The Thoughts & Prayers Podcast: Recent Episodes
Jinsoo Park
With the worldwide corona-virus pandemic terrorizing the lives of good people all around the globe, we seek to bring peace and love to the community with the only ways that we know how: with thoughts and prayers...
Nah, it's just 3 guys who met in a high school talking about random stuff.
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So this episode is the last episode in season 1 of the Thoughts & Prayers Podcast because we will be taking a brief hiatus.
We'd like to say that we've had a wonderful time so far simply catching up with old friends and talking about memories from high school.
Our main goal of starting this podcast was to try and bring the class of 2013 back together, even if that meant only a handful of listeners.
But we've had much love and support from many of you guys, and we hope that we'll be met with even more enthusiasm once we return with season 2.
The official date for the return is TBD, but we PROMISE we'll be back ;)
Thank you to everyone who agreed to come on our podcast, thank you to all the people who's sent in voice messages and questions on Instagram, and thank you (in advance) to the guests we will hopefully have on in season 2!
Most importantly, stay safe, and please keep in touch with one another.
Love you all !
- Poom Chotikavan, Tent Chivatanaporn, Jinsoo Park
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Did you know Raqeeb's full name was Ahmed Sultan Abdul Raqeeb Sadaq Ali?
Also, that he's super fit and jacked now, as compared to the 110kg piece of lovable body that he had in high school?
And what the hell, RAQEEB IS MARRIED ?!?!
Find out all of this by listening to this episode!
Thank you to Yesong Choi (hope you're safe in the army brother), Rina Sameshima, and Zach Johnson for your messages.
[Time Stamps]
/00:22 - Raqeeb's name/06:45 - Life after graduation/27:55 - #DoTheWork Apparel and Fitness/44:23 - Messages from friends/1:04:20 - Poetry read by Raqeeb/1:05:30 - High School/
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Today's episode of the Thoughts & Prayers Podcast features Sue-Hee Hong, who is currently amassing millions of views on Youtube (3.6 million to be exact) through her creative Christian-content creating group, WELOVE.
After graduating from Korea's prestigious Seoul National University, we talk about how her admission process and studying classical music, as well as how a small side-project blossomed into a Youtube channel with more than 150k subscribers.
Thank you to Chris & Ben for your Instagram messages, and to Marty, Som, and Rina for your voice messages!
[TIME STAMPS] 00:00~14:00 Talking about university / 14~28min WELOVE & Career / 29~63min Messages from friends / 64~81min Highschool and musical /
* Music @28 min = Song of Joy / Music @63 min = 밝은 빛이 가득해 / Music @the end = Ultimate Symphony *
PS. Suehee LIVE singing @58min
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In this long-await episode, we have our lovable Brit on: gov'ner Benjamin Talbot.
We discuss his work life and how much he LOVES numbers now as opposed to high school.
He also shares with us an important message about the Black Lives Matter movement that's at the core of the issue as of late.
Of course, we also got to listen in on his story of how he proposed to his fiancee, and how the pandemic has been a huge obstacle in his marriage planning.
Thank you to Ansh, Rina, and James for the voice messages.
Hope you stay safe!
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In our 10th episode of the Thoughts & Prayers podcast, we talked with Som, who is currently living in New York working as a UX designer for a software company.
We get a chance to talk about the current situation on the COVID-19 pandemic, and more recently, the Black Lives Matter protest (which was simultaneously happening outsider her window during our call).
Moreover, we also talk about her future plans of studying for a masters, as well as go over the rough times that she had to face during high school.
[NYC lockdown, protest, racism -- 0:00]
[Work & Education -- 23:00]
[Personal & Love life -- 33:10]
[Voice messages from Angel & Rina -- 46:00]
[ICS -- 59:30]
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Today's podcast features the one and only, the man, the legend (and the founder of Bombass Coffee), Mr. Naim Wongpiya.
As a high-rolling mogul in the Bangkok coffee industry, Naim talks about how he was able to create a successful business from his own house.
