

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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Aug 15, 2024 • 1h 6min
Are all immigrant parents the same??
The hosts kick off with their amusing experiences at Lollapalooza, contrasting highs and lows. They dive into lively music discussions, highlighting performances that met or missed expectations. The conversation shifts to their nostalgic take on board game nights and the charm of Chicago versus New York. They thoughtfully reflect on immigrant journeys and the emotional ties of parenting, contrasting traditional and modern styles while sharing personal anecdotes. Humor blends with heartfelt reflections on cultural identity and sibling dynamics throughout.

Aug 1, 2024 • 35min
Is it ok to date your sibling's ex??
Dive into the wild world of dating dilemmas, where dating a sibling's ex becomes a hot topic. The discussion navigates the emotional chaos of betrayal versus familial loyalty. Explore the nuances of trauma bonding in friendships and how shared struggles can either strengthen or fracture connections. Plus, hear about the critical need for downtime amidst a demanding work culture, touching on how cultural backgrounds shape relationship choices. It's all about love, loyalty, and the complex web of family dynamics!

Jul 25, 2024 • 46min
You can only heal outside of a relationship?
Join a lively conversation where the hosts tackle the emotional complexities of breakups, including the haunting 'what ifs' and the lessons learned from infidelity. They also dive into the perplexing dynamics of step-family roles, sharing personal stories about balancing obligations and boundaries. With humor sprinkled throughout, they discuss whether it's better to be cheated on or see an ex quickly move on, offering insights into the realities of marriage and relationships. It's a delightful blend of humor and heartfelt reflections!

Jul 17, 2024 • 1h 6min
When is too old to go out? Friendship vs relationship attachment styles
The Rooftop Pod gang discusses age and nightlife, friendships vs relationship attachment styles, qualities of good friends balancing work and play, navigating friendship expectations, health issues in NYC, music vibes and social dynamics in NYC, attachment styles impact behaviors, struggles in addressing relationship issues

Jul 10, 2024 • 1h 33min
Do sibling relationships suffer at the cost of romantic relationships?
Exploring sibling dynamics in relation to romantic relationships, navigating long-distance relationships, sharing personal experiences with illness and medication, discussing career choices, and building strong communities while balancing work and social life.

Jun 26, 2024 • 1h 24min
Friendship tier lists, China reflections, Discord fiasco, and spilling tea to your partner?
The podcast explores friendship tier lists, Andrew's leaked photos, reflections on life in China, planning a trip to Costa Rica, impersonation on social media, a busy month of travel, family and cultural connections in China, and navigating secrets in relationships.

Jun 5, 2024 • 45min
When did your parents achieve the American Dream?
Karina, a friend of the hosts, joins the conversation to share insights on fashion choices, personal style preferences, and shopping experiences. They also discuss immigrant parents overcoming obstacles to pursue their American Dream, future aspirations, and the contrasts between renting and owning a home. The episode reflects on the journey of achieving the American Dream and the values instilled by diverse family dynamics.

May 8, 2024 • 1h 10min
Converting religions for a partner, prenups, starting off long distance
Topics discussed include converting religions for a partner, starting relationships long distance, family dynamics and prenups. Interesting insights on relationships and making sacrifices for love

Apr 7, 2024 • 1h 16min
Jesse's existential crisis, reality tv, how soon is too soon to move on?
Discussion on reality TV casting and lack of diversity, representation in popular shows like The Bachelor. Reflections on personal struggles, academic goals, and finding happiness. Controversy over a scientific paper on renewable energy. Challenges in academia, toxic environments, and ethics of researching before dating.

Mar 6, 2024 • 1h 32min
Rachel's grad school decision, confronting microaggressions, and having an abundance mindset
Topics discussed in the podcast include confronting microaggressions, having an abundance mindset, navigating through stress, personal reflections, high standards in relationships, and dealing with fruit fly infestation. The hosts share insights on financial decision-making, sweet and savory combinations, and health challenges. They also touch on relationship expectations influenced by social media.


