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Alfred, Lester, Jonathan

Middle of the Crop is a podcast where a few average dudes talk about regular day to day topics that matter to us most.

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Evil is always something among humanity. Throughout history, there are countless examples of atrocities committed that are considered inherently bad or evil. But how does it get to this point? Are people blindly committing something they know is bad? Is it something people are born with or it’s just built through influence? How does this manifest in today’s modern and connected world? Join us for the deep conversation.

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This episode dives into the buzz around TikTok—why it’s facing a ban, the rumors swirling about it, and what it all says about the bigger picture of tech and global politics. As more people explore apps like RedNote, they’re discovering eye-opening conversations about innovation happening worldwide, challenging the idea that the U.S. is always ahead in tech. Join us for a lively chat on what this means for the future of technology and how it connects us all!

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Immigration has always been a fabric of human societies. In particular, it's very important for the place we call home - Canada. For those who have experienced it, you'll know it's a big deal. In this episode, we talk about the pros and cons of immigration. From looking from the outside in on the topic and reflecting on it as immigrants ourselves. Join us for this interesting and timely topic.

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Buying a house is probably the absolutely biggest purchase most people make in their lives. Now we all know the math doesn’t seem to checkout these days but that’s not what our episode will be about. We’ll be talking about the fact that, well you might be making the huge decisions, and only get minutes in the house! How does financing work? What does the real estate do? We will talk about the steps the you need to take if and when you do decide to buy a property and some of the lessons learned we’ve had in our own journeys.

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Male grooming is definitely on the rise…and why shouldn’t it be? The boys gotta look good too! In this episode, we talk about the changes in social views on male grooming and then dive right into our own routines how we groom and take care of our dashing looks!

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When it comes down to it, life is all about the little things. Well chores is one of those little things that will haunt you for your whole life. It’s how you make life “work”. In this episode we talk about how doing chores focusing on how it’s evolved over our lifetime from chores as a kid to get allowance, doing chores as an adult, to doing chores with a partner and living on your own.

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Living in a "big" city, we can't help but notice the growing crime rates over the last few years. Whether it's violent crimes, hate crimes, small or big time theft - there's just more of it all over. In this episode we talk about how it's gone up, what we think some of the reasons are, and what we can all do to protect ourselves.

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It’s been a while! We’ve been busy but we are going to try to come back! 2023 has been a roller coaster for the economy. From generational inflation, record increases in interest rates, an impending recession to massive layoffs across the technology sector, it’s probably impacted you in some way, shape, or form. In this episode we talk all about the overall recession, the macro economy, interest rates but also dive into the day to day impacts of inflation that we are all feeling

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Ewww what’s that? That famous words of kids in a school yard when they see food they don’t recognize. Being Asian and now that we are older, it’s something we grew up with but also quite frankly love - “Strange” foods is subjective and in this episode we dive into some of our favourite “strange” foods but also talk about how we would deal with other “strange” foods we’ve never tried ourselves. From organs, stinky tofu, to snakes and crocodile - Join us for the tasty yet gross episode!

Links or things we mentioned on the episode:

Pork blood
Beef Interna Delicacies
Stinky Tofu
Fugu
GeoDuck
Sea Cucumber
Balut
Hakarl
Shrako
Durian

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On February 24, 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine, but in 2012 the Syrian civil war started, in 2003 the Iraq war, in Afghanistan 2001. War has always been a part of human history. In this episode, we talk about war at large in modern civilization. What have been the causes? Are there winners or losers? Join us as we talk about conflict, war and politics.

Links or things we mentioned on the episode:

Russia invades Ukraine - Feb 24, 2022
NATO
United Nations
Middle East
China and Taiwan

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LinkedIn has grown to be the dominant “professional” social network out there. Do you use it? We all do but in different ways. In this episode, we explore the different ways we use LinkedIn from using it as a networking tool, assisting with the job hunt, research, learning, or as a straight up social media platform. LinkedIn is actually a fairly diverse platform. Join us for this episode where we try to get LinkedIn.

