Banana Boys PodcastIn this episode, we have on a local podcast called "On Your Mental" The podcast that shares candid, open, and often vulnerable conversations between & about men, and what's on their minds! Mental health, relationships, feelings, outlooks on life, all of it's on the table. On Your Mental is ending the stigma around men being vulnerable, one conversation at a time.
We had an absolute blast talking about how the podcast got started, what the hosts (Reuben and Kabir) has learned from podcasting as well as some other topics such as cancel culture, tech and Andrew Tate. We hope you enjoy!
Thanks for listening :)
TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - 5:57 Intro, how On Your Mental started 5:58 - 12:08 Workload split + other types of content 12:09 - 15:16 Why the podcast was started 15:17 - 22:10 How Reuben is able to be so open to people 22:11 - 27:23 How are Reuben and Kabir doing, really 27:24 - 30:15 Kid Cudi, The Game's new diss track 30:16 - 37:06 Thoughts on Andrew Tate 37:07 - 48:41 Kids should not have phones, BeReal + super apps 48:42 - 1:02:26 The dream for the podcast + any hate received 1:02:27 - 1:08:01 Cancel culture, is all publicity good? 1:08:02 - 1:13:57 The worst episode recording? 1:13:58 - 1:27:28 What podcasting has taught Reuben and Kabir + ending
What Is On Your Mental? (ft. On Your Mental) | Banana Boys Podcast Episode 035Banana Boys Podcast2022-08-21 | In this episode, we have on a local podcast called "On Your Mental" The podcast that shares candid, open, and often vulnerable conversations between & about men, and what's on their minds! Mental health, relationships, feelings, outlooks on life, all of it's on the table. On Your Mental is ending the stigma around men being vulnerable, one conversation at a time.
We had an absolute blast talking about how the podcast got started, what the hosts (Reuben and Kabir) has learned from podcasting as well as some other topics such as cancel culture, tech and Andrew Tate. We hope you enjoy!
Thanks for listening :)
TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - 5:57 Intro, how On Your Mental started 5:58 - 12:08 Workload split + other types of content 12:09 - 15:16 Why the podcast was started 15:17 - 22:10 How Reuben is able to be so open to people 22:11 - 27:23 How are Reuben and Kabir doing, really 27:24 - 30:15 Kid Cudi, The Game's new diss track 30:16 - 37:06 Thoughts on Andrew Tate 37:07 - 48:41 Kids should not have phones, BeReal + super apps 48:42 - 1:02:26 The dream for the podcast + any hate received 1:02:27 - 1:08:01 Cancel culture, is all publicity good? 1:08:02 - 1:13:57 The worst episode recording? 1:13:58 - 1:27:28 What podcasting has taught Reuben and Kabir + ending
Music from artist: Kei2 LeeHot sauce and soul foodBanana Boys Podcast2023-01-27 | ...Hot Sauce and Soul Food | Banana Boys Podcast Episode 042Banana Boys Podcast2023-01-27 | We are back with an episode a month later! Sorry for the wait. In this episode, we just talked about what we've been up to, cancel culture, capitalism, chatGPT, some politics and other things!
OUR SOCIALS: IG: @bananaboypodcasts TikTok: @bananaboypodcasts @adotleee @jvydenleeWhat it feels like to compete in bodybuildingBanana Boys Podcast2022-11-23 | ...Trying smelling salts for the first timeBanana Boys Podcast2022-11-21 | ...Pink Elite Sock Competing as a Bodybuilder (ft. Anthony Cruz) | Banana Boys Podcast Episode 041Banana Boys Podcast2022-11-20 | In today's episode, we have on Anthony Cruz! He is a long-time friend who recently place third in his first ever amateur bodybuilding competition allowing him to qualify for nationals. Anthony talks about the process of being in prep, the training, and the feeling of competing.