Other topics include: career aspirations, being a douche in high school, funny stories about friends, and his recent injury.
This episode is actually sponsored by Bombass Coffee (closing shop soon, so order them before they run out!)
Go follow the ICS 2013 Instagram for more updates on the future guests for our next podcast episode.
http://www.instagram.com/ics.2013/
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In this episode of Thoughts and Prayers, we take on a heavier topic than usual.
We discuss the recent murder of George Floyd and other “viral” tragedies caught on video, as well as a deeper discussion into the extent of cancel culture.
The guest for the next podcast will be none other than Bombass Coffee CEO Naim Wongpiya. Stay tuned.
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In this episode, we technically have on the first ICS teacher on our podcast (that's right, Zach is going to be a teacher at ICS).
We discuss various topics, ranging from the difficulties of being a physical education instructor, the interesting dynamics of being the teacher's son, and the details of Zach's proposal to Amy.
And most importantly, we find out what it was that made Zach want to go back and teach at ICS.
Thank you to Angel, Rina, Ben, and Urvi for sending in your voice messages!
Special shoutout to Amy and her pastry service, MUNCHY 101.
Go check out these things that our amazing classmates are doing:
https://www.instagram.com/munchy.101/ (AMY)
https://www.instagram.com/bombasscoffee/ (NAIM)
https://www.instagram.com/coldbrhh/ (JUMP)
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In this episode of the podcast, we have on Angel Raweena Pawa.
Although she might want to be known in a different capacity, it is difficult to escape the words: the G.O.A.T. of ICS women's athletics.
Angel shares with us what her life was like after "peaking" in High School, and she further discusses her experience as an undergrad in the joint international psychology program (JIPP) as well as her research upon graduation.
We also dabbled on the hot topic: Can guys and girls be just friends?
Hope you guys enjoy!
Check out these amazing things that our ICS 13 classmates are doing:
https://www.instagram.com/bombasscoffee/ (NAIM)
https://www.instagram.com/munchy.101/ (AMY)
https://www.instagram.com/coldbrhh/ (JUMP)
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In this absolutely must-listen episode, we have on Ansh Gupta, who is currently a freelance creative designer and full stack digital market (also a full-time douche).
We talk about his transition of moving from Bangkok to Mumbai, and also how his journey along the way has shaped the lovable Indian he is today.
We also share about some of the funniest things that happened during our high school years with friends and teachers.
*FULL DISCLAIMER: Some might take offense to the stuff that's being said, but we pray that you'll get over it. *
Also, go check out these amazing things that our classmates are doing:
https://www.instagram.com/bombasscoffee/ (NAIM)
https://www.instagram.com/coldbrhh/ (JUMP)
https://www.instagram.com/munchy.101/ (AMY)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LGeSHF1MFc (SUEHEE Music Video)
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In this episode, we talk about some of the best experiences from our trip to Europe back in 2018.
From cycling around Amsterdam to being the only Asians in a German festival, we discuss what made our Eurotrip so damn special.
Also, check out these amazing things that our classmates are doing:
https://www.instagram.com/munchy.101/ ---- by Amy & Zach(?)
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP7ZxuXP4w6TODC_np5Q_IA ---- Suehee
https://www.instagram.com/bombasscoffee/ ---- Naim
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This week's guest of honor is the notorious homework-copier and a close friend of ours, Marty Kittboonya.
Today, Marty's official job title is assistant business development manager for Kavin Intertrade, where he organizes and sells convention center booth spaces to clients.
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Time Stamps:
~ 17:00 / Talking about work
17:00~ / Casual & ICS talk
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In this episode, we give a brief update on our lives and how we started the podcast.
Also, we discuss COVID-19 related news around the world featuring Preedee's massive rant against his celebrity crush Donald Trump.
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Disclaimer: Please don't take us seriously.
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For our first episode, we have on Rina Sameshima, secretary-extraordinaire working at a law-firm in the heart of Tokyo, Japan. Make sure to check out her podcast, "Friends and the City", available to listen for free on Spotify. Sponsored by BOMBASS COFFEE.
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