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We discuss random topics such as our upbringings, relationships, post-college blues, searching for a job, etc. through stories, some funny and some sad.

Jas & Sonic


    • Sep 16, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 47m AVG DURATION
    • 41 EPISODES


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    s02e01: Life Update & The Compound Effect

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 54:14


    In this episode we briefly update you guys on what we've been up to for the past couple of months. We also talk about the book, The Compound Effect that has helped Jasmin get into a productive and fulfilling routine.

    Episode 40: It's Getting Hot in Here

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 57:55


    Yo what's up guys welcome back! In this episode we talk about the catastrophic impacts of climate change on our Earth :( Also! Fun fact, scientists have figured out our carbon budget, which is essentially the amount of co2 we can put into the air before we explode. But the main issue is that our carbon budget is 1,000 giga tons of co2. However, the proven reserves of fossil fuel companies are 3,000 gigatons. Which means two thirds have carbon HAS TO STAY IN THE GROUND. This means writing off 21 trillion dollars in assets. Rip

    Episode 39: WeWork Scandal

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 51:23


    In this episode we talk about the founder of WeWork Adam Neumann and how his company went from being one of the most highly valued start-ups to being worth almost nothing.

    Episode 38: Operation Varsity Blues

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 41:48


    In this episode we talk about the college admission scandal and how using the "side door" can get you into trouble. Also shoutout to our 16 listeners, ya'll are the best!

    Episode 37: The Evolution of Asian Hate Crimes in the US (minorities killing minorities)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 47:19


    In this episode we discuss the history behind Asian hate crimes in the US and how they have evolved over time. We talk about current events and the unfortunate phenomenon that is minorities killing minorities. Gofundme: https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-memory-of-hyunjungkim-to-support-my-brother-i?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/support-georgias-asian-american-community/ https://www.napawf.org/donate?snw=2&ref=19513fdd-6a59-45ff-b259-13bc043e2da5

    Episode 36: The History of Harriet Tubman

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2021 39:09


    This week we talk about the history behind Harriet Tubman and how doctors cannot always be trusted

    Episode 35: Black History Month Pt.1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 34:07


    In this episode we talk about the history behind black history month. We give a brief overview of the pioneer behind the holiday: Carter G. Woodson and we talk about what's so special about the month of February. We also discuss ethical dilemmas pertaining to the BLM movement and racism in International Schools.

    Episode 34: The Case of Sonja Farak & Snorting Crack

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 46:21


    In this episode we talk about the case of Sonja Farak and the implications of her crime!

    Episode 33: An Unsolved Murder and Fights in China

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2021 61:31


    In this episode we talk about the black dahlia case that has remained unsolved....until today!! Also, Jasmin is not the type of person to spring into action if a fight breaks out.

    Episode 32: That Time I Held A Random Mans Hand on An Airplane

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 32:22


    In this episode we talk about the fear of flying, what snowboarding is like and other random travel stories.

    Episode 31: The Youtubers & Podcasters We Secretly Watch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2021 35:23


    In this episode we talk about the variety of content we consume including family channels, Logan Paul, KSI, David Dobrik and more!

    Episode 30: Holiday Blues & New Years Resolutions

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2020 33:09


    In this episode we talk about New Years resolutions and how the holidays feel in 2020!

    Episode 29: Flying Wisdom Teeth & Stressful Birthdays

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 38:47


    Jasmin got her wisdom teeth removed and also birthdays are lowkey p stressful.

    Episode 28: So You Think You Can DANCE

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 27:08


    In this episode we talk about Sonia's experience at the paint bar and whether we believe painting, dancing and singing can be taught.

    Episode 27: Are Ghosts Real?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 40:20


    In this episode we talk about ghosts and why we think they may or may not be real

    Episode 26: Meet Zumba Jasmin & Actress Sonia!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 49:02


    In this episode we talk about having a sense of humor, what we learn in school and our struggles with dancing!

    Episode 25: Jas Tested Positive & Lies Our Parents Told Us Growing Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 33:00


    Jas is actually fine and doesn't have COVID, we just thought a clickbait-ish title would help us get our listeners back. Also don't believe everything your parents say!!!

    Episode 24: Kiss, marry, kill but with the COVID vaccine

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 31:39


    In this episode we discuss the COVID-19 vaccine that pfizer came out with and we talk about our boy Trevor Noah :)

    Episode 23: Bye-Don!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 45:09


    In this episode we talk about the election and also Jasmins bday presents. Also Jasmin fell in love with a kid who had a troubled past to say the least....

    Episode 22: Attachment Styles, Nostalgia, Relationships & Sisterhood ft. MY SISTER SHIREEN

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 60:43


    In this episode Shireen talks about her academic path in law, her long-term relationship and what it's like being an older sister to me (Jasmin)!

    Episode 21: Perspective & Social Media Addiction

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 61:49


    In this episode we discuss how you view the world through a subjective lens, the social dilemma and the David Letterman interview with Kim Kardashian!

    Episode 20: Being Mixed & Giving Birth

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 42:00


    5 months later we're still here talking about identity and what it must feel like to give birth!

    Episode 19: Getting Rescued by a Helicopter

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 54:07


    Today we talk about how Jasmins Aunt and Uncle literally had to be rescued while they were out hiking. Also congrats to the LA Lakers on their NBA championship!!

    Episode 18: Pandemic Travels & Crazy California

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 53:12


    In this episode we talk about what it was like for Jasmin to travel during a pandemic, what California has been like so far and how we manage/neglect stress in our lives. Enjoy ladies and gentlemen!!

    Episode 17: Betrayal & Kids Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 56:01


    In this episode we talk about how Sonic betray's jasmin on a daily basis, and also, our favorite movies.

    Episode 16: Jas is Moving Across the Country & Pineapple Definitely Belongs on Pizza!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 54:07


    In this episode we talk about why Jas is moving and random food preferences. We also delve into opinions about random topics such as PDA, wearing socks with sandals and pineapple on pizza!

    Episode 15: The Skin Deep Questions Pt.3

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 40:37


    In this episode we talk about something totally original and unique. Enjoy the skin deep questions part 3. 0:59 - What makes you feel safe? 2:25 - If you had to swap bodies with anyone who would it be and why? 9:43 - What actor would best play me in the film about my life? 11:35 - What is my greatest strength? 14:24 - If heaven was one moment to be relived over and over, what would your heaven be? 16:45 - Whats a financial challenge that you have that I don’t realize? 22:00 - If you were a superhero what would be your three superpowers 31:30 - If you could chose three people to share an intimate meal with, who would it be and why? Intro/Outro Music by PLVTNO: AFK (Prod. By PLVTNO) - https://soundcloud.com/plvtno/afk-prod-by-plvtno

    Episode 14: Pedro's Grandma is a Badass ft. Bob the Builder aka Pedz aka Pedro & Tilito

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020 58:28


    Pedro and Tilito join us for a special episode where Pedz talks about his family in El Salvador and how he got into construction. 

    Episode 13: Relationships & Toxicity ft. Kevboy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 56:06


    Kevin reveals details about his past relationships and tendencies that have led him down toxic paths and we discuss characteristics we look for in our romantic partners.

    Episode 12: Our Unpopular Opinions & Hot Takes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 57:14


    Want to hear us say things that could potentially be controversial? Well, look no further because in this episode we talk about our thoughts on unpopular opinions. Also shoutout to all of our international listeners, ya'll are dope.  1:01 - Arranged Marriages 11:00 - Pro choice vs Pro Life 14:35 - Dating for marriage vs Dating Casually 16:45 - People need to stop representing themselves as bilingual or polyglot when they can’t speak more than a few sentences 22:21 - People receiving benefits should be prohibited from spending their money on alcohol, cigarettes, etc. 30:12 - Our society isn’t strong enough emotionally. It doesn’t matter if its male or female, right or left, gay or straight, people take things too seriously 38:07 - America should forget their tipping culture and set a minimum wage for servers 42:24 - My unpopular opinion is that atheism is a functionally impossible position for a human consciousness to hold 49:31 - Most people think they are better drivers than they actually are 51:28 - Friends the program is shit. Friends IRL are overrated 52:24 - White peoples wedding are uniformly dull and monotonous in all facets Intro/Outro Music by PLVTNO: AFK (Prod. By PLVTNO): https://soundcloud.com/plvtno/afk-prod-by-plvtno

    Episode 11: Travels & Tribulations

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020 56:07


    Sonic talks about how she is a hero for trying to save her friend that couldn't swim (plot twist her friend didn't need help) and Jas discusses being stuck in an airplane in the midst of a food poisoning disaster!

    Episode 10: Quarantine Personalities

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 50:10


    It is our 10th episode everyone! Shoutout to our 9 (sometimes 20) listeners for sticking with us. In this episode, we talk about our Myers Briggs personality types and our quarantine thoughts.

    Episode 9: Jas Ghosted her Therapist and Sonic Became a Secretary

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 53:44


    We discuss the struggles of breaking up with non-relationship people. Let me tell you that stuff is hard to do if you're anything like us. Also, we get a little serious in this episode :o

    Episode 8: The Search for God's Bedroom & Spooky Toilets ft. Roro

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2020 49:38


    We are joined by our good friend and first special guest Roro as we discuss the trials and tribulations of childhood innocence!

    Episode 7: The Skin Deep pt.2 & a whole bunch of random tangents

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2020 45:16


    Special thank you to our listeners from Ireland and New Zealand!

    Episode 6: 5 kids, 2 dogs and a Tesla

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 46:24


    In this episode we talk about our anticlimactic graduation and our post-COVID hopes and dreams!

    Episode 5: Roommates and Pinto Beans

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2020 34:34


    Ever wonder what it's like to live with people who sleep with pinto beans?? Well...look no further! In this episode, we discuss the good and bad experiences we have had with roommates. Credit for the NEW AND IMPROVED intro/outro music: AFK (Prod. By PLVTNO) by PLVTNO on #SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/plvtno/afk-prod-by-plvtno

    Episode 4: Weird Sh*t that Happens at School

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2020 46:45


    In this episode we talk about different experiences we've had with peers/teachers/admin throughout our education from elementary school to college.

    Episode 3: The Skin Deep Friendship Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 64:04


    Get to know a little more about our personalities and our friendship! Question 1 (1:05): how does competition affect our relationship? Question 2 (4:10): how am I most like you and how does that scare you? Question 3 (6:10): why are you maintaining this relationship? Question 4 (9:08): how can I support you in becoming the person you want to be? Question 5 (11:48): what's the most unique thing about me? Question 6 (17:14): when was the last time I pissed you off and how do you feel about it now? Question 7 (26:22): what's the pain in me you'd like to heal? Question 8 (38:56): when was the last time I disappointed you and how do you feel about it now? Question 9 (42:00 ): when was the moment you believe I was inspired most by you? Question 10 (51:20): what do you think is my best quality that i'm not aware of? Question 11 (1:00:07): what is it about me that make you think I understand you?

    Episode 2: Positive and Negative Work Experiences

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020 68:15


    In this episode we talk about good and bad things that we've experienced at work and the lessons we've learned in the process!

    Episode 1: Growing Up Abroad

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 48:22


    In this episode we introduce ourselves by talking about our cultural backgrounds and the experiences we had living in different countries and eventually going to college in the US. Welcomes to Jasmin and Sonia's podcast!!!

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