Links or things we mentioned on the episode:

LinkedIn
LinkedIn Premium
LinkedIn Learning

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Did you watch the winter olympics? More often than not, we’ve found less interest in the winter olympics compared to other large sporting events that take place around the world. Why is that? We dive into the actual winter olympics sports, talk about if they are considered extreme sports or not and how being a winter olympian compares to being an athlete is our more common “commercial” sports like basketball or football. Join us for a shredding, slippery and snowy episode!

Links or things we mentioned on the episode:

Beijing Winter Olympics 2022
Eileen Gu
Shaun White
Winter Olympic Sports
NHL

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What would life be without its pleasures? Speaking of that - we decided to dive into a specific type of pleasure - guilty pleasures. Whether it’s binge eating a bag of chips, watching random videos, or picking at dead skin - these are all things we like to do but we know just aren’t really held high in social regard. I mean that’s what a guilty pleasure is right? We dig into that too by exploring the psychology of guilty pleasures too. Join us for this guilty episode!

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As we start seeing a semblance of “normal” life returning, we wanted to reminisce about the dating scene during covid. In this episode talk about the beginning of the pandemic and how weird it was to date, to actual date ideas during covid such as virtual dates or constant outdoor hikes and walks, to how couples that were already together either thrived living together 24/7 or didn’t during the lockdown. Join us for this covid episode on love!

Links or things we mentioned on the episode:

Covid19
Online Dating
Virtual Dates and Zoom Calls
Hikes, Walks in the Park, Picnics

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Health is wealth so it’s important to do things to stay healthy - but what if you face something outside of your control early in your life? In this episode, one of our hosts Alfred opens up about a condition he’s been living with: IgA Nephropathy. We get into learning about his condition, the journey he’s been on and how it’s impacted his life. Join us for the very personal episode.

Links or things we mentioned on the episode:

IgA Nephropathy
Glomerulonephritis
Kidney Disease
Dialysis

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One of the most popular things to do on the internet. Watching porn. That’s what we are going to talk about today. It’s a complex, massive and old industry which has transformed a few times over the generations. It’s filled with actors and actresses who put their bodies on the line to create content. It’s more accessible than it’s ever been as well. Join us for this episode where we talk dirty… not really, just about porn.

Links or things we mentioned on the episode:

Pornhub
Mindgeek
Only fans

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Today, we’d like to talk about something awkward….and that’s about being socially awkward. You see it, you might be it, you might talk about it, but what exactly is it? Is it something real or just a social norm and feeling? Join us for this episode where we try to uncover what it means to be socially awkward, what it means to be around those that are, what the heck we mean by being awkward anyways.

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The inevitable “business” we get into on a regular basis, but it happens in different shapes and forms. Some comes hard as a pebble, some goes smooth like butter, some urges out like soft serve ice cream, and some splurges out like hot lava! Yes, you guessed it. Today we are taking an all inclusive round trip into our bowels and exploring all things poop. Join us for this poopy episode!

Links or things we mentioned on the episode:

Mariko Aoki Phenomenon
Fecal Transplant
Hemorrhoids

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What do you want to be when you grow up? What’s your dream job? What’s your passion? The questions we all get asked growing up. In this episode, we dive into our own journeys with “dream jobs”. What it meant for us when we were young, and now, and what those actual jobs were when we were kids. Join us for this dreamy episode!

Links or things we mentioned on the episode:

David Suzuki
Forensics
Pilot
Architect
Walmart General Manager
Archaeologist

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We hope this one doesn’t put you to sleep...because this episode is all about SLEEP! The thing we all need and do every day. We spend a third of our lives sleeping and do it every day. In this episode we cover sleeping facts but also our own struggles, habits and tips to get a good night’s sleep. Join us for the sleepy episode!