We hope you enjoy :)
TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - 6:07 Smelling salts for the first time 6:08 - 13:12 What prepping was like to the body 13:13 - 21:01 Why did Anthony decide to compete? + hoop 21:02 - 32:09 How did Anthony find his coach? 32:10 - 41:55 What was being on stage like + how judges evaluate + classic physique vs open + cash prizes 41:56 - 48:20 Anthony's other passions, building his brand 48:21 - 52:02 What music does Anthony listen to when he works out 52:03 - 1:13:18 Worst parts about prep, steroid use 1:13:19 - 1:16:55 Getting sick of eating so much 1:16:56 - 1:20:05 Sponsor shoutouts 1:20:06 - 1:22:00 Andrew's injury 1:22:01 - 1:25:29 Entering adulthood 1:25:30 - 1:28:29 How Anthony got footage of his competition day 1:28:30 - 1:34:36 The awkwardness of the tanning process + closing
OUR SOCIALS: IG: @bananaboypodcasts TikTok: @bananaboypodcasts @adotleee @jvydenleeProviding exposure to BC basketballBanana Boys Podcast2022-11-14 | ...How sorority girls talkBanana Boys Podcast2022-11-13 | ...Being crazy vs being toxic pt. 2Banana Boys Podcast2022-11-12 | ...Being crazy vs. being toxic (what is the difference?)Banana Boys Podcast2022-11-09 | ...Can your gf make more money than you?Banana Boys Podcast2022-11-08 | ...Not understanding Cialis commercialsBanana Boys Podcast2022-11-07 | ...When the sneeze doesnt hitBanana Boys Podcast2022-11-07 | ...Is car revving a flex?Banana Boys Podcast2022-11-07 | ...When your date brings another guyBanana Boys Podcast2022-11-05 | ...The most important thing in your outfitBanana Boys Podcast2022-11-04 | @fitnelsA request from our listeners..Banana Boys Podcast2022-11-04 | ...Not mixing your shampoo with your conditionerBanana Boys Podcast2022-11-03 | ...Stereotypical Male Podcast | Banana Boys Podcast Episode 040Banana Boys Podcast2022-10-30 | In this episode, we talked about things such as Jayden's strip club experience, stereotypical male podcasts and answered a couple questions submitted by our listeners! Thank you so much and we love you.
We hope you enjoy :)
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TIMESTAMPS: 9:20 Jayden's strip club experience 16:30 Start of answering google form questions 23:00 Insecurity in income differences in a relationship 39:53 Talking stages
OUR SOCIALS: IG: @bananaboypodcasts TikTok: @bananaboypodcasts @adotleee @jvydenleeBananas Touch Grass | Banana Boys Podcast Episode 039Banana Boys Podcast2022-10-17 | In this episode, we decided to film outside. We talked about the benefits of accelerated program at our highschool, airpods pro 2 review, investing in yourself vs investing stocks, cancel culture and many more.
We hope you enjoy :)
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TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - 1:18 Intro 1:19 - 9:34 Does Andrew think he benefitted from the accelerated program in highschool? 9:35 - 16:36 Sending our kids to good schools 16:37 - 22:21 Sub9ulture Ad 22:22 - 28:38 Airpods Pro 2 review 28:39 - 31:34 Nike Dunk Lows vs Air Force 1s 31:35 - 40:29 Investing in stocks vs investing in yourself 40:30 - 58:59 Cancel culture, evolution, Andrew Tate, censorship 59:00 - 1:02:12 Having guns in our households? Outro
Music from artist: Kei2 LeeFire Dragon Festival Interviews | Banana Boys Podcast Episode 038Banana Boys Podcast2022-10-02 | Another podcast outside interviewing strangers! This time we were invited to the Fire Dragon festival to podcast and we interviewed a variety of people deeply involved in the Chinese community. Please be sure to check out their websites and pages and see if you'd like to get involved!
We hope you enjoy :)
TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - 5:51 INTRO, what is Fire Dragon Festival? 5:52 - 19:24 Beverly - Yarrow Society 19:25 - 29:21 Linda - Elimin8Hate, importance of celebrating our real names 29:22 - 43:02 Carven Li - Yarrow Society, the issues of lack of translation in healthcare for seniors 43:03 - 59:39 Andrew and Jayden segment, iphone 14, cars, what we expect in 3 months 59:40 - 1:22:34 Michael Tan - President of Chau Luen Athletic club. kung fu, lion dancing
Music from artist: Kei2 LeeMellow Yellow Bananas | Banana Boys Podcast Episode 037Banana Boys Podcast2022-09-20 | Just us two banana boys in today's episode! We talked about what we have been up to, holding your sh*ts in the car, parenting, the iPhone 14, answered a few google form questions and many more!
We hope you enjoy :)
TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - 7:02 Intro, holding sh*ts while driving 7:03 - 13:46 Our covid scare 13:47 - 21:11 The Weeknd concert, Kendrick concert 21:12 - 29:19 Queen Elizabeth's death 29:20 - 52:30 Parenting + fear of raising kids 52:31 - 58:33 iPhone 14, newest and best iPhone. Again. 58:34 - 1:11:23 Google form questions, ending
Music from artist: Kei2 LeeIts Giving (ft. Nathaniel King) | Banana Boys Podcast Episode 036Banana Boys Podcast2022-09-05 | In today's episode we have on Nathaniel King! Listen to this episode to get to know about Nathaniel as he talks about a variety of things from where he learned business, how he is so entrepreneurial, and the sugar daddy experiences he's had.
