Yellow Noise

In this week's episode, Polly and Clara recap their 2022's by listing out their bests and worsts of the year! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @yellownoisepod and subscribe for new episodes every other Thursday! We'd also love if you rated us 5 stars and/or wrote us a review - it really helps to get other people to find our podcast

Why did we start our workout journeys and what do we do for exercise? In this week's episode, Polly and Clara talk about when they started to take their workouts more seriously, what workout hypes they've bought into for the clout, and what they do now to stay healthy and active. Polly's Current Watch/Read/Listen:

In this week's episode of Yellow Noise, Polly and Clara discuss their toxic traits...and then go into a deep rabbit hole about fish bubbling sounds in documentaries. Confused? You'll just have to listen to find out

Were you ever told you couldn't live on the 4th floor of a building? Or that if you left rice in your rice bowl, your partner would have pockmarks all over their face? In this week's episode, Clara and Polly discuss some of the Chinese superstitions they grew up with and also crowdsource some superstitions from their Asian American friends as well! Polly's Current Watch/Read/Listen:

On this week's episode of Yellow Noise, Clara and Polly talk about whether they think they're becoming more like their parents as they get older. We talk about how our lives are similar or different to our parents when they were our age, and how we might want to raise our potential future children, given what we've reflected on. Polly's Current Watch/Read/Listen:  

On this week's episode of Yellow Noise, Clara and Polly talk about birth order and their thoughts on the birth order stereotypes. We talk about our experiences growing up as the first and middle child as well as whether or not we think we resonate with the birth order stereotypes that are typically associated. Polly's Current Watch/Read/Listen: 

We're back with a new season of Yellow Noise...and a new co-host too! Polly's sister, Clara, joins the podcast and the sisters talk about why they wanted to bring the podcast back as well as catch up on all the travel they've been doing lately. Polly's Lisbon Restaurant Recommendation: Ponto Final The Chocolate Artist: @gustavomontero.m Polly's Current Watch/Read/Listen:

Season 2 of Yellow Noise drops soon! Tune in to find out more!

This week Polly and Ellen say goodbye after a great season of podcasting. Actually, it's not goodbye, it's just the end of this chapter! Listen as we reminisce about our best and worst moments of these 52 weeks. Hopefully you'll hear from us again soon :) Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @yellownoisepod and subscribe for surprise new episodes!

It's been two years since covid started and we're sad to report that we finally caught the virus. Tune in this week as we share our covid experience and our sick day remedies. Disclaimer: please do not take any medical advice from us! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @yellownoisepod and subscribe for new episodes every Thursday!

Like most people do at the start of the new year, we're taking some time to reflect on our new year's resolutions from 2021 and planning new resolutions for 2022. We're excited to share how we did and what we've learned and hope you'll also take some time to think about what you want to accomplish this year! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @yellownoisepod and subscribe for new episodes every Thursday!

With 2021 coming to an end, we wanted to take some time to reflect on the past year and talk about our highs and lows. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @yellownoisepod and subscribe for new episodes every Thursday!

“We can really only go up from here”- everyone at the beginning of 2021. Tune into this week's episode to learn about how we're facing changes in our lives. And don't forget to follow us on Instagram @yellownoisepod and subscribe for new episodes every Thursday!

Last week we did an episode all about firsts, so this week we're switching it up and talking about our lasts! Tune in to hear everything from the last song we listened to, to the last time we cried. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @yellownoisepod and subscribe for new episodes every Thursday!

As we get older, we often wonder if there will be as many "firsts" left in our life as there were when we were younger. In this episode, we take a walk down memory lane to look back at some major life milestones! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @yellownoisepod and subscribe for new episodes every Thursday!

This week, we are joined by a very special guest, Ellen's little sister Emily! Tune in to hear us chat about the east coast vs. west coast and let us know if you've spent time living on either! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @yellownoisepod and subscribe for new episodes every Thursday!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Listen to this week's episode to learn about our favorite turkey day foods and traditions. We hope you're spending the time enjoying yours! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @yellownoisepod and subscribe for new episodes every Thursday!

With the end of the year coming up, we wanted to take some time to talk about the many things we are thankful for! From vaccines to extra days off to spending time with family, there is so much to still look forward to, and we can't wait until for what is still to come! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @yellownoisepod and subscribe for new episodes every Thursday!

The clocks have just changed and it's getting dark around...5:30pm. Tune into this week's episode to hear us chat about what we do with these newfound dark hours as if we've never experienced a time change before. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @yellownoisepod and subscribe for new episodes every Thursday!

