Are We Friends?

Gossip, Validation, and Human Nature #016

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.

Would You Let Your Best Friend Date Your Ex? #015

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.

Devil’s Advocate on Brunei, Self-Worth, AI, and More #014

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.

Brunei’s Food Security, Global Energy, and a Bunch of Conspiracies #013

Adam & Izzy dive into a more research-heavy and slightly unhinged conversation on Brunei’s food security, global energy, and the strange rabbit holes of conspiracy theories on new technologies, and the recent wave of missing scientists.In this episode, we talk about:
Brunei’s trade relationship with Australia
food imports, local rice, and food security
energy consumption and global instability
Bismuth and alternative energy
missing scientists, secrecy, and conspiracies
Bob Lazar, UFO technology, and element 115
whether the future is being shaped more than we realise
Maybe Adam is a nut.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.

PART 4: Meaning of Raya and Growing Older #012

Adam & Izzy are joined one last time by Syafi and BD from The Chilling Pod in Part 4 of our wholesome, chaotic, and unexpectedly reflective conversation on:
how Raya changes as you get older
open houses and the stress of hosting
old-school Raya memories and culture
gift-giving and borrowed traditions
time with friends
appreciating those who support you
finding the meaning in growing up
One Piece, comics, and manga fandom
Are We Friends? Or just two grown men with microphones unpacking life’s most and least important questions. From chaotic debates to honest conversations, one minute it could be 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.

PART 3: Love, Money, and Who We Become #011

In Part 3, Adam & Izzy are joined again by Syafi Halim and BD from The Chilling Pod for a deeper conversation on:
 
Parental control vs independence
Partner support and choosing the right person
Finances and learning to manage savings
Self-worth, money, and status
Entitlement and social hierarchy in Brunei
 
Are We Friends? Or just two grown men with microphones unpacking life’s most and least important questions. From chaotic debates to honest conversations, one minute it could be 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.

PART 2: Live in Comfort or Chase Bigger Ambitions #010

In Part 2, Adam & Izzy are joined again by Syafi Halim and BD from The Chilling Pod for a wider conversation on:
 
AI, robots, and ethics
power, politics, and misinformation
life in Brunei versus the outside world
whether comfort is a blessing or a trap
art, film, and creating meaningful work
self-belief, support systems, and chasing your dreams
 
Are We Friends? Or just two grown men with microphones unpacking life’s most and least important questions. From chaotic debates to honest conversations, one minute it could be 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.

PART 1: Growing Up, Fatherhood, and Living in the Future #009

Selamat Hari Raya! Adam & Izzy are joined by Syafi Halim and BD from The Chilling Pod for a candid and unexpectedly deep conversation on family life, adulthood, and the kind of future we’re heading into.
 
This week we talk about:
- what becoming a dad actually feels like
- growing up with and without a father figure
- what really makes someone an adult
- parenting, screen time, and iPad kids
- AI, robots, and the future
 
Are We Friends? Or just two grown men with microphones unpacking life’s most and least important questions. From chaotic debates to honest conversations, one minute it could be 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.

PART 2: THIS IS WHAT WE WOULD DO IF THE GOVT GAVE US MONEY #008

Two grown men with microphones unpacking life's most important and least important questions. Nothing is off-limits (except topics that would get us in trouble with our parents): One minute it’s a ridiculous argument. The next it’s accidentally deep.
It’s curiosity, comedy, and real connections with us: Adam & Izzy! And zero preparations tbh. New episodes every Monday!
This week we talk about:- What is happening in the world rn- What we would do if the govt gave us money- What we think of influencers- Does Izzy have haters?

PART 1: MY CRAZY NEIGHBOUR #007

Two grown men with microphones unpacking life's most important and least important questions. From chaotic this or that debates to honest conversations, nothing is off limits. One minute it’s a ridiculous argument. The next it’s accidentally deep. It’s curiosity, comedy, and real connections with us: Adam & Izzy! And zero preparations tbh.
New episodes every Monday!
This week we talk about:- Izzy's crazy neighbour drama- Adam's thoughts on Reddit