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Proxy

by Bernard Capulong and Sidney Lo

Proxy is a weekly conversation, hosted by Bernard Capulong and Sidney Lo, where they explore their obsession with Internet subcultures, figuring out their identities, and how they fit into the world.

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  1. 024: New Year, New Me

    It's a new year, so it's time to change everything about who you are so you don't look back at yourself with regret, right? We're back with Season 3 and it's an all new Proxy for 2016…sort of.

  2. 023: First-Gen Spoiled Brats

    This week we go over an episode of Masters of None about immigrant parents, reflect on our own parental relationships, and admit to being a bit spoiled. Subscribe on iTunes Listen on SoundCloud Theme Music by Gila Monsta

  3. 022: The Gift:Friendship Ratio

    We share our gift-giving methods and talk about whether or not a gift is a reflection of how well you know a person. We also discover that Sidney is heartless and doesn't partake in exchanging gifts and that Bernard may have succumbed to holiday impulse shopping. Subscribe on iTunes Listen on...

  4. 021: TY 4 Being a Friend

    We talk about our views on friendship, maintaining them, and how to navigate social interactions with acquaintances. Subscribe on iTunes Listen on SoundCloud Theme Music by Gila Monsta

  5. 020: Relatable Instead of Aspirational

    We talk about advertising, social media, and the prevailing good of being honest over manufacturing your “brand.” Former Instagram Model quits social media Harpers Bazaar's interview with Danielle Bernstein on her income from Instagram Subscribe on iTunes Listen on SoundCloud Theme Music by Gila...

  6. 019: Filipino Guy Fieri

    We talk about the struggle of getting a consistently good haircut and share our most embarrassing hair styles from our adolescence. Subscribe on iTunes Listen on SoundCloud Theme Music by Gila Monsta

  7. 018: Career Hustle

    We spend this week discussing the career hustle, promotions, and how we continue to better ourselves. Subscribe on iTunes Listen on SoundCloud Theme Music by Gila Monsta

  8. 017: 24 Hours Without Your Phone

    We (try to) go 24 hours without our phones and fail spectacularly. What's the longest you've gone without your phone? Subscribe on iTunes Listen on SoundCloud Theme Music by Gila Monsta

  9. 016: Buy It Now

    Sidney timidly shares his weakness with impulse shopping and Bernard brags about his super saiyan levels of self-control. What's your last impulse purchase? Sidney's recent purchases: Acronym jacket, Sony RX100 M4, Frederic Malle - Vetiver Extraordinaire fragrance Currently by Samuel De Goede...

  10. 015: Bern'd Out

    We talk about how our constant need to feel productive and busy puts us at risk of burning out. Productive on the App Store Subscribe on iTunes Listen on SoundCloud Theme Music by Gila Monsta

  11. 014: Pelin Keskin

    Pelin Keskin, founder of 5food1, joins us to discuss food culture, gentrification, identity, and the controversies of creating a non-white food blog. Follow Pelin Keskin on Twitter Follow 5food1 on Twitter Subscribe on iTunes Listen on SoundCloud Theme Music by Gila Monsta

  12. 013: Public or Private?

    We kick off Season 2 with an open discussion on Sidney's search for a new roommate and the perils of keeping your social media public or private. Subscribe on iTunes Listen on SoundCloud Theme Music by Gila Monsta

  13. 012: Growing up Asian and American

    For the season one finale of Proxy, we go over our background as Asian-Americans and how it affected our adolescence and shaped the way we are today. Ice Breaker Do people even know our background? (2:17) Bernard talks about being Filipino-American (3:15) Sidney talks about being Chinese-American...

  14. 011: I'd Like to Bag It Up

    A quintessential part of living in a busy urban environment is having the right backpack or messenger bag. When you don't have a car or an office to stash away important items, what you choose to carry and what you choose to leave behind are decisions that count. Today we look at our current…

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  15. 010: The Waiting Game

    We’re back. Sorry for the wait. Sitting idle and waiting for things to pick up can be brutal — especially when things are out of your hands. It’s that feeling of getting stuck in a rut or the anxiousness for something new that’s hard to manage. In this episode, we try to win the waiting game and...

  16. 009: The Big Move

    There are moments in everyone's life where something big appears on the horizon; it could be graduating college, applying for your first job, or moving somewhere thousands of miles away from home. How do these moments shape our identities and the struggle to achieve our dreams? On this episode…

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  17. 008: Documenting Your Life

    With every photo, every status, every thought we share and memory we hold onto in some form or another, we document our lives. But why do we do it and who is it really for — ourselves, or for everyone else? In this episode of PROXY, we try to identify the difference between documenting your life...

  18. 007: What Is Your Thing?

    Have you ever stopped to think about what other people know you for, or what about yourself you want to portray to everyone else? In this episode, we investigate topics on identity that boil down to one question: What is your thing? Tune in and find out why that might be a difficult question to...

  19. 006: Get Grownt or Die Trying

    One of the biggest factors in our interests, hobbies, and how we identify with ourselves is our age. The process of growing up is tricky, but unavoidable. Join us as reminisce on the past, reflect on the present, and try to make some sense of the murky waters of adulthood. In This Episode¦ What…

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  20. 005: Let's Make This Clear

    Guys have skin too. So why is skin care for men such a nebulous industry? Join us as we demystify the confusing world of health and beauty product marketing and give you science-driven skin care advice that actually makes sense. If you've ever felt frustrated by skin care products that didn't…

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  21. 004: Know Thyself(ie)

    Everyone and their mom takes selfies these days. But can we really take these photos at face value or is something else going on? Tune in as we discuss the positive effect of selfies, when social media can get ugly, how to take a fire selfie, and selfie etiquette. In This Episode: But First, Let…

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  22. 003: Catch My Fade

    Raw denim has only gotten more popular since denim enthusiasts met through an online fashion message board in the early 2000's. Yes, it's a thing; thousands of people spending hundreds of dollars on pants only to proudly wear them every day, for months at a time, without ever washing them. In…

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  23. 002: Make Sure It Fits

    One of the most immediate and apparent ways to express ourselves is through our fashion choices. But before you can really develop your style, it's important to get the basics down. In this primer to fashion, we discuss the value of dressing better and give our tips to help you start looking your...

  24. 001: Best Budz 4 Lyfe

    You might be selective of the podcasts you subscribe to and the music you bump to get you through your day, but are you paying enough attention to how you listen to them? Tune into this episode to learn one small tweak you can make to your daily routine that can change the way you listen to music...

  25. 000: What is PROXY?

    In this mini-episode, you'll find out who we are, what Proxy is about, why this show needs to exist, how it pertains to you, and what you can expect to hear in the coming episodes. proxynoun1. an authority that represents something else2. a middleman to assist in purchasing rare/valuable goods3.…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Proxy is a weekly conversation, hosted by Bernard Capulong and Sidney Lo, where they explore their obsession with Internet subcultures, figuring out their identities, and how they fit into the world.

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Bernard Capulong and Sidney Lo

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Proxy have?

Proxy currently has 25 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Proxy about?

Proxy is a weekly conversation, hosted by Bernard Capulong and Sidney Lo, where they explore their obsession with Internet subcultures, figuring out their identities, and how they fit into the world.

How often does Proxy release new episodes?

Proxy has 25 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Proxy is created and hosted by Bernard Capulong and Sidney Lo.
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