Best Asian Soup Podcasts (2024)

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Korean community, Chinese community, and Asian suburbs in Sydney 47:41

7d ago47:41

47:41

Ever wondered what it's like growing up in Sydney's Asian communities? In this episode of the Asian Soup Podcast, we dive into our unique experiences. Jules shares her vivid memories of childhood in the Korean church community, reflecting on the close-knit bonds and traditions that shaped her upbringing. Meanwhile, Rox talks about growing up in a K…

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Everyone’s trendy, everyone looks the same? 28:38

29d ago28:38

28:38

Are we all just following the trends? Are we entering the era of everyone being trendy? The influence of social media is real and undeniable. From beauty expertise of perfected hairstyles and eyebrows that we can all easily access at our fingertips, gone are the days of seeking advice at the local salon or learning the newest how-to from Dolly Maga…

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Getting priced out of Sydney 43:31

2M ago43:31

43:31

Are we getting priced out of Sydney? In this episode, we explore the factors that could trigger a move (out of our home city), whether it's interstate or just two hours away. Lifestyle, relationships, and the convenience of city living are on the line. Join us in the Asian Soup Podcast as we navigate the trade-offs between urban life and having mor…

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Traveling to the other motherland and other places 41:24

2M ago41:24

41:24

Get ready for a travel-packed episode. We spill the soup on some travel tips, share the feels of returning to our roots, and chat about why some trips feel more like a second home than a holiday. Tune in for our most memorable adventure stories — and thanks for listening to us, both long-time and new listeners ❤️. Hope you enjoy another catch-up wi…

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Revisiting our 20s (in our 30s) 45:37

3M ago45:37

45:37

As now 30-something-year-olds, we dive back into the rollercoaster ride that was our 20s. In this episode, we revisit our university experiences, navigating the challenges of work life, and the inevitable struggles that come with relationships and family dynamics. From financial hurdles to moments of triumph, we unravel our transformative twenties.…

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To All The Friends I've Loved Before 45:18

3M ago45:18

45:18

Let’s talk about friendships. We cherish them, we appreciate them, and we hold them close to our hearts. And as we walk through different life stages, the seasons in our friendships come and go. Some friendships get stronger and some… don’t. In this episode, Rox and Jules open up and discuss friendship breakups and why they can be so hard. Hope you…

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Public vs Private vs Selective Schools 1:01:25

4M ago1:01:25

1:01:25

In this episode, we walk down memory lane and revisit our school day memories. From private and public schools to the pressures of selective high schools and tutoring colleges, Rox and Jules share their personal stories and reflect on the highs and lows of their education. Hope you enjoy another catch-up with us :-) YOUTUBE 🎥 We're also on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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bodily changes in our 30s 30:31

4M ago30:31

30:31

Our bodies, in our 30s. Let’s talk about it. From grey hairs to weight gain and more, join Rox and Jules to explore all the wonderful changes in our bodies in this episode of the Asian Soup Podcast. Hope you enjoy another catch-up with us :-) YOUTUBE 🎥 We're also on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – drop a comment and join the conversation! Follow us on …

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Saying No To Upsells, Date Nights, Keeping Relationship Cute/Exciting 44:43

5M ago44:43

44:43

In this economic climate, every dollar counts. And when you're faced with an enticing offer or upsell, especially in the era of self-care, do you resist or give in? Do you save the dollar or splurge and treat yourself? In today's episode, Rox and Jules discuss how hard it is to say no to these upsells and how frustrating it can leave us feeling. We…

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Christmas & New Years in Sydney 34:36

5M ago34:36

34:36

As we start the new year, we chat about our Christmas and NY plans and traditions. We take a quick moment to reflect on what last year was like and some of the highlights of the year. Hope you enjoy another catch-up with us. :-) Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everyone! YOUTUBE 🎥 We're also on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – drop a comment and join the …

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Ticks and making new friends 34:41

6M ago34:41

34:41

Jules shares a slightly disturbing tick experience as a result of our Australian suburban wildlife. In this episode, we also have a chat about some things we do to make new friends, or friends in general. How do you take that next step with a work buddy to actual friend? Are you in a situation where you’d like to meet new friends? Please share any …

