Down to Chat

In this week's episode, we have a discussion on the 2020 anime film, Stranger by the Shore (Umibe no Étranger). We share our thoughts on the plot, key themes, and our overall impression of the film. --- ✉️ podcast.downtochat@gmail.com

On this episode, we really show our age as we take a look back on our life till now, share challenges with our decaying bodies, and goals we hope to achieve in the years to come. Dan also promises to take a topless selfie when he gets abs.  --- ✉️ podcast.downtochat@gmail.com

In this week's episode, we invite our friend Kevin to geek out with us in our discussion of gacha games, loot boxes in video games, and anatomically disproportionate characters.  You can also find Kevin on his Twitch channel at https://www.twitch.tv/katalyst04 --- ✉️ podcast.downtochat@gmail.com

In this episode of Down to Chat Podcast we invite Andy, a close friend of Martin and Dan, to come and chat about various topics - from personality tests, travel experiences to getting down on views surrounding marriage.  --- ✉️ podcast.downtochat@gmail.com

In this week's episode we talk about cancel culture and virtue signaling, two social trends we've noticed more lately especially at the time of recording in June 2021.    ✉️ podcast.downtochat@gmail.com

In this episode of Down to Chat Podcast, we invite Tina and Baris to do an exploration of privilege when it comes to gender based on our lived experiences, from travelling abroad to activities during our everyday routines.  --- Check out Baris' podcast, Becoming BKYL https://open.spotify.com/show/5Dzm78OYNVRcUTYgpzTwDL?si=uvm4U-h3SXC-zSfDFaLo2g&dl_branch=1 &  Also check out Tina's podcast, Heart2Heart Pod  https://open.spotify.com/show/45hwhKcHeCdXJhbL6qE2Mb?si=ZYLisRZpRByxyRXwE0h_XA&dl_branch=1   ✉️ podcast.downtochat@gmail.com

In this episode of Down to Chat Podcast, we invite back KP and Kris for an all-stars rendition of the show talking about our views on toxic masculinity. Drawing on our past experiences, we introspect on our views on toxic masculinity and how that has shaped and impacted our lives and local communities.    --- Check our Kris(ty) on Instagram @KristyKreme1 ! ✉️ podcast.downtochat@gmail.com

In this week's episode, we have a discussion on artificial relationships. We draw key themes from two movies, Her (2013) and Lars and the Real Girl (2007). We recommend watching these two movies first (seriously they're both interesting movies) as we will be discussing spoilers, but feel free to listen in if you don't mind! --- ✉️ podcast.downtochat@gmail.com

In this episode of Down to Chat Podcast, Dan invites Annie to discuss our thoughts on Bling Empire, East Asian culture and its representation in the media. To help preface this episode, we highly recommend that you watch at least the first three episodes of Bling Empire, available on Netflix (which Martin begrudgingly agreed to watch).   --- ✉️ podcast.downtochat@gmail.com

In this week's episode we are joined by our returning guest, KP, to discuss trends that we experienced growing up, slangs and phrases that became pet peeves, and our thoughts on empathy.   ✉️ podcast.downtochat@gmail.com

In this week's episode, Dan and Martin have a conversation about what it means to be alone, parasocial relationships, and the importance of communication. Dan also explores the idea of being a maid/butler for you listeners, while Martin shares his skepticism. Listeners, we would love to learn more about you! Please send us an email (you can find our email address below) and explain to us where you are from and how you discovered this podcast. Don't forget to also write a quote for Dan to say as your dream maid/butler!   ✉️ podcast.downtochat@gmail.com

In this week's episode, we invite our friend Vicky to get in touch with our romantic side (oOooh - saucy!). We talk about dating and relationships as seen in western society, East Asian cultures, and representation in the media.    ✉️ podcast.downtochat@gmail.com

In this episode of Down to Chat Podcast, we welcome Jude as our guest to explore the topics of social media and cancel culture through the Social Dilemma. In addition, we also tap into our thoughts of what it means to be an ally on different movements in our communities.    To find out more about Jude, be sure to check out his website  www.judepark.com (P.S. Jude likes Animal Crossing!)  ✉️ podcast.downtochat@gmail.com

In this week's episode we have an open discussion about our hoarding tendencies, the Marie Kondo phenomenon, and our views on consumerism in today's society. Oh and we explore the idea of why drinking noodles from a straw might not be the next big thing.    ✉️ podcast.downtochat@gmail.com

In this week's episode, Dan invites his American friend, Nick, to discuss self-growth, comradery and our experiences with open conversations.    Check Nick out on his YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTQePUuyu2Wy3VSFaVrUaKg   ✉️ podcast.downtochat@gmail.com

In this week's episode we bring on a new guest, Haotian. Together, we discuss our own experiences with learning about managing our finances, mental health in media, and of course, Kevin.    ✉️ podcast.downtochat@gmail.com

In this episode of Down to Chat Podcast, we open our taste buds to a bit of texture and crunch in our discussions about growing pains with Kris(ty Kreme), an amateur drag queen from Toronto.  Check our Kristy on Instagram @KristyKreme1 ! ✉️ podcast.downtochat@gmail.com

In this episode of Down to Chat Podcast, we elevate our podcast's rating up to 18+ for an exclusive deep dive on the history of swear words. This week, we welcome back Dee to discuss the spice that gives the English language that extra oomph.  As a disclaimer, this will be one of the few podcasts that will be rated as ‘explicit'. If swearing and more vulgar topics is not up your alley, we welcome you back in two weeks for our next episode.

In this episode of Down to Chat Podcast, we swipe right on dating culture and tap into our experiences with approaching a romantic interest. This week, we welcome Flo, Martin's high school friend, who gives her two cents on the female angle. We hope you SUPERLIKE this topic as much as we do!

In this episode, we are joined by a close mutual friend, KP. We take a short nostalgia trip discussing our past experiences with living with roommates, share some pleasant and unpleasant stories, as well as consider the future prospect of living with a partner. 

In this week's episode we share our thoughts on a Netflix series we recently watched, Alice in Borderland. We have a discussion about the plot, some of the major themes explored in the show, and also drew some comparisons between the live action series vs. the manga.

In this episode of Down to Chat Dan invites Deanna, his close friend since his university days, to chat with us! Deanna is a local educator in Toronto working with secondary school students. Together we do a deep dive on our upbringings spanning from childhood roots to adulthood Groots.

Welcome to the very first episode of the Down to Chat podcast! As the introductory episode, we talk a little bit about ourselves, why we wanted to host a podcast, and what you can expect from Down to Chat. Then we jump right into a discussion on living with COVID, new year goals, and some of our hobbies.