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Beersos

No dads, no degrees, just humor as a coping mechanism.FOLLOW US!Patreon.com/BeerSosPodcastYouTube:Beersos PodcastBeersosInstagram:beersospodcast nicolas_phonsavathderekkzhu

  1. 181

    Does Therapy Actually Work?

    Hey guys, Nico and Galaxy-Z here! On today’s episode of Beersos, Derek soft-launches his borderline dangerous relationship with cold medicine, and Nico backs him up on the importance of a morning routine while sharing his own obscure morning necessity. Derek opens up about his recent therapy session with his new therapist and the long journey he’s beginning. Nico reflects on his own two-decade journey with therapy.Support the show

  2. 180

    We Wasted Our Early 20's...

    Hey guys, Nico and ⌘B-Z here! On today’s episode of Beersos, we talk about the origin of our names and how we feel about them. Derek confesses his newfound love for Sombr, and Nico shares when he came to terms with being a smaller dude. Now that we're both 24 years old, we talk about how we feel about this new stage of life and the things we wish we had done better in our early twenties.Support the show

  3. 179

    The Mental Health of a P*rnstar w/ Elle Lee

    Hey guys, Nico and Only-Z here! On today’s episode of Beersos, we are joined by Elle Lee! Elle shares her struggles with substance abuse, how they led her to consider rehab, and how she ultimately overcame those challenges. We all reflect on how we've changed over the two years since we last saw each other. Elle also reflects on her career in the adult entertainment industry and discusses how she has dealt with criticism and online hate over the years.Support the show

  4. 178

    Walking in on My Parents Changed Me…

    Hey guys, Nico and Anarchy-Z here! On today’s episode of Beersos, Nico tells the story of the time he walked in on his dad making love. We both share how we've never been to a wedding, and Nico is set to MC the first wedding he has ever attended. We talk about our comfort levels with PDA, and Nico recounts the time he witnessed Derek in a heated make-out session.Support the show

  5. 177

    Why Have We Been Feeling So Indian Lately?

    Hey guys, Nico and Chai-Z here! On today’s episode of Beersos, we are joined by Bibin! From Kerala, India, Bibin sits down with us to enjoy some Indian cuisine. Bibin tells us about his experience in Canada and the overwhelming experience of moving here. We compare Canadian and Indian culture, and Bibin reflects on his past and tells us what the future holds for him.Support the show

  6. 176

    Unfortunately, I Was a SoundCloud Rapper

    Hey guys, Nico and EsDee-Z here! On today’s episode of Beersos, Derek talks about his urge to buy his girlfriend something for self-defense. We celebrate the recovery of Nico’s rap alter ego Lil Thunder’s lost album with a listening party, where Nico breaks down some of his wildest lyrics. We also debate whether watching movies in theaters or at home is superior and share our thoughts on the recent success of Obsession.Support the show

  7. 175

    Sleepover Therapy: Featuring YOUR Gossip

    Hey guys, Nico and Queen-Z here! On today’s episode of Beersos, we welcome you to our sleepover! We give advice and input to viewers who send in gossip they need help solving. Get your blanket, apply that face mask, pour your wine, and last but not least… clock it. Support the show

  8. 174

    I Don't Have Mommy Issues I Swear

    Hey guys, Nico and Michael-Z here! On today’s episode of Beersos, Derek helps Nico get over his fear of juice boxes. Derek tells the story of how failing to make plans with his mom led to an emotional breakdown and a broken phone. Nico also shares how his relationship with his mom has fluctuated over the past year.Support the show

  9. 173

    Sexual Performance Anxiety

    Hey guys, Nico and Asexual-Z here! On today’s episode of Beersos, we talk about the concept of sexual performance anxiety. We reveal our sexual histories and our insecurities that come out in intimate and sexual situations.Support the show

  10. 172

    We Almost Die Eating Spicy Wings (Hot Ones)

    Hey guys, Nico and Humble-Z here! On today's episode of Beersos, we are joined by Douglas, our editor/producer. We adapt the popular interview show Hot Ones for our own podcast. Dougtective asks us a variety of questions ranging from hilarious to deep as we all slowly combust eating the spiciest wings of all time. The video version of this episode is a little different this time around, so you can listen here for the classic Beersos format, or check it out on YouTube for a Hot Ones inspired editing style!Support the show

  11. 171

    Post-Therapy Clarity

    Hey guys, Nico and Healed-Z here! On today’s episode of Beersos, we reflect on Derek’s recent therapy session. He shares the new revelations he came to and what he plans to do to improve his life going forward. We also share what we think is best for each other.Support the show

