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Group Chat Dynamics

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today our friend Cindy joins us to discuss all things group chats! We talk about setting the vibes of the group chat with fun nicknames, and how group...

Hinge Profiles & First Dates

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today our friend Eugene joins us to chat about Hinge profiles and first dates. We dive into common patterns and overdone lines we’ve seen in Hinge p...

Advice for Our Past Selves

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we chat about big moments in our life and reflect on what kind of advice we would give to our past selves. We muse about our confusion around ch...

Moving to a New State (New Mexico!)

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today our friend Andy joins us to talk about his experience moving to a brand new state…New Mexico! We dive into what it was like moving to a state ...

Where Are My Asian Coworkers?

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk about diversity & asian representation at school, at work, and in the media. We discuss the importance of having both culturally sen...

#WEDDINGS: Attending International Weddings

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, our friend Chelsea shares her experiences going to weddings in Malaysia & Guatemala. We explore how weddings outside of the US differ, ...

Making Coworker Friends

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week our friend Michelle joins us to talk about the importance of water cooler talk, the process of befriending someone at work, and how to turn ...

Family Vacations as Adults

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Crystal takes her family on a vacation to Hawaii! A bit of a role reversal from the family vacations we’re used to from our childhood. She shares ho...

Friendships Through Different Life Stages

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we are joined by our friend Jin to chat about the differences from our friendships in childhood, college, and post-grad. We discuss the way...

#GIRLTALK: Icks and Sticky Situations

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our friend Helen joins us today to talk about our personal icks & how we would react in sticky dating situations. We debate over whether we'd...

The Urge to Isolate

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about how the winter months make us want to watch sad things and be cozy. We discuss how isolation affects us emotionally, mentally, and socia...

#WEDDINGS: Speeches & Officiating as a Little Brother

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our friend Jimmy joins us to talk about his experience walking his sister down the aisle and being the officiant for his other sister’s wedding. We ...

Evolution of the Parent Permission

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week our friend Aileen joins us to discuss whether we still seek parental permission for things, even in our late twenties. We talk about the wor...

Hosting and Guesting Etiquette

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss some of the unspoken etiquette for hosting friends and being a guest. We talk about good gift ideas, proper leaving times, and the challeng...

Living Alone Diaries

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are joined by our friend Sunny who currently lives alone in SF. We discuss the pros and cons of living alone and whether or not we think ...

#GRADSCHOOL: Law School

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we brought on our friend Jonathan to talk about law school. This will be the final episode of our #GRADSCHOOL series!! Thank you for all the...

Welcome to Season 5 Besties

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jeesoo goes to Korea and translates up a storm for her Chinese fiancee and Korean family.Crystal deals with a Valorant addiction and fascination with ...

Winter Break as a Young Adult

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Presenting the last episode of this season!! We are forever grateful for y’all and wish you and your loved ones happy holidays ❤️ We'll be ...

The Kpop Concert Experience

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Kpop concert experience is more than just seeing your favorite artist perform songs you love. It’s about the outfit changes, the synchronized ch...

One of us Gets Engaged!

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Congratulations to Jeesoo for getting engaged!!Jeesoo has evolved her boyfriend into a fiance and we all couldn't be happier. Getting engaged su...

#GRADSCHOOL: Getting an MBA

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What exactly do you get out of business school when you get an MBA - specifically, what kind of connections can you gain, and what kind of soft/hard s...

Language School

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you've ever had to sacrifice a Saturday morning to go to language school, or spend time slaving away at language school homework, this episode...

#GRADSCHOOL: Dentistry

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we dive down the grad school process of dental school & learn about the different intricacies of being a working dentist, whether it's ...

#GIRLTALK: Single Self vs. Relationship Self

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Another #GIRLTALK episode for y'all! Today we discuss the different personality traits & habits that are more pronounced depending on our rel...

Moving Back in With the Parents

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Moving out of your parents' place is a whirlwind of emotions - you have the heightened responsibility from having to put food on the table and ha...

FOMO and JOMO

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

FOMO can manifest itself when you catch yourself feeling jealous of other peoples' Instagram photodumps, or you may find yourself feeling JOMO wh...

#GRADSCHOOL: From Masters in Arts Education to Consulting

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we continue the #GRADSCHOOL series by exploring a non-STEM path, getting a Masters in Arts Education! Our guest turned her Masters in Arts Educa...

Learning From the Loss of a Parent

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we discuss a heavy topic - dealing with the loss of a parent, and how to learn and move past the grief. Our guest today, Ni Zhang, gets vulnerab...

Breaking Up With Your Therapist

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As wonderful and lifechanging as therapy is, there may be a time in your life where you may need to end things with your therapist. It doesn't ha...

Presenting Yourself at Work

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we tackle the delicate balance of being a professional at work, while still coming off as likeable & pleasant! Staying calm in the workplace...

Relationship Milestones

14 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you hit a major relationship milestone or a mini one, there's a ton of key moments in a relationship that can serve as a turning point or...

Pooping and Peeing

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone does it...so why not talk about it?! Today we discuss our bodily functions by talking about our pee anxiety (or lack thereof), our quirky pub...

