Lunch Break! Podcast

We're sorry to announce that this will be the final episode of the Lunch Break! Podcast. But, don't worry! We will still have episodes on our More Wong Fu YouTube channel coming out twice a month on Thursdays, of course. Also, we are still exploring other podcast opportunities, so be on the lookout for new developments. Thanks for tuning in!

In this episode, we look back on Lunch Break! over the years and share our favorite episodes and moments. It's been nearly 300 episodes and we have a lot to talk about. We also share some of our new plans for the show and how we want to build upon it. If you want to go down memory lane, this is your episode.

In this podcast episode we have friend and collaborator, Harry Shum Jr. for a lunch date with Phil. He shares more insight about Asian Americans working in the film and dance industries and the future of Asian representation. You won’t want to miss this episode!

We have another lunch date episode for you! This week's podcast features our producer, Benson and production coordinator, Jessica as they share more about their background and experiences. In this fun episode, they also answered some of your questions, so don't miss out.

In this hilarious episode, some of the WF cast play a fun game where they try and draw US states from memory. They can all draw well but drawing states well—well that's a different story.

Dating is hard sometimes, but it doesn't need to be harder than it currently is. For this podcast episode, we took some questions from our audience via Instagram and Patreon about dating/relationship advice during COVID-19. We tried to shed some insight into how to maybe approach meeting new people and going on dates (remotely of course) and how to potentially jumpstart something meaningful.

What were you like back in school? We take you on a closer look into Phil & Chris' own past and what shaped them. In this fun episode you get a no "Phil-ter" version of us from Chris growing up in Florida to Phil talking about his high school days.

In this episode, we learn about the five types of Imposter Syndrome and whether any of us feel a certain amount of Imposter Syndrome. We try and understand how we might fall into the different types of Imposter Syndrome and how it affects our work and confidence among our peers.

Is everyone telling the truth or lying? In this fun and hilarious episode, we brought back our lie detector and put a few new faces in the hot seat. Find out who is telling the truth and you might be surprised. Or not...

In this episode, some of our cast watch some old scary videos. Though you can't see the videos in this podcast, you get to hear the screams! Be sure to tune in to the video on More Wong Fu!

It's a very interesting time as an American and as an Asian American. In this podcast episode, some of us share our experiences and our participation in activism politically, culturally, socially. We offer how, as a front-facing company, an inside look into being more engaged and feeling comfortable to share what we believe in collectively and individually.

In this episode, we did another one-on-one conversation. This time with Wes and Jenn. They share about their experiences during the pandemic and bond over some shared interest to finding new hobbies. If you want to know more about Wes and Jenn this is a fun episode to get to know them more.

In this episode, we share our personal history with dealing with skin issues and what skincare regimen we do to take better care of our face and skin. For those who want to brighten up and rejuvenate their face, this is the podcast episode for you.

What are your turn-ons? Is it physical? Is it a personality? In this episode, we share some of our turn-ons and what makes people attractive. We invited special guest Joon Lee, creator of "Ahjoonma" and host of "Quarantine and Chill" to share his thoughts on this topic.

In this episode, the cast have a fun little mock debate arguing for and against topics like who should be Phil's best man to why American cartoons are better than Anime...or worse. As you listen, you'll quickly find out we are terrible at selling our arguments. Special Guest: Mike Bow.

This episode we invited this year's HBO APA Visionaries finalists to share their films and their creative process. We always enjoy helping give emerging filmmakers spotlight especially among those in the Asian American community. Be sure to check out their films coming soon to HBO and HBO Max.

This year has been rough for everyone. In this episode, Phil & Benson share experiences of planning their own weddings during a pandemic despite discouraging challenges. Phil & Benson have a one-on-one talk to share some of their not too well-known stories.

What were your favorite childhood snacks growing up? In this fun episode, the cast swapped their own childhood snacks with one another. We brought a sense of new and familiar nostalgia to each other through savories and sweets.

In this entertaining and hilarious episode, we brought on our good friend and actor/TikToker, Brandon Soo Hoo to enlighten us on the slang, "simp." We also discuss its relations to other millenial and Gen-Z terms such as "nice guy," "sad boy," and "fuccboi."

Are you okay with guys making less than you? What are you opinions on makeup and the pressure of being "pretty?" In this episode, our WF ladies invite our dear friends, Christine Chen and Regina Fang to help answer your questions about womanhood and societal pressure as a woman.

Growing up with siblings can develop your personality. In this episode, we invited our friend and actor Justin H. Min along with the cast to share their experiences as a younger and older sibling how it has shaped their character.

In this fun and lighthearted episode, we tried changing up the format and only have two people on the show. Wes and Taylor have a heart-to-heart conversation about themselves from their years of friendship and shared work.

