Episode 783 (44 mins 16 secs) Have you used DHL before? How much access do you have to your personal mobile phone at work? What do you think about the proposed ban of cellphone bans in schools? Albert, Jiaming, and Ana talk about all that, plus the recap of news from June 2024 Updates, Show Notes, and Contact Info can be found at... https://www.who…

Today my guest is Viktorija Ignataviciute, an experienced gingerbread house creator, a great community leader and advocate, an explorer, and an intensive traveler who can come back a year older after just a few days' trip and allow herself to be silly & joyful with no day offs 🤩 From this episode, you'll know: 👉 if Viktorija listened to Linkin Park…

Episode 787 (28 mins 26 secs) We’re past the half way point of 2024, so what have been some Movies and TV shows that we should have watched this year so far. Albert, Jiaming, and Ana share their thoughts on that topic, plus their recommendations! Did you get a new 4k HDR TV recently? Updates, Show Notes, and Contact Info can be found at... https://…

Talking about a multi-country European trip, Googly Eyed Trains, Cup Noodles latest questionable flavor, and peanut butter the video game playing dog. Albert, Ruthy, Jiaming, and Ana talk about all that, plus a quick chat about potlucks. Updates, Show Notes, and Contact Info can be found at... https://www.whowhatwhereswhy.com/stuffjunk/2024/7/9/786…

This episode was originally supposed to be released on July 2, 2024, but was this much delayed due to a technical issue that our podcast host Squarespace was experiencing. We apologize for the delay. Episode 785 (51 mins 49 secs) A lot of talk about reorganizing the home, an extended discussion about Sony TVs, July 4th apathy, sales, pouring water …

"We all deal with trauma. By sharing my story, I hope others will feel it's okay to open up." In this episode, we discussed Jason's story of losing his dad during COVID and coping with his feelings, in particular: 👉 The triple hit: COVID stress, job loss, and father's illness. 👉 The first time Jason’s daughter saw him cry. 👉 First hospital visits a…

Today my guest is Tamanna Bavishi, a great community builder, a mother of two who’s entered a community world by accident and stayed by heart, and even recently started her podcast and community for working mothers in India “The Desi Mom Hustle”, and a very open, kind, supportive, and just amazing person to talk to 🤩 From this episode, you'll know:…

Episode 784 (37 mins 14 secs) Are you actually watching “And Just Like That?” Are you enjoying “House of the Dragon” more or less than you thought you would? Are you a fan of “Ted Lasso?” How did fictional media handle certain huge tragic world events? Ready for San Diego Comic-Con? Do you Hate Watch? Albert, Jiaming, and Ana talk about all that, p…

Today, my guest is Rebecca Marshburn, a great community expert and a big fan of writing letters and poems, who’s been on the road with Sasquatch for 28 days and is sure that every story is a love story 🤩 From this episode, you'll know: 👉 if Rebecca has a permit to drive a truck 👉 what Rebecca has been recently moved by 👉 why Rebecca writes letters …

Episode 782 (45 mins 48 secs) Do you use Comixology on the Amazon Kindle? Did you know there are types of blindness? Have you gone to a disco night event? Why do we mention Happy Wok so much? Albert, Jiaming, and Ana talk about all that plus tons of recommendations to go, to watch, to read, to learn, to purchase, and to send. Updates, Show Notes, a…

Episode 781 (34 mins 05 secs) What countries have you visited or have wanted to visit? Maybe there are some places that you just don’t want to go to? Have you tried eating the Samyang Buldak 3x Spicy Ramen? What if the government actually stepped in and banned that spicy product? How long should you keep an employee that you already fired? That sho…

Episode 780 (37 mins 22 secs) Have you seen Ted Lasso? Do you think movies with minorities in the lead are lacking in having more variety in genres and subject matters? Albert, Jiaming, and Ana have a discussion about these, and give you some recommendations. Plus some after credits spoiler-ish talks on The Acolyte and Doctor Who. Updates, Show Not…

Episode 779 (32 mins 04 secs) Credit card price vs Cash price. California Road Tax. China has very affordable EVs. House of the Dragon promoting itself in New York. More AI talk. Cold Stone Creamery’s pistachio ice cream lawsuit. Albert, Jiaming, and Ana talk about all that, plus another stab at the attractiveness of female video game characters. U…

