You, Me, Us

Learning to Lead

jayang21@gmail.com (J.A. Yang) — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 07:08:00 -0700

Ever wondered what it takes to be a leader? Well our guest on this episode takes us inside her recent experience at a leadership course. Including games and retreats! [ 30:08 min ]

What is DiSC?

The Redo · Learning to Lead (JUN 2020)

Tigertail: Review (Apr 2020)

jayang21@gmail.com (J.A. Yang) — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 18:06:00 -0700

My special guests and I convene to take in Tigertail, Alan Yang’s new Netflix film basely loosely on his father’s immigration story from Taiwan to the United States. Spoiler: The focus was mostly on our gripes and disappointments. [25:39 min]

The Redo · Tigertail: Review (Apr 2020)

We Are Things

jayang21@gmail.com (J.A. Yang) — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 07:37:00 -0800

A return to form as we start off the new decade with a thrilling discussion about to-do lists and productivity apps. My guest and I just transitioned from Wunderlist to Things 3 and we're excited to chat about it! [33:47 min]

SoundCloud Archives

jayang21@gmail.com (J.A. Yang) — Thu, 1 Jun 2017 23:33:00 -0700

As it stands, the You Me Us experience has been severely compromised because iTunes is missing most of the files -- the files have been shuffling around all over the years -- and Stitcher only catalogues the recent episodes. One of the things was to get all the You Me Us files up on something accessible. So here's the answer: SoundCloud!

You, Me, Us Archives

I'm using Soundcloud to host the files for my other podcast, The Redo, so it worked out beautifully. Still no working RSS feed -- that's next -- but at least now all the old MP3 files are uploaded and somewhat easier to listen to. (I'd recommend downloading the SoundCloud app actually.) There's over 28+ hours of terrible sounding audio but lovely friends who joined me to chat. Come delve into an astonishing (almost) eighty episodes of You, Me, Us! And then come talk to me!

And here are some handpicked episodes if you wanna start there: You, Me, Us Top 25 playlist.

MTV Champs vs Pros

jayang21@gmail.com (J.A. Yang) — Tue, 16 May 2017 17:39:00 -0700

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Can you believe it, we’re heading into our thirteenth season of fantasy MTV Challenge — and our third MTV Challenge related pod. I bring on our five time champ to talk about her recent Invasion of the Champions win and then we dive into an analysis of our recent Champs vs Pros draft. This one is for the Challenge diehards! [55:16 mins]

[Update 2019]: Files now on Soundcloud playlist here!

Inside North Korea

jayang21@gmail.com (J.A. Yang) — Wed, 25 May 2016 18:15:00 -0700

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This special guest brings us an exclusive look into North Korea. Fewer than two thousand people tourists go there per year and if you’ve ever wanted to know what it’s like to visit the DPRK, here’s your chance on this extra special, and extra long, episode! My guest will reveal how to get to North Korea, what it’s like inside, and end with a trip to the Kim Il-sung Mausoleum! [54:42 min]

Nice to Meet You 很高興見到你

jayang21@gmail.com (J.A. Yang) — Thu, 31 Mar 2016 22:44:00 -0700

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Remember when we did a previous episode, Chinese 102, all in Mandarin? Well we’re back at it again! Sorry for the language barrier guys but this time my guest and I use our improved Chinese — after a year of studying — for a conversation about the different nationalities of people we met during our time in Taiwan. And how to combat stereotypes. Come along for a world tour! [29:26 min]

Getting to Know You

jayang21@gmail.com (J.A. Yang) — Thu, 10 Mar 2016 22:31:00 -0800

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It’s a return from two previous guests as they pair up talk about writing bios, life spreadsheets, and then a thrilling foray into the world of small talk. Do you find yourself forced to interact with strangers? Yes, don’t we all! How do you handle it, do you enjoy it? These are some of things we tackle in this episode. Plus, recommendations! [34:23]

Wet & Wild

jayang21@gmail.com (J.A. Yang) — Sun, 20 Dec 2015 00:10:00 -0800

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This quickie pod is about drinks. And pens. And drinks, and pens. That’s it. Taiwan has convenience stores on every corner so getting any libation is very easy. We are talking strictly non-alcoholic here. I bring on a passionate drinks drinker, who also doubles as a pen(cil) enthusiast. Clearly this is our passion. Join us! [17:20 min]

Om Om Om

jayang21@gmail.com (J.A. Yang) — Thu, 26 Nov 2015 13:42:00 -0800

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It’s a busy busy world and sometimes it takes a lot to calm the mind and find your peace, even if for a moment. My guest and I embark on a (short) journey into how he uses daily meditation to center himself. Plus, some tips on trying it for yourself! [13:30 min]

Taste Test: 7-11

jayang21@gmail.com (J.A. Yang) — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 13:41:00 -0800

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Inspired by Juliet and Jacoby’s Food News (R.I.P.), I’m happy to introduce our first 7-11 taste test episode. For our inaugural foray into the mysterious aisles of convenience stores, we’ll be digging into some weird beers and fry substitutes! Let’s go! [14:55 min]

Grantland: Food News

Friends of a Feather

jayang21@gmail.com (J.A. Yang) — Fri, 3 Jul 2015 09:09:00 -0700

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Is it hard for you to meet friends of the same sex? Well, these two special guests and I suffer from the same malady. Is it because we aren’t trying hard enough? Are we too judgy? Or is the pool just not big enough here in Taiwan? We conclude the episode with a discussion about loneliness. [27:55 min]

A semi-related episode from 2011, a blast from the past: It's Not Uncomplicated.

