’m Trying, Dude, including plans for Season 3, potential guests, and pushing each other’s comfort zones. Plus, they talk about the struggle of watching TV in the streaming era, The White Lotus hype, and Marcel’s unexpected resurgence in booking jobs.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Welcome to the Season 2 Finale!
02:00 – Marcel’s trip to The Bahamas & intense training at Champion Spirit Country Club 🏋️‍♂️
07:30 – Balancing workouts with injury: lessons learned 🤕
12:00 – Pushing for goals vs. respecting limitations 🔥
18:00 – Dan’s upcoming trip to Thailand & officiating a wedding 💍
20:00 – The No-Pants Subway Campaign: Modeling in our underwear 🚇
25:00 – TV Talk: The White Lotus, The Last of Us & the death of weekly shows 📺
33:00 – What we’ve done well & what we want to improve for Season 3
37:00 – More personal stories coming soon: wild pasts & deeper convos 💬
39:00 – Season 3 plans: A new recording setup, potential guests & bigger things ahead!

🔥 Season 3 Sneak Peek:
✔️ More personal stories & deep dives
✔️ More guests & collaborations
✔️ A fresh, upgraded format

We’re taking a short break before Season 3, but we’ll be back stronger, better, and even more real. Thanks for rocking with us through two seasons!

💬 Tell us in the comments: What do you want to hear in Season 3? Any guest suggestions?

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This week, we’re catching up and covering everything from Mardi Gras chaos to the underrated power of dancing. Dan’s trip to New Orleans takes an unexpected turn, Marcel gets deep about his hairline, and we both realize we might have cracked the code to feeling young forever.

Also in this episode:
🟣 Dan’s wild, unplanned Mardi Gras adventure (and a whole new side of New Orleans)
💃 Marcel’s sober night out in Stamford: why dancing sober might be even better
⚡ “You don’t stop dancing because you get old. You get old because you stop dancing.”
🩸 Marcel’s first PRP treatment—does it actually work for hair loss?

This one’s all over the place in the best way possible—storytelling, life lessons, and a reminder that moving your body is more important than you think.

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This week, we’re switching things up—again. A "long-distance" recording, half caffeinated, and a whole lot of real talk.

Marcel and Dan catch up on life, injuries, and the mental game of chasing big goals. Dan just got back from Ireland, where he lived his best medieval life in a castle, and Marcel is questioning if he pushed himself too hard on his latest 20-mile run.

Also in this episode:

🏃‍♂️ Marcel’s longest (and fastest) run ever—was it worth the pain?🍻 Dan’s Ireland trip, a bar that stopped mid-convo when they walked in, and a beer-opening fail gone very wrong💭 The battle between self-doubt, ambition, and knowing when to rest🎯 Clay pigeon shooting—just good fun or a hidden primal instinct?😂 Why Dan keeps his friend groups separate (and why Marcel is calling BS on it)

This one goes in every direction—from marathon training to bachelor party mishaps to why we’re all just trying to figure sh*t out.

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This week, we’re switching things up—again. Looser structure, more real talk, and a whole lot of rule-breaking.

Marcel and Dan dive into childhood chaos, from strict upbringings and rebellious streaks to revenge plots that may or may not have involved a car 👀.

Marcel shares how his dad’s rule-breaking shaped his life, while Dan confesses to a klepto phase that got way out of hand.

Also in this episode:

🚨 The time someone pissed in Dan’s Jordans (and how he got even)
🤯 Marcel's lifelong fear of breaking rules—even the small ones
💭 Do good parents raise rebels? Or rule-followers?
📜 Aristotle, balance, and why moderation might actually be the answer
😂 Tiny wieners, personal growth, and other deep sh*t

This one goes everywhere—from dumb teenage decisions to life lessons about choosing your own path. Buckle up.

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Learning to thrive solo & make the most of your time. Being alone doesn’t have to mean being lonely.

Whether you’re single on Valentine’s Day or just looking to enjoy your own company more, we’re diving deep into what it actually means to thrive solo.

We’re talking about:

- The difference between being alone vs. feeling lonely

- How to make solo time feel meaningful instead of isolating

- Why your ability to enjoy yourself directly impacts your relationships

- Practical ways to embrace solitude (solo dates, hobbies, self-reflection)

- Our own experiences learning how to be comfortable alone

- Plus, Marcel & Daniel share a powerful story from a recent breathwork session that unexpectedly hit deep.

If you’ve ever struggled with being by yourself, this episode is for you.💬 What’s your go-to way to enjoy time alone? Drop it in the comments!

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What if the only thing standing between you and the life you want… was your fear of failure? In today’s episode, we’re breaking down the thought experiment that could change everything.

We dive into:

• Why this question forces you to confront what you actually want.
• The biggest excuses that stop people from even trying.
• What happens if you love something but you’re actually bad at it?
• Why failure makes things more fun, not less.
• How to start moving toward the life you want today.

We also take a detour into:

• Daniel getting married (!!) and what commitment really means.
• How to balance doing you while being in a happy relationship.
• Why some people are more afraid of success than failure.

It’s one of those episodes that will stick with you—so buckle up and let’s get into it.

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For years, men have been told to "man up" and hold it in. But why? In this episode, Marcel and Daniel dive into the stigma around men crying, where it comes from, and why it’s time to let it go—literally. From childhood lessons about toughness to the science behind why crying is actually good for you, we’re breaking down what it really means to be strong.

🗣️ Topics We Cover:

📝 Challenge of the Week:
If you feel like crying, let it happen. No shame, no holding back—just let yourself feel.

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Why are we so afraid of being average? In this episode, Marcel and Dan dive into the deep-rooted fear of mediocrity—where it comes from, how social media fuels it, and the dangerous game of comparison. We break down the difference between healthy competition vs. toxic comparison, how ambition can turn into burnout, and the biggest question that shook us: “When is it enough?” Along the way, we get real about our own struggles with self-worth, career pressure, and the sneaky ways we let external validation define success. Plus, Marcel admits to a thought he probably shouldn’t say out loud, and Dan shares a gym moment that changed his mindset. If you’ve ever felt like you’re never doing enough, this episode is for you. 🎧 Listen now & let’s talk: 📩 Drop a comment—what does success mean to you? 🔔 Subscribe & follow for more real talk on modern masculinity, personal growth, and life’s struggles. #Podcast #MensMentalHealth #ComparisonTrap #SelfGrowth #ImTryingDude