Nathaniel has his own tote bag business @totovancouver Find them at totobags.ca
TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - 7:29 Intro, how toto got started 7:30 - 11:08 Why tote bags specifically? 11:09 - 19:55 How Nathaniel learned business and other businesses he had 19:56 - 34:24 Beef with roommate and challenges of moving out 34:25 - 41:05 Interior design 41:06 - 48:23 What has attributed to Nathaniels success? 48:24 - 52:45 Story of Nathaniel's drunk friend 52:46 - 1:03:37 Sugar daddys 1:03:38 - 1:17:25 Accutane, skincare, haters, closing
Music from artist: Kei2 LeeExploring Chinatown with the Banana Boys | VLOGBanana Boys Podcast2022-08-10 | A different type of content this time! In this video we went around to explore what restaurants and fun little shops there are around Chinatown. We ate a lot of food and visited some dope places! Lot's of hidden gems here in Chinatown and we hope this video encourages you to check all the places there out!
Shoutout to the event organizers of the Chinatown Festival for allowing us to do this. Check them out on instagram: @visitchinatown
Thanks to @quentinbautista for being our camera guy
We are live on every streaming platform!
OUR SOCIALS: IG: @bananaboypodcasts TikTok: @bananaboypodcastsPersonal Trainer Hustle (ft. JRB Fitness)| Banana Boys Podcast Episode 034Banana Boys Podcast2022-08-09 | In this episode we bring on a guest all the way from Edmonton, Alberta. Joshua Biascan or JRB Fitness is a up and coming personal trainer at Evolve Strength Gym and he shares his experiences as a personal trainer on how he got started, what he learned, and the future he sees for himself. Great episode for those interested in being personal trainers or into fitness in general!
Thanks for listening :)
TIMESTAMPS: 0:00-10:02 Introduction 10:03 - 20:39 How Josh got into personal training 20:40 - 38:24 Josh's experience as a personal trainer 38:25 - 56:32 The business side of personal training + what hustling means 56:33 - 1:25:27 Different gym goal + Josh's 5 year plan
Music from artist: Kei2 LeeChinatown Festival Interviews Part II | Banana Boys Podcast Episode 033Banana Boys Podcast2022-07-31 | This is part two of the interviews we had at TD Vancouver Chinatown Festival. We hope you've been enjoying it!
Shoutout to the event organizers for having us on. Check them out on instagram: @visitchinatown
Shoutout to everyone who came on as well!
Thanks for listening :)
TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - 10:54 Mia - From Washington DC, what Vancouver's been like for her, capitol riot 10:55 - 23:03 Ron Matilda - Life stories, greatest lessons 23:04 - 31:28 Elizabeth Van - Engineer student at Texas Tech, intern for Blue Origin 31:29 - 42:31 Peter Meiszner - ABC candidate, UBC Digital Strategist 42:32 - 53:36 Lenny Zhou - ABC candidate, Senior Manager at Children's Hospital 53:37 - 1:20:39 Helen - Red flag stories, hot takes
Music from artist: Kei2 LeeChinatown Festival Interviews Part I | Banana Boys Podcast Episode 032Banana Boys Podcast2022-07-24 | This is a special episode in collaboration with the TD Vancouver Chinatown Festival! We were invited to setup a booth at this festival to host a live podcast and interview strangers walking by. This is only one part of the interviews and further interviews will be released in next week's episode!
Shoutout to the event organizers for having us on. Check them out on instagram: @visitchinatown
Shoutout to everyone who came on as well!
Thanks for listening :)
TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - 9:35 Brian Montague - Retired VPD officer, ABC council candidate 9:36 - 28:30 Merlin Cosmos - Long time performing magician + shows a magic trick 28:31 - 37:24 Isaac - DH Zero Dragon boat member 37:25 - 1:04:24 Jeffrey Zhang - ICBC employee, DUI programs
Music from artist: Kei2 LeeHolistic Health Coaching (ft. Sky Tan) | Banana Boys Podcast Episode 031Banana Boys Podcast2022-07-10 | We talk about basketball, coaching, training, and more in this episode with Sky Tan. Sky is an up and coming basketball trainer who's been able to develop a substantial amount of clients and is looking to continue to improve on his basketball program through applying what he is learning from his studies in Holistic Health. There's also mentions of dealing with burnout, learning business, and lactose intolerance.
Music from artist: Kei2 LeePass the Aux (ft. Connor Leary) | Banana Boys Podcast Episode 030Banana Boys Podcast2022-07-03 | This is an episode all about MUSIC. We have on Connor on the podcast who's an avid listener of music and he shares his opinions on all the types of music out there. We talk a lot about Hip Hop, top 5 rappers, music back then vs now, and many more! Connor also gives a lot several music recommendations, so this is the episode to listen to if you're looking for new music.
Thanks for listening :)
TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - 9:35 Paintball + gem shows 9:36 - 16:56 Jayden's influence on Connor's taste in music 16:57 - 19:00 Apple music vs Spotify 19:01 - 20:46 Pusha T's new album 20:47 - 22:48 Kendrick's new album 22:49 - 23:55 When did Jayden start really listening to music 23:56 - 25:08 Connor's grandma's influence on his music taste 25:09 - 27:04 CITY POP 27:05 - 31:03 Eminem fall off? 31:04 - 38:36 Pusha T better than Eminem? 38:37 - 44:32 How to find good music 44:33 - 48:09 Music back then was more experimental 48:10 - 52:07 Drake's new album 52:08 - 54:54 The genius of Kanye 54:55 - 58:01 Jack Harlow the greatest white rapper?? 58:02 - 59:40 Who is the greatest white rapper? 59:41 - 1:10:39 Top 5 rappers 1:10:40 - 1:18:31 Importance of your partner having similar music taste? 1:18:32 - 1:23:04 Why is Connor so analytical when listening to music? 1:23:05 - 1:29:08 Closing
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Music from artist: Kei2 LeeAllegedly (ft. Hussein Mohammed) | Banana Boys Podcast Episode 029Banana Boys Podcast2022-06-26 | In this episode, Andrew and Jayden have on Hussein. This episode was mainly about cars, Husseins job at Prime Towing and the interactions cops have with car guys. If you ever need a car that needs towing, hit up Hussein and call up Prime Towing!
Thanks for listening :)
TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - 3:57 Intro, what Hussein's been up to 3:58 -9:01 Andrew Tate and Hustler University 9:02- 11:16 BMW cars drain your wallet 11:17 - 17:36 How Hussein got into cars 17:37 - 25:02 What Hussein's job is 25:03 - 28:21 Parental expectations 28:22 - 30:46 How school was like for Hussein 30:47 - 38:14 Why Hussein will never work under someone again 38:15 - 40:07 How Jayden got his job with no degree 40:08 - 51:50 Cops and car guys 51:51 - 56:25 Why people rev cars 56:26 - 58:20 Why Hussein sees the company going 58:21 - 1:05:45 Night vs morning drives + more cop stories 1:05:46 - 1:19:59 Tow truck l Thank you for listening :)
Music from artist: Kei2 LeeLow Energy Pod | Banana Boys Podcast Episode 028Banana Boys Podcast2022-06-14 | In this episode, Andrew and Jayden bring about their best energy forward, and that energy for this particular episode was on the lower end. Perhaps we should have prepared a little better, but either way, this was fun to record, we talked about random stuff from releasing merch, decriminalizing possession of hard drugs, NFTs. and many more.
As always, we really appreciate you involving us in your day and listening to us talk :)
TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Gym + merch release potential 6:37 Aquarium + shrooms 11:40 Decriminalization of possession of hard drugs 17:12 Italian pizza vs American pizza 24:06 Greatest shoe of all time? 26:46 Tim Horton's is trash 30:53 What would you tell your younger self? 39:10 A speaking tip 40:09 Airpods Max? 44:18 NFTs, crypto 1:03:12 Ending
Music from artist: Kei2 LeeMayfair Chronicles | Banana Boys Podcast Episode 027Banana Boys Podcast2022-06-05 | In this episode, Andrew is back from Veecon and shares about his experience there. Jayden also talks about his first time experience in Victoria and the frustrating time he had in the Mayfair mall. We also express out surprise and gratitude at the amount of support we've been getting from our podcast! We appreciate every one of you.
TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Andrew''s Veecon experience 7:30 Jayden gets recognized on the ferry + Victoria experience 14:45 Our reactions to the opportunities we've gotten from this podcast 27:30 Responding to listener submissions 55:50 Jayden ran a 5km 1:01:40 People who fake their personality on camera + closing
Music from artist: Kei2 LeeThe Last Banana (audio only) | Banana Boys Podcast Episode 026Banana Boys Podcast2022-05-29 | This is the first solo episode that we've recorded where it is just Jayden hosting the episode! Andrew was in Minnesota so was unable to record but will be back for next week's episode. Jayden goes deep on this one and sheds light on his personal experience with mental health as well as answers a couple questions from listeners.
Trigger warning: brief mentions of depression and suicide
Music from artist: Kei2 LeeSpeak Your Mind (ft. Jeffrey Han) | Banana Boys Podcast Episode 025Banana Boys Podcast2022-05-24 | In this episode we have Jeffrey Han on the podcast! We dive deep into his NFT, Metaverse project that he works for, Meta Mansions by KEYS, as well as other crypto and web 3.0 talk. We also converse about Jeffrey's political beliefs and the notion that billionaires should exist.
Thank you for listening :)
TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - 9:07 Intro, Metamansions, NFTs 9:08 - 11:41 How Jeffrey got his start in crypto with Axie Infinity 11:42 - 17:28 Why Jeffrey dropped out of UBC Kin 17:29 - 22:09 Jeffrey hates LA 22:10 - 26:25 Jeffrey's mindset change on money and materialism 26:26 - 27:37 Work in silence 27:38 - 29:12 Jeffrey got into crypto early 29:13 - 30:38 More satisfaction from giving to others 30:39 - 36:47 What's the point of the Metaverse? 36:48 - 47:40 The invasiveness of Web 2 vs how Web 3 will fix that 47:41 - 50:14 School is BS 50:15 - 52:51 What frats are like 52:52 - 55:26 Gym + how busy Jeffrey is 55:57 - 57:31 Avoiding doing business with friends or family 57:32 - 1:04:27 The amount of work required to get rich 1:04:28 - 1:11:32 Jeffrey's politics 1:11:33 - 1:13:22 Kendrick album 1:13:23 - 1:15:54 When will there be mainstream Web 3 adoption? 1:15:55 - 1:19:02 Jeffrey's opinion on tax laws in Canada 1:19:03 - 1:23:30 Why capitalism is good 1:23:31 - 1:33:00 Speaking your mind and dealing with hate 1:33:01 - 1:37:48 What Jeffrey eats and how he's learned to be professional 1:37:49 - 1:45:41 Dealing with the lows + closing
Music from artist: Kei2 LeeCairo Gang Takedown (ft. Ali Amer) | Banana Boys Podcast Episode 024Banana Boys Podcast2022-05-15 | In this episode we have Ali Amer on the podcast. Ali jumps right into it and shares the unique experiences he's had in life and how that has shaped him to the person he has become today. You'll want to listen to this one!
Thank you for listening :)
TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - 2:35 Intro 2:36 - 21:07 Gang robs Ali's house 21:08 - 24:23 Close your blinds or Ali will look inside 24:24 - 29:54 Ali doesn't believe in trauma + post-traumatic growth 29:55 - 38:52 Ali's cancer diagnosis 38:53 - 45:28 Ali throws out his professor's food 45:29 - 50:41 Ali's treatment + pissing your pants feeling 50:42 - 52:24 Paying it forward with UBCCA 52:25 - 56:12 Ali is a movie buff + wants to try stand-up comedy 56:13 - 1:06:17 Ali has to marry a white girl 1:06:18 - 1:09:39 Life turning into a black mirror episode 1:09:40 - 1:17:04 Are humans doomed? 1:17:05 - 1:23:42 Johnny Depp and Amber Heard case 1:23:43 - 1:26:35 The effect of toxic relationships 1:26:36 - 1:28:47 Are there still decent guys? 1:28:48 - 1:30:31 Ali's encounter with this random girl 1:30:32 - 1:33:17 Ali's uncomfortable experience with an employer 1:33:18 - 1:38:36 Ali is jacked + closing
Music from artist: Kei2 LeeAlways Shoot Your Shot (ft. Derek, Nelson & Quentin)| Banana Boys Podcast Episode 023Banana Boys Podcast2022-05-08 | In this episode we have Derek, Nelson and Quentin on the podcast! This is a reuniting of our original podcast "Porpoise Punks Podcast" that died out within a couple episodes of starting. We talked about topics such as what is considered a date, how comfortable you want to be with your partner, always shoot your shot and many more.
Thank you for listening :)
TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - 2:06 Intro 2:07 - 4:39 The "Dubai Experience" 4:40 - 13:51 Is it okay play "games" in the pursuit phase? 13:52 - 16:50 How can you tell a girl is attracted to you? 16:51 - 21:11 Not telling your friends about your partner 21:12 - 32:55 What is considered a date? 32:56 - 38:28 How comfortable do you want to be with your partner? 38:29 - 42:04 Using testosterone boosters at a later age? 42:05 - 43:58 Derek and Andrew gets called out by a grandpa at the gym 43:59 - 50:37 How to overcome the fear of judgement at the gym 50:38 - 54:12 Cutting people off maturely 54:13 - 1:03:29 Being friends with someone who rejected you 1:03:30 - 1:12:02 Always shoot your shot + closing
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Music from artist: Kei2 Lee youtube.com/channel/UC1vd6yapYJsYQ8j_u2v-OtACan I Have Your Snap? (ft. Allison and Sydney) | Banana Boys Podcast Episode 022Banana Boys Podcast2022-05-01 | In this episode, we have Allison and Sydney on the podcast! We go into a plethora of topics as always from Andrew's first time experience on a small plane, if girls are comfortable going out without makeup, asking for snap vs number, Allison's dream theories, Sydney's near death experience and many more!
