That 30s Show

Happy 2025!! While not ready to return to regular scheduled programming, Ge and David pop in for a (not-so) brief chat on recent travels, 2025 goals, and an update on the podcast. Ge recaps a bucket list trip to the Sahara Desert, reflecting on the unique experiences and challenges of such an epic adventure. Meanwhile, David offers his perspective on the benefits and downsides of traveling during...

As we close out Season 2 of That 30s Show, we've been so grateful to provide a space for sharing the stories that define this exciting and transformative decade. To celebrate the season finale, we're counting down the top ten most-loved episodes as chosen by you, our listeners! Join us as we take a deeper dive into these popular episodes, reflecting on the memorable moments, meaningful conversatio...

When friends or family experience the loss of a loved one, we want to do everything we can to be there for them. But often it can be difficult to know the right thing to do or say. Our guest, Aaron Lu, experienced the tragic and sudden loss of his wife just days after celebrating Christmas together as a family of four for the first time. In our most personal conversation yet, Aaron shares his ongo...

Ge and David are back in an unscheduled, unplanned Uncut (no edits, no filters!) to break down all the passionate feedback we heard from our last episode on friendships in your 30s. Do we really think friendships are secondary to your life goals? How do we decide to spend time with friends if we're not interested in the activity we're doing together? Theme music: “ ⁠⁠Grab A Bargain⁠⁠ ” by...

Navigating friendships in your 30s can be a complex journey. In this episode, Ge and David explore why maintaining close friendships can become challenging as life priorities change in our 30s. From the impact of moving to more affordable places to live, shifts in values and interests, increased focus on health and financial limitations, this episode explores the myriad of factors that test the du...

Is it really too risky to give birth after 35? Is egg freezing a realistic option? What genetic tests can I do to ensure the health of my newborn? We're joined by Vicky Hsieh, Director of Genetic Services at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in New York, to answer all these questions and more! As a genetic counselor, Vicky unpacks some of the most common and pressing questions expecting parents ma...

On this uncut episode, find out what Ge and David have been getting up to this summer. While one of them is still going strong with weekend benders and raves in their 30s, the other drops the bombshell of tying the knot! Can you guess who's who? They reflect on how their travel styles have evolved over the years, from chasing every adventure to embracing a more laid back approach with an appre...

In this week’s inspiring episode, Graeme shares his journey of chasing a dream to start a YouTube channel. Reflecting back to his high school days, Graeme shares how he initially dipped his toes into the world of content creation, only to retreat after receiving a modest 36 views on his first video. Fast forward to present day, Graeme discusses the challenges he faced restarting his channel, the f...

One of the unique challenges that arise in our 30s is supporting our parents as they enter a new phase in their own lives. With old age comes new challenges with health, money, and changing social networks. While many millennials welcome the duty of taking care of their aging parents, it nonetheless presents a new challenge that provokes some difficult conversations. What will our parents do once...

Is your rent or mortgage too high? Have you ever wondered if there was another way to live? It actually exists, and it’s called co-operative housing! We’re joined by Sarah Jensen, Director-at-Large on the Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada's Board of Directors. In this episode, we learn about a decades-old movement that provides a unique middle ground between renting and owning. Co-op h...

This week, David and Ge talk about staying healthy in your 30s as Ge recovers from being sick for the 4th time in 6 months. Tune in to find out how Ge's first 5k race went and what kind of routine body checks she's doing. David gives us his initial review of CrossFit and reveals a shocking approach to managing screen time. The two end off with a trip down memory lane about bathroom enterta...

Krishanu Roy Sankar has had a lifelong passion for mathematics, which culminated in a PhD and 2-year postdoc, before shifting to working in industry. Now, he's part mathematician, part software engineer, helping to design quantum computing technology that does not currently exist. Sounds like the fulfillment of a lifelong dream, right? Not exactly. Tune in to hear about Krishanu's honest r...

Our first Uncut in 5 months?! Don't miss this week's completely unhinged episode full of hot takes and honest reflections. Join us as we catch up on what's been going on as we head into spring! What did David think of Ge's birthday party? How much did David spend on 10 drumsticks? Which reality show would David and Ge want to go on? How much does Ge pay every month for her fitness...

We chat with Erin Lee who has a professional background in social support work, particularly helping people with mental illness in a non-clinical space. Highlights from our conversation include: How she manages the emotional burnout common to work in this field The changes to what she wants and needs from her job as she entered her 30s while in a common-law relationship If we're using the word...

Have you ever sat at your job daydreaming about starting a whole new career path? This week, we explore the common reasons why job dissatisfaction might arise in our 30s, from challenging co-workers and bosses to our aspirations for doing something more meaningful. Join us as we discuss questions like do you like your job because you’re good at it or vice versa? What truly makes a great boss? We a...

Have you ever wanted to read faster or forget something as soon as your hear it? In this week’s BONUS episode, we explore the limitless possibilities of your mind and learn how to break down the barriers you've set for yourself. We discuss Jim Kwik’s book Limitless, where he encourages readers to break free from self-imposed limitations and provides tangible tips to unlock your brain’s potenti...

Money is a hot topic no matter your age, but in your 30s, it can often be a turning point as you budget for kids, mortgages, and perhaps for the first time, retirement. Understanding money is essential to living a good life, but it's not just about knowing how to invest or budget. In The Psychology of Money , Morgan Housel unpacks the emotional, often irrational side of how we make decisions a...

This week, Ge is flying solo without David, but fear not, as she's joined by Alexi for an insightful girl chat about the unexpected twists that come with the passage of time. From a seven and a half-year relationship to getting engaged, breaking up, and finding herself again, Alexi shares candidly about the shifts she observed within herself and her relationships over time. Join us this week a...

Happy 1 year pod-aversary! This week, That 30s Show officially turns 1 and to celebrate this milestone, David and Ge go through a self-indulgent journey of reflection, exploring the good, the bad, and the surprising parts of starting a podcast. Have our expectations for this podcast been met in reality? How has this partnership affected our friendship? While we still have hopes and dreams for the...

This week we are joined by Jonathan Hooi, a father of two who took a more unconventional and circuitous route to parenthood: marriage, divorce, kids, and then marriage again. We discuss: Work-life balance as a father and lawyer in Hong Kong Seeing challenges in parenthood as 'fun' no matter what Differences between a serious relationship with kids and one without kids Why his first marriage didn't...

Get ready for a deep dive into the fascinating realm of dating in your 30s! This week, Ge and David explore the myriad of differences between dating in your 20s vs. 30s and the ever changing landscape of dating in the modern world. From awkward pickup lines to crafting the perfect bio, we explore how technology has transformed the way people connect and form relationships. We also tackle the unspo...

This week, Ge and David interviewed Joy, a mother in her early thirties who shared her honest journey through a pandemic pregnancy, parenting, and the unique challenges of being the first in the friend group to embrace motherhood. Joy gets candid about the hurdles of sustaining friendships and preserving a sense of self when tasked with the responsibility of caring for another individual. She emph...

Happy New Year! After a brief holiday break, Ge and David are back to share about their holidays, new year, and outlook for 2024. Who still has their Christmas tree up, and did anyone stay up to midnight for a countdown? How many books did we read last year? What major deja vu did Ge experience to ring in the new year? And what newfound lifestyle hack did Ge discover that's elevating her to an...

It's a special week for That 30s Show as David turns 34 today! As a slight twist to our "Lessons On" series, this week we are going to have Lessons On David, as Ge does a Q&A by putting David in the hot seat. If David could go back ten years, what would he do differently? Who inspires David the most? What would David's Patronus be? What's David's idea of a perfect day...

Ah, the side hustle. That thing many of us want to do in our 30s after we're done our 9-5s, our groceries, cooking, laundry, workouts, kids... nah, who has the time?! And even if we do, how do we cultivate the fortitude to face the inevitable failures that come with pursuing our dreams? This week, we talk to Kim Van (@heykimletseat), who has miraculously managed to find a healthy and joyful ba...