I’m Trying, Dude.
Episodes
Not Done Trying.
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We wrap Season 3 with one of our most personal, reflective, and laugh-filled episodes yet. From stupid humor that sends us into tears to deep question...
Turns Out We Had Anger Issues
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of I'm Trying, Dude, Marcel and Dan dive into the real reason we struggle with consistency — especially when it comes to routine...
Hard Conversations Make Real Friends
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this raw and real episode, Marcel and Dan unpack everything from Memorial Day weekend plans gone sideways to the value of hard conversations in mal...
Why We Do Anything... 👉🏼 Impressing Her.
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dan kicks things off with his Brooklyn Half win—and how that somehow led to a night of trying way too hard to impress a woman. Marcel confesses to b...
Replacing Addiction with Obsession
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Addiction comes in many forms — and not all of them look destructive at first glance. In this episode, Marcel and Daniel open up about their own str...
Body Image: Looking Good vs. Feeling Good
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re diving into a topic we’ve both wrestled with — body image. Dan opens up about his long history with body insecurities, unhealth...
The Things We Got Away With — and What They Taught Us
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on I'm Trying, Dude, Marcel and Daniel dive into the moments that tested their moral compass — from small things they got away with as...
Courage Is a Choice (And We’re Still Trying)
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're back! Season 3 of I’m Trying, Dude kicks off with a deep dive into courage—what it means to show up, to try something new, to speak up, ...
Balance, Growth & Big Plans for Season 3!
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Dance More, Worry Less: The Secret to Letting Go
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Balancing Burnout and Breakthroughs
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re switching things up—again. A "long-distance" recording, half caffeinated, and a whole lot of real talk. Marcel and Dan ...
Rebel or Robot? How Rules Shape Who We Become...
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
How to Be Alone & Actually Enjoy It (V-Day Edition)
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
What If You Couldn’t Fail? Here’s Why It Changes Everything
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Permission to Cry: Emotions and the Modern Man
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Fear of Being Average
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Crash, Burn, Learn: Lessons from Taking L's
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We all make mistakes, but how often do we truly talk about them? Do we process them, and if so, how? Are you sure that all the mistakes you have made ...
The Lost Art of Fun: Why Everything Doesn’t Need to Be a Side Hustle
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hobbies over Side Hustles, filling your cup rather than filling your wallet. Kicking off 2025 with the first episode of season 2 that will take us thr...
Soft Finish
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Not what you think. Just a low-key episode shooting the sh*t to end the year and "season 1" of I'm Trying Dude. Stoked you guys made it here, and prou...
Do Your Best On A Sh*t Day
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ngl, this day was not it for Dan or Marcel. But it presented a nice opportunity to talk about how to handle feeling unmotivated & deciding when to...
How to Be Bromantic
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode we're diving into bromantic things you and your bro should probably do more of. Also: a thanksgiving debrief, Dan almost dying (again), v...
Shoot For The Moon
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A whole new setup and we're getting into goal setting, what happens when you hit them, and how to stay motivated the whole way there and beyond. Along...
Bromance Isn't Dead
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The good times keep on rolling. In this episode, we cover topics like sexuality (FINALLY amirite??), telling our friends we love them and why, relatio...
Please No Politics
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Definitely not a political podcast, but with the recent elections Dan & Marcel dive into some politics, the struggle of saying "No" for no reason,...
Mommy Issues
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Boys and their mommas .. and boys and their girlfriends. A glimpse into how we approach our relationships with the women in our lives, and how choosin...
Trauma Makes Dreams Come True
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our first official episode, welcome to "I'm Trying Dude." The idea here is to take on masculinity in a modern way that is a lot more vulnerable. Today...