Links or things we mentioned on the episode:

4-7-8 breathing method
Blackout curtains
Somniphobia

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With great power, comes great responsibility… for us to make an episode about superheroes! With the crazy success that the likes of the Marvel Cinematic Universe has achieved over the last decade, to the original comics/cartoons (like spiderman, batman) or manga/anime shows (dragonball) that were so important to us in our childhood, we dove right into it. What draws us in to these superheroes? Which ones are cool and which ones aren’t? What are some really cool match-ups to talk about? Join us for this fun episode where we dig a bit into our nerdiness and talk superheroes!

Links or things we mentioned on the episode:

Marvel and DC: Batman, Spiderman, Wolverine, The Flash, Hawkeye, Scarlet Witch, Phoenix, Superman, Black Widow, Rogue
Anime: Goku, Hero Yui, Kira Yamato
Other: Power Rangers, Jedi

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Sports is this wonderful thing that brings people and nations together...but it’s also got a dark side filled with money and greed. In this episode, we dive into all things money around sports. We cover bribery, gambling, and sport scandals to the financial player of individual players and the role the sport leagues play. Join us for this greedy episode!

Links or things we mentioned on the episode:

FIFA 2015 Bribery Case
MLB White Sox Scandal (Black Sox Scandal)
NFL Bountygate
Juventus
Vegas Sports Betting
Lionel Messi Barcelona
NBA
UEFA Supercup

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summer2021 is here and with covid19 still around, local summer getaways are all the rave! We live in Toronto and thought we’d spend the episode talking about the short but sweet summer we have here and what there is to do around the province. From provincial parks, beaches to exploring the cities - there’s plenty to do this summer to keep yourself busy.

Links or things we mentioned on the episode:

Toronto Batonical Gardens
Algonquin Provincial Park
Rouge beach
Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal
Scabrough Bluffs
Petroglyphs Provincial Park
Bruce Peninsula National Park / Tobermory
Provincial Campsites: Oastler Lake, Killarney, Killbear

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I raise you $10,000! Yeah we wish we had that kind of money to gamble around. In this episode we roll our dice into the world of gambling. We cover all forms of gambling, from the casino, sports gambling, online games, to just betting cash with your friends. More importantly we talk about the positive and negative role of gambling in society.

Links or things we mentioned on the episode:

Mahjong
Casino Games: Black jack, Texas Hold’em Poker, Baccarat, Big Small, Roulette
Other forms of gambling: Online (Poker Stars), Lottery

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In this episode, we invited our two close female friends to add their perspective on how relationships can thrive (or not) over time. What talk about a LOT of things, but also a lot of basic things from communication to honesty to sometimes just putting the effort in to do things that aren’t so pleasant. Join us for this episode where we try to bring a male and female perspective to love, which is many things.

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Ever wonder what our real personalities are like? In this episode, we dive right into sharing our results after completing the 16Personalities test. We reveal what Personality Types each of us are and dive into the associated key strengths and weaknesses, discussing if we agree with them or not. Join us for this super fun episode and find out what Personality Type each of us are and where we really try to understand each other (for once)!

Links or things we mentioned on the episode:

16Personalities.com
Myer Brigg Test
Insights Personality Test

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Over the last year, hate crimes continue to be an issue, leading to anti-racism movements around the globe taking place. In particular, asian hate crimes and therefore anti-asian hate movements in the last few months have been dominating the headlines. To play our little part in supporting the community, we decided it would be prudent for us to dedicate an episode to this topic. We dive into our personal experiences with being asians immigrants in North America, and how asian hate crimes, and also the anti asian movements have impacted us. Join us for this serious episode.

Links or things we mentioned on the episode:

Model Minority
www.stopaapihate.org

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We were reminiscing about this time of year and we realized it’s actually exam week! Although it’s been a few years for us, we revisited our favourite exam week memories. From group studying to last minute cramping to the types of strategies we used to ace (or not ace) our exams. Join us as we test our memory in the nostalgic podcast.

