Shows
Young and Foolish97 - Summer's gone and we're backAccidentally took a summer break lol. We're back! Check out what we've been up to and what's coming up.
2023-09-111h 11Young and Foolish96 - Catching up (2 year anniversary)The young and foolish podcast is back. We catch up on what's been happening in our lives. Can't believe we've been doing this for 2 years. lol
2023-05-2753 minYoung and Foolish95 - Garbage timeThe young and foolish podcast talk about the concept of garbage time this week. The guys go over ways to find value during garbage time and also tips to minimize it in the first place. They end the episode with some exciting highlights of the week.
2023-03-2154 minYoung and Foolish94 - Nobody deserves anythingThe young and foolish podcast talk about the concept of "deserve" this week. George brings up how he doesn't believe in this concept because it doesn't make sense and it's not beneficial.
2023-03-1756 minYoung and Foolish93 - Antinatalism and the declining birth rateThis week on the young and foolish podcast, the guys are reunited for the first time in a while. They talk about the declining birth rates and discuss the philosophy of antinatalism.
2023-03-131h 22Young and Foolish92 - Just do it. Impossible is nothing.The young and foolish podcast talk about the importance of just doing it. They go over various aspects of this concept. George brings up the benefits of just getting started on something. They talk about the value and practicality of finishing tasks without getting caught up with expectations and ideas about perfection. George goes into how to use soft and hard internal deadlines to stay on top of things. Similarly, he talks about incorporating a bare minimum to-do list and a most ideal to-do list. The guys revisit the idea of raising the floor/establishing a strong base level.
2023-02-231h 02Young and Foolish91 - How language influences our thoughtsOn this episode of the young and foolish podcast, George and Raymond talk about language. They discuss the many ways language influences how we think. The guys have a lot of fun pointing out how English doesn't make sense.
2023-02-1555 minYoung and Foolish90 - SimplicityThis week on the young and foolish podcast, George and Lorenzo talk about simplicity. They discuss how so many complex things are built on really simple principals. They also go over the benefits of taking a simple approach to accomplish difficult tasks or learn complex skills.
2023-02-131h 06Young and Foolish89 - Meditation and the benefits of being boredLorenzo Sierra and George Wang talk about meditating and being "bored" on this episode of the young and foolish podcast. George shares the everyday activities he does that have meditative properties. Lorenzo points out the distinction between different kinds of meditations. They discuss how people can benefit from being disengaged, unplugged, and unstimulated from the external world (or as George calls it "being bored").
2023-02-0454 minYoung and Foolish88 - Slow livingRaymond Xiao is back on this episode of the young and foolish podcast. The guys talk about the concept of slow living. George Wang shares his own personal experiences with appreciating the little things in life. They go on to highlight the benefits of slowing down and taking time for yourself.
2023-02-0252 minYoung and Foolish87 - Nobody owes anyone anything (An approach to social interactions)The young and foolish podcast talk about social interactions this week. George Wang introduces how he approaches interpersonal interactions and reciprocity. He talks about the benefits of doing things "for others" without expecting in return and never feeling like you owe anyone anything when someone does something "for you." They refer back to previous episodes and mention how everything you do is for yourself to some degree and how many people are "direct products of their environments." They end the episode with the highlights of their week.
2023-01-291h 17Young and Foolish86 - 2022 in review and this year's resolutionsThe young and foolish podcast takes a look back at memorable moments in their lives from 2022. George talks about his resolutions from last year and how they went. The guys think about their resolutions for this year.
2023-01-161h 04Young and Foolish85 - Staying positive and assuming the worstThe young and foolish podcast talk about the importance of both staying positive and thinking through the worst case scenarios.
2022-12-2949 minYoung and Foolish84 - Consumerism and traditions during holidaysThis week on the young and foolish podcast, the guys talk about the relationship between consumerism and the holiday season. They also question traditions in general. George thinks there is a sizeable portion of people who follow traditions for the sake of traditions, as opposed to actually getting something out of it.
2022-12-2659 minYoung and Foolish83 - Imposter syndromeThe young and foolish podcast talk about imposter syndrome on this week's episode. The guys share their thoughts on why it occurs and how to deal with it. They also discuss their past experiences relating to it. George points out how much everything is tied to one's self-identity. They end with their highlights of the week.
2022-12-1650 minYoung and Foolish82 - Things that you consistently get a lot out ofThe young and foolish podcast talk about the things that they get the most out of - the things that they consistently get a lot out of. They also share what exactly they get out of those things. This is a follow up on the decision making episodes they've done.
2022-12-1150 minYoung and Foolish81 - NostalgiaThis week on the young and foolish podcast, the guys talk about nostalgia. They share what makes them nostalgic. They go over the different type of triggers: smell, location, pictures, etc. The guys also try to describe the feeling of nostalgia. They ponder on whether they appreciated certain past experiences enough before they're gone. They end the episode on their highlights of the week.
