Meet Us in the Lounge: Recent Episodes
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Remember those late night and deep conversations with your friends at 2AM? Well, no need to stay up that late anymore. In this semi-weekly podcast, our hosts Saichandra and Randy say things that shouldn’t be said while our prodigy engineers, Jorge and Daniel, watch in horror from the other side of the couch. So come meet us in the lounge.
Jorge reflects on his food-poisoning experience and the boys discuss their current jobs and desk setups.
Meet Us in the Lounge Roster: Daniel Chen, Jorge Pineda, Randy Nguyen
Edited By: Jorge Pineda
Recorded On: 8/26/21
The boys talk about their top interesting and least favorite foods in another episode filled with Randy's "hot takes" and bad childhood experiences with cheese. Plus, what happened to our boy Jorge?
Meet Us in the Lounge Roster: Daniel Chen, Jorge Pineda, Randy Nguyen, Saichandra Kalvakota
Edited By: Daniel Chen
Recorded On: 7/25/21
The boys talk about their daily rituals in university and post-graduate life.
Meet Us in the Lounge Roster: Daniel Chen, Jorge Pineda, Randy Nguyen, Saichandra Kalvakota
Edited By: Randy Nguyen Recorded On: 7/04/21
The boys talk about what working out looks like to them, and how they're going to get their summer bods just in time for the season. Randy and Saichandra make sure everyone knows they graduated from UCLA with a Biology degree by talking about the science of exercise. Everyone knows Jorge is the runner in the group, but what is Daniel up to?
Meet Us in the Lounge Roster: Daniel Chen, Jorge Pineda, Randy Nguyen, Saichandra Kalvakota
Edited By: Saichandra Kalvakota
Recorded On: 5/02/21
The boys talk about long-term decision-making and the factors that the metrics that are used to determine success during their undergraduate years. Randy and Saichandra discuss the importance of applying to opportunities early and the things that are relevant when applying to a club position. Daniel and Jorge dive deep into the activities that aspiring software engineers need to do during in college to land that job in the Silicon Valley.
Meet Us in the Lounge Roster: Daniel Chen, Jorge Pineda, Randy Nguyen, Saichandra Kalvakota
Edited By: Randy Nguyen
Recorded On: 3/27/21
While still recovering from the spicy chip challenge, the boys go back to their roots and talk about food again. Jorge talks about making compressed PB&J and Randy gives his food hacks for eating pizza. Then the hosts give their unqualified and unprofessional take on stonks and how to approach it.
Meet Us in the Lounge Roster: Daniel Chen, Jorge Pineda, Randy Nguyen, Saichandra Kalvakota
Edited By: Daniel Chen
Recorded On: 1/31/21
In the first challenge episode of Meet Us in the Lounge, the hosts attempt to eat a bag of Haunted Ghost Pepper Paqui chips. They discuss their experiences with pain and share some embarrassing stories, as they slowly descend into madness from the heat.
Meet Us in the Lounge Roster: Daniel Chen, Jorge Pineda, Randy Nguyen, Saichandra Kalvakota
Edited By: Jorge Pineda
Recorded On: 1/10/21
Giving gifts is kind of an art. The boys dicuss their philosophy behind giving gifts, the types of gifts they would like to get, and who they like to give gifts to. It turns out that giving gifts is more than just buying a present; it's kinda hard.
Meet Us in the Lounge Roster: Daniel Chen, Jorge Pineda, Randy Nguyen, Saichandra Kalvakota
Edited By: Randy Nguyen
Recorded On: 12/20/20
Saichandra's pick up lines bear fruit. The boys talk about Turkey Day traditions, memories, and plans, which may or may not actually involve turkey but do involve uncles standing on tables.
Meet Us in the Lounge Roster: Daniel Chen, Jorge Pineda, Randy Nguyen, Saichandra Kalvakota
Edited By: Daniel Chen
Recorded On: 11/21/20
You all have already heard about Jorge's "shitty situations," but wait there's more from Jorge. The remaining three share their own encounters in the bathroom, but the main thing you need to know is the difference between bopping and chilling in the shower. Oh, and Daniel doesn't wash his hands btw.
Meet Us in the Lounge Roster: Daniel Chen, Jorge Pineda, Randy Nguyen, Saichandra Kalvakota
Edited By: Saichandra Kalvakota
Recorded On: 11/7/20
The boys discuss their etiquettes for tipping, eating out, and using the restroom. Jorge highlights the importance of squatting if one is to poop outside the comfort of their home. Randy goes off on the stresses of tipping, and the group determines how to not be fat when eating out with friends.