Links or things we mentioned on the episode:

Multiple Choice Exams
Essay Exams
Practice / Mock Exams (Tutoring Centre, SOS)

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How to be more productive? How to stop procrastinating? How do you maximize your productivity? If you haven’t searched or watched one of the videos on Youtube before, you may be shocked to know that it’s one of the most watched topics on the site. Maybe because people use it as a form of procrastination :P. Well we decided to talk about our own “regular people” productivity hacks. From tactical things like drinking water, to do lists, to more intangible things like the time of day to work, and how to say no - we try to cover what’s worked for us. Join us for this episode and you can be more productive too!

Links or things we mentioned on the episode:

OneNote, Evernote
Kanban Board
Trello
Google Calendar
Pareto Rule (80/20 Rule)

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Do you travel? We do and we miss it so much! So here is an episode of us reminiscing about chilling at a 5 star resort, to backpacking in an European city, or hiking mountains at a national park. With all these different types of trips, we also delved into how we plan our trips like things we do, things to eat and where to stay. Join us for the wandering episode!

Links or things we mentioned on the episode:

Seeing sights in a city: TripAdvisor
Airbnb, Hostels (hostelworld)

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Being in North America, car ownership is practically inevitable… So what are the various things you have to consider? Luxury car or a regular car? Used or New? Cash, Finance or Lease? Which upgrades make sense? So many questions to ask when making probably the second most expensive purchase in your life (after a home). Join us as we aimlessly zoom through another adulting topic where we talk like regular people about buying cars.

Links or things we mentioned on the episode:

Luxury cars: Audi, BMW, Mercedes
New vs. Used Cars: https://bit.ly/3u85jjg
Lease, Finance, Cash: https://bit.ly/2PnxNqu

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Capitol Hill Storming, Hong Kong Protests, Covid19 Anti-Maskers, BLM ...what do all these things have in common? Social Media has played a huge role in how these events have unfolded. Everything from rallying people towards a cause to dividing society more than it’s ever been before. Social media has forever changed the way we share and consume information (or #misinformation). Join us as we discuss what’s new about social media. #fakenews

Links or things we mentioned on the episode:

Events mentioned: US Elections, Capitol Hill Riots, Hong Kong Protests, Covid19, BLM
US Congressional Hearings for tech firms: https://wapo.st/3waVUJQ
Social media algorithms: https://bit.ly/3d5Za0m

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It’s the little things. That’s what they say about happiness in life. Well we decided to talk about the little things in men’s fashion. The little accessories like belts, ties, wallets, jewelry that we use to “uplevel” our outfits - and just make ourselves that much cooler (even though we all have no where to go due to covid19). We also dive into the different types of accessories for different situations. Join us for this fashionable episode where we talk every day carry accessories to make us look cool.

Links or things we mentioned on the episode:

Watches: Automatic vs. Quartz, Metal vs. Leather band/strap
Wallets: Bifold, Trifold, card holder

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With Covid19 still prevalent in our society, working from home has become a reality for many. With that comes a huge shift in how coffee is being consumed, shifting from coffee shops to brewing at home. If you enjoy coffee, then give us a listen as we talk about coffee routines, brewing methods, beans, and why coffee is just awesome. Join us for this brewing episode!

Links or things we mentioned on the episode:

Types of coffee beans: t.ly/HiO9
US foods - Know your Coffee: t.ly/OayJ
Coffee Grinder Methods: ibit.ly/lz6x

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Following up on our relationships series (check out ep #6 if you missed!), we move along the love journey into actually being in a relationship. From the precious and perfect honeymoon phase to integrating your day to day lives together (like finances, travels and living together) and maintaining momentum over the years. We dive into our own experiences and lessons learned on how to have a successful (or not so successful) loving relationship with your boyfriend or girlfriend. Join us for this juicy and loving episode!

