Hey! We&#39;re two best friends from Shanghai in our mid-twenties, half a world apart, trading stories across time zones. We blend corporate deadlines with everyday daydreams - from career highs to the realities of day-to-day life. Raised in Shanghai, we bring our third culture lens to the funny, messy, and real parts of life. Tune in for honest convos, laughs, and a little long-distance bestie energy.

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Everyone has heard the classic life advice: get more sleep, wear sunscreen, start investing early, take more photos, and look after your body. But how much of it do we actually follow?In Part 1 of this series, we&#39;re putting some of the most common life advice to the test by rating each one. We share our own experiences, debate whether these tips are timeless or overrated, and discuss why some advice is much easier to give than to actually live by.As always, you can reach out to us at: <a href="mailto:timezonetalkspod@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">timezonetalkspod@gmail.com</a>

48. Rating classic life advice in your 20s

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In this episode, we round out our &#34;he&#39;s a 10 but he...&#34; questions and throw in a few friendship ones for good measure. As always, you can reach out to us at: <a href="mailto:timezonetalkspod@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">timezonetalkspod@gmail.com</a>

47. He's a 10 but He... (Part 2, + Friendship Version)

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With the first half of 2026 behind us, we discuss the highs and lows of our year so far and what we&#39;re looking forward to. As always, you can reach out to us at: <a href="mailto:timezonetalkspod@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">timezonetalkspod@gmail.com</a>

46. 2026 Mid-Year Review

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Timezone Talks plays the viral game of &#34;He&#39;s a 10 but he...&#34;. Tune in for some fun banter and figure out what our taste in men is like. As always, you can reach out to us at: <a href="mailto:timezonetalkspod@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">timezonetalkspod@gmail.com</a>

45. He's a 10 but He...

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Where&#39;s the line between being prepared and being a hoarder? In the grand finale of &#34;we have moved!!&#34;, we unpack the many forms of hoarding that we have discovered as part of moving, from sentimental keepsakes and &#34;just in case&#34; items to digital clutter and the growing pile of cables, boxes, and reusable bags we can&#39;t seem to part with. Plus, we confess the random things we secretly hoard: concert tickets, takeaway sauce packets, hotel toiletries, old uni notes, mismatched socks, empty jars, phone boxes, souvenirs, and even things from past relationships. Everything that we&#39;re convinced we&#39;ll need one day (or should we say one of us tsk tsk). As always, you can reach out to us at: <a href="mailto:timezonetalkspod@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">timezonetalkspod@gmail.com</a>

44. Are You a Hoarder… or Just Prepared?

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This week, we talk about our thoughts on AI as people who do not work in the field nor are experts. Just a couple of girls who use AI for work and day-to-day on their gripes on AI and how it is affecting us. As always, you can reach out to us at: <a href="mailto:timezonetalkspod@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">timezonetalkspod@gmail.com</a>

43. Our thoughts on AI (as laymen)

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This week, we talk about supplements: our current and past routines (or in Angelin&#39;s case, a lack thereof). As always, you can reach out to us at: <a href="mailto:timezonetalkspod@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">timezonetalkspod@gmail.com</a>

42. What's in the Cabinet? A Supplement Deep Dive

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In this episode, we get into our biggest non-negotiables when it comes to work: salary, flexibility, culture, growth, reputation, and whether a good manager can completely change a job experience.No longer fresh graduates, we talk about how our career priorities have shifted with experience and whether passion at work is overrated. We go through rapid fire questions like: would you take a high-paying job you dislike but more importantly, we just chat through the careers we&#39;ve had so far.As always, you can reach out to us at: <a href="mailto:timezonetalkspod@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">timezonetalkspod@gmail.com</a>

41. Job Non-Negotiables: Salary, Stability, or Sanity?

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Welcome back to part 2 of our current obsessions! In this episode, we talk about recent media favorites, from TV shows, to YouTube, to podcasts. We (mostly Claudia) then go on a spiel of voluntary and involuntary habits that set up a day for success (it&#39;s related to obsessions and is not as out there as this description seems, promise). Thanks for listening! We&#39;ll be back next week. Feel free to reach out to us at: <a href="mailto:timezonetalkspod@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">timezonetalkspod@gmail.com</a>

40. Current Obsessions: Media & Habits (Part 2)

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Are you the type to casually enjoy things... or become obsessed with them? In the first part of this two-part conversation on current obsessions, we discuss Claudia&#39;s cyclical food hyperfixations (and Angelin&#39;s lack thereof), Claudia&#39;s (also cyclical) music taste, and Angelin&#39;s renewed passion for a big boy group that recently went on tour. Thanks for listening! We&#39;ll be back with part 2 next week. Feel free to reach out to us at: <a href="mailto:timezonetalkspod@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">timezonetalkspod@gmail.com</a>

39. Current Obsessions: Food & Music (Part 1)

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From Hannah Montana turning 20 to brands bringing back everything we grew up with, nostalgia is everywhere. But how much are we actually willing to pay for the thing?We get into whether nostalgia gets stronger as you get older, if it’s about the object or the moment in life, and whether we’re more likely to fall for nostalgic products or experiences. Plus, do these throwbacks ever live up to the hype, or are they better left as memories?As always, you can reach out to us at: <a href="mailto:timezonetalkspod@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">timezonetalkspod@gmail.com</a>

