YY and Me

About YY and Me

YY and Me is a living, growing echo of myself—written for my family, and for any adults still searching for their inner kid. It moves through real moments and shifting memory, across a wide spectrum of emotion. For an extended journey, visit https://yyandme.benchantech.com.

Publisher

Ben Chan

Category

education · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

12 Jul 2025

Latest episode

28 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

12 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Aug 2026

   Marketing (Episode 11 | Arc 2)

   A reflection on app approval, marketing fear, creative exposure, and committing when the door finally opens.

2. 

   14 Aug 2026

   Probably vs Provably (Episode 10 | Arc 2)

   A reflection on old-school game programming, AI systems that are usually right, and the judgment needed when software no longer simply obeys.

3. 

   22 Jul 2026

   The YY Method (Episode 9 | Arc 2)

   The origin of the YY Method, from Why and Why Not to sympathetic resonance and the rule that AI should never replace judgment.

4. 

   22 Jul 2026

   Improv (Episode 8 | Arc 2)

   An unscripted Arc 2 episode about recording without polish, listening to your own voice, and staying human around AI.

5. 

   22 Jul 2026

   The Second Echo (Episode 7 | Arc 1)

   A return episode about repetition, AI, authorship, and speaking the next arc without the scaffolding.

6. 

   1 Aug 2025

   The "Author Ship" (Episode 6 | Arc 1)

   Constraints, teamwork, and improvisation aboard a ship where repetition alone won’t save you.

7. 

   31 Jul 2025

   Time Enough (Episode 5 | Arc 1)

   Time, interest, and the debts we incur balancing work, family, and self.

8. 

   17 Jul 2025

   Emotion (Episode 4 | Arc 1)

   Finding your voice through journal entries, violin, and the uncomfortable lessons of AI.

9. 

   12 Jul 2025

   Dynamics (Episode 3 | Arc 1)

   Subtle tone shifts and emotional authenticity—on stage and at home.

10. 

    12 Jul 2025

    Practicing (Episode 2 | Arc 1)

    Unlearning, feedback loops, and finding balance between effort and awareness.

11. 

    12 Jul 2025

    Ben Chan and YY, Timelessly Bound

    Childhood objects, imagination, and emotional continuity across identity arcs.

12. 

    12 Jul 2025

    The First Echo

    Introduces the show, format, and core emotional and creative themes. Ideal starting point.

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

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