Yellow Packaging

Colton goes full woo woo as he shares his first steps into 39 and also asks whether land acknowledgements are sincere or just virtue signalling. Jesselyne shares her gripe on how even Cherry Blossoms are victims of social media.

Colton and Jesselyne kickstart the first episode of 2025 with a focus on our first chapters into the year and a reflection on what we want to start, stop and continue. With the recent trends of Canadian pride on the up tick, a discussion is had on what it means to buy Canadian product.

To celebrate the Winter Holidays and New Year, Colton and Jesselyne riff on Christmas, Jesus and the social dynamics to keep an eye out for during your gatherings. See you all in 2025!

Colton discusses his voyage of discovery as he wades through the waters of a mid life crisis. Jesselyne gets into the mood of Halloween by sharing how her wild imagination works. A review (and rant) on the Dragons Den Bobba controversy provides an opportunity to circle back from our last episode. Stay Spooky!

Colton shares his mid-life conundrums with Jesselyne from what the definition of truth really is to the common cultural appropriation of food. Plus breaking news on all the geese poop in Vancouver. We truly are a well rounded podcast.

Colton and Jesselyne are in full Summer mode and it's the perfect season to discuss dying, the afterlife and hot rodent men. See you in Hell!

Jesselyne and Colton are back. Life discoveries, Life discussions and Life in Vancouver with a sprinkle of summer and a dash of Pop Culture! (and by episode 61, we mean episode 71!)

For our 70th episode we interview Yellow Packaging's self proclaimed #1 fan, Hyun Ji Kim. Hyun Ji shares her story and the thread that connects it altogether from school life to being hairless in the big apple!

Jesselyne and Colton reflect on the year, the city and the world. From things to be grateful for to the awful gate lice that plague boarding gates at the airport, 69 covers it all!

Colton and Jesselyne discuss the happenings from Coyotes and Bunnies in the city to recent learnings on being a child of immigrant parents. Better late then never!

Jesselyne has hit a milestone age and Colton asks how it feels to hit a new prime in your life. Jesselyne and Colton share topics from the drought conditions in Vancouver to what a minimum wage really means for rentals in Canada. Badabingbadaboom.

Colton and Jesselyne go over some (ir)relevant hot topics in Vancouver from abusive crows to a Mayor on a boat. Consider yourself caught up after listening!

After a 2 month hiatus, Jesselyne and Colton are back. Colton discusses the latest events around the tent city in downtown Vancouver's East Side. Jesselyne shares her learnings on the true meaning of being an introvert.

New Year, New Episode! Chats about the holidays, what we're bringing into 2023 and what definitely should stay in 2022. As we enter the Lunar New Year, Colton shares a story he discovered on the discrimination faced around Chinese BBQ Meat stores in Chinatown. Happy New Year!

Colton and Jesselyne discuss the diverse representation in media and how the lack of this influences children and their parents. Is the wool being pulled over our eyes when it comes to being well represented or is there still more work to be done?

It's all about the Vancouver 2022 Elections. Jesselyne and Colton review the parties, the mayors and share their perspectives and findings on how each candidate will Make Vancouver Great Again! (apologies for the sound quality in advance due to location and technical difficulties).

Colton and Jesselyne discuss the current homeless situation happening in the DTES. Jesselyne shares an article from The Cut about a senior struggling to make friends and a scientific study done making friends.

Back from a summer hiatus! We tried to land a guest for episode 60, but couldn't get it together in time, so Colton interviews Jesselyne and learns all about her life from fashion photoshoots to Christian radio! It will feel like Jesselyne is your friend after listening (just don't talk to her).

Jess and Colton riff on all the happenings in the news since we last recorded. Apologies for the random sound issues, the NIMBY's weren't pleased with us using their space as a recording studio.

Col and Jess catch up and chat about all the things they've watched, will watch and cry watching (and then some). Pure conversational banter for this episode.