38. Would You Pay for Nostalgia?

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We’re back with part 2 of our spring wardrobe refresh, and this time, it’s less “cleaning out” and more “who am I trying to be??” Claudia is deep in her minimal chic but still comfy but also cute for everything era... which sounds simple until you realize her closet currently says otherwise. We get into the reality of online shopping (why is the hit rate so bad??), being ruthless with returns, and the ongoing struggle of wanting elevated outfits when your default is aggressively casual. + a tangent on shopping in China and navigating WeChat Pay as a foreigner. Thanks for listening! Feel free to reach out to us at: <a href="mailto:timezonetalkspod@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">timezonetalkspod@gmail.com</a>

37. Spring Wardrobe Refresh: Elevating Casual (Part 2)

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Spring has sprung! Claudia’s hit the “I have nothing to wear” wall - both for work and going out - and it’s the perfect storm of a recent move and a new season. This week, we’re getting into wardrobe refreshes, closet cleanouts, and figuring out what actually deserves space in your closet. From letting go of aspirational pieces that never get worn to realizing how little of our wardrobes we actually use, we talk through what stays, what goes, and how we’re trying to fill the gaps (with hopefully smarter purchases this time). Feel free to reach out to us at: <a href="mailto:timezonetalkspod@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">timezonetalkspod@gmail.com</a>

36. Spring Wardrobe Refresh: Nothing to Wear, Somehow (Part 1)

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You’ve probably heard of MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator), a cultural phenomenon that has rooted itself in many Asian countries.  This week, we share our own results, how they’ve changed over time, and whether it actually impacts how we treat the people around us - or is it just a self-fulfilling prophecy? As always, you can reach out to us at: <a href="mailto:timezonetalkspod@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">timezonetalkspod@gmail.com</a>

35. The MBTI Rabbit Hole: Accurate or Astrology?

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This is part 2 of our cost-of-living conversation *for white collar, young adults*. We move onto a popular question people have when cost of living gets a bit unmanageable: would you ever move to a different (cough cough Asian) country to save on costs? As always, you can reach out to us at: <a href="mailto:timezonetalkspod@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">timezonetalkspod@gmail.com</a>

34. Cost of Living: Would You Move to a Different Country? (Part 2)

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In this episode, we unpack what the cost of living actually looks like for young adults and how our perspective of expenses have changed since graduating. From the expenses that blindsided us when we started paying for things ourselves to the financial compromises we might have to make. We talk honestly about income brackets, rising prices, and whether the cost-of-living crisis is exaggerated or something everyone is quietly struggling with. As always, you can reach out to us at: <a href="mailto:timezonetalkspod@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">timezonetalkspod@gmail.com</a>

33. Cost of Living: Perspectives from Young Adults (Part 1)

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Flaking on plans. Showing up late. Staying too long. Not bringing anything as a guest. We’re diving into the social situations that quietly define how people see you - and the ones that spark lowkey judgment. Plus: how much effort friendships should take, and when someone stops being a “close” friend. As always, you can reach out to us at: <a href="mailto:timezonetalkspod@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">timezonetalkspod@gmail.com</a>

32. Flakes, Late Friends, and Being a House Guest (Unspoken Social Rules, Part 2)

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A lot of social rules aren’t written anywhere - but somehow, we’re expected to know them. In the first part of this series, we explore the gray areas of everyday etiquette in the following scenarios: paying for meals, reading between the lines in texts, and the subtle signals that define modern friendships (and acquaintanceships). Which rules actually matter, and which ones are we overthinking? As always, you can reach out to us at: <a href="mailto:timezonetalkspod@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">timezonetalkspod@gmail.com</a>

31. Wait... Is That Rude? (Unspoken Social Rules, Part 1)

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We’re fresh off big moves and... yeah, not the rainbows and unicorns some people may expect. From pre-move stress, to long, exhausting drives, to unpacking everything and suddenly realizing, “wait... this is home now?” we get into what we underestimated/stressed over, what was easier than expected, and the mental and physical toll of long-haul moves. As we get back to recording and putting out new episodes in our new environments, you can reach out to us at: <a href="mailto:timezonetalkspod@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">timezonetalkspod@gmail.com</a>

30. We Moved… Now What? Post-Move Reflections

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Shoes say more about you than you think. In this episode, we talk about our favorite, least favorite, and &#34;aspirational&#34; shoes - from Vans and Converse to work shoes and heels. We debate what actually counts as “comfortable,” whether breaking in shoes is real or just suffering we pretend is normal, and how we prioritize style or practicality. As always, you can reach out to us at: <a href="mailto:timezonetalkspod@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">timezonetalkspod@gmail.com</a>

29. Shoes: Comfort, Style, and Self-Delusion

Hey! We're two best friends from Shanghai in our mid-twenties, half a world apart, trading stories across time zones. We blend corporate deadlines with everyday daydreams - from career highs to the realities of day-to-day life. Raised in Shanghai, we bring our third culture lens to the funny, messy, and real parts of life. Tune in for honest convos, laughs, and a little long-distance bestie energy.