Episode 21: Adulting

Episode 24 China is Not Our Enemy! Part 2-Three Americans’ Experience in China feat. Kimmy, Marcella, and Peyton from Code Pink

In Part 2 of the China is Not Our Enemy series with Kimmy, Marcella, and Peyton of Code Pink, Drew and Choody interview the guests about their incredible trip with Code Pink to China last year. (Apologies for the occasional word the mic couldn’t pick up) Originally recorded on June 22, 2025. Social Media: Check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5dl545i12kgr0z1OSI60lw/featured Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/Dby6Y7up Instagram: drew_and_choody    Twitter:@drew_and_choody Music Credits: Sundown Drive by Ghostrifter Official⁠https://soundcloud.com/ghostrifter-of...⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbjVwczE3ZTJRWGhYVFV4T0psTGNPcUJONFNlQXxBQ3Jtc0tuSElFNkF0MG9SVS0tS1FJSHFhQ19IYzBzeTB4bzRFMXhibERObjVaa084cUFUUExlUTE5RlZtWUhaVWZyX2gzRC1Jc0Y0OW5tVDJBYm9YcXp3OFZXeU04WWFpRnJrcGhObEdwRnk4UDhJVVNLakFZMA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fsoundcloud.com%2Fghostrifter-official]   Creative Commons— Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream:⁠https://bit.ly/-sundown-drive⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFQ3a2lWZ3dTVnZtSURhR3RlVXVqMHhjOGlhZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuMU5JVkRSaW80THU3SjdycVBkdG5KaDdrTnZqM3ltSWhiWVpCOVFGcERtb2p6MHJuUzdjaV9sQzFWcVBBdTRyV0FucmJxQnNyVDc1Q3YxMnJZVzdRNkJPNFVJNTlFTHhMUHRDZXNwU2RsUTZzdHk5NA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F-sundown-drive] Music promoted by Audio Library⁠https://youtu.be/2H-uKkyJzSs⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2H-uKkyJzSs&t=0s] SOULACOSTA by Close Counters released February 8, 2018 Artwork by Aaron "Champ" Ashwood Insta: @champ_ashwood Design by Jack O'Sullivan jack@saint.cc Mastered by Wayne Sunderland for Suture Mastering Bass on TRAVEL TREATS performed by Madison Smith. Recordedat Shine Studios by JZ Centre Stage. Flute on THIRD GEAR performed by Finn Rees. recorded atMaribyrnong studios. Saxophone on DISEMBARK performed by James Vincent. Recordedat Sit at Home studios. Resources: -Code Pink: Our Journey Through China webinar ⁠https://www.youtube.com/live/3jec01z-30k⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/live/3jec01z-30k] -Code Pink: China is Not Our Enemy website: https://www.codepink.org/china [https://www.codepink.org/china]  -Travel to China with Code Pink: https://www.codepink.org/travel2china [https://www.codepink.org/travel2china]  -China is Not Our Enemy Insta: ⁠https://linktr.ee/chinaisnotourenemy?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwLFLthleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp8VYIFpeVNYWSDDL6xcqmf-MSPdvxAqVcA6U5Aj4lA36mzmeE6MZO6-1w171_aem__So4y9_8favpPEmF6Dk9Fg⁠ [https://linktr.ee/chinaisnotourenemy?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwLFLthleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp8VYIFpeVNYWSDDL6xcqmf-MSPdvxAqVcA6U5Aj4lA36mzmeE6MZO6-1w171_aem__So4y9_8favpPEmF6Dk9Fg]  -People’s Forum: ⁠https://peoplesforum.org/⁠ [https://peoplesforum.org/]  Sources: -The Reality of Ughyur people in Xinjiang Autonomous Province: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BENky0V_qDM [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BENky0V_qDM]  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tCuZu_U9rk [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tCuZu_U9rk] https://www.cese-m.eu/cesem/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/EN-Xinjiang-2.pdf [https://www.cese-m.eu/cesem/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/EN-Xinjiang-2.pdf] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oa2ARfnRbgA [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oa2ARfnRbgA]  -Safety in China: https://medium.com/@thatsoakanksha/why-china-is-one-of-the-safest-countries-for-women-6261845aee4d [https://medium.com/@thatsoakanksha/why-china-is-one-of-the-safest-countries-for-women-6261845aee4d]  -Geopolitical Economy Report https://geopoliticaleconomy.com/ [https://geopoliticaleconomy.com/] https://www.youtube.com/@GeopoliticalEconomyReport [https://www.youtube.com/@GeopoliticalEconomyReport] -IShowSpeed Stream in Shanghai https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fK85SQzm0Z0 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fK85SQzm0Z0] -China’s COVID-19 response: https://liberationnews.org/yes-there-really-were-only-two-covid-deaths-in-mainland-china-in-2021-heres-how-they-did-it/ [https://liberationnews.org/yes-there-really-were-only-two-covid-deaths-in-mainland-china-in-2021-heres-how-they-did-it/]  https://liberationnews.org/a-look-back-on-three-years-of-chinas-anti-covid-19-fight/ [https://liberationnews.org/a-look-back-on-three-years-of-chinas-anti-covid-19-fight/] -“US ran secret anti-vax campaign to undermine China’s COVID efforts” (Southeast Asia, Middle East, Central Asia) https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/6/14/pentagon-ran-secret-anti-vax-campaign-to-undermine-china-during-pandemic [https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/6/14/pentagon-ran-secret-anti-vax-campaign-to-undermine-china-during-pandemic] -Chinese flying cars: ⁠https://youtu.be/hUhzk8lCtL4⁠ [https://youtu.be/hUhzk8lCtL4]   -Solar panel exports: https://www.carbonbrief.org/guest-post-saudi-arabias-surprisingly-large-imports-of-solar-panels-from-china/ [https://www.carbonbrief.org/guest-post-saudi-arabias-surprisingly-large-imports-of-solar-panels-from-china/] https://e360.yale.edu/digest/china-solar-global-south [https://e360.yale.edu/digest/china-solar-global-south] -Five-year plan: https://news.cgtn.com/event/2025/TwoSessions/index.html [https://news.cgtn.com/event/2025/TwoSessions/index.html]

