Friends Next Door

Season Finale: 2025 Highs and Lows! | S6E35

FND — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 04:27:00 +0000

As another year is coming to a close, let's take some time to reminisce about the good and the not-so-good things that we experienced this year. How was 2025 for you? Do you have any year-end rituals like Dan does? Share any and all great tips with us!

As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:
Email: frndsnextdoor@gmail.com
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Dan: @therealdanchen
Mia: @msmiaaa
Thomas: @mundane_photos

Friendship Through the Decades | S6E34

FND — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 04:13:00 +0000

There's always that friend who's down for anything, whether it's grabbing a simple dinner or trying out something new. And then there's that friend who's always willing to hear you vent. They don't need to give you a solution, but they're there and that's enough. What kind of a friend are you? Have you changed as a friend now compared to your younger years?

As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:
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Dan: @therealdanchen
Mia: @msmiaaa
Thomas: @mundane_photos

Main Character or Background Character Energy? | S6E33

FND — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 03:37:00 +0000

In the spirit of keeping up with the times, Dan, Kuan and Mia discussed their understanding of main character energy. To those who are chronically online, we're sure you've heard about this. Be the start of your own movie. You're in charge of creating your own story. Forge your own path. Do we think this creates an invisible pressure to be 'extra'? Is there something wrong about wanting to be a 'background character'?

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Dan: @therealdanchen
Mia: @msmiaaa
Thomas: @mundane_photos

Ugh, We Have to be the Adult in the Room Now? | S6E32

FND — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 03:30:00 +0000

Have you ever looked around the room and realized that... you're now the adult in the room? That it's time to take control of the situation to avoid any unwanted consequences. Do you like being the adult in the room or do you wish that sometimes someone would just help you figure things out?

As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:
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Dan: @therealdanchen
Mia: @msmiaaa
Thomas: @mundane_photos

Does Time Go Faster as We Age? | S6E31

FND — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 03:48:00 +0000

It's December 2025. WHERE did the year go? We used to say this jokingly but we're dead serious now. We used to wait forever for school year to end, for Christmas to arrive, for our vacation to finally start.. whatever it may be! Do you guys also feel like time somehow flies faster as we age? Is there a way to slow it down?

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Dan: @therealdanchen
Mia: @msmiaaa
Thomas: @mundane_photos

Am I Rootless or just Replanting? | S6E30

FND — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 03:46:00 +0000

We've spent time talking about "home" and "where you're from" on this podcast. On this episode we dive deeper into how important roots are. If you spent your life moving around, you may be struggling to answer the 'where are you from' question. Your childhood memories may have been formed at your hometown, but then you moved away in your formative years, and then again as you're stepping into adulthood. Where is home? When do we think it's time to put down roots? How important is it?

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Dan: @therealdanchen
Mia: @msmiaaa
Thomas: @mundane_photos

My Brain Made Me Buy It.. or Was It My Heart? | S6E29

FND — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 03:54:00 +0000

Out of the many relationships we juggle everyday, our relationship with money isn't something we regularly think about. Because what for? I make money, I spend money, end of story. But on this episode, we dive a bit deeper into what money means to us and how it shapes our life.

As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:
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Dan: @therealdanchen
Mia: @msmiaaa
Thomas: @mundane_photos

Friends Who Travel Together, Stay Together? | S6E28

FND — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 04:21:00 +0000

Friends - listen to this episode before that travel plan makes it out of the group chat. Traveling solo allows you to learn about yourself. Traveling with friends helps you learn more about each other so there's definitely a lot to look forward to. How important is it to travel with the right group of people? Should you vet them before the trip?

As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:
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Dan: @therealdanchen
Mia: @msmiaaa
Thomas: @mundane_photos

What Gives You Hope in Humanity? | S6EP27

FND — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 02:40:00 +0000

The world certainly isn't perfect. Sheesh, okay stating the obvious there. But in the midst of all the chaos that is this imperfect world, there are moments where people show up with a simple gesture of kindness, and that is enough to tell us that humanity is still worth rooting for.

As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:
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Dan: @therealdanchen
Mia: @msmiaaa
Thomas: @mundane_photos

Cash Me If You Can | S6E26

FND — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 02:37:00 +0000

Are we in the age of monetization? If you say no.. we love that for you. It's obvious that we're now living in a 'monetization of everything' era. On one hand, it presents a great opportunity for people who are willing to put themselves out there to gain some extra cash (or make a serious living!). On another hand, it could also create an overwhelming amount of content. The question is.. what do we make of all this?

As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:
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Dan: @therealdanchen
Mia: @msmiaaa
Thomas: @mundane_photos

Confidence: 10/10, Qualifications: Working On It | S6E25

FND — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 02:33:00 +0000

Are you someone who's constantly punching above your weight? Whether it’s dating someone way out of your league, landing a job you “weren’t qualified” for, or winning a trivia night with nothing but guesses and blind confidence, you're swinging hard, aiming high, and surprising everyone (including yourself!).

Or are you the opposite - you know what you're good at and prefer a more measured approach? What are the pros and cons to both?

As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:
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Dan: @therealdanchen
Mia: @msmiaaa
Thomas: @mundane_photos

What is the Cost of Perfection? | S6E24

FND — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 02:54:00 +0000

This episode is a followup to our "Optimizer/Maximizer" episode, talking more about the cost to perfection and if humans are even meant to achieve that. We talk through the fine line between striving to do a good job, what it really it takes to get to the "top" or "perfection", and what type of reality lives there. Take a listen and let us know what you think :)

As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:
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Dan: @therealdanchen
Mia: @msmiaaa
Thomas: @mundane_photos

Are Limits Real? | S6E23

FND — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 02:45:00 +0000

THE LIMIT DOES NOT EXIST!! Or does it? On this episode we talk about limits, both internal and external, and especially having a limited mindest. Take a listen and let us know what you think :)

As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:
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Dan: @therealdanchen
Mia: @msmiaaa
Thomas: @mundane_photos

You've Been Labeled! Now What? | S6E22

FND — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 03:00:00 +0000

Have you had a label that stuck and was hard to shake? What about defining others as just "the X guy" or "that Y girl". Why are labels a thing and when are they helpful -- are they ever helpful? We dive into this and more on this episode, stick around and let us know what you think :)

As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:

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Dan: @therealdanchen
Mia: @msmiaaa
Thomas: @mundane_photos

Trends: YOLO, FOMO, or Just NO? | S6E21

FND — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 03:01:00 +0000

When's the last time you called a friend, read a book, asked a live person for a recommendation? On this episode, Dan, Mia, and Kuan talk about the way we communicate with eachother and the world around us. We call out old trends that need to make their way back (spoiler alert: not everyone agrees) and trends / things that just flat out need to go. How many of us are doing things just for the YOLO or FOMO or both?? Listen to in and tell us what you think :)

As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:

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Dan: @therealdanchen
Mia: @msmiaaa
Thomas: @mundane_photos

Ask a Friend: Thomas in the Hot Seat! | S6E20

FND — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 02:21:00 +0000

We're bringing back the hot series with Thomas - finally rounding it out :) Did you miss the previous episodes in this series? Don't forget to check out Dan's, Kuan's, and Mia's earlier this season as well!

As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:

Email: frndsnextdoor@gmail.com

IG: @frndsnextdoor

Dan: @therealdanchen

Mia: @msmiaaa

Thomas: @mundane_photos

What Gives with "Happy Wife, Happy Life"? | S6EP19

FND — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 02:19:00 +0000

We're continue Part 2(!) of marriage talks with marriage levels novice, intermediate, and veteran. On this episode, we get into does "happy wife, happy life" really work and how many votes do you really have when it comes down to making decisions -- is it a 50/50 split or does it end up being 0/1?

As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:

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Dan: @therealdanchen

Mia: @msmiaaa

Thomas: @mundane_photos

Long Term Goals, Marriage Edition, Who Dat?? | S6E18

FND — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 02:44:00 +0000

Long term planning is not easy to begin with when you're single. Add a spouse in that equation, the conversations become that much more interesting! How do you approach these topics? Do you talk about them when you're dating, or is that too early? We have a special friend joining us on this episode!

As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:

Email: frndsnextdoor@gmail.com

IG: @frndsnextdoor

Dan: @therealdanchen

Mia: @msmiaaa

Thomas: @mundane_photos

Are You a Maximizer or an Optimizer? | S6E17

FND — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 02:53:00 +0000

The world is your oyster - that's what they say right? With that in mind are you someone who takes every opportunity and makes the most of them? Or are you someone who may not be all gas and no brakes, but rather prefers optimizing your current situation? There's obviously no right or wrong approach here, but we're curious!

As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:

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Dan: @therealdanchen

Mia: @msmiaaa

Thomas: @mundane_photos

Would You Throw Out 37% of Your Options? | S6E16

FND — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 03:00:00 +0000

When it comes to making a major decision in life, one naturally turns to a math formula. Just kidding. But it is entirely possible that some people subscribe to the idea that mathemathical principles can be applied to some of our approaches to life. Would you agree?

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Dan: @therealdanchen

Mia: @msmiaaa

Thomas: @mundane_photos

How Likely Are You to Get Scammed? | S6E15

FND — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 03:00:00 +0000

Skepticism. What image comes into mind when you hear this word? Does it carry a positive or a negative connotation? And what about healthy skepticism.. does it change your perspective of whether this is something we need as we go about life? And most importantly, does it help you to not get scammed?

