Wearing Our High School Outfits! - RELAX #74

This week Colleen and Erik show off their high school outfits. Also Flynn inspires Erik to write a song and Colleen gives a glimpse into a bit from her show on tour..
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[@FranciscaFRamos1996]

I love how long Erik spends in this podcast trying to convince Colleen he would have been with her in High school

[@tahiyahh1244]

Hi

[@JeSuisEmma28]

right, even after he said "you're right, I wouldn't have" he kept going 😊

[@soph2211]

erik is so humble considering the fact that he was the inventor of bleached hair

[@ladybugamks]

Hahahha! 😂😂

[@jbnks1995]

sometimes i think he’s so sweet and sometimes i think he’s such a little asshole

[@jennifergonzales08]

💀😂😂😂

[@emibeth8138]

We love a humble king

[@nvonedge]

Word is he even had an early era eminem cassette tape

[@MeganBurr]

I feel so strongly that Erik and Colleen could make an incredible kids folk music type of album with songs like this one and of course the amazing grilled cheese and applesauce

[@mariahmarshall5239]

yes!!

[@dinabertrand9113]

Yesssss

[@heatherbillpotter1266]

I agree 💯 👍 I love this idea 💡

[@MeganBurr]

There’s a band called Trout Fishing In America that made an album called Big Trouble that I used to listen to as a kid all the time that is the exact same vibe

[@jackyv247]

YESSSS

[@MissChloeRhiannon96]

You can see the pain in Eric's eyes when Colleen was talking briefly on her pregnancies. It would be very interesting to know and see his perspective on those experiences when he's ready to share.

[@elsie26]

he’s spoken a little bit abt it in previous episodes, i think it’s called like “pregnancy and having more kids” or something, but yes, i’d love to hear more abt it!

[@kristinegohl7342]

Hi

[@rhettmitchell]

Yeah, idk if he’s comfortable with it, but I think it’d be enlightening for some people to hear 👌🏼

[@ashleyhautalamusic]

I imagine it’s a whole other form of trauma. Watching someone you live go through any sort of pain/trauma is such a hard and traumatic thing to go through. Colleen had to physically experience it but Erik had to stand there and feel helpless. If you have a partner, I feel like being pregnant is such a journey for BOTH people even if it’s NOT a bad pregnancy so I can’t imagine how difficult it would be to go through a bad pregnancy. I’d also love to hear him speak super in depth about it but I also think he’s said pretty much everything he’s gonna say in various vlogs/podcasts in bits and pieces.

[@jules194]

Songs for the album: :) 1. Grilled cheese and applesauce 2. Excavator song 3. Things that made my toddler cry 4. The song about the baby names 5. Ones from the musical episodes 6. Maybe not the sexy review song, depending on the album's target audience lol I'm sure there's more but I can't remember

[@sarahelizabethnelson]

Laundry song !

[@treebles]

hugs, people need hugs… from your toy computer. (not from podcast per say, but still needed!)

[@treebles]

boost!

[@treebles]

boost!!

[@treebles]

boost!!!

[@XxprincessgvillexX]

Is it me or does colleens outfit look like something she would wear today 😅 love it!

[@zee-zinx]

it looks like something I would wear today if I didn't have a school uniform lmao

[@user03338]

Erik at 46:12 - thank you for speaking that, even quietly. Your daughter is lucky to have you both as parents.

[@lianahart24]

I agree! I was like YESS ERIK! Shout it!

[@reina721]

🥰🥰🥰

[@Emily-fe6yb]

I’ve listened three times. I can’t hear anything

[@alenunya]

@@Emily-fe6yb "and we have a daughter, it's her fking body"

[@Emily-fe6yb]

@@alenunya aww that is so sweet but also so powerful. Thank you for restating that for me. 😌💪🏻

[@shelbijordan856]

The way that this podcast had the two amazing songs at the end and then ended with the chords in the background and then ending with singing the chorus one last time was honestly impeccable and I loved it

[@heathertroynak9041]

Hard yes agree. So good. My favorite by far.

[@vmstevy]

its soooo goooooood

[@sharonalire1811]

I made it through the whole podcast until Erik sang his version of Flynn's song.... now I have a lump in my throat from holding back crying.... watching Colleen look at her husband and feel the love they have for their son was so endearing.

