This is the final episode, tentatively, of Life In Pending. I really pull my pants down with this one, so if you want to hear me being 100% open and honest with my life, this is the one to listen to. I kick off this episode with a very honest conversation with my mother about our past lives. She gives me some dating advice, we share some differing opinions, and she even gives me some light criticism (as a good mother would). Also in the episode: My love life, current dating endeavors, my taste/what I look for in women, friendships old and new, and more. I give some sex advice for people of all walks of life regarding masturbation, porn addiction, etc. (geared more towards men). This podcast has been so fun and I want to thank everyone who has tuned in and enjoyed it. I hope to have more of these genuine conversations like these in person with you; in place of a laptop and mic. <3 8/18/2019

This is the final episode, tentatively, of Life In Pending. I really pull my pants down with this one, so if you want to hear me being 100% open and honest with my life, this is the one to listen to. I kick off this episode with a very honest conversation with my mother about our past lives. She gives me some dating advice, we share some differing opinions, and she even gives me some light criticism (as a good mother would). Also in the episode: My love life, current dating endeavors, my taste/what I look for in women, friendships old and new, and more. I give some sex advice for people of all walks of life regarding masturbation, porn addiction, etc. (geared more towards men). This podcast has been so fun and I want to thank everyone who has tuned in and enjoyed it. I hope to have more of these genuine conversations like these in person with you; in place of a laptop and mic. 

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Episode 28 - Season Finale - Thank You, I'm Sorry, I Love You

In this episode, I recap the weekend.  Then I go hard in the paint on feminism and give some unplanned sex advice.  I also give my perspective on what female empowerment looks like to me.  Spoiler alert: I briefly talk about vaginas.

Episode 27 - Third Wave Feminism And Pubic Hair

In this episode, I am feeling and sounding a little more myself after a couple rough weeks.  I talk about my weekend bachelor fishing trip in Galveston, I talk a little bit about my good friend Justin (for whom I am a groomsman this Saturday), I talk about a former pastor who recently abandoned his family as well as his faith in god.

Episode 26 - A Man With No God

In this episode, I unpack some of the stuff I said in the previous episode when I recorded in the midst of a bout with depression.  I also talk a little bit about a recent hilarious joke made by a muslim comedian, my ex girlfriend, my best female friend, finally buying my mom's graduation ring, and I share a song that has helped me through this recent darkness I've been experiencing.

Episode 25 - A Week On The Rocks

This episode is probably the hardest for me to record--to date.  Sometimes I get a little sad and a little lonely.  This particular night, I was tossing and turning in bed, dealing with some intense depression-like symptoms so I decided to record myself thinking out loud while I felt some of the heaviest lows I've felt in a long time.  I also reminisce about "the girl that got away", a high school sweetheart that I used to bike (and run) 6 miles into town just to read her emails.  I once saved up my lunch money, just so I could buy her a gold necklace without my mom catching me.  Anyway, sorry to be a downer.  But this is part of my process of being honest to myself.  If anything, I hope it helps a listener.

Episode 24 - Recording While Depressed

In this episode, I showcase Asian Americans in a few different ways.  I kick ff by sharing another song by the talented Korean American Vincente Void. I talk about a super creepy love note left on my car windshield, I share some beginner tips on buying suits for men and women, I pontificate about the recent dethroning of Kathy Zhu in this year's Miss Michigan pageant, and I also give my thoughts and experiences on White folks who are super nerdy about Asian/Chinese culture.... You know, Weeaboos. The song showcased in this episode is called No1 Knows by Vincente Void.  Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/3T25zS7mXqgZBGnf0kIFZh?si=cfh12EG6T8qF-qQbG20jQQ

Episode 23 - Being Asian And American

In this episode, I bring up a handful of controversial topics while reviewing the past week.  I talk about women's soccer, (not) perpetuating our stereotypes as people of color, shitty friendships and how to deal with them, and I talk about how I ended my friendship with the first friend I made in America (he's still an asshole piece of shit).

Episode 22 - An Episode About Bad Friends

In this episode I talk briefly about the pains of being a hard extrovert, a very recent encounter with a very abusive person from my past, and I revisit the subject of suicide last week with an alternative spin on the concept of death to self.  I also announce a special guest for a future podcast, episode release is still TBD.

Episode 21 - A Positive Spin on Killing Yourself

In this episode I talk about a phenomenon called Tubular Breast Syndrome, I share some thoughts and questions about saving sex for marriage, I share a really good, but sad song from an amazing local talent, I talk about my history with feeling suicidal, and I rant about social justice warriors whining about Kim Kardashian this past week. The song I featured in this episode is called "비통 " by Vincente Void.  Check out his song on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/6XDORymlUj9vTZXRu6OI3G?si=4Aq2MUcQTEaZWyQygLiYHw

Episode 20 - Tubular Breast Syndrome and Suicidal Thoughts

In this episode I talk about my weekend trip to Austin, where I got to see one of my childhood guitar heroes.  It's also where I saw a whole gang of bikers with their tits and dicks out in the middle of the street.  I also pontificate about a conversation I recently had with a girl I briefly dated a couple years ago, which led me to talk about the afflictions of funny people. Today's episode intro was The Way It Breaks by Evan Bartels.  Hear this song on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/track/3qvaayLnjkwPT4pytwFk6Q?si=3GUrh3GDSva5w28eyOoXgw

Episode 19 - Austin Is A Weird-Ass Place

Not every dad is a good one, but they can all be examples.  In this episode, I share a secretly recorded convo between my dad and I, I share stories about him; including one where I find out that he is/was in the mafia, and I go to a birthday party for his big boss, where I get offered to be taught how to murder people.  I also talk about my father-figure and inspiration Mr. Dan Taracks. Buckle your seatbelts, kids.  This one gets pretty raw.  Don't be sissy and have a listen.  It'll give a little glimpse into the fucked-up world I was brought up in.  Happy Father's Day

Episode 18 - Son Of A Mafioso (Father's Day Special)

This is the most expensive podcast I have ever recorded... $740 to be exact.  In this episode, I talk about my epically shit birthday weekend, do a little unpacking of a recent dating experience, go off on this tangential theory-crafting  about a dear friend I had who I felt betrayed by once upon a time.  Sorry for the late post.  My laptop was broken.

Episode 17 - Birthday Blues

In this episode, I talk about a lot of things.  I went on a date with a girl who drives a pickup truck, I am up to my eyeballs with work, I have a misunderstanding while working with a close friend, I follow up on a conversation about how someone felt I violated the bible, and I talk about a very inspiring interview between legendary Korn guitarist Brian "Head" Welch and Mike Huckabee.

Episode 16 - I Just Want A Break

In this episode, I talk about how I've been told that I've violated the Holy Scripture, how I was rejected from church membership, I reminisce about an evil man in my childhood who used to twist scripture to abuse me, and I touch on Game of Thrones, John Wick, and accidentally matching with a married couple on Bumble.

Episode 15 - Church Reject

In this episode, I pontificate about last week's Constance Wu twitter diatribe, I have a moan about the silly notion that Asian Americans needed to be represented in entertainment media, and I share a story about that one time when I was 22 and I ran an entire show and drove home; while intoxicated from edible marijuana peanut butter cups and alcohol.  Oh, and I also review my current favorite pop album by Carly Rae Jepsen.

Episode 14 - Constance Who?

An honest account of my life as I go through it; hopefully it helps someone out or makes someone laugh.

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