As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:

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Dan: @therealdanchen

Mia: @msmiaaa

Thomas: @mundane_photos

Trust the Process. But for How Long? | S6E14

FND — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 03:47:00 +0000

Trust the process. It's not about the destination, it's the journey. If you've heard some version of these advice, have you ever stopped and pondered how long you're supposed to be in the process? What are you supposed to learn in the process? What does the goal or destination look like? Wow, asking deep philosophical questions, are we?

As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:

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Dan: @therealdanchen

Mia: @msmiaaa

Thomas: @mundane_photos

Are You a Materialist? | S6E13

FND — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 03:47:00 +0000

Spoiler alert: if you haven't seen the movie and want to go see it, come back to this episode after! But if you're ready to discuss the classic question of 'do you choose love or money?', listen on. We go beyond the surface level of money and love, so hope you all enjoy this episode!

As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:

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Dan: @therealdanchen

Mia: @msmiaaa

Thomas: @mundane_photos

Why Is My Commute So Long? | S6E12

FND — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 02:34:00 +0000

As more 9-to-5ers are returning to office, commuting is becoming a bigger part of our life. You're then reminded of how commuting feels like a time and energy drain.. until you're hearing that there are benefits to it? Really?

As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:

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Dan: @therealdanchen

Mia: @msmiaaa

Thomas: @mundane_photos

Labubu, le what what? | S6E11

FND — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 03:00:00 +0000

If the word Labubu has come out of your mouth in a recent conversation, congrats, you're in on the latest trend all over socials. Trends come and go so fast these days it's hard to keep up! Are you one of those people who are always in the know?

As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:

Email: frndsnextdoor@gmail.com

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Dan: @therealdanchen

Mia: @msmiaaa

Thomas: @mundane_photos

Are You Team DINK? | S6E10

FND — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 03:10:00 +0000

Don't we just love acronyms? DINK (Double Income, No Kids) isn't a new concept, but this trend seems to be on the rise with our generation. As with anything trending online, the pros and cons are very much polarized but we can safely say that no matter which camp you're on, there's room for discussion.

As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:

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Dan: @therealdanchen

Mia: @msmiaaa

Thomas: @mundane_photos

Ask a Friend: Dan in the Hot Seat! | S6E9

FND — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 02:49:00 +0000

Last but certainly not least on this Ask a Friend series.. Dan's hot seat episode! Interesting to see how there are STILL new things we learned about each other even after all these years. Would you try something like this with your friends?

As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:

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Dan: @therealdanchen

Mia: @msmiaaa

Thomas: @mundane_photos

Mastering the Art of Doing Nothing | S6E8

FND — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 03:24:00 +0000

Do you like doing nothing? How good are you at doing nothing? You would be surprised by how these seemingly simple questions may actually not be that simple. As you will probably hear in our discussion, not everyone has the same understanding of what doing nothing means for them.

As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:

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Dan: @therealdanchen

Mia: @msmiaaa

Thomas: @mundane_photos

Ask a Friend: Kuan in the Hot Seat! | S6E7

FND — Mon, 26 May 2025 02:06:00 +0000

Part 2 of FND putting each other in the hot seat! It's Kuan's turn this time :) Catch up on Mia's turn in Episode 5!

As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:

Email: frndsnextdoor@gmail.com

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Dan: @therealdanchen

Mia: @msmiaaa

Thomas: @mundane_photos

When Overwhelming Self Doubt Rears Its Ugly Head... | S6E6

FND — Mon, 19 May 2025 02:48:00 +0000

Everyone deals with a sense of self doubt and not knowing if you're doing the right thing sometimes. Totally normal. How do you cope if it cripples you, though? Let's talk about it.

As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:

Email: frndsnextdoor@gmail.com

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Dan: @therealdanchen

Mia: @msmiaaa

Thomas: @mundane_photos

Ask a Friend: Mia in the Hot Seat! | S6E5

FND — Mon, 12 May 2025 02:33:00 +0000

When you've known someone for years and years, how much do you really know about them? We'll find out as we decided to try something new this time - dedicating an entire episode on asking each other our burning questions. We'll take turns putting each other in the hot seat and Mia will kick us off! Hope y'all enjoy!

As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:

Email: frndsnextdoor@gmail.com

IG: @frndsnextdoor

Dan: @therealdanchen

Mia: @msmiaaa

Thomas: @mundane_photos

From I to We: Identity After Marriage | S6E4

FND — Mon, 05 May 2025 02:00:00 +0000

Fresh off her wedding (catch up on this on our first episode this season!), Kuan is elaborating on her thoughts around maintaining a sense of self while forming a new unit - husband and wife. While this concept is often thought in this context though, this is also something we go through at work and in professional setting. How do we navigate between the two identities?

As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:

Email: frndsnextdoor@gmail.com

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Dan: @therealdanchen

Mia: @msmiaaa

Thomas: @mundane_photos

The Concept of Belonging to a "Tribe" | S6E3

FND — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 02:00:00 +0000

As social creatures, we all have the desire of belonging to a tribe, a community. Whether it is being surrounded by like-minded people, those with shared hobbies, or other fans of the same Kpop group (ehm). We like to be surrounded by "our people". But how do we find them? And how do we maintain those relationships once we do?

As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:

Email: frndsnextdoor@gmail.com

IG: @frndsnextdoor

Dan: @therealdanchen

Mia: @msmiaaa

Thomas: @mundane_photos

Age Gap in Relationships: What Works and What Doesn't Work? | S6E2

FND — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 02:07:00 +0000

Some people say that the rule to determining a socially acceptable age difference in relationships is to half your age and add seven. This goes both ways - up and down. Whether or not you believe in this is of course up to each individual, but let's talk about age gap in relationships and what that realistically means in terms of your compatibility with the other person.

As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:

Email: frndsnextdoor@gmail.com

IG: @frndsnextdoor

Dan: @therealdanchen

Mia: @msmiaaa

Thomas: @mundane_photos

Someone Got Married...Guess Who?! | S6E1

FND — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 02:12:00 +0000

After a long, long break... we're finally back in your ears! Lots of things happened in the last few months and we have so much to catch up on, but FIRST! One of us is a newlywed, so naturally we want to hear all about the process and how she (ehm, Kuan) decided to take the leap.

As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:

Email: frndsnextdoor@gmail.com

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Dan: @therealdanchen

Mia: @msmiaaa

Thomas: @mundane_photos

The Dos and Don'ts of Meeting the Parents | S5E27

FND — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 03:37:00 +0000

Meet the Parents - now that sounds like a scary movie. To those who are natural charmers, lucky you. Those who are void of the social butterfly genes, don't worry because at least we can trade stories, and tips!

And unfortunately, this will be our last episode of Season 5! We have to end the season earlier than usual because of personal circumstances (nothing crazy though), so we're saying farewell for now but we WILL be back!

As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:
Email: frndsnextdoor@gmail.com
IG: @frndsnextdoor

Dan: @therealdanchen
Mia: @msmiaaa
Thomas: @mundane_photos

Are We the Average of the Five People Around Us? | S5E26

FND — Mon, 02 Sep 2024 03:04:00 +0000

You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with. Have you heard of this saying before? Well, Mia hasn't until recently. Once she gave it a thought, there's some truth to it but to what extent? Let us know what you think once you give it a listen!

As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:
Email: frndsnextdoor@gmail.com
IG: @frndsnextdoor

Dan: @therealdanchen
Mia: @msmiaaa
Thomas: @mundane_photos

Underrated or Overrated? | S5E25

FND — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 03:52:00 +0000

Is New York overrated or underrated? On this episode, we're just going to have a fun conversation on things that we think are underrated or overrated. And ooobviously, the things we say are highly subjective :). If you feel so inclined, though, feel free to share your thoughts if you disagree!

As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:
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Dan: @therealdanchen
Mia: @msmiaaa
Thomas: @mundane_photos

Millennials, Are We Experiencing a Midlife Crisis? | S5E24

FND — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 03:35:00 +0000

If you're an older millennial listener, would you agree that we're entering our midlife crisis era? It may not look the same as what we imagine a midlife crisis would look like, with a red sports car or anything, but some of the signs are hard to ignore. Regardless, we're not saying it's a bad thing, but let's talk about it.

As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:
Email: frndsnextdoor@gmail.com
IG: @frndsnextdoor

Dan: @therealdanchen
Mia: @msmiaaa
Thomas: @mundane_photos

Are We Normalizing MicroAddiction? | S5E23

FND — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 03:31:00 +0000

Ahh we sure do like to come up with a label for everything, don't we? In this case we think it is the best way of explaining the term in a succinct way, but in standard FND fashion, we'll dive into the concept, what we mean by that and why we think it is becoming normalized.

As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:
Email: frndsnextdoor@gmail.com
IG: @frndsnextdoor

Dan: @therealdanchen
Mia: @msmiaaa
Thomas: @mundane_photos

Social Advice to Our Younger Selves | S5E22

FND — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 03:13:00 +0000

If you could go back to your 14-year-old self, what advice would you give in order to thrive in social situations?

As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:
Email: frndsnextdoor@gmail.com
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Dan: @therealdanchen
Mia: @msmiaaa
Thomas: @mundane_photos

Is it Too Late to Apologize? | S5E21

FND — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 03:27:00 +0000

We're totally dating ourselves by asking this question, but do you think sorry is the hardest word to say? Are you the type to immediately apologize once you made a mistake? And if it's the other way around, how good are you at accepting an apology? Let's figure this out together.

As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:
Email: frndsnextdoor@gmail.com
IG: @frndsnextdoor

Dan: @therealdanchen
Mia: @msmiaaa
Thomas: @mundane_photos

Personal and Social Boundaries - How Flexible Are We? | S5E20

FND — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 03:26:00 +0000

Let's talk about boundary - what are things that you're willing and not willing to do in social settings? Have they changed throughout the years? A simple example would be Mia, who never would've wanted to go to any horror-themed activity, risking her beauty sleep to go a haunted hotel themed escape room. Now that's what we call a real friend.