[@VirgoLunaKnight]

Same..they are so 🥺 cute

[@vanev5635]

@@MuthaTucka Well I for one LOVE his voice sm

[@dreannalebrun]

Colleen says being mean is not flirting it’s a red flag but a few episodes ago she said that her way of flirting with Erik is by being mean and making fun of him lmao 😂 Edit: btw I know she said that so girls don’t think a guy being mean= flirting, I just found it funny. All love over here!

[@jazzjazeemo]

I believe the reason she said that is so girls don’t believe a guy being mean to you is a means of flirting. Like how were taught from a young age if he’s picking on you it’s because he likes you.

[@led_5226]

@@jazzjazeemo I'm going to agree with you.

[@dreannalebrun]

@@jazzjazeemo yeah I know and I agree with her, I just found that funny lol

[@jazzjazeemo]

@@dreannalebrun it is funny yeah

[@sourflower3727]

@@jazzjazeemo Yeah, but if men can't do it why should women be able to? ANYONE "flirting" by being mean to you is a red flag.. Colleen shouldn't be allowed to do it either. She's a hypocrite.

[@alexguajardo8679]

the story about the spit balls made me so sad, like it actually made me tear up, i know she's grown now but the fact that something like that happened to probably so many young girls and boys and even now it still does just in different ways breaks my heart

[@autumnbaker975]

Ugh, this broke my heart, too. It just shows how crazy resilient she is that she endured such awfulness and went on to become who she is today both in her career and in how well she loves her family and friends.

[@dianaking1106]

Erik singing Flynn's song was amazing. One of these days when Flynn is older and he looks back on how much his parents adored him he's going to know he can change the world because his parents believe he can....and there's just something amazingly poignant and magical about that and it honestly makes my heart sing 🧡💛💚💙💜❤️🤍 Edited to add Colleen's song was amazing too 😘

[@amberjones9946]

Who else has NEVER missed a Relax?? Y’all Got me thru some rough quarantine times. Sold our house last year, family of 4 lived in our travel trailer for 7 weeks at a lake campground last June. Waited for escrow to close in July of 2021. Just thank you.

[@symoneguerra]

This was possibly my favorite podcast episode ever. Those songs were absolutely wonderful and I wish every ep had an outro like that. Thank you both for being you.

[@symoneguerra]

I just want to say that your stance changing is the ultimate sign of personal growth as a compassionate adult. You came to realize that regardless of your personal religion (which is NOT shared with everyone around you) and beliefs have no place in the lives and doings of others. I applaud you both for always using your platform. I’d love for an episode where you go into depth on these bigger topics. I know it’s hard to “waste” your date night on that but I think you have a really great platform to start a conversation with people who might not have someone pose these important questions to them.

[@holrobinson]

eriks mind blows me away. he is so incredibly talented

[@GL30]

I am literally teary eye from those songs, not only do you guys voices go perfectly together, but just the lyrics the vibe, the melody! Love you guys so much! Thank you for always being a wonderful distraction!

[@kookiesmj01]

I would love to know your full thoughts on roe v. Wade. I know you guys like to keep it light hearted on the podcast, but I personally really love when you guys talk about more serious topics. Because I feel like your conversations are really insightful and informative. I also feel like none of the people I’m fans of talk about it enough and I think it so important for people with platforms to talk about these things more thoroughly, and why it’s so important to have the discussion even if it’s hard and not “happy”. Since it reaches more people. I really hope you guys consider it, love you!!

[@kbreanneable]

Colleen has talked about her opinion of the overturn of Roe v Wade on her vlog Channel. I'd still love for them to talk about it on the podcast, but I dont think she will. Talking about it on her vlog was very hard for her and she doesn't feel eloquent enough to talk about it in depth. Her vlog is We bought a house, I'd go watch that to understand.

[@kbreanneable]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqallZaeZaeSrNU about 4 minutes in

[@pfftxoxo1502]

Basically she was pro life until she had a shitty pregnancy now she’s pro choice. Basically all about her as always

[@Kaylee-rt4kv]

​@@kbreanneable she didn't really talk about it she brought it up for like 1 minute then moved on. she barely said anything about it. she has such a big platform she could be educating and helping people but she just doesn't. in my opinion she needs to talk about it cause she claims she cares so much but if she truly did she would be doing everything she could with the resources she has to be helping

[@Kaylee-rt4kv]

I absolutely agree she has such a. big platform that she could be educating and helping people but she just doesn't talk about it and In my opinion that's not right. it needs to be talked about.

