The Chewing Gum Podcast: Recent Episodes
Sherry & Clover
A podcast aimed at connecting with our Asian sisters and brothers hosted by Clover and Sherry. Join us once a week as we sit down to discuss our experiences growing up as a first-generation Asian Australian, career talks, relationships and anything in between plus beyond! Special thanks to @fluorosound for sound production. Check out his work here: linktr.ee/fluorosound
Media representation of bisexuality battles a long list of stereotypes. From being portrayed as a 'player' to the 'willingness' for an open relationship. Special guest, Ryan discusses coming out in a traditional Asian household, the bisexuality community and his dating experience.
Following on from our previous episode on the burn out mindset, on this episode we'll be exploring the opposite- the growth mindset which may have recently become the buzz word since the start of the pandemic. We're here to debunk some misconceptions and talk about the ways we can foster a growth mindset!
I'm sure you're no stranger to the concept of "burn out". On this episode, we will be exploring how does burn out, what we do to cope with it and why does society romanticise the "work till you drop" culture.
University was such a rollercoaster! And now that the adults are finished with their degrees and fresh into the corporate world. Sherry and Clover discuss their experience stepping into adult life with a whole new set of challenges, featuring the 4BananasPodcast. Why should joining a society be so important? How to shift your introverted personality to one that is more extroverted? And finally, overcoming the stereotypes of the typical engineering student.
They say 'a child's mind is shaped by their environment' and it all starts with what we watched growing up. Sherry and Clover reminisce about their favourite shows they watched as kids and how it may have defined who they are today. From Barbie, Ben 10 to Danny Phantom, how did a fictional world impact their perception of reality? And finally, their opinion on the blurring line between children and adult cartoon content.
Since the 24th of February when Russia decided to launch a public attack on Ukraine, resuming its old history of domination and desire to restore its original infamous glory, Ukraine and the rest of the world plummet into fear of the terrors that soon unfolded. This episode is dedicated to give ourselves and our audience a brief background of the historical events that led to this war between Russia and Ukraine, as well as its impacts on its people and our own societies.
It's officially autumn here in Australia so we can expect the boots, scarves and Kathmandu puffer jackets to start to pop up everywhere. Wet windy autumn is no joke. But one thing Sherry and Clover look forward to every year is autumn-themed fashion and food. Grab a blanket and join in as they chew over what they look forward to every autumn season.
It's been a long time since Sherry and I caught up with each other and we want to take you guys along as well! Grab your beverage of choice and join us for little chat!
Coming in as Part 2 from the previous episode. This time, Cathy shows the exclusive behind the scenes of card reading. How tarot cards are spread? Read? And what are the types? And what does Sherry and Clover think of their readings? All to be answered in this week's episode!
What if cards are the answer to predicting the future? In this episode, Sherry, Clover and Cathy unravel the secrets of the crystal ball with tarot card readings and crystal meanings.
Welcome to part 2 of All Things Horoscopes. This week, we explore the influence of star signs in our relationships. Can horoscopes determine our compatibility as friends or lovers?
"You are acting like such a insert star sign". Do you or the people around you do this a lot? This week, on the Chewing Gum Podcast, we have our horoscopes enthusiast - Cathy on the show to break down the star signs. Do our personalities reflect the traits of our star signs? Let's find out!
Sherry and Clover review their new fictional lovers they have come across since episode 8. Starting with our favourite WebToons, Clover updates her new manga obsession and the sad accidental spoilers that Sherry encountered on social media.
In recent years, the bubble tea industry has boomed from serving an array of sugary drinks that are topped with chewy pearls and many other types. And with so many franchises and stores in Sydney, Sherry and Clover reminisce the BEST of the best in authentic milk teas paired with interesting toppings. What are the best drinks to buy at each well-known franchise? And what are the hidden best stores which are definitely worth a try?
This is the second part of our summer vacation series, this time set in the one and only Brisbane city. Come along with us as we basked in the sunshine, rode our scooters and island hopped for quick shipwreck snorkelling exploration.
Welcome to this week's episode as we take you on our trip to Melbourne, featuring our boyfriends: Victor and Thomas once again. This won't be the last of them as this is part of the two episode instalment of our mini summer vacation. Find out our favourite memories, coffees that left us pining for more and just some good ol' fashion banter.
Welcome back to a new season and to kick off the first episode this year, Sherry and Clover discuss what their resolutions are and ways they will be achieving these goals.
Sherry and Clover wrap up Season 1 by reminiscing on the Christmas holidays, the art of gift-giving and what they look forward to in the coming year. Sit back and bring in your snacks, be ready for a whole lot of laughs and a conversation with the girls.
Leaning in on the last episode, this week Clover and Sherry discuss their experiences on switching to a plant-based diet/lifestyle. Including the most common types being vegetarian, vegan and pescatarian. What were their limitations or side effects during this period? What are other styles of dieting? Are there benefits from limiting a food group or category? And finally their recommendations on favourite plant-based restaurants around Sydney?
Sustainability starts with us. On this week's episode, Sherry and Clover explore issues we face and suggestions to make your daily practices more environmentally friendly. As a material science engineer, Sherry also shared the unique insight of the underbelly of the big brand advertised "sustainable" products out there.
This week, the discussion continues where Sherry and Clover solve the dilemmas of dating life. In this episode, they focus on our second category of questions; Going on a First Date. What's a good date idea? How long should it go for? How should I dress? And the ultimate question; when do I text her afterwards? Listen in as Sherry and Clover give the girl's perspective to these answers and how to prep best for that first date!