As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:
Email: frndsnextdoor@gmail.com
IG: @frndsnextdoor

Dan: @therealdanchen
Mia: @msmiaaa
Thomas: @mundane_photos

The Magic Ratio of Relationships | S5E19

FND — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 03:39:00 +0000

Is there such thing as a perfect formula for relationships? Or a way to figure out whether a relationship is bound to last? On this episode, we dive into how to create and maintain long-lasting relationships.

As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:
Email: frndsnextdoor@gmail.com
IG: @frndsnextdoor

Dan: @therealdanchen
Mia: @msmiaaa
Thomas: @mundane_photos

Is Effortlessness a Myth? | S5E18

FND — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 03:38:00 +0000

When you see people who make the things they do look easy and effortless (*cough* Steph Curry), what comes to your mind first? Do you think of the countless hours they spend on perfecting their craft? Probably not.. so let's take some time to discuss!

As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:
Email: frndsnextdoor@gmail.com
IG: @frndsnextdoor

Dan: @therealdanchen
Mia: @msmiaaa
Thomas: @mundane_photos

Is Social Media Still Social? | S5E17

FND — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 01:20:00 +0000

Who here still remembers the early days of social media? How did we feel when we first used our social media accounts? Now compare those feelings to today - do you think they still serve as a social tool or have they transformed into something else?

As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:
Email: frndsnextdoor@gmail.com
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Dan: @therealdanchen
Mia: @msmiaaa
Thomas: @mundane_photos

It's a Money Thing! | S5E16

FND — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 01:16:00 +0000

What are some of the things you'll gladly pay for, even when they might be considered pricey? Conversely, what are things you'd refuse to pay based on your principle? Money is always an interesting topic, so this time we're diving into how each of us spend our hard-earned dollars. We understand this is a personal matter so please listen to the episode with that thought in mind!

As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:
Email: frndsnextdoor@gmail.com
IG: @frndsnextdoor

Dan: @therealdanchen
Mia: @msmiaaa
Thomas: @mundane_photos

HYPE - When We Buy In vs. When We Do Not | S5E15

FND — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 03:09:00 +0000

We're living in a time when so many things can easily get hyped up (thanks social media!). When we see it all around us, do we easily buy into it? If not, how do we manage?

As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:
Email: frndsnextdoor@gmail.com
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Small Fish or Big Fish - What Would You Rather Be? | S5E14

FND — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 03:35:00 +0000

Whether you're a small fish in a big pond or a big fish in a small pond, both come with their own perks. Have you thought about what you'd rather be?

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Is the Corporate Grass Greener on the Other Side? | S5E13

FND — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 02:29:00 +0000

Calling all job hoppers out there! We're joined by Thomas this time to discuss our experience with changing jobs as we advance our career, and we're definitely not the only ones strategically moving to another job as a way to keep growing professionally. What are the criteria do we use to determine if it's time to move on? What have our experiences been like?

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Is It Possible to Truly Unplug? | S5E12

FND — Mon, 27 May 2024 03:48:00 +0000

When we're constantly connected to the world through the palm of our hand (aka our phone), is it possible to truly take a step back and disconnect? Do you feel the need to? To those who have proactively taken the step to unplug, how does that make you feel?

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Is The First Cut The Deepest? | S5E11

FND — Mon, 20 May 2024 02:43:00 +0000

Are first-time experiences the most memorable? If it's a bad experience, is it hardest to overcome the first time and does it get easier? Conversely, if it's a good one, do you tend to remember only the first time it happens?

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Is the Glass Half Full or Half Empty? | S5E10

FND — Mon, 13 May 2024 02:22:00 +0000

It's an age-old question.. are you a glass-half-full or glass-half-empty type of person? How does this understanding impact our day-to-day life? Is there an advantage of adopting a mindset that's not necessarily your natural predisposition?

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When You're Feeling Singled Out | S5E9

FND — Mon, 06 May 2024 03:19:00 +0000

Imagine this situation: you and your friends have spent time and shared experiences together for years. But then, some distance starts forming in the friendship because one of you is seeing more success than the other. How would you deal?

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How to Make Friends.. As an Adult | S5E8

FND — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 03:21:00 +0000

Do you agree that making new friends just gets harder as we age? Whether it is due to the circumstances we're in, the busy lives we're leading, etc, these friendship bonds don't come by very often. If you find yourself in a situation where you feel the loneliness that may come with adulthood, we hope you like this episode.

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Every Day I'm Hustling! | S5E7

FND — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 03:13:00 +0000

Are you on a busy bandwagon? Do you find yourself running and hustling everyday, whether it is to achieve a certain goal in your career or to keep up with your social calendar? If so, this episode is for you :).

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Who's Most Likely To...? FND Edition | S5E6

FND — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 03:10:00 +0000

The best games are those that could either make or break your friendships, so let's play a game and see if ours would endure! Just kidding. We're still good, but we had fun learning more about each other's tendency in this game for sure. Have you guys ever played this game with your friends or loved ones? How did that go?

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How Do You Accept Others' Flaws? | S5E5

FND — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 03:48:00 +0000

Noone's perfect. How cliche does this sound and how many times have you heard it in your life? Yet in the world of imperfection, we find it hard sometimes to deal with other people's flaws. Why can't they just do things the right way! In those moments of frustration, we're here for you.

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Are You a Better Host or a Better Guest? | S5E4

FND — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 03:36:00 +0000

When it comes to etiquettes around hosting someone and being a guest, how far would you go to make the other party comfortable? If you're playing host, how much preparation do you put into making sure that your guests feel at home? And if you're the guest, how do you make sure that you get invited back?

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Well That Was Awkward! | S5E3

FND — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 03:00:00 +0000

When was the last time you found yourself in an awkward situation? And how did you deal with it? Come and laugh about these unexpected situations with us... because life is better when you don't take yourself too seriously sometimes!

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Lies We Tell Ourselves To Sleep | S5E2

FND — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:40:00 +0000

Little white lies, excuses, and self deception. Did we just take a dark turn? We're officially back on the grind with some chatters about the little things we tell ourselves to sleep better at night. Who can relate?

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FND — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 00:11:00 +0000

If you were to draw a chart of your life and list decisions that, in a way, define your life - what would those be? It doesn't need to be grand, but sometimes smaller or more subtle actions can just be as impactful.

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S4E21. Are You Good at Asking for Help?

FND — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 03:10:00 +0000

Some people are better at realizing that they need help and asking for one than others. What's your take on this?

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S4E20. Things We No Longer Want to Change about Ourselves

FND — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 03:27:00 +0000

While we're on the topic of change, what are things you wanted to change about yourselves but are OK with now? Change is generally good, but so is self acceptance - let's talk about it.

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S4E19. Now vs Then: How Have We Changed?

FND — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 03:10:00 +0000

It's always fun to walk down memory lane to see how your lives have changed over the years. What were the things you didn't hesitate to do when you were younger, but would not do now? How have these preference changes shaped us today?

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S4E18. How Do Relationships Change with Age?

FND — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 02:09:00 +0000

Growing up is not easy, so does nurturing relationships as we get older. How should we navigate these personal relationships that are often highly nuanced?

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S4E17. How to Rediscover Yourself

FND — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 02:01:00 +0000

As we go through life, sometimes we'd feel stuck in a rut and start questioning our purpose on this planet. We may not be able to find all the answers to our life questions, but we think taking steps to rediscover ourselves is a great first step. When we reconnect with ourselves and figure out what we deem important, all the other pieces of the puzzle should eventually fall into place!

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S4E16. Wait a Minute.. What If We're the Toxic One?

FND — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 02:00:00 +0000

This may be a sensitive question to ask, but if you decide to ask yourself this question it would no doubt require an honest and courageous look at self. Is it easy? Of course not. Is it necessary? That's for everyone to decide.

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S4E15. Are You a People Pleaser?

FND — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 01:47:00 +0000

On a scale of 1 to 10, how much of a people pleaser are you? Do you usually have a hard time saying no? How have you changed as you get older? Let's talk about it!

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S4E14. This or That?

FND — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 03:51:00 +0000

We're letting our hair down and choosing fun for this episode - beach-side resort or hill-side cottage? Call or text? Golf or tennis? We've been friends for a while but some of these answers were still a surprise!

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S4E13: Want to Spot Your Blindspot and Overcome Them?

FND — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 03:06:00 +0000

If the title sounds like an oxymoron, think again. Identifying our own personal blindspot is not easy, but not impossible with the help of a little research and a lot of self reflection. Of course, you could also listen to our convo and see if any of these are relatable to you. Hope you find this episode enjoyable!

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S4E12. Are You Too Hot to Handle?

FND — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 03:49:00 +0000

And also, are you, literally, too hot to handle? Honestly, we think these two questions are enough to start a fun convo so listen on!

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S4E11. Ahh.. That Feeling When We Find Our Slice of Home

FND — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 02:09:00 +0000

Be honest - when you're traveling, how many days do you last without looking for your comfort food? Of course culinary adventure is fun, but there's something comforting about eating food you've grown up consuming. As we're chatting this time, we're taking this idea and asking each other, what are the things that bring you a sense of home?

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S4E10. Basic, Everyday Things that We JUST.CANT.DO

FND — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 03:21:00 +0000

Alright friends here's a fun episode for you: what are simple things that you're just bad at? For example, you could be bad at using Google Calendar and no matter how simple it looks, you just can't find your reminders and events - (whisper) BOOMER moment. But that's okay, no one is perfect so let's just poke fun at ourselves every now and then!