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Our obsession with PSICK Show and Love After Divorce (spoiler alert) 36:05

6M ago36:05

36:05

A quick catch up this episode on some of Korean shows we’ve been watching. A new discovery for Rox was PSICK Show on YouTube, which Jules is already a long time fan of. We’ve also had a not so recent obsession with Love after Divorce season 3! Who were our favourite couples or people on the show? Can you relate if you’re not divorced? And what were…

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Girl dinner & girl math 41:35

7M ago41:35

41:35

Gurrrrl dinner. What is it and why do we love it so much? In this episode, we discuss girl dinner, some simple go-to meals we love and girl math. Join us for another episode of the Asian Soup Podcast. YOUTUBE 🎥 We're also on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠ – drop a comment and join the conversation! Follow us on social media 😌 ⁠⁠⁠⁠@asiansouppodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠@roxa…

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Aussie slang and accents 1:01:10

7M ago1:01:10

1:01:10

What Aussie slang do you know or use? Are there any that we didn't mention? And what do you think of Aussie accents? Join us for another episode of the Asian Soup PodcastYOUTUBE 🎥 We're also on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠ – drop a comment and join the conversation! Follow us on social media 😌 ⁠⁠⁠⁠@asiansouppodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠@roxanechan⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠@juliajieunkim…

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Receiving gifts & our hair part situation 45:31

8M ago45:31

45:31

How are you with receiving gifts? And do you have a hair part? Middle, side or none? Join us for another episode of the Asian Soup PodcastYOUTUBE 🎥 We're also on ⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠ – drop a comment and join the conversation! Follow us on social media 😌 ⁠⁠⁠@asiansouppodcast⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠@roxanechan⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠@juliajieunkim⁠⁠⁠ TIKTOK ⁠⁠⁠@asiansouppodcast⁠⁠⁠ WEBS…

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First impressions & growing up Japanese Australian (ft. Inah) 1:03:56

9M ago1:03:56

1:03:56

Joined by Inah, Jules' unofficial sister-in-law, they dive into their first impressions of each other. Inah shares her deep bond with Japan, which started with a "switch" moment she had one day when she discovered a Jpop star – Yamapi. YOUTUBE 🎥 We're also on ⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠ – drop a comment and join the conversation! Follow us on social media 😌 ⁠⁠⁠@…

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Trash talks: How I became a Twitch Streamer (ft. Trash) 1:17:42

10M ago1:17:42

1:17:42

This one's a little spicy, cosy and heartwarming as a big bowl of Kimchi-jjigae. Our special guest, Trash, spills the soup – about her rollercoaster ride as a Twitch Streamer. We're talking about the highs, the lows, and all the in-betweens. From Trash's first streaming days to owning her unique identity as a Triple Threat (Vietnamese, Non-Binary, …

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Everything’s expensive & everyone’s in Europe 47:02

10M ago47:02

47:02

The rising costs in Sydney are absolutely wild. Rent has gone through the roof – we're all feeling the pinch. While the Aussie chill lingers, we can't help but scroll through our social media feeds and get bombarded with 'hot girl summer' scenes from Europe. Doesn't it feel like everyone is in Europe? It's only natural we find ourselves comparing a…

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Redundancies, interview tips & AI 53:30

11M ago53:30

53:30

Getting made redundant. Relationship with work. Being a small potato. Is this something you've experienced or know someone who might be? Jules recently lost her job, and shares her experience with dealing with it. From facials, to exercise and cold showers, self care is key during tough times. To prepare for what's ahead, Rox and Jules discuss inte…

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Rejection – jobs, people, fear of rejection, rejection challenges 39:54

11M ago39:54

39:54

Can you take rejection? It's uncomfortable when it happens, and we're still learning to deal with it. Not getting a job you really wanted, feeling rejected in social settings or rejecting people – or even yourself – it's a complicated thing. Hear Rox and Jules discuss facing rejection, fear of rejection and rejection challenges and more. YOUTUBE We…

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Cravings, current obsessions, living close to family 39:23

