In this episode, Brandon and Jess get real about the importance of standing up for yourself and setting boundaries, especially when it comes to dealing with people who might try to take advantage. They also dig into a topic that's all too relatable: the loneliness of big cities like NYC and how hard it can be to make genuine friends. They share tips for connecting with new people, plus dive into why they sometimes take forever to respond to each other’s texts (we’ve all been there!). Jess also opens up about a dream she had with Madden in it, sparking a deep conversation about what our dreams might mean.

Apologies for the sound quality in this episode! We thought new mics would solve the issue, but it seems the problem might be with the audio recorder itself. So the sound may be off for the next couple of episodes, but we’ll be troubleshooting it again after that. Trust us, we’re just as frustrated and tired of these ongoing issues—nothing ever seems to go smoothly!

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In today’s video, we’re exploring some unique and controversial practices in East Asia: Japan’s use of “mosquito noise”—a high-frequency sound only teens can hear—to keep young people from loitering, South Korea’s high dating standards that emphasize family and career status, the influence of powerful chaebol families that shape expectations for marriage and social success, and the gender bias in Japanese medical schools, where women’s entrance scores were manipulated despite their qualifications. Join us as we dive into what these practices reveal about societal norms and values across the region!

​​To clarify at the 16-minute mark, I meant a Western Asian country influenced by Western values and focused on cooperation—not defined strictly by geographic location.

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🎃 Happy Halloween! 👻 Ever wondered if there's more to life after death? Join Brandon and Jess as they dive into the eerie unknown—do you believe in ghosts, spirits, or an afterlife? They get deep about what they want for their own burial plans, exploring whether cemeteries are truly a respectful way to honor the departed or if they raise ethical questions about land use and permanence. Are we all secretly craving a lasting legacy, or is the idea of "forever" too much to handle?

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