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S4E9. Do You Feel Mediocre?

FND — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 02:36:00 +0000

Does anyone else feel worried about how normalized mediocrity is becoming? We're asking for a friend - a Reddit user. Okay this has the potential to become a controversial topic, but we decided to take it on and chat through it. Listen on and let us know how you agree or disagree.

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S4E8. Do You Still Get FOMO?

FND — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 02:56:00 +0000

What would be your answer if someone asked you this today? And we're not talking about FOMO strictly in a social sense, but in also other aspects of this thing called life.

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S4E7. NOPE. I'm not doing that.

FND — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 02:44:00 +0000

What are things or situations that you would never get yourself into? Haunted houses, rollercoasters, bungee jumping might be obvious to some people, but some of our answers may be surprising to you. Listen on and see if you agree!

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S4E6. Treat Yo'self!

FND — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 03:00:00 +0000

Do you constantly find yourself in ‘go go go’ mode or are you a relaxation professional? How important is it to take a step back from our daily grinds and slow down every once in a while? Dan, Kuan and Mia weigh in on these questions as they sit down and have a relaxing and fun chat *wink*.

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S4E5. Do You Feel Your Age?

FND — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 03:00:00 +0000

They say age is just a number, but are there times when you feel your age? Or older than your age? In our opinion, it's only normal to feel both! Maybe you pull a muscle from simply carrying your grocery bags (not saying that this happened to one of us, L-O-L), but you have so much zest for life that even those much younger than you can hardly keep up. Ahh.. 'tis the beauty of life :)

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S4E4. Should You Travel Solo Once in Your Life?

FND — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 03:00:00 +0000

Our FIRST Mailbag episode in a while and we're here for it!

Have you traveled solo? Or is it in your bucketlist? Many people credit traveling solo as a way of self discovery and to be more in tune with who you are. So if given the opportunity, would you do it? What are some of the things to prepare for a fun and memorable solo trip?

Shoutout to Shirley for sending this in :)

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S4E3. Is Love Really Blind?

FND — Mon, 29 May 2023 03:00:00 +0000

Inspired by Love Is Blind (the dating show), Dan, Kuan and Mia share their thoughts on whether love is really blind or if it has eyes. Need we say more? Nope, let's give it a listen!

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S4E2. What Are Signs to Full Stop Or Full Go in Dating?

FND — Thu, 25 May 2023 03:00:00 +0000

Calling all hopeless romantics from around the world! You know those butterfly in your stomach feelings when you're falling in love? Great! Now all you need is a friend who's keeping you off your rose-tinted glasses and helping you watch out for potential red flags. Don't worry, we're not being all negative, there are green flags as well ;) Enjoy!

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S4E1. Motivation? Discipline? What's the Difference?

FND — Mon, 22 May 2023 03:00:00 +0000

We're back with season 4! We had plans of starting season 4 much earlier in the year, but life got the better of us so here we are, in late May, uploading the first episode of our FOURTH season.

It's only fitting, then, that our first topic of the season is about having motivation and being resolute (ha!). Are you someone who is disciplined and has the will to hold yourself accountable? How do you stay motivated? And we're not even talking about grand ideas, it could be as simple as setting a goal to wake up early. Listen on as Dan, Thomas, Kuan and Mia weigh in on these things.

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S3E26. 2022 Review & Reflections!

FND — Mon, 02 Jan 2023 18:09:00 +0000

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!! Another year, another season - we can't believe it . If you've been listening to us all this time, thank you so much, we see you!! If you're just finding us, welcome, friends ^_^! 2022 going on 2023 -- what did we even do this year?? Listen to us reflect on: what we accomplished, what we're proud of, what were the nice things people did for us this year, and what are things which are getting easier for us. We encourage you to review and share your reflections as well! We are here ringing in the new year with you -- here's to 2023!!

This wraps Season 3 as we take our beginning of year break :) Tell us what more you want to hear from us/questions/comments/stories here:

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S3E25. Does High School Ever End?

FND — Tue, 27 Dec 2022 04:12:00 +0000

Ohhh high school, we're here again! In our S2E36. Have We Peaked? episode we touch upon how some people "peak in high school" and now we're exploring another way high school find it's way back into adulthood: does high school ever end? Listen to us rewind and reflect while we trade high school experiences in clubs(or lack of clubs....) we were in and our social circles. Through the roasting and sharing, we cross over into life today and what it means to be popular, when the "lunch room scene" happens to you, and the feeling of belonging or not belonging. Bowling For Soup might have been onto something, but you tell us, do you think high school ever ends?

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S3E24. Have We Lost the Ability to Overcome Anything?

FND — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 04:47:00 +0000

How many times have you heard someone saying that adulting is hard? You have to juggle so many things that come at you in life - finding and keeping a full time job, making a career out of that job, maintaining friendships, taking care of family members, AND finding time for self care. Oh and figuring out how to do your taxes!

So yeah, no one would throw any blame if you complain about how hard life is from time to time. If you get carried away, though, you might end up feeling way too burdened by all the responsibilities that come with adulthod and giving up. So what's the best way to tackle this thing called life?

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S3E23. How Many Versions of You Are There??

FND — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 04:02:00 +0000

Is there a "work" you, a "family" you, a "secret agent" you? Do you, like Chandler, have a work laugh your significant other hates? Going one step further, have you, again like Chandler, influenced your partner to also have a work laugh around your work colleagues? Is this a fake way to behave? We talked about the concept of "Being On" in our S3E21. I Need a New Social Battery episode and now we expand more into that with the different "versions" of us. Listen to us flip through the different versions we identify in ourselves and let us know if you have a specific version of you which comes out when you least expect it or if you know exactly what triggers it.

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S3E22. Is "the Spark" Overrated?

FND — Tue, 29 Nov 2022 15:30:00 +0000

They were really nice, but we just didn't have "the spark". How often have you heard this or said this yourself?! What does this even mean and does this change with the phase of life you're in? Could we be passing up great potential partners and can attraction really grow? The skeptics want to know. Featuring a film analysis of "He's Just Not That Into You", we hope you enjoy this episode on the love seat! Also, please share, did your current relationship start with "a spark" or how do you/do you factor "the spark" into your relationship-ing?

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S3E21. I Need a New Social Battery

FND — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 03:36:00 +0000

Since some of us had just gotten back into the habit of going to the office to work, we couldn't help but notice that we're...more socially drained now lol. Face-to-face interaction with real people makes us feel the need to always be "on", leaving our social battery very low. Home just feels that much better because, well, that's our comfortable little cocoon. Of course not everyone feels the need to recharge their social battery (ehm, DAN), but for those who do, how do you recharge?

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FND — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 02:08:00 +0000

In this cruel, cruel world, we are sometimes guilty of passing quick judgement toward other people. "She's too pretty for him", or "he's too good for her". These are usually a split second comment of course, but why do we do this? What would you do if your friends are telling you that the person you're dating isn't good enough for you? Time to dig deeper!

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S3E16. Have Asian Americans Cracked the "Bamboo Ceiling"?

FND — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 21:00:00 +0000

We don't mean a literal bamboo ceiling that may or may not exist out there, of course. We're referring to the theory about Asian Americans being the group that is least likely to get promoted in their workplace. Spicy! Let's weigh it in, shall we?

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S3E15. Are We Too Quick to Judge?

FND — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 21:45:00 +0000

Ahh... judgement. Nobody likes to be judged, right? Regardless of where it's coming from: sibling, parents, close friends, not-so-close friends, coworkers, total strangers... you get the idea. Yet sometimes we can't help but feel like there's judgment all around us so we can't help but ask: are people too quick to judge?

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S3E14. Growing Apart...Womp Womp

FND — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 21:00:00 +0000

Growing apart is never fun, whether it is with your friends, family, or -GULP- your better half. But as life ebbs and flows, these things are often inevitable. It still does not feel good though. So how do we deal with it?

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Mia: @msmiaaa

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S3E13. Are We in a Golden Age of Content?

FND — Sat, 27 Aug 2022 09:37:00 +0000

So...who else spends too much time binge-watching shows? Or on YouTube, Instagram, and ... TikTok? The three of us have lived long enough to see how social media platforms went from zero to hero, how almost everyone is a content creator these days, and how much our lives are consumed by this thing called the internet. We have to ask then, are we in a golden age of content?

As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:

Email: frndsnextdoor@gmail.com

IG: @frndsnextdoor

Dan: @therealdanchen

Mia: @msmiaaa

Thomas: @mundane_photos

S3E12. COVID Check-In: How Are We All Doing?

FND — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 21:51:00 +0000

Dan, Thomas and Mia spent some time reflecting on life in the Covid era. It should be safe to say that we're all trying to move on with life in our own way. With Covid being a part of our lives nowadays, do we think that things would be back to how they used to be? Or have we adapted to a new normal? How do you live life these days?

As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:

Email: frndsnextdoor@gmail.com

IG: @frndsnextdoor

Dan: @therealdanchen

Mia: @msmiaaa

Thomas: @mundane_photos

S3E11. What Do Couples Typically Argue About?

FND — Sun, 07 Aug 2022 21:59:00 +0000

Well well well, if it isn't our favorite hot topic - relationships. But this time, it is not the rosy kind. Here we are talking about the reasons couples argue. Some might be trivial and some might be more serious, one thing is for sure: they sometimes cause friction between couples. Do you agree with us?

As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:

Email: frndsnextdoor@gmail.com

IG: @frndsnextdoor

Dan: @therealdanchen

Mia: @msmiaaa

Thomas: @mundane_photos

S3E10. Why Are Americans Obsessed With These?

