Join Lucy and Zoe as they discuss the day-to-day realities of being British-Chinese women living in the UK. This duo navigates the highs and lows of juggling cultural values, family expectations and growing up British. This is an honest podcast exploring life as local 'foreigners' trying to bring the best of both worlds to relationships, family and careers - all whilst trying to stay sane! They are Two Bananas - Yellow on the outside, white on the inside.
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Hello guys! We're super sorry for our absence over the last 2 weeks. We know how shit we have been and we felt like we really needed to explain ourselves lol. This episode is a bit off the cuff and we thought we would make this episode a bit more casual. Join us as we have a little catch up on life and why we have not been as present as we have wanted to be. This will be our final episode of the season :( - But don't you worry - You can't get rid of us that easy... We will be back and better than ever with season 2! Thank you guys again for listening and we appreciate you all so much!! Love Lucy and Zoe xxx
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9 Mar 2023
Episode 12: Table manners (i.e who is getting the bill?)
In this episode, Lucy and Zoe will be discussing table manners and etiquette in Chinese culture when it comes to eating and eating out. This includes all things from chopstick-use to the lazy Susan and, of course, the all important questions of 'who is getting the bill'?
23 Feb 2023
Episode 11: Love Languages and Attachment-styles
Keeping on Love and Relationship theme, Lucy and Zoe will be discussing the topics of love languages and attachment-styles. They will be exploring their own love languages and attachment styles in their relationships as well as understanding more about them in general.
16 Feb 2023
Episode 10: A V-day special
With it having been Valentine's day this week, Lucy and Zoe are discussing all things love and relationships in this week's episode. They will talking about their own relationships and dating/relationships, as well as (the all dreaded) Valentine's day itself. Join them this week as they dive in their own experiences and their thoughts on Valentine's day.
9 Feb 2023
Episode 9: Everything Everywhere All At Once (a dedication to our Queen Michelle)
With Awards-season in full swing and the Academy Awards fast approaching, Lucy and Zoe discuss one of the most talked about films of the year, 'Everything Everywhere All At Once'. They will be discussing their thoughts on the film including themes they relate to but also, which parts of the film they most enjoyed. From hot-dog fingers to racoons, join them in this episode to discuss the chaos and the deeper messages this film included!
26 Jan 2023
Episode 8: Chinese Zodiac Signs
Happy Year of the Rabbit! As we have just celebrated Chinese New Year, Lucy and Zoe want to delve into the Chinese Zodiac. They explore the history of the Zodiac, the different animals, and the characteristics of their zodiac signs. Join them as they explore how much they believe in the Chinese Zodiac (horoscope).
19 Jan 2023
Episode 7: Chinese/Lunar New year (aka Red packet szn)
With Chinese New year fast-approaching, Lucy and Zoe are discussing their CNY traditions (some traditional and some not). From food to money and even decorations, they will be delving into all things Lunar New year-related. Join them for this Chinese New year special. Happy Year of the Rabbit!
5 Jan 2023
Episode 6: Asian Stereotypes
Lucy and Zoe are exploring stereotypes that Asian people (including themselves) often get stuck with. In this episode, they will be exploring '10 Things Asian People are Tired of hearing' as written by Michelle Elman and will also be adding a few more that they're sick of hearing too.
Link to Michelle's article: https://www.ditchthelabel.org/10-things-asian-people-are-tired-of-hearing/
29 Dec 2022
Episode 5: New year, New Asian me
Happy New Year everybody! Lucy and Zoe discuss their new years plans and plans for the upcoming year. They take a look back on their 2022 and their hopes for 2023. Join them for a catch up on their Christmas celebration and a discussion on New Year's Celebrations.
22 Dec 2022
Episode 4: A very Asian Christmas special
Merry Christmas everyone! Join Lucy and Zoe in this episode, where they discuss their Christmas traditions with an Asian twist. They will be chatting about Christmas traditions in the UK (including Santa, roast dinners and carol singing) as well as their Chinese-style Christmases (such as red packets and Lobster dinners). Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas!
15 Dec 2022
Episode 3: Tiger Parents (Extended episode)
In this episode, Lucy and Zoe will be delving in to their past and discussing the topics of tiger parents, and parenting in general. This is a topic that is sensitive not only to lots of Asian children, but also to many children of immigrant parents - Lucy and Zoe being no different. Get ready as this one gets emotional, with discussion surrounding their past experiences and their tiger parents (or lack thereof).
8 Dec 2022
Episode 2: Beauty Standards - East vs. West
In this episode, Zoe and Lucy discuss beauty standards in the East versus West and how they differ. They will be discussing topics surrounding make-up, plastic surgery and body shape trends that are popular today but also in times gone past.
Some of these topics may be triggering for some listeners.
1 Dec 2022
Episode 1: All things Growing up
Lucy and Zoe will be discussing all things growing up and how their families (+ them) have ended up here in the UK. They will be exploring the ins and outs of how their upbringings differed but also the similarities between their experiences growing up British-Chinese. Normally, the saying goes "fresh off the boat" but for these two, it's more like "fresh off the banana boat"!
24 Nov 2022
Trailer: Introducing Two Bananas
Hello and welcome to our podcast! We are Lucy and Zoe, two British-Chinese females in the UK, trying to make sense of our identity. We will be talking about everything from growing up to relationships, family and friends, careers and everything in between. Join us as we try to navigate life with a mixture of values and cultures and how we are learning to embrace them. We are two bananas - white on the inside and yellow on the outside!
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