Episodes
- November 26, 2021
Very soon, we will be living together for the first time. We expect to be moved in by Christmas, which brought up this niche but interesting topic. We and our families are accustomed to us being at our respective parents’ houses on Christmas morning. That will be different this…
- November 20, 2021
It doesn’t happen too often, but once in a while, one of us makes the other mad. In this instance, Mark was the wrongdoer and Amanda was not pleased. In this episode, we tell both sides of the story and discuss what could have been done differently. Follow our…
- November 12, 2021
When you’re working towards a big goal, it’s easy to look ahead at what life will be like once you achieve it. That’s not inherently a bad thing, but don’t neglect the present by fully fixating on the future. Live in the moment and enjoy the journey. You’ll get…
- November 4, 2021
With the end of 2021 in sight, we thought it would be a good time to chat about our plans for the rest of the year and the holiday season. Our lives are more hectic right now than they have ever been, but we are very excited about the…
- October 28, 2021
We’re working so hard that Amanda is having trouble sleeping! Well, maybe that’s not the reason, but we are working very hard remodeling our first home and Amanda has been having some sleeping troubles. We chat about both in this week’s episode! Follow our remodeling project on Mark’s YouTube…
- October 21, 2021
What a time to be alive, eh? In the last 18 months, the world has gone mad. People’s worldviews are more disconnected than ever before. Everyone has an opinion, yet only some have facts. An incredibly individualized and nuanced situation is being treated with a profitable “one size fits…
- September 30, 2021
If you’re watching this, we’ve closed on our first home! As we finish cleaning out the house and removing the carpet, we’re starting to make design decisions as we prepare to remodel. We have to paint, install vinyl flooring, buy furniture, and much more. Make sure to check our…
- September 23, 2021
We’re filming in our new in-home studio! We’ve had the luxury of slowly moving some things into the new house, so we decided to give our new podcasting space a try this week. We have a ton of plans to make the whole house look amazing and we can’t…
- September 17, 2021
Our closing date is almost here! By the end of September, we will be homeowners and we couldn’t be more excited! Since we are purchasing the house from Amanda’s mom, we had the luxury of starting the remodeling process early. We’ve ripped up carpet and prepped some rooms for…
- September 9, 2021
5 YEARS?!?! What a ride it has been so far, and it’s about to get even more intense! We’ve been very fortunate to have spent the last 5 years growing together and falling more in love by the day. There have been good times and a few tough times,…
- September 2, 2021
What a week! 💪💪💪 We’re really getting into the thick of it with the home buying process. We’ve been communicating with the lending team, insurance agents, and more as inch closer to owning our very first home. We’re about to round the last corner and come down the final…
- August 26, 2021
We’re about to take a big step! 🏠 Our number one goal for 2021 was to move out of our respective parents’ houses and into a place together. We started our apartment search a few months ago with little to no luck. Every place we contacted was either misrepresented…
- August 12, 2021
We’re on a mission 💪💪 Amanda has been heavy into fitness for well over a year now, training at home and more recently at the gym too. Mark has added strength training to his routine to supplement his ball hockey schedule of 3-4 games per week. In this episode,…
- August 5, 2021
We’ve realized that we love to sing. We sat down to film this episode on a different topic and then spent 30 minutes recording ourselves singing duets. After that happened, we simply had to talk about it. In this episode, we chat about where our love for singing originated,…
- July 30, 2021
We’re on the cusp of a big transitionary period in our lives. We’re searching for our first home away from our parents’ houses, Mark is pivoting his businesses to reach new audiences, and Amanda is building up her fitness brand. It can be stressful at times, but we’re working…
- July 22, 2021
What a crazy weekend! Amanda got her first tattoo in memory of her grandfather, Bob. She’s very happy with the way it turned out! Mark has been making progress on the business ventures, but has also begun to get more stressed. He’s got some ideas on how to mitigate…
- July 15, 2021
In this episode, we chat with our friends Jenn & Alec! They share the story of how they met, what they do for fun, their future goals, and much more! ——————– Have a question? We’ll answer it on the show! ➞ Ask Us Anything Buy AM In The PM…
- July 8, 2021
We went on a trip to Ohiopyle! After our time at Allegheny National Forest last summer, we were anxious to go on another hiking trip this year. We got some recommendations to check out Ohiopyle and it was a great decision! In this episode, we recap our entire trip,…