FND — Sun, 10 Jul 2022 19:45:00 +0000

Some of us just came off of an NBA Finals high (not Dan, he'd rather forget this year's Finals) that we're now experiencing basketball withdrawals. I mean, October feels so far away! So you can say we're obsessed and as you may know, sports permeate people's lives here. You can hear chatter around basketball, football, baseball, hockey, you name it - all throughout the year. Friendships are made over these shared interests.

On this episode, we will be chatting about a few things that Americans love to obsess over. Do you agree? What did we miss in our conversation?

As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:

Email: frndsnextdoor@gmail.com

IG: @frndsnextdoor

Dan: @therealdanchen

Mia: @msmiaaa

Thomas: @mundane_photos

FND — Sun, 08 May 2022 21:08:00 +0000

We always hear that adulting is hard, so today we will peel off these endless layers of the very definition of adulting and discuss when we feel like we've successfully done that and where we fall short.

Do tough life challenges force one to grow up? How did our mentality change when we were in our 20vs. vs our 30s? Come on in and give it a listen!

As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:

Email: frndsnextdoor@gmail.com

IG: @frndsnextdoor

Dan: @therealdanchen

Mia: @msmiaaa

Thomas: @mundane_photos

S3E4. Is Pressure Good or Bad For You?

FND — Sun, 01 May 2022 00:37:00 +0000

Pressure is inevitably a part of our day to day lives (ugh) and it can come from different places. Sometimes it is self imposed, like you feel as if you need to fulfill every obligation life throws at you. Other times it comes from those around us, manager who demands a lot from you, parents who want you to get married, like, tomorrow. How do we deal with pressure? Is pressure a good thing or a bad thing? How do we navigate through these uncomfortable feelings of overcoming pressure? Let's figure it out together.

As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:

Email: frndsnextdoor@gmail.com

IG: @frndsnextdoor

Dan: @therealdanchen

Mia: @msmiaaa

Thomas: @mundane_photos

S3E3. What Is Your Love Language?

FND — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 19:00:00 +0000

And the topic of l.o.v.e continues! This time we learn about our love languages and discuss the importance of knowing what our love language is in our daily lives. Do YOU know what yours is? If you do, do you find that to be helpful in building relationships with the people around you?

As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:

Email: frndsnextdoor@gmail.com

IG: @frndsnextdoor

Dan: @therealdanchen

Mia: @msmiaaa

Thomas: @mundane_photos

S3E2. Young Love, Oh Young Love | MAILBAG

FND — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 13:10:00 +0000

Ever thought of how despite SO many books and articles about relationships have been written to this day, a lot of us would still struggle to maintain them sometimes? That's because human hearts are very... special. To those of you who may have recently started a relationship, first of all - CONGRATS. Listen on as Dan, Thomas and Mia try their best to give advice here; we hope you get some useful nuggets!

Tell us what you think and if you have topic suggestions here:

Email: frndsnextdoor@gmail.com

IG: @frndsnextdoor

Dan: @therealdanchen

Mia: @msmiaaa

Thomas: @mundane_photos

S3E1. Hmm... Do We Worship Celebrities a Little Too Much These Days? | NEW SEASON

FND — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 21:12:00 +0000

We're BAAACK! What was originally intended to be a short break turned out to be a much longer one, and for that we apologize, but we're excited to start another season of FND!

We actually recorded this episode quite a while back, so long ago that Tom Brady had announcement his retirement AND came out of retirement but we think the underlying topic of putting celebrities/public figured on a moral pedestal is still relevant anyway.

Hope you enjoy, tell us what you think and if you have topic suggestions!

Email: frndsnextdoor@gmail.com

IG: @frndsnextdoor

Dan: @therealdanchen

Mia: @msmiaaa

Thomas: @mundane_photos

S2E39. We're Thankful For...

FND — Thu, 30 Dec 2021 04:07:00 +0000

As we close another year, let's take some time to look back and reflect on the things that happened this year. Things haven't been so easy recently and that might be an understatement to some people, but we hope you'd be able to find happiness and moments of gratitude in your day to day. If this hasn't been your year, that's okay, we can always do better moving forward! Quick PSA: we're taking a quick break and will be back next season with a brand new look! Be well and we'll be back in your lives soon :)

As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:

Email: frndsnextdoor@gmail.com

IG: @frndsnextdoor

Dan: @therealdanchen

Mia: @msmiaaa

Thomas: @mundane_photos

FND — Mon, 06 Dec 2021 04:46:00 +0000

In today's busy world, we're all trying to get more things done in the same amount of time. This can result in multitasking throughout much of the day, but are we actually effective? What if we're just distracted and can't really focus on a single task? Listen to our thoughts on getting distracted while focusing, habits which lead to multi-tasking, and self-discipline :)

As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:

Email: frndsnextdoor@gmail.com

IG: @frndsnextdoor

Dan: @therealdanchen

Mia: @msmiaaa

Thomas: @mundane_photos

S2E33. When Will "I See Your True Colors Shining Through"?

FND — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 00:28:00 +0000

Putting your best foot forward in a relationship is admirable, but there are waves where we are lax/not on are game and completely reveal something about ourselves for the long run. We gotta roll with the bad and the good in relationships, but when do you really know someone's true colors? Is this based on time, like in 2 years I know this person? Or does this only happen after your time with a person has passed or even never?

As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:

Email: frndsnextdoor@gmail.com

IG: @frndsnextdoor

Dan: @therealdanchen

Mia: @msmiaaa

Thomas: @mundane_photos

S2E32. Feeling Behind in Life

FND — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 04:49:00 +0000

Feeling behind and the dark spiral of comparison - can you relate? And for you is it professional, social, emotional, something else or not at all? On this episode, listen to how we have or are currently feeling behind in life. We'll cover certain stages or aspects of our lives that tend to have us struggling to keep up and how we've caught up or pulled ourselves out of a spiral. If you're feeling behind, know at FND we've all been there and listen along as it's often not as bleak as it may seem :)

As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:

Email: frndsnextdoor@gmail.com

IG: @frndsnextdoor

Dan: @therealdanchen

Mia: @msmiaaa

Thomas: @mundane_photos

S2E31. Things We Hated As Kids and Now Love

FND — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 04:04:00 +0000

What's changed with age? If you think about it, a lot of things can change with age, but what about things that you just COULD NOT STAND as a kid but you are now so on board with as an adult? Did your taste...mature and now you look at broccoli with hearts in your eyes? (Hey health is wealth.) Did you used to hate the rain, but find yourself not minding it at all and even think it's...romantic (lol)? Funny how these things change with passage of time. Come join our convo and reminisce :)

As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:

Email: frndsnextdoor@gmail.com

IG: @frndsnextdoor

Dan: @therealdanchen

Mia: @msmiaaa

Thomas: @mundane_photos

S2E30. MBTI Triggered

FND — Mon, 08 Nov 2021 00:52:00 +0000

What triggers our MBTIs? On this episode, we share what our MBTI personalities are based on the test at www.16personalities.com and what our thoughts are on our own types. We talk through how we think it plays out in our every day life, romantic life, and demonstrate a real-time example in how we handle feedback. What is your MBTI and how much do you think it aligns with your everyday?

As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:

Email: frndsnextdoor@gmail.com

IG: @frndsnextdoor

Dan: @therealdanchen

Mia: @msmiaaa

Thomas: @mundane_photos

S2E29. Vulnerability

FND — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 03:00:00 +0000

Don't worry, your friends next door are always here to lend an ear if you feel like pouring your heart out about how life has been overwhelming! Sometimes, the feeling of revealing your soul is just too cringe/hard to deal and we get that. Listen through this episode and let us know what you think on how we deal :)

And as always, if you have a burning question, find us here:

Email: frndsnextdoor@gmail.com

IG: @frndsnextdoor

Dan: @therealdanchen

Mia: @msmiaaa

Thomas: @mundane_photos

S2E28. Forget Where, HOW Do You Travel?

FND — Mon, 25 Oct 2021 03:28:00 +0000

No matter how short or long a break you've taken and whether it was across the street or across the pond, breaks can be helpful! We often hear about the far-away lands where people go, so we wanted to shift the focus to the whys and hows of our travels! You'll also hear about some of the friendship and people lessons and reflections we've gathered here at FND and we want to know, what are some of yours?

And as always, if you have a burning question, find us here:

Email: frndsnextdoor@gmail.com

IG: @frndsnextdoor

Dan: @therealdanchen

Mia: @msmiaaa

Thomas: @mundane_photos

S2E27. Should We Quit Our Jobs?

FND — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 03:15:00 +0000

If you, like Mia, have recently been down the rabbit hole of YouTube reccommended videos of people declaring that they quit their jobs, you might at first find it intriguing. You then read endless articles being written about "The Great Resignation". What's going on? Am I missing out on something here?

Don't worry, your next-door friends are always here to lend an ear if you feel like pouring your heart out about how work (or school!) has been overwhelming and the feeling of burnout. Listen through this episode and let us know what you think.

And as always, if you have a burning question, find us here:

Email: frndsnextdoor@gmail.com

IG: @frndsnextdoor

Dan: @therealdanchen

Mia: @msmiaaa

Thomas: @nomastmas

S2E26 Squid Game Hype.. Love It or Hate It?

FND — Mon, 11 Oct 2021 03:15:00 +0000

**HEADS UP: Light spoilers on plot lines for very popular shows/films in this episode**

Have you seen the Netflix series Squid Game? Some of us have and while we were talking about this series, we thought it was interesting to chat about why we watch the things we watch...is it the hype, intriguing storyline, or something else?

By the way, we're taking film/tv recommendations so let us know if there's anything we HAVE to check out!

