Best Kristy Yee Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 82 - Freestyle Fridays w/ Rio D (Rapper) 53:31

6d ago53:31

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Hosted by actor Lucas John Ng and comedian Josh Yang. Full ep on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IJFI3JcfFbo Our first guest of Series 4 is a Lebanese - Canadian rapper from Toronto called Rio D. Our co-host, Josh Yang, met Rio D at digital nomad events while living in Buenos Aires in November, 2023, and quickly connected on a shared interest in creative…

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Ep. 81 - Series 4 Premiere - New Energy 37:12

16d ago37:12

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Hosted by actor Lucas John Ng and comedian Josh Yang - Full Ep. on YouTube: https://youtu.be/424SXh_1NSY It's a new Series with new horizons and time for us to change the game and bring in some new energy. In this premiere episode, it's been 7 months since our Series 3 Finale episode and a whirlwind of activity for both co-hosts. Josh spent 3 month…

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Ep. 80 - Series 3 Finale 36:15

1M ago36:15

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Hosted by actor Lucas John Ng and comedian Josh Yang - Full Ep. on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cVKAoZdbxtw The reports of our podcast disappearing are greatly exaggerated as we come back from the depths of the past with this first in person podcast recording since the pandemic originally recorded on November 9th, 2023 in Vancouver, Canada. It's been …

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75: Beetlejuice & Batman Returns 1:19:43

2M ago1:19:43

1:19:43

It's Tim Burton (and Michael Keaton!) month here on the Costume Plot, so join us as we gab all about two of Burton's early films, Beetlejuice and Batman Returns. Featuring latex, piping, and child brides! Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Beetlejuice: Instagram, Pinterest Batman Returns: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments…

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74: Once Upon a Time & Riverdale 1:17:29

3M ago1:17:29

1:17:29

Consider this your stop if you want to get on a soapbox about TV shows that started really good and then crashed and burned. Because we're getting into two episodes of a couple of shows that did exactly that--Once Upon a Time (episode 1x07) and Riverdale (episode 1x01). Get into it! Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Once Upon a…

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73: The Princess Diaries & 27 Dresses 1:19:59

4M ago1:19:59

1:19:59

It's time for some fun chick flicks today! Join us as we get into the costumes in The Princess Diaries and 27 Dresses, discussing Harry Winston, Gone with the Wind, and of course, the many charms of James Marsden. Note: something that came up when Sarah looked for IG accounts to tag from these designers is that DeBora Rachelle was a huge name in pr…

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72: Avatar: The Last Airbender with costume designer Farnaz Khaki-Sadigh 42:24

4M ago42:24

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We're so excited to welcome back Farnaz Khaki-Sadigh, our first repeat guest! She's back to discuss her work on the new Netflix adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender. We also get the chance to ask her what she values in her team, and what advice she'd give her younger self. Follow Farnaz on Instagram and her website! Follow along with the visual…

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71: The Brothers Sun with costume designer Vera Chow 42:49

5M ago42:49

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A bonus episode just for you! We're so excited to welcome costume designer Vera Chow to chat all about her work on Netflix's new show The Brothers Sun. We had a great time discussing not just the show, but fighting for AAPI justice, why jade is so important, and her a-ha moment at Cirque de Soleil. Follow Vera on her website and Instagram! Follow a…

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70: The Artful Dodger & Our Flag Means Death 1:10:37

5M ago1:10:37

1:10:37

Oh you wanted some period costumes? Well, here you GO! We decided to dive back into some TV shows this month with The Artful Dodger and Our Flag Means Death (episodes 1x03 and 1x04). Join us as we chat about plaid matching, the year 1717, and a few extra minutes at the end where we go on a tangent about Shadow & Bone! Follow along with the visual a…

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69: Barbie & Babylon 1:06:17

7M ago1:06:17

1:06:17

Happy 2024! We're kicking off our year with coverage of 2 movies starring Margot Robbie, Barbie and Babylon. Listen in as we discuss stereotypical 20s looks, Chanel, and more! PSA: Sorry that Sarah's audio is a little quiet! Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Barbie: Instagram, Pinterest Babylon: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? …

