1 and 1/2 Asian dudes figuring life out as they navigate all topics growing up Asian in America.
On Today's episode the guys talk about airplanes. Specifically do you take your shoes on or off while on a plane? What kind of food do you bring? Who gets the arm rests? What seat do you prefer?
On today's episode the guys talk about the way they spend their money. They get into Joe's overuse of debit and why he doesn't use his credit card, as well as why he's so cheap when it comes to purchases. We also get into what makes Chinese takeout such a classic meal vs a top notch restaurant.
On today's episode Joe talks about his mom and aunt's visiting LA. The guys talk about being raised with the philosophy to always give money when you can because it always comes around. We also get into what parenting style we support more - Leave the kid on their own, or support and guide them throughout their life?
On today's episode, the guys get into their many sad, failed attempts at picking up women. They share different stories on times they thought they picked up girls only for it to end awkward. Do you have any awkward dating stories? email us ricerevelationspodcast@gmail.com
On today's episode the guys talk about Justin's attendance at a Asian rally in Oakland. They also talk about Huge Ma and Turbo Vaxx, and their ways to be a bigger part of the asian community. Then the guys get into their favorite Chinese food takeout.
Today the guys talk about self value. We all come from a two pronged approach of what behaviors got us validation as a kid and what actions did we do that our parents made us feel not quite " good enough". We then go into how that shapes the careers we chase as we become adults, and how we can stop tying ourselves and our expectations to not feeling "good enough" and embrace our own experiences.
On today's episode the guys give their perspective on the recent incident with Asian Hate. They also get into their take on Eddie Huang's interview on Marc Maron's podcast and how the rules and expectations of our first generation immigrant parents influences us vs growing up Asian American and how the two life philosophies don't always align. They also get into how they decide who splits the bill, and experiences going out to eat with very cheap people.
Today's episode the guys recap their friends weekend in Paso Robles. They go over all the goal's they've been speaking on the podcast about wanting to be better at. From telling everyone you have to poop, being "manly" making fires, to not allowing Asian jokes, and including more positivity around others.
Today the guys give their perspective on the shooting of Asian people in Atlanta. We talk about why the news isn't focusing on the wrongdoing of the shooter vs giving excuses for why he did it. We also get into what we would feel is appropriate punishment for actions like that.
On today's episode we talk about people who love to brag about struggles in their life. Drinking four cups a day, always being busy etc. We also talk about negativity and how we need to say more positive things on this podcast and how do people even stay so happy all the time.
Today the guys dive deep...into the brown hole. We talk all things poop related. How we wipe, public vs private bathrooms, how to hide the poop smell, being self conscious about pooping in front of others, bidets, and more. We also talk about Canine Intervention, and people's recent cancel culture on dog training.
Today we talk about our thoughts on the Nike Reseller and how much we hate resellers and their bots, Harry and Meghan's interview and if it's a matter of the Royal family just not wanting an American in their bloodline. We also talk about the clean homeless campsite in San Diego and how the news should be focusing on that.
Today the guys start off talking about the difference between other cultures way of eating, and the excess of Americans. Are Europeans skinnier because they eat less or move more? We also get into whether we prefer heavy branded fashion or simple outfits.
Today's episode we get into job updates during Covid, and how we've noticed everyone's handled their lives during a stressful time. We also get into Justin's fascination with leather work, and Zoom call fatigue, as well as the ability to be resilient vs victim mentality, and the ability to deal with your emotions vs give up.
Today we talk about an article where a woman reached out to all the bullies in her school to see how they felt about their behavior. We think about the different times we were teased growing up, and how it shaped who we became today. Joe shares his sibling rivalry, and friends tormenting him, and also give our take on Gwenyth Paltrow's "covid cure" of kimchi and kombucha. Yikes. We finish up with our pet peeve of people who are picky eaters and unwilling to try new foods.
Today the guys talk about the Oklahoma Wide Receiver getting his but kicked by an MMA kid, Cam Newton's dealing with a high school player trolling him, how we're sick of old asians getting pushed on the streets. We get into a fun talk about how we'd react in our own fight situations and if we've ever been in a fight. Would we want to slap people around or take them to the ground?
Today the guys talk about Steven Yeun's recent interview where speaks on growing up as an Asian American in the states. Then they get into what it was like for them growing up in the major coastal cities vs more inland where there may be a more isolated upbringing of feeling asian. They also get into how opposite our lives were being conditioned to lean into our Asian heritage vs wanting to fit in with the white people.
Today the guys talk about Britney Spears being set free! We also get into Kevin Hart having money stolen from his employee, Gina Carano's tweets, and the differences young celebrities face vs the average human. We also update on Justin's diet and how he stays on track while he's been away from home
Today the guys talk about life after covid. Will we return to our normal habits? Do we even WANT to go back to the office or do we love staying at home? We also talk about if gyms will still be popular or a thing of the past now that everyone has Peloton and home gyms. We also talk about our top meals at Jersey diners, and how much we love pizza.