Thank you for listening :)
TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - 2:41 Intro 2:42 - 5:57 Andrew was in a plane 5:58 - 6:56 Jayden's page is followed by girls 6:57 - 8:32 Why guys associate girls' periods with bad moods? 8:33 - 10:24 Are girls comfortable going out without makeup? 10:25 - 14:13 Why do girls put on heavy makeup? 14:14 - 21:08 Girls paying the bill first? + Gender stereotypes vs "chivalry" 21:09 - 22:57 Does size matter??! 22:58 - 26:50 Are angry bird bedsheets a red flag? 26:51 - 28:32 Johnny Depp is witty 28:33 - 30:36 Asking for snap vs number 30:37 - 37:17 Sydney's story time 37:18 - 41:02 How to approach girls? 41:03 - 44:38 Allison's first clubbing experience 44:39 - 47:58 Dreams and deja vus 47:59 - 52:23 2 theories about dreams 52:24 - 54:15 Scary dreams 54:16. - 56:09 Remembering dreams every night 56:10 - 59:11 Lucid dreaming 59:12 - 1:07:45 How close we are to our siblings + strict households 1:07:46 - 1:10:23 Jayden highly dislikes Whitespot 1:10:24 - 1:12:43 What is underrated to Allison 1:12:44 - 1:20:13 Movies being too scary for Syndey + Andrew viewing movies from a technical standpoint 1:20:14 - 1:22:02 Singing in the shower car 1:22:03 - 1:31:03 Sydney's near death experience 1:31:04 - 1:36:05 Closing + ASMR
SOCIALS of Allison + Syndey @allisonchun_ @sydneylaurynfp
Music from artist: Kei2 Lee youtube.com/channel/UC1vd6yapYJsYQ8j_u2v-OtALife is Bigger than Cancer (ft. Nivan Sharma) | Banana Boys Podcast Episode 021Banana Boys Podcast2022-04-24 | In this episode, Nivan comes on our podcast to share about his personal journey and experience with cancer and in beating cancer. We talk about how he discovered he had cancer, the process of going through chemotherapy, the lessons he learned and how the whole experience has shaped his mindset towards life. We also discuss about religion, how he got his name, and his experience with Make a Wish Foundation.
TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - 0:50 Intro 0:51 - 6:23 Vocal warmups and Nivan being in theatre 6:24 - 7:54 Brief history of Prince Rupert 7:55 - 9:54 Throwing shade at Family Guy 9:55 - 11:17 Jayden and Nivan don't find the appeal in The Office 11:18 - 12:40 Why Seinfeld is better than The Office 12:41 - 16:14 How Nivan got his name 16:15 - 21:33 The issues of forcing religion onto people 21:34 - 24:11 Is there good intent from the people forcing religion onto others? 24:12 - 26:16 What Mother Teresa did 26:17 - 31:52 Nivan's mom rethought her religion after he got cancer 31:53 - 41:44 How Nivan discovered he had cancer 41:45 - 47:05 How Nivan's chemotherapy worked 47:06 - 48:15 Radiation affecting flights? 48:16 - 51:14 How the incredible surgery saved Nivan's leg 51:15 - 52:59 The good things that came from this experience 53:00 - 54:26 Nivan talking about other people's cancer experiences 54:27 - 58:10 The complications Nivan had with his low white blood cell count 58:11 - 59:23 The people Nivan met at Ronald McDonald House 59:24 - 1:00:56 The things Nivan missed because of his cancer 1:00:57 - 1:02:23 The impactful conversation Nivan had with a stranger 1:02:24 - 1:03:35 The fear of making friends and losing them to cancer 1:03:36 - 1:05:10 The advancements cancer research has made 1:05:11 - 1:07:40 Cancer is complicated to "cure" + Nivan's gait now 1:07:41 - 1:11:03 Why is Nivan so open about sharing his experience? 1:11:04 - 1:15:37 How cancer has changed Nivan's view on life 1:15:38 - 1:16:53 What Prince Rupert is like 1:16:54 - 1:19:50 Why flights to Prince Rupert are expensive? 1:19:51 - 1:22:04 How Andrew met Nivan 1:22:05 - 1:25:12 When did Nivan start growing facial hair? 1:25:13 - 1:34:22 Nivan's Make a Wish experience 1:34:23 - 1:36:36 Closing
Music from artist: Kei2 Lee youtube.com/channel/UC1vd6yapYJsYQ8j_u2v-OtAPeaked in Highschool | Banana Boys Podcast Episode 020Banana Boys Podcast2022-04-17 | In this episode, Jayden and Andrew talk about a bunch of topics such as TikTok ruining music, self-checkouts and buying condoms, peaks in life, and the importance of legacy. This is episode 20! Shoutout to everyone who's been here since day 1.