The One About...

jayang21@gmail.com (J.A. Yang) — Thu, 2 Jul 2015 04:54:00 -0700

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Is it mysterious, shady, or considerate when someone constantly references “my friend, my friend” without ever dropping any names or context? My guest on this episode is a social connector so we launch, naturally, into a conversation about friendships and trying to figure out why we invest so much time into our friends. Or is it all just a waste of time?! [22:23 min]

Cruel to Be Kind

jayang21@gmail.com (J.A. Yang) — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 03:19:00 -0700

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Initially this episode was about blacklisting friends and the scars that can accrue from being teased and ostracized in childhood. But halfway through, our conversation takes a compelling turn as we start to discuss ignorance, and whether or not people should be forgiven for not knowing, or if they should be taken to task for their, well, ignorance. [21:55 min]

So Nice

jayang21@gmail.com (J.A. Yang) — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 12:12:00 -0800

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This episode crosses the ocean and onto a new continent as I bring in some Asian fashion experts to talk about the fashion of Taiwan, Japan, and Korea. It's not just about the different styles but also an exploration of different cultural mindsets and values. Plus, hair talk! [20:20 min]

Chinese 102

jayang21@gmail.com (J.A. Yang) — Mon, 19 Jan 2015 23:11:00 -0800

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Sorry English listeners, this episode’s all in Chinese! Using our vast Chinese knowledge, my Shida classmate and I have a conversation in Mandarin about living in Taiwan and making friends. Plus, we bring in an actual Taiwanese person to provide a baseline! 加油! [14:13 min]

Under the Sea

jayang21@gmail.com (J.A. Yang) — Wed, 7 May 2014 19:32:00 -0700

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In this fishy episode, our special guests share with us the experience of a life time: swimming with whale sharks in the Philippines! With two extra guests on board, this also qualifies as a megapod, which befits this mega adventure. [26:35 min]

Crafting Perfection

jayang21@gmail.com (J.A. Yang) — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 18:49:00 -0700

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On this very important public service announcement episode, AMR and I start off by talking about burritos. What the ones are, what qualities to look for, important stuff. Then we delve into his recent woodworking project, making a massive table! Finally, we clean up with some talk about the time ratio of creating versus consuming, and how the former takes so much longer. [31:28 min]

Links from the episode:

America's 20 Best Burritos | Coverage
AMR's trestle table blog series
Ariel Alasko | Instagram
The End Starts Today: Mixtape #11
Recommendation: Powerline Networking Starter Kit | How It Works

fiftyfifty.me 2014

jayang21@gmail.com (J.A. Yang) — Tue, 4 Mar 2014 02:09:00 -0800

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Holy cow, we're in year three of our fiftyfifty.me books and movie challenge! You remember when we started this whole thing right? Well, here's our most recent podcast episode where Lilly, Susie, and I talk about how 2014 is starting off for us, and let's just say only one of us is on schedule. Oh the suspense! [25:11 mins]

Real Stretchy

jayang21@gmail.com (J.A. Yang) — Mon, 10 Feb 2014 08:56:00 -0800

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It’s obvious the best food in the world is noodles so my guest and I discuss our 2013 venture: a noodle blog! Then we move onto a short discussion about watching a baby come out of a human before returning to food and living in Chinatown. This episode is delicious! [25:32 min]

Things mentioned:

Let Them Lead the Way

jayang21@gmail.com (J.A. Yang) — Mon, 3 Feb 2014 19:27:00 -0800

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On this episode we present the revamped and ready for the public Budget Club! There’s an accompanying blog post and Google Doc to share with the world too. After that, we bring on our father correspondent to give us an update on “The Duke,” baby extraordinaire. [26:27 min]

All Grown Up

jayang21@gmail.com (J.A. Yang) — Fri, 1 Nov 2013 16:26:00 -0700

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We get a chance to catch up with a very special, on the verge of graduating, college senior: my cousin. If you'll recall, previous conversations we've had covered the tail end of her high school experience, and then pre-college, as she was deciding which university to bless with her presence. Now it's three years later and she's about to enter the real world! [25:19 min]

Obsess to Death

jayang21@gmail.com (J.A. Yang) — Mon, 8 Jul 2013 11:52:00 -0700

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A bit of a throwback, on this previously recorded episode from last year, my guest comes in to talk all things fandom. Some things include: Twilight, Harry Potter, Hunger Games, True Blood, Game of Thrones. And of course, Taylor Lautner. #teamedward [20:09 min]

What's Up Youtube!

jayang21@gmail.com (J.A. Yang) — Wed, 29 May 2013 16:01:00 -0700

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On this extra lengthy episode we tackle trips to Vegas, learning online through videos, and an important add-on about the band of the moment: Daft Punk. Also, don't miss our recommendations at the end, as there's a key hygiene recommendation tucked in there. Enjoy! [29:58 min]

Things mentioned in this episode:

Moving As One

jayang21@gmail.com (J.A. Yang) — Fri, 3 May 2013 09:02:00 -0700

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In a super megapod, my three guests and I talk about traveling with (significant) others. AMR, JMZ, and George provide listeners with some hints about monitoring your partner's biorhythms while on the go, and then we segueway into how to combat the bugbear of many relationships: logistics. We get an exclusive insider look into what happens during a Touchpoint Meeting, as well as learn about the two C's of successful relationships. It's a megapod! [22:51 min]