9 episodes

Essential workers, doctors, community leaders, furloughed employees...we know they’ve been impacted, but what’s their full story?

Side Effects takes a deep, personal look into the sweeping effects of COVID-19 — by following six individuals, week-to-week, as the pandemic unfolds. Each episode presents their individual journeys as they navigate changes in their lives.

Hosted by Catherine and Nancy Xu. Subscribe and follow us @sideeffectspod to get the latest updates.

Side Effects: A COVID-19 Diary FX Media

    • Society & Culture
    • 5.0 • 89 Ratings

Essential workers, doctors, community leaders, furloughed employees...we know they’ve been impacted, but what’s their full story?

Side Effects takes a deep, personal look into the sweeping effects of COVID-19 — by following six individuals, week-to-week, as the pandemic unfolds. Each episode presents their individual journeys as they navigate changes in their lives.

Hosted by Catherine and Nancy Xu. Subscribe and follow us @sideeffectspod to get the latest updates.

    7: The Future

    7: The Future

    In the final episode of Side Effects Season One, we speak to all six of our guests one last time, looking back at each of their journeys up until this point. They speak on how they endured the uncertainty of their circumstances and discuss their plans for the future.

    Produced by:

    Catherine Xu (Executive Producer); Nancy Xu (Executive Producer); Joshua Chan (Lead Producer); Sam Yellowhorse Kesler (Lead Producer); Jason Li (Producer); Miranda Pan (Producer); Katrina Wu (Producer)

    Music Used:


    Blue Dot Sessions: Detailing, Gambrel, Li Fonte, Kirkus Interlude, Slow Rollout, OneEightFour, Our Only Lark, Speaker Joy, Undying Joy
    Chad Crouch: Pacing
    Podington Bear: Beautocracy, Relinquish

    Opinions expressed by guests are solely their own and do not express the views or opinions of their employer.

    • 1 hr 2 min
    Bonus: Student Initiatives

    Bonus: Student Initiatives

    Welcome to a special bonus episode highlighting three student winners from a Side Effects x Wonsulting micro-grant initiative! Last month,  we partnered with our show guests, Jonathan and Jerry from Wonsulting, to launch a micro-grant for students participating in the #WonsultingProject 2020. Our goal was to help provide some extra resources for students who had lost summer internships due to the pandemic and were now trying to  build something of their own to give back to their communities.

    In this bonus episode, we speak to Jun Chung from Miah, Kit Chou from SnapCycle, and Cynthia Gong + Cary Chen from the Peninsula Ballet Theatre.

    Produced by: Joshua Chan (Lead Producer)

    Music used: 


    Blue Dot Sessions: Detailing, Li Fonte, Night Watch, Our Only Lark, Pinky

    Opinions expressed by guests are solely their own and do not express the views or opinions of their employer.

    • 27 min
    6: Marching On

    6: Marching On

    In this episode, we speak to Jordan, Alli, and Wonsulting mentees Basant and Jahnavi about how they are continuing to endure the effects of the pandemic, Black Lives Matter movement, and other trying events happening in America.

    Produced by:

    Catherine Xu (Executive Producer); Nancy Xu (Executive Producer); Joshua Chan (Lead Producer); Sam Yellowhorse Kesler (Lead Producer); Miranda Pan (Marketing Manager); Katrina Wu (Creative Strategist)

    Music Used:


    Blue Dot Sessions: Gra Hovedvei, Hardboil, Li Fonte, Rambling
    Chad Crouch: Algorithms, Moonrise
    Lobo Loco: Helping Hands
    Podington Bear: You Wasted My Time When I Was Timewasting



    Opinions expressed by guests are solely their own and do not express the views or opinions of their employer.

    • 41 min
    5: What Now?

    5: What Now?

    The dramatic rise of COVID-19 forced unprecedented cancellations, furloughs, and hospitalizations. As we readjusted to the crisis, we were forced to reckon with the inevitable questions — how should we cope with the situation, and what comes next? This week, we explore the reflections of Rudy, Colin, and Jenny following their respective turning points.

    Produced by:

    Catherine Xu (Executive Producer); Nancy Xu (Executive Producer); Joshua Chan (Lead Producer); Sam Yellowhorse Kesler (Lead Producer); Jason Li (Producer); Miranda Pan (Producer); Amy Shen (Producer); Katrina Wu (Producer)

    Music Used:


    Blue Dot Sessions: Tessalit, Tanguedo, Li Fonte, Lemon and Melon, Oriel, Cast in Wicker



    Opinions expressed by guests are solely their own and do not express the views or opinions of their employer.

    • 44 min
    4: All In

    4: All In

    Life slowed down for many during the coronavirus pandemic — with travel, events, and gatherings all but eliminated from everyday activities, the opportunity to step back and breathe finally surfaced. But for Jordan, Alli, and Wonsulting leaders Jonathan and Jerry, life only got busier as they found themselves giving their communities their all.

    Produced by:

    Catherine Xu (Executive Producer); Nancy Xu (Executive Producer); Joshua Chan (Lead Producer); Sam Yellowhorse Kesler (Lead Producer); Jason Li (Producer); Miranda Pan (Producer); Katrina Wu (Creative Director)

    Music Used:


    Blue Dot Sessions: Gra Hovedvei, House of Grendel, Oriel, Pinky, Stack Me Up, Tanguendo, Tessalit

    Podington Bear: You Wasted My Time When I Was Timewasting


    Opinions expressed by guests are solely their own and do not express the views or opinions of their employer.

    • 37 min
    3: Turning Point

    3: Turning Point

    In March, the United States went from under 400 positive cases of COVID-19 to more than 100,000 in the span of just over two weeks. The news cycle was harsh and unrelenting, reporting new procedures, policies, and statistics daily — and the lives of Americans changed drastically. In this episode, Rudy, Colin, and Jenny each share their personal turning points in this pandemic.

    Produced by:

    Catherine Xu (Executive Producer); Nancy Xu (Executive Producer); Joshua Chan (Lead Producer); Sam Yellowhorse Kesler (Lead Producer); Jason Li (Producer); Miranda Pan (Producer); Katrina Wu (Creative Director)

    Music Used:


    Blue Dot Sessions: Denzel Sprak; Gambrel; Our Only Lark; Plasticity; Rambling; Slow Rollout; The Telling
    Chad Crouch: Bon Journe; Button; Pacing
    Podington Bear: Beautocracy; Relinquish

    Opinions expressed by guests are solely their own and do not express the views or opinions of their employer.

    • 35 min

Customer Reviews

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89 Ratings

89 Ratings

Krised816 ,

Love this concept

Love the concept! A binge worthy podcast and a perfect time to bring up these amazing topics, can’t wait to hear more!

onegirlsproblems ,

Amazing!

Binged all episodes over the past few days! Great podcast, I’ve loved listening!

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Love it

Soooooo necessary at this time to have a podcast like this. You wont be disappointed. Every guest shares their truth about how they have been affected by COVID and what they’ve learned.

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