Thank you for listening :)
TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - 1:53 Intro, can't believe we did 20 of these 1:54 - 3:32 No one wanted to go UBC block party 3:33 - 6:56 Tiktok ruins music? 6:57 - 8:20 Why going viral may not be great 8:21 - 12:17 Alpha male podcasts? 12:18 - 13:38 What is an alpha male? 13:19 - 20:22 Does legacy matter? 20:22 - 25:51 Self-checkouts and buying condoms 25:52 - 34:46 Listener story #1 (talking stage loyalty?) 34:47 - 35:48 Jayden doesn't wanna date and Andrew questions him 35:49 - 39:15 Listener story #2 (follow up from military bf story) 39:16 - 42:15 Trying foods from different cultures / eating dog?? 42:16 - 55:39 Peaks in life 55:40 - 57:08 Jayden's manager saw our podcast 57:09 - 59:28 Andrew strained his hamstring doing nordics 59:29 - 1:07:43 Where do we see this podcast going 1:07:44 Andrew makes fun of Jayden's sayings
Music from artist: Kei2 Lee youtube.com/channel/UC1vd6yapYJsYQ8j_u2v-OtAKeeping It Wholesome (ft. Alicia Tang) | Banana Boys Podcast Episode 019Banana Boys Podcast2022-04-10 | In this episode, we have Alicia Tang on! We talked a lot about relationship stuff such as how to tell when someone loses interest in you, the attractiveness of maturity, and some deeper questions like are you happy?
NOTE: Our camera angle died halfway so I apologize if you don't see our face for the most of the podcast.
Thank you for listening :)
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TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - 11:21 Intro, how Andrew knows Alicia 11:22 - 12:37 Alicia is starstruck by us 12:38 - 13:06 Alicia gave us banans 13:07 - 14:29 Alicia has questions for us 14:30 - 20:44 The attractiveness of maturity 20:45 - 23:25 Do people mature as they age? 23:26 - 23:54 Looks or personality? (but sidetracked) 23:55 - 24:59 Alicia's birthday gift 25:00 - 27:23 Looks or personality continued 27:24 - 28:04 Sidetracked by bananas 28:05 - 29:27 Importance of manners + how you present yourself 29:28 - 31:05 Jayden and Andrew are opposites 31:06 - 33:04 What is "The List". 33:05 - 41:38 Is it to develop attraction to other people while in a relationship? 41:39 - 42:36 Open relationships? 42:37 - 49:32 Signs a guy no longer has interest in you 49:33 - 52:33 Signs a girl no longer has interest in you 52:34 - 53:10 Keeping your relationships private or public? 53:11 - 54:49 People in UBCCA want to be on the podcast 54:50 - 59:39 Jayden's experience with couple's tiktok, and whether the content is scripted or not? 59:40 - 1:01:37 Would Andrew make his relationships public? 1:01:38 - 1:02:12 How Andrew's last name is written in Chinese 1:02:13 - 1:04:55 Why Alicia doesn't delete photos of her ex 1:04:56 - 1:08:40 Childhood games 1:08:41 - 1:14:33 Are we happy? 1:14:34 - 1:17:37 Ending - Jayden and Andrew eat bananas
Music from artist: Kei2 Lee https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1vd...Im Not Toxic, Youre Toxic (ft. HK2K) | Banana Boys Podcast Episode 018Banana Boys Podcast2022-04-03 | In this episode, we have Hana Kim on, or better known as HK2Khighlights which is one of the largest Instagram pages in BC that showcases all of the highschool basketball talent in BC. We dive deep into all the things that Hana is involved with including, sororities, thePLUG, UBC Men's Ball, and so much more.