Links or things we mentioned on the episode:

5 languages of love book: https://www.5lovelanguages.com/
No U Hang up - Shayne Ward: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iflrxh_gma4
Traveling in your relationship: https://bit.ly/2Ljq4Ia
Moving in together: https://bit.ly/3nAzWdA

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Money money money, it makes the world go round. It also pays for food, shelter, education and everything else you want (except happiness right?). Either way, we can’t dispute the importance money has on our lives and therefore the importance personal finance and money management is on a day to day basis. We cover our personal finance philosophies including where we learned our habits, ways to save money and more importantly how to grow your money. You better listen if you want to get rich! (not really because we aren’t rich). Join us for this rich episode!

Links or things we mentioned on the episode:

Types of accounts: Savings, RRSP, TFSA, Margin/Investment
Platforms: Wealthsimple, Wealthsimple Trade, Questrade, qtrade, virtual brokers, Scotia iTrade, CIBC Investor’s Edge
Other investments mentioned: GICs, Bonds, shoes, pokemon cards, bitcoin / crypto
Books: I will teach you to be rich - Ramit Sethi

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As we are looking forward to ringing in 2021, we all can’t deny this year has been a difficult one. With that in mind, we decided it would be timely to dive into the topic of mental health and wellness, something that was probably put to the test this year for many. We cover (1) our attempt to define mental health topic for this episode, exploring the spectrum in which it exists within, (2) discuss what it means in our 21st century society, but also the various cultures we know and (3) ways to maintain and nurture mental wellness. Let’s talk in this episode.

Links or things we mentioned on the episode:

CDC - Covid19 & Mental Health: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/managing-stress-anxiety.html
Alzheimer's, Dementia, BiPolar, Depression, Anxiety, Stress
Campaigns: Bell Let’s Talk campaign
Media: Silver Linings Playbook, Shutter Island, Queen’s Gambit
Ways to maintain mental health: talk about it, diet/food, exercise, social, setting realistic goals, getting help

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Immigration is one of the best things about Canada and as immigrants ourselves, we owe everything we have to it! But I guess some people have a problem with it too… Join us for our very first off the rails rantisode!

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Although we probably all can’t wait for 2020 to end, it can’t be over without celebrating the best time of any year - the holiday season and more specifically for us, Christmas! We thought we’d try to get everyone into spirit about what Christmas has mean’t to us in our lives. We discuss everything from (1) the favourite things like gifts, decorations, and food, to (2) how we celebrate here in North America but also experiences in other countries, and lastly (3) how Christmas has changed for us over the year. Join us for the jolly episode!

Links or things we mentioned on the episode:

Secret Santa, Gift Exchange
Toronto Distillery District Christmas Market
Potlucks
Frankfurt Christmas Market
Hong Kong Christmas Market / Decorations
Boxing Day Shopping

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As a sequel to our sins of life series, we dive into the topic of drugs and illegal substances. Something that governments has been battling for the ages, we cover its (1) harmful and negative impact to our society, (2) the controversial positive effects it has, and (3) the inevitable topic of legalization and thus commercialization of it, something that alcohol has gone through, and cannabis is going through today in North America. For this special episode, we brought on our very first guest speaker as well! Join us for the high flying episode.

Links or things we mentioned on the episode:

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
Narcos (Netflix show)
Therapeutic Benefits of drugs
THC, CBD in Cannabis
Legalization of Cannabis in Canada, USA, and Amsterdam
Cost of the drug war: t.ly/zLC9

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Sports and athletics is an integral part of human culture. For hundreds of years, sporting events have brought this world together. There have only been a few events in human history that can put sports on pause (like the major world wars), but now the Covid19 pandemic has flipped this part of life upside down. In this episode, we discuss (1) the impact covid 19 has had on sports, (2) how the recovery may look like and (3) how it’s impacted people’s lives. Join us for this three pointer episode!

Links or things we mentioned on the episode:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impact_of_the_COVID-19_pandemic_on_sports
NBA bubble
Players mentioned: Rudy gobert, Christiano Ronaldo, Zlatan Ibrahomvic
eSports, Draft Kings

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Hair Loss. It’s real, it’s kinda terrible and we rarely talk about it. In this episode, we explore (1) our own experiences, (2) the causes of it, (3) the social implications, and (4) what are ways to treat it. Join us for the hairy (or hairless) episode.