[@Gia_Lissette]

I would love for you to have Christina (Teeny) as a guest on your podcast, no matter the topic, I think it would be great

[@alenunya]

Yes!

[@heathertroynak9041]

I know Teeny has her own full like to live but I miss seeing her! A guest visit would be amazing. Agree!

[@HassanRaashid]

She would be so much fun

[@millykay3209]

The end of Colleen and Erik singing together was the cutest thing ever, my face hurt from smiling, they compliment eachother so well in so many ways 🥰

[@IzDoezHistory]

Erik is imaging himself in a 2000s rom-com and Colleen has a whole new script in her mind with their ideal love story lol

[@sngray11]

I loved Flynn’s excavator song, as well as Erik’s rendition of Flynn’s song, and Colleen’s song about things that made Flynn cry! 💗 It was a panacea to this hellacious week filled with so much tragedy and heartbreak in my fiancé and my hometown. So thank you for brightening my week with your podcast and songs. 💞

[@treebles]

thanks for introducing me to a new word: panacea

[@Ava-fe4nd]

i just finished watching the vlog perfect timing

[@sophiavasquez00]

lol same

[@rubyrose5938]

Same

[@linseylouwho]

Yup!

[@23lemons]

Sammmeee

[@patienceschneider9540]

same lol

[@franny1208]

This podcast made me finally realize why I love Colleen so much. We definitely would’ve been friends in high school since I also was a choir (theater) kid, very Christian upbringing and wore the raver bracelets. Now, this podcast made me laugh at 3am feeding my newborn. 💞

[@katiehanson6253]

OMG ITS FINALLY HERE!! Also stay strong momma Colleen on tour... you've got this and you're amazing!you both are awesome and I cannot wait to watch!

[@phungsy8787]

LOL COLLEEN TALKING ABOUT PEOPLE MAKING FUN OF HER HAIR AND SAYING SHE DOESN'T CARE AND ERIK UNDER HIS BREATH GOING, "I DO" IS SO FUNNY AND CUTE 😂

[@annagiuffria190]

“I think you would be a great Juliette” 🥺 Erik to Colleen! He’s so persistent trying to convince Colleen that they would have been together in high school and then college! ❤️

[@slhoog8164]

Would love more of your songs available as an album! Here's the podcast song list that I've come up with (from both of you) briefly since hearing the podcast on Apple on Wednesday (no time stamps, and probably not complete): Episode 8: first Comments song Episode 10: Sexy comments song Episode 13: Hockey stick throat song Episode 15 (Musical episode): Automatic toilets need to relax iPhone relax song Sexy vaccine song Patrick's song for Miranda Colleen's prenatal lullaby for Flynn Go to Sleep song Calm down song Dump truck song Episode 17: Goodnight Lila lullaby Episode 24: Twins name song Episode 50: Grilled Cheese and Applesauce Episode 53: Crying song Episode 61: Laundry song and "I'm more tired than you" song Episode 73: Nothing is possible And of course there is the original Hug Song (not on the podcasts)

[@sarahp6901]

BEST SONG YET!! I can just imagine you and Flynn when his older singing and playing guitar to this together. The beauty of music

[@kacieclarke7081]

My favorite game every episode is trying to figure out wether Eric or Colleen is lying in an argument 😂

[@craigharmon9494]

To Erik- This is the first time I have seen you doing music. It's definitely your thing. The song was interestingly, inspired by a couple lines from your child, and you turned it into a complete song, capturing the original mood and extending it. And, your singing voice held my attention, and your playing showed a lot of energy and good tense of time. You are a very good musician. I never knew this, about you. Instantly, I thought, since all Miranda fans know who you are, why don't you create a 4 song set, and open the Miranda shows? I think that would make your world better, for both of you. Start a new way of living, take the kids on the road with a nanny and assistant. That would be more fun than buying another house- you can do that, ten years from now. But you should start performing right away. Love both of you.

