Behind the Mic: Voices in Disguise

In this episode of Behind the Mic: Voices in Disguise , hosts Reid Guan and Keon Lin meet a guest whose elementary school years included shoplifting gum and inventing increasingly complicated cover stories. Then we talk about a carefully planned Grade 7 locker strategy that fails miserably when the guest is forced to choose a locker beside the most intimidating new guy in school. Can you guess who...

In this episode of Behind the Mic: Voices in Disguise , hosts Reid Guan and Ryan Chu hear about a friendship that started with a terrible first impression and somehow turned into a long-term friendship anyway. Then the group somehow ends up debating vegetable physics, crunchy textures, and whether Rice Krispies can become “emulsified within the hummus.” Can you guess who’s behind the mic before th...

In this episode of Behind the Mic: Voices in Disguise , hosts Reid Guan and Ryan Chu hear about a family argument that somehow started because of a front-door ambush during a version of Senior Assassin. Then the conversation shifts into a confusing web of secret crushes and overheard conversations. Can you guess who’s behind the mic before the reveal? This episode was produced and mixed by Keon Li...

In this episode of Behind the Mic: Voices in Disguise , hosts Reid Guan and Keon Lin meet a guest whose late-night decision making may need some work. To sum it up: Omegle at 3 AM = sleeping on the floor. The guest recalls the time a friend attempted a last-minute haircut before school picture day. What started as a simple trim quickly became a battle against increasingly goofier bangs and an unco...

In this episode of Behind the Mic: Voices in Disguise , hosts Reid Guan and Ryan Chu hear about a mountain biking decision that somehow involved riding directly into a tree on purpose. Then the guest shares their most otherworldly experience: taking fentanyl after waking up after a hospital procedure, feeling like they were floating in zero gravity, and becoming completely convinced that a washclo...

In this episode of Behind the Mic: Voices in Disguise , hosts Reid Guan and Keon Lin hear about a moment of pure overconfidence that ends exactly how you’d expect. Then we go to a school science project where a mousetrap car competition turns personal. A random classmate’s advice, a decisive victory, and a single “good job” become something that still lives years later. Can you guess who’s behind...

In this episode of Behind the Mic: Voices in Disguise , hosts Reid Guan and Ryan Chu hear about an awkward conversation that came to a sudden end when someone allegedly fell asleep in the middle of texting. Then what starts with Norway somehow leads to Santa Claus, missing penguins, homemade vodka, and a surprisingly detailed explanation for how toys are supposedly made at the North Pole. Can you...

In this episode of Behind the Mic: Voices in Disguise , hosts Reid Guan and Ryan Chu hear about a childhood belief that somehow lasted until age eleven: boiling broccoli could cause a full-scale house explosion. Then we go into a nightmare involving a science test, negative marks, getting dropkicked out a second-floor window, and waking up convinced your head is stuck in concrete. Can you guess wh...

In this episode of Behind the Mic: Voices in Disguise , hosts Reid Guan and Keon Lin hear about a “quick thrifting trip” that somehow turns into a $300 disaster. Then we shift into choosing only three apps to keep on your phone, leading to debates about Spotify, Apple Music, and whether anyone genuinely uses the Notes app that much. Can you guess who’s behind the mic before the reveal? This episod...

In this episode of Behind the Mic: Voices in Disguise , hosts Reid Guan and Keon Lin hear about a dream life built around traveling the world, constantly learning new things, and never staying in one place for too long. What starts as a thoughtful conversation drifts completely off course as the discussion somehow turns into an argument about how to pronounce Myanmar. The guest also shares stories...

In this episode of Behind the Mic: Voices in Disguise , hosts Reid Guan and Keon Lin hear about a late-night driving disaster that turns a simple practice drive into hours of waiting on the side of the road with no data, no plan, and multiple failed attempts at fixing a tire. Then, the guest shares about spending an entire year learning how to touch your nose with your tongue. Can you guess who’s...

In this episode of Behind the Mic: Voices in Disguise , hosts Reid Guan and Keon Lin explore what happens when confidence goes a little too far. The guest starts by identifying as an alpha wolf. That is quickly tested through a story about a water balloon fight that spirals out of control… until a single moment somehow brings everyone back to reality. Then, the guest shares about Ryan Reynolds bec...

In this episode of Behind the Mic: Voices in Disguise , hosts Reid Guan and Keon Lin hear about a family trip to the USA that almost falls apart at the border over expired travel documents. Then, the guest shares the story of the most hard-fought and intense $5 lottery win imaginable. Can you guess who’s behind the mic before the reveal? This episode was produced and mixed by Keon Lin and hosted b...

In this episode of Behind the Mic: Voices in Disguise , hosts Reid Guan and Keon Lin hear about a trip to an all-you-can-eat steakhouse, where the guest commits to skipping meals, passing up free ice cream, and going all-in on meat. Then, during a school earthquake drill, the guest is told to fake a serious injury… and somehow ends up pretending their leg got chopped off, getting left behind, carr...

In this episode of Behind the Mic: Voices in Disguise , hosts Reid Guan and Ryan Chu hear about a late-night game that probably sounded better as an idea: hide and seek while blindfolded and hoping not to run into anything. Then, the guest shares a short-lived obsession with watching Pokémon battles — not for learning strategy, but for the moments when everything falls apart and people completely...

In this episode of Behind the Mic: Voices in Disguise , hosts Reid Guan and Keon Lin get into a late-night sleepover that turns into a terrible idea involving yoga balls… and somehow ends with someone’s head stuck in a wall. Then, the guest shares the story of their first crush in full detail. The relationship that mostly consisted of making eye contact and getting a single “thanks.” Can you guess...

In this episode of Behind the Mic: Voices in Disguise , hosts Reid Guan and Ryan Chu dive into some unexpectedly strange habits. We hear about a childhood fear that somehow never went away — saying goodnight to the monsters in the closet… even in a brand new home. Then, the guest shares what it’s like trying to supervise their own friends for two weeks with absolutely zero power. From sucking up t...

In this episode of Behind the Mic: Voices in Disguise , hosts Reid Guan and Keon Lin begin with a simple question that somehow spirals into two disasters. We talk about a lasagna in the oven that stayed way longer than it should've… and somehow end up unpacking a childhood memory that doesn’t quite add up anymore. From almost burning down the house to brain remixes, this episode blurs the line bet...

Welcome to the very first episode of Behind the Mic: Voices in Disguise . In this episode, your hosts Reid Guan and Ryan Chu kick things off with a mix of questionable decisions, unexpected stories, and a glimpse into what this podcast is all about — uncovering the voice behind the mic. We break down a story about helping a friend at the mall… and somehow never seeing that money again. Then everyt...

Meet the hosts of Behind the Mic: Voices in Disguise as they introduce the podcast and tease what’s coming next. This trailer was mixed and produced by Keon Lin.