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The Pursuit of YappinessEp. 42 - Talking Sneakers with Sean Go (@sgo8)We've briefly touched on being sneakerheads in the past but neither of us can even come close to today's guest. Sean Go is a Toronto based content creator with an unrivaled passion for sneakers. He joined us from his sneaker packed house to talk a little bit about what it's like leading a double life, the Canadian sneakerhead experience, and his plans for the future. Check him out @sgo8 on Instagram or just Sean Go on YouTube!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://a...2022-02-1733 minThe Pursuit of YappinessEp. 41 - Rise DeskJoining us today is the Co-founder of Rise; a Canadian company providing premium quality ergonomic furniture at an affordable price, so you can have it all. As working from home normalises, it’s important to invest in your health and well-being like you would with an amazing mattress or footwear. Learn more about how this yappie is helping many others work more productively and safely. Make sure you stay tuned to the Yappie Plug of the Week for a special offer!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this pod...2022-02-1038 minThe Pursuit of YappinessEp. 40 - 2021 WrappedIn this final episode of The Pursuit of Yappiness for 2021, we reflect back on the past year from both a podcast and personal perspective and talk about our experiences & lessons learned. A big thank you to all our Yappies for joining us this year. We look forward to a bigger and better 2022. Happy holidays and see you in the new year! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tpoy/support2021-12-1632 minThe Pursuit of YappinessEp. 39 - Hot Chicken & PizzaMove over dry turkey, there's a new main dish in town for Thanksgiving! We recount our recent trip during this past American Thanksgiving & what traveling during an almost post-pandemic experience was like. We even discovered a new type of boba?!?!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tpoy/support2021-12-0939 minThe Pursuit of YappinessEp. 38 - Who Wants to be a Millionaire?Gone are the days where being a millionaire meant you were financially free and set for life. These days it barely even means you can afford a house in Toronto. Worry not, whether your retirement goal is 1 million, 2 million or even more, this week we're sharing the simple secret blueprint to retiring with ease. Of course, for legal purposes this is opinion not advice so proceed with discretion!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tpoy/support2021-11-1837 minThe Pursuit of YappinessEp. 37 - Gen Z Yappies (ft. Alyssa Fung)As much as we hate to admit it, we aren't the "young" in Yappies as much as our Gen Z counterparts. This is why we've invited one today to better understand what this exciting generation talks, thinks, and is passionate about. Join us as we explore just how different Gen Z and Millennial Yappies are. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tpoy/support2021-11-1137 minThe Pursuit of YappinessEp. 36 - Life After Covid....?These days it feels like we're having more and more conversations about the end of Covid and things returning back to normal. While we all hope we're seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, one thing's for certain: we're all going to need to time to adjust. This week we sat down to talk a little bit about our experiences so far with going back to the office, socializing and even travelling! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tpoy/su...2021-10-2837 minThe Pursuit of YappinessEp. 35 - The Making of a HypebeastWe've all heard the term "Hype" or "Hypebeast" being thrown around especially in Yappie circles but what does it actually mean? Can you articulate what a Hypebeast actually looks like? Sounds like? Acts like? Join us this week as we talk about our own coming-of-hype experiences, the countless L's we've taken and the future of Hype. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tpoy/support2021-10-2132 minThe Pursuit of YappinessEp. 34 - Year in ReviewThis episode is dedicated to YOU, our listeners. Thank you for an amazing year as we explore this idea of sharing stories about Yappies. What started as a COVID project has evolved to be so much more. We've gotten to learn about everything from credit card points, to starting an art venture, and how a Harvard alumni almost became a professional clown. Join us as we celebrate the highlights and lessons we've learned on the pursuit of Yappiness.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.f...2021-10-1432 minThe Pursuit of YappinessEp. 33 - Building Wealth with @YourRichBFFWhat do you get when you combine an ex-Wall Street trader, 500k+ followers, and a multi-thousand dollar bed setup? You get YourRichBFF - a finance content creator taking the world of TikTok by storm with her (not financial advice) tips & tricks to everything personal finance. Even though she's been featured in everything from Bloomberg to Buzzfeed, she did not always know everything there is to know about 401ks and Roth IRAs. Join us this week as we chat with her about her upbringing, how she learned about money, and her love/hate relationship with saving vs. spending. --- T...2021-10-0732 minThe Pursuit of YappinessEp. 32 - &VisionJoining us is a CPA by day & education savant by night who is on a mission with &Vision to eliminate geographical and generational borders to information about business school for aspiring and graduating students. &Vision democratizes information by providing an inclusive, transparent, and educational platform to learn and help students make an informed decision on their education, career, and lifestyle.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tpoy/support2021-09-3030 minThe Pursuit of YappinessEp. 31 - Fear Factor: Balut or Hot DogAre you adventurous with food? You may have been asked this in the past or stumbled across a Buzzfeed quiz asking this exact question. Whether you're the type of person who is willing to try everything at least once or prefer to be on autopilot with food options, we want to know: what's the most unique food experience you've had?--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tpoy/support2021-07-2933 min
The Pursuit of YappinessEp. 30 - Middle Class FlexToday we explore the interesting dichotomy of the reality for many Yappies; coming from humble immigrant beginnings to moving up into middle class status. This weird zone where we go on frequent vacations but struggle to justify full price for a shirt from Uniqlo. Where we own property but need workarounds to avoid paying for watering the garden. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tpoy/support2021-07-2239 minThe Pursuit of YappinessEp. 29 - Asian Superstitions, what you can and can’t doHave you ever noticed that the number 4 doesn't exist in elevators of prominent Asian communities? According to Asian Superstitions, the number 4 is associated with the word 'death' and is a faux pas amongst many traditional Asians. In this episode, Ricky and Jaymon explore common and maybe a few uncommon superstitions around Asian lifestyles.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tpoy/support2021-07-0837 minThe Pursuit of YappinessEp. 28 - What's the point of Vacations?As the weather is warming up and society start opening back up, a lot of us have started to think more about vacation plans especially after being cooped up for the last year. Along with vacation planning though is also the anxiety of making sure that your work is covered while you're away which ultimately leads to more work for you. This begs the question - do you actually end up working more when you try to take vacations? And is there a way to optimize your vacations so that you're actually relaxing? Listen in as Jaymon & Ricky explore...2021-06-2433 minThe Pursuit of YappinessEp. 27 - Middle Class Paying for Delivery to the NBA ChampionshipIn this second installment to the Water Cooler series, Jaymon shares his recent epiphany on just how middle class we are, Ricky talks about his latest adventure in adulting, and we reveal some highly personal information....just how many frequent flyer points do we have?--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tpoy/support2021-06-1738 minThe Pursuit of YappinessEp. 26 - Yappies by the WatercoolerIn this past year, it’s been hard for Yappies to informally catch up and have small talk, which is why we’re trying out a new series called Yappies by the Water Cooler. We’re re-creating the conversations you and your co-workers would have had back in the office and explore the everyday topics. From recent hobbies to moments you wonder if other Yappies are experiencing, this new segment hopes to bring back some of the norm.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tpoy...2021-06-1043 minThe Pursuit of YappinessEp. 25 - Harvard, Yale, Google and...Clown College? (ft. Ada Wan)As Yappies, there's nothing our parents value more than higher education - especially when it involves not one but two of the best Ivy League schools. Add to that a lengthy professional career at Google and obviously the next step is Clown College? Join us this week as we sit down with Ada Wan, a Senior Program Manager in Google's Human Capital operations as we talk about her experience through the most coveted Yappie schools, the decision to pursue an MBA, and the seemingly random career prospects that have crossed her path. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The ea...2021-06-0334 minThe Pursuit of YappinessEp. 24 - Stocks for The Average Joe (ft. Victor Lei)With the rise of TikTok investors, meme stocks and everyone getting into the market, there's more information than ever about investing in stocks - as if there wasn't already an overwhelming amount of information to absorb. This week we sit down with the founder of The Average Joe - a weekly newsletter focused on making financial information accessible and easy to understand for you and me. For more information on the newsletter or to subscribe yourself, check out The Average Joe via ReadTheJoe.com--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. h...2021-05-2733 minThe Pursuit of YappinessEp. 23 - Why watch for free when you can pay?In a TPOY first, this week we feature a live NBA Topshot opening to explore the world of NFT's which have taken the art world by storm over the last few months and try to figure out just exactly what it is and why people are paying thousands of dollars to have virtual shoes and videos that they can't do anything with.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tpoy/support2021-05-2040 minThe Pursuit of YappinessEp. 22 - Modern Day Tradition ft. Hong Shing RestaurantEvery industry been impacted over the last year by Covid but likely none as severe as the restaurant and hospitality industry. Kicking off Season 3 of TPOY, we sat down with Colin Li & Clemen Fung of Hong Shing Restaurant - a Toronto icon making waves with their innovative approach to modernizing old school traditions into the 21st century. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tpoy/support2021-05-1349 minThe Pursuit of YappinessEp. 21 - Season 2 WrapThat does it for another season of The Pursuit of Yappiness! As we prepare to take a break and ramp up for Season 3 starting in May, we wanted to take some time to reflect back on our podcasting journey so far over the last year. As always a massive thank you to each and every one of our listeners, stay locked to our socials (@TPOYpodcast) to know exactly when we'll be back with Season 3. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tpoy/su...2021-04-0118 minThe Pursuit of YappinessEp. 20 - Riches, Cancer & BasketballIt's movie time! We all miss the experience of grabbing fresh overpriced popcorn, sitting in a theatre with too many people and escaping reality for a couple of hours at a time. Today we bring back a little bit of that just in time for Eddie Huang's latest project; Boogie. In this episode, we discuss a few of the biggest titles in Asian-American film over the last few years and our thoughts on not only the movies but also what they mean for the broader Asian community. Of course - major spoiler warning for anybody who hasn't watched these...2021-03-2540 minThe Pursuit of YappinessEp. 19 - Conversations about racismWhile it may not be receiving the mainstream media attention you would expect, attacks on Asians have been on the rise for well over a year now. There's been a 1900% increase in incidents targeting Asian Americans in the US and lower but still significant numbers in Canada as well. Most recently, there's been a string of attacks targeting the elderly which has caused outrage and backlash from the Asian community online. Even though having uncomfortable conversations goes against how many of us were raised, we felt it was important to start a dialogue about racism, our personal experiences, and...2021-03-1129 minThe Pursuit of YappinessEp. 18 - 6 in the 6ixYou know the cliché about travelling to new places and wanting to check out the spots that only locals know about and not just the first 10 results that come up on Google? Well we're here this week to take the guess work out of that. Inspired by a conversation we had with past guest Cathy Lu (Ep. 14 - ABC's for American Born Chinese), we list off 6 of our personal favourite spots for unique foods we would recommend anyone visiting Toronto to check out (when travel becomes a thing again) & for any Toronto based listeners to check out now to support l...2021-03-0441 minThe Pursuit of YappinessEp. 17 - No YOU'RE doing it wrongDo you eat XLB (soup dumplings) in one bite or after drinking the soup first? Are you team mixer or team dipper when it comes to Pho? In this second iteration of our Food Debate serious, we move away from the food themselves and focus specifically on HOW you eat some of the most popular Asian foods. Grab a snack, this one will be sure to make you hungry - you have been warned!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tpoy/support2021-02-2544 minThe Pursuit of YappinessEp. 16 - Sipping Champagne in Business Class (ft. Ricky Zhang)Maximizing loyalty points is a lesser known hobby which has really exploded in popularity in the last few years and it's due in large part to our guest this week. Ricky Zhang is the founder of PrinceofTravel.com - a site and community dedicated to earning travel reward points to enable regular people to enjoy luxurious travel on the cheap. Listen in this week as we talk about how he got started in this game and how you can get started today to achieve your dream vacation --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to ma...2021-02-1843 minThe Pursuit of YappinessEp. 15 - #GHFCIt's the most wonderful time of the year, the time for receiving money and eating way too much food. Of course we're talking about the Chinese New Year! As we head into the Year of the Ox, do you know all of the traditions that come with celebrating the new year? How about exactly why we celebrate in the way that we do? This week Jaymon & Ricky explore some of their experiences with celebrating CNY and what they've learned about the origins of these traditions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a po...2021-02-1135 minThe Pursuit of YappinessEp. 14 - ABCs for the American Born Chinese (ft. Cathy Lu)Gone are the days of "A is for Apple & B is for Banana." This week we had the chance to sit down with Cathy Lu - author and creator of a new style of children's books; an alphabet book targeted at Asian American kids. We talk about her inspirations, love of food, and the many talents she's discovered since the Covid pandemic. Check out her book "ABCs for the American Born Chinese" on Amazon or learn more on her YouTube channel "Cathy Lu." --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://an...2021-02-0429 minThe Pursuit of YappinessEp. 13 - 36%Actually it's 37% but we'll just go with what we said in the episode. Today we get into a touchy subject for a lot of people; MONEY. Join Ricky & Jaymon as they explore their perspectives on spending, saving, and the utility of money as a Yappie. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tpoy/support2021-01-2835 minThe Pursuit of YappinessEp. 12 - Emperors & Corporate FratsYappies are generally regarded as a model minority especially in the workplace so it's easy to see why we might do well in our jobs and be promoted. But just why is it that we hit this "bamboo ceiling" and get stuck in middle management? Join us this week as we throw out some of our takes and theories on moving up the corporate ladder. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tpoy/support2021-01-2136 minThe Pursuit of YappinessEp. 11 - What is a Yappie?We're back! Since the launch of TPOY, one of the most common questions we've received is "what is a Yappie?" So we thought it would only be appropriate to kick off season 2 with our definitions of what it means to be a Yappie. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tpoy/support2021-01-1437 minThe Pursuit of YappinessEp. 10 - Covid is the strictest Asian parent everWith both the year and our first season of TPOY coming to a close, we wanted to take a step back and reflect on the year that we've all had. Undoubtedly this wasn't what anybody was expecting but when we stop dwelling on the negative, we can find some silver linings in the year. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tpoy/support2020-12-1735 minThe Pursuit of YappinessEp. 09 - Would you like Fried Rice with that? (ft. Katherine Chong)What would you pick as your ideal 3-course Yappie meal? This week Jaymon and Ricky bring their best Asian appetizer, main, and dessert in a 3-round head to head battle. Featuring special judge @PiqueyEater with her deep food background and knowledge, who will come out on top? Tune in to find out and let us know what you thought of our choices on our socials! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tpoy/support2020-12-1048 minThe Pursuit of YappinessEp. 08 - Can I get a Gift Receipt?Normally gift receipts are for cases where you don't know the person's shoe size or their preference for colour, but what do you do when the person you're getting a gift for doesn't really want the gift? This week TPOY explores the phenomenon of Yappies gift giving, especially when it's for your parents and explore whether or not you're a dick for not buying your parents Christmas presents. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tpoy/support2020-12-0333 minThe Pursuit of YappinessEp. 07 - Serene IllustrationsFor our first ever guest episode, we're thrilled to have Artist, Entrepreneur, and our personal friend Serene Chan on. Serene is an accountant by day and moonlights a multitude of different businesses. Listen in as we chat about getting started, the intricacies of the art business, and the personal growth that's happened over the last half decade of running multiple side-hustles. If you're interested in checking out Serene's work, you can find her on Instagram @sereneillustrations & @serenecreates or at www.pikaboo.ca--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm...2020-11-2633 minThe Pursuit of YappinessEp.06 - Imposter SyndromeThese days we’re no stranger to hearing the word imposter tossed around but beyond the ties to a viral video game, it holds some deeper and darker meaning to Yappies and professionals at large especially if you’re just entering the workforce. Today we explore this phenomenon known as the imposter syndrome, its causes, impacts and some ways that we overcame it to hopefully help you if you’re experiencing it as well.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tpoy/support2020-11-1235 minThe Pursuit of YappinessEp. 05 - East vs. WestThe great Coast debate is one as old as Boba...or is it Bubble Tea? We've all seen tons of debates about which is the better coast when it comes to food, climate, and culture but what about when it comes to the Yappie perspective? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tpoy/support2020-11-0544 minThe Pursuit of YappinessEp. 04 - Phone Eats FirstOne universal Yappie truth is our obsession with food. Whether you're an at-home-Master-Chef or just someone who loves hitting up new brunch spots for the gram, let's explore food and cooking specifically as part of Yappie life and why it's so important to us. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tpoy/support2020-10-2934 minThe Pursuit of YappinessEp. 03 - Origin Stories Pt. 2Next up in this 2 part series, we explore stories from our university and early careers and explore how we entered the corporate world with internships and our first jobs. How was the job seeking process different as an Asian American and what challenges did we face after getting our foot in the door? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tpoy/support2020-10-2232 minThe Pursuit of YappinessEp. 02 - Origin StoriesEveryone has an origin story or two, here's ours. We both grew up in Canada but how did our childhoods differ and how did it set us up on our Pursuit of Yappiness?--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tpoy/support2020-10-1526 min
The Pursuit of YappinessEp. 01 - Social GhostingWe've all been there before, you send a message to an acquaintance, there might be a bit of back and forth but eventually somebody stops responding and the conversation dies. But who's at fault - is anybody at fault? Join Ricky & Jaymon as they explore this idea of Social Ghosting and their experiences with it on The Pursuit of Yappiness.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tpoy/support2020-10-0835 minThe Pursuit of YappinessThe Pursuit of Yappiness Podcast TrailerWho are Ricky & Jaymon? What is a Yappie? What is The Pursuit of Yappiness? Come along on our podcast journey to find the answer to these great questions and more!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tpoy/support2020-10-0401 min