Soju & Chai: Recent Episodes
Soju & Chai
What the world needs is another podcast but this time with no agenda. Mark and Mala have a lot of opinions, rarely agree, and love the sounds of their voices. So join them with a glass of Soju or Chai as they spill the tea.
Mark and Mala talk about how open they are to new things. And they go off topic per usual and share some of their upcoming adventures. Will Mark be an actor? Will Mala get a boyfriend? STAY TUNED.
In this episode, Mark and Mala do something a little different and answer questions from their internet friends. Listen in to see if your question was chosen.
Mala skips her therapy session to bring her existential life crisis to this episode. When did she become all uncool and can she be saved? Find out what Mark has to say.
Mala and Mark talk about how they’re achieving or not achieving all of their goals. Let’s be honest, they’re mostly not achieving anything. But listen, like, subscribe, and tell your friends so this podcast isn’t another failed goal.
Mark and Mala discuss Will Smith’s new short featuring the Oscar winning actor and Netflix comedian Chris Rock called “The Slap.” Get ready for an in-depth analysis of a 10 second video.
Mala and Mark talk about getting out of their comfort zones but then somehow it devolves into Mala’s worst nightmare: dating apps. Let’s hope her mom doesn’t listen to this one.
Mark and Mala talk about talking too much. Will they come to the conclusion they should just stop talking? Probably not because they have another episode next week. Listen I guess.
Mala and Mark talk about the hedonic treadmill. It's not a new Peloton but they will attempt to instruct you in your pursuit of happiness. They don’t know anything but it’s free to subscribe.
Mark and Mala talk about collecting things. No, this episode isn’t about NFTs - #BAYC tho. Instead, they go old school…talking about coins and watches. It should have been about NFTs.
Mala and Mark talk about the x-factor. No not the reality show but rather that special trait that makes people likable. Seriously, they have some good advice in this one - even Mala is surprised.
Mala and Mark talk about decision making and how deciding anything ruins your life. Let other people tell you what to do. For example, you should listen to this episode.
Mark and Mala talk about their jobs, their bosses, and quitting. It’s the Great Resignation y'all, so listen in and see who wants to quit their job to be an actor. Hint: It’s not Mala.
Mark and Mala talk about sacrifice. Does giving it all up to make others happy mean that you are a better person or are you just crazy? They attempt to answer this question badly.
To kick off the New Year, Mala and Mark talk about resolutions. They share some tips on how to keep them so you can shame your friends and tell them how much better you are at being better.
Mark and Mala get fired up and talk about how eating is the most important part of your relationship. From family to romantic entanglements, they cover how carbs are good and vegans are bad.
No script today - Mala and Mark talk about how people are terrible. With tales of customer service woes, this was the most fun Mala has ever had in a podcast.
Mark and Mala talk about collecting friendships and using them to get ahead. Or maybe that’s just the board game. They talk about if they’re settlers or reachers like in the plot of that one show.
Mala and Mark talk about television and argue about how Mala maybe watches too much of it but not as much as she thinks she watches because there are a lot of tv shows in the world.
Mark and Mala get nostalgic and talk about how great the holiday are. In a surprising twist of events, they also share some helpful tips on how to survive them.
ASIAN REPRESENTATION TALK! Mark is about to launch his acting career so to kick things off, Mala sends him off with some acting tips to be the next Asian heartthrob in Squid Games.
Mala wanted this episode to be about Costco and only Costco but Mark also talks about the olden days when we used to go to the store to buy things.
In this podcast, Mala and Mark discuss their love language. It’s when you like, subscribe, and tell a friend about this podcast. Also something about being bilingual.
Mark and Mala talk about how they would win a first impression rose. Let’s be honest, no one is awarding these jokers one that’s for sure.
Mala and Mark talk about failure and wonder if this episode might be one. Who knows. You be the judge. Tweet them @sojuandchai and shame them hard.
Mark and Mala talk about favors and what it will take for them to get to do one. They hope you do favors for free so here’s one: share this podcast with a friend
Mala and Mark talk about what it was like to socialize in a group. Apparently, Mala has an alter ego. What do we name her?
Mark and Mala talk about confidence. Is fake it till you make it a totally scam? One thing is for sure is that they truly have too much false confidence.
Mala & Mark talk about fine dining and name drop all of the places they’ve been. Disgusting. However, the food they talk about is pretty good.