This week, we play a little game called Dealbreaker with each other! Listen on to find out the rules and we encourage you to play with your own friends too! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @yellownoisepod and subscribe for new episodes every Thursday!

It's officially spooky season and we're just a few days from Halloween, so join us this week as we talk about our childhood Halloween memories and some of our best costumes. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @yellownoisepod and subscribe for new episodes every Thursday!

Although Megan Thee Stallion describes it best, we take our shot at talking about some of the most important relationships in our lives, our friendships. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @yellownoisepod and subscribe for new episodes every Thursday!

This week, we recap our 30 day meditation challenge and our week long vacation in Cabo. Tune in to find out our favorite parts of the trip and our favorite Calm prompts for meditating! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @yellownoisepod and subscribe for new episodes every Thursday!

This week, we talked with our good friend and Superfan Yuki to chat about her thoughts on our podcast! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @yellownoisepod and subscribe for new episodes every Thursday!

We recently celebrated the mid-Autumn festival and wanted to share our other traditions with each other and our listeners as well. Tune in to this week's episode as we talk about our family customs and the fun things we got up to in college. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @yellownoisepod and subscribe for new episodes every Thursday!

In honor of Ellen's birthday this week, we're going to take you down memory lane and recount some of our favorite birthday celebrations! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @yellownoisepod and subscribe for new episodes every Thursday!

Have you ever come across a Tik Tok trend and wondered whether or not it lived up to the hype? Well, this week, we review Tik Tok food, fashion, and lifestyle trends that we tried ourselves and let you know our feelings about them! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @yellownoisepod and subscribe for new episodes every Thursday!

This summer we ate tacos, enjoyed the sun, watched Asians command the big screen, and didn't get COVID. Tune in to listen to our summer recap and remember to stay safe and get vaccinated! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @yellownoisepod and subscribe for new episodes every Thursday!

Remember when the only place you could go to in 2020 was the grocery store? To be honest...we kind of enjoyed that part. Tune into this week's episode to learn about the grocery stores we frequent and our shopping habits there! We don't recommend listening to this episode if you're hungry. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @yellownoisepod and subscribe for new episodes every Thursday!

This week, we were inspired by our recent camping trip that we took together with some friends! Tune in to find out some of our favorite camping spots in California and tips for your own camping adventures. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @yellownoisepod and subscribe for new episodes every Thursday!

Can you believe it's our 30th episode? This week we play "Who's more likely to...?" with each other and discuss breaking hearts and crying at Korean dramas. If you think you know us, feel free to play along and see how many you get right! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @yellownoisepod and subscribe for new episodes every Thursday!

This week, we brought back on Yoav, who recently became a new homeowner, to talk about his experience looking for and eventually purchasing a home in San Francisco. If you've ever wondered what the process was like or are interested in buying a home yourself, tune in for some free tips! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @yellownoisepod and subscribe for new episodes every Thursday! Yoav: [twitter] @yoavz [IG] @broav

We clearly haven't forgotten how difficult of a year 2020 was...and honestly, 2021 hasn't proven itself to be that much better. In "these unprecedented times" it is important to practice self care and make sure your mental health is being taken care of. Listen to this week's episode as we explore what self care means to us and what forms we seek it in. We hope everyone is looking after themselves or at least taking this reminder to do so! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @yellownoisepod and subscribe for new episodes every Thursday!

This week, we're going to take you on a night out with us! From pregame to postgame, our party habits have definitely changed from when we were 21 to now. Tune in to this episode to hear our hangover cures and wildest party stories! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @yellownoisepod and subscribe for new episodes every Thursday!

Personality type that is! Join us this week to hear our personality type results. Whether or not the results were surprising, it's always interesting to reflect on your strengths and weaknesses. We hope you get the chance to try these tests out for yourself as well! Myers-Briggs Test: https://www.16personalities.com Disney Villains Quiz: https://www.buzzfeed.com/briangalindo/which-disney-villain-are-you Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @yellownoisepod and subscribe for new episodes every Thursday!

This week our friends Tom and Arturo give us a glance into the lives of a straight and gay man. They show us that the societal pressures we face may not be that different after all and remind us that love is love. As an extra bonus, listen to us spill the beans on our first crushes! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @yellownoisepod and subscribe for new episodes every Thursday! Arturo [IG]: @samuelarts Tom [IG]: @thomasrockhu

This week, we have a very special guest joining us, Polly's own sister Clara! We recorded this episode on Clara's 30th birthday, so in this episode, we explore what we've learned so far in our 20's, get advice from Clara from her experiences, and find out what she's looking forward to in her 30's! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @yellownoisepod and subscribe for new episodes every Thursday! Clara [LinkedIn]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clarama

This week, we review the book Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner. If you haven't read it yet, we recommend that you get a copy and check it out before tuning into this episode, as there will be spoilers! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @yellownoisepod and subscribe for new episodes every Thursday!

