What's On The Menu

What's On The Menu

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Loyalty vs. Privacy: Where Do You Draw the Line? | WOTM EP 13
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Episode 13 is here and things get REAL. 🍽️ Henil, Wasim, Sinthu & Nythu sit down for one of the most honest conversations yet; starting with the age-old debate: should you give your partner access to your phone and passwords, or does loyalty mean you shouldn't even need to ask? 📵 From there we get into what actually changes (and doesn't) once you have kids, whether adoption is on the table for any of us, and we take a minute to thank YOU. Our growing table of listeners, including our 3 (!!) viewers all the way from Switzerland. 🇨🇭 As always, nothing's off limits, nobody's holding back. 🔔 Subscribe so you don't miss new episodes every other Monday. 💬 Drop a comment: where do YOU draw the line on privacy in a relationship? 00:00 – Cold open 00:30 – Intro / welcome back 00:59 – Should you share your phone/bank passwords with your partner? 05:00 – Loyalty vs. privacy: snooping through your partner's phone 11:39 – The "next step is kids" conversation & how life changes after 20:28 – Would you adopt? (and would ethnicity matter to you) 23:28 – Green flags people usually overlook 28:04 – Gender roles: cooking, cleaning, and "the bare minimum" 38:44 – Annoying flexes (homes, heated driveways, Rolexes, iPhone vs Android) 47:59 – Planning group outings + where this podcast is actually going 52:40 – Shoutouts: 100 IG followers, 3 viewers from Switzerland 🇨🇭 53:58 – Outro, subscribe & sign-off
Getting Scammed, Terrible Drivers & Movie Red Flags | WOTM EP 12
Welcome back to another chaotic episode of What's On The Menu! This week, the guys are serving up a massive plate of hot takes and hilarious rants. We kick things off by calling out the absolute worst habits of Toronto drivers, from people who refuse to speed up when merging on the highway to the sheer panic of reverse parking a massive pickup truck. The guys also swap wild retail stories, breaking down a frustrating Walmart Xbox controller scam involving an empty display box, and questioning the intense dedication of Costco receipt checkers. Things get deep (and a little petty) when the crew debates the ultimate relationship question: is it better to have a partner who is completely loyal or completely honest? Plus, the group shares some extremely controversial movie opinions, is refusing to watch Harry Potter, Star Wars, and Lord of the Rings a massive red flag? We wrap it all up with our thoughts on the dystopian future of the Apple Vision Pro and AI robots taking over construction jobs. Grab your plate and tune in!
Why We Feel Too Old for Late Night Trips | WOTM EP 11
Welcome back to another h episode of What's On The Menu! This week, the guys talk about the realities of getting older and navigating your 30s. From examining our weirdly shaped toes and settling the ultimate sneaker debate (Nike vs. New Balance) to why hanging out past 9 PM is completely off the table... Deluksan joins the table as we dive into some painful medical stories, including surviving a brutal skateboard half-pipe injury, getting kicked in the arm by a soccer goalie, and some random wisdom about wisdom team. Plus, we debate the laziness of modern tech, the pure millennial nostalgia of printing MapQuest directions, and why "Roll hopping" at local bakeries is officially the new bar hopping (IT ISN'T). Grab some food, hit play, and join the conversation!
Proposals, Dark Pasts, and Vegan Wedding Drama | WOTM EP 10
What’s a bigger red flag: a partner who goes entirely off the grid for a solo camping trip, or someone who forces a strict vegan menu on their wedding guests? On this week’s episode of What's On The Menu, the guys are tackling the hard-hitting (and hilarious) questions. We get deep into the weeds on relationship dealbreakers, including whether you could forgive a partner's dark past and the absolute chaos of last-minute wedding invites. Plus, we share our unfiltered thoughts on the rise of lab-grown meat and why some of us absolutely refuse to eat it.
Skip The Ring, Buy A Watch | WOTM EP 9
Welcome back to another chaotic episode of What's On The Menu! This week, the boys are joined by Mithoon and Deluksan, who kicks things off with a legendary story about eating an entire bag of gummies and hallucinating that the paramedics were the Grim Reaper. We also dive into the guys vacation swimming disaster, the absolute lawlessness of Toronto drivers, and the ultimate debate: if a girl gets a diamond ring, does the guy deserve an engagement watch? Plus, a wild hypothetical that will test your loyalty. Hit that subscribe button!
Don't Drink and Drive... or DM My Sister | WOTM EP 8
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Friendship, "Bro Code," and the Great Mango Debate: Is it ever okay to date a friend's ex? We dive into the unwritten rules of social etiquette and cultural expectations. Join Henil, Nythu, Wasim, Sinthu, and Dulaksan as they navigate a minefield of social scenarios and cultural quirks. From high school "statutes of limitations" to the high-pressure environment of a Tamil dinner table, no topic is off-limits. In This Episode: The Ex-Factor: Can you date a friend’s high school ex ten years later? The Tinder Dilemma: What happens when the whole crew matches with the same person? The Ultimate Violation: Why dating a friend’s sister is the deepest breach of the "Bro Code." Accountability vs. The "Brown Boy" Excuse: Does alcohol really excuse bad behavior, and would you "tell" on a cheating friend? Family Feuds: Who do you side with in an argument between your wife and your mother? Cultural Survival: Navigating the "Full Plate" rule and the trauma of being force-fed mangoes in a Tamil household. The Corolla Cross Mystery: Why Dulaksan's vehicle has become the group's favorite running joke. Connect With Us: If you enjoyed this debate, make sure to engage with us on social media! YouTube: What’s on the Menu Instagram: @WhatsOnTheMenu TikTok: @WhatsOnTheMenu Listen on Apple Podcasts and all major platforms. Subscribe and leave a review to help us grow the show!
Self-Made or Inherited | WOTM EP 7
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Back at it again this time on Whats On The Menu we got the Sinthu, Henil, Wasim and Nythu going through the books of what Self-Made means to them and how inherited generational wealth impacts people. FYI none of them got that.
Singapore is in 2050 and We’re Still in Scarborough | WOTM EP 6
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We’re back, and we’re jet-lagged. Join Henil and the crew as we recap our trip to Southeast Asia and realize that Singapore is living in the future while Toronto is still trying to figure out how transit works. We’re breaking down the "body bag" logistics nightmare of shipping decor across the globe, debating if the "Sunk Cost Fallacy" applies to your flaky friends, and asking the real questions: Is flirting actually cheating? Plus, we rant about the lack of decent coffee in England and why our logistical brains can’t turn off, even on vacation. It’s high-context banter with low-level patience for inefficiency. Dive in! _____________________________________________________________________________________ #podcastlife #newepisodealert #whatsonthemenu #funny #southeastasiatravel #singaporevibes #logisticslife #entrepreneurmindset #traveldiaries #cultureshock #relationshiptalk #sunkcostfallacy #smallbizowners #trendingnow
Abandoning loved ones for new lives | WOTM EP 5
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Welcome back to What's on the Menu! In Episode 5, Havan, Henil, and Wasim debate what and who we truly love Dating After 30: Breaking down the complexity of dating in Toronto as we continue to get older. Loving your wife and kids: A funny discussion about who you really love, and what you would do in the worst case scenario. Dump your friends?: A needed talk about what is the right time to give up on your friends. Havan's Diarrhea Dilemma: Would you clog the toilet at a party and everyone knows? Listen what we would do in this situation. Henil Struggles: Henil continues to get destroyed by the the City of Toronto
First Date Bill Debate | WOTM EP 4
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Welcome back to What's on the Menu! In Episode 4, Henil, Nythu, Sinthu, and Wasim debate the ultimate dating red flags. The "Bro" Debate: Breaking down whether it's acceptable to call a girl "bro" or if it completely changes the dynamic. Road Rage Realities: A funny recounting of a wild driving incident, excessive honking, and the chaos of traffic. Who Foots the Bill?: A heated discussion on dating etiquette, including when a girl should finally offer to pay and Wasim's take on guys paying 100% of the time. The Bubble Tea Step-Back: The hilarious story of a date actively stepping away from the register to avoid a $10 bill. The "Thank You" Red Flag: Why basic manners—like saying thank you to waiters and people holding doors—are absolute dealbreakers for the crew.
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