Episode 23: China is Not Our Enemy! Part 1-An Overview of China’s History feat. Kimmy, Marcella, and Peyton from Code Pink

In Part 1 of the China is Not Our Enemy series with Kimmy, Marcella, and Peyton of Code Pink, Drew and Choody cover the fascinating and often untold history of China and its people. The three guests had the opportunity to visit China last year on a trip organized by Code Pink. For the main interview recounting the guests' eye-opening experiences, listen to Part 2! Originally recorded on June 22, 2025. Social Media: Check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5dl545i12kgr0z1OSI60lw/featured Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/Dby6Y7up Instagram: drew_and_choody    Twitter:@drew_and_choody Music Credits: Sundown Drive by Ghostrifter Officialhttps://soundcloud.com/ghostrifter-of... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbjVwczE3ZTJRWGhYVFV4T0psTGNPcUJONFNlQXxBQ3Jtc0tuSElFNkF0MG9SVS0tS1FJSHFhQ19IYzBzeTB4bzRFMXhibERObjVaa084cUFUUExlUTE5RlZtWUhaVWZyX2gzRC1Jc0Y0OW5tVDJBYm9YcXp3OFZXeU04WWFpRnJrcGhObEdwRnk4UDhJVVNLakFZMA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fsoundcloud.com%2Fghostrifter-official]   Creative Commons— Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream:https://bit.ly/-sundown-drive [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFQ3a2lWZ3dTVnZtSURhR3RlVXVqMHhjOGlhZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuMU5JVkRSaW80THU3SjdycVBkdG5KaDdrTnZqM3ltSWhiWVpCOVFGcERtb2p6MHJuUzdjaV9sQzFWcVBBdTRyV0FucmJxQnNyVDc1Q3YxMnJZVzdRNkJPNFVJNTlFTHhMUHRDZXNwU2RsUTZzdHk5NA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F-sundown-drive] Music promoted by Audio Libraryhttps://youtu.be/2H-uKkyJzSs [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2H-uKkyJzSs&t=0s] SOULACOSTA by Close Counters released February 8, 2018 Artwork by Aaron "Champ" Ashwood Insta: @champ_ashwood Design by Jack O'Sullivan jack@saint.cc Mastered by Wayne Sunderland for Suture Mastering Bass on TRAVEL TREATS performed by Madison Smith. Recordedat Shine Studios by JZ Centre Stage. Flute on THIRD GEAR performed by Finn Rees. recorded atMaribyrnong studios. Saxophone on DISEMBARK performed by James Vincent. Recordedat Sit at Home studios. Resources: -Code Pink: Our Journey Through China webinar https://www.youtube.com/live/3jec01z-30k [https://www.youtube.com/live/3jec01z-30k] -China is Not Our Enemy Insta: https://linktr.ee/chinaisnotourenemy?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwLFLthleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp8VYIFpeVNYWSDDL6xcqmf-MSPdvxAqVcA6U5Aj4lA36mzmeE6MZO6-1w171_aem__So4y9_8favpPEmF6Dk9Fg [https://linktr.ee/chinaisnotourenemy?