Janice, Suzanne & Vix

Fresh Off the Bluff

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Two best friends. One small town. A ton of untold stories. Fresh Off the Bluff is the podcast where Janice and Suzanne finally unpack what it was actually like growing up among the few Asian kids in Squamish, BC — the culture clashes, the cringe-worthy memories, the parents who sacrificed everything and definitely didn't talk about it, and the realization that all of it somehow made them who they are today. Funny, honest, and occasionally chaotic, this is a nod to the generations before them, a living memoir for the generations to come, and an open invitation to anyone who's ever felt like the...

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Janice, Suzanne & Vix

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Crushes Part 1: Half-Eaten Chocolates Video 17.06.2026 35:40

Before real relationships, there were TV crushes, Tuxedo Mask standards, compatibility tests, and one very romantic box of chocolates that had already been half eaten. In Part 1 of their crushes conversation, Janice and Suzanne look back at the awkward, funny, and quietly formative ways they learned about love, from cartoons, TVB, boy bands, school crushes, and the complete lack of “the talk” at h...

Turkey vs. Hot Pot Video 09.06.2026 33:52

In this episode, Janice and Suzanne unpack the holiday food divide that says way more about growing up Chinese-Canadian than it probably should: Janice just wanted turkey, Suzanne’s family was firmly team hot pot, and somehow both of them ended up carrying whole childhood identities through what showed up on the table. From Lunar New Year traditions and Chinatown memories to soggy sandwiches, fish...

Small Town Girls: Growing Up Between Worlds Video 25.05.2026 29:22

In this episode, Janice and Suzanne reflect on their childhood growing up in Squamish, British Columbia, and share memories of small-town life, family traditions, cultural identity, and the experiences that shaped them as first-generation Asian Canadian kids. From wandering around neighborhood creeks and parks to helping at family businesses and navigating life as one of the only Asian families in...