2022-11-2848 minYoung and Foolish80 - LovableThe young and foolish podcast talks about the idea of "lovable." George and Raymond dive into whether they are lovable, what makes them lovable, and how different people find different aspects of them lovable. They go into how people want different things out of different relationships: friends, family, boyfriend/girlfriend, roommates, colleagues, sports/music/workout buddies, and group project partners. They point out the importance of reflecting on positive negative experiences so you know what you want. They then go on a related tangent about the sense of community and manner of social interactions in North America.
2022-11-231h 23Young and Foolish79 - Desires, Decisions, and ConsequencesThis week on the young and foolish podcast, the guys talk about the relationship of desires, decisions, and consequences. They go over various examples to illustrate the point. George talks about how people won't do things as opposed can't do them, because he knows he can technically spend hundreds of dollars for flights, miss classes, and play basketball with his friends back in Vancouver if he really wanted to. By acknowledging that as an option, it's easier for you to recognize your desires, values, and other "more extreme" options. When you know what you want and think about all...
2022-11-191h 06Young and Foolish78 - Celebrating little victories (taking Ws)This week on the young and foolish podcast, George and Lorenzo talk about the benefits of celebrating and or at least acknowledging the little victories in our day-to-day lives. George expands on this idea and goes into how to decide on what little things to include in your life on a daily/weekly basis, focusing on the importance of looking at what you want to get out of those things. The guys end up on a little tangent about working out and not counting reps (focusing on being really close to failure instead) as they go into their highlights...
2022-11-1158 minYoung and Foolish77 - MasculinityThis week on the young and foolish podcast, the guys talk about the concept of masculinity. They discuss the social norms and expectations that exist for men. They go over how many men struggle in various ways because of those social pressures. The guys bring up social problems that derive from this such as school shootings. George once again shares his thoughts on people being a direct product of their environment. Raymond emphasizes the importance of having discussions like this one and question those social norms.
2022-11-011h 14Young and Foolish76 - The concept of clutch (high performance, flow state)This week on the young and foolish podcast, George and Lorenzo talk about the concept of clutch. They go over many aspects that contribute to the ability of having clutch performances: fundamentals, training, confidence, focus, etc. The guys also discuss how emotional attachment to the outcome can affect clutchness and performance. They end the episode with their highlights of the week, but they also go on tangents about how certain food items are seen as "normal"
2022-10-241h 20Young and Foolish75 - Lifestyle as an art formThe young and foolish podcast present an interesting perspective this week - seeing lifestyle as an art form. George explains what he means by this, focusing on the creativity and self-expression that could exist in the way we live our day-to-day lives. They talk about art and finding your own unique voice/style. They also ponder on the concept of perfection. George brings up the ideas of sprezzatura and wabi sabi. They discuss how they have created art with their lifestyles.
2022-10-111h 04Young and Foolish74 - Peace with mortality (Fear of death)The young and foolish podcast talk about a very interesting but also serious idea this week - what George terms as "peace with mortality/fear of death." The guys discuss how they feel about death and mortality. They share how they would prefer to "go out." George touches on the feeling of invincibility and how that ties in with being at peace with mortality. Then the guys explores how they would feel about different scenarios of being immortal. They also add some other interesting points to their previous conversation on parasocial relationships.
2022-10-071h 24Young and Foolish73 - Parasocial relationshipsThe young and foolish podcast talk about parasocial relationships this week. They discuss how and why they could develop. They share their thoughts on when these one-sided relationships could become problematic - and what those problems are. Finally, they go over the behavioral phenomenon of "simping."
2022-10-041h 49Young and Foolish72 - Environments affect our moodsThis episode of the young and foolish podcast covers how important our environments can be in terms of affecting our feelings and moods. The guys talk about environments that make them feel productive. They go over environments they really don't like and try to avoid. They also discuss what environments they like to spend time in the most.
2022-09-301h 11Young and Foolish71 - Access to informationThis week on the young and foolish podcast, the guys talk about access to information. They go over the importance and benefits of having access to various kinds of information. They criticize the paywall and subscription model of academic articles and news outlets, as well as the high cost of textbooks. As they share their highlights of the week and end the episode, they go on a bunch of funny tangents.
2022-09-211h 41Young and Foolish70 - Challenging social norms 2 (Outside perspective)The young and foolish podcast once again challenges social norms. To start, the guys talk about taxes and tips. They speak out against how taxes are not included in the price. They discuss the many ways the tip system/culture is problematic. Then, the boys move on to address a few very obvious problems regarding the Canadian healthcare system. Finally, they question how beauty standards are viewed and influenced.
2022-09-151h 58Young and Foolish69 - Campus lifeThe young and foolish podcast talk about campus life this week. They go over all the great things that a campus could offer. George shares his personal experience with living on campus and spending a lot of time on campus. The guys then compare different schools' campuses and pinpoint what factors exactly make up a great campus.
2022-09-131h 12Young and Foolish68 - Live musicThe young and foolish podcast share their thoughts on live music on this week's episode. George and Lorenzo start off with their experience at The Weeknd's concert. They continue talking about what makes stadium concerts special and how different types of live music performances could be great in such large settings. George goes over what he likes about smaller live music events, such as jazz clubs, opera concerts, etc. The guys compare what live music has to offer with studio recordings.
