Snakes on a Plain

In the midst of Sequelitis, there are some series that we wish we got a sequel to. Patrick talks Heroes and his favourite Spiderman and Thomas cannot stop harping on about Final Fantasy Tactics. What are some series that you wish got a sequel?

As we continue down life’s path, we reflect on our tactics and strategies when stress flares up or gets a bit too much. Strategies that have helped build our resilience picking up hobbies, exercising and talking to others. What are some of your strategies for building resilience?

Revisiting our childhood and early adulthood, we talk about Asian stereotypes and the impacts it had growing up. Thomas talks about his mental arithmetic acumen while Patrick bluffs bullies with his Martial Arts “prowess”. What were the stereotypical traits in your culture and how did you develop it or use it to your advantage?

Round 3 of bonus episodes! We explore our most memorable gaming experience with friends. What are your fondest gaming experience with friends?

We share and celebrate our greatest gaming moments, from pivotal PVP glory and uncovering PVE secrets in our youth. The conversation moves to sibling rivalries with Patrick providing his perspective as the eldest while Thomas discusses being the youngest in their respective families. What were your greatest gaming moments and your experience if you had a rivalry.

Minds are blown as we revist our favourite afternoon cartoons. Thomas relives a traumatising episode and Patrick reminisces about recreating scenes he’s seen. What afternoon cartoon series did you watch? Was there anything mind blowing you found out recently about them?

Another bonus episode! We delve into what motivates us to participate in sports and how we hold each other accountable. What are some of your techniques to stay motivated?

We take a brief stop and talk about the sports we participated in at school. As we didn't represent our schools competitively, we discuss the alternatives that were provided and what we did during sports days. What sports did you play in school, and did you represent your school?

The discussion switches over to console ownership and our favourite video games. Patrick talks about some of the mischief he and his brother got into during online play, while Thomas speaks about how he sneaked his first purchased console into the house. What consoles do you own, and what are your favourite games?

More traditions? Thomas talks about believing in Santa, while Patrick introduces the Mid-Autumn Festival and mooncakes.

The conversation progresses to how we celebrate our Chinese traditions and rituals, and the differences between them. Thomas goes more in-depth about the process of Bai San and his Catholic upbringing, while Patrick focuses on other Chinese customs. What are your rituals and traditions? (Note: Patrick experienced technical difficulties with his audio but is still intelligible.)

The first of many bonus episodes where it just doesn't quite fit into the main topic. In this one, we put ourselves in the shoes of Hogwarts students and explore what our favorite classes would be. What would be your favorite classes and why?

As we enter the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, we discuss the Hogwarts House traits and reveal our own results. Were we surprised by the outcome, and did we agree with it? We invite you to share your Pottermore results and your thoughts on whether you agree or disagree with the sorting hat.

We continue our journey as we discuss the experience of growing up with an Eastern Name or Western Name in school. Join us as we explore our memories, like how Patrick, when he was younger, mistakenly thought his Eastern Name was his Western Name in another language, and why Thomas switched from his Eastern Name to his Western Name as he grew older. Come along and share your story with us. Let us...

Our journey begins as we reminisce about our favourite morning cartoons growing up and what took up our valuable VHS space. From Pokémon to Inspector Gadget and The Gadgetinis, tune in and find out why Thomas has an unnatural hatred for Dragon Ball Z and why Jackie Chan Adventures was representative of different cultures for Patrick. Come journey with us and let us know your favourite shows from y...