- July 1, 2021
We love food (obviously). Generally, we prefer sit-down restaurants, but we have had our fair share of fast food as well. Because of that, we have some strong opinions of many different fast food restaurants that we want to share. Let us know if you agree or disagree with…
- June 24, 2021
We have a medley of topics to chat about this week! Wishing Life Away: Being somewhere and constantly looking at the clock is a sign that you’re in the wrong place. Many people experience this yet do nothing about it. Pets: Pets have pros and cons. We talk about…
- June 17, 2021
About a week ago, Amanda was feeling down, so she wrote a list of all the reasons why so wasn’t feeling great. It turned out to be a great exercise because the rest of the week turned out to be very productive and positive. Sometimes, you need to flush…
- June 10, 2021
Mark wrote a letter to himself in his senior year of high school and he received it in the mail today! (7 years later!) It was a pretty surreal experience to read it and we talk a little bit about it in this episode. We also chat about Amanda’s…
- June 3, 2021
Who doesn’t enjoy going out to eat? When we first got together, we ate out at restaurants almost every time we saw each other. And even now, because we still live at our respective family’s homes, we still go out to eat at restaurants pretty often and sometimes get…
- May 27, 2021
This past weekend was pretty hectic. Mark’s consisted of working at his Grandma’s restaurant and playing 5 games in a hockey tournament. Amanda’s was spent working out, hanging out with family, and catching up on some things. As we get closer to moving out, we are getting excited about…
- May 20, 2021
Your partner isn’t always going to be happy, which is understandable. Sometimes, you’ll do something stupid and make them upset. In that case, own up to it, apologize, and learn from it. Other times, they’re upset and it’s affecting the relationship, but you didn’t cause it. This is a…
- May 13, 2021
We love sleep. Who doesn’t? Right now, we don’t live together and we have very different routines. This has led to many times where Mark is tired and Amanda is energetic or vice versa. It’s a tiny problem, but one that will be at least partially solved later this…
- May 6, 2021
We know a lot about each other, but we’re always learning more, especially during episodes like this! Amanda found a list of questions for couples to ask each other and we answered a bunch of them. We had a great time! ——————– Have a question? We’ll answer it on…
- May 1, 2021
Amanda is turning 24! In this episode, we talk about all of the great progress Amanda has made during her 23rd year, some of her goals for this year, and much more! ——————– Have a question? We’ll answer it on the show! ➞ Ask Us Anything Buy AM In…
- April 22, 2021
Even though we don’t intend on having children for a few years, we think it’s very important to talk about how we plan on parenting. Our goal is to take what we have learned from our solid upbringings and improve on it. We subscribe to the concept of making…
- April 16, 2021
It’s almost time for us to really “grow up”. We’re not being kicked out of our family homes by any means, but after almost 5 years of being together and our mid-20s flying by, it’s time for us to take the next step. We’re very excited and have started…
- April 8, 2021
We’re all human and pretty much everyone has some sort of health-related issue. Some are more significant than others, of course, but everyone has them. It’s an interesting topic that not many people talk about. In this episode, we chat about all the health quirks that we deal with…
- April 1, 2021
One year as podcasters down, many more to go! First off, we want to say thank you for all of the incredible support we’ve gotten over the past year! We chatted with awesome guest couples, created some sweet merch, and had a ton of fun during our weekly conversations!…
- March 25, 2021
Over the last couple of years, we’ve come to realize that life without a certain amount of “risk” is very unfulfilling. Now, we’re not saying to do anything super crazy, but we try to always be open to new opportunities. Risk is a very subjective thing. The level of…
- March 18, 2021
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! In this episode, we touch on a medley of different topics. We chat about our past St. Patrick’s Day experiences, Amanda’s recent self-induced rut, Amanda’s Inspiration (her personal brand),and some other life updates! Amanda’s Inspiration:Website Fueled By Progress:Website ——————– Have a question? We’ll answer it…
- March 11, 2021
Spring is so close in Pittsburgh, we can almost taste it! We’ve seen way too much snow this winter, so we’re anxious for some warm weather. In this episode, we discuss what we’re most excited about as the weather begins to break and we go through Mark’s secret list…
- March 4, 2021