  12. 170

    An Actual Therapy Session

    Hey guys, Nico and Therapized-Z here! On today's episode of Beersos, Nico walks Derek to therapy with licensed therapist Aaron Johnstone. Aaron helps Derek open up about his traumatic upbringing, and creates a new positive outlook for Derek to apply to his life going forward. This sh*t a banger.Support the show

  13. 169

    10 Things Beersos Can’t Live Without

    Hey guys, Nico and Essential-Z here! On today’s episode of Beersos, we host the 5th annual Beersos’ Favourite Forever (BFF), but with a bit of a twist this year… We present 10 things we can’t live without. Tune in to hear us talk about our essentials, from wet wipes to eczema cream to a server pouch.Support the show

  14. 168

    Winning vs. Losing the Break-Up

    Hey guys, Nico and PB&J-Z here! On today’s episode of Beersos, Derek tries a peanut butter & jelly sandwich for the first time, and Nico shares a story he’s been dying to tell Derek about running into one of his exes and what happened after their interaction. We also talk about and debrief one of the craziest movies we’ve ever seen.Support the show

  15. 167

    Paying Old Men To Rub Us Down

    Hey guys, Nico and Aragorn-Z here! On today’s episode of Beersos, Derek starts the episode off with hating on Lord Of The Rings, which sits horribly with Nico. We then talk about our recent trip to Korea and Japan and recap our experience at a Korean bathhouse, where we paid for a very unique service known as a body scrub.Support the show

  16. 166

    Why Is Being An Adult So Hard?

    Hey guys, Nico and Sleepwalking-Z here! On today’s episode of Beersos, we recap the obscure day we had with Nico’s mom. Nico explains why he’s struggled to adjust to how she’s changed over the years. Derek shares his recent issues with sleepwalking, while Nico talks about his own recent experiences with night terrors. We also get into the growing weight of responsibility as we step further into adulthood.Support the show

  17. 165

    Ranking Male Archetypes w/ Lo3tus

    Hey guys, Nico and Twink-Z here! On today’s episode of Beersos, we’re joined by Lo3tus! We give Lo3tus a series of male archetypes to tier list, which leads into our thoughts about the differences between being performative versus being genuine. She also opens up about why she stopped streaming due to the unhealthy environment she was in.Support the show

  18. 164

    Long Distance Relationships are Hard

    Hey guys, Nico and Long Distance-Z here! On today's episode of Beersos, Derek opens up about his recent pelvic floor issues. We celebrate his two-year anniversary with his girlfriend and talk about the struggles of long-distance relationships. We also react to the hot water Timothée Chalamet has found himself in after some recent comments.Support the show

  19. 163

    Is Flirting for Free Drinks Cheating? w/ Ron Dadon

    Hey guys, Nico and Different Set-Z here! On today’s episode of Beersos, we’re joined by Ron Dadon. We go through some murky hypothetical situations a partner might face and decide whether they’re considered cheating or not. Ron also shares how she changed and what she learned after her 10-year long relationship ended. And since she’s an acclaimed fashion designer, we have her review some of our old outfits from when we were growing up.Support the show

  20. 162

    We Made a Permanent Mistake…

    Hey guys, Nico and Tatted-Z here! On today’s episode of Beersos, we let our viewers choose our tattoos by picking one of the top comments from our video asking for tattoo ideas. Throughout the tattoo process, we find interesting ways to cope with the pain as we help each other get through it.Support the show

  21. 161

    A First Date

    Hey guys, Nico and Server-Z here! On today’s episode of Beersos, the Blind Dating Show winner Ella finally goes on a first date with Nico. Derek sneaks into the restaurant disguised as a server to check in on Nico and make sure the date goes smoothly. Happy Valentine’s Day!Support the show

  22. 160

    We Did The Funniest Prank Calls Ever

    Hey guys, Nico and Prank-Z here! On today’s episode of Beersos, we had you guys send in friends you wanted us to prank call… and things get pretty insane. We also debate whether we should get a men’s health physical and a prostate exam, and Derek shares his thoughts on Avatar (2009) after watching it for the first time.Support the show

  23. 159

    Texts We Regret NOT Sending

    Hey guys, Nico and Crust-Z here! On today’s episode of Beersos, Derek tries his first monster energy and is surprisingly stunned. We read your text messages that you typed out but never sent, for one reason or another. Then we share the texts we regret not sending.Support the show

  24. 158

    When You Get Grounded for Pooing

    Hey guys, Nico and Foot-Z here! On today’s episode of Beersos, we talk about how many b**k sh**s we would take from one another for $100K. Nico shares how moving out of his mom’s place was more emotional than he expected, and how it led to a conversation that made him see his mom in a whole new context. Derek spills some family tea, recaps his latest extended family dinner, and reveals an obscure new hidden talent.Support the show

  25. 157

    Single vs Taken Brain Is Real

    Hey guys, Nico and Derek here! On today’s episode of Beersos, Derek talks about his glaze desire, and Nico recaps his chaotic Friday night. We then compare the single versus the relationship mindset and social hardwiring.Support the show

  26. 156

    I Texted My Ex...