Today is a very special episode, and not only because it’s one hundredth, woohoo, but also because it was a great surprise! 🤩🤗🥳 Here Yurii's friends, also, guests from the previous episodes, are asking Yurii questions they always wanted to ask! 😉 From this episode, you'll know: 👉 one thing in Yurii's life that has had a profound impact on who he is…

Episode 778 (31 mins 22 secs) What movies or TV show should you watch to celebrate Pride Month? Have you gone to Anime Riverside? You should. How about Anime Expo? Maybe you shouldn’t go. Albert, Jiaming, and Ana, talk about all that, plus Humble Bumble I mean Humble Bundle. Updates, Show Notes, and Contact Info can be found at... https://www.whowh…

Episode 777 (30 mins 10 secs) George Lucas continues to share his thoughts and feelings about Star Wars after he sold it to Disney. Right in timing of The Acolyte being released on Disney Plus. Speaking of George, George RR Martin recently shared a hot take. Plus wearing a different kind of suit to a wedding party, creating your own TV shows via AI…

Today my guest is Céline Riemenschneider, a community professional who is passionate about helping other community managers thrive, an artist who creates beautiful abstract paintings, and a mother of twin boys who also helps her husband in his restaurant and hospitality consulting business 🤩 From this episode, you'll know: 👉 how high is Céline's ba…

Episode 776 (33 mins 12 secs) Would you feel guilty if you potentially may have caused a car accident? What does “next Saturday” mean to you? Have you seen the return of Fantasmic at Disneyland? Albert, Jiaming, and Ana talk about all that, plus Inside The NBA, Furiosa, and other movies you should see in theaters right now. Updates, Show Notes, and…

Episode 775 (31 mins 50 secs) It’s that time to check out what’s up with May 2024. From the Drake vs Kendrick Lamar feud, the new Superman suit, Northern Lights, mispronounced names at graduation, Kabosu the shiba inu that became the doge meme, to a time travel story to believe. Albert, Jiaming, and Ana go over all that and more! Updates, Show Note…

Episode 774 (1 hr 09 mins 58 secs) Many many years later, we’ve got another movie in the Mad Max universe. Did “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” live up to “Fury Road?” How was Anya Taylor Joy in the lead role? How do the two movies connect? How was the action stunt work this time? Albert, Jiaming, and Ana share their thoughts on the film. Let’s say they d…

Today my guest is Baily Hancock, a connection strategist, a mother of two, a natural-born connector and extracurricular-lover, and a professional friend-maker who, according to her teachers, was a “very bright student but talked to classmates too much” 🤩 From this episode, you'll know: 👉 Baily's trick to successfully dress her daughter while holdin…

Episode 773 (33 mins 28 secs) Did you get to attend the Just Like Heaven music festival? Do you have alternative picks for AAPI movies compared to Esquire’s picks? What’s the connection between Crocs and Idiocracy? Are you familiar with the work of Stephen Chow? Have you seen Brad Meltzer’s Michigan Commencement Address? Albert, Jiaming, and Ana ta…

Episode 772 (34 mins 43 secs) Are you familiar with the stand-up comic Russell Peters? What could possibly get you fined at a McDonald’s drive-thru? How fast can USPS vans go? Will you be subscribing to the upcoming streaming bundle deals? Albert, Jiaming, and Ana talk about all that, plus can you believe the series finale of Game Of Thrones was Fi…

Episode 771 (56 mins 17 secs) It's the All-New, Astonishing, Classic, Extraordinary, Immortal, Uncanny reboot of the 1990s X-Men animated series! Disney Plus has given us ten new episodes with X-Men ‘97! Albert and Jiaming share their thoughts on the animated show. Did it live up to all the hype? What did you think? It’s Spoilers Pleeze 274. Show N…

Today my guest is Ashwin Chacko, a positively playful visual storyteller who, as an Indian, is a very community-driven and multicultural person, a father of three, and a children's books author whose mission is to champion creativity and empower people to find their inner 🤩 From this episode, you'll know: 👉 the backstory of Ashwin's nickname 👉 what…

