Eat Your Crust

Today our friend Anne joins us to chat about Korean reality TV shows! We gush about our favorite shows and what factors make them juicy. We dive into the types of characters we tend to root for, and what types of characters we would be. We also discuss the fun of scouring forums for the gossip. Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Today our friend Eugene joins us to chat about sticky situations! We discuss the awkwardness of bumping into your ex & how we would personally approach it. We chat about jealousy in relationships and our personal boundaries. We talk about the perilla leaf situation & the American variation, the jacket situation! Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Today we discuss the concept of job limbo, and its causes & symptoms! We chat about signs of burnout. We also dive into ways to convert job limbo into positive momentum for our work or career. Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Today our friend Tanaya joins us to chat about our obsessions! We explore our peak fangirl eras and analyze what draws us to certain celebrities or characters. We chat about the world of fan fiction & sharing our obsessions with the people around us.  Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Today our friend Shangway joins us to chat about our hobbies! We discuss our 'hobby portfolio' of energizing, relaxing, social, or solitary hobbies. We chat about reaching flow state and getting into the zone. Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Today our friend Sarah joins us to talk about sisterhood! We discuss the pains and gains of growing up with an older sister and how that impacts childhood, family life, and hobbies. We chat about how relationships with siblings morph and change as we go through life experiences. We dive into the complexities of sisterhood and how it would look different if genders and/or roles were different! Supp...

Today we dive into the concept of ‘medium friends’, which is the gray area of friendship between bestie and acquaintance. We discuss our thoughts on how to best navigate this ambiguity and overcome feelings of insecurity or guilt in friendship. We chat about the demotion of promotion of friends and how it feels to conceptualize friendship in this way. Link to the NYTimes article that inspired this...

Today our friend Aileen joins us to talk about curating your personal style! We chat about how we view fashion & what kind of things we look for when we shop. We discuss cyclical fashion trends and dive into theories on why the Y2K/vintage styles are so trendy right now. We delve into the world of thrifting and explore reasons behind its popularity! Support the show Follow us on social media @...

Today we do a deep dive on all of the Gen Z words/slang we've discussed in the last year and a half! We host a mini Superlatives section for these words and reevaluate the success/usability of the words. We also share some of our latest life updates & mini-crises we've been going through in recent days! Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Today our friends Mel & Sunny join us to talk about female archetypes, from the 'it girl' and beyond! We chat about what qualities 'it girl's have, and other characterizations of women we see online or in the media. We discuss the reason behind why there are so many micro-labels for young women. We explore the pressures/joys of keeping up with what's popular and how th...

Today our friend Kate joins us to talk about double dates! We talk about what makes a hangout a ‘double date’, beyond just two couples hanging out. We chat about the specific environment double dates curate. We discuss double dates as a way to introduce friends to partners! Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Today we discuss how we keep up with family in our adulthood. We chat about deciding what to communicate with our parents after we moved out. We talk about determining how often to visit our parents and what factors go into the decision. We also explore new responsibilities we have grown into in the family and how it makes us feel. Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Today our friend Tiffany joins us to chat about going through tough times! We discuss what we tend to do in tough times and how we use our personal experiences to better support our friends. We brainstorm things we try not to say to friends who are feeling down.  Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Today we discuss the never-ending challenge of making decisions! We talk about how we approach decision-making in our personal lives vs. in group settings.  We chat about choices that have become harder or easier with age. Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Today our friend Abhi joins us to chat about awkward restaurant experiences! We talk about the pressure of ordering at restaurants. We discuss our comfort levels when it comes to critiquing food or ordering wine. We chat about eyeing other people’s food and wanting to ordering the same thing! Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Today we muse about honeymoons! We chat about the difference between planning for a honeymoon and planning for a regular vacation. We discuss the struggles of asking for honeymoon privileges at the hotel check-in counters. We talk about small ways to make a honeymoon feel more special! Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Our podcast turns 5!!! Today we reflect on the last 5 years of working on Eat Your Crust together. We dive into the ways we've streamlined our behind-the-scenes processes to make planning ahead easier. We chat about cool & unexpected effects of having a podcast and how it helps us feel more connected to our friends! Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Today our friend Harpreet joins us to talk about networking! We discuss the connotation around the term 'networking' & reminisce about job fairs we went to in college. We chat about building connections with people and being comfortable reaching out to people for favors. We discuss shedding our networking anxiety! Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Today we sit down and spill our hearts out about the quarter life crises we've recently been having! We chat about dealing with newfound autonomy in our lives and learning to understand what we want to do. We discuss the feeling of being chased by obligations and becoming paralyzed from stress. We muse about additional random learnings from Q1 of this year! Support the show Follow us on socia...

Today our friend Jessica joins us to talk about the 'boring' side of adulting! We discuss tackling life admin tasks like paperwork, appointments, and taxes. We chat about navigating healthcare systems & grasping at random metrics to find a 'good' doctor. We explore things that make us feel motivated to do these tasks! Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrust...

Today our friends Jane & Cindy join us to talk about situationships! We attempt to define the term & try to decode what makes a ‘situationship’ different from a ‘fling’ or casual dating. We discuss the pros & cons of situationships and chat about boundary-setting for both ourselves and our partners. We chat about lessons we’ve learned from our personal experiences! Support the show Fol...

Today we chat about partying responsibly in our late twenties! We chat about tips to check in with yourself on a night out. We share signs from the night that point to a guaranteed hangover the next day. We talk about preventative measures to make sure the partying stays healthy, fun, and hangover-free! Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Today our friend Jonathan joins us to talk about mixing friend groups! We discuss how to vibe check which friend groups would mix well & how to set up friend groups for success during mixed hangouts. We chat about plus one etiquette and explore methods we use to make our guest feel more comfortable. We dive into our internal anxieties on why mixing friend groups can sometimes feel awkward! Sup...

Today our friend Ai joins us to talk about self-esteem and confidence! We explore how both things play in a role in our daily lives, from self-perception to decision-making. We talk about how age impacts our relationship with ourselves. We discuss the ways we personally try to improve our confidence. Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Today we discuss the differences in perspective that we have compared to our parents! We explore how the generational gap impacts our attitude towards risktaking, and dive into the different thoughts we have about friendship, relationships, careers, and family life. Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod