Off The Clock Coffee
By Angela Banzon & Briana Bui
Off The Clock CoffeeMay 19, 2022
AITA if I refuse to buy a brand new car for my family?
https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/uc7q49/aita_if_i_refuse_to_buy_a_brand_new_car_for_my/
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Mental Health Disasters on Reality TV: The Bachelor
America’s famous reality TV show, The Bachelor, has Angela and Bri hooked! The Bachelor completed its 26th season and SPOILER ALERT your hosts are reflecting on some of the season’s problematic moments. (DUH, this show is known for its drama...) Let us know your thoughts on this season and who your favorite contestants were!
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Friend thinks hotpot and kbbq is gross, but fondue is good. Wtf.
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Good Ol’ Life Catch Ups
Who loves a good catch-up? Of course, we do! Angela and Bri have a casual talk about what’s going on in their lives currently. Plants, cooking, embarrassing stories, random tangents - that basically sums up the episode! LOL
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AITA: I told my Viet friend he doesn't know authentic Pho as a white guy?
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Gen Z think us Millennials are Chuegy???
According to Buzzfeed, Gen Z is calling us Millennials out!!! Although this is all fun and games, we can't help but feel attacked (in a funny way). Enjoy this episode and let us know your thoughts. If you're a Gen-Zer, WHY??!?!? Can you confirm these thoughts are true? If you're a Millennial, can you relate? LOL
Buzzfeed articles mentioned:
1. https://www.buzzfeed.com/shelbyheinrich/millennial-gen-z-roast
2. https://www.buzzfeed.com/kristenharris1/millennial-trends-gen-z-hates
3. https://www.buzzfeed.com/shelbyheinrich/things-gen-z-thinks-millenials-need-to-stop
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My job hunting experience was brutal
The great resignation has entered the chat. Angela, and many others, have been searching for a new job. But why doesn't anyone ever talk about the struggles in the journey? Imposture syndrome, not knowing what direction to go towards in your career, financial pressures, career insecurities - Angela and Bri talk about it in this episode.
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Do you take your shoes off when visiting non-Asian households?
Shoes off or on? It may seem like a simple gesture, but to most Asians, it’s a habit, and to some, it may be a sign of respect as well! Enjoy this short episode and let us know how you would handle this situation.
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My Asian family makes comments on my physical appearance
Does your Asian family make comments on your appearance? Asian families have a reputation for doing so, but of course, we don’t want to assume every family does! However, in this episode, Angela and Bri talk about their own personal experiences with this topic and how it affected them growing up.
TW: Body shaming, appearance, etc.
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Found a Hidden Camera in my Office
Nothing screams HR violation more than finding a hidden camera in your office. Join us in this episode as we attempt to make sense of this uncomfortable and crazy situation! What would you do if you found a hidden camera where you work?
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I got Fired on Day 4
We’re digging into some career and job-related nightmares in this week’s episode! Is it possible for a company to fire a new hire in the first four days? How often does that happen? What would you do? So many questions for discussion and we’ll be talking all about it.
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My date doesn’t like Asian Food #wtf
What would you do if you went on a date with someone for the first time and found out they do not eat Asian food (from any Asian cuisine!) by choice? Listen to hear our personal take on this shocking encounter!
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My perspective of death changed
In society, we tend to talk about life more than death. This episode will be the exception. Join us in a conversation surrounding our personal reflections on death, Bri’s journey to experiencing loss, and how this impacted her perceptions of death. Content warning: Death
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I think my BFF has a crush on my husband..
Title says it all. LOL Do we need to say more? Introducing our new reddit segment, where your hosts seek out interesting, thought-provoking, and discussion-worthy stories from anonymous humans like us, written on Reddit! You can expect to see all sorts of stories amplifying the perspectives of women, Asian Americans, and millennials alike.
PS, just to reiterate, this is not OUR story and it’s not about us! Links to all stories on our youtube!
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Discussing Asian Reality TV: Singles Inferno
Reality TV.. a guilty pleasure for both Bri and Angela. But what’s better is experiencing a reality tv show that takes in a different county. Consider this your SPOILER ALERT because we recap Single Inferno’s first season and confess our favorite contestants on the show.
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Am I falling behind? Millennial Pressures
Raise your hand if you’ve been a victim to society’s pressures. raises hand... Well of course! Regina George, i mean, the media, has influenced us into thinking we need to accomplish a,b,c,x,y,z before the age of 25. Congrats to those who have succeeded, and congrats to those who aren’t even close because it’s totally ok either way! But let’s talk about this. Why is there this pressure to have a certain timeline? Bri and Angela uncover their own struggles to stay a part of the group and not be left behind.
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Should I Feel Guilty For Not Knowing My Native Language?
Should we feel guilty for not knowing our native language? Communication is a big factor to building most relationships, but what if you don’t have the ability to speak the same language? Does this have a big effect on how you connect with your culture? We discuss more in this episode! We’d love to hear your thoughts on this topic!
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Angela’s Bday: 29th Edition
Angela turns 21!!! + 8 hehe. In this episode, we recap Angela’s spontaneous festivities! This includes our table of 30 getting denied from getting seated (obviously), randomly walking around Koreatown in Los Angeles, and our servers forcing us to battle random people at their bar...? lol. Who won the battle? Listen in to find out!
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2021, A Year in Review
It’s a wrap for 2021! We’re so incredible thankful for all the memories and learnings this year has brought us and we’re going to be sharing all of that with you in this episode. Join us as we close out SEASON 2 and also celebrate our 25th episode!
It's a Double Date!
After two full seasons, we finally bring on our lovely significant others to join this week's episode! It's all about to be fun and games and tons of laughter. Join us as we quiz each other on relationship trivia and learn about all the things we do and don't know about our partners!
Aging Out Of Friendships
Aging is inevitable, but we are never taught about all things that come with it. I mean, that's impossible anyway, right? As we grow and change from our adolescent selves to the ever-evolving adults that we are, we are fortunate to befriend quite a number of people into our lives that were once strangers. What about when those people go from being that forever-friend to strangers?
It's a Social Media Dilemma
Social media is a love-hate relationship for some of us and there's an interesting phenomenon about that. In this episode, we break down our relationships to social media, why it can be addicting, what about it is addicting, how we manage our relationship with it, and more.
10 Things We Can't Live Without
There are things in our life that sometimes we just can't live without. We aren't talking deep concepts this time, we really mean things. Take a tour with us through the 10 items and apps in our home, office space, and devices that we just can't live without!
Mental Health: Let's Talk About It with Michelle Shim, APCC
We're taking a deep dive into one of the most important topics, mental health with our amazing friend and mental health therapist, Michelle Shim, APCC. In this episode, Michelle Shim takes us into an eye-opening discussion on mental health stigmas in the Asian American community, the ups and downs of her career journey and the mental health industry at-large, tackling the myths and stigmas of therapy, and how one can take that first step to getting mental health help.
Spilling the Tea, Jeopardy Style
Who is the better friend?! Just kidding...but we are definitely putting our friendship to the test with a game of Jeopardy! The categories include roommates, dance, best friend history, and TEA! Join us in this hour long episode to learn about our favorite memories, what makes us laugh, tick, and more. Content warning: Mature content and explicit language.
I Quit My Job
Sometimes the most defining moments in life is leaving behind things that don't serve you. In this case, leaving a toxic workplace behind. Join us in this week's episode as Angela gives us the inside scoop into her career journey, the scariest moments, the most rewarding moments, and the reality of what ended up being one of the most toxic workplace experiences ever. How did Angela make the bold move to get out and did she make it out alive? Stay until the end to find out! Content Warning: Explicit Language
My Body Is Changing
This week's episode takes us into a deep introspection about how we perceive ourselves, our physical image, and how our childhood can have a bigger influence on us than we thought. We're excited to open up about one of our toughest personal obstacles and ultimately, a topic that reminds us we are not alone. Stay until the end of the episode to hear some of our eye-opening steps we've taken to improve our personal journey to self-love. Trigger Warning: Eating disorders, body shaming, and body dysmorphia
Hi, Stranger
We're back with Season 2 because we missed you! The last five months have flown by yet the world we live has changed so rapidly! We're so excited to return with a whole new season filled with both light-hearted and deep conversations about difficult life decisions, careers, mental health, relationships, personal struggles, and just about everything that makes us human. Join us in this episode as we kick off Season 2!
SZN 1 and Done
We can't believe we're at the end of our very first season! This experience has been life-changing for us and full of personal growth. We can't call it a season without reflecting on our journey, how we started, and where we've come. Thank you to our listeners. Your constant support has fueled our love for podcasting, having difficult conversations, and learning and unlearning. We're excited for what is to come with Off-The-Clock Coffee!
Vaxed and Waxed!