2022-09-071h 04Young and Foolish67 - OriginalityOn this episode of the young and foolish podcast, the guys ponder upon the concept of originality. What is "original"? What are some ways we can view influences, homages, and references? Things do not exist in a vacuum; they are interrelated. However, in what context do works feel like they added onto the preexisting? And when do they feel cheap, weak, or copied? The guys go over various examples and share some of their perspectives.
2022-08-281h 21Young and Foolish66 - Anything anyone does is for themselves (to some degree)The young and foolish podcast talk about the idea that there is always an element of self in the decisions we make and actions we take - they are never completely "for" someone else. George Wang had written a blog post about this - https://www.youngandfoolishpodcast.com/post/everything-you-do-is-for-yourself.
2022-08-251h 02Young and Foolish65 - Breaks from the normal routineThe young and foolish podcast talk about taking breaks from the normal routine. The guys share their experiences with this and discuss the different benefits people can gain from it. They also go over different ways people can switch up their routine and get away from their normal routine.
2022-08-1457 minYoung and Foolish64 - ProductivityRecorded on July 26. There were a lot of internet and laptop problems that ultimately made Lorenzo's files unusable. This is the backup files - apologies for the lower quality as well as the long wait.
The guys talk about productivity on this episode. They discuss different ways of thinking about productivity. They share useful tips for increasing productivity.
2022-08-102h 17Young and Foolish63 - Different ways to think about feelings and states of beingThis week on the young and foolish podcast, George and Lorenzo talk about the different ways they look at feelings and states. George explains why he likes to look at them through an experiential and emotional angle. Lorenzo shares his more biological/neurochemical perspective. George goes into how these different perspectives could be and are applied in people's everyday lives and how he feels about them. The guys then discuss how environments affect people, focusing on why being a direct product of one's environment often is detrimental. Lastly, they briefly get into journey vs destination (which will be the...
2022-07-201h 18Young and Foolish62 - Snacks and snackingThis week on the young and foolish podcast, the guys talk about snacks and snacking. They share their snacking habits, or rather the reasons for the lack thereof in the case of George and Raymond. They go over which snacks they like and the qualities they think makes a snack great. They end the episode with many interesting highlights. Note: there were some technical difficulties and the backup file of Raymond's recording had to be used. Moreover, his cam was unfortunately shut off about half-way as well.
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Young and Foolish61 - The concept of homeThis week on the young and foolish podcast, the guys talk about the concept of home. They discuss the different definitions of home. They share their thoughts on what home is for and what exactly makes one feel like they're home. The guys also have a conversation about the sense of belonging, relating that to people, places, cities, countries, and even the planet. They end the episode with some interesting highlights.
2022-07-041h 24Young and Foolish60 - Risk to reward ratio (risk, effort, and cost versus rewards and benefits)This week on the young and foolish podcast, the guys talk about risk to reward ratio and why it is useful in decision making. They give some personal examples of them using it in everyday life. The guys also share how it would be applied to big decisions relating to university, moving, and dating. They end the episode with their highlights of the week.
2022-06-281h 33Young and Foolish59 - Being happy for othersThe young and foolish podcast talk about being happy for others on this week's episode. The guys discuss some of the different reasons why people might not be happy for others. They explain how that is detrimental to both the person exhibiting that behaviour/attitude as well as those people around them. Essentially, the guys go over the different benefits of being happy for others and why it is an important concept to incorporate into one's life. Finally, they end the episode with their highlights of their past week.
2022-06-1959 minYoung and Foolish58 - RepresentationThis week on the young and foolish podcast, the guys talk about representation in media. They discuss whether it matters, how it is done, and who exactly is typically represented.
2022-06-132h 02Young and Foolish57 - Our favourite beveragesThis week on the young and foolish podcast, the guys talk about their favourite beverages and how they like certain drinks. They go through many different categories, starting with coffee, as Raymond Xiao is addicted to caffeine.
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Eddy LIVEEddy.LIVE Show ep. 138, Susie Lee and Raymond Ko #Taiwanenglishpodcast #TaiwanpodcastDon't forget to subscribe to our channel:
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Susie has just gone down to Xiao Liu Chiu for a week and Raymond Ko is Mr. Xiao Liu Chiu!
Both Ra and Susie are entrepreneurs that have been on the show before so let's have an update from them and see how they are doing!
Susie's local startup Catapult is an amazing product that has helped me with my podcast videos and clip videos while Ray is the freedive nomad and unofficial welcome party...
2022-06-0258 minYoung and Foolish56 - Movies (Our thoughts and our favourites)The young and foolish podcast talk about movies this week. They share their thoughts on some of the new movies that they saw and specific aspects of the medium that they like. They also discuss their favourite movies of all time as well as funny movies that they enjoyed. Unfortunately, Lorenzo had some connection issues, interfering with the flow of the conversation.
2022-06-021h 47Young and Foolish55 - Why do people want the option/choice to do something when they don’t even want to do it?This week on the young and foolish podcast, George asks Raymond's opinion on a phenomenon that he has thought quite a bit about: why do people want the option/choice to do something when they don’t even want to do it?