Body Image & Food Freedom (ft. Elise Liu, Craving Food Freedom)

31 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

CW: This episode contains some references to body image issues and restricted eating. Today we bring on Elise Liu, registered dietician & nutriti...

A Day in the Life of Us

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wonder how we spend an average day/week in our lives? Today we walk you through our everyday lifestyle, starting with our wakeup times all the wa...

Life With a Pet

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Pets are so much more than just a furry companion - they become our best friends, our family members, and a huge part of our daily lifestyle! Today we...

Going to Asian Restaurants

10 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There's something very special about going to a restaurant that serves food of your cultural heritage. You may have some childhood memories of th...

Breakups Through the Ages

03 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If any of you have ever experienced a breakup through email...please hit us up. Today we discuss how breakups have changed over the years, especially ...

#GRADSCHOOL: Physical Therapy (DPT)

27 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Understanding where to even start when you have tense shoulders, a bad knee, or back pain can be pretty daunting. Luckily for us, physical therapists ...

Modeling & Photoshoots

20 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Amateur modeling and photo shoots can be a whirlwind of fun that can help you feel more comfortable in your skin, curate better outfits, and meet awes...

In Our Feels

13 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Your girls are in therapy, and in our FEEEELS! Today we talk about the very human experience of feeling emotions, reflect on how we deal with sadness ...

LGBTQ Identity Between Cultures

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Understanding the nuances of sexual identity, especially in younger years, can be a long, complicated, and immensely personal journey. However, when y...

#GRADSCHOOL: Bioengineering PhD

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After spending a large majority of our youth in school, going into grad school isn't an easy decision, especially for something as lengthy and in...

Friendship Units

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our experiences, friendship dynamics can be pretty different depending on the number of friends you have in your “group”. You and your bestie w...

Learning to Manage Money (Poorly) as Adults

15 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The song "Mo Money Mo Problems" never took into account that you can funnel your extra money straight into your restaurant/DoorDash budget. ...

Volleyball Saturdays - Sports with Friends

08 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When you grow up playing sports, you have that competitive nature within you... and that includes getting your friends to rally and play your favorite...

The Evolving Role of Social Media in Our Lives

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As one of the generations that grew up on social media, we’ve seen the rise and fall of many different websites and apps, with each new trend of soc...

Anniversary Questions with Drinks

25 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

To celebrate our 3 year anniversary, your hosts gathered some spicy questions and grabbed a few beers to do a little truth or drink session! Featuring...

Art & Crafts for Twenty-Somethings

18 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Now that we're a little bit more adjusted to the 9-5 in our mid-twenties, the time has come to look for some hobbies! Whether you prefer your hob...

Pre-Vacation Prep

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Vacations are always exciting (someone pls implement summer vacations for adults!!!) but part of the fun lies in the prepping & packing process ;-...

Performance Reviews for the 9-5

04 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

At least once a year, the unavoidable task of the Performance Review comes up. No pressure, but any potential you hope to have for a promotion, raise,...

Are We Runners?

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This month, Crystal & Jeesoo ran a 5k together! We discuss how our running journeys have morphed from running the mile in middle school to incorpo...

Solo Birthday Ventures

20 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Crystal is officially 26 y'all!!! In honor of her birthday, she decided to throw herself a special SOLO vacay this year by going on a one night g...

Why We Read

13 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we discuss one of our favorite hobbies…reading! Not only has this manifested in a book club for our friend group, our love for reading makes i...

All Good Things Come To An End

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Whether it’s the school year coming to an end, or your favorite TV show airing its last episode,  all good things come to an end. Today we discuss ...

Fully Asian, Half & Half

30 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Growing up in a multicultural household means...more food variety, more languages, and more confusion about what is actually one culture or the other!...

Does My Therapist Like Me?

23 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’re holding ourselves accountable for one of our New Years Resolutions! We’re in THERAPY! Today we share with you our journeys with therapy so f...

Coding Bootcamp

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bootcamps have gained popularity over the years for helping people break into tech for less money and time than a traditional 4-year college. But what...

Friend Group Archetypes

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The more the merrier! But does this apply to friend groups, Discord servers, and Messenger group chats? Today we discuss the concept of friend groups ...

Energy Management & Burnout

02 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When work is feeling really busy, it can bleed into the way you feel even outside of work. The overwhelming feeling of burnout makes you feel like lif...

We Bought a House!

23 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A little under a year ago, Jeesoo and her boyfriend bought a house together! Not only was this a major decision that required a lot of awkward convers...

#GIRLTALK: Periods & Sexual Health

16 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We have a lot of complicated feelings about our period. We’re no longer the shy teenagers at school who whispered about our periods, but we’re not...

New York, 1 Year Later

09 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's been almost exactly 1 year since Crystal has moved to New York City - and, over that past year, many more of our friends have been moving to...

Lucky Lunar New Years

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wishing you good fortune, good health, and many blessings this Lunar New Year! Today we put our brains together to think of the ways our families have...