We are in crazy times right now. Colton and Jesselyne discuss the state of the state from pop culture and freedom convoys. Jesselyne shares the recent controversial issues and associations with local morning radio host Kid Carson. In celebration of the first Jollibee's in Vancouver, Colton shares the history and how it came to be the Filipino claim to fame!

Happy 2020-too! Colton and Jesselyne are back after a small break. Jesselyne shares why the podcast was on a hiatus and discusses her TV/Film picks for 2022. Colton gives a lesson on traditions, superstitions and myths behind Chinese New Year and the events leading up to and after.

Just in time on the Eve of Halloween Colton and Jesselyne share their holiday spookies, trick or treat faves and all the fun memories that come with it. Colton shares some fun Halloween facts on Candy Corn and the urban legends of poisoned Candy. Happy National Candy Corn day and may you get a good scare on Halloween.

It is fall, the leaves are falling everywhere, that means its fall. Jesselyne shares her Fall 2021 recommendations for those looking to find joy during the dark days. Colton discusses National Truth and Reconciliation Day on Sept 30th.

Kamut in Cebuano means to do with hand and on this episode, Jesselyne and Colton are doing just that! For episode 53, Colton discusses the restaurant industries expectations on tips; Jesselyne goes over how table manner etiquettes has been influenced by western colonization.

Things are heating up in Vancouver! Colton and Jesselyne riff on their Summer updates while fully aware that time is ticking before its gone. We lightning bolt round a few topics that have caught our attention from a new podcast by Jim Agapito on being Filipino to Vancouver's most recent efforts in solving the cities drug problem. Stay Hydrated, Wear your mask and don't be a M.A.M.I.L.!

Colton's lover, Summer, is back and we're getting hot and bothered. We go over all things Summer from what we're cooking to our exclusive seasonal activities that we are living for. Stay hydrated, Make sure you use sunscreen and check the beach water quality reports for e.Coli!

For our 50th episode we have Artist (and #1 fan), Hanna Lee Joshi, joining us to share her experiences as a Korean immigrant and the clashes growing up in a Western culture. We all discuss a recent article found by Jesselyne on how Vancouver is no longer the brand new city it used to be.

Colton and Jesselyne take this episode on a lighter note and try to keep the conversations easy and topical. Jesselyne shares her discoveries to help learn more about her Filipino roots and some new perspectives on the real estate situation in Vancouver. Colton talks about his recent discoveries on Youtube and the new future of the Vancouver Aquarium.

Jesselyne and Colton are feeling heavy with the current state of the world and the anti asian issues happening. We discuss all that we are experiencing, feeling and understanding. We hope that by having the conversations together, you can also feel more empowered to do the same with those in your life. Be safe out there and remember to find light where you can.

We're back! With Wine! Jesselyne and Colton discuss the importance of finding the positives without any comparisons. Jesselyne reviews some of the latest media representations of who we are and who we are supposed to be. Colton shares his learnings on the precolonial Philipino gender neutral culture. We ramble, we tangent and we hope you're ready for it all!

Jesselyne and Colton start the New Year with seem deep reflections and perspectives on the state of our lives and what we are needing to remind ourselves of. We bring in some positivity by discussing a study done in our city on a potential solve for the homeless situation. Hope you're ready because this ones a fast slide of deep thought!

Jesselyne and Colton didn't plan anything for this episode so they free-styled it with some recommendations and discussions on how to get your Giftmas figured out. Generic and truly conversational banter at its finest! A perfect way to end the last episode of 2020.

Jesselyne and Colton talk about the change in season and the events that come along with it. Jesselyne discusses her real life parks and rec and we both take a questionnaire to find out where our views align with Canada's political parties.

*Disclaimer: we thought we were recording episode 42, when it was 43! sorry!* Feeling bogged down (physically and mentally) with the current state of the world, Jesselyne and Colton freestyle it this episode. Chatting like two gals at a beauty salon, anything and everything is covered; tangents a plenty!