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwLFLthleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp8VYIFpeVNYWSDDL6xcqmf-MSPdvxAqVcA6U5Aj4lA36mzmeE6MZO6-1w171_aem__So4y9_8favpPEmF6Dk9Fg]  -China is Not Our Enemy website: https://www.codepink.org/china [https://www.codepink.org/china]  -People’s Forum: https://peoplesforum.org/ [https://peoplesforum.org/]  -Battle at Lake Changjin (movie) Sources: -China Glazing by The Deprogram -What actually happened at Tianmen Square: https://www.liberationnews.org/revolution-and-counter-revolution-remembering-tiananmen-34-years-later/ [https://www.liberationnews.org/revolution-and-counter-revolution-remembering-tiananmen-34-years-later/] -World Bank https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2022/04/01/lifting-800-million-people-out-of-poverty-new-report-looks-at-lessons-from-china-s-experience [https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2022/04/01/lifting-800-million-people-out-of-poverty-new-report-looks-at-lessons-from-china-s-experience] -DeepSeek: https://www.livescience.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/china-releases-a-cheap-open-rival-to-chatgpt-thrilling-some-scientists-and-panicking-silicon-valley [https://www.livescience.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/china-releases-a-cheap-open-rival-to-chatgpt-thrilling-some-scientists-and-panicking-silicon-valley] -High speed rail: https://global.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202507/18/WS6879bae9a310ad07b5d90abd.html [https://global.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202507/18/WS6879bae9a310ad07b5d90abd.html]  -Financial blowback of new Red Scare against international students: https://liberationnews.org/red-scare-trump-war-on-chinese-students-higher-education/ [https://liberationnews.org/red-scare-trump-war-on-chinese-students-higher-education/]  -Chinese professor at Northwestern commits suicide after Sinophobic American state defunding of her laboratory: https://liberationnews.org/new-red-scare-house-reps-lead-attack-on-chinese-students/ [https://liberationnews.org/new-red-scare-house-reps-lead-attack-on-chinese-students/]  -Shen Run Human Trafficking: https://youtu.be/Wk2IEVsMEtk [https://youtu.be/Wk2IEVsMEtk] -The nefarious aims of the National Endowment for Democracy (NED): https://www.mfa.gov.cn/eng/xw/wjbxw/202408/t20240809_11468618.html [https://www.mfa.gov.cn/eng/xw/wjbxw/202408/t20240809_11468618.html] -Peter Thiel: Competition Is for Losers https://www.wsj.com/articles/peter-thiel-competition-is-for-losers-1410535536 [https://www.wsj.com/articles/peter-thiel-competition-is-for-losers-1410535536]  -US economic war on China: https://youtu.be/c3ngd__0ok0 [https://youtu.be/c3ngd__0ok0?si=Rin0HLCozFjFJ2Gg] -China’s unmatched sovereignty: https://youtu.be/EeuYRuOZ6rU [https://youtu.be/EeuYRuOZ6rU?si=xzMSCM0_3ev8T5X_] -Long March: https://youtu.be/NXSduA0lO3c [https://youtu.be/NXSduA0lO3c?si=K5PHJaU5bkUFLIwr] -Chinese flying car: https://youtu.be/hUhzk8lCtL4 [https://youtu.be/hUhzk8lCtL4]   Collection of various resources about about China: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1URCsR7y4yC1lL_daZtkNVWUnsSlcF0jwzoafstGnofw/edit?usp=drivesdk [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1URCsR7y4yC1lL_daZtkNVWUnsSlcF0jwzoafstGnofw/edit?usp=drivesdk] Books: -China's Revolution and the Quest for a Socialist Future by Ken Hammond -Red Star Over China by Edgar Snow -Little Red Book by Mao Zedong -How China Escaped Shock Therapy by Isabella Weber -Imperialism: The Highest Stage of Capitalism by Vladimir Lenin

Episode 22: Choody's Music Production Journey

Hear from our very own in-house music producer and his experience bringing his musical ideas to life, accompanied by original samples interspersed throughout the episode! Drew also briefly discusses his current favorite artist, JPEGMAFIA (a.k.a. Peggy, Devon Hendryx, DJ Halfcourt Violation, Left-wing Hades). Originally recorded on May 10, 2025 Social Media: Check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5dl545i12kgr0z1OSI60lw/featured Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/Dby6Y7up Instagram: drew_and_choody    Twitter:@drew_and_choody Music Credits: Sundown Drive by Ghostrifter Officialhttps://soundcloud.com/ghostrifter-of... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbjVwczE3ZTJRWGhYVFV4T0psTGNPcUJONFNlQXxBQ3Jtc0tuSElFNkF0MG9SVS0tS1FJSHFhQ19IYzBzeTB4bzRFMXhibERObjVaa084cUFUUExlUTE5RlZtWUhaVWZyX2gzRC1Jc0Y0OW5tVDJBYm9YcXp3OFZXeU04WWFpRnJrcGhObEdwRnk4UDhJVVNLakFZMA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fsoundcloud.com%2Fghostrifter-official]   Creative Commons— Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream:https://bit.ly/-sundown-drive [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFQ3a2lWZ3dTVnZtSURhR3RlVXVqMHhjOGlhZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuMU5JVkRSaW80THU3SjdycVBkdG5KaDdrTnZqM3ltSWhiWVpCOVFGcERtb2p6MHJuUzdjaV9sQzFWcVBBdTRyV0FucmJxQnNyVDc1Q3YxMnJZVzdRNkJPNFVJNTlFTHhMUHRDZXNwU2RsUTZzdHk5NA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F-sundown-drive] Music promoted by Audio Libraryhttps://youtu.be/2H-uKkyJzSs [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2H-uKkyJzSs&t=0s] SOULACOSTA by Close Counters released February 8, 2018 Artwork by Aaron "Champ" Ashwood Insta: @champ_ashwood Design by Jack O'Sullivan jack@saint.cc Mastered by Wayne Sunderland for Suture Mastering Bass on TRAVEL TREATS performed by Madison Smith. Recordedat Shine Studios by JZ Centre Stage. Flute on THIRD GEAR performed by Finn Rees. recorded atMaribyrnong studios. Saxophone on DISEMBARK performed by James Vincent. Recordedat Sit at Home studios. Sources: -Choody's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Chahzel -JPEGMAFIA's interview with Cambridge Union https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UjNTHSIqU8

Episode 21: Adulting

After another lengthy hiatus, the cousins return to discuss their ventures into the adult world, including work, college, and relationships. More episodes coming this summer, we promise! Originally recorded: March 6, 2025. Social Media: Check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5dl545i12kgr0z1OSI60lw/featured Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/Dby6Y7up Instagram: drew_and_choody    Twitter: @drew_and_choody Music Credits: Sundown Drive by Ghostrifter Official https://soundcloud.com/ghostrifter-of... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbjVwczE3ZTJRWGhYVFV4T0psTGNPcUJONFNlQXxBQ3Jtc0tuSElFNkF0MG9SVS0tS1FJSHFhQ19IYzBzeTB4bzRFMXhibERObjVaa084cUFUUExlUTE5RlZtWUhaVWZyX2gzRC1Jc0Y0OW5tVDJBYm9YcXp3OFZXeU04WWFpRnJrcGhObEdwRnk4UDhJVVNLakFZMA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fsoundcloud.com%2Fghostrifter-official]   Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/-sundown-drive [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFQ3a2lWZ3dTVnZtSURhR3RlVXVqMHhjOGlhZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuMU5JVkRSaW80THU3SjdycVBkdG5KaDdrTnZqM3ltSWhiWVpCOVFGcERtb2p6MHJuUzdjaV9sQzFWcVBBdTRyV0FucmJxQnNyVDc1Q3YxMnJZVzdRNkJPNFVJNTlFTHhMUHRDZXNwU2RsUTZzdHk5NA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F-sundown-drive] Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/2H-uKkyJzSs [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2H-uKkyJzSs&t=0s] SOULACOSTA by Close Counters released February 8, 2018 Artwork by Aaron "Champ" Ashwood Insta: @champ_ashwood Design by Jack O'Sullivan jack@saint.cc Mastered by Wayne Sunderland for Suture Mastering Bass on TRAVEL TREATS performed by Madison Smith. Recorded at Shine Studios by JZ Centre Stage. Flute on THIRD GEAR performed by Finn Rees. recorded at Maribyrnong studios. Saxophone on DISEMBARK performed by James Vincent. Recorded at Sit at Home studios.

