Swept Together

Christian Montecillo and Annabelle Needles
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The story of a modern romance between two adventurers: at home, at work, and on the road.

  1. 07/24/2018

    Episode 77 | Where We Build Something Together

    On today's episode, we’re chatting about travel-inspired businesses, board games that bring us together (or tear us apart), and jumping in vs sitting on the sidelines. And we're joined by the fun + multi-business couplepreneur, Erin + James of Denver Graffiti Tour. Here's what we covered in this interview: The importance of shared interests + core values to a successful relationships How they were inspired + decided to start both their first + second businesses together Why they believe hands-on experience is more important than fancy education Why learning history + context deepens your appreciation of art [Tweet "Your core values are more important than the small stuff - @denvergraffiti on @swepttogether"] [Tweet "Even the worst case scenario is still an opportunity to learn - @denvergraffiti on @swepttogether"] [Tweet "The biggest disservice you can do to yourself is stay on the sidelines instead of playing the game - @denvergraffiti on @swepttogether"] Stay Connected with Erin + James: Denver Graffiti Tour | Instagram | Facebook | Trip Advisor | James Carlson Real Estate

    55 min

  2. 07/10/2018

    Episode 76 | Three Years and Counting

    Today we're talking about relationship math, Annabelle's bad habit of wandering off into her own head, and we can neither confirm nor deny the first book we read together. Here's what we covered: What we've learned about ourselves and each other after three years together The difference between passionate love and companionate love How struggles have impacted our relationship as we've grown together Why it's important to keep pursuing each other even when you're tempted to coast Have questions for us that you'd like to hear us answer on an upcoming episode? Leave a comment below! [Tweet "One of the lifelong objectives of any relationship is figuring out your partner's communication style - @swepttogether"] [Tweet "I can trust you have our best interests at heart even if we don't agree - @swepttogether"] [Tweet "Our relationship is dynamic so we have to keep learning what works for us now - @swepttogether"] Resources mentioned in Episode 76: Mural in our cover photo by Jason Thielke Episode 0 | Where the Coffee Is Aziz Ansari on Modern Romance Episode 32 | Together with Nocturne - Scott + Nicole's interview Graph from The Happiness Hypothesis by Johnathan Haidt Gottman Institute on Building Love Maps Episode 048 | The Funny Thing About Marriage - Gerard + Jessie's interview Denver Graffiti Tour

    40 min

  3. 06/26/2018

    Episode 75 | A Whole New World

    Today we're talking about FOMO, moving (the stuff in boxes kind, not the RV life kind), Annabelle's childhood tchotchkes, and the classic Aladdin karaoke song. Here's what we covered: How we picked our new neighborhood in Denver The hardest parts of being in a new "stationary" home after a year of travel Our decluttering rampages continue! Have questions for us that you'd like to hear us answer on an upcoming episode? Leave a comment below! [Tweet "We thought we'd pick up our lives where we left off but truthfully, our lives are changed forever. - @swepttogether"] [Tweet "FOMO is a part of life for someone who loves to travel - @swepttogether"] Resources mentioned in Episode 75: Episode 5 | Where You Park It Simple Green Bus on Instagram

    39 min

  4. 06/13/2018

    Episode 74 | Our Inner Circle

    Today we're talking about what we're most looking forward to about being home for the summer, the evolution of friendships as we age, and the theme we've given this next season in our lives. Here's what we covered: The size of our network vs the number in our inner circle Our biggest realization after being on the road for over a year How a community impacts our marriage and relationships Have questions for us that you'd like to hear us answer on an upcoming episode? Leave a comment below! [Tweet "It's so important when you're experiencing hardship to know you're not alone - @swepttogether"] [Tweet "We're designed for friendships IRL, not just online - @swepttogether"] Resources mentioned in Episode 74: See Christian's modeling debut Denver Grafitti Tour Validation of Dunbar's Number Episode 48 | The Funny Thing About Marriage What it's actually like making plans with people - that funny video about adult friendships Episode 4 | A Secret Camping Spot

    29 min

  5. 06/05/2018

    Episode 73 | There and Back Again

    Today we're talking about a huge transition we've just experienced as we've made our way back to Denver. Here's what we covered: What our final days in Gulliver the RV looked like How we think 13 months of RV life has changed us and where we're headed from here Have questions for us that you'd like to hear us answer on an upcoming episode? Leave a comment below! [Tweet "Our possessions were so hard to get rid of but now we hardly remember what we left behind - @swepttogether"] [Tweet "Sometimes live changes so drastically you can no longer imagine your old "normal" - @swepttogether"] [Tweet "RVing has made us more aware of our impact on the world - @swepttogether"] Resources mentioned in Episode 73: Episode 58 | Our Own Irresistible Interview Episode 27 | A Huge RV!

    47 min

  6. 05/29/2018

    Episode 072 | Where Our Memories Are

    Today we're talking about Christian's definition of "cute," Annabelle's childhood backyard, SPORTS!, and our time at Big Bend National Park. Here's what we covered: Do you get nostalgic for places you've visited or spent a period of time? Can landscapes hold memories for us? Have questions for us that you'd like to hear us answer on an upcoming episode? Leave a comment below! [Tweet "13 months in an RV together and we're both still alive! - @swepttogether"] Resources mentioned in Episode 72: Big Bend National Park Ken Burns National Parks: America's Best Idea Series

    40 min

  7. 05/22/2018

    Episode 71 | The Best of Texas

    Today we're talking about regional vocabularies, whether bluebonnets are actually purple, and our favorite stops from our two months of traveling around Texas. Here's what we covered: The assorted day trips we took from our "homebase" in Austin including Waco, San Antonio, Marfa and more. The extra-Texas seasonal traditions we participated in Proof you should always be checking in with your spouse (and not assume you know them) Is there a place in Texas that would tempt us away from Denver? Have questions for us that you'd like to hear us answer on an upcoming episode? Leave a comment below! [Tweet "We were submerged in a vat of Dr. Pepper nostalgia - @swepttogether"] Resources mentioned in Episode 71: Regional Dialect Quiz via The New York Times (based on Harvard Dialect Survey) Episode 70 | All By Myself Proof about men vs. women and color perception via Psychology Today Dr Pepper Museum Groupon in Waco, TX (not an affiliate link) Perot Museum of Nature and Science in Dallas, TX Big Bend National Park

    48 min

  8. 03/20/2018

    Episode 70 | All By Myself

    Today Annabelle is out of town, teaching a workshop back home in Denver so Christian recorded a solo show talking about the upsides to being alone. They say distance makes the heart grow fonder. What does Christian have to say? Resources mentioned in Episode 70: Evergreen Lane Productions (Annabelle's video editing business)

    28 min
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The story of a modern romance between two adventurers: at home, at work, and on the road.

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  • Creator
    Christian Montecillo and Annabelle Needles
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2018
  • Episodes
    50
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Swept Together