Inside Rylan’s Mind

I stumbled across a tier list containing over a hundred personality traits and started ranking them based on how attractive I find them in a potential partner. What began as a silly internet exercise quickly turned into a deeper question: what do our preferences actually reveal about us? In this episode, I explore the traits that instantly draw me in, the ones that push me away, the contradictions in my own standards, and whether attraction is really about the traits themselves or the stories we attach to them. Inspired by a personality-traits tier list template on TierMaker.Check out my other work: https://linktr.ee/rylanbanis

In this episode, I talk about something oddly simple yet strangely memorable. Shaving for the first time. What started as just using a razor my dad gifted me turned into this weird mix of hesitation, curiosity, and unexpected satisfaction. I reflect on masculinity, independence, identity, and why removing a bit of facial hair somehow felt like a tiny rite of passage. It’s less about grooming and more about those small, quiet moments that make you feel like you’ve crossed some invisible line.Check out my other work: https://linktr.ee/rylanbanis

I spill the beans on my rollercoaster ride as the accidental leader of a college newsletter club. From quitting plans to suddenly becoming the editor-in-chief, I share the wild journey of revamping our processes, dealing with unexpected challenges, and using some sneaky shortcuts (thanks, ChatGPT!). Join me as I reflect on the highs, lows, and surprising lessons learned from this experience.

I share a personal story from college about a girl named Sally who had a crush on me. I talk about how I picked up on subtle hints—like her clothing choices and body language—and why I chose to keep my distance to avoid any misunderstandings. Join me as we explore the complexities of unspoken attraction and the challenges of handling such situations with empathy. It's a candid look into the world of college crushes and unrequited feelings.

Join me for a story about my experiences with banks. From having a bank account as a kid to the difficulties of growing up and dealing with problems like not-so-great service, trouble with online transfers, and finding out my account was inactive for a long time. Feel the emotions of deciding to close the account, dealing with negative reviews, and being surprised by good service in another branch. Learn about the steps to close the account, move money, and the annoyance of still getting emails.