Episode 770 (33 mins 16 secs) How are you enjoying the Summer Movies of 2024 so far? What movies should you consider watching for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month? Albert and Jiaming talk movies once again, plus they call out Esquire writer Sirena He Show Notes and Contact Info can be found at... https://www.whowhatwhereswhy.com/stuff…

Episode 769 (27 mins 31 secs) You trying to get rich with the GameStop Meme stock? Do you know the origins of the 69 funny sex number meme? What exactly interrupted Luka Doncic’s press conference? Are you ready for some AI created erotica from ChatGPT? Why did Blu-Ray win against HD-DVD? Do you consider reading sexy? Albert and Jiaming have these d…

Episode 768 (1 hr 04 mins 44 secs) We’ve got to have a conversation about the fact xbox shut down four Bethesda game studios. RIP to Tango Gameworks, Arkane Austin, Alpha Dog, and Roundhouse. Why did that happen? Who is to blame? How surprising was it really? Where does things go from here? Should xbox just give up? Albert has a chat (and rant) abo…

Today my guest is Avely Pütsep, a mission-driven community and marketing consultant and a digital nomad who’s slowly traveling the world and always chooses kindness 🤩 From this episode, you'll know: 👉 what is Avely's favorite place to read a book 👉 why Avely loves dogs more than humans 👉 what depletes Avely's social battery 👉 the backstory of getti…

Episode 767 (30 mins 27 secs) Does Singapore have one of the best airports and one of the best countries for foodies? Should kids not be allowed to be the pilot of the Millennium Falcon ride at Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge? Have you heard of The Lonely Island and Set Myers podcast? Do you play the daily Framed.wtf puzzle game? Albert and Jiaming go over…

Episode 766 (23 mins 25 secs) Do you do Drive Up Order Pickups at Target or Walmart? Why will you not be able to see a famous Japanese Mountain anymore? How come Nestle Drumsticks aren’t melting? Is there a reason Disneyland is not claiming money owed to them? Albert, Jiaming, and Ana talk about all that, plus some Titanic talk?! Show Notes and Con…

Today my guest is Mathew Krawczyk, a community strategist and designer, an embodiment and deep transformation coach who loves co-creating systems in which we can all thrive together 🤩 From this episode, you'll know: 👉 what was Mathew's childhood favorite video game 👉 how does Mathew have fun 👉 what treasure Mathew found in the Sahara 👉 how Mathew f…

Episode 765 (31 mins 59 secs) To have a conversation or to not have a conversation when going No 2 on the Toilet. The ongoing topic of whether we are losing physical media as an option to our entertainment. Just some things discussed by Albert, Jiaming, Ana and Derek of the Geekdom Fancast. Plus our recommendations for this week! Show Notes and Con…

Episode 764 (30 mins 47 secs) Do you pick your Gatorade by color or by flavor? Derek from the Geekdom Fancast joins Albert, Jiaming, and Ana to answer that question, plus a recap of April 2024. What the heck happened in the Month now?! Show Notes and Contact Info can be found at… https://www.whowhatwhereswhy.com/stuffjunk/2024/4/30/764…

Episode 763 (1 hr 12 mins 47 secs) It’s the annual tradition once again, for placing our bets on what we think will be the Top 10 Summer Movies that will make the most at the Box Office. Joining Albert, Jiaming, and Ana are Myke and Derek from the Geekdom Fancast Show Notes and Contact Info can be found at… https://www.whowhatwhereswhy.com/stuffjun…

Today my guest is Phoebe Shin Venkat, a senior community consultant, an experienced speaker, a board member at CORA (Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse), an active volunteer, a candidate for city council at Foster City, and the person I loved talking to from the first Zoom 🤩 From this episode, you'll know: 👉 did Phoebe feel any pressure as the…

Episode 762 (45 mins 55 secs) From Tijuana Airport sweatiness, Centro Histórico de la Ciudad de México, to eating Shake Shack at Mexico, Ana shares some stories from her Mexico City trip to Albert and Jiaming. Plus recommending things to watch! Show Notes and Contact Info can be found at… https://www.whowhatwhereswhy.com/stuffjunk/2024/4/24/762…

Episode 761 (30 mins 31 secs) Are the movie/tv trailer analyze breakdown videos annoying click-baits now? Shouldn’t you show support to your partner when they are being recognized and celebrated? Why are Mexican tax payers paying for cat welfare? What’s more popular than the NFL among Gen Z? All that are discussed by Albert, Jiaming who is still in…

