

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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Mar 24, 2021 • 48min
I Moved to NYC
New York City, say hello to your newest resident! One of us is moving to New York City, can you guess who? As suburban girls at heart, a cross-country move into the Big Apple is hugely exciting, but also a little bit intimidating. We dive into the decision-making process, the logistics (hint: a combination of spreadsheets & YOLO energy), and the emotional aspect of moving away from the hometown.--- How to help the victims of the Atlanta Shootings https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/stop-aapi-hate Quick plug for the podcast "Time to Say Goodbye", where the most recent episodes provide thoughtful, informational discussions on processing the Atlanta shootingSupport the showFollow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Mar 17, 2021 • 1h 4min
DTR - Let's Define the Relationship
Hey... We need to talk. What are we? You guessed it - today's episode is a (semi-morally questionable) guide to navigating the CONFUSING maze that is defining the relationship! We go over any personal rules we bring to our approach of DTRing, our least favorite stages of relationship development, and even act out a few examples (!!!) so you have some references you can look back on the next time you have to have *the talk * ;) Proceed at your own risk... but this is a fun one! Follow Amy's Art IG! @amyxiaart Follow us on IG! @eatyourcrustpodSupport the showFollow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Mar 10, 2021 • 1h 13min
An Ode to Our Big Friendships
It’s no secret that friendships are a big part of our lives - from our close high school group chats, to our long distance friends we truly miss, to the friends who are always down to do absolutely nothing together, our friendships mean just as much to us as our relationships! But does the amount of effort, vulnerability, and transparency we bring to friendships match the level of internal appreciation we have? Are we as willing to work on our Big Friendships as we are on our relationships? Today we delve into our thoughts on friendship insecurities, improving intimacy with friends, and our personal friendship learnings. This episode is inspired by and dedicated to “Big Friendship: How We Keep Each Other Close” by Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman. Not only is their book a phenomenal deep dive into the importance of working on your meaningful friendships, Aminatou and Ann host a wonderful podcast called “Call Your Girlfriend” that delves deeper into the nuances of friendship. Please check them out and give them some love!!! Check out Big Friendship Follow Call Your Girlfriend on IG! @callyrgfFollow us on IG! @eatyourcrustpodSupport the showFollow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Mar 3, 2021 • 1h 14min
I’m Not On Thirst Trap TikTok (ft. Brian Xu)
From data scientist to TikTok star, and everything in between - Brian Xu joins us today to chat about how his data storytelling & height guessing videos went viral, how he makes sense of the various Asian-American spaces on the #fyp, and the neat little features & community aspects that make TikTok a unique platform. Don’t miss this episode where Brian guesses OUR heights and reveals whether he’s on Thirst Trap TikTok or not 👀 Follow Brian on TikTok @bri_xu Follow Brian on IG @bri_xu Follow us on IG! @eatyourcrustpodSupport the showFollow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Feb 24, 2021 • 42min
Awwwwwkward
Awkward moments are truly the spicy parts of everyday life. They're difficult are to avoid, impossible to forget, and frequent enough to keep us on our toes! Today we'll be sharing some of the awkward moments we've experienced that keep us up at night, and dissect whether we've learned or gained anything from them.Follow us on IG! @eatyourcrustpodSupport the showFollow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Feb 17, 2021 • 1h 4min
Real News, Fake News, Asian News (ft. Terry Nguyen)
Behind the articles that pop up on our news feed, there’s a reporter staying up late at night typing up a storm on their dimly lit laptop. Terry Nguyen is a reporter for The Goods at Vox, covering internet & consumer trends. Not only do her articles cover on-trend topics that fly under the radar of mainstream media, they’re also imbued with a sense of cultural understanding that fosters constructive discussion and empathy. In today’s episode, Terry shares what it’s like to be a reporter, divulges the secret origins of her writing career, and discusses the complicated cross-section of activism, social media, and fake news. Check out Terry’s articles on Vox! Follow Terry on IG! @terrynguyenFollow us on IG! @eatyourcrustpodSupport the showFollow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Feb 10, 2021 • 1h 4min
Undiagnosed ADHD
TW: This episode contains stories of depression, suicide, and self-harm. National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-8255 ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) is a neurodevelopmental disorder, commonly portrayed as an inability to sit still and concentrate. While that isn’t completely off base, the reality of ADHD, especially when undiagnosed, is much more complex. Our friend Carissa joins us today to share her experience with ADHD - she opens up about living with undiagnosed ADHD, navigating the confusing steps to getting a diagnosis, and unlearning the internalized shame and stigma in her ongoing journey to self-acceptance. Follow us on IG! @eatyourcrustpod Support the showFollow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Feb 3, 2021 • 53min
The Gen Z Cutoff (ft. Moving Oolong)
There seems to be a lot of contention about exactly what year the cutoff is between Gen Z and Millenials... so we brought on some 1998 friends to confirm! Today we're excited to have Sally, Linda, and Ming from Moving Oolong come on to discuss whether they identify as Gen Z, what it was like to graduate on Zoom, and starting adulthood amidst a global pandemic. Sally, Linda, and Ming started Moving Oolong Podcast to share their stories and growing pains as recent college graduates from class of 2020. Their intersecting identities as Asian American women play a large role in shaping their experiences as young adults and hope this podcast acts as a time-capsule to remember and reflect on this time of transition in their lives. Visit Moving Oolong at https://www.movingoolongpod.com/ Follow Moving Oolong on IG! @movingoolongpod Follow us on IG! @eatyourcrustpod Support the showFollow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Jan 27, 2021 • 57min
My Very Own Condo
Having your own space is something we’ve dreamed about since we were young. Being a homeowner just means you get to decorate it the way you like……right? This week we invited our friend to walk us through the fun stuff, and not-so-fun stuff she’s experienced in the last few years of owning her own space. Put on your construction hats and get your mops ready for some drywall mishaps, cleaning tips, and other maintenance stories!Follow Laney on IG! @mu.laneydoodleFollow us on IG! @eatyourcrustpod Support the showFollow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Jan 20, 2021 • 1h 11min
Manifesting Your Dream Life (ft. Lillian So)
Is your current life the "dream life" you've always envisioned for yourself? What's stopping you from becoming the "dream" you? We don't have these answers for you...so we brought on a very qualified friend to do so! Today we are so stoked to have on Lillian So - a life coach, personal trainer, and yoga therapist currently based in San Francisco. Not only does she explain the importance of identifying your most important intentions, she also walks us through how to make the dream life achievable. If you're a lost, anxious twenty-something (like us), don't miss this episode - it's a good one!Follow Lillian on IG! @meetlillianso Find Lillian's FB group, website, and email here linktr.ee/meetlillianso Follow us on IG! @eatyourcrustpod Support the showFollow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod


