Casual Corner Chats

Someone play that sad, emotional song they use at the end of every sitcom. It’s time for the mics to go back into storage. In this episode, the guys look back on the past year of the podcast — the highs, the lows, and everything in between. How did we do? Was there any behind-the-scenes drama? Who was our favourite guest? Which episode performed the best… and which one totally flopped? And most im...

Are you at that stage in life where you look back at your 20s and think, “Dang… that did not go the way I imagined” ? Yeah, same here—and we’re talking all about it. In this episode, Jenny opens up about feeling like she missed most of her 20s by either hustling nonstop or trying to survive the chaos of adulting. Sam shares the expectations she had around starting a family, while Luke admits he ne...

Luke may be out this week, but the rest of the crew is clocked in and ready to unpack some big questions. Sam’s had a lot on her mind lately, and it’s officially time to bring it to the Think Tank. Is it finally time for her to move out? Can Vu offer the clarity she’s looking for? What does being “ready” even look like—and why is Jenny still holding down the home front? From tiny pet peeves to ful...

This episode, we’re diving into the stories of meeting the parents — our partners’ parents (or maybe even our exes’… which could explain a few things 👀).Sam shares her awkward encounter with Dan’s parents, Jenny cringes her way through a disaster involving her mum and the in-laws, Vu makes a strange realisation, and Luke dishes out his top tips on how to make a good impression. Can you relate? Or...

Sam’s back, and it’s time to unpack that weird invite — you know, the one no one can quite explain. With Christmas around the corner, we’re getting everyone ready for those awkward pity invites. Do you accept them? Do you hand them out? Or are you the annoying one putting the planner in a tough spot? We’ve got plenty of wild (and painfully relatable) stories to share. So yeah… consider this your i...

We’ve got James and Alex Y on the pod today!!! These two legends have one of the strongest guy groups we’ve seen — it started with six, but now it’s down to the core four. We dive into how they survived (and recovered from) an overseas trip with the boys and a partner, how they handle drama in the group, who plays what role, and everything in between. Wanna know what guys really think about each o...

Alright, hold the mic — it’s time to let some strong words fly. We might get censored for this one, but it’s gotta be said. This week’s episode, the gang (minus Sam, plus Cindy), is letting out all that pent-up anger and sharing our coping mechanisms — you know, the ones that keep us out of jail. You won’t believe the stories that almost crossed the line… or the sheer chaos and unfairness of it al...

Today Sam’s out, but we’ve got a special guest filling in — Cindy! Luke’s been deep in thought again, reflecting on past relationships and friendships, and asking the big question: why does it never feel 50/50?Vu’s got some strong opinions on emotional entanglement, Cindy’s loud and proud about equity, and Jenny… well, she might see things a little differently. Plus, Luke’s got a few strange (and...

Luke’s tired of his favourite sitcom episodes getting cancelled and wiped off the internet. Is it time we take a breather and stop cancelling everything — or are these movements truly acts of justice for the smaller voices? Vu’s got plenty to say as everyone vents their opinions on how much power Cancel Culture really has. We dive into what’s been cancelled, what deserves a comeback, and who might...

What’s Sam bringing to the table this time? First Dates. 👀 In this episode, we finally spill the tea on how we got into our relationships and the moves we made to lock in our partners. The girls say it’s a red flag when guys have a “go-to” first date spot, but the guys strongly disagree. We’re also sharing our worst date stories, quirky dating habits, and the little things that make or break a co...

Are you at that point in life where money isn’t coming in fast enough, and the bills just keep stacking up? You dream about taking a holiday without stressing over finances, or finally buying that one thing you’ve always wanted but couldn’t justify. Same here. In this episode, we’re diving into financial freedom—why it should be a priority and what it really means to us. Should we be checking our...

This week we’re diving headfirst into the messy, addictive, and sometimes hilarious world of social media. Vu is so over it and thinks the whole thing is toxic, while Jenny and Sam are living their best lives online and don’t plan on logging off anytime soon. We’ll reminisce about the old-school platforms that made us who we are (RIP to the ones that didn’t survive) and chat about what life was li...

It’s Father’s Day, and Vu is facing a life crisis—will he be a worthy dad? Should he bring a child into a world that feels so messy? And what about the rest of us—do we even want kids? In this episode, we dive into the big questions and anxieties around parenthood. Our special guest, Claudia, joins us to share her experiences of pregnancy and raising a teenager. Expect honest reflections, fresh in...

We all know that one person from high school who was a little nerdy or geeky, and then we lost touch. Then—BAM!—several years later, they’re a total babe. This week’s episode is all about Glow Ups (and Glow Downs). Did you go through this phase? Have you seen someone glow up… or glow down? If your Ex got a Glow-up would you go back? Your faves are here to discuss what we’ve noticed and what really...

Welcome back to a brand-new season! 🎙️ In today’s episode, we’re diving into the thoughts we can’t seem to control and the fears that end up controlling us. Are they rational—or completely irrational? Do we go even deeper than last season? And most importantly, do you feel the same way too? Stick around until the end to find out. Season 3 is officially a GO

For this season’s finale, we’re getting back to our roots and being a little more honest with you guys. Revealing some of our deepest secrets, we play How Deep Will You Go and answer a couple of uncomfortable questions to learn more about each other. We find out how we all cannot receive compliments nor the attention that comes with it (ironic given that we’re asking for your attention and praise)...

Not dating your friends’ ex, running interference so your boy can score, using the bathroom even if you don’t need to - these are the unwritten codes that men and women have practised for millennia. On today’s ep, the gang is joined by returning guest Julian to see if they follow these rules or spit in the face of tradition and choose a ho over a bro (and/or a d*ck over their chicks). We talk abou...

Hi friends! In this episode, we dive into the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence. From breakthroughs in machine learning to ethical concerns about automation and bias, we explore how AI is reshaping industries, jobs, and daily life. The gang try to break down what’s real, what’s hype, and what the future might hold as we navigate this powerful and complex technology. - this part was...

Do you remember a life without social media? Waking up to Cheez TV and watching some Dragon Ball Z? Coming home from school and catching Blue Water High? Ro doesn’t. And she’s here to remind us that we’re all old and brittle. This week we welcome a friend Ro and discuss the differences between Millennials and Gen Z. From slang that we can’t understand to dating between generations and an unhinged...

This week, we unlock the digital vaults in our pockets and explore what really goes on in our phones. We share our Top 3 songs on repeat, uncover our weird quirks, funny, and useful things stored in our Notes app, and reflect on the reality of phone addiction – is it as bad as everyone says, or is it just a part of modern life? We also scroll through our Photos app to reveal what moments we’re cap...

What would you say if your friend’s partner gave you the ick after you’ve met them? Nice people might keep their thoughts to themselves whereas Vu is going to let it rip (after they’ve hung out of course). The gang talks about how they introduced our partners to our friends or vice versa with Luke sharing a typically weird story of meeting a mates girlfriend that almost led to Skype sex. Find out...

Is watching television and movies a hobby? Jenny doesn’t think so. In an age where people seem to not have any hobbies anymore, we talk about the hobbies we dedicate our time to, ones that we want to start, and the ones that we’ve left behind. The gang discusses the usual suspects: gaming, walking, pilates, cooking and the trends in hobbies that have popped up since COVID. We were into running bef...

Unfriending people: have we done it, why have we done it, how have we done it. Growing up means choosing your family and shedding old relationships that don’t serve you anymore. Today we talk about the ex-friends we’ve made along the way and why they’re exes. Luke continues to bury bodies while Jenny and Vu remain undramatic in their friendships. Sam couldn’t join us because she’s out there, not l...

Where are we from? What is your connection to place? Do you yearn for the motherland? What language are your thoughts in? On today’s episode, the gang goes through an existential crisis as we contemplate our culture and connection to the homeland. Do you remember going back to your parents’ country as a kid? Jenny shares her recent experience, Luke regularly goes while Sam and Vu spent the last tw...

Today we talk about how we’re planning for the years before we die. Saving money, making investments, plans to relax - what each of us have envisioned and how we’re working towards it (not financial advice). Sam has no investments while Vu hates money but plays the game. We discuss Jenny’s investment portfolio (the most adult one out of all of us) while Luke talks about how stocks are a scam. Vu a...