Now that 2021 is halfway over, we wanted to give an update on how we're tracking towards our New Year's resolutions. Tune in for some surprise updates now that California has recently lifted all of its Covid restrictions as well! As people, it is expected that we're constantly growing. We hope that everyone will take a few minutes out of their busy lives to revisit their resolutions from earlier this year to see if your priorities have shifted along with how you, or your environment, has changed! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @yellownoisepod and subscribe for new episodes every Thursday!

This week, we join in on an age old debate; which side of California is better, NorCal or SoCal? Can you handle the Los Angeles heat? Is Bill Gates going to be the next bachelor? Does Mark Zuckerberg's white t-shirt cost $400? So many questions! Tune into this week's episode with our good friend Andrew for all the best answers. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @yellownoisepod and subscribe for new episodes every Thursday!

This week, we have Michelle and Jon back on the podcast to talk about our love languages! In this episode, we each reveal our love languages and chat about how our upbringing might have affected how we express and receive love. Check out 5lovelanguages.com for the love languages quiz we took. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @yellownoisepod and subscribe for new episodes every Thursday! Michelle [IG]: @michelleflowers_ Jon: [IG, SoundCloud] @jeanfavreaux // @macandcheese.world

This week, we explore the topic of interracial dating with two of our friends, Michelle and Jon. We had so much to chat about that we had to break the episode up into two parts, so listen on for Part 1, where we chat about meeting our partner's parents for the first time, how our cultural identifies influence our relationship, and so much more! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @yellownoisepod and subscribe for new episodes every Thursday! Michelle [IG]: @michelleflowers_ Jon: [IG, SoundCloud] @jeanfavreaux // @macandcheese.world

This week we hit a new milestone in our podcasting journey - we've surpassed 1,000 plays! In honor of this accomplishment, we wanted to reflect on what grounds us to podcasting and review our creation process for anyone out there that might be interested in starting their own podcast. Thank you to everyone who has tuned in these last couple of months! Your comments and feedback are so valuable and we can't wait to share more of our world with you. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram @yellownoisepod and subscribe for new episodes every Thursday!

This week we invited our good friend Jerald to join us for this episode about our hobbies and passion projects. Asian Americans are constantly stereotyped for their professional accomplishments, as if “being accountants and doctors” are all we are, so this week we’re here to showcase how we exist outside of our professional careers. We hope you enjoy this episode and find some time to explore your own interests outside of work. Listen through to the end to also find out some of our favorite AAPI creators, musicians, and artists! Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram @yellownoisepod and subscribe for new episodes every Thursday! Jerald: [IG, SoundCloud] @wufubeats // @blanqslate

While we are not experts by any means, we wanted to dedicate this episode to tips and tricks for interviewing and career growth. As two relatively new members of the workforce, we wanted to share our experiences with interviewing for our first and second jobs. We hope that you'll find our stories relatable, helpful, or just fun to listen to :) Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram @yellownoisepod and subscribe for new episodes every Thursday!

Cue 9 to 5 by Dolly Parton, because this week, we deep dive into our professional journeys! Join us in this episode as we chat about our odd jobs in high school to our current careers in corporate America. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram @yellownoisepod and subscribe for new episodes every Thursday!

Raise your hand if you owned an Urban Decay Naked palette growing up!

We don't know much about cryptocurrency, but that didn't stop us from investing in it and sharing our (many) opinions on the coin with our grand audience. Join us this week to find out what other San Francisco fads we think are overrated, underrated, or appropriately rated and let us know if you agree or disagree. We'd love to hear your thoughts! Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram @yellownoisepod and subscribe for new episodes every Thursday!

This week, we reflect on the past year and our experience living through the Covid-19 pandemic. As vaccines roll out in the U.S. it feels like the pandemic is finally, slowly coming to an end. We wanted to take the time in this episode to look back on our thoughts when the pandemic first began and what we've learned since then. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram @yellownoisepod and subscribe for new episodes every Thursday!

In this week's episode, we talk about places we lived growing up, college dorms, our current SF homes, and where we might move to in the future! Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram @yellownoisepod and subscribe for new episodes every Thursday!