Debrief Sesh

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Respectfully… what are these new releases from HYBE girl groups?! These songs from ILLIT, KATSEYE, and LE SSERAFIM all feel like they’re trying to recreate that “JUMP” “GNARLY” moment but it’s just not hitting we just want the original / bit cringe but catchy kpop we grew up on…bring it back pls?

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Long distance relationships. What makes LDR doable? What breaks it? Missing your mans calls for great diary entries and creativity (shoutout to the Tumblr days), and finally seeing each other with distance is probably the best ~main character energy~ butterflies & rainbows feeling to ever exist. We also miss the Facebook relationship days when your status, breakups, “it’s complicated” posts were way too public and it was TEAAAA

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We took a little break because… moms are in town🥹 Stacy gets emotional about reuniting with her mom after 3 years and why, as adults, we really need to cherish these moments more. Then of course we HAVE to talk about BIEBERCHELLA?! He’s back and looking better than ever. We get into our favorite (and not-so-favorite) Coachella moments -Sabrina Carpenter, KATSEYE, Anyma, BIGBANG-and with the festival season starting, Hannah shares a recap of her last weekend at Rainbow Disco Club!

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DATING APP HOT TAKES🔥At this point, we’ve all been on them… so let’s be honest. What kind of photos are we actually swiping right on? What’s an immediate no? The funniest/weirdest profiles we’ve seen? And what NOT to say on a Bumble date if you ever want a second one. This is solely based on our own experiences so take it how you will

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Summer Sonic lineup dropped… Jennie, The Strokes, LE SSARAFIM, mgk, Saucy Dog and more. Honestly, it might be worth fighting for your life in that Tokyo summer heat Also, Stacy gets fooled by her celebrity crush (Kasamatsu Sho) on April fools day and have a mini heart attack, plus she’s seeing him at a fan meet next month eeek

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Imagine not talking to your ex for 2 YEARS… and he suddenly pops up because his current girlfriend wants you to delete old IG pics?? Huhhhh? Excuse me? We’re unpacking the audacity, the boundaries, and share our own “crazy ex” moments…which I’m sure we all can relate to.

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“Catching print” is going viral and honestly… it’s about time the tables have turned. Women have been judged forever by the physical appearances like chest size, so now we’re out here analyzing men’s pants. Anwar White (our hero) breaks down how to “read” a man’s sizes- A, B, or G. Shoutout to Stacy for the intel - ladies, take notes.

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Even the loud, positive, extroverted girl has weeks where everything just feels off (aka Hannah). Hannah gets real about being in a slump and how it starts to affect everything-mood, energy, and motivation. Do you lean into it (sad music, dramatic moment, just feel it out) or force yourself to get up and reset? Stacy, who doesn’t live on this emotional rollercoaster, shares her go-to tips to make these low energy days a little easier. We get into how differently we handle these moods, and why Hannah might be a little more up-and-down.

Pre-brief:BTS released their new album after 4 years, and holy crap the SCALE of their comeback was huuuuge. Netflix hosted a free concert to premiere their first comeback performance, renting out the entire Gwanghwamun Square and amassing ~100K+ views in person and on streaming (which is actually insane), and it was so freaking cool. (P.S. Hannah actually watched the full thing after recording the ep, and she absolutely loves the album now lol)Main Topic:How do you know if a guy is boyfriend material? We tell you all the green flags we've noticed in guys, from obvious things like washing dishes & folding your laundry, to more niche ones that only we probably think are green flags (does he use a baby voice to talk to cats?). Tune in to get the deets on all the positive signs that he could be *the one*, because at the end of the day you have to be able to honestly ask yourself - could he truly be my emergency contact?

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Arashi released their new song "Five" for the first time in 5 yrs (what a coincidence), and Stacy and Hannah have some...thoughts. Stacy also gushes about the new group that's been taking TikTok by storm - モナキ (Monaki). Also sharing thoughts on the new Netflix K-Drama "Boyfriend On Demand" starring Jisoo & the most star-studded male cast we've ever seen.

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Ugghhhh can we VENT?? For some reason, both of us have been plagued by men who stink (literally and figuratively) ruining our peace of mind. The guy who manspreads on the train, the guy whose B.O. could kill a horse, the guy who over-promises and under-delivers when he could've just...not promised anything at all??? We're fed up with these men who don't think twice to take, take, take from us. So this is our way of coping - by airing out our grievances to you guys <3

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This week's ep was recorded a bit earlier than usual so we're a little late buuut Bridgerton Season 4 ayyyyy💃 Stacy watched the whole season in one sitting (per usual) and Hannah shares her favorite (and not so favorite) Bridgerton seasons. One thing we both agree on -- Queen Charlotte season is superior. Also Blackpink released their new album + MV for their song "GO" and it's...ok? Hannah thought the visuals and dubstep were pretty cool, but Stacy's deeply unimpressed and lowkey disappointed.

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We're getting DEEP this week and addressing something a lot of our listeners have asked us for advice on - low self esteem. As women, it's so easy to fall into the trap of comparing ourselves to others and feeling like we're not enough. Beauty, marriage, finances...the list goes on. Especially in Japan, where conforming to the norm is encouraged and praised, it can be hard to feel confident when you don't. Trust us, we've been through it, and we're sharing our thoughts + advice on how to improve self esteem💓

This episode we have a special guest: Richard, aka Richaado!!!🥭You might also know him as Momo-chan or Hashimoto-san… and if you don’t, go check out his content immediately. While he’s known for his hilarious, relatable (and sometimes out-of-pocket) “foreigner in Japan” content, we go beyond the skits and ask some more personal questions about his journey as a content creator. We talk about the behind-the-scenes of how he comes up with his viral videos, what it’s like dating in Japan, and some of his wild encounter stories living here - especially moments involving race and cultural misunderstandings. And because we had the opportunity, we get some advice on how you actually go viral on the internet. Tune in to also hear about his upcoming stand up comedy show in Tokyo if you want to see him live :)

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Stacy’s favorite comedy duo 令和ロマン(Reiwa Roman) member 髙比良くるま(Kuruma Takahira) was recently caught in relationship rumors with Japanese TV personality MEGUMI (she was the commentator for Badly in Love) !!  Another 推し, another relationship scandal... But this is exactly why we diversify our celeb crushes, people! We also accidentally discovered that we’re both really into dietary fiber right now. Everyone talks about protein… but are you hitting your daily fiber intake?? You heard it here first. Eat your edamame, chia seeds, avocado, and lentils!!

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Q&A time! Thank you to everyone who sent in so many questions :) For our new listeners, we properly introduce ourselves - how we met and why we started this podcast. We also answer your questions about our backgrounds, and give our  advice on relationships, work, and living in Japan.

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We’re recapping our weekends - Stacy had a relatively healthy night out (lol), her first night out at Zero Tokyo, and Hannah shares her snowy getaway for the japow to Hakuba.

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Books and movies are obsessed with romantic tropes…friends to lovers. Enemies to lovers. Lovers to friends. Are they actually romantic? Hannah admits she’s a certified friends-to-lovers girl and somehow still stays friendly with her exes (controversial, we know). Stacy? Absolutely not. If anything she prefers enemies to lovers (and hopefully friends to lovers happening soon..??)