In this episode of Lunch Break!, the K-Drama experts in the office discuss their favorite K-Dramas and offer opinions and critiques about the recent love stories and heartthrobs.

Did you go to Vietnamese language school? What are your favorite Vietnamese food? In this fun episode, Jenn invites friends Justin and Jason, Foodwithmichel and Foodwithsoy, to share their unique experience growing up Vietnamese American and staying connected their cultural heritage.

In this week's episode of Lunch Break!, we share our "red flags" in dating and in our significant others. From poor cooking abilities to certain texting habits, we try to leave no stones unturned.

In this episode, we give you a basic rundown and share the importance of completing the 2020 Census. We are joined by our friends, Tim Wang, Founder & Principal of TDW+Co and DANakaDAN.

We wanted to play the popular 7 Second Challenge game where we do random tasks in 7 seconds. Very quickly, this game descends into chaos. This is a more visual game, so be sure to watch the episode on the More Wong Fu YouTube Channel.

In this episode, we invited good friend & BOPOMOFO Cafe co-owner, Eric Wang to give a brief intro into money and finances. We talk about topics like the meaning of money, our first encounters with banks and how to start building credit.

As Father's Day comes around, in this episode, some of the Wong Fu crew talk about various topics about parenthood in the future. Exploring fun hypotheticals from first child to what kind of a dad each one will be.

It's a strange time we're living in and especially for the graduates who cannot attend their ceremonies in person. In this episode, we invited a few graduating students as special guests to discuss their last year at school, being affected by the pandemic. They share with us the experiences of graduating from home.

Last week some of us shared our experiences living with our partners during quarantine. Today's episode we invited our friends DANakaDAN and AsianBossGirl's Melody Cheng to join us and share the "single life" and going on virtual dates.

In this episode, some of the cast members who are in relationships discuss and share their experiences living under the same roof. From sharing the TV to cleaning the dishes to simply living on top of each other, there's a lot from being stuck at home that can affect us as individuals and as partners.

In this week's episode, some of our cast members decided to share some of their possessions and the story behind them. Some are kind of strange, but you can be the judge of that.

In another remote recording session, some of our cast members play another familiar game, "Most Likely To..." It's another fun chat that takes you on an inside look into getting to know a different side of the Wong Fu crew.

In this episode, we brought on one of our friends and YouTuber, Jimmy Wong to share with us his experiences of being cast in Disney's live-action "Mulan."

It's been about a month since we've been under the "Stay-At-Home" Order in Los Angeles. Though the cast thought this might've been a different lifestyle they might be okay with, they are definitely missing a lot of the simple pleasures the cast probably took for granted.

In this week's episode, we play "Befriend, Marry, Kill" game with our cartoon crushes in our first virtual Lunch Break!

We play another round of "Would You Rather..." with higher-stakes scenarios. Would you give up boba or never pet a dog again?

We don't normally drink in the office but we made an exception this time. In this episode, we talk about our experiences with drinking and exploring its cultural aspects.

In this episode, we try to share our thoughts about how the novel coronavirus, COVID-19 has affected our lives and our community. We also highlight what everyone can do to help us get through this together.

Taylor went last year to his 10-year high school reunion. Its Benson's turn now. In this episode, some of us recount our experiences of high school culture and what has changed since.

In this episode, we have invited our friend-collaborator musician, Travis Atreo to share experiences on tour and travel.

In this episode, newly engaged couples from our office play a spin of the popular newlywed game by testing out how well they know their fiancés. Congratulations to Phil and Benson!

We think we're really knowledgeable about pop music...we couldn't be more wrong. This episode we invited YouTube musician & blogger, Josh Fu to play a few rounds of Heads Up testing our music trivia.

We all use emojis to communicate on social and know what they all mean—but do we remember what they actually look like? This episode, though mostly visual, we try and draw them from memory...or not.

Some of the cast wanted to try and learn some of basic Mandarin words and phrases. We're not sure if it went so well. You be the judge.

We played a simple "White Elephant" game for Lunch Break. If your lunch was stolen by someone, you took over their Instagram story. It's all fun and games until someone takes over your social.

Happy Lunar New Year! Have you wondered why the animals of the Chinese Zodiac are in that order? Or whether you connect with your sign? This episode we explore some of the astrological traditions of the Lunar New Year.

Inspired by the "Truth or Text" game featured on Hasan Minhaj's "Patriot Act," we wanted to play the game. Like truth or dare, we're more willing to spill the tea over allowing our co-workers text on our phone.

Some of the Wong Fu guys answered some questions that women have about men and shared insight into how they can apply to relationships. This week’s episode is a follow-up to a popular Lunch Break video episode titled “What Girls Want to Know About Guys.”

Happy New Year! 2020 is the start of a new decade and our cast wanted to share some of our memories and experiences from 2010.