12M ago39:23

39:23

We get a little chatty. Rox and Jules discuss their current food cravings, the art of delaying those cravings and any other recent obsessions they've been having lately. Maybe it's the chillier weather here in Sydney but we're feeling cosy and gets us thinking about something pretty important – the pros of living close by to our grandparents, famil…

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How the eff are we 34? Ageing signs, marriage, having children 45:08

1y ago45:08

45:08

Snuggle up and get cosy with us in our latest episode, "How the Eff Are We 34?" Come sit and chill with hosts Rox and Jules, along with our special guest Susan, as we delve into the changes and challenges we face in our 30s as Asian-Australians.In this episode, we navigate through the pivotal decade of our 30s. share our perspectives on life's mile…

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Season 2: how we've been, saying no to events, non-violent communication (NVC) 39:33

1y ago39:33

39:33

Welcome back to The Asian Soup Podcast! Get ready for another chat between Rox and Jules as we kick off Season 2. In our first episode, we take the time to catch up with each other and give you a taste of what's to come this season. We dive into a topic that has been on our minds lately – the art of saying no to events. Something we weren't so good…

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Ep 25: last episode of season 1 42:47

1+ y ago42:47

42:47

We’re finally at the end of our first season! Which has been just over a year. We kept thinking about how to separate our seasons and in the end we landed with our 25th episode. In this episode we take some reflections on how far we’ve come, what we achieved in the last year, and also chat about new years resolutions and goals for 2023. Yes, we did…

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Talk Clearlyer Classic with Nathan Macintosh 1:18:56

1+ y ago1:18:56

1:18:56

On this episode we throw it back to one of our first episodes that never made it to YouTube. Joined by comedian Nathan Macintosh, we talked about who is cooler, Bruce Wayne vs Tony Stark, how many chickens die every day to be eaten, and Wil shares a news story about a mannequin that got fat-shamed. FOLLOW NATHAN MACINTOSH https://www.instagram.com/…

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Black Cock Soup with Jiaoying Summers 1:02:46

1+ y ago1:02:46

1:02:46

On this episode we are joined by comedian Jiaoying Summers, she talks about beauty standards in China, how John Singleton convinced her to start stand up, and Jiaoying tells us her top five American films. FOLLOW JIAOYING SUMMERS https://www.instagram.com/jiaoyingsummers/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6tI7PwweyR3TQlsMTR1zWg https://twitte…

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Albino Capitol with Akeem Woods 58:40

1+ y ago58:40

58:40

On this episode we are joined by comedian, Akeem Woods, We talk about the albino South African guy he's been DMing with, we talk about movies we haven't seen, but still, know what happened in them, and Akeem lists women that he thinks are attractive. FOLLOW AKEEM WOODS https://www.akeemwoods.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBsn5adVarlScQrZGwv…

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It’s our one year anniversary: let’s celebrate! 47:22

1+ y ago47:22

47:22

It’s been a year, since starting the Asian Soup Podcast. How time flies! From revisiting our podcast name, to what we enjoy about the podcast, to learnings and key milestones, we discuss how the podcast has evolved — and how we as individuals and as a pair, evolved in the past year. A little note: we feel so lucky to do the podcast for a whole year…

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Jesus Was Asian with Tre Stewart 48:54

1+ y ago48:54

48:54

On this episode of Talk Clearlyer, comedian Tre Stewart is back for round two. We talk about the pros and minuses of sex dolls, we break down how bad Tre's Detroit public school education was, and Wil gets us ready for Black History Month with another round of "who invented it". FOLLOW TRE STEWART https://www.instagram.com/trestewart1/?hl=en FOLLOW…

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Dumplings for everyone 32:56

1+ y ago32:56

32:56

In our Season 2 finale, Angela and Annie relive the best Taiwanese meal they ate this year, and discuss books that connect us with different parts of our Taiwanese, Chinese, and American heritage. We share our Spotify Wrapped and play a listener voicemail. Credits: “PUNCHLINE” and “LITTLE FIRES” from BUNNY MODE courtesy of the artist Jaguar Jonze (…

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Forrest Gump of Tragedies with Tre Stewart 58:39