    Hey guys, Nico and Derek here! On today’s episode of Beersos, Derek gets Nico to blind rank nightmare texts to send to an ex-girlfriend, with a twist: one of these texts actually has to be sent. We talk about the Stranger Things Season 5 finale, and Derek shares some of his wild daydreams that leave Nico speechless.Support the show

  27. 155

    Getting Drunk With Nico’s Mom

    Hey guys, Nico and Derek here! On today’s episode of Beersos, we debrief the Christmas dinner we had with Nico’s mom and decide if it was a success or an awkward disaster. With the year coming to an end, we look back on our 2025 New Year’s resolutions to see if we completed them and share what our resolutions are for 2026. Happy New Year!!Support the show

  28. 154

    We found the best hangover cure (scientifically backed)

    Hey guys, Nico and Derek here! On today's episode of Beersos, we present our top 10 moments, media, and miscellaneous picks of 2025. Tune in to hear us glaze not living with our parents, free healthcare, and electrolytes.Support the show

  29. 153

    The most depressing Christmas episode of all time

    Hey guys, Nico and Derek here! On today's episode of Beersos, we put a dampener on the Christmas spirit and talk about the last words we ever spoke to our fathers, as well as the lost videos of Derek’s dead dad that he can never recover. Then Lelf and Chelf close it out by sorting you guys into our Naughty or Nice lists. Merry Christmas, and thank you all for being here!Support the show

  30. 152

    I was the FIRST performative male…

    Hey guys, Nico and Derek here! On today's episode of Beersos, Nico talks about how he fumbled the secret shopper while serving at his restaurant, and Derek comes to the conclusion that his cat doesn’t respect him. We also share our putrid Spotify Wraps, and Derek leaks that he was the very first performative male to ever exist.Support the show

  31. 151

    Are we hard to listen to?

    Hey guys, Nico and Derek here! On today's episode of Beersos, we celebrate the show's 4-year anniversary and wrap up Season 4. We talk about the good, like how we’ve become more creative and how many of the personal arcs we've followed since the beginning have finally come to an end. But we also get into the bad, like why Beersos can sometimes be a hard podcast to listen to and the viewer stagnation we've been facing. Thank you for such an amazing year!Support the show

  32. 150

    How acne and anxiety ruined our self-images

    Hey guys, Nico and Derek here! On today’s episode of Beersos, Nico spends a solid 10 minutes clowning Derek about his new eyebrows. We dive into how we feel about our physical features, and Derek talks about his acne insecurities. We also get into whether Derek’s step-dad might secretly be a fan of the show, and we wrap up by talking about what it’s like being shipped on the internet.We hope you enjoy it!Support the show

  33. 149

    We don't like our step-parents

    Hey guys, Nico and Derek here! On today’s episode of Beersos, we talk about the complex relationships and dynamics we had with our post-divorce parents’ partners. We also discuss how quickly time has gone by and how we’ve seen so many different versions of each other.We hope you enjoy it!Support the show

  34. 148

    Microdosing shrooms and giving advice

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  35. 147

    How it feels to hate on yourself w/ MICO

    Hey guys, Nico and Derek here! On today’s episode of Beersos, we are joined by MICO! He opens up about learning to be comfortable being single and his struggles with being overly self-critical. We also talk about casinos, gambling, and why MICO never seems to get hangovers.We hope you enjoy it!Support the show

  36. 146

    Eating Candy in a Haunted Town

    Hey guys, Nico and Derek here! On today’s episode of Beersos, we tier list Halloween candy in a haunted town in the middle of the night. Tune in to hear our extremely hot takes on candy as we try some of the most popular ones for the first time.We hope you enjoy it!Support the show

  37. 145

    Our first live show...

