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Apartments can be a great way to begin your dream life of sheer, unadulterated independence ;) It’s also a fantastic way to live in a big city on a tight budget. Today we share our various experiences at apartments - everything from apartment hunting to apartment must-haves to dealing with apartment management!  Follow us on IG @eatyourcrustpod Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcr...

We all were kids once…but that doesn’t mean we all WANT kids! Or does it?? Today we discuss every aspect of kids we can think of - starting from our fears about having our own kids, silly stories from our childhood, or dissecting the concept of our inner child, we got KIDS on the mind! Join us if you go through phases of baby fever or if you’ve ever had thoughts about going child-free. Visit Jane’...

In an increasingly globalized world (aka, rise of the Third Culture Kids!!), cultural awareness is becoming an incredibly important skill that can help you navigate social situations with people from all different walks of life. Anyone who's been asked, "No, where are you REALLY from?" can attest to how lack of cultural awareness can lead to uncomfortable situations. Today, we discu...

We’re back with a sustainability episode! This week, we check in about some of the small ways we’ve incorporated sustainability into our routine. Whether it’s prolonging the life of our groceries, upcycling our glass jars, or trying to use less THINGS in general, we hope our small humble habits are undoing at least a little bit of environmental harm. Of course, we’re nothing compared to the sustai...

Hey you! Did you know Father's Day is coming up this Sunday? This week, we share some stories about our fathers and how their unique quirks have shaped our lives and personalities. From Holiday Party PPTs to getting literally dragged out of bed, our dads both defy and embody Asian Dad stereotypes in their own ways. Join us to hear our cute childhood stories & our dad-daughter dynamic evol...

Today we’re stoked to have on Aly Casas, who balances her work as Director of Education & Events in the luxury skincare industry along with her creative pursuits as a Voice Actor, most recently featured in the Netflix TV show, Trese! Based on a popular Filipino komik series by Budjette Tan, Trese is a horror/mystery series that follows the detective heroine through her adventures and interacti...

We can't believe it! It's our 100th episode! Today we wanted to celebrate hitting the BIG 1-0-0 with you guys by sharing a little bit about...names! Join us to hear how we came up with the podcast name, hear the backstories behind our Asian/English names, learn about our weird AF nicknames, and even more silly name stories :) Follow us on IG @eatyourcrustpod   Support the show Follow us...

Back again with a #GIRLTALK episode! This week, we dive into how being religious can affect your love life & your relationship with sex, and explore how Christianity can enrich and add unexpected challenges (in a good way!) to your relationships as well. Follow Hairol on Substack! hairol.substack.com Follow Joelle on IG! @joelleolol Follow Joelle on Youtube !  Support the show Follow us on soc...

Today we dissect our frustrations and emotions following the Atlanta spa shootings, the complicated relationship between social media & entertainment and treatment of women, and the various things we do for our personal safety & mental health that men might not think about. Any fed-up women, all curious men, and anyone who loves a good rant can check out this episode to see the various way...

As a Graphic Designer & Independent Artist with her very own Etsy shop, our friend Michelle has run into many obstacles that stand between her and fair compensation. Today she spills the tea on entitled clients, evil corporations, and the difficult task of ethical shopping as a consumer! Follow Michelle on instagram @mtamdoesart Check out Michelle's shop on Etsy mtamdoesart.etsy.com Follo...

With Mother’s Day coming up (yes, this weekend!!!), we wanted to celebrate by talking about our relationship with our moms, their interesting personality quirks, and juicy stories from their mysterious pasts! Tune in to catch some gift recommendations and hear about some other maternal figures who’ve impacted our lives as well.  Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers, maternal figures, and inspirationa...

Buying a home is quite an intimidating process. Not only will it probably be one of the most expensive purchases in your lifetime, it also has a ton of rules & steps in the procedure you may have never heard of!  Since we are two novices who don’t own any property, we invited on our real estate agent friend, Andre Wang, to break down the home-buying process and share what to look for when sele...

