Casual Corner Chats

Did you steal someone’s lunch money or get your lunch money stolen? On today’s episode the whole gang is back to discuss bullying and its impact on us - whether it happens when growing up, in a workplace or even between friends. We have differing opinions on its necessity and how important it can be in building character and resilience. At what point is it a mechanism for growth vs. something that...

Self care, what is it and how do we do it? From taking vitamins (cause we’re old now) to pilates, comfort shows and gaming, we talk about the things we do to improve and centre ourselves. Today’s episode will be Vu-less as he is bad at taking care of himself (jks but not really).We share tips of things we have found useful to us and what experts suggest we should do (we don’t, but we will, we swea...

Everyone, say hi Sophy. Hi Sophy! Today we have our friend Sophie to talk about work romances - seeing as she met her partner at their place of work. And she’s in HR. So you guys will get a little peek into the legal side of having a work romance. Unfortunately Jenny is in a relationship with her work and won't be joining us today.  The four of us talk about work besties - and what point does...

On today’s episode Jenny hosts, Vu is away and we get a little weird as we play would you rather and try to justify our choices.  DO YOU LIKE THAT?! FASTER! Sam would rather shout than whisper. Someone has very scandalous photos that they do not want to share, one wants supernatural motivation to make their runs faster and someone wants toes for fingers. Guess who? How do you get out of a country...

On today’s episode, we talk about found family and why it’s something that people search for. Unfortunately, Sam is formally excluded from this conversation as she has a fulfilling and happy relationship with her biological family (lucky her).  Does it inherently come from a place of trauma? (we have plenty of it) or a yearning of unfulfilled unrealistic expectations from media? (we watched plenty...

What’s life without a little chaos? Boring is what it is. So inject a little of that into your Sunday by listening to six people (!) being the problem. On today’s episode, we are joined by our friends Alex and Daniel to discuss lying within a relationship, why we lie and the things we have lied about, some of them red hot. Can or should you tell your partner the truth even though it will hurt them...

Hi guys and welcome to Season 2 of Casual Corner Chats! We're kicking things off with a deep dive into the world of raves and why Sydney loves to get its gabba on. 3 veterans and Sam unpack their first experiences, what brought them back and generational changes in the scene. We chat about the welcoming atmosphere and its friendly connections with substances and upgrading to international raves li...

Now that it’s the summer holidays, pack your bags and come with us as we reminisce on the trips we had last year and any tips and tricks we’ve learnt along the way.  Luke and Jenny talk about travelling back to the motherland with family, how it was a chore as a kid but a unique and important experience as an adult. Sam touches on solo travelling while we make her feel left out as we discuss visit...

On a bit of a more sombre episode, the gang each describe their attachment styles. Is it because of how you are raised and can it change over time? We make a strong case for it as we discover Sam has the most secure attachment styles out of all of us. We spend the episode calling Luke out and dig a little deeper into why he is a red flag in his current state. We touch on maintaining friendships as...

The government is lying to you, capitalism corrupts and the middle class is disappearing. Should you believe everything you hear or question the things you listen to? Today we don our tin foil hats (sans Jenny) and have some fun with conspiracy theories (or are they??). The gang names their favourite theories (and confirmed scandals) and get a little heated as Luke lists some common conspiracy the...

On today’s episode, say hi to Vu’s partner Marisse as she joins us for a deep dive into what drives each of our moralities.  We learn the histories and experiences that drive each of us in our daily lives and through difficult moments. Sam’s family is buddhist but she went to scripture class and studied the bible, Marisse comes from a religious background and is interested in the academics behind...

For something a little different, in this episode we share our spending habits and the ways we have found to save some money. We’ve got you covered if you’re single, have a partner, with and without a mortgage.  We give you tips on tracking your spending, allocating funds and driving on eco mode to save petrol (guess which cheapass figured that one out). Our best tip to save money: be single. But...

