Eat Your Crust - podcast cover

Eat Your Crust

Crystal Jiao, Jeesoo Kimeatyourcrust.com

Two Asian-American girls navigating our way through life-in-our-twenties in the Bay Area, with a little help from our friends. Tune in during your lousy commute to laugh and chat with your hosts Crystal and Jeesoo as we ramble about tech, culture, family, and more through an Asian-American lens. If you can relate, feel free to visit us at eatyourcrust.com or reach out to us @eatyourcrustpod on insta or email us at eatyourcrustpod@gmail.com!

Last refreshed:
Follow this podcast in the Metacast mobile app to refresh it and see new episodes.
Download Metacast podcast app
Podcasts are better in Metacast mobile app
Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more

Episodes

Balancing Self-Love and Ambition (ft. Lindsay Kami)

Today Lindsay Kami from You Found Her Pod joins us to discuss how to convert the energy behind negative self-talk into positive momentum for our dreams and ambitions. We talk about the journey we have taken to unlearn negative self-talk and embrace more self-love in our late twenties. We talk about ways to be more positive in our daily life. Find Lindsay on Instagram @lindsaykami , Tiktok @lindsaykami , and her podcast You Found Her Pod anywhere you get your podcasts! Support the show Follow us ...

Feb 12, 202557 minSeason 7Ep. 273

Looking Forward to 2025

We’re back!!! We kick off Season 7 today by sharing our new year’s musings & resolutions for the 2025. We also announce a new update to our schedule - we will be changing our upload schedule from weekly episodes to bi-weekly episodes (every other week) due to personal & professional obligations. Excited to be back for a brand new season and thank you for continuing to tune in to Eat Your Crust ❤︎ Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod...

Jan 29, 202533 minSeason 7Ep. 272

10 Year Reunions

Today we talk about going to our 10 Year High School Reunions! We talk about what it was like to plan and throw the reunion, and describe the vibes of the reunion as observed by the host and by a plus one! We discuss the thoughts and anxieties we had before attending, and chat about our parents’ experiences going to their reunions. Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod...

Dec 11, 202432 minSeason 6Ep. 271

Finding the Balance with Unplugging

Today our friend Balmeet joins us to chat about what unplugging looks like for us! We discuss how chronically online we are and try to dissect when our digital habits began. We explore the various ways we over-consume media/technology and identify signs that we need to take a step back. We chat about things that incentivize us to unplug and the benefits that follow! Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod...

Dec 04, 202452 minSeason 6Ep. 270

Feeling Like an Adult

Today we dive into recent moments in our life that made us think…damn, we really are adults! More often than not, these are small habits or small incidents that help us take a step back and look at the progress we’ve made in our adulthood. Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Nov 27, 202440 minSeason 6Ep. 269

Tips We've Learned From Former Bosses

Today we explore the various tips & tricks we’ve picked up from former bosses - from technical skills, to work philosophies, and most importantly, soft skills that we carry with us through this day! We also talk about the different ways you can learn from a boss, whether it’s through direct guidance, or lack thereof. Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Nov 20, 202447 minSeason 6Ep. 268

Thoughts on the Asian American Identity

Today our friend Yane joins us to chat about our personal thoughts on Asian American Identity. We wonder about what compels us to microcategorize ourselves within the community (ex. Raver Asians, Valorant Asians, etc.). We chat about how cultural context can change the way we view things like cultural representation. Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Nov 13, 202449 minSeason 6Ep. 267

Meeting the Parents & More

Today we chat about parents and how they factor into relationships! We talk about any tips or tricks we have for meeting your SO’s parents. We chat about our personal viewpoints on parent involvement in relationships and navigating through potential differences in values or culture. We dive into our experiences of introducing our own parents to our SO’s parents. Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod...

Nov 06, 202445 minSeason 6Ep. 266

Being a Teacher in the Modern Day

Today our friend Hannah joins us to chat about her experience of being a teacher! We discuss the expectations and challenges of being a teacher and how things like age and social media factor into the experience. We dive into the various methods teachers come up with to connect with their students. Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Oct 30, 202453 minSeason 6Ep. 265

The Values of Good Friendship

Today our friend Helen joins to talk about the values of friendship! We chat about what makes a good friend and a bad friend, and explore any friendship lessons we’ve learned over the years. We explore what it looks like to set boundaries within friendships. We take a peek at how friendship in our late twenties differ from friendship in our student life! Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod...

Oct 23, 202448 minSeason 6Ep. 264

Neighbors

Today we talk about neighbors - from the challenge of befriending neighbors, asking neighbors for favors, and iconic neighbors that we remember from our childhood homes. We explore the difference between different housing types and the neighbors that come with them. We also talk about our future neighbor goals! Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod...

Oct 16, 202443 minSeason 6Ep. 263

Big Age Gap Siblings

Today our friend Destin joins us to chat about big age gaps between siblings! We explore how age can make a big impact on the sibling dynamic. We also discuss in what ways the generation gap can manifest. Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Oct 09, 202447 minSeason 6Ep. 262

Sports and Fantasy

Today our friends Jimin & James join us to chat about sports! We talk about Fantasy Football and the highs and lows that come with it. We dive into what kind of sports fans we are and what types of athletes we root for. We do some analysis on who we view as the athlete G.O.A.T.s of all time, athletically and aesthetically ;-) Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod...

Oct 02, 202452 minSeason 6Ep. 261

Our Latest Crises: Big Decisions & Roblox

Today we catch each other up on our latest crises! We contemplate about making big decisions in life that affect other people. We discuss the struggles of socializing at work as a newcomer. We chat about playing Dress to Impress on Roblox. Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Sep 25, 202442 minSeason 6Ep. 260

Life in our Late Twenties

Today our friend Jimmy joins us to chat about life in our late twenties. We chat ways our current lifestyle looks different from our early twenties. We discuss key conscious decisions we made as we evolved in age. We dive into how we currently feel about life and explore our feelings about the future. Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Sep 18, 202448 minSeason 6Ep. 259

Finding Local Community

Today our friend Michelle joins us to chat about building up a sense of community! We discuss what kind of factors help us feel more connected in our communities and our past successes and failures. We chat about hosting and attending community events and the responsibilities that come with them! Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Sep 11, 202448 minSeason 6Ep. 258

Dealing with Dislike

Sometimes we're just in our hater era...Today we discuss how we deal with feelings of dislike! We chat about what dislike looks/feels like for us and whether we are good at hiding it. We talk about overturning first impressions & feeling obligated to hate people because of our friends. We also dive into how insecurities/emotions can impact our judgment of others! Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod...

Sep 04, 202438 minSeason 6Ep. 257

K-Reality Shows

Today our friend Anne joins us to chat about Korean reality TV shows! We gush about our favorite shows and what factors make them juicy. We dive into the types of characters we tend to root for, and what types of characters we would be. We also discuss the fun of scouring forums for the gossip. Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Aug 28, 202451 minSeason 6Ep. 256

Relationship Sticky Situations

Today our friend Eugene joins us to chat about sticky situations! We discuss the awkwardness of bumping into your ex & how we would personally approach it. We chat about jealousy in relationships and our personal boundaries. We talk about the perilla leaf situation & the American variation, the jacket situation! Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Aug 21, 202456 minSeason 6Ep. 255

Job Limbo

Today we discuss the concept of job limbo, and its causes & symptoms! We chat about signs of burnout. We also dive into ways to convert job limbo into positive momentum for our work or career. Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Aug 14, 202433 minSeason 6Ep. 254

What Do We Fangirl Over?

Today our friend Tanaya joins us to chat about our obsessions! We explore our peak fangirl eras and analyze what draws us to certain celebrities or characters. We chat about the world of fan fiction & sharing our obsessions with the people around us. Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Aug 07, 202447 minSeason 6Ep. 253

Energizing Hobbies and Flow State

Today our friend Shangway joins us to chat about our hobbies! We discuss our 'hobby portfolio' of energizing, relaxing, social, or solitary hobbies. We chat about reaching flow state and getting into the zone. Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Jul 31, 202447 minSeason 6Ep. 252

Sisterhood

Today our friend Sarah joins us to talk about sisterhood! We discuss the pains and gains of growing up with an older sister and how that impacts childhood, family life, and hobbies. We chat about how relationships with siblings morph and change as we go through life experiences. We dive into the complexities of sisterhood and how it would look different if genders and/or roles were different! Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod...

Jul 24, 202436 minSeason 6Ep. 251

The Medium Friend

Today we dive into the concept of ‘medium friends’, which is the gray area of friendship between bestie and acquaintance. We discuss our thoughts on how to best navigate this ambiguity and overcome feelings of insecurity or guilt in friendship. We chat about the demotion of promotion of friends and how it feels to conceptualize friendship in this way. Link to the NYTimes article that inspired this episode: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/22/well/the-vexing-problem-of-the-medium-friend.html Suppo...

Jul 17, 202434 minSeason 6Ep. 250

Personal Style, Fashion Trends, & Thrifting

Today our friend Aileen joins us to talk about curating your personal style! We chat about how we view fashion & what kind of things we look for when we shop. We discuss cyclical fashion trends and dive into theories on why the Y2K/vintage styles are so trendy right now. We delve into the world of thrifting and explore reasons behind its popularity! Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod...

Jul 10, 202452 minSeason 6Ep. 249

Slang Review & Small Life Updates

Today we do a deep dive on all of the Gen Z words/slang we've discussed in the last year and a half! We host a mini Superlatives section for these words and reevaluate the success/usability of the words. We also share some of our latest life updates & mini-crises we've been going through in recent days! Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Jul 03, 202442 minSeason 6Ep. 248

#GIRLTALK: Women Archetypes in the Media

Today our friends Mel & Sunny join us to talk about female archetypes, from the 'it girl' and beyond! We chat about what qualities 'it girl's have, and other characterizations of women we see online or in the media. We discuss the reason behind why there are so many micro-labels for young women. We explore the pressures/joys of keeping up with what's popular and how this has changed throughout our twenties. Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod...

Jun 26, 202451 minSeason 6Ep. 247

Double Dates

Today our friend Kate joins us to talk about double dates! We talk about what makes a hangout a ‘double date’, beyond just two couples hanging out. We chat about the specific environment double dates curate. We discuss double dates as a way to introduce friends to partners! Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Jun 19, 202449 minSeason 6Ep. 246

Growing Family Responsibilities in Adulthood

Today we discuss how we keep up with family in our adulthood. We chat about deciding what to communicate with our parents after we moved out. We talk about determining how often to visit our parents and what factors go into the decision. We also explore new responsibilities we have grown into in the family and how it makes us feel. Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod...

Jun 12, 202438 minSeason 6Ep. 245

Supportive Friends Through Tough Times

Today our friend Tiffany joins us to chat about going through tough times! We discuss what we tend to do in tough times and how we use our personal experiences to better support our friends. We brainstorm things we try not to say to friends who are feeling down. Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Jun 05, 202441 minSeason 6Ep. 244
Hosted on Buzzsprout
For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android