This week Sherry and Clover answer the dilemmas of meeting and asking a girl out that have been submitted through our Instagram from our anonymous audience. Their extensive knowledge and understanding of the female perspective give an insight into misinterpretations, communications and ultimately; How to know if your crush returns your feelings?
This episode is split into two parts with one part being Sherry and Clover offering their honest interpretations and advice on the beginnings of a potential relationship.
Each year, year 12 students face the dreaded high school graduate exam which results at the time determines what seems to be "EVERYTHING". In New South Wales, Australia, we call this torturous long haul - the HSC. On this episode, Sherry and Clover reflect back to their past experiences in their senior years on the "be all or end all" exam.
What's it like having both worlds- asian and western influences whilst growing up. On this episode, we share the struggles and challenges we faced as kids brought up first generation Australians, as well as how that's affected our personality and identity.
Ever wondered where to eat in Sydney or just running out of ideas? Fear not, we got you covered. For this episode, we asked special guest- Daniel Chen, foodie extraordinaire for recommendations for places whether it be for brunch, a first date, fine dining or casual catch up with friends!
How do you express and recognise signs of love and appreciation? For this episode, we took the love languages and attachment styles quizzes to decide whether agree with the results and determine if it does truly affect our relationship.
Ah, high school. Gotta love it and hate it. Here's where Sherry and I explore our high school experiences; from the cringest moments, secret crushes, friendships to the toxic drama. Ain't no high school musical alright!
We know that travelling sounds like a distant century ago but we've decided to revive our past and dream travels in the excitement of the potential reopening of borders. This episode, we have special guest-Allan on the show to share his fresh-high-school grad solo trip to England, places he's been to, funny stories and opinions on travel company.
"The customer is always right". Is it really though? Sherry and Clover have started working since the legal working age in Australia so needless to say there were many karen experiences, awkward encounters and workplace drama to recall. Hear about it this episode as they recount their experiences from their first jobs in the retail and F+B. You will be shook!
To each person, there is an individualised idea of what the beauty standard is. Both Sherry and Clover have an Asian background and growing up in a western country, they are exposed to two different definitions of beauty. In this episode, they answer the questions; what are its differences? What do they enjoy? And how does it affect the social correlation of beauty in our society?
Confidence comes from a Latin word 'fidere' which means "to trust"; therefore, having self-confidence is having trust in one's self.
A person's level of confidence varies to the next person. It can change throughout stages of your life and even as fleeting in certain situations. Sherry and I talked about how self confidence has impacted ourselves and others, as well as how it has evolved and ways we were able to recognise and improve on it.
"Love has no limits, only people do". On this episode, we have special guest- Davis Su to share his experience with realising, identifying and expressing his sexual identity and orientation. We explored the turmoils he went through prior to coming out gay: the contemplation, the suppression and the contrast between resources available before and now, to becoming a confident LGBTIQ+ community member.
We've all had our crushes that have modelled our childhood dreams and even shaped the men we date in real life. Today Sherry and Clover, gush and get excited over all their crushes that came from anime, manga and books. Starting with Usui from Kaichou Maid-Sama to Rhysand from A Court of Thorns and Roses book series. Listen in as they guess each other's type after revealing their crushes and how these fictional men have possibly changed their expectations of dating in real life.
Trigger Warning: mentions of 'self-harm' and 'abuse'. In this new day and age, there has been increasing recognition of the importance of mental health, especially with the severe exacerbation due to the pandemic. In this episode, we have Lina (@_lrali), also the host of the University of Sydney’s official student-led podcast(@_shutup.and.listen), to share her mental health journey, the trauma she has gone through, how she was and is still doing now to overcome adversity to stay afloat. Listen in to this episode to find out how issues and emotions can manifest, but most important ways to recognise signs and perform "mental health CPR".
After a whirlwind of serious topics, in this episode, Sherry and Clover sit down to talk about their interests and what happens during their spare time. Starting with Clover the fashionista to Sherry the gym junkie. Listen in as they chat about exercising, crocheting, reading, baking and most importantly food.
COVID-19 is one of the world’s largest pandemics since the start of 2020. It has affected millions across the world and many have suffered more from the aftermath. In this episode, Clover and Sherry have dived into the deep end to talk about mental health during isolation, Asian hate crimes, vaccinations and the current state of the 2021 lockdown that we are in.
It is no secret that there is inequity and inequality between men and women. Although we are mostly headed towards the right direction, we are still far from closing the disparity gap. This episode we focused on the role of women in STEM and why it is so important to increase female representation in the field especially for women of colour. We don’t want a world that promotes femme power as a marketing strategy, we want to change the deep-seated imbalance for a fairer future.
In the last episode we talked about the struggles of dating but in this episode we will dropping how we got SNATCHED with special guests- none other than our boyfriends- Thomas (Clover) and Victor (Sherry). Shedding some light on the reality of how to get a girlfriend in two very different relationships, some things we haven't even told our parents.
They say that there are plenty of fish in the sea. But what they didn’t tell you was that you’d be wrestling through fuccbois like sharks. It’s all fun and games until you see red. Spilling the tea on our Mr. Perfect, Mr. Fuccboi and Mr. “No see no more”.
Welcome to the Chewing gum podcast, a podcast aimed at connecting our fellow first-generation Asian sisters and brothers. Join us in our first episode where we introduce each other for the first time, discuss university life, the first-year jitters, making new friends and career advice!