We made it to 50 episodes! And we’re just getting started! We are very proud of this milestone and have enjoyed working towards it. However, we also want to stress that it wasn’t an easy journey. Like many things in life, it’s taken hard work and consistency. Nothing worth…
- February 25, 2021
We chat with our new friends, Tyler & Nicolina! They share their perspective on open relationships and ways to communicate feelings within a relationship. They touch on the story of how they met, what they do for fun, how they realized an open relationship was right for them, some…
- February 18, 2021
We chat with our friends and happily-married couple, Ricky & Emily Vollberg! They share the story of how they met, their engagement, getting married, their honeymoon in Disney, buying their first house, their future goals, and much more! ——————– Have a question? We’ll answer it on the show! ➞…
- February 11, 2021
Love is in the air! We have some interesting perspectives on Valentine’s Day. We enjoy the holiday because it focuses on couples and the idea of love, but we also think that every day should have a little bit of that mixed into it! Don’t wait until February 14th…
- February 4, 2021
We recently heard about the concept of the 5 love languages. Basically, they are 5 different methods to show your partner that you love them. Each person is different, obviously. Therefore, they might have a certain love language that resonates more deeply with them. In this episode, Amanda and…
- January 28, 2021
Mark turns 25 today! Amanda gets very excited about birthdays, while Mark just sees them as another day. We thought it would be a great time to talk about our perspectives on this topic and some birthday traditions we’ve had for a while. ——————– Have a question? We’ll answer…
- January 21, 2021
We started recording an episode about how important it is to put yourself first. Amanda was telling a story and Mark had to stop it because she was saying “like” much more than she normally does. It’s a sensitive and relevant topic, so we decided to talk about that…
- January 14, 2021
We have made some great progress over the last few years and in 2020 especially. We believe that it is very important to keep the future in mind as we move forward. We always want to have an idea of what we want to achieve and what we are…
- January 7, 2021
Way back in episode 16, we talked about minimalism. Mark talked about how it has positively impacted his life over the past 3 years and Amanda couldn’t fully wrap her head around the concept. Fast forward to today and a ton has changed. Recently, Amanda wanted to watch “Minimalism:…
- December 31, 2020
Happy New Year! We probably don’t have to say it, but 2020 has been one hell of a year. There’s been a lot of craziness and some challenges along the way. That being said, we made a decision early on to not give in and call the entire year…
- December 24, 2020
Ho, Ho, Ho!! This is our first-ever Christmas Special! 2020 has been one hell of a weird year and we are so excited to celebrate Christmas with our families! We talk about some of our Christmas traditions, favorite holiday foods, future plans, and much more! Merry Christmas, everyone!! ——————–…
- December 17, 2020
We often talk about relationships on this podcast, but we recently had a great conversation about friends and wanted to expand on it in this episode. It’s an important topic because it’s relevant to everyone. Understanding friendship at a deeper level and working to build stronger, longer-lasting bonds is…
- December 10, 2020
The term “Influencer” is a funny one. We feel it has gotten a bad rap because there are many internet personalities that want to call themselves “influencers” without actually providing valuable content and having a positive impact on people. This year, Mark has been trying to do it the…
- December 3, 2020
We both have complicated relationships with food. While our current living situations don’t lend themselves to healthy eating, that’s not a good excuse. Like everything else in life, progress in health is a process. We’re documenting our journey and hope our experiences can help others! Mark has been through…
- November 26, 2020
Gobble, gobble!! This is our first-ever Thanksgiving Special! Even though this year might be different than years past, we are still excited to celebrate Turkey Day with our families (less than 10 people with a strict social distancing policy, OF COURSE 😉😉). We talk about some of our Thanksgiving…
- November 19, 2020
We consider ourselves to be very kind people. We don’t have any true hate in our hearts and we always give others the respect they deserve. Sometimes, however, this leads to being “too nice” and getting taken advantage of. In theory, this is easily avoidable, but in reality, it…
- November 12, 2020
As a couple, we have grown a great deal over the past 4+ years, but as individuals, we have grown even more. When in a relationship, it’s crucial to not forget about the most important person in your life: YOU. You each have to lead happy and fulfilled lives…