It's been almost 3 years since we've graduated, which means we've also been working for a similar amount of time. While the 9-5 does have its ups and downs, we're mostly grateful to be along for the ride! Today we reflect on our past few years of being a corporate slave (haha jk) and rate some of the job advice we've been given when we were students. Follow us on IG! @eaty...

We're not quite at the age where all our friends are getting married left and right, but it is an important milestone that is creeping up on us. Whether we've been to 10+ family weddings and know the cultural ceremonies like the back of our hand, or whether all of our wedding knowledge derives from the chick lit we read when we were 12 years old, we chat about our various wedding experie...

Since we’ve both started cooking more for ourselves in the past few years, there’s a few gripes we have about cooking. First of all, we’re spending more and more time (and money!) thinking about, prepping for, and cleaning up after cooking. Second of all, why does it take 10+ hours of careful love and coddling for us to make some decent bone broth at home?! Join us for our little rant session toda...

As you know, we love to dive into the Asian American experience (and Asian Canadian experience), since both of us grew up in North America. But the Asian experience extends beyond the US & Canada, so today we bring on our friend Niu-Niu to hear about what it was like growing up in Hungary, especially as someone who is ethnically Chinese! Niu-Niu shares her experience as a Third Culture Kid, de...

New York City, say hello to your newest resident! One of us is moving to New York City, can you guess who? As suburban girls at heart, a cross-country move into the Big Apple is hugely exciting, but also a little bit intimidating. We dive into the decision-making process, the logistics (hint: a combination of spreadsheets & YOLO energy), and the emotional aspect of moving away from the hometow...

Hey... We need to talk. What are we?  You guessed it - today's episode is a (semi-morally questionable) guide to navigating the CONFUSING maze that is defining the relationship! We go over any personal rules we bring to our approach of DTRing, our least favorite stages of relationship development, and even act out a few examples (!!!) so you have some references you can look back on the next...

It’s no secret that friendships are a big part of our lives - from our close high school group chats, to our long distance friends we truly miss, to the friends who are always down to do absolutely nothing together, our friendships mean just as much to us as our relationships!  But does the amount of effort, vulnerability, and transparency we bring to friendships match the level of internal apprec...

From data scientist to TikTok star, and everything in between - Brian Xu joins us today to chat about how his data storytelling & height guessing videos went viral, how he makes sense of the various Asian-American spaces on the #fyp, and the neat little features & community aspects that make TikTok a unique platform. Don’t miss this episode where Brian guesses OUR heights and reveals wheth...

Awkward moments are truly the spicy parts of everyday life. They're difficult are to avoid, impossible to forget, and frequent enough to keep us on our toes! Today we'll be sharing some of the awkward moments we've experienced that keep us up at night, and dissect whether we've learned or gained anything from them. Follow us on IG! @eatyourcrustpod Support the show Follow us on...

Behind the articles that pop up on our news feed, there’s a reporter staying up late at night typing up a storm on their dimly lit laptop. Terry Nguyen is a reporter for The Goods at Vox, covering internet & consumer trends. Not only do her articles cover on-trend topics that fly under the radar of mainstream media, they’re also imbued with a sense of cultural understanding that fosters constr...

TW: This episode contains stories of depression, suicide, and self-harm.  National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-8255  ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) is a neurodevelopmental disorder, commonly portrayed as an inability to sit still and concentrate. While that isn’t completely off base, the reality of ADHD, especially when undiagnosed, is much more complex.  Our friend Cariss...

There seems to be a lot of contention about exactly what year the cutoff is between Gen Z and Millenials... so we brought on some 1998 friends to confirm! Today we're excited to have Sally, Linda, and Ming from Moving Oolong come on to discuss whether they identify as Gen Z, what it was like to graduate on Zoom, and starting adulthood amidst a global pandemic.  Sally, Linda, and Ming started...

Having your own space is something we’ve dreamed about since we were young. Being a homeowner just means you get to decorate it the way you like……right? This week we invited our friend to walk us through the fun stuff, and not-so-fun stuff she’s experienced in the last few years of owning her own space. Put on your construction hats and get your mops ready for some drywall mishaps, cleaning tips,...