2022-05-201h 14Young and Foolish54 - Work Life balance but mostly just fun tangents lolThe young and foolish podcast is back this week to talk about work life balance. However, they mostly go on different tangents, chatting about Raymond's work, George's hair, their shower philosophies, and funny stories.
2022-05-141h 37Young and Foolish53 - What we would do if we won the lotteryThis week on the pod, George Wang and Lorenzo Sierra talk about what they think they would do if they won the lottery or if they suddenly acquired a lot of money in general. They look at how they would approach the scenario at different amounts of money: 100K, 1 million, 5 to 50 million, and 50 millions plus. They end the episode with their highlights of the week, focusing on the start of summer and George coming back to Vancouver.
2022-05-061h 35Young and Foolish52 - Our experience podcasting every week for a year (1 year anniversary)The young and foolish podcast reflects on their experience podcasting on a weekly basis for a whole year. They think about what they learned, what they got out of this experience, and what they enjoyed the most out of it, including sharing their favourite moments and memorable episodes. The guys also share what they look forward to doing, in terms of topics, guests, and style, going forward. They end the episode with their highlights of the week, pinpointing an interesting phenomenon that has occurred multiple times in their lives.
2022-05-011h 29Young and Foolish51 - Identity (What makes a person who they are)This week, the young and foolish podcast take on an ageless philosophical question: what makes a person who they are. They talk about the different factors and labels people often use to describe themselves and others. The guys point out how those labels are often very shallow and reveal little about the individual's identity. They also think about the relationship between action and identity - are you what you do? Are you what you repeatedly do? Then they dive into deeper and more revealing aspects of a person's identity, such as intensions, attitudes, and feelings. Finally, they share what...
2022-04-241h 48Young and Foolish50 - The role of music in our lives and what kinds of music we likeThis week, George and Lorenzo talk about music. They discuss what roles music take on in their lives. They also ponder on how music can be seen differently by musicians. The guys also share the different kinds of music that they like. George Wang spends a lot of time listing and describing the genres and artists that he enjoys listening to regularly, baffling Lorenzo Sierra (there really is a lot - could be interesting to check out and perhaps discover new music that you enjoy). They end the episode with their highlights of the week, focusing on how finals...
2022-04-191h 59Young and Foolish49 - Tattoos and taboosThe young and foolish podcast hare their thoughts on tattoos. They talk about what style of tattoos they like, what people should think about before getting one, and whether tattoos should be meaningful (as opposed to only aesthetic). The guys discuss some patterns that occurs culturally when it comes to tattoos such as its mass appeal to professional athletes worldwide and its popular use for commemorations.
2022-04-071h 09Young and Foolish48 - A typical day in our livesThe young and foolish podcast share how a typical day in their lives look like.
2022-04-031h 04Young and Foolish47 - Denormalization of social norms (Perspective of an outsider)This week, the young and foolish podcast is talking about the topic of denormalization of social norms and the perspective of an outsider. As an example of this, cultural shock is really just recognizing the social norms of a different place because you have a outside perspective. With this in mind, the guys look at their own culture and society, thinking about the social norms that exist, the alternatives to it, as well as whether they should be denormalized and how they could be denormalized. The social norms they focus on this time are car dependency, smoking/vaping and...
2022-04-011h 13Young and Foolish46 - Self honesty and Self acceptanceThe young and foolish podcast talk about self honesty and self acceptance this week, pointing out why they are important and how they are closely tied. The guys discuss why a lot of people may struggle with being honest with themselves and accepting who they are (and also the situation they are in). They go over the problems that a lack of self honesty and self acceptance often lead to.
2022-03-181h 14Young and Foolish45 - HumourThe young and foolish podcast talk about humour this week. The guys go over the different aspects humour can offer: entertainment, therapy, dialogue, and interpersonal connections. They share what they find funny, whether that is the style of comedy, the medium (shows, standup, podcast, etc), or the comedians themselves. They also discuss why there are all these controversies nowadays and why people don't want certain topics to be joked about, relating to cancel culture. They end the episode with their highlights of the week, praising the new batman movie featuring Robert Pattinson.
2022-03-121h 29Young and Foolish44 - Urban forestryThe young and foolish podcast has a special guest this week: Raquel Sierra - Lorenzo's sister. She is here to provide some insights on urban forestry. They start by talking about what it is. Raquel shares a pragmatic way of improving the green spaces in urban environments: regreening and repurposing the existing areas. They bring up how the global pandemic has raised awareness for urban forestry and urban planning in general. Lorenzo wonders whether native or non-native trees should be planned going forward to adapt to climate change. They talk about how Vancouver is in terms of urban forestry...
2022-03-061h 03Young and Foolish43 - Our 3 dinner guests dead or aliveThis week on the young and foolish podcast, the guys talk about which 3 people (dead or alive) they would choose as dinner guests and why. George Wang chooses Dennis Rodman, Jeff Goldblum, and Albert Camus. Raymond Xiao chooses Mike Tyson, Genghis Khan, and Jordan Peterson. Lorenzo Sierra chooses Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, and Friedrich Nietzsche.
2022-02-281h 24Young and Foolish42 - Weather (How it affects people)The young and foolish podcast talk about weather this week. They address the many ways that weather can affect people. They share their preferences for climates and certain specific weather settings that they like (Lorenzo Sierra likes forest fires?!?!?!?). The guys also ponder on how climate change is going to affect weather patterns going forward and what problems that could lead to, given that there had been some abnormal and even record-breaking weather phenomenon in recent years all over the world.
2022-02-201h 02Young and Foolish41 - AddictionsThis week on the young and foolish podcast, the guys discuss the topic of addictions. They talk about whether they think they're addicted to anything and what those things are. Then they explain how they would define addictions (Lorenzo brings up a academic/clinical assessment criteria).
2022-02-161h 07Young and Foolish40 - Our tastes in artThe young and foolish podcast talk about their tastes in art this week, focusing on the painting, sculpture, and photography mediums. They share some of their favourite periods, artists, artworks, as well as their reasoning behind their tastes. George and Lorenzo reflect on how the context behind certain artworks have made them appreciate the art more. The guys discuss the use of symbolism in art throughout history and how powerful that could be. They also ponder on the uniqueness of certain artists' styles, such as Jean-Michel Basquiat. Finally, they end the episode with the highlights of their past week...
2022-02-061h 19Young and Foolish39 - Personal style (fashion) - Our styles, Expression, IndividualityThe young and foolish podcast dive into the world of personal style and fashion this week. They talk about some of the trends and "starter kits" nowadays. They discuss the different influences on people's style choices. The guys share their own personal styles - very interesting!
2022-01-291h 47Young and Foolish38 - Timeline in lifeThe young and foolish podcast discuss the concept of timeline in life. Specifically, they focus on how people often think that there are certain things that you are supposed to do and even specific times you're supposed to do them at. They point out the most key aspects of this concept: school, career, marriage, and parenthood. The guys talk about the traditional viewpoints and social norms on these areas. They mention how the commonly expected and most socially accepted timelines are different in different cultures. They also address the newer alternative lifestyles and timelines that are becoming popular from...
2022-01-241h 23Young and Foolish37 - The appeal of combat sportsThis week, Jasper Chao comes on the young and foolish podcast as a guest and discusses the appeal of combat sports (MMA, kickboxing, BJJ, martial arts in general). They talk about how the big personalities, drama, storylines, and build up of the fights (press conferences, interviews, weigh-ins) bring in a lot of attention to sport. They also bring up the artistry of the technical aspects, focusing on how interesting it is to see the different styles and techniques match up. Then they go over the history and progression of MMA and how the meta changed over time (BJJ and...
2022-01-191h 57Young and Foolish36 - Essential itemsThis week on the young and foolish podcast, the guys talk about essential items. They go over the items that many people find essential nowadays. Then, they share the items that are not as commonly seen as essential but are essential for their lifestyles. The guys also discuss how people's perspectives on what is essential have changed over the course of the pandemic and how certain items were made to be essential. Lastly, the guys talk about their highlights (George has some exciting stuff happening).
2022-01-141h 54Young and Foolish35 - New Year's resolutionsFor the first episode of the young and foolish podcast in 2022, the guys talk about New Year's resolutions. They talk about the benefits of setting new goals and people's common struggles with following through. George Wang talk about his New Year's resolutions, starting with how he wants to reach his best cardiovascular fitness yet. Lorenzo joins half way through the show - Yay! They end the episode with their highlights of the week, bringing up the greatness of Spider-Man: No Way Home.
2022-01-0657 minYoung and Foolish34 - Commonalities between all cultures (How we are the same)The Young and Foolish podcast talks about the commonalities between all cultures and how we are the same. George starts off by bringing up a few interesting but minor things that he had noticed over the years such as how all cultures say that we have a separate or extra stomach for desserts and fruits. They then discuss how sharing food and music bring people together, even interculturally.
2021-12-3058 minYoung and Foolish33 - Fitness industry (Influencers, dishonesty, positive impact)This week on the young and foolish podcast, George and Raymond talk about the fitness industry, focusing on the influencers. They talk about the lack of transparency and the dishonesty of many influencers. The guys point out the various ways many of the aesthetics and lifestyles that are being advertised by the influencers and companies in the niche are detrimental to the audience consuming them. George speak on how the scene/the space has grown, diversified, and refined over the years. They mention the various positive effects that the industry and the growth of the industry have had.
2021-12-1857 minYoung and Foolish32 - Urban planning (walkability and other important factors)The young and foolish podcast share their thoughts on the car centric urban planning of North American cities and especially North American suburbs. George talks about how North America developed into this way over time, as well as the alternative ways of city design. George and Lorenzo discuss the problems with the car dependency and the zoning laws of North America. Finally, they go over various important factors that urban planning should address in order to make a place livable - the important aspects that make people's lives better.
2021-12-152h 13Young and Foolish31 - Our favourite foods (We get hungry)This week, the young and foolish podcast talks about their favourite foods. The guys share what they have been enjoying eating recently, what their all time favourites are, and what they are craving.