As we are approaching what looks like the "end" of the pandemic, what does the end really look like? What does the "vaxed life" really mean? We're in this together as the world figures it out. Join our disorganized conversation on the transition into post-pandemic life, what dance looks like now, and...new vaccine, new hair?!
Growing Out Of Dance
A funny thing happens when we move forward in life. That thing is change. Join our discussion on the outgrowing of passions, the revival of old ones, and the inevitable awkwardness humans will experience when breaking out of this quarantine!
AZN Girl Pride
In light of the hurt and the tragedy our AAPI community has been experiencing, we stand in solidarity with the community. In this episode, we share our perspective on the rise of Asian hate crimes and our personal experiences as Asian American women facing different levels of racially provoked hardship and trauma. #stopasianhate. Trigger Warning: The topics discussed will include racism, violence, and trauma.
Breaking The Iced Coffee
You may think you know everything about a person, but do you really? The ice may not be completely broken until....this episode. We're breaking the ice even further with questions ranging from fun and light-hearted to deep and eye-opening...and also outright embarrassing. It's a no judgement zone here!
Taking the Leap of Faith with Darlene Nguyen
We're celebrating our 10th episode with a guest! Data analyst, diversity and inclusion advocate, and aspiring professional dancer, Darlene Nguyen, shares with us her experience balancing a full-time corporate job in L.A. while pursuing her career as a professional dancer. Going deeper, this episode also unpacks both the hardships of climbing the corporate ladder in a male-dominated work field and entering the dance industry as a female.
Is Zoom Fatigue Real? Bad Habits & Burnout
Productivity has changed drastically since the pandemic started, so how does that adaptation really look like? We're talking about the best and worsts of remote work life, the highs and lows of productivity, the crashing work boundaries, and the haunting of burnout. We're human and it's time to get real with our struggles and our wins!
Unpacking Toxic Work Environments
Unfortunately, too many of us experience or have experienced at some point in our life an uncomfortable or toxic work environment. Trust, we have had our fair share of toxic workplaces and juicy drama and in this episode, we are unpacking all of it...and even some of our listeners' too! Stay until the end as we read our listeners' submissions of their worst or most uncomfortable work situations!
On-The-Clock Jobs and Our Career Journey
Can we just say adulting consists of winging it 24/7?! From higher education to internships, to part-time jobs, to freelancing, to even switching careers...anything you can think of, we've been there. In this episode, we're unpacking it all, or at least, as much as we can fit within a coffee drink span. Join us as we share our career journeys and struggles.
My Relationship With My Parents: How I Changed It
No love is as strong as a parent's love...but what does that really mean? In this episode, Bri shares her untold childhood story filled with adversities and triumphs. Join us as we explore Bri's journey as she sheds light on what it's like growing up Asian in a not-so Asian world.
Giving & Receiving...Love Languages
Verbal languages are the first thing we hear and the last thing we think about before going to bed, but what about love languages? In this episode, we share our own love language quiz results conducted by Dr. Gary Chapman and spill some intel on successful and maybe not-so-successful relationship moments in the language of love! Find us on IG and YT : @offtheclockcoffee
What Happens in Vegas Doesn't Stay in Vegas
From almost missing the bus to Vegas to stealing the show of Magic Mike, a trip down memory lane unpacks a world of humor, lessons, embarrassing moments, and craziness! It's a girl trip that we'll never forget. You're in for a wild ride and we hope you're ready to stay on until the end! Mature audience (21+)
2020 Forced Us to Unlearn and Re-Learn
2020 was a crazy year and we wanted to take time to reflect on how this year has changed us, challenged us, and most importantly, educated us. There are so many learnings to take away from this and also things we had to unlearn. Join us as we unpack and officially close out this emotional rollercoaster of a year.
Getting to Know Bri and Angela
What is a podcast if you didn't have any idea who the hosts were? In this episode, listeners will get to know us, Bri and Angela on a more personal level such as where we're from, how we met, why we wanted to start this podcast, and more. Throughout the following episodes, listeners will be able to get an even deeper sense of who we are!
The First Sip: Off-The-Clock Coffee Trailer
A conversation in every cup. Join Bri and Angela every week on a journey through careers, mental health, relationships, womanhood, and everything in between. They welcome listeners from all backgrounds into a personal, honest, and lighthearted conversation about creating your best self and experiencing life's crazy moments. This trailer gives a sneak peek into what you can expect in their weekly episodes, so grab your favorite coffee and mark your calendars for February 1st.