1+ y ago58:39

58:39

On this episode we are joined by comedian Tre Stewart. We talk about Geroge Santos lying about being gay and Jewish, Cipha talks about the craziest lie a woman ever told him, and Tre talks about growing up in Detroit and his childhood home getting broken into. FOLLOW TRE STEWART https://www.instagram.com/trestewart1/?hl=en FOLLOW THE SHOW http://th…

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Get a Real Dog with Ally Leftridge 59:34

1+ y ago59:34

59:34

On this episode we are joined by comedian Ally Leftridge. we talk about the four waves of feminism, Ally getting attacked on a date, and one-night stands. FOLLOW ALLY LEFTRIDGE https://www.instagram.com/allyleftridge/?hl=en https://twitter.com/str8_jokes23 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiS6nLpk4qGRuBqIRWVcH1g FOLLOW THE SHOW http://thelaughbutto…

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New Year Day 1:12:10

1+ y ago1:12:10

1:12:10

On this episode of Talk Clearlyer, Cipha is back! He helps Wil with his time management skills, we discuss the correct way to wish someone a happy new year, and we talk about what went down between Andrew Tate and Greta Thunberg. FOLLOW THE SHOW http://thelaughbutton.podlink.to/talkclearlyer http://talkclearlyer.com https://twitter.com/talkclearlye…

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Homie Hopping with Chanel Omari 1:05:07

1+ y ago1:05:07

1:05:07

On this episode, Cipha is still out of town so guest host, Matt Richards fills in for him. With guest Chanel Omari we talk about her time on the show Princesses of Long Island, Matt talks about hook-up stories where he was in serious danger, and we talk about if there's ever a time it's okay to try and hook up with a friend's ex. FOLLOW MATT RICHAR…

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Let's chat about Chinese and Korean restaurants! Ordering tips, etiquette, and more 50:30

1+ y ago50:30

50:30

Discovering food from different cultures and experiencing the variety of flavours and tastes is an important way to learn and appreciate other cultures apart from our own. Food in itself is a language of its own, communicating how things may have come to be. It might be the weather of a certain location, the availability of produce, a matter of sur…

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Foodtarian with Sabrina Piper and Victoria Arnstein 1:10:11

1+ y ago1:10:11

1:10:11

On this episode, Cipha is still out of town, so Wil is joined by guest host, Matt Richards. They are joined by comedians Sabrina Piper and Victoria Arnstein. Matt shows off his skills as a mentalist, Wil reads the news about Elon Musk dropping to second on the world's richest list, and we all talk about our favorite sitcoms. FOLLOW SABRINA PIPER ht…

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Our go-to gift ideas: under $20, $50 and $100 46:40

1+ y ago46:40

46:40

It’s that time of year – the decorations are up, the festive tunes are playing and Aussie summer is officially here (at least for us!). Gift giving is always a challenge, especially when it comes to giving the right one for the right person. So, we’ve put this episode together to hopefully help you come up with some last minute gift ideas or genera…

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Achyologist with Jourdain Fisher 1:02:27

1+ y ago1:02:27

1:02:27

On this episode, Cipha breaks down his name and his religion, Jourdain shows off his impressions, and this week on No One Cares News, Wil talks about a woman who secretly had 5 husbands that her boyfriend did not know about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy The Laugh Button

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Signs to quit your job 46:55

1+ y ago46:55

46:55

With our fair share of work experience seeing the good and bad in different jobs, it’s time to spill the tea. And as thirty-something year olds who have both made career changes, we reflect on the signs that prompted the next move. What are those moments where we’ve realised, maybe it’s time to move on? Should I stay for longer in this role and see…

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Live Swapcast From New York Comedy Festival (with Here's the Scenario) 1:17:06

1+ y ago1:17:06

1:17:06

On this episode, hosts of both Talk Clearyler and Here’s The Scenario podcasts teamed up for a special live version of their shows as part of the New York Comedy Festival. Talk Clearlyer’s Cipha Counds and Wil Sylvince delivered the NOC news to Here’s The Scenario’s Brendan Sagalow and Mike Cannon who returned the favor by delivering some hypotheti…

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Go More with Jourdain Fisher 56:48