2021-12-081h 15Young and Foolish30 - Education system (Important subjects, effective structure and design)The young and foolish podcast talk about education systems this week. George and Lorenzo discuss what they think are the most important subjects: cooking, financial literacy and personal finance, world history, and foreign languages. They also share their thoughts on the structure and design of various aspects of education systems: format of exams, methods of evaluation, and ways to engage students. Like always, the guys end the episode with the "highlights of the week" segment, where George raves about the show "Ted Lasso".
2021-11-281h 54Young and Foolish29 - Creativity (Originality, Creative process, Dealing with self-criticism)On this week's episode of the young and foolish podcast, the guys brought in their friend, Georgi Sugimoto, to discuss creativity. George brings up his urge to create, as opposed to only consume. They talk about the different mediums and outlets for their creativity. The guys share their thoughts on originality and developing one's own unique style. They speak on their own creative processes and point out the major differences. Georgi asks the guys how one can be proud of their work when they are self-critical. Lastly, George criticizes the singular focus on realism in contemporary blockbuster films, highlighting...
2021-11-232h 17Young and Foolish28 - Spontaneity (Pros, Cons, Preparations, and Our Experiences)Having Lorenzo Sierra unexpectedly out of commission and deciding on a topic last-minute, George Wang and Raymond Xiao fittingly discuss the topic of spontaneity on this week's episode of Young and Foolish podcast. They talk about how spontaneity can bring about memorable experiences and make things (including relationships) more meaningful. They also list ways of preparing oneself for spontaneity in order to limit the drawbacks of it. The guys then share their own spontaneous experiences. Lastly, they go over the highlights of their week.
2021-11-131h 06Young and Foolish27 - Knowledge (Foolishness and Perspective, Fundamentals, Power)The guys talk about knowledge this week on Young and Foolish podcast. They discuss three main ideas: the more you know, the more you know just how little you truly know; things are built on fundamentals in every field; and knowledge is power in many senses. From this concepts, they bring up interesting stories on the origin and development of various areas of study and provide commentary on several aspects of the modern world including the meat industry. They end the episode with the "highlights of the week" segment, focusing on George Wang's reading week in Vancouver.
2021-11-051h 26Young and Foolish26 - Our scariest experiences and our biggest fearsThe guys of the young and foolish podcast share their scariest experiences and their biggest fears on this week's episode, as it is close to Halloween. Lorenzo starts off by telling his stories related to traffic and crossing the street. George lets us know about his stupid and unreasonable decision as a child, in which he put his heel in a moving motorbike's wheel. Raymond then talks about some of his scary memories from back in China. The guys then talk about different fears they have or have had. George gives examples of how much he fears heights. Lorenzo...
2021-10-281h 20Young and Foolish25 - Finding beauty in lifeThis week on the young and foolish podcast, the guys talk about the things that they find beautiful in life and why it is important to find and appreciate the beauty of life. They start off by acknowledging the beauty of nature, pointing out the magic of sunrise, starry nights, and hikes. Lorenzo relates this topic to Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs. George Wang talks about the beauty of efficiency, progression/evolution, and various activities. Raymond lets us know about the many aspects of working out that makes him find it beautiful. Lastly, they talk about the beauty of d...
2021-10-231h 45Young and Foolish24 - Fitness (types of workouts, funny stories, injury prevention)This week, the young and foolish podcast has a special guest, Sahil Sachdev. The guys talk about the different types of workouts that they do. They address how to get over the insecurity and anxiety one might experience when they first go to the gym. George Wang talks about ways people can work out at home. He also emphasizes the importance of putting time aside for recovery, stability, flexibility, mobility, and durability. The guys discuss ways of injury prevention in general. Throughout the episode, they drop some funny stories relating to their fitness experiences (rock-climbing, powerlifting, Olympic weightlifting, etc).
2021-10-151h 41Young and Foolish23 - Investigating specific diets (intermittent fasting, carnivore, vegetarian, keto, whole foods)This week on the young and foolish podcast, the guys continue their discussion on diets, focusing on specific diets. They talk about how intermittent fasting, carnivore, vegetarian, keto, and whole foods diets work and the potential health benefits of them. They also discuss significance of the available research results and the limitations of studies in nutrition. They end the episode talking about the "highlights" of their previous week.
2021-10-061h 12Young and Foolish22 - Language learning (Differences in cognition and perception)The young and foolish podcast talk about language learning and the differences in cognition and perception between speakers of different languages. The guys go over their experience learning languages (both during their childhood and later on). George Wang talks about the benefits of living the language. They discuss another helpful tip: visualization of sounds (not only hearing but also seeing the speaker). George Wang talks about the differences in how numbers could be perceived. Particularly, he notes the complexity and the innate mathematical aspect of French numbers, as well as the different units used in Chinese numbers (ten thousand...
