Best Derek Zhu Podcasts (2025)

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Derek turns 23 1:11:20

14h ago1:11:20

1:11:20

Hey guys, Nico and Derek here! On today’s episode of BeerSos, we celebrate Derek’s 23rd birthday! We look back on his 22nd year, and he shares one big thing he wants to work on to improve his life. We hope you enjoy it! Support the showBy Nicolas Phonsavath & Derek Zhu

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We went on a double date... 1:16:06

8d ago1:16:06

1:16:06

Hey guys, Nico and Derek here! On today’s episode of BeerSos, Derek shares some rare, recent moments when he felt anxious and nervous. And Nico opens up about getting in his own head and questioning things when they are too good. We hope you enjoy it! Support the showBy Nicolas Phonsavath & Derek Zhu

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Truth or Drink 2 (We blacked out) w/ Derek Gerard 1:07:22

15d ago1:07:22

1:07:22

Hey guys, Nico and Derek here! On today’s episode of BeerSos, we are joined by Derek Gerard! We play Truth or Drink and get absolutely wasted, revealing everything—from whose girlfriend is the worst match, to our most embarrassing s*x stories, and even how much money we have. We hope you enjoy it! Support the show…

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Kiss, hug, or dap up? 1:02:44

22d ago1:02:44

1:02:44

Hey guys, Nico and Derek here! On today’s episode of BeerSos, Derek helps Nico prepare for an important dinner with his girlfriend and her sister. And Derek shares his plans for an upcoming visit with his girlfriend’s family. We hope you enjoy it! Support the showBy Nicolas Phonsavath & Derek Zhu

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Spilling the tea 1:09:43

29d ago1:09:43

1:09:43

Hey guys, Nico and Derek here! On today’s episode of BeerSos, we talk about how we’ve refined our friendship values over time, and how that made us grow apart from old friends. We hope you enjoy it! Support the showBy Nicolas Phonsavath & Derek Zhu

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Nico hates his roommate 1:02:07

1M ago1:02:07

1:02:07

Hey guys, Nico and Derek here! On today’s episode of BeerSos, Nico rants about his roommate and shares the moment he finally reached his boiling point. We also chat with our AI selves. We hope you enjoy it! Support the showBy Nicolas Phonsavath & Derek Zhu

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Somebody tried to catch Derek’s dad 1:11:46

1M ago1:11:46

1:11:46

Hey guys, Nico and Derek here! Coming to you from the airport, we host the 4th annual BeerSos’s Favourite Forever (BFF)—where we discuss everything from our best exes, to our favourite era in our friendship, to the dumbest thing we’ve ever done. We hope you enjoy it! Support the showBy Nicolas Phonsavath & Derek Zhu

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The stories we tell ourselves w/ Aaron Johnstone 1:36:16

2M ago1:36:16

1:36:16

Hey guys, Nico and Derek here! On today’s episode of BeerSos, we are joined by legendary therapist Aaron Johnstone! Aaron challenges the negative narratives we tell ourselves and points out how we cling to our unworthiness. We hope you enjoy it! Support the showBy Nicolas Phonsavath & Derek Zhu

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Our most and least favorite guests (Q&A) 1:27:45

2M ago1:27:45

1:27:45

Hey guys, Nico and Derek here! On today’s episode of BeerSos, we answer your questions! Tune in to find out what we would do if we were women for a day, why we are so comfortable online, and how our families feel about BeerSos. We hope you enjoy it! Support the showBy Nicolas Phonsavath & Derek Zhu

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Manipulation 101 1:16:55

2M ago1:16:55

1:16:55

On today’s episode of BeerSos, You and Nico attend Dr. Zhu’s Manipulation 101 class. Dr. Zhu, a retired professional manipulator turned professor, puts you in the headspace of a manipulator and exposes all their tactics. We hope you enjoy it! Support the showBy Nicolas Phonsavath & Derek Zhu

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Nico was a problem child 1:29:21

2M ago1:29:21

1:29:21

Hey guys, Nico and Derek here! On today’s episode of BeerSos, we go through Nico’s report cards and reflect on the comments his teachers made about him and the grades he got. Plus, Derek shares an absolutely nasty story. We hope you enjoy it! Support the showBy Nicolas Phonsavath & Derek Zhu

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High Therapy 1:22:49

3M ago1:22:49

1:22:49

Hey guys, Nico and Derek here! On today’s episode of BeerSos, we are joined by You! We get high and give advice to viewers who send in problems they need help solving. We hope you enjoy it! Support the showBy Nicolas Phonsavath & Derek Zhu

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Are tattoos a red flag? w/ Lo3tus 1:26:08

3M ago1:26:08

1:26:08

Hey guys, Nico and Derek here! On today’s episode of BeerSos, we are joined by Lo3tus! We answer red flag or green flag prompts, covering everything from having a tattoo sleeve to being shorter than you. We hope you enjoy it! Support the showBy Nicolas Phonsavath & Derek Zhu

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Talking to girls gone wrong 1:07:38

3M ago1:07:38

1:07:38

Hey guys, Nico and Derek here! On today’s episode of BeerSos, we share an exciting new announcement. Also, Derek celebrates a major personal win, while Nico recounts a traumatizing experience trying to flirt at a bar. We hope you enjoy it! Support the showBy Nicolas Phonsavath & Derek Zhu

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The Turbulent Episode w/ Dax Flame 1:28:02

3M ago1:28:02

1:28:02

Hey guys, Nico and Derek here! On today’s episode of BeerSos, we are joined by Dax Flame! We have no idea how to summarize this—this gotta be the most turbulent podcast we’ve ever recorded. We hope you enjoy it! Support the showBy Nicolas Phonsavath & Derek Zhu

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Ranking Nico’s worst dating stories 1:28:19

4M ago1:28:19

1:28:19

Hey guys, Nico and Derek here! On today’s episode of BeerSos, we celebrate Valentine’s Day by ranking Nico’s worst dating stories and moments. We hope you enjoy it! Support the showBy Nicolas Phonsavath & Derek Zhu

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Derek's egotistical attachment style 1:32:11

4M ago1:32:11

1:32:11

Hey guys, Nico and Derek here! On today’s episode of BeerSos, Derek reflects on how his attachment style affected his past romantic relationships, and how his attachment style has changed over time. We hope you enjoy it! Support the showBy Nicolas Phonsavath & Derek Zhu

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Nico's anxious attachment style 1:21:38

4M ago1:21:38

1:21:38

Hey guys, Nico and Derek here! On today’s episode of BeerSos, Nico reflects on how his attachment style affected his past romantic relationships, and how his attachment style has changed over time. We hope you enjoy it! Support the showBy Nicolas Phonsavath & Derek Zhu

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Why p*rn is bad for you 1:15:18

4M ago1:15:18

1:15:18

Hey guys, Nico and Derek here! On today’s episode of BeerSos, we talk about why p*rn is bad and how it made us self conscious of our bodies and p*nis size. We also raise foreskin awareness and talk about how we were bullied for having foreskins. We hope you enjoy it! Support the showBy Nicolas Phonsavath & Derek Zhu

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Winning the Timothée Chalamet look-alike contest w/ Miles Mitchell 1:17:11

4M ago1:17:11

1:17:11

Hey guys, Nico and Derek here! On today’s episode of BeerSos, we are joined by Miles Mitchell—winner of the Timothée Chalamet look-alike contest! Miles shares how winning the contest changed his life, along with some of the hate he’s received because of it. We also dissect the two encounters Miles has had with Timothée Chalamet. We hope you enjoy i…

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We were losers last year… 1:18:49

5M ago1:18:49

1:18:49

Hey guys, Nico and Derek here! On today’s episode of BeerSos, we check if we completed our 2024 New Year's resolutions and plan our resolutions for 2025. We hope you enjoy it! Support the showBy Nicolas Phonsavath & Derek Zhu

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BeerSos' Top 10s of 2024 1:16:00

5M ago1:16:00

1:16:00

Hey guys, Nico and Derek here! On today’s episode of BeerSos, we present our top 10 media, moments, and miscellaneous of 2024. We also talk about edging for a while. We hope you enjoy it! Support the showBy Nicolas Phonsavath & Derek Zhu

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A night out with BeerSos 1:24:07

5M ago1:24:07

1:24:07

Hey guys, Nico and Derek here! On today’s episode of BeerSos, we talk about our drunk night out and how Derek got black out. Derek also explains why he rubbed one out while bleeding everywhere, and Nico gives a life update explaining his living situation. We hope you enjoy it! Support the showBy Nicolas Phonsavath & Derek Zhu

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Naughty or Nice List w/ Derek Gerard 1:09:40

5M ago1:09:40

1:09:40

Hey guys, Nico and Derek here! On today’s episode of BeerSos, we are joined by Derek Gerard! For our Christmas special, we place BeerSos viewers on our Naughty or Nice List based on morally tricky situations you’ve found yourselves in. We hope you enjoy it! Support the showBy Nicolas Phonsavath & Derek Zhu

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Angry about his dad's death 1:40:57

6M ago1:40:57

1:40:57

Hey guys, Nico and Derek here! On today’s episode of BeerSos, we play We’re Not Really Strangers. Tune in to hear us talk about how we’ve lied about love, Derek’s anger surrounding his dead dad, and how Nico acts on dates. We hope you enjoy it! Support the showBy Nicolas Phonsavath & Derek Zhu

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Freudbaiting for views 1:27:08

6M ago1:27:08

1:27:08

Hey guys, Nico and Derek here! On today’s episode of BeerSos, we celebrate the 3-year anniversary and wrap up season 3 of BeerSos. We reflect on how we and the show have changed over this 3rd season. We hope you enjoy it! Support the showBy Nicolas Phonsavath & Derek Zhu

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Advice from an 82-year-old w/ Larry Green 1:30:41

6M ago1:30:41

1:30:41

Hey guys, Nico and Derek here! On today’s episode of BeerSos, we are joined by therapist Larry Green! Larry explores Derek’s desire for control over how he’s perceived and analyzes how Nico’s childhood shaped the way he approaches relationships. We hope you enjoy it! Support the showBy Nicolas Phonsavath & Derek Zhu

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Muscle relaxant Therapy 1:49:02

6M ago1:49:02

1:49:02

Hey guys, Nico and Derek here! On today’s episode of BeerSos, we are joined by You! We take muscle relaxants and give advice to viewers who send in problems they need solving. We hope you enjoy it! Support the showBy Nicolas Phonsavath & Derek Zhu

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Derek vs The Ster 1:09:21

7M ago1:09:21

1:09:21

Hey guys, Nico and Derek here! On today’s episode of BeerSos, Nico talks about his 6th-grade dance experience with a girl, and Derek updates us on the ongoing war between him and The Ster. We hope you enjoy it! Support the showBy Nicolas Phonsavath & Derek Zhu

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The worst night of Nico’s life 1:54:04

7M ago1:54:04

1:54:04

Hey guys, Nico and Derek here! On today’s episode of BeerSos, Nico tells Derek the story of one of the worst and craziest nights of his life. We hope you enjoy it! Support the showBy Nicolas Phonsavath & Derek Zhu

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Reviewing our high school outfits W/ baldyloxvintage 1:09:03

7M ago1:09:03

1:09:03

Hey guys, Nico and Derek here! On today’s episode of BeerSos, we are joined by Baldy! Baldy reviews our outfits from high school, and we all share our journey with fashion and style. We hope you enjoy it! Support the showBy Nicolas Phonsavath & Derek Zhu

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Reading Spooky Stories in a Haunted Hotel w/ Junno Pak 1:03:44

7M ago1:03:44

1:03:44

Hey guys, Nico and Derek here! On today’s episode of BeerSos, we are joined by Junno! Coming to you from a Haunted Hotel, we read your spooky stories, share our paranormal experiences, and try to contact Derek’s dead dad. We hope you enjoy it! Support the showBy Nicolas Phonsavath & Derek Zhu

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F**KSGIVING: The Holiday of Hating 2 1:25:12

7M ago1:25:12

1:25:12

Hey guys, Nico and Derek here! On today’s episode of BeerSos, we replace Thanksgiving and celebrate the 2nd annual F**ksgiving: Where instead of giving Thanks, we give F**ks. Tune in to hear us rant about things we hate, such as flaky people, Ted Mosby, and leaking pee. We hope you enjoy it! Support the show…

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The Story of BeerSos 1:42:15

8M ago1:42:15

1:42:15

Hey guys, Nico and Derek here! On today’s episode of BeerSos, we share the story of how the podcast began -- from its inception to the 100th episode. We hope you enjoy it! Support the showBy Nicolas Phonsavath & Derek Zhu

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Derek’s ego death 1:01:29

8M ago1:01:29

1:01:29

Hey guys, Nico and Derek here! On today’s episode of BeerSos, we talk about Derek’s ego death, and he opens up about his insecurities in his romantic relationship. We hope you enjoy it! Support the showBy Nicolas Phonsavath & Derek Zhu

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Dating Asian F-Boys w/ Elle Lee 1:20:03

8M ago1:20:03

1:20:03

Hey guys, Nico and Derek here! On today’s episode of BeerSos, we are joined by Elle Lee! Elle lets us in on her dating life and most recent romantic experiences, and she also tells us about her relationship with her family. We hope you enjoy it! Support the showBy Nicolas Phonsavath & Derek Zhu

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Our first memories of each other (Q&A) 1:19:53

8M ago1:19:53

1:19:53

Hey guys, Nico and Derek here! On today’s episode of BeerSos, we do our very first Q&A! Tune in to find out if we regret dropping out of school, our first memories of each other, and what we would be doing if BeerSos didn’t exist. We hope you enjoy it! Support the showBy Nicolas Phonsavath & Derek Zhu

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Milk, cheese, and chili 1:02:08

9M ago1:02:08

1:02:08

Hey guys, Nico and Derek here! On today’s episode of BeerSos, we talk about Nico’s stomach issues at work and how Derek will soon be living on his own. We hope you enjoy it! Support the showBy Nicolas Phonsavath & Derek Zhu

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Reading BeerSos fanfiction 1:00:34

9M ago1:00:34

1:00:34

Hey guys, Nico and Derek here! On today’s episode of BeerSos, we read and react to BeerSos fanfiction, and a slap bet between us begins and ends. We hope you enjoy it! Support the showBy Nicolas Phonsavath & Derek Zhu

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We talk to a therapist w/ Aaron Johnstone 1:25:20

9M ago1:25:20

1:25:20

Hey guys, Nico & Derek here! On today’s episode of BeerSos, we are joined by therapist Aaron Johnstone! Aaron dissects our childhoods, attachment styles, and romance lives. We hope you enjoy it! Support the showBy Nicolas Phonsavath & Derek Zhu

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How are we perceived? 1:09:02

9M ago1:09:02

1:09:02

Hey guys, Nico & Derek here! On today’s episode of BeerSos, we hypothesize about how we are perceived, how we want to be perceived, and how our insecurities are sometimes validated. We hope you enjoy it! Support the showBy Nicolas Phonsavath & Derek Zhu

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Derek goes to America 1:07:56

10M ago1:07:56

1:07:56

Hey guys, Nico and Derek here! On today’s episode of BeerSos, Derek gives Nico the rundown on meeting his girlfriend's family and talks about how his vacation in Florida went. We hope you enjoy it! Support the showBy Nicolas Phonsavath & Derek Zhu

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Is it a deal-breaker? w/ Derek Gerard 1:16:13

10M ago1:16:13

1:16:13

Hey guys, Nico and Derek here! On today’s episode of BeerSos, we are joined by Derek Gerard! We debate what we consider to be deal-breakers in a relationship. Tune in to hear us argue over whether watching XXX content, having awful friends, or having ugly feet is a deal-breaker. We hope you enjoy it! Support the show…

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Mukbang Therapy 1:15:23

10M ago1:15:23

1:15:23

Hey guys, Nico and Derek here! On today’s episode of BeerSos, we are joined by You! We do a mukbang and give advice to viewers who send in problems they need solving. We hope you enjoy it! Support the showBy Nicolas Phonsavath & Derek Zhu

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In between the cheeks 1:08:48

10M ago1:08:48

1:08:48

Hey guys, Nico & Derek here! On today’s episode of BeerSos, we discuss our annual in-between-the-cheeks waxing experience, and Derek talks about how he was bullied for his Chinese name. We hope you enjoy it! Support the showBy Nicolas Phonsavath & Derek Zhu

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Are you smarter than a 5th grader w/ Junno Pak 1:06:16

11M ago1:06:16

1:06:16

Hey guys, Nico & Derek here! On today’s episode of BeerSos, we are joined by Junno. Junno gives us fifth-grade level questions, and we compete to prove which one of us is smarter than a fifth grader. We hope you enjoy it! Support the showBy Nicolas Phonsavath & Derek Zhu

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Derek’s fake online girlfriend 1:07:52

11M ago1:07:52

1:07:52

Hey guys, Nico & Derek here! On today’s episode of BeerSos, we discuss the internet culture and online content we grew up with. Derek also tells us about his totally real online girlfriend. We hope you enjoy it! Support the showBy Nicolas Phonsavath & Derek Zhu

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Breakups are hard (Part 2) 1:01:16

11M ago1:01:16

1:01:16

Hey guys, Nico and Derek here! On today’s episode of BeerSos, Nico talks about his most impactful breakups and explains how he got over his past relationships. We hope you enjoy it! Support the showBy Nicolas Phonsavath & Derek Zhu

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Breakups are hard (Part 1) 1:05:18

11M ago1:05:18

1:05:18

Hey guys, Nico and Derek here! On today’s episode of BeerSos, Derek talks about his most impactful breakups and explains how he got over his past relationships. We hope you enjoy it! Support the showBy Nicolas Phonsavath & Derek Zhu

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Derek drunk texted Nico 1:00:10

11M ago1:00:10

1:00:10

Hey guys, Nico & Derek here! On today’s episode of BeerSos, we talk about our drinking preferences and getting embarrassingly drunk. Also, Nico reads the texts he received from a very drunk Derek. We hope you enjoy it! Support the showBy Nicolas Phonsavath & Derek Zhu

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