    Hey guys, Nico and Derek here! On today’s episode of BeerSos, we talk about our first experience in front of a live audience and reflect on how we felt about the event. And Derek talks about an awkward moment he had with his girlfriend's dad.We hope you enjoy it!Support the show

  38. 144

    F**KSGIVING: The Holiday of Hating 3

    Hey guys, Nico and Derek here! On today’s episode of BeerSos, we replace Thanksgiving and celebrate the 3rd annual F**ksgiving: Where instead of giving Thanks, we give F**ks. Tune in to hear us rant about things we hate, like membership rewards cards, shrinkflation, and hangovers.We hope you enjoy it!Support the show

  39. 143

    We finally took the MBTI test...

    Hey guys, Nico and Derek here! On today’s episode of BeerSos, we take the Myers-Briggs (MBTI) 16 Personalities Test, which highlights some of our strongest traits and reveals our flaws and more toxic tendencies.We hope you enjoy it!Support the show

  40. 142

    Derek's ROBLOX scamming era

    Hey guys, Nico and Derek here! On today’s episode of BeerSos, Nico talks about his weird first interaction returning to the dating scene, and the all-ages EDM concert he went to. Derek shares stories about the internet scams he used to run as a kid.We hope you enjoy it!Support the show

  41. 141

    Listen to this if you’re in a situationship

    Hey guys, Nico and Derek here! On today’s episode of BeerSos, we break down situationships and give our thoughts on their rules and dynamics. We also react to and cook viewer-submitted situationship horror stories.We hope you enjoy it!Support the show

  42. 140

    Nico’s first edible…

    Hey guys, Nico and Derek here! On today’s episode of BeerSos, we take some edibles - it’s Nico’s first time. And Derek asks Nico a series of questions, each one getting wilder than the last.We hope you enjoy it!Support the show

  43. 139

    Sober Derek VS High Derek w/ Derry Berry

    Hey guys, Nico and Derek here! On today’s episode of BeerSos, we are joined by Derry Berry! Nico asks Derek a series of personal questions and then asks Derry Berry the same ones to see how their answers differ, and the results are very surprising.We hope you enjoy it!Support the show

  44. 138

    We went to LA…

    Hey guys, Nico and Derek here! On today’s episode of BeerSos, we debrief the Freeze Tag game we co-hosted and talk about our time in Los Angeles, sharing our favourite and least favourite things about the trip.We hope you enjoy it!Support the show

  45. 137

    The 7 Stages of a Breakup

    Hey guys, Nico and Derek here! On today’s episode of BeerSos, we run through The 7 Stages of a Breakup, sharing our thoughts and stories from each stage. And Nico reflects on his most recent relationship.We hope you enjoy it!Support the show

  46. 136

    Are you smarter than a high school senior? w/ Salesh

    Hey guys, Nico and Derek here! On today’s episode of BeerSos, we are joined by Salesh! Salesh gives us high school senior–level questions, and we compete to see who’s smarter than your average high school senior.We hope you enjoy it!Support the show

  47. 135

    The Great Regression

    Hey guys, Nico and Derek here! On today’s BeerSos, we talk about ways we’ve regressed. Derek shares how he’s been smoking and how it makes him feel more optimistic. Nico reflects on the unhappiest period in his life, and how his workaholic tendencies have become more prevalent.We hope you enjoy it!Support the show

  48. 134

    Busting on your face...

    Hey guys, Nico and Derek here! On today’s episode of BeerSos, Nico rants about his latest dentist appointment and his chronic hiccups. We both share some recent nasty stories, and Nico confesses to liking Derek’s scent - but the feeling isn’t mutual.We hope you enjoy it!Support the show

  49. 133

    Dating Apps 101

    On today’s episode of BeerSos, You and Derek attend Professor Phonsavath’s Dating Apps 101 class. He guides you through the entire dating app journey - from setting up your profile, to spotting green and red flags, all the way to navigating the post-first-date phase.We hope you enjoy it!Support the show

  50. 132

    How to break no-contact w/ Yel

    Hey guys, Nico and Derek here! On today’s episode of BeerSos, we are joined by Yel! We analyze some of her lyrics and talk about stalking our exes, breaking the no-contact rule, and how parental trauma has influenced our behavior in relationships.We hope you enjoy it!Support the show

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

No dads, no degrees, just humor as a coping mechanism.FOLLOW US!Patreon.com/BeerSosPodcastYouTube:Beersos PodcastBeersosInstagram:beersospodcast nicolas_phonsavathderekkzhu

HOSTED BY

Nicolas Phonsavath & Derek Zhu

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No dads, no degrees, just humor as a coping mechanism.FOLLOW US!Patreon.com/BeerSosPodcastYouTube:Beersos PodcastBeersosInstagram:beersospodcast nicolas_phonsavathderekkzhu

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Beersos is created and hosted by Nicolas Phonsavath & Derek Zhu.
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