And as always, if you have a burning question, find us here:

Email: frndsnextdoor@gmail.com

IG: @frndsnextdoor

Dan: @therealdanchen

Mia: @msmiaaa

Thomas: @nomastmas

S2E25. What Do You Remember?

FND — Mon, 04 Oct 2021 03:47:00 +0000

What was your earliest memory? Are you in the "HOW could I not remember this??" or rather the "I remember nothing" camp? On this episode we take a jog down memory lane on what we remember and how memories can be sources of drive, motivation, or doubt. Most importantly, if you're getting married soon, congrats(!!) and make sure to book Thomas to give a toast at your wedding :)

And as always, if you have a burning question, find us here:

Email: frndsnextdoor@gmail.com

IG: @frndsnextdoor

Dan: @therealdanchen

Mia: @msmiaaa

Thomas: @nomastmas

S2E24. How Much Should You Rely on Advice From Friends?

FND — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 01:34:00 +0000

Decisions decisions, we all gotta make 'em! How much do you consult/rely completely on your friends for decisions? This week we cover interpersonal, financial, and social decisions and how easy it is for each of us to be pushed over in these situations. At the end of the day, we see surrounding yourself with accomodating and supportive friends is important and even more important are people who recognize your decisions are your decisions.

And as always, if you have a burning question, find us here:

Email: frndsnextdoor@gmail.com

IG: @frndsnextdoor

Dan: @therealdanchen

Mia: @msmiaaa

Thomas: @nomastmas

S2E23. You Are Now INSTANTLY "Attractive"

FND — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 03:33:00 +0000

Some of these things have been played out time and time again in the shows and media we see on the daily. Some of these are completely personal. Is there ANY validity to them and please, share with us, do you find veiny hands attractive?

*Note* Attraction is completely personal and this episode is catered around poking fun at some of our personal feels and things media/society push. Whether you do/don't do any of these has no bearing on your attractiveness. You do you, you beautiful soul :) #jessemccartney

And as always, if you have a burning question, find us here:

Email: frndsnextdoor@gmail.com

IG: @frndsnextdoor

Dan: @therealdanchen

Mia: @msmiaaa

Thomas: @nomastmas

S2E22. Is BTS Cancelled in China?

FND — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 20:30:00 +0000

A different twist of content than our usual, but interesting none the less! Recently the Chinese government has put a "ban" on having "effeminate" and "sissy" men to be shown on TV. In this episode we go all over the map and delve into what we think this could mean for BTS fans(Mia) and what this action says about influence and culture.

And as always, if you have a burning question, find us here:

Email: frndsnextdoor@gmail.com

IG: @frndsnextdoor

Dan: @therealdanchen

Mia: @msmiaaa

Thomas: @nomastmas

S2E21. Frenemies, Enemies, and Archnemeses

FND — Sun, 05 Sep 2021 23:30:00 +0000

No relationship is smooth sailing all the way through. There are BOUND to be some rough patches, no matter how big or small. But what makes a person into a frenemy or even further into an enemy/arch nemesis? On this episode you'll hear about alllllllll the reasons we might have these types of people in our lives and the happenings of how these relationships transpire.

And as always, if you have a burning question, find us here:

Email: frndsnextdoor@gmail.com

IG: @frndsnextdoor

Dan: @therealdanchen

Mia: @msmiaaa

Thomas: @nomastmas

FND — Sun, 08 Aug 2021 17:59:00 +0000

You might be single & ready to mingle, taken & committed, or still figuring it out :) EITHER WAY, would you date yourself? How much does self worth/self love influence your answer? And can two introverts or two extroverts date eachother? Tune in to hear what we think and if any of us would date ourselves(!).

If you like what you hear, WRITE US A REVIEW :D or as always, if you have a burning question, find us here:

Email: frndsnextdoor@gmail.com
IG: @frndsnextdoor
Dan: @therealdanchen
Mia: @msmiaaa
Thomas: @nomastmas

S2E16. Fast Food: Love It or Hate It?

FND — Mon, 02 Aug 2021 13:06:00 +0000

We LOVE fast food. And as you listen through our convo, you will see that some of us love it more than the others. Why do you think fast food has become indispensable in our lives? Is it the modern lifestyle so fast paced that we don't have time to make food? Is it the tempting price points? The nostalgia? The feels it gives us?

We also just want to say that we're not advocating for fast food, but simply acknowledging that we do enjoy eating it every once in a while :D. Do you have a go-to fast food joint?

As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:

Email: frndsnextdoor@gmail.com
IG: @frndsnextdoor
Dan: @therealdanchen
Mia: @msmiaaa
Thomas: @nomastmas

FND — Sun, 04 Jul 2021 00:03:00 +0000

ON THIS EPISODE! We sit down with Chris Chappell, host of China Uncensored and America Uncovered, to talk about what it means to be an American for each of us. You will soon realize, from our discussion, that we all came from different backgrounds and circumstances so we have slightly (ehm, vastly) different perspectives. But that's exactly why America is such a diverse and unique place, and why we have come to appreciate it.

What does being an America mean to YOU?

For more Chris:

China Uncensored: www.youtube.com/chinauncensored

America Uncovered: www.youtube.com/americauncovered

IG: @chinauncensored

As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:

Email: frndsnextdoor@gmail.com

IG: @frndsnextdoor

Dan: @therealdanchen

Mia: @msmiaaa

Thomas: @nomastmas

S2E11. Myths and Truths about the Midwest? | Introducing Our New Friend

FND — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 21:00:00 +0000

Friends, meet Kuan Yu! We're super excited to introduce y'alls to Kuan, a Midwest native who has been calling California home for the past 6 years. On this episode, we asked her to confirm or dispute our perceptions of what growing up in the Midwest was like. Hear what she has to say :).

Don't be shy and drop us a line!

Email: frndsnextdoor@gmail.com

IG: @frndsnextdoor

Dan: @therealdanchen

Mia: @msmiaaa

Thomas: @nomastmas

FND — Sun, 21 Mar 2021 04:08:00 +0000

So you've heard the saying, 'men age like fine wine'. We're asking two men, who are in the process of aging (lol), if they find that statement relatable. What are you more confident in as you age? What do you care more, or less, about? What do you still struggle, where do want to improve?

As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:

Email: frndsnextdoor@gmail.com

IG: @frndsnextdoor

Dan: @therealdanchen

Mia: @msmiaaa

Thomas: @nomastmas

S2E2. Are We Romantically Challenged?

FND — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 02:37:00 +0000

On this episode, we dig DEEP into the question of whether we are 'romantically challenged' and we have to say that it was easily the most uncomfortable one to record, because that's what happens when we look within ourselves. BUT we think it is important sometimes to look at yourself (or each other in our case, lol) and ask hard hitting questions.

Hope you enjoy listening to this one and hope you get some nuggets of useful friendly advice here and there. More importantly, we hope you can relate to some of our stories!

As always, if you have a burning question, shoot us a question here:

Email: frndsnextdoor@gmail.com

IG: @frndsnextdoor

Dan: @therealdanchen

Mia: @msmiaaa

Thomas: @nomastmas

S2E1. Are You a Plus or a Minus in People's Lives?

FND — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 22:30:00 +0000

Aaannnddd we're back! What was meant to be a short hiatus turned out longer than we expected, and for that, we're sorry! BUT now we're ready to get back into our humble little podcast and you're in for a fun ride.

On this episode, we're talking about a simple question of whether we add value to those around us or whether we're a hindrance to people (oops). The idea of positively having an impact to other people doesn't always have been a grand one. For Mia personally, you can give her boba and she'll highly, highly appreciate. Anyways, thought this would be a good question to ponder so we hope you enjoy!

As always, if you have a burning question, you can find us here:

Email: frndsnextdoor@gmail.com

IG: @frndsnextdoor

Dan's IG: @therealdanchen

Mia's IG: @msmiaaa

Thomas's IG: @nomastmas

Ep 27. Geeking Out on Start Up and K-Dramas (Ft. Rowena Tsai of Beauty Within)

FND — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Ro is back on Friends Next Door's humble abode and joined Mia in a fangirling session over Start Up, their latest K-drama obsession. Don't worry, we managed to get Dan and Thomas to start watching so they can join in the convo too! What makes K-dramas so fun to watch? What are some of your faves?

With our last episode of 2020 and as we close out the year, we want to thank every one of you who's been listening to our weekly random conversations. We're going to a quick hiatus, but will be back very soon with a new season of Friends Next Door so stay tuned!

For more Rowena:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/rowenatsai
Instagram: @rowenatsai

Beauty Within:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/beautywithin
Instagram: @beautywithinofficial

If you want to request a topic, share your story, or have a burning question, contact us at:

Email: frndsnextdoor@gmail.com
Instagram: @frndsnextdoor

Don't worry, you can always "ask for a friend"!

Ep 26. Life After a Pandemic?

FND — Tue, 15 Dec 2020 02:00:00 +0000

Is it too early to think about life post COVID? What's the one activity you really miss these days? Now that we're 9 months into the pandemic, I'm sure we sometimes find ourselves missing a 'normal' life. To soothe the soul, let's talk about what we want to do the most once this all blows over...

If you want to request a topic, share your story, or have a burning question, contact us at:

Email: frndsnextdoor@gmail.com
Instagram: @frndsnextdoor

Don't worry, you can always "ask for a friend"!

Ep 25. COVID and Toilet Paper Pt.2

FND — Sun, 06 Dec 2020 22:00:00 +0000

In a throwback to our inaugural episode recorded when we were a couple weeks into lockdown, we're now in December 2020 and things feel similar to how they were back then. Down to the fact that toilet paper is sold out everywhere again. The crew is checking in on each other to see how we're coping with the uncertainty now. What changed? How many lbs did Dan pack? And how can we spend the last month of the year meaningfully?