Today my guest is Nityesh Agarwal, a founder of the Curated Connections community tool, a writer who is passionate about teaching, an ex-developer (or maybe not), a host of the Beginner Maps podcast, and a super positive community person 🤩 From this episode, you'll know: 👉 how did Nityesh feel when he recorded his first interview ever 👉 why Nityesh…

Episode 760 (39 mins 41 secs) How many US Adults do you think would rather wait to watch a movie on streaming and skip the theatrical experience? Albert, Jiaming, and Ana go over this topic about the positives and negatives about going out to the cinema. We’re still celebrating Nine Years of whowhatwhereswhy and the Stuff and Junk show podcast, so …

Episode 759 (38 mins 36 secs) Did you see Emei in one of her Cynical Tour dates? Is it true that Gen Z is really using their phones less? Do you have a “dumb” feature phone? Are you at all concerned that hackers have figured out how to crack hotel room key cards? Albert and Ruthy talk about all that, plus the flashback episode about online dating s…

Today my guest is Grace Ling, a UX designer and illustrator, a world traveler, speaker, tech, lifestyle, and travel content creator, influencer, a founder of the Design Buddies community with a huge number of members worldwide, and a person who in her past life In my I wanted to develop games and biohack herself to run faster 🤩 From this episode, y…

Episode 758 (42 mins 32 secs) Who thought there would be an earthquake in New York? What are some unique facts about the Number 9. Would you use AI to generate an image of yourself? Where were you when The Matrix was released 25 years ago? Albert and Ruthy talk about all that, plus the flashback episode about Bachelorette and Bachelor parties. Show…

Episode 757 (53 mins 00 secs) Did you see the Total Solar Eclipse? What do you know about the chatter surrounding the game Stellar Blade? Albert, Ruthy, Jiaming, and Ana have a discussion about all that, as they celebrate 9 Years of whowhatwhereswhy.com and the Stuff and Junk show podcast. Plus listen to this flashback episode about Weird Things Le…

Today, we talk with the one and only Jenny Weigle, a dedicated listener of Community Live who listened to every episode, and shares her experience, inspirations, and connections made through that, and even why she keeps listening to it every week! 🤩🤗🥳 From this episode, you'll know: 👉 Why Community Life helped Jenny to prepare for the Community Reb…

Episode 756 (32 mins 38 secs) Do you tend to do different things you normally wouldn’t do when you’re travelling? Have you heard of or read The Last Lumenian book? Did you watch Physical 100? Ever gone to WonderCon Anaheim yet? Why shouldn’t you spend too much? Albert, Jiaming, and Ana discuss all this, plus some impromptu singing Show Notes and Co…

Episode 755 (30 mins 18 secs) Do you think 1990s and early 2000s fashion is back again? Can criticizing tomato puree put you in jail? Should you wear your wedding dress to your friend’s wedding? Shouldn’t temporary tattoos be temporary? Albert, Jiaming, and Ana, plus One Day on NETFLIX Show Notes and Contact Info can be found at… https://www.whowha…

Episode 754 (1 hr 05 mins 22 secs) Did you go to WonderCon Anaheim 2024? How was your experience walking the Exhibit Hall or attending the Panels? What did you buy? Who did you see? Albert and Derek of the Geekdom Fancast share their thoughts on the event, plus the annual interview with the Chief Communications and Strategies Officer; David Glanzer…

😲 How do you feel when not receiving feedback on the work you've done? 🤩 Is it social recognition that drives you? 🙌 Why do you have to build relationships constantly? 🤔 What do people feel if you're not answering right away? 🤗 Why community is your therapy? Let's find it out! 😏 Join Jason Baum, the therapist by legacy, and Yurii Lazaruk, the thera…

Episode 753 (25 mins 40 secs) Who is thinking about going to Singapore? Have you read Dune, the novel by Frank Herbert? Did you go to Las Vegas recently, like for Anime Las Vegas? What do you do to help improve your memory? Would you like to eat some vegetarian food from Taco Bell? Albert, Ruthy, Jiaming, and Ana, talk about all that and some podca…