Chitchat over Rice

TV Binge: Wavemakers

Join us in this episode as we dive into the captivating world of Wavemakers, a relatively new show on Netflix. This 8-episode short series offers an intriguing glimpse into the intricate workings of a political party operation and election, through the eyes of its dedicated staff. We explore the show's exploration of topics such as sexual harassment and work-life balance, and discover why it has become a sensational hit since its initial release. Tune in to uncover the secrets and allure of Wavemakers!

Cultural Shock: Traffic

This was recorded a while ago mostly motivated by one of our friends visiting Taiwan for the first time, and Chen was talking about the most shocking thing to him in Taiwan - traffic. In late 2022, the issue of pedestrian safety in Taiwan gained media attention as it's reported on CNN, but the government's reaction/improvement was limited, if any. Join us now to learn about the controversy.

TV Binge: Empresses in the Palace

We recently binged the Chinese political drama, "Empresses in the Palace" (also known as 甄嬛傳/甄嬛传). This long-time classic explores the intricacies of harem life and the intense power struggles within both the harem and the official court. If you haven't delved into the realm of Chinese harem shows before, this is the one to try. Tune in to hear us geek out over all the plots and twists and maybe you'll decide to pick this up as your next binge.

Spring Cleaning!

We found a carpet beetle at home and decided to do some cleaning. We went on to discuss about the different traditions of cleaning, including the kind of cleaning you do in Dragon Boat Festival time!

Our Asian Moms

When Everything Everywhere All at Once won Oscar, we watched Director Kwan talking about his Taiwanese mom and the mom's interview. This is an episode us talking about our Asian moms - in the US and in Taiwan. Not all Asians come in the same size and shape, neither do Asian moms.