[@biancasmith308]

it will never not blow my mind that people can write songs like that. Its amazing

[@skck2009]

Not me crying in my car listening to Erik's song on the podcast and the beautiful lyrics.

[@Luceisamisfit]

Okay but as a grown woman with 0 children, I would GENUINELY listen to an album of previous relax songs. I feel like you’d need to the put the hug song in there too though for sure. You guys’ voices relax the hell out of me. Also, completely here for all the poo stories. It’s only right at this point 😅

[@tanyamcclinton843]

I literally think I was one of the 20 people watching Eminem with Erik at Warped Tour!! It was so crazy to hear him tell that story! I will always remember deciding to check out Eminem that day, and him throwing out the cassette tapes.

[@Majorpayraise]

I loved the send off 🥰 made my heart happy. Reminded me of when our family would sing around the campfire and stay up way past our bedtime. My grandma was the one who would start and make memories and unfortunately she’s no longer with us. I miss those moments and wish it could happen every day. Thanks for bringing that memory back into my mind. I’ve missed this feeling for a long time

[@zoeyguadalupe8459]

Who else got emotional when they both sang their songs 😭 they are definitely gonna be stuck in my head for a while 😂

[@emibeth8138]

When Erik gave that smile at 46:19, so sad. It was clearly pained, almost. A lot has been going on for them and all of us. Erik & Colleen, I love you both so much. Thank you for being an escape. When you talk about your kids, your marriage, and yes, poop, it makes my day. And I appreciate when you use your platform to talk about things going on in the world and in America. I'm sorry things are hard right now. Just know you have an army of support behind you both. Keep your heads up, and stay amazing 💜

[@girlmom2129]

Erik sharing his songs is one of the best parts of the podcasts! They're always worth the hype

[@misscrackwood]

I love Erik's raspy folky voice and Colleen's sweet birdy voice, you two make the best duet and YES we need all of your songs on a playlist so we can listen to them again and again 😍

[@beyedoc]

Loving this episode as someone roughly Colleen's age who recognizes the late 90s/early 2000s references.

[@greenqueen8323]

‘Sun in’ was a popular thing in high school, and curling irons were becoming a thing. I really like Erik’s green shirt, not sure if its an oldie or everyday wardrobe ware.

[@xtcharmed]

yesss i remember sun in!!!

[@23lemons]

Ahhhhhhh if you only knew how happy I am, when I see that there‘s a new vlog or podcast online…! This has always been like a safe space for me. Love you so much!❤️

[@HassanRaashid]

Only 1 sponser today??? 😲 keep those original songs COMING! Yall are so talented and sound so good! I can't wait for your talents to pop out of Flynn and the twins when they grow older 😊

[@brittanywhitney9346]

You guys are the best together, the end you just have to smile. Even to the way you look at each other, that was my favorite thing about my parents relationship before my dad passed 2 years ago and to see it in another relationship is amazing. I've enjoyed and appreciated watching you and your family over the last few years - thank you!

[@vheather05]

1st. Songs were so good. 2nd. Yes yall really should do an album.

[@Ellahalbreich]

Relax: The dust on your shoes. I HATE it when I step in dirt and there is a film of dust over my sandals. It is the texture for me!!

[@destinydenison5308]

Erik's song is giving Angus and Julia Stone vibes. Specifically "Big Jet Plane".

[@hillamy75]

The store Erik is talking about...was it Sally's Beauty supply? That's where we used go to to get bleach and maic panic hair dye!!! Ahh the good ol' days🤣

[@Faith-eb4yq]

Hi!! I loved this episode I’ve been waiting for 2 weeks for another one 😭 anyways, next episode you guys should honestly definitely talk and dive more into the roe vs. Wade situation because I would love to hear more about it and be more educated on that topic :)) also I love you guys!! 💕

[@F.F.A]

I’m so glad this is here! I really hope they do end up making an album because I love all the songs that they’ve played/wrote on the podcast! It’s actually a little project of mine where I’ve started to re-listen to all of the podcasts episodes and in a note in my phone I have time stamps of all the songs ( that I’ve relistened to so far at least ). Also Colleen looks really cool!

