How Did I Get Here? w/ Jae and AleXa podcast

06.01.2021

Ep. #70 | One Last Question for Jae & AleXa

Where does the time go? Was it really just yesterday that Jae was jumping in to record podcast episodes during HWAITING? Was it really last year that AleXa became a permanent co-host? Sometimes questions are just hard to answer even...

05.25.2021

Ep. #69 | Is Being a Good Singer Genetic?

Jae and AleXa warm up their vocal cords in this episode and look into the biology of what makes a great singer. Luckily, it's not just about being born with the right genes but like any other muscle or skill,...

05.18.2021

Ep. #68 | Y'all Hate Milk That Much?

Jae and AleXa hate milk. And it seems like a lot of you do, too. But why? How did we go from being told milk makes you stronger to being warned milk makes you sit on the toiler a little...

05.11.2021

Ep. #67 | Am I an Adult? with Sam Kim

Fully adult Sam Kim ponders when he will truly *feel* like an adult with fellow adults Jae and AleXa. We may pay our own bills and buy our own food but will we ever stop feeling like kids dressed up...

05.04.2021

Ep. #66 | Can I Sell My Tweet For Millions? with Sam Kim

At last, Sam Kim joins the Internet search with Jae and AleXa! They talk about the latest blockchain hooplah, NFTs, which essentially allows people to sell digital....anything? There's a chance you can get rich from just a single tweet! And...

04.27.2021

Ep. #65 | Is Organic Food Actually Better For You?

Some say that abs are made in the kitchen as in healthy food literally creates a healthy body. And we've seen the term "organic" thrown around and slapped on labels. But what does it actually mean? And does it actually...

04.20.2021

Ep. #64 | Should Parents Trust Their Kids? with Sam Hammington

Comedian and MC Sam Hammington is a multi-talented entertainer based in Korea. And one of the many things he does is being a great father to his two sons. AleXa and Sam sit down one-on-one to talk about building trust...

04.13.2021

Ep. #63 | Does My Handwriting Reflect My Personality?

AleXa sits down and gets to writing because in this episode, we observe handwriting. It's been both used and tossed as poor evidence in courtrooms but is there something to this old method of analyzing a person's script? Probably not...

04.06.2021

Ep. #62 | Why Do I Hate My Selfie?

Ever been feeling your look and decide to take a quick selfie? And were you then startled to find that the pictures don't quite match with what you see in the mirror? If so, we relate. AleXa hunts for who...

03.30.2021

Ep. #61 | What Does [Insert Slang] Mean?! with GHOST9

AleXa sits down with members from GHOST9, Prince and Junhyung (준형), to ask them what certain slang in their cultures and the Internet mean! The answer most of the time is "I don't know" but luckily we're all learning together....

03.23.2021

Ep. #60 | Is Our Future Predetermined?

Hello, we are writing from the past to you in the future which is now the present. Still following? Don't worry too much because no matter what you do, there may be a possibility that the future is already set....

03.16.2021

Ep. #59 | Should I Ride E-Scooters?

For most people living in or even nearby large cities, they may have seen their fair share of E-Scooters. These are electronic scooters that are accessible via an app so that people may ride and ditch them for their leisure....

03.09.2021

Ep. #58 | Are Kitchens THAT Important?

Kitchens. They're a place of nourishment, gathering, and most importantly: where the ice cream usually sits. But just how important is this idea of a kitchen? Maybe this episode will convince AleXa to cook more. Meanwhile, Jae's still perfecting his...

03.02.2021

Ep. #57 | Is Clubhouse The Next Big Thing?

Jae and AleXa have received their exclusive invites to the exclusive app Clubhouse where exclusive people talk about exclusive things. Feeling excluded yet? Well, they're here to let you in on whether or not you should care about being on...

02.23.2021

Ep. #56 | How To Break a Bad Habit

Hey! You! Yeah, you! Stop that bad habit right now! Jae and AleXa talk about their own bad habits and what science says is the best way to ridding them for good. However, it's literally easier said than done. This episode...

02.16.2021

Ep. #55 | Why Do We Love Lo-fi Music So Much? with JUNNY (주니)

JUNNY is back to join our duo to talk about the soundtrack of workspaces and coffee shops everywhere: lo-fi. But if you also got a good video of just chopping vegetables, Jae is ready to add it to his playlist. This...

02.09.2021

Ep. #54 | Finding Love with Dating Apps? with JUNNY (주니)

Solo artist and producer JUNNY is in the building to talk thoughts on dating apps and whether or not the odds (literally, we're talking the stats) are in our favor? Is it possible to find a true connection via algorithm?...

02.02.2021

Ep. #53 | Does Having Siblings Matter?

AleXa is a proud big sister to a little brother whereas Jae is the baby boy to his own older sister. They explore how and if having siblings, the range between their ages, and the difference of treatment by the...

01.26.2021

Ep. #52 | Can Positivity Be Toxic?

We're always told that the grass is greener on the other side or to try and see the glass as half full rather than half empty. But Jae and AleXa wonder how helpful is it really to always stay so...

01.19.2021

Ep. #51 | Why Do We Talk To Ourselves?

In a very self-aware episode, Jae and AleXa talk to themselves about why people talk to themselves. Does saying something out loud help you process problems better? Or is it just a sign you maybe needed an extra hour of...

01.12.2021

Ep. #50 | Testing For Our Future Careers with Keshi

At last, former nurse and current musician Keshi joins the show to talk about career options and how we'll never really know what we'll do until we're doing it. If you didn't know Keshi used to be a nurse, don't...

01.05.2021

Ep. #49 | Teaching Jae How to Do Make-Up with CLC's Sorn

Although he's had his fair share of time spent in the makeup chair, Jae still has a lot of questions for Sorn and AleXa about the vast world of cosmetics. Just how many brushes do you actually need? And what's...

12.29.2020

Ep. #48 | New Years Eve Plans with CLC's Sorn

Every year the world waits with bated breath for the final countdown that will end the year and bring us into the new. But how did the traditions of big parties and ball drops come about? And do our hosts...

12.22.2020

Ep. #47 | Am I In Love?

AleXa ponders how to know if and when one is really, truly in love. Is it just our hormones instigating feelings of infatuation or is there really something to all these poems and songs about finding "the one"? If you enjoyed...

12.15.2020

Ep. #46 | Why Are There So Many Bad Holiday Movies?

AleXa is solo and wondering what's the deal with all these holiday movies coming out every year are all about? How many more movie posters of a couple wearing red and green could we possibly need? Apparently, the answer is...

12.08.2020

Ep. #45 | Going Viral and New Music with Stephanie Poetri

Stephanie Poetri joins us all the way from Indonesia to chat with her dear friend Jae and her new friend AleXa. She helps us find out the most viewed YouTube covers of ALL TIME while also reflecting on her quick...

12.01.2020

Ep. #44 | Can I Manifest My Desires?

We all want something out of life. But does it make a difference if we say it out loud or led it ruminate in our heads? AleXa explores the Law of Attraction and whether literally talking about what you want...

11.24.2020

Ep. #43 | How To Be TikTok Famous

TikTok has been all the rage for the past couple years, so people have been more and more curious about how its algorithm works. What determines pops up on your "For You" page and how is it certain people stand...

11.17.2020

Ep. #42 | Is Herd Mentality Hurting Us? (The Bandwagon Effect)

We've seen trends and opinions ride out on the Internet in many waves. However, sometimes we jump on before we really know the full picture. How does "groupthink" affect how we act and think? And how can we stand to...

11.10.2020

Ep. #41 | Who Are The Imposters Among Us?

If you're into gaming or streaming, you'll know all about the topic of this episode. Jae and AleXa learn how to spot the imposters in the viral online game "Among Us" and some extra tips along the way. If you enjoyed...

11.03.2020

Ep. #40 | Jae's Real Name is Dennis?

Names are powerful, whether chosen or given to us at birth. It's how we introduce ourselves and impacts how others percieve us. Jae takes a dive into the power of names and if he should start going by Dennis instead? If...

10.27.2020

Ep. #39 | What's the Best Halloween Candy of All-Time?

Jae and AleXa ready their sweet tooth as Halloween rears the corner. But as responsible adults, they have to choose their candies wisely. Do their tastes align with the rest of the world? We put it down to real hard...

10.20.2020

Ep. #38 | Why Do We Like Being Scared?

Jae is here for a solo ep to figure out why some of y'all just love being scared so much? It's the time of horror movies, haunted houses, and jump scares. You'd think we'd want to avoid these things at...

10.13.2020

Ep. #37 | The Origins of Popular Superstitions

As we get in the spooky mood this month, what are some superstitions we should be on the look out for? Jae and AleXa share superstitions that they believe themselves and find out where exactly it all started. If you...

