Edamame

Scott and Joanna chat about suburbia, alternate realities, and the transfer experience. Bear with us, listeners— that good good content is on the way! Follow Edamame on: ⟡ Instagram ⟡ TikTok

Scott and Joanna talk superstitions, new life aspirations, and more in this Minnesot (Minnesota = Minisode-a). We're a bit rusty at this pod thing, but listen for an interesting, chaotic time.  Follow Edamame on: ⟡ Instagram ⟡ TikTok

Cleo Abram is an Emmy-nominated Vox video producer, YouTuber, TikTokker, and life-long learner. In this episode, we chat about Cleo’s unconventional wedding, the best Thai green curry in NYC, and what makes a story satisfying. Cleo shares about her journey into video journalism and what she’s learned about visual storytelling, from 1-minute TikToks to 45-minute Vox Explained episodes. Talking to experts, asking specific questions, appreciating science fiction… we’re preemptively excited for you, dear listener, to undoubtedly walk away from this episode having learned something new. See more of Cleo and her work: ⟡ TikTok ⟡ YouTube ⟡ Twitter ⟡ Instagram Follow Edamame on: ⟡ Instagram ⟡ TikTok

Joanna and Scott are back! Again! After another unintended hiatus, the Edamame content is back and better than ever. Listen to this quick recap of Scott and Joanna’s big life updates before we get back into the swing of things. In the meantime… you better be following Edamame on Instagram and TikTok already.

In this unexpected minisode, Joanna and Scott get extra personal... Joanna shares her thoughts on her first few days in Philly. Spoiler: It's extremely heartwarming. Scott shares his thoughts on dating in NYC. Listen to this episode and be inspired to write a letter to your future self! Follow Edamame on: ⟡ Instagram ⟡ TikTok

Christina Xing is an award-winning Asian American director and the creative visionary behind music videos for Tessa Violet, Claud, Frances Forever, and more! This young creative directed her first featurette (‘How the Moon Fell From the Sky and no One Even Noticed’) at age 17. In this episode, Scott, Joanna, and Christina chat about dreamscapes, formative high school experiences, and skydiving. Christina shares her experiences as a budding director from boarding school to film festivals to tips on crafting honest visual narratives. If you’re curious about anything you’ve read so far, give this episode a listen — we promise you won’t regret it! See more of Christina: ⟡ Website ⟡ Instagram ⟡ YouTube  Follow Edamame on: ⟡ Instagram ⟡ TikTok 

After a brief hiatus, Joanna and Scott are back and better than ever! Grab your edamame because they're back! They've missed the pod IMMENSELY and hope you have too. Listen to this episode to find out where in the world Joanna and Scott are! Spoiler Alert: It's not California! The pod is alive and thriving and we can't wait for you to hear what's next!

Justin J Wee is a photographer, community chef, and proud Libra. His work has been featured in The Atlantic, Bloomberg Businessweek, and The New York Times, TIME, VICE, Out… you name it! In this episode, Justin chats about moving from Australia to NY, becoming a photographer, and starting Communion, a not-for-profit queer monthly dinner series. This episode will inspire you to love your friends deeply and be kind to yourself. Hot tips from this ep: try Kewpie and Lao Gan Ma on pizza! And learn more about queer history! 🏳️‍🌈 See more of Justin: ⟡ Website ⟡ Instagram Follow Edamame on: ⟡ Instagram ⟡ TikTok

Scott and Joanna are back with another miniep, and it's a good one. This episode will keep you on your toes– from stories of goodwill from strangers to a chicken nugget taste test, it's worth a listen... here's to hoping that Joanna doesn't get in any more CitiBike accidents. SEE YOU NEXT WEEK! 

POV: You find a shipwrecked bottle with instructions. 1. Listen to this minisode where Scott and Joanna discuss Olivia Rodrigo's debut album, SOUR. 2. Stream SOUR. 3. Follow @edamamepod on Instagram

Bryan G. Stevenson is a filmmaker who’s worked with Nike, the Madbury Club, Apple, and most recently, as the Equal Justice Initiative’s videographer! EJI is a nonprofit committed to ending mass incarceration and excessive punishment in the US, founded by Bryan A. Stevenson– Bryan G.’s uncle. In this ep, Joanna, Scott, and Bryan chat about filmmaking from home films to feature film sets like Just Mercy. Bryan shares insights from director Destin Cretton, his cameo appearance in the film, and what it was like dropping out of UPenn to work in New York. Tune in to hear some good advice, our thoughts on TikTok, and what an over-caffeinated Scott sounds like. See more of EJI: ⟡ Equal Justice Initiative: https://eji.org/ ⟡ The Legacy Museum & National Memorial for Peace and Justice: https://museumandmemorial.eji.org/ ⟡ Watch Just Mercy: https://www.justmercyfilm.com/ See more of Bryan: ⟡ Bryan’s website: https://yanville.com/ ⟡ Instagram: https://instagram.com/yanville/ Follow Edamame on: ⟡ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edamamepod ⟡ TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeCpbGUT/

Joanna details her first 72 hours in New York City, from smashed fingers to (almost) celebrity sightings to broken phones. It’s juicy, it’s short, it’s a must-listen. As always, follow Edamame on Instagram and TikTok!

