

Eat Your Crust
Crystal Jiao, Jeesoo Kim
Two Asian-American girls navigating our way through life-in-our-twenties in the Bay Area, with a little help from our friends. Tune in during your lousy commute to laugh and chat with your hosts Crystal and Jeesoo as we ramble about tech, culture, family, and more through an Asian-American lens. If you can relate, feel free to visit us at eatyourcrust.com or reach out to us @eatyourcrustpod on insta or email us at eatyourcrustpod@gmail.com!
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Dec 1, 2021 • 45min
Only the Lonely
Loneliness seems to weave its way into our lives, no matter what age we’re at, even during the festive holiday times. In the moment it may feel like loneliness is overwhelmingly isolating, but hopefully our conversation makes you feel less alone! Today we dive into the 7 types of loneliness to see which one we feel the most often, identify the most common causes of loneliness are for us, and discuss the best short term and long term fixes that seem to help us the most.Support the showFollow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Nov 24, 2021 • 30min
Thanksgiving With My Asian Family
Identifiable by the Pumpkin Pie slices, the dry ass Turkey, and the mysterious cranberry sauce (what is that even for???), Thanksgiving is usually an excuse for a fun feast with loved ones. This year, both of us are celebrating Thanksgiving away from our parents, so we decided to reminisce on past Thanksgivings with our Asian households, and explore the way Thanksgiving has changed in meaning over the years - including when it starts to involve your S.O.'s family!!! Tune in to hear us rank our favorite Thanksgiving foods ;)Hope everyone has a happy Thanksgiving!Support the showFollow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Nov 17, 2021 • 42min
Rest & Relaxation
Feeling truly rested and relaxed is becoming more and more of a challenge...especially in our mid-twenties where our chores, our obligations, and our bills seem to haunt us!! Today we try to dissect what factors make us feel the most rested, formulate the "perfect weekend", and fantasize about what we would do if we had unlimited time off work!Support the showFollow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Nov 10, 2021 • 46min
Becoming A Manager
It seems like just yesterday that we were the fresh-faced new grads at work... but as we're in our mid-twenties, some of our friends are progressing down their careers and becoming MANAGERS! In this episode we discuss the challenges and rewards of people management, the emotional aspects of being a good manager, and the secret tips you learn in managerial training. We also talk about the importance of giving good feedback, mastering the poker face, and managing your stress (hint: scream into a pillow or develop a Manager Support Group)!Support the showFollow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Nov 3, 2021 • 42min
Navigating Conversations
Conversations are an essential part of our daily lives - everything from small talk with your coworkers to awkward conversations with extended family to deep talks with your closest friends. Today we dissect the various styles of conversations we experience the most, talk about the nuances of conversations we appreciate, and delve into any tips on breaking the ice or taking the conversation beyond the surface level.Support the showFollow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Oct 27, 2021 • 31min
Homestay and Boarding School
For many of us, the immigration experience is linked through our family - either someone in the family immigrated first or we immigrated alongside our parent. But for a lot of us, immigrating was more of an independent adventure! Today we bring on our friend who has been through both a homestay and a boarding school, and discuss the differences between the cultural experience, parenting style, and long term impacts between the two.Support the showFollow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Oct 20, 2021 • 38min
Gym Rats & Gym Noobs
Going to the gym can be an intimidating experience, especially when you're surrounded by burly jacked people and picture-perfect fitness influencers. Actually, even when you're surrounded by regular ol' people it can still be a bit nerve-wracking. Today we bring on our resident gym expert buds to chat about their first time going to the gym, proper gym etiquette, and embarrassing gym stories!Follow us on IG! @eatyourcrustpod Follow Daniel on Twitch! https://www.twitch.tv/dzkaiten Follow Shangway on Spotify! @Waysh Follow Shangway on IG! @waysh_musicSupport the showFollow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Oct 13, 2021 • 43min
The Girl Group Evolution
Back with another K-Pop episode! This time, we dive deep into the world of girl groups to see how our personal opinions of girl groups has evolved and also how girl groups act and are portrayed differently from debut to mid-stage to late-stage. We also explore the relationship between fan culture, management companies, and capitalism 👀 hope to see all you TWICE, Girls Generation, and BLACKPINK fans tune in! Follow us on IG! @eatyourcrustpod Support the showFollow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

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Oct 6, 2021 • 55min
Back to the Motherland
Whether you go back every chance you get, or you haven't been at all, the "Motherland" can be a mystical place that represents so much - from our cultural heritage, to our familial roots, to even just random memories or references from media. Today we try to define the term in our own words by describing what the Motherland truly represents in our personal lives. From pre-trip rituals (nut shopping anyone?) to language anxiety to getting questioned by the TSA, we delve into some of our favorite memories together in this wholesome, bittersweet episode! Follow us on IG! @eatyourcrustpod Support the showFollow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Sep 29, 2021 • 49min
Startup Culture in the Workplace
Whether you're an avid TechCrunch reader, a listener of Robinhood Snacks, or even a K-Drama fan who happens to love Bae Suzy and Nam Joo-Hyuk, it's hard not to notice that there's a lot of hubbub about startups in the media. Are the stereotypes of family-style work culture, free food and endless morale, and millionaire 25-year olds true? Today we delve into our personal experiences of working in different stages/styles of startups, and discuss the culture surrounding the mystical IPO and startup label!Follow us on IG! @eatyourcrustpod Support the showFollow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod