The fam is back together again after a long hiatus! And (somewhat) back with another episode lol! Join the gang as we look back on the past two years of our lives to see what has changed, reflect on the advice we gave to our future selves in 2023, dive into our Spotify and Apple Music Wrap for 2024 and lastly, giving ourselves advice/goals for 2025. We hope you enjoy this special episode—it’s just like old times! Here’s to having a great start to the new year as we welcome 2025!

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We kinda back? Yayyyy! 2022 ... It has been awhile since we've posted an episode. Tune into this special episode as the The Chat Fam reflect on the advice they said to their future selfs back in 2021. We also look at what we've been up to in the last 12 months! We hope everyone had a great start to the new year and looking forward what 2023 brings! 

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2021 ... what a year! Tune into this episode to join the The Chat Fam as they reflect, reminisce, & review the past year. They share the most important lessons they learnt, the challenges they overcame, the best things that happened to them this year, & the advice they have for their future selves in 2022. Hope everyone has a safe & happy holiday season, stay chat!

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Do you know the second verse of the Australian National Anthem word for word? What’s the best way to eat a meat pie? Does remembering the beep test give you PTSD? Is getting swooped by a magpie the greatest Aussie rite of passage? Find the answers to all these questions as The Chat Fam discuss (& how Buzzfeed put it) the Australian cultural traits that we consider normal, but the rest of the world are perplexed by. 

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In dissecting the latest national & international news, on this episode The Chat Fam share their thoughts on Facebook's change to Meta, the death of Aussie TV icon Bert Newton, COP26, as well as another McDonalds celebrity collab with none other than the queen of Xmas herself, MC.

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LETS GET WEIRD! On this episode, The Chat Fam delve deep into their inner-weirdness & chatness, & discuss all things weird. From the strange habits & quirks they have, to internal monologues, to obscure phobias, this podcast ep will definitely leave you scratching your heads thinking "what am I listening to?". Oya may or may not reveal a bit too much about her weird self also ... enjoy ya weirdos!

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Another week, another news round up from The Chat Fam! Discussing the liberties that have come from Freedom Day, they then go into a Shang-Chi film review, & end their chat speaking of the fatal shooting involving Alec Baldwin on the set of the film Rust. They also play a game of guessing TV reality & game show tunes.

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Get ready for body shivers, your arm hairs to stand up, and your feet to curl! On this episode, The Chat Fam discuss all those cringe-worthy awkward moments many of us have had to encounter in our lives. From awkward Indonesian social situations like greeting mums and language mix ups, to your everyday awkward encounters experienced on train rides or pedestrian crossings, they shine light on all. So for you socially awkward over thinkers; this one goes out to you.

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Pokémon cards, excessive gaming, & haircut dreams - as we all bid farewell to some of the activities picked up during lockdown, join The Chat Fam as they rejoice upon the liberties Freedom Day will bring. They then discuss Maccas & their impeccable marketing ploys, & after find themselves imagining what life would be like without technology. 

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The Chat Fam is back with another news roundup! Covering Australian news topics over the past few weeks, they discuss NSW’s upcoming freedom day, Melbourne’s rando earthquake, Gladys Berejiklian’s departure as Premier of NSW, and a couple of pop culture topics also including the TV show everyone is talking about; Squid Game. They then end the episode with a quiz in guessing music samples. 

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From Bruno Mars, to Raisa, to Justin Timberlake - be sure to tune in on this episode as The Chat Fam sit and reminisce about their concert experiences, and how much they’re missing it. From first concerts, favourite/worst concerts, to do’s and don’ts; they discuss it all! 

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In still celebrating the one year birth of The Chat Fam, the team dig into their archives and spend this episode reacting to their first, never-before-heard mock/rehearsal episode. Hear their reactions listening to themselves attempt to address a range of different topics, and see how far they’ve grown since their first episode (hopefully). 

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It's been one year since The Chat Fam have come into existence, and my oh my, what a chat year it has been! Join Emirza, Samara & Soraya on this celebratory episode as they look back and reflect on the year that was. They share their favourite episodes so far, and revisit some of the questions they asked one another on their first episode, including why they wanted to start the podcast, what they hoped to achieved, and what they have learnt about one another. A big big thank you to everyone who has supported The Chat Fam thus far!

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Tune into this episode for a lesson on Indonesian history! Covering Indonesia's rich prehistoric roots, to its cultural origins & influences, to its colonisation, this very informative and educational episode will bring forth many interesting facts that explains how Indonesia has come to be the nation it is today. Selamat dengarkan & belajar!

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It's time for some music pop culture! From Aaliyah, to Ariana Grande, to Britney Spears, to Saweetie, be sure to tune into this one as The Chat Fam discuss all the latest news in music. Find out who's discography is finally available for streaming, and our thoughts on the recent Fortnite & Maccas collaborations. They also end the episode playing a game in guessing which songs are originals or covers.

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Does it snow in Indonesia? How many languages/dialects exist in Indonesia? Is porcupine fighting a popular Indonesian activity? Find out the answers to all these questions as The Chat Fam are tested on their knowledge of the motherland, covering topics ranging from Indonesian geography, society, culture, and more. They then break down some funny, commonly used Indonesian phrases, their English translations, and what they mean. 

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Have you ever wondered what the city of Sydney, Australia is really like? Well, this one is for you! From the ever-so-reliant Sydney public transport system, to the events that will go down in Sydney history, to good old classic Paddy's Market; The Chat Fam discuss all. So whether you're planning on visiting Sydney, or merely eager to hear things only Sydney-siders would understand, be sure to tune in on this one!

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On this episode, The Chat Fam pay homage to Subtle Asian Traits - one of the largest online Asian communities that has created a space of relatability, celebration, and humour for all us Asians living in the west. Guided by some of their most recent Instagram posts, The Chat Fam discuss a range of hilarious Asian-related experiences; from our parents bizarre uses of technology, how rice & ketchup was the GOAT meal when home alone, to discussing the expected Asian spice tolerance, and what are the most superior Asian snacks.

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Now in the midst of week four of lockdown in Sydney, The Chat Fam provide an update into what life in lockdown has been like for them so far, and share their thoughts on the restrictions placed specifically upon southwest Sydney. They then put their film-critic hats on and review the long awaited Black Widow film, and end the episode with Emirza’s quiz show in guessing classic TV sitcom theme songs. 

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On this episode of the podcast, The Chat Fam answer a range of questions that make them deeply reflect upon their experience growing up and living in Australia being Asian. They share the stereotypes that bugged them the most, debate which Asian cuisine is the best, mental health stigma within the Asian community, and many more subjects relating to their Asian identities.

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