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VIBErations PodcastVIBErations Episode 33 - Xiao Mei HuangVIBErations podcast Ep 33. Xiao Mei Huang at VIBE Book & Music Shop in Mui Wo on Lantau Island in HK on 9th September 2021
Facebook: @muiwolanguagecafe
BIO
This week I’m pleased to interview VIBE’s own ‘Sunday girl’ Xiao Mei Huang. Based in Mui Wo, she’s just clocked up 3 years working for VIBE, and I hope we can keep her for many more years to come… Being a Mandarin native, she is always interested in learning new languages and now she teaches English, Spanish and Cantonese to adults and kids, of different ages and levels.
2021-09-2342 minVIBErations PodcastVIBErations Episode 33 - Xiao Mei HuangVIBErations podcast Ep 33. Xiao Mei Huang at VIBE Book & Music Shop in Mui Wo on Lantau Island in HK on 9th September 2021
Facebook: @muiwolanguagecafe
BIO
This week I’m pleased to interview VIBE’s own ‘Sunday girl’ Xiao Mei Huang. Based in Mui Wo, she’s just clocked up 3 years working for VIBE, and I hope we can keep her for many more years to come… Being a Mandarin native, she is always interested in learning new languages and now she teaches English, Spanish and Cantonese to adults and kids, of different ages and levels.
2021-09-2342 minYoung and Foolish21 - Our diets and the importance of mindful eatingThe young and foolish podcast discuss diets this week. The guys talk about how their diets are looking like these days. Lorenzo Sierra explains why he is now a vegetarian. George Wang lists the benefits of whole foods and the slow food movement. They talk about the massive impact diet could have on development and epigenetics.
2021-09-221h 12Young and Foolish20 - Our university experiencesThis week on the young and foolish podcast, the guys talk about their university experiences. They start by detailing how their school schedule is shaping up for this year. They talk about the various interesting literature they've read through the years. Lorenzo candidly express his annoyance and borderline hatred towards iClicker. The guys end the episode discussing some of their university highlights.
2021-09-171h 20Young and Foolish19 - Make sure you sleep! It is really importantThe young and foolish podcast talk about sleep this week. The guys start off by laying out how their sleep schedule look like. They list various tricks that could help with feeling energized and maintaining a sleep schedule. They also discuss the different kinds of sleep schedules people have (biphasic, polyphasic, uberman). George Wang speaks on why he thinks it would be awesome to have everything open 24/7. They end the episode by going over the highlights of their week, providing a hint on the topic of next episode.
2021-09-141h 06Young and Foolish18 - So bad, it's goodOn this week's episode of the young and foolish podcast, the guys talk about the concept of something being so "bad" that it is actually "good". George Wang starts off the episode by giving examples of it happening in sports. Then the guys talk about examples in the movies, focusing on the iconic film, "The Room". They also relate it to art and fashion. Finally, Raymond Xiao and George Wang end the episode by going over the highlights of their week and chatting a bit about jeans and white pants.
2021-09-0150 minYoung and Foolish17 - Seeing people (including yourself) as individualsThis week on the young and foolish podcast, George Wang leads the discussion on seeing people, as well as yourself, as individuals. The guys talk about the limitations and negative consequences of labels. They go over the importance of not letting your preconceived notions of someone affect your interaction with them, as people are nuanced and complex. This episode is also full of funny moments and relevant examples.
2021-08-251h 28Young and Foolish16 - Universal basic incomeThis week on the young and foolish podcast, the guys talk about the potential benefits and drawbacks of universal basic income. They also talk about the many factors to consider when trying to implement UBI. They discuss the logistics of it and whether they think any country will implement it in the near future. They end the episode with the highlights of their week, which include some exciting things!
2021-08-201h 10Young and Foolish15 - Benefits of competitionThis week on the young and foolish podcast, Canadian weightlifter, Shahriar Yektakhah (@datboishar), joins us to talk about his experience competing, the benefits of competition, and the logistics of training and competing. The guys talk about the lessons people can learn from individual and team competitions, such as managing emotions, setting goals, understanding your role, and having the necessary work ethic. They talk about how these lessons and skills transfer into other aspects of life.
2021-08-121h 17Young and Foolish14 - What is the role of hobbies (pastimes) in people's lives?It is only fitting if the young and foolish podcast talked about hobbies this week. The guys focus on the hobbies they have, the various hobbies other people have (sports, gaming, etc.) and what people get out of them (rewarding, progression, relaxation, competition, etc.). They also discuss the many opportunities and possibilities for turning hobbies into career and how "going pro" in one's hobbies might change one's experience and enjoyment of them. They end the episode talking about the highlights of their week (camping, research, Messi? Steroids?).
2021-08-091h 23Young and Foolish13 - What is the role of work (career) in people's lives?For the first time ever, the young and foolish podcast has a guest. This week, the guys talk with their friend, Daniel Kim, about the role of work/career in people's lives. They talk about the different perceptions and cultures of work in Asia, Europe, and North America, focusing on its association with one's identity and work-life balance. The guys discuss the benefits of working in the trades and why it does not get a lot of exposure. Most importantly, they talk about how work/career could be a smaller part of a person's life and identity, acting as...