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68: Love Actually & Mean Girls 1:24:46

7M ago1:24:46

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Lucky you, it's another episode for your ears! This week the theme is "mid-2000s-Christmas-adjacent" as we cover Love Actually and Mean Girls. Join us for a fun, tangent-filled discussion about hats at weddings, KNITWEAR, and what we wore in high school. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Love Actually : Instagram, Pinterest Mea…

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67: Gilmore Girls #1.1 & Good Omens #1.1 1:05:24

8M ago1:05:24

1:05:24

We decided to go for some TV shows this month, but we picked 2 very different shows... what else is new? Join us as we dissect the costumes in the pilots for Gilmore Girls and Good Omens. We chat about Delia's, cheap looking Biblical costumes, and so much more. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Gilmore Girls: Instagram, Pintere…

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66: Hook & Scream 1:03:52

9M ago1:03:52

1:03:52

A very happy spooky season to you and yours! In this episode, we picked a couple of 90s films that have a bit of an autumnal vibe, Hook and the original Scream. Join us as we discuss Edvard Munch, 80s lamé, and so much more. Nylon interview with Cynthia Bergstrom Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Hook: Instagram, Pinterest Scre…

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65: Painkiller with costume designer Avery Plewes 48:07

10M ago48:07

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On today's bonus episode, we have costume designer Avery Plewes on the show to chat all about her work on Netflix's new show Painkiller. We had a great conversation, ranging in topic from 2000s era fashion, the challenges of filming, and Avery's start in costuming. Follow Avery: Instagram Website Follow along with the visual analysis via these link…

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64: Burlesque & The Greatest Showman 1:06:22

11M ago1:06:22

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It's movie musicals day as we tackle a couple of Big Costume movies, Burlesque and The Greatest Showman. Join us as we go over Cabaret references, PT Barnum being a scumbag, and so much more. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Burlesque: Instagram, Pinterest The Greatest Showman: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments? Suggest…

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63: Twisted Metal with costume designer Liz Vastola 50:52

11M ago50:52

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We've got an amazing bonus episode for you this month, a joyful and entertaining interview with costume designer Liz Vastola. She's here to chat all about her work on Peacock's new show Twisted Metal, as well as her career up to this point and how she got here. Follow Liz: portfolio site, Instagram Follow along with the visual analysis via these li…

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62: Tetris & That Thing You Do! 1:00:22

12M ago1:00:22

1:00:22

The theme is loose (menswear?) this week as we cover 2 movies that we just felt like covering! Join us in dissecting Tetris and That Thing You Do!, diving into the sludgy colors of Russia, interesting ties, and pooping your pants in costume??? Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Tetris: Instagram, Pinterest That Thing You Do!: In…

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61: The SpongeBob Musical & Diana: The Musical 59:23

1y ago59:23

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We're back and ready to get into some more theatre! Today we're covering two Broadway musicals available on streaming services: The SpongeBob Musical and Diana: The Musical. Join us as we explore 99 cent store explosions, trick wedding dresses, and more. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! The SpongeBob Musical : Instagram, Pinte…

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60: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider & Clue 1:05:20

1y ago1:05:20

1:05:20

Ready to play? We're jumping into some costume analysis from 2 movies based on games, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider and Clue! Join us as we discuss character archetypes, Steve Jobs suits, and the ethics of tomb raiding. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Tomb Raider: Instagram, Pinterest Clue: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments?…

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59: Romy and Michele's High School Reunion & She's All That 1:08:45

1y ago1:08:45

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Any 90s babies out there? Flash back with our analysis of two iconic films from the time, Romy & Michele's High School Reunion and She's All That. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Romy & Michele: Instagram, Pinterest She's All That: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email thecostumeplot…

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58: The Hunger Games & Blade Runner 1:01:47

