Inside Rylan’s Mind

I attended my second-ever convention, this time an anime convention, and naturally, I went alone because the boys once again decided they had better things to do. I talk about planning the trip months in advance, going full lone-wolf mode, questioning whether my 400+ completed anime actually qualifies me as a veteran, almost spending more on a maid café than the convention ticket itself, navigating a convention floor apparently designed by a dyslexic Metroidvania developer, and discovering that the real highlight of an ANIME convention was buying three Marvel and DC comics at stupidly good prices. Add in free airport-style water, ice-filled urinals, a gaming stage I couldn't care less about, and the realization that I desperately need a girlfriend, and you've got my second convention experience.New episodes every Thursday at 6 AM IST.Check out my other work: https://linktr.ee/rylanbanis

This month’s Wildcard Episode is all about hot takes. I’ve collected a bunch of opinions from around the internet, but there’s a catch: I haven’t actually read them beforehand, so you’re getting my genuine first reactions as I try to figure out whether I agree, disagree, or have absolutely no idea what to think. We’ll go from relatively harmless takes about relationships, work, social media and everyday life to some genuinely spicy opinions about money, luck, attraction, freedom and emotional maturity, before I finish with a few of my own hot takes. Expect opinions, overthinking, probably a few contradictions, and hopefully a good amount of bullshit along the way.New episodes every Thursday at 6 AM IST.Check out my other work: https://linktr.ee/rylanbanis

I spent months building up the courage to approach a girl I admired during my college days. When I finally did, we ended up having one of the most engaging three-hour conversations of my life... only for her to start avoiding me the very next day. To this day, I still don't know what changed. In this episode, I tell the full story, from overthinking every opportunity to say hello, to finally taking my shot, to learning that sometimes you'll never get the closure you're looking for. And weirdly enough, I eventually realised I'd rather live with the certainty of "no" than spend years wondering "what if?"New episodes every Thursday at 6 AM IST.Check out my other work: https://linktr.ee/rylanbanis

Ever wondered what it's actually like to write a novel? In this episode, I take you through my entire writing journey, from random plot ideas scribbled into a document, abandoned novels, heartbreak-inspired stories, and brutally honest feedback, to the surprisingly nerdy systems I now use to plan every chapter, character, crime, and plot twist. Along the way, I talk about perfectionism, procrastination, why your first draft is supposed to suck, and the lessons I've learned from trying (and often failing) to finish books. Whether you're a writer, an artist, or simply someone who's struggled to stick with a creative project, I hope this episode reminds you that creating something imperfect is always better than creating nothing at all.New episodes every Thursday at 6 AM IST.Check out my other work: https://linktr.ee/rylanbanis

In this sequel to Episode 198, I revisit my life trackers 100 days later to see what changed, what surprised me, and what the data taught me. From gym consistency and weight gain to journaling, sleep, food, expenses and media consumption, I share updated stats, unexpected observations, mistakes like ego lifting and dirty bulking, and the changes I've made because of them. I also rank all my trackers, from most valuable to most annoying, and reflect on why collecting data isn't about obsessing over numbers, but about understanding yourself a little better.New episodes every Thursday at 6 AM IST.Check out my other work: https://linktr.ee/rylanbanis