[@brynn1995]

I think every podcast needs ended this way, with a song!!! Absolutely loved this episode!!!💚💚👍

[@devon314]

i can’t stop admiring eriks shorts…they are SOOOOO PERFECT for 90s/2000s era high school! and the NECKLACE. 🫢

[@corcoroo]

That song Eric sang based off of Flynn's song!! 🥺😍😍🥰🥰😭😭 it was INCREDIBLE, everything about it!! The inspiration for it, the singing and the melodyyyy, all of it. It made me cry tears of happiness and joy from the beauty and from the love of a father for his son. 😭😭😭😭😭😭 I added this video to my favourites so I can listen to that again and again. Is there a chance this song could be recorded?? Thanks so much for sharing this wonderful slice of life. Love you both so much, and your beautiful lovely family. Love - Cori from Vancouver, Canada 🍁❤❤

[@genesiso9329]

Holy crap! That song was AMAZING! Anything Erik writes and sings is so good

[@kaitlyngrace9071]

y'all would be an awesome childrens singer duo, all the songs are always so cuteee

[@mamakitty6549]

I really love how you can see the passion in Flinns face and voice when singing and I really hope he sees this when he's older, that his daddy finished his song for him lol 😊👌 that's really special

[@katarinabush5390]

I love this, the song was they very best. PLEASE I NEED ALL OF THESE SONGS ON SPOTIFY 🥺😭❤️

[@patienceschneider9540]

yes we definitely want a children’s album by you guys! Like the hug song, grilled cheese & apple sauce, some of Colleen’s bedtime songs she sings to Flynn, this episodes excavator songs, etc and also some of the other songs on another album like the podcast review songs, the covid/vaccine song, I think there was a miranda and Patrick song in the musical extravaganza 50th episode, etc. you guys are so clever with your lyrics, I especially love how just simple things flynn does/says makes u come up with these amazing songs and how Flynn will play the ukulele and do his version of these songs. loved this episode!! - Patience from North Carolina

[@alaynazolot2440]

I love you guys so much! PLEASEEEEEE make an album with all these songs!!! I would 100% be listening to it on repeat!

[@celstboch734]

I really need an album of all the songs from the podcast + the hug song !!!

[@itissophia5110]

I could listen to you guys singing for hours, its so good!!!!!!!

[@abbywinward1136]

I think automatic toilets need to relax! They ALWAYS flush before I'm done and so I end up having to wave my hand randomly across the toilet to make it flush again or find the hidden button! I hope Colleen can relate since she's always sitting on the pot lmao.

[@jiselaonjupiter]

especially when they splash and i’m not done🥲

[@teresaburk8753]

Erik’s chord progressions at the first sound like nirvanas Jesus doesn’t want me for a sunbeam… I will now be singing about excavators during nirvana 👍🏻😝 thanks for al the fun!!!

[@raspberrygirl904]

This was one of my favorite episodes by far! Digging the music and watching Colleen fall back in love with Erik all over again when he sings. So precious!

[@sid3982]

I heard a song the other day that reminded me of Flynn but now I realize it’s actually very reminiscent of a song that Erik would’ve finished for Flynn. Song is called boys will be bugs by cavetown :)

[@krisss_118]

Your dad jacket is literally the cutest thing and your outfits are both something I would definitely wear everyday if I could.

[@indreduobaite13]

This episode will go down as one of my favourites! It was just so sweet ☺

[@brynn1995]

Love love love the song Erik, you and Flynn need to record an album. Yes Colleen we need an album of all your random songs, you could even do a Miranda album too.

[@sammyramsbottom9133]

Please please please PLEASEEEEE make an album of all the songs you guys have made together! I love it every time there is one, you two sing amazingly together and I would listen to the album all the time! Erik your song is so sick I defo got the Bob Dylan vibes and showed my dad for that reason as we both love his music and your song really reminded me of it! And Colleen your song is so funny and cute and when Erik just kept playing it under the outro and you both new when to come back in again 😭😭 so cute!

[@HiddenLaughs]

This entire podcast is realizing that I am and was Colleen in high school, and Erik was obviously the really popular, well liked skaterboy who was chill but also very normal LOL. Also, Colleen answered Erik's hair question so many times and he still asked the same question LOL.