1+ y ago56:48

56:48

On this episode we are joined by comedian, Jourdain Fisher. Ciph explains why he doesn't mess with women who've dated rappers, we talk about how Terrence Howard got replaced by Don Cheadle in the Iron Man sequel and Jourdain talks about how he lost a role in the Flash to the other Jordan Fisher. FOLLOW Jourdain Fisher https://www.facebook.com/Jfish…

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Live From The Dojo 36:41

1+ y ago36:41

36:41

Wil Sylvince & Cipha Sounds take the show on the road. Listen to an exclusive live recording of the guys doing stand up in the days before Talk Clearlyer. FOLLOW THE SHOW http://thelaughbutton.podlink.to/talkclearlyer http://talkclearlyer.com https://twitter.com/talkclearlyer https://instagram.com/talkclearlyer https://tiktok.com/talkclearlyer FOLL…

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Orchard Block with Chanel Ali 1:21:02

1+ y ago1:21:02

1:21:02

On this episode, we are joined by comedian Chanel Ali to talk about her time growing up in the foster care system, the difference between nationality and ethnicity, and Wil breaks down a news story about a family that got the dog taxidermied. FOLLOW CHANEL ALI https://www.chanelali.com/ https://www.instagram.com/chanelali/?hl=en https://twitter.com…

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Our karaoke memories – and all the songs we love 55:12

1+ y ago55:12

55:12

As 30-something-year-old Asian-Aussies, karaoke was a huge part of growing up in Sydney – both as young children and young teenagers. Karaoke brought us joy, it taught us about our culture, and most importantly, it bonded us. From karaoke room must-haves, to karaoke drinking games, to all the songs we used to listen to on our MP3 players, Rox and J…

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Live From Toronto with Kardinal Offishall and Josh Adam Meyers 1:03:21

1+ y ago1:03:21

1:03:21

On this episode we are live in front of a crowd at Just For Laughs in Toronto. Joined by comedians Kardinal Offishall and Josh Adam Meyers, we discuss if saying "pushing up a meeting" means it's now earlier or later, talking to women for a long time before meeting in real life, and the land acknowledgment that was said before the show started. FOLL…

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Mark It with David Levine and Ryu Go Eun 1:06:23

1+ y ago1:06:23

1:06:23

On this episode we have David Levine and Ryu Go Eun back for part two of the last episode. Wil tells a story of getting lost in Alabam and accidentally coming across a KKK cross burning, we discuss who our favorite Batmen are, and we argue about what counts as a sandwich. FOLLOW DAVID LEVINE https://www.instagram.com/davidfirstofhisname/?hl=en FOLL…

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Wil Hypo with David Levine and Ryu Go Eun 53:09

1+ y ago53:09

53:09

On this episode, we are joined by David Levine and Ryu Go Eun. We talk about why women should be called actors and actresses, we watch a Tik Tok about a straight man looking for another straight man to marry, and Wil gives a fun, well-thought-out hypothetical question. FOLLOW DAVID LEVINE https://www.instagram.com/davidfirstofhisname/?hl=en FOLLOW …

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Speaking up – how to speak up & when is it okay? 37:24

1+ y ago37:24

37:24

Jules and Rox have a chat about something that's been on their minds lately – speaking up more in their day to day. Sharing some real experiences from everyday life, they discuss (and practise) how they might react in certain situations. Sometimes it requires a bit of assertiveness, and sometimes it requires some confidence to be heard. Also, is it…

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Ye or Ye with Turner Sparks 1:14:08

1+ y ago1:14:08

1:14:08

On this episode comedian, Turner Sparks joins us to talk about his time living in China, selling ice cream and producing comedy. We also talk about TV shows that replaced actors midway through the series, and we discuss serial killers and why most of the famous ones are from the 70's. FOLLOW TURNER SPARKS https://twitter.com/turnerbsparks https://w…

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What have we been wearing lately? Favourite outfits, turtle necks, socks, and more... 32:42

1+ y ago32:42

32:42

In this episode, we discuss about what we've been wearing lately. We get into style, what we like when we're getting dressed day to day, and any wardrobe essentials we're loving recently. It's been a bit cold recently in Sydney so Jules and Rox chat about how they stay warm from turtle necks to warm socks and more. We also share some personal tips …

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