Meet Us in the Lounge Roster: Daniel Chen, Jorge Pineda, Randy Nguyen, Saichandra Kalvakota
Edited By: Jorge Pineda
Recorded On: 10/11/20
The boys figure out what the best dining hall at UCLA is and we assure you it isn't De Neve Grab n Go.
Meet Us in the Lounge Roster: Daniel Chen, Jorge Pineda, Randy Nguyen, Saichandra Kalvakota
Edited By: Randy Nguyen
Recorded On: 9/20/20
The four hosts talk about their competitive natures, and how it gets them in trouble sometimes. Randy and Jorge have a few horror stories, and why is everyone so addicted to poker? You too can join us in a friendly competition as you follow along, and it's easier said than done.
Meet Us in the Lounge Roster: Daniel Chen, Jorge Pineda, Randy Nguyen, Saichandra Kalvakota
Edited By: Saichandra Kalvakota
Recorded On: 7/19/20
Daniel has an interview to prepare for, and a discussion about poker leads to an impromptu workshop on professional development. Saichandra has his own important announcement to make, and what happened to Randy? The hosts find themselves stranded, and the road to the future: uncertain.
Meet Us in the Lounge Roster: Daniel Chen, Jorge Pineda, Saichandra Kalvakota
Edited By: Saichandra Kalvakota
Recorded On: 7/19/20
You are what you eat, and the four hosts go back to what they do best: starting controversy by ranking the best fruit. The sides are pretty decisive, but Jorge's decision remains up in the air. A classic case of calling everyone out, thanks to a heated Randy, but honestly fruit snacks sound like the move.
Meet Us in the Lounge Roster: Daniel Chen, Jorge Pineda, Randy Nguyen, Saichandra Kalvakota
Edited By: Saichandra Kalvakota
Recorded On: 7/3/20
The gang discusses near-death experiences and the mistakes that got them there in the first place. Saichandra thinks that he hit upon a potentially new segment, but only time will tell how long it'll last. Just for your reference, any numbers you see or hear throughout the conversation are definitely in kilometers per hour.
Meet Us in the Lounge Roster: Daniel Chen, Jorge Pineda, Randy Nguyen, Saichandra Kalvakota
Edited By: Saichandra Kalvakota
Recorded On: 6/19/20
The hosts revisit the topic of school and dissect the pros and cons of remote learning upon completing the first quarter of online teaching. Not only are they book-smart, but they have street smarts too and they share their tricks of the trade in playing card games. PSA: counting cards is NOT cheating.
Meet Us in the Lounge Roster: Daniel Chen, Jorge Pineda, Randy Nguyen, Saichandra Kalvakota
Edited By: Saichandra Kalvakota
Recorded On: 5/30/20
The hosts decide to let loose on this episode, and took some shots at high profile people. More controversy is started with a new segment that involves ranking leads to a heated argument. Plus, Daniel gets his feet wet with family planning, and what does he plan on naming the child?
Meet Us in the Lounge Roster: Daniel Chen, Jorge Pineda, Randy Nguyen, Saichandra Kalvakota
Edited By: Saichandra Kalvakota
Recorded On: 4/10/20
Randy takes us down memory lane to our first year roommate experiences, and without Daniel to keep him in check, who knows how far Randy will go to expose the missing lounge member. Jorge has some issues with hypnosis, and the three talk about their prospects in a new bat lab.
Meet Us in the Lounge Roster: Jorge Pineda, Randy Nguyen, Saichandra Kalvakota
Edited By: Saichandra Kalvakota
Social distancing is nowhere close to stopping this podcast. The four hosts talk about their spring break in quarantine, their new endeavors and future situations. Plus, Saichandra uses nuances in the English language to bring up ethical questions, and everyone's favorite topic: school.
Meet Us in the Lounge Roster: Daniel Chen, Jorge Pineda, Randy Nguyen, Saichandra Kalvakota
Edited By: Saichandra Kalvakota
Recorded On: 3/29/20
2020 just got better with this new podcast. The four founders convene and talk about their motivations for starting the podcast and foreshadow a competing global storm.
DISCLAIMER: This episode was recorded prior to the California lockdown rules were placed. Please maintain social isolation and follow your local laws for self-quarantining as to reduce transmission of the coronavirus.
Meet Us in the Lounge Roster: Daniel Chen, Jorge Pineda, Randy Nguyen, Saichandra Kalvakota
Edited By: Saichandra Kalvakota
Recorded On: 2/10/20