

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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15 snips
Jun 12, 2024 • 38min
Growing Family Responsibilities in Adulthood
The podcast explores topics like communication with parents after moving out, deciding how often to visit family, new family responsibilities, utilizing smartphone location tracking for safety, importance of clear family communication, bonding through food and shopping memories, and navigating changing roles as adult children.

22 snips
Jun 5, 2024 • 41min
Supportive Friends Through Tough Times
Tiffany shares insights on supporting friends through tough times. They discuss processing emotions, shifting from friends to partners for support, validating emotions in friendships, and providing balanced support during difficult moments.

12 snips
May 29, 2024 • 42min
Making Decisions
Join a lively discussion on the art of decision-making, where personal and group choices collide. Explore how age influences our decision styles and the amusing chaos of group dining dilemmas. The conversation humorously navigates decision fatigue in today's overload of options, highlighting the emotional labor involved. With personal anecdotes and strategies to simplify choices, this is a relatable look at the pressures of making everyday decisions.

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May 22, 2024 • 42min
Awkward Restaurant Experiences
Abhi, a friend of the hosts, brings his unique perspective to the table as they dive into awkward restaurant experiences. They discuss the nerve-wracking pressure of ordering food and how it feels to critique dishes or pick the perfect wine. The conversation takes a humorous turn as they share tales of 'pity orders' and the social dynamics at play in group dining settings. They also reflect on eyeing others' meals and the fascinating cultural nuances encountered in ethnic restaurants, making for an entertaining and relatable discussion.

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May 15, 2024 • 41min
Honeymoon Traveling vs Regular Traveling
Exploring the struggles of asking for honeymoon perks at hotels, near-miss flight incidents, and balancing souvenirs with limited luggage space. Reflecting on the unique aspects of honeymoons and setting intentions for post-marital bliss.

5 snips
May 8, 2024 • 45min
5 YEARS!
Reflecting on 5 years of podcasting, hosts discuss evolving planning processes, connecting with guests, and embracing listener feedback. They share emotional experiences, growth, and challenges faced, all while celebrating the podcast's impact on friendships and personal development.

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May 1, 2024 • 41min
Our Thoughts on Professional Networking
Harpreet, a professional networking enthusiast, joins the hosts to discuss shedding networking anxiety, building connections, and being comfortable reaching out for favors. They reminisce about job fairs in college and explore the connotations of 'networking'.

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Apr 24, 2024 • 40min
Quarterly Check-In on Our Quarter Life Crises
Exploring quarter life crises, autonomy, and stress paralysis. Reflecting on personal paths, societal pressure, and self-care. Discussing authenticity in professional settings and managing seasonal changes. Coping with tourist judgments, travel fatigue, and self-realizations.

38 snips
Apr 17, 2024 • 59min
The Boring Side of Adulting
Join the hosts as they tackle the hilariously mundane world of adult responsibilities. From navigating the confusing healthcare maze to the unexpected joys of filing taxes, they share relatable personal stories. Discover their quirky strategies for managing life admin tasks and find out how choosing a doctor could be as complex as dating. Laughter meets practicality as they explore the emotional rollercoaster of adulthood, reminding us all that tackling life's boring side can be oddly satisfying!

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Apr 10, 2024 • 51min
#GIRLTALK: Situationships
Jane & Cindy join the hosts to discuss 'situationships', delving into defining the term, differentiating from flings, setting boundaries, sharing personal experiences, and lessons learned from ambiguous relationships.