Episode 20: Pets R Us

The cousins have a lighthearted discussion about their experiences with pets and other animals. Originally recorded: October 29, 2023 Social Media: Check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5dl545i12kgr0z1OSI60lw/featured Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/Dby6Y7up Instagram: drew_and_choody    Twitter: @drew_and_choody Music Credits: Sundown Drive by Ghostrifter Official https://soundcloud.com/ghostrifter-of... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbjVwczE3ZTJRWGhYVFV4T0psTGNPcUJONFNlQXxBQ3Jtc0tuSElFNkF0MG9SVS0tS1FJSHFhQ19IYzBzeTB4bzRFMXhibERObjVaa084cUFUUExlUTE5RlZtWUhaVWZyX2gzRC1Jc0Y0OW5tVDJBYm9YcXp3OFZXeU04WWFpRnJrcGhObEdwRnk4UDhJVVNLakFZMA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fsoundcloud.com%2Fghostrifter-official]   Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/-sundown-drive [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFQ3a2lWZ3dTVnZtSURhR3RlVXVqMHhjOGlhZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuMU5JVkRSaW80THU3SjdycVBkdG5KaDdrTnZqM3ltSWhiWVpCOVFGcERtb2p6MHJuUzdjaV9sQzFWcVBBdTRyV0FucmJxQnNyVDc1Q3YxMnJZVzdRNkJPNFVJNTlFTHhMUHRDZXNwU2RsUTZzdHk5NA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F-sundown-drive] Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/2H-uKkyJzSs [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2H-uKkyJzSs&t=0s] SOULACOSTA by Close Counters released February 8, 2018 Artwork by Aaron "Champ" Ashwood Insta: @champ_ashwood Design by Jack O'Sullivan jack@saint.cc Mastered by Wayne Sunderland for Suture Mastering Bass on TRAVEL TREATS performed by Madison Smith. Recorded at Shine Studios by JZ Centre Stage. Flute on THIRD GEAR performed by Finn Rees. recorded at Maribyrnong studios. Saxophone on DISEMBARK performed by James Vincent. Recorded at Sit at Home studios. * https://www.insidehighered.com/quicktakes/2022/07/18/liberty-coach-takes-aim-sex-assault-survivor-twitter [https://www.insidehighered.com/quicktakes/2022/07/18/liberty-coach-takes-aim-sex-assault-survivor-twitter] *    Super Size Me 2: Holy Chicken (Morgan Spurlock) * https://farmaction.us/2022/08/17/time-to-break-up-with-big-chicken-a-hard-look-at-the-contract-growing-system/ [https://farmaction.us/2022/08/17/time-to-break-up-with-big-chicken-a-hard-look-at-the-contract-growing-system/] * https://civileats.com/2022/08/16/op-ed-justice-department-poultry-industry-tournament-payment-chicken-farmers-contracts-usda/ [https://civileats.com/2022/08/16/op-ed-justice-department-poultry-industry-tournament-payment-chicken-farmers-contracts-usda/] * https://www.livestrong.com/article/426239-what-type-of-salmon-is-the-healthiest-to-eat/ [https://www.livestrong.com/article/426239-what-type-of-salmon-is-the-healthiest-to-eat/] * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwYoe-0ncVk [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwYoe-0ncVk]