BobaBoyTalk (BBTalk)

Welcome to the BobaBoyTalks (BBTalk) podcast! Imagine you were sitting across from your younger self, what would you say and why? In this episode, Marcus shares 3 pieces of advice that he would give to his younger self. The advice he seeks to give are more broad and aimed at promoting mindset shifts earlier. Thank you for listening and for your continued support!

Welcome to the BobaBoyTalks (BBTalk) podcast! In this episode, Marcus shares a personal reflection on identity: how his understanding of who he is has changed throughout different stages of life. Growing up between Taiwan and Canada, he discusses the challenges of belonging, cultural identity, and how our sense of self is often shaped by the people, places, and experiences around us. As an immigra...

Welcome to the BobaBoyTalks (BBTalk) podcast! You know that feeling when you spend some time in another country and you start to miss the taste and feeling of certain foods? In this episode, Marcus goes over the cravings he gets when he spends time abroad or in Taiwan, and the foods that he looks forward to tasting again once he gets back home. This serves as the counterpart to episode 3, where he...

Welcome to the BobaBoyTalks (BBTalk) podcast! Culture shock is the feeling of surprise people experience when they encounter traditions, lifestyles, or social norms that are different from what they’re used to. Even though Marcus is Taiwanese, visiting Taiwan after growing up and establishing life in Canada still brought many unexpected culture shocks. In this episode, Marcus shares some of the ex...

Welcome to the BobaBoyTalks (BBTalk) podcast! Night markets make up the core of Taiwanese people's childhoods. They are bustling areas with entertaintment, shops, and food. In this episode, Marcus goes over his favourite Taiwanese street foods, highlighting and recommending the things he enjoyed eating growing up as well as unique selections. Thank you all for your support.

Welcome to the BobaBoyTalks (BBTalk) podcast! In this solo episode, Marcus introduces himself and has some fun answering some rapid fire questions regarding living in Canada and Taiwan. Subjects include lifestyle, memories, and favourite foods. Moving forwards, please expect a mix of deep conversations and themed discussions. Thank you all for your support.

Welcome to the BobaBoysTalks (BBTalk) podcast! In this solo episode, Marcus introduces himself and shares some insight into growing up as a first-generation Taiwanese-Canadian immigrant. He reflects on childhood memories, navigating cultural identity, and finding balance between two worlds. As this is our first official release, we are still working to improve the structure, audio quality, and ove...

Welcome to the very first episode of the BobaBoysTalks (BBTalk) podcast. In this short introduction, Marcus and Tommy share who they are, why they started the podcast, and the meaning behind the name “BobaBoysTalks.” As Taiwanese-Canadian first-generation immigrants, they hope to bring honest, relatable conversations shaped by their own experiences and perspectives. From balancing student life to...