2021-08-011h 30Young and Foolish12 - Body positivityThis week, the young and foolish guys discuss the body positivity movement. They talk about the issues that the movement addresses, the various sects that exist at this stage of the movement, and the influence it has via social media.
2021-07-222h 15Young and Foolish11 - Role of religion in the past and the presentThe young and foolish podcast focus on religion this week. They discuss the various important roles of religion in the past as well as the present, noting the changes over time and the impact of natural sciences and contemporary philosophies. They also talk about interesting ideas relating to monotheism vs polytheism, interconnectedness of religion and culture, powerful individuals and groups enacting change on culture and religions, and why there could be many ways of interpreting religious texts and beliefs. Finally, they go over the highlights of their week (driving lessons, vaccines, euros).
2021-07-161h 49Young and Foolish10 - Is university (college) worth it?The young and foolish guys discuss whether they think university/college is worth the time, money, and effort. They talk about the financial side of it, thinking about the business of post-secondary institutions and the opportunity cost for the students. The guys also go on a tangent about how different countries dealt with the beginning stages of the pandemic. Lastly, they bring up the different aspects of the overall university experience that might make it worth it. Most importantly, they agree on it is critical that one makes their decision based on what they are looking for, as opposed...
2021-07-071h 27Young and Foolish9 - ConsumerismOn this week's episode of the young and foolish podcast, the guys talk about consumerism and how it is present in virtually every aspect of our lives. They discuss the positive and negative effects it has on people and the society at large. They talk about the cultures that have grown from it like hypebeasts and sneakerheads. Lastly, the guys bring up the importance of financial literacy, wealth management, and even just basic budgeting and how they are not the common knowledge that their relevance suggest they should be. They touch on why this is a serious problem and...
2021-06-301h 16Young and Foolish8 - Climate change (global warming)The young and foolish guys talk about one of the scariest issues we face both today and going forward - climate change (global warming). They talk about the various terrible things (fossil fuels, unsustainable agriculture, overfishing, etc) we are doing to our planet and the incentives driving us to do them. Also, they discuss the potential solutions (solar, nuclear) and the limitations of each. Lastly, the guys think about how we can influence decision making using the power of social media and hopefully ameliorate the climate situation.
2021-06-261h 10Young and Foolish7 - Food's impact on cultureWho doesn't enjoy eating? The young and foolish guys sure do! However, most people don't really think about what the impact food has on our lives and our cultures. The guys discuss this on this week's episode, explaining how food impact cultures and vice versa. They also talk about how food can build a sense of community and home.
2021-06-181h 01Young and Foolish6 - Travelling (Broaden Perspective)Hello everyone! This week on the young and foolish podcast, the guys talk about the benefits of travelling and their experiences travelling. They discuss how travelling can shape you and broaden your perspective. Lorenzo talks about his experience in Spain and George relates it to his travels in France. They point out the differences they noticed between the cultures and the environments, focusing on the smoking culture and the protesting culture. The guys end the show talking about the highlights from their trips.
2021-06-101h 15Young and Foolish5 - Social Media (Pros and Cons)The young and foolish podcast discuss the pros and cons of social media, as well as the effects it has had on people's lives. The guys talk about the dangers facing both the consumers and the creators on social network platforms. They think about the potential long-term consequences of social media and how it is already changing younger generations, as it is a relatively new tool. Lastly, they end the show talking about AMC stocks and plugging their new website and social media accounts.
2021-06-021h 03Young and Foolish4 - Moral dilemmasThis week, George Wang, Lorenzo Sierra, and Raymond Xiao talk about moral dilemmas on the young and foolish podcast. Listen to find out what they would do, and what they think is okay in scenarios such as the trolley problem, midnight death, and office theft. They also discuss the unknown information and important factors that could alter the decision making in each scenario, especially in regards to whether to save the daughter or the niece caught in a strong current. Looking at real life scenarios, they examine stories dealing with children that have severe medical conditions. Then, on a...
2021-05-261h 36Young and Foolish3 - What does it mean to want something? (Decision making)Another week, another episode! George, Lorenzo, and Raymond discuss what it means to want and to need. They expand onto different thought processes behind decision making. George Wang shares his personal and unusual interpretation of what it means to want, highlighting the differences between surface-level and profound desires. He then relates it to decision making, being intentional, and understanding oneself. They finish this week's topic by discussing the social pressures and influences that often affect how people make decisions and how they think about what they want. Finally, they go over the highlights of their lives in the last...
2021-05-1951 minYoung and Foolish2 - Biggest problems in CanadaOn this week's episode of the Young and Foolish Podcast, George, Lorenzo, and Raymond discuss what they think are the biggest problems in Canada. They cover themes like complacency and national identity, specifically diving deep into issues such as student loans, healthcare, education system, and population. The guys end the episode with interesting stories from interacting with strangers on public transit in Vancouver.
2021-05-1256 minYoung and Foolish1 - Taking on challengesIn the first ever episode of the young and foolish podcast, George, Lorenzo, and Raymond discuss their attitudes on taking on challenges and dealing with failure. They talk about their personal experiences and reflect on the lessons they learned along the way regarding challenges.
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