A Think or Two

In this modern educational podcast, I conduct conversations and dialogue from different view points on social topics through the lens of a growing student eager to learn about the world. Episodes are grouped into short cycles to create space for different voices within the conversation. I hope you enjoy! Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinkortwo/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinkortwo/support</a>

Masculinity Cycle: Family and Community

In the last component to this cycle, Nathan and I discuss the role of masculinity in family dynamics, intersectionality, and our communities, all cultivating to my new definition of what being a man really means. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinkortwo/support

02-17
54:23

COVID-19 Cycle: Teaching Online is Really Hard

Continuing our conversations on COVID-19, I take a look at what it's like to teach high school and college students within the virtual environment. We talk logistics, hardships, and educational infrastructure. With me are two educators from my life, Erik Archilla and Dr. Katie Young!  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinkortwo/support

01-06
59:55

Out Of Cycle: Spider-Man, Spider-Man, and Spider-Man!

We gotta talk about everything Spider-Man after Spider-Man: No Way Home. SPOILERS AHEAD for all three versions of Spider-Man!  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinkortwo/support

12-29
46:17

Generations Cycle: Baby Boomers Changed The World

Baby Boomers changed the world, but for better or for worse? Should we be bullish or bearish about the economy? Is the Earth suffering more or less because of the choices of Baby Boomers?  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinkortwo/support

12-22
01:00:45

Generations Cycle: The Mostly Forgotten Gen X

Gen X, known as the Latchkey Generation, still seems to be left out of the battle between old and young. What do folks in their prime working years think about the workforce, technology, and the rapid acceleration of time that has come with the digital world? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinkortwo/support

12-15
01:02:38

Generations Cycle: Millennials And Their Horrible Luck

The unluckiest generation has come to talk about living through 9/11, entering the work force, and making sense of a world that doesn't seem to want them to succeed. This is all about Millennials.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinkortwo/support

12-08
01:00:58

Generations Cycle: Growing Up Generation Z

Nathan and I talk about being part of the unironically best generation: Gen Z. Though we may be chronically sad, frustrated, and fatigued, we have a lot of hope that Gen Z will be the generation to change the world.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinkortwo/support

12-01
01:04:07

50th Episode Special!

Let's celebrate a whole 50 episodes of this passion project! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinkortwo/support

11-17
01:01:56

Out Of Cycle: An Entire Episode On Texas

Nathan and I discuss what it's like to be from Texas, living in Texas, and the best cities of Texas (spoiler: it's not Austin). Listen to the good, the bad, and the ugly of living in this controversial state. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinkortwo/support

11-10
54:04

College Majors Cycle: Arts Degrees Are Doomed?

Why would you major in the arts when there simply aren't enough jobs in the arts and a majority of people that work in the arts did not earn an arts degree anyway? Find out why (or why not) in this revealing finale to the College Majors cycle! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinkortwo/support

11-03
56:13

College Majors Cycle: Business School Seems... Fake

So what do you actually learn in business school? What do people do on the day-to-day in the business world? These questions and more as we uncover the shallow and deep aspects of studying business. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinkortwo/support

10-27
01:06:52

College Majors Cycle: Please Hire Humanities Majors

So what are you going to do with THAT degree when you're older? Many students have heard this while studying great topics in the liberal arts and humanities, and maybe you're scared to major in something that has a reputation of poor job prospects. Let's learn more about the humanities! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinkortwo/support

10-20
01:02:10

College Majors Cycle: Chill Out STEM Majors!

This cycle is dedicated to First Generation students that may not know every major out there. STEM Majors, those involved in Science Technology Engineering or Math, are a strange breed. Are they competitive and prideful or sad and need a hug? Let's do a deep dive! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinkortwo/support

10-13
01:05:23

Out Of Cycle: I Lost My Wallet... or Did I?

About two weeks ago, I was very sure I had my wallet stolen. The visceral memory followed by a shady encounter at the theatre all pointed towards a theft. That is until...  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinkortwo/support

10-06
32:43

Asian-American Cycle: Shang-Chi, South Asians, Solidarity

South Asians are Asian-Americans, but they're not necessarily the first group that we think of when we think of Asian-Americans. This episode dives into that dichotomy and also discusses the amazing impact of Marvel's Shang-Chi— spoilers but nothing plot related! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinkortwo/support

09-29
55:19

Asian-American Cycle: Where Do We Call Home?

In this episode, Jess Ma and I talk about the challenges of coming from dual cultures, the shame and guilt of the tradeoffs associated with it, and finding joy in our Asian-American identity. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinkortwo/support

09-22
54:59

Asian-American Cycle: What Is An Identity?

Assimilation, integration, and rediscovery define the journeys of multicultural identities. Join me and Dan Kim (Princeton 21') as we talk through how we have navigated the complicated Asian American identity. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinkortwo/support

09-15
01:01:48

Asian-American Cycle: A Forgotten History

In this episode, we kickoff a long-awaited cycle on the Asian American experience and identity. I divulge some Asian-American history that you may not have learned about (lynchings, immigration bans, race wars, oh my!) with Nathan, who also has not learned a lot of Asian American history.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinkortwo/support

09-08
01:02:34

Out Of Cycle: Finishing Friends For The First Time

In this episode, we talk about our thoughts and feelings about Annabelle finishing Friends for the first time! Join us and our pals Rachel, Ross, Joey, Chandler, Monica, and Phoebe as we review the show that defined a generation— Friends. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinkortwo/support

09-01
40:20

Hustle Culture: Impact on BIPOC and Women

Being an immigrant is hard and being the child of an immigrant is... confusing. In the finale to the Hustle Cycle, listen to how hustling specifically and uniquely affects BIPOC, immigrants, and women! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinkortwo/support

08-25
55:03

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