*Bonus Episode* - On today's episode the guys have to get it off their chest. Why is it these jobs string us along on 4,5, sometimes 6 interviews only to give vague reasons and not bringing us on board? What am I missing or lacking? We also theorize on ways to increase our chances so that next time we WILL land the job past the final stage.
Today the guys talk a little health and fitness. They get into the weight gaining that goes on during covid for some, how to address it, as well as the concept of if you have to diet and exclude your favorite foods for the sake of losing weight, or being able to still eat what you like and STILL lose weight. There's no such thing as "BAD" foods and "GOOD" foods, it's all a matter of caloric budget.
On today's episode Joe is losing his mind as AMC and Gamestop get locked out of Robinhood. The guys talk about why robinhood screwed over the little people and hedge funds sucks. They also talk about whether it's better to mix your food, if gambling is pure luck or manifesting, and how we hate people who correct you on saying certain foods and places.
The guys talk about their binge watch of Bling Empire, changing the $20 bill to Harriet Tubman, Budweiser having no Super Bowl commercial, and how to Negotiate Your Work Salary.
Today the guys talk about Biden being the new president, if universal basic income will help find our passions, what we would do if we stayed in an AirBNB with peeping toms, and more.
On today's episode the guys give their thoughts on this shift of people moving out of major cities like San Fran and LA towards Austin. We get into if we think they're gonna change the culture down there bringing their "woke" ideals, if it's worth the move, and if these people just couldn't hack it in the city.
Today we talk about why people become so self righteous whether it's to align themselves with a popular movement, or to attack celebrities just because they know they can get away with it. Armie Hammers cannibalism, white people and BLM, etc. We also talk about the kid who threw a rave in the school bathroom and if full bush is coming back for the ladies. Bush 2024 baby.
Today the guys get into The Rock's Teremana Tequila, as well as his new energy drink KOA coming out. We talk about how influencers are now creating their own brands in saturated industries to make money. We also talk about how Trump is just that asshole friend you've tried defending your whole life, Blue Face's IG stories at strip clubs where you see it all, and Justin's strip club dreams supporting those independent contractors (strippers).
Today the boys get into Hilaria Baldwin's fake accent and what if that situation happened to Justin, Kumail's hate he's been getting for maintaining his Marvel Superhero transformation, Justin's fitness journey he embarked on and why he can't demolish a whole pizza pie anymore, and Trump Supporters storming the Capitol building.
Today Justin and Joe get back from their holiday break. They talk about what life is like going back home to their parents. Their mom and dad's falling back into their parental roles, trying to educate us on the right and wrong ways to do things, Joe's dad's purist views on cooking and playing the drums, mom's insisting they always know the right way, and Joe's commitment to never getting a dad bod as he gets older despite what his dad thinks.
Today's episode we get into Tom Cruise's shout session on set. Was he justified or just being erratic? We also imagine what would it would be like to be the two guys getting yelled at by an icon. We then got into former boss and work stories off weird or shout match interactions with our superiors and how it resulted and that different leadership styles we think worked best.
Today we talk about the people who grew up never leaving their hometown or state versus the people who have moved out. How different is growing up in a bubble versus experiencing more culture? Is it a matter of being sheltered or just having the false narrative from your parents of never taking risks to try new things? We get into that ability and self awareness of taking on new challenges and more.
Do you prefer eating your food fast or slow? The guys go deep into the way they devour their food whether its slurping the ramen noodles or not letting the food get cold. We also get into the need for having different textures in our meals and bringing a big appetite vs grazing on food. We also get into the complications when it comes to splitting the bill. From cheap friends to ones who cover it all.
On today's episode we get into the false humility we've seen among influencers these days. It used to be about bragging how great your life or materials are. Now with covid, and the way trends swing, we've noticed way too many Instagrammers trying to pull desperately on their "sob story" to attract followers. We then get into what does it take to actually build your own niche business in today's online world and if it's meant for everyone to do.
Would you rather have to vomit all day or have diarrhea all day? We get into all the dicey situations either situation creates whether it's in the workplace, or during a race. We also get into when should you be comfortable enough to fart in front of your partner? Are there tricks to holding it in if you are at someones house?
On today's episode we talk about "trash" words people use. "to be honest I feel..." "would you like to do ____" The words people use to try to be passive aggressive, or overly polite. We hate it. Why can't we all just be more confident about our conversations and tasks for people. That doesn't have to be direct at hurtful. We get into how to give people the agency to take ownership of what they need to do, and the importance of setting ground rules so that nothing is lost in the gray area. We also get into the need for being proactive about what you want vs waiting for it to come to you and mastering the process.
Happy Thanksgiving! Today we go over our plans for Thanksgiving, what Justin's Friendsgiving is like, and how we feel about large group settings. We aren't the biggest fans of constant conversation with large groups of people. Whether it's prolonged small talk, or lack of substance, we gotta be honest; we prefer some silence and we explain why.