This week, the gang (minus Vu) gets a little controversial by sharing their hot takes. Someone has a preference for dominos over pizza in Italy, another thinks TikTok is a good source of information and someone has very strong opinions of opportunities for minorities. Who is guilty of which? Listen to find out.  The Gang also talks about where each of us fall on the side of the usual hot takes lik...

Slow drivers, mullets and crying children. What do they have in common? We all hate them with a passion. For a different vibe today, come rage with us as we talk about our pet peeves that we have to deal with from strangers to the people we love. We find out that Jenny has very high standards of cleanliness, Luke has a lot of opinions on fashion while also being unfashionable and Sam has very litt...

Today’s edition of Casual Corner Chats features the gang playing a game called We’re Not Really Strangers and will not feature Vu as he is out sick for a few episodes. Join us as we learn a little deeper about each other.  @notreallystrangers 

Money makes the world go round, and luckily, our podcast is one of the few things that are still free these days. In today’s episode, we talk about how we make money and our journey into capitalism. Between us, each person is an archetypal version of career path; the straight line from uni degree to job, the hustler with a career change, the freelancer, and someone who stumbled into their job livi...

Today we talk about cheaters; being cheated on and being accused of cheating.  In this spicy episode we find out one of us has been accused of cheating and one of us doesn’t want to know if they’ve been cheated on. What is emotional cheating and how would you define it?  Does it hurt more than sexual cheating? The gang is split on their boundaries and explains why. Should friends let their friends...

The million dollar millennial question - how do you make friends at this age? We talk about our personal experiences and anxieties in expanding our social circles and remark upon our own friendship ‘styles’ to see if it's conducive for making new friends. The opposite of experts, the gang delves into how we form and maintain our friendships whether it be one-on-one or group situations. Is a work b...

Do we still do new years resolutions? Do they stick? We discuss the move from new years resolutions to long term goals as the same goals keep recurring. Could shorter term goals be the answer? Perhaps building in checkpoints to review and keep yourself accountable is the way to achieve your goals. We get a little vulnerable and talk about our own resolutions, both small and heavy. And then we reca...

It's 40*C so close the doors, turn on the AC and listen to us reminisce about our first memories of Christmas and the traditions we had growing up, including believing (and not believing) in Santa Claus. And because we’re closer to having kids than being kids, we ponder what Christmas is like for children now in the age of the internet and A.I.  We give you some Christmas present ideas, both good...

He’s a whole forest!! RED FLAG! RUN GIRL! This week the gang discusses common red and green flags that we have encountered in our dating lives, how they may be an indicator of future behaviour and the personal boundaries we have when finding a new relationship. if there is space to change. Can a red flag turn into a green one? A red flag answers. We take a moment to say each others green flag and...

Say hi to Julian! Our first guest and Jenny’s partner; we throw him into the deep end and ask him what exactly do you do with an ex? What do you do with the gifts that they gave you? What does falling out of love with someone feel like? Compare with what you might do with an impromptu survey Luke did at work. We talk about our experiences with break ups and share the coping mechanisms that helped...

Our generation is redefining the concept of wedding and marriage in many ways. We ask the questions of: When is the right time to get married? Are we ready? How do you know if you’re ready?   We talk about how we feel about the concept of marriage and its traditions, and discuss wedding etiquette and obligations.  Luke overthinks invitations. Vu announces he is planning a wedding. Jenny is a begin...

Can men and women be friends? An age old question that divides the group. Listen to Sam and Vu make the case for platonic relationships while Jenny and Luke feel differently. We explore physical attraction in friendships, relying on friends emotionally and being vulnerable with the opposite sex. Does the problem stem from insecurities? Is communication the answer? Would you choose a man or a bear?...

We discuss signs that you have been friend-zoned and if it’s possible to break out. Is it a matter of circumstances or is there no hope of escape? Vu talks about how he finds himself there while Jenny admits to being ‘that girl.’ Sam talks about subconsciously friend zoning people and Luke thinks people deserve to be in the zone. We talk about the hearts that we broke and the moments that broke ou...