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FOLLOW HANA: @hk2khighlights
TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - 1:50 Intro 1:51 - 4:52 What is a sorority? 4:53 - 5:22 Is Jayden on a 5 year gap year? 5:23 - 6:10 What does the 2K mean in HK2K? 6:11 - 7:15 Jayden getting roasted for not doing research on the guest 7:16 - 10:15 How Hana got into basketball 10:16 - 11:13 Racist tiktoks get views 11:14 - 13:59 How Hana climbed the ranks in highschool ball 14:00 - 15:35 Why did Andrew stop playing ball? 15:36 - 17:01 Jayden doesn't like organized ball 17:02 - 17:41 Kids lose interest in ball as they hit senior years 17:42 - 19:16 Andrew loved ball + Hana being able to cross Jayden 19:17 - 24:28 How HK2K started 24:29 - 24:59 How Hana is able to do so many things 25:00 - 30:09 What is Hana's reason for going to university 30:10 - 31:15 Not going to university 31:16 - 34:11 How Hana knows our highschool 34:12 - 35:23 Astrology and relationships 35:24 - 37:53 You can only be crazy or toxic theory 37:54 - 38:54 Is tying a hoodie around your waist a red flag 38:55 - 41:03 AMBER ALERT 41:04 - 41:58 Gaslighting 41:59 - 44:26 Locking your notes app 44:27 - 47:25 Toxicity, gaslighting and hoodville 47:26 - 48:03 What are green flags? 48:04 - 49:56 Top 3 music artists 49:57 - 50:51 Green flags cont'd 50:52 - 52:35 Commitment issues 52:36 - 55:15 Male birth control 55:16 - 56:00 Hana roasts Jayden again 56:01 - 57:12 Photographers/videographers not getting paid to shoot ball 57:13 - 1:00:08 Can BC ball ever reach the level of US ball? 1:00:09 - 1:02:22 Could HK2K become a House of Highlights in the future? 1:02:23 - 1:06:34 Hana's plan after grad 1:06:35 - 1:09:23 The music scene in Vancouver 1:09:24 - 1:13:08 What are our types? 1:13:09 - 1:17:19 What tattoos Hana has 1:17:20 - 1:18:53 Hana rejected other podcasts but coming on ours 1:18:54 - 1:20:11 Where we distribute our podcast 1:20:12 - 1:20:45 Andrew's not like THAT 1:20:46 - 1:21:45 Hana's sorority voice 1:21:46 - 1:21:48 HK2K highlights gets clowned 1:21:49 - 1:26:32 Ending
Music from artist: Kei2 Lee https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1vd...Financially Literate | Banana Boys Podcast Episode 017Banana Boys Podcast2022-03-27 | In this episode, we talk about gym safety, financial literacy, car revving more. As always, we appreciate you for listening and watching :)
TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - 4:34 Intro 4:35 - 17:27 Importance of gym safety 17:28 - 22:34 What makes you emotional? 22:35 - 25:34 Is the apple watch worth it? 25:35 - 35:40 Should people love their job? 35:41 - 38:28 Is everyone good at something? 38:29 - 40:37 Self driving cars 40:38 - 41:42 Andrew made some profits flipping NFTs 41:43 - 42:20 Jayden's financial literacy journey but interrupted by Andrew's sneeze 42:21 - 43:37 Random tangent caused by sneeze 43:38 - 46:06 Why do people rev their cars? 46:07 - 50:16 How Jayden got into financial literacy 50:17 - 52:59 How Andrew got into financial literacy 53:00 - 55:59 Rich people already had money to get richer 56:00 - 1:00:47 How freelancing shifted Andrew's mindset about money 1:01:59 - 1:06:09 Michael Jordan overrated?
Music from artist: Kei2 Lee youtube.com/channel/UC1vd6yapYJsYQ8j_u2v-OtA Submit a question or crazy story! : docs.google.com/forms/d/12ruBMHfxzt3TYXBMtYPH5EOu9Dfxq0-fjwydfU4wui4/editThe Pants and Shoes Interface (ft. Nelson Lee) | Banana Boys Podcast Episode 016Banana Boys Podcast2022-03-20 | In this episode, Jayden and Andrew have Nelson on again. They conversed about a multitude of topics such as doors or wheels, what to do and what not to do on first dates, general date ideas, fashion mistakes, and some more NFT and metaverse talk! We hope you enjoy.
TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - 3:28 Addressing previous concerns and comments about Episode 13 4:07 - 7:49 Karaoke night and strange music videos 7:50 - 14:41 More doors or more wheels? 14:51 - 18:29 Good date ideas for guys 18:30- 20:34 Good first date ideas 20:35 - 24:51 Jayden's bad first date story 24:52 - 25:11 Nelson is 100% 25:12 - 33:14 Andrew's first date/hangout story 33:15 - 40:34 How did nelson glow up 40:35 - 43:31 Fashion talk 43:22 - 45:43 Hair is an indicator of hygiene 45:44 - 47:38 Personal skin care routines 47:39 - 51:19 Mask mandate 51:20 - 1:01:32 NFTs, Metaverse and KEYS
TIMESTAMPS: 2:15 - 8:25 UBCCA plug - sign up to fight cancer! 8:26 - 11:29 Poor diets as kids 11:30 - 19:43 Are you a foodie? 19:48 - 29:09 Listener's story of how they messed up their car 29:18 - 30:00 Andrew wanting to do kpop dance covers 30:02 - 39:09 How to stop comparing? 39:10 - 41:15 Gas prices 43:20 - 58:06 Fashion trends growing up 58:08 - 1:04:02 Jayden's weird shower habit 1:04:59 - 1:07:53 Weird habits 1:07:55 - 1:12:49 Mental health awareness week