1+ y ago1:01:47

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It's time for some dystopian movies! Join us as we cover The Hunger Games and Blade Runner, two very different but both dystopian future movies. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! The Hunger Games: Instagram, Pinterest Blade Runner: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email thecostumeplot@g…

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Ep. 79 - Golden Delicious w/ Cardi Wong (Actor) 57:26

1+ y ago57:26

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Hosted by actor Lucas John Ng and comedian Josh Yang - Full Ep. on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_IHpz6Qp8IY This week, we have Vancouver based actor, Cardi Wong, joining us to talk about his first lead role in a feature film, "Golden Delicious"! A coming of age story about high school senior Jake who comes to terms with his own sexual identity while b…

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57: See How They Run & Mary Queen of Scots 1:03:10

1+ y ago1:03:10

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We're celebrating another great actress for March--Saoirse Ronan! Join us as we talk all about See How They Run and Mary Queen of Scots. The two time periods onscreen couldn't be more different! What fun. Note: we were both sick while recording this episode. We tried to edit out all the sniffles and coughs, but bear with us if our energy seems lowe…

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Ep. 78 - A Kung Fu Story w/ Stanton Chong (Stunt Actor) 56:03

1+ y ago56:03

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Hosted by actor Lucas John Ng and comedian Josh Yang - Full Ep. on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ygswZe1EOoc It's the first new episode of the year and we're have a blast from the past this week with Vancouver based film maker and action designer Stanton Chong! Stanton has directed a variety of short action films with his YouTube Channel Eunoia Creatio…

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56: 50 First Dates & Ever After 1:12:34

1+ y ago1:12:34

1:12:34

Happy Feb-Drew-ary! We're celebrating the month of love with 2 romantic movies that just so happen to both star Drew Barrymore--50 First Dates and Ever After. Join us as we discuss coconut bras, tennis whites, and stick-em rhinestones. Frock Flicks info about Ever After Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! 50 First Dates: Instagra…

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55: Kindred with costume designer Jaclyn Banner 1:03:33

1+ y ago1:03:33

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We're so excited to be joined by costume designer Jaclyn Banner to chat all about her work designing FX on Hulu's new show Kindred, based on the book by Octavia E. Butler. Jaclyn gives us all the behind the scenes tidbits on selecting fabrics, working closely with actors in fittings, and her path to costume design. Follow Jaclyn! Jaclyn's website I…

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54: Back to the Future & Pleasantville 1:04:03

1+ y ago1:04:03

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It's a time travel kind of day for our first episode of 2023! We're covering two movies that go back to the 50s with Back to the Future and Pleasantville. We discuss period accurate guitars, polyester, and bullet bras. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Back to the Future: Instagram, Pinterest Pleasantville: Instagram, Pinterest…

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53: The Woman King with costume designer Gersha Phillips 1:01:34

1+ y ago1:01:34

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December's bonus episode featured special guest Gersha Phillips, who is here to chat about her work on the new movie The Woman King, a period epic which tells the story of the female Agojie warriors of the West African kingdom of Dahomey. She gives us all the inside scoop on working in South Africa, finding local artists, and her path to costume de…

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Ep. 77 - Resurrection w/ Lucas & Josh 46:05

1+ y ago46:05

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Hosted by actor Lucas John Ng and comedian Josh Yang: https://youtu.be/m-5w2Zu-Pt0 | We're back! After an impromptu four months away, Lucas and Josh are back right before the holidays to let all of our listeners know that we're coming back strong in 2023! Catch up with us on this episode as we share everything that went on in the last four months o…

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52: Miracle on 34th Street (1947) & How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) 1:02:51

1+ y ago1:02:51

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Happy Holidays from the Costume Plot! We're excited to be talking about two Christmas classics, the original Miracle on 34th Street and the Jim Carrey Grinch. Join us as we explore drunk Santa, yak hair, and so much more. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Miracle on 34th Street: Instagram, Pinterest The Grinch: Instagram, Pinte…

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51: The Handmaid's Tale with costume designer Leslie Kavanagh 1:01:54

