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Eat Your CrustWelcome to Season 5 BestiesJeesoo goes to Korea and translates up a storm for her Chinese fiancee and Korean family.Crystal deals with a Valorant addiction and fascination with Gen Z slang.Support the showFollow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod2023-01-1133 min
Eat Your CrustOne of us Gets Engaged!Congratulations to Jeesoo for getting engaged!!Jeesoo has evolved her boyfriend into a fiance and we all couldn't be happier. Getting engaged surprisingly (or unsurprisingly) has a lot of behind the scenes planning and logistics that lead up to the big moment. Jeesoo shares her experiences in ring shopping, timeline planning, decision making, and of course receiving the proposal. Support the showFollow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod2022-11-3036 min
Eat Your CrustAre We Runners?This month, Crystal & Jeesoo ran a 5k together! We discuss how our running journeys have morphed from running the mile in middle school to incorporating runs into our 9-5s. Do we enjoy running now? It's tough to say... but we invite on some friends who run much longer & faster than us to see if they can pinpoint what qualifies someone as a 'runner'!Support the showFollow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod2022-04-2749 min
Eat Your CrustWe Bought a House!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 conversations about money, ownership, and the future, it was also an emotional rollercoaster full of rejections and excitement. Tune in for some juicy tea about the kind of discussions we had, the offers we put in, and the general lifestyle change following the purchase!Support the showFollow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod2022-02-2348 min
Eat Your CrustAll About KidsWe 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 our fears about having our own kids, silly stories from our childhood, or dissecting the concept of our inner child, we got KIDS on the mind! Join us if you go through phases of baby fever or if you’ve ever had thoughts about going child-free.Visit Jane’s cool ass website janeekim.comFollow Jane on IG @jane_e_kimFoll...2021-07-071h 00
Eat Your CrustA Glimpse into the Home Buying ProcessBuying 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 of rules & steps in the procedure you may have never heard of! Since we are two novices who don’t own any property, we invited on our real estate agent friend, Andre Wang, to break down the home-buying process and share what to look for when selecting a real estate agent & mortgage lender to work with. Tune in to catch some insider tips & insight into what to expect in the journey to...2021-04-2847 min
Eat Your CrustReflections on the 9-5It's been almost 3 years since we've graduated, which means we've also been working for a similar amount of time. While the 9-5 does have its ups and downs, we're mostly grateful to be along for the ride! Today we reflect on our past few years of being a corporate slave (haha jk) and rate some of the job advice we've been given when we were students. Follow us on IG! @eatyourcrustpod Support the showFollow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod2021-04-2157 min
Eat Your CrustOur Wedding ExperiencesWe're not quite at the age where all our friends are getting married left and right, but it is an important milestone that is creeping up on us. Whether we've been to 10+ family weddings and know the cultural ceremonies like the back of our hand, or whether all of our wedding knowledge derives from the chick lit we read when we were 12 years old, we chat about our various wedding experiences and how they affect our personal expectations for our weddings. Follow us on IG! @eatyourcrustpod Support the showFollow us on social me...2021-04-1457 min
Eat Your CrustOur Beef With CookingSince we’ve both started cooking more for ourselves in the past few years, there’s a few gripes we have about cooking. First of all, we’re spending more and more time (and money!) thinking about, prepping for, and cleaning up after cooking. Second of all, why does it take 10+ hours of careful love and coddling for us to make some decent bone broth at home?! Join us for our little rant session today to see if any of your cooking pet peeves come up! Follow us on IG! @eatyourcrustpod Support the show...2021-04-0752 min
Eat Your CrustGrowing Up As A Third Culture KidAs you know, we love to dive into the Asian American experience (and Asian Canadian experience), since both of us grew up in North America. But the Asian experience extends beyond the US & Canada, so today we bring on our friend Niu-Niu to hear about what it was like growing up in Hungary, especially as someone who is ethnically Chinese! Niu-Niu shares her experience as a Third Culture Kid, debunks some International School myths, and shares her mindset approaching the job hunt as a non-resident of the US. Follow us on IG! @eatyourcrustpod Support the sh...2021-03-311h 02
Eat Your CrustI Moved to NYCNew York City, say hello to your newest resident! One of us is moving to New York City, can you guess who? As suburban girls at heart, a cross-country move into the Big Apple is hugely exciting, but also a little bit intimidating. We dive into the decision-making process, the logistics (hint: a combination of spreadsheets & YOLO energy), and the emotional aspect of moving away from the hometown.--- How to help the victims of the Atlanta Shootings https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/stop-aapi-hate Quick plug for the podcast "Time t...2021-03-2448 min
Eat Your CrustDTR - Let's Define the RelationshipHey... We need to talk. What are we? You guessed it - today's episode is a (semi-morally questionable) guide to navigating the CONFUSING maze that is defining the relationship! We go over any personal rules we bring to our approach of DTRing, our least favorite stages of relationship development, and even act out a few examples (!!!) so you have some references you can look back on the next time you have to have *the talk * ;) Proceed at your own risk... but this is a fun one! Follow Amy's Art IG! @amyxiaart Follow us...2021-03-171h 03
Eat Your CrustAn Ode to Our Big FriendshipsIt’s no secret that friendships are a big part of our lives - from our close high school group chats, to our long distance friends we truly miss, to the friends who are always down to do absolutely nothing together, our friendships mean just as much to us as our relationships! But does the amount of effort, vulnerability, and transparency we bring to friendships match the level of internal appreciation we have? Are we as willing to work on our Big Friendships as we are on our relationships? Today we delve into our thoughts on friendship inse...2021-03-101h 12
Eat Your CrustI’m Not On Thirst Trap TikTok (ft. Brian Xu)From data scientist to TikTok star, and everything in between - Brian Xu joins us today to chat about how his data storytelling & height guessing videos went viral, how he makes sense of the various Asian-American spaces on the #fyp, and the neat little features & community aspects that make TikTok a unique platform. Don’t miss this episode where Brian guesses OUR heights and reveals whether he’s on Thirst Trap TikTok or not 👀 Follow Brian on TikTok @bri_xu Follow Brian on IG @bri_xu Follow us on IG! @eatyourcrustpodSupport...2021-03-031h 14
Eat Your CrustAwwwwwkwardAwkward moments are truly the spicy parts of everyday life. They're difficult are to avoid, impossible to forget, and frequent enough to keep us on our toes! Today we'll be sharing some of the awkward moments we've experienced that keep us up at night, and dissect whether we've learned or gained anything from them.Follow us on IG! @eatyourcrustpodSupport the showFollow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod2021-02-2442 min
Eat Your CrustReal News, Fake News, Asian News (ft. Terry Nguyen)Behind the articles that pop up on our news feed, there’s a reporter staying up late at night typing up a storm on their dimly lit laptop. Terry Nguyen is a reporter for The Goods at Vox, covering internet & consumer trends. Not only do her articles cover on-trend topics that fly under the radar of mainstream media, they’re also imbued with a sense of cultural understanding that fosters constructive discussion and empathy. In today’s episode, Terry shares what it’s like to be a reporter, divulges the secret origins of her writing career, and discusse...2021-02-171h 04
Eat Your CrustUndiagnosed ADHDTW: This episode contains stories of depression, suicide, and self-harm. National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-8255 ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) is a neurodevelopmental disorder, commonly portrayed as an inability to sit still and concentrate. While that isn’t completely off base, the reality of ADHD, especially when undiagnosed, is much more complex. Our friend Carissa joins us today to share her experience with ADHD - she opens up about living with undiagnosed ADHD, navigating the confusing steps to getting a diagnosis, and unlearning the internalized shame and stigma in her ongoing journey to self...2021-02-101h 04
Eat Your CrustThe Gen Z Cutoff (ft. Moving Oolong)There seems to be a lot of contention about exactly what year the cutoff is between Gen Z and Millenials... so we brought on some 1998 friends to confirm! Today we're excited to have Sally, Linda, and Ming from Moving Oolong come on to discuss whether they identify as Gen Z, what it was like to graduate on Zoom, and starting adulthood amidst a global pandemic. Sally, Linda, and Ming started Moving Oolong Podcast to share their stories and growing pains as recent college graduates from class of 2020. Their intersecting identities as Asian American women play a large r...2021-02-0353 min
Eat Your CrustMy Very Own CondoHaving your own space is something we’ve dreamed about since we were young. Being a homeowner just means you get to decorate it the way you like……right? This week we invited our friend to walk us through the fun stuff, and not-so-fun stuff she’s experienced in the last few years of owning her own space. Put on your construction hats and get your mops ready for some drywall mishaps, cleaning tips, and other maintenance stories!Follow Laney on IG! @mu.laneydoodleFollow us on IG! @eatyourcrustpod Support the showFollow us...2021-01-2756 min
Eat Your CrustManifesting Your Dream Life (ft. Lillian So)Is your current life the "dream life" you've always envisioned for yourself? What's stopping you from becoming the "dream" you? We don't have these answers for you...so we brought on a very qualified friend to do so! Today we are so stoked to have on Lillian So - a life coach, personal trainer, and yoga therapist currently based in San Francisco. Not only does she explain the importance of identifying your most important intentions, she also walks us through how to make the dream life achievable. If you're a lost, anxious twenty-something (like us...2021-01-201h 10
Eat Your CrustCheers to 2021!Happy New Year, and welcome to Season 3 of Eat Your Crust!!! Catch up with us in our episode on what we've been up to over our holiday break! We also share what we're excited for in 2021 (fair warning: some of them are a total nostalgia trip) and give you a sneak peek of what we have planned for Eat Your Crust this year ;) Follow us on IG! @eatyourcrustpodSupport the showFollow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod2021-01-1339 min
Eat Your CrustChristmas With My Asian FamilyHappy Holidays from ours to yours! This week we’re cozying up to talk about how our families celebrate the holidays. This will be our final episode for season 2! We will return in January 13th, 2021, well-rested and well-prepped for season 3. Thank you all so so much for supporting and spending time with us in 2020. Every message, follow, and listen means the world to us. See you soon ♡Support the showFollow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod2020-12-0928 min
Eat Your CrustHeart On My Digital Sleeve (ft. Joelle Park)We kind of grow up alongside the content creators that we love. And for some of us, our favorite content creators are the ones who wear their heart on their sleeve. YouTuber Joelle Park has videos spanning over 7 years of her life. Her channel features everything from high school/college advice videos, heartfelt videos addressing important topics like racism and internalized misogyny, and goofy vlogs with her friends and family. Not only do we love her fun content, we love her for her raw, open vulnerability with her viewers. Today we discuss trends in media an...2020-12-021h 03
Eat Your CrustMaking Time for Joy and GratitudeWhen life feels like it’s running a million miles per hour, taking care of the big things feels much more urgent than the little things. But often times, it’s the little things that bring the most joy! Inspired by Ingrid Joy Fetell Lee’s Joyful Planner, which encourages us to actively plan for joy rather than expect it to spontaneously stumble into our lives, we express our gratitude about the little things we’ve been doing in the past few months that have brought us joy. Wishing everyone a happy Thanksgiving from our families t...2020-11-2551 min
Eat Your CrustAll About Birth ControlBirth control can be intimidating. There’s so many different shapes, sizes, and forms of use, not to mention the horror stories you hear through WebMD or your friends. Whether you see them as a pesky chore or a form of empowerment, it’s an essential part of many of our lives. Today we tackle our experiences with different types of birth control, any side effects we’ve experienced, and the involvement of our male partners in our BC journey! Follow us on IG @eatyourcrustpod Support the showFollow us on social...2020-11-1856 min
Eat Your CrustWhat Asian TV Taught Us About Gender ExpressionGender expression is often taught to us through things like TV shows, school uniform rules, or conversation with our parents. But when you grow up in between two different cultures, it can mean you’re exposed to double the stereotypes and expectations! Today we take a blast to the past to observe the various gender roles we’ve picked up through our favorite Asian dramas and celebrities, and explore how these portrayals translate to female empowerment and LGBTQ acceptance in society and our families. Our guest, Karen, is a fellow podcast host of her own show M...2020-11-1148 min
Eat Your CrustTech Culture: Breaking Barriers (ft. Mayuko)Silicon Valley is the pinnacle of technology - so much so that you can’t go anywhere without being reminded of it! Whether it’s the tech company logos on everyone’s laptops or the constant conversations on which start-up will IPO next, tech culture imbues both work and personal life in the Bay Area. Today we are delighted to feature Mayuko Inoue, a Content Creator and Software Engineer who is breaking down barriers in tech culture. Not only does she demystify the world of tech in her informative YouTube videos, she also makes coding seem fun and chi...2020-11-041h 09
Eat Your CrustTaking Care of my Well-BeingWhen we think about our well-being, we often think of our physical health. But wellness isn’t restricted to just exercise - it’s a combination of factors including your mental health, your social life, and many other aspects you wouldn’t have expected! Tune in to catch our chat about the 8 dimensions of wellness and our current health goals!Follow Krezia's wellbean account @growing.wellbeanFollow us on insta @eatyourcrustpodSupport the showFollow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod2020-10-281h 00
Eat Your CrustThe Secret Life of a Music Producer (ft. DiskQ)Ever look at your coworker and wonder if they have a secret online identity you never would have expected? Their ability to type up emails, code, or business plans could be hiding a whirlwind of talents. In today’s episode, Gina aka DiskQ shares her experience balancing her day job as a software engineer and her dream job as a music producer. If her dreamy bedroom pop songs and nostalgic 8bit tracks aren’t impressive enough, she has also performed in festivals like Joy Ruckus Club, alongside big-name artists like Eric Nam and f(x)’s Luna. 2020-10-2147 min
Eat Your CrustMaking Change: Voting & BeyondElection Day is coming up! If you can vote, please do. Not only is voting important for the Presidential race, it’s also crucial to pass propositions that can transform your state and community. And what about for those of us who can’t vote? Today we bring on two friends, Neil and Richard, to guide us through different ways we can make change, whether it’s through voting or through other means! Neil Park McClintick is a political organizer, current Chair of the grassroots coalition Cupertino for All, and former Poli Sci major at UC Berkeley joinin...2020-10-141h 09
Eat Your CrustWe ♥ Asian MoviesTo celebrate our love for Asian movies, we are virtually attending the Asian American International Film Festival this year!! We give our love to the movies “Model” and “Stealing School” (yes, there are spoilers, but we’ll warn you first!) There’s still a few more days left in the festival and a TON of movies that are super interesting, so check it out and let us know what films you decide to watch :)Get tickets to AAIFF here:aaiff.org Follow us on insta! @eatyourcrustpod Support the showFollow us on social...2020-10-0743 min
Eat Your CrustSibling LoveToday we gather an only child, a younger sibling, and a middle child to talk about our various “siblingships” and how they affected different parts of our life.While different age gaps, personalities, and genders can completely transform the dynamic, one thing’s for sure - siblings have a huge impact during childhood and can help shape your preferences and personality! Follow us on insta! @eatyourcrustpod Support the showFollow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod2020-09-3050 min
Eat Your CrustYes New FriendsIt feels like it used to be easier to make new friends when you were constantly meeting new people every year in classes or clubs. Now that we are (kind of) fully functioning adults, we invite our friend who has moved to a new city to talk about the various ways she was successful in making new friends in an unfamiliar place - including work functions, mutual friends, and Bumble BFF! Tune in to hear the ~vibes~ we look for when we make friends, and our first impressions of each other (from 6 years ago!!) Follow us on i...2020-09-2357 min
Eat Your CrustAsian-American Cinema You Didn’t Know ExistedSecret confession: I had no idea that there were Asian-American movies prior to the launch of Crazy Rich Asians. Oops! If any of you are like me, you’ll be stoked to hear Wynton Wong, Head Programmer of the Asian American International Film Festival (AAIFF) talk about groundbreaking Asian-American films that flew under the radar. Bonus content - we share our honest, unfiltered thoughts on Mulan o: AAIFF is a fantastic platform that not only celebrates historically significant films, but also showcases up-and-coming creatives that bring colorful, nuanced stories to our community (and are also just great mov...2020-09-161h 10
Eat Your CrustMusic Transcends Language (ft. Aleebi)If you've ever used Spotify or YouTube to listen to music, you've probably stumbled upon a song in a language you don't know how to speak. But have you ever heard a song that features not just one, but 3 different languages?This week we chat with Crystal's high school friend Austin (aka Aleebi). He makes music in English, Korean, and Japanese and has garnered over 200,000 total streams on Spotify.Austin shares with us his experience as an Asian-American rapper in an increasingly global music market. What role does language play in self-expression? How can Asian...2020-09-0959 min
Eat Your CrustMy Roommate Is My BoyfriendMoving in with your significant other is a BIG step. While living with your best friend and lover is a dream come true, it also requires lot of healthy communication and compromise behind the scenes. Tune in to catch our experiences with moving in with an SO straight out of college!Follow us on insta! @eatyourcrustpodSupport the showFollow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod2020-09-021h 03
Eat Your CrustLive, Laugh, EATWe don’t discriminate when it comes to food - whether it’s a homemade meal fresh from Mom’s kitchen, or a fancy night out with too many courses to count, we want it all!!! (Unless it’s rainbow bagels or bacon ice cream - that’s a firm no from both of us.) Join us today for a fun episode about our favorite meals and our food pet peeves. All foodies welcome! Follow us on insta! @eatyourcrustpodSupport the showFollow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod2020-08-2657 min
Eat Your CrustA Slice of Life as a Teacher in JapanCalling all travel lovers, budding teachers, and weaboos!Our guest today is a friend who is currently teaching English in Japan to high school students. He set off on this journey with images of playful school life and dreams of peaceful landscapes often depicted in anime, but does his 2-year adventure meet his expectations?! Today we chat about the JET program (Japanese Exchange and Teaching), the relationship between students and teachers in America vs. in Japan, and dealing with homesickness and culture shock! Follow us on insta! @eatyourcrustpodSupport the show...2020-08-191h 07
Eat Your CrustAn Honest Conversation on SalariesDisclaimer: This episode focuses on Bay Area cost of living and average salaries. We recognize that location is a huge factor in the variance of salaries/pay rates. Parents often tell their kids not to talk about money because it’s rude, without explaining why they think it’s rude. But growing up, it’s not difficult to realize why having conversations about money are so awkward. In a capitalistic society where money = merit and money = power, we start to evaluate our own self-worth and happiness on money. Today we wanted to have an open, vulnerab...2020-08-1252 min
Eat Your CrustYou're My Best (Online) Friend!When we were young, we were told not to give out any personal information on the Internet. But now, we pay strangers to drive us around, play games with strangers, and even go on dates with strangers! In today’s episode we dive beyond the “stranger danger” mentality to discuss the often stigmatized concept of online friends. While the beginning of the friendship may feel unconventional, sometimes online friends can be the most comfortable solace you never knew you needed.Fun fact (and light flex) about today’s guest - he’s diamond in Valorant and was onc...2020-08-051h 01
Eat Your CrustNursing Amidst a PandemicWhen we think about Healthcare, we often think of doctors and surgeons running around (a la House or Grey’s). What’s often overlooked is the hard work put in by nurses, who play a vital role in protecting patients’ lives. Today we bring on two active RNs (registered nurses) working in the Emergency Department and the Medical Surgery Unit. As if being a nurse isn’t crazy enough, these two have experienced everything from PPE shortages, COVID-19 deniers, and dishonest patients in the past few months. Join us today to get an inside look on how COV...2020-07-2953 min
Eat Your CrustNormalize Career ChangesBefore some of us are even 18 years old, we pick a major at college that determines our course load for the next 4 years. The classes we take and our halfway-complete degree lands us some internships that we accept to “gain experience” (aka slap some big names on our resume). Our internship experience kick-starts our professional adult career, often in the same path that we’ve been on since we were a teenager.For many of us, our 18-year old selves had a good enough guess of our skills and passions. For many of us, our 18-year old selves...2020-07-221h 08
Eat Your CrustWhat's Been Sparking Joy?Catch up with us in today’s episode where we chat about small things that have been sparking joy for us lately! Grocery shopping tips and our thoughts on Twitch are an added plus 😉If you want to check Crystal out on Twitch: twitch.tv/crystaljSupport the showFollow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod2020-07-1554 min
Eat Your Crust#MeToo: Listening to WomxnCW: We discuss heavy topics such as sexual harassment, sexual assault, and r*pe culture in this episode.If you live in California, or are a big fan of video games, you may have seen the resurgence of the Me Too movement where many brave women are coming forward to share their story of sexual assault. Many of these women were assaulted by famous video game content creators, but many were made victims by their own friends and peers.While it is painful to hear accounts of sexual assault, we believe it’s imperative to ex...2020-07-0857 min
Eat Your CrustLife Lessons With Cat Comics (ft. Susie Yi, @catandcatcomics)If you’ve ever stumbled upon Cat & Cat comics on Instagram, you’ve probably spent half an afternoon reading the stories of cute cats with BIG personalities. But don’t let the furry little things fool you - behind the round, wholesome art style belies life lessons and emotional healing that you didn’t even know you needed!Today we are super excited to feature the mastermind behind the beloved Cat & Cat comics - illustrator Susie Yi channels her passions for social justice and mental health awareness through her art, featuring her own pets and incorporating whimsical elements...2020-07-011h 13