Meet Us in the Lounge

The boys discuss their etiquettes for tipping, eating out, and using the restroom. Jorge highlights the importance of squatting if one is to poop outside the comfort of their home. Randy goes off on the stresses of tipping, and the group determines how to not be fat when eating out with friends.  

Meet Us in the Lounge Roster: Daniel Chen, Jorge Pineda, Randy Nguyen, Saichandra Kalvakota  

Edited By: Jorge Pineda  

Recorded On:  10/11/20

The boys figure out what the best dining hall at UCLA is and we assure you it isn't De Neve Grab n Go.

Meet Us in the Lounge Roster: Daniel Chen, Jorge Pineda, Randy Nguyen, Saichandra Kalvakota

Edited By: Randy Nguyen

Recorded On: 9/20/20

The four hosts talk about their competitive natures, and how it gets them in trouble sometimes. Randy and Jorge have a few horror stories, and why is everyone so addicted to poker? You too can join us in a friendly competition as you follow along, and it's easier said than done. 

Meet Us in the Lounge Roster: Daniel Chen, Jorge Pineda, Randy Nguyen, Saichandra Kalvakota

Edited By: Saichandra Kalvakota

Recorded On: 7/19/20

Daniel has an interview to prepare for, and a discussion about poker leads to an impromptu workshop on professional development. Saichandra has his own important announcement to make, and what happened to Randy? The hosts find themselves stranded, and the road to the future: uncertain.  

Meet Us in the Lounge Roster: Daniel Chen, Jorge Pineda, Saichandra Kalvakota

Edited By: Saichandra Kalvakota

Recorded On: 7/19/20

You are what you eat, and the four hosts go back to what they do best: starting controversy by ranking the best fruit. The sides are pretty decisive, but Jorge's decision remains up in the air. A classic case of calling everyone out, thanks to a heated Randy, but honestly fruit snacks sound like the move. 

Meet Us in the Lounge Roster: Daniel Chen, Jorge Pineda, Randy Nguyen, Saichandra Kalvakota

Edited By: Saichandra Kalvakota

Recorded On: 7/3/20

The gang discusses near-death experiences and the mistakes that got them there in the first place. Saichandra thinks that he hit upon a potentially new segment, but only time will tell how long it'll last. Just for your reference, any numbers you see or hear throughout the conversation are definitely in kilometers per hour. 

Meet Us in the Lounge Roster: Daniel Chen, Jorge Pineda, Randy Nguyen, Saichandra Kalvakota

Edited By: Saichandra Kalvakota

Recorded On: 6/19/20

The hosts revisit the topic of school and dissect the pros and cons of remote learning upon completing the first quarter of online teaching. Not only are they book-smart, but they have street smarts too and they share their tricks of the trade in playing card games. PSA: counting cards is NOT cheating.  

Meet Us in the Lounge Roster: Daniel Chen, Jorge Pineda, Randy Nguyen, Saichandra Kalvakota

Edited By: Saichandra Kalvakota

Recorded On: 5/30/20

The hosts decide to let loose on this episode, and took some shots at high profile people. More controversy is started with a new segment that involves ranking leads to a heated argument. Plus, Daniel gets his feet wet with family planning, and what does he plan on naming the child? 

Meet Us in the Lounge Roster: Daniel Chen, Jorge Pineda, Randy Nguyen, Saichandra Kalvakota

Edited By: Saichandra Kalvakota

Recorded On: 4/10/20

Randy takes us down memory lane to our first year roommate experiences, and without Daniel to keep him in check, who knows how far Randy will go to expose the missing lounge member. Jorge has some issues with hypnosis, and the three talk about their prospects in a new bat lab. 

Meet Us in the Lounge Roster: Jorge Pineda, Randy Nguyen, Saichandra Kalvakota

Edited By: Saichandra Kalvakota

Social distancing is nowhere close to stopping this podcast. The four hosts talk about their spring break in quarantine, their new endeavors and future situations. Plus, Saichandra uses nuances in the English language to bring up ethical questions, and everyone's favorite topic: school.   

Meet Us in the Lounge Roster: Daniel Chen, Jorge Pineda, Randy Nguyen, Saichandra Kalvakota  

Edited By: Saichandra Kalvakota  

Recorded On:  3/29/20