1+ y ago1:01:54

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We're so excited to welcome costume designer Leslie Kavanagh, who is here to chat all about her work on season 5 of Hulu's The Handmaid's Tale! We learned all about her journey towards the show, designing the new Gilead ranking of the Plums, and who might be inside June's locket. Follow Leslie online: Leslie's instagram Leslie's website Follow alon…

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54. Breaking Away from "Asian" Parenting Styles ft. Vincci Tsui 49:43

1+ y ago49:43

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Vincci Tsui, a mother of a three-year-old, balances her parenting knowledge from how she was raised with what she believes to be best for her daughter. We discuss what we’ve learned from our parents and what has been taught to us from living in a western society. Which teachings to adopt and which to unlearn? What fears do we have as new parents? “…

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50: A Knight's Tale & The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus 1:03:23

1+ y ago1:03:23

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Oh look, a new episode! This week we decided to do a Heath Ledger tribute, with his first breakout role and his last role. But it's not all sad because we discuss armor, anachronistic period mashups, and the strange, strange mind of Terry Gilliam. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! A Knight's Tale: Instagram, Pinterest The Imagi…

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53. Our Shit: What Happens After A Break Up? 52:21

2y ago52:21

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It’s official, Kristy is now single after a 6-year relationship. In this episode, we process the emotions after a breakup, recognize what is “overly independent”, and discuss fears of the future after losing a partner. Our Shit is a series where we update our lives with each other and how we cope with its challenges. “I felt like if we stayed toget…

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49: Train to Busan & Practical Magic 1:06:50

2y ago1:06:50

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Happy spooky season! We hope you enjoy our exploration of these two spooky movies, Train to Busan and Practical Magic. There's something for everyone, including discussion of watery blood, cowboy vampires, and the Edwardian Faire. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Train to Busan (TW for blood--fairly fake looking): Instagram, P…

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52. How Do We Define Cheating in a Relationship? 1:03:06

2y ago1:03:06

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Angie has been cheated on. Kristy has done the cheating. Inspired by the recent events in the Try Guys, we chat about our own experiences with infidelity including physical cheating, emotional cheating, micro-cheating, work crushes, and how to move on. “You're not a cheater, [...] you had cheated. But you’re not a cheater. It's not a identity thing…

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51. The Joy and Grief of Adult Friendships 49:41

2y ago49:41

49:41

Kristy and Angie sit down to talk about adult friendships during Kristy's road trip across Canada. Analogies are made, lyrics are quoted, and tears are (almost) shed. "I'm gonna hedge my bets if I have a lot of friends that are within the close circle. If a few of them left, then I'd be fine. As long as I keep filling this first ring, then it'll ne…

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48: Emily the Criminal with costume designer Amanda Wing Yee Lee 41:48

2y ago41:48

41:48

We're so excited to be joined by designer Amanda Wing Yee Lee this week to talk all about her work on the new film Emily the Criminal! We learn about her background, her process for designing the film, and her attraction to misunderstood characters. Please note there is some background noise in this episode but we did our best to edit around it! Fo…

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50. How to Heal from Childhood Trauma as a Vietnamese-American Daughter going into Motherhood ft. Tam Tran 1:20:36

2y ago1:20:36

1:20:36

Tam is in the “middle generation”. The balance between talking about mental health with her parents and learning how to teach her son to be in tune with his mental well-being. We discuss: her parents talking her out of using therapy people-pleasing tendencies as a survival tactic how to be there for other people but also set boundaries for your own…

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47: Miss Congeniality & Little Miss Sunshine 1:00:45

2y ago1:00:45

1:00:45

She's beauty and she's grace, she's another episode of the Costume Plot! Join us as we go over the costumes in two films about beauty pageants, Miss Congeniality and Little Miss Sunshine. Featuring discussions about Herve Leger and terrifying children's pageants. Trigger warning: mentions of suicide and discussion about body image. Follow along wit…

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49. Attachment Style…It Makes You Feel Some Type of Way 47:53

