

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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Oct 4, 2023 • 52min
The Struggles of Meeting New People
In this podcast, the hosts discuss the struggles of meeting new people. They explore the usage and perception of the word 'valid' in TikTok culture, and discuss the communication style and slang of Gen Z. They also talk about navigating handshakes and awkward greetings, the challenges of meeting new people outside of party settings, strategies to spice up a conversation, and the struggle of introducing people to each other.

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Sep 27, 2023 • 45min
Learning to Tattoo
The podcast discusses the journey of becoming a tattoo artist, the deliberation and permanence behind tattoo art, the importance of customer service and social media skills for tattooists. They also share their own tattoo experiences and talk about the qualities of an ideal tattoo receiver. They explore the tattoo network, trading tattoos, and the role of Instagram in connecting tattoo artists. They discuss the concept of cringeness in tattoos and art, embracing it as a sign of growth. The hosts also share their future goals and ways to support their guest artist.

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Sep 20, 2023 • 44min
Leaning into Your Culture
In this podcast, the hosts discuss their experiences with cultural pride and traditions. They share funny stories about golfing and cooking dinner, and reflect on the challenges of maintaining their cultural traditions while living abroad. They also talk about the changing trends in their cultures and the impact of living outside of their motherland.

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Sep 13, 2023 • 49min
Girls Trip!
Join the hosts and special guest Jen as they discuss the magic of girls trips, crazy stories, and the benefits of going on trips with new friends. They also share personal experiences of being stranded in Vegas and navigating unwritten rules. Learn lessons from their experiences and the importance of protection and looking out for each other.

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Sep 6, 2023 • 51min
Journaling through Different Forms
The podcast discusses the different forms and purposes of journaling, including documentation, productivity, and emotional therapy. They explore unconventional methods of journaling and planning, such as bullet lists and online options. They also touch on the skepticism towards product reviews on TikTok and the transformative experience of vlogging. The hosts reflect on the benefits of journaling, including self-correction, articulating feelings, and increased confidence.

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Aug 30, 2023 • 57min
Girl BFFs vs Guy BFFs
The podcast explores the differences between girl and guy best friends, discussing their experiences and perspectives. They talk about the benefits of both, such as thoughtfulness and different perspectives on relationships. They also delve into the dynamics of opening doors and the funny incident of making a guy uncomfortable. The speakers discuss dating attitudes in opposite gender friendships and the possibility of developing feelings for best friends.

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Aug 23, 2023 • 49min
NewJeans, the Global K-Pop Phenomenon
The podcast discusses the global phenomenon of K-Pop and focuses on the group NewJeans. They talk about how they discovered them and why they captured the hearts of many. They also discuss the accessibility of K-Pop and the dedication of fans. The hosts share personal experiences and observations about the industry.

Aug 16, 2023 • 50min
#WEDDINGS: The Planning Process
In this podcast, the hosts discuss the wedding planning process with a recent bride. They talk about the timeline of venue and vendor selection, the challenges of fine-tuning wedding aesthetics, and finding balance in planning with their partners. They also delve into the joys and pressures of the wedding day itself, including the expectation for grooms to show emotions and dealing with unexpected delays.

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Aug 9, 2023 • 45min
Growing Up in the Bay Area
Today we talk about growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area. We talk about small town things (some of which are long gone) that made our hometown iconic in our childhood. We talk about locations that people went to hang out in high school. We also talk about running into people you know at the neighborhood In & Out.Support the showFollow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

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Aug 2, 2023 • 45min
Internships & Intern Season as a FTE
Today our friend Tanaya joins us to talk about internships! We dive into the interview & onboarding process of internships. We discuss the concept of intern season and how we feel differently about it now vs. when we were actually in our internships. We also talk about how our mindset towards work has changed over the years.Support the showFollow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod