Yellow Packaging: Recent Episodes
Yellow Packaging
Yellow Packaging is a current events and comedy podcast by Colton and Jesselyne! We’re two Asians, repping the 604, from the perspective of a growing minority. Our podcast is about nothing, about something, about everything. We talk about issues going on in our lives, our city, whats happening in the world and how that relates back to our place in a Western society. So sit back, listen up and gain a new view on what its like to live in Vancouver. Enjoy!
Colton and Jesselyne keep it casual and chatty! No topics to discuss this episode beyond conversations of how we envision our life in the future and what Summer meant for us then and what our Summer is like now.
In honour of Asian Heritage Month, we interview Jesselyne's Lola (Great Aunt) Loling! At 95 years young, Lola Loling shares her life stories from growing up in Illocos Norte during WWII to manifesting her way to Manitoba.
Spring has Sprung and so has Jesus. Colton shares his POV's on turning 40 and discusses the integration and impacts of AI into schools. Jesselyne spills the tea on the latest smear campaign leading up to the Vancouver mayoral election.
Happy New Year in February! For the first episode of 2026, Jesselyne and Colton discuss the past holiday, the upcoming holiday and if the vibe ain't vibing we're out.
Jesselyne discusses the happenings in her life since we last recorded from Halloween, school life and the upcoming Holidays. Colton goes over what Zero means Zero for Vancouver.
Colton continues his Eat Pray Love journey. Jesselyne has finally watched Inay and shares her thoughts. Back to School season has arrived and we share some memories and nostalgia.
Colton and Jesselyne keep it personal and focussed this episode through life learnings and things happening in Vancouver.
Jesselyne shares the conversations about the Come Together: Vancouver Strong event. Colton goes over Adrian Mak's youtube video on the Earls family monopoly.
Colton goes full woo woo as he shares his first steps into 39 and also asks whether land acknowledgements are sincere or just virtue signalling. Jesselyne shares her gripe on how even Cherry Blossoms are victims of social media.
Colton and Jesselyne kickstart the first episode of 2025 with a focus on our first chapters into the year and a reflection on what we want to start, stop and continue. With the recent trends of Canadian pride on the up tick, a discussion is had on what it means to buy Canadian product.
To celebrate the Winter Holidays and New Year, Colton and Jesselyne riff on Christmas, Jesus and the social dynamics to keep an eye out for during your gatherings. See you all in 2025!
Colton discusses his voyage of discovery as he wades through the waters of a mid life crisis. Jesselyne gets into the mood of Halloween by sharing how her wild imagination works. A review (and rant) on the Dragons Den Bobba controversy provides an opportunity to circle back from our last episode. Stay Spooky!
Colton shares his mid-life conundrums with Jesselyne from what the definition of truth really is to the common cultural appropriation of food. Plus breaking news on all the geese poop in Vancouver. We truly are a well rounded podcast.
Colton and Jesselyne are in full Summer mode and it's the perfect season to discuss dying, the afterlife and hot rodent men. See you in Hell!
Jesselyne and Colton are back. Life discoveries, Life discussions and Life in Vancouver with a sprinkle of summer and a dash of Pop Culture! (and by episode 61, we mean episode 71!)
For our 70th episode we interview Yellow Packaging's self proclaimed #1 fan, Hyun Ji Kim. Hyun Ji shares her story and the thread that connects it altogether from school life to being hairless in the big apple!
Jesselyne and Colton reflect on the year, the city and the world. From things to be grateful for to the awful gate lice that plague boarding gates at the airport, 69 covers it all!
Colton and Jesselyne discuss the happenings from Coyotes and Bunnies in the city to recent learnings on being a child of immigrant parents. Better late then never!
Jesselyne has hit a milestone age and Colton asks how it feels to hit a new prime in your life. Jesselyne and Colton share topics from the drought conditions in Vancouver to what a minimum wage really means for rentals in Canada. Badabingbadaboom.
Colton and Jesselyne go over some (ir)relevant hot topics in Vancouver from abusive crows to a Mayor on a boat. Consider yourself caught up after listening!
After a 2 month hiatus, Jesselyne and Colton are back. Colton discusses the latest events around the tent city in downtown Vancouver's East Side. Jesselyne shares her learnings on the true meaning of being an introvert.
New Year, New Episode! Chats about the holidays, what we're bringing into 2023 and what definitely should stay in 2022. As we enter the Lunar New Year, Colton shares a story he discovered on the discrimination faced around Chinese BBQ Meat stores in Chinatown. Happy New Year!
Colton and Jesselyne discuss the diverse representation in media and how the lack of this influences children and their parents. Is the wool being pulled over our eyes when it comes to being well represented or is there still more work to be done?
It’s all about the Vancouver 2022 Elections. Jesselyne and Colton review the parties, the mayors and share their perspectives and findings on how each candidate will Make Vancouver Great Again! (apologies for the sound quality in advance due to location and technical difficulties).
Colton and Jesselyne discuss the current homeless situation happening in the DTES. Jesselyne shares an article from The Cut about a senior struggling to make friends and a scientific study done making friends.
Back from a summer hiatus! We tried to land a guest for episode 60, but couldn't get it together in time, so Colton interviews Jesselyne and learns all about her life from fashion photoshoots to Christian radio! It will feel like Jesselyne is your friend after listening (just don't talk to her).
Jess and Colton riff on all the happenings in the news since we last recorded. Apologies for the random sound issues, the NIMBY's weren't pleased with us using their space as a recording studio.
Col and Jess catch up and chat about all the things they've watched, will watch and cry watching (and then some). Pure conversational banter for this episode.
We are in crazy times right now. Colton and Jesselyne discuss the state of the state from pop culture and freedom convoys. Jesselyne shares the recent controversial issues and associations with local morning radio host Kid Carson. In celebration of the first Jollibee's in Vancouver, Colton shares the history and how it came to be the Filipino claim to fame!
Happy 2020-too! Colton and Jesselyne are back after a small break. Jesselyne shares why the podcast was on a hiatus and discusses her TV/Film picks for 2022. Colton gives a lesson on traditions, superstitions and myths behind Chinese New Year and the events leading up to and after.
Just in time on the Eve of Halloween Colton and Jesselyne share their holiday spookies, trick or treat faves and all the fun memories that come with it. Colton shares some fun Halloween facts on Candy Corn and the urban legends of poisoned Candy. Happy National Candy Corn day and may you get a good scare on Halloween.
It is fall, the leaves are falling everywhere, that means its fall. Jesselyne shares her Fall 2021 recommendations for those looking to find joy during the dark days. Colton discusses National Truth and Reconciliation Day on Sept 30th.
Kamut in Cebuano means to do with hand and on this episode, Jesselyne and Colton are doing just that! For episode 53, Colton discusses the restaurant industries expectations on tips; Jesselyne goes over how table manner etiquettes has been influenced by western colonization.
Things are heating up in Vancouver! Colton and Jesselyne riff on their Summer updates while fully aware that time is ticking before its gone. We lightning bolt round a few topics that have caught our attention from a new podcast by Jim Agapito on being Filipino to Vancouver's most recent efforts in solving the cities drug problem. Stay Hydrated, Wear your mask and don't be a M.A.M.I.L.!
Colton's lover, Summer, is back and we're getting hot and bothered. We go over all things Summer from what we're cooking to our exclusive seasonal activities that we are living for. Stay hydrated, Make sure you use sunscreen and check the beach water quality reports for e.Coli!
For our 50th episode we have Artist (and #1 fan), Hanna Lee Joshi, joining us to share her experiences as a Korean immigrant and the clashes growing up in a Western culture. We all discuss a recent article found by Jesselyne on how Vancouver is no longer the brand new city it used to be.
Colton and Jesselyne take this episode on a lighter note and try to keep the conversations easy and topical. Jesselyne shares her discoveries to help learn more about her Filipino roots and some new perspectives on the real estate situation in Vancouver. Colton talks about his recent discoveries on Youtube and the new future of the Vancouver Aquarium.
Jesselyne and Colton are feeling heavy with the current state of the world and the anti asian issues happening. We discuss all that we are experiencing, feeling and understanding. We hope that by having the conversations together, you can also feel more empowered to do the same with those in your life. Be safe out there and remember to find light where you can.
We're back! With Wine! Jesselyne and Colton discuss the importance of finding the positives without any comparisons. Jesselyne reviews some of the latest media representations of who we are and who we are supposed to be. Colton shares his learnings on the precolonial Philipino gender neutral culture. We ramble, we tangent and we hope you're ready for it all!
Jesselyne and Colton start the New Year with some deep reflections and perspectives on the state of our lives and what we are needing to remind ourselves of. We bring in some positivity by discussing a study done in our city on a potential solve for the homeless situation. Hope you're ready because this ones a fast slide of deep thought!
Jesselyne and Colton didn't plan anything for this episode so they free-styled it with some recommendations and discussions on how to get your Giftmas figured out. Generic and truly conversational banter at its finest! A perfect way to end the last episode of 2020.
Jesselyne and Colton talk about the change in season and the events that come along with it. Jesselyne discusses her real life parks and rec and we both take a questionnaire to find out where our views align with Canada's political parties.
Disclaimer: we thought we were recording episode 42, when it was 43! sorry!
Feeling bogged down (physically and mentally) with the current state of the world, Jesselyne and Colton freestyle it this episode. Chatting like two gals at a beauty salon, anything and everything is covered; tangents a plenty!
Jesselyne catches up on all the COVID happenings in Vancouver and why we need to do better. Colton talks about the Uyghur community and what is happening in China. Be Kind, Be Calm, Be Safe.
Special guest and friend, Chef Emily Yuen of Bessou in NYC joins us to talk about current life in NYC amongst the pandemic and what it was like to have tested positive. Jess discusses the homeless situation in the city and Colton clarifies what defunding the police means.
40 Episodes! How appropriate that episode 40 falls on such a momentous moment in 2020. Jess and Colton talk about racial issues that are being exposed at companies and get educated on some verbiage floating around.
We're back again with another quarantine episode! Jesselyne and Colton get caught up on all the latest COVID-19 shenanigans. Discussing the latest racist debacles from cluelessly racist T-shirts to vandalism and anti lockdown protestors. Full Retard at its finest.
Distant Socializing from our living rooms! Jesselyne and Colton connect to talk about there perspectives during these strange COVID-19 times. Colton goes over breathing techniques. While Jesselyne catches us up on some interesting revisions made to the live action Mulan film. Stay Safe, Stay Sane, Stay Sanitized.
We go over some recent racist experiences spurred from the Corona Virus. Jesselyne covers how ridiculous toxic masculinity goes for males and a treatment for trauma. Colton discusses the idea of Chromenics and the impacts it has had on our lives.
Chinese New Years has ended, we are in the middle of Black History Month, Pipelines are being protested, Paranoia and Racism have become a side effect of being aware of Corona Virus and Big Brother is watching. 2020 really has a lot in store for us, and it's only February!
Jess is snowed in, but luckily we have Abhishek Joshi (@hishimaru)as our first guest for 2020! Abhishek tells shares his experiences of boarding schools in India and discusses optimism and hope for the future. Colton shares Eddie Huang and Jeannie Mai's plan to redefine the Merriam Webster definition of Chinese Restaurant Syndrome.
Our last episode before 2020 arrives. Colton and Jesselyne blast through the list of topics that were never covered since recording to start the new year with a blank slate. Colton shares some recent experiences of cultural appropriation and sensitivities. Jesselyne discusses holiday traditions and breaking them.
After a 2 month unintentional (coughbad reviewcough) we are back! We catch up on what happenings have been (coughthe reviewcough) and how fragile and sensitive we are! Jesselyne discusses a transgender individuals possible discriminatory issues they faced when trying to book a Brazilian wax. Colton discusses CBC's Marketplace investigation on what really happens to our recycling.
Colton and Jess give us the happenings in Vancouver this month. Jesselyne discusses grocery stores and their common "ethnic" food aisles. Colton discusses Quebec's recently passed Bill 21 and the shady shenanigans happening!
Our special guest and Sirius XM Top Comic contestant, Matty Vu, gives us the 411 on the 211 on all things stand up comedy. We discuss what life is like as an Asian comedian in the city and our love hate relationship with food delivery.
We've hit 30 episodes! We update you all on the happenings of Yellow Packaging half way into summer and play a quick game of F.M.K. Colton dishes on all the rainbow laden Merch coming out Pride Month (June), the responsibilities and thinking twice about what it really means. Jesselyne announces the recently passed Free Willy law and what the means for aquariums in Canada!
Jesselyne updates us on fashion and celebrity news with topics on Turbans and Smollett's. Colton has an issue with a NY business owners verbiage and take on (westernized) Chinese food.
Jesselyne has a run in with racism from a POC and discusses another individual who suffered the same treatment. Colton talks about the poor treatment of a flight attendant on EVA Airways and dishes on how being of Asian descent does not mean we have to abide by cultural norms. So much tea! Get your biscuits ready.
Spring has Sprung and we're soaking up all those good time vibez with our top down and our tops off! Jess discusses her recent discovery of Elderly Parental rights. We riff on Hipster Doppelgangers and what it means to be hipster.
We're back at almost 2 releases a month! Colton goes over some recent race/racism related news going on in the world of fashion and art. A recent article released by CBC on Ghosting is reviewed and discussed in detail. Jesselyne schools us on some modern lingo that happens post dating.
Gung Hay Fat Choi! Happy Chine New Years ya’ll! Colton and Jesselyne riff on making friends and not wanting to make friends. Jesselyne goes over some stats on the dating scene and single age demographics! Colton discusses Simu Liu’s reaction on The Social and the comedic joke of Asian sexual stereotypes. We finish off with a discussion on why Vancouver might suck.
Our first release of 2019! We cover a variety of topics from inappropriate age differences to Sandra Oh! Listen as we do a review of things that have come up since Christmas!
Just in time for Christmas! With Special Guest Issa! Colton shares how he has finally watched Crazy Rich Asians. Jesselyne discusses a run through of some recent strict laws passed to further prevent individuals from drinking/smoking and driving. Colton reviews Trumps recent agenda to deport Vietnamese refugees and we riff on more bike lanes popping up in Vancouver. All very quickly so Issa can get back to Christmas festivities!
It's been awhile, but we're back baby! On this episode we catch up on our jet setting lives, local brand, MEC's attempts to recover from their white washed ad campaigns and a follow up from previous podcast topics discussed.
A couple weeks late, but this episode was recorded on the day Marijuana was legalized in Canada. Colton and Jesselyne talk about how legalization of Marijuana its a forward movement but backwards. We pick our top favourite Mayoral Candidates for the elections and review their profiles.
20 Episodes! We keep it quick since our demanding guest has a hard stop. Colton and Jesselyn talk about the blatant racism rising in Vancouver. Remember: If you see something, say something. Then post it on Social Media and BLAST. THEIR. ASS.
Colton is back from Vacation and Jesselyne is prepping for her debut with Issa as a Mother Daughter acting duo. We talk about all the buzz with Crazy Rich Asians and analyze what it really means to have Asian representation in Western Media.
Colton talks about embracing and understanding your name. Jesselyne discusses a BC a single working mom's dilemma when the work schedule conflicts with her child care.
Colton gets real on the tourist reputation and the need to educate yourself when visiting a foreign country. Jesselyne talks about the revival of Canada's famous Heritage Minutes with their recent release in lieu of Pride Month. We both get real on Mental Illness and the stigmas and need for awareness and acceptance.
Why Swipe Right when you can have a conversation over iced water and date the old fashion way? Colton goes over the Roseanne Barr Twitter career killer. Jesselyne gives us her review of The Rachel Divide.
We tear up this episode; but only because the sun is so bright outside. Jesselyne expands on Rachel Dolezal and her cultural appropriation. Colton discusses the Asian Model Minority.
The NEW Jesselyne talks to us about her experiences popping a human out of her body. Colton continues the conversation on the widespread obesity issue caused by garbage food and how Canada is looking to new ways to create awareness.
Jesselyne trembles in fear as she prepares for a human to pop out of her all the while expanding on how unaffordable Vancouver and living in the City is. Colton covers a sub category of racism called Colorism and just how prevalent it is for Asians.
Little Bon Qui Qui is ready to bust out like the koolaid man and find a place to live before the rent in Vancouver continues to skyrocket. Colton talks about how Obese America has spread to global domination. We distract ourselves by talking about Boys, Boys, Boys!
Banana Splits fuel Jesselyne's topic of what a Fitness Class really provides for it goers and the parallels it shares with Religion. Colton talks about how the movies with POC (People of Colour) are an eye roll and a goodie bag of White people Stereotypes!
Our very first guest, Babette Santos from Kathara Canada educates us on what Decolonizing is and why it is so important to asks yourself "Why am I doing this?". Racial tensions increase as racial equality becomes more common and Rape-y Christmas Jingles!
Art Crawls, Crawling home from the clubs and awkward Asian love languages or the lack thereof.
Firecrackers are going off the hook while Jess reminisces on her trip to Tokyo. Celebrity predators and ski resorts instead of indigenous sacred land.
Turkey Day baby announcements, Bike racists and what is the modern day face of a Western Society?
Modern forms of racism in the 21st Century and being Dismissive and Disrespectful. CATCH YO SELF!
We've finally figured out a podcast name! Jesselyne talks about smog and smoke in a world of White Privilege; but at least we have the Pride Parade!
Our very first episode. We laugh, we drink, we get drunk and we don't know what we're doing. Listeners be warned, this is amateur at its finest!
Multiculturalism in a Western Society and all the fixins and side dishes that come along with it. Oy Vay!