Mark and Mala talk about experiences vs things because the best things in life aren’t things...unless they have high resale value.
In this episode, Mala and Mark dive into how to fall asleep. Spoiler Alert: you just listen to this podcast.
It’s Mark’s way or the highway...or maybe just a very uncomfortable conversation. Mark breaks down his tactics to convince you he’s right while Mala really doesn’t contribute much here.
Today Mark and Mala tell you to go back on everything you know and buy things that look nice. Do they ever stick to their own advice?
EPISODE 27: The Purge
Nothing is off limits in this episode. Mark and Mala throw it all into the trash. But mostly their listenership. Seriously though - tell a friend to listen. Oh and they also share some tips.
Mala and Mark talk about retirement and if they’ll ever be able to. Honestly, probably not but it takes them a whole episode to figure it out.
Warning - Mark's audio is garbage, SORRY! But they’re not here for a long time, just a good time. Mark and Mala talk about the influencer lifestyle and if they’re cool enough. Spoiler Alert: they’re not.
It’s good vibes only. Just kidding. Mark and Mala talk about all of the rude things they’ve said and thought about others.
Mala gets emotional talking about the glory days of travel. Mark thinks she has emotional issues. What’s new.
Mark has officially gone off the rails. Mark and Mala talk about the modern movie experience and dive into the best Fast and Furious Movie of all time.
Who are they really? We’re about to find out. Mark and Mala talk about their Asian American Experience.
Of course Mala and Mark were in speech & debate. It makes sense because they really can talk about nothing for 30+ minutes every week. Fortunately, you might actually learn something this week.
Mark and Mala talk about their competitive spirit. Spoiler Alert: Mala breaks the 4th wall. Mark is probably not winning his in-law’s family over. Both are probably high functioning narcissists.
Mala and Mark are attempting to take on a topic they might be experts in. Oh wait. Just Mark. Maybe not? Let’s just call this episode what not to wear.
There’s a Friends reunion going on so Mala and Mark are gathering to talk about their friends once again. If they keep talking about their friends, soon they’ll have none left.
Mark and Mala are talking tea today. No wait - they’re talking coffee. Single origin, black coffee with no cream. Thanks a latte for listening to yet another episode.
Mala and Mark talk about all the things they wished they did if they were Tom Cruise. Just kidding. They’re not adventurous enough to jump on Oprah’s couch.
Mark and Mala talk about what “smart” really means. You’re in for a treat because who knows if they’re even smart enough to add anything of value.
Mala and Mark talk about burnout culture and how millennials have all of the issues known to mankind. You should probably not take any advice from these two. They clearly know nothing.
Mala lectures Mark on how the best sunscreen is from Japan and that having a different moisturizer for your face and body is probably for the best. Mark and Mala are just here to help you love the skin you’re in.
You love them and can’t leave them... No it’s not Mark and Mala, it’s siblings. Who has them, how many, and how much therapy does Mark and Mala need to get over their family problems?
Mark talks about his 3 side hustles, one of them is a YouTube channel, did you know?? Mala talks about how she hates doing anything but really wouldn’t mind if this podcast was sponsored.
Mark and Mala dive into how they’ve accomplished only 60% of what they set out to do by 30. Are they happy? Who knows but it sure seems like they’re trying to convince themselves they are.
In another episode about self-help (it sure does seem like they need a lot of help…) Mark and Mala dive into the Maximizer vs Satisficer personality test because we all just want the best from life.
Mark tries to explain his love of Friends while Mala tears down this classic TV show in today’s battle: iconic tv shows of our generation.
Dreams and blessings. Mark and Mala talk about what life has been like during the pandy. Bonus: Mark could have been in Star Wars??
This time it’s Mala who needs therapy, maybe Match.com, but definitely more Netflix romcoms while Mark explores his more sensitive side.
This one goes out to all our friends. Now how do we find more of you? Mark and Mala try to figure out how to make friends as they age.
Mala’s body may be a temple but Mark’s is a trash bin of depression. Also is it still called drinking alone if someone is there watching you drink?
Mark talks about his need to buy all the things while Mala dives into how he probably needs a therapist and not this show to sort out his issues.
Mala explains how all reality tv is a scam that she’s here for while Mark tries to figure out why she wastes her time.