2y ago47:53

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What is your attachment style? Have you always wanted to do one but are not sure how it’ll go? We’ll do the quiz and narrate as we go and share some of our childhood memories and…well the answer may surprise you! Angie asked how understanding attachment helped in her current relationship and Kristy gave us a relationship update. As always, we discu…

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46: Mystic Pop-Up Bar #1.7 & Squid Game #1.1 54:41

2y ago54:41

54:41

Welcome to a new episode! Join us as we discuss a couple of Korean shows, Mystic Pop-Up Bar and Squid Game. The afterlife and... extreme violence? Sure! NY Times article: When a Track Suit Embodies a Nation Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Mystic Pop-Up Bar: Instagram, Pinterest Squid Game: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comm…

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48. Dopamine, Distractions, and Depression (Re-release) 59:08

2y ago59:08

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We decided to share a popular episode from season 1 from the summer of 2020 about how we talked ourselves out of our depressive episodes. We share audio clips of our actual voice messages with each other to show our realistic experiences, thoughts, and feelings. We talk about potential coping methods and understanding the different drivers that kee…

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45: Titanic & Steve Jobs 57:59

2y ago57:59

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We're back! We hope you had a great July! We're ready to rock with some Kate Winslet movies this week, Titanic and Steve Jobs! Join us as we explore the topics of 1910s corseting, asymmetry in the 80s, and dampness levels. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Titanic: Instagram, Pinterest Steve Jobs: Instagram, Pinterest Questions…

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47. To Have or Not to Have Babies... and Why 50:20

2y ago50:20

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Angie always imaged having babies. Kristy is on team no kids. But lately, they’ve both been having different thoughts. In this episode, we explore why we originally wanted/not wanted babies and why we are changing our minds. We also chat about endometriosis, discussing babies when dating, abandonment fears, trust issues, and mom’s guilt tripping us…

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Ep. 76 - Creative Reasons w/ Clif Knight (Comedian) 49:29

2y ago49:29

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Hosted by actor Lucas Ng and comedian Josh Yang. Full ep. on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vsiv-zxHSDg | This week, we have Toronto based Guyanese comedian, Clif Knight, joining us to share his experience performing comedy for 6 years in Toronto and his insight in the Canadian/American/European comedy scenes, the pros and cons of full time comedy versu…

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46. Unlearning Internalized Sexism in Your Family and Learning Self-Validation ft. Shirvin Lee 49:30

2y ago49:30

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**Content Warning: Death, Depression, Suicide** We are joined by psychotherapist Shirvin Lee who gets vulnerable and shares her childhood traumas of facing sexism and insurmountable pressures from her family. We also learn how to process and understand emotions better. “Happiness is not the baseline.” - Shirvin Resources/Mentions Dopamine Nation (B…

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Ep. 75 - Reminiscing w/ Kristy Yee (Podcaster) 46:46

2y ago46:46

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Hosted by actor Lucas Ng and comedian Josh Yang. Full ep on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9nKb1ne2hyk | This week, Vancouver based podcaster, Kristy Yee, joins us to share the origins of their award winning podcast, Shit We Don't Tell Mom, with co-host Angie Tian! From sharing personal stories amongst friends one night to creating a podcast that presen…

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45. Our Shit: What I Learned from Breaking Up a 6 Year Relationship 51:45

2y ago51:45

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This is an intimate story about my recent breakup with my partner of 6 years. I share my fear of judgment from friends, staying vs. leaving the relationship, the lessons learned, and how I plan to move forward. “I can’t just keep quitting every time something goes wrong in a relationship” - Kristy Resources/Mentions Paired - App for Couples --- The…

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Ep. 74 - Streams w/ Christopher Yip (Writer/Director) 57:29

2y ago57:29

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Hosted by actor Lucas Ng and comedian Josh Yang. Full ep. on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Znnzwxl2QEk This week, we talk with Edmonton born, and Toronto based, Chinese Canadian writer/director, Christopher Yip, as he is in post-production on his upcoming series "Streams Flow from a River" which is set during a snowstorm in the home of a Chinese immigr…

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