#GIRLTALK: Platonic BFFs

26 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever had a crush on a BFF? Or have received a confession from a close friend who you thought you had a platonic relationship with? Maybe you&...

I'm the Driver

19 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How many hours a week do you spend in your car? Today we discuss the activity of DRIVING and the various nuances that come up, from shotgun duties, to...

Bring On the New Year!

12 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ringing in the new year & new season by catching up on what we’ve been doing the past few weeks! We got some closet adventures, board game marat...

Friendship Life-Cycles

15 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Recently we've experienced some changes in our approach to friendships and the life cycles of friendships themselves. Whether this is due to our ...

#GIRLTALK: Gifts for Loved Ones

08 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Anyone doing their holiday shopping right now?! Finding the perfect gift for a loved one can be one of the most difficult tasks, especially when you a...

Only the Lonely

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Loneliness seems to weave its way into our lives, no matter what age we’re at, even during the festive holiday times. In the moment it may feel like...

Thanksgiving With My Asian Family

24 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Identifiable by the Pumpkin Pie slices, the dry ass Turkey, and the mysterious cranberry sauce (what is that even for???), Thanksgiving is usually an ...

Rest & Relaxation

17 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling truly rested and relaxed is becoming more and more of a challenge...especially in our mid-twenties where our chores, our obligations, and our ...

Becoming A Manager

10 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It seems like just yesterday that we were the fresh-faced new grads at work... but as we're in our mid-twenties, some of our friends are progress...

Navigating Conversations

03 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Conversations are an essential part of our daily lives - everything from small talk with your coworkers to awkward conversations with extended family ...

Homestay and Boarding School

27 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For many of us, the immigration experience is linked through our family - either someone in the family immigrated first or we immigrated alongside our...

Gym Rats & Gym Noobs

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Going to the gym can be an intimidating experience, especially when you're surrounded by burly jacked people and picture-perfect fitness influenc...

The Girl Group Evolution

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Back with another K-Pop episode! This time, we dive deep into the world of girl groups to see how our personal opinions of girl groups has evolved and...

Back to the Motherland

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you go back every chance you get, or you haven't been at all, the "Motherland" can be a mystical place that represents so much ...

Startup Culture in the Workplace

29 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you're an avid TechCrunch reader, a listener of Robinhood Snacks, or even a K-Drama fan who happens to love Bae Suzy and Nam Joo-Hyuk, it...

Shang-Chi and the Twitter Sleuths

22 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Shang Chi is finally in theaters, and both of us have THOUGHTS!!! Today we share our favorite parts of the movie (don't worry, we'll warn yo...

Spending on Health & Happiness

15 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We’re not qualified to be your financial advisor…but we do have our own personal spending habits that we can share! Today we discuss what we’ve ...

The Joys and Pains of Moving

08 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Moving is such an exciting, yet exhausting ordeal, that no matter how much you prep, it never feels like enough. This week we discuss the various meth...

#GIRLTALK: Time Management & Relationships (ft. Lotus Mag)

01 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It often feels like there's not enough hours in the day - between managing your job and/or schoolwork, taking care of your health, and pursuing y...

Identity Crises

25 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes the most unexpected things can trigger us to re-examine our identity. Whether it's wondering who to root for in the Olympics or decidin...

High School Sweethearts

18 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you recall any iconic relationships from your middle school? Not to flex on you, but the iconic relationship from our middle school is still going ...

Best Friends & Bro Code

11 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We often hear the phrases “bromance” or “bro code”, but what do these things look like in real life? Today we brought on two guy friends of ou...

Mid-Twenties Check In

04 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In what seems like a blink of an eye, both of us are (or are about to turn) 25 years old! Although technically we can lump together the past five year...

Healthy Hot Girl Summer

28 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Summer of 2021 just feels different from summer of 2020. This is the year of vaccines, better mental health, and setting boundaries for ourselves (Wow...

The One Where We Plan A Trip

21 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You may have heard us reference our post-grad Asia trip a few times - the one where we + our two friends James and Abhi explored Tokyo and Seoul for a...

Life at an Apartment

14 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

All About Kids

07 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 o...

Cultural Awareness Around the Globe

30 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In an increasingly globalized world (aka, rise of the Third Culture Kids!!), cultural awareness is becoming an incredibly important skill that can hel...

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

23 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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. ...

World's Best Dad

16 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

I Got the Part in a Netflix Show!

09 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

What's in a Name?

02 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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....

#GIRLTALK: Balancing Faith and Relationships

26 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Back again with a #GIRLTALK episode! This week, we dive into how being religious can affect your love life & your relationship with sex, and explo...

Shit Asian Women Go Through

19 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we dissect our frustrations and emotions following the Atlanta spa shootings, the complicated relationship between social media & entertainm...

The Stolen Sticker: Battling Art Thieves & Fast Fashion as an Independent Artist

12 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Moms & Maternal Figures

05 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With Mother’s Day coming up (yes, this weekend!!!), we wanted to celebrate by talking about our relationship with our moms, their interesting person...

A Glimpse into the Home Buying Process

28 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 o...