Are We Friends?

This week, we dive into Brunei horror stories from Threads, alongside a collection of eerie encounters, ghost stories, and unexplained personal experiences. From shadowy figures and voices inside empty rooms to locked doors opening by themselves, the boys unpack the moments that still make them question what they actually saw.
In this episode, we talk about:
are horror movies are scarier at home or in the cinema?
haunted hospital stories from Threads
eerie encounters in offices, universities, and buildings
supernatural experiences from Kota Batu and homes
ghost and possession stories from Brunei Hall
Brunei horror creators and local supernatural folklore
Izzy’s unexplained house-sitting experience
places with strange energy and leaving our studio
Are We Friends? Or just a couple of guys with microphones unpacking life’s most and least important questions. One minute it’s a ridiculous argument, and the next it gets accidentally introspective.It’s curiosity, comedy, and real connections with us. And zero preparation tbh.New episodes every Monday!Follow us on Instagram: @arewefriendspodAvailable on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Podbean and YouTube.

Adam, Izzy, and Wafiq celebrate the July birthdays (with Sufi), starting a conversation about getting older that somehow turns into a very unfiltered look back at circumcision....
The boys compare four very different 'sunat' stories, from laser procedures and local anaesthetic to running out of the room and being put under. Beneath all the chaos, they reflect on embarrassment, bravery, family traditions, and the strange rites of passage boys remember for life.
In this episode, we talk about:
whether turning another year older actually feels different
frontal-lobe development and becoming an adult
mumayyiz: knowing the difference between right and wrong
Wafiq’s traumatic laser surgery experience
Adam’s fear of the injections and recovery afterwards
Izzy running out of the room and hiding
childhood fear, embarrassment, and pain tolerance
circumcision: the transition between boyhood to manhood
Are We Friends? Or just a couple of guys with microphones unpacking life’s most and least important questions. One minute it’s a ridiculous argument, and the next it gets accidentally introspective.It’s curiosity, comedy, and real connections with us. And zero preparation tbh.New episodes every Monday!Follow us on Instagram: @arewefriendspodAvailable on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Podbean and YouTube.

This week, Adam, Izzy, and Wafiq dive into Brunei’s podcast scene, online criticism, and whether it is becoming oversaturated. The conversation expands into creativity, finding your voice, Brunei’s identity, and the complicated relationship between culture, rules, and self-expression.
In this episode, we talk about:
colours, personalities, and reading each other’s auras
the backlash surrounding a new Brunei podcast
constructive criticism versus online hate
why Threads has become such a negative space
finding confidence and learning to express yourself
how podcasts can help shape and preserve Brunei culture
Brunei’s identity crisis and image we are expected to present
outdated rules, censorship, loopholes, and freedom
Are We Friends? Or just a couple of guys with microphones unpacking life’s most and least important questions. One minute it’s a ridiculous argument, and the next it gets accidentally introspective.It’s curiosity, comedy, and real connections with us. And zero preparation tbh.New episodes every Monday!Follow us on Instagram: @arewefriendspodAvailable on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Podbean and YouTube.

Adam, Izzy, and Wafiq catch up on each other’s lives, starting with Wafiq’s boxing journey somehow turning into a chaotic reflection on survival shows, talking to trees, silat, childhood fights, school bullying, and the stupid ways boys learn to stand up for themselves.
In this episode, we talk about:
Wafiq learning boxing
whether Brunei should host influencer boxing matches
survival shows and being alone in the wild
talking to trees, plants, and nature
Adam’s silat days and traditional sports in Brunei
Izzy dressing up like Street Fighter in a school fight
the dumb things boys do growing up
Are We Friends? Or just a couple of guys with microphones unpacking life’s most and least important questions. One minute it’s a ridiculous argument, and the next it gets accidentally introspective.It’s curiosity, comedy, and real connections with us. And zero preparation tbh.New episodes every Monday!Follow us on Instagram: @arewefriendspodAvailable on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Podbean and YouTube.

This week, Adam, Izzy, and Wafiq discuss recent breakthrough stories from young filmmakers, crew pay, and the messy question of who really deserves what when a movie becomes a hit.
In this episode, we talk about:
YouTubers and online personas breaking into filmmaking
whether crew should get a cut when a movie blows up
why are producers and directors paid more than crew?
hierarchy, responsibility, and risk in film production
profit-sharing, negotiation, and sweat equity
what the local Brunei production scene gets right and wrong
experience, ownership, and credibility in creative work
Are We Friends? Or just a couple of guys with microphones unpacking life’s most and least important questions. One minute it’s a ridiculous argument, and the next it gets accidentally introspective.It’s curiosity, comedy, and real connections with us. And zero preparation tbh.New episodes every Monday!Follow us on Instagram: @arewefriendspodAvailable on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Podbean and YouTube.