Links or things we mentioned on the episode:

Remedies: Rogaine, Minoxidil, Hair Transplant, The Original Mane ‘n Tail, Microneedling, Laser Combing
Wayne Rooney Hair Transplant

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Finding, applying, and interviewing for a job is probably something we all have to go through at some point in our lives and with COVID19, there are more people who are looking for a job today than any other time since the financial crisis in 07/08. The job search in an intense one and we try to cover the all the steps before the job offer, from (1) preparing for the job search like writing your resume and cover letter, (2) searching for opportunities, (3) applying, to (4) the daunting interviews. Join us as we search for the right answers in this episode!

Links or things we mentioned on the episode:

Job boards: Indeed, Monster, Linkedin, Glassdoor
Types of interviews: behavioural interviews, case interviews, technical interviews
Sample behavioural questions: https://bit.ly/2V1tkcB
Ted Talk - Your body language may shape who you are. https://bit.ly/3kZkvdS

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You either eat out or you eat in. With everything happening in the world, everyone is definitely cooking a lot more than before. In episode twelve, we find ourselves in the heart of the home talking about cooking. From the origins of how, when and why we started cooking, to the kitchen nightmares (and mild successes) in our day to day lives today. Join us for this mouthwatering episode!

Links or things we mentioned on the episode

Gordon Ramsay’s Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/gordonramsay
Cost of eating out: https://bit.ly/32OPUZY
Dishes mentioned: Chicken Parmesan, Dumplings, Tomato Beef Egg, Spaghetti, One Pot dishes, Lemon Squares, Kimchi Fried Rice, Carbonara

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In episode eleven, our first episode back from our break, we ride off the momentum of the weird Covid19 Halloween that just past and talk about all things paranormal. We cover (1) our own belief system on all things paranormal from ghosts to UFOs to weird stuff like big foot, (2) personal unworldly experiences or encounters and (3) mediumship (or trying to intentionally encounter to ghosts). Join us for this episode where we go spooky!

Links or things we mentioned on the episode

Ghosts, UFOs, Cryptozoology (Bigfoot, Lochness), Voodoo
Visitation Dreams
Feng Shui
Locations in Toronto mentioned: Old Finch, Toronto, Kirby Road, Vaughan / Humber College

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Happy Thanksgiving to our Canadian listeners! We’ve been taking a break from releasing, but not from the podcast. We’ve been busy closing up our first set of episodes and thinking about how we can do better with our next set. We hope you enjoy this quick update from us as we reflect quickly on what we've produced so far and the excited stuff we have planned ahead. Although you can always connect with us and send us feedback, we’re specifically asking for you all to share any thoughts on our first 10 episodes, so hit us up. Talk to you guys soon!

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In episode ten, our final one for our first season, we combine the timely topic of COVID19 with one of the things we miss most about the pre pandemic world - traveling. We start off talking about (1) what we love and miss most about traveling. Then we get into (2) the impacts the pandemic has had whether it’s different industries like airlines, accommodations to tour companies, museums, attractions, sports, events, and the food industry. We end off about (3) what traveling may look like for us in the near future and general thoughts on when and how the pandemic could end. Join us for this episode where we explore!

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Links or things we mentioned on the episode

Airbnb donation: https://bit.ly/2ZbsNqI
Hotels turning into co-working space: https://bit.ly/2R5hegd

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In episode nine, we put on a broadway musical for you. Okay no - but we do talk music and the role it’s played in our lives. We get into our (1) favourite music genres and artists to (2) when, where, and how we listen to music (everything from listening in the showering, while doing chores or driving to devices like Walkmans, iPods, and platforms like Napster, Youtube Spotify). We also explore our (3) own experiences with playing instruments, singing karaoke, dancing and going to concerts. Join us for the jamming episode! (ok not really, there’s no jamming).

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Links or things we mentioned on the episode

Genres mentioned: Jazz, Hip Hop, Rap, Asian Pop, Rock, Chill Beats, Low-Fi, Top 40, Piano, Classical
Artists mentioned: Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga, Ed Sheeran, Dr Dre, Eninmem, w-inds, Joey Yung
Instruments we’ve played mention: Piano, Recorder, Clarient, Trumpet, Trombone
Music Platforms and Players: Kazaa, Napster, Limewire, WinMX, Youtube, Spotify, Vinyl Records, Cassette, Walkman, MD Player, Mp3 Player, iPod

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In episode eight, we start another mini-series where we talk about the seven deadly sins of life...just kidding. We came up with our own list of sins and this first episode is about drinking and alcohol. We start with (1) reminiscing our past from our first times get drunk, (2) to most memorable experiences and (3) ending on what alcohol is to us today - from why we drink, to favourite drinks, and even asian glow. Join us for the boozy episode!

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Links or things we mentioned on the episode

Drinks we mention: Henessy, Caesars, Beer - Stella, Old Fashioned, Wine - Pinot Noir, Cabernet
Games we mention: Kings Cup, Ride the Bus, Base ball, Flip Cup, Beer Pong, Mario Kart Drinking
Pickpocketing in Madrid: https://www.thelocal.es/20190528/10-tips-pickpockets-lost-passport-barcelona-madrid-spain
Asian Glow: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcohol_flush_reaction

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In episode seven, we delve into our past and talk about growing up as Chinese kids in western society, and more specifically as Chinese born Canadians (CBCs). We discuss multiple facets including (1) expectations from our parents on education and career, (2) extracurricular activities, (3) food and diet, and (4) lifestyles differences like socials, gadgets, cultural identity challenges. We end off with a quick touch on our experiences with racism (we think this is going to be an entire episode in itself). Join us for this reflection podcast episode!

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Links or things we mentioned on the episode

Scouts Canada: https://www.scouts.ca/
Army Cadets: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/cadets-junior-canadian-rangers.html
Thermos: https://www.thermos.com/
Chinese Cuisine: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_cuisine
Muji: https://www.muji.com/ca/
Uniqlo: https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/home/
Karaoke: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karaoke
Arcades Games: Maximum Tune, Initial D, Guitar Hero
Bamboo Ceiling: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bamboo_ceiling

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In episode six, we do our first of what we think will be multiple episodes - about relationships! For this first one, we talk about dating and “the chase”. We cover a ton of things including (1) what we have looked/ are looking for, (2) criteria when looking for a partner, (3) dating in this age enabled by technology, (4) our first dates, (5) dating during the different phases of our lives (e.g. school, work), (6) first date strategies, (7) red flags during the first few dates and (8) the process of becoming “official”. Join us on this sexy podcast episode!

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Links or things we mentioned on the episode

Dating Apps: Tinder, Coffee Meets Bagel, Bumble, Hinge, Lavalife, eHarmony
MSN Messenger: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Live_Messenger
Asian Avenue: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AsianAve
Dave and Busters: https://www.daveandbusters.com/

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On episode five, we discuss what many consider, the best pets in the world… dogs (sorry cat people). We share our stories across many topics. This includes (1) past pets we’ve had (hamsters, fish, birds, rodents) , (2) the process we took to get our dogs, (3) breeders/pet stores/adopting, (4) training, (5) keeping our pups healthy and (6) the impacts its had on our day to day life. Join us on this cute podcast episode!

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Links or things we mentioned on the episode

What dogs can / cannot eat: https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/human-foods-dogs-can-and-cant-eat/
Lester’s dog: https://www.instagram.com/donutthecockapoo/
Jon’s dog: https://www.instagram.com/mykadasammy/

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In our fourth episode, we talk about one of the world’s favourite pastimes - watching TV shows. From cartoons and anime in our childhood to mega shows like Game of Thrones to the rise of Netflix - this part of our lives has been one that’s been filled with entertainment. We discuss our favourite shows, watching habits, and the impact that certain shows have had on our lives. Join us for this addicting podcast episode!

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Links or things we mentioned on the episode

List of best streaming services: https://www.vulture.com/article/best-streaming-services-guide.html
Wongfu Productions: https://www.youtube.com/user/WongFuProductions
Shows we mentioned: Anime - Yugioh, Pokemon, Dragon Ball Z, Gundam, Slamdunk, Tengen Toppa. North American Mainstream - Billions, Game of Thrones, Fresh Prince of Belair, The Office, Stranger Things, Westworld, Breaking Bad, Suits, Simpsons, Family Guy, South Park, TVB (Hong Kong production company) - Triumph in the Skies, A Step Into the Past, On call 36 hours.

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In our third episode, we discuss a big part of all our lives… and that’s work. The average person spends 90,000 hours at work in their lifetime, so what’s the point? We cover topics like our own “definitions” of work, finding a passion, money, relationships/networking, prestige, and ‘ikigai’ (i.e. reason for being). Join us for this busy podcast episode!

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Links to things we mentioned on the episode

Income required to be “happy”: https://cnb.cx/2DXldZc
Dreamlining Budget Exercise: https://tim.blog/lifestyle-costing/
Ikigai: https://bit.ly/2DUmAaV

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In our second episode, we discuss all things video games. From reliving our childhood on early generation consoles like Super Nintendo, N64 and PS1 to generation-defining PC games like CounterStrike and World of Warcraft. We cover topics including: (1) How the gaming landscape has changed over the last 20-30 years. (2) The impact and role gaming in our lives. (3) Best games we’ve played (4) Console gaming vs. PC gaming. (5) Stigma around gaming and gamers and the rise of eSports and more! Join us for this thrilling podcast episode!

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Links to things we mentioned on the episode

Nintendo: https://www.nintendo.com/
Virtual Reality: https://www.lenovo.com/ca/en/faqs/gaming/what-is-virtual-reality-gaming/
Grand Theft Auto Franchise: https://www.rockstargames.com/grandtheftauto/
Super Smash Brothers: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Smash_Bros.
Mario Kart: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_Kart
Lineage 2: https://www.lineage2.com/
World of Warcraft: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_of_Warcraft
Counterstrike: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Counter-Strike
Gunbound: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GunBound
Pokemon GO: https://www.pokemongo.com/en-us/
Candy Crush: https://king.com/game/candycrush
eSports: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esports
League of Legends: http://leagueoflegends.com/

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In our very first episode, we talk about something that has become more important to us as each day passes, and that’s our health. Being millennials and on the eve of entering our 30s, we’ve all noticed changes in our bodies, health and overall well being. We cover (1) What changes we’ve noticed as we enter our 30s, (2) What types of exercises and sports do we do, (3) The impact of food and diet, and (4) A brief mention on mental health (we think this is an entire episode on its own). Join us for our first exciting podcast episode!

Links to things we mentioned on the episode

Callisthenics: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calisthenics
Goodlife Fitness: https://www.goodlifefitness.com
Arnold Schwarzenegger pumping iron: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdVCfDioTcY
Beachbody Workouts: https://www.beachbodyondemand.com/
Freeletics App: https://www.freeletics.com/en/
Per Diem: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Per_diem
Juice Cleanse: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323136#potential-risks
Keto Diet: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/ketogenic-diet-101
Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maslow%27s_hierarchy_of_needs
These Are The Ages You Peak At Everything Throughout Life https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/these-are-the-ages-you-peak-at-everything-throughout-life-a7808371.html

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A brief trailer/snippet to our brand new podcast called "Middle of the Crop". This podcast is bound to shift the podcasting world and make new waves! Behold and tune in to our first season which will begin to release in two weeks (July 5th, 2020).

In this first segment we will be talking about: - Who we are - Why we started the show - Why Middle of the Crop - What we will be talking about

Looking forward to talking to you guys soon! Love ya!