What Just Happened?

Are you a Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, or Slytherin? A few episodes back I talked about "channeling your inner Slytherin" and that got us thinking about the four houses of the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. In today's episode, we talk about which house we think we belong in, the pros and cons of each house, and why sometimes your greatest strength can also be your greatest weakn...

If you've been listening to this podcast for a while, hopefully you know our movie reviews are unlike what you typically find online. With the speed of social media, I feel like the Avengers moment has already passed and the current buzz is all about Always Be My Maybe. (Side note: Who would have thought in the "Bill and Ted" days that Keanu Reeves would be such a fantastic Asian American meme?!?)...

Love isn't always easy. Relationships take work. Sometimes the person in a relationship who needs to reflect on this most is the least likely to do that work. Eugene and I have both been married for several years. In that time, we've learned a few things about what what works for us and what doesn't. More often than not those lessons have come from past conflict and grief. In today's episode, we g...

After returning from a trip to Hong Kong and Seoul, Korea with my parents, I've come up with some answers to the question, "Why do you travel?" Although as you'll hear, my version of an ideal travel vacation is not for everyone (morning commute anyone?). I also talk about how I managed to lose my glasses, weird things about Hong Kong and Seoul, and why Eugene needs to visit an Irish pub. This epis...

In my twenties, I had a quarter life crisis. I thought about quitting my job and switching careers. While today's episode isn't about my quarter life crisis per se, it's about something unexpected (and harrowing) that happened along that journey. That incident, along with a few others, have over time helped me learn how to receive criticism, and provided moments of reflections about the "side hust...

Why do we travel? What makes us spend our money to leave familiar surroundings, sit in an airplane, and trek into unknown places? As David prepares for a trip to Asia, we spend some time talking about our travel experiences, where we'd love to visit, and what drives us (or doesn't) to pick up and go. David talks about how he's trying to change from a "travel scrooge" to a fearless(ish) wanderer, a...

I've been sick for the past few weeks. When I'm sick I find I want to turn off my brain, meaning no news, books, podcasts, etc. But for some reason, I find watching videos about cars to be strangely relaxing. This is probably because I'm otherwise so removed from cars and the car industry. For me, it's like the equivalent of the Food Network or HGTV. In this podcast extra, I ask Eugene for his tho...

David and Eugene have had very different journeys to weight loss. As kids, David shopped at the "huskies" section of boy's apparel, while skinny Eugene sometimes quite literally "forgot to eat." In this episode, we share our personal experiences with managing weight, discuss why stress and lack of sleep are often at the heart of our weight issues, and get VERY practical with tips, tricks, and habi...

NOTE: This is not a normal movie review. Instead in typical WJH fashion, David questions whether there may be a sinister theme lurking behind the effervescent and radiant Mary Poppins sequel, while Eugene questions David's mode of movie watching (and sanity!). Thanks for listening! What I'm Reading: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rmGsRHNFLGW3CdbXndnnS8CeCmw0qavfTwCuiSzmGEY/edit https://www.go...

Have you ever been asked "what your Myers-Briggs" is? In today's episode, David and Eugene discuss the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, or MBTI. We talk about our own results, how they've changed over time, what we think of the various indicators, and how as parents we approach the budding personality types of our kids. Thanks for listening!   Eugene is "the inspirer":  https://www.personalitypage.com...

Maybe I got it all wrong. I thought it was better to live a life of contentment and gratitude. But in today's episode, Eugene and I discuss whether it's better to be deeply unsatisfied with life, whether or not happiness is merely a state of mind, and how we both ended up in traditional, single breadwinner family structures. Thanks for listening! Music Lindécis - Blind Twice - Yes or Yes SUBSCRIBE...

How do you work smarter, faster? How do you stay organized, stay motivated, and stay efficient? In today's episode, David and Eugene share their secrets, tricks, and strategies to stay productive. David discusses the importance of routine and habits in his life, while Eugene reveals the top software tools and apps that keep him on schedule. Thanks for listening! Music Fredji – Happy Life Mira Cost...

David and Eugene continue their series on productivity, and talk about how they prioritize the activities and experiences that are truly important to them. Eugene discusses his aspirations of being a more systematic "life planner" while David gets personal about how his priorities have changed since his early 20's. Thanks for listening! Music BTS – Idol SUBSCRIBE, RATE, and REVIEW What Just Happen...

My one takeaway from the dazzling "Crazy Rich Asians." Thanks for listening! Links: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/09/magazine/what-a-fraternity-hazing-death-revealed-about-the-painful-search-for-an-asian-american-identity.html https://slate.com/culture/2018/08/crazy-rich-asians-the-movie-adaptation-reviewed.html SUBSCRIBE, RATE, and REVIEW What Just Happened? on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, an...

"Productivity" has become a cottage industry in the modern world--with experts like Tim Ferriss and David Allen writing best selling books about getting things done. Yet what these productivity gurus often overlook is the purpose behind the hyper efficiency. Today on the show, David and Eugene get personal and talk about the purposes that drive and motivate their daily lives. Eugene also talks abo...

David and Eugene have a genuine debate over whether Mission Impossible: Fallout was one of the best Mission Impossible movies EVER or fell short of a truly great M:I movie. David talks about an important change to Ethan Hunt's character that made him brilliantly Tom Cruisey, while Eugene discusses his own real life experience flying a helicopter (!). PLUS we spend a few bonus minutes debating the...

Many people say The Incredibles is one of their favorite Pixar movies — and deservedly so. But in today's conversation, David talks about some structural issues he found deeply problematic about The Incredibles franchise, while Eugene plays devil's advocate and responds in kind. NOTE: While this isn't a normal movie review, be warned that there are a few spoilers in this episode. Thanks for listen...

Who are you? In today's episode, Eugene and I plumb the depths of our upbringing to talk about our childhoods, our values, and our attitudes toward race, religion, and politics. Eugene reveals what happened when he played "the line game" as a resident advisor in-training at Michigan, and I talk about why I consider myself the "black sheep" of the family, at least when it comes to my faith. Thanks...

Your smartphone is your constant companion. Your connection to the world. An extension of you. But is your smartphone REALLY bad for you? In this episode, Eugene Chang and I talk about how we use our iPhone and Android devices respectively, and discuss whether this is a good or bad thing. Eugene talks about some apps that have been especially useful for him as a techy, and I describe (and attempt...

Is the Star Wars cinematic universe in trouble? Jennifer, Rob, and Eugene come back to discuss and review Solo: A Star Wars Story. We talk about what went right, what went very wrong, our reactions to spoilers, and what the future holds for the SW franchise. Thanks for listening! SUBSCRIBE, RATE, and REVIEW What Just Happened? on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, and Spotify. Reach me at Facebook: ww...

The Power and Perils of GRIT. How to become more gritty, how to teach your children grit, and why you need to think about grit in a completely different way.  References: Jess Lee: "Partner at Sequoia Capital and Former CEO" | Talks at Google: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwjZHFMdgLk Angela Duckworth, "Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance": https://angeladuckworth.com/grit-book/ Kieran S...

A brief afterword to close out the K-pop series, and some personal reflections for 2018. Thanks for listening and Happy New Year! :) SUBSCRIBE, RATE, and REVIEW What Just Happened? on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, and Spotify. Reach me at Facebook: www.facebook.com/whatjusthappenedpodcast Twitter @davidgchang whatjustpodcast @ gmail . com  

I'm usually not an aggressive self-promoter, but having listened to several reviews of the latest Star Wars movie, I believe our podcast offers one of the richest, most engaging discussions you'll find of this film. And that's due to my remarkable friends Jennifer, Rob, and Eugene, who joined me in a no holds barred review of the film. We talk about what we loved about The Last Jedi, what troubled...

The Ironman Triathlon is a grueling one day endurance race consisting of a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride, and 26.22 mile full length marathon run. It's considered one of the most difficult one-day sporting events in the world. To accomplish this feat once in your lifetime is impressive enough. But to return to this race 3, 4, 5 times or more? Today, I welcome back on the podcast Sam Chung, Jac...

In the second half of this K-pop series, we identify the secret ingredient that propelled Psy's "Gangnam Style" to success in the United States, the cautionary tale of The Wonder Girls, and my deep, personal dilemma with nine member girl group Twice's single, "Likey." Select links and references: If you're new to K-pop, I found the best place to start is a website called moonROK, which has a helpf...