This week’s episode dives deeper into Instagram and social media habits, especially the quiet expectations we place on friends to show support online. We discuss how likes and engagement can quietly reveal questions around validation, friendship, and how digital behaviour affects real-life relationships.
In this episode, we talk about:
friendship and social media expectations
does it matter if close friends do not like your posts?
support, validation, and online behaviour
Instagram fatigue, posting anxiety, and oversharing
do we overthink social media more than others?
algorithms and how we interact online now
nostalgia for old phones, arcade games, and early apps
Are We Friends? Or just a couple of guys with microphones unpacking life’s most and least important questions. One minute it’s a ridiculous argument, and the next it gets accidentally introspective.It’s curiosity, comedy, and real connections with us. And zero preparation tbh.New episodes every Monday!Follow us on Instagram: @arewefriendspodAvailable on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Podbean and YouTube.

This week, Adam, Izzy, and Wafiq discuss social media habits, oversharing, and the weird pressure of posting online, turning the conversation into a bigger debate about AI, creativity, and whether these tools are helping us or quietly replacing the parts of being human that matter most. In this episode, we talk about:
oversharing, perfectionism, and posting anxiety
why social media makes us overthink
Threads discourse and the recent Brunei AI ad controversy
whether AI is useful or a shortcut that weakens creativity
the difference between good and lazy AI uses
why human imperfection still matters
what technology is doing to our identity, and attention
Are We Friends? Or just a couple of guys with microphones unpacking life’s most and least important questions. One minute it’s a ridiculous argument, and the next it gets accidentally introspective.It’s curiosity, comedy, and real connections with us. And zero preparation tbh.New episodes every Monday!Follow us on Instagram: @arewefriendspodAvailable on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Podbean and YouTube.

Adam, Izzy, and Wafiq unpack human nature through gossip, validation, follower counts, and the strange things people care about more than they admit. This one might be hard to follow... but so is human nature.In this episode, we talk about:
why humans love to gossip
when gossip is harmless and when it crosses a line
whether follower counts and engagement really matter
validation, status, and social media milestones
creator envy and comparing ourselves to others
podcast growth (and podcast fatigue) in Brunei
what all of this says about human nature
Are We Friends? Or just a couple of guys with microphones unpacking life’s most and least important questions. One minute it’s a ridiculous argument, and the next it gets accidentally introspective.It’s curiosity, comedy, and real connections with us. And zero preparation tbh.New episodes every Monday!Follow us on Instagram: @arewefriendspodAvailable on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Podbean and YouTube.

Izzy brings in reality TV drama to test Adam and Wafiq’s moral instincts on friendship, loyalty, betrayal, and whether honesty can ever make a painful situation less wrong. Using Summer House as an opener, the boys unpack what really matters when feelings cross a line.
 
In this episode, we talk about:
the Summer House betrayal
whether your best friend or your ex should speak first
the least destructive way to handle messy feelings
whether friendship is more sacred than romance
what our answers reveal about our moral compass
 
Are We Friends? Or just a couple of guys with microphones unpacking life’s most and least important questions. One minute it’s a ridiculous argument, and the next it gets accidentally introspective.
 
It’s curiosity, comedy, and real connections with us. And zero preparation tbh.
 
New episodes every Monday!
 
Follow us on Instagram: @arewefriendspodAlso available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Youtube.

Adam & Izzy are back to the usual chaos, this time playing devil’s advocate on Brunei, social media, self-worth, and modern life.
In this episode, we talk about:
whether Brunei is actually a tourist destination
how Brunei markets itself
why we romanticise things when they become rare
social media, friendship, and staying connected
manifesting, self-talk, and self-esteem
whether AI is making us more efficient or less human
Are We Friends? Or two grown men with microphones unpacking life’s most and least important questions. One minute it’s a ridiculous argument, and the next it gets accidentally introspective.
It’s curiosity, comedy, and real connections with us. And zero preparation tbh.
New episodes every Monday!
Follow us on Instagram: @arewefriendspodAvailable on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Podbean and YouTube.