If you want to request a topic, share your story, or have a burning question, contact us at:

Email: frndsnextdoor@gmail.com
Instagram: @frndsnextdoor

Don't worry, you can always "ask for a friend"!

Ep 24. On The Topic of Asian Representation and Role Models

FND — Mon, 30 Nov 2020 06:00:00 +0000

Growing up as a minority, I think most of us had this problem: that we didn't really see 'people who looked like us' on TV or in pop culture. Things are different now, but this lack of representation may have left some of us feeling lost somehow. But fret not, young padawans, role models are everywhere around you. And if you can draw inspiration and emulate the good traits of people in your lives... oh the places you'll go!

If you want to request a topic, share your story, or have a burning question, contact us at:

Email: frndsnextdoor@gmail.com
Instagram: @frndsnextdoor

Don't worry, you can always "ask for a friend"!

Ep 23. Aahhhh... the Holidays Are Here!

FND — Sun, 22 Nov 2020 23:00:00 +0000

What's your favorite holiday? What were your best memories of celebrating that holiday? Just because 2020 is the worst year in recent memory, doesn't mean we shouldn't make the most of our holiday season this year. It might look different, but hey, let's still try to make it a high amongst the lows.

If you want to request a topic, share your story, or have a burning question, contact us at:

Email: frndsnextdoor@gmail.com
Instagram: @frndsnextdoor

Don't worry, you can always "ask for a friend"!

Ep 22. Blame the Game or the Player?

FND — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Ever succumbed to peer pressure and did things you didn't originally want to? Yeah we thought so. How do you balance between playing the (social) game and staying true to who you are? Maybe this episode can give you some idea...

If you want to request a topic, share your story, or have a burning question, contact us at:

Email: frndsnextdoor@gmail.com
Instagram: @frndsnextdoor

Don't worry, you can always "ask for a friend"!

Ep 21. How to Stay Sane in an Insane Time (Ft. Rowena Tsai of Beauty Within!)

FND — Sun, 08 Nov 2020 22:00:00 +0000

If there's ever a time for us to take better care of our mental health, 2020 is definitely that time. It's been a challenging year all around, to say the least, and we are all struggling one way or another. We've invited Rowena Tsai, YouTube megastar and one half of Beauty Within, to join our convo so that we can pick her brain on how to be at peace with who you are and how to stay calm in the face of uncertainty.

For more Rowena:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/rowenatsai
Instagram: @rowenatsai

Beauty Within:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/beautywithin
Instagram: @beautywithinofficial

If you want to request a topic, share your story, or have a burning question, contact us at:

Email: frndsnextdoor@gmail.com
Instagram: @frndsnextdoor

Don't worry, you can always "ask for a friend"!

Ep 20. Let's Talk About Soulmate

FND — Sun, 01 Nov 2020 22:00:00 +0000

Do you believe in the idea that there's one soulmate for every individual walking on the face of the earth? Why or why not? How does that belief affect your approach in finding or treating your significant other?

If you want to request a topic, share your story, or have a burning question, contact us at:

Email: frndsnextdoor@gmail.com
Instagram: @frndsnextdoor

Don't worry, you can always "ask for a friend"!

Ep 19. Beauty Standards and Self Worth in Social Media Age (Ft. Felicia Lee from Beauty Within!)

FND — Mon, 26 Oct 2020 04:00:00 +0000

If beauty is in the eye of the beholder... can you imagine having the eyes of over 2 MILLION PEOPLE on you?! With social media and the beauty standards propagated there, how does one stay true to oneself? Of course we can't talk about beauty stuff without having our resident expert Felicia, so listen on for her tips on the million dollar question of the day - how to not let social media affect your self worth.

For more Felicia:
Youtube: www.youtube.com/beautywithin
Instagram: @beautywithinofficial

If you want to request a topic, share your story, or have a burning question, contact us at:

Email: frndsnextdoor@gmail.com
Instagram: @frndsnextdoor

Don't worry, you can always "ask for a friend"!

Ep 18. How Has Kpop Changed the Perception Towards Asian Men?

FND — Mon, 19 Oct 2020 04:00:00 +0000

Asian men have always had to fight against Hollywood's portrayal of them - usually as the nerdy, socially awkward type. With Kpop reaching peak popularity these days, what do Thomas and Dan think about the impact they have on the perception towards Asian men in general? Mia's playing a moderator here to get their hot takes on this very, serious, issue.

If you want to request a topic, share your story, or have a burning question, contact us at:

Email: frndsnextdoor@gmail.com
Instagram: @frndsnextdoor

Don't worry, you can always "ask for a friend"!

Ep17. Asking For a Friend: T-R-U-S-T Us, We're Your Friends

FND — Sun, 11 Oct 2020 22:00:00 +0000

Do you have trust issues? Dan is the type who'd easily trust others but Mia and Thomas can be jaded sometimes (sorry Thomas). On this AFF episode, we share our thought on the topic of trusting others - in friendships, in a romantic relationship, and at work.

As always, if you want to request a topic, share your story, or have a burning question, contact us at:

Email: frndsnextdoor@gmail.com
Instagram: @frndsnextdoor

Don't worry, you can always "ask for a friend"!

Ep 16. Oh, the Dilemma We Get From Social Media!

FND — Sun, 04 Oct 2020 23:00:00 +0000

Do you find yourself constantly checking Instagram to see who liked your posts or replied to your stories, even when you just did 5 minutes ago? Do you go on Twitter to see what news broke the internet today or in the past hour, for that matter? Congrats, you might have a problem there... but don't worry! We're here to talk about how to maintain a healthy relationship with social media in this day and age, so check it out for our tips and share yours if you have some.

As always, if you want to request a topic, share your story, or have a burning question, contact us at:

Email: frndsnextdoor@gmail.com
Instagram: @frndsnextdoor

Don't worry, you can always "ask for a friend"!

Ep 15. Catching Up with Carmen (OTGW Reunion!)

FND — Sun, 27 Sep 2020 22:00:00 +0000

Her new cooking channel? Check. Her new identity as a plant mom? Check. Crazy OffTheGreatWall days stories? Check! For those who used to watch OffTheGreatWall, this one's for you. Carmen came on our podcast to fill us in on what she's been up to, how she's doing in quarantine, and reminisce about the good ol' days. Enjoy!

If you want to keep up with Carmen, check her out on socials:
Youtube: youtube.com/kindofcooking/
Instagram: @harrocarmen and @kindof_cooking

As always, if you want to request a topic, share your story, or have a burning question, email us at frndsnextdoor@gmail.com. Don't worry, you can always "ask for a friend"!

Ep 14. Mailbag: Is Physical Attraction Important in a Relationship?

FND — Sun, 20 Sep 2020 22:00:00 +0000

We turned to our mailbox and answered questions that some of you sent in. How did we meet? How important is physical attraction in a relationship? What are some of the New York things that only locals would know? We loved reading your messages so keep sending them in!

What's your story? Hit us up and tell us about it as we'd love to hear it!
And if you have a burning question, email us at frndsnextdoor@gmail.com. Don't worry, you can always "ask for a friend"!

Ep 13. Identity Series: When Asian Representation's Gone... Wrong? cough Mulan

FND — Sun, 13 Sep 2020 23:00:00 +0000

Asians who grew up in the West, or as a minority, love it when we see people who look like us in the media. What's not to celebrate, right? They're representing us on a big platform! BUT, what happens if those who are supposed to represent us, do not? Worse, what happens when the person who’s supposed to represent us stands up for a cause that goes against our values? How much value/weight should we put on movies, music, pop culture in general? Tune in for our takes on Disney's adaptation of Mulan.

What's your story? Hit us up and tell us about it as we'd love to hear it!
And if you have a burning question, email us at frndsnextdoor@gmail.com. Don't worry, you can always "ask for a friend"!

Ep 12. Identity Series: Let's Talk About Our (Asian) Identity

FND — Mon, 07 Sep 2020 23:00:00 +0000

While all three of us are Chinese, we were brought up under different circumstances so this time we sit down to compare our experiences growing up. How do we define identity? How much is our sense of identity influenced by external factors? How did we come to terms with who we are?

What's your story? Hit us up and tell us about it as we'd love to hear it!
And if you have a burning question, email us at frndsnextdoor@gmail.com. Don't worry, you can always "ask for a friend"!

Ep 11. Friends, aka the Family We Choose

FND — Sun, 30 Aug 2020 22:00:00 +0000

Friends who troll one another, stay together? On this episode, we tackle the topic of friendships - how much importance do you put on friends? How do the nature of friendships evolve as you get older?

What's your story? Hit us up and tell us about it as we'd love to hear it!
And if you have a burning question, email us at frndsnextdoor@gmail.com. Don't worry, you can always "ask for a friend"!

Ep 10. How Our Parents Ruined (Shaped) Our Lives

FND — Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000

On this episode, we compare notes on how much our parents beat us up when we were a wee child. Okay we may be exaggerating but looking back, we now know that parenting is the hardest job in the world. So disgruntled kids unite! Give this episode a listen and tell us what you think.

Do you have a similar story? Hit us up and tell us about it as we'd love to hear it!
And if you have a burning question, email us at frndsnextdoor@gmail.com. Don't worry, you can always "ask for a friend"!

Ep 9. Girl Code vs. Bro Code: Part 2

FND — Sun, 16 Aug 2020 23:00:00 +0000

Part 2! Of the unwritten codes dictating female friendships and male friendships alike. How are we different? How are we alike? Our friend Jenn Nguyen (we have a guest yay!) joined in the fun in this 2-part convos about the intriguing world of friendship etiquettes.