[@brittanyallen1853]

Literally favorite couple to ever exist. Their love is the best

[@eli7672]

Watching you both sing together is everything

[@gavinwalton1276]

I need that song on spotify NOW!!!!!! I love your voice colleen💛

[@Ms.DemTube]

I am absolutely obsessed with the songs you guys write about your children, i really need an album to listen to on repeat!!!!! Especially the things that made my toddler cry today, aahh i need the rest of that, so fun!

[@chelsearogers7035]

Erik seriously NEEDS to write an album! This song was great!!!

[@rcar16]

I love how much flynn and your twins inspire you guys. Its heartwarming and wondeful ❤

[@destinydenison5308]

Please release an album! I love Erik's voice.

[@meganmickey5259]

can you always end with music. i was just drinking sleepy time tea and listening to that and it helped my mental health an insane amount ❤️

[@shanleee]

i was literally a mix of both colleen and erik in high school. I went to punk shows and emo concerts and always had winged liner on, but I also did theatre and choir and was a total music dork lol

[@Smoll_Beanie]

I think i speak for most RELAX! viewers and listeners when I say that I would LOVE an album with all of the songs that you've both written! 💜

[@Valentina-km1hz]

Imagine Flynn is his twenties, watching this 🥰 how amazing is that as a memory

[@lyingfromyou824]

them doing the send-off and simultaneously starting the song back up at the end made my heart warm

[@kierstensmokowski9794]

I literally love the songs you guys write about the kids. I really hope you record them all and make an album. That would be so cool.

[@kdiaz2238]

Omg Colleen please make a video reenacting high school photos of yourselves!

[@isa8337]

I have realized that this podcast is just Colleen saying a funny story and then Erik switches it saying something completely different and love it😂😂😂

[@nicodranasien]

I just want to say: i have become a huge fan of Liquid IV thanks to this show. I work a very physically taxing job (archaeologist, on my feet 10-12 hours a day digging and/or monitoring excavations) and Liquid IV has helped me get through the day unlike any other beverage even coffee! Seriously a huge fan and couldnt think about life without it now

[@veehotdog5884]

Omg a toddler/baby music album😳 would deffff buy ❤️ I love y’all thank you for brightening my night! Watching this at 2am while my toddler peacefully sleeps 😁 she’s a big fan of Flynn 😭❤️

[@gewrgiacyp]

You guys should do a show where you talk about your parenting experiences and sing these songs. I'm not a parent my self but I would totally buy tickets to that :D

[@sarahfreire9324]

I loved this episode so much. It was so wholesome and sweet. I also just love watching them share their love of music. Erik is actually so good too and their voices compliment each other even though it’s so different

[@TokenBlackChick13]

My relax is Eric! I'm LITERALLY getting ready for a concert and I'm definitely wearing a tee of the band I'm about to see. Always have always will.

[@AshleyJade18]

I started High School (grade 7 - Australia) in January of the year 2000 .. The year 2000 just screams 'fresh start' after the whole Y2K bug fear etc. I think that was the perfect year to start a brand new schooling experience. 💖

[@ayybeecee09]

Yes yes yes please make an album! Loved this episode ❤️😊

[@SarahAbundance]

Okay, and now the toddler song?! Amazing!! My kiddo is well beyond toddler years, and I can remember these moments!! Love this!! Love your songs!!

[@Ra20233]

Initially, I thought Erik was dressed up as Flynn... 😂😂😂

[@NatalieMadsen333]

AS A GROWN WOMAN... I would gladly pay lots of money for an album of all the songs you two have written/sang on the podcasts, even though they are mostly child related lol . I am so obsessed with Erik's lyrical genius, you too Colleen. I just love you both.

[@mariablazz]

Omg I listened to the episode on Spotify two days ago and I was dying to see the outfits on KZbin😂

[@Morganxox_x1234]

It’s so crazy how children can think there being silly but actually give such a creative aspect to be made in a song it’s acc rlly good ❤

[@sweedellee1521]

Erik !!!!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ THE SONG IS SOOOOOOOOO GOOOOD. your babies are so lucky 😭 IT WILL DEFINITELY BE STUCK IN MY HEAD

[@manonbousquet6119]

I think the "twin name song" is one of my favourites from Erik's works