Jesselyne catches up on all the COVID happenings in Vancouver and why we need to do better. Colton talks about the Uyghur community and what is happening in China. Be Kind, Be Calm, Be Safe.

Special guest and friend, Chef Emily Yuen of Bessou in NYC joins us to talk about current life in NYC amongst the pandemic and what it was like to have tested positive. Jess discusses the homeless situation in the city and Colton clarifies what defunding the police means.

40 Episodes! How appropriate that episode 40 falls on such a momentous moment in 2020. Jess and Colton talk about racial issues that are being exposed at companies and get educated on some verbiage floating around.

We're back again with another quarantine episode! Jesselyne and Colton get caught up on all the latest COVID-19 shenanigans. Discussing the latest racist debacles from cluelessly racist T-shirts to vandalism and anti lockdown protestors. Full Retard at its finest.

Distant Socializing from our living rooms! Jesselyne and Colton connect to talk about there perspectives during these strange COVID-19 times. Colton goes over breathing techniques. While Jesselyne catches us up on some interesting revisions made to the live action Mulan film. Stay Safe, Stay Sane, Stay Sanitized.

We go over some recent racist experiences spurred from the Corona Virus. Jesselyne covers how ridiculous toxic masculinity goes for males and a treatment for trauma. Colton discusses the idea of Chromenics and the impacts it has had on our lives.

Chinese New Years has ended, we are in the middle of Black History Month, Pipelines are being protested, Paranoia and Racism have become a side effect of being aware of Corona Virus and Big Brother is watching. 2020 really has a lot in store for us, and it's only February!

Jess is snowed in, but luckily we have Abhishek Joshi (@hishimaru)as our first guest for 2020! Abhishek tells shares his experiences of boarding schools in India and discusses optimism and hope for the future. Colton shares Eddie Huang and Jeannie Mai's plan to redefine the Merriam Webster definition of Chinese Restaurant Syndrome.

Our last episode before 2020 arrives. Colton and Jesselyne blast through the list of topics that were never covered since recording to start the new year with a blank slate. Colton shares some recent experiences of cultural appropriation and sensitivities. Jesselyne discusses holiday traditions and breaking them.

After a 2 month unintentional (*cough*bad review*cough*) we are back! We catch up on what happenings have been (*cough*the review*cough*) and how fragile and sensitive we are! Jesselyne discusses a transgender individuals possible discriminatory issues they faced when trying to book a Brazilian wax. Colton discusses CBC's Marketplace investigation on what really happens to our recycling.

Colton and Jess give us the happenings in Vancouver this month. Jesselyne discusses grocery stores and their common "ethnic" food aisles. Colton discusses Quebec's recently passed Bill 21 and the shady shenanigans happening!

Our special guest and Sirius XM Top Comic contestant, Matty Vu, gives us the 411 on the 211 on all things stand up comedy. We discuss what life is like as an Asian comedian in the city and our love hate relationship with food delivery.

We've hit 30 episodes! We update you all on the happenings of Yellow Packaging half way into summer and play a quick game of F.M.K. Colton dishes on all the rainbow laden Merch coming out Pride Month (June), the responsibilities and thinking twice about what it really means. Jesselyne announces the recently passed Free Willy law and what the means for aquariums in Canada!

Jesselyne updates us on fashion and celebrity news with topics on Turbans and Smollett's. Colton has an issue with a NY business owners verbiage and take on (westernized) Chinese food.

Jesselyne has a run in with racism from a POC and discusses another individual who suffered the same treatment. Colton talks about the poor treatment of a flight attendant on EVA Airways and dishes on how being of Asian descent does not mean we have to abide by cultural norms. So much tea! Get your biscuits ready.

Spring has Sprung and we're soaking up all those good time vibez with our top down and our tops off! Jess discusses her recent discovery of Elderly Parental rights. We riff on Hipster Doppelgangers and what it means to be hipster.