#019 - We Hiked to Machu Picchu… Barely

#019 - We Hiked to Machu Picchu… Barely

Hey guys, welcome back to another episode of the Fun Spicy Podcast! In this episode, I sit down with Nelson to recap our first international trip together to Peru. We talk about the food, the culture, Cusco, and the 4-day hike to Machu Picchu — which was beautiful, exhausting, and definitely harder than we expected. We get into the highs, the struggles, and all the little moments that made the trip unforgettable. IG: @funspicypodcast Substack: https://substack.com/@jalajpunn

#018 - The Power of Journaling

Hey guys, welcome back to another episode of the Fun Spicy Podcast! I recently spoke to a friend about journaling as a way of self-therapy and I kind of realized how so many of us don't necessarily make time for it even though everyone understands the positives of it. This is a reflection on the importance of journaling and checking in with yourself :)

#017 – The Impact of Relationships, Simplicity, and Reading

Hey guys, welcome back to another episode of the Fun Spicy Podcast! In this episode, we explore how relationships influence personal growth, the power of living simply, and the impact of books and reading on our lives 😄 0:00 - Is Oakland Really Boring? 05:50 - Role of Relationships 11:24 - Living Simply: Finding Fulfillment 22:56 - Books, the Infamous Book Club, and Reading Habits 44:10 - Ethical Shopping 49:56 - Changes in Oakland: Then vs Now

#016 - Is it just Me or is Nobody Hitting the Flow State?

Hey guys, welcome back to another episode of the Fun Spicy Podcast! I’ve been asking myself why I can’t focus on the things I actually care about. After revisiting the concept of pleasure vs. enjoyment, I realized I might not be missing discipline - I might be missing balance. This is a reflection on flow, distraction, and the “pretty colors” that keep pulling us away.

#015 - Divisional Playoffs, Tech Life, and the Bay

Hey guys, welcome back to another episode of the Fun Spicy Podcast! In this episode, we talk through NFL divisional playoff matchups, make our picks for the Broncos–Bills and Niners–Seahawks games, and revisit some memorable playoff players and moments. We also dive into tech life stories and chat about Varun’s move to the Bay Area, his first impressions, and what living in the Bay is really like.