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BobaBoysTalk (BBTalk)
by Marcus Liang, Tommy Liao
Hello everyone!We’re two Taiwanese-Canadian friends who grew up together in Vancouver, BC, and now navigating adulthood side by side.On BobaBoysTalk, we dive into everything from laid-back conversations about anything from shared interests to deeper discussions shaped by our experiences as young professionals and children of immigrants. Through our perspectives, we explore identity, growth, and the realities of figuring life out in your 20s.This podcast started as a way for us to have fun and stay connected but also to share stories and hopefully inspire.
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Episode 7: Advice I would give to my younger self
Welcome to the BobaBoyTalks (BBTalk) podcast!Imagine you were sitting across from your younger self, what would you say and why? In this episode, Marcus shares 3 pieces of advice that he would give to his younger self. The advice he seeks to give are more broad and aimed at promoting mindset shifts earlier.Thank you for listening and for your continued support!
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Episode 6: Identity
Welcome to the BobaBoyTalks (BBTalk) podcast!In this episode, Marcus shares a personal reflection on identity: how his understanding of who he is has changed throughout different stages of life. Growing up between Taiwan and Canada, he discusses the challenges of belonging, cultural identity, and how our sense of self is often shaped by the people, places, and experiences around us.As an immigrant, it's easy to spend years searching for your "true" identity. This episode explores why that search may be more complex and more meaningful than it first appears.Thank you for listening and for your continued support!
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Episode 5: Canadian perspectives - my top 5 favourite foods to eat when I get back home
Welcome to the BobaBoyTalks (BBTalk) podcast! You know that feeling when you spend some time in another country and you start to miss the taste and feeling of certain foods? In this episode, Marcus goes over the cravings he gets when he spends time abroad or in Taiwan, and the foods that he looks forward to tasting again once he gets back home. This serves as the counterpart to episode 3, where he discussed his top 5 favourite Taiwanese street foods and snacks.I hope you enjoy the episode and thank you all for your support!
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Episode 4: Immigrant perspectives - culture shocks I experienced when re-visiting Taiwan
Welcome to the BobaBoyTalks (BBTalk) podcast!Culture shock is the feeling of surprise people experience when they encounter traditions, lifestyles, or social norms that are different from what they’re used to. Even though Marcus is Taiwanese, visiting Taiwan after growing up and establishing life in Canada still brought many unexpected culture shocks.In this episode, Marcus shares some of the experiences that surprised him the most, along with reflections on the cultural differences behind them and the broader implications they can have on identity, perspective, and daily life.Thank you all for your continued support, and we hope you enjoy the episode!
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Episode 3: Taiwan perspectives - my top 5 favourite Taiwanese street foods
Welcome to the BobaBoyTalks (BBTalk) podcast! Night markets make up the core of Taiwanese people's childhoods. They are bustling areas with entertaintment, shops, and food.In this episode, Marcus goes over his favourite Taiwanese street foods, highlighting and recommending the things he enjoyed eating growing up as well as unique selections.Thank you all for your support.
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Episode 2: Rapid fire questions regarding living in Taiwan vs. Canada
Welcome to the BobaBoyTalks (BBTalk) podcast! In this solo episode, Marcus introduces himself and has some fun answering some rapid fire questions regarding living in Canada and Taiwan. Subjects include lifestyle, memories, and favourite foods.Moving forwards, please expect a mix of deep conversations and themed discussions. Thank you all for your support.
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Episode 1 (Marcus): A bit about myself and immigrating as a child
Welcome to the BobaBoysTalks (BBTalk) podcast! In this solo episode, Marcus introduces himself and shares some insight into growing up as a first-generation Taiwanese-Canadian immigrant. He reflects on childhood memories, navigating cultural identity, and finding balance between two worlds.As this is our first official release, we are still working to improve the structure, audio quality, and overall theme of the podcast as we continue to grow and learn.Thank you all for your support.
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Introduction
Welcome to the very first episode of the BobaBoysTalks (BBTalk) podcast. In this short introduction, Marcus and Tommy share who they are, why they started the podcast, and the meaning behind the name “BobaBoysTalks.”As Taiwanese-Canadian first-generation immigrants, they hope to bring honest, relatable conversations shaped by their own experiences and perspectives. From balancing student life to finding a creative outlet outside of school, this podcast is a space to talk openly about life, identity, and everything in between.Expect casual conversations, real discussions, and new episodes biweekly or monthly depending on their schedules. Most episodes will run around 25–30 minutes.Thanks for listening, and welcome to the start of the journey.Made with Zencastr.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hello everyone!We’re two Taiwanese-Canadian friends who grew up together in Vancouver, BC, and now navigating adulthood side by side.On BobaBoysTalk, we dive into everything from laid-back conversations about anything from shared interests to deeper discussions shaped by our experiences as young professionals and children of immigrants. Through our perspectives, we explore identity, growth, and the realities of figuring life out in your 20s.This podcast started as a way for us to have fun and stay connected but also to share stories and hopefully inspire.
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Marcus Liang, Tommy Liao
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