If you want to know more about Jenn and EM Collective, a community to empower and connect Asian creatives through culture, head over to Instagram and check them out at:

Jenn - @jennahhlynn
EM Collective - @emcollectve

Do you have a similar story? Hit us up and tell us about it as we'd love to hear it!
And if you have a burning question, email us at frndsnextdoor@gmail.com. Don't worry, you can always "ask for a friend"!

Additional music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au

Ep 8. Girl Code vs. Bro Code: Part 1

FND — Sun, 09 Aug 2020 23:00:00 +0000

Ahhhh... the unwritten codes dictating female friendships and male friendships alike. How are we different? How are we alike? Our friend Jenn Nguyen (we have a guest yay!) joined in the fun in this 2-part convos about the intriguing world of friendship etiquettes.

If you want to know more about Jenn and EM Collective, a community to empower and connect Asian creatives through culture, head over to Instagram and check them out at:

Jenn - @jennahhlynn
EM Collective - @emcollectve

Do you have a similar story? Hit us up and tell us about it as we'd love to hear it!
And if you have a burning question, email us at frndsnextdoor@gmail.com. Don't worry, you can always "ask for a friend"!

Ep 7. My Illogical Superstitious Beliefs

FND — Sun, 02 Aug 2020 22:00:00 +0000

Remember when your mom scolded you for sticking your chopsticks straight down in your rice bowl? Or when you avoided walking under a ladder because it would bring bad luck? I'm sure we all have superstitious beliefs that seep into various parts of our lives, it's totally normal! Except some are a little weirder than others...

Do you have a similar story? Hit us up and tell us about it as we'd love to hear it!
And if you have a burning question, email us at frndsnextdoor@gmail.com. Don't worry, you can always "ask for a friend"!

Ep 6. Asking For a Friend: Can a Girl Ask a Guy Out?

FND — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 22:00:00 +0000

You might think the answer to this question is obvious, but we think there's more to it than simply yes or no. And do millennials have commitment issues, both at work and in relationships? In our first Asking For a Friend episode, we're sharing our individual takes on these exciting topics that people love to debate on, so check it out and see if you can relate.

Do you have a similar story? Hit us up and tell us about it as we'd love to hear it!
And if you have a burning question, email us at frndsnextdoor@gmail.com. Don't worry, you can always "ask for a friend"!

Ep 5. Dating 101: Rules of Engagement

FND — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 22:00:00 +0000

What happens when a hopeless romantic and two jaded people get together and discuss dating rules? You get a very confusing discussion with the jaded individuals realizing that they're their own biggest obstacles when it comes to romantic relationships.

Do you have a similar story? Hit us up and tell us about it as we'd love to hear it! And as usual, if you have a burning question, email us at frndsnextdoor@gmail.com. Don't worry, you can always "ask for a friend"!

Ep 4. Fake It Until You Make It

FND — Sun, 12 Jul 2020 23:00:00 +0000

Confidence may not bring success but it gives power to face any challenge, they said. On this episode, we talk about whether we are confident about ourselves and how we build our confidence.

Do you have a similar story? Hit us up and tell us about it as we'd love to hear it! And as usual, if you have a burning question, email us at frndsnextdoor@gmail.com. Don't worry, you can always "ask for a friend"!

Ep 3. Books, Movies That Left Us with Feels

FND — Sun, 05 Jul 2020 23:00:00 +0000

With all these content that we consume these days, there has to be some that left a deeper impact on us than others... right? On this episode, we talked about a book or movie that did just that and the difference it made in our lives.

Do you have a similar story? Hit us up and tell us about it as we'd love to hear it! And as usual, if you have a burning question, email us at frndsnextdoor@gmail.com. Don't worry, you can always "ask for a friend"!

Ep 2. Dear 20 Year Old Me

FND — Sun, 28 Jun 2020 23:00:00 +0000

Dan, Thomas and Mia walked down on memory lane and talked about what they would’ve changed if they could go back in time. What would YOU have changed if you could turn back time?

Find out and more on the second episode of Friends Next Door. If you have a burning question, feel free to email us at frndsnextdoor@gmail.com. Don’t worry, you can always “ask for a friend”!

Ep 1. COVID and Toilet Paper

FND — Sun, 14 Jun 2020 22:00:00 +0000

This episode was recorded in early May while Covid-19 (Coronavirus) was devastating (and continues to greatly impact) the world.

In the U.S., the pandemic has hit New York City the hardest and the gang’s been coping with it in different ways. We’ve learned a lot about ourselves and hope to take this time to reflect on all the things that have been happening to hopefully come out of it in a much better place. Also, how long can a single roll of toilet paper last? Find out and more on the second episode of Friends Next Door. If you have a burning question, feel free to ask us! Don’t worry, you can always “ask for a friend”.

Introducing Friends Next Door

FND — Sun, 14 Jun 2020 22:00:00 +0000

Martial Arts, Ad-Tech, Real Estate?! Who’s been doing what since you’ve last heard from (or seen) us on the inter-webs. Mia, Thomas and Dan have started a new podcast that explores everything from relationships to parallel universe theories. They also want to field questions from YOU as you travel on this new journey with us. Send any “asking for a friend” questions to: frndsnextdoor@gmail.com

Friends Next Door

Season Finale: 2025 Highs and Lows! | S6E35

Friendship Through the Decades | S6E34

Main Character or Background Character Energy? | S6E33

Ugh, We Have to be the Adult in the Room Now? | S6E32

Does Time Go Faster as We Age? | S6E31

Am I Rootless or just Replanting? | S6E30

My Brain Made Me Buy It.. or Was It My Heart? | S6E29

Friends Who Travel Together, Stay Together? | S6E28

What Gives You Hope in Humanity? | S6EP27

Cash Me If You Can | S6E26

Confidence: 10/10, Qualifications: Working On It | S6E25

What is the Cost of Perfection? | S6E24

Are Limits Real? | S6E23

You've Been Labeled! Now What? | S6E22

Trends: YOLO, FOMO, or Just NO? | S6E21

Ask a Friend: Thomas in the Hot Seat! | S6E20

What Gives with "Happy Wife, Happy Life"? | S6EP19

Long Term Goals, Marriage Edition, Who Dat?? | S6E18

Are You a Maximizer or an Optimizer? | S6E17

Would You Throw Out 37% of Your Options? | S6E16

How Likely Are You to Get Scammed? | S6E15

Trust the Process. But for How Long? | S6E14

Are You a Materialist? | S6E13

Why Is My Commute So Long? | S6E12

Labubu, le what what? | S6E11

Are You Team DINK? | S6E10

Ask a Friend: Dan in the Hot Seat! | S6E9

Mastering the Art of Doing Nothing | S6E8

Ask a Friend: Kuan in the Hot Seat! | S6E7

When Overwhelming Self Doubt Rears Its Ugly Head... | S6E6

Ask a Friend: Mia in the Hot Seat! | S6E5

From I to We: Identity After Marriage | S6E4

The Concept of Belonging to a "Tribe" | S6E3

Age Gap in Relationships: What Works and What Doesn't Work? | S6E2

Someone Got Married...Guess Who?! | S6E1

The Dos and Don'ts of Meeting the Parents | S5E27

Are We the Average of the Five People Around Us? | S5E26

Underrated or Overrated? | S5E25

Millennials, Are We Experiencing a Midlife Crisis? | S5E24

Are We Normalizing MicroAddiction? | S5E23

Social Advice to Our Younger Selves | S5E22

Is it Too Late to Apologize? | S5E21

Personal and Social Boundaries - How Flexible Are We? | S5E20

The Magic Ratio of Relationships | S5E19

Is Effortlessness a Myth? | S5E18

Is Social Media Still Social? | S5E17

It's a Money Thing! | S5E16

HYPE - When We Buy In vs. When We Do Not | S5E15

Small Fish or Big Fish - What Would You Rather Be? | S5E14

Is the Corporate Grass Greener on the Other Side? | S5E13

Is It Possible to Truly Unplug? | S5E12

Is The First Cut The Deepest? | S5E11

Is the Glass Half Full or Half Empty? | S5E10

When You're Feeling Singled Out | S5E9

How to Make Friends.. As an Adult | S5E8

Every Day I'm Hustling! | S5E7

Who's Most Likely To...? *FND Edition* | S5E6

How Do You Accept Others' Flaws? | S5E5

Are You a Better Host or a Better Guest? | S5E4

Well That Was Awkward! | S5E3

Lies We Tell Ourselves To Sleep | S5E2

Do You Have Trust Issues?? | S5E1

S4E31. 2023 Triumphs and Regrets, w/ T-mas!

S4E30. How Rude is a Destination Wedding?

S4E29. Are You REALLY Wired That Way?

S4E28. Could Personal Milestones Be a Trap?

S4E27. Who are YOU in a Zombie Apocalypse??

S4E26. Do You Give Second Chances?

S4E25. Is Ignorance Truly Bliss?

S4E24. How Important is Your Personal Brand?

S4E23. Mia's Korea Trip Catch-Up!

S4E22. Life is a Series of Decisions, What Are Your Best Ones?

S4E21. Are You Good at Asking for Help?

S4E20. Things We No Longer Want to Change about Ourselves

S4E19. Now vs Then: How Have We Changed?

S4E18. How Do Relationships Change with Age?

S4E17. How to Rediscover Yourself

S4E16. Wait a Minute.. What If We're the Toxic One?

S4E15. Are You a People Pleaser?

Who's Most Likely To...? FND Edition | S5E6