- November 5, 2020
We have lived through some of the biggest technological changes the world has ever seen. In our 24 years, we have seen cell phones change drastically and social media evolve in a way no one could have predicted. We took this episode as an opportunity to talk about some…
- October 29, 2020
Hey, all you cool cats and kittens! This is our first-ever Halloween Special! This year, we’re dressing up as Carole Baskin and Joe Exotic from the world-famous Tiger King documentary! We talk about some of our favorite Halloween memories, scary movies, haunted houses, and much more! Have a safe…
- October 22, 2020
We talk with our friends, Brandi & Jordan! They describe how they met, what living together is like, how to preserve your individuality in a relationship, their biggest pet peeves, future goals, thoughts on religion, and much more! ——————– Thank you for listening! Our Website: aminthepmpodcast.com Follow on social…
- October 15, 2020
We started this podcast to discuss real topics about relationships, even the ones that make some people feel uncomfortable. We believe that more communication and openness is always the answer, no matter what subject. In this episode, we share our thoughts on masturbation and pornography. Most people have experience…
- October 8, 2020
Mark resigned from his full-time job and went all-in on entrepreneurship in February 2020. Since then, he has been working hard to build and grow his business empire. Amanda recently asked Mark, “How do you plan to make money?”. In this episode, Mark explains his vision for each business…
- October 1, 2020
We talk with our friends and engaged couple, Elysa & Tanner! They describe how they met, their proposal story, their home-buying experience, what they do for fun, future goals, thoughts on religion, and much more! Follow Wholesome & Fit on Instagram! ——————– Thank you for listening! Our Website: aminthepmpodcast.com…
- September 24, 2020
Amanda thinks that Mark is a picky eater. She recently came across a “Picky Eater Test” on Facebook and thought it would be a good idea to play a game. We go through the list of foods and say which ones we would never eat. Who really is the…
- September 17, 2020
We talk with our friends and recently-engaged couple Rachel & Michael! They share their story of how they met, what they do for fun, future goals, thoughts on religion, and much more! They even brought some foreign foods for us all to taste! You don’t want to miss that!…
- September 10, 2020
As of September 9, 2020, we have been together for 4 years! Not only have we grown as a couple, but also as individuals. We started out as immature kids and have evolved into young adults chasing big dreams and achieving our goals. Our relationship is exceptional precisely because…
- September 3, 2020
We talk with our friends and recently-engaged couple Lindsay & Ryan! They share their story of being high school friends turned lovebirds, living together vs separately, Ryan’s proposal, Lindsay’s interest in foster parenting, and much more! ——————– Thank you for listening! Our Website: aminthepmpodcast.com Follow on social @aminthepmpodcast —…
- August 27, 2020
We each have some very important people that have impacted our lives without them even knowing it. In this episode, we list the people that have influenced us the most and explain how our lives have gotten better because of them. Check out Amanda’s influences: – MadFit (Fitness) –…
- August 20, 2020
We chat with our close friends and happily-married couple Dylan & Lindsay Dew! They share their story of being high school sweethearts, getting married, buying their first house, their future goals, and much more! Follow Dylan Dew: Facebook – Instagram – YouTube Follow Lindsay Dew: Facebook – Instagram Follow…
- August 13, 2020
We’ve never been the type of couple to go camping and hiking. However, we decided to ease our way into it by staying at a hotel and hiking a few trails. Here’s a full recap of our recent weekend trip to Allegheny National Forest. ——————– Thank you for listening!…
- August 6, 2020
Our relationship has gotten very strong over the past (almost) 4 years because of some key things. Communication, honesty, and self-love are just a few. We give our thoughts on each and a bunch more in this episode! Also, we mentioned Fueled By Progress. Check it out here: fueledbyprogress.com ——————–…
- July 30, 2020
We sit down with the couple that introduced us almost 4 years ago: Jenn & B! Our conversation covers our history as friends, moving in together, marriage, religion, sex, and more! ——————– Thank you for listening! Our Website: aminthepmpodcast.com Follow on social @aminthepmpodcast — This episode is sponsored by…
- July 23, 2020
We sit down with our first guests: Ben, Sav, and their dog, Scout! Our conversation covers vegetarianism, marriage, religion, the great outdoors, and more! ——————– Thank you for listening! Our Website: aminthepmpodcast.com Follow on social @aminthepmpodcast — This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make…
