

The Rooftop Pod
Jesse Zhan
Come hang out with the Zhan family big kids and occasional special guests! We chat about anything related to family, culture, relationships, school, and lifestyle.
Curating good wholesome vibes for your daily listening needs✌️
Curating good wholesome vibes for your daily listening needs✌️
Episodes
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Dec 8, 2025 • 1h 5min
Tyrant babies and serf mommies
yay!

Nov 18, 2025 • 37min
Would you rather??
Heh fun lil episode here. Lmk what ya'll think of our answers in the comments below!

Nov 11, 2025 • 1h 1min
Birthday sadness and friend groups are for rich people
Jesse and Rachel share the chaos of missing a Daniel Caesar pop-up concert, driven by work stress and FOMO. They debate the unfairness of events favoring the unemployed and discuss the unique dynamics of friendships in NYC, complicated by high costs. As Jesse reflects on turning 30, they divulge their birthday discomfort and feelings of sadness during celebrations. Their conversation also dives into the challenges of balancing work-life satisfaction, financial realities in New York, and the joy of community finds like vegan baking.

Sep 16, 2025 • 1h 2min
Why my dad was strict on me but not my younger siblings :/
Hi! We got to go home and record a podcast with our dad. I've always wondered why my dad treated me so differently compared to all my other siblings. Now I know why! Enjoy the pod and excuse the technical difficulties.

Jul 28, 2025 • 38min
Is your bestie allowed to make new friends??
Hiiii just wanted to drop this episode we recorded at the Dolomites and update ya'll on our lives! Hope you enjoy :D

Feb 13, 2025 • 1h 1min
Are Republicans nicer than Democrats
Apologies for the long political rant in the beginning, had to get it off my chest

Feb 5, 2025 • 55min
Why Christianity is the most fun religion
greetings and salutations fine audience. we are back, thank you for continuing to support us!

Jan 5, 2025 • 47min
Grieving the loss of our grandparents
Hi guys, sorry we haven't posted in a while! This past year has been incredibly challenging for us as we navigated the grief of losing our grandparents. They had profound impact on our lives, and we’re still figuring out what life looks like without them.
Recording and uploading episodes didn’t feel right while we were processing this loss. However, we are committed to honoring their legacy and preserving their memories through our work.
While we’re still healing, we’re hoping to get back into the rhythm of things this year. Thank you everyone for your understanding and support—it means so much to us.
With love,
Jesse, Andrew, and Rachel

Oct 30, 2024 • 54min
Beware of catfish Andrew
LET US BE CLEAR, NO EXPLICIT IMAGES OF ANDREW EXIST AND HE WOULD NEVER SEND ANY. IF YOU'RE GETTING THEM THAT IS NOT HIM. DONT BE FOOLED PLS.

Oct 17, 2024 • 40min
Hosting your friends vs hosting your siblings LOL
man we recorded so much content in Berkeley but the tech gods had another plan, sad. hope you guys enjoy this one!
oh and buy Nouru!!! nouruprotein.com