On today's episode, the guys get into their disdain for name droppers. What kinds of people feel the need to always name drop in a conversation? They share their experiences interacting with those individuals. They also get into other situations people all of a sudden "align themselves" with - whether its COVID, BLM, or the city their from. Either way, it always ends up annoying.
On today's episode Justin talks about his new move into his new house! We also get into our current job status and how we got these opportunities. How much does favoritism, racism, and work ethic play into you getting a job or not. We also get into Kim Ng, the new and first female Asian-American GM of the Miami Marlins. How did she reach such a high rank in a male dominated culture?
On today's episode we get into why are asian women such bad drivers.....or is it US that is the bad driver? We also get into more of Joe's stories about how similar he is to his mom when it comes to debating, and how Justin can instigate my mom into a debate the next time he sees her. Also if you guys could take a second and Click here to fill out our podcast survey!
On today's episode the boys get into some light discussion about the current pulse of the election this week, as well as their thoughts on voting overall and how people approach it. We also get into the Netflix show "My Octopus Teacher" and talk about his relationship with the octopus and what our experiences in the ocean have been like. We also talk about sharks vs being swallowed by a whale.
The boys are back! Joe is back from his Hawaii trip to talk about what it was like to travel to Hawaii and what the different perspectives and protocols were. We also get into our purchasing behaviors and when we buy quality versus quantity, like habitually buying nice things but always falling back on just using the hand me downs. We also get into a discussion on the functionality of CROCS and footwear, pooping tricks, and the perks of owning a minivan. Also if you guys could take a second and Click here to fill out our podcast survey! We want to make sure you guys have the best podcast experience so we would be grateful if you guys could help us out!
Today we talk about applying for jobs on LinkedIn during Covid and how it feels a lot like dating apps. Justin then gets into his Tolkien folklore, and how it's his escape from the anxiety of job hunting. If you could help us out and please fill out the survey so we can better get to know our audience! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1JOJ3nnrOml0zwe1KurDIYN6deUupqPda6aMo6wCJ22E/edit
Today's episode we open up with our east coast upbringing of not having to pump our own gas, and automatic car washes. Which leads us right into the idea of having control and the folks in Nexium in HBO's new series "The Vow". We talk about the verbal gymnastics involved amongst its members, as well as if either of us think we'd be susceptible to such a group. Would we catch on to the shadiness of what went down? Or like it's fallen members, little by little, would we succumb to the pressures of the bigger group?
Today we talk about snake oil salesmen! There seems to be consistent attributes of these types of people, and they tend to prey on a certain vulnerable type of person as well. We talk about how we should be questioning EVERYTHING and trying to see both sides before we accept something as a cure all. What other factors may be involved when some new health trend alleviates a pain point?
On today's episode we talk about Joements when he goes out surfing, and how he falls into the trap of being over analytical vs making a quick decision and figuring it out later. Justin get's into how he tends to go the opposite and go with the flow more and some drawbacks from that. We then finish off with moments we have gone impulsive where it has paid off and why it's better to just get started.
On this episode we start off by talking about friends who think they're "foodies" but recommend chain restaurants. We also get into what our own restaurant would consist of and if we'd ever make franchises. Finally we go BALLS DEEP on strip clubs. From the 'Ocho Peso's' in the Philippines to quality food in Portland strip clubs, we get into all the weird experiences we've had throughout the years.
Today's episode we debate over whether we prefer eating indoors or outdoors. Then Joe dives into his Joements of the time the bouncer wouldn't let him in because he was convinced Joe was wasted (FYI he was 100% sober), and GAP employees thought he was high in their store. Let us know any embarrassing stories you guys have and we can feature it on Rice Revelations!
Today's episode we talk about if we prefer living the Nomad lifestyle or staying put in one place. We also get into what Justin didn't expect on the road, haggling, maximizing your day, the art go negotiating, at-will employment, and why asians are bad drivers.
This week talk about Joe picking up surfing thanks to Justin! They shredded the gnarly waves up in Venice and Joe relives all the waves that took him...under...water. We also get into going out vs staying in - which do we prefer? Going out can get exhausting, and man does staying in sound comfortable and relaxing. We also get into being introverts and the need to reset our minds, and the different types of choices we make as we get older.
Today we discuss what's better - Korean BBQ vs Western BBQ? We get into joe's gooey, crunchy cravings. We also talk about male masculinity, and how there is this arbitrary idea of a default set of skills men should have. We also wonder why all our friend's have become "whiskey experts" and Justin's incident strapping down a car. We get into our anxiety on not having jobs and the uncertainty that follows, as well as how we properly budget our lives given our current setup. Should we be still buying things that bring us joy since we have the time, or is that a waste of money? Justin finishes with his surf story shredding through the boardwalk.
On today's episode we round out Justin's road trip experience as he tops it off at the first ever JOECHELLA (Joe's birthday in a desert ranch). We talk about how it was getting out of the house and resetting our minds through different thought exercises, as well as how we spent our weekend at the ranch. We also get into Joe's unfortunate experience with tenant's going off the deep end on drugs and yelling at cops.