- July 16, 2020
Approaching our mid-20s and still not living together has a lot of downsides. There are some benefits, of course, but we feel the drawbacks are becoming more significant by the day. In this episode, we talk about the problems that being regularly apart from each other causes and some…
- July 9, 2020
For the past 3 or so years, Mark has started to take a minimalistic, purpose-driven approach to the items he brings into his environment. The idea of excessive clutter is very overwhelming to him. He believes that if your environment is well-kept, your mind will be free to focus…
- July 2, 2020
Back during much more normal times, we would go out to eat at our favorite restaurants far more frequently. We’re fans of good food and we’ve eaten at many different establishments over the past 4 years. In this episode, we give our thoughts on local and national chain restaurants…
- June 25, 2020
We’d be fools to say that nothing in our relationship bothers us. It’s just not realistic. Every couple is made up of 2 individuals with different upbringings, habits, and thought processes. There’s bound to be some things that aren’t ideal. That being said, there are also many things we…
- June 18, 2020
Amanda has had some tough family experiences in her life that have molded her into a very strong woman. Mark hasn’t been faced with as many challenges, but things like grieving the death of a loved one will surely arise one day. We think it’s important to be open…
- June 11, 2020
We want to ensure that the quality of this podcast continues to improve. That being said, we are excited to be recording this episode using our brand new equipment! We hope it makes for an even better listening experience. We truly appreciate our current listeners and want to continue…
- June 4, 2020
Mark decided to shave his legs. He explains his rationale while Amanda gives her initial response and tries to understand why. We also discuss other personal hygiene topics and talk about some interesting body quirks we have. Our Website: aminthepmpodcast.com Follow on social @aminthepmpodcast — This episode is sponsored…
- May 28, 2020
Amanda works as a toddler teacher and has always had a passion for kids. Mark shares that same feeling and wants to give his kids a wonderful life. We answer some questions on how we would react to certain parenting situations and give our overall thoughts on what we…
- May 21, 2020
Amanda has started doing daily workouts and focusing on leading a healthy life. Mark is on a similar journey and is looking to get back into a consistent routine. We talk about what our goals are for health and some steps to get there. Our Website: aminthepmpodcast.com Follow on…
- May 14, 2020
Amanda cares deeply about animals and has always had pets. Mark, on the other hand, has never had any pets. As the time to move in together looms on the horizon, we discuss our thoughts on whether or not our future home should include pets. Our Website: aminthepmpodcast.com Follow…
- May 7, 2020
We value happiness more than anything in life. We talk about what makes us feel fulfilled all the time and think more people should focus on finding what makes them happy. Our Website: aminthepmpodcast.com Follow on social @aminthepmpodcast — This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way…
- April 30, 2020
Our experiences with and perspectives on alcohol are very different. We each give our thoughts on the topic and describe how it has affected our relationship. Our Website: aminthepmpodcast.com Follow on social @aminthepmpodcast — This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app…
- April 23, 2020
We love to reminisce on how we first met back in 2016. We each tell our version of the story, as well as some advice we think will help couples just starting out. Our Website: aminthepmpodcast.com Follow on social @aminthepmpodcast — This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The…
- April 16, 2020
Amanda brought up the idea to go on the trails at a state park during the “pandemic” that is COVID-19. Mark thinks that it would be a fun time, but thinks Amanda’s acting a bit hypocritical based on previous events. We give our perspectives on the situation and talk…
- April 8, 2020
Mark told Amanda that he was going on a 48-hour fast. Amanda’s initial reaction was not positive. We talk through it in this episode. We go deeper by touching on how food relates to health, children, and parenting. Our Website: aminthepmpodcast.com Follow on social @aminthepmpodcast — Send in a…
- April 4, 2020
Having confidence in oneself is something that is very difficult for a lot of us. When topics like this arise, we always try to discuss our feelings in a very clear and objective manner. We feel it’s the most effective way to better our thought process and emotional response…
- April 2, 2020
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- April 1, 2020
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