In this minisode, Joanna and Scott share some fresh stories and some traumatic throwbacks, from weekend updates to panic-worthy memories. A top 10 weekend of Scott's life. Joanna's first time in Berkeley. Minor car accidents in parking lots. Thievery on the streets of Paris. This minisode is layered and from the good to the bad, she has it all... Listen for a good time and for some good luck! Follow Edamame on Instagram and TikTok– more fun is on the way!

Tommy Do is a comedian, writer, actor, professional figure skater, and so much more. In this episode, we chat with Tommy about everything from Prince Philip to the Moderna vaccine to injury-healing passions for truffle-flavored anything. Tommy shares hot takes on thank-you cards, stories on set with Kristen Bell, and dish soap conspiracy theories. Does Aladdin have to fly in Disney on Ice and how does Tommy feel about it? Was there really free cocaine at his first comedy show in LA? How can you make it as a writer in the entertainment industry? You’ll never know unless you listen.... See more of Tommy and his work: ⟡ His iconic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tommy__do ⟡ “Normal Gays” (ft. one of our faves, Joel Kim Booster): https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbbqkILltIQ5tLIfPzEUykZwtfTyScm61 ⟡ “Masc Only” (ft. SNL king Bowen Yang): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9QCGAf6c6c Follow Edamame on: ⟡ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edamamepod ⟡ TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeCpbGUT/

Ellie Chen and Jensen Syneff are best friends, Stanford grads, and co-founders of Oddli, a new sustainable brand making clothing from fabric that should’ve been thrown away! In this episode, we chat about Oddli’s viral TikTok (Joanna’s TikTok inspiration), the origins of the brand, and what new collections are coming soon. Tune in to hear Scott, Joanna, Ellie, and Jensen talk fruit Halloween costumes, iconic childhood songs, and creative inspirations. Find more of Oddli @oddliclothing on Instagram and TikTok and shop their beautiful pieces at oddli.com!

Are eyebrows body parts? Is that big baby on TikTok actually an average-sized toddler? Joanna and Scott catch up with Leo, their ex-co-worker/friend, on their favorite movies, irregular body proportions, and their weekly obsessions. If you stan Boss Baby and/or Black Swan, this is an episode for you. Find Leo at @leo_cooperband on Instagram and at leocooperband.com! 

This week, Scott + Joanna play six degrees from Kevin Bacon with past Edamame guests. As a friend of the pod, find out how many connections you are from Nick Jonas, Jamie Lee Curtis, Michelle Obama, Tom Holland, Robert Downey Jr, Conan Gray, Conan O'Brien, Olivia Rodrigo, and more. If that doesn't convince you, listen for some top-tier unsolicited life advice. As always, follow Edamame on Instagram @edamamepod for more fun content!

Brenda + Clara Liang are students, sisters, and co-founders of Siren Basics, a new affordable underwear brand empowering self-confidence and acceptance. In this episode, we talk about some of the values behind Siren (what is hygge and how do you pronounce it?) and how the two turned their idea into a business. Two guests mean twice the fun, so tune in to hear Scott, Joanna, Brenda, and Clara chat about their underwear journeys, travel stories, and what 2014 smells like. Join the sisterhood at sirenbasics.com and see more of Brenda + Clara @sirenbasics, @brendaliang, and @minijelloworld on Instagram!

In this minisode, Joanna and Scott chat about how they're feeling a year after quarantine. Join them down memory lane as they chat about how they were feeling in March 2020 versus how they're feeling now. As always, follow us for more content on Instagram @edamamepod!

Jenny Liu Zhang is the founder of Plot Twisters, the education technology studio building self-reflection tools for K-12 students! This episode hopefully also inspires some self-reflection in you, so make a cup of tea and settle in to hear Joanna, Scott, and Jenny talk friendship, relationships, and personality tests. They also chat about their fit grandparents, what they've been wanting to learn, and unconventional running tips (zombies are involved). Check out Plot Twisters at plottwisters.org and see more of Jenny at jenny.world!