202532 Four Cultures, One Sydney (English)
Join one Indian, one Chinese, and an Australian couple as they dive into first impressions of Sydney, debunk childhood myths about life in the West, confess their school-day cringes and lunchbox envy, and settle the great cricket debate, all while exploring what it truly means to find belonging in a multicultural world.Host: Huijie — ChineseGuest: Sandra — Indian Kate — Sydney Sider Evan — Brisbane00:01:12 Meet the CrewWe introduce our fantastically diverse table: an Indian, a Chinese, and an Aussie couple from rival cities.00:03:35 First Impressions of SydneyFrom stunning harbour views to cultural quirks, we share what blew us away when we first arrived.00:08:10 Aussie Culture 101We dive into the unspoken rules, from thanking bus drivers to what "How are you?" *really* means.00:20:57 Big City vs. Small Town SmilesIs Sydney colder than a small Chinese city with half of New Zealand's population? We compare notes.00:22:59 Childhood Around the WorldA trip down memory lane to growing up in India, China, and Australia—and busting the myth of the "dream Western life."00:36:28 The Sport vs. Study DivideThe great cultural clash: was your childhood about crushing textbooks or crushing it on the sports field?00:44:50 Confessions of Our School DaysWe share cringey memories, academic pressure, and the genius (or cheeky) ways to game the school system.01:06:26 High School Hormones & PromThe juicy realities of dating, sex, and why Australian prom is nothing like the American movies.01:13:36 Banana vs. Egg: Identity CrisisWhen did we first feel multicultural, and do we still get lunchbox envy bringing traditional food to school?01:21:21 University BlundersFrom using a Gantt chart to become popular to the terror of ordering a sandwich as an overseas student.01:28:59 Are Asian Kids Really Smarter?We tackle the stereotype and discuss if the label is still relevant—or just a burden.01:34:35 The Power of Mum’s CookingWould you sell your mum's dumplings? We discuss sharing culture through food with the next generation.01:36:28 "So, What Do You Do?"Evan shares the predictably hilarious first question he gets from friends abroad.01:39:27 The Ultimate Cricket ShowdownIt's India vs. Australia in a friendly but fierce debate over who rules the sport.01:41:30 Grown-Up Talk: Diversity & PoliticsWe chat dropping birth rates, if elections really matter, and the big taboo: who can know your salary?01:58:51 Arranged Marriage: Outdated or Genius?We flip the script on this ancient tradition and discuss its surprising modern appeal.02:00:41 Is "Boy or Girl" Still a Thing?We discuss the cultural pressures and preferences around having children across different cultures.