10.06.2020

Ep. #36 | Are Designer Brands Worth It?

We've all seen influencers flex their designer game on social media but what is it about these brands that have people dropping so much cash? Jae and AleXa find out whether or not an extra $400 really makes a shirt...

09.29.2020

Ep. #35 | Why Do I Like Podcasts?

You! Yes, you listening to this podcast! Why do you like this so much? What hooks you in? We want to know, so we put Jae and AleXa on the case about the phenomenal draw that is ~podcasts~. If you enjoyed...

09.22.2020

Ep. #34 | Are We Narcissists?

There's nothing wrong with confidence and prioritizing your own needs to live a healthy life. However, some people take such pride too far and end up being a bit *narcissistic*. But what does that label actually entail? Jae and AleXa...

09.15.2020

Ep. #33 | Is Coffee Bad For You?

With careers and a lifestyle that keep them working 24/7, no doubt Jae and AleXa would need their caffeine boost here and then. But how much is too much and what happens if someone goes overboard? Stay up for just...

09.08.2020

Ep. #32 | What Makes Pop Music POP?

Jae and AleXa know some things about putting the POP in K-POP but what does this genre actually entail? We dive into the inner workings of our favorite Top 40 hits over the decades. Also, it just turns out pop...

09.01.2020

Ep. #31 | Can I Survive a Zombie Apocalypse?

It's the question on everyone's minds except Jae and AleXa but we made them answer anyway: do they have what it takes to survive a zombie apocalypse? In order to make the best strategy possible, they do some research in...

08.25.2020

Ep. #30 | Can Studying Give Me Clout?

Most students spend their time out of school hittin' the books, reviewing their notes, and making sure their brain soaks up all that delicious info for test day. It can be lonely but fear not, there's a rising community of...

08.18.2020

Ep. #29 | Who Invented Chopsticks?

As proud Asian-Americans, our hosts dig into our roots and ask: who invented chopsticks and how did it start this beautiful movement of bringing two sticks together for a beautiful result (eating)? Spoiler alert: Jae gets it wrong. If you enjoyed...

08.11.2020

Ep. #28 | Why Should I Sleep?

We all know there are pros to a good night of rest but honestly, nowadays good sleep seems so hard to get! And we're supposed to sleep for like a third of the day! In their very first episode as...

08.10.2020

Introducing 'How Did I Get Here? w/ Jae and AleXa'

Jae is finally back! And not only that, AleXa (알렉사) has officially joined as a co-host of the show! Jae & AleXa will discuss a variety of mind-blowing topics and share with you their findings together. It all starts tomorrow....

08.04.2020

Ep. #27 | AleXa (알렉사) Takeover: How Can I Stay Motivated?

Doing stuff can be so annoyyyying and it can take sooooo much effort. We've all been there, so how can we stay motivated? AleXa looks up the two different kind of motivations that drive us to complete tasks that might...

07.28.2020

Ep. #26 | AleXa (알렉사) Takeover: What Makes Someone Attractive?

Ever wondered what makes us fancy each other? Let’s join AleXa as she digs into the science of this topic to uncover why we might prefer one look over another. Also, figure out AleXa’s ideal type along the way! If you...

07.21.2020

Ep. #25 | AleXa (알렉사) Takeover: Are We Living In A Paradox?

You know the phrase, "Gotta spend money to make money" and how it makes sense but no sense at the same time? That's a paradox. And we may or may not be living in one. AleXa, our host for this...

07.14.2020

Ep. #24 | AleXa (알렉사) Takeover: How Do I Get My Way? (Compliance Techniques)

Listen here, friend. You're gonna listen through this entire episode and you're gonna LOVE IT. Why you may ask? Because in this episode, AleXa explains the ways of compliance AKA getting people to do what you want. But don't be...

07.07.2020

Ep. #23 | AleXa (알렉사) Takeover: What Are The Big 5 Personality Traits?

Sub-host extraordinaire AleXa is back at it again with the question: "What are the big 5 personality traits?" Apparently, the differences in peoples' personalities can be broken down in to 5 facets. Listen to figure out where yours may fit!...

06.30.2020

Ep. #22 | AleXa (알렉사) Takeover: Does Music Make You Happier?

It may seem like an obvious question with an obvious answer: does music make you happy? But how does it work in the ol’ noggin (your brain) and what exact kind of music yields the most positive results? Let’s get...

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